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Illustration . Painting . Printmaking . Watercolor . And Much More

Ceramics . Drawing . Digital & Film Photography . Fashion Design
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Classes begin July 5

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718-447-8667
Art Lab
1000 Richmond Terrace
Staten Island NY 10301
www.artlab.info
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Contents
Art Lab History
2 News, Info, and Registration Form Art Lab is a school of fine
and applied art located in
Staten Island, New York on
3 Gallery News, Workshops the grounds of Snug Harbor
Cultural Center. The school
4 Pre-K (3-5), Children’s Art (5-7) was founded in 1975 by a
group of professional artists
who wanted to give Staten
5 Young Artists (8-12) and Teens (13-17) Island a home where
quality art instruction,
exhibitions and events could
6 Adult Fine Art take place. Today, Art Lab
continues this tradition in
7 Adult Fine & Applied Arts, and providing exceptional art
opportunities to Staten
Photography Island and beyond.

REGISTRATION SUMMER 09
ART LAB Membership Information
1000 Richmond Terrace I am currently a member at the level
Staten Island, NY 10301 I wish to join the ART LAB as:
artlabinc@earthlink.net
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P (718) 447-8667
F (718) 447-8668 Sponsor $200 Patron $500
REFUND POLICY Please see Art Lab Website for complete list of member benefits or call
A full tuition refund (minus registration fee) will be granted to those students 718-447-8667.
withdrawing before the first class; an 80% school credit for those withdrawing
before the second day of class, NO EXCEPTIONS. Current Student New Student
The ART LAB does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national or
ethnic origin. All contributions are deductible to the full extent of the law.
DON’T FORGET YOUR SUPPLIES!
Visit our Art Supply Store for your class needs!
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 gallery &
workshops
Events
Young Student’s NORMAN PATE The Summer
Showcase t h e A r t i s t ’s A r t i s t Invitational
June 6-28 June 6, 2-4PM Aug 23, 2-4PM
Reception: Reception: Reception:
June 6, 2-4PM June 6, 2-4PM July 11, 2-4PM
art from our a retrospective a selection of
students, of this prolific summer student
ages 3 – 18! artist work

Global Art project

Open Call Native America
Interactive Art Exhibit
OPEN HOUSE DAY
Community & Connections

Sept 5-27 Sept 5 -27 Sept 20 12–4PM

Reception: Reception: Reception:
Sept 20, 2-4PM Sept 20, 2-4PM Sept 20, 12-4PM
A global art As part of
project to bring “Connect the Dots
the children of Arts Festival,
the world together enjoy free art
classes and more!”

Call for
Call for Work! Work!
Co m m u n i t y & Co n n e c t i o n
When you hear the word “Community”
what do you think? As a community based
Call to
Call to Artists!
Artists!
art school, the Art Lab wants to find out Professional Exhibition Space close to Manhattan! Art Lab
and exhibit your answer! More details on the accepts proposals year round. The gallery committee
back page. typically meets between 2 and 4 times a year to review
proposals. See Art Lab’s website for complete Call to
Artists or call 718-447-8667.

Workshops
COLLAGE & BOOKMAKING Laura DelPrete
811.6 Mon 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Room G
Begins July 6 $117/$111 members Six Weeks Only!
Basic bookmaking including fold-out pages, hand binding,
stitching, windows and pockets. Will incorporate collage and
mixed media techniques including burnishing & heating paper;
using found objects, stamping, fiber work, layering and transfer-
ring. SIX-WEEK MINI COURSE!
THE ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY Louise Luger
412.5 Sun 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Gallery
July 26, Aug 2 & 9 $105/$100 members
Must have basic skills and knowledge of their camera. Take your
photography to the next level. You will learn how to best maxi-
mize the tools of your camera, and how to apply the principles
of design to your photographs. 35mm or digital (at least 5 mega-
pixel) cameras welcome. (NO DARKROOM)
PHOTO CRITIQUE WORKSHOP Louise Luger
412.6 Sat, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, July 25, Aug 1 & Aug 8 $65
Now a three week workshop! Have your photographs critiqued by
ourprofessional photographer and teacher, Louise Luger. Bring
photos to first session. Based on critiques from Louise, take new
photos for weeks two and three and see how your skills improve!
PEN & BRUSH Patricia Whitehouse
133.5 Mon. 11:00 PM – 12:30 PM
July 6,13,20 & 27 $120/$115 members
Enjoy the medium of watercolor; combine it’s fluidity with the
contrast of pen and ink. Also, experiment with Chinese Brush
painting. Learn techniques that can enhance your watercolors and
open new avenues for your creativity. Supply list upon request.
TIARAS & CROWNS FOR ADULTS Laura DelPrete
101.1 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Room E
Wed, July 15, 22 & 29 $65/$62 members
Adults will use collage, beading, braiding and found objects to
create tiaras and crowns. Students should bring their own jewelry
making tools, favorite images, papers and goodies to create a ti-
ara or crown to sparkle up a hard work day.
WATERCOLOR Patricia Whitehouse
133.4 Mon 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM, Room A.
Meets July 6,13,20 & 27 $120/$115 members
Explore the magic of this shimmering transparent medium! Learn
the elements of good design and color theory. Paint textures, spe-
cial effects and luminous washes Demos! Individualized Attention!
Beginners and Advanced welcome. Explore new matereals and
alternative techniques. Supply list upon request.

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 classes @
Children’s art
(Pre-K, ages 5-7)

Emiliana Castillo Jeanette DeRosa

PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN’S ART
900.3 Sat. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Room A 810.3 Thurs 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM, Room G
Begins July 12, $146/$139 members 810.2 Sat 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Children develop socialization and creativity skills through Begins July 9 & 12 $146/$139 members
painting, coloring, collage, and working with clay. The joy of Drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture will be explored us-
color, shape, and texture is discovered. Please bring your own ing pastels, acrylics, ink and clay, etc. Mixed median, special and
smock -- an oversized T-shirt will do. Materials supplied seasonal projects included. Materials supplied.

Jennifer Murphy
Jenya Frid
ART CAMP FOR PRE-K
(Ages 3-5, children who are not yet in kindergarten)
STORYTELLING ART
815.0 Wed 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM, Room G
Mon & Fri 10:00 AM- 12:00PM or 12:30PM- 2:30PM
Begins July 8, $146/$139 members
900.1 Begins July 6, 900.2 Begins Aug 3 Choose AM or PM
Drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture will be exFor your
July or Aug, $185 includes all materials
young artist who loves stories and fairy tales. Using their imagina-
Children develop socialization and creativity skills through
tions, students will create their own short books while exploring
painting, coloring, collage, and working with clay. The joy of
different art materials and techniques and role playing their favorite
color, shape, and texture is discovered. Please bring your own
characters. Materials supplied
smock -- an oversized T-shirt will do.

CAMP PICASSO
ART LAB’S SUMMER CAMP
The Fine Arts Camp for session A Times: Tuition:
July 7,8,9 & One session: Three sessions:
children 6 to 12 years old July 14,15,16
AM: 9:30AM to 12:30PM
(includes snack break) AM or PM $180 AM or PM $435
Extended morning and/or session B PM: 1:00PM to 4:00PM AM & PM $360 AM & PM $865
July 7,8,9 & Two sessions: Four sessions:
afternoon sessions in paint- July 14,15,16
(includes snack break)
ing, drawing, and sculpture. AM or PM $325 AM or PM $504
session C AM & PM $650 AM & PM $1,010
Projects will foster children’s July 7,8,9 &
imagination, creativity and July 14,15,16
art skills. Each session is for session D
a two week period. Classes Aug 18, 19, 20 &
meet Tues, Wed and Thurs. Aug 25,26,27
In addition to having fun and
$15 registration fee per child
creating many exciting proj-
ects to take home, children CAMP REFUND POLICY
will learn basic art principals. Camp a full tuition refund, minus the registration fee will be
All materials are included in granted to those students who withdraw two weeks prior to
the tuition price. Children at- their scheduled camp date. a 50% refund will be granted to those
who withdraw less than two weeks before their scheduled start date.
tending all day should bring a
no refunds will be granted after camp start date: No exceptions.
bag lunch.

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 Young Artists
(AGES 8-12)

Jeanette DeRosa Steve Bunnicelli

YOUNG PEOPLE'S ART Advanced Still Life (Ages 10 - Teen)
723.5 Tue 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM, Room G 712.2 Wed 4:30PM - 6:30 PM, Room A
723.2 Sat 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Begins July 8 $146/$139 members
Begins July 7 and July 11, $146/$139 members Add to your portfolio as you continue to hone your still life
Mixed media, collage, printmaking and sculpture will supplement drawing skills. Students will use pastels, colored pencils and
drawing and painting projects in this class for your young artist. markers. Materials supplied.
Materials supplied.
Steve Bunnicelli
Emiliana Castillo
FASHION DESIGN - c olor & Textiles
744.2 Sat 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM, Room B
CARTOON ART FOR KIDS
635.2 Tue 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM, Room A
Begins July 7th, $146/$139 members
begins July 11, $146/$139 members Learn the fundamentals of cartooning and comic book illustration
Children will learn to develop patterns and stencils. Color usage the way professionals do it. Emphasis on figure drawing, charac-
and the production of textiles will be explored. Materials used to ter design, perspective and storytelling. Students can develop
create fashion templates and designs will be introduced. A special cartoons and comic strips in any genre they wish - super heroes,
individualized project based on what was learned will conclude new wave, underground, humorous, Japanese style. Materials
the class. Materials supplied. supplied.

Emiliana Castillo Laura Del Prete

ADVANCED FASHION DESIGN TIARAS &Ê CROWNS FOR KIDS
701.1 Wed 4:30PM – 6:30 PM, Room E
744.2 Sat2:30PM - 4:30PM, Room B
July 15, 22 & 29 $65/$62 members
Begins July 11 $146/$139 members
Give your child the chance to make their own tiara or crown,
Further develop your style through textile and logo design. Hand
using their favorite things such as nature, animals, princesses,
sewing and machine sewing will be covered. Cut and sew your
jewels and more. Using collage and found objects they will
own patterns to complete your own hand made garment. Begin-
create their own tiara or crown and feel like royalty wearing it!
ner class or equivalent experience required. Materials supplied
Three-week workshop!
Steve Bunnicelli Steve Bunnicelli
STILL LIFE DRAWING Sketch and Design (Ages 10 - Teen)
712.1 Sat 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM, Room A 635.2 Mon 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Room A
Begins July 8 $146/$139 members Begins July 6, $146/$139
Learn the basics of still life drawing. Practice your new skills in Learn the basics of design in architectural format. Practices skills
graphite, colored pencils & cray pas. Materials Provided. with perspective sketching in graphite, charcoal and ink.
Materials supplied.

Teens
(AGES 13 TO 17)
Jeanine Casalino Steve Bunnicelli
TEEN DRAWING &Ê PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT TEEN CARTOON ART
612.1 Wed 5:00 PM - 7:00PM, Room B 635.3 Thurs 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM, Room A
Begins July 8, $146/$139 members Begins July 9 $146/$139 members
Learn drawing through observation of still life and portraits. Port- Learn the fundamentals of cartooning and comic book illustra-
folio development will be addressed for students who wish to pur- tion. Emphasis on figure drawing, character design, perspective
sue art in college. Beginner and advanced students are welcome. and storytelling. Students can develop cartoons and comic
Materials supplied. strips in any genre they wish - super heroes, new wave, under-
ground, humorous, Japanese style. Materials supplied.
Jeanette DeRosa
TEEN PAINTING Jennifer Jacobsen
623.2M Mon 5:00 PM - 7:00PM, Room F
FASHION DESIGN: Textiles,Ê PrintsÊ &Ê AccessoriesÊ Ê
744.3 Tue 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Room F
623.2 S Sat 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Room F Begins July 7 $115/$110 members
Begins July 6 & 11 $146/$139 members This class is six weeks only!
Introduction to oil and acrylic and watercolor techniques – Sub- Students will learn about various prints, textiles and fabric
ject matter includes portraits, still life, landscape and abstracts. design. Students will then design clothes and accessories with
Great for developing your portfolio! Materials supplied. this knowledge. All levels welcome. All materials supplied.

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Teens
(continued)
SUMMER
Ron Chironna
ILLUSTRATION BASICS -TheÊ ArtÊ &Ê BusinessÊ ofÊ STUDIO
PROGRAM
lllustrating

2009
126.8 Tue 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM, Room G
Begins July 7 $146/$139 members
A professional illustrator will demonstrate how to create illustra-
tions while teaching about the illustration business, and help-
ing with your portfolio. You’ll be guided through assignments
to work on in class and at home. Bring your favorite art sup-
plies (including sketchpad and pencils). High school students
and adults welcome. Bring a few samples of your artwork to
the first class.

Steve Worth
Digital Photo Prints -Ê ForÊ Teens
410.3 Sat 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Room D
Begins July 11 $183/$174 members
No matter what camera you use, learn how to make better Art Lab’s Summer Studio Program is a
prints at home or through online photo labs. Bring camera six-week curriculum focusing on the studio
and digital files (on CD or USB device) to first class. arts of drawing and painting. SSSP is an
intense course designed to train artists in
Steve Bunnicelli the methods and philosophy of practicing
TEEN PORTFOLIO fine artists. The program consists of
635.4 Thu 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Room A six hours a day, three days a week. The
Begins July 9, $146/$139 members
Have a strong constructive and creative collection of your own
program is available to all teens and to
original works of art. Everything from color formats to black those adults looking for a more structured
and white sketches. Have your portfolio built with confidence and challenging class. Professional quality
for high school or college entry. Materials supplied. artist materials will be supplied. Application
Deadline is June 1, 2009.
End of class critique will be held on
Friday Aug 7th.

Adults Group A - Adults

10AM - 4:30PM, Wed Thu, Fri, July 1 - Aug 7
Group B – 16 to 18 yrs
(Fine Arts) 10AM - 4:30PM, Mon, Tue, Wed, June 29 - Aug 7
Group C – 13 to 15 yrs:
10AM - 4:30PM, Tue, Thu, Fri, June 30 - Aug 7

Tuition: $500 plus a $50 non-refundable

Jeanine Casalino registration fee upon acceptance.
BEGINNING DRAWING
118.1 Wed 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM, Room B Full and Partial Scholarships Available!
Begins July 8 $153/$145 members thanks to the support of
Draw from observation. Emphasis placed on contour and
value drawing. Develop your compositions with the place- The Staten Island Foundation
ment of the horizon line, overlapping and depth. Beginners
to intermediate welcome. Supply list upon request.

Monitor Only! No Monitor

LIFE DRAWING STUDIO
116.1 Thu 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Room B
Begins July 9, $81 for 8 weeks; $12 walk-in
Uninstructed sessions, drawing from the figure. Work on your
own projects. Those present will determine poses and length
of poses. Students supply own materials. Five committed
artists required or session may be cancelled.
PRINTMAKING STUDIO
153.1 Tue 7:30 PM -10:30 PM, Room A
Begins July 7 $60/ $50 members
Participants must be able to completely set up and put press to
bed. Participants will lose studio privileges if proper clean up is
not conducted. Must be approved by Executive Director in order
to use print studio. Please call the office to apply.

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Adults (Fine Arts, continued)
Adults
Hedy Swartz (Photography)
DRAWING WITH COLORED PENCILS
115.1 Tue 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM, F John Skelson
115.1 Tue 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM, Gallery PHOTOGRAPHY
Begins July 7 $153/$145 members 410.2 Mon 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM, Room D
This class will focus on still life drawing using colored pencils. Begins July 6 $161/$153 members
Layering, texturing and mixing media will be some of the areas Learn the basics and take better pictures. All aspects of the
explored. Outdoor work weather permitting. Supply list upon re- camera from handling to darkroom printing and digital photog-
quest. Each class must meet minimum students. Classes may be raphy will be covered. Working camera required, digital and/
combined to make one morning session. or film.

Annamarie Trombetta John Skelson

FIGURE DRAWING
118.8 Mon 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Room B
Begins July 6 $218/$207 members
This class will focus on drawing the human figure in conjunction
with time and space. Begin with quick gesture poses and increase
to longer poses. Primary principles of drawing the figure will be
discussed and constructs of measurement will be implemented to
achieve correct proportions. Anatomy and musculature will be ad-
dressed. Students are free to choose medium in which to work as
the course progresses. Supply list upon request.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHYÊ -Ê MiniÊ Course
414.2 Sun. 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM, Room B
Begins July 5 or Aug 16 $97/$92 members
Two Four Week Sessions!
Get the most out of your digital camera. Take better pictures
without being “high tech.” Digital workflow, from taking the
photo to the finished product will be covered. First class: bring
digital camera; be sure the camera battery is fully charged and
bring instruction manual. Adobe Photoshop will be covered.
This is a 4 week class. Choose start date of July 5 or Aug 16.

Sal Busacca John Skelson

INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN PAINTING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
122.1 Mon 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Room F 414.1t Tue 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM, Room B
Begins July 6 $154/$146 members Begins July 7 $174/$165members
Students use still life subjects to develop abstract or representa- Get the most out of your digital camera. Take better pictures
tional works in oil or acrylic paint. Color theory and design are dis- without being “high tech.” Digital workflow, from taking the
cussed. Emphasis on individual instruction. Personal experimenta- photo to the finished product will be covered. First class: bring
tion is encouraged. Supply list upon request. digital camera; be sure the camera battery is fully charged and
bring instruction manual. Adobe Photoshop will be covered.
Sal Busacca
INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN WATERCOLOR John Skelson
133.1 Wed 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Room A BLACK & WHITE DARKROOM
Begins July 8 $168/$160 members 413.1 Wed 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM, Room D
Explore personal vision and develop your own style designed for 413.2 Thu 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
advanced watercolor students. This class will explore all color me- 413.3 Thu 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
diums while encouraging you to go beyond your current practice Begins July 8 & 9 $161/$153 members
and enhance your capabilities. Supply list upon request. Learn about developing B&W film, push processing, paper se-
lection, and contrast control. Using these techniques, students
Jae Yuen Park will be shown how to enhance their particular choice of sub-
EXPRESSIVE! -Ê OilÊ Painting ject matter. Students work on personal projects throughout the
128.1 Wed 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Room F term. 410.1 or comparable experience. Great for photographers
Begins July 8 $154/$146 members who need darkroom time.
Oil painting is the most expressive pictorial medium and it is one of
the easiest mediums to learn how to handle. Beginners can make Steve Worth
masterpieces! Learn the easy handling, chemistry of colors and Digital Photo Prints
tonal values. All levels welcome. Supply list upon request. 410.4 Sat 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Room D
Begins July 11 $183/$174 members
Jeanette DeRosa No matter what camera you use, learn how to make better
PAINTING prints at home or through online photo labs. Bring camera and
123.2 Mon 1:30 PM — 4:30 PM, Room B digital files (on CD or USB device) to first class.
Begins July 6 $161/$153 members
Paint portraiture, abstract, still life, or landscapes. Explore painting
with acrylic, oil, pastels, or watercolor. Basic skills required. Supply
Adults
(Applied Arts)
list upon request.

Annamarie Trombetta Katie Cooke

COMPOSITIONAL PAINTING CERAMIC HANDBUILDING
124.2 Sat 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM, Room F
482.1 Mon 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM, Room E
Begins July 11 $154/ $146 members Begins July 6 $183/ $174 members
Beginner oil painting class. Emphasis on observation and color Learn the fundamental techniques used in ceramics. Let your
study. Step-by-step instructions for painting what you see (still life creativity show through in your own hand built pottery and
and figure) Critique and discussion. First class will focus on stu- sculpture. Beginners and returnees welcome. Supply list upon
dent’s comfort level with basic drawing. Supply list upon request. request.

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Open House
Open House
Join the Art Lab on September
20th for our Annual Open House.
This year, the Open House will be
part of a site wide festival called,
Connect the Dots Arts Festival.
As well as the Art Lab's traditional
activities of free demos, food
and giveaways, you can visit the
John Noble Collection, the Staten
Island Museum's fence show and
more! Look for more information
coming soon or call the Art Lab at
718-447-8667

Community&
C onnection
WHEN you hear the word “COMMUNITY” what do you think? As a
Art Lab Student Gianna and Art Lab community based art school, the Art Lab wants to find out! Perhaps your
executive director Malissa Priebe enjoy interpretation of community is to represent the positive aspects of community:
sharing Gianna's artwork. helping one another, lending a hand, etc. Perhaps your interpretation will be
a representation of what community’s ills seem to be: isolation, overcrowding.
ADVISORY BOAD MEMBERS Maybe your interpretation of community is to represent a certain community:
Alice Diamond Hon Jerome X. O’Donovan an inner city neighborhood, a summer barbecue, or an abstract representation
Brian & Carol Laline Lucille Chazanoff of any one of these things or something completely different. The interpretation
Charlie LaGanga Hon. Ralph J. Lamberti is yours to make!
Connie Mauro Vincent Gattullo

ART LAB BOARD OF

DIRECTORS EMERITUS
Dr. Dennis Bloomfield, President Bobby Digi Glenda Martinez Phyllis Featherstone Ann Devlin Vincent Verdi
Carol McCarthy, Vice President Craig Manister Ines Ballugera Richard Reetz Eleanor Mintz, d. Virginia Allen
Janet Mendelsohn, Treasurer Diane Morton-Giattullo Irma Bohorquez-Geisler Sheldon Blackman Elaine Marchi
Natasha Zapata, Secretary Fred Sklenar Jerome L. Grushkin Victor Muro Herman Zaage, d.
Geraldine Cicero Laura Sword Mary Leone

The Art Lab is grateful for the financial support of Staten Island Borough President, James P. Molinaro;
New York City Councilman Kenneth Mitchell; New York State Senator, Andrew Lanza; New York State As-
semblyman, Matthew Titone; The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, The New York Foundation
for the Arts, The Council for the Arts & Humanities on Staten Island, New York Community Trust, North-
field Savings Bank, Richmond County Savings Foundation, The Staten Island Foundation, Con Edison,
Time Warner Cable, and The Staten Island Advance. Special thanks to all who supported our 2009 Gala!
Thanks also to Material for the Arts/NYC Department of Sanitation, and NYC Board of Education. This
program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.

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