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Wheel Throwing Large Vessels

January 14, 2019

Making large ceramic forms is a special skill. We’ll cover how to throw large vessels on the wheel and how to throw in multiple sections on separate wheels. You’ll also learn to create large hand-built forms using slab construction. Finally we’ll discuss special concerns when firing large pieces and additional glazing techniques.

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Writing the Memoir

January 14, 2019

Through writing, explore and focus on the most meaningful and memorable parts of your life. Thomas Larson writes that “memoir is most successful when it is not the ‘story of a life,’ but a focused part of that life—a dozen summers spent working on a grandfather’s farm, a long relationship with a dying relative, the […]

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Writing the Memoir

January 14, 2019

Through writing, explore and focus on the most meaningful and memorable parts of your life. Thomas Larson writes that “memoir is most successful when it is not the ‘story of a life,’ but a focused part of that life—a dozen summers spent working on a grandfather’s farm, a long relationship with a dying relative, the […]

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Working with Synthetic Dyes – New!

January 14, 2019

Learn about dyes for plant and animal fibers. You’ll leave the class with two dyed silk scarves, dyed yarn and a larger dye project. We’ll cover immersion dyeing, resist dyeing, shibori and painting with dye. The second half of the workshop will include time for students to bring and work on yarns, fabrics and clothing […]

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Writing Worlds: Worldbuilding in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Other Genres – New!

January 14, 2019

Having a richly developed world is the seed of good speculative fiction. We’ll study examples of worldbuilding techniques and learn to create richly-developed settings for your personal writing projects. This course will include elements of writing, research, some drawing and exploration of images, as well as workshopping to help participants create their own imaginary worlds.

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Wooden Cover Books

January 14, 2019

Make three unique, blank books and develop skills in both bookbinding and woodworking. We’ll focus on coptic and long-stitch bindings as well as wooden and hard covers. Bringing skills and techniques from other mediums is much encouraged in this interdisciplinary bookbinding course.

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Wooden Cover Books

January 14, 2019

Make three unique, blank books and develop skills in both bookbinding and woodworking. We’ll focus on coptic binding as well as wooden and hard covers. Bringing skills and techniques from other mediums is much encouraged in this interdisciplinary bookbinding course.

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Writing the Shadow

January 14, 2019

Explore the dark self, what Carl Jung called the “shadow” part of our psyche. Sometimes we see it in our dreams, sometimes it appears in dark imaginings. We’ll learn what the shadow can add to our creative writing by experimenting with timed writing, dream journals, guided imagery and active imagination.

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Abstract Painting

January 14, 2019

Do you want to introduce abstraction to your paintings? Learn new ways to approach composition, color and process while finding new modes of painterly expression. We’ll work on new paintings in a self-directed manner, leaving plenty of time for one-on-one discussion and in-class critiques.

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Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator + InDesign for Beginners

January 14, 2019

Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are the three most popular programs within the Adobe Creative Suite. When used together, they allow you to create and manage visual content with amazing results. Create a booklet or brochure using all three programs. You’ll edit your photographs in Photoshop, design graphic elements in Illustrator, then lay out the final […]

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“The Sparkling Moments”: A Poetry Writing Workshop – New!

January 14, 2019

How do you take advantage of the creative opportunities that are present in your writing, and recognise the sparkling moments? Plows turn over top layers of earth so that fresh nutrients can surface. Workshopping your poems in this class will help you uncover rich worlds, too.

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“The Sparkling Moments”: A Poetry Writing Workshop

January 14, 2019

How do you take advantage of the creative opportunities that are present in your writing, and recognize the sparkling moments? Plows turn over top layers of earth so that fresh nutrients can surface. Workshopping your poems in this class will help you uncover rich worlds, too.

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Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator + InDesign for Beginners

January 14, 2019

Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are the three most popular programs within the Adobe Creative Suite. When used together, they allow you to create and manage visual content with amazing results. Create a booklet or brochure using all three programs. You’ll edit your photographs in Photoshop, design graphic elements in Illustrator, then lay out the final […]

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Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator + InDesign for Beginners

January 14, 2019

Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are the three most popular programs within the Adobe Creative Suite. When used together, they allow you to create and manage visual content with amazing results. Create a booklet or brochure using all three programs. You’ll edit your photographs in Photoshop, design graphic elements in Illustrator, then lay out the final […]

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A Beginner’s Guide to Oil Painting – New!

January 14, 2019

Learn the in’s and out’s of oil painting including palette development and color mixing, as well as how to choose and use a variety of supports. We’ll cover composition development and design, constructing an underpainting, using value and mixing and manipulating medium. You’ll also learn how to use a palette knife and create a variety […]

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Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator + InDesign for Beginners

January 14, 2019

Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are the three most popular programs within the Adobe Creative Suite. When used together, they allow you to create and manage visual content with amazing results. Create a booklet or brochure using all three programs. You’ll edit your photographs in Photoshop, design graphic elements in Illustrator, then lay out the final […]

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Abstract Painting

January 14, 2019

Do you want to introduce abstraction to your paintings? Learn new ways to approach composition, color and process while finding new modes of painterly expression. We’ll work on new paintings in a self–directed manner, leaving plenty of time for one–on–one discussion and in–class critiques.

read more

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator + InDesign for Beginners

January 14, 2019

Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are the three most popular programs within the Adobe Creative Suite. When used together, they allow you to create and manage visual content with amazing results. Create a booklet or brochure using all three programs. You’ll edit your photographs in Photoshop, design graphic elements in Illustrator, then lay out the final […]

read more

Abstract Painting

January 14, 2019

Do you want to introduce abstraction to your paintings? Learn new ways to approach composition, color and process while finding new modes of painterly expression. We’ll work on new paintings in a self-directed manner, leaving plenty of time for one-on-one discussion and in-class critiques.

read more

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator + InDesign for Beginners

January 14, 2019

Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are the three most popular programs within the Adobe Creative Suite. When used together, they allow you to create and manage visual content with amazing results. Create a booklet or brochure using all three programs. You’ll edit your photographs in Photoshop, design graphic elements in Illustrator, then lay out the final […]

read more

Abstract Painting

January 14, 2019

Do you want to introduce abstraction to your paintings? Learn new ways to approach composition, color and process while finding new modes of painterly expression. We’ll work on new paintings in a self-directed manner, leaving plenty of time for one-on-one discussion and in-class critiques.

read more

Advanced Wheel + Hand Building Techniques

January 14, 2019

Learn new techniques to improve your functional and non–functional ceramic forms. Try raku, cone 10 reduction glazes and soda firing. Learn new surface design processes using slips, underglazes, terra sigillata and the spray booth application of both underglazes and overglazes.

read more

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator + InDesign for Beginners

January 14, 2019

Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are the three most popular programs within the Adobe Creative Suite. When used together, they allow you to create and manage visual content with amazing results. Create a booklet or brochure using all three programs. You’ll edit your photographs in Photoshop, design graphic elements in Illustrator, then lay out the final […]

read more

Advanced Wheel + Hand Building Techniques

January 14, 2019

Learn new techniques to improve your functional and non–functional ceramic forms. Try raku, cone 10 reduction glazes and soda firing. Learn new surface design processes using slips, underglazes, terra sigillata and the spray booth application of both underglazes and overglazes.

read more

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator + InDesign for Beginners

January 14, 2019

Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are the three most popular programs within the Adobe Creative Suite. When used together, they allow you to create and manage visual content with amazing results. Create a booklet or brochure using all three programs. You’ll edit your photographs in Photoshop, design graphic elements in Illustrator, then lay out the final […]

read more