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Ringling College Continuing Studies Studio + Digital Arts Fall 2020
REGISTRATION OPENS: AUGUST 25TH Studio + Digital Arts is a division of Ringling College Continuing Studies. Classes are held on the Ringling College Museum Campus, Main Campus, and online throughout the year. Join us for inspiration and creative camaraderie, to explore new materials and ideas, and to refresh your creative practice. Designed for everyone, from beginning artists to advanced professionals, non-credit classes are held during the day, evening, and weekends. Class starts occur throughout the semester. Please refer to individual course listings for pricing, supply lists, dates, and times. High school students may enroll in adult courses. Please contact us prior to enrolling a middle school student.
MISSION To promote visual arts by providing educational and professional development opportunities for multi-generational audiences, and support the academic mission of Ringling College of Art and Design through innovative programming to serve current and future students, the public, and professionals from multiple fields.
C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N Studio + Digital Arts (S+DA) 1001 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236 Phone: 941-309-5111 Email: scs@ringling.edu Online: www.ringling.edu/SCS
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ABOUT THE ARTIST Elena De La Ville Class: Mixed Media and Collage (p. 9) www.edelaville.com
INDEX
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Welcome and Mission
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Index
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Policies, Procedures, Registration Options
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Studio + Digital Arts Courses
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FILMMAKING Guerrilla Filmmaking (Online)
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JEWELRY Bead Stringing for Beginners
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BOOK ARTS
Bead Weaving for Beginners
Art Journaling and Book Forms
Let’s Make Earrings Bead Weaving Earrings
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CERAMICS Hand Building: All Levels
Mixed Media and Collage (Online)
Wheel Throwing: Intermediate – Advanced
Oil Pastels: All Levels (Online)
Tiles and Murals
Landscape Dry Pastels: Beginner – Advanced (Online)
Ceramics: Studio Safety & Open Studio Authorization Training
Mixed Media Painting: Intermediate – Advanced (Online) 11
DESIGN
PA I N T I N G Introduction to Acrylic Painting (Online)
C R E AT I V I T Y
A Prelude to Watercolor (Online)
Exploring the Creative Process (Online) 6-7
MIXED MEDIA
Wheel Throwing: Beginner – Intermediate
Ceramics Open Studio 6
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Intro to Mac (Online)
Developing Your Artistic Vision Through Photography (Online)
Meet the Adobe Suite (Online)
Mastering Your Camera’s Manual Settings (Online)
Adobe Photoshop (Online)
Introduction to Photo Retouching (Online) Introduction to Adobe Lightroom (Online)
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D R AW I N G The Big Draw: Make Your Mark Drawing Workshop (Online)
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WRITING Writing for Children and Young Adults (Online)
Illustration with Colored Pencils (Online) Portrait Drawing Workshop (Online)
13-14 Registration Form
Figure Drawing (Online)
15-17 About Our Instructors
Perspective Drawing Workshop (Online) Design and Create Greeting Cards (Online)
POLICIES & PROCEDURES
C ATA LO G S
PAY M E N T
View or download all at www.ringling.edu/SCS
We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express, or a check made payable to Ringling College of Art and Design.
By Location: Studio + Digital Arts (S+DA): www.ringling.edu/SDA
SUPPLIES Students are responsible for purchasing their supplies unless otherwise noted. See the Registration Description to link to the Supply List for each course. The syllabus is provided at the first class session.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI): www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org Englewood Art Center (EAC): www.ringling.edu/EAC
Faculty and staff waiver benefits are limited to space availability.
R E G I S T R AT I O N O P T I O N S ONLINE Visit www.rcad.augusoft.net to view course details and SUPPLY LISTS by location, catalog, or category.
C A N C E L L AT I O N / R E F U N D
MAIL Fill out the mail-in form. Enclose it with your check or credit card information and mail to: Ringling College of Art and Design Studio + Digital Arts (S+DA) 1001 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236
You may email your request to scs@ringling.edu or send via U.S. Postal Service.
PHONE: 941-309-5111
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If you wish to cancel a class registration, we must have written notification. We are unable to accept cancellations by phone.
We must receive your cancellation request no fewer than 5 business days before the start of class. A $25 administration fee will be assessed and deducted from your tuition refund. The effective date of cancellation will be upon receipt of your written notification.
S + DA C O U R S E S | B O O K A R T S | C E R A M I C S
BOOK ARTS ART JOURNALING AND BOOK FORMS Course #BK101 Saturdays: 1-4 pm 5 sessions: Oct. 3-Oct. 31 Victoria Weaver Do you want to create a personal journal of memories, dreams, travels, hobbies, stories, and more? This is an introductory course that focuses on written and visual development and creativity, as well as folded and sewn book making. Visual styles and narratives will be explored and the incorporation of everyday cultural material directly into the composition will also be encouraged. This class welcomes all skill levels. Tuition: $195; OLLI Gold Member: $175.50
CERAMICS HAND BUILDING: ALL LEVELS Course #CE108 Fridays: 9 am-12 pm 5 sessions: Oct. 9-Nov. 6 Seth Barendse In this class, students new to working with clay will learn the basics of hand building. Beginning with pinch pots, coil pots, and moving into soft and hard slab construction, students will learn clay construction skills and techniques. Completed pieces will be bisque fired, glazed, and finish fired. All skill levels are welcome. Students with experience will have individual instruction in more advanced hand building techniques as needed. Tuition: $240; OLLI Gold Member: $216
WHEEL THROWING: BEGINNER - INTERMEDIATE Course #CE111 Mondays: 9 am-12 pm 5 sessions: Oct. 5-Nov. 2 Seth Barendse In this class, students new to the wheel will learn the foundations of wheel throwing, how to prepare the clay, and discover the techniques and tools of the process. Students will work on their technique to throw cups, bowls, and possibly small vases. Completed pieces will be bisque fired, glazed, and finish fired. Students should complete several small wheel thrown pieces. All skill levels are welcome. Students with experience will have individual instruction based on need and level of skill. Tuition: $240; OLLI Gold Member: $216
WHEEL THROWING: INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED Course #CE113 Mondays: 1-4 pm 5 sessions: Oct. 5-Nov. 2 Seth Barendse This class is for those who can consistently throw a 6-inch cylinder or larger. Students will focus on higher-level forms and wheel techniques including vases, pitchers, teapots, plates, and casseroles. Completed pieces will be bisqued, glazed, and finish fired. Students should complete several wheel thrown pieces. Prerequisite: students should have taken at least 3-4 ceramics classes or have similar experience. Tuition: $240; OLLI Gold Member: $216
TILES AND MURALS Course #CE112 Tuesdays: 1-4 pm 6 sessions: Oct. 6-Nov. 10 Elle Leonard In this course, students learn how to design, build, glaze, and display ceramic murals. Through step-by-step instruction, students will learn the tools and techniques of working the clay from the starting design, to background texture and adding relief pieces. We will discuss a variety of options for displaying your final work and prepare your pieces for display, as they are constructed. No clay experience is needed. All are welcome. Tuition: $265; OLLI Gold Member: $238.50
CERAMICS: STUDIO SAFETY & OPEN STUDIO AUTHORIZATION TRAINING Course #CE200 Saturday: 9 am-1 pm 1 Session: Oct. 3 OR Oct. 24 Seth Barendse This workshop is for skilled ceramics students and practitioners who want to participate in the Ceramics Open Studio. Participants’ knowledge of the basic ceramics processes, including hand building, wheel throwing, glazing techniques, and proper studio procedures, will be reviewed and rated by the ceramics technician and/or ceramics instructor. If a student enrolled in an S+DA ceramics class does not qualify for authorization upon completing the workshop, that student may repeat the training session. Fee: $60 per session. Tuition: $75; Member benefits are not applicable.
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CERAMICS OPEN STUDIO
DESIGN
Course #CE201 AVAILABLE DATES: OCT. 5-NOV. 21
INTRO TO MAC (ONLINE)
Mondays: 4-7 pm Wednesdays: 9 am-1:30 pm Thursdays: 4-7 pm Fridays: 1-7 pm Saturdays: 10 am-5 pm (except Oct. 24)
Course #TC110 Monday: 9 am-12:30 pm 1 session: Sept. 28 Tom Slater
Ceramics Open Studio is open to current or past Studio and Digital Arts ceramics students who have successfully passed the Ceramics: Studio Safety & Open Studio Authorization Training. Studio sign-in is required. Studio availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. Open studio fee: $150 for 30 studio hours. Member benefits are not applicable. (Call to Register.) CREATIVITY
EXPLORING THE CREATIVE PROCESS (ONLINE) Course #CR100 Tuesday: 9 am-12 pm 1 Session: Nov. 3 Pamela Olin
MEET THE ADOBE SUITE (ONLINE)
Explore the creative process through exercises and discussion. Learn about life, the universe, and everything in between by taking a personal, hands-on approach to find inspiration in unexpected places. This class will give you a glimpse into some of the ways creative thinkers “stir the pot” to find solutions and inspiration. All skill levels are welcome. Tuition: $45; OLLI Gold Member: $40.50
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Understanding Mac OS fundamentals is not only the basis for navigating other digital courses in this catalog – it is also a means of streamlining your digital workflow like never before. This course was developed on behalf of three general audiences: those completely new to computers; Windows/PC users; and seasoned Mac users who want to learn a few new tricks. In this session, you will become all too familiar with the Mac OS desktop, Finder Window, and System Preferences Panel; in so doing, you’ll gain a clear understanding as to where all things “live” on the Mac. You will also learn how to create custom workspaces that are tailored to your particular workflow. Tuition: $30; OLLI Gold Member: $27
Course #DS101 Tuesdays and Thursdays: 12:30-3 pm 8 sessions: Oct. 6-Oct. 29 Tom Slater In this sampling of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, you’ll note how seamlessly these programs work together. As you are introduced to insider tips and techniques, you can better assess exactly which, and how deeply you wish to dive into this suite of powerhouse applications. Demonstrations and exercises are predetermined, however questions about any of your own projects will also be answered. Adobe software is platform neutral. Basic computer skills required. Tuition: $215; OLLI Gold Member: $193.50
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DESIGN (Cont.) ADOBE PHOTOSHOP (ONLINE) Course #DS104 Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9-11:30 am 8 sessions: Oct. 27-Nov. 19 Tom Slater Whether you’re a photographer looking to retouch a portrait or product, or you are an artist looking to create an image composite or painting, this course will address the core Photoshop tools that you need to master. That mastery begins by knowing how to meticulously target and save very specific areas of pixel information. Those select pixel areas can then be retouched and/or arranged in a variety of striking and convincing ways. Exercises will introduce non-destructive, industry-standard photo-retouching and image compositing practices. Adobe Photoshop is not platform specific. It works on both PC and Mac. Basic computer skills required. Tuition: $265; OLLI Gold Member: $238.50
D R AW I N G THE BIG DRAW: MAKE YOUR MARK Course #DR111 Saturdays: 9 am-12 pm 2 sessions: Nov. 7 & Nov. 14 Jeffery Cornwell Join us for this fast-paced, hands-on drawing exploration anticipated to prompt aspiring and experienced artists to push their understanding and use of line, mark-making, materials, and expression. Using graphite, ink, markers, watercolor, charcoal, colored pencils, and oil pastels, this investigation will inspire you to consider meaning through both new and familiar methods, develop a concept through metamorphosis or sequence, or explore movement and gesture through process. All drawing experience levels welcome. Tuition: $75; OLLI Gold Member: $67.50
DRAWING WORKSHOP (ONLINE) Course #DR114 Tuesdays: 10 am-12:30 pm 5 sessions: Oct. 6-Nov. 3 Carol Buck There are no boundaries to what you can create if you can draw: all you need is a pencil and paper. In this drawing workshop, explore a variety of techniques with an emphasis on drawing from observation. Focus on drawing aspects such as shape, line, shading, texture, how degrees of dark and light all work to create dimension, perspective, and good composition for the best visual effects. The instructor will demonstrate techniques in each class and provide individual attention to your work along the way. This is a multi-level course. No previous experience in drawing is necessary. Tuition: $175; OLLI Gold Member: $157.50
ILLUSTRATION WITH COLORED PENCILS (ONLINE) Course #DR116 Fridays: 1-3:30 pm 4 sessions: Oct. 16-Nov. 6 Michael White Imagine drawing any image you want in vivid color, whether it is from observation or from your imagination. With the precision and control of colored pencils, you can do it with ease. This course will show you how quickly you can learn to draw in color. A pencil at your fingertips makes it as straightforward as signing your name. Learn color theory, blending colors, shading for light and dark effects, value relationships, and perspective. You will be drawing complete compositions in no time. Tuition: $155; OLLI Gold Member: $139.50
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PORTRAIT DRAWING WORKSHOP (ONLINE) Course #DR121 Mondays: 9 am-12 pm 2 sessions: Sept. 28 & Oct. 5 Michael White One of the most extraordinary skills an artist can achieve is the ability to capture a likeness, whether realistically or interpretively. This class offers an inspired exploration of realism, exaggeration, cartooning, and symbolism as you develop methods to convey a likeness. Drawing from life and from photographs, students will use various media to tackle the challenges of portraiture to produce realistic or interpretive representations of their subjects. Beginner through advanced skill levels welcome. Tuition: $75; OLLI Gold Member: $67.50
FIGURE DRAWING (ONLINE) Course #DR117 Fridays: 9 am-12 pm 4 sessions: Oct. 16-Nov. 6 Michael White Anatomy is one of the many core fundamentals of drawing. You learn proportion, basic anatomy, composition, markmaking, modeling the human form, light, and shadow. Various materials such as charcoal, Conte crayon, and ink techniques are used, and a review of sighting and measuring techniques reveal invaluable lessons. Group and individual discussions will guide your progress. This course welcomes beginner through advanced students. Basic drawing experience required. Tuition: $152; OLLI Gold Member: $136.80
PERSPECTIVE DRAWING WORKSHOP (ONLINE) Course #DR108 Sunday: 10 am-3 pm 1 session: Oct. 4 Michael White Whether you draw or paint professionally, or doodle just for fun, understanding perspective can solve common compositional problems. In this easy, step-by-step workshop, you’ll learn the basics of one, two, and three-point perspective, including vanishing points and horizon lines, how to make some objects in your drawings look close to the viewer, and how to make others look farther away. You will learn ways to add a sense of depth to your drawings and paintings, with and without formal perspective. Beginner and experienced artists are welcome! Tuition: $70; OLLI Gold Member: $63
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DESIGN AND CREATE GREETING CARDS (ONLINE) Course #DR115 Thursdays: 9 am-12 pm 3 sessions: Oct. 8-Oct. 22 Michael White No one can deny the power of a greeting card to lift spirits, congratulate, share condolences, or generate a much-needed smile or even a laugh. You can harness that power in this fun class devoted to the art of creating greeting cards. In this class, you will develop concepts and follow through on the production of any type of card you like—from holiday cards to thank-you notes, party invitations, or Mother’s Day cards. We will begin by creating cards with “old school” drawing and designing techniques, however, in the end, your card may be digital, if you wish. Take your idea and make something new and fun to share with your friends and family or create your own product line. Tuition: $110; OLLI Gold Member: $99
FILM GUERRILLA FILMMAKING (ONLINE) Course #FM101 Thursdays: 9 am-12 pm 5 sessions: Oct. 1-Oct. 29 Chandler Howard Learn the skills needed to make a video on the spot, while using surroundings to help capture a vision. From using a piece of cardboard and tin-foil as a reflector, to adjusting a phone to act as a microphone, the objective of this week-long journey is to teach students how to make videos, short films, documentaries, and video diaries, using only the equipment at hand. This style of independent filmmaking allows the director to work with small crews, and sometimes no crew at all, putting the power in the hands of the filmmaker. This class is for students who like filming on the spot, stretching their experimental style, and learning how to make props from scratch. Join us to learn a fun and spontaneous approach to filmmaking. Basic computer skills required. A digital camera, smartphone, or tablet (iPad) with a video setting option in working condition, and headphones or earbuds are required. Tuition $176.25; OLLI Gold Member: $158.65
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JEWELRY BEAD STRINGING FOR BEGINNERS Course #JL104 Wednesdays: 9 am-12 pm 2 sessions: Nov. 4 & Nov. 11 Louise Gallagher This course is designed for individuals who want to learn the basics of stringing beads for necklaces and/or bracelets. You will learn about color and design for beading. You will also learn tricks of the trade and how to buy beads and supplies. Once you discover the joy of creating jewelry, you may even start your own business, who knows? Or you may just enjoy the process of making beautiful gifts for you and your friends. All skill levels are welcome. Note: All supplies are provided. Tuition: $60; OLLI Gold Member: $54
BEAD WEAVING EARRINGS Course #JL112 Wednesday: 1-4 pm 1 session: Nov. 11 Louise Gallagher This is an intermediate bead weaving class. You must have a background in bead weaving basics. In just three hours you can make two to three pairs of one-of-a-kind earrings. The patterns will be simple and fun and, best of all, they will look great! Beading supplies are provided for this project. If you have favorite colors you would like to use, you may wish to purchase these additional supplies: bugles, seed beads (11/0, 8/0, 6/0 sizes), 3 mm and 4 mm pearls, and Chinese crystals (Rondelle and/or bacons). You are sure to have fun and you will love the designs! Note: All supplies are provided. Tuition: $30; OLLI Gold Member: $27
BEAD WEAVING FOR BEGINNERS Course #JL106 Mondays: 9 am-12 pm 2 sessions: Nov. 2 & Nov. 9 Louise Gallagher What is bead weaving? If you have ever sewn by hand, you are halfway to mastering this skill. To get started, you will need a pattern, needle, thread, scissors, and some small beads (called “seed beads”). You will learn how to make a bracelet. Eventually you can make it longer as a necklace. You will also learn “tricks of the trade” and the “insider’s guide” to buying beads and supplies. Join us for this fun class. The beautiful creations you make will amaze you! All skill levels are welcome. Note: All supplies are provided. Tuition: $60; OLLI Gold Member: $54
LET’S MAKE EARRINGS Course #JL111 Monday: 1-4 pm 1 session: Nov. 9 Louise Gallagher
MIXED MEDIA MIXED MEDIA AND COLLAGE (ONLINE) Course #MM104 Wednesdays: 9:30 am-12:30 pm 3 sessions: Oct. 28-Nov. 11 Elena De La Ville Through personal experimentation using paint and collage, create richly textured expressive images based on the fundamental principles of art, combined with the exploration of the elements of chance and order. Beginners are encouraged to let their creativity bloom while finding their personal style; experienced artists are urged to take this opportunity to explore new directions in fresh and unexpected ways. A history of mixed media along with demonstrations and experimental techniques are presented throughout the workshop. All skill levels are welcome in this fun, adventurous class. Tuition: $135; OLLI Gold Member: $121.50
This course is for beginners and anyone who wants to learn how to make earrings. You’ll have the option of using charms, beads, chains, or eye pins to make your unique creations. You will enjoy making earrings for yourself, your friends, or perhaps for selling once you’ve learned the basics. This is a quick, fun, and easy project! Note: All supplies are provided. Tuition: $30; OLLI Gold Member: $27
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OIL PASTELS: ALL LEVELS (ONLINE) Course #MM100 Thursdays: 1-3 pm 4 sessions: Oct. 1-22 Sylviane De Roquebrune Oil pastels, with their buttery texture and bright color, offer artists a visceral and direct way to draw vibrant, painterly works. You will employ varying techniques including optical blending, layering, color mixing, composition, texture, and washes to take advantage of some of the unique properties of this medium. Unleash your creative spirit with helpful guidance and instructions while you deepen your knowledge of pastel drawing. Tuition: $115; OLLI Gold Member: $103.50
LANDSCAPE DRY PASTELS: BEGINNER TO ADVANCED (ONLINE) Course #MM102 Mondays: 1-3 pm 3 sessions: Oct. 19-Nov. 2 Sylviane De Roquebrune Calling all beginners who are eager to express themselves and have a ton of fun! Pastels are the perfect way to express your true self in color while feeling relaxed, fulfilled, and inspired. In this class, you will learn a wide range of beginner artistic chalk and oil pastel techniques through personalized instruction. Celebrate the freedom of your authentic self-expression while you learn pastel techniques that will strengthen your innerartist. From color blending, color mixing, composition, and texture to landscape painting, you will explore and discover your personal artistic style while you have fun and create a very creative art piece! Tuition: $85; OLLI Gold Member: $76.50
MIXED MEDIA PAINTING: INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED (ONLINE) Course #MM101 Mondays: 9 am-12 pm 3 sessions: Sept. 28-Oct. 12 Sylviane De Roquebrune Expand your painting practice by experimenting with various material processes, such as mono print, collage, and painting. Employ simple creative guidelines using these materials and other painting methods to explore compositional techniques that make effective use of space, pattern, and layering in your work. Along with daily material demonstrations and a priority on individual working time, this workshop will include lectures and discussions based on relevant artworks, design issues, explorations of content, and constructive peer and instructor feedback about in-progress work. You will leave with a few small works-in-progress or finished pieces, as well as new collage materials, processes, and ideas to incorporate into your personal studio practice. Students will explore the range of possibilities available in the world of mixed media. Whether you are new to the genre or an experienced artist needing a spark of creativity, this class will get your ideas flowing. Tuition: $130; OLLI Gold Member: $117
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PA I N T I N G
P H OTO G R A P H Y
INTRODUCTION TO ACRYLIC PAINTING (ONLINE)
DEVELOPING YOUR ARTISTIC VISION THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY (ONLINE)
Course #PT101 Tuesdays: 1:30-4 pm 5 sessions: Oct. 6-Nov. 3 Carol Buck In this course, you will learn the basics of acrylic painting through an introduction to tools and techniques from brushes, setting up your palette, an overview of the world of color, composition, figure and ground relationships, visual perception, and spatial concepts. Beginner students will work to build competence and confidence working in the medium of their choice while returning students are encouraged to work in the studio to advance their painting to the next level. Individual and group critique will aid in artistic development. Beginner and intermediate skill levels are welcome. Tuition: $175; OLLI Gold Member: $157.50
A PRELUDE TO WATERCOLOR (ONLINE) Course #PT103 Wednesdays: 9:30 am-12 pm 6 sessions: Oct. 7-Nov. 11 Graciela Giles
Course #PH102 Tuesdays: 10 am-12:30 pm 6 sessions: Oct. 13-Nov.17 Leslie Lacktman Discover your artistic vision through the camera lens. Meeting on location weekly, we will explore and photograph Sarasota’s neighborhoods, the growing downtown, parks, and preserves. Through this process, students develop their creative ideas through the lens of photography. In weekly meetings, we share prints, celebrate successes, and discuss the challenges of the process. Each student will select and discuss a photographer who has made a contribution to the field and inspired their work. Finally, we will consider how to mat and frame our final prints for presentation. Bring your camera and manual to the first class. All experience levels and any cameras are welcome. Tuition: $195; OLLI Gold Member: $175.50
MASTERING YOUR CAMERA’S MANUAL SETTINGS (ONLINE)
This class offers a solid grounding in the tools and techniques of watercolor painting. You will learn basic and easy-to-follow exercises in this fun class. There will be demonstrations of various techniques including how to paint wet-on-wet and weton-dry, how to create the right consistency of water/paint in your puddles, how to apply frisket, as well as the various ways to use your brush. Tuition: $175; OLLI Gold Member: $157.50
Course #PH106 Thursdays: 9 am-12 pm 3 sessions: Oct. 8-Oct. 22 Karen Arango Take your photography to the next level with this three-session course designed to help you master shooting in manual mode. You will learn how to meter in-camera and control your exposure and white balance, while making informed decisions about ISO, shutter speed, and aperture in order to achieve your in-camera vision. We will review common exposure pitfalls and learn how to correct them in-camera. Gain the confidence you need to capture consistent and beautiful images in any kind of situation! Some photography experience preferred. Note: Students must have a DSLR camera with manual mode which will allow you to adjust ISO, shutter speed, and aperture, and have access to their manual. Tuition: $120; OLLI Gold Member: $108
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INTRODUCTION TO PHOTO RETOUCHING (ONLINE)
WRITING
Course #PH108 Mondays: 9:30 am-12:30 pm 6 sessions: Oct. 5-Nov. 9 Tom Winchester
WRITING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS (ONLINE)
Students will become familiar with using Adobe Photoshop to improve the characteristics of photographs. Lessons include correcting color, removing unsightly blemishes, and saving for web and print. By learning very basic tools and techniques, students will have obtained a foundation of practical skills for their creative careers. No experience with Adobe Photoshop is necessary. Tuition: $180; OLLI Gold Member: $162
INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE LIGHTROOM (ONLINE) Course #PH109 Wednesdays: 9:30 am-12:30 pm 6 sessions: Oct. 7-Nov. 11 Tom Winchester Adobe Lightroom is the perfect all-in-one program for digital photographers. Students will learn how to download their images from their cameras, edit those images, and export them properly for sharing both in print and online. Lessons will emphasize techniques for color correcting and removing items from their digital photographs. No experience with Adobe Lightroom is necessary. Tuition: $180; OLLI Gold Member: $162
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Course #WR101 Wednesdays: 3-5:30 pm 6 sessions: Sept. 30-Nov. 4 Sylvia Whitman Children and Young Adult fiction are two of the many popular genres today. Develop your storytelling skills in this interactive class that focuses on writing for young readers. We will survey various forms of fiction and nonfiction, from picture books to magazine pieces, to longer works for middle schoolers and young adults. Through discussion of readings, videos, and craft advice from professionals, we will examine the essential elements of telling a tale and tailoring it to a Pre-K-12 audience. Student goals will drive the focus of this class. What are you writing or aspiring to write? In-class exercises will spur you to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard), and peer workshopping will help you identify the most promising threads in your unfolding narrative(s). We will also touch upon the publication process. Please bring note taking materials. Students may bring a laptop or tablet if preferred. Tuition: $195; OLLI Gold Member: $175.50
R E G I S T R AT I O N F O R M
Registration Opens August 25 Please indicate your choice of course(s) from the list below, then complete all information on the reverse side of this page.
M O N D AY 9AM-12PM Wheel Throwing: Beginner–Intermediate CE111 • 5 sessions Portrait Drawing Workshop (ONLINE) DR121 • 2 sessions Bead Weaving for Beginners JL106 • 2 sessions Mixed Media Painting: Intermediate to Advanced (ONLINE) MM101 • 3 sessions 9:00AM-12:30PM Intro to Mac (ONLINE) TC110 • 1 session 9:30AM-12:30PM Introduction to Photo Retouching (ONLINE) PH108 • 6 sessions 1-3PM Landscape Dry Pastels: Beginner to Advanced (ONLINE) MM102 • 3 sessions 1-4PM Wheel Throwing: Intermediate–Advanced CE113 • 5 sessions Let’s Make Earrings JL111 • 1 session
T U E S D AY & T H U R S D AY 9-11:30AM Adobe Photoshop (ONLINE) DS104 • 8 sessions 12:30-3PM Meet the Adobe Suite (ONLINE) DS101 • 8 sessions
9AM-12PM Hand Building: All Levels CE108 • 5 sessions Figure Drawing (ONLINE) DR106 • 4 sessions 1-3:30PM Illustration with Colored Pencils (ONLINE) DR116 • 4 sessions
W E D N E S D AY 9AM-12PM Bead Stringing for Beginners JL104 • 2 sessions 9:30AM-12PM A Prelude to Watercolor (ONLINE) PT103 • 6 sessions 9:30AM-12:30PM Mixed Media and Collage (ONLINE) MM104 • 3 sessions Introduction to Adobe Lightroom (ONLINE) PH109 • 6 sessions 1-4PM Bead Weaving Earrings JL112 • 1 session 3-5:30PM Writing for Children and Young Adults (ONLINE) WR101 • 6 sessions
T U E S D AY 9AM-12PM Exploring the Creative Process (ONLINE) CR100 • 1 Session 10AM-12:30PM Drawing Workshop (ONLINE) DR114 • 5 sessions Developing Your Artistic Vision Through Photography (ONLINE) PH102 • 6 sessions 1-4PM Tiles and Murals CE110 • 6 sessions 1:30-4PM Introduction to Acrylic Painting (ONLINE) PT101 • 5 sessions
F R I D AY
S AT U R D AY 9AM-12PM The Big Draw: Make Your Mark DR111 • 2 sessions 9AM-1PM Ceramics: Studio Safety & Open Studio Authorization Training CE200 • 1 Session 1-4PM Art Journaling and Book Forms BK101 • 5 sessions
S U N D AY 10AM-3PM Perspective Drawing Workshop (ONLINE) DR108 • 1 session
T H U R S D AY 9AM-12PM Design and Create Greeting Cards (ONLINE) DR115 • 3 sessions Mastering Your Camera’s Manual Settings (ONLINE) PH106 • 3 sessions Guerrilla Filmmaking (ONLINE) FM101 • 5 sessions 1-3PM Oil Pastels: All Levels (ONLINE) MM100 • 4 sessions
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ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTORS
Karen Arango Mastering Your Camera’s Manual Settings Karen Arango is an independent photographer, videographer, and black and white gelatin silver printer. She earned her bachelor’s degree in photography and digital imaging from Ringling College of Art and Design and completed the general studies photography program at the International Center of Photography in New York City. Karen was selected as one of the 30 Under 30: Women Photographers by Photo Boite. www.karenarango.com Seth Barendse Hand Building: All Levels Wheel Throwing: Beginner–Intermediate Wheel Throwing: Intermediate–Advanced Ceramics: Studio Safety & Open Studio Authorization Training Seth Barendse has been working with clay for the past 22 years. He received his bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Oregon College of Art and Craft. Seth has taught ceramics at Booker High School Visual Performing Arts Program, workshops at Wildacres Retreat, and Ringling College of Art and Design, and has been a studio manager at State College of Florida, and the Penland School of Art and Craft. www.sethbarendseceramics.com Carol Buck Drawing Workshop Introduction to Acrylic Painting Carol Buck earned her bachelor’s degree in fine arts from the University of Wisconsin (Milwaukee) with a focus on painting and drawing. Her professional interests and pursuits have evolved through art and community to include teaching in schools, museums, adult education, and enrichment programs. Carol’s interests and abilities involve drawing, oil painting, gilding, encaustics, mixed-media sculpture, and silverpoint. www.carolbuckstudio.com Jeffery Cornwell The Big Draw: Make Your Mark Jeffery Cornwell studied fine arts at Ringling College of Art and Design. He is an exhibiting painter whose work is represented by galleries in Florida, Texas, and on the west coast of the United States. He has been teaching Teen Studios at Ringling College for 15 years and is the coordinator of the College’s Summer Teen Studio program. www.jefferycornwell.com
Elena De La Ville Mixed Media and Collage Elena De La Ville mixes photography, digital, silver-based, and alternative processes with wax, encaustic medium, and pigments. Elena studied at the Escuela de Bellas Artes in Caracas, Venezuela and then traveled to London to study textile design at Chelsea School of Art and Design. Her work is in the collections of Museo de Arte Contemporaneo and Museo Acarigua Araure. www.edelaville.com Sylviane De Roquebrune Oil Pastels: All Levels Landscape Dry Pastels: Beginner to Advanced Mixed Media Painting: Intermediate to Advanced Sylviane De Roquebrune holds an MFA in visual arts, studio arts & art education from McGill University (Montreal, Canada), and a BFA in studio arts & art education, also from Concordia University. Her personal objective is to continue to progress and share her knowledge and experiences as a visual and studio art educator, while also challenging herself in her work as an artist. She encourages and inspires students to discover and enhance their own artistic abilities and creativity. www.sylvianederoquebruneart.com Louise Gallagher Bead Stringing for Beginners Bead Weaving for Beginners Let’s Make Earrings Bead Weaving Earrings Louise Gallagher, a certified life coach, retired from a 25-year psychotherapy practice in Modesto (CA). She has appeared on TV, radio, and in local magazines. Louise has a master’s degree in counseling from California State University, Fullerton. She attended both the University of Southern California and the University of the Pacific for doctoral work in counseling. Graciela Giles A Prelude to Watercolor Graciela Giles, originally from Argentina, has been an active watercolorist and teacher for two decades, earning awards from art societies for her sensitive portrayals of landscapes and people. Her paintings are in private collections internationally and in galleries in Florida and North Carolina. She and her husband, Herbie Rose were instrumental in the founding of the Village of the Arts in Bradenton. www.gracielagiles.com
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Chandler Howard Guerrilla Filmmaking Chandler Howard earned a bachelor’s degree in fine arts in film from Ringling College of Art and Design. She has worked on commercial and documentary film projects including, The Dark Night and Dynasty. Chandler is an artist-in-residence teaching at Booker Visual & Performing Arts High School, and has been teaching film for Ringling College PreCollege and public programs since 2017. www.linkedin.com/in/chandler-howard-65104a90 Leslie Lacktman Developing Your Artistic Vision Through Photography Leslie Rod Lacktman has a master’s in fine arts in photography and a bachelor of fine arts degree in visual communication from the University of Wisconsin (Milwaukee). Leslie has helped university students, as well as school children explore their world in photographic images, and supported teachers through the development of arts integration research projects through The Kennedy Center’s Partners in Education Program; she has also served on their advisory board. www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-lacktman-bb785114 Elle Leonard Tiles and Murals Elle Leonard is owner and principal designer of Architectural Ceramics, a full-service design studio specializing in large scale, site-specific commissions in clay for corporate and residential clients. After a year in fine arts studies at Ringling College of Art and Design, Elle began her ceramic education with a traditional hands-on apprenticeship to ceramic innovator and artist, Frank Colson in Sarasota. www.elleterryleonard.com Pamela Olin Exploring the Creative Process Pamela Olin holds a bachelor’s degree with a minor in psychology from Columbia College (MO). Her passion is teaching and opening people to their own abilities, potential, and goals. She makes learning fun and easy by creating a personalized curriculum and producing creative experiences that encourage participants to stretch their boundaries and learn new skills. www.pamelaolin.com
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Tom Slater Intro to Mac Meet the Adobe Suite Adobe Photoshop Tom Slater holds a bachelor’s degree in graphic design from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). Tom expanded his knowledge and skills through Continuing Education courses at RISD and Northeastern University (MA). Today, he works with a range of businesses and major corporations implementing design skills, as well as illustration, code, and copyright. Slater.design Victoria Weaver Art Journaling and Book Forms Victoria Weaver is an art educator, art historian, and artist. She holds a doctorate of Philosophy from Pennsylvania State University, a master’s from Western Maryland College, and a bachelor’s in clay and fiber from the University of Maryland. Victoria has been the recipient of numerous accolades and awards, and she has shown her work and presented research extensively. Michael White Illustration with Colored Pencils Portrait Drawing Workshop Figure Drawing Perspective Drawing Workshop Design and Create Greeting Cards Michael White graduated in 1985 from the first Illustration class at Ringling College of Art and Design. His clients have included Marvel Comics, Coca-Cola, Amoco Oil, Delta Airlines, Hyatt Hotel, The Ritz-Carlton, and the Atlantis Resort. He has created art for Sarasota Opera House, Tropicana, Child Protection Agency, Circus Sarasota, Sarasota Magazine, and the Humane Society and drew caricatures at the 2010 Super Bowl. www.michaeljwhiteart.com
ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTORS
Sylvia Whitman Writing for Children and Young Adults Sylvia Whitman majored in folklore and mythology at Harvard and Radcliffe. She holds master’s degrees in American studies (University of Texas), creative writing (University of Virginia), and Arab studies (Georgetown University). In 2014, her YA novel The Milk of Birds (Athenaeum) was selected as one of the Bank Street College Best Children’s Books of the Year and the International Reading Association’s Notable Books for a Global Society. www.sylviawhitmanbooks.com Tom Winchester Introduction to Photo Retouching Introduction to Adobe Lightroom Tom Winchester is an artist and art critic. He holds a bachelor’s degree in fine arts in photography and a master’s degree in fine arts in art criticism from the School of Visual Arts (NY). He’s been an adjunct professor in Ringling College of Art and Design’s department of photography and imaging. He recently curated REAL Fashion Photography at the Lois and David Stulberg Gallery. www.twinchester.com; @tomwinchesterphoto
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1001 S. TAMIAMI TRAIL SARASOTA, FL 34236-9117
S+DA FALL 2020
tut tle ave
fruit ville rd
s wa shington blvd
n tamiami tr ail 41
Directions to Ringling College Museum Campus 1001 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236-9117
fruit ville rd 210
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Continue on US 301 South past Bay Street 1001 S. Tamiami Trail is on the Left
301
Go to second entrance
bay st
s+da at ringling college museum campus
sar asota bay
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TRAVELING NORTH ON US 41 (TAMIAMI TRAIL) Continue on US 41 (Tamiami Trail) past Bahia Vista 1001 S. Tamiami Trail is on the Right
1001 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, Florida 34236
Entrance bahia vista st
Go to first entrance
tut tle ave
s tamiami tr ail 41
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TRAVELING SOUTH ON US 41 (TAMIAMI TRAIL) Continue on US 41 (Tamiami Trail) until it merges with US 301 South
bee ridge rd
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TRAVELING SOUTH ON US 301 Continue on US 301 South past Bay Street 1001 S. Tamiami Trail is on the Left Go to second entrance