Develop 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, media and application techniques.
read moreTake 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 moreLearn 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 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 basics of clay. We’ll cover the proper use of studio tools, equipment and materials. You’ll learn about slab construction, coil building and combined techniques. We’ll also demonstrate wheel throwing and discuss how various clays and glazes respond to each other.
read moreSay what you mean to say, in front of an audience and on the page with this poetry workshop utilizing performance as a tool for revision. Through in-class writing exercises and small group performance, poets will unpack voice, meaning and even form in the poems they bring to class. We will finish with a group […]
read moreDive deep into Adobe Illustrator. This industry standard program is the go to for creating logos, icons, drawings, typography, and graphic illustrations. We’ll explore most of this program’s capabilities through tutorials and student-led goals.
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 moreLearn the fundamentals of working with acrylic paint, including essential color theory and brushwork techniques. We’ll look at historical references and contemporary examples. Students will come away with a deeper understanding of this medium and its expressive possibilities.
read moreExplore silk painting, a medium that lets you use fiber to capture the color and emotion of a painting.You’ll learn the basics of silk painting and leave with two wearable pieces of artwork.
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 to weave on a portable frame loom. We’ll introduce a range of warping techniques, with an emphasis on experimental weaving. We’ll also explore color striping, blending, basic shape construction, eccentric weft and rya knots. You’ll construct your own frame loom, which you can keep for future projects.
read moreThis class will take the students beyond the basics of beads and marbles to make pendants. We’ll explore several different methods such as loop-making from molten glass and two-part construction.
read moreLearn 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 […]
read moreRefine your digital photography aesthetic and technical skills. Learn how to process RAW images and create an effective workflow from capture to computer. We’ll discuss the work of master photographers and explore contemporary trends. Weekly assignments coupled with in-class discussions will help you troubleshoot problems, improve your composition and develop your personal vision.
read moreMake a scene! Create a slab-constructed ceramic shadowbox in which to add miniature handbuilt sculpture, tiny found objects, imagery, text and textural detail. Discuss artists such as Louise Nevelson and Joseph Cornell. Your work will be ready to hang at the end of this class!
read moreLearn the intricacies of the Challenge Proof Press. We’ll cover multi-color registration, locking up forms, make-ready as well as other tips and tricks.
read moreExplore encaustic for the first time or expand your skills. The layering of encaustic paint produces luminous and textured surfaces. Learn to apply transparent layers, imprint botanical materials, use transfers and work with stencils and paper.
read moreExplore different ways of storytelling through paint! This course will broadly address the connection between narrative and painting. The class will be utilizing story and memory as a framework to make paintings.Each week we will look at and discuss painters, both abstract and representational, historical and contemporary, and how their work connects to narrative. You […]
read moreCalling all collectors! In this custom vitrine-building class, we’ll explore our love for the miniscule and unglamorous lives of unfamous objects. Students are invited to bring their collections to class. You’ll design and build a custom vitrine for your collection of corks, National Geographic magazines, bugs, receipts, sewing notions, etc. All woodworking abilities welcome. You’ll […]
read moreLearn to manipulate wire to create individual pieces of jewelry. We’ll use traditional hand tools to bend, shape, form and harden wire. Students will have the opportunity to incorporate beads, stones or found objects into their jewelry.
read moreWork with borosilicate glass on an oxygen propane torch to create resilient, wearable pieces. This workshop will start with the absolute basics of flameworking then expand to color, patterning and other techniques for creating wearable pieces.
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 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 moreWork on functional or sculptural forms using hand-building 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 […]
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