Drawing and Painting: Introduction and Independent Study

Mondays 7-10 pm
Beginning July 21, 2008
6 weeks
$150

In this class, we will begin with the most vital aspects of studio art making: drawing, generating ideas, value/color mixing, composition, using photo reference, and mixed media. We will begin with graphite and charcoal drawing while discussing our ideas, then move on to color mixing with oil paint, dissecting and transferring photo images onto canvas and finally building supports. The goal is to quickly build confidence in all aspects of studio art making. The students will progress into a class that will include independent study, with students making their own work with focused guidance by the instructor for each project. Whether you want to work in drawing or painting, abstract or realistic, fine art or illustration this is the class for you. I have built my knowledge through making fine art, a comic strip, illustrating children’s books, and clay animations. All levels are welcome.

Introduction to Stained Glass

Tuesdays 6:30-9:30 pm
Beginning July 22, 2008
6 weeks
$180

In this six-week course, students will delve into the basics of creating a leaded glass window. Rather than the commonly taught technique which uses copper foil, students will be working with lead came of various profiles, or widths. Starting with creating designs that take structural integrity into consideration, a heavy focus will be placed on cutting glass - the heart of the craft. Students will “lead-up” windows, solder, then putty them, ending with a solid panel that can be suspended from hooks.

The Art and Craft of Skateboard Design

Mondays 7-10 pm
Beginning July 21, 2008
6 weeks
$225

The Art and Craft of Skateboard Design introduces students to the multifaceted process of skateboard deck fabrication. The program covers a broad spectrum of art making practices from wood veneer lamitaion and fine woodworking to graphic design, drawing and painting.

The students begin by learning the process of thin air wood lamination. Thin layers of maple veneer are glued together, placed over a styrofoam form and inserted into an airtight bag. The air inside the bag is then drawn out using a specially designed pump and one way valve. The atmospheric pressure surrounding the veneer bends the wood over the styrofoam form, allowing the glue to dry over night and give the deck its distinctive shape. This part of the process is done in assembly line fashion, requiring teamwork and communication.

The students then learn how to individually shape and san their boards using wood rasps and sandpaper.

After their boards are refined, students are taught various painting and design techniques to create their graphics including stenciling, masking and collage.

The goal of the Art and Craft of Skateboard Design is to broaden the scope of the participants' artistic horizons by exposing students to various processes and relating them to a common outcome.

Comic Books: From Start To Print

Wednesdays 7-10 pm
Beginning July 23, 2008
6 weeks
$170

"Comic Books: From Start To Print!" takes the artist through every necessary step to write, draw, and self-publish a professional quality comic book. In just six weeks, artist, David Downs will teach you how to write a script, translate a script into sequential frames, pencil great looking scenes, ink like a pro, color using both Photoshop and watercolor, properly scan your work, and publish it in print and on the web. Whether you?re into narratives, fantasy, or super-heros, this class will help you get started making and publishing comics on your own!

The Basic Foundations of Watercolor

Mondays 7-10 pm
Beginning June 3,2008
6 weeks
$120 (supply list available)

This watercolor class is an introduction to the materials and the basic techniques of transparent watercolor. Through this class students will strip away the mystery of watercolor and gain the knowledge of how to use the medium. We will explore how to pull a wash, control the consistency of paint, blend colors without "muddying it up" and many others. Watercolor is an exciting medium and through this course, students will learn how to balance the extremes of total spontaneity and that of total control to produce works of art.

Primitive Photography: 19th Century Process

Saturdays 1-4 pm
Currently No Class Scheduled
$175 (materials fee included)

This course will teach students the fundamentals of 19th Century photography and give them a basic understanding of the photographic process, including; aesthetic value, historic relevance, and conceptual context. The course will include a workshop on building a pinhole camera, lectures on photo history, and lessons on paper coating and development. It will allow students to express themselves in a way that is immediate and relevant.

Multi Level Abstract Painting Techniques

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Intro to Silkscreen Mondays 7-10 pm Currently No Class Scheduled 6 weeks $120 includes supplies Beginning Silkscreen Local silk-screen artist Katy Keefe (kk shirts!) offers this 6-week class for artists and non-artists alike to learn the fundamentals of silk-screening to apply to fine arts, poster-making and silkscreened clothing. Students will learn to build their own frames, stretch their screens, the blocking out method, the hand-painted method, and end with a photo-emulsion screen. Starting from the basics, they will advance to the level of silkscreening their own designs onto paper and textile.
Intro to Silkscreen $120
No class currently scheduled.

Workshops

Workshop Glass Torch Work: Intro to Glass Blowing Semi private classes available by appointment In the introductory course Terran will provide participants with the opportunity to develop an understanding for the characteristics of glass, the tools and equipment required for lampworking, and health and safety. Additionally, the course will provide participants with the opportunity to experiment with creating hollow form objects and beads. This course is open for individuals that have no prior experience.

Comic Book Quickie! May 17, 10am-1pm 2008 $45 "Comic Book Quickie!" is a three hour intro into the world of creating comic books. Using a sample script and professional materials, artist, David Downs will lead you through page layout, penciling techniques, pen and ink techniques, and coloring with watercolor. This is a hands-on seminar, so be ready to draw!	Instructor David Downs
Comic Book Quickie! $45