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Tapestry Weaving

$105.00
Saturdays, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Using a variety of yarns and wool roving, students will learn basic tapestry techniques to weave their own modern wall hangings. An 8 x 10" tabletop loom and all fiber will be provided; students may take home their looms at the end of class to continue their weaving explorations!

Ages: Adults and Mature Teens 12+

Session: 2 weeks (June 24 - July 1, 2023)

Instructor: Karen Anderson

Cost: $105/session

Class Size: Minimum of 3 students required to run class; no more than 12 students enrolled

Class Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street, Cincinnati OH, 45219)

Registration Deadline: June 22, 2023

About the Instructor
Karen Anderson Karen loves making things - especially things out of yarn! She has been a member of the Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati since 2004 where she knits, embroiders, dyes, spins, weaves, crochets, braids, and lucets. She is a new member of the Bombshells of Cincinnati, most recently leading the Meandering art installation for the Cincinnati Nature Center. She graduated from the Theatre School at DePaul University with a BFA in Lighting Design.
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Tai Chi with Uri Sella
Tuesdays, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Tai Chi is the slow meditative Chinese martial art practiced to promote health, balance, mental calm and clarity. Come and join us to learn and practice this profound and wonderful art. No previous experience is necessary.

Ages: Adults and Mature Teens 14+

Session: Ongoing, meets year-round

Instructor: Uri Sella

Cost: Free; suggested donation of $5 per class (pay online below or in person before class with cash/check)

Class Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street, Cincinnati OH, 45219)

How to Register: Email classes@cliftonculturalarts.org with “Tai Chi” in the subject line.

About the Instructor
Uri Sella Uri grew up in Israel where he served in the Israeli army and studied law. Upon graduation he clerked on the Israeli Supreme Court and in 1994 moved to New York City to start a career as a corporate lawyer.

In New York he discovered a passion to express himself with paint. Twice a week, after a long day in the office, he would shed his suit and tie and travel downtown to attend Jack Potter’s evening classes on drawing and composition at the School of Visual Arts. Several years later he decided to abandon the practice of law and joined his wife in Cincinnati. Upon the birth of his first child he became a stay-at-home father. He also studies and teaches tai chi.
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Tai Chi with Rick Warm

$50.00
Tuesdays, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.

Tai chi is a traditional Chinese art that helps to improve one’s health, vitality, and wellbeing. Tai chi is a series of gentle flowing movements based on martial arts. In this class, you will learn some of the basic forms of traditional Yang tai chi, which can be performed standing or seated. We will also explore some of the philosophy and basic principles behind this art.

Ages: Adults ages 50+

Session: 10 weeks (June 27 - August 29, 2023)

Instructor: Rick Warm

Cost: $50 for 10-week session

Class Location: CCAC @ Clifton United Methodist Church (3416 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati OH, 45220)

About the Instructor
Rick Warm Rick Warm is the director of the Center for Wisdom and Leadership. The crux of his work has centered on leadership and the development of wise leaders. For the last several years Rick has also focused on wisdom in "second half of life," the midlife transition, and eldership. Rick has taught classes and run seminars and workshops on the topics of wisdom, spirituality and aging. He also leads Elder Wisdom Circles. Elder Wisdom Circles are groups of older adults, generally in retirement, that gather weekly to discuss such topics as conscious aging, spirituality, and the journey towards wisdom. The circles gather to learn from each other, encourage lifelong learning and growth, and discern how they can make a difference in the world – small or large. A major focus of eldership is “leadership in the second half of life” – distinct from leadership during our careers and working years.

Rick has been an executive coach since 2005 and is also a leadership consultant. He facilitates leadership seminars and workshops, and has served as an adjunct professor of leadership at Northern Kentucky University. In addition, Rick has lived, worked, and studied for extended periods of time on five continents, giving him a strong global and intercultural perspective and facility in multiple languages. He is a lifelong musician and martial artist which contributes to his scholarship and interest in integrating body, mind, heart, and spirit into leadership development. He is also a practitioner of TriYoga, a student of tai chi and a fervent devotee of Argentine tango. Rick has an MBA in International Business from the University of South Carolina and a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change from Antioch University. The focus of his research is on leadership, wisdom, education, mastery, transformation and the hero’s journey. He is also an ICF credentialed coach with a professional certification in individual and organizational coaching from The Hudson Institute.
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Sculpture Camp 2023 (Ages 8-12)

$275.00
Get three dimensional this summer! Working with wire, clay, duct tape, and more, your camper will create their own sculptural masterpieces influenced by the 3D works of Picasso, Debuffet, Michelangelo, and 21^st century sculptors, to be shared with family and friends in an end-of-camp display.

Ages: 8 - 12

Camp Dates: August 7 – 11, 2023

Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. After Care available.

Camp Tuition:

Early Registration (until March 31): $225

Regular Registration (until August 4): $275

Camp Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street, 45219)

Registration Deadline: August 4, 2023

Camp tuition fees are non-refundable. Please contact CCAC at 513-497-2860 with any questions.
About the Instructor
Linda Schneider-Houghton Linda is an art educator with over 24 years’ experience working with K-12 students, at-risk youth, people with disabilities, and seniors. She holds a Masters of Art & Education from the Art Academy of Cincinnati, and has taught classes and led camps on a variety of art mediums for Kennedy Heights Art Center, Norwood City Schools, Art Academy of Cincinnati, and more. Linda is enthusiastic and passionate about people and making art; her goal has always been to use art as a tool to change lives.
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Sculpture Camp 2023 (Ages 5-8)

$275.00
Get three dimensional this summer! Working with wire, clay, duct tape, and more, your camper will create their own sculptural masterpieces influenced by the 3D works of Picasso, Debuffet, Michelangelo, and 21^st century sculptors, to be shared with family and friends in an end-of-camp display.

Ages: 5 - 8

Camp Dates: July 17 - 21, 2023

Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. After Care available.

Camp Tuition:

Early Registration (until March 31): $225

Regular Registration (until July 14): $275

Camp Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street, 45219)

Registration Deadline: July 14, 2023

Camp tuition fees are non-refundable. Please contact CCAC at 513-497-2860 with any questions.
About the Instructor
Linda Schneider-Houghton Linda is an art educator with over 24 years’ experience working with K-12 students, at-risk youth, people with disabilities, and seniors. She holds a Masters of Art & Education from the Art Academy of Cincinnati, and has taught classes and led camps on a variety of art mediums for Kennedy Heights Art Center, Norwood City Schools, Art Academy of Cincinnati, and more. Linda is enthusiastic and passionate about people and making art; her goal has always been to use art as a tool to change lives.
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Relief Printmaking

$130.00
Tuesdays, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
This class will show how one can print at home without a press. Students will be exposed to multiple methods of relief printing; each project will progressively ease students into more complex ways of printmaking, offering a variety of projects for distinct skill sets and interests. We will also be using “safer” water-based inks versus the traditionally oil based inks which require solvents, ventilation, and professional disposal.

Age: Adults and Mature Teens 16+

Session: 4 weeks (August 8 - 29, 2023)

Instructor: Lia Cavalaris

Cost: $150/student

Class Size: minimum of 3 students registered to run class; no more than 12 students total

Class Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street).

Registration Deadline: August 4, 2023

About the Instructor
Lia Cavalaris Lia is a fine artist who utilizes various media, with a focus on drawing and video. Her current work is focused on communicating ideas of mindfulness, and assisting one in self-development. She is constantly striving to learn new skills and gain experience.
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Pilates Class Payments

$8.00 – $60.00
Mondays and Fridays, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. and Thursdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Pilates is a form of exercise which concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on core strength. This helps to improve general fitness and overall well-being. Similar to Yoga, Pilates concentrates on posture, balance and flexibility. Pilates also focuses on the mind-body connection. Class payment options:

$8 per class for a single class

$60 for a 10 class pass
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Nia Technique Class Payments

$6.00 – $140.00
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

The Nia technique is an expressive body-mind movement and fitness program incorporating dance, martial arts and healing arts, including yoga. It is a cardiovascular program that uses whole-body, expressive, grounded movement. Nia is adaptable to most levels of fitness, age and body types. Class payment options:

$10 per class for a single class

$6 per class for students (with a valid student ID) and seniors (over 65 years)

$80 for a 10 class pass

$140 for a 20 class pass
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Highly Improvable Comedy Show: July 2023

$10.00

Saturday, July 22
with Highly Improvable Doors open at 7:00pm, show begins at 8:00pm Cincinnati’s own improvisational (improv) comedy troupe returns to CCAC for an evening of unscripted fun! Performing a series of improvisational games fueled by audience suggestions, Highly Improvable makes each show uniquely entertaining. This event is for adults and children 13 and older. Highly Improvable has been performing since 2011, when the troupe formed in a Hyde Park basement with three members. Now, the troupe has close to twenty members and regularly performs at the Lebanon Theatre Company and CCAC, as well as at the Improv Festival Cincinnati (IF Cincy). Their shows include long and short form comedy at a variety of venues, and the troupe has branched out into sketch, stand-up, and podcasting. Highly Improvable alumni have gone on to perform at Second City, iO, the Annoyance, as well as a variety of different dramatic theater productions.
Performance Location
CCAC @ Short Vine: 2728 Short Vine Street, Cincinnati OH, 45219
Parking
Parking is available on-street, as well as in a few close-by garages. Click here for a map of nearby lots and garages!
Tickets
Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.

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Fashion Camp 2023

$275.00
Step up to the runway all of you fashion fans! This week let’s delve into transforming fashion dreams into reality. Design and create an outfit for a wooden drawing model, complete with headwear and footwear. Make jewelry, hair clips and pins to wear. Friday we will show off all that was dreamed up and fabricated.

Ages: 5-8

Camp Dates: June 12 – 16, 2023

Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. After Care available.

Camp Tuition:

Early Registration (until March 31): $225

Regular Registration (until June 9): $275

Camp Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street, 45219)

Registration Deadline: June 9, 2023

Camp tuition fees are non-refundable. Please contact CCAC at 513-497-2860 with any questions.
About the Instructor
Melinda Welch Melinda E. Welch earned her Master’s degree and teaching license in Art Education from the University of Cincinnati's school of Design Architecture, Art and Planning. Melinda’s Masters thesis focused on developing a visual arts curriculum for a community art center. Melinda’s teaching experience includes Kennedy Heights Art Center, after school art at Pleasant Ridge Montessori, student teaching at Walnut Hills high school, Sherwood Elementary, North Avondale Montessori, and Anderson High School. For ArtsWave, she taught an arts integration curriculum at Bond Hill Elementary. She has completed internships at the Cincinnati Art Museum, the Taft Museum of Art, Manifest Gallery and Prairie Gallery. She was part of a youth community photography program in conjunction with Happen Inc, Prairie Gallery and the Mill Creek Restoration Project. Melinda is an active and experienced artist who works in ceramics, photography, collage and whatever else strikes her artistic fancy. She and her husband reside in Camp Washington with their two children.
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Family Workshop: Simple Sewing

$35.00
Saturday July 15 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Learn sewing basics as a family! Participants will learn about pattern making and how to make simple stitches by hand and using a machine. Make a pillow, apron, cape, or a unique-to-you creation! Families with children of all ages are invited to attend; all children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note! Registration covers entire family: only one registration per family needed.

Ages: Family workshop, best for children ages 4+ with an adult

Session: One-Time Workshop, meets on July 15, 2023

Instructor: Priscilla Oehlschlaeger

Cost: $35/family

Class Size: 4 families needed to run workshop; no more than 8 families registered.

Class Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street, Cincinnati OH, 45219)

Registration Deadline: July 13, 2023

About the Instructor
Priscilla Oehlschlaeger Priscilla Oehlschlaeger is the owner of Costumes by Priscilla and the author of Make Costumes: For Creative Play (North Light Books 1992.) She has also taught for Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts Center, Cincinnati Public Libraries, UC Summer Camp, Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, Cincinnati Art Museum, Children’s Museum of Cincinnati, and at several local schools, nursing homes, and special events.
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Family Workshop: Red, White, and Blue Décor

$35.00
Saturday July 1 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Create patriotic decorations for the Fourth of July! Come together as a family and make your own red, white and blue pom poms, tassels and garlands. Families with children of all ages are invited to attend; all children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note! Registration covers entire family: only one registration per family needed.

Ages: Family workshop, best for children ages 4+ with an adult

Session: One-Time Workshop, meets on July 1, 2023

Instructor: Karen Anderson

Cost: $35/family

Class Size: Workshop limited to 24 people.

Class Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street, Cincinnati OH, 45219)

Registration Deadline: June 29, 2023

About the Instructor
Karen Anderson Karen loves making things - especially things out of yarn! She has been a member of the Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati since 2004 where she knits, embroiders, dyes, spins, weaves, crochets, braids, and lucets. She is a new member of the Bombshells of Cincinnati, most recently leading the Meandering art installation for the Cincinnati Nature Center. She graduated from the Theatre School at DePaul University with a BFA in Lighting Design.
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Family Workshop: Natural Dyes

$40.00
Saturday June 24 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Come see what colors nature has to offer in this natural dye class! Your family will learn two methods of contact dyeing. We will bundle-dye scarves with flowers, leaves and more using steam to transfer the color. Then we will use hammers to pound flowers and leaves onto a cotton bandana. Fresh and dried plants and all necessary materials will be provided by the instructor. Families with children of all ages are invited to attend; all children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note! Registration covers entire family: only one registration per family needed.

Ages: Family workshop, best for children ages 6+ with an adult

Session: One-Time Workshop, meets on June 24, 2023

Instructor: Karen Anderson

Cost: $40/family

Class Size: Workshop limited to 24 people.

Class Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street, Cincinnati OH, 45219)

Registration Deadline: June 19, 2023

About the Instructor
Karen Anderson Karen loves making things - especially things out of yarn! She has been a member of the Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati since 2004 where she knits, embroiders, dyes, spins, weaves, crochets, braids, and lucets. She is a new member of the Bombshells of Cincinnati, most recently leading the Meandering art installation for the Cincinnati Nature Center. She graduated from the Theatre School at DePaul University with a BFA in Lighting Design.
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Family Workshop: Fiber Fun

$35.00
Saturday April 29, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Get wild and wooly with local artist Kelli Gleiner! Explore different types of fibers and the many creations you can make with them. Families with children of all ages are invited to attend; all children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note! Registration covers entire family: only one registration per family needed.

Ages: Family workshop, best for children ages 4+ with an adult

Session: One-Time Workshop, meets on April 29, 2023

Instructor: Kelli Gleiner

Cost: $35/family (tuition assistance available!)

Class Size: Workshop limited to 24 people

Class Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street, Cincinnati OH, 45219)

Registration Deadline: April 24, 2023

About the Instructor

Kelli Gleiner Kelli is an author, fiber artist, and art educator in Cincinnati, Ohio. She holds a BFA in drawing and painting from Bowling Green State University. She’s taught art in the public and private sectors, made a lot of coffee, stayed home with a little human, wrote grants for a nonprofit, and coordinated events for the best children’s bookstore in the world, all while making art. Her two board books, Cheer Up, Monster and A Day With Monster, feature a quirky felted monster/abominable snowman friend that was popular on her (now defunct) Etsy site, and are available now from blue manatee press.
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Everyone’s An Artist
Mondays, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Explore artmaking while embracing your inner weirdo in this new drop-in art class led by Bridget and Madison of Weird Girl Energy. Championing the idea that everyone is an artist, Weird Girl Energy encourages students of all ages and artistic abilities to celebrate their differences and create community through artmaking. Students will utilize thrifted items and traditional art materials – as well as inspiring items from home – to construct an upcycled art piece each week. Come to class every week or when you can!

Ages: All Ages 6+, students under 12 must attend with an adult

Session: Ongoing, class concludes for the spring on May 22, 2023

Instructors: Madison Britt and Bridget Hamilton, Weird Girl Energy

Cost: Free, suggested donation of $5 per class

Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street)

How to Register: enter your first class donation amount in the box below, then click "Donate". Pre-registration requested, so everyone is included on class email roster.
About the Instructors
Madison Britt and Bridget Hamilton, Weird Girl Energy Madison Britt is a visual artist engaging with a variety of mediums including sculpture, painting, digital illustration, collage, and fiber arts. Her background is in social justice work and community organizing. Madison brings this training to her work as she views her art as a radical expression of identity and joy, and strives to make art education more accessible and community-centered. Bridget Hamilton is a writer and visual artist, focusing on sculpture and found-object art. Her work seeks to change the way art is perceived and expand the definition of fine art to include unconventional materials and methods. In her art, Bridget explores creation as an essential healing practice.
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Enrique Madriguera
TBA 2023 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. EST
As a Master Class participant, each student has the opportunity to present a piece and learn from our instructor’s expert coaching and advice. Remember to tune your guitar and warm up beforehand, and to prepare a well-lit space (light source in front or to the side, not behind you) with a straight-back, armless chair and a music stand (or a second chair) for your music, as well as a WiFi-connected device. View upcoming Guitar Master Classes!

Ages: 5+

Session: One-time workshop on date to be announced in 2023

Cost: Free; suggested donation $20

What to bring to master class:

Your guitar (please tune and warm-up beforehand).

A classical guitar piece you are currently working on.

Your questions for the guest artist.

Your open, “beginner mind”.

How to Register: enter your donation amount (from $0 - $20+) in the box below, then click "Donate"
About the Instructor
Dr. Enrique Madriguera Dr. Madriguera is a master of the classical guitar. His recordings of Spanish and Latin American music have received critical praise. He is in demand as a performer and teacher. Enrique has appeared at the International Guitar Festival Rust in Austria, the Chamber Art Festival in Madrid, and the Ramon Noble Guitar Festival in Mexico. He has taught at the Escuela de Artes in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico, as a guest professor on a Fulbright Scholarship. In 2001, he toured Vietnam and taught in the country’s music conservatories. Since forming a guitar duo in 1996, Enrique and his wife, Sabine Rabe, have performed in festivals in the Americas and Europe including prestigious halls such as the Sala Manuel M. Ponce at the Palace of Fine Arts in Mexico City and the concert hall of the Villa de Madrid for the Guitar Society of Spain. Enrique is a co-founder and artistic director for the Texas Guitar Competition and Festival, and the Guitar Series at UT Dallas. He is also the director of The Collegiate Competition and Festival at Eastfield College, which focuses on high school and undergraduate students. He is a past advisory chair for the Dallas Classic Guitar Society and a current advisory member to the Allegro Guitar Society. Since 2009, he has been invited to perform in Brazil, Sao Paulo and Ecuador. Recently, he was honored by the Cuenca International Festival for his work there over the last two decades. Enrique attended the 2011 Luys Milan Festival where he performed and was president of the jury. Dr. Madriguera earned a master’s degree in humanities in 1984 and a PhD in humanities in 1993, both from UT Dallas.
Having trouble registering? Call CCAC at 513-497-2860 to register over the phone. Suggested Donation: $20.00
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Drawing Water

$150.00
Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Water is a most essential element: transfixing to watch, enjoyable and challenging to draw and paint. Class will meet at parks and other outdoor locations, observing and drawing from the water, whether close-up, on the “shore” of a small lake, or viewing the Ohio River from an Eden Park overlook. Students will draw water’s movement, reflections, colors, simultaneously developing a sense of its place in our compositions as well as the world. Color theory will be included, and students are also encouraged to work with color intuitively. Choose your media: from “traditional” drawing media (graphite, charcoal, conté crayon, etc.), to drawing media with color (oil pastels, water-soluble oil pastels, colored pencils, etc.) to ink to watercolor. See below for materials needed for the first day of class.

Age: 16+

Session: 5 weeks (May 4 - June 1, 2023)

Instructor: Deb Brod

Cost: $150/student

Class Size: minimum of 3 students registered to run class; no more than 12 students total

Class Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street). Weather permitting, class will also meet outdoors in Cincinnati Parks.

Registration Deadline: May 2, 2023

Materials List

White paper pad: good quality drawing paper (about 60 lb or better); at least 11” x 14”; 50 -100 sheets, or watercolor paper, if you plan to use watercolor.

The materials you’re most interested in trying out or continuing to work with (see list in class description).

Also, cloth rag(s), cotton balls, q-tips, tortillons, etc., for smudging, smoothing, cleaning, etc; erasers, esp. a kneaded eraser, if you choose “traditional” drawing materials.

About the Instructor
Deb Brod Deb enjoys teaching art and sharing her love of art-making and its countless therapeutic effects with people of all ages. She has taught and led community-based art projects through the Ohio Arts Council, community arts centers, schools, art museums, and many other organizations. She has created artwork for commissions (including for the Taft Museum of Art and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital), and exhibited her artwork made with many media and approaches including, painting, textiles, and installation, in the midwest (including at Cincinnati’s Contemporary Arts Center), and occasionally other parts of the country and the world. In college, Deb studied French, art history, and fine art, culminating in a masters degree in fine art in painting. Although her work often appears abstract, or non-representational, the sources of Deb's inspiration draw on both her inner life and the outer world, and range from nature to human nature.
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Drawing from the Inside Out

$150.00
Mondays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Express yourself freely from the inside out! We’ll journey without judgement into the land of shapes, colors, lines, and more: an experiential journey, with drawing/painting exercises to deepen our understanding of visual language, our world, and ourselves. Students will learn from other artists’ work and words, and discover how abstraction in art can resonate both personally and universally. See below for materials list.

Age: Adults and Teens 16+

Session: 5 weeks (June 5 - July 10, 2023. No class July 3!)

Instructor: Deb Brod

Cost: $150/student

Class Size: minimum of 3 students registered to run class; no more than 12 students total

Class Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street).

Registration Deadline: June 2, 2023

Materials List
Materials for the first day:

White paper pad: good quality drawing paper (about 60 lb or better), at least 11” x 14

Oil pastels and/or water-soluble oil pastels (with water-brush): at least 12 colors, including white, black

Conté crayon, black; and/or square charcoal stick

Graphite pencil and/or charcoal pencil

Cloth rag(s), q-tips, cotton balls, and/or tortillons for smudging, smoothing, cleaning, etc.

About the Instructor
Deb Brod Deb enjoys teaching art and sharing her love of art-making and its countless therapeutic effects with people of all ages. She has taught and led community-based art projects through the Ohio Arts Council, community arts centers, schools, art museums, and many other organizations. She has created artwork for commissions (including for the Taft Museum of Art and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital), and exhibited her artwork made with many media and approaches including, painting, textiles, and installation, in the midwest (including at Cincinnati’s Contemporary Arts Center), and occasionally other parts of the country and the world. In college, Deb studied French, art history, and fine art, culminating in a masters degree in fine art in painting. Although her work often appears abstract, or non-representational, the sources of Deb's inspiration draw on both her inner life and the outer world, and range from nature to human nature.
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Clay Camp 2023

$275.00
Summer is a time to get your hands dirty! Working with air-dry clay and tempera paint, your camper will learn traditional and non-traditional pottery techniques while learning the history of the medium. We’ll imitate existing artwork, and create pieces of our own – all presented in a beautiful end-of-camp display.

Ages: 8 - 12

Camp Dates:

June 2023 Session: June 19 – 23

August 2023 Session: July 31 – August 4

Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. After Care available.

Camp Tuition:

Early Registration (until March 31): $225

Regular Registration (until the Friday prior to each camp): $275

Camp Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street, 45219)

Registration Deadline: the Friday prior to each camp session

Camp tuition fees are non-refundable. Please contact CCAC at 513-497-2860 with any questions.
About the Instructor
Linda Schneider-Houghton Linda is an art educator with over 24 years’ experience working with K-12 students, at-risk youth, people with disabilities, and seniors. She holds a Masters of Art & Education from the Art Academy of Cincinnati, and has taught classes and led camps on a variety of art mediums for Kennedy Heights Art Center, Norwood City Schools, Art Academy of Cincinnati, and more. Linda is enthusiastic and passionate about people and making art; her goal has always been to use art as a tool to change lives.
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Cartoon Camp 2023

$275.00
Doodle, design and draw your own cartoon characters, then make them leap to life on the page! From superheroes and villains to manga, your camper will create model sheets, expression storyboards, comic books and more – and have fun exploring the twelve principles of animation, all culminating in a spectacular, all-original art show.

Ages: 8 - 12

Camp Dates:

June 2023 Session: June 19 – 23

July 2023 Session: July 10 – 14

August 2023 Session: July 31 – August 4

Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. After Care available.

Camp Tuition:

Early Registration (until March 31): $225

Regular Registration (until the Friday prior to each camp): $275

Camp Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street, 45219)

Registration Deadline: the Friday prior to each camp session

Camp tuition fees are non-refundable. Please contact CCAC at 513-497-2860 with any questions.
About the Instructor
Lynn Arnsperger Lynn's training is in fine art as well as commercial art & advertising, and includes training at Hanna-Barbera for teaching animation. While there she trained to be (and eventually became) the Dean of Animation at ACA College of Design. At Hanna-Barbera Lynn learned how a real animation studio operates. Many of her students have gone on to have successful careers in art like a graphics designer for the Super Bowl, department head at Disney, and Assistant Editor for Dungeons and Dragons Magazine. Lynn is a regular teacher at CCAC, and has led classes, workshops, and camps for numerous years.
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Build Your Own Book Camp 2023

$275.00
Calling aspiring authors! Your camper will develop characters using drawing and painting techniques and create stories from start to finish. We’ll end the week by binding our books before a group reading to share our stories with friends and family.

Ages: 8 - 12

Camp Dates: June 12 – 16, 2023

Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. After Care available.

Camp Tuition:

Early Registration (until March 31): $225

Regular Registration (until June 9): $275

Camp Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street, 45219)

Registration Deadline: June 9, 2023

Camp tuition fees are non-refundable. Please contact CCAC at 513-497-2860 with any questions.
About the Instructor
Linda Schneider-Houghton Linda is an art educator with over 24 years’ experience working with K-12 students, at-risk youth, people with disabilities, and seniors. She holds a Masters of Art & Education from the Art Academy of Cincinnati, and has taught classes and led camps on a variety of art mediums for Kennedy Heights Art Center, Norwood City Schools, Art Academy of Cincinnati, and more. Linda is enthusiastic and passionate about people and making art; her goal has always been to use art as a tool to change lives.
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Beaded Jewelry Workshop

$40.00
Saturday, July 29 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fashion your own colorful accessories in this one-time workshop! Led by local maker Jess Morini, students will create their own necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and more using provided beads, wire, and metal materials.

Age: Adults and Mature Teens 13+

Session: One Time Workshop, meets on July 29, 2023

Instructor: Jess Morini

Cost: $35/student

Class Size: minimum of 4 students registered to run class; no more than 12 students total

Class Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street).

Registration Deadline: July 27, 2023

About the Instructor
Jess Morini Jess Morini recently moved to the Cincinnati area and brought all her craft supplies with her! She loves to find new ways to make art and fun gifts and is always learning and experimenting. You can follow her creative journey and purchase anything you see on social media @XoMoeHandmade
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Art Adventures: The Masters 2023

$275.00
Your camper will be inspired by the great art masters throughout history to create their own masterpieces! They will explore the fundamentals and techniques utilized by Van Gogh, Picasso, and da Vinci and get their hands dirty using watercolors, oil pastels, sculpture, and more to create two- and three-dimensional art works.

Ages: 8 - 12

Camp Dates: June 26 – 30, 2023

Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. After Care available.

Camp Tuition:

Early Registration (until March 31): $225

Regular Registration (until June 23): $275

Camp Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street, 45219)

Registration Deadline: June 23, 2023

Camp tuition fees are non-refundable. Please contact CCAC at 513-497-2860 with any questions.
About the Instructor
Lynn Arnsperger Lynn's training is in fine art as well as commercial art & advertising, and includes training at Hanna-Barbera for teaching animation. While there she trained to be (and eventually became) the Dean of Animation at ACA College of Design. At Hanna-Barbera Lynn learned how a real animation studio operates. Many of her students have gone on to have successful careers in art like a graphics designer for the Super Bowl, department head at Disney, and Assistant Editor for Dungeons and Dragons Magazine. Lynn is a regular teacher at CCAC, and has led classes, workshops, and camps for numerous years.
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Art Adventures: Abstract and Contemporary Art 2023

$275.00
It’s time to think outside the box – or canvas! Your camper will explore arts fundamentals and techniques by abstract and contemporary artists like Keith Haring, Piet Mondrian, and our own local Charlie Harper and get their hands dirty using watercolors, oil pastels, sculpture, and more to create two- and three-dimensional art works.

Ages: 8 - 12

Camp Dates: July 24 – 28, 2023

Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. After Care available.

Camp Tuition:

Early Registration (until March 31): $225

Regular Registration (until July 21): $275

Camp Location: CCAC @ Short Vine (2728 Short Vine Street, 45219)

Registration Deadline: July 21, 2023

Camp tuition fees are non-refundable. Please contact CCAC at 513-497-2860 with any questions.
About the Instructor
Lynn Arnsperger Lynn's training is in fine art as well as commercial art & advertising, and includes training at Hanna-Barbera for teaching animation. While there she trained to be (and eventually became) the Dean of Animation at ACA College of Design. At Hanna-Barbera Lynn learned how a real animation studio operates. Many of her students have gone on to have successful careers in art like a graphics designer for the Super Bowl, department head at Disney, and Assistant Editor for Dungeons and Dragons Magazine. Lynn is a regular teacher at CCAC, and has led classes, workshops, and camps for numerous years.
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