VISITING ARTIST WORKSHOP 5135. The Beauty of Moving Metal - Cold Forging for Jewelry with Ben Dyer Beautiful, elegant jewelry forms can be created from simple rod and wire by forging. Non-ferrous metal is coldforged using a simple planishing hammer and polished metal stake. Ben will provide demonstrations and lecture on hammering technique, work-hardening, temper, annealing and tool prep. Use nu-gold, red brass or other non-ferrous metal in round wire or rod form, shaping with pliers and your hands, then moving metal with the gentle force of the hammer. Lots of hands-on practice creating sample forms and working toward finished pieces. Supply list mailed prior to the workshop. Location: Metals Studio Instructor Ben Dyer
PHOTOGRAPHY
Please bring your camera and manual to each class. Instructor Dave Dulaney Location: Photography Studio Early Registration $130 (member $100) Regular Registration $150 (member $120) 5 Wednesdays, 8/19 – 9/16, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
684. An Introduction to Darkroom Photography Without a doubt, learning darkroom techniques is one of the best ways to improve your photography skills and create a photographic legacy for your family. Create images that come to life right in front of your eyes! Whether you are a beginner, old pro, or looking to reconnect with your darkroom roots, this class is for you. Become familiar with darkroom equipment and processes and print from your own black and white negatives. Class includes use of the darkroom during the class duration. Film SLR cameras required. If you do not have a film camera, you may borrow one of ours.
Early Registration $255 (members $225) Regular Registration $275 (members $245) Saturday and Sunday, 7/18 & 7/19, 9:30 - 5:00
Early Registration $150 (members $120) Regular Registration $170 (members $140)
Location: Darkroom
Section A: Instructor Dave Dulaney
This workshop is funded in part by the Billy McClain Visiting Artist Fund.
6 Mondays, 8/17 – 9/21, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Section B: Instructor Mary Bailey Thomas 6 Mondays, 8/17 – 9/21, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
PHOTOGRAPHY: CORE CLASSES
Earrings by Ben Dyer
5550. Taste of Art - Jewelry Making! Spend a fun couple of hours learning something new, meeting new friends, and create a lovely piece of art to take home! No experience necessary. Bring a beverage, bottle of wine, and/or snacks to these laid-back classes. $35 per person. Fee includes materials. Fridays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
July 24 Hammer Textured Silver Ring Band with Sara Sloan Stine August 7 Formed Copper Earrings with Annie Grimes Williams August 14 Spiral Caged Bead Jewelry with Marlene Kuser September 11 Sterling Silver Cross Pendant with Sara Sloan Stine
606. Digital Photography I This first course will introduce you to the most fundamental controls on your digital camera. Learn both in class and through take-home assignments about the basic controls of your camera, exposure, ISO, shutter speed, aperture, and composition essentials. We will also discuss how to upload your images to a computer and basic file storage. We will spend half the class in lecture and half the class photographing and practicing techniques. This course is recommended for anyone who has used their camera but still needs help getting better images and understanding basic camera functions. It is designed for cameras that have the ability to adjust aperture and shutter speed. Please bring your camera and manual to each class. Instructor Dave Dulaney Location: Photography Studio
6606. Summer Sawtooth Photo League The Sawtooth Photo League offers a chance for current Sawtooth photo students and instructors to meet and stay connected once class is over; continue education by offering critique, tips, and support from other photographers; suggest new photographic themes to explore; suggest classes to take for further education; enjoy guest speakers to inspire our photography; participate in photography-themed movie nights and photo walks. The Sawtooth Photo League will take an active part in documenting life in downtown WinstonSalem, keeping the Sawtooth School and our downtown arts district connected while documenting the changes taking place in our downtown area. We usually meet the third Saturday of each month, though our dates may vary. Facilitator Amanda Sullivan Location: Photography Studio Early Registration $30 (member $20) Regular Registration $30 (member $20) The third Saturday of each month, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Early Registration $130 (member $100) Regular Registration $150 (member $120) 5 Wednesdays, 7/8 – 8/5, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
647. Digital Photography II A perfect follow-up to Digital Photography Level I (class 606). This next class will give you a greater understanding of your camera’s more advanced features. Learn about white balance, creative uses for aperture and shutter speed, metering modes, lens choice, and advanced flash settings. We will also discuss file management and basic computer photo editing such as cropping and color adjustment. This course is recommended for anyone who is comfortable with the basics of their camera, but wants to go beyond the essentials and learn more creative uses of their advanced functions. It is designed for cameras that have the ability to adjust aperture and shutter speed. We will spend half the class in lecture and half the class photographing and practicing techniques.
Register at sawtooth.org ... Early Registration ends 7pm July 2nd ... See website for more details and photos ... phone: 336 723-7395... 251 N. Spruce St., Winston-Salem, NC
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