Bemis School of Art - Fall 2020 Class Catalog

FALL 2020 CLASS CATALOG

Bemis School of Art

WELCOME We are excited to announce that Bemis School of Art is offering virtual courses and workshops. Instructors will teach a variety of mediums at all levels using Zoom video conferencing, pre-recorded video content, and other virtual tools. Virtual courses may offer live Zoom studio hours in addition to live Zoom course instruction to provide students time to work on course projects while the instructor is available to offer personalized feedback and assistance. In order to participate in virtual courses, students will need access to a computer or smartphone with video and audio capabilities, and an internet connection. Instructors will email registered students a Zoom link to join the virtual classes before the course begins.

CONTENTS General Info

2–3

Virtual Info

4

Youth Courses

5-6

FAC Theatre School

7

Military Artistic Healing

8

Adult Courses

9–16

Class index

17

Class Levels

18

Registration Info

18–19

All classes will meet virtually unless otherwise noted.

Photo by Jennifer Coombes

REMOTE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS Monday – Friday Email Phone Website

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

bemis@coloradocollege.edu (719) 475-2444 fac.coloradocollege.edu/bemis

IMPORTANT DATES FAC member registration begins Sept. 1 Non-member registration opens Sept. 7 Fall 2020 classes begin Sunday, Sept. 20 Fall 2020 classes end Friday, Dec. 4

HOLIDAYS AND CLOSURES

FROM THE DIRECTOR What a summer! I’m so proud of how our team was able to quickly adapt to a new method of delivery for our art classes over the past several months.

We’re learning and growing each day in the digital space and consider the summer a huge success with 558 students attending the 21 online classes we offered. Such a success, in fact, that we’re expanding on our class offerings for the fall and winter!

Thanksgiving Holiday Break Saturday, Nov. 21–Sunday, Nov. 29

Developing partnerships throughout the community continues to be a focus as well with plans in the works for an exciting series of pop-up visual and performing arts experiences.

Refer to each class for details

We hope you’ll join us online and keep an eye out for opportunities to meet up with us out in the community.

Cover images: Belle Epoque, Linda Sagastume Beginning Printmaking for Small Spaces & Meaningful

Thank you for your continued support through these unprecedented times, whether it be by engaging with us online in classes or on FAC Connect, renewing your memberships and theatre subscriptions, donating, or just sending good energy.

We appreciate you!

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Tara Sevanne Thomas

As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to be ever-present across the nation, it is Bemis School of Art’s highest priority to protect the health and safety of our patrons, staff, and community. In doing so, we have made the hard decision to continue virtual programming for Fall to further prevent the spread of COVID-19, so our programs may look a little different this session. We look forward to providing on-site courses and programming in 2021.

PROGRAMS

Whatever your artistic interest, age, or skill level, the Fine Arts Center’s Bemis School of Art has classes to drive your passions. Build community with other artists while exploring and developing your artistic skills.

Youth – Arts education cultivates the entire child, developing literacy, intuition, reasoning, imagination, and dexterity while allowing space for creative expression. To provide quality art education, the Fine Arts Center’s Bemis School of Art applies the Colorado Model Content Standards for Visual Arts to all youth classes.

Adult – Adult courses range in experience level from absolute beginner courses aimed at building fundamental skills and medium familiarity to advanced courses designed to allow experienced artists to hone their skills.

SUPPLIES

Youth and adult students must provide their own supplies for all virtual courses.

You can find each course’s supply list on the corresponding course webpage at artschool.csfineartscenter.org/classes.

FINE ARTS CENTER MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

CLASS INFORMATION Catalog Legend Class# Price Day(s) # weeks Hours(s)

Date(s)

PLEIN AIR

This symbol designates a class that takes place outside ‘in the open air’, not at the Bemis School of Art campus.

Art students who are members of the FAC receive early registration privileges, discounted class prices, and much more!

VISITING ARTIST

Not a member? Join today!

This symbol designates classes taught by guest artists.

Military – Thanks to grants and individual donations, Military Artistic Healing classes are offered in a variety of mediums at no charge to military veterans, active-duty military, and their families.

Student (18+ with valid ID) . . . . . . . $30 Individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65 ($45*) Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90 ($60*) Contributing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150 Patron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400 Benefactor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $750

Visiting Artists – We are proud to offer classes and workshops by visiting and regional professional artists. Past artists have included Cochiti Pueblo potter, Virgil Ortiz; Sundance award-winning filmmaker, Tom Shepard; Laguna Pueblo potter and poet, Max Early; and Loving Vincent painter and animator, Dena Peterson.

*Discounted for seniors 55+ & military ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS: Fountain Valley School and University of Colorado Colorado Springs

WE VALUE YOUR SUPPORT

As a non-profit, the Fine Arts Center's Bemis School of Art is primarily funded through private donations and tuition. Course tuition covers only a portion of our costs, and we depend on your generous support to underwrite the remaining expenses. Help us carry out the mission of arts education by adding a $10, $25, or even $200 tax-deductible donation to your tuition payment this semester. You may also call (719) 477-4379 to underwrite art classes. All students thank you in advance for your generous support.

Educational activities supported by:

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VIRTUAL COURSES

Virtual courses and workshops are facilitated using Zoom video conferencing, pre-recorded video content, and other virtual tools. Virtual courses may offer live Zoom studio hours in addition to live Zoom course instruction to provide students time to work on course projects while the instructor is available to offer personalized feedback and assistance. In order to participate in virtual courses, students will need access to a computer or smartphone with video and audio capabilities, and an internet connection.

EXPERIENCE THE EXCITEMENT OF VIRTUAL COURSES! “It was an amazing experience for my daughter. She was hesitant to try an online art class, but she connected with her peers and instructor, even in the virtual classroom … Kudos to this instructor for changing my daughter’s life … She was so happy to have found a new art style that she wouldn’t have otherwise been introduced to.”

– Parent of Bemis School of Art Student 4 Information (719) 475-2444

YOUTH COURSES AGES 6–9

AGES 12–16

Virtual: Fundamentals of Drawing

Virtual: Beginning Colored Pencil

Whether you desire to improve your drawing skills or gain new ones, this class is for you. Build a solid foundation in drawing: delve into mark-making, perspective, gradient scale, color theory, and more with a friendly group of students learning and practicing together. This course includes live Zoom class sessions. Supply list online.

Bring a whole new light to your art while learning the techniques of colored pencil, color theory, and color blending that will advance your way of thinking in color. Enhance your artistic style and express your creative voice by exploring still life studies to understand depth, light, texture, and more. This virtual course includes live Zoom class sessions. Supply list online.

VY1 $105 (Members $90) Thu 6-wks 9/24–10/29 Zoom Class Hours: 4:15–5:15 p.m.

Zoom Studio Hours: 5:15–5:45 p.m.

VY2 $105 (Members $90) Wed 6-wks 9/23–10/28 Zoom Class Hours: 4:15–5:15 p.m.

Zoom Studio Hours: 5:15–5:45 p.m.

Instructor: Jantzen Peake

Instructor: Jantzen Peake

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YOUTH COURSES AGES 12–16

Virtual: Creature Sculpture Design

Virtual: Roots of Our Identity

Explore your creative wild side in this unique and exciting class, using traditional art methods from drawing to sculpture. Take your ideas to the next level from two-dimensional concept design to three-dimensional sculpture. With polymer-based clay, the boundaries are almost limitless! This virtual course includes live Zoom class sessions. Supply list online.

Just as our own personal journeys start with a root and grow, we will be kicking off this class with the roots of Halloween and how it has become the holiday it is today. Followed by an illustrative project that combines watercolor, ink, and research into the stories that build up our own identities. This virtual course is presented in collaboration with Think 360 Arts. This course includes live Zoom class sessions. Supply list online.

Instructor: Jantzen Peake

VY3 $105 (Members $90) Mon 6-wks 9/21–10/26 Zoom Class Hours: 4:15–5:15 p.m.

Zoom Studio Hours: 5:15–5:45 p.m.

Instructor: Kristina Maldonado Bad Hand

VY4 Sat

$105 (Members $90) 3-wks 10/31–11/14

STUDENTS 16–ADULT Check out the adult course section for additional selections in painting, drawing, photography, and more.

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11 a.m.–12 p.m.

VIRTUAL FAC THEATRE SCHOOL AGES 5–7

Budding Thespians

Instructors: Sally Hybl, Terri Harrison It is time to raise the virtual curtain on our youngest performers! In this class students will explore the magical world of theatre. Interactive instruction will have students dancing, acting, crafting and much more! Final performance will occur during class time on Saturday, Nov. 14.

Saturdays Tuition:

AGES 8–13

Sept. 26–Nov. 14 (8 weeks) $175 ($150 members)

9 a.m.–11 a.m.

Emerging Artists

Instructors: Ryan Miller, Carmen Shedd Who doesn’t love a musical filled with exuberant dancing, rich singing and focused acting? Join us for our musical theatre intensive for emerging artists designed to take triple threats to the next level. This session will culminate with a performance of School House Rock Live Jr. at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14.

Saturdays Tues–Fri Tuition:

AGES 14–18

Sept. 26–Nov. 14 (8 weeks) Nov 3–6 $275 ($250 members)

9 a.m.–12 p.m.

4–6 p.m.

Youth Rep Ensemble

Instructors: Nathan Halvorson, Stephanie McGuffin, Rebecca Myers This session will be a combination of class work and rehearsals. We will be creating our first ever fullscale, virtual musical! The final performance will be our annual concert to benefit the Fine Arts Center Theatre School and will be streamed for a week starting on Friday, Nov. 20! Show TBD. Wednesdays Saturdays Tuition:

AGES 18+

Sept. 23–Nov. 18 (8 weeks) 11 a.m.–2 p.m. $550 ($500 members)

6–9 p.m.

Adult Dance Class

Instructors: Nathan Halvorson & surprise guests Clear some space in your living room and join Nathan Halvorson, Associate Director of Performing Arts, for high-energy classes featuring combinations from choreography featured in FAC productions as well as other iconic dance combinations.

Mondays Tuition:

Sept. 28–Nov. 16 (8 sessions) $200 ($175 members)

7–8:30 p.m.

Drop-in rate: $30 per session ($25 members)

FAC Play Club!

Instructor: Scott RC Levy Join FAC Theatre Company’s Producing Artistic Director, Scott RC Levy, for lively conversations about plays! It’s a book club for play lovers! Each month, a new play will be dissected, discussed and celebrated. Selected plays TBD.

REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL THEATRE SCHOOL CLASSES HERE!

First Thursday of the month Oct. 1–May 6 (8 sessions) 7–8:30 p.m.

Tuition: $100

Yoga for the Creative Spirit Instructor: Rebecca Myers

Join Rebecca Myers (RYT 500) each week for tools to reclaim the creative self. This light-hearted 75-minute yoga class is a combination of mindful movement, breath, meditation, self reflection, and discussion. All levels welcome.

Saturdays Tuition:

Sept. 26–Nov. 14 (8 weeks) $200 ($175 members)

9:15–10:30 a.m.

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MILITARY ARTISTIC HEALING ACTIVE DUTY & VETERANS ADULT

Virtual Military Artistic Healing Instructor: Kim Nguyen Thanks to grants and individual donations, Military Artistic Healing classes are offered in a variety of mediums at no charge to military veterans, active-duty military, and their families. Registration is required.

If you are interested in donating to the Bemis School of Art to support Military Artistic Healing and its arts programming, please call (719) 475-2444.

Level A In this virtual course, discover techniques to inspire creative skills and gain greater self-awareness. Increase personal management of life stressors by utilizing artistic exercises outside of class to help with trauma and stress reduction. Using VTS (visual thinking strategy) to engage group discussions and understand the artists’ intentions as well as have a better perspective of your own creative knowledge. Supply list online. Adult Please note, this class is only open to active duty military, veterans, and their spouses. An active duty, retiree, or dependent ID or DD-214 must be presented in order to participate.

VMAH1 $0 (Members $0) Tue 8-wks 9/22–11/10

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5:30–7 p.m.

ADULT COURSES DRAWING

PAINTING – ALL MEDIUMS IN - P ERSO

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Virtual: Beginning Drawing – Using Your Eyes, Head, Heart, & Hands

In-Person Plein Air Painting: Fall Landscapes in Colorado

Level 0

Level III-IV

Learning to draw involves connections with your subjects and with yourself. In this course, learn the practice of drawing through fascinating exercises, intense observation, refined coordination, and connecting with your subjects. You will learn how to practice drawing with your eyes, head, heart, and hands and see improvement in your drawing skills and perception. This course includes live Zoom class sessions and live Zoom studio hours.

Supply list online. Ages 16-Adult

Experience the thrill of painting outdoors in Colorado!

Create compositions using thumbnail value sketches and learn to see and paint color harmony with a limited palette.

Explore methods of rendering warm and cool colors to relate to shadow and light in a changing environment.

This class is designed for students who have experience painting on location. Classes will be on location around Colorado Springs, so reliable transportation is a must.

Students will be required to wear face masks and maintain a 6-foot social distance during class time. Supply list online. Adult

Instructor: Kathryn Romberg

VA1 $130 (Members $115) Tue 8-wks 9/22–11/10 Zoom Class Hours 7–7:45 p.m.

Zoom Studio Hours 7:45–8:30 p.m.

Instructor: Deb Bartos

A1 Sat

$120 (Members $105) 4-wks 9/26–10/17

9–11 a.m.

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ADULT COURSES PAINTING – ALL MEDIUMS

Virtual: Beyond Reality

PAINTING – ACRYLIC

Virtual: Portraits of People & Pets from Photographs

Instructor: Dena Peterson Level III

Instructor: Nancy Fraser-Coco

Are you feeling a little tired of strict realism in your paintings, but just don't know how to break away? We know that a painting needs to be more than a copy. Yet, how do we move beyond our training of copying nature, models, or still-life motifs into a more abstracted and expressive interpretation? In this course, you will be lead through exercises designed to bring more abstraction, excitement, and passion to your work. This course includes live Zoom sessions. Supply list online. Adults

Level I-III

VA2 Sat

VA3 $115 (Members $100) Mon 5-wks 9/28–10/26 Zoom Class Hours 10 a.m.–11 a.m.

Zoom Studio Hours 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

$85 (Members $70) 4-wks 9/26–10/17

1–2:30 p.m.

Explore a variety of acrylic painting techniques in this course, including texture, glazing, and using color to create perspective and bring human and pet portrait paintings to life. Jump start your painting skills by exploring abstraction, realism, the grid, and utilizing reference photographs. This virtual course includes live Zoom class sessions and live Zoom studio hours. Supply list online. Ages 16-Adult

VIRTUAL COURSES ARE A GREAT WAY TO TRY SOMETHING NEW! “Thank you for providing Virtual Art Classes during the pandemic. It truly helped my mental health to have something creative to focus on. The high-quality instruction combined with a light and fun approach was exactly what I needed. I am looking forward to my next class!”

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ADULT COURSES PAINTING – OIL

Virtual: Let’s Get Started with Oil Painting Instructor: Dena Peterson

PHOTOGRAPHY

Virtual: Photography Mentorship Instructor: Jeff Kearney

Level 0

Level II

If you have ever wanted to learn how to paint with oils, this virtual class is for you. Learn basics of oil painting, including materials and their safe use, color mixing, types of brushwork, and more.

Pre-recorded demonstrations and techniques will be available for you to watch and try at your leisure. We will meet live in the Zoom classroom for discussion and feedback. This course includes live Zoom sessions and pre-recorded content. Supply list online. Ages 16-Adult VA4 Tue

$105 (Members $90) 6-wks 9/22–10/27 6–7:30 p.m.

Get personalized feedback in weekly one-on-one mentorship sessions with a 25-year industry veteran with experience in portrait, sports, entertainment, editorial, commercial, product, and travel photography. Meetings will be tailored to the technical level and interests of the individual student. From basic film and digital photography, to advanced concepts, portfolio reviews, and industry guidance, this course is intended to cover all photographic areas. This course includes live Zoom sessions.

Ages 16-Adult VA5 Mon

$225 (Members $210) 10-wks 9/21–11/30 (no class 11/23)

VA6 Tue

$225 (Members $210) 10-wks 9/22–12/1 (no class 11/24) 12:30–1:30 p.m.

VA7 Wed

$225 (Members $210) 10-wks 9/23–12/2 (no class 11/25 12:30–1:30 p.m.

VA8 Thu

$225 (Members $210) 10-wks 9/24–12/3 (no class 11/26) 12:30–1:30 p.m.

VA9 Fri

$225 (Members $210) 10-wks 9/25–12/4 (no class 11/27)

5–6 p.m.

10–11 a.m.

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ADULT COURSES PHOTOGRAPHY

Virtual: Catch, Collect, Create Instructor: Kathryn Romberg

CALLIGRAPHY

Virtual: Japanese Calligraphy, Brush Mark-Making, & Sumi-Ink Drawing Instructors: Homare & Mamiko Ikeda

Level I Catch and collect inspiring and interesting images you see every day with your smartphone’s camera. Edit them to emphasize what you felt was important about the image. Create by using photo editing tools and methods to apply them to your art media of choice. In this virtual course, you will learn smartphone photography basics, photo editing basics, and multiple applications for your own work. This course includes live Zoom class sessions and live Zoom studio hours. Supply list online. Ages 16-Adult

Level 0

VA10 $80 (Members $65) Sat 4-wks 9/26–10/17 Zoom Class Hours 10–10:45 a.m.

Zoom Studio Hours 10:45–11:30 a.m.

VA11 Sat

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In this virtual workshop, you’ll be introduced to the basic Japanese calligraphy strokes as well as some free-style variations. Learn to practice words in Japanese letters and Kanji (Chinese characters) and explore ways to use the strokes of calligraphy and ink-drawing in your own unique way. This class includes live Zoom sessions. This course is in collaboration with the Colorado College Art Department. Supply list online. Ages 16-Adult $110 (Members $95) 3-wks 9/12–9/26

1:30–4 p.m.

ADULT COURSES MIXED MEDIA

Virtual: Beginning Retablo Making Instructor: Jerry Vigil Level 0

Instructor: Linda Sagastume Level I

Create a wooden retablo and dive into the history of this Spanish Colonial art form in this workshop! You will be guided through the process of creating a small retablo from initial design and base preparation to free-hand drawing and painting of your selected saint. This course includes live Zoom sessions. Supply list online.

Adults VA12 $60 (Members $45) Sun 2-wks 9/20–9/27

Virtual: Belle Epoque

1–2 p.m.

Repurpose a children's board book and create an art journal inspired by La Belle Époque (the beautiful era). Using layers of gesso, acrylic paints, turn of the century ephemera, tea-stained paper, and stencils, we’ll explore the decorative patterns and nature-inspired motifs of the period. We’ll look to artists like Louis Tiffany and Gustav Klimt for inspiration for our expressive pages.

This course includes live zoom sessions. Supply list online. Ages 16-Adult VA13 Tue

$115 (Members $100) 5-wks 9/22–10/20 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

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ADULT COURSES MIXED MEDIA

Virtual: The Secret Garden Instructor: Linda Sagastume

Virtual: Make Your Portrait Pop with Collage Instructor Andy Perez

Level I This mixed-media course is inspired by the classic book The Secret Garden by Frances Burnett. Art will be made in a handbound art journal made of watercolor paper. Pages will be splashed with color, collage, stamps from household objects, splatters, sprays, stencils, and marks. Prompts include backyard inspiration, Marimekko design, through the garden gate, silhouettes, abstract floral, under-painting techniques, and graffiti garden. This course includes live Zoom class sessions and live Zoom studio hours. Supply list online. Ages 16-Adult VA14 $130 (Members $115) Mon 6-wks 9/28–11/2 Zoom Class Hours 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Zoom Studio Hours 12:30–1 p.m.

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Level II Learn the step-by-step methods to create a colorful collage portrait. Whether you are making a portrait of a celebrity, family member, or yourself, the techniques are the same. Begin by choosing the best photo reference and go through all of the steps to create a finished artwork. We will explore ways to elevate your portrait and transcend the original reference with texture, emotion, and personalized touches. This course includes live Zoom class sessions. Supply list online. Ages 16-Adult VA15 Tue

$85 (Members $70) 6-wks 10/6–11/10

4:30–5:30 p.m.

ADULT COURSES MIXED MEDIA

PRINTMAKING

Virtual: Roots of Our Identity

Instructor: Kristina Maldonado Bad Hand

Virtual: Beginning Printmaking for Small Spaces & Meaningful Sharing Instructor: Kathryn Romberg

Level: O Just as our own personal journeys start with a root and grow, we will be kicking off this class with the roots of Halloween and how it has become the holiday it is today. Followed by an illustrative project that combines watercolor, ink, and research into the stories that build up our own identities. This virtual course is presented in collaboration with Think 360 Arts. This course includes live Zoom class sessions. Supply list online. Ages 16-Adult.

Level: 1

VA16 Sat

VA17 $130 (Members $115) Wed 8-wks 9/23–11/11 Zoom Class Hours 7–7:45 p.m.

Zoom Studio Hours 7:45–8:30 p.m.

$105 (Members $90) 3-wks 10/31–11/14

1–2 p.m.

Create small-scale meaningful works meant to share in this course. Tap into images, color, and symbolism meant to convey messages beyond words using the basic tools and materials of printmaking. Learn the basics of monoprints, relief prints, collagraphs, and paper lithography using simple, but effective basic tools. This course includes live Zoom class sessions and live Zoom studio hours. Supply list online. Ages 16-Adult

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ADULT COURSES WRITING

Virtual: Writing Your Artist Statement

SCULPTURE

Virtual: Día de los Muertos Calavera Vignettes

Instructor: Nancy Lovendahl

Instructor: Jerry Vigil

Level: 3-4

Level 0

Artists are trained to make objects and are then expected to successfully use words to articulate their process. This is a tall order, because many of us don’t think through words, have never learned to write narratives of our observations, or don’t really know personally what we’re making in the first place! This course is for students and artists wishing to discover what they are actually accomplishing in their studios and write simply and clearly to share those insights with others. The sessions will act like a gradual layering process of discovery and share group feedback. This process will also help us understand “IF” …which is the BIG “IF”… we are accomplishing our desired goals. “This is the most difficult workshop I’ve ever taken and has given me the self-respect I never knew I needed” – Former Student. This class includes live Zoom sessions and studio hours with the instructor.

Adults VA18 $125 (Members $110) Mon–Fri 5-days 9/28–10/2 Zoom Class Hours 7–8 p.m.

Zoom Studio Hours 8–9 p.m.

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Create skeleton or calavera vignettes to celebrate El Día de los Muertos! Design your choice of scenes for the vignette and construct it out of polymer clay while learning the history behind the holiday. Vignettes, or small dioramas, tell a humorous story in just one glance. This course includes live Zoom sessions. Supply list online. Ages 16-Adult VA19 Sun

$60 (Members $45) 2-wks 10/4–10/11

1–2 p.m.

CLASS INDEX BY INSTRUCTOR

Andy Perez → VA15 Deb Bartos → A1 Dena Peterson →

VA2, VA4

Homare Ikeda → VA11 Jantzen Peake → Jeff Kearney →

VY1, VY2, VY3 VA5, VA6, VA7, VA8, VA9

Jerry Vigil → Kathryn Romberg →

VA12, VA19

Key: VA = Virtual Adult VY = Virtual Youth VMAH = Virtual Military Artistic Healing = Visiting Artist = Plein Air/In-Person

VA1, VA10, VA17

Kim Nguyen → VMAH1 Kristina Maldonado Bad Hand → Linda Sagastume →

VY4, VA16 VA13, VA14

Mamiko Ikeda → VA11 Nancy Fraser-Coco → VA3 Nancy Lovendahl → VA18 fac.coloradocollege.edu/bemis 17

HOW TO REGISTER Please read all registration procedures and related policies carefully. You may register online or by phone. Full payment is due upon enrollment. Checks, cash, money orders, and all major credit cards are accepted.

Registration should be made as soon as possible. Class size is limited and spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Full classes are indicated online and will be communicated via email or over the phone.

ONLINE Use our website (fac.coloradocollege.edu/bemis) to register for an art class at the Bemis School of Art today! Search all of our available classes using key words, course code numbers, class mediums, age group, instructor, or day of the week. Click on the class you’d like to register for to read the full description; review date, time, and location information; download your supply list, and add the class to your cart. Then, simply click Proceed to Checkout to complete our registration form and process payment.

BY PHONE Call the Bemis School of Art at (719) 475-2444 during registration office hours, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. with the course name(s), number(s), and method of payment to register over the phone.

CLASS LEVELS Registration implies the responsible party understands the course levels below and has self-selected a course or courses that match their skill level. If Bemis identifies a student enrolling for a class below their skill level they may be asked to withdraw and/ or switch into a course that’s a better match.

Level A – All levels welcome Level 0 – This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience in the medium Level I – This class is for those with some familiarity with the medium. This could include informal use of the medium outside of the classroom.

Level II – This class is for those who have taken at least one class in the medium.

Student should be comfortable with the basics of how to use and manipulate the medium.

Level III – This class is for those who have significant experience in the medium – two or more classes or a year or more of experience Level IV – This class is for those with advanced skill or knowledge in the medium.

This could include four or more classes or several years of experience. Student should be highly motivated and self-directed. Some classes in this level will require a portfolio review and/or approval of the instructor.

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POLICIES & WAIVERS Registration implies the responsible party understand and agrees to the following policies and waivers.

POLICIES General • The Fine Arts Center at Colorado College’s Bemis School of Art (henceforth, Bemis School of Art) reserves the right to change class instructors when necessary.

• Disorderly conduct or misbehavior while on Colorado College grounds will not be allowed and may result in suspension from class(es).

• Suspension due to misconduct does not release the student/parent from financial obligation to Bemis School of Art. • No pets are allowed on campus. Service animals are welcome.

• Bemis School of Art reserves the right to refuse enrollment to participants with a history of unacceptable behavior.

• Parents must arrive to pick up their children on time. A childcare fee may be assessed for children waiting for more than 15 minutes.

• Bemis School of Art does not prorate tuition.

• Tuition fees are for the entire course as scheduled regardless of attendance. No refunds or make-up classes will be given for absences.

• Use of studios for commercial production work is prohibited.

• Bemis School of Art studios are reserved for the use of registered students during class time only.

• Bemis School of Art parking spaces are reserved for the use of registered students during class time only.

• Enrollment in class does not guarantee a space in the Bemis School of Art lot. Please use street parking as needed.

VIRTUAL COURSE POLICIES Students registered for virtual courses are expected to conduct themselves as if participating in an on-site Bemis course. As a virtual course registrant, Bemis asks that you please be aware of your surroundings during virtual class sessions. Ensure your Zoom camera background is simple and clear of any foot traffic, including family members moving in and out of view, bright backlighting, or anything else that would be distracting to fellow students and the instructor. If need be, you can choose to turn off your camera in Zoom and turn it back on when you’re ready.

Withdrawals and Transfers • Tuition fees are for the entire course as scheduled regardless of attendance. No refunds or make-up classes will be given for absences.

• Notice of withdrawal must be received by the Bemis front desk staff by phone (719) 475-2444 or email bemis@coloradogollege.edu no later than one week prior to the first day of class.

• No refunds will be given to participants who elect to withdraw from a class once it has begun.

• Failure to attend sessions or notification to the instructor will not be regarded as an official notice of withdrawal.

• There is a $10 withdrawal fee for Fine Arts Center members and a $20 withdrawal fee for non-members.

• Request for a course transfer must be received by the Bemis front desk staff by phone (719) 475-2444 or email bemis@coloradogollege.edu no later than one week prior to the first day of class.

• Participants may transfer classes one time per semester. Each additional course transfer will incur a $10 transfer fee.

• Checks returned are not honored for any reason and will be subject to a $15 NSF charge and subject to prosecution to the fullest extent of the law.

Cancellation The Bemis School of Art reserves the right to cancel, combine, or reschedule classes. If it is necessary to cancel a class for any reason, all registered participants will be informed as soon as possible and given the opportunity to transfer into another class. If a participant does not wish to transfer into another class, they may instead opt to receive a letter of credit to use toward any future Bemis School of Art course or a refund in the method in which they originally paid (card, cash, or check).

WAIVERS Publicity Waiver Unless informed otherwise in writing, the Bemis School of Art considers photographs taken of students and their artwork to be permissible for publication in Colorado College, Fine Arts Center, and Bemis School of Art informational and promotional publications, including websites and social media.

Medical Care Waiver In the event of illness or injury, the staff of the Bemis School of Art will act as the agent in obtaining medical care for registered students and have permission to contact the participant’s emergency contact(s) on file.

VIRTUAL COURSE WAIVER By registering for a Bemis School of Art virtual course, you are acknowledging that instructors and fellow students of said course may be able to view everything in the line of sight of all shared camera video during live Zoom sessions.

Virtual courses may be recorded for quality assurance and promotional publications, including websites and social media.

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