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The Summer at the Hall 2008 online PDF catalog is now available. Look in the registration form area.
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Adobe Photoshop for Adult Beginners
Ages: Adults
Instructor: Ralph Howell, SMH Photography Instructor
Dates: June 9 – 12 (M – Th) no class on Fridays and/or
June 16 – 19 (M – Th) no class on
Fridays
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuition: $225 per session
Supplies: Notebook. Participants are encouraged to
work on personal images on CD, media card or portable
drive.
Master the important tools in
Adobe Photoshop CS3 and develop a workflow sequence to get past
technological hurdles. The four evening classes will emphasize selection
techniques, building layered images, masking, levels and curves. Learn
accurate color and tonal correction, dodging and burning, and advanced
sharpening methods. In addition, the class will cover basic camera
settings, RAW vs. JPEG files, and white-balancing. Enjoy personalized
classes and expert instruction in a spacious setting customized for the
needs of digital photographers. Two course times are offered.
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Adobe Photoshop for Teen
Beginners
Ages: 12 - 18 years
Instructor: Ralph Howell, SMH Photography Instructor
Dates: June 9 – 12 (M – Th) no class on Fridays
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuition: $225 per session
Supplies: Notebook. Participants are encouraged
to work on personal images on CD, media card or
portable drive.
This course is for the talented high school teenager interested in
mastering digital photography using basic Adobe Photoshop CS3
techniques. The teen will become skilled at building a workflow
sequence that emphasizes selection techniques, layers, masking, levels
and curves. Accurate color correction, dodging and burning, and
sharpening methods will be taught. Digital camera basics will be
covered. The teen will benefit from personalized classes and expert
instruction in a spacious setting customized for the needs of digital
photographers.
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Adventures into Glass and Metal
Ages/Dates: Grades 1 - 3: June 23 - 27 and/ or July 14 - 18 (9:00 -
11:30 a.m.)
July 7 - 11
(12:30 - 3:00 p.m.)
Grades 4 - 6: June 16 - 20, July 7 - 11 and/or
July 21 - 25 (9:00 - 11:30 a.m.)
July 14 - 18 (12:30 - 3:00
p.m.)
Instructor: Catherine Touch
Tuition: $160
An exciting class designed
to give students a taste of working in glass, metal, and more. Students
learn to use a variety of metal and glass working tools (safety
equipment provided) including the jewelers saw, kiln, glass cutters, and
grinders. Projects vary from glass mosaics and fused glass to enameled
metal work plus! Projects change to accommodate repeat students.
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Art - Drawing Botanicals
Ages: Grade 6 - 12
Instructor: Marjorie Moore, artist, instructor and lecturer
Dates: June 23 – 27
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Tuition: $200
Improve your observation
skills by drawing plant forms and learning the history of botanical
drawing. Marjorie Moore will give you the skills to produce detailed
drawings using a variety of papers with graphite, colored pencils and
ink. We will follow in the footsteps of naturalists in this class and
learn to document what we see in the natural world.
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Art – Animation & Cartoon Drawing
Ages: Grades 3 - 6
Instructor: Shelley Fluke
Time: 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Dates: June 16 - 20
Tuition: $145
Learn the tricks of famous
cartoonists. We will brain-storm our way to our own creative original
cartoon characters. Students will produce a three-panel comic strip and
learn how to do word bubbles, inking and adding other elements of
interest. Participants will also have fun making various animation
devices as they learn about optical illusions and how animated cartoons
work.
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Art — Sharks, Shells and Underwater Tales
Ages: Grades 1 - 4
Instructor: Shelley Fluke
Dates: June 21 - 25
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuition: $145
Learn to draw a shark, do fishy prints, spectacular sea shells, mermaids
or sea monsters in collage. We will explore watercolor, chalk pastels,
acrylic on canvas and more. Students are entertained by interesting and
funny stories as they draw and paint. Students will be inspired by other
artists while viewing examples of famous paintings.
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Black and White Photography
Ages: Grade 5 to Adult
Instructor: Ralph Howell, SMH Photography Instructor
Dates: June 9 - 20
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Tuition: $415
Supplies for class: Any 35-mm camera, 1 box Ilford RC Multigrade IV
Pearl enlarging 8 x 10 paper (100 count), and 5 rolls of Ilford Delta
film 400-24 exposure or equivalent. All other photo and art supplies are
provided.
This two week course is
designed for the beginner to the advanced photographer. Individualized
assignments will be provided in order to develop a portfolio that
expresses the photographer’s interest. The beginner will learn the
principles of black and white film development and making enlargements
in the darkroom. The intermediate photographer will focus on
composition, visual perception and personal expression. Advanced
photographers may experiment with alternative processes, Polaroid
transfers, 3-D photography and pinhole cameras. Two optional field trips
are provided to scenic locations in the San Antonio area. This class
size is limited to only 13
students, so register for
early for this class!
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Cabinet of Wonder Workshop
Ages: Grades 6 - 12
Instructor: Marjorie Moore, Artist, instructor & lecturer
Dates: July 28 – Aug 1
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Tuition: $250
Cabinets of Wonder,
assembled by prosperous owners, began in 16th and 17th century Europe.
These early museums housed encyclopedic arrays of artistic and natural
wonders. Collectors were enthralled with new discoveries of the world
during this age of exploration and they welcomed viewers to their
cabinets to share in the wonders they had accumulated..
Marjorie Moore, an avid collector and artist, has been investigating
this subject for many years. She now welcomes you to share in the
fascinating history of the cabinet of wonder and to use your drawing,
painting and collecting skills to make your own Cabinet of Wonder. We
will be looking at lots of images and film to get inspired. Then each
student will create her own small cabinet using paint, collage, and
objects of their choice.
See the artists work at
www.marjoriemoore.com
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Color-Mania
Ages: Grade 9 to Adult
Instructor: Carol Parker Mittal, SMH Art Instructor
Dates: June 9 - 20 (two weeks)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and/or 12:30 p.m.
- 3:00 p.m.
Tuition: $420 (supply fee included)
This course is for anyone
who loves drawing and wants to create vibrant images with good contrast,
depth, and impact. Draw objects, people, places, and personally
inspiring subjects using the drama and energy of color to its fullest
effect. Techniques in colored pencil, collage, oil pastel, chalk pastel,
and mixed-media will be explored to achieve results from realistic to
abstract. (Completion of this course will fulfill the summer assignment
for AP Art Studio.) Supplies are provided.
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Dance
Ages: Grades 4-12
Instructor:
Marcia Holliman, SMH Dance Instructor
Dates: June 2 - 6 and/or June 9 - 13
Time: Rainbow Group: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Turning Pointe I: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.p.m.
Turning Pointe II: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuition: 1 week $160, 2 weeks $300
Twirl into
summer as this year’s dance camp is sure to sweep you off your feet!
Marcia Holliman has invited special dance instructors in modern, jazz
and ballet. Contact Marcia Holliman at
mholliman@smhall.org for more
information. Hurry...this camp fills up fast! Early registration is
advised!
Rainbow
Group: Grades 4 and 5 working on ballet grades 1 or 2; plus one
additional class in jazz or modern dance.
Turning
Pointe 1: Grades 6-9 and up working on ballet grades 3 or 4; plus one
additional class in jazz or modern dance.
Turning
Pointe II: Grades 7 and up working on ballet grades 5, 6, or 7; plus an
advanced ballet class covering Diploma ballet, modern dance,
non-syllabus ballet, and Pointe work.
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Dance with Tino Valles
Ages: Grades 1-5 (boys & girls)
Instructor: Tino Valles & staff
Dance/Dates:
Jazz: June 23 - 27 and/or July 21 - 25, 2008
Hip Hop: June 30 - July 3 and/or July 14 - 18
Irish Dance: July 7 - 11 and/or July 28 - Aug 1
Times: 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Tuition: $165 per week
This summer Tino Valles, choreographer/dancer and SMH dance instructor will lead an amazing blend of dance. Be prepared to take your dancing skills to new heights each week as Tino teaches Hip Hop, Jazz and Irish dance. These classes will get your body moving to popular and current music. All levels of dance students are welcome. Students will be divided into age appropriate groups.
Attire: (Girls) black leotard, black tights, black jazz pants, & jazz shoes; (Boys) black jazz pants, white t-shirt, and jazz shoes.
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Day Trekkers Art Adventures
Ages:
Grade 4 - 6
Instructor:
Staff from Summer at the Hall 2008
Dates:
June 16 – 20
Time:
12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tuition:
$300
Campers may take
excursions to the Witte, McNay, The San Antonio Museum of Art and the week
of Art Werks will explore, create and experiment with different art mediums.
This camp may go later than 3:00 p.m. depending on traffic.
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Electric Guitar “Advanced”
Ages: Grades 5 - Adult
Instructors: Tim Meyfarth
Dates: July 7 - 11
Time: 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Tuition: $165
Do you want to jam, join a
band? Maybe a session player is more your style or just plain ole rock and
roll…it all starts with mastering the tools. Come join Tim this summer and
take your shredding to a new level. Whether you love rock, metal, funk or
blues a summer jam session is a must!
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Electric Guitar for Beginners
Ages: Grades 5 - Adult
Instructors: Tim Meyfarth
Dates: June 30 - July 3 (4 Days)
Time: 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Tuition: $150
Want to be
a rock star? Come join this class of beginners and learn chords, scales and
many favorite songs. No music reading experience is required for this rockin’
guitar class.
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Guitar for Beginners
Ages: Grades 1 - 5
Instructor:
George Gaytan
Dates: June 9 - 13, June 16 - 20, June 23 - 27,
June 30 – July 3, July 7 - 11, and/or July 14
- 18 18
Time:
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Tuition:
$165
Isn’t it amazing how
quickly young students can learn a new skill? Let George Gaytan introduce
your child to the magical world of guitar! This basic beginner’s guitar
class will teach your child musical notes reading, proper strumming
techniques, finger placement, music appreciation and ultimately how to play
a couple of songs. Learning a new musical instrument is fun!
Students must bring a real, size appropriate
guitar with nylon strings to class each day.
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Idols of Summer I
Ages: Grades 4 - 8
Instructors: Tim Meyfarth & Rachel George
Dates
: June 9 - 13 and/or July 14 - 18
Time:12:30
– 3:00 p.m.
Tuition: $150
RISING STARS come
experience all the excitement of Summer Idol as you journey from auditions
to Summerwood and onward to
the finals round of this fun summer competition. If you love to sing, play a
musical instrument or just love the spotlight, this camp is for you! Join
the fun of competition and performing on a stage.
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Idols of Summer III
Ages:
Grades 4 - 8
Instructors: Tim Meyfarth & Rachel George
Dates
: June 23 - 27 and/or July 28 - Aug 1
Time: 12:30
– 3:00 p.m.
Tuition: $150
RISING STARS continue into a third week and
enter into the world of music production. Each student will begin the
journey of putting their talents into a medium that can be shared with
others. Students will work on preparing for recording studio session and
learn to package and market their music.
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Idols of Summer III
Ages: Grades 4 - 8
Instructors: Tim Meyfarth & Rachel George
Dates
: June 23 - 27 and/or July 28 - August 1
Time:12:30
– 3:00 p.m.
Tuition: $150
RISING STARS continue into a third week and enter into the world of music production. Each student will begin the journey of putting their talents into a medium that can be shared with others. Students will work on preparing for recording studio session and lear to package and market their music.
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Pinhole Photography for Adults
A comprehensive workshop in the fine art of pinhole photography.
Instructor:
Ralph Howell, SMH Photography
Instructor
Dates: June
23-28
Time: M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.-noon
Enrollment: 10
Tuition: $575.00
Lab fee: $175.00
Supplies: Any 35-mm camera, 1 box Ilford RC Multigrade Pearl
enlarging 8x10 paper (100 count), and 5 rolls of Ilford Delta 400 -24
exposure black and white film. All other photo and art supplies are
provided.
Location: The McLean Photography Center, Saint Mary's Hall campus, San
Antonio, Texas.
Workshop description: This 5 ½ day workshop is for photographers, teachers,
and artists who want to learn how to make different kinds of pinhole cameras
and explore alternative ways to create personal expression into their
images. Participants will construct several pinhole cameras in 35 mm,
medium and large (11x14) format. Experience what it is like to be inside a
camera and make 16x20 images using Howell’s mobile pinhole camera obscura:
Marco the Magnificent Carnival Wagon. Instant Polaroid pinhole photos will
be made and transferred to water color paper using the Polaroid lift
process. Some negatives will be digitally scan and printed as positives
while other negatives will be used to print in the alternative process of
cyanotype. The wet-darkroom is available for printing with 35 mm to 4x5 inch
negatives. Bring your 35 mm or medium format camera if you want to retrofit
it with a pinhole plate. Cameras with multiple pinholes, zone plates, and
slit imaging will be discussed.
Enjoy personalized instructions in a customized wet-darkroom and a spacious
art studio complete with state of the art computers. Gear up and be prepared
to experiment, get inspired, and interact while sharing experiences and
exploring pinhole photography!
If you are not from San Antonio and are in need of accommodations and
information about the Saint Mary’s Hall campus, the city and the airport,
please e-mail Ralph Howell rhowell@smhall.org or call (210) 483-9252.
Instructor: Ralph Howell is a fine arts photographer and teacher who has constructed more than
100 different pinhole cameras from found objects that take unusual
images without lenses or viewfinders. His artwork has been featured
in the PBS series, "EGG the Arts Show”. He has conducted numerous
workshops in pinhole photography, alternative processes, and 3D
photography throughout the United States and Europe. He received
his MFA at the University of Texas in San Antonio, has an
extensive exhibition record, and has been a recipient of several grants in
art and education.
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Quilting for Beginners
Ages: Grades 3 - 5
Instructors: Kathryn Rose
Dates: July 21 - 25
Time: 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Tuition: $170 (supplies included)
Get
creative this summer and design and make your own quilt! In this class we
will begin with fabric selection, patter design and learn to cut and piece
your own quilt top. We will then add a cozy batting and a decorative back to
complete your
first
quilt. Class is limited to 10 participants, so register early!
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Shirts to Dye for…
Ages: Grades 1 - 6
Instructors: Linda Blanks & staff
Dates: June 16 - 20 and/or July 14 - 18
Times: 12:30
p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuition: $150
These shirts are to dye
for…with your creative minds and wild imaginations, your shirts are sure to
be a hit! After you have tied and dyed, you can add your own rhinestones and
other fun ideas.
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Young Artist 1
Ages: Grades 1 - 6
Instructors: Linda Blanks & staff
Dates/Times: June 9 - 13 (9:00 - 11:30 a.m.)
June 23 - 27 (12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Tuition: $150
How do you see yourself? This
class combines learning about pastels and other media to create
self-portraits and portraits of others. See the awesome effects you can
achieve. These arts and crafts allow children to gain a better understanding
of Art through paintings and drawings.
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Young Artist 2
Ages: Grades 1 - 6
Instructors: Linda Blanks & staff
Dates: July 21 - 25 (12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Tuition: $150
Students will be exposed to new ideas and various media and techniques to
help motivate exciting and creative experiences in art. Your young artist
will gain a better understanding of their creative talents through the
design of various projects.
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Youth Orchestras of San Antonio
(YOSA)
Ages: 8 -
188 years
Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Date: July 7 – July 19
Tuition: For information and registration go to web
www.yosa.org
The YOSA Summer String Camp
offers intensive and fun studies of orchestral music, chamber music, music
theory, composition and music software, and music history. Workshops with
guest lecturers and a master class with guest artists are also included. A
Cactus Pear Music Festival concert, master class, young composers’ recital,
chamber music concert, and finale orchestra concert highlight the three-week
camp. The only prerequisite is that students have at least one year
experience studying violin, viola, cello or bass. For more information or to
apply, you must contact Steven Payne at 210-737-0097, or email
yosagm@stic.net as registration for this camp is not through Saint Mary’s
Hall.
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