Certificates in The Arts for Adults — Ages 16 and Above It’s always a good time to learn something new and we think you deserve to be recognized for it! So the KAC is introducing honorary Certificates in the Arts for classes in traditional methods and mediums of art making. Whether you’re signing up for self-enrichment, or preparing for a future in college or a professional practice, you’ll learn in a positive studio environment where you can push your creativity amongst others who are just as dedicated as yourself. You’ll also benefit from feedback given by faculty and your peers. Now that’s an accomplishment!
CERAMICS CC1: WHEEL THROWING PRIMER Keelin Johnson leads this project driven class in wheel thrown ceramics that will cover all the basics for those of you wishing to finally get your hands around spinning clay. Access to ceramic studio outside of class is not permitted. WEDNESDAYS: 10am-12:30pm October 3-November 28 Tuition: $125/135 Studio Fee: $25.00 Materials: $25 per bag of clay CC2: HAND BUILDING BASICS Lisa Blubaugh will give you informative, structured lessons covering pinch, slab, and coil construction to help you develop a unique style of your own as a budding ceramic artist. Access to ceramic studio outside of class is not permitted. THURSDAYS: 6:30-9pm October 4-November 29 Tuition: $125/135 Studio Fee: $25 Materials: $25 per bag of clay
CC3: WHEEL THROWN CERAMICS Anthony Schaller will provide demonstrations of wheel thrown methods for you to discover new techniques to add to your repertoire while you hone your existing skills. Clay Independent Study is available only with the Education Department’s approval. See Clay Independent Study below. TUESDAYS: 6:30-9pm October 2-November 20 Tuition: $125/135 Studio Fee: $25 Materials: $25 per bag of clay CC4: RAKU METHODS & FIRING Raku ceramic methods require a body of knowledge that Lisa Blubaugh is well versed on, and she’ll cover the specifics from clay construction to pulling it out of the ashes. Clay Independent Study is available only with the Education Department’s approval. See Clay Independent Study below. WEDNESDAYS: 6:30-9pm October 3-November 28 Tuition: $125/135 Studio Fee: $25 + $10 per propane firing Materials: $25 per bag of clay CIS: CLAY INDEPENDENT STUDY This non-certificate offering is available exclusively to students who are concurrently enrolled in a ceramics class and is designed to provide additional access to the studio without instruction. Enrollment is allowed only upon approval by the Education Department. Please call Jodie Hardy, Education & Interpretation Manager for details including cost.
SCULPTURE SC1: SCULPTURAL ARMATURES All 3D objects have a skeleton to give them form. This project-based class will cover what you need to know to create that yard art idea, paper maché object or any other sculpture you’ve imagined but didn’t know how to build. No welding is offered in this class. TUESDAYS: 6:30-9pm October 2-November 20 Tuition: $125/135 Studio Fee: $50 Materials: list upon enrollment SC2: CLASSICAL WOOD CARVING John DeLapa will instruct students of all skill levels to carve incised designs of classic scroll motifs into wood panels with hand tools. THURSDAYS: 6:30-9 pm October 11-December 13 Tuition: $125/135 Studio Fee: $35 Materials: included
Pitch it Our Way Our sculpture studio has been waiting patiently to be given a new lease on life, and Jodie Hardy, Education & Interpretation Manager brings her Masters of Fine Arts in Sculpture to the task of re-inventing the program as well as the space itself. As a sculpture collecting institution we hope to build a thriving community of 3-D artists of all ages who will fill the studio with creativity and saw dust! In the effort to provide faculty and students with a space to work that is as inspiring as it is stocked with the tools of the trade, we are asking for donations of shop equipment, power and hand tools. If you have items in good, safe working order that you think could be of use, we promise to give them a happy home with all the care they deserve. Call Jodie beforehand at 269.983.0271 ext. 15 to discuss items you might like to donate.