EDUCATION & OUTREACH
The Tarble Arts Center offers a wide variety of educational and outreach programs, designed for area schools and the general public, including:
- School Enrichments (tours combined with participatory workshops)
- Arts-In-Education artist-residency for participating schools
- Guided tours of the exhibitions for schools and other groups
- Non-credit art classes and workshops for all ages*
- Group tours to area museums to view special exhibitions
- Touring exhibitions designed for libraries and other public spaces
- Cooperative activities, including support for touring children’s theatre.
*Teachers please note: Most Tarble Arts Center classes may be taken for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Contact the office at 217-581-2787 for more information.
For more information contact the curator of education at 217-581-2787 or e-mail kmorice@eiu.edu.
Spring 2012 Art ClassesIf you would prefer to mail in your registration, complete and return this .pdf form. Artists in Bloom, Ages 4 - 6Tuesdays, 4 - 5:15pm, Feb. 21 - April 3 (Note: Class will not meet on March 13)Instructor: J. Andrew HancockDesigned for young children, this class will introduce the elements of art through lessons in a variety of 2 - D and 3 - D media. The class will also reinforce the proper use of various art tools, such as scissors and paintbrushes, through a series of fun, exploratory projects. Registration Deadline: Feb. 17 Explorations in Art, Ages 7 - 9Tuesdays, 4 - 5:15pm, Feb. 21 - April 3 (Note: Class will not meet on March 13)Instructor: James CampianThis class will guide young artists through explorations of the elements and principles of art through hands - on investigations in both 2 - D and 3 - D media. Students will work with drawing, painting, and printmaking media as well as clay while learning a variety of processes and techniques. Registration Deadline: Feb. 17 Painting II, Ages 10 - 14Wednesdays, 4 - 5:30pm, Feb. 22 - April 4 (Note: Class will not meet on March 14)Instructor: Natalie M BoyerStudents in this class will explore various painting media while sharpening their observation skills and developing a keener understanding of color theory. Topics include color mixing and relationships, opacity and transparency of paint, use of various tools, and style. Registration Deadline: Feb. 17 Animal Totem Clay Masks, Ages 10+Thursday, Feb. 23, 6:30 - 8:30pm; Saturday, Feb. 25 Noon - 4:30pmInstructor: Karen ReedThis workshop focuses on the creation of a clay mask inspired by Native American art forms. After an introduction to animal totems and masking traditions, participants will design and create a mask using slab and appliqué techniques. Surface decoration in the form of scraffito and engobes for colorants will also be explored. Registration Deadline: Feb. 17 The Figure in Mixed Media, Ages 15+Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Feb. 21 - March 27 (Note: Class will not meet on March 13)Instructor: Natalie M BoyerDesigned for beginners and advanced participants alike, students will experiment with a variety of drawing and painting materials and techniques to create mixed media figurative works. Participants may focus on portraiture, the whole figure, or both. Registration Deadline: Feb. 17 Mosaic Furniture, Ages 15+Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Feb. 22 - March 21 (Note: Class will not meet on March 14)Instructor: Kit MoriceUsing shards of china, this workshop will introduce participants to the pique assiette form of mosaic applied to a small piece of furniture. Topics to be covered include design options, how to safely break the china, applying the shards, and grouting to complete the mosaic furniture. (Note: Class participants will need to supply their own small wooden piece of furniture, such as an end table.) Registration Deadline: Feb. 17 Self - Expression Through Collage, Ages 15+Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30pm, March 1 - April 5 (Note: Class will not meet on March 15)Instructor: Chris DavisSelf-expression and creativity are a universal function of the human psyche. In this class, students will express themselves through the creation of collages by utilizing multiple media and images. Participants will analyze an experience, either personal or cultural, and formulate an image that expresses a unique and creative vision. Students will also learn how to utilize a grid in order to create a concrete structure for the image. Registration Deadline: Feb. 25 Reincarnated Paintbrush:Introduction to Assemblage, Ages 15+Friday, April 13, 6 - 9 pm; Saturday, April 14, 10 am - 4 pmInstructor: Dave HunterAssemblage is the technique of creating 3 - D art from found objects. In this workshop, participants will transform an ordinary, old, worn - out paintbrush into a figurative assemblage sculpture by using various found objects, paint, and tools to shape features. Students are asked to bring an old house - painting brush at least 3 - 6" wide and one old baby doll head of similar width, and any other found objects they may wish to bring. Registration deadline: April 6 |
EDUCATION & OUTREACH PROGRAM INFORMATION
School Programs
Education and outreach programming designed for public school populations is a major focus for the Tarble Arts Center. These programs serve as a valuable classroom resource for east-central Illinois schools. They are funded in part by Tarble Arts Center membership contributions, the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and other co-sponsors.
Fifth-Grade Enrichment
A tour/studio program, the Fifth Grade Enrichment is offered during the fall and spring for area fifth grade classes. In this two-hour program, students view and discuss objects on exhibition, and then apply some of the information learned through a hands-on art project. Subjects frequently deal with the culture and customs of other countries and civilizations, and “enrich” subjects taught in the classroom. Registration for this free program begins in June for the fall enrichment and in November for the spring enrichment.
Junior/Senior High Art Enrichment
The Junior/Senior High Art Enrichment Program combines a tour and studio experience, and is offered free of charge to junior and senior high school Art classes in the seven county area. Over a two and one-half hour visit students tour an exhibition, are exposed to new vocabulary and concepts, and create an original art work using challenging techniques and materials. To insure the quality of the experience, group size is limited to approximately twenty-five students.
Arts-in-Education Artist Residency
Through this program designed and supported by the Illinois Arts Council (IAC), a professional artist works with students in the classroom. The artist is selected from a roster compiled by the IAC, and spends one week at each participating school. New approaches, concepts and media are emphasized. A one-month program held each spring, the Arts-in-Education residency is built upon a collaboration between participating public schools, the Illinois and Coles County Arts Councils, and the Tarble. Teachers interested in becoming involved in future residency programs should contact the Curator of Education in November for the following school year.
Children’s Art Exhibition
The annual Children’s Art Exhibition is held at the Tarble Arts Center in May, and provides an opportunity for area art teachers to showcase their programs. Organized in cooperation with the art teachers of Community Unit #1 Schools, this exhibition features works in a variety of art media by area K-12th grade students. Exhibition participation packages are mailed to Art teachers in January.
Teachers’ In-Service Workshops
The Tarble hosts a half-day teacher’s institute each fall in October, organized in cooperation with the Regional Office of Education. The program includes information about education programs, a hands-on workshop and a tour, all offered free of charge to area teachers. The Tarble also works cooperatively in presenting the Media & Methods in Art conference presented each March by the Art Department and the School of Adult and Continuing Education.
Tours of Exhibitions
Docent-led tours are available throughout the year for most exhibitions. These guided tours provide a structured opportunity to learn about and discuss the art exhibited. Arrangements for tours should be made a minimum of two weeks in advance of the tour date requested. In addition to schools, docent-led tours are also available to youth and civic groups.
Public Programs
Non-Credit Classes and Workshops
Non-credit classes and workshops are offered in the fall and spring to community members aged four through adult. A series of intensive weekend workshops for adults are offered in August. Information describing the offerings, including schedules and fees, are available in August for fall classes, in December for spring classes, and in June for summer workshops.
Class registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Small class sizes ensure ample one-on-one instruction.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
The Tarble Arts Center has the option of canceling a class or workshop if there are fewer than the minimum number of students required. If the Tarble Arts Center cancels a class due to insufficient enrollment, the class fee will be refunded. A student withdrawing from a class after enrolling must notify the Tarble Arts Center on or before the registration deadline to receive a full class refund. Because classes are funded on a break-even basis, no refunds will be made for withdrawals after the registration deadline.
Group Tours to Area Museums
Group trips are offered to view special exhibitions at area museums in Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. Recent trips have been organized for the Monet and Degas exhibitions at the Art Institute of Chicago. Fees and schedules vary according to available exhibitions.
Offsite and Outreach Programs
Traveling Exhibit of Area Schools’ Student Art
Through a partnership with Consolidated Communications Inc., Cultivating Creativity: Consolidated Communications Traveling Children’s Exhibit, an exhibit of art selected from the annual Children’s Art Exhibition, is toured throughout east-central Illinois to showcase area school art programs, demonstrate the importance of the arts in the school curriculum, and encourage interest in the visual arts; this program is sponsored by Consolidated Communications.
Related Programs
The Tarble Arts Center co-sponsors educational programs in literary arts, dance/movement, and other performing arts. If your organization is interested in serving as a co-sponsor of an educational program involving the arts please contact the Tarble Arts Center.
For more information contact the curator of education at (217) 581-2787 or e-mail kmorice@eiu.edu.