Ceramics by Community House Winnetka

WINNETKA COMMUNITY HOUSE PROGRAMS

AND CLASSES

CERAMICS

FREE SIMPLY MUSIC INTRO SESSIONS

Thursday, August 15, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Monday, August 19, 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Come learn why Simply Music lessons are different from traditional piano lessons and receive a sample lesson.

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P URCHASE TICKETS AT THE WCH FRONT DESK THE DAY OF THE EVENT IF YOU DARE !

THURSDAY, 9/5 2–3

In this interactive show, the audience helps to keep our heroine and her hapless helper on track and in the end everyone gets exactly what they deserve. No one is what they appear to be in this hilarious romp through make-believe. We learn that you truly can’t judge a book by its cover! This show is fun for everyone, both the young and the young at heart.

TUESDAY, 11/5 10–11

Jump for joy! The Starwalk is a 20’ x 20’ air-inflated balloon bounce. Experience the fun of a carnival at your party complete with scooters, balls and hula-hoops. No instructor or entertainer is provided.

Ages: 3 and older $295 for 20 guest. $5 for each additional child.

Thrill your party guests with animals such as a Siberian chipmunk, snake, chinchilla, gecko, hedgehog and more. Children learn about each animal in this informative and fun hands-on party.

Ages: 5 and older $295 for 20 guests.

$5 for each additional child.

If your child loves sports, this is the party for him or her! A trained instructor will lead the children in sporting activities such as basketball, dodge ball, floor hockey and more. Children are sure to work up an appetite for that birthday cake!

Ages: 6 and older $295 for 20 guests.

$5 for each additional child.

Dance and imagination Magic PARTIES

Let your child’s imagination run wild! This journey is filled with imagination, movement, music theatre, dance, games, and costumes.

Themes: Princess/ Cinderella, Barbie, Wizard of Oz, Pirate/Peter Pan

Ages: 3–6

$295 for 20 guests.

$5 for each additional child.

Abracadabra! Children enjoy an amazing display of magical tricks at this exciting party.

Our professional magicians gear their magic to children of all ages.

Ages: 4 and older

$295 for 20 guests.

$5 for each additional child.

Mad Science

A variety of experiments, will be displayed. All activities are thoroughly safe and clean.

Ages 4–5

$300 for up to 12 guests.

$325 for 13 to 20 guests.

Ages 6 and older

$300 for up to 12 guests.

$325 for 13 to 20 guests.

$350 for 21 to 30 guests.

PARTIES

BASKETBALL AGES 4 AND OLDER

CERAMICS AGES 4 AND OLDER

CLOWNS AGES 3 AND OLDER

HIP-HOP DANCE PARTY AGES 7–13

HULA PARTY AGES 4 AND OLDER

MAGIC AND MUSIC SHOW AGES 5–12

MARTIAL ARTS AGES 4 AND OLDER

PARTY PACKAGES INCLUDE

Premium Parties

BRONZE PACKAGE: CARNIVAL CRAZE

Bright striped carnival fronts, reminiscent of the classic carnival midways, will highlight games of skill for your guests. This package includes: six carnival games (choose from over 50 games), a cotton candy machine (with supplies to make 40 servings), and one staff member to assist. Cost: $700

SILVER PACKAGE: SPORTS SENSATION

Perfect for the sports enthusiast! This package includes: five premiere carnival games (baseball toss, soccer kick, quarterback toss, basketball bounce, golf putt, baggo), popcorn machine (with supplies to make 30 servings), and one staff member to assist. Cost: $900

GOLD PACKAGE: CARNIVAL EXTRAVAGANZA!

Bright striped carnival fronts, reminiscent of the classic carnival midways, will highlight games of skill for your guests. This package includes: 10 carnival games (choose from over 50 games), fun house mirror, cotton candy machine (with supplies to make 40 servings), Popcorn machine (with supplies to make 40 servings) and one staff member to assist. Cost: $950

New Party

GRAFFITI PAINTING

Have fun painting on a canvas to create your own graffiti masterpiece using stencils, tape resist, stamping, dripping and brushing. At the end of this party children will have a colorful and exciting piece of art that is ready to take home and hang on the wall. One hour of instruction, paint and painting supplies are included in the cost. Blank canvases are additional. Dress for a mess or bring a smock.

Ages: 7 and older

$295 for 12 guests. $10 for each additional guest. Max=20 guests

PEE WEE SPORTS AGES 4–5

PUPPETS, STORIES, SONGS AND MORE! AGES 2–8

SAND ART AGES 5 AND OLDER

STORY-ACTING AGES 3 AND OLDER

TODDLER SING-A-LONG AGES 2–4

WACKY RELAYS AGES 5 AND OLDER

YOGA BASH AGES 4–12

• 90 minutes of party time which includes 45 minutes of entertainment or instruction.

• Party room setup (tables and chairs) and cleanup.

Call 847-446-3207 to book. Due to the increased popularity of this program, we strongly suggest that parties be booked at least three weeks in advance! Cancellation within five days of party will result in forfeiture of fee.

CERAMICS

Please, Come Clay with Me!

Jenifer Thoem

Explore your creativity and get your hands dirty alongside your children while learning basic ceramic techniques! You and your child will learn the fundamentals of hand-building, as well as decorating and glazing techniques to create fun and functional pots for home. A caregiver must be present.

Dates: Days: Time: No class: 9/13–10/25 FR 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 10/18

Class: Ages: Member: Non-member: 6615-1 3–5 with caregiver $150 $180

Dates: Days: Time: No class: 11/1–12/20 FR 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 11/29

Class: Ages: Member: Non-member: 6615-2 3–5 with caregiver $175 $210

Lunch & Clay Jenifer Thoem

New!

Explore the exciting world of clay while learning different techniques of hand building, surface decoration and glazing. We will create unique works of art that you will be proud to display and use at home. Children should bring their own lunch and beverage. Staff will escort enrolled children from the Winnetka Nursery School.

Dates: Days: Time: No class: 9/10–10/22 TU 11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m. 10/15

Class: Ages: Member: Non-member: 6610-1 4–6 $150 $180

Dates: Days: Time: No class: 10/29–12/17 TU 11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m. 11/26

Class: Ages: Member: Non-member: 6610-2 4–6 $175 $210

Stories in Clay Jenifer Thoem

Kid’s Claytime Greg Schultz

Small hands have big ideas and we will bring them to life! We will try throwing on the wheel, learn how to coil and slab build and combine them for maximum fun.

Dates: Days: Time: No class: 9/11–10/23 WE 4:00–5:30 p.m. 10/16

Class: Ages: Member: Non-member: 6611-1 7–10 $150 $180

Dates: Days: Time: No class: 10/30–12/18 WE 4:00–5:30 p.m. 11/27

Class: Ages: Member: Non-member: 6611-2 7–10 $175 $210

Advanced Junior Ceramics Greg Schultz

For the maturing maker, this class will focus on developing student ideas to create fulfilled objects from clay. Students will learn handbuilding techniques such as slab, coil and pinching and throwing on the wheel to form a repertoire of construction techniques useful throughout the artist’s career. Unstructured play and exploration of materials and techniques are encouraged!

Dates: Days: Time: No class: 9/12–10/24 TH 4:00–6:00 p.m. 10/17

Class: Ages: Member: Non-member: 6655-4 11 + $150 $180

Dates: Days: Time: No class: 11/7–12/19 TH 4:00–6:00 p.m. 11/28

Class: Ages: Member: Non-member: 6655-5 11 + $150 $180

New!

In this class your child will create functional and decorative works of art relating to a character, theme or object from children’s literature. Each week the instructor will read a children’s story which will serve as inspiration for that week’s clay project.

Dates: Days: Time: No class: 9/11–10/23 WE 1:00–2:30 p.m. 10/16

Class: Ages: Member: Non-member: 6693-1 4–6 $150 $180

Dates: Days: Time: No class: 10/30–12/18 WE 1:00–2:30 p.m. 11/27

Class: Ages: Member: Non-member: 6693-2 4–6 $175 $210

Parent and Pre-Teen Ceramics New!

Debra Katz Sampson

Explore clay with your child in a fun-filled afternoon. Learn the basics of hand building and glazing with weekly projects to create decorative and functional clay creations including bowls, trays, boxes and sculptures. No experience necessary!

Dates: Days: Time: No class: 9/10–10/22 TU 4:00–6:00 p.m. 10/15

Class: Ages: Member: Non-member: 6699-4 11 + $180 $216

Dates: Days: Time: No class: 10/29–12/10 TU 4:00–6:00 p.m. 11/26

Class: Ages: Member: Non-member: 6699-5 11 + $180 $216

Teen to Adult Ceramics

Debra Katz Sampson

New!

Learn how to throw on the potter’s wheel and hand build decorative and functional pieces such as bowls, mugs, vases, trays and sculptures. Come try various clay techniques such as pinching, coiling, slab rolling, carving, stamping and more. Create beautiful pieces that will be fired, glazed and ready to take home and enjoy. No experience necessary!

Dates: Days: Time: No class: 9/10–10/22 TU 6:30–9:00 p.m. 10/15

Class: Ages: Member: Non-member:

6699-1 13 + $180 $216

Dates: Days: Time: No class: 10/29–12/10 TU 6:30–9:00 p.m. 11/26

Class: Ages: Member: Non-member: 6699-2 13 + $180 $216

Ceramic Workshop

Handmade Ornaments Greg Schultz

New!

Participants will create ceramic holiday ornaments from scratch in this unique workshop. The best part about handmade ornaments is that no two are exactly alike. Ornaments will be ready to take home on the last day of class.

Dates: Days: Time: 12/4–12/18 WE 7:00–9:00 p.m.

Class: Ages: Member: Non-member:

6671-0 Adult $100 $120

Meet Our CERAMICS Instructors

Wheelthrowing for Beginners

Greg Schultz

For first timers and those who have not thrown since school, this class is like training wheels for your hands. You will learn how to make cups, bowls, plates and vases. We will use high fire stoneware clay and the best Shimpo wheels. We glaze and fire to cone six, which means all our work will be dishwasher, microwave and food safe. Tools and 25 pounds of clay are provided. Please bring an apron or old towel.

Dates: Days: Time: No class: 9/12–10/24 TH 7:00–9:30 p.m. 10/17

Class: Ages: Member: Non-member: 6660-1 Adult $180 $216

Dates: Days: Time: No class: 11/7–12/19 TH 7:00–9:30 p.m. 11/28

Class: Ages: Member: Non-member: 6660-2 Adult $180 $216

Ceramics - All Levels Jenifer Thoem

From a lump of clay to finished vessel—all the steps of centering, shaping, trimming, decorating and glazing are covered during the class. All adults are welcome—from complete novice through more experienced. Beginners concentrate on making, decorating and glazing basic functional or non-functional forms. Students with previous experience may advance at their own pace, learning more complex forms and glazing techniques. Students at all levels are welcome.

Dates: Days: Time: No class: 9/11–10/23 WE 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 10/16

Class: Ages: Member: Non-member: 6645-1 Adult $180 $216

Dates: Days: Time: No class: 10/30–12/18 WE 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 11/27

Class: Ages: Member: Non-member: 6645-2 Adult $210 $252

Debra Sampson received a BFA from Washington University in St. Louis. She has continued her study of ceramics with various instructors and workshops in the Chicago area. Currently, she exhibits and sells her work in three galleries though The Illinois Artisans Program and also in various local fairs under the name DKS Pottery.

Greg Schultz received his BFA from Washington University in St. Louis in 1990. He has studied at the graduate level at SAIC. Greg has been studying ceramics at Lillstreet Art Center since 2002 and has also been a studio member there since 2009. Currently he sells his work online and at his own studio, Schultz Studio Arts.

Jenifer Thoem has been sculpting in clay and teaching for over 20 years. A native Georgian, she received a BFA in Ceramics from Georgia Southern University in 1994. She moved to Wilmette from Richmond, VA where she owned and operated The Creative Foundry, a ceramics production/teaching studio. Jenifer has experience teaching handbuilding, wheel and mixed media sculpture classes in both public and private schools, and community recreation ceramic centers in both Georgia and Virginia. Jenifer’s whimsical clay and found object sculptures can be found in many private collections around the United States.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Member registration opens July 15, 2013 and will be processed on a first come, first served basis.

Membership does not guarantee placement in a class.

All non-members will be able to register July 22, 2013.

Registration received through the mail, fax, or in person will be processed by 5:00 p.m. the next business day. The best way to ensure that your registration is processed immediately is by using our online registration at winnetkacommunityhouse.org

Membership Information

Early registration: Members are eligible to register for all classes one week prior to the start of seasonal registration. Early registration can be done via the web at winnetkacommunityhouse.org, fax or in person at Winnetka Community House. Please note: early registration does not guarantee a spot in a class.

All family members in your household are eligible for membership benefits. When registering for membership, just list your family members, and they will be included for the program registration benefits automatically when registering for classes.

Members receive a notice about one month prior to the expiration, so the membership can be renewed for the next year. Refunds for memberships will not be available.

How To Register

• To register for a membership simply list all eligible members on the registration form. Then check the box and add the membership fee in with your registration.

• Register for programs online at winnetkacommunityhouse.org or on the enclosed registration form.

• Please print clearly.

• Read and fill out form completely.

• By listing your email address, you agree to receive email communications from Winnetka Community House. We will never sell your address, but love to keep in touch with our users to give news about programs, events, and special offers from Winnetka Community House. If you do not wish to receive these emails, please unsubscribe.

• Sign the registration form.

• Unsigned forms will not be processed, but will be returned to you. This will delay processing your registration.

• Registration forms may be mailed or faxed. Registration by telephone is not accepted.

Credit Cards

You may use your credit card for all programs which appear with a class number or for a Fitness Centre membership. Fitness Centre memberships are obtained at the Fitness Centre only. Be sure to fill out the credit card information completely and sign the form. We do not take telephone registration. However, if you are paying by credit card, you may fax your registration to (847) 446-0609.

Cancellation of Classes

Prior to any class, registration is reviewed to determine if the enrollment is sufficient to hold the class. Register early! Do not wait until the day of the first class to register. You may find the class has been cancelled due to low enrollment.

Refund Policy

Full refunds will be issued for courses that are cancelled by Winnetka Community House due to insufficient registration. A refund, less a 10% service charge (not to exceed $25), may be granted if the refund request is received five full working days prior to the start of the program. No refunds will be allowed after this time unless a medical condition develops and a written explanation from a physician on his/her letterhead is presented. Due to advanced reservation requirements, no refunds for trips, outings or special events will be given.

Prorated Policy

Classes may be prorated if you would like to enroll in a class after it has started, provided the instructor has space and allows for late registration. The supervisor must approve the prorated amount.

Inclement Weather

Winnetka Community House will not hold classes on days when the Winnetka Public Schools have cancelled classes due to inclement weather.

Religious Holidays

Winnetka Community House makes every effort to avoid scheduling programs or events on religious holidays. Anyone affected will be offered the option of attending a session of the same program on a different date as a make-up, or receiving a prorated refund of the series fee for the date missed.

• Winnetka Community House is not responsible for the supervision of children on site prior to or remaining on site after the established program times.

• Winnetka Community House is handicapped accessible. If you or any member of your family has special needs, please see our Executive Director.

• Winnetka Community House receives no tax dollars. We are supported by our programs, fund raising events, our annual campaign, and donations.

• Winnetka Community House assumes no responsibility and carries no accident or medical insurance for injuries or accidents at programs or activities on Community House property. It is advisable to review your own personal health insurance plan to be certain that you and your family have proper and sufficient insurance coverage.

Brochure Errors

Complete details of program policies, procedures, and guidelines are sometimes inadvertently omitted. Errors in days, times, registration requirements and fees may occur in the brochure. When such errors occur the staff will advise you of the change as quickly as possible. We thank you for your understanding.

Copy And Fax Service Available

Copy service is available at $0.10/copy. Fax service is available at $2/first page and $1/each additional page. Cost to receive a fax: $1/page (Faxes are limited to 847, 312, 773, 708, and 630 area codes)

Winnetka Community House asks that all participants be courteous to our neighbors when driving and parking in the area.

STEPHEN DUSTMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Winnetka Community House has established the Stephen Dustman Memorial Scholarship Fund to any resident who would like to take part in a Winnetka Community House activity, but is unable to render full payment. Persons interested may submit their need in writing to the attention of the Executive Director for confidential review. If further information is desired, please call our main office. Donations to this scholarship fund are gratefully accepted.

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Member ! WINNETKA COMMUNITY HOUSE

A one year Community House Membership is $150. All family members in your household are eligible for membership benefits. When registering for, just list your family members, and they will automatically be eligible for benefits when registering.

Registration begins a week early for Community House Members. Check out our website or program guide for member registration dates.

Note: Membership does not guarantee placement in all classes. Some classes fill quickly.

Save money on classes!

Members save up to 20% on registration! Find the Member price listed for each program and save on your whole family’s programs all year!

Members also receive special offers and rewards throughout the year! Watch your email for Member’s Only specials on programs, events and more!

Winnetka Community House Membership Program

To sign up for a membership, please list all members of your household below and fill out a registration form. If registering for a class, please add $150 to your total registration fee. If signing up for a membership only, your $150 membership fee can be paid by check or credit card. Register online at winnetkacommunityhouse.org.

Please note: Membership specials are delivered via email. By becoming a Community House member you agree to receive emails from Winnetka Community House including our monthly email newsletter. To customize your email preferences, please visit winnetkacommunityhouse.org.

REGISTRATION FORM

Register online at winnetkacommunityhouse.org, via fax at 847-446-0609 or mail this form with payment in full to: Registraiton - Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka, IL 60093. Contact us by phone at 847-446-0537 with any questions. Please print.

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Winnetka Community House is committed to conducting its recreation programs and activities in the safest manner possible, and holds the safety of the participants in the highest possible regard. Participants and parents registering their child in recreation programs must recognize, however, that there is an inherent risk of injury when choosing to participate in recreation activities. Winnetka Community House continually strives to reduce such risks, and insists that all participants follow safety rules and instructions which have been designed to protect the participants’ safety. Please recognize that Winnetka Community House does not carry medical accident insurance for injuries sustained in its programs. The cost of such would make program fees prohibitive. Therefore, each person registering himself\herself or a family member for a recreation program/activity should review his/her own health insurance policy for coverage. It must be noted that the absence of health insurance coverage does not make Winnetka Community House automatically responsible for payment of medical expenses. Due to the difficulty and high cost of obtaining liability insurance, the agency providing liability coverage for Winnetka Community House requires the execution of the following Waiver and Release. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please read this form carefully, and be aware in participating in the program(s) listed on this page, you will be waiving and releasing all claims for injuries you might sustain arising out of the activities of this program.

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Winnetka Community House and many local organizations to finish out summer with a fun event for the whole community! Bring the whole family August 24 for games, music, food, crafts and celebrate everything that makes the North Shore great! Visit winnetkacommunityhouse.org for up to date information on additional performers and organizations as well as event schedules and details!

Pet Parade, Carnival games, 24’ Climbing Wall, Inflatables, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Arts and Crafts, Elliebee the Clown, Food & drink booths and more!

Bopology, Bob Solong, Village Follies, Children’s Theatre of Winnetka, Guitarist Jordan Xidas and Winnetka Youth Organizaton