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Develop basic drawing skills in a simple and disciplined manner. Learn perspective, composition, foreshortening, anatomy, line quality and shading through the use of still lifes, masters, and figure studies.
Instructor: Emily Stamm
All Supplies Included
Develop more advanced handbuilding techniques from previous handbuilding classes, to create both functional and sculptural work. Explore advanced pinching, coiling, slab making, and surface alteration to help create beautifully glazed and fired ceramic ware.
Beginner Handbuilding courses are preferred before registering for this class.
Instructor: Charity Rust-Jordan
Students will need to bring: (Links are recommendations, not required brands)
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Be introduced to the wonderful world of oil painting! We will discuss the value of underpainting, and the difference that a color vs a monochrome underpainting can make. We will look at how to choose reference photos and use them as a tool to achieve your desired look, as well as discuss seeing and painting light and shadow.
Instructor: Gabrielle Siekman
All Supplies Included
| Due to the nature of the materials, we recommend that you bring an apron or an over-shirt. |
Explore a variety of techniques in colored pencil, ink, and mixed media. Through class projects, demonstrations, and individual instruction, the instructor will help students build on their skills, strengths, and interests with an emphasis on helping each student develop their own individual style.
Students will have the option of working on class projects or working independently on projects of their own choice.
Instructor: Nancy Pugliano
Additional supplies will be discussed during the first class.
Explore color through pastels at a beginner and intermediate level. Use traditional pastels as you learn how to mix colors and layering processes. Create still lifes and landscapes using a photo reference. Expand your skills through demonstrations and personal instruction.
Instructor: Ken Buck
Please bring your own reference photo to class each week.
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Learn to create and glaze functional, decorative, and sculptural forms using a pottery wheel. Focus on developing your understanding of how to operate a potters wheel, while you learn to create the three basic wheel-thrown forms: cylinders/cups, bowls, and vases.
Instructor: Emily Malott
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Learn the uniquely expressive qualities of clay to create pottery and sculptures. Develop various hand-building techniques including pinching, coiling and slab-making. Create beautifully glazed and fired ceramic ware.
Instructor: Charity Rust-Jordan
Students will need to bring: (Links are recommendations, not required brands)
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Connect with fellow mosaic students while receiving guidance and support with your own self-directed mosaic projects. Students will need to bring their own projects and materials to class. Based on student interests, instruction may be provided in experimenting and exploring a variety of mosaic materials and contemporary mixed-media mosaic methods.
Students should have some prior mosaic experience or have completed an introductory class in mosaic art. This class is construction based; hand strength and dexterity are required.
Instructor: Julie Christmann
Students bring their own supplies to class. Some supplies such as thin-set mortar and hand tools will be available on a limited basis. The instructor can provide references and suggestions to students regarding recommended materials and suppliers. Reach out to her at freeformmosaics@gmail.com with any questions.