SUMMER ARTS 2008 ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

We are pleased to announce that we are launching our Summer Arts 2008 Program here at the Office of Continuing Professional Studies (CPS) at Bronx Community College.

The Summer Arts Program is a great opportunity for anyone who has an interest in the Arts. Whether you are from New York and not going away for the Summer, or visiting the tri-state area at any time during July or August, you can come and enhance your skills as an amateur or professional artist. Our workshops are affordable and are taught by experienced artisans. Plus discounts are available!

Classes will begin Monday, July 7th, 2008 through Saturday, August 23rd, 2008. We have an open call for all artists that are interested in teaching workshops and presenting for our program kick-off on Thursday, June 26th, 2008. For further information, contact Ony at: 718/289-5170 or cps@bcc.cuny.edu. (For an example of Summer Arts offerings, click here: Summer Arts 2006 Program)

Also be sure to include your email and contact info for further updates and discounts for other courses that we offer! Check out more at: www.bcc.cuny.edu/cps

Summer Arts 2008 is Returning @ CPS...

Ony is working on Summer Arts '08. Stay tuned- new instructors, new workshops as well as the return of our popular offerings and instructors from '06 and '07!

Here's a Chance to Crochet your own Hat & Scarf this Winter

NEW CROCHET CLASSES

Check out the arts and culture website at Continuing & Professional Studies, Bronx Community College for the FiberArts series this winter.

Joining Angela Ferber, who is teaching fiber dyeing, spinning and weaving, is Nicole Loguisto who'll teach beginning and beyond the basics crochet classes.

Nicole joined our faculty after meeting Angela as a student in the drop spindle class offered during SummerArts. We are delighted to have her with us and look forward to meeting more future teachers.

www.bcc.cuny.edu/cps

Wiinter Arts 2007 Announcement

Winter Arts Classes are now scheduled. This year explore the wonderful world of fiber through crochet, drop spindle spinning, fiber dyeing, knitting and weaving. The first weaving class begins February 3, 2007.

Beginning Weaving
Instructor: Angela L. Ferber
Learn to create your own hand woven textiles. This weaving workshop is for any beginner who wants to learn about fibers, yarns & weave structures. You’ll fin­ish a weaving project on your own lap loom and get an opportunity to create sample weaves on a variety of pre-warped harness looms, including inkle, rigid heddle, and a four shaft table loom.

Adults & Children 8+
Dates: Section 1: February 3, 4
Section 2: March 10, 11
Times: 9:00 am – 1::00 pm
Tuition: $100 + $20 supply fee for each section
If you sign up for both sections you get a 10% discount and a 16-hour weaving experience!

Meditation in the Bronx

MEDITATION CLASS

Join us to learn simple yet effective meditation techniques that will help you change the way you look at the big and the little things in life that can lead to stress.

Classes are Monday, October 30, 2006 and Monday, November 6, 2006 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Each session is $15.00. It's a good idea to register in advance. Call 718.289.5170.

New 1-Day Workshop!

Drop Spindle Spinning Class June 24

Saturday, June 24, 2006 Angela Ferber will lead a one-day workshop that will teach you how to spin natural fiber into your own yarn. You can use the yarn in any of your fiber arts projects- Spinning kits are available for purchase from the instructor at a nominal fee. No experience necessary. Bring the family- (adults and children ages 8 and up).
Check the Bronx Community College, Continuing & Professional Studies Arts and Culture website for a full schedule of SummerArts 2006.

For more information, refer to our online catalog below:
Summer Arts 2006 Program

Winter Arts Classes are Here

Click the link below to check out our new Fiber Arts Series for Winter 2007 at the Continuing and Professional Studies at Bronx Community College.

Continuing & Professional Studies Arts & Culture

FUN DAY in YONKERS

WEAVING DEMONSTRATION
Faculty and staff from the Continuing & Professional Studies Arts&Culture program participated in an arts awareness day at Yonkers High/Middle School on May 31. Staff demonstrated spinning and weaving to students, and some students had a chance to try out a 4-harness floor loom. The Arts & Culture program's mission is to create opportunities for the community to explore the arts and culture through a variety of learning experiences. We hope our successful day at Yonkers High/Middle School will encourage more schools and community agencies to seek us out.

The New Summer Arts Catalog is Now Available Online

The SummerArts 2006 catalogue is now available. Check it out online at www.bcc.cuny.edu/continuingprofressionalstudies or email us your address and we'll send you a copy!

Take Weaving Classes this Summer!

SummerArts 2006
Bronx Community College, Continuing & Professional Studies

Summer Weaving Classes Taught by Betty Vera


Beginning Weaving
Hand woven textiles are lovely to look at and delightful to touch. This weaving workshop is for any beginner who wants to learn about fibers, yarns, & weave structures. You’ll finish a weaving project on your own lap loom.

Adults & Children 8 +
Section 1 July 11, 12 13 , 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Tuition: $100 , $20 supply fee
Instructor: Betty Vera


Dye-Painting & Weaving on Harness Looms
Using pre-threaded table looms, you will hand-paint a colorful design on your warp yarns with easy-to-use, water-based Procion MX fiber-reactive dyes after the yarns are rinsed and dried, you will weave their painted warp into an eye-catching scarf or fashion accessory. No previous weaving or dyeing experience is necessary. The looms, dyes, & yarns will be provided, just come prepared to be amazed at how quickly & beautifully you can learn to dye and weave
Adults & Children 12 +
Section 1 July 10, 11, 12, 13, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Tuition: $100, $20 supply fee
Instructor: Betty Vera


Betty Vera’s woven images, integrating color and structure, have been featured in American Craft, Fiberarts, and Surface Design. A fibers instructor at Montclair State University and the Fashion Institute of Technology, she has received awards from the Empire State Crafts Alliance and the Ruth Chenven Foundation.

Now Offering Korean Traditional Knotting & Paper Art for Summer Art 2006!

Bronx Community College, Continuing & Professional Studies
SummerArts 2006 Adds More Fiber Arts Classes

In addition to classes taught by Betty Vera and Angela Ferber, the fiber arts offerings for SummerArts 2006 will also include classes taught by Karen Ahn.

Karen who is a member of the Asian American Artist, New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) and Bronx Council on the Arts, will teach "Madeup" which is a Korean Traditional Knotting Art. Fiber enthusiasts can use the knotting techniques to embellish handwoven, knitted and fabric constructed accessories and garments. The techniques can also be used to create exquisite jewelry and wall hangings.

Karen will also teach the fine art of traditional Korean paper art, Hanji. This amazing art form can be used to make finely crafted traditional dishes, platters, as well as exquisite traditional fans. Karen will also teach you to use Hanji to frame knotted art.

Weaving & Fiber Dyeing are BACK, along with a New Drop Spindle Workshop for Summer '06

SummerArts 2006
Fiber Arts coming to The Bronx

We're excited! We have Betty Vera returning to teach both her beginner's weaving class AND a fiber dyeing class using Procion MX fiber-reactive dyes. Participants will get to paint warps on harness looms. A great start to SummerArts 2006.
Betty will be joined by Angela Ferber who has a great beginning spinner's class using a drop spindle and Angela has agreed to host a Kool-Aid dyeing workshop. So if you ever thought you wanted to learn to weave, to spin or to dye fiber or fabric now's the time.
We'll keep you posted on our other instructors and their courses, and don't forget to email us so we can send you the SummerArts 2006 brochure when it's hot off the press.

The Teachers Have Been Assigned...

Teaching Faculty have Signed Up for SummerArts 2006!

The Continuing & Professional Studies Arts & Culture program at Bronx Community College has signed up the teaching faculty for SummerArts 2006. Most of our visual and performance artists as well as writers and mixed media artists and artisans live in The Bronx, or other boroughs of New York City. So if you are looking for a weekend or evening class or workshop in drawing, painting, poetry , creative writing, weaving or even French style wine and cooking classes, stay tuned. We'll be posting classes and schedules soon.

Art Programs at Bronx Community College

There's a new arts and culture program in the Bronx, NY. Continuing & Professional Studies at Bronx Community College is offering "Summer Arts" and "Winter Arts" Programs. We're getting ready for Summer Arts 2006, so stay tuned to the blog.