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Book Arts

The Accordion Board Book

Paulette Rosen

All Levels

The accordion is one of the most versatile folds used in both traditional and artistic bookbinding. Come learn this terrific variation, where the pages are cardboard-hinged together. Each board (page) will be covered by 2-D media which may include photographs, artwork, printed images or other ephemera. The back of the book may be other images or text. Instruction will also focus on basic composition elements and the cropping of the images. Note that this is not an archival book and the pages will face and touch each other. It is not suitable for valuable photographs or materials that smudge. Enrollment in this class includes one 3-hour monitored open bench session a week. The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $2 School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/8/2024–2/26/2024 and 1/9/2024–2/20/2024

Advanced Hand Bookbinding

In person

Gisela Noack

Intermediate + Advanced

Veteran book arts expert Gisela Noack brings her many years of skill and experience in restoration and conservation to students working on their own advanced bookbinding or restoration projects. Enrollment in this class includes one 3-hour monitored open bench session per week. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/10/2024–2/14/2024

Creative Writing

Memoir Writing

In person

Trina Learned

All Levels

Explore the modern and popular craft of memoir writing. Every person has a story to tell. No matter your age, education, family, or location, your life is filled with tales big and small. Students will learn how to shape their memories into cohesive and compelling narratives. Class sessions will explore various aspects of writing including character development, setting a scene with vivid descriptions, authentic dialogue and emotion, building your story arc, and compelling opening sentences. Students will have a weekly short writing assignment to share. Teacher and classmates will offer feedback on written work. Bring a laptop, iPad, or pen and paper to class; a portion of each class will be spent writing. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/11/2024–2/29/2024

Drawing + Painting

Introduction to Painting

In person

Amira Brown

All Levels

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. CAW does not supply paint, brushes, or canvas. Please see the list below for what students need to bring. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/7/2024–2/25/2024

Introduction to Digital Illustration

Elena Grossman

All Levels

Explore pattern, lettering, and drawing from observation, utilizing vector drawing programs on the iPad and the Mac. Students will learn about the fine points of 8-bit graphics, curves, letterforms, and building characters out of geometric shapes. Each student will have the opportunity to make 2 large format inkjet prints from their drawings. CAW will provide iPads/iPencils and iMacs. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details regarding registration, accessibility, communication, photography and cancellation.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/9/2024–2/27/2024

Introduction to Storyboarding

In person

Lamar Smith

Join teaching artist Lamar Smith for a 6-week intensive course on the storyboard: a graphic organizer that consists of illustrations or images displayed in sequence for the purpose of pre-visualizing a motion picture, animation, motion graphic or interactive media sequence. The class will focus on building the following skills: how to depict an action how to frame individual panels of the storyboard how to layout background elements how to create characters Each week, we will dive into new aspects of the storyboard creation process: reviewing fundamental concepts such as grid lines, perspective, and the rule of thirds, character creation exploring examples such as The Matrix (1999) and Chicken Run (2000) partnering up for critiques and sharing learnings with the group creating storyboards! School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 13 - 17

Dates: 1/13/2024–2/17/2024

Fundamental Animation

In person

Lamar Smith

All Levels

Join teaching artist Lamar Smith in discovering the magic of 2-D animation. This class will focus on learning the 12 principles of animation including anticipation, squash and stretch, slow in and slow out, and follow through and overlapping action. Even better, no need to bring anything with you as iPads with Procreate and iPad Pencils will be supplied by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 15+

Dates: 1/13/2024–2/17/2024

Principles of Drawing

In person

Diana Brownell

Beginner

Experiment with different drawing materials and ways of seeing. Explore the expressive use of line, gain awareness of positive and negative shapes, create depth and volume, and learn how to create the appearance of light and shadow on objects in a variety of settings. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/27/2024–3/2/2024

Intermediate Watercolor

In person

Joan Cho

Intermediate

Continue developing your skills in this beautiful art form as to achieve the ethereal qualities of watercolor painting. Students will focus on working primarily with wet-on-wet techniques through landscapes. There will be instructor demonstrations at each class. Everyone is encouraged to develop their own artistic style while getting accustomed to the techniques of the medium. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 for newsprint provided by CAW. Please see list of supplies for students to bring below. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details regarding registration, accessibility, communication, photography and cancellation.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/30/2024–2/27/2024

Portrait Painting from a Photograph

Virtual

Heidi Harrington

All Levels

In this online class, learn to paint a successful portrait from a photograph in the comfort of your own home or studio. In the first half of class, the instructor will use their own chosen photo and give a short demonstration of ideas, as well as show examples of other artist's work to explain focus points. In the second half, each student will receive individual private attention to monitor their progress, and will have the opportunity to work on their paintings while the instructor meets with each student. In between weekly classes, students will work on their paintings in preparation for the following week’s personal critique. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 2/3/2024–2/24/2024

Painting with Soft Pastels

Hannah Petrikovsky

All Levels

Unlock the possibilities of pastels. Participants will discover the richness in color of soft pastels through hatching, cross-hatching, blending, and stippling. Explore ways to layer the pigment to achieve vibrant and expressive pastel paintings. Over the course of four weeks, deepen your understanding of warm and cool colors, complementary colors and analogous colors—and how to utilize these concepts to make dynamic and show-stopping artwork. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 2/7/2024–2/28/2024

Fiber Arts

Floor Loom Weaving

In person

Lucienne Coifman

All Levels

Learn the basics of preparing and operating a loom. Participants will weave a sampler piece combining a wide range of useful weaves. Beginning students will complete one or two simple projects of their choice by the end of this term. Intermediate and advanced students will weave projects with more complex structures using multi-harness looms. Beginning students have a materials fee of $18 payable to the instructor. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/10/2024–2/28/2024

Let’s Get Sewing

In person

Christine Jewell

All Levels, Beginner

Overcome the mysteries of the sewing machine and discover how fun and easy it can be! Learn the basics of machine sewing including threading, operating, and troubleshooting. Practice using the machine and then move on to simple projects for yourself or for gift-giving. Choice of projects will include a 4-patch pin cushion, Boho bags, and items for the home such as pillow covers or a table runner. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $15 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/14/2024–2/18/2024

Jewelry

Metalsmithing/Jewelry

In person

Connie Pfeiffer

All Levels

Learn basic metalsmithing for making jewelry, developing 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. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $40 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/16/2024–2/27/2024 and 1/18/2024–2/29/2024

Photography

Foundations of Fine Photography: Digital and Film

In person

Denton Hoyer

All Levels

Have fun with photography while learning the skills and techniques to take your photography to the next level. Learn how to master your camera settings and to shoot in a variety of environments, lightings, compositions, and styles. Students will primarily focus on natural lighting and black and white photography, but there will be some time devoted to color photography. Students will be introduced to various ways of developing film and processing images in the darkroom and at home. Class time will include demonstrations and discussions, and practice times will be available to further strengthen the skills and techniques introduced. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/6/2024–2/10/2024

Introduction to Black and White Film and Darkroom Photography

In person

Adrian Martinez

All Levels

Explore communication through the fine art of photography. Learn about black-and-white film photography, including camera operation, composition, and creative controls. Students will learn how to develop film and print their photographs using the darkroom, and will have the opportunity to develop their technical skills through demonstrations, assignments, critiques, and supervised and independent lab work. Students will have a chance to work on their projects and final portfolios outside of class time during monitored practice sessions. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/8/2024–2/26/2024

Introduction to Flash Photography

In person

Melanie Stengel

All Levels

Transform your photography with the use of an off-camera flash. Take control of a scene, regardless of the weather or ambient light, and shoot more realistic candids, more professional looking portraits, or give your scene a different look. Students will learn to solve common problems and create special effects. Use your flash day or night, indoors or outside. An off-camera flash is your best friend and most important accessory. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details regarding registration, accessibility, communication, photography and cancellation.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/10/2024–2/7/2024

Screen to Screen

In person

Elena Grossman

All Levels

Create a visual narrative on the iPad, then make serigraphs in the printmaking studio. Using Procreate, illustrate your story or comic as either one large complex image or a series of simple frames. Students will begin by workshopping their projects and refining the visuals. Students will then explore relevant techniques of digital illustration, and for the final sessions, will work with their images in the printmaking studio. Students may work from something they want to revive or reinvent from past projects or make new sketches. Any subject matter is welcome, and a series is encouraged. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $30 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/12/2024–2/16/2024

Pottery

Making Functional Pots

In person

Alice Chittenden

Beginner + Intermediate

If you are interested in making ceramic pieces for the home, this class is for you. Making functional pots is important to all levels of students, whether you throw pots on the wheel or prefer to build by hand. Students will learn ways to modify forms to create pieces uniquely their own. Classes will include various techniques for pot making as well as considerations pertaining to each form. 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. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $26. Cash or check only. Firing fees are $2.75/pound. Cash or check only. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/4/2024–2/29/2024

Afternoon Clay

In person

Alice Chittenden

All Levels

Teens, college students, and adults are invited to join our exploration of all things stoneware. Using both hand-building techniques and the potter's wheel, participants learn the foundational skills needed to create basic ceramic cups, bowls, and floral containers. As students refine these skills, they will work on more complex projects. This will enable them to combine techniques, push their creativity, and practice creative problem-solving. Glazing, slips, and other surface treatments will be explored. There will be instructor demonstrations and individual consultations. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $26. Cash or check only. Firing fees are $2.75/pound. Cash or check only. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 15+

Dates: 1/4/2024–2/29/2024

Pottery Beyond the Basics

In person

Anita Griffith

Intermediate + Advanced

Want to try something new? Build your existing skills to grow 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. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $26. Cash or check only. Firing fees are $2.75/pound. Cash or check only. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/4/2024–2/29/2024

Beginning/Intermediate Pottery

In person

John Hedden

All Levels

This class is for beginners eager to learn all aspects of pottery, as well as returnees who wish to hone their skills. Although the primary focus is on wheel throwing, we will also explore hand-building and ways to combine the two disciplines. Time will additionally be spent on the importance of trimming and glazing. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $26 and firing fees are $2.75/pound. Cash or check only. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis and you are encouraged to take advantage of this. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details regarding registration, accessibility, communication, photography and cancellation.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/8/2024–2/26/2024

Techniques for Wheel Throwing

In person

Stephen Rodriguez

Intermediate + Advanced

New and experienced students will focus on making pottery on the wheel. Start by using methods of wedging, centering, hand and finger positioning for raising a vessel, and positioning one's body for dealing with a mass of clay on the wheel. Demonstrations will cover the importance of trimming techniques and various forming processes. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $26. Cash or check only. Firing fees are $2.75/pound. Cash or check only. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/8/2024–2/26/2024

Intermediate and Advanced Pottery

In person

Stephen Rodriguez

Intermediate + Advanced

Develop your pottery skills as you focus on wheel-throwing techniques in stoneware and porcelain. Lessons will cover both functional and decorative pottery with emphasis on classical forms as we know them. Students will be shown how to apply glazes and/or oxide washes to achieve desired results, such as combining glaze colors and the application of wood ash to create unexpected effects on their work. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $26 and firing fees are $2.75/pound. Cash or check only. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details regarding registration, accessibility, communication, photography and cancellation.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/9/2024–2/27/2024

Focusing on Pottery Foundations

In person

Megan Smith

All Levels

Have you experienced collapsed walls, volcanos, clay that is wonky and bumping around under your fingers. Does your pot get stuck to the wheel, or worse, flies off the wheel? Not to worry - you just need some instructions on centering, pulling, and trimming your clay. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced ceramicist, you can always learn something new about the beginning, middle, and end of creating a piece of pottery. Wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $26. Cash or check only. Firing fees are $2.75/pound. Cash or check only. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/9/2024–2/27/2024 and 1/12/2024–3/1/2024

All Levels Pottery A + B

In person

Louise Harter

All Levels

Make functional ceramic pieces using the potter's wheel as our primary tool. We will cover clay preparation, forming pots on the wheel, and glazing. Every class includes both demonstrations and individually-focused instruction. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $26. Cash or check only. Firing fees are $2.75/pound. Cash or check only. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/10/2024–2/28/2024 and 1/10/2024–2/28/2024

Printmaking

Mokuhanga II/Japanese Woodcut

In person

Margot Rocklen

All Levels

Discover this centuries old printmaking process with a fascinating history. The method employs natural materials and non-toxic pigments to make innovative and beautiful prints. Students will learn to create a watercolor fade effect, prepare and print the grain from a wood plank, create an embossed or debossed area on a print, add mica or colored luster powder to enhance the design of a printed image, and burnish a printed area to a shine for matte/gloss contrast. Experiment with block sequence, different pigment mediums, and Asian papers. Students may print blocks they have previously carved and proofed, or they can design and carve a new image. If you’ve taken CAW’s Introductory Mokuhanga course, this second session covers more complex printing techniques. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/8/2024–2/19/2024

Exploring Linoleum Block Printmaking

In person

Mark Grindell

All Levels

Explore the art of block printing with linoleum. The instructor will demonstrate the process for carving and printing a 4” x 6” linoleum block, as well as a variety of inking and printing processes. Students will focus on developing original designs and concepts to prepare a linoleum block to ink, create a series, and print the results. All printing will be done with water-soluble inks. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW including Linoleum blocks and black and white ink. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/10/2024–2/21/2024

Intermediate and Advanced Printmaking

In person

Barbara Harder

Intermediate + Advanced

You decide: Explore multiple printmaking techniques and processes or deepen your practice in one area. Use etching, drypoint, woodcut, linocut, monotype, transfer prints, paper lithography, polymer plate lithography, collagraph, silk aquatint, transfer prints, or Chine-collé. Learn new techniques or connect printmaking to other artistic media. Includes one 3-hour practice session per week during monitored practice hours. The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details regarding registration, accessibility, communication, photography and cancellation.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/10/2024–2/28/2024

Screen to Screen

In person

Elena Grossman

All Levels

Create a visual narrative on the iPad, then make serigraphs in the printmaking studio. Using Procreate, illustrate your story or comic as either one large complex image or a series of simple frames. Students will begin by workshopping their projects and refining the visuals. Students will then explore relevant techniques of digital illustration, and for the final sessions, will work with their images in the printmaking studio. Students may work from something they want to revive or reinvent from past projects or make new sketches. Any subject matter is welcome, and a series is encouraged. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $30 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/12/2024–2/16/2024

Experimental Methods in Printmaking

In person

Kate Henderson

All Levels

Oil and water don’t mix, but they do make some great prints. Learn the art of contemporary lithography where the image to be printed is drawn or painted on a stone or metal plate using a crayon or grease-based ink. Plates will include aluminum foil, Gum Arabic, polyester plates, and wood lithography. No previous lithography experience is needed, but some printmaking experience is helpful even if it has been “been a while." Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details regarding registration, accessibility, communication, photography and cancellation.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/18/2024–2/22/2024

Sculpture

All Levels Metal Sculpture

In person

Sherry Block

All Levels

Learn the various approaches to creating metal sculptures, including welding (oxyacetylene and MIG), brazing, cutting (torch and plasma cutter), hammering, and more. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours. Students should wear 100% cotton long sleeves, jeans or work pants, and closed-toe boots. No synthetic mesh, plastic, or cloth. The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $40. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/4/2024–2/29/2024

Mexican Smalti Mosaics

In person

Beth Klingher

All Levels

Create a small mosaic wall hanging with Mexican Smalti, a beautiful handmade glass which comes in a wide variety of rich and vibrant colors. Students will learn how to cut Smalti using nippers or a hammer and hardie (chisel), arrange the pieces to create an image of their choosing, and attach the Smalti using the direct method with Wellbond glue to the 8” square or 8” x 12” rectangular backer board. This class is suitable for both beginners and experienced mosaic artists. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $50 for materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 1/10/2024–1/31/2024

Young People

Multimedia Exploration

In person

Ysabelle Candido

Approach new subjects and media with curiosity and excitement as students learn who they are as creators. Focus on basic principles of drawing and painting with an emphasis on exploration of materials and techniques. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 7 - 11

Dates: 1/6/2024–3/2/2024

Art Journaling for Teens

In person

Maria Borrelli

How do I start an art journal? Does it need to have words? What should I put in it? What mediums should I use? Does it all have to be real or can some of it be imagined? Join instructor Maria Borrelli and learn how to develop your own art journal style through individual and group prompts as well as taking inspiration from famous artists like Leonardo DaVinci and Keith Haring who kept art journals. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 12 - 17

Dates: 1/10/2024–2/14/2024

Color Your Winter

Nellie Shevelkina

Brighten winter evenings by painting with acrylic, tempera and oil pastels. Learning from famous artists, students will explore color hues, colors relations, and the many ways color can affect artwork. Students will spend one session exploring art at the Yale Art Gallery. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 7 - 11

Dates: 1/11/2024–2/22/2024

Plasticine Sculpture

In person

Nellie Shevelkina

Get your hands working with an introduction to plasticine sculpture. Students will work with plasticine to sculpt fantastical creatures, animal figurines, self-portraits and projects based on students’ interests. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 9 - 12

Dates: 1/12/2024–2/23/2024 and 1/14/2024–2/25/2024

Introduction to Storyboarding

In person

Lamar Smith

Join teaching artist Lamar Smith for a 6-week intensive course on the storyboard: a graphic organizer that consists of illustrations or images displayed in sequence for the purpose of pre-visualizing a motion picture, animation, motion graphic or interactive media sequence. The class will focus on building the following skills: how to depict an action how to frame individual panels of the storyboard how to layout background elements how to create characters Each week, we will dive into new aspects of the storyboard creation process: reviewing fundamental concepts such as grid lines, perspective, and the rule of thirds, character creation exploring examples such as The Matrix (1999) and Chicken Run (2000) partnering up for critiques and sharing learnings with the group creating storyboards! School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 13 - 17

Dates: 1/13/2024–2/17/2024

Sensory Art

In person

Nellie Shevelkina

Engage the senses and create "paintings" using unusual materials in this mixed media class for young artists. Discover how things look and feel by experimenting with a wide variety of materials. Students will work with polymer clay, sand, yarn, fabric, feathers and other materials to aid them in understanding of texture, proportion, and space on 2-D surfaces. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 4 - 6

Dates: 1/13/2024–2/24/2024

Saturday Sketching

In person

Eva Scopino

Explore, learn, and practice a variety of drawing techniques while expressing a unique artistic style using drawing pencils, pens, markers, pastels, charcoal, and ink. Demonstrations and exercises will include mark-making, line, form, negative space, blending, shading and value, visual texture, and 3-D effects. Draw objects, nature, animals, portraits/ people, and subjects of students’ interests to increase skills and confidence. For returning students the class will include both new projects and review. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 8 - 13

Dates: 1/20/2024–2/24/2024

Make Your Own Chess or Checkers Set

In person

Kris Wetmore

Why use a generic chess or checkers set when you can create your own unique set using your imagination for inspiration. Create a set based on dragons, fairy tales, sea creatures, characters from your favorite video games or anything else you can dream up. Using paint, and clay, students will create their own chess or checkers set including both the board and pieces. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details regarding registration, accessibility, communication, photography and cancellation.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 7 - 11

Dates: 2/3/2024–3/2/2024

Introduction to Watercolor

In person

Kris Wetmore

Have fun mixing and splashing with watercolors and learn different techniques including wet on dry and wet on wet. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details regarding registration, accessibility, communication, photography and cancellation.

Term: Winter 2024

Suggested Ages: 7 - 11

Dates: 2/10/2024–3/2/2024

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