Women in the Arts Inc.

SPRING SESSION 

 Program Director: Maria Guerrero|Phone: 407-491-3884|Email: information@womenintheartsinc.org   CSA at work! video 

Visual and Performing Arts: Classes are FREE. Only 15 students per class. The art education each student receives is equivalent to a scholarship of $200 including art supplies for a 4 week session/8 hours. Classes start February 6, 2010.

Eligibility: Students in grades 4th-12th.

Registration: Online registration only, opens on Saturday January 16, at 11:00 AM until January 23, 2010. We set up this date keeping in mind those that may not have internet at home, to be able to register online at any public library or make arrangements with a family member or friend to register. Register as early as possible, classes fill up very quickly.

Acceptance: Only 15 students are accepted in the order that the registration is received online, if the information in the application is complete and accurate. Incomplete applications will not be considered and will not reserve placement in the class. Students will be notified by January 26 of their acceptance in the program or placement in the wait list.

Voice students: There will be a call back after the audition on January 15. Selected students may register online.

Honor Code Attendance: Only sign up for those sessions for which the student will be able to attend ALL classes. We require immediate notification if a student is absent or dropping out of the program.

If a student has an unexcused absence (without a doctor's note) for the first class in the session attending, and there is a wait list, the student will lose his/her place to the first student in the wait list for that session. In order to enter the class again, the student must be placed back on the wait list.

Late Fee: CSA encourages students to be on time at arrival and dismissal. Being late is disruptive to the student, class, teachers and staff, adds to operating costs and reduces scholarship budget. A grace period of 10 minutes will be permitted, but in excesive or repetitive situations, the administrative staff reserves the right to apply a late fee of $5.00 per student.

Drop-out Notification: CSA requests to be notified immediately if a student accepted into the program needs to drop out in order to give this opportunity to another student in the wait list. Failure to notify CSA may result in a penalty against registration for a future class.

Saturday classes from 1:30-3:30 PM at the campus location listed for that class. Tuition and supplies are free. Classes are limited to 15 students -boys and girls. If class is full you will be placed in a wait list.

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Meets for 4 weeks.Open to grades: 4th-8th Level: Beginner. Learn basic drawing techniques and rendering with mixed media.

Saturday 1:30-3:30 PM February 6, 13, 20, 27

Instructor: Angie Pacheco,

Location: St. Andrew Catholic Church. 801 Hastings Street. Orlando, FL 32808

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COMPLETED

Meets for 4 weeks. Open to grades: 6th-12th Level: Intermediate. Introduction to the cartooning world, the concept of cartooning and the creating of cartoon characters.

Saturday 1:30-3:30 PM February 6, 13, 20, 27

Instructor: Paul Banwer

Location: St. Andrew Catholic Church. 801 Hastings Street. Orlando, FL 32808

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COMPLETED

Meets for 4 weeks. Open to grades: 9th-12th Level: Advanced. Drawing techniques, design-build 3D sculpture and models. Bring your own project to work on. Opportunity to enter an art competition (TBA)."Open Studio" format with critique and group discussion. Pre-requisite: sample of work, project idea or prior CSA drawing class.

Saturday 1:30-3:30 PM February 6, 13, 20, 27

Instructor: Maria Guerrero PRO BONO PUBLICO

Location: St. Andrew Catholic Church. 801 Hastings Street. Orlando, FL 32808

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COMPLETED

Location: St. Andrew Catholic Church. 801 Hastings Street. Orlando, FL 32808 

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Meets for 2 weeks. Open to grades: 6th-12th Level: Beginner. Learn how to present a project in front of an audience, verbal skills, body language, stage presence and wardrobe selection. Start building portfolio or resume with information that you have such as honors, awards and community service.  

Wednesday 6:45-8:00 PM. Date March 3 and March 10.

Instructor: Dorcas Dillard

Location: St. Andrew Catholic Church. 801 Hastings Street. Orlando, FL 32808 

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Acrylics COMPLETED 

Open to grades: 4th-12th

Saturday 1:30-3:30 PM March 6, 13, 20, 27

Instructor: Sandra de Nijs, and Edna Crawford

Location: MARCH 6 at Saint Andrew Catholic Church. 801 Hastings Street. Orlando, FL 32808

MARCH 13, 20, 27 at First United Methodist Church of Pine Hills. 1400 N Nowell St Orlando, FL 32808

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Students, family and guests invited.

Saturday, April 17, 1:30-3:30 PM.

Location: St. Andrew Catholic Church. 801 Hastings Street. Orlando, FL 32808. Parish Center. Back to Schedule

Meet the outstanding team of accomplished professionals, in the visual and performing arts that teach CSA students.

Sandra de Nijs, "Hi everyone and welcome to the March acrylics class. This month we will be thinking of Spring, so get ready to paint nature at its best: colorful and full of new life. We will also be listening to some beautiful music written especially for this season, so get ready to mix Vivaldi and your favorite colors!"

Sandra de Nijs has artwork in galleries, exhibitions and collections nationwide. Her artwork is selected for solo or group exhibitions at the Brevard Art Museum, the Museum of Florida Art, the Indiana State Museum, amd many others. She exhibits work at Infusion Gallery in Hawaii, and Rhonda Schaller Studio in New York.

Her acrylic paintings are contemporary, mixing abstract expressionism with figurative art.

“My goal is to paint an image that directs and controls vibrant and constructive energy. Dynamic strokes and flowing colors are balanced, precise and absolute, inspired by patterns in nature and music.”

Shown: Bell Bird, 30" x 30  www.artesandra.com

Angie Pacheco, for 22 years Angie Pacheco Welsh taught English and Art in private schools of Detroit and Milwaukee. With a BA in English and a minor in Art education Angie enjoys expressing her knowledge and skills in acrylics and watercolors on subjects as wide as portrait and still life.

Other avenues include sculpturing with cernit and with paper. Examples of her work may be seen in the classroom. Angie's goal is to have her students achieve an understanding and skill in the use of watercolor, shading and depth. 

Paul Banwer, attended the School of Visual Arts in New york City, studied at Ducre School of Arts and also with Dan Shroll at Brookdale College in New Jersey.

Mr. Banwer is a professional artist currently working as a character show artist for a major entertainment company.

His artwork has been sold at various art shows and he has been commissioned to create artwork for private collections. In addition, Mr. Banwer developed a full career as a programmer analyst.

"I want art to continue to be an important part of our culture and I feel this can be achieved by encouraging and inspiring young artists to reach their goals and enjoy the journey along the way. " Paul Banwer.

Regine Dossche, originally from Belgium, moved to Florida a few years ago. She received formal art training during 4 years at the Art Academy in Eeklo (Belgium) and  has studied with nationally known watercolor artists and continues to do so, embracing learning as a life long process.

"Watercolor is my passion. It’s such a wonderful medium : you can direct it but you can’t control it completely, nor do you want to – it’s fascinating just to flow with it and let it have its way. My paintings are built upon layers of washes."

Regine also enjoys experimenting with various techniques on canvas and in sculpture using Powertex products. She is a certified Powertex instructor and a Terry Madden watercolor instructor. Regine is looking forward to introducing her students to the wonderful world of watercolors!

Francis Miller, "I currently teach art at Annunciation Catholic Academy and have enjoyed being an art instructor for twenty years. I create and exhibit sculpture in Orlando. I enjoy helping students know the fundamental truth that we are all artists and try to dispel the myth that art is only for those students who where fortunate enough to be born with natural creativity.

I believe that through education and experience everyone can find their authentic voice to communicate through creating. This painting class is designed students at any level of experience. Students will study images of famous artists work and then create different paintings inspired by their style. I will cover the fundamentals of color theory and students will work in acrylic paint."

Susan Torregrosa, "(Orlando, Fla.) – The Professional Photographers Society of Central Florida has bestowed the organization’s highest honor – its 2009 Master Photographer of the Year Award – to West Orlando resident Susan Torregrosa. 
 

Torregrosa, a master, certified portrait artist who owns and operates Studio T Photography in West Orlando, was selected by her peers for the honor.  The 60-member professional association presents the Master Photographer of the Year Award annually to a member who regularly enters photography competitions and achieves high scores."

Edna Crawford, "I am a local resident of Winter Garden and a Freelance Graphic Artist. My education was completed in 1995 at Valencia Community College graduating with a AS Degree in Graphic Design Technology.  

Dorcas uses her communication skills throughout her business, personal, and volunteer endeavors.  Dorcas is a Realtor/Broker-Associate at Prudential Florida Realty helping customers sell or purchase residential properties.  She works part-time as a Sales Account Executive at the West Orange Chamber of Commerce helping businesses network and communicate with other businesses to promote growth and increase their profits through membership in the Chamber.  Dorcas also spends several hours a week as a certified group fitness instructor teaching individuals how to tone and shape their bodies.

Since becoming a member of the Catholic faith, Dorcas has volunteered to be a Lector during the masses.  She believes that each and every time she reads, the Holy Spirit is shaping her words, directing her pitch, and guiding her eye contact to allow the congregation to truly understand what is really being said in the Word. 

Dorcas has been married since 1991 to Teska Dillard and they have two daughters; Teodora (14 years old) and Christiana (12 years old). 

Maria Guerrero, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP, received her professional degree in Architecture from Catholic University of America in Washington DC , graduating Magna Cum Laude. Member of the American Institute of Architects, United States Green Building Council; Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional.

Maria has worked with Adams Group Architects and The Scott Partnership Architects on projects that include single home, high-rise and church building architecture. Maria's community involvement includes founding Women in the Arts Inc. and the Community School of the Arts program. Prior involvement includes other non-profits such as Habitat for Humanity and St. Andrew Church. 

Maria's involvement in the performing arts started at an early age with training in ballet for a span of ten years. She also participated in the school's first dance company in several lead roles. Maria's appreciation of the Visual Arts expanded as a Curator for Bruzzone Art Gallery,  by meeting many professional and international artists, and by coordinating juried art competitions. Back to Schedule