PA P E R & G R A P H I C A R T S
J E W E L R Y, M E TA L S , & G L A S S
Beginning Metalsmithing Carly Kimbrough
This course will provide an introduction to basic metalsmithing skills like sawing, sanding, filing, soldering, and setting a stone. WAJ12: 1/7-2/25, TU; 6:30-8:30 PM, $180 ($162) SAJ12: 3/17-5/5, TU; 6:30-8:30 PM, $180 ($162)
Jewelry Design Rachael Sudlow
Learn how to make rings, earrings, & pendants in silver & copper using a wide range of techniques from soldering to stone setting. WAJ23: 1/8-2/26, WE; 7:30-9:30 PM, $210 ($189) SAJ23: 3/18-5/6, WE; 7:30-9:30 PM, $210 ($189)
Stone Setting
Rachael Sudlow
Students with a bit of soldering experience can take it one level further with this class. We will do weekly demos of various stone setting styles: cabochon, tab, tube, prong, step, basket, and flush settings. Students are encouraged to take both sessions of this class to learn the full range of stone setting possibilities. WAJ53: 1/8-2/26, WE; 5:30-7:30 PM, $210 ($189) SAJ53: 3/18-5/6, WE; 5:30-7:30 PM, $210 ($189)
Glass & Mosaics Open Studio
Shanna Wagner
This class is for students with previous experience in Stained Glass and/or Mosaics who wish to work on self-directed projects. One-on-one guidance will be provided by the instructor as well as access to supplies and equipment. WAJ36: 1/11-2/29, SA; 9-11 AM, $180 ($162) SAJ36: 3/21-5/9, SA; 9-11 AM, $180 ($162)
Stained Glass
Shanna Wagner
From basic to bold, this class takes a beginner-friendly, step-by-step approach to progressing your lettering skills. During this course you will become familiar with multiple lettering styles including serif, sans serif, slab serif, and script. Then, learn to combine those styles through hierarchy, layout and composition. WAJ26: 1/11-2/29, SA; 12-2 PM, $180 ($162) SAJ26: 3/21-5/9, SA; 12-2 PM, $180 ($162)
Fused Glass Workshop
Shanna Wagner
Pop-up Paper Sculpture
Alicia Kelly
Experimenting with pop-up book structures and paper cutting processes, this class interlaces two paper-based traditions into complementary forms. Students will create pop-up structures and learn basic kirigami and paper cutting/folding traditions and techniques. SAX11: 3/16-5/4, MO; 6:30-8:30 PM, $180 ($162)
Open Model
Jeff Ridgway
MUST BE 18 OR OLDER
This class provides an opportunity for skilled artists to draw a model each week using their choice of media. Students who enroll in Life Drawing receive a 50% discount on Open Model. WAD57: 1/5-2/23, SU; 1-3 PM, $190 ($171) SAD57: 3/15-5/10, SU; 1-3 PM, $190 ($171)
Beginning Drawing
Ken Bini
This class focuses on training the eye and hand to translate imagery from the real world to marks on a page. WAD11: 1/6-3/2, MO; 5:30-7 PM, $150 ($135) SAD11: 3/16-5/4, MO; 5:30-7 PM, $150 ($135) SAD13: 3/18-5/6, WE; 7-8:30 PM, $150 ($135)
Fundamentals of Oil Painting
Ken Bini
Students will learn about the basic tools, chemistry, and control of oil paint with fundamental exercises that are of value to beginning and experienced artists alike. Learn how to develop paintings with lessons in composition, focus, and color. WAP21: 1/6-3/2, MO; 7:30-9:30 PM, $180 ($162) SAP21: 3/16-5/4, MO; 7:30-9:30 PM, $180 ($162)
Watercolor Slow & Easy
John Hulsey
An advanced class for “fast and loose” painters who want to take watercolor to the next level. Eye-opening and fun. Please note: paper and paint will be supplied for this class, some additional tools needed. WAP22: 1/7-2/25, TU; 6-8 PM, $220 ($198) SAP22: 3/17-5/5, TU; 6-8 PM, $220 ($198)
Open Studio w/ Louis
Louis Copt
Come and learn the basics of working with kiln-formed glass. Students will learn to cut and shape glass in a design for a pendant and earrings with Dichroic and fusible glass. WAJ57: 2/9, SU; 1-3 PM, $50 ($45)
Mosaic Stepping Stone
Experimental Drawing
Shanna Wagner
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Nicholas Stahl
From basic to bold, this class takes a beginnerfriendly, step-by-step approach to progressing your lettering skills. During this course you will become familiar with multiple lettering styles including serif, sans serif, slab serif, and script. Then, learn to combine those styles through hierarchy, layout and composition. SAX23: 3/18-5/6, WE; 7-9 PM, $180 ($162)
D R AW I N G & PA I N T I N G
This open studio is for self-directed students and artists of all skill levels working with oil or waterbased media who seek lively discussion, individual guidance, and an occasional demonstration. WAP32: 1/7-2/25, TU; 10 AM-12 PM, $230 ($207) SAP32: 3/17-5/5, TU; 10 AM-12 PM, $230 ($207)
In this one-day workshop students will learn the basic steps; choosing from various designs and colors, learning to cut glass, what adhesives to use, and grouting. SAJ57: 3/29, SU; 1-4 PM, $60 ($54)
Hand Lettering
Ken Bini
Students in this class will experiment with alternative approaches to mark making and using a wide range of traditional and non-traditional drawing media. WAD13: 1/8-2/26, WE; 7-9 PM, $180 ($162)
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Drawing Lawrence: Faces & Indoor Spaces Kent Smith
Using various landmarks as our classroom, this adventurous course will focus on sketching the character of each place and the characters in each place. The instructor will work with students individually to develop skills in gesture, perspective, lighting, color, and speed portraiture. WAD15: 1/10-2/28, FR; 10 AM-12 PM, $180 ($162)
Imaginative Drawing
Lora Jost
Drawing Practice
Lora Jost
This beginning-level drawing class will guide students in using both traditional and unorthodox drawing techniques and materials to produce inventive drawings. We will sketch, doodle, write, and even drive into our drawings using expansive mark-making methods to explore what a “worked” drawing is. A sketchbook will be provided for each student. No previous experience necessary. WAD33: 1/8-2/26, WE; 6:30-8:30 PM, $210 ($189)
The more you draw, the better you get. Practice using a sketchbook as a tool to generate and gather ideas for use across disciplines. Drawing exercises in this class are for beginners to gain confidence as they develop new skills and learn to love drawing. SAD23: 3/18-5/6, WE; 6:30-8:30 PM, $210 ($189)
Life Drawing & Anatomy for the Artist MUST BE 18 OR OLDER
Jeff Ridgway
Students learn to draw the human figure working from a live model using a variety of drawing media. WAD24: 1/9-2/27, TH; 7-9:30 PM, $210 ($189) SAD24: 3/19-5/7, TH; 7-9:30 PM, $210 ($189)
Drawing Lawrence: Blooms & Botanicals Kent Smith
Celebrate spring in this class that will visit gardens and greenhouses all over town to draw emerging plants. Study light, plant forms, and explore color with watercolors and other drawing media. SAD25: 3/20-5/8, FR; 10 AM-12 PM, $180 ($162)