That we change, crossing earlier lines of time, place, role, identity, and relationship, is certain; how we change shapes our future and illuminates our past. Explore those crossings and discover your underlying narratives, using, breaking, and altering traditional literary forms, including poem, memoir, journal, essay, and story, to discover your underlying narratives.
read moreExplore champlevé, a technique where raised fields of metal and enamel are inlayed into recessed compartments. Students will learn to etch the fields for color using an acid called ferric chloride.
read moreImprove your sewing skills or use class time for guided practice. Work on your own projects and explore more advanced techniques with weekly demonstrations. Demonstrations may include specialty seaming, pockets, elastic, zipper applications, sleeve insertion or other student requests.
read moreLearn collage: the art of collecting, creating and combining images. You’ll collect images that inspire you, then assemble them into dynamic compositions. We’ll explore visual thinking by browsing through a variety of materials and choosing the elements that, when assembled together, represent a designated concept. We’ll also explore techniques for building and layering complex collages, […]
read moreIn this wheel-based class, you’ll learn how to create ceramic containers and vessels with lids. For inspiration, we’ll study historic Chinese ginger jars, Central American spirit urns and contemporary raku vessels. Expect an emphasis on the construction and design of lids that are not common to most American ceramics and a special focus on the […]
read moreLearn the fundamentals of digital painting, a 21st–century art medium. We’ll use Adobe Photoshop and a Wacom tablet to create both figurative and still life works in a medium that incorporates classic disciplines with new age techniques.
read moreLearn to take photographs using 35mm film, process the film, and print photographs in a darkroom. Enjoy lots of technical guidance and aesthetic feedback, whether you’re just getting started or expanding your portfolio and skill set.
read moreLearn about crystalline glazes, a beautiful glaze that can be very tricky to use.We’ll talk about forms that can accentuate the crystals in the glazes, create pieces and learn methods for firing crystalline glazes. Then, we’ll learn how to finish the pieces post-firing. This class will concentrate on firing crystalline glazes at a mid-range temperature […]
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 moreLearn the basic tenets of drawing and composition and you’ll be well prepared for further drawing and painting classes. We’ll cover line, shape, space and value. Hone your observation skills and use charcoal to translate what you see to paper.
read moreDevelop skills that will allow you to convey accurate proportions of the human figure. Begin by drawing in graphite and charcoal, then move into oil painting, which is great for exploring volume and fluidity. We’ll discuss paint and color mixing, mediums and application technique.
read moreDevelop skills that will allow you to convey accurate proportions of the human figure. Begin by drawing in graphite and charcoal, then move into oil painting, which is great for exploring volume and fluidity. We’ll discuss paint and color mixing, mediums and application technique.
read moreDevelop skills that will allow you to convey accurate proportions of the human figure. Begin by drawing in graphite and charcoal, then move into oil painting, which is great for exploring volume and fluidity. We’ll discuss paint and color mixing, mediums and application technique.
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 moreBring along your oil pastels or oil paint sticks for this plein air class that meets in different locations around our fabulous River City. Locations include Pony Pasture, Maymont and Hollywood Cemetery. This course will meet off-site and instruction will happen in the great outdoors. We’ll cover landscape drawing and the use of color to […]
read moreLearn to work with either oil pastels or oil paint sticks, or try the two together, to create rich, colorful drawings. Both are highly portable and easy to clean up, making them a good choice for travel or plein air. We’ll focus on experimenting with the materials and you’ll discover a personal approach to using […]
read moreLearn the basics of observational drawing. Drawing is mostly seeing, and in this introductory workshop, we will use a few basic concepts, along with a few simple materials to help us translate what we see directly onto the page.
read moreEncaustic painting, also known as hot wax painting, is an ancient painting method that combines pigment, molten beeswax, and resin. Finished pieces can appear luminous, smooth, shiny, or textured, as well as three-dimensional. This makes the medium ideal for working in both abstract or representational styles. In this class you’ll explore melting and fusing the […]
read moreExplore encaustic for the first time or expand your skills. The layering of encaustic paint produces luminous and textured surfaces. Experience applying transparent layers, imprinting botanical materials, using transfers, working with stencils and paper. Understanding the properties of encaustic is the first step.
read moreExplore encaustic for the first time or expand your skills. The layering of encaustic paint produces luminous and textured surfaces. Experience applying transparent layers, imprinting botanical materials, using transfers, working with stencils and paper. Understanding the properties of encaustic is the first step.
read moreAdobe Lightroom is a powerful program that allows you to catalog and enhance your digital photographs. When combined with Adobe Photoshop, it’s priceless. Learn how to import photos in the library module and explore Lightroom’s develop module, which allows you to fix exposure, sharpness, contrast and white balance. You’ll also have the opportunity to spend […]
read moreExplore surface decoration for functional pottery. Each week, we’ll cover new surface techniques such as slip transfer, screenprinting, underglaze processes, decals, lusters and more. We’ll also discuss visual concepts to facilitate a greater understanding of design and make thoughtful decisions when finishing a piece.
read moreExplore surface decoration for functional pottery. Each week, we’ll cover new surface techniques such as slip transfer, screen printing, underglaze processes, decals, lusters and more. We’ll also discuss visual concepts to facilitate a greater understanding of design and make thoughtful decisions when finishing a piece.
read moreLearn to make wheel-thrown vessels and handbuilt ornaments for the holidays. We’ll cover basic techniques including wedging, centering, throwing, trimming, slab construction and glazing. We’ll start with throwing, then continue to slab construction for ornaments, including surface decoration using underglazes. We’ll also cover trimming and complete the works with glaze. You do not need any […]
read moreExplore a host of alternative firing methods including traditional raku, naked and horsehair raku, obvara, pit firing, flash firing and saggar firing. We’ll create vessels primarily on the wheel with an emphasis on form and surfaces which work well with these processes. Each class will include group critiques and an examination of images from contemporary […]
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