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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 cut chisel, tong jaws,…
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Beginning weavers continue their studies and gain weaving independence in this studio class. Add extras to your weaving by accenting with stripes. Learn how to design with colors and textures to add interest to your cloth. Class discussions, demonstrations, and woven samples help students learn terminology, reading patterns, and project planning. Weavers who can dress…
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Note: This course is open to students who have previously completed the Introduction to Blacksmithing class. Using traditional hand hammered blacksmithing techniques over a coal burning forge, students will forge a basic set of tools for the forge. Initial projects include a fire rake, slot punch, hammer eye drive, and blacksmith’s cross peen hammer. Additional…
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Watercolor is a level one observational painting class. In Watercolor, students will learn color theory and application techniques and will receive weekly assignments geared towards advancing their observational skills and technical application. Students will receive compositional and conceptual liberties toward the end of the term with their final assignment as a learning evaluation.
Watercolor II is a level-two independent painting class. Students will be responsible for creating their own series of work, which the instructor will guide and evaluate. In Watercolor, students will be responsible for creating two paintings per month, with each painting relating to the next to complete a series with a strong narrative and showing…
In these one night workshops, students will receive a crash course in basic wheel techniques and electric kiln glazes. This class will not cover all parts of the ceramic process and is recommended for creative individuals looking to experiment with or improve throwing on the wheel without having to commit to a weekly class schedule.…