Past Classes and Workshops :

Figurative Ceramic Sculpture Class

Venue: Community Folk Art Center
Address: 805 East Genesee Street
Registration Contact: (315) 442-2230
Email: cfac@syr.edu
Course: May 13, 20, 27 - June 3, 10, 17, 24 - July 1, 2008
Classes Held: Tuesdays
Time: 6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m.
Course Cost: $160

The Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) is offering a beginner to intermediate level figurative ceramics sculpture class. The eight-week course is scheduled to start May 13th and will run Tuesdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Your instructor, Eunjung Shin Vargas, will explore clay handling, hand building, ceramic sculpting, glazing and electric firing techniques. Everyone in the class will have an opportunity to construct several small-to-medium hollow ceramic figures. At the end of the course you will be able to keep all the pieces you have created.

Register now, spaces are limited. Maximum group size is eight students to ensure that everyone taking part enjoys close personal attention from the instructor. All tools, materials and equipment are provided. The focus is on practical and creative work and your instructor will keep a close eye to help you achieve the best results.

NOTE: This course involves some potentially messy processes so you are advised to wear comfortable clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting dirty. Long pants are suggested. For safety reasons please DO NOT wear flip-flops, hand accessories or flowing shirt sleeves.

For more information about the class, please call the Community Folk Art Center at 442-2230.

New Ceramics Class at the Community Folk Art Center with
Professor David MacDonald

Ceramics class with Professor MacDonald is scheduled to start October 4, 2007. This will be a six-week, beginner class every Thursday, (a couple of days may be postponed due to prior commitments) from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Cost to take the class is $190.00 (includes registration fee). We can hold a spot for you with a down payment of $60.00 (non-refundable). Full payment is due by September 28, 2007. To register, please Click Here to download a registration form and full instructions.

Wednesdays:
West African Dance (Adult)
w/ Biboti 6 - 7:30 pm
Capoiera (Adult)
w/ Odetta Norton 7:30 - 9 pm

World AIDS Day
Full day of programming on December 1st. Details to be announced soon.

Contemporary Dance Summer Intensive
by Cara Hagan of 87 Dance Productions
Click Here for flyer
Click Here for application for class.

Adult Painting Workshop with Ford Foundation Artist in Residence Charly Palmer

April 9th thru April 13th 2007
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Class size is limited so call early

The Community Folk Art Center would like to announce that registrations are being accepted for our Adult Painting Class with Ford Foundation Artist in Residence Charly Palmer. The adult painting class is designed for people with some experience and a serious interest in the visual arts. Located in Syracuse's Connective Corridor, CFAC is offering a unique opportunity for you to explore and develop your creative skills and talents under the direction of a master artist.

Ballet w/ Hanni Schwarzlander
postponed till further notice

Onagaga Dance Institute's Adult Dance Schedule
$10 Registration Fee / Class Fee $10

Mondays Ballet w/ Hanni Schwarzlander
postponed till further notice

Fridays
Jazzw/ Hanni Schwarzlander 6-7pm

Wednesday Evening Dance Class
West African Dance w/ Biboti Ouikahilo 6 - 7:30 pm.
http://www.wacheva.com

Capoeria w/ Angolinha 7:30 - 8:30 pm.
For more info call 315-442-2230.

Professor MacDonald at work.

Ceramics Class
With Professor David MacDonald.
Click Here for flyer with application for class.

Weaving A Legacy: Perspectives on Civil Rights

All events are FREE and open to the public
* Donations are accepted and encouraged *

The Community Folk Art Center will host a series of workshops for children and young adults on Saturdays in February. This series is entitled, "Weaving A Legacy: Perspectives on Civil Rights." More information can be obtained by contacting the Community Folk Art Center at 315-442-2230 or cfac@syr.edu.

February 10th: (children & adults of all ages)
No Registration Required

1:00 p.m.: Storytelling with Jackie Grace-Rasheed.

2:00 p.m.: Performance by the Danforth in Motion Dancers.

3:00 p.m.: Screening of the film My Friend Martin.

4:00 p.m.: Art Project with Alanda Bolden: "Footprints."

February 17th: (children & adults of all ages)
No Registration Required

1:00 p.m.: Storytelling with Vanessa Johnson
"Walkin' and Talkin' Civil Rights”.

2:00 p.m.: Performance by the Danforth Drummers.

3:00 p.m.: Workshop: "Creating a Remembrance Journal."

February 24th: (Workshop for teens & up / Performance for everyone)
Registration Required by February 17th.

11:30 a.m.: Workshop with Dr. Sheila Aird, focusing on Civil Rights.
"The Past Informs the Present and the Present Informs the Future."

1:30 p.m.: Performance of gospel and Civil Rights songs by the group Kevin and the Free Spirit.

The Community Folk Art Center is a program of the African American Studies Department in the College of Arts & Sciences at Syracuse University and
is supported in part with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts.
805 East Genesee Street  :: Syracuse New York  13210  ::  (315) 442-2230  ::  FAX: (315) 442-2972 :: e-mail: cfac@syr.edu
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