Learn the basics of preparing and operating a loom to weave a sampler combining many useful weaves. Beginning students will complete the term by designing and weaving one or two simple projects of their choice. Intermediate and advanced students will weave projects with more complex structures using multi-harness looms. Beginning students have a materials fee of $14 payable to the instructor.
Term: Spring/Summer 2021
Suggested Ages: 18+
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As long as you are interested in making ceramic pieces for the home this class is for you--whether you throw pots on the wheel or prefer to build by hand, are a beginner or an intermediate level student. Classes will include various techniques for pot making as well as considerations pertaining to each form. Students will learn ways to modify forms to create pieces uniquely their own. Classes will include both teacher demonstrations and one-on-one student instruction. Surface treatments including engobes, stains, and glazes will be covered. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Tools are available for sale. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours.
Term: Spring/Summer 2021
Suggested Ages: 18+
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Monotype is the most painterly and spontaneous printmaking process. We will experiment with a variety of textures, materials, and techniques to create unique, multilayered prints, and combine traditional printmaking with digital, photographic, and drawn or painted imagery. We can also use relief and intaglio processes to create monoprints. Come expand and explore your visual horizons. Includes one 4-hour practice session per week during monitored practice hours.
Term: Spring/Summer 2021
Suggested Ages: 18+
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Every T-shirt design should have a story behind it. Learn simple screen-printing techniques and block printing methods to create original designs to print on old and new T-shirts. Take fashion to another level with your personal style. A sketch of the image you want to work with should be prepared prior to the workshop. This class is online; Eastern Standard Time.
Term: Spring/Summer 2021
Suggested Ages: 15+
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Be a junior artist-in-residence in our art studio and paint, collage, sculpt, and build using tempera and watercolor paints, oil and chalk pastels, and wood and recycled materials.
Term: Spring/Summer 2021
Suggested Ages: 4 - 6
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Create your own buildings and other 3-D art from reclaimed wood, cardboard, recyclable/sustainables, mixed media, and papier-mâché.
Term: Spring/Summer 2021
Suggested Ages: 4 - 6
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Monitored sessions for participants with experience, and approved by an instructor or department head. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Tools are available for sale. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours.
Term: Spring/Summer 2021
Suggested Ages: 18+
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Hammer, saw, fold, stamp, twist, shape, and heat metal to make sculpture and jewelry.
Term: Spring/Summer 2021
Suggested Ages: 7 - 11
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Create 2-D and 3-D botanical and nature-inspired artwork in clay, collage, painting, and drawing. Learn how to plant flowers and herbs.
Term: Spring/Summer 2021
Suggested Ages: 4 - 6
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Discover how to tell a story using only images, shapes, patterns, and colors.
Term: Spring/Summer 2021
Suggested Ages: 7 - 11
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