Classes for Adult/Teens-16 years +
- Sketchbooks as a Creative Process, Supply List
- Figure Drawing, Supply List
- Mastering the Self Portrait, Supply List
- Drawing Techniques and Strategies (Thurs. 6:30-9:30 p.m.), Supply List
- Dynamic Cartooning, Supply List
- Picture Book Illustration, Supply List
- Portraits in Pastel from the Clothed Model, Supply List
- Acrylic Painting, Supply List
- Plein Air Painting through the Window, Supply List
- Trompe l'Oeil Painting, Supply List
- Intro to Painting with Gouache, Supply List
- Monoprint Workshop, Supply List
- Film Making, No Supply List
- Animation: Expressions of Storytelling, Supply List
- Animation: Motion Studies, Supply List
- Design Like the Pros: Photoshop Basics Applied, Supply List
- Photography: Portraiture as Fine Art, Supply List
Sketchbooks as a Creative Process
SB553A
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon
February 11-March 17, 6 sessions
Tuition: $165
Instructor: Will Swenson
Sketchbooks are a vital tool to enrich students' visual vocabulary, and can be considered a significant piece to submit as part of a finished portfolio. Through assignments with media experimentation and observational and inventive subject matter, students build from the simple to the complex. Unlocking the sketchbook's potential as a tool for artistic development, students become more comfortable filling it from start to finish, and find inspiration from their books for larger pieces.
Figure Drawing
SB517A
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon
February 11-March 17, 6 sessions
Tuition: $165
Instructor: Steve Horvath
This course explores the fundamentals of drawing from the human figure, an exercise that has been an essential part of visual arts training for centuries. Using primarily black and white drawing media while working from the nude model, students will develop their ability to extract the figure's gestural expression. The course also focuses on improving the students' understanding of structure, form building, anatomy and composition through demonstration, and drawing exercises. In addition, there will be a brief introduction to using color.
Mastering the Self-Portrait
SB552A
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon
February 11-March 17, 6 sessions
Tuition: $205
Instructor: Rosalie Beck
This intensive drawing class is designed to give students confidence in making self-portraits. Class instruction includes discussion of the basic anatomical structure of the human body along with helpful observational techniques. Students experiment with different mark-making techniques as they produce a series of portraits. Group critiques foster students' analytical thinking, while acquainting them with "the critique" as a respected and fundamental part of the artistic process. A supply list will be sent to registrants.
Drawing Techniques and Strategies
SB503C
Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
February 16-March 22, 6 sessions
Tuition: $205
Instructor: Eriks Johnson
This class will review the basics of drawing and engage students with a variety of drawing tools and techniques that will advance them to the next level of drawing competency. Through experimentation, students will develop their mechanical skill and observational ability, as well as strategies to continue their exploration.
Dynamic Cartooning (ages 14 +)
SB551B
Saturdays, 1-4 p.m.
February 11-March 17, 6 sessions
Tuition: $205
Instructor: Mitch Mortimer
Students are introduced to several visual techniques utilized by professional cartoonists, including original character development, caricature techniques, animation elements, mixed media and cartoon layout strategies. Imagination and visual potential are challenged in this unique class.
Picture Book Illustration
SB536B
Saturdays, 1-4 p.m.
February 11-March 31, 6 sessions
No Classes: March 10 and March 17
Tuition: $205
Instructor: Carol Schwartz
This information packed course covers the basic steps involved in creating a picture book, and what qualities make a book successful. Participates produce their own 6 page counting book starting with thumbnails, then sketches, making a book dummy and painting final artwork. Instruction also covers how to get a book published, learning about the publishing industry, self-publishing and e-books.
Portraits in Pastel from the Live Model
SB547B
Saturdays, 1-4 p.m.
February 11-March 17, 6 sessions
Tuition: $230
Instructor: Rosalie Beck
This course begins with a discussion of head structure and proportion. Portraits are executed the first week or two in charcoal, then limited color, expanding to full color in dry pastels. Color layering, use of toned color backgrounds, pastel techniques and suggested palette combinations are covered. The emphasis is primarily on creating realistic modeled portraits with attention to personal expression as well. All drawing is from clothed posed figure models.
Acrylic Painting
SB556B
Saturdays, 1-4 p.m.
February 11-March 17, 6 sessions
Tuition: $205
Instructor: Eriks Johnson
This class provides an introduction to the basic materials, techniques and practices of direct painting with acrylic. Using still life as subject matter, students develop an understanding of color application, paint handling, composition and spatial issues, as well as other technical and conceptual concerns.
Plein Air Painting through the Window
SB550A
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon
February 11-March 17, 6 sessions
Tuition: $205
Instructor: Timothy Haglund
Plein air painting, whether it is out-of-doors, or through a window, is the unique artistic experience of visually capturing the essence of a place in time. Students experience the visual freedom of painting outdoor landscapes quickly by training the eyes to simplify the subject and construct the imagery on the picture plane. Instruction includes understanding the temperatures and values of colors to create depth, and developing brush handling that removes constraints. Demonstrations, discussion, individual and group instruction, and informal critiques assist students in developing their skill. Some painting experience recommended.
Trompe l'oeil Painting
SB557B
Saturdays, 1-4 p.m.
February 11-March 17, 6 sessions
Tuition: $205
Instructor: Timothy Haglund
Trompe l'oeil is a French word meaning "to fool the eye". It is a painting technique used for centuries to embellish the interiors of the world's greatest architecture. This course heightens awareness in recognizing painted trompe l'oeil and trains the eye to understand the proper use and placement of trompe l'oeil images. Instruction includes a step-by-step process in creating the illusion of three dimensional depth on a working surface. Emphasis is on the use of color, values, and transparent painting techniques. There will be demonstrations, discussion, individual and group instruction, and informal critique.
Introduction to Painting with Gouache
SB558A
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon
February 11-March 31, 6 sessions
No Classes: March 10 and March 17
Tuition: $205
Instructor: Carol Schwartz
Gouache, also know as opaque watercolor, is a centuries old medium, used originally to illuminate manuscripts. Today it enjoys a rising popularity with artists as they rediscover its many unique properties. Through a series of assignments, students learn the basic techniques of working with gouache that include mixing colors, blending, developing various textures, working wet on wet and wet on dry and creating highlights and shadows. Appropriate types of paper and brushes will also be discussed.
Monoprint Workshop
SB532A
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon
March 3-March 24, 4 sessions
Tuition: $168
Instructor: Tim Abel
Monoprint might be thought of as a "printed painting." Spontaneous in nature, it results in one-of-a-kind images. This workshop introduces students, with little or no prior printmaking experience, to the infinitely flexible medium of monoprints. The workshop includes several hands-on demonstrations as well as individual work time.
Film Making: The Art of Telling in Story, Image and Sound
SB521B
Saturdays, 1-4 p.m.
February 11-March 17, 6 sessions
Tuition: $205
Instructor: Ross Bigley
Students examine each component of film—"The Story", "The Images", and "The Sound" as they work in small groups to create a short film. "The Story" includes the basics of story structure through a series of writing exercises, and understanding of character development. "The Image" addresses telling the story with the camera through camera placement and exploring how the composition of subjects within the frame can add subtext to a story. Editing techniques and use of sound round out the important components to film making. Students apply this knowledge as they work in small teams to create a 2-minute film from a randomly assigned subject. Screening and critique of each film reinforces the students' understanding of film language.
Animation: Expressions in Storytelling
SB542B
Saturdays, 1-4 p.m.
February 11-March 17, 6 sessions
Tuition: $205
Instructor: Anne Morningstar
In this class, students experiment with a variety of storytelling techniques which expand their understanding of how to convey a compelling story. Emphasis is placed on character and plot design, as well as animation styles and techniques. At the conclusion of this course, students demonstrate a working knowledge of the animation process, and create a strong portfolio illustrating the expressions of storytelling.
Animation: Motion Studies
SB541A
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon
February 11-March 17, 6 sessions
Tuition: $205
Instructor: Anne Morningstar
Animation: Motion Studies will open students' minds to the "how" of animation. Each class period will consist of a training session encouraging students to see movement in every-day life. These training sessions will carry over into practical application, exhibited through various forms of animation: found object, hand-drawn, pixilation, and stop-motion. An emphasis will be placed on exploring a select grouping of motions, acting the movement out in person, and ending with a study. At the conclusion of this course, students will embody a working knowledge of kinesthetics, and walk away with a strong portfolio demonstrating their ability to animate.
Design Like the Pros: Photoshop Basics Applied
SB555A
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon
February 11-March 10, 5 sessions
Tuition: $205
Instructor: Tim Bigonia
This class provides a fast-track focus on Photoshop tips and tricks with design must-knows to help create more appealing print materials, websites as well as image manipulation with little previous background. Fully understand the possibilities of Photoshop with step-by-step examples that relate to real-world applications. Bolster your current knowledge of Photoshop with a solid foundation of basic design do's-and-dont's to create clean, dynamic solutions that look good and communicate successfully. Class will be taught within the Mac OS, however personal laptops are welcome. Prerequisites: Students must bring their own flash drive (2GB recommended). Minimal knowledge of Photoshop required.
Photographic Portraiture as Fine Art
SB508A, 9 a.m.-noon
February 11-March 17, 6 sessions
Tuition: $205
Instructor: Francis Ford
This class explores the aesthetic and technical aspects of portraiture, reinforcing strong design and composition in photography. Discussion ranges from the use of lighting with strobes, ambient lights and hot lights, to issues of spatial relationships within the composition. Critiques of student work and portfolios are included. Participants are also introduced to slides of historic and modern portraiture. This is not a darkroom course. Prerequisite: Students must bring their own camera and have a knowledge of basic photography.
