Visual Arts & Crafts
PRINTMAKING WITHOUT A PRESS Selma Bromberg, Kelly Slater, Laura Sheffield | Artists
Begin (or continue!) your printmaking practice in this online class. This class will be divided into 3 parts, each led by a different instructor, and will explore different printmaking techniques including relief printmaking, monotype printing, and more. Using demonstrations, inspiring examples, and other resources, we will practice our skills and share our work in a relaxed and creative atmosphere. No previous art experience required, only a curiosity about printmaking. Each term, techniques will be introduced and expanded on. A detailed supply list for each class session will be sent to students before the class begins. COURSE CODE: PRWP Sec. 01: 7 Fridays, 11am-12:30pm. Begins Apr. 16 | $200
AQUA EFFIGIES: THE PORTRAIT IN WATERCOLOR Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com
In this workshop, we will explore the portrait in the inspirational medium of watercolor. We will discuss how to approach the portrait, proportions and structure of the head. The instructor, Bryan Ramey, will explain how he approaches watercolor by breaking down color choices, compositions, and values of light/shadow in order to construct a solid foundation for the painting. The instructor will demonstrate how to put a portrait together from start to finish using both realistic and abstract techniques. We will finish the day with everyone working through a portrait from planning to completion. Basic watercolor experience is recommended but not required. C O U R S E C O D E : WA P P Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-2pm. May 8 | $100
WATERCOLOR IMMERSION Nicholas Mancini | Artist, namancini.com
Spend a full day immersed in this beloved art form in this workshop that will cover the fundamentals. Watercolor is a translucent medium that sinks into the fiber of a sheet of paper, releasing the light from the surface. Watercolor dries fast, enabling one to work quickly with freshness and spontaneity. Please see the supply list for recommended materials, but students are welcome to use any supplies they already have or would rather use. This class will take a 1-hour break at noon. C O U R S E C O D E : WAT B Sec. 01: Saturday, 10am-3pm. May 22 | $100
WATERCOLOR Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com
Watercolor is a translucent medium that sinks into the fiber of a sheet of paper, releasing the light from the surface. Watercolor dries fast, enabling one to work quickly with freshness and spontaneity. In this class, we will address the fundamentals of watercolor painting, with an emphasis on exploration and personal expression. C O U R S E C O D E : WAT E Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 10am-12pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $210
WATERCOLOR AND PEN & INK ILLUSTRATION Bryan Ramey | Artist, artbyramey.com
Learn to marry the fluid, luminous quality of watercolor with the expression of hand-drawn pen and ink lines to create detailed illustrations with personality. Students will learn and experiment with a variety of techniques for using watercolor and pen and ink together, and will choose one style for one or more developed pieces. Prior experience with watercolor preferred, but not necessary. COURSE CODE: WPIN Sec. 01: 8 Thursdays, 1-3pm. Begins Apr. 8 | $210 36
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MULTIMEDIA DESIGNING A LOGO IN ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR Natalia Slattery | Artist, nataliaslattery.com
Adobe Illustrator is a powerful tool for creating vector illustrations that can be used in a myriad of ways. In this class, students will learn the basics of Illustrator through demonstrations and the hand-on experience of creating a logo. We will also discuss the principles of logo design and look at examples for inspiration. This class is geared toward Illustrator beginners, but students who are looking to grow or refresh their skills are also welcome! COURSE CODE: LOGO Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-9pm. Apr. 21 | $75
CREATING A FLYER IN ADOBE INDESIGN Natalia Slattery | Artist, nataliaslattery.com
Whether you are printing flyers for an event or creating social media graphics for your business, Adobe InDesign allows creators to easily work with both images and text. In this class, students will learn the basics of InDesign through demonstrations and the hands-on experience of designing an event flyer. This class is geared toward InDesign beginners, but students who are looking to grow or refresh their skills are also welcome! COURSE CODE: INDE Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-9pm. May 12 | $75
DIGITAL COLLAGE: CREATING COMPOSITE IMAGES IN ADOBE PHOTOSHOP Natalia Slattery | Artist, nataliaslattery.com
In this class, students will learn how to collage together images from different sources to create creative works of digital art. Students will learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop through demonstrations, examples, and hands-on practice. This class is geared toward Photoshop beginners, but students who are looking to grow or refresh their Photoshop skills are also welcome! COURSE CODE: DIGC Sec. 01: Wednesday, 6-9pm. Jun. 9 | $75
INTRO TO VIDEO EDITING WITH ADOBE PREMIERE Cambridge Community Television | cctvcambridge.org
Premiere can help you edit anything from your next Instagram post to a feature-length film. In this class, you will learn the basic tools used to navigate Premiere Pro, manipulate audio and video files on the timeline, and export your content. Disclaimer: Students will be expected to have a subscription to Adobe Premiere Pro. Please see the supply list in the section description or registration confirmation email for more details about purchasing a subscription. This class is hosted by Cambridge Community Television. COURSE CODE: ADPR Sec. 01: 2 Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Apr. 20 & 27 | $80
