ART CLASSES





OPEN STUDIO- LIFE DRAWING-  Tuesdays,  Bring your own drawing pencils or charcoal and sketch
from a live model.  No instruction, just practice time.  Paper provided.  FREE

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FALL FUN CLASSES
OPEN DOOR GALLERY-101 WEST CHICAGO RD.
STURGIS, MI. 49091
269-659-9977
www.opendoorartgallery.com

PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY
In order to better serve our students and our teachers, the following dates and procedures now
apply. Registration for classes is required at least I week prior to the class date. After that date, a $5
late fee will be charged.   Classes are kept small, so register now.  Please make checks out to the
instructor.  If you are signing up for multiple classes with different teachers, please make the check
out to Sarah Kalasky.   Thank you for your cooperation.

CHILDREN’S CLASSES

1. Ceramic Class                                          Instructors-  Klopfenstein and Sonner
Create a keepsake with your child’s handprint as a turkey.
Sat., Oct. 11                                                                              Ages-five and older
10-11:30 am                                                        Cost-$15                                         

2. Ghoulish Fun                                               Instructor- Susan Miller
Play with mixed media to crate Halloween themed art work.  All supplies included. Dress for mess.
Sat. Oct. 18                                                        Ages-7-13
9-10:30 am                                                        Cost-$10                                            

3.  Ink Resist Pumpkin                                 Instructor- Susan Miller
Create an irresistibly fun pumpkin painting with a very special process involving tempera, ink, and
watercolor.  A mat is included to display your creation for Halloween.  Dress for mess.  Material
supplied.
Sat. Oct. 18                                                     Ages- 7-13
11-12:30 am                                                    Cost- $15

4.  Fun with Markers and Mirrors                  Instructor- Susan Miller
Create mini portraits using you as a model.   Supplies included.                          
Sat. Oct. 25                                                     Ages- 7- 13
9-10:30 am                                                      Cost- $10

5.  Pastels and Skeletons                               Instructor- Susan Miller
Learn about skeletal structure while having fun with pastels.
Sat. Oct. 25                                                      Ages- 7 -13
11-12:30 am                                                     Cost- $10

6. Sketch Monsters (and other spooky stuff)    Instructor-Tom Beldon
The class will have a Halloween focus.  Subjects will range from the slightly spooky to spoofs of
creepy characters.  No blood or guts.  
Bring a #2 pencil and a black fine point pen or marker.  Paper provided                                                   
Sat. Oct. 25                                                         Ages- 8-13
1:00- 2:30                                                           Cost- $20

7.  Paper, Color and Pattern                               Instructor- Sarah Kalasky
Create your own HUNGRY CATEPILLAR like the author Eric Carle did with many colors and patterns.  
Dress for mess.     
Mon., Oct. 27                                                         Ages- 4 to 7                        
5:30 to 6:30 pm                                                     Cost- $10

8.  Ceramics Fun                                           Instructors- Klopfenstein and Sonner
Just in time for Thanksgiving dinner!  The students will make a set of 4 fall placemats and 4 turkey
place card holders.  
Sat., Nov. 1                                                    Ages-5 and up
9:30-11:30 am                                               Cost- $20

9.  More spooky sketching fun with Tom Beldon  This class will differ from the previous
one on Oct 25.  Bring a #2 pencil and a black fine point pen or marker.  Paper
Provided                                                     
Sat., Nov. 1                                                       Ages- 8-13
1:30-3:00 pm                                                    Cost- $20

10.  A Watercolor Christmas                            Instructor- Susan Miller                                
Discover different watercolor techniques while making cards for Christmas.  
Sat., Nov 8                                                         Ages- 7-13
9-10:30 am                                                        Cost- $10

11. Trees, Trees. Trees                                      Instructor- Susan Miller
Learn about the structure of trees, color wheel, negative and positive space.
Sat., Nov. 8                                                         Ages- 7-13
11- 12:30                                                            Cost- $10

12.  Fall Leaves Make for Fun                             Instructor- Sarah Kalasky
With a theme of beautiful fall leaves, make colorful prints and patterns. Dress for mess.
Mon., Nov. 10                                                        Ages- 4-7
5:30- 6:30  pm                                                      Cost- $10

13. Family Ceramic Class                              Instructors- Klopfenstein and Sonner
Come as a family and choose from a variety of flat and ball ornaments to uniquely paint.
Sat., Nov. 15                                                  Everyone!
10-11:30 pm                                                   Cost $6 to $10/ornament

14. Fantasy Sketching                                        Instructor-Tom Beldon
The class will stress perspective while sketching fantasy structures ranging from silly buildings to
weird cities.  Subjects will be simple with the focus on shadow and highlighting.  Bring a #2 pencil
and a black fine point pen or marker.  Paper provided  
Sat., Nov. 29                                                         Ages- 8-13
10:30- 12:00                                                         Cost- $20

15.  Christmas Gifts                                        Instructor Klopfenstein and Sonner
Choose from a variety of ceramic items ranging from travel mugs or keep sale boxes- pick your
own item and paint it as a special gift.
Sat., Dec. 6                                                       Ages- 5 and up
10- 11:30 am                                                    Cost-$15

16.  Christmas Ornament for Kids                   Instructor- Sarah Kalasky
Using balloons, string and glue, the student will create a unique tree ornament.
Please pick up the finished product on Sat., Dec. 13. Dress for mess.
Mon., Dec.. 8                                                     Ages- 4-7
5:30-6:30 pm                                                    Cost-$10

17.  Family Ornament Class                           Instructor- Klopfenstein and Sonner
Choose from a variety of flat and ball ornaments to uniquely paint.
Sat., Dec. 13                                                    Everyone!
10-11:30 am                                                    Cost- $6 to $8/ornament

18.  Snowman Ornaments for Kids                Instructor- Sarah Kalasky
Using wood, paint, and felt, create a snowman for your Christmas tree. Dress for mess.
Mon., Dec. 15                                                   Ages- 7-10
5:30-6:30                                                          Cost- $12

ADULTS
19.  Fall Ceramics                                      Instructors- Klopfenstein and Sonner
You may choose a serving platter with a pumpkin dish or cake plate and pedestal with beads.  
Thurs., Oct 9       6-8 pm                                Cost-$43                                         Adults

20. Ink Resist                                               Instructor- Susan Miller
Students will learn a new technique to use on their own.  A simple pattern will be provided as will
supports and paper.  Bring your own brushes and watercolors or acrylic paint if you have any.
Wed., Oct 15          5:30-8:30 pm                Cost-$20                                      High School and  Adults

21.  Just in time for Christmas!                  Instructors- Klopfenstein and Sonner
Paint your own heirloom Christmas tree topper.
Thurs., Nov. 6      6-8 pm                        Cost- $25                                    Adults

22.  Christmas Ceramics                              Instructors- Klopfenstein and Sonner
Choose from a cake plate and pedestal completed with Christmas beads or a set of 3 Christmas
themed snack plates.
Thurs., Nov.20   6-8 pm                                Cost-43                                Adults

23.  Personal Photo                                      Instructors- Klopfenstein and Sonner
Paint a platter and we will enhance it with your own personal family photo.
Thurs., Dec. 11        6-8 pm                         Cost- $30.00                        Adults





                                      
OPEN DOOR GALLERY
101 West Chicago Road Sturgis, MI 49091
www.opendoorartgallery.com  
CHILDREN AND ADULT CLASS BECOME AVAILABLE AS THE
TEACHERS SCHEDULE THEM.   ASK TO BE ON OUR E-MAIL LIST
Open Door Art Gallery
101 West Chicago Road, Sturgis, MI  49091, Phone:1.269.659.9977
Email:  OpenDoorGallery@opendoorartgallery.com
Interested in signing up for an art class?
email: frankandsarah1@netzero.com or
OpenDoorGallery@opendoorartgallery.com
Include your name, address, phone number, and the class you want to take
Interested in signing up
for an art class?
email:
frankandsarah1@netzero.com
or
OpenDoorGallery@opendoorartgallery.com
Include your name,
address, phone number,
and the class you want to
take
Interested in signing up for an art class?
email: frankandsarah1@netzero.com or
OpenDoorGallery@opendoorartgallery.com
Include your name, address, phone number, and the class you want to take