Make functional pottery using the potter's wheel as our primary tool. We will cover clay preparation, forming pots on the wheel, and glazing. Every class include both demonstrations and individually focused instruction. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours.
Term: Spring/Summer 2021
Suggested Ages: 18+
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Using an iPad, the Procreate app, and direct observation, learn how to sketch and paint everyday objects. Students will begin with simple objects like coffee cups and fruit, and gradually develop the skills for complex, still life iPad paintings. Originally trained as a cartoonist, iPad and digital arts specialist Raheem Nelson will guide students through the course with demonstrations, group discussion, and individualized feedback. This class is online; Eastern Standard Time.
Term: Spring/Summer 2021
Suggested Ages: 18+
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Develop drawing skills through observation, imagination, tips, and techniques. Explore line, shape, form, shading, texture, and composition using pencil and pen and ink. The goal of the class is to help students develop, improve, and enhance their drawings. Appropriate for beginners who love drawing, as well as students who have studied drawing and/or have drawing experience. There will be new projects for continuing students. This class is online; Eastern Standard Time.
Term: Spring/Summer 2021
Suggested Ages: 8 - 14
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Learn basic metalsmithing, develop new skills, or strengthen existing ones. Weekly demonstrations introduce tools and techniques required for working with nonferrous sheet metal and wire. Demonstrations may include sawing, filing, cold-connecting, soldering, surface embellishment, forging, shaping, fold forming, finishing, and patina coloring.
Term: Spring/Summer 2021
Suggested Ages: 18+
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Veteran book arts expert, Gisela Noack, brings her many years of experience in restoration and conservation skills to students working on their own advanced book binding or restoration project. Includes one 3-hour monitored open bench session each week.
Term: Spring/Summer 2021
Suggested Ages: 18+
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Join us to draw or paint from a live model. The 3-hour session includes mixed-length poses. These are monitored sessions, there is no instruction. Students must register at least 48 hours in advance. June 3 is sold out June 10 is sold out June 17 is sold out June 24 is sold out
Term: Spring/Summer 2021
Suggested Ages: 18+
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Enhance your home with personalized surface designs. Use basic screen printing and block printing techniques to create stamps with vibrant patterns of contrasting colors which can be used immediately to print on pillows, drapery, upholstery and more. A sketch of the image you want to work with should be prepared prior to the workshop. No prior printmaking experience necessary. This class is online; Eastern Standard Time.
Term: Spring/Summer 2021
Suggested Ages: 15+
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Don’t be intimidated any longer—come learn to paint. This class will unfold the mysteries of painting by introducing students to the basics: selecting materials, setting up a palette, handling paint, and composing a picture. The class will emphasize learning to see what you wish to paint with the goal of rendering form clearly in terms of color and design. Come to the first class ready to paint.
Term: Spring/Summer 2021
Suggested Ages: 18+
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Want a quick way to use the same image multiple times? Create a stencil. Stenciled artwork generally breaks down an image into its most essential parts. Focus on learning the general mechanics of stenciling, investigating different inks available, and using jigs to get good registration--both of the image and its placement on the paper This workshop will provide a good basis for further experimentation to build your skills. This class is online; Eastern Standard Time.
Term: Spring/Summer 2021
Suggested Ages: 18+
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Ready to try something new? Wish you could make a better shape or explore new glazing and decorating ideas? Build upon existing skills to grow your ideas in a stimulating group of intermediate and advanced potters. Individual projects are encouraged, with demonstrations designed to inspire new ways of looking at throwing, hand building, and overall design. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours.
Term: Spring/Summer 2021
Suggested Ages: 18+
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