Bemis School of Art - Summer 2022 Class Schedule

Summer 2022

CLASS CATALOG

Bemis School of Art

CONTENTS Class Levels & Registration Info

4

La Foret Summer Camp

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Youth Courses

5–12

Colorado College Pre-College Program

13

Semiprivate Adult Courses

14

Adult Courses

15–25

Military Artistic Healing

26

Class Index

27

Policies & Waivers

28

FAC Theatre School Summer Camps

29

FAC Museum Exhibitions

30

Check in at front desk in the lobby of the FAC’s Bemis School of Art for classroom location and information

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS

Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE AND QUESTIONS Phone: (719) 634-5581 Website: fac.coloradocollege.edu/bemis

TO CONTACT BEMIS SCHOOL OF ART DIRECTLY Email: bemis@coloradocollege.edu Phone: (719) 475-2444

¡HABLAMOS ESPAÑOL!

Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre cualquiera de nuestras clases, no dude en llamarnos al número (719) 477-4348.

PROGRAMS In-person courses, semi-private courses, and workshops are offered in a variety of mediums at Bemis School of Art. The semiprivate offerings allow for a limited number of students to receive personalized instruction.

Military Artistic Healing classes are offered in-person as well as virtually for greater access for veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their spouses.

Offsite and travel classes are offered in partnership and collaboration with other organizations. Students attending offsite and travel classes or workshops must follow the COVID-19 guidelines provided by the host businesses.

Bemis School of Art Uintah St. Cache La Poudre St. Pelham

Classes begin Monday, June 6 Classes end Saturday, Sept. 3

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IMPORTANT DATES

Downtown Colorado Springs

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PARKING

818 Pelham Place Colorado Springs, CO 80903

(off Cache La Poudre St. and Cascade Ave.) A private parking lot adjacent to the Fine Arts Center’s Bemis School of Art offers a safe and convenient parking area for registered students. Each enrolled student must pick up a parking permit from the Bemis front desk in order to use the lot.

Call for detailed directions or visit coloradocollege.edu/fac.

COVID-19 STATEMENT

For the most up-to-date information and COVID-19 guidelines, please visit fac.coloradocollege.edu/visit.

Do not attend an in-person course or workshop if you or a member of your household has been diagnosed with COVID-19, or are showing any COVID-19 symptoms of illness.

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 to advanced courses designed to allow experienced artists to hone their skills.

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.

Accessibility – We are happy to accommodate students with accessibility needs. Please call (719) 475-2444.

Specially Priced – This symbol designates a reduced price point or price per pair.

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.

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

Travel – This symbol designates a class that requires travel.

SUPPLIES

Supplies will be provided for youth classes, unless otherwise noted. Adults must provide their own supplies. Each course supply list may be found on the corresponding course webpage at: artschool.csfineartscenter.org/ classes. There may be instructors who opt to provide specialty supplies for an additional materials fee payable to them on the first day of class. This option will be noted on the corresponding course description.

FINE ARTS CENTER MEMBERSHIP

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

Not a member? Join today! fac.coloradocollege.edu/membership

Did you know that sustaining memberships start at $5/month? Make a big impact with a convenient and reasonable monthly contribution!

CLASS INFORMATION Catalog Legend Class# Day(s)

Price # weeks

Date(s)

Hours(s)

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. Our students thank you in advance for your generous support.

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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 sizes are limited and spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

ONLINE

Search available classes using key words, course code numbers, class mediums, age group, instructor, or day of the week. Download supply lists 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) 634-5581 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.

TUITION ASSISTANCE The Fine Arts Center’s Bemis School of Art offers limited full and partial tuition assistance to youth and adult students with demonstrated financial need.

Visit: fac.coloradocollege.edu/art-school

CLASS LEVELS 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 by the instructor.

Registration implies the responsible party understands the course levels above and has selected a course that matches their skill level. Students who are identified as being enrolled in a class above their actual level will be encouraged to move into a class that better fits their level of skills.

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YOUTH SUMMER CAMP — AGES 6–11

AGES 6–9

The FAC’s Bemis School of Art and La Foret Conference and Retreat Center Present:

Cardboard Picasso

Art and Acting in the Forest

More than just a painter, Pablo Picasso created dimensional art from paper, a variety of cardboard, paints, and thin metals.

Join us as we look at his work and create our own mask creations, distorted portrait collages, and constructions from paints, pastels, paper, and unlikely materials. We will be doing simple printmaking on various papers with Picasso-like imagery. Supplies will be provided.

Instructors: Jodi Papproth and Sophia Hanna Enjoy outstanding arts education with instructors from the Fine Art Center’s Bemis School of Art set in the lush forest at the 400-acre La Foret Conference and Retreat Center.

The FAC’s partnership with La Foret has a long history. Alice Bemis Taylor, one of the three benefactresses of the Fine Arts Center, had her summer home at La Foret. The Taylor Memorial Chapel, built in 1929, was designed by the Fine Art Center’s architect, John Gaw Meem.

Instructor: Barbara Dimond

Y1 $170 (Members $155) Mon–Fri 5 days 6/6–6/10

Stretch your imagination! Experience a variety of artistic styles and techniques, including painting, printmaking, and mixed-media art while exploring elements of composition and design. Cultivate your acting skills, voice, movement, and characterization with theatre games, mime, and improvisation.

Art and acting will come together on Fridays with a special showcase performance and art exhibit for friends and family.

10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

AGES 6–9

La Foret is a licensed childcare organization and requires several forms for your child’s protection (Camp Health Form and Certificate of Immunization). Some require a doctor’s signature. All the forms must be completed and submitted prior to the first day of camp. Your child cannot participate until the paperwork is received. All forms can be found on the Bemis School of Art website. Supplies will be provided.

Introduction to Acrylic Painting Instructor: Jantzen Peake

LF1 $300 (Members $285) Mon–Fri 5 days 6/13–6/17

9 a.m.–3 p.m.

LF2 $300 (Members $285) Mon–Fri 5 days 6/20–6/24

9 a.m.–3 p.m.

LF3 $300 (Members $285) Mon–Fri 5 days 6/27–7/1

This is a fun introduction to acrylic painting! Learn traditional painting techniques, fundamental techniques of drawing, and a bit of color theory. Explore paintbrush techniques like blending, dry brush, layering, and so much more. Give your paintings a breath of life! Supplies will be provided.

9 a.m.–3 p.m.

LF4 $300 (Members $285) Mon–Fri 5 days 7/11–7/15

Y2 Mon

9 a.m.–3 p.m.

LF5 $300 (Members $285) Mon–Fri 5 days 7/18–7/22

9 a.m.–3 p.m.

LF6 $300 (Members $285) Mon–Fri 5 days 7/25–7/29

9 a.m.–3 p.m.

$120 (Members $105) 5 wks 6/6–7/11 (no class 7/4)

4:15–5:45 p.m.

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YOUTH COURSES

La Foret staff will provide swimming in the afternoon, so bring your swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen. Each student should bring a lunch and snack and should be prepared for a variety of activities and weather. No open-toed shoes or sandals.

Students may arrive after 8:50 a.m.

AGES 6–9

Introduction to Drawing

Art Around the World

In this fun introduction to drawing course, you will be guided in a new way of looking at how you draw. We will explore how to bring a source of light into your drawings, create a sense of depth, composition, introduce color theory, perspective, and so much more. Create a masterpiece you will be proud of!

Supplies will be provided.

Would you like to be inspired by art from regions other than our own? This class explores several techniques from different cultures and countries across the globe —painting/sculpting animals, tangled drawings, dot designs, and stamped hieroglyphics. Make art while you learn about other art processes from around the world. Supplies will be provided.

YOUTH COURSES

Instructor: Jantzen Peake

Y3 Tue

$120 (Members $105) 5 wks 6/7–7/5

Instructor: Linda Sagastume

12–1:30 p.m.

Y4 $145 (Members $130) Mon–Fri 5 days 6/20–6/24

9:30–11:30 a.m.

AGES 6–9

Animals & Their Environment

Drawing from Van Gogh

This course will be a study about some animals who are impacting their environment and others that are being impacted BY their environment. After we learn a bit about animals we will create plaster sculptures of them using newspaper, tape, and plaster strips before bringing them to life with paint. Get ready for a wild time! Supplies will be provided.

Using Van Gogh and George Seurat as inspiration, we will learn the fundamentals of oil pastels, such as blending and pointillism. Explore chromoluminarism, an impressionistic type of painting using dots or lines. Come join in on the fun!

Supplies will be provided.

Instructor: Melissa Newberry

Y5 $105 (Members $90) Mon–Wed 3 days 6/27–6/29

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Instructor: Melissa Newberry

10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Y6 $90 (Members $75) Tue–Thu 3 days 7/5–7/7

10–11:30 a.m.

AGES 6–9

Pinch Pot Creations

Line, Color, Blend

Create a ceramic piece with your own hands! Learn basic techniques on how to form your pinch pot creations with clay. After you’ve created your piece, you will learn how to customize it with carving and painting techniques. Each creation as unique as its maker! Supplies will be provided.

This mixed media workshop focuses on the layering and blending of pastels, paints, inks, and more. Work on a variety of surfaces creating fabulous textural and painterly works.

We will explore wet and dry techniques with some simple printmaking, stencils, and stamps. Join us for this fabulous class! There is a $10 material fee due to the instructor on the first day of class.

Instructor: Melissa Newberry

Y7 $90 (Members $75) Mon–Wed 3 days 7/11–7/13

Instructor: Barbara Dimond

10–11:30 a.m.

Y8 $145 (Members $130) Mon–Fri 5 days 7/25–7/29

10 a.m.–12 p.m.

AGES 7–11

The Secret Garden

Partners in Art: Line, Color, Blend

Instructor: Linda Sagastume

Instructor: Barbara Dimond

Inspired by the classic book, “The Secret Garden” by Frances Burnett, learn to draw the main character Mary Lennox, build the graffiti garden with collage and paint, blend colorful art tissue with acrylic paint to make the blossoming garden, and design a keyhole peeking into the garden. Create a floral headpiece with dangling ribbons for a tea party hosted by the instructor on the grounds of the Fine Arts Center. Supplies will be provided.

Y9 $145 (Members $130) Mon–Fri 5 days 6/6–6/10

Join your child in this fabulous, shared experience! You and your young partner will create a variety of compositions in painting, design, collage, simple printmaking, and more. Work with various textural surfaces and colorants. Create your own designs on tissue, rice, and deli paper using a Gelli plate.

There is a $20 material fee for each pair due to the instructor on the first day of class.

Y10 $235 per pair (Members $220 per pair) Mon–Fri 5 days 6/13–6/17

1–3:30 p.m.

10 a.m.–12 p.m.

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AGES 7–11

AGES 7–11

Painting & Collage on Tyvek & Board

Partners in Art: Cutting Into Color

YOUTH COURSES

Instructor: Barbara Dimond

Instructor: Barbara Dimond

Tyvek is a plastic-like commercial material. Repurposed, it is a fabulous and pliable surface for collaging with papers, fibers, and painting. In this out-of-the-box class, we will create unusual compositions on Tyvek as well as paper and board.

Tyvek collages can hang and be perforated to add beads and buttons as well. We will also prepare our own papers and work with found and bought materials. Supplies will be provided.

Matisse traded in his paintbrush for a pair of scissors. You and your young partner will work together to explore collage using various layered techniques as Matisse and other collagists do. Work with found, prepared, and altered papers of various weights and textures, along with paints and pastels to create fabulous out-of-the-box compositions. There is a $20 material fee for each pair due to the instructor on the first day of class.

Y11 $145 (Members $130) Mon–Fri 5 days 6/20–6/24

Y12 $235 per pair (Members $220 per pair) Mon–Fri 5 days 7/18–7/22

10 a.m.–12 p.m.

6–8:30 p.m.

AGES 9–12

Introduction to Acrylic Painting

Introduction to Drawing

This is a fun introduction to acrylic painting! Learn traditional painting techniques, fundamental techniques of drawing, introduction to color theory, as well as paintbrush techniques like blending, dry brush, layering, and so much more. Give your paintings a breath of life! Supplies will be provided.

In this fun introduction to drawing, you will be guided in a new way of looking at how you draw. We will explore how to bring a source of light into your drawings, sense of depth, composition, introduction to Color Theory, 1- and 2-point perspective, and so much more. Create a masterpiece to be proud of! Supplies will be provided.

Instructor: Jantzen Peake

Y13 Mon

$120 (Members $105) 5 wks 6/6–7/11 (no class 7/4)

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Instructor: Jantzen Peake

6:30–8 p.m.

Y14 Tue

$120 (Members $105) 5 wks 6/7–7/5

2–3:30 p.m.

AGES 9–12

Introduction to Colored Pencil

3D Sculpture Design

In this exploration of colored pencils, you will be guided in a new way of looking at how to apply a spectrum of colors into your artwork, giving your work a sense of depth and composition. Investigate color theory, value scale, blending techniques, perspective, and more! Supplies will be provided.

In this course, we are all free to let our imaginations soar! 3D sculpture design is a unique and exciting way to explore your creative side using traditional and non-traditional art methods and materials. Take your ideas to the next level from concept drawing designs to 3D sculptures. With polymer-based clay, the possibilities are close to limitless! Supplies will be provided.

Instructor: Jantzen Peake

Y15 Wed

Instructor: Jantzen Peake

$120 (Members $105) 5 wks 6/8–7/6

2–3:30 p.m.

Y16 Thu

$120 (Members $105) 5 wks 6/9–7/7

12–1:30 p.m.

AGES 9–12

Introduction to Studio Practice

Watercolor in Nature

This course is for students who have expressed a love for art and wish to create their own art free from typical in-school restrictions. Students will be guided through a simplified creation experience aimed at helping them generate their own ideas. Learn practical idea-generation tools while also reviewing the elements of art and the principles of design.

Supplies will be provided.

Learn the basics of watercolor through the exploration of the outdoors. The first part of the class will be time to learn new techniques and the second half will be time to take your sketchbook outside, observe, and paint what you see. Students should dress according to the weather, wear sunscreen, and bring a water bottle. Supplies will be provided.

Instructor: Aaron Bauer

Y17 Sat

$225 (Members $210) 9 wks 6/11–8/6

Instructor: Melissa Newberry

Y18 $165 (Members $150) Mon, Wed, Fri 2 wks 6/13–6/24

10 a.m.–12 p.m.

10 a.m.–12 p.m.

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AGES 9–12

AGES 9–12

Taking it Apart, Putting it Together

Kids’ Sensory Stroll

Learn how to repurpose recyclable materials such as cardboard, soft plastics, and papers into fabulous sculptural objects and compositions. With bought and mostly found materials, we will create constructions, hanging collages, jewelry, and more! Of course, we will add lots of color to our projects as well. Supplies will be provided.

Learn to see art in a whole new way on the Kids’ Sensory Stroll! We will explore the Fine Arts Center galleries and interpret different artworks through sensory charts. Write, draw, doodle, or perform in expressive ways by exploring how we use our five senses to enjoy art. You will be encouraged to seek inspiration for your creations by fully investigating the artworks around you. Parents are encouraged to join in the journey through the galleries. Supplies will be provided.

YOUTH COURSES

Instructor: Barbara Dimond

Y19 $145 (Members $130) Mon–Fri 5 days 6/27–7/1

10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Instructor: Jasmine Dillavou

Y20 Sat

$65 (Members $50) 1 day 7/30

11 a.m.–1 p.m.

AGES 9–12

Acrylic Painting Sampler

Drawing 101 Sampler

This one-day workshop is a quick and fun way to introduce yourself to acrylic painting. We will explore traditional painting techniques like dry brushing, layering, impasto, introduction to color theory, a glance at classical master painter techniques, and more! Bring your work to life in this fun, supportive class!

Supplies will be provided.

Join this class for a fun day developing new drawing skills and/or brushing up on old ones! You will learn to maneuver the pencil in ways that will relax the heavy-handed. Give your art a sense of depth and life in this one-day workshop!

Supplies will be provided.

Instructor: Jantzen Peake

Y21 Fri

$65 (Members $50) 1 day 8/5

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Instructor: Jantzen Peake

4:15–6:15 p.m.

Y22 $65 (Members $50) Fri 1 day 8/19

4:15–6:15 p.m.

AGES 12–16

Teen Wheel Throwing

Introduction to Colored Pencil

Explore a variety of ceramic forms made on the wheel with your peers. A great opportunity for students without enough time in their schedule to take a summer art class or for those who wish to expand their arts experience. Delve into ceramics in a low-pressure and supportive environment: no grades, no stress! Instruction is at beginner level, projects and demonstrations can be tailored to a variety of interests and abilities. Supplies will be provided.

In this exploration of colored pencils, you will be guided in a new way of looking at how to apply a spectrum of colors into your artwork, giving your work a sense of depth and composition. Investigate color theory, value scale, blending techniques, perspective, and more! Supplies will be provided.

Instructor: Maggie Quinn

Y23 Tue

$125 (Members $110) 4 wks 6/7–6/28

Instructor: Jantzen Peake

Y24 Wed

$120 (Members $105) 5 wks 6/8–7/6

12–1:30 p.m.

10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Beginning Wheel Thrown Pottery

Introduction to Acrylic Painting

This class is an introduction to wheel throwing methods of working with clay. Learn to create forms such as bowls and mugs, as well as decorating and glazing your finished pieces.

Explore your own ideas on the wheel and use hand-building techniques to enhance your work. Supplies will be provided.

In this fun introduction to acrylic painting you will learn the fundamentals of drawing followed by traditional painting techniques that will allow for a smooth transition into acrylic painting. We will explore color theory, as well as paintbrush techniques like blending, dry brush, layering, and so much more. Give your paintings a breath of life! Supplies will be provided.

Instructor: Jamie Howard

Y25 Thu

$205 (Members $190) 8 wks 6/9–7/28

10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Instructor: Jantzen Peake

Y26 Thu

$120 (Members $105) 5 wks 6/9–7/7

2–3:30 p.m.

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AGES 12–16

AGES 12–16

Introduction to Murals Workshop

Exploration of Chalk Pastels

This fun, two-day workshop is all about how to create murals!

We will walk through the entire process of executing a mural including working on a team, finding a location, talking with the building owner, formulating a proposal, concept drawings, and the final production of the collaborative mural. The final ideas for our collaborative mural will be executed on an interior wall or board. Supplies will be provided.

Have you ever wanted to work with chalk pastels, but didn’t know where to start? This class is for you! This class will introduce you to the basics of using bright and colorful pastels while creating some fun projects. Delve into the fundamentals of chalk pastels, such as blending and basic perspective. We will explore drawing using a variety of references — still lifes, nature, and images — as our inspiration. Supplies will be provided.

YOUTH COURSES

Instructor: Jantzen Peake

Y27 $105 (Members $90) Fri–Sat 2 days 6/17–6/18 Y28 $105 (Members $90) Fri–Sat 2 days 7/15–7/16

4:30–7:30 p.m.

Instructor: Melissa Newberry

Y29 $105 (Members $90) Tue–Fri 4 days 7/5–7/8

12–1:30 p.m.

2:15–5:15 p.m.

AGES 12–16

Tell Your Story with Graphic Novels Instructor: Margaret Olsen

Learn to write and draw your own graphic novel! Format a story complete with setting, plot and characters and learn how to illustrate the narrative with their own drawings. Students will learn how to draw from a bird’s eye view, worm’s eye view, and develop basic design elements to add excitement or drama to their story. Students should come ready with an idea of their characters and a conflict that will help drive the story.

Supplies will be provided.

Y30 Mon

$165 (Members $150) 6 wks 6/6–7/18 (no class 7/4)

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10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Students 16–Adult

Check out the adult course section for additional choices in painting, drawing, ceramics, and more.

Colorado College Summer Session invites high school rising juniors and seniors to join the CC community during the summer. Enroll in one of our dynamic courses offered on subjects ranging from environmental science and the study of epidemics to marketing and entrepreneurship, to cross-genre writing. CC’s Summer Session provides students with a rich opportunity to explore challenging academics, get inspired by the wondrous Rocky Mountain region, and be supported by faculty that are invested in your success.

High school students can immerse themselves in the rhythm of CC’s Block Plan and experience living on campus during our Pre-College Block, which is specially designed for ambitious high school students.

Art and the Museum in the 20th Century Professor: Rebecca Tucker

Ever visited an art museum and wondered what to think about contemporary art? This course introduces the history of art since 1900, using the lens of the museum to understand issues in modern art and society. The class will undertake hands-on fieldwork in museums in Colorado Springs and Denver. Students will learn skills in visual literacy, research, oral presentation, and critical thinking, with an opportunity to do research with objects in the collection of the Fine Arts Center.

This class is presented through a partnership between CC Summer Session and Bemis School of Art. Supported by The Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation in honor of Joyce Robinson.

AH 125 July 11–July 27 Learn more and register for this course and others offered by Colorado College Summer Session at fac.coloradocollege. edu/art-school/fac-art-school-programs.

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CC PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM — HIGH SCHOOL RISING JUNIORS & SENIORS

ADULT COURSES — SEMIPRIVATE

SEMIPRIVATE ADULT COURSES

Just Scratching the Surface!

Sgraffito in Clay

Whimsical Lidded Boxes

Instructor: Rui Haagen

Level A – All levels welcome.

Level A – All levels welcome.

Explore slab construction to handbuild whimsical lidded boxes from textured clay slabs. Move from flat to free-standing using simple measurements and your own handmade flat patterns.

These boxes are pure joyful self-expressive textural whimsy!

Supply list online. Ages 16–Adult

Instructor: Rui Haagen

Sgraffito comes from the Italian word for scratch, so just scratch the surface to reveal your design! Explore the exciting visual and textural possibilities of sgraffito decoration on white clay using contrasting and varied colored underglazes.

Learn a cool technique to easily transfer design onto 2D and 3D surfaces such as a tumbler and a platter. Look at wood or linoleum block cuts and prints for your textural design inspiration. Supply list online. Ages 16–Adult Maximum number of students: 5 A1 Wed

$285 (Members $270) 4 wks 6/8–6/29

Maximum number of students: 5 A2 Wed

$255 (Members $240) 2 wks 7/6–7/13

10 a.m.–1 p.m.

A3 Wed

$255 (Members $240) 2 wks 8/3–8/10

10 a.m.–1 p.m.

10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Semiprivate Adult Courses Tantalizing Textured Mugs Instructor: Rui Haagen

Level A – All levels welcome.

Explore slab construction to handbuild tantalizing mugs from textured clay slabs. Build mugs that have three or four feet or build four sided full-bodied forms using fold up flat patterns.

You’ll leave with a unique creation ready for your favorite beverage! Supply list online. Ages 16–Adult Maximum number of students: 5 $255 (Members $240) 2 wks 7/20–7/27

10 a.m.–1 p.m.

A5 $255 (Members $240) Wed 2 wks 8/17–8/24

10 a.m.–1 p.m.

A4 Wed

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These in-person offerings allow for one student or a limited number of students to receive personalized instruction.

For the most up-to-date information and COVID-19 guidelines, please visit fac.coloradocollege.edu/visit.

DRAWING

Plein-Air Pastel Drawing Instructor: Vicki Square

Level I – This class is for those with some familiarity with the medium. This could include informal use of medium outside of the classroom.

Outdoors, making art — what could be better than that?

We will walk to an outdoor location close by on Colorado College’s campus to explore a variety of possible approaches to different subject matters. Composition, options on methods to develop the drawing, and use of the pastel chalk will be presented. Our sessions (Friday afternoon, Saturday morning, and Saturday afternoon) will give us different daylight for at least three drawings. Supply list online. 16–Adult A6 $135 (Members $120) Fri–Sat 2 days 6/24

6/25

1–4 p.m.

10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Bemis ArtTrax: Drawing The Bemis ArtTrax is a new curriculum created to provide equitable and accessible pathways to the arts. ArtTrax courses introduce the fundamental concepts of painting, drawing, and sculpting through a series of engaging exercises. Emphasis is not on producing finished works of art, but rather on developing a basic skill set through practice and repetition.

No prior knowledge or experience in the medium is needed or expected for level I classes. The courses then proceed sequentially, each level building upon what was previously presented. Supplies will be provided. 16–Adult ATD1 Drawing I Wed 4 wks 6/22–7/13

5:30–7 p.m.

ATD2 Drawing II Wed 4 wks 7/27–8/17

5:30–7 p.m.

ATD3 Drawing III Wed 4 wks 8/31–9/21

5:30–7 p.m.

CLAYTV

Don’t miss Bemis School of Art’s ClayTV, a meditative outlet for all things clay. Whether you’re already a fan of the best plasticelastic stuff on the planet, or just like watching things spin, tune in to Episodes 1 and 2 of ClayTV. Find it, along with other fun Bemis videos, on FAC Connect at fac.coloradocollege.edu/connect/clay-tv.

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ADULT COURSES

Instructor: Kathryn Romberg

PAINTING

Watercolor Mountain Landscape Instructor: Ronee Smith

Level 0 – This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience in the medium.

ADULT COURSES

Discover watercolor techniques and try something new! In this class, we will examine the art style of contemporary artist Jen Aranyi, practice drawing a simple, abstract mountain range, then outline it with black Sharpies, and finish the sky with watercolors to create a galaxy-like effect. We will discuss diverse ways to finish the foreground (in front of the mountains, such as trees, a river, a camping scene, etc.).

Supply list online. 16–Adult A7 Sat

$85 (Members $70) 2 days 6/11–6/18

2–4 p.m.

A8 Sat

$85 (Members $70) 2 days 8/6–8/13

1–3 p.m.

A9 Tue

$85 (Members $70) 2 days 8/23–8/30

1–3 p.m.

Bemis ArtTrax: Painting Instructor: Ronee Smith

The Bemis ArtTrax is a new curriculum created to provide equitable and accessible pathways to the arts. ArtTrax courses introduce the fundamental concepts of painting, drawing, and sculpting through a series of engaging exercises. Emphasis is not on producing a finished work of art, but rather on developing the basic skill set through practice and repetition.

No prior knowledge or experience in the medium is needed or expected. The courses proceed sequentially, each lesson building upon what was previously presented. Supplies will be provided. 16–Adult

Painting in Nature

Instructor: Melissa Newberry Level A – All levels welcome.

ATP1 Painting I Thu 4 wks 6/9–6/30

6–7:30 p.m.

ATP3 Painting II Thu 4 wks 7/14–8/4

6–7:30 p.m.

This is an exploratory class of nature through painting.

Students will learn the basics of watercolor in week one, basics of acrylic in week two, and by week three students will have their choice on which medium (acrylic or watercolor) they would like to continue exploring. Create some art in the beautiful outdoors! Supply list online. 16–Adult

ATP3 Painting III Thu 4 wks 8/18–9/8

6–7:30 p.m.

A10 $180 (Members $165) Mon, Wed, Fri 3 wks 6/13–7/1

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1–2:30 p.m.

PAINTING

Friday Night Adult Painting

City Lines in Watercolor

Level A – All levels welcome.

Level A – All levels welcome.

Love painting and do it all the time? Haven’t picked up a paintbrush since elementary school? Perfect! This is the class for you. This painting class will teach you the fundamentals of painting with acrylic paint and give you the confidence to finish a masterpiece! Supplies will be provided. Adults

Come along for this guided, plein air watercolor class focused on city lines. Through demonstrations and various assignments, you will learn techniques for painting architecture quickly and beautifully! This low-key, relaxing class is a wonderful way to unwind and hone your existing skills. Supply list online. 16–Adult

Instructor: Melissa Newberry

Instructor: Sophia Hanna

A11 Fri

$65 (Members $50) 1 day 6/17

A12 Fri

$65 (Members $50) 1 day 6/24

5:30–7:30 p.m.

A13 Fri

$65 (Members $50) 1 day 7/1

5:30–7:30 p.m.

5:30–7:30 p.m.

A14 Tue

$125 (Members $110) 4 wks 7/12–8/2

3:30–5:30 p.m.

Painting Abstracted Realism Level IV – This class is for those with advanced skill or knowledge in the medium. Student should be highly motivated and self-directed. Some classes in this level will require a portfolio review and/or approval by the instructor.

Are you ready to go to the exciting next level with your painting skills? Are you ready to stop copying a reference photo and paint the spirit and heart of the subject? Have you always wanted to know how to plan, begin, and paint an abstract painting? Do you want to learn how to know when it’s finished? In this workshop, you will learn how to do those things in water media including drawing ink, acrylic, powders, and more. Supply list online. Adult A15 Sat

$110 (Members $95) 1 day 7/16

10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

A16 Sat

$110 (Members $95) 1 day 7/30

10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Expressive Florals

Instructor: Linda Sagastume 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.

Learn to use bold, vivid color to create an expressive floral painting. A bit of layering with collage and gel medium for enhanced texture, underpainting techniques, strong brush strokes, mark-making, and acrylic paint will work together to define floral shapes. Oil pastels will be used for finishing touches and definition. This class is about discovering your unique style by integrating hand, eye, and heart. Individual attention emphasized. Supply list online. 16–Adult A17 $195 (Members $180) Mon–Fri 5 days 7/18–7/22

1–4 p.m.

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Instructor: Karen Standridge

ADULT TRAVEL COURSE

EXCITING FALL PAINTING WORKSHOP – REGISTER NOW!

Enchanted Textures of Taos, New Mexico Instructor: Martha Mans Level II–IV 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. Student should be highly motivated and selfdirected. Some classes in this level will require a portfolio review and/or approval of instructor.

Taos’ light, color, and culture have inspired modern artists for over 125 years to create inspirational and memorable paintings. Taos is especially stunning in the autumn with glorious textures and colors. Professional artist and instructor Martha Mans will concentrate on watercolor and gouache painting with a special small presentation about how she creates her casein paintings, which is becoming an increasingly popular medium.

We will visit a different location each day with a demonstration

by Martha to encourage you to try water media techniques designed to help you hone your painting skills. After breakfast, our day will begin with a gathering at a specific location to watch a demonstration and take technical advice.

We will enjoy the rest of the day painting with a break to have lunch and continue painting in the afternoon for as long as you’d like. Since studying how other artists approach painting is important to your artistic growth, and to further your art experience, Martha strongly advises that you take a little time to visit one or more of the wonderful museums or art galleries in Taos to study what other artists both from the past or present find so interesting and inspiring about Taos. We will gather for a critique in the afternoon around 4 p.m. before you head out on your own for dinner at one of the many restaurants Taos has to offer.

Martha will take great care in making sure your experience as a painter in Taos is rewarding. She will work with each of you in the group and as an individual painter. You can expect her to help you work out your individual painting challenges and develop better ways of seeing subject matter to create more dynamically designed paintings.

The Casa Benavides Historic Inn, in the center of Taos, will be our headquarters for this workshop. It is situated next to historic art-connected sites, such as the Mable Dodge Luhan House with its colorful past, where many early artists have stayed and painted. Additionally, it is also across the street from the Couse-Sharp Historic Site and studio museum. The artists, which these houses were named after, were part of the original “Taos Artists” group, which consisted of about 10 artists who were instrumental in putting Taos on the map as an art destination. It is also a few steps away from the historic central old town Taos Square. Additional information regarding lodging options will be shared after registration is complete.

Immerse yourself in a complete painting experience both by creating art yourself and being in the presence of beautiful historic art and the surrounding landscape. Supply list online.

Adult T1 $490 (Members $475) Mon–Fri 5 days 9/26–9/30

9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Travel and lodging are not included. Additional information will be provided after registration is complete.

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PRINTMAKING

PHOTOGRAPHY

Story Making Through the Monotype Process

Instructor: Melanie Yazzie, Contemporary Navajo Artist, Professor of Art Practices and Head of Printmaking at the University of Colorado at Boulder, CO Level A – All levels welcome.

We will make prints using stencils and symbols that represent something important to our life experience. The prints will create an opportunity that will help each member share a personal story about who they are. Experience the freedom to begin a journey of self-discovery by making art that helps express yourself in a new way. You will have a chance to create work that can go home with you, or maybe even a small series of work. We will end the workshop with an hour to critique. Supplies will be provided. 16–Adult A18 $310 (Members $295) Mon–Tue 2 days 6/13–6/14

9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Expand Your B&W Darkroom Printing Skills Instructor: Angela Crews

Level I – This class is for those with some familiarity with the medium. This could include informal use of medium outside of the classroom.

Love the darkroom? Let’s take your experiences to the next level. This eight-week darkroom class will introduce you to advanced techniques such as split-filter printing, Sabattier printing, and combination printing. We will work on honing your skills to produce beautiful exhibition quality prints.

Consider a local art show for your work or build on a portfolio you have already started. Supply list online. 16–Adult A19 Wed

$285 (Members $270) 8 wks 6/8–8/3 (no class 6/29)

1–4 p.m.

ENAMELING

Enameling: Glass Fused to Metal

Storytelling in Photography

Instructor: Patricia Musick

Instructor: Bethany Alvarez

Level 0 – This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience in the medium.

This is a beginner course in multi-image and text-based storytelling. We will be exploring the fundamental principles of photography — light, subject, and composition — and, if all goes well, have some fun! Armed with our new talents, we will use these principles to create a final photo essay about a subject of your choice. Walk away with camera technique, time in the field, feedback, and some serious memories!

Supply list online. 16–Adult A20 Wed

$145 (Members $130) 5 wks 6/15–7/13

Level 0 – This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience in the medium.

Discover enameling — glass fused to metal at high heat — in this introduction to the basic techniques of an ancient medium. Learn to clean the metal, apply multiple layers of powdered glass using various techniques, fire in a kiln, and work with opaque and transparent enamels. You will be introduced to the medium’s historic and contemporary context and its versatility. There is a $40 materials fee due to the instructor on the first day of class. 16–Adult A21 Sat

$195 (Members $180) 5 wks 6/11–7/9

3:30–6:30 p.m.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

FIBER ARTS

Embroidery: Drawing & Painting with Thread

Knit to Fit Math Instructor: Vicki Square

Instructor: Rob Watt

ADULT COURSES

Level A – All levels welcome.

In this course, you will be introduced to the process of artistic needlework. Rob considers his work as drawing and painting with thread. Starting with basic exercises, learn color blending, shading, drawing, creating lines, and other fundamental embroidery techniques. With the support of the instructor, you will be encouraged to sketch design ideas from your imagination, photos, or natural surroundings, which will serve as a basis for a final piece. Supply list online. Adults A22 Wed

$120 (Members $105) 5 wks 6/8–7/6

7–8:30 p.m.

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.

Knitters want their time and efforts rewarded with a finished garment that fits. It all starts with a knitting gauge and body measurements, the necessities of excellent sweater construction and fit. We will discuss gauge and measuring accurately, work formulas for basic long-sleeve crew neck pullovers, and work the math for other variations. Armed and informed, let the magic of math formulas open the doors of your creativity. The instructor will provide specific homework to be done before attending class. Supply list online. 16–Adult A23 $135 (Members $120) Fri–Sat 2 days 6/10

6/11

1–4 p.m.

10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Felted Flower Adornment

Knit One Below Magic

Level A – All levels welcome.

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.

Instructor: Cathy Gillis

Instructor: Vicki Square

Using wool, water, and soap, you will transform loose fibers into a resilient and beautiful flower. Embellish with beads, sequins, specialty fibers or threads, and marvel at your oneof-a-kind creation. Your finished piece can be used as jewelry, an accessory, or decoration. No experience is necessary, simply bring your curiosity and willingness to explore this creative process. There is a $15 materials fee due to the instructor on the day of class. 16–Adult A24 Sat

$75 (Members $60) 1 day 7/23

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10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Descriptively speaking, a thick, squishy, yummy texture is what you get with the Knit One Below technique! There are a variety of decorative stitches, single and two-color flavors, to knit in five sample swatches to keep for your reference.

We will begin Vicki’s Knit One Blow Scarf design using a worsted-weight yarn of your choice in two of your favorite colors, sampling three different stitches in the scarf. Supply list online. 16–Adult A25 $135 (Members $120) Fri–Sat 2 days 8/19

8/20

1–4 p.m.

10 a.m.–4 p.m.

JEWELRY

Fundamentals of Metalsmithing Jewelry

Beading Around the World

Level A – All levels welcome.

Level A – All levels welcome.

Tired of your old jewelry? Don’t toss it away! Recycle it into a new masterpiece of your own making. In this course, you will learn to upscale recycled jewelry using a jeweler’s saw and basic metalsmithing techniques. Be the envy of the party with your new, fancy creation. Supply list online. 16–Adult

Explore a few of the many bead weaving techniques from around the world using an assortment of seed beads, thread, and a needle. Applying contemporary ideas and materials with traditional methods, you will make a love letter pen, a netted necklace, a peyote stitch bracelet, and Huichol stitch netted flower earrings. There is a $35 materials fee for beading materials due to the instructor on the first day of class, in addition to the supply list online. 16–Adult

Instructor: Melissa Newberry

A26 $135 (Members $120) Mon, Wed, Fri 2 wks 7/11–7/22

1–2:30 p.m.

Instructor: Zandra Zieman-Foster

A27 Wed

$245 (Members $230) 8 wks 7/13–8/31

5:30–8 p.m.

Create Your Own Tarot Deck

Beginner Gold Leafing

Level A – All levels welcome.

Level 0 – This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience in the medium.

Instructor: Bradley Benedetti

Instructor: Sophia Hanna

Interested in tarot? Are you a beginner or a seasoned reader?

In this class, you will learn about the art history of tarot cards, their various systems of symbolism and interpretation, as well as basic image-making techniques to create your own deck of tarot cards using a medium of your choice. Supply list online.

16–Adult A28 Sat

$165 (Members $150) 7 wks 6/11–7/23

10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Have you ever got to the end of a piece and felt like something was missing? Maybe it needs a little razzle dazzle! In this 4-hour workshop, you will learn about the history of gold leafing, how to prepare surfaces and pieces for gold, then the actual process of leafing — how to use sizing adhesive, apply leaf, burnish, and seal it all. You will leave with extra materials and enough experience to experiment on your own! Supply list online. 16–Adult A29 Sun

$85 (Members $70) 1 day 6/12

10 a.m.–2 p.m.

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MIXED MEDIA

MIXED MEDIA

Inspired Postcards

Line, Color, Blend

Level A – All levels welcome.

Level A – All levels welcome.

This class is inspired by Mary Chenoweth, iconic Colorado College professor of art, and the woman who carved the wooden doors at the entrance of the Bemis School of Art. Let us explore collage through a playful expression of making small postcard-sized art influenced by Mary’s, Matisse’s, and Picasso’s work. Gather your stash of ephemera from travels or precious papers you have been hanging onto, bring them to the workshop, and transform them into small pieces of art.

Supply list online. 16–Adult

Using various textural work surfaces, learn to apply and blend a variety of mediums for your compositions. Combine chalk (wet and dry), inks, paints, and different pastels to create layered works of art rich in color and texture. We will prepare some of our own papers with simple printmaking to add to our layered techniques. Fabulous fun! There is a material fee of $23 due to the instructor on the first day of class. 16–Adult

ADULT COURSES

Instructor: Linda Sagastume

A30 Sat

$65 (Members $50) 1 day 7/30

Instructor: Barbara Dimond

A31 $200 (Members $185) Mon–Fri 5 days 8/1–8/5

10 a.m.–1 p.m.

10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Refresh Your Artist Within

Creative Collages

Level A – All levels welcome.

Level A – All levels welcome.

Wanting to get back in touch with your own creativity?

Refresh your hidden talents through mixed media in collage, watercolor, pastels, simple printmaking, and more. Work with fabulous papers, prepared by you, as well as printed and rice papers of various textures. Embellish with paints, various pastels, and inks. Through this variety of techniques, you will find a medium you love. There is a material fee of $23 due to the instructor on the first day of class. Adults

Collage is more than gluing papers together. Learn elements of composition by layering a vast selection of various prepared and bought papers. Collage on a mixture of surfaces, such as Tyvek (a commercial product) and boards of different weights.

Integrate paints, pastels, and simple prints on tissue and rice paper. There is a material fee of $23 due to the instructor on the first day of class. 16–Adult

Instructor: Barbara Dimond

A32 $200 (Members $185) Mon–Fri 5 days 8/8–8/12

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Instructor: Barbara Dimond

10 a.m.–1 p.m.

A33 $200 (Members $185) Mon–Fri 5 days 8/15–8/19

10 a.m.–1 p.m.

CERAMICS

Wheel Throwing

Instructor: Jamie Howard Level I – This class is for those with some familiarity with the medium. This could include informal use of medium outside of the classroom.

Build on your basic knowledge of throwing and further your technical understanding of clay. More complex functional forms, refinement of throwing skills, advanced decorative and glazing will be demonstrated. This class will review and critique fired results to foster the development of personal style. Supply list online. 16–Adult A34 Mon

$245 (Members $230) 8 wks 6/6–8/1 (no class 7/4)

9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Bemis ArtTrax: Clay Sculpture The Bemis ArtTrax is a new curriculum created to provide equitable and accessible pathways to the arts. ArtTrax courses introduce the fundamental concepts of painting, drawing, and sculpting through a series of engaging exercises. Emphasis is not on producing a finished work of art, but on developing basic skills set through practice and repetition. No prior knowledge or experience in the medium is needed/expected. The courses proceed sequentially, each lesson building upon what was previously presented. Supplies will be provided. 16– Adult

Building Bowls, Cups, and Mugs!

Instructor: Maggie Quinn

Level A – All levels welcome.

ATS1 Sculpture I Wed 4 wks 6/15–7/13 (no class 6/29)

6:30–8 p.m.

Using templates, a slab roller, and extruded clay slabs, learn different hand-building practices to make drinking and serving vessels. Once built, we will explore different techniques for texture, then staining and glazing to finish your work. Serve, drink up, and enjoy! Supply list online. Adults

ATS2 Sculpture II Wed 4 wks 7/27–8/17

6:30–8 p.m.

A35 Mon

ATS3 Sculpture III Wed 4 wks 8/31–9/21

6:30–8 p.m.

$125 (Members $110) 4 wks 6/6–6/27

10 a.m.–12 p.m.

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ADULT COURSES

Instructor: Cara McKinley

CERAMICS

Let the Clay Speak Instructor: Sandy Friedman

ADULT COURSES

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.

Do you want to learn how to work better with clay or develop more advanced techniques? Then, this is the class for you!

This course is open to intermediate and advanced level students. You will learn new techniques to create more advanced forms. You will also have the opportunity to pursue handbuilding, sculptural work, and/or a combination of any of these methods. Supply list online. 16–Adult A36 Wed

$205 (Members $190) 8 wks 6/8–7/27

9–11 a.m.

Decorated Plates, Tumblers, & Bowls, Oh My! Instructor: Maggie Quinn

Level A – All levels welcome.

Working from templates, learn to handbuild and decorate a plate, tumbler, and bowl. After your pieces have been fired once, they will be decorated with underglaze transfers to reflect your personal artistic statement. Colors, patterns, and designs are determined by each individual. Join the fun, learn a new decorating technique, and make some clay art! There is an $8 materials fee for underglazes due on the first day of class, in addition to the supply list found online. Adult A37 Thu

$125 (Members $110) 4 wks 6/9–6/30

9–11 a.m.

Get Out of Round!

Wheel Thrown & Altered Bowls

Ceramic Jewelry

Instructor: Rui Haagen

Level A – All levels welcome.

Level III – This class is for those who have significant experience in the medium — 2-3 or more classes or a year or more of experience.

Make stylish jewelry and adornments out of clay in this workshop. Beads, pendants, attachments, and ideas on how to connect the forms will be covered while learning about the magical medium of clay. Ideas on how to connect the ceramic pieces using findings, wire, and leather will be presented, along with glazing and under-glazing techniques. Supply list online. Adults

Don’t be bored with round, get out of round! Alter, cut, carve, and stamp your bowls. Make your own clay stamps and learn to throw basic bowl forms in preparation for each type of alteration process. Staining and glazing will be taught to suit this project. Wow everyone with your own unique, functional clay art serving pieces! Supply list online. 16–Adult A38 Fri

$225 (Members $210) 6 wks 6/10–7/15

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10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Instructor: Cara McKinley

A39 Sat

$105 (Members $90) 2 wks 6/18–6/25

10 a.m.–1 p.m.

CERAMICS

Handbuilding Large Forms

Clay Sculpture

Level 0 – This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience in the medium.

Level 0 – This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience in the medium.

In this mini-class, enjoy making a handbuilt clay form using large building methods and molds. Make a classical vase form or an ornament for your garden — anything goes in this fun weekly course! Learn sgraffito, underglazing, and pen-line glazing, in addition to how to make hand-formed ceramic vessels. Supply list online. Adults

Build any form you like out of clay in this mini course. Sculpt a ceramic piece of art using non-traditional and traditional techniques while honing your unique style. Learn to intuitively sculpt and challenge your skills to make a one-of-a-kind ceramic sculpture. Supply list online. Adults

Instructor: Cara McKinley

$165 (Members $150) 4 wks 7/14–8/4

A41 Sat

$165 (Members $150) 4 wks 7/16–8/6

10 a.m.–1 p.m.

6–9 p.m.

Hinged Clam Jar

Ceramic Sets

Level IV – This class is for those with advanced skill or knowledge in the medium. Student should be highly motivated and self-directed. Some classes in this level will require a portfolio review and/or approval by the instructor.

Level 0 – This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience in the medium.

Instructor: Rui Haagen

Instructor: Cara McKinley

Wow everyone! Create an exotic and functional, ceramic, hinged clam jar by combining the use of throwing and handbuilding techniques. Throw two bowl forms that are joined lip-to-lip like a clam, cut the lid, add clay hinge components and decorative elements. This project lends itself to carving, sgraffito, and sculpting in an abstract or organic design. We will also be glazing this hinged/lidded form. Supply list online.

16–Adult A42 Fri

$225 (Members $210) 6 wks 7/22–8/26

10 a.m.–1 p.m.

In these two sessions, learn some new techniques and get creative with a variety of handbuilding methods. Make a set of wares that will be a functional memento. Make ceramics to serve drinks, snacks, or whatever you choose! Supply list online. Adults A43 Sat

$105 (Members $90) 2 wks 8/20–8/27

10 a.m.–1 p.m.

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A40 Thu

Instructor: Cara McKinley

MILITARY ARTISTIC HEALING COURSES

Thanks to grants and individual donations, Military Artistic Healing classes are offered at no charge.

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.

Please note, these courses are only open to active-duty military and veterans, as well as their spouses.

An active duty, retiree ID, or DD-214 must be presented to participate.

IN-PERSON — ADULT

VIRTUAL — ADULT

In-person: Military Artistic Healing

Virtual: Military Artistic Healing

Level 0 – This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience in the medium.

Level 0 – This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience in the medium.

Discover the techniques to inspire creative skills and gain greater self-awareness. Explore possibilities, develop your creativity, and gain personal insight through working with a variety of controllable mediums. Visits to the Fine Arts Center’s museum galleries using visual thinking strategies will increase group cohesion. There are many benefits to using art to express emotions — art can furnish a healthy outlet and an alternate way to communicate something that one cannot always put into words, provide safe containment for emotions that are expressed, and reflecting on art can give new understanding and insight about feelings. Supplies will be provided. Adult

Discover the techniques to inspire creative skills and gain greater self-awareness. Learn to utilize artistic and creative exercise, through therapeutic processes, to develop selfexpression and healing. Explore possibilities, develop your creativity, and gain personal insight through working with a variety of controllable mediums. Increase personal management of life stressors by utilizing artistic exercises outside of class to help with trauma. There are many benefits to using art to express emotions — art can furnish a healthy outlet and an alternate way to communicate something that one cannot always put into words, provide safe containment for emotions that are expressed, and reflecting on art can give new understanding and insight about feelings. Visual thinking strategies will be used to increase group cohesion.

This course includes live Zoom class sessions. Supplies will be provided. Adult

Instructor: Tina Reyero

MAH1 $0 (Members $0) Mon 8 wks 6/6–8/1 (no class 7/4)

5:30–7:30 p.m.

Instructor: Kim Nguyen

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$0 (Members $0) 6/7–7/26

5:30–7:30 p.m. MT

CLASS INDEX Aaron Bauer

Y17

Angela Crews

A19

Barbara Dimond

Y1, Y8, Y10, Y11, Y12, Y19, A31, A32, A33

Bethany Alvarez

A20

Bradley Benedetti

A28

Cara McKinley

A39, A40, A41, A43, ATS1, ATS2, ATS3

Cathy Gillis

A24

Jamie Howard

Y25, A34

Jantzen Peake

Y2, Y3, Y13, Y14, Y15, Y16, Y21, Y22, Y24, Y26, Y27, Y28

Jasmine Dillavou

Y20

Jodi Papproth

LF1, LF2, LF3, LF4, LF5, LF6

Kathryn Romberg

ATD1, ATD2, ATD3

Karen Standridge

A15, A16

Kim Nguyen

VMAH1

Linda Sagastume

Y4, Y9, A17, A30

Maggie Quinn

Y23, A35, A37

Margaret Olsen

Y30

Martha Mans

T1

Melanie Yazzie

A18

Melissa Newberry

Y5, Y6, Y7, Y18, Y29, A10, A11, A12, A13, A26

Pat Musick

A21

Sophia Hanna

A14, A29, LF1–LF6

Tina Reyero

MAH1

Rob Watt

A22

Ronee Smith

A7, A8, A9, ATP1, ATP2, ATP3

Rui Haagen

A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A38, A42

Sandy Friedman

A36

Vicki Square

A6, A23, A25

Zandra Zieman-Foster A27

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

POLICIES General

Photograph by Jeff Kearney, TDC Photography

• 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 or participating in a virtual course 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.

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@coloradocollege.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@coloradocollege.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 gift card 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.

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VIRTUAL 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.

VIRTUAL 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.

FAC Theatre School Summer Camps Register at fac.coloradocollege.edu/theatre-school AGES 5–7 | BUDDING THESPIANS

Budding Thespians

Explore the magical world of theatre with interactive instruction in dancing, acting, crafting and more!

June 6–10

1 wk

9–11 a.m. OR 1–3 p.m.

$175 ($150 FAC members)

AGES 8–10 | EMERGING ARTISTS

Creating Characters

Learn the fundamentals of acting in this fun and collaborative class. Develop characters, tell a story, and work with others through theatre games and scripted text.

2 wks

12:45–4 p.m.

$250 ($225 FAC members) Photograph by Jeff Kearney, TDC Photography

Musical Theatre Madness

Who doesn’t love a musical filled with exuberant dancing, rich singing, and focused acting?

A musical theatre intensive for emerging artists.

June 13–24

2 wks

9 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

$250 ($225 FAC members)

Best of Both Worlds

For students who don’t want to choose, experience a combination of our Creating Characters and Musical Theatre Madness classes. Take a deep dive into different theatrical themes — acting, dancing, design, playwriting, and collaboration in this high-energy and interactive class.

June 13–24

2 wks

9 a.m.–4 p.m.

$375 ($350 FAC members)

AGES 11–13 | ASCENDING ACTORS

Music and Theatre Exploration

Theatre fundamentals, collaborative process, skills building, and fun are the foundational elements of this interactive class designed for students who yearn to further develop their love and skills for music and theatre.

June 13–24

2 wks

9 a.m.–4 p.m.

$375 ($350 FAC members)

Art in ACTion

*NEW* Devise a new piece of theatre through conversation, collaboration, and experimentation. Guided discussion and theatre exercises focused on the issues facing middle schoolers, our local community, and the national landscape will result in a brand new, one-of-a-kind performance created by the students of this class.

Singing, dancing, acting, writing, designing, directing, and activism in the arts will all be explored in the class.

July 25–Aug. 5 2 wks

9 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

$250 ($225 FAC members)

AGES 14–18 | YOUTH REP ENSEMBLE

Youth Rep Ensemble The FAC’s Youth Repertory Theatre program is the premier professional training program for student actors and design technicians in the Pikes Peak region. A five-week intensive training program for students interested in pursuing careers in performance and/or design & technical theatre.

Five-week intensive June 27–July 31 | Auditions: Sunday, May 1, 5–9 p.m. fac.coloradocollege.edu/theatre-school | 29

FINE ART CENTER THEATRE SCHOOL

June 13–24

MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS BLACK SOUND SERIES

April 8–May 7: Cy X, Water Me, 2022 May 13–June 18: Camille Norment, Untitled (red flame), 2019

Visit fac.coloradocollege.edu/museum for full exhibition schedule and details

Top left image: Camile Norment, Untitled (red flame), 2019. Photo by Robert Chase Heishman

DIAGO: THE PASTS OF THIS AFRO-CUBAN PRESENT Through July 2, 2022

Top middle image: Juan Roberto Diago, Aquí Nadie Gana (Nobody Wins Here), 2000, mixed media on canvas, Private Collection

FLOYD D. TUNSON: HEARTS AND MINDS May 6–July 9, 2022

Top right image: Floyd D. Tunsun, Hearts and Minds, 1993-95, Mixed media Collection of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, FA 2020.1.1

REFRAMING “BIRDS OF AMERICA:” CONVERSATIONS ON AUDUBON Through July 30, 2022

Bottom left image: John James Audobon, Pinnated Grous, Tetrao Cupido, Males 1, 2, Female 3, Lilium Superibum, 1834 Collection of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, FA 1958.6.86, Gift of the Estate of Phillip B. Stewart

ROBERT BLACKBURN & MODERN AMERICAN PRINTMAKING May 14–Aug. 7, 2022

Robert Blackburn & Modern American Printmaking is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and curated by Deborah Cullen, in cooperation with the Trust for Robert Blackburn and The Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts’ Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop Program. This exhibition is supported by a grant from the Henry Luce Foundation and funding from the Smithsonian’s Provost Office.

Bottom right image: Robert Blackburn, Girl in Red, 1950, Lithograph, 811/4 x 131/2, Prints and Photographs Division, The Library of Congress, Washington D.C., Photograph by Karl Peterson

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SHOP

at the Fine Arts Center Presenting a beautiful mash up of handmade, locallysourced, and inclusive goods paired with a selection of items designed to expand and enrich your Fine Arts Center experience.

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ARTS WE THRIVE The Fine Arts Center is proudly fostering the next generation of arts lovers, creating unique access to cultural experiences through: •

Year-round art classes for all ages

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Free museum admission for children 12 and under as well as students and teachers (with ID)

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Museum Free Days offered the second Saturday and third Friday of each month

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