Stay warm by stoking the fire with a set of fireplace tools that you forged yourself. Students will learn common blacksmithing techniques, including drawing out and riveting, while creating a poker and shovel. If time allows, we may also attempt a fireplace broom.
read moreCreate your own leather tote bag. We’ll cover leather hand sewing and leather pattern drafting techniques.
read moreLearn the general timeline of a book launch, how to target specific book reviewers at the national and local levels and how to submit for review to trade publications. You’ll learn how to pitch book reviewers, create story angles, get excerpts placed and more. We’ll talk through a book blog blitz a publicity tool that […]
read moreLearn the basic tenets of drawing and composition. We’ll cover line, shape, space and value. Hone your observation skills and use charcoal to translate what you see to paper.
read moreWant 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.
read moreCreate paintings and drawings using your own handmade tools. We’ll explore techniques for making paint brushes with natural, man made and recycled materials. We’ll start by creating brushes and then explore ways to use them. This weekend workshop will help you think about drawing and mark making in a new way. Through drawing exercises, you’ll […]
read moreLearn to combine a discharging chemical and ancient, Japanese tie-dye techniques to pattern cotton fabric, a silk scarf and a t-shirt. You’ll start with solid color and end up with unique designs.
read moreLearn the basic tenets of drawing and composition to prepare for further drawing and painting classes. We’ll cover line, shape, space and value. Hone your observation skills and use a variety of drawing materials to translate what you see to paper.
read moreExplore encaustic painting in this one day workshop. This process combines pigment, beeswax and dammar resin to harden the paint and give it shine. Demonstrations will include melting and fusing, creating layered patterns with unique rubber stencils, embedding paper, and leaf imprints. Have fun do all or pick and choose which demos to follow.
read moreLearn the basics of using a torch and mandrel to wind hot glass into beautiful beads that are perfect for jewelry.
read moreLearn the basics of using a torch and mandrel to wind hot glass into beautiful beads that are perfect for jewelry.
read moreExplore the hectograph printing process, a method developed in the mid–19th century as a means of duplicating documents. While its original function served to make multiples, hectograph printing has recently resurfaced as a means of making unique prints. We’ll cover aspects of this process by utilizing a homemade gelatin plate to create monoprints without a […]
read moreExplore the history of enameling and learn grisaille techniques for applying grayscale imagery to an enameled surface. Students will learn proper handling of tools and equipment for enameling including safe application and clean up of vitreous enamels and enameling kilns. Plan to complete at least two grisaille samples.
read moreExplore flameworking and create a series of glass ornaments. There will be two demonstrations and we’ll learn how to make two different types of ornaments on the torch.
read moreWork with an organic indigo vat and a paste resist to pattern fabric. We’ll learn about the magic of indigo and talk about how to creatively block out areas of the fabric with a paste resist.
read moreWork with an organic indigo vat and a paste resist to pattern fabric. We’ll learn about the magic of indigo and talk about how to creatively block out areas of the fabric with a paste resist.
read moreMake laser toner decals, experiment with underglaze transfers and incorporate text or stamp imagery into your ceramic art. We’ll focus on practicing these techniques on handmade tiles, however many of these applications can be formatted for use on wheel-thrown or sculptural work.
read moreWant to use Adobe InDesign to produce better business documents? In this class, you’ll learn to create great page layouts. We’ll focus on applying character and paragraph styles, flowing text into documents, creating linking styles and using scripts to streamline workflow.
read moreRefine your digital photography aesthetic and technical skills. Learn how to process RAW images and create an effective workflow from capture to computer. We’ll discuss the work of master photographers and explore contemporary trends. Weekly assignments coupled with in–class discussions will help you troubleshoot problems, improve your composition and develop your personal vision.
read moreExplore a variety of glitch art techniques such as datamoshing, 3-D text and chromatic aberration. We’ll touch on basics across multiple programs including Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop. Plan to leave the class having created a series of gifs, icons and a found footage video. We’ll create media formatted for the internet.
read moreLearn what all the buttons on your digital camera actually do. You’ll learn about things like white balance, resolution and megapixels. We’ll discuss how to capture an image, ensure proper exposure and create an effective composition. Weekly assignments coupled with in-class discussions will help you troubleshoot problems and develop a creative eye.
read moreLearn what all the buttons on your digital camera actually do. You’ll learn about things like white balance, resolution and megapixels. We’ll discuss how to capture an image, ensure proper exposure and create an effective composition. Weekly assignments coupled with in-class discussions will help you troubleshoot problems and develop a creative eye.
read moreLearn what all the buttons on your digital camera actually do. You’ll learn about things like white balance, resolution and megapixels. We’ll discuss how to capture an image, ensure proper exposure and create an effective composition. Weekly assignments coupled with in–class discussions will help you troubleshoot problems and develop a creative eye.
read moreLearn the art of cane weaving, a method of applying rattan cane or rattan peel to a piece of furniture. This technique is most often used for chair seats and backs and dates back to the 1700s. You’ll explore basic cane weaving techniques on a wooden frame, and leave this workshop ready to cane or […]
read moreExplore the art of calligraphy. We’ll start by discussing the differences between traditional calligraphy, lettering, brush lettering and dip pen techniques. You’ll learn about basic tools, from traditional ink-nib pens to modern brush pens, and we’ll use them to practice pen strokes and eventually create letters from these strokes. Finally, we’ll cover difficult connections and […]
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