Events
Drawing I covers the basic principles and elements of design and teaches you how to create an appealing composition and observe the natural world and create imaginary ones. This is a drawing class for beginners and the assignments given the first half of the term are based on exploring those principles and elements of design…
This class is geared towards young artists working in painting, drawing, and mixed media who want to build an official portfolio of their work. Each week, students will create new work during guided studio time and develop their skills through essential technique exercises and studies. Students are encouraged to begin building a portfolio from scratch,…
Introduction/Intermediate Blacksmithing (Teens & Adults) This course offers introductory instruction to the forging, forming, cutting, and joining skills of blacksmithing. Students will learn basic blacksmith safety, how to start and manage a solid fuel forge, the heat treatment of tool steel, and how to forge weld. Projects range from hooks, stylized leaves, a two-tined fork, cold…
The advanced class works on the Wu Style saber and long forms. All classes will be held on zoom.
Black and white film development and printing. We provide an excellent introduction or an abbreviated review to rekindle your Darkroom skills. Chemistry included. Attendees provide film and paper.
The Intermediate class works on the Wu Style short form and starts the Saber Form. All classes will be held on zoom.
Dive into the satisfying process of relief printing! We’ll carve linoleum and rubber blocks, focusing on fundamentals like block design, safe carving practices, paper type and registration, inking, and printing by hand and on a press. Several ways to create multi-color prints will be demonstrated, including multi-block, jigsaw, chine-collé, and reduction methods. Explore the techniques…
Handbuilding is the art of making ceramic forms without the use of a potter’s wheel. Students will study the basics of building pots by pinch, coil, and/or slab built techniques, and learn the important safety guidelines and procedures of ceramics studio.