2023 Art Classes | Encore! Mt Morris

A-i-R Application

Encore! Mt. Morris
And
Highland Community College’s
Life-long Learning
Offer Art Classes in
Old Sandstone Gallery
& Mt. Morris Senior and Community Center

Learning to create original art for your own use and enjoyment or to give as gifts to those you care about is a joy! And think of the new friends you will meet while learning new skills! Encore! Mt. Morris is hosting five art classes this fall, including:

Classes include
• Personalized Jewelry Making,
• The Art of Drawing with Colored Pencils,
• Penny Rugs: A Traditional American Folk Art,
• Scherenschnitte-The Art of Paper Cutting, and
• The Art of Wheat Weaving.

All supplies are included in the course fees. Classes are held either in the Old Sandstone Gallery, 122 S Wesley Ave, Mt. Morris or the Mt. Morris Senior and Community Center, 9 Front St. See complete information below.

Click on the class title or photo to be linked to HCC for registration.
Please email Molly Baker if you have any questions.
mollyb@encoremtmorris.com

Click on the class title or photo below to be linked to HCC for registration.

Note: 1022 Personalized Jewelry Making
Has been moved to November 16th, 2023

1023
The Art of Drawing with Colored Pencils
Location: Old Sandstone Gallery
122 S Wesley Ave, Mt. Morris, IL 61054
Being Rescheduled for March or April, 2024
Fee: $60 (all supplies included for two classes)
Instructor: Donna Smith
Description: This two-session class will include demonstrations and hands-on exercises that focus on basic drawing skills as well as strategies that produce layered, colorful works of art using colored pencils. Included in the class price are all supplies for two classes.

1024 Penny Rugs:
A Traditional American Folk Art
Location: Old Sandstone Gallery
122 S Wesley Ave, Mt. Morris, IL 61054
Date: Nov. 6
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Fee: $35 (all supplies included)
Instructor: Shirley Battin
Description: Women of the 1800’s collected scraps of old wool clothing to create penny rugs, called that because of the various sized coins that were used as templates for cutting out the circles that were then stitched together. Penny rugs are not rugs placed on the floor, but rather “rugs” used as runners or wall hangings. You will learn how to make a penny rug using basic circle stacks and blanket stitches. Shirley will also demonstrate rug hookings, another traditional fiber art. All materials supplied..

1021 Scherenschnitte
The Art of Paper Cutting
Location: Old Sandstone Gallery
122 S Wesley Ave, Mt. Morris, IL 61054
Date: Nov. 9
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Fee: $35 (all supplies included)
Instructor: Mary Stayner
Description: Learn the art of paper cutting with scherenschnitte scissors. This dying art is characterized by symmetry within the design. Create beautiful pieces of art to be framed and admired for years to come. All materials supplied.

1020 The Art of Wheat Weaving
Location: Mt. Morris Senior and Community Center
9 East Front St, Mt. Morris
Date: Nov. 13
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Fee: $35 (all supplies included)
Instructor: Mary Stayner
Description: Wheat weaving is an age-old art that has a rich and fascinating history. During this class, you will work with Kansas wheat to create two lovely ornamental pieces—a Mortiford and an angel. All materials supplied.

1022 Personalized Jewelry Making
Location: Old Sandstone Gallery
122 S Wesley Ave, Mt. Morris, IL 61054.
Date: November 16
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Fee: $45 (all supplies included)
Instructor: Lis Dunn
Description: Do you love pretty things? Would you love to be able to create your own beautiful pieces to wear AND give as a precious gift? In this beginners jewelry making class, you will learn the basics of metal stamping and beading. You will leave with new knowledge along with a hand-stamped necklace and set of 3 beaded bracelets that YOU created! All materials supplied, including a personalized pouch to hold all of your supplies and finished products.

Click on the class photos below linked to Highland for more information and to register through Highland for any or all classes.

Click on the class title or photo above to be linked to HCC for registration.
Please email Molly Baker if you have any questions.
mollyb@encoremtmorris.com

Click on the class photos below linked to Highland for more information and to register through Highland for any or all classes.

All HCC Classes

HCC-Encore! Classes

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Encore! Mt. Morris
Artist-in-Residence
Applications Closed
for 2020

Encore! Mt. Morris
Artist-in-Residence Program
2020

Focus
Encore! Mt. Morris is seeking artists with a particular interest in community-based artwork (broadly defined) for the Artist-in-Residence program. Specifically, the program will give preference to artists with an interest in:
• Integrating your community development ideas through the arts with Encore’s vision and goals.
• Designing hands-on art experiences for all ages, including younger citizens and families, the retired and all ages in between.
• Contributing to arts-oriented community festivals, events and public art initiatives already on the summer Encore schedule.
• Strengthening the “Color Me a Memory” initiative and other arts activities at Pinecrest Community (a multi-level residential community for senior citizens).
• Assisting Encore’s Steering Committee in structuring future artist-in-residence opportunities.

Logistics
The A-I-R program provides a full-time internship-like experience between June 1 and August 7, 2020. Some advance planning will begin via email/phone in April in order for Encore to do adequate publicizing of June activities and to order needed art supplies. On-site summer work hours may vary week to week, depending on the number and types of events going on, but will almost always include Friday commitments. Compensation includes a $750 stipend, as well as housing and meals provided. A modest budget will be provided for supplies and resources needed for the summer projects. A supply of extra materials from last summer is available. Retired art teachers on the Encore committee can assist with acquisition of additional art supplies at good prices, as needed. Bringing your own laptop computer and a car (relevant mileage reimbursed) would be helpful, but not required.

Encore! Mt. Morris leaders will provide orientation to Mt. Morris, the Encore project, area resources for arts-oriented activities, and specific goals for this summer. Expectations for the A-i-R include creating art in our community with the community, such as weekly hands-on art experiences, children’s art activities at summer festivals, art classes or hands-on, interactive art-building activities for all ages, partnering with other area artists, contributing to planning and brainstorming sessions with the Encore! Mt. Morris Steering Committee or Arts and Art Education Committee AND your ideas! Your personal interests, skills and summer goals will be taken into account when developing activity plans and targeted outcomes. The Encore leaders will also provide supervision, support and feedback on progress toward those outcomes. A final evaluation of the experience, as well as accomplishments and recommendations will be completed near the end of the summer.

Artists who successfully complete a full application will be invited for an in-person interview, or if unable to attend due to distance or cost, may use Skype or Facetime. Final selection is expected to be made by March 1st.

Requirements/Criteria for Selection
This community-oriented experience for artists is looking for someone with:
• Demonstrated interest in the visual arts and art education.
• The ability to work collaboratively, independently and with good organizational skills.
• Experience with innovative group/community projects.
• At least 2 years of undergraduate study or professional experience as an artist using a variety of media.
• Consent to and passage of a criminal background check.
Other preferred criteria include:
• Demonstrated interest in community development, organizational development or long-range planning.
• Demonstrated additional interests in the performing arts or culinary arts.
• Experience with digital marketing.

A-i-R Application

Encore! Mt. Morris
And
Highland Community College’s
Life-long Learning
Offer Art Classes in
Old Sandstone Gallery
& Mt. Morris Senior and Community Center

Click on the class title or photo to be linked to HCC for registration.
Please email Molly Baker if you have any questions.
mollyb@encoremtmorris.com

Click on the class title or photo below to be linked to HCC for registration.

Note: 1022 Personalized Jewelry Making
Has been moved to November 16th.

1023
The Art of Drawing with Colored Pencils
Location: Old Sandstone Gallery
122 S Wesley Ave, Mt. Morris, IL 61054
Date: October 24 (Tues) and Nov. 1 (Wed)
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Fee: $60 (all supplies included for two classes)
Instructor: Donna Smith
Description: This two-session class will include demonstrations and hands-on exercises that focus on basic drawing skills as well as strategies that produce layered, colorful works of art using colored pencils. Included in the class price are all supplies for two classes.

Click on the class photos below linked to Highland for more information and to register through Highland for any or all classes.

Click on the class title or photo above to be linked to HCC for registration.
Please email Molly Baker if you have any questions.
mollyb@encoremtmorris.com

Click on the class photos below linked to Highland for more information and to register through Highland for any or all classes.

All HCC Classes

HCC-Encore! Classes

All HCC Classes

Encore! Mt. Morris
Artist-in-Residence
Applications Closed
for 2020

Encore! Mt. Morris
Artist-in-Residence Program
2020

A-i-R Application

Map to Old Sandstone Gallery

The historic Mt. Morris College campus contains the oldest building in Mt. Morris, a beautifully preserved sandstone building used for science classes at the College and later converted to Watt Publishing Company. Encore! Mt. Morris has been able to acquire the use of the first floor as a multi-purpose art gallery space. Refurbished, painted and equipped during the summer of 2016 for art displays by volunteers, it has served as the anchor space for Encore! Mt. Morris to host numerous shows.

Regular shows are scheduled throughout the summer months, during the December holiday season, and less frequently at other times during the school year. The gallery is open during the summer Jamboree music concert series (Friday evenings) and Kable Band concerts (Wednesday evenings) and during other community events and festivals, as publicized.