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Learning to draw begins with learning to see. In this class for adults, students will explore the fundamental difference between simply looking at something and truly seeing it. Through observational exercises, drawing line techniques, negative and positive space, and value gradation. We’ll slow down the process to train the eye…
Learn a variety of handbuilding construction techniques; pinch pots, coil, and slab construction. Create decorative pieces, functional pieces, representations, or abstract sculptures. Students will finish projects using a variety of glazing methods.
This course serves as a guided studio to further develop an individual body of work. Students will explore acrylic painting skills while focusing on individual goals and subject matter. Skills focus on creating a successful composition, mixing observed values and colors based on selected reference photos, application of paint to…
Students will carve and paint a shorebird using traditional methods, materials, and tools to create a decoy in the style typical of the late 19th century. The skills learned in this class will allow the student to progress to other woodcarving projects. As a repeat student (intermediate-advance level) the student…
“Art is Long, and life is short”- Hippocrates Participants will learn the building blocks of painting while strengthening their artistic vision and skills. The essential use of drawing, mixing color and painting techniques are demonstrated in each class. Fundamentals using the notan sketch, limited palettes of color and color relationships,…
Understanding watercolor comes from knowledge of how the materials work and learning how to control them. This class will cover the 7 basic watercolor techniques, masking and color mixing through demos, experiments, exercises and class discussion/brief critique.
Learn to manipulate Acrylic paint with confidence through demos, instructor led exercises, quick studies, and group discussion/critique; students will learn color mixing, under painting, dry brush and glazing techniques.
This course provides an in-depth study to drawing and painting materials. The seven elements of art will be covered in the following subjects: portraits, one-point perspectives, animals in landscapes, and abstracts. Mediums used are pencils, watercolor, sharpies, alcohol ink markers, colored pencils, and acrylic paints. Instilling good habits in young…
In these 4-week classes you will learn to create a unique, optical look in fused glass. The basics of working with stringers and the art of cutting, grouping and laying out a specific pattern to complete a one-of-a-kind functional art glass project. There are many techniques and patterns that can…
This course will introduce the fundamental skills necessary to explore the potter’s wheel and produce vessels such as bowls, cylinders, mugs, plates and vases. Each student will become familiar with the ceramic facility. Learn about the balance between form and function. Also, this class will cover the finishing and glazing…