This class is for watercolor beginners. Learn the art of watercolor painting as we explore basic painting techniques such as layering color and creating texture. As we build on these techniques, we’ll create several pieces of artwork including a one point perspective city scape, an abstract ocean scene and a still-life plant study.
read moreHave a story that needs work but you don’t know where to start? Nothing we write can stand on its own without some phase of revision. In this two-day short fiction intensive, students explore different methods for revision, plus come away with resources and actionable steps for how to address revision in their own work.
read moreIn this class, you will learn a new art technique each week then will have an opportunity to use it in your journal following a prompt from the instructor or one of your own.
read moreIn this course, we’ll continue to explore the life of John Lewis, with a focus on the second book in his autobiographical trilogy, “March: Book Two.” We will unpack his approach to battling systemic racism and make connections to the current moment and through in-class journaling and writing exercises as we try to unpack our […]
read moreWork with a mix of wire sizes that you have on hand in your studio to form and solder chain links: oval, modified oval and eyehook. Explore technique and design, gain experience in repetitive production and build confidence in point and small-joint soldering. Demos will also include handmade clasps.
read moreWrite a short story in five days! Join me for a lunchtime class organized around generative writing prompts meant to assist you in pushing through the uncertainty of that rough first draft. We’ll meet each day from 12-1 p.m., go over a helpful craft prompt, and write together. As the week progresses, we’ll assess our […]
read moreClarissa Pinkola Estes writes about el duende, “the goblin wind,” that can breathe the creative spark into fire. The goal of this creative writing class is to fan your ideas and inspirations into flame. We’ll use timed writing, dream journals, guided imagery, Active Imagination, and anything else we can think of to get in touch […]
read moreExperiment with or continue developing screenwriting for film through exercises and workshops. Students will work towards completing a short screenplay or TV pilot ready for production or begin/continue working on a feature length screenplay. This class is suitable for writers of any level and can be repeated.
read moreLearn to throw clay on a potter’s wheel. We’ll cover the foundations of wheel work, including wedging and centering clay and forming cylinders, cups and bowls. Basic glazing information will help you finish your final forms.
read moreLearn the basic tenets of drawing and composition. We’ll cover line, shape, space and value. Hone your observation skills and use charcoal to translate what you see to paper.
read moreTake your photographs to the next level! You know how to use your digital camera, but have creative ennui. In this five week class, students are encouraged to discover their personal style with weekly assignments. We will discuss self-portraiture, night photography, still life and documenting daily trivia (at home). Students have the opportunity to share […]
read moreLearn to fuse and slump glass in the kiln. We’ll create designs by cutting colored sheet glass, using glass stringers, rods and frits. By layering patterns and firing glass in kilns, students can create tiles, bowls, plates and panels. No previous experience needed.
read moreLearn to make functional forms such as bowls, mugs and lidded pieces. We’ll review the basics of wheel throwing and hand building—including pinch, coil, and slab construction methods—before building on what we know. We’ll also cover surface treatment and glaze techniques.
read moreCome and make art side by side as a family. Each week, families will explore a new medium and create a beautiful project together. Work with clay to create beautiful butterflies to hang on your wall!
read moreExplore the history of portraiture, complete drawing excercises with a focus on experimentation and create your own mixed-media portrait. We’ll begin the weekend by exploring 20th and 21st century experimental portraiture including the work of Picasso, Giacometti, Cocteau and move forward in time. You’ll create a series of mixed media exercises on paper in a […]
read moreIf you’re familiar with copper foiling, you’ll love learning the leading technique. Come with a design in mind and glass to get started. We will review the designs and learn how to fabricate a leaded glass panel.
read moreDo you sometimes wonder why your photos don’t look as snappy and vibrant as the original scene? Good news: It’s all fixable with some easy steps! In this three-hour workshop, students learn effective and time-saving methods in the develop module of Adobe Lightroom. Crop and straighten crooked horizons, fix exposure and contrast, get rid of […]
read moreWe’ll read and discuss poems written by other people, then write poems of our own, with special attention to elements of line, image and syntax. Students will learn how close readings of other poems may inspire their own work, and how they might read their own work with fresh eyes. Each meeting will include at […]
read moreStudents will learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator to help them create, revise and update documents. Using their own Mac or PC computers and software, students will share files from the instructor and work together on projects.
read moreHave you ever wanted to drink out of a mug you made? Learn the techniques of coil building to make your own mug.
read moreRevising a novel is a huge and multifaceted undertaking that often feels overwhelming. What if you had a roadmap tailored to your own process? In this class, we’ll try out various revision strategies, learn to avoid pitfalls, find the trouble spots, and discover how to fine tune them. You’ll have a chance to share selections […]
read moreThis two-hour studio course is designed for painters who are familiar with the fundamentals of water media and who are interested in the development of the subject matter, style and content of their painting. Each session will begin with a short presentation on an artist, technique or exhibition with follow up time used for guidance, […]
read moreExplore basic, ceramic hand-building techniques including coil and slab construction in a large format.
read moreLearn the basics of watercolor painting to make spring-themed paintings, such as florals, bunnies, birds and plant life.
read moreExplore the possibilities of making art with paper by learning quilling techniques. Transform paper strips by rolling, shaping, and gluing them together to create floral forms for a Mother’s Day card.
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