September 17-January 8
Ceramics
Fundamentals of Ceramics
Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 pm
Explore the endless posibilities for personal expression in clay. Experienced potters can hone their skills on the wheel and try new techniques, while beginners will learn the basics. We will also hand-build containrs using slab and coil techniques, and explore carving and glaze application. Crafters, sculptors, and potters welcome. Limit 8. Lab fee: $45. M: $140. NM: $165.
Advanced Pottery
Thursdays, 9 am – 12 noon
Go beyond the basics and into the realm of form, line, function and aesthetics, as well as advanced throwing techniques. Projects might include teapots, covered jars, large vessels, or altered forms. We will also explore surface treatments, such as carving, padling, and chattering. Individual projects welcome. Previous experience required. Lab fee: $45. M: $140. NM: $165.
Raku-Fired Pottery
3-day workshop
October 16–18, 9 am – 5 pm
Raku is an ancient Asian method of firing pottery and is associated with the tea ceremony. In this 3-day workshop, we will make pots on the first day, glaze them on the second, and hold an all-day, outdoor Raku firing on the third day. All levels is welcome. Lab fee: $45. M: $125. NM: $150.
Pottery – The Wheel
Session 1: Mondays, 9 am – 12 noon
Session 2: Tuesdays, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Beginning students will learn the basics of wheel- throwing and glazing techniques. More experienced students will strengthen their throwing skills as well as explore various methods of surface treatment.
Lab fee: $45. M: $140. NM: $165.
Glass
Glass Blowing
2-day workshops, 9 am – 4 pm
Session 1: October 16 and 17
Session 2: October 23 and 24
Session 3: November 6 and 7
Session 4: November 20 and 21
Learn basic maniputlation of molton glass and the technical apects of glass blowing. In this 2-day workshop, we will focus on team blowing with a maximum of four students. Traditional forms of cylinders and bowls will be demonstrated and practiced with everyone completing several blown objects. All tools and materials is included. M: $450. NM: $475.
Fundamentals of Stained Glass
Session 1: Mondays, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Session 2: Thursdays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Learn basic techniques for creating stained glass sun catchers and simple window panels. Begin by selecting a pattern, then choose the style and color of glass. Learn to use the tools needed to create simple, colorful stained glass projects. No previsous experience necessary. Lab fee: $20. M: $140. NM: $165.
Jewelry
Introduiction to Jewelry Making
Session 1: Tuesdays, 9 am – 12 noon
Session 2: Thursdays, 6 – 9 pm
Students will be introduced to basic fabrication and finishing techniques for metal jewelry, including piercing, sawing, forming, smoldering, stone setting, and polishing. Beginners will be encouraged to complete a pin, a pendant, and a ring. Intermediate students can explore more complex techniques such as riveting, lamination inlay, solder inlay, and more. Lab fee: $45. M: $140. NM: $165.
Intermediate Jewelry
Wednesdays, 6 – 9 pm
Expand and refine your jewelry-making skills in this workshop. Learn jewelry design and theory, stone setting, jewelry mechanisms, and surface embellishment. Lab fee: $45. M: $140. NM: $165.
Bead Stringing I
1-day workshop
November 6, 10 am – 4 pm
Learn professional bead stringing methods using tiger tail wire, silk knotting, and bead tips. In this one-day workshop we will restring the necklaces you own, and desing new necklaces with comvinations of different beads. Lab fee: $25. M: $45. NM: $55.
Bead Stringing II
Bead Stringing II
1-day workshop
November 7, 10 am – 4 pm
This one-day workshop will emphasize design. Using techniaues learned in Bead Stringing I, we will focus on color , length, and style as we create beautiful pieces. Material fee: $25. M: $45. NM: $55.
Photography
Black & White Photography
1-day workshop
November 6, 9 am – 4 pm
This workshop, for beginners or experienced photographers, will explore focus, light, tension, background, balance, and abstraction in black & white photography.
Members: $45. Non-members: $55.
Drawing
The Figure for Beginners
The Figure for Beginners
Tuesdays, 7 – 9 pm
Working from a live model is an important part of any classical drawing education. In this class we will work with light, dark, and compositon using the figure as our vechicle. We will progress from gesture drawing to long poses. Attention will be given to drawing aspects of the figure, such as the torso amd the face, as well as how to make the whole figure fit on the page. We will begin with charcoal and newsprint and then progress to pastels. M: $155. NM: $185.
Drawing for Beginners
Thursdays, 9:30 – 11:30 am
This class is for true beginners. Working from the still life, we will learn the basics of how to see like an artist. Students will progress from simple line drawings to charcoal studies incorportating tone and compostion. M: $105. NM: $125.
Figure Drawing Workshop
2-day workshop
September 25 and 26, 10 am – 4 pm
In this 2-day workshop students will have the opportunity to map out the gesture eof a figure and to learn how to develop and refine their drawing through one long pose. Critiques and demonstrations will be included. All levels welcome. M: $210. NM: $240.
Drawing in Comic Book Style
Tuesdays, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
This is an extensive course in comic book design nd illustiation. Participants will draw their own superheros and comic book characters. We will create a script and learn to lay out the pages and produce story boards. Students will also learn the principals of human anatomy, inking, and lettering. By the end of the class we will procude a complete comic book that includes a story from every student. Come to class with a general idea of the story you would like to creae. Open to students age 12 and up. M: $75. NM: $90.
Painting
Drawing and Watercolor
Tuesdays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Equal attention will be given to drawing and watercolor techniques as you work with compostion, perspective, and values. Students will work will still life and from photographs. Weather permitting, we will work outside. The class will incude demonstrations, individual instruction, and a critique at the end of each class. All levels are welcome. M: $140. NM: $165.
Painting in Watercolor
Tuesdays, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
This class is for both beginning and experienced watercolorists. Working from still life, flower arrangements, or landscape photographs, the emphasis will be on compostion, color, values, and technique. Weather permitting, we will work outside. The class will incude demonstrations, individual instruction, and a critique at the end of each class. All levels are welcome. M: $140. NM: $165.
Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor
Session 1: Wednesdays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Session 2: Wednesdays, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Session 3: Thursdays, 12:30 – 3:30 pm
This course will cover the basics of traditional watercolor painting through the subject of still life. Begin by drawing the composition with a pencil and then move to painting with a diversity of watercolor techniques. We will explore color mixing, transparency, shape, color relationships, and light and shadow. Learen to epress yourself in this lively spontaneous medium. M: $140. NM: $165.
Introduction to Oil Painting
Mondays, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
In this class students will learn how to paint in oils by making small canvases that will be easy to finish. We will cover the properties of oil paints, disucss the use of painting mediousm, and learn about under-painting. In our first class, we will work in raw umber and white from asimple still life. Students will become familiar with th feel of the paint while concentrating on good drawing skills and an understanding of light and dar,. No previous experience necessary. M: $140. NM: $165.
Wood Working
Chair Caning
2-day workshop
November 13 and 14, 10 am – 4 pm
This workshop will cover the seven-step caning process and leave you with a beautiful piece of furniture. Students will need a chair with holes drilled around the seat opening. All refinishing and repair to the chair, if necessary, should be finished before the workshop begins. No experience is necessary, but patience is helpful when caning a chair.
Members: $75. Non-members: $90.
Twig Furniture
Tuesdays, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Learn the basics of twig furniture construction while making a chair. Bring your design ideas to the first class.
Members: $150. Non-members: $175
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