ONSITE: Drawing with Colored Pencils
Learn colored pencil drawing techniques and explore the use of underpainting and solvents.
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ONSITE: Intermediate Glass Fusing + Slumping (B)
Students will work on fused and slumped glass projects to create functional and narrative pieces. We will be creating with glass sheet, frits, powders, stringers and rod.
read moreONSITE: Intermediate Wheel Throwing (A)
Expand your skills by learning additional throwing techniques and working on complex projects. We'll explore larger-scale pieces, throw platters, make sets, and add hand-built elements to our pieces. This class caters to individual interests, so we'll address specific techniques for your projects. Discussion on reduction firing in the gas kiln and glaze firing to cone […]
read moreONSITE: Wheel Throwing Refresher (A)
Brush up on the basics! We'll review wheel throwing techniques and skills. Create and complete work during class, with enough time to fire and glaze. This class is open to students who have previously taken wheel throwing classes. We will review and refresh our knowledge of wedging, centering, throwing, trimming and glazing. We will take […]
read moreONSITE: The Prose Poem
Explore the possibilities of the prose poem. Each week, we'll read and discuss examples of prose poems (historic and contemporary), then use these conversations to inspire us as we write prose poems of our own.
read moreONSITE: Intermediate Metal Jewelry
Take your metal jewelry making to the next level. We’ll focus on design execution, stone setting as well as fabricating and soldering with sterling silver. You’ll also advance your polishing skills for finishing pieces.
read moreONSITE: Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving (B)
Learn how to weave on a rigid heddle loom! We'll warp a rigid heddle loom using the direct warping method. This method is unique to rigid heddles and quick to set up so you can start weaving in no time. You can expect demonstrations on maintaining straight selvages, dealing with weft tails, changing colors, and […]
read moreONSITE: Everything is a Box: Intro to Woodworking + Design
Learn woodworking basics, including milling, basic joinery, and finishing, as we design and create your own box(es).
read moreONSITE: Introduction to Fashion Design
Get a crash course in the fun and exciting world of fashion design. Learn how to design a capsule collection of garments from start to finish. You may bring your own inspiration for a collection and will learn how to make a mood board and a fabric board. Expect to learn the basics of figure […]
read moreONSITE: Of and From The Body: Writing Memory and Experience
Of and From the Body is a multi-genre writing workshop designed to create a communal space to generate lots of fresh, new writing and ideas for art. You don’t need to have experience to join, just a desire to write together and discuss what comes out of the prompts and exercises in a safe and […]
read moreONSITE: Introduction to Screenprinting (A)
Explore screenprinting, a process that allows artists to create hand-printed multiples of the same image. Translate your graphic design, photography, or drawings into vibrant, layered compositions. Learn a variety of ways to create screens that can be used to print onto fabric, paper or wood.
read moreONSITE: Introduction to Letterpress (A)
Explore the letterpress printing process, which dates back to the 15th century and the time of Gutenberg. We’ll cover typesetting, inking, printing and paper selection as you become familiar with the terminology and VisArts’ presses. You’ll have time to create multiple pieces and trade work with classmates, which will help you build a small collection […]
read moreONSITE: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator + InDesign for Beginners
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are the three most popular programs within the Adobe Creative Suite. When used together, they give you the power to create and manage visual content with amazing results. Learn to create documents for print or digital platforms using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. We will edit images in Photoshop, design graphic […]
read moreONSITE: Introduction to Etching for Printmaking
This class will be an introduction to intaglio printing, or etching. Students will learn drypoint, hardground, and soft ground etching techniques, as well as the proper way to ink and print intaglio plates. They will leave class with at least two sets of intaglio prints and the knowledge of how to operate and print on […]
read moreONSITE: Screenprinting Immersion (A)
Whether you are a novice or advanced, this class will immerse you in screen-printing methods and projects that are customized for your personal level of enjoyment and exploration. Each student will select a personal theme and work with the instructor to make use of appropriate inks, image-making techniques like drawing fluid and photo, and substrates […]
read moreONSITE: Close Reading Workshop: Fiction and Nonfiction (this class is only offered two times a year)
For writers of fiction or nonfiction! Each week, we will close-read a short story or essay and discuss the craft elements being used (for example: dialogue as story, braided structure, objective correlatives), and then use those elements in our own work. You will either write one longer piece, or several shorter works, your preference.
read moreONSITE: Intermediate Glass Fusing + Slumping (A)
Students will work on fused and slumped glass projects to create functional and narrative pieces. We will be creating with glass sheet, frits, powders, stringers and rod.
read moreONSITE: Experimental Comics
In this class, we will explore unconventional methods of storytelling and push the boundaries of traditional comic book design. Through various exercises and assignments, you'll learn how to break the rules and use different media and techniques to create dynamic and engaging narratives. From abstract art to surrealism, you'll have the opportunity to experiment with […]
read moreONSITE: Intermediate Wheel Throwing (B)
Expand your skills by learning additional throwing techniques and working on complex projects. We'll explore larger-scale pieces, throw platters, make sets, and add hand-built elements to our pieces. This class caters to individual interests, so we'll address specific techniques for your projects. Discussion on reduction firing in the gas kiln and glaze firing to cone […]
read moreONSITE: Intermediate Acrylic Painting
Advance your knowledge of acrylic painting by practicing technical applications of paint. Students will develop their own style of painting as they learn advanced techniques. We will learn how to paint in various genres, to paint from life, and to develop a concept from sketch to completion. Students will complete multiple paintings but will finish […]
read moreONLINE: Writing Inspired by Art
This class is a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure novel in which you get to write about the art that interests you most! Fiction, nonfiction, and poetry are all welcome. Together, we'll use art, including paintings, sculptures, and videos as an invitation to write. By using AI art generators, we'll also turn our writings into art. This class is […]
read moreONLINE: Journaling for Artists, Writers + Photographers
This course is designed for anyone interested in the techniques and development of visual journaling. We'll review the contributions of visual diarists such as Dan Eldon and Frida Kahlo. Each session will begin with a short presentation on a visual diarist, technique or significant artist with follow up time for guidance, feedback and group discussion.
read moreONLINE: Screenwriting (only offered once a year)
Expand your creative horizons by writing and workshopping an original short screenplay or TV pilot. Students will learn industry standard screenplay format, workshop writing exercises as they develop and revise an original short screenplay suitable for submission or production. Students are expected to spend time writing and reading screenplays outside of class time.
read moreONLINE: Introduction to Prose Storytelling
Whether you are interested in getting started telling your story in memoir, fiction, or some twisted combination of the two, this generative workshop will serve as a gentle and fun way to push yourself creatively. Through prompts, mini lectures, readings, supportive discussion, and maybe even prestidigitation, group members will work towards realizing their prose visions.
read moreONSITE: Intermediate Poetry Workshop
This workshop is for students who have some experience writing poetry and are looking to dig deeper into their writing practice. In this poetry workshop, we'll read published poems (written by contemporary and historical poets), and we'll use this work to inspire our own creative writing work. We'll write poems, and we'll spend time discussing […]
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