Mondays
This class will introduce you to the fundamental skills necessary to center clay and produce beginning to intermediate pottery forms such as cups, mugs, bowls, plates, cylinders, and vases. Learn about the balance between aesthetic and utilitarian concerns with this in-depth and fun wheel throwing class.
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Great for beginners, this exciting 2-Day workshop for teens ages 12 and up will learn the basic techniques used in creating kiln-fired functional and decorative glass! Learn how to cut and properly lay out a pattern in glass using a variety of tools, colored glass (frit and stringers), to create…
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Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of metalsmithing through instructor demonstrations, one-on-one instruction, and hands-on experience with hand tools, flex shafts, and torches. Each student will learn to design, pierce, drill, solder, and set a cabochon stone, as well as use cold connections, such as rivets. Students will work…
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This class is a fun introduction to painting with acrylics. Jim will demonstrate this in a step-by-step approach, painting different subject types in each class. Have fun selecting your own personal color palette, working on drawing, composition, and creating a dynamic image of your own design. Explore a variety of techniques…
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Designed to prepare students for the BAK auditions. Students will learn advanced techniques in still life drawing and construction techniques for paper sculptures. This course is exceptional for young artists wishing to hone their skills to become a better artist.
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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…
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Drawing is the foundation for art. Learn how to observe shapes and everything you will need to know about perspective. Learn how to use it in drawings using a broad range of materials, including pencil, charcoal, conté and pen.
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PART I Unsure of all the buttons on your camera? Unsure how to use white balance, iso, f/stops, shutter speed, camera modes, live view, and exposure compensation while you take the photograph? Once you’ve finished Part I, your photos will go far beyond a snapshot. PART II Unsure what to…
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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.
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This course is a self-directed ceramics class. Provide your own unique project ideas ranging from vessels to sculptural forms. The instructor will give individual attention such as; help developing an idea, troubleshooting problems, and the final resolve of artwork.
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