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ONSITE: Analog Inkwash for Comics

July 05, 2024

Inkwash is a classic in the comics toolkit– a forgiving and beautiful way to add tone and depth to your comics, that is also really fun to do. Come learn some tricks of the trade with comics artist Solomon Brager, author of the graphic memoir Heavyweight. We will practice different techniques and then apply them […]

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ONSITE: Flameworking Glass Flora

October 06, 2023

Explore the world of flameworking and sculpting with glass. You’ll learn basic sculpting and forming techniques for borosilicate glass on the torch and gain an understanding of welds and connections by constructing flowers and other organic forms.

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ONSITE: Cut-paper Collage Techniques for Design + Illustration

September 13, 2023

Learn about the art of cut-paper collage to incorporate into your design process with Featured Illustrator Adam Philip Goodman. Students will create a book cover design made using cut-paper and mixed media, using folded cutwork, free form cutting, positive-negative cutwork, silhouette cutwork, combining paper cut-outs with other mediums. We will explore different kinds of paper: […]

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ONSITE: Hand-Built Ceramics

July 11, 2023

Work on functional or sculptural forms using slabs and hand-bulding techniques with guidance and demonstrations from the instructor. Demonstrations could include: making textural tools to personalize work, how to use the spray booth and how to use the sand blaster. Students will have ample time to practice their craft with the benefit of having a […]

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ONSITE: Short Story Fiction Writing

July 11, 2023

Explore short story fiction writing by studying narrative craft elements like story, plot, character, scene, structure, archetypal patterns and dialogue. We’ll examine professionally published pieces and your own work. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to begin a story based on a word or an idea. You’ll also understand how to evaluate […]

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ONSITE: Introduction to Clay (C)

July 11, 2023

Explore the basics of clay. We’ll cover the proper use of studio tools, equipment and materials. You’ll learn about slab construction, coil building and combined techniques. We’ll also demonstrate wheel throwing and discuss how various clays and glazes respond to each other.

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ONSITE: Screenprinting Immersion (B)

July 11, 2023

Whether you are a novice or advanced, this class will immerse you in screen-printing methods and projects that are customized for your personal level of enjoyment and exploration. Each student will select a personal theme and work with the instructor to make use of appropriate inks, image-making techniques like drawing fluid and photo, and substrates […]

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ONSITE: Introduction to Chinese Ink Painting

July 11, 2023

This class is an introduction to basic Chinese ink and watercolor painting, including brush line drawing and ink wash techniques. Students will make small studies of a variety of subjects and a final painting from their own design.

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ONSITE: Silver Metal Clay Jewelry

July 11, 2023

Learn to work with metal clay, a malleable, metal-bearing material that is perfectly suited for creating jewelry. Use your hands to shape it and a variety of tools to add detail and texture. You’ll fire the metal clay to transform it into a silver object. Add a new skill to your repertoire each week and […]

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ONSITE: Figure Drawing (BB)

July 11, 2023

These drawing sessions are open to anyone interested in drawing from a live figure model. A studio monitor guides the model and overall experience, but drawing instruction is not provided.

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ONSITE: Drawing + Painting with Ink

July 11, 2023

Want a new approach to drawing and painting? Explore mark making with ink, pen and brush. We’ll examine both the classical and contemporary use of ink wash, pen, ink and more. Exercises will be focused on gesture, contour, observation and texture.

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ONSITE: Introduction to Darkroom Photography (A)

July 11, 2023

Learn to take photographs using 35mm film, process the film, and print photographs in a darkroom. Enjoy lots of technical guidance and aesthetic feedback, whether you’re just getting started or expanding your portfolio and skill set.

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ONSITE: Beginner Hand Sewing + Embroidery

July 11, 2023

This course will teach you the basics of hand embroidery and hand sewing techniques. You will have time to experiment with different hand sewing and embroidery methods throughout the course. After establishing a foundation, you will have the opportunity to create a hand-pieced draw-string bag and several embroidered patches and samples. Throughout the course you […]

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ONSITE: Felt Your Pet in 2D

July 11, 2023

Learn how to apply two-dimensional needle felting techniques to make a felted portrait of your pet on fabric. With a printed out image of your pet, we will go through transferring an outline on fabric, filling in large shapes and adding in details with texture and layering. You’ll leave with a finished portrait of your […]

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ONSITE: Intermediate Darkroom Photography (this class is only offered a few times a year)

July 11, 2023

For students with previous experience in the darkroom, this is an opportunity to explore more in-depth darkroom printing processes and gain new tools for experimentations and creativity. Students will cover a variety of skills, from how to fine-tune contrast in printing, mastering multiple exposure techniques, solarization, and more. Option to learn print toning, spotting, and […]

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ONSITE: Glass Fusing: Form + Function

July 11, 2023

Learn how to design objects for everyday use in the home, from coasters to tableware. You’ll learn how to work with glass: cut and lay out designs that are then brought to a full fuse in the kiln. In this class you will learn how to work with slumping molds, and create objects you'll love […]

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ONSITE: The Noir Portrait: Drawing with Charcoal

July 11, 2023

Learn how to make realistic portraits using the beautiful, painterly medium of charcoal on toned paper. This class teaches traditional academic concepts, but in an encouraging open environment conducive to learning. We will examine how to successfully represent form and capture a likeness from life. This class teaches Realist techniques that were taught in the […]

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ONSITE: Intermediate Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator + InDesign

July 11, 2023

This Intermediate-level class is an 8-week course that will go deeper into the three key Adobe Creative Cloud applications: Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. We will explore more tools for InDesign, more features of Illustrator, including 3-Dimensional tools, and more tools and techniques of Photoshop. Students should be familiar with the basic tools, functions, and features […]

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ONSITE: Non-Toxic Etching for Printmaking

July 11, 2023

This research driven course will investigate the endless possibilities of working with a copper plate using Lascaux Etching Hard and Soft Resist, non-toxic ground. Students will investigate hard and soft ground, and dry-point. You will develop one plate and learn to print using the etching press. Printmaking is an evolving field and we constantly strive […]

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ONSITE: Master Drawing Workshop: Bargue Drawing Skills

July 11, 2023

In this weekend course we will learn all about accurately judging proportion and achieving likeness. We will copy the master drawings of 19th Century artist Charles Bargue, who created a drawing course that was popular in the ateliers and academies in Europe during that century. This knowledge is no longer off limits to women and […]

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ONSITE: Introduction to Acrylic Painting

July 11, 2023

In this acrylic painting class for all levels, you will learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting and discover your own style of painting as you advance through the class. We will learn how to paint in three dimensions, learn about color theory, facial anatomy and how to paint from life. More advanced students will […]

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ONSITE: Pen + Ink Drawing

July 11, 2023

In this class you will learn the fundamentals of pen and ink techniques, including line work, shading, and texture. Each week, we will explore a different subject matter, from still life to landscapes, and apply our new skills to create intricate and beautiful drawings. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience with drawing, […]

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ONSITE: Morning Start Oil Painting

July 11, 2023

Learn how to paint still lifes in the beautiful fall morning light. Start the weekend off with a hot beverage and some music while trying to get the light just right for your painting! Students will learn about form, value and color and create their own still life compositions. This is a great technical class […]

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