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Colored Pencil, Ink Drawing & More

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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

Supply List

  • Colored Pencils (Any brand, recommend at least the 36 pack of Prismacolors with an additional henna, cool and warm greys and colorless blender)
  • Bristol drawing paper  (smooth or vellum)
  • #2 pencil
  • Kneadable eraser
  • Micron or other brand pigma pens sizes: 005, 01 and 02
  • Portable pencil sharpener (battery preferred)
  • 12 inch ruler
  • Round stencil brushes
  • Turpenoid or solvent and q-tips

Additional supplies will be discussed during the first class.

Pastels

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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

Supply List

Please bring your own reference photo to class each week.

Required:

  • Pastel-toned paper with colors (pad or individual sheets)
  • Pastel boards or sanded pastel paper (your choice of drawing surface)
  • Pastels: Sennelier, Nu Pastels, Rembrandt or Great American
  • For paper sheets you will need masking tape or bull clamps, and a drawing board that is larger than your paper. 
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Stiff bristle brush
  • Soft vine charcoal

Optional:

  • Pastel pencils
  • Cookie tray
  • Dish towel or rags
  • Wet wipes 

Beginner Wheel Throwing

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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

Supply List

Students will need to bring:  (Links are recommendations, not required brands)

Students will be provided:

    • Shelf space as close to their creation station as possible
    • One (1) bag of clay

Beginner Handbuilding

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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

Supply List

Students will need to bring:  (Links are recommendations, not required brands)

Students will be provided:

    • Shelf space as close to their creation station as possible
    • One (1) bag of clay

Open Studio-Mixed Media Mosaics

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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

Supply List

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.