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Table of COntents general information ............3 open studios............................5 Ceramics & SCULPTURE...........6 Drawing & painting............7-12 Photography....................13-14 Jewelry & Glass...............15-16 Theatre..............................17-18 Writing & art business........19
Meet the Cover Artist
Wayne Marcelli is an NC artist and educator. A 2017 MFA graduate from UNC Chapel Hill, his practice is painting-focused and deals primarily with identifying relationships between environmental destruction and abjection of the human body. Marcelli teaches Intro to Abstract Painting this summer at The ArtsCenter.
the artscenter The ArtsCenter is a 501(c)(3) Arts Education non-profit located in Carrboro, North Carolina which offers ArtSchool classes, AfterSchool Arts Immersion and Summer ArtsCamp programs, performances, school shows, and art exhibits all year round!
Become a Member Becoming a Member of The ArtsCenter comes with many benefits, including a 15% discount on classes and performances! Your membership and donations to The ArtsCenter, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, directly support The ArtsCenter’s mission to educate and inspire creativity and enrich the lives of people of all ages. All donations are tax-deductible. For more information, visit artscenterlive.org/support. The ArtsCenter receives financial support from the North Carolina Arts Council, the Orange County Arts Commission, and the Nicholson Foundation.
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Visit www.artscenterlive.org/artschool/ for full course descriptions.
GENERAL INFORMATION How to Enroll Registering online has never been easier! Visit www.artscenterlive.org and use the ArtSchool > Classes menu tab to filter classes by discipline, day, time, or cost. Once you’ve located your class, click the Enroll button to complete your registration! All class enrollments are subject to a $3 registration fee.
Instructor Bios Instructor bios are now online! Visit www.artscenterlive.org and use the ArtSchool > Instructors menu tab, then click on instructor names.
Scholarships The ArtsCenter offers a limited number of scholarships for ArtSchool classes each quarter. Scholarships are considered by financial need on a first come, first served basis. For scholarship applications, visit www.artscenterlive.org and use the ArtSchool > Registration and Policies > Scholarships menu tab.
Programs & Policies The ArtSchool offers a diverse range of art classes to adults of all ages. The oldest program of The ArtsCenter, the ArtSchool has provided year-round community arts education to Triangle residents for fifty years. Professional artists provide quality arts instruction in subjects as varied as ceramics, drawing and painting, photography, jewelry and glass, theatre, writing, and dance on a quarterly schedule. For a full listing of our programs and policies, including information about parking and accessibility, please visit www.artscenterlive.org. Please register in advance to ensure your enrollment. Courses with insufficient enrollment will be cancelled in advance of the first class meeting. The ArtsCenter will contact you via email if your class is cancelled. Material supply lists are provided to students for certain classes. Students may wish to wait until their class has met its minimum enrollment before purchasing their materials. The ArtsCenter is not responsible for materials purchased for a class that is cancelled. Please contact the front desk to inquire if your class has met its minimum. To access current material supply lists, go to our website: www.artscenterlive.org and use the ArtSchool > Materials Lists menu tab. All materials and or studio fees outside of a class’ material supply list are paid directly to the instructor at the first class meeting, except where otherwise noted in the course description. Please bring exact change for these materials fees. All ArtsCenter Members receive 15% off the cost of tuition.
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SUMMER WORKSHOPS Workshops are shorter courses designed to accommodate students’ busy summer schedules! Most workshops are only one or two class meetings. Find full descriptions in this catalog under each discipline (workshops will be in green type) or visit www.artscenterlive.org and use the ArtSchool > Classes menu tab.
Be Here Now! A Day of Improv Jun. 22nd - $70 Painting Portraits in Alla Prima Jun. 22nd - $114 Expressive Acrylic Painting Jun. 22nd-23rd - $112 Metal Clay: BRONZclay & PMC Jun. 29th-30th -$120 Find Your Flow: Fluid Painting Two options! Jun. 29th & Aug. 17th - $43 LARGE FORMAT Photography Two options! Jul. 13th & Aug. 10th - $68 Iphone Photography Two options! Jul. 13th & Jul. 27th - $60 Metal Etching and Forming with Hydraulic Press Jul. 13th-14th - $120 Intro to Gelli Plate Monoprinting Two options! Jul. 13th & Aug. 10th - $68 Stained Glass Crash Course Two options! Jul. 13th & Aug. 10th - $112 Stained Glass Mini Mosaics Two options! Jul. 14th & Aug. 11th - $68 Summer Improv Immersion Jul. 19th-21st - $199 intro to Medical Illustration Jul. 20th - $84 oil painting crash course Aug. 3rd-4th - $140 Reportage “Pop-Up” Workshops Two Options! Aug. 16th & Aug. 23rd - $51 “Vimala’s Curryblossom Café” by Stacye Leanza. Reportage is a form of documentary drawing performed on location during events. Use reportage techniques to tell a story with your sketches!
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Visit www.artscenterlive.org/artschool/materials-list/ for materials lists.
OPEN STUDIOS Open Studios are offered for those students looking to build their portfolios and/or explore an art form without formal instruction. Passes for Ceramics Open Studio and Life Drawing Open Studio may be purchased at The ArtsCenter’s Box Office.
Ceramics Open Studio The Artscenter offers ceramics studio access to students who have previously taken a ceramics course here. Students currently enrolled in a ceramics course may also access the studio during dedicated Open Studio hours for the duration of their class and up to two weeks after the course culminates in order to finish pieces in progress. For weekly Open Studio hours, visit us online at www.artscenterlive.org and use the ArtSchool > Open Studio menu tab, then click Open Studio Calendar.
Ceramics Open Studio Monthly Open Studio Pass - $115 Valid for 30 days from date of purchase. Includes attendance to all Open Studio sessions, access to glazes, firing fees, and one bag of clay.
2-Month Punch Card - $72 Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Includes attendance to 7 Open Studio sessions, access to glazes, firing fees, and one bag of clay.
Life Drawing Open Studio The ArtsCenter hosts an informal weekly session geared toward individual development in drawing with nude models on Thursdays from 6:15pm-8:15pm. No instructor is provided, though a moderator is present to provide direction to the models. All students under the age of 18 who enroll in Life Drawing Open Studio must first submit a parental release form or letter.
Life Drawing Open Studio Studio Pass - $52
Valid for 3 months from date of purchase. Includes attendance to up to 4 Life Drawing Open Studio sessions.
Drop-In Pass - $15
Includes attendance to 1 Life Drawing Open Studio session. Can be purchased day-of at The ArtsCenter’s Box Office.
Questions about a class? Call 919-929-2787 for more information.
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Ceramics & Sculpture Tuition includes one bag of clay and covers glazes and firing fees, but not tools. Students may need to purchase a basic tool kit prior to the first class. Students may attend Ceramics Open Studio during class and up to two weeks after class ends to finish work.
Mixed Levels Wheel-Throwing For students of all skill levels. Whether you’ve never used a wheel or you have years of experience, you’ll learn how to build and expand your skills and create beautiful, functional ceramic forms. For students already comfortable with the basics we will focus on improving your skills and throwing larger and more consistent forms. For those looking to move into large and complex forms the focus will be on learning to control more clay and adjusting your technique appropriately. All students will learn to work with glazes and other decorating methods that will result in lovely, functional pieces of pottery. Section A) Jason Abide – Mondays, Jun. 17th-Jul. 29th, 6:30pm-9pm. $200 Section B) James Ward – Tuesdays, Jun. 18th-Jul. 23rd, 6:30pm-9pm. $175 Section C) James Ward – Tuesdays, Jul. 30th-Aug. 27th, 6:30pm-9pm. $150
Beginning Wheel-Throwing In this introductory class, students will learn wheel-throwing fundamentals. Newcomers to the wheel will learn to center clay and throw basic cylindrical forms and bowls. Students with some experience are also welcome to come improve their skills and be guided to try larger or more complex forms and/or hand-altered pieces. All students will learn how to glaze/decorate their finished work. New to beginner students welcome—no previous wheel-throwing experience necessary. Rebecca Clewell – Wednesdays, Jul. 24th-Aug. 28th. $175 (six meetings)
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Visit www.artscenterlive.org/artschool/ for full course descriptions.
Drawing, Painting, & Mixed Media Painting the Portrait This portrait painting class is a unique opportunity for students of all levels to learn the process of painting the portrait using a full palette. The course will center on the experience of painting from a live model and there will be a single, sustained pose throughout the workshop. Students will learn how to achieve a better likeness as well as how to paint convincing flesh tones. Each class will include a painting demonstration, discussion and individual instruction at the easel. Discussions and handouts will cover the stages of developing a painting, anatomical proportion, structure of the face and features, as well as value, edges and modeling with color temperature. The beginner will learn fundamental principles such as how to mix colors and render form modeling. The more advanced student will discover how to take their work to the next level and achieve the finish that they desire. Kelly Oakes – Mondays, Jun. 17th-Jul. 15th (no class July 1st), 6pm-9pm. $168* (four meetings + model fee)
intro to Abstract Painting In this course we will learn the process of making an abstract painting using acrylics and examine how abstraction functions differently than realistic or objective painting. Students will develop ways to break down and translate representational form into abstract compositions through use of fundamentals like line, color, and shape. Previous drawing and painting experience is necessary. Students should be comfortable with acrylics and color mixing as well as drawing from observation. Wayne Marcelli – Wednesdays, Jun. 19th-Jul. 24th, 6pm-9pm. $180 (six meetings)
intro to Watercolor This course will take a close look at the unique qualities of watercolor and gives a thorough presentation of the basics of watercolor, including setup, brush handling, washes and glazes, color mixing, and wet-on-dry, wet-on-wet and dry-brush applications. Demos will be provided, and students will be guided through a series of hands-on painting exercises designed to increase their understanding of the basic concepts. Joy Meyer – Thursdays, Jun. 20th-Jul. 25th (no class July 4th), 6pm-9pm. $150 (five meetings) This course is open to beginners or to any students who want a refresher in watercolor technique. This course is also designed for those with a 15% wide off range backgrounds in drawing. All ArtsCenter Members receive theofcost of tuition.
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Drawing, Painting, & Mixed Media Intermediate Watercolor This course takes a closer look at the unique qualities of watercolor and expands on the basics of watercolor painting including color theory, intermediate washes and glazes, and deepening expertise with wet-on-dry, wet-on-wet, and drybrush painting. The course will help students begin to develop a personal style. Demos will be provided, and students will be guided through a series of handson painting exercises designed to increase student confidence in more complicated compositions. Each class begins with brief art historical introduction to root the topic of the day inside a greater context of art and to help to inspire and understand watercolor’s place in the larger art world. Joy Meyer – Thursdays, Aug. 1st-Aug. 29th, 6pm-9pm. $150 (five meetings) Prerequisite: Introduction to Watercolor or permission of the instructor (joy.meyer.art@gmail.com). No experience with drawing is required.
Painting Portraits in Alla Prima In this workshop we’ll paint alla prima (wet into wet) in oils and explore painting the portrait from a model. This is also known as “Direct Painting”. Students will learn how to achieve a better likeness as well as how to paint convincing flesh tones. Each class will include a painting demonstration, discussion and individual instruction at the easel. Discussions and handouts will cover the stages of developing a painting, anatomical proportion, structure of the face and features, as well as value, edges and modeling with color temperature. Kelly Oakes – Saturday, Jun. 22nd, 10am-4pm. $114 (one meeting + model fee)
Find Your Flow: Fluid Painting When’s the last time you were so absorbed by an activity that time seemed to stand still? Whatever you were doing, you probably felt in tune with your surroundings. Your actions became effortless, fluid, and you felt rooted in the present. You were in the zone. You were in flow. In this 2.5 hour class, you’ll find, sustain, and enjoy your creative flow through fluid painting. This class is for anyone who wants to engage in an intuitive, hands-on approach to art-making. We’ll start with an overview of fluid painting techniques, and then you’ll dive right into your own creations! Please come prepared to have fun and get messy! Section A) Courtney Potter – Saturday, Jun. 29th, 1pm-3:30pm. $43 (one meeting)
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Section B) Courtney Potter – Saturday, Aug. 17th, 1pm-3:30pm. $43 (one meeting)
Visit www.artscenterlive.org/artschool/ for full course descriptions.
A materials fee of $15 is due to the instructor at the beginning of class.
Drawing, Painting, & Mixed Media Expressive Acrylic Painting This workshop is designed for people to express themselves subconsciously through painting. Students will choose the colors for their palette according to their mood and are encouraged to stroke the paint onto a blank canvas as they feel the need. Once the background is created the instructor will lead a group critique as to what they and/or their fellow students see and how they can pull those visions out using references as needed. Students should come to class with an open mind and heart. Bilingual workshop: Spanish-speaking students welcome! Marcela Slade – Saturday & Sunday, Jun. 22nd & 23rd, 10am-4pm. $112 (two meetings)
“Horizontal Love” by Marcela Slade
intro to Oil Painting This class will introduce students to the fundamentals of oil painting using some amazing contemporary alternatives to the more traditional, outdated and toxic solvents used in the past. Through class projects we will explore ways of layering color; creating texture, light, and shadow; and describing form in the astounding ways that oil paint can lend itself to one’s painting practice today. We will work through techniques of mixing and applying color, underpainting, glazing and alla prima. Vanessa Murray – Tuesdays, Jul. 2nd-Aug. 13th, 6pm-9pm. $210 meetings) All ArtsCenter Members receive 15% off the cost of(seven tuition.
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Drawing, Painting, & Mixed Media Printmaking: Monoprints A monoprint is an image painted on a glass (or plexiglass) plate, then transferred on to paper. Unlike other forms of printmaking, monoprints do not require much technical skill or preparation, so they are great for beginners and people who don’t like to plan. In this class, we’ll be using some unconventional methods that don’t require a press to make the prints. The process tends to unleash the imagination, so it’s a great place for some untethered self-expression! Stacye Leanza – Mondays, Jul. 8th-Aug. 12th, 6pm-9pm. $180 (six meetings) A materials fee of $14 is due to the instructor at the beginning of class.
Intro to Gelli Plate Monoprinting This fun workshop will introduce students to the range of effects you can get with monoprinting on a gelli plate surface. The focus will be on generating collage material as well as making finished prints. Section A) Luna Lee Ray – Saturday, Jul. 13th 10am-2pm. $68 (one meeting) Section B) Luna Lee Ray – Saturday, Aug. 10th, 10am-2pm. $68 (one meeting) A materials fee of $10 is due to the instructor at the beginning of class.
Gelli plate monoprint by Luna Lee Ray
Illustration Techniques Students will learn the basic principles of design, including brainstorming, sketching, and shading, using references if needed. Critique will be used to create dynamic final illustrations in different mediums. Students will create illustrations in 5 different mediums/techniques: graphite pencil, b&w acrylic, color acrylic, collage, and color pencils. Bilingual class: Spanish-speaking students welcome! Marcela Slade – Wednesdays, Jul. 17th-Aug. 28th, 6:30pm-9pm. $175 (seven meetings)
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Visit www.artscenterlive.org/artschool/ for full course descriptions.
Drawing, Painting, & Mixed Media NEW! Intro to Medical Illustration Medical illustration is a small yet diverse field that combines an intimate knowledge of the human body with a mastery of graphic art techniques. This workshop is designed to give a broad overview of the profession and how medical illustration is applied today. We’ll look at several fine art techniques that were relevant to the evolution of the field and experiment with a variety of mediums to recreate those historical aesthetics. Students will then work, in a style of their choosing, to create their own medical illustration from a specimen provided by the instructor. Marie Rossettie – Saturday, Jul. 20th, 10am-4pm. $84 (one meeting)
Anatomical heart by Marie Rossettie
NEW! Demystifying the Modern Portrait Nothing is more frustrating than trying to capture the likeness of a friend – human or otherwise – and being unhappy with the results. This course will teach you techniques for creating realistic portraits while exploring several different mediums. We’ll cover core drawing concepts to enhance your rendering skills, discuss different approaches for taking successful reference photos, and learn various methods to bring your portraits to life. No fancy cameras or previous portraiture skills needed. Marie Rossettie – Tuesdays, Jul. 23rd-Aug. 20th, 6pm-9pm. $150 (five meetings)
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Drawing, Painting, & Mixed Media Oil Painting Crash Course This weekend workshop will be a crash course introduction to the fundamentals of oil painting. The workshop is an intensive overview of techniques and mediums used in oil painting practice. We will explore techniques using some of the amazing contemporary alternatives to the more traditional, outdated and toxic solvents of the past. Through demos and exercises we will explore the way oil paint behaves and lends itself in various techniques of mixing color, underpainting, glazing and alla prima. Vanessa Murray – Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 3rd & 4th, 10am-5pm. $140 (two meetings)
“Rupture” by Vanessa Murray
Reportage “Pop-Up” Workshops Reportage Pop-Ups are an opportunity for you to continue practicing the craft outside of the classroom, but with the benefit of the guidance of a teacher. These one-day workshops will take place at a variety of locations and events in the Triangle and surrounding area (location details can be found online). It is recommended that students have taken Introduction to Reportage, or have some prior experience drawing in this manner. Section A) Stacye Leanza – Friday, Aug. 16th, 6pm-9pm. $51 (one meeting) Section B) Stacye Leanza – Friday, Aug. 23rd, 6pm-9pm. $51 (one meeting)
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Pop-Up Workshops take place at locations and events throughout the Triangle and surrounding area. Details can be found online at www.artscenterlive.org/artschool. Visit www.artscenterlive.org/artschool/ for full course descriptions.
PHOTOGRAPHY intro to Digital Photography Do you have a digital camera and want to learn how to use it more effectively and artistically? In this class, we will talk about photographic techniques such as framing, composition, and lighting, as well as general photographic settings that you can use to take great pictures such as focus, depth of field, lens speed, aperture, shutter speed, effective ISO/ASA, white balance, and continuous high-speed shooting. Chris Moses – Thursdays, Jun. 20th-Aug. 15th (no meeting July 4th), 6:30pm-8:30pm. $160 (eight meetings)
Continuing Digital Photography For those who have taken Intro to Digital Photography classes or workshops in the past, this course will refresh, expand, and refine technical and conceptual practices. Continuing Digital Photography is a studio art course that was designed for students looking to further develop their camera, Photoshop, and/ or Lightroom skills. The class is also appropriate for students who are currently working on or want to work on a specific project in a space full of conversation and regular critiques. Lindsay Metivier – Tuesdays, Jul. 9th-Jul. 30th, 6pm-9pm. $120 (four meetings)
Beginning Black & White Darkroom Ever want to make your OWN prints? Develop your OWN film? Take control of your artistic vision with a basic introduction to black and white darkroom photography. Take one roll of black and white film completely through the steps needed to go from film to print. Process your film, make a contact sheet and a final print, while gaining solid understanding of the principles behind the process. Adam Dodds – Wednesdays, Jul. 10th-Jul. 31st, 6pm-9pm. $120 (four meetings) A $20 materials fee for paper and chemicals is due to instructor at the beginning of class. Bring a roll of exposed/undeveloped 35mm standard b/w film. Sorry, no APS or C-41 process film.
Darkroom Pass The Darkroom is available for rental to experienced developers and students who have taken, or are taking, a Darkroom class at The ArtsCenter. One Month Pass - $35 / Three Month Pass - $85
Questions about a class? Call 919-929-2787 for more information.
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PHOTOGRAPHY Intermediate Black & White Darkroom Ready to up your darkroom game? “Bigger is better” is the name of the game as we jump up in formats from 35mm film to 120 (also known as medium format). While the class will have a more focused approach to the concepts presented in the Beginning class, it will also cover the composition and artistic side of darkroom photography. Please bring a roll of exposed 120 film to the first class, and we will start making magic! Adam Dodds – Wednesdays, Aug. 7th-Aug. 28th, 6pm-9pm. $120 (four meetings) A $20 materials fee is due to instructor at the beginning of class. Bring a roll of exposed/undeveloped medium format standard b/w film. Sorry, no APS or C-41 process film.
Large Format Photography In this workshop, students will be introduced to the concepts and practices of large format photography. Get ready to slow down! From camera setup and operation to developing our shots in the darkroom, experience photography with a yesteryear aesthetic and an unrivaled quality. No camera or film required. Section A) Adam Dodds – Saturday, Jun. 13th, 12pm-4pm. $68 (one meeting) Section B) Adam Dodds – Saturday, Aug. 10th, 12pm-4pm. $68 (one meeting) A $20 materials fee is due to the instructor at the beginning of class.
“Shining in Shade” by Adam Dodds
Iphone Photography In this workshop you’ll discover how to make the most of your iPhone phone camera emphasizing content, composition, technique, workflow, and post-processing. We’ll use multiple image editing apps to edit and retouch images. You’ll also learn to navigate syncing, saving and sharing your photographs with ease! Section A) Lindsay Metivier – Saturday, Jul. 13th, 1pm-4:30pm. $60 (one meeting)
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Section B) Lindsay Metivier – Saturday, Jul. 27th, 1pm-4:30pm. $60 (one meeting)
Visit www.artscenterlive.org/artschool/materials-list/ for materials lists.
JEWELRY & GLASS Beginning Metalsmithing: The First Step is a prerequisite for most jewelry courses. Attendance to the first class is required for all courses, and all classes are 18+. Students should wear closed toe shoes and either wear clothes they can get dirty or bring a craft apron to wear.
BRONZClay finished with Guilder’s Paste. Jewelry by Jessica Bailin.
Metal Clay: BRONZclay & PMC BRONZclay and PMC or silver metal clay consist of bronze or silver combined with an organic binder into a material that works like much like ceramic clay. When fired in a kiln, the binder burns out leaving a finished piece of beautiful bronze or silver. Learn the basic techniques of working with this material using simple tools, stamps and molds. The class will also learn the techniques of setting stones which can be fired in place. Students will first explore bronze metal clay, making sculptural jewelry pieces, beginning with a pendant or earrings. Silver metal clay will be demonstrated and available for purchase if time allows. Metal clay tool kits are provided for use during class. Students will be expected to follow along with the class projects. Susan Walser – Saturday & Sunday, Jun. 29th & 30th, 10am-4pm. $120 (two meetings) At the first class, students will pay the instructor a studio fee of $8 plus an additional fee for materials (between $10-$50+), based on current market price for the kind of metal clay the student wishes to use. Wire and cubic zirconia stones will be available for purchase.
Register online! Visit www.artscenterlive.org and use the ArtSchool > Classes menu tab to filter classes by discipline, day, time, or cost. All ArtsCenter Members receive 15% off the cost of tuition.
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JEWELRY & GLASS Stained Glass Crash Course This one-day workshop is designed for beginners and those who may need a quick refresher. We will cover the basics of the Tiffany method, including glass cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering. Students will complete a free-form suncatcher from a variety of patterns and glass combinations. This is a fun and fast-paced day with a 30-minute break for lunch. Section A) Jennifer Austin – Saturday, Jul. 13th, 9am-5pm. $112 (one meeting) Section B) Jennifer Austin – Saturday, Aug. 10th, 9am-5pm. $112 (one meeting) This class is taught at the instructor’s studio in Mebane. A materials fee of $40 is due to instructor at first class meeting (cash or check only, please). Please bring a bag lunch.
Metal Etching and Forming with Hydraulic Press Texture copper and/or silver using two etching techniques! Students will be shown Galvanic Etching, also known as electrolytic etching, using electricity and a salt solution (no acid is used, and the solution can be used for an indefinite period of time), and etching using an acid solution. In both forms of etching, students will learn the best type of resist to use, such as Sharpie Marker, Staz-on Ink, nail polish, tape, or a special paper to transfer a design onto the metal. The textured metal will then be formed using the hydraulic press. Students will learn anti-clastic bracelet forms to shape the metal using the hydraulic press and bracelet. Students must contact the instructor prior to class to discuss materials to bring to class. Susan Walser - Saturday & Sunday, Jul. 13th & 14th, 10am-4pm. $120 (two meetings) The materials fee of $40, payable to the instructor at the first class, will include material to make one set of copper earrings and a copper bracelet. Metals for additional projects may be purchased at market value from the instructor.
Stained Glass Mini Mosaics + Alcohol Ink Pendant Create wearable mini mosaic art designed with colorful stained glass bits and millefiori (Italian for “a thousand flowers”) in a 1” square or round pendant tray. Choose pendants in finishes of antique bronze, brass, or silver, with a matching chain or colorful cord, or matching metal keychain. Bonus Project: Alcohol Ink Pendant/chain - Experiment with Alcohol Inks and a glass cabochon to create a colorfully dynamic design. Section A) Jennifer Austin – Sunday, Jul. 14th, 2pm-6:30pm. $68 (one meeting) Section B) Jennifer Austin – Sunday, Aug. 11th, 2pm-6:30pm. $68 (one meeting)
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This class is taught at the instructor’s studio in Mebane. A materials fee of $25 is due to instructor at first class meeting (cash or check only, please). Please bring a bag lunch.
Visit www.artscenterlive.org/artschool/ for full course descriptions.
THEATRE Improv 101 Through fun games and exercises we will learn how to work together in a group, using “group mind” to create scenes without a script or props! Relying on imagination and simple, easy-to-learn tools, we discover how to make scenes interesting and exciting on stage while learning valuable life lessons that have students reporting awesome changes in their professional and personal lives. No experience necessary. All levels welcome! Anoo Brod – Mondays, Jun. 17th-Jul. 8th, 7pm-9:30pm. $112 (four meetings)
Improv 201 Discover more secrets to unlocking your creative potential while learning to be a more confident speaker or performer! 201 follows 101 seamlessly with more games and more learning. Perfect for anyone with a little bit of improv under their belts (and yes, that high school improv class years ago counts). We will build on the basics and discover how to create believable characters in a moment’s time, how to enthusiastically say “yes” to your teammates’ offers, and we’ll learn why trusting your instincts on stage is imperative. Come join the fun and bring some more play into your life! Anoo Brod – Mondays, Jul. 15th-Jul. 29th, 7pm-9:30pm. $105 (three meetings) Prerequisite: Improv 101 or equivalent experience.
Improv 301 In this course, we will up the ante with a public performance on the last week of class. We will delve deeper into scene work while staying rooted in the basics of “yes, and” and full commitment on stage at all times. Emphasis will be on creating characters that come alive through strong vocal and physical choices. Become a more confident performer, get anchored in the present moment, and take your play seriously! Anoo Brod – Mondays, Aug. 5th-Aug. 26th, 7pm-9:30pm. $112 (four meetings)
ArtsCenter Members receive 15% Prerequisite:All Improv 201 or equivalent experience.
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THEATRE Be Here Now! A Day of Improv In this workshop, focus on using improv tools to be fully engaged in the moment, create incredible teamwork, and enhance creative thinking, all in the back-drop of a day of fun, games and laughter. If you are ready to learn, stretch, and grow all while running around acting like a kid at recess, this workshop is for you! Anoo Brod – Saturday, Jun. 22nd, 11am-4pm. $70 (one meeting)
Summer Improv Immersion Spend the weekend learning, playing, connecting, challenging yourself, and growing in this summer workshop! Just as language learners become fluent more easily when immersed in a foreign culture, improv students can more easily get the improv “quantum leap” they crave when they are immersed in an intensive experience that allows them to fully relax into the tools of the trade. This weekend improv retreat experience is suitable for any experience level. We will delve deeply into skills such as drawing from personal experience, noticing and building on authentic moments in the scene, and surfing mistakes to success. As an added feature, there will be a talent night on Saturday evening after the day of workshops where you can share that poem you wrote a year ago, tell a story from your life, practice an improv game, dance or sing a song - whatever best helps you to express yourself! Be prepared for a creative weekend with lots of laughter, tons of learning, leisurely breaks for meals and processing and of course, uninterrupted improv fun! No experience necessary. All levels welcome! Anoo Brod – Friday, Jul. 19th-Sunday, Jul. 21st. $199 (full schedule below) Friday workshop times: 7pm-9pm Saturday workshop times: 10am-1pm, 2:30pm-5:30pm, 7:30pm-9:30pm *Saturday lunch: 1pm-2:30pm, dinner: 5:30pm-7:30pm Sunday workshop times: 10:30pm-12:30pm, 2pm-4pm *Sunday lunch/break: 12:30pm-2pm
Register online! Visit www.artscenterlive.org and use the ArtSchool > Classes menu tab to filter classes by discipline, day, time, or cost.
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Visit www.artscenterlive.org/artschool/materials-list/ for materials lists.
WRITING & ART BUSINESS Creative Non-Fiction Writing This course will cover the basics of the non-fiction genre. Whether you’re a writer of fiction/poetry/plays or just now entering the world of writing, this accessible course will answer questions like: What is creative non-fiction? What makes it different from journalism? Is memoir covered under creative non-fiction? Each student will have a chance to read examples of creative non-fiction and to write a paper on the topic of their choosing by the end of the course. Writing the paper includes practice interviewing subjects. This course is open to all levels. Allie Coker – Saturdays, Jun. 22nd-Jul. 13th, 10am-12pm. $112 (four meetings)
NEW! Organize Your Artistic Path This course is designed for professional or would-be professional artists who want to learn more about the business of art. Each of the five course meetings has a different focus, including how to build confidence as an artist, how to determine where to show your work, how to prepare for exhibitions, how to cope with rejection of applications and proposals, and how to work cooperatively with other artists. Ely Urbanski – Tuesdays, Jul. 9th-Aug. 6th, 6pm-8pm. $112 (five meetings)
NEW! Chant Down Babylon: Poetry as Incantation and Insurrection This poetry course offers a space for participants of all levels to generate poems and to engage each other’s work with an ethos of generosity and curiosity. In this workshop, we’ll pay deep attention to questions such as: How can poetry’s incantatory potential unsettle oppressive formations of power? How can poetry as a mode of spellbinding help us manifest liberatory ways of being? Students will read and respond to each other’s work. There will be space for the instructor to offer individualized feedback to participants. Destiny Hemphill – Saturdays, Jul. 20th–Aug. 10th, 10am-12pm. $112 (four meetings)
All ArtsCenter Members receive 15% off the cost of tuition.
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