Advance your photography to a higher level. Learn the essential qualities of developing a body of work through critiques of students’ work, assignments, and presentations of skilled photographers. A six to eight image portfolio is required for the final class. This class is online every other week; Eastern Standard Time.
Term: Spring 2021
Suggested Ages: 18+
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Learn the basics about twill weaving structure which is characterized by going over and under multiple warps (the vertical yarns) and then shifting that pattern in the next row creating a diagonal line across the surface of your weaving. Understanding the basics of four shaft twills is a great place for newer weavers to explore beyond plain weave. A simple four shaft twill can be very exciting, offering many variations with which to experiment. Even experienced weavers can benefit from reviewing multiple variations of four shaft twills. A twill draft will be provided to students so they can create a twill gamp (weaving sampler) on their own after class. It can serve as a great reference for their weaving library, as well as an artful wall hanging. This class is online; Eastern Standard Time.
Term: Spring 2021
Suggested Ages: 18+
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Tetrahedron, octahedron, dodecahedron, cuboid - these are not the latest dinosaurs discovered, they are the siblings of the cube, cone, prism, cylinder and other members of the geometric form family. Fold these shapes out of paper to use as columns, blocks, arches and roofs to create castles and cities and then learn how to draw them in perspective. Using a ruler, triangle, and compass, draw unique patterns, optical illusions, and abstract compositions. Working with 3-D versions of these shapes will help one understand spatial relations, scale, symmetry, and 3D construction. This class is online; Eastern Standard Time.
Term: Spring 2021
Suggested Ages: 7+
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How do creatives tell their stories? How will you tell yours? Using painting, drawing, and collage practices students will explore visual communication and develop their own individual comic style, self-expression, and cultural identity. In her own artistic practice, new instructor, Amira Brown, “[captures] the ambiguities of life–furthering the representational ideals of diversity and moving into unresolved and imaginative aspects of Blackness.” This class is online; Eastern Standard Time.
Term: Spring 2021
Suggested Ages: 16+
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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 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 2021
Suggested Ages: 8 - 14
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