Did you know that fiction and creative nonfiction often use similar elements of narrative design? For writers of fiction and/or creative nonfiction, this class will be part craft discussion, part workshop, part generative space. Each week, we will close-read an essay or short story and articulate the craft elements being used (for example: POV, subject […]
read moreExplore different techniques for throwing functional teapots. Learn how to make each component of a functional teapot including how to make and attach teapot spouts that do not drip or spatter during pouring. All demonstrations will focus on design considerations.
read moreLearn the basics of glass cutting, foiling, soldering and framing in order to embellish your home with stained glass panels, decorative mirrors or handmade lampshades. By the end of the class, beginners will have learned the fundamentals and completed a panel. Returning students will be able to explore more advanced techniques.
read moreWhile you’re stuck at home, why not adorn yourself with jewelry that you made? We’ll learn different building techniques using clay that can be baked in the oven. You’ll make pendants, earrings and beads to create bracelets and necklaces.
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 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 moreThis class is for students who have previously taken a stained glass class at VisArts. Use this class to finish working on projects already started or begin a new project. This is a great opportunity to reinvigorate your creative practice with glass!
read moreExplore key concepts of interior design: continuity, scale, proportion, balance, color and light. We’ll use slide presentations and class discussions to prepare you to investigate and analyze the interiors of your choice.
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 moreAdobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are the three most popular programs within the Adobe Creative Cloud. When used together, they give you the power to create and manage visual content with amazing results. Learn to create documents for printed or digital platforms using Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. We will edit images in Photoshop, design graphic elements […]
read moreLimit your time and complete an oil painting “alla prima”—in a single session. After watching the instructor paint a demo of a simple arrangement from his studio, students will paint their own simple arrangement they have set up in their space. Progress is shared with the instructor for one-on-one feedback. Suggestions will be given for […]
read moreLearn the basics of glass cutting, foiling, soldering and framing in order to embellish your home with stained glass panels, decorative mirrors or handmade lampshades. By the end of the class, beginners will have learned the fundamentals and completed a panel. Returning students will be able to explore more advanced techniques.
read moreIn this program we will explore the writings and life of John Lewis, including his autobiographical graphic novels. We will unpack his approach to battling systemic racism and make connections to the current moment and through in class writing assignments and journaling try to come to terms with our own experiences with race in America.
read moreStudents will learn/review the basics of screenwriting for film including proper screenplay format, dramatic structure, and character development. Students will also work towards completing a short screenplay ready for production, or begin/continue working on a feature length screenplay.
read moreLearn how to effectively and creatively use your digital camera and leave the auto button behind! You’ll learn the fundamentals 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 moreThomas 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 first year of law school.” You’ll work on writing prompts and timed writing exercises, and […]
read moreLearn to weave on a portable frame loom. We’ll cover 2-selvedge warping and tapestry planning as well as tapestry techniques such as color blending, basic shape construction, eccentric weft, rya knots and more. Students will finish the class with a sampler and the ability to create a finished weaving.
read moreCreating a haven at home is more important than ever. Use hand building techniques (pinch, coil, slab) to construct a variety of ceramic planters where your plants will thrive. From classical tabletop planters and hanging planters to abstract sculptures and wall features, develop unique designs to fill in the spaces of your home and create […]
read moreLearn the fundamentals of clay in this hands-on online course. We will be learning how to coil, pinch, and slab build while also trying our hand at wheel throwing. Students will explore form and texture, while also learning the fundamentals of clay and pottery.
read moreExplore basic, ceramic hand-building techniques including coil and slab construction in a large format. Demonstrations will include both functional items like bowls, vases and planters, as well as sculptural applications.
read moreLearn how to draw using black India ink, a dip pen and brush. We’ll cover techniques such as cross-hatching and stippling. You’ll learn the ins and outs of using a dip pen and brush, then we’ll go over drawing fundamentals such as value, perspective and line. We’ll also study the history of ink drawing by […]
read moreExplore the foundations of relief printmaking in rubber, linoleum and wood. Through online group workshops, and one-on-one meetings, we’ll develop your design skills, then carve and print relief prints at home, with inexpensive and easily available supplies. Students should expect to leave the class with three small editions of relief prints.
read moreStart with the basics of creating a good slab using various tools and techniques. We’ll use those slabs to create a set of graduated, covered canisters. Next, you’ll learn how to slump mold the lids and make hand-built handles. We’ll cover the basics of construction of the gallery that the lid sits on. Students will […]
read moreThis class is for students who have previously taken a stained glass class at VisArts. Use this class to finish working on projects already started or begin a new project. This is a great opportunity to reinvigorate your creative practice with glass!
read moreIn this online course, we’ll use art history as the foundation to build our own multi-figure compositions. We’ll look at and discuss paintings both abstract and representational, historical and contemporary. Working in our sketchbooks, we will develop thumbnail sketches as well as value and color studies. At the end of the course, we will have […]
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