Clay BasicsInstructor: Samantha Stumpf Tuesdays: April 24 - May 22, 9 am - 1 pm Learn the best of both worlds. Work with clay using handbuilding and wheelthrowing techniques, as well as a combination of the two. Learn multiple processes of making, different techniques for surface decorating, as well as glazing and firing. Have fun creating unique pots, vessels, and sculpture. Designed with the beginner in mind, this class is also appropriate for those with some experience. All are welcome! Clay, firing, and open studio time are included in the fee. Price: 150 |
Teapot TutorialInstructor: Marsha King Thurs: April 19-June 14 (no class May 10) , 9:30 am - 12:30 pm If you can make a lidded jar, you can make a teapot! This 8-week class will focus on the mechanics of making a functional teapot. First, we will concentrate on making wheel-thrown or hand-built lidded jars. Then we will turn them into teapots by adding thrown or slab-built spouts and pulled, slab-built, or reed handles. More advanced students can elaborate by creating matching teacups, sugar and creamer sets and/or serving trays. For intermediate or advanced students only. Calipers required. Price: 200 |
Drawing & Sculpting the FigureInstructor: Bradley Butler Fridays: April 20 - June 22, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm A ten week experience, that focuses on the figure in both 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional space. We will explore a number of approaches with an emphasis on making expressive marks and forms. The physical outcome of the course will be charcoal, pencil, and mixed media drawings and ceramic sculptures, all ranging from traditional to experimental. Price: 300 |
Handbuilding/IntroInstructor: Melinda Friday Mondays: April 16 - June 18, 6:30 - 9:30 pm This beginning class will cover the handbuilding basics, and both functional and sculptural forms will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on enriching the surface with sprigs, sgraffito, and more. Clay, 25 pounds of firing, and open studio time are included in the fee. Price: 230 |
Introduction to the Wheel
This class is for first time and returning intro level pottery students and covers the basics of creating functional wheel thrown work. Learn how to make cups, mugs with handles, bowls and vases or plates. Price includes a $50 studio fee that covers open studio, 25# of clay, glazing and firing. Price: 230 |
History & Light: Intermediate WheelInstructor: Josh Duttinger Tuesdays: April 17 - June 19, 6:30 - 9:30 pm In this class we will draw inspiration from local history and architecture to create three outdoor projects. Planters, watering cans, and lanterns. You will need some basic throwing skills and an open mind to attend this class. Hand building and throwing techniques will be combined to create unique forms. At the end of the class students will host their own light show to celebrate the work they have accomplished! Price: 230 |
Advanced WheelInstructor: Chea Peng Saturdays: April 21 - June 23, 10 am - 1 pm This course is for students interested in pursuing more demanding forms and greater technical expertise. Individual explorations, refinement of form, and artistic development are emphasized with an eye towards aesthetics. Topics and forms covered may include teapots, casseroles, advanced surface design, stacked forms, altered forms, and advanced glazing. Open studio and 25 pounds of firing are included in the price. Price: 230 |
Hands - On HistoryInstructor: Andrew Cho Tuesdays: April 17 - June 19, 6:30 - 9:30 pm Augustus Pitt Rivers called pottery "the human fossil" because almost every culture has made use of this medium. We will study the techniques of cultures from around the globe in order to recreate their unique ceramic works. From Ancient Greece and West Africa we will experiment with terra sigillata, we will look at celadon porcelain reliefs, raku, and majolica. No experience necessary! Price: 230 |
Private Skills SessionsCall 271-5183 to schedule this intense, in-depth training session. Making - • Plate-making • Sectional (2-piece) Platters • Throwing off the Hump • Making Porcelain Pendants Glazing – • Underglaze Trailing • Glaze Trailing • Silk-screening onto Clay Firing - • How to load an electric kiln • House to use a kiln sitter • How to program a digital electric kiln General - • How to set up a safe home studio • How to mix glazes • Chemical Supplies & Equipment for glaze mixing Glaze Lab series: 7 individual lessons, at least 3 weeks apart, done in sequence. • Making and labeling test tiles. • Measuring and mixing a glaze test batch • Substitution of Glaze Cores (fluxes) • Fractioning a colorant for straight line colorant testing • Line Blend using 2 colorants • Triaxial blend using 3 colorants • Glaze defects and adjustments Price: 0 |
Intro to the Wheel: Beginner/NoviceInstructor: Harriet Heller Wednesdays: Sept. 19 - Nov. 21 , 9am - Noon For people who are either new to the wheel, or have limited experience, this class will focus on the bowl and cylindrical forms. For those with more experience, Harriet will help refine forms. Price includes a $50 studio fee that covers open studio, 25# of clay, glazing and firing. Price: 240 |
Garden Workshop IInstructor: Samantha Stumpf Saturday, May 5 , 2:30 - 5:30 pm Create lovely plant signs and wind chimes using the slab building technique. With the slabs we will create different textures, cut a variety of shapes and sizes to craft your own unique garden enhancements. This is great for anyone just getting started with clay as well as child and parent workshop or teens too! Clay and firing are included in the price; work will be ready in time to put out in the garden! Price: 45 |
Advanced Garden Workshop IIInstructor: Samantha Stumpf Saturday, May 5 , 10 am - 1 pm Working on the wheel with the bottle form, we will create humming bird feeders and birdhouses. Smaller forms will be for the humming birds and larger forms become birdhouses. We will learn to use the famous "sponge on a stick". This workshop is for those with some wheel experience. (Just in time to be the perfect mother’s day gift!)Ê Price includes clay, firing, and feeder necessities. Price: 65 |
Mud, Moms, and MimosasInstructor: TBA Saturday, May 12, 10am - 1pm Give your mother, aunt, friend, or partner a Mother’s Day treat they will long remember! Come to the Pottery for a light brunch with mimosas and a first time experience on the potter’s wheel! Our skilled instructors will guide you through the basic steps to throwing a pot, trimming, and decorating. All drinks, food, clay, glaze and firing are included in the price. Space is limited, and this always fills up early so call now to reserve your wheel! Price: 60 |
Friday Fling! Pots & Pale AleInstructor: TBA Friday, May 25, 6:30 - 9:30 pm Learn to throw pots on the wheel while sipping cool pale ale with your friend or partner in this one-time special workshop. Price includes beer, nibbles, clay and firing. Limited to 12, so sign up early. Must be over 21. Price: 50 |
Smush & Smash for Parents & Toddlers!Instructor: Kate Whorton
A most unusual class for toddlers! With the help of a parent or guardian, children ages 2 - 4 get to manipulate clay into anything they can imagine! The idea is for the child to get the tactile experience of working with the medium during this 4-week class. They can keep all they create or nothing at all. Firing fee is $1.75 per pound. Price: 40 |
Teen & Tween WheelInstructor: Grace Lobel Saturdays: April 21 - June 23, 1:30 - 3:30 pm Kids eleven and up learn to wedge, center, throw, and glaze fire in this 10 week class. Perfect for the beginner or the returning student, the focus is on honing skills to successfully make bowls, plates, and cups. Clay, firing, and open studio time are included in the price. Price: 200 |
Clay StarsInstructor: TBA Sundays: April 22 - May 27, 12:30 - 2:30 pm Young artists ages 7 - 10 will create exciting handbuilt projects and learn the wonderful properties of clay. This special 6 week class provides a great introduction to the material. No experience necessary. Clay and firing included in the price. Price: 120 |
Intro to Photography Using a 35mm Film CameraInstructor: Rachael Deeley Thursdays: April 19 - May 17, 7 - 9:30 pm Learn the foundations of photography using a 35mm FILM camera. Topics will include f-stops, shutter speeds, proper exposure, lenses, and elements of composition. Field trips will provide hands-on experiences. We highly recommend that ALL beginning photography students take this class. No camera? No problem! Request use of our 35mm film camera for Saturday field trips when you register. Price: 145 |
HOLGA: Using a Simple Plastic CameraInstructor: Patrick Cain Mondays: April 30 & May 14 , 7 - 9 pm Step away from technology and enter the world of a simple inexpensive camera called Holga. Slip in a 120 roll of film - let your eye do the work - and press the shutter! Bring back the element of surprise in your images. A field trip to Mt. Hope Cemetery will provide the landscape. No prior camera or darkroom skills are necessary, but those who have darkroom skills may use our facilities for black and white processing and printing. Bring your own Holga OR order one from us for $30. Price: 75 |
Learn to SeeInstructor: Natalie Best Tuesdays: April 17 - June 5, 7 - 9:30 pm Learn how to compose strong photographs! You will look at photos, evaluate design elements, and go out on field trips to put into practice what you have learned. Basic knowledge of your film or digital camera required. Price: 145 |
The Digital SLR Camera
Make your camera work for you! Learn all the functions of your camera, including exposure modes and controls, lenses, image storage, file formats, and other camera functions. All sessions, including field trips, meet 8 times. Bring your digital cameras, manuals, and questions to the first class. Price: 160 |
One Step Beyond with your DSLRInstructor: Bruno Chalifour Wednesdays: April 18 - June 6, 7 - 9:30 pm Now that you have become familiar with your DSLR, let us push the envelope! Through shooting assignments, critiques, and examples from famous photographers, you will expand your knowledge of your camera and what you can actually do with it. Techniques related to the various areas of photography (portrait, landscape, close-up, documentary) will be explained and developed; students will then illustrate those genres with their own work. We will also touch on the art of editing and sequencing images in groups ready for a photo-album, web gallery, book or exhibition. Students MUST know when and how to manually adjust aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Price: 160 |
Basic Black & White PhotographyInstructor: Erica Salgado Wednesdays: April 18 - June 6, 7 - 9:30pm Learn the craft of fine art black & white film photography. Topics will include basic operation of a 35mm FILM camera, composition, film processing, printing, and contrast control methods to make beautiful prints. Price: 160 |
Basic Studio Lighting With FlashInstructor: Nick Choroshyliw Thursdays: April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 24, 31 , 7 - 9:30 pm Create pleasing portraiture with our White Lightning strobe system including flash meter, soft boxes, umbrellas, and various attachments. The instructor will introduce equipment and use of the strobe system for multiple lighting set ups and techniques. Basic knowledge of your film or digital SLR camera (with strobe sync capabilities) is required. Price: 160 |
Landscape Photography - Seeing StraightInstructor: Bruno Chalifour Tuesday: April 24 - May 29 , 7 - 9:30 pm Take your landscape photography to a new stage. Develop your technique, try various pictorial solutions, see what others do in the same settings, and get feedback to improve the content of your images. Class includes field trips for hands-on exposing experience, on location. Working knowledge of your film or digital SLR camera is required. Price: 160 |
Documentary PhotographyInstructor: Guy Solimano Wednesdays: April 18 - June 6 , 7 - 9:30 pm Each student will choose a subject to photograph using the documentary approach. The end product will be a magazine style photo story of approximately ten photos. Class time will be spent examining classic photo stories, working on a personal approach to each subject, and critiquing each individual story. Working knowledge of your film or digital SLR camera is required. Price: 160 |
Introduction to PhotojournalismInstructor: Kris Dreessen Thursdays: April 19, 26, May 10, 17, 6:30 - 9:30 pm Learn the basics of shooting, editing, and presenting your work in the world of photojournalism. Explore various careers in the field and the art of illustrating stories with many images or just a few photos, under time constraints. Participants will practice illustrating a story or event as an assignment photographer and complete a longer photo project of their choosing to present at the last class. A group photography trip is scheduled so we can practice shooting and compare our individual visions. Working knowledge of your film or digital SLR camera is required. Price: 120 |
Photographing Rochester’s Historic BuildingsInstructor: Ria Tafani Mondays: April 23 - May 14, 7 - 9:30 pm Explore some of Rochester’s outstanding architecture through your camera lens. Learn various aspects of photographing buildings including time of day, working with tungsten, florescent and available daylight, perspective, architectural details, compositional elements, and more. Students will visit an interesting variety of buildings at different times of the day, and will photograph both interior and exterior views. Bring your camera to the first class. Working knowledge of your film or digital SLR camera is required. Price: 160 |
Up Close with SongbirdsInstructor: Rachel Edwards Wednesdays: May 9 & 23, 7 - 9 pm Here’s a rare opportunity to get really close to shy and fleeting songbirds on a field trip to Braddocks Bay Bird Observatory. Photograph songbirds, both in their native habitat and as they are carefully banded and released during peak migration. Prior to the field trip, the class will include techniques to enhance close up photographs of nature. An evaluation class following the trip will offer the opportunity to critique, swap tips and stories. Working knowledge of your film or digital SLR camera is required. Price: 75 |
Sports Photography: Red Wings & RhinosInstructor: Kris Murante Tuesdays: May 29 & June 12 , 7 - 9:30 pm Learn to take great action sports photographs. The first class will provide students with tips and techniques about equipment, film, and lighting. Students will then get hands-on experience photographing Rochester Rhinos Soccer and Red Wings Baseball. The last class will be a final sharing of photographs. 200mm or better telephoto or zoom lens is needed. Working knowledge of your film or digital SLR camera is required. Price: 100 |
Night PhotoInstructor: Kevin McGowan Wednesdays: June 6, 13, 20, 27, 7:30 - 10:30 pm Explore various aspects of photographing at twilight and at night. Using color slide or black and white film or digital, students will shoot outdoors as a group at various locations. Topics will include use of filters, tripod, cable release, how to calculate exposures using a hand-held light meter, use of flash for fill and special effects, and various compositional aspects of shooting after dark. Work will be shared at the last class. Students must have basic camera skills. Working knowledge of your film or digital SLR camera is required. Price: 100 |
Printmaking for PhotographersInstructor: Nicole Rowley and Bill Dexter Friday: April 20 , 6:30 - 9:30 pm Photography and printmaking intersect beautifully in this workshop, where you will explore the possibilities of Photopolymer Intaglio-Types. Materials used will be non-toxic, no acid etching or oil based inks. Create a light sensitive plate using Photopolymer film, which will be inked with water-based ink and printed on a press at the Printing and Book Arts Studio. Printmaking techniques such as selective wiping with colored inks, chin-colle, stenciling and masking can be combined for truly unique imagery. At registration students will be given an email address to send their images to the instructor. Price: 135 |
Basic Web Design-DreamweaverInstructor: Emily Zeller Wednesday: April 18 - June 6, 7 - 9:30 pm Students will learn to create simple web sites for use as portfolios, personal narratives and truly customizable publishing mediums. We will explore file formatting, translation of content to web standards, and the customizing of available web publication tools. Basic computer knowledge, experience with Photoshop and the ability to acquire an online web account are prerequisites. Price: 160 |
The Digital SLR Camera
Make your camera work for you! Learn all the functions of your camera, including manually adjusting aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, exposure modes, lenses, image storage, file formats, and other camera functions. Bring your digital camera manual and questions to the first class. Price: 165 |
TEST class entryInstructor: Vorndran Wednesday, Aug 1, 7-9:30 This is not a real class. And will continue not to be a real class. Price: 400 |
The Fine B&W PrintInstructor: Marianne Pojman Saturday: May 19, 10 am - 4 pm "Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still." Refine your darkroom techniques to re-capture that moment in your print. We will use fiber paper for its extended and subtle tonal range, refine dodging and burning methods, use split-filtering, and explore toning and hand-coloring techniques. Please bring some negatives to choose from, 35mm to 4x5 format. Fiber paper, toners, and Peerless watercolor kits will be supplied. Students must have basic black & white darkroom skills. Price: 75 |
Playing the Angles - Advanced Studio Lighting PrinciplesInstructor: Tim Fuss Saturdays: June 9 & 16 , 10 am - 2 pm Make the light work for you. Whether photographing people or objects, the choice of light can help you express your vision. Studio strobe lights, hot lights, small hot t-shoe speed lights, compact fluorescent lamps and daylight will be used alone or in combination for a nearly endless range of effects. Working knowledge of your film or digital SLR camera in manual mode is required. Price: 75 |
TintypesInstructor: Jenn Libby Saturday: May 12 , 10 am - 5 pm Learn the basics of the wetplate collodion process to make photographs on metal. This 19th century process was popular during the Civil War and is experiencing resurgence in interest in the 21st century. The workshop will cover how to pour and sensitize collodion, properly expose and develop your plate, and to apply a protective varnish. Please wear old clothing and an apron that you don’t mind staining. Bring objects to photograph and a 4x5 camera and tripod. Camera and tripod also available at the Darkroom. Price: 140 |
The CyanotypeInstructor: Lori Horton Saturday: June 2, 10 am - 5 pm The cyanotype was discovered in 1842 by Sir John Hershel and was the first successful non-silver iron process. Popular for its simplicity and blue color, the cyanotype is a great way to dive into the world of alternative processes. Students will learn how to mix cyanotype chemicals, coat paper, and contact print images using their own negatives or transparencies. Please bring medium or large format negatives or digital negatives printed on transparent film. Price: 135 |
Matting and FramingInstructor: Patrick Cain Saturday: March 10 , 10 am - 3 pm Learn how to cut precision mats and finish your work in an exhibition quality frame. Bring a selection of prints, color or black and white, no larger than 8 x 10 in size. Supplies will include plenty of mat board and one complete 11 x 14 frame. Price: 85 |
Printing With the Sun -The ‘Blue’ PrintInstructor: Lori Horton lorihortonphoto.com Saturday: July 28, 10 am - 5 pm Popular for its simplicity and blue color, the cyanotype is a great way to dive into the world of alternative processes. In this workshop, students will learn all the steps to make a cyanotype on paper, fabric, and other materials. Bring any size negative, prints up to 8x10, and/or digital files to class. Price: 135 |
Photoshop for Beginners
Using our Macintosh computers, learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop including tools, adjustments, layers, masking, scanning, and printing. Whether a Mac or PC, the basic concepts and tools of Photoshop apply. Bring a CD or flash drive to save your work. Basic computer knowledge required. Price: 160 |
Intermediate PhotoshopInstructor: Nick Choroshyliw Tuesdays: April 17 - June 5, 7 - 9:30 pm Participants must have strong basic Photoshop skills and know how to use the basic tool set, including marquee, lasso, move, paint pallet, as well as Navigator, History, and Layers. The primary emphasis will be on the use of masks and adjustment layers and will also include topics such as color management, print profiles, filters, and others. Please bring a CD or flash drive to save your work. Price: 160 |
InDesignInstructor: Mark Watts Thursdays: April 19 - May 24,, 7 - 9:30 pm Learn how to create professional layouts for print publishing using In-Design. Principles learned can be applied to any personal project - from business cards to posters to books. Topics will include basic tools and commands, various methods of combining text, graphics, and images, and how to properly prepare your finished project for printing by industrial printers or online book publishers such as Lulu and CreateSpace. Price: 160 |
Adobe IllustratorInstructor: Bill Dexter Mondays: April 23 - June 18 (skip May 28), 7 - 9:30 pm Learn some of the tips and tricks to this versatile and powerful application! This class will cover drawing, working with type, and converting raster art to vector art. Adobe Illustrator is used for creating logos, art for screen printing, and in other graphic applications such as Photoshop and InDesign. Please bring a CD or flash drive to save your work. Price: 160 |
Understanding and Using Camera RAWInstructor: Nick Choroshyliw Thursday: May 17 , 7 - 9:30 pm Most DSLR’s produce a RAW data file as well as JPG. Learn what camera RAW is and how to use it to create perfectly exposed images. There are situations where it’s impossible to produce images without blowing out the highlights. Shooting in RAW and processing in Photoshop’s Bridge can salvage those impossible shots. There are also 3rd party RAW processors (FREE) that can be used. Demo only, no hands-on. Price: 35 |
HDR (High Dynamic Range) WorkshopInstructor: Nick Choroshyliw Thursday: June 7, 7 - 9:30 pm There are many instances where the dynamic range of the scene exceeds the ability of the digital camera to capture it; HDR to the rescue. HDR allows you to shoot multiple frames at different exposures then combine the final product into a single image. This workshop uses Adobe Photoshop CS2 for the demo and discusses the pros and cons of HDR. Upon completion you should be able to create your own extended Dynamic Range Images. This workshop is demo only, no hands-on. Price: 35 |
Lightroom 3.x RevealedInstructor: Nick Choroshyliw Monday - Thursday, June 11 - 14, 7 - 9:30 pm Lightroom is a powerful tool that offers more than basic photo editing! Topics will include image import functions, along with image editing, batch processing, export functions, and archiving. This is not a hands-on class, but feel free to bring a laptop with Lightroom loaded so you can follow along. If you don’t have Lightroom, download a 30 day version a few days before the first class so it doesn’t expire before the class does. Price: 80 |
HDR (High Dynamic Range) WorkshopInstructor: Nick Choroshyliw Tuesday: March 6, 7 - 9:30 pm *This is a late-starting Winter class* There are many instances where the dynamic range of the scene exceeds the ability of the digital camera to capture it; HDR to the rescue. HDR allows you to shoot multiple frames at different exposures then combine the final product into a single image. This workshop uses Adobe Photoshop CS2 for the demo and discusses the pro’s and con’s of HDR. Upon completion you should be able to create your own extended Dynamic Range Images. This workshop is demo only, no hands-on. Price: 35 |
Photoshop for Beginners#1 - Weds: July 11 - Aug. 29 Using our Macintosh computers, learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop including tools, adjustments, layers, masking, scanning, and printing. Whether a Mac or PC, the basic concepts and tools of Photoshop apply. Bring a CD or flash drive to save your work. Basic computer knowledge required. Price: 160 |
Lovin' Letterpress IInstructor: Mitch Cohen Mondays: April 23 - June 11, 6:30 - 9:30 pm Immerse yourself in the "black art" that is letterpress printing. Learn to handset type from California Job cases - we have hundreds of fonts to choose from. Print from a variety of sources on one of our Vandercook proof presses. This class includes post press procedures, planning, and the use of guillotine paper cutters. Price: 200 |
Lovin’ Letterpress IIInstructor: Mitch Cohen Wednesdays: April 18 - June 6 , 6:30 - 9:30 pm This class is a continuation of Letterpress I with greater emphasis on more complicated typography and press problems. Participants will learn the use of ink and paper as design elements and are encouraged towards independent projects. Price: 200 |
Advanced Letterpress PrintingInstructor: Chris Charles Thursdays: April 19 - June 7 , 6:45 - 9:45 pm In this intensive class, students will learn a variety of techniques and skills that will allow them to expand their knowledge and creativity, and become confident when using the presses and print studio alone. We will cover many areas, including: Vandercook press maintenance, adjustments & trouble shooting, mixing ink, printing with non-conventional materials, using photopolymer & linoleum cuts, printing on a variety of papers, and more! We will work on several projects, and utilize class critiques to help develop your work. Take letterpress to the next level! Requirements: Lovin’ Letterpress I & II, or equivalent (contact instructor if you have questions regarding experience). Price: 200 |
Printing on a Tabletop PressInstructor: Chris Charles Saturday, June 2 , 10 am - 2 pm In this workshop you will learn the basics of setting up and using these versatile presses. We will be using set type & forms, as well as photo polymer, to create designs that will then be printed on a variety of papers, including coasters! We will also go over basic set-up & maintenance. Students are encouraged to bring their own press if they have one, but it is not required. All skill levels welcome, ages 12 & up. Price: 75 |
BOX MakingInstructor: Emily Sterling Thursdays: April 19 - June 7, 7 - 9:30 pm Do you like boxes? Find you need several spaces for jewelry and knick-knacks? Do you have old books or papers that need a protective case? Do you want a place to store your handmade books? Then Box Making is the class for you! Come learn how to make simple hinged boxes for storage, lidded boxes for display or small objects. We will cover these structures and more in this 8 week class! All materials and tools included. Price: 200 |
Intro to BookbindingInstructor: Emily Sterling Saturdays: May 12 & 19, 10 am - 4 pm Ever wanted to learn the craft of bookmaking? Learn how to make journals, photo albums, address books, and other custom gifts in this beginner’s class. We will cover five versatile and simple sewings along with the basics of all things "book"! Price: 150 |
Advanced BookbindingInstructor: Emily Sterling Tuesdays: May 22 - June 19, 7 - 9:30 pm Move up in the world. We will cover adhesive bindings and advanced sewings. Learn how the book can be used as a medium for art and how structures can be combined to create beautiful and interesting results. We will explore content, structure, and the artist book. Some experience preferred. Price: 150 |
The Repurposed BookInstructor: Emily Sterling Saturdays: June 2 & 9, 10 am - 1 pm In the digital age do you find yourself with a clutter of old books you know nothing to do with? Then this is the class for you! We will explore another aspect of the artist book in this class by taking what is old and making it into something new. From wall decor to sewing boxes, we will repurpose your old books into treasures you can use around the house. Awe your friends with your new creations and find a new purpose for all those old books! Price: 75 |
Mail ArtInstructor: Melanie Couch Tuesdays: April 24 - May 22, 7 - 9 pm Inspired by Griffin & Sabine, Nick Bantock's amazing tale of correspondence, you will learn transfer techniques that can be applied to any multimedia paper art. Techniques will include photocopy transfers, embossing, hand coloring, creative envelope making and photogram postcards. Use the techniques learned to create a one-of-a-kind fine art stationary set so great that you may want to send these letters and cards to yourself. Supplies will be provided but students are welcome to bring personal photos and/or bits of ephemera to include. Price: 130 |
The Pop Up BookInstructor: Karin Marlett Choi Thursdays: May 17 & June 7, 6 - 9 pm Come learn basic pop-up forms that can add dimension, whimsy and an element of surprise to your handmade cards and books during this two-day workshop. Day one will focus on one-piece techniques. Using simple slits and folds, pop-ups can be created from one piece of paper. On day two we will explore multiple piece forms. You’ll begin to see how even the most elaborate pop-ups are constructed using these basics. By the conclusion of this workshop you can be on your way to becoming a pop-up paper engineer. Price: 85 |
Pop Up 2Instructor: Karin Marlett Choi Saturdays: June 23 & 30, 10 am - 1 pm Bring your creations that you’ve made since Pop Up 1 and let’s have a show and tell! Building upon what we explored in the first class let’s take our pop up creations to the next level using more folds, cuts and pieces to create pop ups and mechanisms that leap, spin and delight both the creator and the viewer. Price: 85 |
Introduction to Linoleum Block PrintingInstructor: Victoria Brzustowicz Tuesdays: June 5 - 26 , 7 - 9:30 pm Learn the basics of linoleum block printing to create cards, fine art prints, or to add your own imagery to your letterpress work. Students will learn techniques for carving blocks, how to create and transfer imagery, printing, and how to sign and edition prints. We’ll experiment with printing on different types of paper, explore printing with multiple color plates, and experience printing on a press. No prior printing experience required. Students will leave with multiple prints and enough skills to continue printing at home. Price: 125 |
Spencerian ScriptInstructor: Peter Maushart Tuesdays: May 22 - June 12, 7 - 9 pm This uniquely American form of handwriting was the model used in schools and business colleges throughout the country. This running hand is a good introductory course to the study of Engraver’s script. Fee includes $10 for materials. Price: 80 |
Engraver’s ScriptInstructor: Peter Maushart Thursdays: May 24 - June 14, 7 - 9 pm Learn the art of graceful pointed pen engravers script. This elegant letter form is applicable for making personalized cards and envelopes, wedding invitations, diplomas, certificates, resolutions and scrapbooking. Fee includes $10 for materials. Price: 80 |
Introduction to Hand PapermakingA basic introductory paper making class for groups of 3 or larger. This class can be held at the center or at any nearby facility you choose with available water and electricity. Great for school art classes, senior groups and clubs. Classes can be tailored to fit time allotted and group size. Call the center to reserve times. Prices based on group size. Price: 0 |
Letterpress WorkshopsTBD, Saturday. , 10 am - 1 pm Get your feet wet and your hands dirty! These Saturday workshops are a taste of letterpress printing. We will design, typeset and print your card. All materials and envelopes are supplied. Price: 40 |
Papermaking for Printers, Photographers & ArtistsInstructor: Bill Dexter Wed., June 20 & Thurs., June 21, 6:30 - 9 pm We consider hand papermaking an art in itself. However many artists want handmade paper for use in other processes. Everyone knows how much handmade paper costs at the art store. We will show you how to make your own paper to suit your specific medium. Price: 75 |
Paper MarblingInstructor: Bill Dexter Wednesdays, May 16 & Thurs., May 17 , 6:30 - 9 pm Paper marbling is a method of aqueous surface design, which can produce patterns similar to marble or other stone. The patterns are the result of color floated on either plain water or a viscous solution known as "sizing", and then carefully transferred to a sheet of paper. It is often employed as a writing surface for calligraphy, and especially book covers and endpapers in bookbinding and stationery. Part of its appeal is that each print is a unique monotype. Price: 75 |
Make Your Own Mother’s Day Card!Saturday, May 5, 10 am - 1 pm We are opening up the paper lab for anyone who would like to make a handmade paper card for Mother’s day! All ages welcome, young children should be accompanied by a parent. All supplies included in this FREE workshop Price: 0 |
