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Table of ContentsRegistration Dates ��2Scholarship Program ��3Creation Station ��3Little Artist Camps | Ages 5-9 ��4-5One-Week Youth Camps | Ages 7-12 ��6-9Two Week Youth Camps | Ages 7-12 �� 10One-Week Teen Camps | Ages 12-16 ��11-12Two-Week Teen Camps | Age 12-16 �� 13Workshops �� 14-15Workshops | Age 21+ �� 16-17Drawing & Painting �� 18-19Printmaking �� 20Sculpture �� 21Mosaics �� 22-23Pottery ��24-27Yoga �� 28Music ��29Membership Information ��30Registration Policies & Procedures ��30-33FeaturedCover Art Mosaics StudentLindaWright

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WelcomeSince 1993, the Fitton Center has provided high-quality, aordable arts education and engagement� Whether it’s your ﬁrst time picking up a paintbrush or you’ve been throwing pots for years, we invite you to be part of the Fitton family of artists� Our team of extraordinary instructors not only teaches, but also supports and encourages you� Students of all ages explore their artistic side, learn new skills, and make new friends� Join us and reveal the artist in you! I look forward to seeing you at the Fitton Center soon�Ian MacKenzie–Thurley Executive DirectorAbout the Fitton Center Come curious and leave inspired� The Fitton Center for Creative Arts isn’t just a building – it’s an experience� We are a non-proﬁt community arts organization that has been a part of the Hamilton community for 30 years� Visit and discover what we have to oer� Learn something new in one of our art classes or workshops� Take in extraordinary musicians, actors, and dancers at one of our live performances� Stroll through our remarkable art galleries or reserve one of our diverse venues for your special event� Become a Fitton Center member and redeﬁne the way you experience the arts in Hamilton! Contact Information 101 S� Monument Avenue Hamilton, Ohio 45011513 863 8873 | ﬁttoncenter.org Front Desk Class Registrations 513 863 8873, ext� 110frontdesk@ﬁttoncenter�org Ian MacKenzie-ThurleyExecutive Director 513 863 8873, ext� 112ian@ﬁttoncenter�org Kate RowekampDirector of Education & Outreach513 863 8873, ext� 132kate@ﬁttoncenter�org Caroline DigiovenaleEducation & Community Experience Coordinator513 863 8873, ext� 136 caroline@ﬁttoncenter�org Amanda Joy PhirmanPottery Studio Manager513 863 8873, ext� 128amandajoy@ﬁttoncenter�org

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Registration DatesRegistration Opens March 27, 2023 Summer Session I April 24 – June 2, 2023 Register by April 17 to save $5 on each class!Summer Session II July 10 – August 18, 2023 Register by July 3 to save $5 on each class!Camp Creativity June 12 – 30, 2023 Weeks 1 - 3 Register by June 5 to save $5 on each camp!Camp Creativity July 10 – July 28, 2023 Weeks 4 - 6 Register by July 3 to save $5 on each camp!Register Early! Each class and workshop must reach minimum enrollment to be held. Sponsors & SupportThe Fitton Center expresses its thanks for the generous support that helps make our education programming possible:Strongbox Press Sponsors Ronald & Ann BergPrincipal FundersMessy class, please wear appropriate clothing�Supplies required� Ask for a list at our front desk or download a copy from our website�Online ClassNew OeringReturning FavoriteNew ThemeNew time for Summer!2 Summer 2023 Education Brochure

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Scholarship ProgramThe Fitton Center Scholarship Fund gives all students of any age the opportunity to experience a class at the Fitton Center for Creative Arts. We encourage teachers, counselors, family, and friends to invite students who may benet to apply. Applications are available by calling 513 863 8873, ext. 110 or by downloading an application at (ﬁttoncenter.org/scholarships). Scholarships are limited to one class/workshop and one camp per student, per program year.Summer I Scholarship Deadline: April 14, 2023 Summer II Scholarship Deadline: June 30, 2023Camp Weeks 1 – 3 Scholarship Deadline: June 2, 2023 Camp Weeks 4 – 6 Scholarship Deadline: June 30, 2023Creation StationThe Creation Station is the Fitton Center’s freeform expression hub. Like the galleries, this activity center is available to the public at no cost any time the center is open. People of all ages and skill levels can become makers with a diverse assortment of rotating art supplies. This hands-on educational component complements the exhibition currently on display. The Creation Station includes a chalk drawing wall, artwork display wall, art supplies, activity instructions, and creative space for both children and adults.Fitton Center for Creative Arts 3

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LITTLE ARTIST CAMPS | Ages 5-9Monday-Friday | $70/members, $90/non-members Adventures in Art Camp Instructor | Kate Schaich June 12 - 16 | 10am - 12pmDelve into a week of creative possibilities as we explore a new art media each day of the week, with projects geared towards young minds and tiny hands. This introduction to drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and weaving will help young artists discover which methods of creating resonate most with them. Bring an open mind, a full imagination, and excitement to get your hands dirty!Family and friends are encouraged to join us during the last thirty minutes of camp on Friday for an adventurous art show!Wild About Art Camp Instructor | Kate Schaich June 19 - 23 | 10am - 12pm Let your imagination run wild in this camp! We’ll explore the animal kingdom using paper, markers, paint, found materials, modeling clay, and more! We’ll also work together to build a life-size jungle to display our creations during our Friday Celebration. Join us as we explore the worlds of captivating creatures and their habitats.Family and friends are invited to join us during the last thirty minutes of camp on Friday for a wild art show!4 Summer 2023 Education Brochure

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Fitton Center for Creative Arts 5Aquatic Art Camp Instructor | Kate Schaich June 26 - 30 | 10am - 12pmDive into an artistic exploration as deep as the ocean is blue! Ride the waves of creativity with jellysh, octopuses, sea turtles, and other underwater friends as you spend the week making an array of projects inspired by life under the sea. Family and friends are invited to join us during the last thirty minutes of camp on Friday for an aquatic art show!Compassionate Campers Instructor | Sharon Theard July 10 - 14 | 10am - 12pmIn this camp inspired by social-emotional learning techniques, campers will spend a week getting in touch with their feelings, practicing mindfulness, collaborating, and reecting on how they can have a positive inuence on their community. Activities include creating self-afrmation art, crafting worry monsters to gobble up our fears, and making toys for shelter animals.Family and friends are invited to join us during the last thirty minutes of camp on Friday for a compassionate art show!Cretaceous Creativity Camp Instructor | Sharon Theard July 24 - 28 | 10am - 12pmGet ready to excavate some summer fun! In this dino-mite summer camp we’ll create salt-dough dinosaur fossils, fun puzzle eggs to “hatch” dinosaurs, and colorful geometric dinosaur prints! Family and friends are invited to join us during the last thirty minutes of camp on Friday for an art show that’s sure to be the tricera-tops!

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ONE-WEEK YOUTH CAMPS | Ages 7-12Monday-Friday | $105/members, $125/non-members Snappy Campers Printmaking & Photography Camp Instructor | Billy Simms June 12 - 16 | 9:30am - 12:30pm In this camp students will learn printmaking techniques (including monotypes, relief prints, and clay impressions) and use digital photography to create collages, illustrated narratives, and much more! Family and friends are invited to join us during the last thirty minutes of camp on Friday for a picture perfect art show!Noteworthy Novelists Camp Instructor | Rob Schaich June 12 - 16 | 9:30am - 12:30pm Do you dream of creating your own magical world of superheroes, wizards, or daring explorers of the galaxy - but just don’t know how to get started? Learn how to brainstorm, design, outline, and begin a unique and engaging story that follows the ve-part plot structure. Come lled with your wildest story ideas and author aspirations; we’ll take the rest from there!Family and friends are invited to join us during the last thirty minutes of camp on Friday for a presentation of work! 6 Summer 2023 Education Brochure

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Fitton Center for Creative Arts 7Spooky Camp Instructor | Natalie Crain June 19 - 23 | 9:30am - 12:30pm Skeletons, bats, and cats- oh my! During this camp we will have fun making creepy, kooky, and spooky things from 3-D haunted houses to cauldron collages, oating ghosts, and googley eyeballs. If you love Halloween, then you don’t want to miss this camp! Family and friends are invited to join us during the last thirty minutes of camp on Friday for a spooky art show! Marvelous Mosaics Camp Instructor | Lori Farr June 26 - 30 | 1 - 4pm In this colorful camp we will explore the world of mosaics. Campers will create mosaics using a variety of techniques and materials including glass and ceramic tiles. We will create a number of small mosaics that will be grouted at the end of the week. Family and friends are invited to join us during the last thirty minutes of camp on Friday for a marvelous art show!Woodland Wonders Camp Instructor | Natalie Crain June 26 - 30 | 9:30am - 12:30pm Take a walk in the woods this week as we combine nature and art in creative ways. Not only will we use animals, plants, and insects as our subject matter, but we will also use actual objects from nature to make our art. Family and friends are invited to join us during the last thirty minutes of camp on Friday for a wonderfully woodsy art show!

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Abstract Art Camp Instructor | Natalie Crain July 10 - 14 | 9:30am - 12:30pm Are you PicasSO into art? During this week of camp we will use various techniques and materials to create abstract art. We will learn about famous artists who have made abstract art and apply their methods while making portraits, sculptures, paintings and collages. Family and friends are invited to join us during the last thirty minutes of camp on Friday for an abstract art show!Artful Antics Camp Instructor | Kate Schaich July 17 - 21 | 9:30am - 12:30pm Calling all creatives for a week of boundless art-making! This camp offers artists the opportunity to explore a wide array of media ranging from two-dimensional art forms like drawing, painting, and printmaking to three-dimensional materials like clay, papier-mâché, and ber arts. Arrive at camp with mess-ready hands and a full imagination!Family and friends are invited to join us during the last thirty minutes of camp on Friday for an art show!All About Me Camp Instructor | Sharon Theard July 17 - 21 | 9:30am - 12:30pm It’s all about you! In this introspective camp we’ll have fun making art all about our favorite subject- us! We’ll make self-portrait collages, personalize journals to contain our thoughts and ideas, make 3-D letters from our initials to decorate our rooms, and take lots of fun personality quizzes! Family and friends are invited to join us during the last thirty minutes of camp on Friday for an art show about their camper!8 Summer 2023 Education Brochure

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Scrappy Campers: Upcycling Camp Instructor | Billy Simms July 24 - 28 | 9:30am - 12:30pm In this camp we’re going green (but don’t worry, we’ll use other colors, too)! Learn all about upcycling, or creatively reusing materials for new purposes! Discover how to transform plastic bottles, caps, fabric, corks, and more into stunning works of art! Family and friends are invited to join us during the last thirty minutes of camp on Friday for a scrappy art show!Creativity Café Instructor | Kate Schaich July 24 - 28 | 1 - 4pm This week, don’t come to art camp on an empty stomach! Create artworks good-enough-to-eat, including pizza plushies, papier-mâché cakes, clay donuts, and more. This camp is sure to be delicious for the stomach and eyes alike! Family and friends are invited to join us during the last thirty minutes of camp on Friday for a show of art that will look good enough to eat!Fitton Center for Creative Arts 9

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Enchanted Art Camp Instructor | Kate Schaich June 12 - 23 | 1 - 4pm From dragon eggs and fairy doors to glimmering crowns and regal coats-of-arms, a magical time awaits in an artistic world of wonder! Join in a magical fortnight of art about all things fantastical as you create projects t for a king or queen. Family and friends are invited to join us during the last thirty minutes of camp on the nal Friday for an enchanted art show! Youth Musical Theater Camp Instructor | Alison Rampa June 19 - 30 | 1 - 4pm Do you dream of Broadway? Obsessed with musicals? Love singing and dancing? Find your inner superstar this summer in Musical Theater Camp! In this camp, you will learn about various age-appropriate musicals, discover how to perform, develop acting skills, and learn how to overcome stage fright! Gain condence, prepare for future auditions, or just have fun this summer in Musical Theater Camp.Family and friends are invited to join us during the last thirty minutes of camp on the nal Friday for a showcase of Broadway-style song and dance numbers and solo performances!Youth Comedy Camp Instructor | Alison Rampa July 10 - 21 | 1 - 4pm LIVE! FROM HAMILTON! IT’S YOU! Are you funny? Looking for laughs? Then Comedy Camp is for you. Try out improv, sketch, joke writing and stand-up comedy in a safe and supportive environment. Learn writing and performance skills that you can use at school, at home, and on the stage.Family and friends are invited to join us during the last thirty minutes of camp on the nal Friday for a showcase of comedy sketches!TWO-WEEK YOUTH CAMPS | Ages 7-12Monday-Friday | $175/members, $200/non-members 10 Winter/Spring 2023 Education Brochure

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ONE-WEEK TEEN CAMPS | Ages 12-16Monday-Friday | $105/members, $125/non-members Ink & Silk Printmaking Camp Instructor | Billy Simms June 12 - 16 | 2 - 5pm Learn the artform of printmaking using hand techniques and real printing presses. Explore a variety of printmaking methods including monotype, relief prints, clay impression, and dry point. There will be a special emphasis on silkscreen printmaking. Family and friends are invited to join us during the last thirty minutes of camp on Friday for an ink-redible art show!Digital Art Camp Instructor | Abbie Webster June 26 - 30 | 1 - 4pm Learn to make digital art using an iPad, Apple Pencil, and the Procreate app. Campers will learn software navigation, artistic techniques, and how to create a nished artwork. All supplies, including technology, provided - though campers may bring their own iPad and Apple Pencil if desired. Family and friends are invited to join us during the last thirty minutes of camp on Friday for an art show!Creative Writing Camp Instructor | Rob Schaich July 10 - 14 | 1 - 4pm What do Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and Star Wars all have in common? An imaginative world with colorful and complex characters, and a character walking the path of the hero’s journey. Hone your skills as the next George Lucas or J.K. Rowling in this camp by learning the steps from drafting to nalizing your own creative story. Family and friends are invited to join us during the last thirty minutes of camp on Friday for a presentation of work!Fitton Center for Creative Arts 11

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D&D Design Camp Instructor | Kate & Rob Schaich July 17 - 21 | 1 - 4pm Are you tired of being the rogue that lurks in the shadows, the wizard casting reballs at the undead, or the barbarian raging in battle for what seems like the 10,000th time? Are you ready to be the master of your own fantasy story that can be used to lead other adventurers in your next table-top gaming session? Not only learn the ins and outs of writing the premise for your own adventure, but learn how to write a clever backstory for NPCs and even learn how to design them in the two- and three-dimensional world. The only question that remains is…are you game? Family and friends are invited to join us during the last thirty minutes of camp on Friday for a presentation of work!Graphic Novel Camp Instructor | Billy Simms July 24 - 28 | 2 - 5pm Are you an aspiring graphic novelist? Then this is the camp for you! Campers will develop a long form comic (graphic novel) by developing a plot and script, creating characters, and a setting. The comics created can be one continuous story or a collection of related stories. Family and friends are invited to join us during the last thirty minutes of camp on Friday for a presentation of work!12 Summer 2023 Education Brochure

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Fitton Center for Creative Arts 13Jewelry Making Camp Instructor | Karen Gaski July 10 - 21 | 1 - 4pm Create unique jewelry pieces with the use of different metal and stones. Campers will learn to cut, texturize, and form metal. Crushed stone and gems will be added to enhance the pieces. All pieces will be completed in a professional manner, and will be able to be worn when completed.Family and friends are encouraged to join us during the last thirty minutes of camp on the nal Friday for an art show!TWO-WEEK TEEN CAMP | Ages 12-16Monday-Friday | $175/members, $200/non-members

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WORKSHOPSScreen-Printing Workshop | Ages 13+ Instructor | Billy Simms $45/members, $55/non-members 10am - 12:30pmSummer I: Saturday, June 17An introduction to stencil screen-printing techniques. Learn how to cut and weed a design, mask a screen, and print your design. This technique can easily be repeated at home with no need for an exposure unit or emulsion. No previous experience required to participate. All supplies included.Wearable Mosaics | Ages 13+ Instructor | Lori Kay Farr $35/members, $45/non-members 6 - 8pm Summer I: Thursday, May 18 Summer II: Thursday, July 13Learn how to create a mini-mosaic pendant, bracelet, or keychain. Cut stained glass and tiles to shape into a one-of-a-kind wearable mosaic. While all supplies are included, students may bring their own tiny beads or tiles to incorporate. One mosaic base is included with the cost of the class. 14 Summer 2023 Education Brochure

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Fitton Center for Creative Arts 15Animal Teapots | Ages 15+ Instructor | Abbie Webster $70/members, $80/non-members 10am - 12pmSummer I: Saturday, April 29 & May 13Summer II: Saturday, July 22 & August 5Make your pet or your favorite animal into a functional teapot! A fun, quick workshop that covers throwing clay, hand building, and glazing processes. You must have some prior experience with either throwing or hand building. Creating Beautiful Surfaces in Clay: Make a Sgrato Cup | Ages 18+ Instructor | Amanda Joy Phirman $45/members, $55/non-members 12 - 2:30pmSummer I: Saturday, May 27 Sgrafto, meaning “to scratch” in Italian, has been used in pottery since as early as the 10th century to create patterns and unique imagery on clay surfaces. In this one-day workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of the sgrafto process to create their own ceramic cup. No prior experience required. Glazing Tips & Tricks: Exploring Bucket Glazes | Ages 18+ Instructor | Amanda Joy Phirman $45/members, $55/non-members 12 - 2:30pmSummer I: Saturday, June 10In this one-day workshop, students will learn the ins and outs of glazing pottery using bucket glazes. Learn the fundamentals and also explore some fun, new techniques. Bring your own bisqueware or choose a piece of provided bisqueware to glaze and take home. No prior experience required.

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WORKSHOPS | Ages 21+16 Summer 2023 Education BrochureMargaritas and Mosaics: Mosaic Coaster Instructor | Lori Kay Farr $35/members, $45/non-members 6:30 - 8:30pmSummer I: Thursday, May 4 Enjoy sipping margaritas and snacking on chips and salsa while creating colorful mosaic coasters. You will learn how to cut ceramic tiles to create two mosaics. Your projects will be grouted by the instructor, and you will be contacted when they are ready for pickup at the Fitton Center ofce. Mimosas and Mosaics: Mosaic Candle Votive Instructor | Lori Kay Farr $35/members, $45/non-members 6:30 - 8:30pmSummer I: Thursday, June 1 Enjoy sipping mimosas while creating a colorful stained glass mosaic candle votive. You will learn how to cut glass tiles to create colorful mosaics. Your project will be grouted by the instructor, and you will be contacted when it is ready for pickup at the Fitton Center ofce.

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Mojitos and Mosaics: Mosaic Sun Catcher Instructor | Lori Kay Farr $35/members, $45/non-members 6:30 - 8:30pm Summer II: Thursday, July 27 Enjoy sipping a cocktail while creating a colorful stained-glass sun catcher. Design options include a heart, bird, buttery, or feather. Students will learn how to cut glass tiles to create colorful mosaics. Finished projects will be grouted by the instructor, and students will be contacted when they are ready for pickup at the Fitton Center ofce. Mosaic and Merlot: Mosaic Wine Glass Instructor | Lori Kay Farr $35/members, $45/non-members 6:30 - 8:30pmSummer II: Thursday, August 10 Design an original mosaic on the bottom foot of a wine glass using a variety of colorful glass tiles. Finished projects will be grouted by the instructor, and students will be contacted when they are ready for pickup at the Fitton Center ofce. Need Chameleon IconAll supplies, two drinks, and snacks are included.Fitton Center for Creative Arts 17

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Anime Drawing Studio | Ages 7 - 12Instructor | Abbie Webster $75/members, $95/non-members Tuesdays | 5 – 6:30pm Summer I: April 18 – May 30 | Starts Early | No Class May 23 Summer II: July 11 – August 15 Learn how to draw anime from the ground up. Gain a better understanding of how to sketch human anatomy and create engaging line art. Course aspects include: drawing various poses, styles, expressions, perspectives, and some basics in character design. By the end of the session students should be able to create a full body character of their choice.Kids’ Drawing & Painting | Ages 5 - 9Instructor | Emily Howard $60/members, $80/non-members Wednesdays | 6 – 7pm Summer I: April 26 – May 31 Summer II: July 12 – August 16 Explore artistic expression through drawing and painting. Concentrating on developing creativity and exploring techniques with a variety of art media, the young artist will discover ways in which they can interact with the artistic world through observation and creative problem-solving. Youth Drawing Studio | Ages 10 - 14Instructor | Emily Howard $75/members, $95/non-members Wednesdays | 7 – 8:30pm Summer I: April 26 – May 31Summer II: July 12 – August 16 Designed for experienced students wanting to improve their drawing skills in a fun and creative environment! Develop creative abilities through various drawing experiences with a variety of media. Build on observational drawing skills while growing creatively. New techniques help the student to experiment and observe the world through different perspectives. DRAWING & PAINTING | Six-Week Classes18 Summer 2023 Education Brochure

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Creative Aging Painting | Ages 50+Instructor | Chrissy Collopy $90/members, $110/non-membersTuesdays | 1 – 3pmSummer I: April 25 – May 30 Fridays | 1 – 3pmSumer I: April 28 – June 2 This class will introduce students to acrylic painting basics and materials. Students will learn acrylic mixing strategies, color theory, and various approaches to painting, including blending and glazing. Modeling form, rendering space, and studying masterworks will be the focus of this class. This class is suitable for any experience level. All supplies included in the cost of the class. Students may take the course repeatedly to continually advance their development.Advanced Creative Aging Painting: Abstract & Non-Objective Art | Ages 50+Instructor | Chrissy Collopy $90/members, $110/non-members Wednesdays | 1 – 3pm Summer I: April 26 – May 31 This class is for students who have taken at least two Creative Aging Painting classes or have previous acrylic painting experience prior to registering. Explore Abstract and Abstract Expressionist Painting. Students will learn to use acrylics in conjunction with a variety of tools including palette knives and bubble wrap. Experiment with new acrylic mediums like ber paste, pumice gel, crackle paste, and glass bead medium to create dimensional textures. Students may repeatedly take the course to continually advance their development. Fitton Center for Creative Arts 19

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PRINTMAKING | Six-Week ClassesPrintmaking | Ages 16+ Instructor | Billy Simms $110/members, $130/non-members Mondays | 6 – 8pmSummer I: April 24 – June 5 | No Class May 29 Join our community of local printmakers at Strongbox Press, the Fitton’s printmaking studio. Explore the artform of printmaking using a variety of printing presses. Learn printmaking styles such as intaglio, monotype, and relief printing. Discover how to incorporate new forms of technology into the traditional printing process with our laser cutter.Check Out Our Screen-Printing Workshop! See Workshops section for details20 Summer 2023 Education Brochure

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SCULPTURE | Six-Week ClassesSculpting Miniatures | Ages 7 - 12 Instructor | Natalie Crain $75/members, $95/non-members Thursday | 6 – 7:30pmSummer I: April 27 – June 1 Summer II: July 13 – August 17 Shrink down into the wonderful world of miniatures by creating all types of tiny things. During this class we will focus on using polymer clay to create many fun miniature projects. Learn various sculpting methods to create tiny versions of your favorite foods, plants and animals- some of which will be wearable! Fitton Center for Creative Arts 21

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MOSAICS | Six-Week ClassesGarden Mosaics | Ages 13+Instructor | Lori Kay Farr $110/members, $130/non-members Tuesdays | 6 – 8pm Summer I: April 25 – May 30 Summer II: July 11 – August 15 Theme: Porch SignsStudents will learn how to cut and shape stained glass, apply adhesives, and develop grout skills to create a mosaic for outdoor use. Note: Students will need to provide their own substrate for this class, all other supplies included. Creative Aging Mosaics | Ages 50+Instructor | Lori Kay Farr $90/members, $110/non-members Wednesdays | 1:30 – 3:30pm Summer I: April 26 – May 31 Same class structure as described in Mosaics: The Joy of Breaking Glass adapted for all experience, tness, and wellness levels. Students in this class may also bring dishes, cups, and other broken china to create Picassiette mosaics if desired. 22 Summer 2023 Education Brochure

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Mosaics: The Joy of Breaking Glass | Ages 13+Instructor | Lori Kay Farr $110/members, $130/non-members Wednesday | 6 – 8pm Summer I: April 26 – May 31 Summer II: July 12 – August 16 Create mosaics from a variety of media including ceramic, pottery, and colored-glass tiles. Explore basic design principles and color theory. Learn to use specialized tools to cut and shape tesserae. Suitable for beginners or intermediate students who want to further their skills in creating mosaics.Check Out Our Mosaic Workshops See Workshops section for details• Margaritas and Mosaics (21+) • Mimosas and Mosaics (21+) • Wearable Mosaics• Mojitos and Mosaics (21+) • Mosaics and Merlot (21+) Fitton Center for Creative Arts 23

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POTTERY | Six-Week ClassesYouth Pottery | Ages 6 - 9Instructor: Jenna Knight $75/members, $95/non-members Tuesdays | 6 – 7:30pm Summer I: April 25 – May 30 Spring: July 11 – August 15 Students in this class will explore the endless possibilities of clay while developing their artistic abilities. Discover hand-building techniques like coiling and slab building. Create original tiles, sculptures, pinch pots, and other useful decorative items. Learn how to nish projects with underglazes and glazes, and take home completed works of art! Clay is provided for all youth and teen classes. All adult students must purchase clay. Only artwork created at the Fitton Center with clay purchased through the Fitton Center may be red in the facility’s kilns.Standard clay - $24 for 25 lbs. Specialty clay - $29 for 25 lbs. Clay Sample Pack - $28 for 25 lbs. of 5 different clays, 5lbs each. Packs ready for pick up in the clay room. Other clays can be included in sample pack upon request (students should contact Amanda Joy at amandajoy@ttoncenter.org) Rehydrated clay - $20 for 25 lbs. (types and availability may vary) Glazing & ring included in the cost for all clay types listed above.POTTERY | Six-Week Classes24 Summer 2023 Education Brochure

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Pre-Teen Pottery | Ages 10 - 13 Instructor | Abbie Webster $75/members, $95/non-members Mondays | 5:30 – 7pm Summer II: July 10 - August 14Thursdays | 5 – 6:30pm Summer I: April 20 - June 1 | Starts Early | No Class May 25 Summer II: July 13 - August 17 Dig into clay and learn hand-building techniques such as slab building, coiling, and pinch pots. Create sculptures, tiles, vessels, and free choice projects. Students will have a chance to try the pottery wheel with help from the instructor. Painting and glazing techniques will also be covered. Teen Pottery | Ages 13 - 17Instructor | Jenna Knight $90/members, $110/non-members Wednesdays | 6 – 8pmSummer I: April 26 - May 31 Summer II: July 12 - August 16 Students in this class will plan their own unique clay projects and then learn the pottery techniques needed to make them real! Emphasis will be on the individual experience, with personalized guidance from the instructor. Strategies like coiling, slab work, sculpture, and basic pottery wheel skills will be used to bring the students’ visions to life.Wheel Throwing Basics | Ages 18+Instructor | Rebecca Rohr $110/members, $130/non-members Mondays | 6 – 8pmSummer I: April 24 - June 5 | No Class May 29 Summer II: July 10 - August 14 For those who are new to the pottery wheel or just haven’t done it in a while! Begin by centering clay on the pottery wheel and then learn to create basic pottery forms. Explore glazing and decorating techniques to apply to nished work. Advanced students also are welcome. Fitton Center for Creative Arts 25

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Afternoon Pottery Studio | Ages 18+Instructor | Haruko Mizoguchi $110/members, $130/non-members Tuesdays | 12 – 2pm Summer I: April 25 - May 30 Summer II: July 11 - August 15 Enjoy spending an afternoon in the pottery studio. Both beginners and experienced clay artists are welcome. Everyone is encouraged to bring their ideas of what they would like to create and receive guidance on how to make their ideas come alive. Instructions will be customized to each student. A variety of techniques to build clay forms (e.g., slab work, wheel throwing), create surface treatments (e.g., texture and painting), and glaze will be offered. Students new to wheel throwing who wish to use this technique, are advised to take the Wheel Throwing Basics class prior to attending this class.Functional Pottery | Ages 18+Instructor | Linda Hanson $110/members, $130/non-members Tuesdays | 6 – 8pmSummer I: April 25 - May 30 Summer II: July 11 - August 15 Students can take their skills to the next level by creating beautiful utilitarian pottery using the slab hand-building method and tons of pattern and texture! Projects will be students’ choice and individual innovations are highly encouraged. Explore glaze and underglaze techniques, altering, stamping, and sgrafto. Students will be challenged to expand their pottery expertise while enjoying an evening with fellow clay lovers. 26 Summer 2023 Education Brochure

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Studio+ Packages Studio+ is monitored open studio time for students who have previously taken or are currently taking pottery classes at the Fitton Center. Come use our ceramics studios to perfect your art! Studio+ is great for beginners who need extra time to practice between classes, or professional potters who just need a place to make and re their work. Studio+ can be taken independently or in conjunction with our classes. Hours can be purchased individually or in a bulk package. Hours may be used in any amount, any time Studio+ hours are offered. Purchased hours do not expire until used. Only artwork created at the Fitton Center with clay purchased through the Fitton Center may be red in the facility’s kilns.Hourly - $4 for 1 hourCrazy About Clay - $20 for 10 hours (Save $2 per hour for a total savings of $20) Bonus Hour - Students currently enrolled in a pottery class will receive an extra hour for every Crazy About Clay package purchased.Hours may be limited based on monitor availability and holidays. Availability will be posted each session. See ofce for more details.Note: In order to enroll in a Studio+ package, students must have completed at least one guided adult pottery class at the Fitton Center.Intermediate Wheel Throwing | Ages 18+Instructor | Rebecca Rohr $110/members, $130/non-members Thursdays | 6 – 8pm Summer I: April 27 - June 1 Summer II: July 13 - August 17 For those who have taken a beginning class and want to learn new techniques. Students should be able to center 2-4 pounds of clay and have a good grasp on beginning pottery techniques for throwing cylinders, bowls, and trimming. This class will focus on creating functional pots with various techniques for throwing larger or more complex forms. Check Out Our Clay Workshops• Animal Teapots • Creating Beautiful Surfaces in Clay • Glazing Tips and Tricks See Workshops section for detailsFitton Center for Creative Arts 27

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YOGA | Six-Week ClassesYoga: LIVE ONLINEAges 15+Suitable for all experience and tness levels. Explore the fundamentalsof yoga to calm the mind while improving exibility, balance, and corestrength. Begin with yoga breathing techniques and movements to warm muscles and joints, followed by basic yoga postures. End witha guided deep relaxation to feel refreshed and energized. Students areencouraged to wear clothes that allow them to move freely. Instructor is a certied yoga teacher.
Creative Aging Yoga: IN-PERSON | Ages 50+Instructor | Bevy Sue Hammons$60/members, $80/non-membersWednesdays | 10 – 11:15amSummer I: April 26 - June 7 | No Class May 3
Same class structure as described above adapted for all experience, tness, and wellness levels.Instructor | Bernadette Unger$40/members, $60/non-members No Drop-Ins AvailableMondays | 5:15 - 6:30pmSummer I: April 24 - June 5 | No Class May 29Summer II: July 17 - August 21
` Online—Students will receive an email invite to the class from the instructor on the rst day.28 Summer 2023 Education Brochure

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MUSIC Pre-Teen Group Guitar | Ages 10 - 13 Instructor | Kasey Williams $60/members, $80/non-members Wednesdays | 6 - 7pm Summer II: July 12 - August 16 This class is an introduction to playing guitar for beginner students. Students will learn basic chord and strumming patterns, along with single note picking, and ensemble playing. They’ll also learn how to tune, maintain, take care of their instrument, and have the opportunity to make their own guitar picks!Teen Group Guitar | Ages 13 - 17 Instructor | Kasey Williams $60/members, $80/non-members Wednesdays | 7:30 – 8:30pm Summer II: July 12 - August 16This class is an introduction to playing guitar for beginner students. Students will learn basic chord and strumming patterns, along with single note picking, and ensemble playing. They’ll also learn how to tune, maintain, take care of their instrument, and have the opportunity to make their own guitar picks! Guitar Rentals:$10 deposit + $10 rental fee = $20 for the full six-week session $10 deposit will be refunded upon return of the instrument.Fitton Center for Creative Arts 29

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Membership Beneﬁts and Application Become a member of the Fitton Center for Creative Arts. Memberships help us continue to serve our artists, students, and local partners with a variety of arts programming available only through the Fitton Center. Please note that membership beneﬁts are renewable annually and subject to change. Individual Membership: $35 Family Membership: $70 Visit us online at ﬁttoncenter.org/become-a-member, stop by our front desk, or call 513 863 8873, ext. 110 to become a member today. Fitton Center members enjoy the following privileges: • Discounted performance tickets • Discounted camps, classes, and workshops: $20 o each class; $10 o each workshop• 10% discount on all venue rentals • 5% discount on all artwork purchases • Special invitations and mailings announcing exhibition openings, classes, workshops, and events• Eligibility to exhibit art in the biennial Fitton Center Member Showcase • Special offerings from local businesses participating in the Fitton Community Rewards program• Exclusive purchase privileges on performance tickets, one week prior to going on sale.Registration Policies and Procedures HOW TO REGISTER • Online: Please visit ﬁttoncenter.org• Phone: Please have your Visa, Discover or MasterCard handy when you call 513 863 8873, ext. 110.• Walk-Ins: During our main ofce business hours: Monday – Thursday 10am – 6pm, Friday 10am – 5pm TRANSFERS Students may contact the Front Desk to transfer into a different class if space is available up to eight days before the start of the camp, class, or workshop for which they are currently registered. No transfers will be issued after that. Waitlist If a camp, class, or workshop is full, students may join the waitlist. To join a waitlist please call or email our Front Desk and provide contact name, student’s name (if different from contact), phone number, and email address. If a space opens, we will contact the rst person on the waitlist, moving down the list until the spot is lled. 30 Summer 2023 Education Brochure

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REFUNDS Non-Refundable Deposit The Fitton Center for Creative Arts is a non-prot community arts organization. We rely on tuition fees to run our education programming. For this reason, 10% of tuition for all camps, classes and workshops is considered a non-refundable deposit. Refund Policy For Camps, Classes & Workshops Cancelling up to 8 days or more The tuition amount paid less the 10% non-refundable deposit will be refunded if a student wishes to withdraw from a camp, class, or workshop eight days or more before the scheduled start date of said program. Credit card purchases will be refunded via the initial payment method. Cash purchases will be refunded via check mailed to the address provided at registration. Cancellations Within 1 Week (7 Days) No refunds will be issued for any reason within one week (7 days) of the scheduled start date of a camp, class, or workshop. Referring to the information above, if you are eligible for a refund and wish to withdraw from a camp, class, or workshop please contact the Front Desk. CLASS CANCELLATIONS The Fitton Center reserves the right to cancel or merge classes due to insufcient enrollment. If a class does not have sufcient enrollment, affected students will be notied about any changes at least two days before class is due to start. If a class must be cancelled by the Fitton Center, students will be refunded 100% of their tuition or can transfer to another open class or session.INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELLATIONS If the Fitton Center cancels classes due to inclement weather, all students will be notied by phone and closing/cancellation information will be posted on our website, Facebook, and Instagram pages no later than two hours before the scheduled program. If students do not receive a phone call, and do not see an announcement on our website /social media, then all programs are running as scheduled. When classes are cancelled due to inclement weather, a make-up class will be added to the schedule. Students will be notied of the scheduled make-up class by their instructor at the next regularly scheduled class. STUDENT ABSENCES For the best experience, we encourage students to attend the full duration of our camps, classes, and workshops. We do not provide make-up opportunities, pro-rate, or provide refunds for missed classes for any reason. TEACHER ABSENCES If an instructor must be absent due to illness or other unforeseen event, the Fitton Center reserves the right to nd a substitute teacher or cancel a class and offer a make-up date. In the event of a cancellation, students will be contacted as soon as possible. Refunds will not be issued if a student cannot attend the make-up date.Fitton Center for Creative Arts 31

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Registration Policies and Procedures (continued) ARRIVAL TIME Please do not arrive more than 10 minutes before a camp, class, or workshop begins. This allows staff and instructors time to set up and prepare for a class before students arrive.E-MAILS & CLASS COMMUNICATIONStudents will receive an automatic conrmation email from our ticketing website upon registration. This email will contain student’s class scheduling and payment information. We highly recommend saving this email for future reference. Students will only be contacted by the Fitton Center again in the event a class is cancelled. If no additional emails are received the class will be running as scheduled.CLASS SUPPLIESIf a class features a icon, be sure to check the class registration page at ttoncenter.org to see what supplies are required. If no icon is included all supplies are included with the cost of the class. Please note: Classes with low enrollment may be canceled up to two business days before they are scheduled to begin. Students may contact the Director of Education & Outreach if they would like to verify that their class is running sooner than that, before purchasing supplies.LIABILITY The Fitton Center is not responsible for any injury, loss, or illness resulting from the use of the Fitton Center’s services and premises. All students accept full responsibility for personal injury/or personal losses. STUDENT PROPERTY The Fitton Center is not responsible for artwork and other property left on the premises and has no liability if such property is lost, stolen, or damaged. Artwork or property left two weeks after a camp, class, or workshop ends will be discarded. 32 Summer 2023 Education Brochure

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MEDIA POLICY The Fitton Center reserves the right to use photos, video, or other media taken during classes and programs for marketing or publicity purposes. Registration in a class gives the Fitton Center permission to use images without further consent or compensation. ACCESSIBILITY We are committed to offering accessible education programs by providing reasonable accommodations in a supportive environment that allows for the inclusion of people of all ages, abilities, and skill levels. If a student believes that they will require accommodations to enable them to participate in our programs, please contact our Director of Education & Outreach before registration. CONTACT INFOFront Desk 513 863 8873, ext. 110 | frontdesk@ttoncenter.org Director of Education & Outreach 513 863 8873, ext. 132 | kate@ttoncenter.org Fitton Center for Creative Arts 33

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