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The Jamestown Miniature Buffalo Hunt is back for the fourth time. This year, 2009, the buffalo hunt takes place during the frigid winter North Dakota temperatures, challenging the residents to search for hidden buffalo indoors, inside of public buildings. Like past hunts, artist William Hessian, will provide visual clues on his personal website once the hunt begins. The photographs will provide clues to the location of each hidden buffalo, and will be more revealing as the hunt proceeds.
The art hunt is open to everyone! Keep in mind only one buffalo can be found per family, and that all buffalo are hidden in plain sight; meaning you do not need to climb, dig or move anything to find them.
The first 10 clues will appear on www.williamhessian.com on Friday February 6th, 2009 and continue until all 10 buffalos are found. The art hunt is a part of Cabin Fever Days, and supported by the Jamestown Art Center.
 The photo displays the 'white buffalo'. The winner that finds the white buffalo, gets to keep the original art AND will be awarded the grand prize donating by the art center.
All other buffalo hidden will also keep their found original art, AND be rewarded with a bearded bunny art print hand-signed and numbered by the artist, William Hessian. Prizes can be claimed at the Jamestown Arts Center.
Make sure to check out and bookmark the official Jamestown Mini-Buffalo Hunt page and return on February 6th for the first 10 clues and go find yourself a buffalo!
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CLASSES IN THE WORKS FOR JANUARY - MAY
Arts After Work
Starting Monday January 5, 2009. This new series of arts activities is made for adults on the go who want a quick, fun, energy-filled art experience during happy hour once a week. The series is all about fun as you engage in a creative activity with the camaraderie of friends. Some of the activities planned include group juggling, painting martini glasses and tai chi. The group activities begin at 5:30pm and run about an hour. Call the Arts Center for more details.
Colored Pencils
Tuesdays, January 20 and 27 and February 3, 6:30-8:00 pm $35/$45 Linda Ova will explore the use of colored pencils in drawing. Pencils and Paper will be provided.
A Day with Clay
January 24. One-hour sessions between 10am & 4pm. Artists will share some of their experience at this workshop on wheel and hand building clay techniques. Take this time to start exploring the art of creating ceramics in the newly renovated Arts Center Annex. Open to all ages. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. $5/$7 per hour.
Week Night with William
This 6 week series with visiting artist William Hessian will explore a different art related activity every week, including art appreciation, sculpture, kiragami and printmaking. Thursdays January 29, February 5,12,19,26 and March 5 from 6-8 pm, $45/$55.
Pysanky Eggs
Monday & Tuesday March 23 &24 6:30-8pm $20/$30 All materials provided.
Soft Pastels
Saturdays March 28 and April 4 1pm-4pm $45/$55 Materials provided
Shelly Sauer will teach a two day workshop on the use of soft pastels. A sample of her work is hanging in the Arts Center office.
Marbling
Monday March 9 and Wednesday March 11 6:30-8:30 $35/$45 with Artist in Residence Mary Zimmerman.
Polymer Clay Pendant
Friday April 24 6:30-9pm and Saturday April 25 10am-1pm Create faux jade, coral, turquoise and amber with polymer clay. Shelly Sauer taught a popular polymer clay class three years ago and is back with new techniques. This class is for students new to polymer clay and those with more experience. $55/$65
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Please Call For Tickets - 701-251-2496.
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 Arts After School has changed! Now its for children in 3rd, 4th and 5th. This was done because we now have a special, trial Middle school Arts After School. Go to Arts After School page to download this flyer and call 701-251-2496 to sign your children up for these classes.
William Hessian (MR. Billy) is teaching all the sessions except Music and Drawing and Painting with Oil Pastels.
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 Now there is a special Arts after School just for Middle School Students. This is a pilot program which has a great slate of instructors that come from the Arts Center's residency program. Go to Arts Afer School page to download this flyer and call to sign up, 701-251-2496.
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Sherry Schutt of Yoga Journey, certified yoga instructor, will be offering a variety of Yoga classes. Schutt takes a light-hearted approach to teaching Vinyasa Flow Yoga which incorporates fluid movements with deep, rhythmic breathing. Linking movement with breath enhances the health benefits of each pose, including greater muscular strength and tone, increased flexibility and joint mobility, improved circulation as well as creating a more focused, calm, meditative state of awareness. This class is suitable for beginners or those at intermediate level.
Questions regarding yoga classes? Contact, Sherry at 701-320-3038 or your.yogajourney@gmail.com.
Happy Hour Yoga Class
5:30pm – 6:30pm. This class will be designed for intermediate/advanced students who wish to add more challenge to their yoga practice. This class will have more flowing movement and challenging poses while still offering instruction and hands-on-adjustments to deepen their yoga experience.
Yoga Basics Class
6:30pm – 7:30pm. The class will be designed for those individuals new to or beginning their yoga journey. It will also provide an avenue for those who have experienced yoga but wish to perfect their yoga poses with more attention to breath and body alignment through instruction, hands-on-adjustments and slow, flowing movement.
All Classes are Tuesdays & Thursdays unless noted below.
January Schedule is as follows:
6, 8th,12th (Monday), 13th, 20th, 22nd, 27th and 29th
February Schedule
3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th, 17th, 19th, 24th and 26th
March Schedule
3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th, 17th, 19th, 24th and 26th
April Session
March 31st, April 2nd, April 7th, April 9th, April 14th, April 16th, April 21st, and April 23rd.
May Session
April 28th, April 30th, May 5th, May 7th, May 11th (Monday), May 14th, May 19th, and May 21st.
No classes scheduled May 25th through May 29th.
June Session
June 1st (Monday), June 4th, June 9th, June 11th, June 16th, June 18th, June 23rd, and June 25th.
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EXHIBIT - Jari Chevalier
Reception & Gallery Talk - November 12, 2008
5:30 - 6:30 pm
PRESENTATION - Tap Into Your Creativity
November 19, 2008
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Call 251-2496 to Preregister
Members & Students $7 - Non-members $10
Location: THE ARTS CENTER, 115 2ND ST SW
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Drawing Class Series Being Offered
The Jamestown Arts Center has scheduled a series of drawing classes for beginner and intermediate level drawers. The series instructor will be Artist Linda Ova. She teaches art at Pingree/Buchanan High School. She recently attended a workshop by the author of So You Think You Can’t Draw, Sandra McFall Angelo. Ms. Angelo has dedicated her life to teaching individuals who believe they aren’t artistic to confidently express themselves through drawing. Using Ms. Angelo’s method you will learn easy to master techniques and see immediate results.
The class series begins Tuesday October 21 and continues on October 28, November 4th and 11th from 6:30pm-8pm at the Arts Center 115 2nd Street SW in Jamestown. Class fees are $30 for Arts Center members and $40 for nonmembers. Sketch pads and drawing materials will be provided. Preregister by calling 251-2496.
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Effective September 30, 2008
Sherry Schutt of Yoga Journey, certified yoga instructor, will be offering a variety of Yoga classes. Schutt takes a light-hearted approach to teaching Vinyasa Flow Yoga which incorporates fluid movements with deep, rhythmic breathing. Linking movement with breath enhances the health benefits of each pose, including greater muscular strength and tone, increased flexibility and joint mobility, improved circulation as well as creating a more focused, calm, meditative state of awareness. This class is suitable for beginners or those at intermediate level.
Questions regarding yoga classes? Contact, Sherry at 701-320-3038 or your.yogajourney@gmail.com.
Happy Hour Yoga Class
5:30pm – 6:30pm. This class will be designed for intermediate/advanced students who wish to add more challenge to their yoga practice. This class will have more flowing movement and challenging poses while still offering instruction and hands-on-adjustments to deepen their yoga experience.
Yoga Basics Class
6:30pm – 7:30pm. The class will be designed for those individuals new to or beginning their yoga journey. It will also provide an avenue for those who have experienced yoga but wish to perfect their yoga poses with more attention to breath and body alignment through instruction, hands-on-adjustments and slow, flowing movement.
All Classes are Tuesdays & Thursdays unless noted below.
October session (8 classes)
September 30 and October 2
October 7 and October 9
October 14 and October 15 - (Wednesday night due to conflict with AC)
October 21 and October 22 - (Wednesday night due to conflict with Sherry’s schedule)
November session (8 classes)
October 28 and October 30
November 4 and November 6
November 11 and November 13
November 18 and November 20
No classes the week of November 24 – 28th (Thanksgiving week)
December session (6 classes) – Reduced schedule due to holidays.
December 2 and December 4
December 9 and December 11
December 16 and December 18th
No classes December 22nd through January 1st
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Become inspired....the Arts Center offers adult classes for beginners to experienced artists. Join us for classes in drawing, pastels, watercolors, mixed media, ceramics, collage, jewelry and more.....
INLAID MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE - Join our exhibiting artist-in-residence, Jari Chevalier, to create fabulous images with exacto cut pieces of paper and other materials inlaid to form images on canvas. The workshop will include instruction in developing meaningful images, designing a canvas, and Jari’s collage inlaid technique. Each participant will create a minimum of two works of art. Classes meet Tuesday’s September 9,16,23,30 and October 7 &14. 6:30-8pm, $65/$75. Materials will be provided but students are encouraged to bring their own materials for a personal touch.
CALLIGRAPHY - Learn a new skill during this 4-session calligraphy class taught by Angela Seitz. Class will meet from 6-7pm on September 16,18 and October 7 and 9. There will be a fee of $25/$35. Supplies will be provided. If you wish to order your own supplies please request a class supply list.
EXPLORING YOU CREATIVITY THROUGH WRITING? JARISCOPE FOR WRITERS Learn to maximize your innate skills, creativity and insight for writing as an art form. Learn how to tap into your memory and imagination to write stories that stir the emotions and intrigues the minds of others. Warm-up with mind-body, sensory awareness, stress reduction, inquiry and intuitive techniques. Never face the blank page with a loss for words again. Classes meet Thursday’s October 2,9,16 & 23, 6-9pm, $100 members/$120 nonmembers.
JEWELRY - Add a sterling and turquoise** chunky style bracelet to your jewelry box or make it for someone on your gift list. Class fee includes all of the materials you will need to create this eye-catching piece. Fee is $55 for members and $75 for nonmembers. Class will meet Saturday, October 4 from 10am to 2pm. Bring your own lunch. **The kit may include simulated turquoise based on cost at time of purchase.
ARTOBERFEST - Family workshop in The Arts Center’s Art Park Sunday, October 5 from 2-4pm. Come build a family scare crow, compete in a pumpkin rolling competition and enjoy cider and cookies. Registration is required and the family fee to participate is $5 for Arts Center members and $7 for nonmembers. In case of inclement weather the event will be canceled and your fee will be refunded.
FAMILY CERAMICS - Need a gift idea for the impossible to buy for grandparent? Create a ceramic birdhouse while working as a “family” group. Each family should include at least one adult and one child, but may include up to six members. October 11,18 and 25 & November 1. Fee for the family is $35/$45 which includes 4 sessions of instruction, clay, glazes and firing of your finished piece. 10am - 12 noon.
BEGINNING DRAWING - You think you can’t draw? Let artist Linda Ova prove you wrong and open you up to the fun exploration of the world through drawing. Linda will teach beginning drawing on Tuesday’s, October 21, 28 and November 4, 11 from 6:30-8pm All materials will be provided. Fee is $30 for Arts Center members and $40 for nonmembers.
MARBLING - November 3 & 5 6:30-8:30pm, $35members/$45 nonmembers. We are fortunate to have artist Mary Zimmerman in our community for two weeks. While she is here she has offered to share her wealth of knowledge of the ancient art of marbling. This class is for beginners and the more advanced marbler. All supplies are provided
WOODCARVING WORKSHOP - Woodcarver Gen Jansen from St.Cloud, MN. $32 for class includes wood blank, Saturday, November 8 & Sunday, November 9.
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 Come experience some Culture!
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June 28th & 29th
3rd Annual Miniature Buffalo Art Hunt, Jamestown, ND
Jamestown is home to the third annual Buffalo Art Hunt! For those unfamiliar, William Hessian will create ten very small and unique buffalo paintings to hide in Jamestown's public parks. He will then capture the locations with his digital camera and provide visual clues on his website and possibly also in the Jamestown Sun. Learn more about this hunt, or past hunts at: http://www.williamhessian.com
The Arts Center will be award small prizes to the winners.
Help spread the word to everyone interested in joining in the hunt!
"I very much look forward to bringing artwork to the parks of Jamestown, ND once again and I hope you can join in the experience." - William Hessian
Any questions, or for details about the project please contact the artist by email at: william.hessian@gmail.com
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Everett Albers Chautauqua: "Lincoln, Land, And Liberty: The Civil War Era and Beyond"
Saturday, August 2, 2008
7:15 pm Performance: President Abraham Lincoln as presented by Dr. George Frein. (McElroy Park)
Sunday, August 3, 2008
1:00 pm Program and discussion: "Lincoln as a Writer" with George Frein (Takes place at the Arts Center)
4:00 pm Program and discussion: "Whitman's Lincoln Poems" with Carol Peterson (Takes place at the Arts Center)
6:30 pm Dramatic presentation by National History Day award winner, Katie Morehouse, portraying Sarah Emma Edmonds, a woman who joined the US Army as a male soldier during the Civil War and became a Union spy. (Jamestown High School)
7:15 pm Chautauqua Program: Frederick Douglass as presented by Charles Everett Pace (Jamestown High School)
Monday, August 4, 2008 10:00 am Program and discussion: "TBA" with Charles Everett Pace (Takes place at the Arts Center)
2:00 pm Program and discussion: "TBA" with Dr. Jerome Tweton (Takes place at the Arts Center)
6:30 pm Musical Entertainment by Jamestown High School students
7:15 pm Chautauqua Program: Walt Whitman as presented by Carrol Peterson (Jamestown High School)
8:30 pm A meeting of Minds: George Frein, Charles Everett Pace and Carrol Peterson explore the connections between Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Walt Whitman with the audience. (Jamestown High School)
Chautaugua 2008 is made possible by a "We the People" grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to the North Dakota Humanities Council. The Program in Jamestown is sponsored by the North Dakota Humanities Council in partnership with the Arts Center and funded in part by the Jamestown Branch, American Association of University Women. The evening programs will be held at McElroy Park on (Saturday) and Jamestown High School Auditorium (Sunday & Monday). Daytime programs will be held at the Arts Center. All programs are free and open to the public. The setting of the evening programs will be the parlor of Dr. William Jayne, first governor of Dakota Territory, as presented by Dr. D. Jerome Tweton.
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May 10 - Paul Klee - Explore 2D & 3D
These popular classes meet the second Saturday of each month from 10:30 am - noon at the Arts Center. For grades 1-6. The cost is $5 for Arts Center members and $7 for nonmembers. This series will feature a masterpiece of the month. Students will learn about the life and works of famous artist, past and current. They will then try out techniques and ideas they have learned on their own art work. Call 701-251-2496 to register.
Learn more about Paul Klee
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