Wheel Throwing for Everyone (A)
Have you always wanted to try wheel throwing? Come throw a pot using white stoneware, then fire and finish your pieces using food-safe glazes.
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Raku in VisArts’ Courtyard (B)
Head over to VisArts’ courtyard for Raku Fridays! Need a safe, socially distanced night out of the house, a date night or a fun night with friends? Join us for some raku pottery firing—an exciting approach to pottery surface design! Participants will glaze their pieces, help load them into the kiln, grab a beer or […]
read moreRaku in VisArts’ Courtyard (A)
Head over to VisArts’ courtyard for Raku Fridays! Need a safe, socially distanced night out of the house, a date night or a fun night with friends? Join us for some raku pottery firing—an exciting approach to pottery surface design! Participants will glaze their pieces, help load them into the kiln, grab a beer or […]
read moreWheel Throwing for Everyone (B)
Have you always wanted to try wheel throwing? Come throw a pot using white stoneware, then fire and finish your pieces using food-safe glazes.
read moreRaku in VisArts’ Courtyard (C)
Head over to VisArts’ courtyard for Raku Fridays! Need a safe, socially distanced night out of the house, a date night or a fun night with friends? Join us for some raku pottery firing—an exciting approach to pottery surface design! Participants will glaze their pieces, help load them into the kiln, grab a beer or […]
read moreONLINE: Short Story Fiction Writing
Explore short story fiction writing by studying narrative craft elements like story, plot, character, scene, structure, archetypal patterns and dialogue. We’ll examine professionally published pieces and your own work. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to begin a story based on a word or an idea. You’ll also understand how to evaluate […]
read moreONLINE: Introduction to Hand Building
Explore the basics of clay. We’ll cover the proper use of studio tools and materials. You’ll learn about slab construction, coil building and combined techniques.
read moreONLINE: Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner (C)
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 moreONSITE: Embracing Wood’s Natural Edge
Make a piece of live edge wood furniture such as a stool, bench or coffee table, using wood native to Virginia. You’ll learn how to work with the surprises wood presents, and we’ll introduce you to several simple but professional finishing techniques.
read moreONSITE: Introduction to the Wheel (C)
Learn 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 moreONSITE: Introduction to the Wheel (B)
Learn 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 moreONSITE: Hand-Built Ceramics
Work on functional or sculptural forms using hand-bulding techniques and slabs with guidance and demonstrations from the instructor. Demonstrations could include: making textural tools to personalize work, how to use the spray booth and how to use the sand blaster. Students will have ample time to practice their craft with the benefit of having a […]
read moreONSITE: Mixed-Media Ceramics
Take your hand-built or wheel-thrown ceramics practice to the next level by incorporating paper clay, metal, wood and found objects into your clay forms and pieces. Use your newly acquired skills to create table tops, large platters, sculptures and more.
read moreONLINE: Drawing with Colored Pencils
Learn the characteristics of color for mixing and identification through practice with hues, value and intensity. We will mix and layer varied amounts of individual color together on paper. The mixing process will occur by blending colors with techniques through methods of gradation (with or without a colorless blending tool and various solvents), instruments for […]
read moreONLINE: Slab-Built Folded Forms
Learn slab-building techniques to create folded and darted forms like a sugar container and creamer with caddy, covered casserole dish and lasagna pan.
read moreONSITE: Introduction to Digital Photography (A)
Learn what all the buttons on your digital camera actually do. You’ll learn about things like white balance, resolution and megapixels. We’ll discuss how to capture an image, ensure proper exposure and create an effective composition. Weekly assignments coupled with in-class discussions will help you troubleshoot problems and develop a creative eye.
read moreONSITE: Intermediate Hand Building
Learn new hand-building forms and construction methods, including slab-built forms and textured slabs. We’ll explore mold making and learn how to use personalized, slump molds to create a set of platters or dishes. We’ll also cover hollow wall construction, using tar paper supports and unique glazing techniques.
read moreONSITE: Introduction to Digital Photography (B)
Learn what all the buttons on your digital camera actually do. You’ll learn about things like white balance, resolution and megapixels. We’ll discuss how to capture an image, ensure proper exposure and create an effective composition. Weekly assignments coupled with in-class discussions will help you troubleshoot problems and develop a creative eye.
read moreONLINE: Embroidery
Learn basic embroidery stitches and what they’re used for, then delve into some freeform creativity. Students will design their own pattern and may sew on clothing, totes, or cut fabric (the latter of which can then be attached to anything they want).
read moreONSITE: Exploring Slab Construction
Learn to build with slabs. We will look at slump and hump molds, drop forming and other clay shaping methods. Learn to create well compressed slabs to make votives, planters, trays and more.
read moreONSITE: Glass Powder Intensive (B)
Explore the many ways glass powders can be used to create differently from sheet glass. Through the use of various techniques, students will work on botanical designs, making flower petals and leaves to be used in layers. The techniques of wafer making, crackle, drawing and painting processes, stencils, and ways to create depth and texture will […]
read moreONLINE: Introduction to Digital Photography
Learn how to effectively and creatively use your digital camera and leave the auto button behind! You’ll learn the fundaments of photography and image capture, including aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and composition. We’ll also cover tips and tricks like choosing the right lens for your image. Weekly assignments, critiques and discussions will help […]
read moreONLINE: Poems of the Present Day
Explore new work by living poets (published in literary journals within the last 12 months) and write poems of your own that are inspired by these conversations. We’ll also expand our knowledge of contemporary literary journals and learn how to submit work for publication, should you wish to do so.
read moreONSITE: Linocut: Exploring Color and Pattern
Learn to carve and print designs into a linoleum block to create a relief surface. We’ll begin by carving background patterns, which we’ll print in various colors and combinations. Then, we’ll carve a strong final image to print overtop the patterns. You’ll learn about design, carving techniques, printing and paper selection and finish the class […]
read moreONLINE: Intermediate Drawing
If you’ve taken a beginner drawing class, this intermediate class is a great opportunity to practice your observation skills, experiment with personal mark making style and apply to various subject areas from your personal surroundings. An exploration of drawing exercises demonstration will help you get started. You’ll get guidance as you develop your own individual style […]
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