About the Multi Arts Center
The City of Stillwater’s Multi Arts Center The Gift Gallery is an exhibit space where local artists
(MAC) is dedicated to education and outreach, and
promotes support for the arts and artists by providing
a widespread community with opportunities to create,
explore and be exposed to various mediums of art.
The MAC constantly strives to stimulate artistic
creation and appreciation, and serves the public as
consumers and as artists by offering a variety of high
quality classes for adults and children, as well as regular
gallery installations.
The MAC is an open arts studio operated by the
City of Stillwater’s Parks and Recreation Department.
With over 14000 square feet of programming space,
we are able to design a variety of visual arts and craft
experiences in both class and workshop form. The
MAC offers a relaxed, friendly, and creative
atmosphere for children and adults to learn.
The MAC often partners with local and state
organizations to offer quality programming including
classes and special exhibits. Additionally, the MAC is
proud to be one of only three municipal glassblowing
facilities in the U.S. The MAC can offer specialized
workshops and demonstrations for civic groups,
visiting tour groups, scout badge workshops, children’s
birthday parties, and more. Please call to arrange your
tour or workshop.
New semesters begin in January, May and September.
NOTICE OF CHANGE IN FEES:
While reviewing all city fees in December 2008, the
Stillwater City Council took into consideration that
because residents pay city property taxes, which help
support city services and programs like those offered
by Parks, Events and Recreation, they should pay less
than those who live outside city limits. The non-
residence fee structure helps create a fairer cost to all
who use these services. The fees listed below apply
only to adults age 18 and older who live outside of
Stillwater city limits.
Fee Structure:
• One-time Fee: $25. This fee is charged per
individual, per semester.
• Annual Fee: $100. This fee is charged per
individual and allows the student to enroll in
multiple activities throughout the year,
regardless of semester.
• Annual Family Fee: $250. This fee covers all
family members for one year.
Late Fee: $25. This fee applies to both residents and
non-residents and will be charged to all students
enrolling in a class after the final enroll date. The final
enroll date for all classes is five days before the first
class meeting.
Gallery
exhibit and sell their work. Open year round, the gallery
offers unique, handmade items, and is a great place to find
the perfect gift. The MAC also occasionally hosts special
exhibits in the lobby, and enjoys entries from all levels of
artists. Check with the front desk for submission guidelines.
Contact Information & Hours
Phone: 405-533-8539
Fax: 405-533-3097
Monday through Tuesday: 9am – 9pm
Wednesday through Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Closed Sundays
Website
www.stillwater.org
2011 Dates to Remember
April 16-18 – Closed for the Stillwater Arts Festival
May 28-30 – Closed for Memorial Day
Important Information
Classes fill quickly. Enroll by mail, phone, or in person.
Payment is due at the time of registration. Students unable
to pay will be placed on a waiting list until payment is
received. The MAC accepts cash, checks, Visa and
Mastercard. Checks should be made payable to the Multi
Arts Center.
Supplies
If no supply fee or list is shown, supplies are included in the
cost of the class. Supply fees can only be paid by cash or
check; checks should be made out in the name of the
instructor. Students are responsible for purchasing their own
supplies if a class indicates a supply list. Students should keep
their receipts in the event items need to be returned.
Refund Policy
Classes with insufficient enrollment will be cancelled and all
fees returned. No refunds will be granted after the first class,
or if a student misses any classes. Cancellations must be
no later than one week before the class for fees to be
returned.
 Stained and Hot Glass Intro to Glass Slumping (Ages 14 & up)
Claire Zevnik-Cline
Intro to Glass Bead Making Slumping is the process of shaping glass forms by bending
(Ages 14 & up. Ages 11-13 may enroll if them into or over a mold. Students will first learn to fuse
accompanied by a parent.) colored glass, then learn how to slump. Finished projects
Lori Bode may include small decorative and useful bowls or other
Learn how to make beautiful, unique glass beads. items.
This class will cover the characteristics of a great Saturdays, 9am-12pm
bead, how to form beads, work with frit, and more. June 18 & 25 (2 classes)
Each student is provided with one can of MAPP gas. Class Fee: $80
Mondays, 5:30-7:45pm Activity Number: 2125023
June 6-27 (4 classes)
Class Fee: $60
Activity Number: 2112003 Jewelry & Metalsmithing
Glass Mosaics (Ages 14 & up) Intro to Silver Metal Clay (Ages 14 & up)
Claire Zevnik-Cline Claire Zevnik-Cline
Mosaic building uses small pieces or glass other Silver Metal Clay is a pliable material that can be easily
material to create a pattern on a form. Learn about molded and shaped using the hands or simple tools.
the techniques involved to create your own unique When fired, the clay becomes a solid precious metal –
mosaic. 99% silver. Students will create simple jewelry pieces.
Saturday, May 14, 10am-1pm (1 class) Saturday, June 18, 1-4pm (1 class)
Class Fee: $30. Supply list. Class Fee: $70
Activity Number: 2135002 Activity Number: 2145005

Intro to Glass Fusing Workshop

(Ages 14 & up)
Claire Zevnik-Cline
Clay and Pottery
Learn the basic techniques of glass fusing. Learn the
Beginners Ceramics (Ages 13 & up)
basics of designing and fusing glass and turn your
Nathan Rice
creations into eye-catching sun-catchers, jewelry pieces,
Beginning students will work on basic techniques in
or whatever you wish!
ceramics, both on the wheel and in hand building, and
Saturday, May 7, 10am-1pm (1 class)
will finish this semester long class with a collection of
Class Fee: $50
pottery that is both functional and aesthetically
Activity Number: 2125006
pleasing. The following projects may be included:
cylinders, bowls, mugs, hollow vessels, deconstruction
Int./Adv. Glass Fusing Workshop
pots, found object, stacked pot, 12” vessel, duplicated
(Ages 14 & up)
containers.
Claire Zevnik-Cline
Tuesdays, 6-9pm
Learn advanced techniques in glass fusing, and have
May 3-June 21 (8 classes)
access to specialty materials such as frits, dichroics,
Class Fee: $140
stringers and others.
Activity Number: 2165023
Saturday, June 11, 9am-2pm (1 class)
Class Fee: $70
Int./Advanced Ceramics (Ages 13 & up)
Activity Number: 2125015
Nathan Rice
This challenging and exciting class is designed for
Glass Fusing (Ages 14 & up)
students with advanced skills. The main purpose of this
Claire Zevnik-Cline
class is to help students evaluate their personal goals in
Continue to work on your skills in glass fusing during this
ceramics and experiment with new techniques to
weekly class. Beginning to advanced students are
create new designs. Students may have the opportunity
welcome to enroll in the class; projects will be
to experiment with slipcasting, handbuilding, wheel
determined by the students’ interests.
throwing, traditional pottery, replicas, sculpting and
Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm
more, based on interest.
June 7, 13 & 28 (3 classes)
Mondays, 6-9pm
Class Fee: $60
May 2-June 27. No class May 30. (8 classes)
Activity Number: 2125007
Class Fee: $140
Activity Number: 2165043
Playing with Clay (Ages 13 & up)
Tandi Memmott
Students will have the opportunity to experiment
with clay and learn techniques in wheelthrowing
and handbuilding. This great introductory class
has a relaxed atmosphere that allows students to
experiment while learning the basic skills needed
(wedging, centering, throwing, slab building, etc.)
to create their own projects. Learn to make
beautiful and functional ceramic glazed pieces.
Wednesdays, 6-8pm
May 11-June 29 (8 classes)
Class Fee: $140
Activity Number: 2152002
Painting and Drawing
Oil Painting (Ages 18 & up)
Joel Moore
All levels of painters are invited to participate in
this class. Students will learn techniques in shading
(including dry-brush shading), brush control, and
how to manipulate light and shadow to create
realistic paintings.
Mondays, 6-9pm
May 2-June27. No class May 30. (8 classes)
Class Fee: $90. Supply list.
Activity Number: 2205002
Oil Painting Technique & the Art of
Choosing Subject Matter (Ages 14 & up)
Joe Turk
A great class for beginning through advanced
painters. Learn how to build and prepare your
own canvas and map out you painting, focusing on
color selection and mood, and mixing, building
and layering colors. This class will help you
reinvent your perspective, find self-awareness
during the creative process, and encourages all
students to share their work with others.
Tuesdays, 6-9
May 3-June 28 (9 weeks)
Class Fee: $100. Supply list.
Activity Number: 2205003
Figure Drawing (Ages 16 & up)
Ashley Boonstra
Learn how to draw the figure from a live model in
class. Students will learn how to manipulate vine
charcoal and charcoal and graphite pencils to
create correct proportion, skeletal structure and
shading in their drawings. Projects will focus on
basic anatomical structure, gesture drawings and
portraits. Students should have some prior
experience in drawing.
Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30
Figure Drawing, Continued
May 3-June 21 (8 classes)
Class Fee: $85. Supply list.
Activity Number: 2205012
Portrait Drawing (Ages 16 & up)
Ashley Boonstra
Sharpen your drawing skills by focusing on learning to
draw portraits. Drawing projects include lessons on
skeletal structure, proportion and features, planar
analysis, volume, value-hatching, value-gradation, and
self-portraits. Students should have some prior
experience in drawing.
Fridays, 11am-12:30pm
May 20-June 24 (6 classes)
Class Fee: $55. Supply list.
Activity Number: 2185002
Textile and Fiber Arts
Beginning Crochet (Ages 7 & up)
Jennifer Laster
Learn the basics of crochet, from how to hold the
hook all the way to a finished project. Stitches covered
include single, double, granny square, shell, and
slipstitch.
Tuesdays, 4-7pm
May 10-31 (4 classes)
Class Fee: $40. Supply list.
Activity Number: 2235001
Beginning Knitting (Ages 7 & up)
Jennifer Laster
Learn how to correctly hold knitting needles and yarn,
how to cast on, and how to knit and purl to finish a
beginning level knitting project.
Wednesdays, 4-7pm
May 11-June 1 (4 classes)
Class Fee: $40. Supply list.
Activity Number: 2235002
Cross Stitch 101 (ages 13 & up)
Sherrill Lewis
Cross stitch is a form of counted thread embroidery,
done in a pattern to create a picture. Learn the basics
of cross-stitch and how to decipher commercial design
charts in this one day workshop. Choose from two
sessions.
1. Friday, June 3, 11:30am-1:30pm (1 class)
Activity Number: 2275003
2. Friday, June 3, 3-5pm (1 class)
Activity Number: 2275004
Each Class Fee: $12. Supply list.
Sewing Machines 101 (Ages 8 & up)
Stacia Smith
Designed specifically for those who have just
bought or are thinking about buying a sewing
machine, this is the ultimate basic sewing machine
class. Learn about sewing tools and supplies and
how to use your machine. This workshop also
cover different stitches, lengths, widths, and
students will have the chance to practice sewing
seams and finishing edges. Choose from three
dates.
Saturday, June 4, 9am-12pm (1 class)
Activity Number: 2225002
Saturday, June 11, 9am-12pm (1 class)
Activity Number: 2225003
Saturday, June 25, 9am-12pm (1 class)
Activity Number: 2225004
Each Class Fee: $10. Supply list.
Basic Sewing Skills: Sew a Sling Bag
(Ages 8 & up)
Stacia Smith
Learn how to use a commercial pattern, pin and
cut fabric, finish edges, sew seams, sew and turn
corners, and install a zipper in this great basic
sewing class. Students will finish the class with a
stylish crossover shoulder bag, also known as a
“commuter” or “sling” bag. Students should have a
basic understanding of sewing machines, and must
have their own machine.
Monday-Thursday, 9-11am (4 classes)
June 6-9
Class Fee: $32. Supply list.
Activity Number: 2225021
Basic Sewing Skills: Pajama Pants (Ages 8 &
up)
Stacia Smith
Learn the basics of garment construction including
measuring and determining size, pinning, cutting,
sewing straight seams, edge finishes, hemming,
casings, and installing elastic. Students will finish
the class with a finished pair of pajama pants
(unisex). Students should have a basic
understanding of sewing machines, and must have
their own machine.
Monday-Thursday, 9-11am (4 classes)
June 27-30
Class Fee: $32. Supply list.
Activity Number: 2225022
Primitive Rug Hooking (Ages 14 & up)
Gina Levesque
Primitive rug hooking is a uniquely American fiber
art, and is different from latch hook or locker
hooking. Using strips of wool fabric, students will
Primitive Rug Hooking, Continued
learn to hook in a bluebird design., creating an 8”x8”
rug.
Saturday, June 25, 12-5pm (1 class)
Class Fee: $20. Supply list.
Activity Number: 2585002
Photography
Day in the Darkroom (Ages 14 & up)
Claire Zevnik-Cline
Beginning students will learn how to print black &
white photographs from negatives, and work on skills
such as cropping, burning and dodging. Experienced
students will learn new skills in manipulating
photographs and special effects. Students should come
prepared for class with at least one roll of processed
35mm black & white film.
Tuesday, May 17, 5-8pm (1 class)
Class Fee: $30. Supply List.
Activity Number: 2315004
Miscellaneous
Origami (Ages 14 & up)
Jennifer Laster
Learn the secrets of Japanese paper folding in this
origami class. In addition to learning how to fold a
number of projects, students will also learn the history
of this ancient craft and the special papers used. As the
folds for different shapes are taught, the stories that
accompany them will be told. Students will begin with
basic folds to create a boat, fox, samurai helmet, and
more, and will move on to more advanced folds such
as the dragon fly and trisoctahedron.
Mondays, 4-6pm
May 9-June 6. No class May 30. (4 classes)
Class Fee: $30. Supply list.
Activity Number: 2645001
Basket Weaving (Ages 13 & up)
Bill Stacy
Learn techniques in basket weaving. Students will
complete the class with a 6” Nantucket style woven
basket.
Saturday, June 4, 9am-5pm (1 class)
Class Fee: $25. Supply Fee: $39.
Activity Number: 2655001
Grandma’s Know-How (Ages 14 & up)
Gina Levesque
Ever wonder how Grandma knew how to clean and
repair everything? Learn her secrets and brush up on
your home economics in this short workshop: sew on
a button, remove laundry stains, fold a fitted sheet,
remove rust stains, and much more.
Grandma’s Know-How, Continued
Saturday, June 25, 9-11:30am (1 class)
Class Fee: $15
Activity Number: 2665001
Just for Kids & Teens
*Please note that other classes open to kids
are located throughout the catalog.
Make It For Mom! Decorated Herb Planter
(Ages 7-12)
Jacqui Savage
Get creative and learn basic painting techniques
to decorate a terracotta pot. Once the planters
are dry students will learn about different herbs
and how to plant them, and will choose 3
varieties to plant. This project makes a great gift
for Mother’s Day.
Saturday, May 7, 2:30-4:30pm (1 class)
Class Fee: $15. Supply list.
Activity Number: 2611002
Wee Art (Ages 2-4)
Lindsey Martin
With the help of a parent or other adult, children
will be introduced to a variety of artistic media,
which could include but is not limited to paint,
ink, clay, paper mâché and more! This class
provides a great opportunity for you and your
child to bond while exploring the world of art.
Tuesdays, 10-10:45am
May 10-31 (4 classes)
Class Fee: $30
Activity Number: 2401004
Clay Exploration (Ages 8-12)
Nathan Rice
Kids will have fun getting dirty in the pottery
studio! Students will learn the basics techniques of
hand-building pottery, including coils, slabs, and
pinch pots.
Saturdays, 11am-1pm
May 14-June25. No class May 28. (6 classes)
Class Fee: $100
Activity Number: 2361003
Hands-On Demonstration: Fibers to Fabric
(Ages 5-17)
Jennifer Laster
Ever wonder how your shirt became a shirt?
Learn how fiber artists transform loose wool or
other cotton into yarn, and then into a woven
piece of fabric, ready to be sewn into clothing
shapes. See – and try! – different equipment such
as carders, spinning wheels, and weaving looms,
Fibers to Fabric, Continued
and even learn to weave your own bookmark at the
end of class.
Saturday, May 14, 1-4pm (1 class)
Class Fee: $15
Activity Number: 2671001
Sculpture for Kids (Ages 5-7)
Ashley Boonstra
Explore the basic of sculpture using everyday materials.
Fun projects include learning mold-making skills by
casting a chocolate sculpture, “monster mash
costumes”, and kinetic kite sculptures. Students will
also learn about additive sculpture and construction,
and shapes and color theory.
Saturdays, 10-11am
June 4,-18 (3 classes)
Class Fee: $30
Activity Number: 2381002
Exploring Animation (Ages 7-12)
Catherine Mintmire
Learn all about the different types of animation used
today – traditional animation, stop motion, digital and
puppetry. Students will learn how to make their
artwork come to life in the form of flipbooks, including
both individual flipbooks and a larger group project.
Mondays, 4:30-5:30
June 6-27 (4 classes)
Class Fee: $25. Supply list.
Activity Number: 2621003
Beginning Printmaking Techniques (Ages 7-12)
Catherine Mintmire
Learn how to use premade stamps, as well as make
your own stamps from found and recycled materials to
create unique prints. Students will also learn about
block printing, image transfer, and how to use multi
media techniques.
Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm
June 8-29 (4 classes)
Class Fee: $35
Activity Number: 2561001
Using Color Creatively (Ages 7-12)
Catherine Mintmire
Have fun learning about the basics of color theory as a
foundation for art. Students will learn about hue, value,
saturation, tints, shades, and more, including a short
lesson on how our eyes see color and light. Students
will complete hands-on art projects and will finish the
class with a booklet to show off their completed
artwork.
Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30pm and Saturdays, 9-10am
June 7-25 (6 classes)
Class Fee: $35
Activity Number: 2621002
Kids Summer Art Camp
Art Camp is a fun and creative way to spend the
summer! Kids will create with a variety of art
forms including clay, paint, and other 2 and 3-D
medias, including larger group projects.
Depending on age, children will get artistic in the
kitchen make art cookies and pretzels or alien
bread. A daily break is taken for healthy snacks
and fun games. A special exhibit highlighting the
art of every child may be held in the gallery from
August 14-31.

All sessions meet Monday-Thursday OPEN STUDIOS

AM Sessions 8:30am-12pm Open studios are ongoing, year-round opportunities to
PM Sessions 1-4:30pm advance your skills as an artist by working
independently. Students must be able to demonstrate
Session #1 AM – June 6-16 previous experience in their chosen media. All fees
Ages: 5 & 6 year olds who have not completed refer to students who are not currently enrolled in an
the 1st grade. Fee: $130. Activity Number: instructional class at the MAC. Students currently
2531001B enrolled may use the space free of charge to work on
class projects. The space is available during regular
Session #2 AM – June 6-16 hours, when it is not being used by a scheduled class.
Grades: 1st & 2nd – must have completed the Ceramics and Sculpture Studio Fee: $12 per week
grade in 2011. Fee: $130. Activity Number: You are responsible for providing clay. You may make
2531002B clay in the MAC’s pug mill for $35.00 per 100 pounds
of clay. Students who have not taken a ceramics class
Session #3 PM – June 6-16 at the Multi Arts Center must take an orientation class
Ages: 5 & 6 year olds who have not completed to determine eligibility. Orientation fee: $25
the 1st grade. Fee: $130. Activity Number: Jewelry & Metals
2531003B Only students who have successfully completed Jewelry
& Metals II and have permission from instructor Joseph
Session #4 PM – June 6-16 Richardson may participate in this open studio. Fee
Grades: 3rd & 4th – must have completed the includes the use of solder, acetalyne, wax and
grade in 2011. Fee: $130. Activity Number: vestment. All other supplies are the responsibility of
2531004B the student.
Studio Fee: $20 per month
Session #5 AM – June 20-30 Stained Glass Studio Fee: $10 per week
Grades: 1st & 2nd – must have completed the Special permission from the instructor is needed to
grade in 2011. Fee: $130. Activity Number: participate. You are responsible for providing all
2531005B expendable materials, including glass, foil, copper,
solder, etc.
Session #6 AM – June 20-30 Weaving Studio Fee: $10 per month
Ages: 5 & 6 year olds who have not completed Quilting Studio Fee: $10 per month
the 1st grade. Fee: $130. Activity Number: You are responsible for providing cutters and a sewing
2531006B machine.
Grand Quilter Machine Fee: $4 per hour
Session #7 PM– June 20-30 Darkroom Studio Fee: $12 per week.
Grades: 3rd & 4th – must have completed the You are responsible for providing film and paper.
grade in 2011. Fee: $130. Activity Number:
2531007B
ENROLLMENT BEGINS
Session #8 PM – June 20-30
Grades: 5th – 7th – must have completed the grade
MONDAY, APRIL 11, 9 A M
in 2011. Fee: $130. Activity Number: 2531008B
Registration Form
Student Information

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Please make class fee checks payable to the Multi Arts Center. Payment is due at the time of registration. Enrollment is on a
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INCLUSION STATEMENT:
The City of Stillwater’s Parks & Recreation Department is committed to an inclusive approach to recreation. Inclusion refers
to a philosophy that goes well beyond non-discrimination & takes a proactive approach to including all people in all programs
and services. If you have a need for reasonable accommodations and/or financial assistance, please call the Program Manager at
405-533-8505.

RELEASE OF CLAIM FOR PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE

The undersigned agree that the City of Stillwater and P&R Department or any of its agents, agencies, boards or staff, shall be
released from liability, claims, or demands whatsoever in the event of any accident or injury to said participant resulting
directly or indirectly from their participation in a Stillwater P&R program or activity.

CONDUCT STATEMENT
Abusive or insulting remarks to or about supervisors, instructors, or other participants of the program are prohibited.
Violation of this will result in suspension from attending P&R programs until reinstated by the Program Manager. Furthermore,
I understand that by signing this form I accept the purpose and philosophy of the program.

PHOTOGRAPH PERMISSION
I give permission for the City of Stillwater to use, without limitation or obligation, photographs which may include my image
or artwork for purposes of promoting future programs.

REFUND POLICY
Classes with insufficient enrollment will be cancelled & all fees returned. No refunds will be granted after the first class, or if a
student misses any classes. If an individual cancels their enrollment, it must be no later than one week before the
class for fees to be returned.

Signature of Student or Parent/Guardian _____________________________________________________________