Through the art of teaching, critique, demonstration, and discussion groups large and small, our faculty and students explore what creativity means through guided projects in various studio environments. We offer a wide variety of creative endeavors to build confidence and skill in ceramics, painting, drawing, photography, film, digital art, multimedia, textiles, printmaking, and jewelry design.
Introduction to Japanese Sumi Ink Art
With Masumi Sakagami
Begins: February 8, 1:00 pm
Saturday 1PM - 4PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio C
Explore the art of Japanese Sumi Ink Art. With internationally acclaimed artist, Masumi Sakagami as your guide, everything will be supplied for you during the first lesson to give you an idea of the types of materials, tools and implements you will need.
Metal Clay in Bronze, Silver, and Copper
With Jane Levy
Begins: February 8, 1:00 pm
6 weeks, Sat 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Jewelry Studio
Metal clay is a compound of organic binders infused with metals such as copper, bronze, or silver that fuses into a solid metal when fired. By manipulating the clay with rubber stamps, carving tools, and hand building, this exciting new medium can be used to create one-of-a-kind jewelry or sculpture pieces.
Pastel Painting Workshop
With Oksana Urban
Begins: February 8, 1:00 pm
Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Great Room
During the soft pastel workshop, students will explore the magic of painting landscapes with pastels. Varieties of soft pastel techniques will be explained. Students will learn from a teacher demonstration. Bringing your own photo reference is optional. All levels are welcome.
The Digital Darkroom
With Jerry Ginsberg
Begins: February 8, 1:00 pm
6 weeks, Sat 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Photo Studio
Learn to use the magic of Adobe Photoshop® and other software to reveal the hidden potential of your pictures. Demystify the Digital Darkroom and today’s easy to use yet elegant software tools. You’ll learn the easy way to coax the hidden beauty out of every picture you make. Photo software is user-friendly and can be fun to use. Photographs made with digital cameras and/or scanned film will benefit the most.
Wheelthrowing: Intermediate to Advanced
With Cynthia Zmetronak
Begins: February 8, 1:00 pm
6 weeks, Sat 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Ceramics Studio
Further develop and improve your throwing skills. Learn how to alter and combine thrown forms using a variety of techniques. Teapots, lidded vessels , squared thrown work and more. Create new work on a more independent level with regular guidance from the instructor.
Introduction to Japanese Sumi Ink Art
With Masumi Sakagami
Begins: February 22, 1:00 pm
Saturday 1PM - 4PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio C
Explore the art of Japanese Sumi Ink Art. With internationally acclaimed artist, Masumi Sakagami as your guide, everything will be supplied for you during the first lesson to give you an idea of the types of materials, tools and implements you will need.
Advanced Sogetsu Ikebana
With Chieko Mihori
Begins: March 7, 1:00 pm
3 weeks, Fri 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Great Room
This ancient Japanese art form seeks to create a living sculpture that transcends the beauty of nature. More than merely arranging flowers, Ikebana often emphasizes other areas of the plant, such as its stems and leaves, focusing on shape, line, harmony, and balance.
Pastel Painting Workshop
With Oksana Urban
Begins: March 15, 1:00 pm
Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Great Room
During the soft pastel workshop, students will explore the magic of painting landscapes with pastels. Varieties of soft pastel techniques will be explained. Students will learn from a teacher demonstration. Bringing your own photo reference is optional. All levels are welcome.
Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture
With Addison Wolff
Begins: March 16, 9:00 am
5 weeks, Sun 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Ceramics Studio
Are you looking to expand upon your hand building skillset to create ceramic sculptural work? This class will focus on hand building large, non-functional, sculptural ceramic works utilizing a modified coil-slab technique. During this class we will work on making an enclosed dome-shaped form, while learning to be sensitive to the natural entropy of the clay body. This project will give you the foundation to make a bigger impact with your work. Additionally, we will develop strategies to inform the movement
Editorial Photography
With Daniel Perry
Begins: March 16, 1:00 pm
5 weeks, Sun 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Photo Studio
This is an adaptive course geared towards students of all levels, hobbyist or emerging commercial photographer. Initially, the students' current portfolios will be evaluated along with their ideal direction so that they can be accurately guided in building the bridge that elevates their work to the next level. The curriculum directs the student to refine their creative voice and signature style.
Introduction to Wheel Throwing
With Xabier Frank
Begins: March 16, 1:00 pm
5 weeks, Sun 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Ceramics Studio
Use the potter’s wheel as a tool for making functional pottery, as well as introducing ways the wheel can be used to create closed forms and parts to connect. Through demonstrations and hands-on learning each class will build off each other to gain skills and confidence in clay.
The Art of Mosaics
With Ellen Burr
Begins: March 16, 1:00 pm
5 weeks, Sun 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Great Room
In this 5-week class you will acquire a knowledge of the skills needed to create beautiful mosaics. We will cover types of materials, tools, adhesives, substrates, and grout. Students will discover the endless possibilities and learn the art of mosaics while being encouraged to explore and develop original designs.
Ceramics Design
With Sofia Vidal
Begins: March 17, 9:00 am
5 weeks, Mon 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Ceramics Studio
This ceramics design course introduces the methods and essential techniques to hand-building and glazing ceramics. Students will explore different ways and opportunities to transform clay into functional ceramics, from basic techniques that have endured for centuries to modern patterns and decals that offer outstanding complexity.
Silversmithing: Beginners to Advanced
With Harold Rabinowitz
Begins: March 17, 9:00 am
5 weeks, Mon 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Jewelry Studio
Students will be able to create silver or gold jewelry , Jewish ceremonial art or secular pieces such as chalices, candlesticks, and spice boxes. All skill levels from beginners to advanced are welcome as instruction is individualized.
Watercolor Atelier for Advanced Artists
With Janet Onofrey
Begins: March 17, 9:00 am
5 weeks, Mon 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio A
Students will be introduced to innovative techniques in watercolor medium using quality paper. Exploring and encouraging a personal style, students can reach a higher level of sophistication. A recent watercolor class that emphasized brush techniques and color is required. Submit 3 samples of your work to the teacher ([email protected]) to be invited to this inspiring and stimulating class. Come play.
Drawing Intermediate to Advanced
With Jane McIntyre
Begins: March 17, 9:30 am
5 weeks, Mon 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio D & E Combined
Further develop your artistic skills and explore different drawing tools and styles. Identify your own personal drawing style as you draw from still life setups or photos .Class demonstrations and individual guidance in traditional or contemporary approaches are provided. Work in any drawing media.
Painting in Watercolor - Gouache - Acrylics
With Teresa Kirk
Begins: March 17, 9:30 am
5 weeks, Mon 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Great Room
A class designed to help you find your voice in art, delving deeper into the world of water media that includes watercolor, gouache or acrylics. Take your painting from ordinary to extraordinary with exercises in different formats, designs, and techniques.
Master's Studio with Pasha
With Pavel Ouporov
Begins: March 17, 12:30 pm
5 weeks, Mon 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Studio C
Masters’ Studio presents an opportunity for advanced painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, or mixed media artists to work in a concentrated program for pursuing proficiency consistent with professional and graduate level study. All students must be pre-qualified by the instructor.
Ceramics Design
With Sofia Vidal
Begins: March 17, 1:00 pm
5 weeks, Mon 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Ceramics Studio
This ceramics design course introduces the methods and essential techniques to hand-building and glazing ceramics. Students will explore different ways and opportunities to transform clay into functional ceramics, from basic techniques that have endured for centuries to modern patterns and decals that offer outstanding complexity.
Fundamentals of Digital Photography
With Allan Pierce
Begins: March 17, 1:00 pm
5 weeks, Mon 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location & Summary
Art School: Photo Studio
Learn to take full advantage of your camera’s potential and become proficient in using manual settings to create a personal style. Discussions consider composition and the fundamentals that transform a decent photograph into a work of art. The advantages of digital technology are addressed, as well as the preparation of an image for printing.
