The Art League School Classes in Fine Arts and Fine Crafts
2015/16
Calendar Fall Term 2015 September 21–November 22 (registration begins August 10, 2015)
Winter Term 2016 January 11–March 13
(registration begins November 9, 2015)
Spring Term 2016 April 4–June 6
(registration begins February 8, 2016)
Summer Term 2016 June 20–August 21
(registration begins May 9, 2016)
Summer Art Camps 2016 June 20–August 19
(registration begins February 8, 2016)
COVER: Sara Linda Poly—Finale!, Oil on canvas INSIDE COVER: Andy Yoder—Licorice Shoes, licorice, silicone, and Styrofoam, 2 1/2 feet x 2 1/2 feet x 7 feet each
Imitation is the sincerest of flattery.* —Charles Caleb Colton *Be that as it may, this catalog or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without express written permission from The Art League. Executive Director: Suzanne Bethel School Director: Kathi Cohen Catalog Design: Ariane D’Souza Copyright © 2015 by The Art League. All rights reserved.
Contents
Contents The Art League General Information/Policies ..................................2–3 Location and Parking ............................... 3, back cover School Registration Form...............................................4 Faculty....................................................inside back cover
Classes Drawing.............................................................................5–7 Watercolor......................................................................8–9 Painting.........................................................................10–13 Printmaking................................................................. 14–15 Photography............................................................... 16–17 Arts & Technology............................................................17 Teen/Children............................................................. 18–21 Ceramics.....................................................................22–23 Sculpture............................................................................ 24 Jewelry & Metal....................................................... 25–26 Glass.....................................................................................27 Paper & Book.................................................................... 28 Fibers........................................................................... 29–33
Workshops Teen/Children............................................................. 18–21 Claymation......................................................................... 21 Ceramics.....................................................................22–23 Fibers........................................................................... 29–33 Drawing....................................................................... 34–35 Watercolor................................................................. 36–37 Painting........................................................................38–41 Printmaking....................................................................... 42 Photography..................................................................... 43 Arts & Technology............................................................17 Sculpture............................................................................44 Jewelry....................................................................... 45–46 Glass.....................................................................................27 Paper & Book.................................................................... 28 Becoming Professional.................................................46 Travel....................................................................................47 Visiting Artist Series........................................................47
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About The Art League
The Art League Website www.theartleague.org
Development 703-519-1741
Gallery 703-683-1780
Store 703-548-8127
School 703-683-2323
“By nurturing the artist, we enrich the community.” The A rt League develops the artist through education, exhibition, and a stimulating, supportive environment, while sharing the experience of the visual arts with the community. The Art League is a multifaceted, 501(c)(3) nonprofit visual arts organization that strives to “nurture the artist and enrich the community.” Since it’s inception in 1954, The Art League’s mission is to develop the artist through missionbased education, exhibit opportunities, and a stimulating and supportive environment, while sharing the experience of the visual arts with the community.
The Gallery
703-683-1780
The gallery is located on the first floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center, in studio 21.
Gallery Hours Monday–Saturday
10:00am–6:00pm
Thursday 10:00am–9:00pm Sunday 12:00pm–6:00pm
Join as an Artist Member The Art League Gallery is a member gallery providing artists with the opportunity to have their work judged by esteemed local arts professionals, and to compete to exhibit their work in one of the largest galleries in the Washington metro area. The Gallery hosts monthly juried shows, solo artist exhibits, student/faculty shows, and special exhibitions and fundraisers. Membership is open to all.
The School Soho Old Town girls
Community Engagement Program
703-519-1741
Our outreach programming reaches under-served audiences through hands-on experiences in the visual arts for the economically disadvantaged and the physically, intellectually, or emotionally challenged in our community.
IMPart (Injured Military Personnel & Art) The Art League provides injured military personnel from Fort Belvoir’s Warriors in Transition Unit and the USO with visual arts experiences developed for personal enrichment, improving motor skills, relaxed social engagement, and expressive catharsis.
Space of Her Own (SOHO) Old Town The Art League partners with the Alexandria Court Service Unit to serve at-risk 10-year-old girls through meaningful visual arts education and mentorship. This award-winning project develops long-lasting relationships between mentors and youths, and ultimately reduces juvenile criminal activity in Alexandria.
Geri Gordon Scholarship Celebrating former Art League School Director, Geri Gordon’s vision for inclusive education, this fund provides need-based art scholarships for students of all ages and backgrounds. Additionally, internships are available in our gallery, our school, and our development office throughout the year.
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703-683-2323
The school office is located on the 2nd floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center (TFAC), room 216. The office is open 10:00am–5:00pm, Monday through Saturday. Classes are held in the TFAC and the Madison Annex.
Classes The Art League School is a non-accredited institution and is open to all. A full range of day, evening, and weekend courses is offered in virtually all of the fine arts and many fine crafts. Professional artists teach our classes. The school also offers youth classes and summer camps for ages five through seventeen.
Workshops Art League instructors and distinguished visiting instructors, offer concentrated week or weekend sessions in specific media, techniques, and subjects. T ravel workshops to international and domestic locations are also offered yearround. For information on travel workshops, contact Margaret Cerutti at 703-549-5450 or margaretc@theartleague.org.
Artfête The public is invited to attend our annual open house party and sale at the Madison Annex, 6:00pm, Friday, December 4, 2015.
Student/Faculty Show The public is invited to attend our annual Student/Faculty Show in The Art League Gallery, February 17–28, 2016. Receiving for submissions is Presidents’ Day–Monday, February 15, 2016. There is a closing reception held on Sunday, February 28, 2016.
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Registering for Courses You may begin classes in any term and register for workshops at any time. Here are three steps to enroll: 1. Browse the catalog or website to find classes, workshops, or camps. Ongoing additions and corrections are published online at www.theartleague.org/school. 2. You may enroll online in the course of your choice using Visa, Mastercard, or Discover, or enroll by mail, fax, or in person. If enrolling by mail, fill out the registration form and send it with your payment made out to The Art League School at 105 North Union Street Alexandria, VA 22314. 3. Upon receipt of your registration form and payment in full you are registered, unless the class is full or cancelled. If the class is full or cancelled, you will be notified and are entitled to a full refund.
Registration Policy Late registrations will be honored for available classes only. A transfer fee of $20 will be assessed for each transfer from one class to another, unless the transfer was a result of an administrative decision. All transfers must be made before the third meeting of the class.
About The Art League
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Location The Art League School is located in the Torpedo Factory Art Center (TFAC) at 105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Classes are also held at our Madison Annex location, which can be entered at either 305 Madison Street or 808 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Metro Our closest metro station is the King Street stop on the Blue and Yellow lines. From here, students may take the King Street Trolly to the Torpedo Factory Art Center or the DASH bus AT2 or AT5 eastbound to the Madison Annex at the intersection of Madison and North Fairfax Streets.
Parking For students in the TFAC classrooms, there is inexpensive evening and weekend parking at the City Hall lot at 108 North Fairfax Street. Near the Madison Annex, free parking is ava i lable a fter 6:30pm at Colon ia l Pa rk i ng on 267 Montgomery Street.
No class refunds are given unless we are notified by the Friday prior to the start of the term (see calendar on the inside of the front cover of the catalog). No workshop and camp refunds are given unless The Art League School office is notified at least ten days prior to the start of the camp or workshop. There is a non-refundable registration fee of $20 that is included in the tuition.
Weather In case of bad weather, check our website home page, call the school office, or tune in for announcements on TBD (WJLA ABC 7 and NewsChannel 8) or WTOP 103.5 FM.
Holidays Classes do not meet on Thanksgiving, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, or July 4. These holidays, or any additional days designated by the instructor, will have make-up dates.
School Policy No student will be denied admission on the basis of race, sex, or ethnicity. However, because of the need for group cooperation in classes, The Art League reserves the option of refusing admission to any person deemed incompatible with any class group due to disruptiveness, or for any impediment to the learning process of the group as a whole.
Deanna Schwartzberg–Acrylic (detail)
The Store
703-548-8127
The Art League Store sells supplies at a discounted price to League students and members. Every effort is made to stock items requested by instructors and popular materials for the fine artist. Our staff of professional artists can guide you in your selection. Our store is located in room 217 of the Torpedo Factory Art Center. The store may close for lunch.
Store Hours
Safety precautions and proper use of art materials and chemicals are rigorously practiced. Please use discretion when registering for classes, as The Art League cannot be held responsible for adverse reactions that may arise in some individuals. If you are pregnant, or think you may be, please consu lt a physician before registering.
During Terms: Monday–Saturday 9:15am–4:00pm Tuesday–Wednesday 9:15am–4:00pm & 6:30pm–7:30pm
Students are not permitted to photograph or film models, teacher demonstrations, or critiques.
*The first two weeks of term special extended hours are Monday– Thursday 6:00pm–8:00pm, and Sunday 10:00am–4:00pm.*
The Art League reserves the right to substitute an appropriate instructor when it is necessary.
Class Art Supplies
The Art League is not liable for personal injury or loss of property, including artwork belonging to enrolled students.
Please see the inside cover for the School calendar.
Between Terms:
Monday–Saturday 10:00am–4:00pm
Most class and workshop supply lists are available in the store and must be picked up in person. Due to our large enrollment, we are unable to email, fax, or read lists over the phone. To receive a class supply list by mail, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the store.
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Registration Form
Registration Form 2015/2016 Register online at www.theartleague.org or Mail or Fax this form with full payment to: School Office Info: THE ART LEAGUE SCHOOL Fax: 703-683-0167 105 NORTH UNION STREET Tel: 703-683-2323 ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314 www.theartleague.org Hours: Mon–Sat, 10:00am to 5:00pm
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Drawing
Pencil Techniques Lisa Semerad Discover the full potential of uncomplicated and inexpensive graphite. Explore different papers and pencil hardnesses. Learn techniques such as blending, retaining sparkle, erasing, indenting, using powders, and frisket. Participants use their own photos and props or those supplied by the teacher. This class welcomes all levels and art styles, but previous drawing experience is required. A materials fee of $10 for special papers is payable to the instructor.
$200
Winter
(9 weeks)
Saturday 1:00pm–4:00pm
$100
Summer
Wednesday
9:45am–12:45pm
(4 weeks) (starts: July 6)
Portrait Drawing Jin Chung
Lisa Semerad
Drawing
Students develop consistency, accuracy, and confidence before using color. Weekly demonstrations and drills train students to see proportions, planes, values, and learn systematic human head construction. Continuing students may use their preferred media to draw from photos, or 2- and 3-week poses. Basic Drawing is a suggested prerequisite. Model fees are extra.
$200
Fall, Winter & Spring
Tuesday Sunday
(9 weeks)
9:30am–12:30pm (no Spring) 10:30am–1:30pm
Chung Chung
Summer $175 $185
Wednesday 7:00pm–9:30pm (8 wks) Tues & Thurs 9:30am–12:30pm
Chung Semerad
(4 weeks, starts: July 5)
$185 Sunday
10:30am–1:30pm
(8 weeks, starts: Jun 26)
Chung
Jackie Saunders–Ink
Figure Drawing
Basic Drawing (adult) Scott Hutchison Patrick Kirwin Milena Spasic
Dhamin Jassim Tania Karpowitz Thanasi Papapostolou Matthew Pinney Priscilla Treacy Nick Xhiku
This class provides beginning students with a solid foundation in drawing. Working with pencil and charcoal, students learn to use line, value, gesture, and perspective and develop the ability to “see” as artists. The class works with a variety of subjects including still life, figure, and landscape. Model fees are extra.
Fall, Winter & Spring $180 Monday $180 Tuesday
7:00pm–9:30pm 9:30am–12:30pm
(8 weeks, starts: Sept 29)
(9 weeks) Hutchison Karpowitz
$180 Tuesday 7:00pm–9:30pm $180 Wednesday 9:30am–12:00pm $180 Wednesday 7:00pm–9:30pm $180 Thursday 7:00pm–9:30pm (Fall only) $180 Saturday 1:00pm–3:30pm $180 Sunday 10:30am–1:00pm
Kirwin Xhiku Treacy Jassim Spasic Pinney
Lisa Semerad Capture the figure quickly, accurately, and confidently while drawing from male or female models each week. This class emphasizes measuring, webbing, value, foreshortening, the head, and gesture drills to build strong, beginnings. Each week, the instructor demonstrates techniques using simple materials. Basic Drawing is helpful. Model fees are extra.
$185
Fall, Winter & Spring
(9 weeks)
Thursday 9:30am–12:00pm Thursday 7:00pm–9:30pm
$170
Summer
Tues & Thurs
7:00pm–9:30pm
(4 weeks) (starts: July 5)
Intermediate Figure Drawing: Long Pose Lisa Semerad
Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer
$110 Friday 7:00–9:30pm Treacy (starts: Fall-Oct 16; Winter-Feb 12; Spring-May 6; Summer-July 22)
(5 weeks)
Longer poses allow for focused, complete, or experimental study. Using clothed and nude models, poses range from one to six hours long. This class emphasizes composition, narrative, accuracy, style exploration, and creative approaches are emphasized. Numerous drawing materials are demonstrated. Prerequisites are Basic Drawing and Figure Drawing. Model fees are extra.
Summer
(9 weeks)
$200
Winter $160 Thursday
7:00pm–9:30pm
(8 weeks)
(starts: Jan 28)
Jassim
$180 Monday 7:00pm–9:30pm Hutchison $180 Tuesday 9:30am–12:00pm Papapostolou $180 Tuesday 7:00pm–9:30pm Kirwin $180 Wednesday 9:30am–12:00pm Spasic $180 Wednesday 7:00pm–9:30pm Treacy $165 Saturday 1:00pm–3:30pm Spasic (8 weeks, No class on July 2) $165 Sunday 10:30am–1:00pm Pinney (8 weeks, No class on July 3)
Fall, Winter & Spring
(9 weeks)
Thursday 12:30pm–3:30pm
$185
Summer
Tues & Thurs
1:00–4:00pm
(4 weeks) (starts: July 5)
Class supply lists must be picked up at The Art League Store in the Torpedo Factory Art Center 5
Artistic Anatomical Drawing
The Art of Cartooning (ages 8 to adult)
Thanasi Papapostolou
Brandon Bentley
Considered indispensable by centuries of artists and art academies, artistic study of human anatomy furthers students’ understanding and perception through drawing (which also enhances other artistic expression like painting or sculpting). This class introduces students to the basic principles of figure structure and anatomy and provides detailed lectures and instruction to more advanced students. Progressing sequentially, students learn to see anatomical form and render it effectively. Students work from a live model and lectures; advanced students have the opportunity to develop individual projects.
Students learn to create interesting and expressive characters. Emphasis is on learning to draw a human character through facial expressions, hair, costume, and different poses. Each week demonstrates specific techniques that allow the student to find his or her own style, whether “traditional western” heroes, manga characters, or “indie” comics.
$200
Fall, Winter & Spring
(9 weeks)
$185
Summer
(8 weeks)
Tuesday 1:00pm–4:00pm Sunday 6:00pm–9:00pm Sunday 6:00pm–9:00pm
Drawing
The Art of Caricature David Carter The face is a poignant subject of expression for the artist. Whether for humor, satire, or the creation of fictional characters, caricature extends this visual vocabulary beyond nature’s normal repertoire. Students learn to combine anatomy with creative techniques for exaggerating and distorting the rhythms, gestures, and proportions that make each face unique. Prior drawing/portrait experience is helpful. Model fees are extra.
$155
Winter & Summer
Thursday
(6 weeks)
7:00pm–10:00pm (starts: Winter-Jan 28; Summer-Jul 14) Lisa Semerad–Pastel
$185
Fall, Winter & Spring
(9 weeks)
$170
Summer
(8 weeks)
Sunday 2:00pm–4:30pm Sunday 2:00pm–4:30pm
Mastering Cartooning (ages 10 to adult) Brandon Bentley Students further develop their skills and practice methods in cartooning step-by-step. The emphasis is on storytelling in comics—from writing a script, to drawing single panel and threepanel comics, and finally developing a one– to two–page story. This class aims to create fully finished portfolio pieces.
$185
Fall, Winter & Spring
(9 weeks)
$170
Summer
(8 weeks)
Sunday 11:00am–1:30pm Sunday 11:00am–1:30pm
Gesture in Pen & Ink Jackie Saunders With quick drawings in pen and ink, students capture the spirit and vitality of the human figure. Contour, cross-contour, and rhythmic lines interact with washes of diluted ink to create expressive, lively figure drawings. Model fees are extra.
$200
Fall
Sunday 2:00pm–5:00pm
(9 weeks) (starts: September 27)
Gesture Drawing in Varied Media Priscilla Treacy A gesture drawing is defined by rapidity of execution or the attempt to capture action or movement. In this class, students explore creating gestural drawings using varied materials. The class takes as its guide those artists whose graphic works fall in the category of gesture, such as Rembrandt, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Matisse, among others. Exercises emphasize developing fluidity of line and focus. Model fees are extra.
$200
Fall & Winter
Saturday 9:30am–12:30pm
(9 weeks)
Intermediate/Advanced The Figure and Portrait: A Modern Approach to Classical Drawing Robert Liberace This class explores beautiful master drawing techniques and the artists whoused them. Using both authentic and contemporary materials, students study artists from Michelangelo to Ingres in order to develop a deeper understanding of the richness and power of their methods and materials. The fall and spring classes focus on red chalk, pencil, and silverpoint, while the winter class focuses on charcoal, pastel, and watercolor. Model fees are extra. Fall: Does not meet November 13 and make-up will be November 20. Winter: Class starts January 8, no class January 15) Spring will have a class make-up June 17.
$345
Friday
Fall, Winter & Spring
10:00am–3:00pm
(9 weeks) (Winter starts: Jan 8)
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Drawing
Robert Liberace–Red chalk
Colored Pencil Drawing
Composition & Design Applications
Lisa Semerad
Lisa Semerad
Participants explore this flexible, fabulous feast of color, leaving class with hands and clothes clean. Studying still life and photos, students learn about color, layering, mixed media, and solvent techniques, and the rich textures afforded by various papers. Drawing experience is recommended. Experienced students may pursue personal projects. Bring supplies to first class.
This course builds on the concepts learned in Composition and Design Fundamentals. Representation, depth, transparency, movement, narrative, and color are added to the design equation. Students utilize these visual concepts to create more inventive, emotionally powerful, cohesive works of art. Group critiques enrich the class. Previous experience in individually chosen media is required. Acrylics, oil bars, oil and chalk pastels, and abstract artists are welcome. No oil paint permitted.
$200 Winter
Tuesday 12:30pm–3:30pm
(9 weeks)
$200
Colored Pencil Drawing Continued Lisa Semerad This class is for people with a basic understanding of color selection and technique who wish to work on their own projects. Topics covered include composition, continuity, concept, and finish. The last hour each week concludes with a lesson for increasing creativity and originality. Bring supplies to first class.
$200
Fall, Winter & Spring
Tuesday 9:30am–12:30pm
(9 weeks)
Lisa Semerad The foundation of strong imagery is design. Students learn to recognize and control movement within the picture plane through the study of shape, value, color, pattern, line, and texture. Most exercises are in abstract form, but relate to both abstract and representational art. No previous drawing experience needed. $200 Monday $185 Tuesday
7:00pm–10:00pm 1:00pm–3:30pm
(9 weeks)
Open-Life Drawing Sessions This monitored open studio is for participants of all levels who want to work from the model using their own media. Sessions require a set enrollment, thus registration is encouraged over drop–in*. Drop–in is for currently enrolled students, Art League members, and Benefactors of the League only. Sessions are held twice each term (one immediately following the other). Wednesday and Friday are long-pose sessions.
Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer
Composition & Design Fundamentals
Spring
Fall
Monday 7:00pm–10:00pm
(9 weeks)
$65 $65 $55
Monday Wednesday Friday
10:00am–3:00pm 10:00am–3:00pm 1:00pm–5:00pm
Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer $55
Monday
10:00am–3:00pm
(5 weeks) *$20/drop-in *$20/drop-in *$20/drop-in
(4 weeks) *$20/drop-in
(Fall starts: Oct 26, Winter starts: Feb 15, Spring starts: May 9, Summer: starts Aug 1)
$55
Wednesday
10:00am–3:00pm
*$20/drop-in
(Fall starts: Oct 28, Winter starts: Feb 27, Spring starts: May 11, Summer starts: Aug 3)
$45
Friday
1:00pm–5:00pm
*$20/drop-in
(Fall starts: Oct 30, Winter starts: Feb 19, Spring starts: May 13, Summer starts Aug 5)
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Watercolor Rachel Collins–Watercolor
Beginning in Watercolor
Watercolor from Start to Finish Gwen Bragg Joey Manlapaz
Rachel Collins
Susan Herron
Alice Kale
This class introduces classic watercolor techniques and builds slowly from the simple to the more complex. Topics include value, composition, color mixing, and control of the medium. Demonstrations are part of the class, but painting from still life and photographs is emphasized. Experienced students focus on assignments to improve color handling, composition, and specific painting challenges.
Fall, Winter & Spring
(9 weeks)
$200 Monday 9:30am–12:30pm Bragg $185 Monday 7:00pm–9:30pm Bragg $185 Tuesday 7:00pm–9:30pm Bragg $200 Wednesday 9:30am–12:30pm Collins $185 Wednesday 7:00pm–9:30pm Manlapaz $200 Thursday 9:30am–12:30pm Collins $185 Saturday 13:00am–12:30pm (Winter & Summer) Kale $185 Sunday 5:00pm–7:30pm (Fall only) Kale
Summer $185 Saturday
10:00am–12:30pm (no class July 3)
Summer $175 Monday 9:30am–12:30pm (starts: July 11) $160 Monday 7:00pm–9:30pm (starts: July 11) $160 Tuesday 7:00pm–9:30pm (starts: July 12) $160 Wednesday 7:00pm–9:30pm
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(8 weeks) Kale
(7 weeks) Bragg
Learn the basics of color mixing, brush handling, and composition in watercolor with an emphasis on creative interpretation and developing a unique point of view. Students receive individual attention while painting a variety of subjects. The class includes some outdoor painting, weather permitting. *Thursday’s class does not meet November 26 (Thanksgiving Day) and makes up December 3.*
$200
Fall
(9 weeks)
Thursday 7:00pm–10:00pm (starts: Oct 1) Saturday 9:30am–12:30pm
The Watercolor Experience Peter Ulrich Students work to develop confidence, consistency, and an individual style. Instruction includes class critique, demonstrations, and individual attention in solving problems in composition, value, and color harmony. The goal is to exploit the uniqueness and “magic” of watercolor with a variety of approaches. Beginners with some experience in drawing or other media are welcome.
$200
Fall, Winter & Spring
(9 weeks)
Wednesday 1:00pm–4:00pm Saturday 9:30am–12:30pm
Bragg Bragg Manlapaz
Class supply lists must be picked up at The Art League Store in the Torpedo Factory Art Center
Sumi-É: Oriental Brush Painting Aiko Erickson Betzi Robinson
Charlene Fuhrman Schulz
Learn the East Asian brush painting art form of sumi-é. Classes include lessons for beginning through advanced level painters. Different schools of this ancient art, from traditional to experimental, as well as composition and design, are explained over the year’s curriculum. The fall and spring sessions are teamtaught by Betzi Robinson and Aiko Erickson. Charlene Fuhrman Schulz teaches the winter session. The summer session is teamtaught by Fuhrman Schulz and Robinson.
$200
Fall, Winter & Spring
$155
Summer
(9 weeks)
Monday 1:00pm–4:00pm Tuesday 7:00pm–10:00pm Monday Tuesday
1:00pm–4:00pm 7:00pm–10:00pm
(Winter only)
(6 weeks)
(starts: July 6) (starts: July 7)
Intermediate Water/Color/Paper Deborah Ellis In this class, the emphasis is on working with the elements that make watercolor unique and challenging—the water itself, the hues of different paints, and the complexities of various paper surfaces. Attention to composition, exposure to works of other artists, and critique of our own work are a large part of the sessions. Class includes interior, still life, and outdoor subjects, as well as an occasional life model, and museum/gallery visit. The individual participant’s objectives are a primary focus.
$290
Fall, Winter & Spring
(9 weeks) Peter Ulrich–Watercolor
Opaque Watercolor: Small Format Priscilla Treacy
Watercolor: Moving On Gwen Bragg This class is designed for students with some experience in watercolor. Delve into challenging topics including mixing and using color, composing a successful painting, experimental approaches in watercolor, developing style and theme, and seeing and capturing the effects of light.
$200
Fall, Winter & Spring
Tuesday 9:30am–12:30pm Tuesday 1:00pm–4:00pm
$170
Tuesday
Summer
9:30am–12:30pm
(9 weeks)
Miniature painting has a rich tradition from medieval illuminated manuscripts to the Renaissance, and from India and Persia to Rome. Gouache is the perfect medium for small format work because it can be continually reworked, or “corrected.” Students learn techniques and use of tools and materials while creating the intimate, personal work small format lends itself to. The instructor provides demonstrations, designs, and source materials for paintings and covers different surfaces and formats.
$155 (7 weeks)
(starts: July 7) Gwen Bragg–Watercolor
Friday
Fall & Spring
Watercolor
Tuesday 9:30am–2:00pm
(6 weeks)
10:00am–1:00pm (starts: Fall-Oct 2; Spring-Apr 15)
Faces in Watercolor Jackie Saunders Learn to draw and paint human faces using shape, proportion, sighting techniques, contour, and cross-contour line. Students learn to mix warm and cool flesh tones from fresh washes of watercolor pigment and define features with clean, descriptive shadow shapes. Students learn the correct placement of features to capture not only the likeness but the spirit of the model. Model fees are extra.
$200
Winter
(9 weeks)
$100
Spring
(4 weeks)
Sunday 2:00pm–5:00pm Sunday
2:00pm–5:00pm
Gestural Florals Jackie Saunders Participants paint flowers as living, moving “little people.” The individual personalities of flowers are captured with rhythmic contour line and fresh washes of undiluted pigments mixing directly on the paper. Students are encouraged to strive for a lively expression, not botanical accuracy. Students bring their own arrangements of flowers.
$100
Spring
Sunday
2:00pm–5:00pm
(4 weeks)
9
Painting Mike Francis–Oil
Beginning/Intermediate Painting (Oil or Acrylic) John Blee Scott Hutchison Milena Spasic
Jin Chung Tania Karpowitz
All Levels Foundation Painting Marjorie Forgues Matthew Pinney
This class introduces the foundational concepts of oil and acrylic painting, covering composition, value, color, materials, and techniques. Students paint from still life or the figure. Model fees are extra. Drawing experience is helpful.
$200
Fall, Winter & Spring
Monday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Sunday
(9 weeks) Chung Spasic Karpowitz
This is a class about color: how its intensity, temperature, and value create space. The understanding of color changes depending on its visual context. Students progress through a series of projects with the still life. Starting with limited palettes that do not mimic the still life objects, students must understand the relationships they see and interpret them. As the class advances, students expand to a full palette. The class is great for beginners, who gain the core ideas of color at the start, and a helpful reminder for more advanced students. Students will meet exercises at their individual level.
$200
Fall & Winter
(9 weeks)
$200
Spring
(8 weeks)
Hutchison Pinney
Saturday
9:30am–12:30pm
$185
Spring
(8 weeks)
Saturday
$185
Summer
(8 weeks)
Beginning–Advanced Pastel Painting
Tuesday
Painting
9:30am–12:30pm 7:00pm–10:00pm 1:00pm–4:00pm (Fall starts: Sept 29) 7:00pm–10:00pm 1:30pm–4:30pm
Tania Karpowitz
Monday Monday Wednesday Saturday Sunday
$155
Tuesday
1:00pm–4:00pm
9:30am–12:30pm 7:00pm–10:00pm 7:00pm–10:00pm 9:30am–12:30pm 1:30pm–4:30pm
Summer
1:00pm–4:00pm (starts June 21)
9:30am–12:30pm
Karpowitz Karpowitz
Karpowitz
Forgues Spasic Hutchison Blee Pinney
(6 weeks)
Karpowitz
Nancy Freeman For the beginner and intermediate pastel artist, this class provides an understanding of the basic concepts and techniques of soft pastels and drawing. Students explore different subjects, textures, papers, and application techniques. Experienced students develop their personal style and a deeper understanding of the medium. A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor.
Fall & Spring
Comenzando/Intermedio Pintura (Alóleo o Acrilico)
$185 Tuesday 7:00pm–9:30pm $340 Wednesday 10:00am–3:00pm
(9 weeks)
Marjorie Forgues Pintura de comienzo a fin. Esta clase ofrece al estudiante toda la información necesaria para aprender los conceptos básicos de pintura al oleo. Empezando con ejercicios con énfasis en la de comienzo a fin de forma, temperatura y color. La naturaleza muerta y el modelo en las ultimas dos clases serán nuestra inspiración. Esta clase es en español. (Spanish speaking only.)
$200
Viernes
Otoño, Invierno, & Primavera 9:30am–12:30pm
(9 semanas) Forgues
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Intermediate Painting (Oil or Acrylic) Milena Spasic This class strengthens the perceptual and technical skills of students with prior experience in painting and drawing. Students work from observation and explore source material and subjects of their own choosing. The class focuses on working toward an individual aesthetic while considering the tensions of lines, shapes, planes, values, and colors in pictorial space. Painting from a figure model can be arranged. Model fees are extra.
$200
Fall, Winter & Spring
Saturday 3:45pm–6:45pm
(9 weeks)
Intermediate Oil or Acrylic Painting Mike Francis This class is designed for those with some background in painting and drawing, as well as for the more advanced. Students choose subject matter from photographs or still life, and learn new ways of improving the painting. Demos and short art history lectures, with emphasis on color and design are given. Discussions focus on ongoing work, materials, and painting methods.
Fall, Winter & Spring $200 Tuesday $265 Friday
7:00pm–10:00pm 10:00am–2:00pm
(9 weeks)
Oil Painting Ted Reed Beginners with a basic knowledge of oil painting fundamentals advance their grasp of color, composition, form, and materials. Intermediate students hone their skills and explore new challenges. Advanced students work with painting theory and focus on completing professional-quality work. Portrait, figure, and still-life painters are welcome. Model fees are extra for all students regardless of chosen subject matter.
$200
Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer
Tuesday 7:00pm–10:00pm Wednesday 9:30am–12:30pm
(9 weeks)
Kurt Schwarz–Oil
Still Life in Oil Kurt Schwarz
$200
Independent Painting John Blee This course provides an outlet to develop a personal pictorial language for both the beginner and the advanced painter. Painting subjects include the figure, still life, landscape, abstraction, and the imagination. Instruction is geared towards the individual student.
Joey Mánlapaz
John Murray
Still-life offers a way for painters to hone their skills. This class includes demonstrations of “blocking in” a painting. Students construct a permanent palette and produce archival quality paintings. Participants work to express value, light, and space in their work and learn layering and “alla prima” (wet-on-wet).
Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer
(9 weeks)
Wednesday 1:00pm–4:00pm Fall, Spring, Summer: Schwarz Winter: Mánlapaz Thursday 7:00pm–10:00pm (no Summer) Murray
Trompe L’oeil and Photorealism Patrick Kirwin
Painting Projects in Oil or Pastel
The difference between photorealism and trompe l’oeil is one of composition. This class introduces those differences, techniques for making textu re, and creating a perfect illusion. New students work on an introductory project encompassing various techniques. Experienced students have a choice of independent projects or projects designed by the instructor. Acrylics are used to speed up the process of learning, but experienced artists are encouraged to use oils. All media welcome.
Lisa Semerad
$200
This class is for students familiar with their media who need time and counsel to bring their ideas to fruition. Any style or medium is welcome. Emphasis is on composition, narrative, color, technique, and utility. Class time includes teacher demonstrations, individual help, and group critiques every other week. Students supply their own photos or still life items to use, learning what to include or leave out of compositions.
Palette Knife Painting
$200
Fall, Winter & Spring
$180
Summer
Sunday 5:30pm–8:30pm Sunday
5:30pm–8:30pm
(9 weeks) (8 weeks)
(no class July 3)
(8 weeks)
Spring
(9 weeks)
$300 Wednesday 10:00am–3:00pm $180 Wednesday 7:00pm–10:00pm $320 Wednesday 10:00am–3:00pm $200 Wednesday 7:00pm–10:00pm
Summer $105 Wednesday
7:00pm–10:00pm
Patrick Kirwin This class utilizes paint and palette knives to create bold, textural images that feature the essential nature of a subject. Whether creating realist or abstract images, fussy details are eliminated by the strokes of the tools. Students paint faceted forms, textures, color blends and thick impasto economically with a mixture of acrylic paint and gel medium extender.
$185 (4 weeks)
(starts: July 6)
(9 weeks)
Tuesday
Fall
9:30am–12:30pm
(9 weeks)
Abstraction in Realism Patrick Kirwin
Waxy Media Techniques Students learn a variety of approaches using oil pastels and pigment stick and more on various types of surfaces that allow changes and supply permanence. Transparent or heavy bodied, these products offer versatility without the mess of pastel dust. This class also covers solvent use for washes, scraping, layering, and mixing with oil paint mediums. Subject matter is varied. A sound knowledge of drawing and value is helpful.
Formalism, the basis of pictorial design that guides composition, is the backbone of both abstract and representational artwork. Its ideas include movement, balance, negative and positive space, contrasts, and the spatial order of a two-dimensional image. Students explore these qualities in realistic paintings. Emulating early modernists like Vuillard, Bonnard, Morandi, Picasso, and Degas, participants design their paintings to edit and abstract forms. Participants bring in their own reference images, focusing on interiors and still lifes.
$185
$185
Lisa Semerad
Fall
Tuesday 1:00pm–3:30pm
Painting
Fall & Winter
Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer
Monday 10:00am–1:00pm Monday 7:00pm–10:00pm
(8 weeks)
Winter
Monday 1:30pm–4:00
(8 weeks)
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Landscape Painting Fred Markham This outdoor class focuses on composition, value, and color relationships. Students examine the property of light and how it reveals form and color. Instruction includes demonstrations for newcomers to plein air (outdoor) painting. Class is held indoors during inclement weather. Locations may not be metro accessible and students are responsible for their own transportation.
$150
Fall & Spring
Saturday
(4 weeks)
9:30am–1:30pm (starts: Fall-Sept 26, Spring-Apr 30)
Intermediate Plein Air Landscape Painting Sara Linda Poly
Portrait and Figure Painting
This class concentrates on simplifying complex elements found in nature and building a solid composition. Students explore their personal reactions to landscape while learning design, value, color, light patterns, atmospheric perspective, and paint application. Class meets in a new local park each week, unless inclement weather is expected. Locations may not be metro accessible and students are responsible for their own transportation. Students may be new to plein air and use any medium they are experienced with.
Kurt Schwarz
$200
Delna Dastur–Mixed media
Jin Chung
Students improve their observational skills and gain an understanding of color and value. Emphasis is on completing and refining one’s work in oil or pastel painting. Model fees are extra. Supplies are discussed on the first day of class.
$200
Fall, Spring & Summer
Wednesday
$200
7:00pm–10:00pm
Winter
Wednesday
7:00pm–10:00pm
(9 weeks) Schwarz
(9 weeks) Chung
Intermediate Portrait Painting (Oil or Pastel)
Painting
Fall, Winter & Spring
Bobbi Pratte Students explore both realist and expressive approaches to depicting the world that surrounds us. Students learn to show space on a 2-D surface through linear and atmospheric perspective, and examine composition, color, and techniques for the landscape painter. All levels are welcome. Oil and acrylics are the mediums of choice.
Fall, Winter & Spring
Monday 1:00pm–4:00pm
Students of the long pose enjoy a 3- to 5-week pose to produce a finished painting. Participants study the structure of the head, the skull, the muscles, the planes on the face, and the features. Students also learn to create skin tone through color studies. Homework assignments deal with clothing and background. The instructor demonstrates “alla prima” (wet-on-wet) painting and glazing. Model fees are extra.
(9 weeks)
Thursday 9:30am–2:30pm Saturday 9:30am–2:30pm
Brenda Belfield This class empowers painters to experience landscapes and translate their essential elements into an abstraction. Students of all levels discover new possibilities using unconventional tools and media and their own intuitive responses to nature. A small fee is payable to the instructor for supplied materials.
Summer
Thursday
This class provides an opportunity for painters with some previous experience to concentrate on classical painting techniques while capturing a single pose. Model fees are extra.
Summer
Sunday
10:30am–3:30pm
(4 weeks) (starts: July 10)
Intermediate/Advanced The Classical Portrait and Figure Robert Liberace This class focuses on the two most important traditions in classical painting—Disegno and Colore. The first half of the term looks at the sculptural Tuscan approach of Disegno: a developed grisaille and subsequent layers of glazed paint. The second half of the term features the painterly Venetian practice of Colore which relies on direct application of paint. Model fees are extra.
$280 Friday
12
Fall, Winter & Spring
10:00am—1:00pm
(6 weeks)
(starts: July 14)
Abstract Painting (Oil or acrylic)
Marjorie Forgues
$165
(9 weeks)
All Levels Wildly Abstract Landscapes
$160
Four Weeks One Pose
(7 weeks)
Painting the Landscape
$200
Danni Dawson
$345
Fall & Spring
Tuesday 10:00am–2:30pm (starts: Fall-Sept 29, Spring-Apr 26)
(9 weeks)
3:30pm–7:30pm (Winter starts: Jan 8, no class Jan 15)
Bryan Jernigan This class develops students’ painting skills through the selfexpression of color and form. Students use color concepts from Post-Impressionism to Action Painting. This class examines the motifs of landscape, figure, and still life along with the classic compositional elements of line, balance, and contrast. Novice and experienced painters discover the different levels of abstract – from semi-abstract to non-representational. Students respond to color and emotion and document it in class.
$200
Fall, Winter & Spring
$185
Summer
Wednesday 7:00pm–10:00pm Saturday 1:00pm–4:00pm Saturday 1:00pm–4:00pm
(9 weeks)
(Fall and Winter only)
(8 weeks)
Class supply lists must be picked up at The Art League Store in the Torpedo Factory Art Center
Abstract Painting
Intermediate Painting Acrylic / Mixed Media
Deanna Schwartzberg Students of all levels develop a working knowledge of abstract painting and acrylic that challenges them to see and interpret in new ways. Students learn color, line, movement, and form through individual instruction and group discussion. Subjects include landscape, still life, and figure as well as non-representation. Model fees are extra.
$275
Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer
Friday
(9 weeks)
10:00am–2:30pm
Marsha Staiger Students explore ways of beginning and completing an abstract acrylic painting. Each class works through specific weekly projects enriched with instructor painting demonstrations, daily critiques, and fine art examples of a current artist’s work.
$340
Fall & Spring
(8 weeks)
Monday 10:00am–4:00pm (Fall: no class Oct 12)
Beginning/Intermediate Abstract Drawing and Painting
Abstract in Oil or Acrylic: Beyond the Tangible
Joyce McCarten
This class focuses on the development of non-objective paintings. Beginners concentrate on painting basics and composition while the advanced reach into 20th century and contemporary abstraction. All students explore personal expression, markmaking techniques and painting on a variety of surfaces. Pulling from the “real” world of figures and objects, the course investigates formal issues and new ways of working.
Beverly Ryan
This class is for students at all levels who want to learn the abstract painting process. There are no limits to what an artist can create if they learn the basic language of abstraction and how to manipulate paint. The pure excitement of color, the mystery of line, the safety of structure, and the fun of mixed media are emphasized as the student begins to explore a different, more freeing way of painting. Still life and figure are often used as a starting point. Model fees are extra.
$200
Spring
(9 weeks)
$265 Thursday $200 Sunday
(6 weeks)
Developing the Narrative
Wednesday 1:00pm–4:00pm Wednesday 7:00pm–10:00pm
$155
Summer
Monday 1:00pm–4:00pm Tuesday 7:00pm–10:00pm
All Levels Abstract Art— New & Creative Approaches Delna Dastur Students explore imaginative ways to create abstract art by using a wide array of materials such as charcoal, pastel, ink, and paint. Students study line, color, and composition along with new methods to create texture, layers, and bold marks. A different contemporary artist is introduced in each class to inspire new approaches to abstraction. Critiques and demonstrations contribute to this intuitive process.
$200
Fall & Spring
Fall, Winter & Spring
(9 weeks)
Tuesday 1:00pm–4:00pm Matthew Pinney–Oil
(9 weeks)
9:30am–1:30pm 11:30am–2:30pm
Beverly Ryan Students link storylines and visual elements to say something with paint. Approaching content through personal experience, gestu ral draw ing or painting, and ex perimentation w ith seemingly random ideas, participants make discoveries leading to individualistic work. Risk-taking, intuitive problem-solving, and discussion lead students to insightful solutions and an individual vocabulary of forms.
$200
Fall, Winter & Spring
(9 weeks)
Tuesday 9:30am–12:30pm
Collage: When 2 + 2 > 4 Rosemary Luckett Students explore integrating materials using various adhesives and enlivening collage surfaces. They discover the excitement of working from the heart, accessing intuition, and making personal imagery by creating fantasy worlds, probing social issues, and transforming old items into new collaged pieces.
Fall
Painting
$200
(9 weeks)
Wednesday 1:00pm–4:00pm
Collage: Art of Transformation Rosemary Luckett This is the perfect opportunity to finally use those papers, images, odds and ends, and other stashed away ephemera. Students integrate both disparate and complimentary fragments into new collage compositions. Participants are encouraged to ask questions, learn about adhesives, transform materials and ideas into new forms, and enjoy the play of creativity.
$155
Winter
Monday
1:00pm–4:00pm
(6 weeks) (starts: Jan 20)
Studio Painting No Instructor Artists who would like a place and time to paint in any medium find this setting ideal. There is no instructor.
$150
Fall, Spring & Summer
(9 weeks)
Sunday 10:00am–4:30pm
$135 Sunday
Winter 10:00am–4:30pm
(8 weeks) (no class Feb 14)
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Printmaking
Nancy McIntyre–Screen print
Silk Screen Printing
All Levels Print Like the Masters
Nancy McIntyre Silk screen printing can fill a page with color in a single stroke or build layer upon transparent layer of intricate detail. Screen prints may be vibrant or subtle, sharp-edged or brushy and textured. In this class, students create hand-painted, hand-cut, and photographic stencils, and then print through them using water-based non-toxic inks. A lab fee of $50, payable to the instructor, covers supplies and screen.
$215
Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer
Monday 12:30pm–3:30pm Monday 7:00pm–10:00pm
(9 weeks) (Fall only)
Priscilla Treacy Explore printmaking with an etching press. Students learn black and white monotypes, color monotypes, drypoint etching, chine collé, and collagraph. Class emphasizes basic artistic principles, mastery of techniques, and the successful production of prints. Edition prints are optional, to allow experimentation in various methods. Materials used are either water-soluble or non-toxic. There is no prerequisite. A $30 studio fee is payable to the Art League. Supply list is available in The Art League Store.
$200
Fall, Winter, & Spring
$165
Summer
Wednesday 9:30am–12:30pm
Continuing Silk Screen Printing
Wednesday
9:30am–12:30pm
(9 weeks) (7 weeks)
(starts: June 29)
Printmaking
Nancy McIntyre For those who have already taken screen printing at The Art League or have significant silk screen experience elsewhere, this class offers individual instruction as students follow their own path working in this versatile medium. Course limited to two students.
Priscilla Treacy
Silk Screen Open Studio
Monotype prints have an unmatched painterly beauty, while being fun to make and easy to learn. Students use the wonderful Gelli Plate as a base to create the “paintings” that become prints. Using slow-drying acrylics with rollers, stencils, brushes and rags, there is no limit to what can be improvised. Images will be printed on good cardstock and archival printmaking papers. A small fee for some provided supplies is payable to the instructor. A supply list is available at The Art League Store.
Nancy McIntyre
$120
$215
Fall, Winter & Spring
(9 weeks)
Monday 4:00pm–7:00pm
This studio is for students who are taking or have taken Silk Screen Printing at The Art League. For $10.00/hour, currently enrolled or former silk screen students may work independently on a drop-in basis.
Fall, Winter & Spring
(9 weeks)
Monday 4:00pm–7:00pm
Summer
(9 weeks)
Monday 4:30pm–7:00pm
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Gelli Plate Printmaking
Fall
Thursday
1:00–3:30
(5 weeks)
(Starts: Oct 1)
All Levels Exploration in Abstract Monotypes Priscilla Treacy This class examines materials and their interactions for success in monotype printing. Transparency, transference, stencils, additives, color, design, direction, feeling are explored to expand participants’ creative process. This immediate art form lends itself to stream of consciousness and sponteneity as students play with ink, papers and plate, and gold leaf.
$145
Friday
Summer
10:00am–1:00pm
(6 weeks)
(starts: July 8)
Discover Graphics Atelier, Inc., in association with The Art League, also offers printmaking classes. The studio houses two etching and two lithographic presses and all other essentials for quality printmaking. Experienced printmakers may apply to be an affiliate artist and pay a monthly fee for open studio hours. For information call director Penny Barringer at 703-549-1381 or visit www.discovergraphics.org. Supplies: Most supplies are available in the classroom. Other supplies are available in the Art League Store and are discussed by the instructor at the first class.
All Levels Lithography (Stone & Metal Plate) Penny Barringer Lithography enables artists to achieve multiple prints using a wide range of techniques, including crayon and pencil shading, washes, and pen and ink. Students learn to grind a stone and/ or prepare a metal plate, develop an image, and print a small edition. A $45 lab fee is payable to instructor.
$235
Winter & Spring
(6 weeks)
Tuesday 10:00am–3:00pm Saturday 10:00am–3:00pm
Introduction to Monotype Printmaking Penny Barringer
Harriet Lawler
Whether monotype or monoprint, these painterly prints call for work in color. This class covers a wide range of inking techniques, both abstract and realistic. Some experience with color is helpful. A $40 lab fee is payable to the instructor.
$205
Fall
Thursday
Winter
$205 Thursday $145 Saturday
$205 Nancy Aldrich-Wolf–Intaglio
10:00am–3:00pm (starts: Oct 29)
Barringer
10:00am–3:00pm (5 weeks) Barringer 1:00pm–4:00pm (6 weeks) Lawler
Spring
Saturday
(5 weeks)
11:00am–4:00pm
(5 weeks) Barringer
Beginning/Intermediate Etching and Intaglio Techniques
Woodblock Printmaking
Pam Day Nancy Aldrich-Wolf
This course is designed for beginners as well as accomplished printmakers. Woodblock printing is a direct and versatile printing process and one of the oldest methods of printing. Using gouges, students learn or improve cutting skills, create personal images and experiment with various types of wood and papers. Prints are hand-pulled by traditional rubbing methods or manual presses. Both black-and-white and color printing are explored. A $40 lab fee is payable to the instructor.
Ed McCluney
Etching is a technique that allows the printmaker to achieve wide tonal range and unlimited detail. Beginning and intermediate students, using zinc plates, learn line etching, aquatint, soft ground etching and dry point techniques to produce images and small print editions. A $40 lab fee is payable to instructor.
$205 Fall Tuesday Thursday
$205
Tuesday Tuesday
7:00pm–10:00pm (9 weeks) 11:00am–4:00pm (5 weeks)
Winter & Spring
Summer
$145 Tuesday $205 Thursday
11:00am–4:00pm (5 weeks) 7:00pm–10:00pm (9 weeks)
Day Aldrich-Wolf Aldrich-Wolf Day
$205
Fall & Spring
(9 weeks)
$145
Summer
(6 weeks)
Wednesday 7:00pm–10:00pm Wednesday 7:00pm–10:00pm
Pam Day–Intaglio
7:00pm–10:00pm (6 weeks) 11:00am–4:00pm (5 weeks) (starts: July 7)
Day Aldrich-Wolf
Intermediate/Advanced Printmaking Projects and Techniques Penny Barringer This class is designed for students with some background in printmaking as well as more advanced students. Working with a master printmaker, students refine their skills in intaglio, lithography, and monotype printing by focusing on individual or class projects. New and more advanced techniques are introduced for student exploration. A $40 lab fee is payable to instructor. $235 Wednesday $185 Thursday
Summer $195 $145
Wednesday Thursday
Printmaking
Fall, Winter & Spring
10:00am–3:00pm (6 wks; Fall starts: Oct 21) 7:00pm–10:00pm (8 wks; Fall starts: Oct 15) 10:00am–3:00pm 7:00pm–10:00pm
(5 weeks; starts: Jul 6) (6 weeks; starts: Jul 7)
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Photography
Photography
Andargé Asfaw–Photograph
Night Photography
Introduction to Photography Andargé Asfaw
Pete Duvall
Learn the fundamentals of photography using either a film or a digital camera. Students become proficient in the use of their cameras including aperture, shutter speed, and exposure. Class includes camera exercises, lectures, discussions, critiques, home assignments with reviews, and class field trips held during regular class time or on a Saturday. Field trips enhance the learning experience by providing one-on-one hands-on instruction. Please bring your camera manual to each class.
This class explores time exposures at night, limited or controlled light sources, and catching movement on film. Students participate in bi-weekly shoots in the area, critiques, and technical discussions. A camera with manual capability, a small notebook, a tripod, and a working knowledge of photography are required.
$200
Fall
Wednesday 7:00pm–9:30pm Thursday 7:00pm–9:30pm
(9 weeks)
Winter
(9 weeks)
$200
Spring
(9 weeks)
$200
Summer
(9 weeks)
Wednesday 7:00pm–9:30pm Monday 7:00pm–9:30pm Thursday 7:00pm–9:30pm
Stephen Gosling
Evan McGurrin
Fall, Winter & Spring
Thursday Thursday Sunday Sunday
(9 weeks)
10:00am–12:30pm McGurrin 7:00pm–9:30pm (Winter only) Duvall 4:00pm–6:30pm (Fall & Spring) Gosling 6:00pm–8:30pm (Winter only) Gosling
Summer
$200 Wednesday $185 Sunday
16
7:00pm–9:30pm 6:00pm–8:30pm
(9 weeks) (8 weeks)
For those who have completed Introduction to Photography and are comfortable shooting in manual mode on their cameras, this course is designed to help you take the next step in becoming more proficient with your camera. Class discusses equipment and technique for shooting sports, portraits, landscapes, nature, travel, and other subjects. Students go on shooting “field trips” outside to practice methods and improve their skills. Sunday
Learn the fundamentals of photography, using either a film or a digital camera. Students become proficient in the use of their cameras including aperture, shutter speed, and exposure. Each class includes both a lecture and critique. Students shoot on their own each week and bring images to class for discussion. Instructors may hold off-site photo shoots.
$200
(9 weeks)
Intermediate Photography
$200
Introduction to Photography Pete Duvall
Fall & Spring
Thursday 7:00pm–9:30pm
Stephen Gosling
$200
Monday 7:00pm–9:30pm Wednesday 7:00pm–9:30pm
$200
Duvall Gosling
Fall & Spring
6:30pm–9:00pm
(9 weeks)
Intermediate Photography I Pete Duvall This class is for those who are familiar with their camera and would like more in-depth discussion on developing composition and style while honing and adding techniques, and discussing equipment choices. Included are weekly critiques of student work. A manually operated camera, film or digital, and comfort shooting in manual mode is required.
$200
Fall & Winter
(9 weeks)
$200
Summer
(9 weeks)
Wednesday 7:00pm–9:30pm Thursday 7:00pm–9:30pm
Enroll online at www.theartleague.org
Intermediate Photography II Pete Duvall This class is for those who have completed Intermediate I and look to further their study of photography. With a concentration on fine art photography, this class focuses on refining technique and composition, as well as developing themes into cohesive bodies of work. Class includes weekly assignments and critiques.
$200
Spring
(9 weeks)
Wednesday 7:00pm–9:30pm
Photoshop Workshop Alison Duvall
Photography: Style and Momentum Barbara Southworth Students shoot, share work, and develop their personal visions with new and ongoing projects. Critiques and guided discussions focus on creating prints, telling a story, technical questions like sharpness and depth of field, editing and managing files with Adobe Lightroom, cultivating contacts, building a portfolio, finding paid work or crowd-sourced funding, and more. Stay in touch between sessions via optional blog and email. Weekend shoots, to be planned in class, take the place of some sessions.
$200
7:00pm-9:30pm
(9 weeks)
Darkroom & Film Photography Alison Duvall
Evan McGurrin
Learn the basics of traditional black & white photography including proper film exposure, film development, and negative processing. Any skill level is welcome from beginner to advanced. 35mm and medium format cameras are welcome, but not required. There is also an opportunity to experiment with the plastic Holga “toy camera.”
$235
Fall, Winter & Spring
(9 weeks)
$220
Summer
(8 weeks)
Thursday Sunday Sunday
1:00pm–4:00pm 5:00pm–8:00pm 5:00pm–8:00pm
McGurrin Duvall Duvall
Pete Duvall–Photograph
Learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop and apply these skills to photos. This class covers everything from editing and correcting photos to creating new images. This class is taught using Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud. Students bring a laptop and download the free trial from www.adobe.com before the first class. $100 Sept 1, 3, 8 & 10, 2015
(Tuesdays & Thursdays)
$100 Dec 1, 3, 8 & 10, 2015
(Tuesdays & Thursdays) 7:00pm–9:00pm
7:00pm–9:00pm
Lightroom Workshop Pete Duvall
Ar t s & Technolog y
Friday
Fall& Winter
Arts & Technology
Learn to use Adobe Lightroom as the centerpiece for digital photog raphy work f low a nd integ rate it w ith Photoshop. Participants learn to use the program to organize, edit, print, and share images. This class is taught using Lightroom 6. Students should bring a laptop and download the month-long trial of Lightroom 6 from www.adobe.com prior to class. $95 September 5, 2015
(Saturday)
11:00am–4:00pm
$95 March 19, 2015
(Saturday)
11:00am–4:00pm
Motion, Light, And Sound: Dynamic Sculptures And Installations John Kauffman Learn how to incorporate motion, light, and sound into your work with a simple, inexpensive device called a microcontroller. Without any prior knowledge of electronics or programming, participants learn to achieve interactive pieces that respond to environmental changes. Students bring a laptop and, prior to the workshop, directly order a kit of parts ($80). Parts are reusable and students can continue to experiment in the future with no further investment in tools. $180 December 12 & 13, 2015
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Kinetic Dynamics for Artists and Non-Artists Kim Bernard Merge the creative process with the scientific method in a playful, incubator-style environment. Designed for artists with an interest in science and scientists with an interest in art. Students bring science-related material of interest (i.e. magazines, clippings, books, ideas) as a springboard for developing artwork. In this hands-on cross-disciplinary exchange, participants work in groups to generate a plethora of prototypes, rough mock-ups, and ongoing multidisciplinary projects. $230 April 2 & 3, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
9:30am–5:30pm
Art on the Go… With Your iPad Bobbi Pratte Explore the possibilities of “digital plein air” painting and sketching. Bring your iPad, enjoy a day of making art outside and find new ways to enhance the painting experience. Digital artists who work inside discover the benefits of working from nature, while traditional painters discover the benefits of traveling light. This workshop covers ways to show those images immediately to Facebook fans or email them to friends and family. Participants visit one or two nearby outdoor venues. $95 March 19, 2016
(Saturday)
10:00am–4:00pm
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Photography for Teens
Teen Classes
Alison Duvall Learn the fundamentals of photography, using either a film or a digital camera. Students become proficient in the use of their cameras including aperture, shutter speed, and exposure. Each class includes both a lecture and critique. Students shoot on their own each week and bring images to class for discussion.
$180
Winter
(9 weeks)
Sunday 2:30pm–4:30pm
Painting & Drawing for Teens (ages 14 & up) This course strengthens artistic skills in a variety of media using traditional and abstract subject matter. Each lesson emphasizes composition and design. Projects are generally completed by the end of each class session, leading to a larger body of work for those developing a portfolio. Please come with all supplies. $175 July 11–15, 2016 (Mon–Fri)
9:30am–12:30pm or 1:00pm–4:00pm
$175 July 25–29, 2016 (Mon–Fri)
9:30am–12:30pm or 1:00pm–4:00pm
$175 Aug 1–5, 2016 (Mon–Fri)
9:30am–12:30pm or 1:00pm–4:00pm
Manga Comic Workshop for Teens Students learn to draw manga-style characters in this fun and creative workshop. Manga methods, designs, and techniques for creating engaging heroes with expressive eyes, unique hair, and awesome costumes are explored. Materials are included.
Tee n Cla s se s
$155 July 11–15, 2016 (Mon–Fri) Student work
9:30am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–3:30pm
$155 July 18–22, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
1:00pm–3:30pm
$155 July 25–31, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
9:30am–12:00pm
Manga Character Creation Brandon Bentley Students learn to create an original Manga (Japanese-style comic) character. Participants explore new methods for designing different expressions, poses, and costumes. This class covers character construction, face development, body proportions, inking, shading, coloring, and final design.
$185
Fall, Winter & Spring
(9 weeks)
Sunday 11:00am–1:30pm
$170
Summer
(8 weeks)
Alison Duvall Students explore cyanotypes, photograms, pinhole cameras, and the basics. Bring a 35mm film camera. Loaner cameras available and all other materials provided. $190 July 11–15, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
1:00pm–4:00pm
$190 July 25–29, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
1:00pm–4:00pm
Sunday 11:00am–1:30pm
Ceramics Workshop for Teens: Wheel Techniques
Exploring Multiple Mediums
Students concentrate on developing potters’ wheel techniques in a relaxed and imaginative environment. Each day, students work to make a variety of projects. All materials provided.
Rebecca Adams Students learn the fundamentals of art through projects that emphasize different skills and media, including drawing, painting, mixed-media techniques, and sculpture. This course is ideal for portfolio preparation. Students demonstrating proficiency are encouraged to pursue independent projects approved by the instructor. All skill levels are welcome. A $15 materials fee is payable to the instructor.
$185
Fall & Spring
(9 weeks)
Sunday 1:30pm–4:00pm
Creative Drawing and Painting for Teens Karen Day This course is designed for teens wishing to expand their artistic skills, personal expression, and visual understanding within a structured format. Students use a variety of media as they explore relationships between form, texture, and color. This class employs both traditional and abstract methods with an emphasis on design and composition.
$185
Winter & Spring
Sunday 1:30pm–4:00pm
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Darkroom Photography for Teens (ages 12 & up)
(9 weeks)
$180 July 18–22, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
9:30am–12:00pm
Life Size Paper Maché Lisa Schumaier Students delve into realism, fantasy, or whimsy, creating 3-D, lifesize figures out of paper, chicken wire, paint, and miscellaneous objects. A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor. $190 July 18–22, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
9:30am–12:30pm
Jewelry Workshop for Teens Nick Barnes Participants complete three projects. Project 1: forging and soldering to make a sterling silver ring. Project 2: cold connecting (riveting, entrapping, and bolting) to make a pin or pendant using Plexiglas, aluminum, brass, and cubic zirconia. Project 3: combining techniques to make an individual project. Students are encouraged to bring personal items to include in their final project. A $45 materials fee, paid to the instructor, covers the cost of project-specific materials. $240 August 8–12, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
10:00am–3:00pm
Children’s Classes Art Fun-damentals (ages 5–8) Jean Stark
Jennifer Yamane
Children discover the world of texture, line, shape, and color as they create original artwork. Students develop a wide range of skills including painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, and sculpture. Each term expands the artistic horizons of the children, whether they are new to art or repeating the class. A $15 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. Students need to purchase a few basic supplies in addition.
$170
Fall, Winter & Spring
Thursday Saturday Saturday Sunday Sunday
$150
(9 weeks)
4:00pm–6:00pm 10:00am–12:00pm 1:00pm–3:00pm 11:00am–1:00pm 1:30pm–3:30pm
Stark Yamane Yamane Stark Stark
Summer
Saturday Saturday
(7 weeks)
10:00am–12:00pm (starts: July 9) Yamane 1:00pm–3:00pm (starts: July 9) Yamane
Mixed Up Mediums (ages 9–12) Rebecca Adams This course exposes young artists to materials and techniques in drawing, painting, collage, and fundamental three-dimensional principles through portraits, still lifes, landscapes, and abstractions. Examples in modern and contemporary art and design serve to develop a strong understanding of current modes of creativity. Independent thinking, problem solving, and selfexpression are at the core of this unique survey course. A $15 materials fee is payable to the instructor.
$155
(8 weeks)
The Art of Cartooning (ages 8 to adult) Brandon Bentley Students learn to draw interesting and expressive characters through facial expressions, hair, costume, and different poses. Each week demonstrates specific techniques that allow students to find their own style, whether “traditional western” heroes, manga characters, or “indie” comics.
$185
Fall, Winter & Spring
(9 weeks)
Sunday 2:00pm–4:30pm
$170
Beyond Art Fun-damentals (ages 8–10)
Fall & Spring
Sunday 11:00am–1:00pm
Summer
(8 weeks)
Sunday 2:00pm–4:30pm
Karen Day Building on the skills learned in Art Fun-damentals, children expand their knowledge with projects including painting, drawing, printmaking, and collage. A $15 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. Students need to purchase a few basic supplies in addition to those in the fee.
$155
Fall
Sunday
1:30pm–3:30pm
(8 weeks) (starts: Oct 4)
Marcia Madison Students are introduced to classical and contemporary notions of drawing, learning the language of two-dimensional space. Students explore composition, line, light, and shade.
$170
Fall & Spring
(9 weeks)
Sunday 1:30pm–3:30pm
$155
Winter
Sunday
1:30pm–3:30pm
(8 weeks) (no class Feb 14)
Drawing and Painting (ages 9–12) Karen Day Students study basic drawing and painting concepts. The class explores composition and color theory, introducing historical and contemporary art as inspiration. A multimedia approach helps students gain confidence with many materials.
$165 Saturday Saturday
$185
Fall 9:30am–12:00pm 1:00pm–3:30pm
Winter & Spring
(8 weeks) (Fall starts: Oct 3) (Fall starts: Oct 3)
(9 weeks)
Saturday 9:30am–12:00pm Saturday 1:00pm–3:30pm
Handbuilding Ceramics (ages 10 to adult) Kathlyn Avila-Reyes Students with all levels of experience explore clay in a supportive atmosphere. Students learn a variety of handbuilding skills with an emphasis on creativity and having fun. Students are encouraged to explore their own ideas and projects. All work is fired for permanence. Tuition includes materials and firing.
$225
Fall, Winter & Spring
Monday 4:00pm–6:00pm
(9 weeks)
Brandon Bentley Students further develop their skills and methods in cartooning step-by-step. The emphasis is on storytelling in comics—from writing a script, to drawing single panel and three-panel comics, and finally developing a one– to two– page story. This class aims to create fully finished portfolio pieces.
$185
Fall, Winter & Spring
(9 weeks)
Children’s Classes
Basic Drawing for Young People (ages 9–13)
Mastering Cartooning (ages 10 to adult)
Sunday 11:00am–1:30pm
$170
Summer
(8 weeks)
Sunday 11:00am–1:30pm
Sculpture for Young People (ages 8–12) Rebecca Adams This course introduces young artists to traditional and nontraditional methods of sculpture and 3-D design. Projects in clay, wire, plaster, paper, wood, and assemblage provide an excellent foundation for building the language of sculpture and spatial problem-solving skills. Examples in modern and contemporary art and architecture serve to encourage experimentation in a variety of mediums and techniques. All levels of experience are welcome. A $25 materials fee is payable to the instructor.
$155
Winter
(8 weeks)
Sunday 11:00am–1:00pm
Metalworking & Jewelry (ages 10-13) Michael Brehl Explore basic metalworking processes such as forging, melting, blending, annealing, and metal coloration. Make a beautiful copper chain bracelet or sculptural projects in this fun workshop. Contact instructor via e-mail about parent participation (this class is fun for adults, too). Some copper is included in tuition; there is an additional materials fee for larger projects or silver. There is a studio fee payable to the instructor.
$185 Sunday
$165
Fall 1:30pm–4:00pm
Winter
(8 weeks) (no class Oct 18)
(7 weeks)
Sunday 1:30pm–4:00pm
$185 Sunday
Spring 1:30pm–4:00pm
(8 weeks) (no class May 22)
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Art Camp
Artists’ Camp (ages 8–11) Enjoy the experience of art for five days. Each day brings a new project, and each week is different. All materials are provided. $345 June 20–24, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
$155 June 20–24, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
$345 June 27–July 1, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
$155 June 27–July 1, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
Summer Art Camps
Enjoy the experience of art for five days. Each day brings a new project, and each week is different. All materials are provided. (Mon–Fri)
Art Camps
9:30am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–3:30pm
(Mon–Fri)
9:30am–3:30pm
$155 June 27–July 1, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
9:30am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–3:30pm
$295 July 5–8, 2016
(Tues–Fri)
9:30am–3:30pm
$135 July 5–8, 2016
(Tues–Fri)
9:30am–12:00pm
$345 July 11–15, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
$155 July 11–15, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
or 1:00pm–3:30pm 9:30am–3:30pm 9:30am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–3:30pm
$345 July 18–22, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
9:30am–3:30pm
$155 July 18–22, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
9:30am–12:00pm
$345 July 25–29, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
$155 July 25–29, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
$345 August 1–5, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
$155 August 1–5, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
$345 August 8–12, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
$155 August 8–12, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
$345 August 15–19, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
$155 August 15–19, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
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9:30am–3:30pm
$345 June 27–July 1, 2016
$345 July 11–15, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
$155 July 11–15, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
$345 July 18–22, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
$155 July 18–22, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
$345 July 25–29, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
$155 July 25–29, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
$345 August 1–5, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
$155 August 1–5, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
$345 August 8–12, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
$155 August 8–12, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
$345 August 15–19, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
$155 August 15–19, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
9:30am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–3:30pm 9:30am–3:30pm 9:30am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–3:30pm 9:30am–3:30pm 9:30am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–3:30pm 9:30am–3:30pm 9:30am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–3:30pm 9:30am–3:30pm 9:30am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–3:30pm 9:30am–3:30pm 9:30am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–3:30pm 9:30am–3:30pm 9:30am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–3:30pm 9:30am–3:30pm 9:30am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–3:30pm 9:30am–3:30pm 9:30am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–3:30pm
Drawing Camp (ages 8–11)
Artists’ Camp (ages 5–7) (Mon–Fri)
(Tues–Fri)
Unleash your child’s imagination this summer! A rt camp provides children a wonderful introduction to several forms of visual art. In our regular art camp, each day brings a new project that may include drawing, painting, printmaking, or sculpture. Specialty camps, like Drawing Camp or Painting Camp, focus on immersion in one particular medium. Each week of our A rtists’ Camp is different. Register for multiple weeks throughout the summer for an immersive artistic experience! Tuition for full-day camps includes a supervised lunch hour. Combine regular and specialty camps, or two specialty camps, for a custom, full-day schedule! When creating a custom full-day camp, the $35 per week charge for the supervised lunch hour must be added. Campers staying for the supervised lunch hour bring their own food. (Combinable camps are denoted by an asterisk.*)
$155 June 20–24, 2016
(Tues–Fri)
$135 July 5–8, 2016
Sculpture Camp projects
$345 June 20–24, 2016
$295 July 5–8, 2016
9:30am–3:30pm
or 1:00pm–3:30pm 9:30am–3:30pm 9:30am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–3:30pm 9:30am–3:30pm 9:30am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–3:30pm 9:30am–3:30pm 9:30am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–3:30pm 9:30am–3:30pm 9:30am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–3:30pm
Students of all levels explore the concepts, skills, and fun of drawing in a relaxed and imaginative environment. Curriculum includes the basics of line, perspective, gesture, and form. All materials provided. $155 June 20–24, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
$155 July 18–22, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
9:30am–12:00pm* or 1:00pm–3:30pm* 9:30am–12:00pm* or 1:00pm–3:30pm*
Painting Camp (ages 8–12) Open to all levels to build painting skills in a relaxed and imaginative environment. Curriculum includes the basics of value, perspective, and color mixing. Projects may include acrylics or watercolors. All materials provided. $155 June 27–July 1, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
9:30am–12:00pm*
$155 July 25–29, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
9:30am–12:00pm*
$155 August 8–12, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
1:00pm–3:30pm* Art Campers at Work!
Cartooning Camp (ages 8–12) This camp explores the methods, techniques and procedures which are used in the creation of comic strips and comic books. The focus is on the basic principles of visual storytelling and drawing techniques that relate to the cartoon art form. All materials are provided. $155 June 20–24, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
9:30am–12:00pm*
$155 July 18–22, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
9:30pm–12:00pm*
$155 August 1–5, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
9:30pm–12:00pm* or 1:00pm–3:30pm*
Photo Camp (ages 8–11) Alison Duvall Students explore a variety of photography techniques including cyanotypes, photograms, the basics of black and white darkroom, and pinhole camera photography. All equipment and materials are provided. $180 June 27– July 1, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
1:00pm–3:30pm*
Ceramics Camp I: Handbuilding (ages 10–13) Students concentrate on developing ceramic skills in a relaxed and imaginative environment. All materials provided. $190 July 11–15, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
$190 August 8–12, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
9:30am–12:00pm* or 1:00pm–3:30pm* 1:00pm–3:30pm*
Ceramics Camp II: Wheel Techniques (ages 10–13) Students with previous ceramics experience concentrate on developing wheel techniques in a relaxed and imaginative environment. Each day, students work on the potters’ wheel. All materials provided. $190 July 18–22, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
1:00pm–3:30pm*
$190 July 25–29, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
1:00pm–3:30pm*
$190 August 1–5, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
9:30am–12:00pm*
Fiber Camp Project: “Napoleon Birdaparte”
Jewelry Camp ages (9–12) Nick Barnes
Sculpture Camp (ages 5–7) The diversity of clay and other media is the focus of this camp on the third dimension. All materials provided.
Students explore various materials and techniques as they produce jewelry projects. All materials are included.
$190 June 27–July 1, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
9:30am–12:00pm*
$195 August 1–5, 2016
$190 July 25–29, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
1:00pm–3:30pm*
(Mon–Fri)
9:30am–12:30pm* or 1:00pm–4:00pm*
Fiber Camp (ages 7–11)
The diversity of clay and other media is the focus of this camp on the third dimension. All materials provided.
Enjoy the experience of art through fiber for five straight days. Each day brings a new fiber technique such as weaving, surface design, basketry, felting, and more. All materials are included.
$190 June 27–July 1, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
1:00pm–3:30pm*
$190 July 25–29, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
9:30am–12:00pm*
Clay Animation Movie Camp project: “Open Sea”
$170 July 11–15, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
9:30am–12:00pm*
$170 July 18–22, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
9:30am–12:00pm*
$170 August 1–5, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
9:30am–12:00pm*
Art Camps
Sculpture Camp (ages 8–11)
Clay Animation Movie Camp (ages 8–12) Jesse Turnbull This camp is ideal for anyone who has ever wanted to make his/ her own animated movies. Students go through all the steps the pros take—from character creation to construction, sometimes even destruction! Students use real animator’s clay, design sets, and work in small groups to make a 3-minute movie with sound and voices! Participants should bring a bag lunch. This class has a 12 student cap, and adults may not register. $340 August 10–13, 2015
(Mon–Thurs) 10:00am–2:30pm
$340 August 17–20, 2015
(Mon–Thurs) 10:00am–2:30pm
$340 June 20–23, 2016
(Mon–Thurs) 10:00am–2:30pm
$340 August 8–11, 2016
(Mon–Thurs) 1 0:00am–2:30pm
$340 August 20–23, 2016
(Mon–Thurs) 10:00am–2:30pm
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Ceramics Carlos Beltràn Baldiviezo–Ceramic
The Art League Ceramics program at our Madison Annex in Old Town Alexandria boasts large, bright, and well equipped studios. Open studio time allows students to practice and expand their skills outside of class. Previously enrolled students interested in a complete clay experience may participate in our assistant workstudy program to learn how to mix glazes, recycle clay, and load kilns. Work-study assistants are eligible for tuition reduction. Please call The Art League School for details.
Jumpstart in Ceramics
(Saturday)
10:00am–12:30pm
$45 January 9, 2016
(Saturday)
10:00am–12:30pm
The Art League ceramics classes accommodates beginners and those with advanced skills. Students may choose to make pieces on the potters’ wheel, handbuild, or take a sculptural approach to their work. Most instructors can teach all methods of construction. Workshops led by well known, established artists from around the country are offered throughout the year.
$45 April 2, 2016
(Saturday)
10:00am–12:30pm
$45 June 18, 2016
(Saturday)
10:00am–12:30pm
$45 August 27, 2016
(Saturday)
10:00am–12:30pm
The Art League fires the majority of its work at cone six oxidation in electric kilns at no additional cost. The facility also fires with gas reduction, raku, or wood kilns for an additional fee.
Kathlyn Avila-Reyes
Carlos Beltràn Baldiviezo Susan Greenleaf Lori Katz Kirke Martin Blair Meerfeld Allison Severance Stew Rowels Julia Walther Joan Ulrich The tuition includes 25 pounds of clay, glazes, and electric kiln firing service. Students of all levels are welcome. New students may buy tools for approximately $20 at the first class.
$245
Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer
Monday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Thursday Friday Friday Friday Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday
Ceramics
Have you always wanted to try pottery? In this one-day event, participants explore the creativity and diversity of clay in a fun, relaxed environment. Supplies are included. $45 September 12, 2015
Throwing/Handbuilding Ceramics
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Blair Meerfeld
7:00pm–9:30pm 7:00pm–9:30pm 10:00am–12:30pm 1:30pm–4:00pm 7:00pm–9:30pm 7:00pm–9:30pm 10:00am–12:30pm 7:00pm–9:30pm 5:30pm–8:00pm 8:00pm–10:30pm 10:00am–12:30pm 1:00pm–3:30pm 7:00pm–9:30pm 9:30am–12:00pm 12:30pm–3:00pm 3:00pm–5:30pm 6:00pm–8:30pm (handbuilding only)
(9 weeks) Walther Katz Meerfeld Severance Meerfeld Severance Katz Ulrich Meerfeld Meerfeld Greenleaf Meerfeld Rowels Martin Martin Martin Beltràn Baldiviezo
Handbuilding Ceramics (ages 10 to adult) Participants with all levels of experience explore clay in a supportive atmosphere. Students learn a variety of handbuilding skills with an emphasis on creativity and having fun. Students are encouraged to explore their own ideas and projects. The fee includes 25 pounds of clay, glazes, and firing in the electric kiln.
$225
Fall, Winter & Spring
(9 weeks)
Monday 4:00pm–6:00pm
Creative Handbuilding Ceramics (adult) Kathlyn Avila-Reyes This class is designed for the experienced handbuilder who wants to create whimsical ceramic figures or projects of their own. Participants’ imaginations will be sparked with a variety of techniques. Specially tailored demonstrations and weekly feedback will expand the creative possibilities. The fee includes 25 pounds of clay, glazes, and firing in the electric kiln.
$245
Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer
(9 weeks)
Thursday 4:00pm–6:30pm
Tiles & Mosaics Carlos Beltràn Baldiviezo Kitchen back splashes, small fountains, and tiles as works of art are just some of the projects beginning and advanced students create in this class. Instruction includes techniques like slip trailing, bas relief, scraffitto, gold, lusters, and more.
$245
Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer
Thursday 10:00am–12:30pm
(9 weeks)
Surface Decoration Techniques Carlos Beltràn Baldiviezo Find exciting alternatives to dipping, pouring and brushing glazes. Students learn a variety of hand-building techniques to create ceramic works. The class shows multiple ways to create a unique and expressive surface finish: image transfer, decals, monoprint, brushwork, patinas, embossing, sgraffito, stamping, stains, wax and lacquer resists, slips, mason stains, china painting, stencils, faux glazes, and glazing. Students are encouraged to explore numerous approaches. All work is fired. Tuition includes clay, glazes, and firing in an electric kiln.
$245
Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer
Wednesday 7:00pm–9:30pm
(9 weeks)
Raku Firing Workshop Staff Experience the Raku firing process and learn about its vibrant possibilities. Each participant may bring up to six pieces of previously bisque-fired ware. Glazes are included with the firing fee. Raku tongs and safety gear are furnished. For further information regarding this fascinating method of firing your work, contact Blair Meerfeld at The Art League Ceramics Department: blairm@theartleague.org. O f f e r e d m o nth ly. Ple a s e s e e th e ar tle a gu e.o r g f o r d ate s .
Woodfiring Workshop Blair Meerfeld
Allison Severance
Discover the magic of firing pots in a wood kiln! Experience the entire process of firing in a woodfired salt kiln, where pots are naturally decorated by the flames, wood ash, and salt. Saturday, Students begin by loading the kiln and allowing it to preheat through the night. The main firebox is lit early Sunday morning and finishes Sunday evening. Along with a lot of shared food and conversation, Blair and Allison emphasize glazing, stacking, stoking, and salting techniques. Participants may bring 12–18 pieces. This workshop is held offsite at the instructors’ studio in Maryland. For details please contact Blair Meerfeld at The Art League Ceramics Department: blairm@theartleague.org. $195 Please see theartleague.org for dates
(Sat–Sun) John Jessiman–Ceramic
Blair Meerfeld–Ceramic
Visiting Artist Stack Forms, Construction, and Surface Techniques John Jessiman Well known for his constructed or “stack” forms, John Jessiman demonstrates building these utilizing thrown parts and various surface techniques. John also demonstrates thrown and altered tea bowls and a host of other forms using construction methods he has developed through his many years of studio art. This workshop explores unique approaches and discusses relevant technical issues for making pots. January 22, 2016
(Fri Potluck/Slide Show)
7:00pm-9:00pm OR
$95 January 22, 2016
(Fri Potluck/Slide Show)
7:00pm-9:00pm &
$5
January 23, 2016
(Saturday) 10:00am–4:00pm
Visiting Artist Ceramic Forms: “The Whole Enchilada” Bruce Dehnert
June 10, 2016 (Fri Potluck/Slide Show)
7:00pm-9:00pm OR
$180 June 10, 2016 (Fri Potluck/Slide Show)
$5
7:00pm-9:00pm &
June 11 & 12, 2016
Ceramics
This weekend workshop is jam-packed with demonstrations and discussions about developing more complex and personalized work from wheel-thrown and handbuilt forms. Whether working with stoneware, porcelain, or earthenware, students explore new techniques for construction and alteration. The second day of the workshop gives additional attention to surface treatments and glazing techniques. This workshop emphasizes strategies for locating and developing a unique voice through visual metaphor, representation, and choice of materials (such as clay bodies, engobes, and glazes). Bring lots of questions and join the fun!
(Sat–Sun) 10:00am-4:00pm
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Sculpture and the Concept of Why
Sculpture
Andy Yoder This class encourages students to explore their creative voices and how objects drive narratives. Through a series of exercises, such as incorporating opposite types of material, drawing names to determine a project’s material by chance, and using food as a building material, students discover new methods and approaches to creating conceptual sculpture. These explorations emphasize that anything can be an art material depending on the artist’s response to it, approach to it, and skills used to manipulate it.
Sculpture
$225
Fall, Winter & Spring
(9 weeks)
$210
Summer
(8 weeks)
Sunday 6:00pm–9:00pm Sunday 6:00pm–9:00pm
Figure Sculpture Thanasi Papapostolou This class introduces the concepts and techniques of sculpting the human form. Students begin to develop the basic skills of clay modeling and figure assemblage, while learning to see, perceive, and reproduce the human form with all of its complexities. Live models and anatomical casts are used. Tuition includes two bags of clay. Model and firing fees are extra. George Tkabladze–Stone
Beginning/Intermediate Sculpture Nick Xhiku This course introduces students to artistic expression through volume. Discover the main principles of proportion and enjoy the mysteries and surprises of the creative process. Participants work with a model to better capture the physical and psychological character of nature. Tuition includes two bags of clay. Model and firing fees are extra.
$245
Fall, Winter, Spring
Thursday 1:00pm–4:00pm
(9 weeks)
Beginning/Intermediate Sculpture George Tkabladze This course introduces the techniques and skills to achieve artistic expression through volume. Free to explore abstract or representational projects, students may work with a model, or bring in their own concepts for sculptures. Instructor guides students on particular methods to best produce their works. The fee includes two bags of clay. Model and firing fees are extra.
$245
Fall, Winter & Spring
(9 weeks)
$220
Summer
(8 weeks)
Saturday 1:00pm–4:00pm Saturday 1:00pm–4:00pm
Wood and Stone Sculpture George Tkabladze
Nick Xhiku
Students learn the techniques and skills to sculpt in the ancient mediums of wood and stone, starting with the sketch and continuing to carve, finish, patina, and mount the piece on a base. Students work on an individual project in the medium they choose. The studio is equipped with tools. Wood and stone are available for purchase in class.
$225
Fall, Winter & Spring
(9 weeks)
$210
Summer
(8 weeks)
Thursday Saturday
7:00pm–10:00pm 9:30am–12:30pm
Xhiku Tkabladze
Thursday 7:00pm–10:00pm Tkabladze Saturday 9:30am–12:30pm (no class July 2) Tkabladze
Open Studio for Sculpture Currently enrolled Art League students may work on their own pojects. For an additional fee, the group may hire a model.
$85 Friday
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Fall, Winter & Spring 10:00am–3:00pm
(9 weeks)
$245
Fall, Winter, & Spring
(9 weeks)
$245
Summer
(8 weeks)
Tuesday 9:30am–12:30pm Tuesday 7:00pm–10:00pm Sunday 2:00pm–5:00pm Tuesday 7:00pm–10:00pm Sunday 2:00pm–5:00pm
(no class July 3)
Mystery Solved: Facial Reconstruction Joe Mullins Experts recreate the faces of subjects who may have been dead for thousands of years. Using modern forensic techniques, each student puts together a sculpted reconstruction of a human head starting with only a skull as a reference. At the end of the course, the real subjects are revealed, solving a 7-week mystery! Cast skulls and plasticine are included, other supplies are extra.
$250
Fall, Winter & Spring
Wednesday
(7 weeks)
7:00pm–10:00pm
Metal Sculpture Brian Kirk Students learn basic metalsmithing techniques, focusing on oxyacetylene welding, brazing, and an introduction to arc welding. Ferrous and nonferrous metals and their applications are discussed. Students create a free-standing mask, or independent projects, in steel. Supplies are discussed at the first class. Opportunity for supervised open studio time.
$280
Fall, Winter, & Spring
$255
Summer
(9 weeks)
Monday 7:00pm–10:00pm Monday
7:00pm–10:00pm
(8 weeks)
(no class July 4)
Metal Sculpture Donna Reinsel This course is designed for both the absolute beginner and the experienced artist. Students learn oxyacetylene welding and cutting, metal-bending, drilling, grinding, finishing techniques, and proper safety precautions. Students design their own projects and create sculptural works as they hone metal working skills. Individual attention and a hands-on approach address the needs of all skill levels. Opportunity for supervised open studio time.
$280
Fall, Winter & Spring
$255
Summer
Monday 10:00am–1:00pm Sunday 10:00am–1:00pm Sunday
10:00am–1:00pm
(9 weeks) (8 weeks)
(no class July 3)
Jewelry & Metal
Fast Track to Jewelry: Wax Model Casting and Multiples Gretchen Raber This class is for the beginning jewelry student who wants a fast and economical way to create jewelry. It is also for the experienced student and jewelry maker who wants to produce work to market at a competitive price. Wax modeling partners perfectly with basic metal jewelry classes and is particularly useful to the beginner in ring making. The ability to produce duplicates with molds reduces production time and makes components a breeze. Creating in hard and soft waxes allows students to use simple home tools and machines. Beginners learn layout, measuring, carving, faux granulation, precious stone and wood inlay, stone setting, lathe and mill working, and much more. Instruction in finishing the metal art is covered. The course skill sets translate into mastery in metalwork.
Michael Brehl–Copper
The Art League’s jewelry program teaches art jewelry and small metal object creation and design. Classes are suited for beginners, unless noted. The studio is equipped with an extensive assortment of tools and machines. Tools and supplies are discussed during the first class. A $20 lab fee is payable at the first class to cover consumables. Tool kits may be rented for the duration of a jewelry class or purchased for home use.
Metal Jewelry Nick Barnes Gretchen Raber
Michael Brehl
Tina Chisena
Learn to design and create stunning art jewelry from silver sheet, wire, and other metals. Beginners explore essential jewelry-making skills: layout, sawing, soldering, forming, surface texturing, chain making, simple stone setting, and finishing. Advanced students expand their skills with an emphasis on creativity, design, and play. Exploring materials such as colored metals, woods, Lucite, and precious metals, along with cold connection riveting and stamping, participants broaden their design and jewelry-making repertoire. Beginners and advanced students benefit from individual attention as they build their jewelry skills.
Fall
$250 Thursday $175 Thursday
$250
Saturday
10:00am–3:00pm 7:00pm–10:00pm
Spring
10:00am–3:00pm
(5 weeks)
Jewelry & Metal
Winter
(starts: Jan 14) (starts: Feb 18)
(5 weeks)
(starts: Apr 9)
Independent Jewelry Design Mary Ellen Trozzo This independent study class gives students the opportunity to take a breath and process the technical skills learned in other classes. Students work to develop their artistic style and formulate individual jewelry concepts. There are no requirements for what work should be or what skills must be incorporated in the pieces. Class time is open for discussion of reasons and concepts behind individual projects. This can be practical (e.g. incorporating bevels) or theoretical. Students are encouraged to think about the purpose behind their work. Class reviews rivets, cold connections, and professional finishing techniques.
$250
Summer
Thursday 10:00am–3:00pm
(5 weeks)
Nick Barnes–Acrylite
(5 weeks)
$250 Monday 10:00am–3:00pm (starts: Oct 5) Raber $175 Monday 10:00am–3:00pm (starts: Nov 9, 3wks) Raber $175 Wed 10:00am–3:00pm (starts: Sept 23 or Oct 28) Barnes $175 Wed 7:00pm–10:00pm (starts: Sept 23 or Oct 28) Barnes $250 Saturday 10:00am–3:00pm (starts: Sept 26) Barnes
Fall
(8 weeks)
$220 Thursday 1:00pm–4:00pm Brehl $220 Sunday 10:00am–1:00pm (starts: Sept 27, no class Oct 18) Brehl
Winter
(5 weeks)
$250 Monday 10:00am–3:00pm (Starts: Jan 11 or Feb 15) Raber $250 Wed 10:00am–3:00pm (Starts: Jan 13 or Feb 17) Barnes $175 Wed 7:00pm–10:00pm (Starts: Jan 13 or Feb 17) Barnes $250 Friday 9:30am–2:30pm (Starts: Jan 15) Brehl $250 Saturday 10:00am–3:00pm (Starts: Jan 16) Barnes
Spring
(5 weeks)
$250 Monday 10:00am–3:00pm (Starts: Apr 4) Raber $210 Monday 10:00am–3:00pm (4 wks, starts: May 9) Raber $250 Wed 10:00am–3:00pm (Starts: Apr 6orMay 11) Barnes $175 Wed 7:00pm–10:00pm (Starts: Apr 6 or May 11) Barnes $250 Thursday 10:00am–3:00pm (Starts: Apr 7) Brehl $175 Thursday 7:00pm–10:00pm (Starts: Apr 7) Brehl $220 Sunday 10:00am–1:00pm (Starts: Apr 10, 8 weeks) Brehl (no class May 22)
Summer
(5 weeks)
$175 Monday 7:00pm–10:00pm (starts: July 11) Chisena $250 Wed 10:00am–3:00pm (starts: June 22) Barnes $175 Wed 7:00pm–10:00pm (starts: June 22) Barnes $250 Saturday 10:00am–3:00pm (starts: June 25, no class July 2) Barnes $250 Sunday 11:00am–4:00pm (starts: July 17) Brehl
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Pound It Out—All Things Hammered Michael Brehl Students transform sheet copper, silver, or gold into hollow forms; a cone, cube or sphere. Participants also learn the art of repoussé— an ancient metalwork technique used to create a bas relief sculptural surface. Students use hammers, steel forms, chasing and repoussé tools, and soldering methods to create detailed jewelry, containers, or small sculptures.
$250
Fall
(9 weeks)
Gretchen Raber–Metal
$250
Winter
(9 weeks)
Metalwork & Jewelry for Young People (ages 10-13)
$220
Fall & Spring
(8 weeks)
$175
Summer
Thursday
Michael Brehl
Jewelry & Metal
Ex plore basic meta lwork i ng processes such as forg i ng, melting, blending, annealing, and metal coloration. Make a beautiful copper chain bracelet or sculptural projects in this fun kids workshop. Contact instructor via e-mail about parent participation (this class is fun for adults, too). Some copper is included in tuition; there is an additional materials fee for larger projects or silver. There is a studio fee payable to the instructor.
$185
Fall & Spring
Sunday
1:30pm–4:00pm
$165
(8 weeks) (Fall: no class Oct 18, Spring: no class May 22)
Winter
Sunday 1:30pm–4:00pm
(7 weeks)
Sandcasting Students cast a small gold or silver object using the ancient technique of sandcasting. The class includes a short introduction to wax working and finishing techniques. This is a perfect opportunity for projects such as wedding bands.
$175
Fall
Thursday 7:00pm–10:00pm
$210
Winter
Sunday 10:00am–1:00pm
(5 weeks) (starts Oct 15)
(5 weeks)
Sunday 5:00pm–8:00pm (Fall: no class Oct 18. Spring: no class May 22) Sunday
This course introduces essential jewelry making skills: sawing, filing, and soldering. Instruction emphasizes good technique and safety for beginners and advanced students alike. Students with some metalworking experience receive hands on guidance to improve their skills and design. The instructor encourages advanced students to bring unfinished problem pieces for analysis and ideas on how to complete them.
Winter
(5 weeks) (starts: Jan 25)
A bezel is a thin band of metal, used to hold a stone or object onto a piece of jewelry. Proper forming, fitting, soldering, and finishing are demonstrated. Students fabricate one to two bezels and set something into them. Students may bring materials to be set, including cabochon stones, wood, plastic, tile fragments, etc. Inexpensive cabochons are available for purchase from instructor. Students are encouraged to bring drawings or designs with simple forms for projects. Monday
Fall
7:00pm–10:00pm
Mary Ellen Trozzo Stoneset ti ng demonstrations a nd d isc u ssions of stone characteristics refine students’ setting skills. Bezel, tube, and flush setting and construction tips are taught. A basic kit is available for purchase from the instructor, including stones, sterling settings, burrs, and polishers.
Winter
Basic enameling techniques for beginners are taught every term. Advanced students may work on their own projects with teacher’s instruction in specialized techniques including cloisonné and the etching techniques of bassetaille and champlevé. There is a $20 lab fee for all enameling classes; this covers the cost of studio consumables and enamels, not metal.
Fall, Winter & Spring
10:00am–3:00pm (5 weeks: Fall–Sept 25; Winter–Jan 12; Spring–Apr 5)
10:00am–3:00pm (4 weeks: Fall–Oct 29; Winter–Feb 9; Spring–May 10) 7:00pm–10:00pm (9 weeks)
Summer $250 Tuesday $175 Tuesday
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10:00am–3:00pm 7:00pm–10:00pm
10:00am–3:00pm
(5 weeks)
(starts: Feb 18)
Stonesetting Continued Mary Ellen Trozzo Students learn to make custom settings with various styles of bezels, prong settings, and settings for unusually shaped stones. Techniques such as channel setting and fancy tube settings are introduced. There is also discussion of stone characteristics as they relate to design and fabrication of wearable art.
$250 Spring
10:00am–3:00pm
(5 weeks)
(starts: May 12)
Mary Ellen Trozzo–Sterling silver, tourmaline, and citrine
Abby Goldblatt
$250 Tuesday $210 Tuesday $250 Tuesday
(5 weeks)
(starts: Oct 5)
Jewelry with Gems: Stonesetting
Thursday
Enameling on Metal
(5 weeks)
(starts: July 17)
Tina Chisena
Thursday
Tina Chisena
Monday 7:00–10:00pm
5:00pm–8:00pm
Basic Bezels
$250
Saw, File, & Solder
$175
Sunday 5:00pm–8:00pm
$175
Michael Brehl
9:30am–12:30pm
(5 weeks) (starts: June 21) (starts: June 21)
Jumpstart in Mosaic Anita Bucsay Damron Learn the basics of this ancient art using modern methods and materials. Students learn how to cut glass and create a small mosaic piece using the direct method. The workshop covers planning and designing, including selection of materials, methods and tools. This is a great way to prepare for upcoming mosaics workshops, or refresh your skills. A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor. $95 September 12 & 13, 2015 10:00am–4:00pm (Saturday) & 1:00pm–3:00pm (Sunday)
Mosaic Stepping Stones Anita Buscay Damron Students create a mosaic stepping stone designed to withstand the elements. Each participant designs a mosaic in reverse and casts their own stone. A $50 materials fee is payable to the instructor. Beginners welcome. $95 August 22 & 23, 2015 10:00am–4:00pm (Saturday) & 1:00pm–3:00pm (Sunday) $95 June 25 & 26, 2015 10:00am–4:00pm (Saturday) & 1:00pm–3:00pm (Sunday)
Layered Mosaic Landscape Anita Bucsay Damron Students design and create a beautiful landscape mosaic by layering stone, glass, metal, beads, and more. Beginners are welcome. A $50 materials fee is payable to the instructor. $85 December 5, 2015
(Saturday)
10:00am–4:00pm
Glass & Mosaic
Micro-Mosaic Jewelry
Glass & Mosaic Stephen Sherwin–Stained glass
Stained Glass Jimmy Powers
Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer
Monday Tuesday Tuesday Saturday Saturday
Create beautiful jewelry using glass from around the world, including real filato and Murano millefiori. Some mosaic experience recommended. $50 materials fee is payable to the instructor. $95 January 9, 2016
(Saturday)
10:00am–4:00pm
$95 June 18, 2016
(Saturday)
10:00am–4:00pm
Stephen Sherwin
Beginning students learn basic techniques for making a small stained glass panel: design, cutting, foiling and/or leading, soldering, puttying, applying a patina, and framing. Intermediate and advanced students hone skills and learn new techniques to be used on advanced projects. (Pregnant women should check with their doctor before registering.) Supplies are discussed at the first class.
$200
Anita Bucsay Damron
7:00pm–9:30pm 10:00am–12:30pm 7:00pm–9:30pm 10:00am–12:30pm 1:00pm–3:30pm
(9 weeks) Powers Sherwin Powers Sherwin Sherwin
Mosaic Tapestry Anita Bucsay Damron Elaborate patchwork tapestry fabrics from Rajasthan and Gujarat, India inspire this workshop. Specialty glass (including Van Gogh glass and Italian millefiori), crystal, and beads are used to create multiple patterns of color and texture. Materials are carefully embedded (not glued on as with the standard direct approach) and projects are not grouted. Students are encouraged to bring personal items such as beads, findings, jewelry, and glass pieces for incorporation in to their work. Previous mosaic experience recommended. An $85 materials fee is payable to the instructor. $175 December 12 & 13, 2015
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm Anita Damron-Mosaic
Mosaics Anita Bucsay Damron Students design and create a fine art mosaic piece using a variety of materials such as glass, ceramic, stone, shell, metal, and polymer. Planning and design, including selection of materials, methods, and tools will be covered. Several projects will be offered, or students may bring in a project of their choice with instructor guidance. A materials fee of $100 for new students is payable to the instructor.
$185
Fall, Winter & Spring
(9 weeks)
$170
Summer
(8 weeks)
Tuesday Thursday Sunday Thursday Sunday
10:00am–12:30pm 7:00pm–9:30pm 10:00am–12:30pm 7:00pm–9:30pm 10:00am–12:30pm
(no Spring)
(no class July 3)
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Decorated and Paste Papers Hermineh Miller Banish boring white paper! Glimpse the many possibilites for creating colorful, textured backgrounds for calligraphy, collage, or journaling. One day is spent on a variety of techniques, including colored pencils, ragging/sponging techniques, gesso, salt, alcohol and more. The second day is devoted to paste papers. Participants explore texture, layering, and pattern making approaches. Students leave with their own handmade samples of all techniques, directions, paste recipes and bibliographies. $175 April 2 & 3, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Japanese Papermaking Continued Workshop Saaraliisa Ylitalo
Paper & Book Saaraliisa Ylitalo–Paper
Calligraphy Hermineh Miller This class gives beginning students solid basic skills in the calligraphic arts and help intermediate students learn new hands. Working with dip pens and large nibs, students learn control of ink and paint, letter structure, rhythm, alphabet analysis, spacing, and basic page layout. A number of small calligraphic projects are assigned to build confidence in newly acquired skills.
$185
Fall, Winter, & Spring
Saturday 10:00am–12:30pm
(9 weeks)
Saaraliisa Ylitalo
Paper & Book
Japanese washi paper is characterized by its thinness and strength. This class covers all the steps of Japanese papermaking, starting with pulp preparation, cooking and scraping fibers clean, and beating them into pulp. Participants form sheets using the nagashizuki method with flexible screens as is practiced in Japan with kozu, gampi, and abaca fibers. Students also explore decorative and very large sheets of paper. This method does not demand expensive Japanese screens (sugeta) and equipment, but instead is adaptable to our own western studios. No papermaking experience is required. A supply fee is payable to the instructor, and varies depending on the materials used.
Fall & Winter
Thursday 10:00am–2:00pm
$95 December 10, 2015
(Thursday)
10:00am–4:00pm
$95 April 2, 2016
(Saturday)
10:00am–4:00pm
Korean Textured Handmade Paper: Joomchi Saaraliisa Ylitalo Joomchi is a Korean technique for making textured, handmade paper. Students combine layers of mulberry papers of various shapes and colors to create a new piece of paper. This technique is similar to felting, but uses paper instead of wool. These crinkled papers can be used in surface design, bookmaking, collage, or anywhere one would use decorative paper. A supply fee is payable to the instructor, depending on materials used. $95 January 16, 2016
Japanese Papermaking and Beyond
$160
This day of Japanese papermaking is for students who would like to refresh their skills. This workshop picks up where the other class leaves off. Students continue to make Japanese paper with abaca and hemp as pulp fibers. Students also learn to size papers to allow them to be used with ink and paint. A materials fee for the fibers is payable to the instructor. Students must have taken the Japanese papermaking class in order to enroll.
(4 weeks)
(Saturday)
10:00am–4:00pm
Three Books Plus Hermineh Miller Learn to make three different book forms. Participants make origami envelopes to bind into a “pocket” book. Next, a variation on this form is folded. Participants also make a single signature book using decorative paper for the pages. If time permits, students make a meander book. Last, students learn to make a Coptic bound book of several signatures. Students will fold signatures, cover the book boards, punch holes, and sew the book together. This book form opens flat, making it an excellent journal or sketchbook. Variations on these basic forms are displayed to spark further exploration of binding possibilities. $175 January 9 & 10, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm Hermineh Miller–Calligraphy
Spinning Thread from Paper Saaraliisa Ylitalo The art of making thread and using it to weave cloth dates back to 7th century Japan. In this class students prepare Japanese papers to make shifu; twist the paper into thread using a rough brick, hand held spindles and spinning wheels; and finally weave a small piece of cloth on a simple card loom from these hand spun threads. Participants also explore coloring on the paper and discuss contemporary uses for paper thread such as book binding, knitting, and weaving. A supply fee is payable to the instructor, and varies depending on the materials used.
$160
Fall & Spring
Thursday
(4 weeks)
10:00am–2:00pm (Fall starts: Oct 22. Spring starts: Feb 11)
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Fibers & Textile
Introduction to 4-Shaft Weaving Andrea Blackmon
Marilyn Harrington
In this introduction to the versatile and more complex 4-harness loom, students learn to dress the loom, weave samples of various loom-controlled patterns, and have an opportunity to weave an independent project. A $25 materials fee is payable on the first day of class. Students may rent a floor loom for $30.
$185
Fall, Winter & Spring
(9 weeks)
$115
Summer
(5 weeks)
Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday
10:00am–12:30pm 7:00pm–9:30pm
Harrington Blackmon
10:00am–12:30pm 7:00pm–9:30pm
Harrington Blackmon
Student loom work in The Art League Fiber Studio
The fiber studio provides workspaces with floor looms, table looms, spinning wheels, dyeing facilities, a silk steamer, and an extensive library. For a nominal fee, students may buy open studio time. Floor loom rental fees include open studio time.
All About Wool Sylvia DeMar Participants learn about long and short wools, fine and coarse wools, dual-coated sheep, and more. Students leave able to identify the best type of wool for any project. Wool washing, sorting, and preparation techniques are included. No experience necessary. A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor. $80 Oct 22, 29, & Nov 5, 2015 (Thursday)
7:00pm–9:30pm
Diana Kreutz
This course is for both the absolute beginner and those with some experience wishing to increase their skills. Beginners learn the basics: pattern reading, casting on, knitting, purling, cabling, and casting off while creating a fashionable scarf. Students with experience may work on a project of their choice. Individualized instruction meets the needs of each student. Materials are extra.
$105
Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer
Tuesday Thursday Sunday
7:00pm–9:00pm 11:00am—1:00pm 10:00am–12:00pm
(5 weeks) Garren Garren Kreutz
Diana Kreutz
This class is designed for those who are beyond scarves and are ready to knit that project that she/he is afraid to undertake alone. Participants are guided through “intermediate knitter” growing pains while learning to read a pattern, fix mistakes, and figure out gauge and sizing.
$90
Fall, Winter & Spring
Tuesday Thursday Sunday
7:00pm–9:00pm
(4 weeks)
Garren
Sunday
1:00pm–3:30pm
(5 weeks)
(starts: July 10)
Linda Hurt Card weaving produces narrow straps, belts, leashes, and trims. Students learn to read weaving patterns and warp cards with their choice of colors. A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor and covers supplies. $60 October 10 & 17, 2015
(Saturday)
1:30pm–4:30pm
$60 Feb 27 & Mar 5, 2016
(Saturday)
1:30pm–4:30pm
Inkle Weaving Inkle weaving produces items such as belts and guitar straps. Participants learn to read inkle patterns and warp a loom with their choice of colors. Projects may be taken home between sessions for practice. Tuition includes loom rental and materials. $80 October 31 & November 7, 2015 (Saturday) 1:30pm–4:30pm
Inkle Weaving: Beyond the Basics Linda Hurt
$70 February 13 & 20, 2016
(Saturday)
1:30pm–4:30pm
Sprang: Fabric with Natural Elasticity
Basic Weaving
Linda Hurt
Linda Hurt
$185
Fall, Winter & Spring
(9 weeks)
$125
Summer
(5 weeks)
Sprang is an ancient method of weaving fabric that looks like netting or lacework, but is constructed almost entirely of warp threads strung on a simple frame. Today, sprang is used to fashion hammocks and other more decorative items like scarves and sashes. No prior weaving experience is required. A materials fee is payable to the instructor. $50 January 24, 2016
(Sunday)
Fibers
Students sample basic hand-controlled techniques such as tapestry, rug making, lace, and cloth making. Learn to dress a rigid-heddle loom, weave samples, and create an independent project. A $15 materials fee is payable on the first day. Students may rent a loom for $25.
Saturday 10:00am–12:30pm
Summer $115
(8 weeks)
1:00pm–3:30pm
Kreutz
(starts: F-Oct 25; W-Feb 21; Sp-May 15)
Thursday 7:00pm–9:30pm Saturday 10:00am–12:30pm
$170 Sunday
Students learn various pick up techniques used to create patterns in their weaving. Participants must have basic inkle warping and weaving skills. Materials included, loom rental if needed is extra.
(starts: F-Oct 22; W-Feb 18; Sp-May 12)
10:00am–12:00pm
Fall, Winter, & Spring
Garren
(starts: F- Oct 22; W-Feb 16; Sp-May 10)
11:00am–1:00pm
This class unifies textiles with unfettered artistry. Previous weaving experience is not necessary– just an open mind and a willingness to experiment. Liberated from traditional patterns and structure, students may draw inspiration from visual media, performance art, music, and literature. Looms are available for rent for $25, payable to the instructor. A $15 materials fee covers the cost of yarn. Students are encouraged to bring yarn and odds and ends from home.
Linda Hurt
Knitting Projects: Beyond Square Barbara Garren
Raquel Rosa
Beginning/Intermediate Card Weaving
Beginning / Intermediate Knitting Barbara Garren
Freeform Weaving
11:00am–4:00pm
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Rememb er to check for up date s and additions at w w w.thear tlea gue.org Continuing Rigid Heddle: Projects & Techniques
Hand Spindles: The Portable Spinning Choice
Linda Hurt
Sylvia DeMar
Students with experience weaving on a simple rigid heddle loom learn advanced techniques such as using two heddles, planning a project, yarn selection, and finishing. Students may rent a loom.
The easy, portable nature of hand spindles makes them a must for anyone with an interest in spinning yarn. Participants learn the fundamentals of drafting, spinning, and finishing both singleand two-ply yarns. The history and variety of this great tool are also examined. A $15 materials fee, payable to the instructor, covers a drop spindle and fiber.
$155
Fall, Winter & Spring
Thursday Saturday
$120
(7 weeks)
7:00pm–9:30pm (starts: F–Oct 8; W–Jan 28; Sp–Apr 21) 10:00am–12:30pm (starts: F–Oct 10; W–Jan 30; Sp–Apr 23)
Summer
Saturday
(5 weeks)
10:00am–12:30pm
Marilyn Harrington
Students develop practical experience in planning, weaving, and finishing projects, or pursuing advanced harness techniques. Looms available for rent include 4- to 10-harness floor looms and portable 4- to 8-harness table looms.
$185
Fall, Winter & Spring
Tuesday Tuesday
$115
(9 weeks)
1:00pm–3:30pm 7:00pm–9:30pm
Harrington Blackmon
Summer
Tuesday Tuesday
(5 weeks)
1:00pm–3:30pm 7:00pm–9:30pm
Harrington Blackmon
Tea Okropiridze Students are introduced to basic and intermediate Gobelin tapestry weaving techniques, creating a miniature woven tapestry sample on a small frame loom. Warping the loom, color mixing and hatching, finishing, and design shaping techniques are covered. The instructor works closely with students in class and provides individual guidance and demonstrations. A $30 fee is payable to the instructor for materials and frame loom use. $170 September 19 & 20, 2015 (Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
$170 March 13 & 20, 2016
10:00am–4:00pm
(Sat–Sun)
Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer
(7 weeks)
Saturday 10:00am–12:30pm (starts: Fall-Oct 3; Winter-Jan 23; Spring-Apr 16; Summer-Jul 9)
(3 weeks)
7:00pm–9:30pm
(starts: May 18)
Spinning: The Wheel Goes Round Sylvia DeMar Students learn the fundamentals of drafting, spinning, and finishing both single and 2-ply yarns using a spinning wheel. Participants may use a school wheel or bring their own. Some open studio time is available for practice. A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor.
$125
Fall & Spring
Sunday Wednesday
(6 weeks)
10:00am–12:30pm (Fall only starts: Sept 27) 7:00pm–9:30pm (Spring only starts: Apr 6)
Intermediate Spinning with Varied Materials Students explore spinning techniques beyond single strand wool yarn, beginning with a balanced two-ply, expanding into multiply, cabled-ply, Navajo ply, and other novelty types. Students also spin variegated rovings and blend fibers to create striped, segmented, and heathered rovings. The class also explores spinning fibers such as llama, alpaca, camel, mohair, silk, cashmere, angora, flax, hemp, cotton, bamboo, tencel, soy silk, and more. Students must be comfortable spinning single strand yarns. A $25 materials fee is payable to the instructor.
$140
Spring
Sunday
$125
(7 weeks)
10:00am–12:30pm
Summer
Wednesday
(no class May 8)
(6 weeks)
7:00pm–9:30pm
(starts: July 6)
Michael Heilman
Renate Maile-Moskowitz
Students explore the contemporary design potential of nontraditional rug making techniques. Using hand held tools and various yarns, cloth strips, and other materials, participants experiment with color, texture, and sculpting to create a myriad of surfaces, patterns, and effects for rugs or wall hangings. Initial tools and practice materials to begin are provided for a $30 materials fee, payable at first class.
Participants discover the endless creative possibilities of wool felt in this hands-on introductory course. This is a great opportunity for novices to learn the basics of this fiber medium. All materials are included in the tuition.
$115
Fall, Winter & Spring
Thursday 7:00pm–9:30pm
Fibers
Spring
(starts: October 4)
Beginning Jumpstart in Wet Felting
Rug Making and Wall Hangings: A Non-Traditional Approach
(5 weeks)
$90 September 21, 2015
(Monday)
10:00am–4:00pm
$90 September 21 & 28, 2015 (Monday)
7:00pm–10:00pm
$90 January 11, 2016
(Monday)
10:00am–4:00pm
$90 January 11 & 18, 2016
(Monday)
7:00pm–10:00pm
Rug Making and Wall Hangings: A Non-Traditional Approach Continued
Jumpstart in Nuno Felting
Michael Heilman
Nuno or lamination felting has become the couture craze of felting on international runways. This felt is lightweight with drape and flexibility. Students explore the technique, which permanently combines fabric and wool through a felting process without sewing or hemming. Materials are included.
Renate Maile-Moskowitz
A continuation of the introductory course, this class allows students to work on projects under the instructor’s supervision. Students explore advanced techniques and dyeing raw materials.
$115
Fall & Winter
(5 weeks)
Thursday 7:00pm–9:30pm (Fall: starts Oct 22; Winter: starts Feb 11)
30
$90
(3 weeks)
1:00pm–3:30pm
Sylvia De Mar
Tapestry
$155
Fall
Sunday Wednesday
Projects & Advanced Weaving Techniques Andrea Blackmon
$90
$110 September 26, 2015
(Saturday)
10:00am–4:00pm
$110 January 9, 2016
(Saturday)
10:00am–4:00pm
Felted Masks: The Art of Disguise Renate Maile-Moskowitz Masks are a unique way to translate fantasies and ideas while using natural fibers. This workshop explores the use of needle felting, wet wool felting, and simple sewing. This is a non-latex, natural fiber version of mask creation. At the end of the day a materials fee is payable to the instructor based on materials used. $80 November 14, 2015
(Saturday)
10:00am–4:00pm
Felted Jewelry Renate Maile-Moskowitz Students explore the endless possibilities of using felted wool to make necklaces, rings, pendants, earrings, and other jewelry. Tuition includes materials. $70 December 6, 2015
(Sunday)
10:00am–2:00pm
Romanesque Felting: Fibula Pin Renate Maile–Moskowitz For those who search high and low for closures matching their jackets, shawls, scarves, or bags, the ancient Romans invented the perfect solution millennia ago! Fibula pins, the first safety pin, adorned their togas. These elegant creations have no size limit. Elaborating on these metal fastenings with felt, participants make modern, colorful, and unique creations to suit their needs. Michael Heilman (homage to Christopher Wool in wool)
Intermediate/Advanced Felting: Expanding the Possibilities
(7 weeks)
Monday 10:00am–1:00pm (starts: F–Oct 5; W–Jan 25; Sp–Apr 4) Monday 7:00pm–10:00pm (starts: F–Oct 5; W–Jan 25; Sp–Apr 4)
Sculptural Needle Felting Renate Maile-Moskowitz Students are introduced to the basic techniques of needle felting while completing a small figure or sculptural object. All materials are included in the tuition. $70 September 28, 2015
(Monday)
12:00pm–4:00pm
Participants create a beautifu l seamless handbag with a shoulder strap or handle. Some felting experience is preferable as it determines the complexity and size of the finished bag. A materials fee is payable to the instructor based on materials used. $80 January 20, 2016
(Wednesday) 10:00am–4:00pm
Painting with Fibers Renate Maile–Moskowitz Paint specific, detailed images with various fibers on a journal or checkbook cover, postcard, or other small wool backing. Experience the magic and transformation when wet felting these together, followed up by needlefelting, mola cuts, shading, and stitching touch ups that create depth and dimension surupassing all paint limitations. Students bring their own image or idea to translate into felt. Tuition includes materials. $95 January 23, 2016
(Saturday)
10:00am–4:00pm
Nuno Felted De-Gummed Organza
Felted Slippers
Renate Maile-Moskowitz
Renate Maile-Moskowitz Participants learn the ancient art of making perfectly fitted wool slippers. Students learn the process of layering fibers, using a resist, molding felted wool while “fulling” the fibers, cutting the wool, and shaping it to meet the unique shape and size of each foot. A materials fee is payable to the instructor. $80 October 14, 2015
10:00am–2:00pm
Renate Maile-Moskowitz
Students with some felting experience continue to explore the possibilities of 2-D and 3-D design in felt. A variety of techniques are addressed including inlay, mosaic style, cut outs, Mola style, transparency, pleating, and resist dyeing.
Fall, Winter & Spring
(Saturday)
Felted Handbag
Renate Maile-Moskowitz
$170
$75 April 9, 2016
(Wednesday) 10:00am–4:00pm
Students create their own specific fabric by degumming organza to achieve unusual and varied textures. Nuno felting further highlights and compliments these special effects. A materials fee is payable to the instructor based on materials used. $80 January 16, 2016
(Saturday)
10:00am–4:00pm
Devoré or Burnout Nuno Scarf Renate Maile–Moskowitz
$75 October 18, 2015
(Sunday)
12:00pm–4:00pm
Stunning in their elegance, devoré fabric’s unique, multitextured surfaces add unusual effects in nuno-felted projects. This workshop explores incorporating these and added cutting techniques to create eye-catching visual effects in a scarf that can be used or worn in a multitude of decorative ways.
$75 April 23, 2016
(Saturday)
12:00pm–4:00pm
$110 January 30, 2016
Renate Maile-Moskowitz Students create a lovely bouquet of felted flowers while learning the basics of wet and needle felting. Tuition includes materials.
(Saturday)
Fibers
Felted Flowers
10:00am–4:00pm
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Felt Luminaries
Beginner/Intermediate Silk Painting
Renate Maile-Moskowitz Create cobweb-like felt to either embed light strips or create a custom frame (or an old lampshade) to wrap it around. Students may bring novelty fibers, seeds, and skeletal leaves to embed as silhouette elements in their lamp. Tuition includes fiber materials. Any provided frame costs exra.
Dyeing: Indigo—A Blue Like None Other
Using Sennelier Tinfix dyes, students explore the amazing way dye flows on silk and learn to contain and manipulate its wonderful action in order to create brilliantly colored images. Participants learn about the dyes, resists, the silk, and the best methods for fixing the dyes. Experience the movement, fluidity, and vibrancy that are the hallmarks of this art form. A $45 materials fee for all supplies is payable to the instructor.
Sylvia DeMar
$175 December 5 & 6, 2015
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Unlike conventional dyes, indigo uses the air to impart its unique shades of blue to natural fibers. Participants explore the mysteries of setting up, caring for, and maintaining an indigo vat. No previous dye experience is needed. A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor. Students may bring items to dye.
$175 April 19 & 20, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
$85 November 12, 2015
(Sunday)
10:00am–5:00pm
$85 March 13, 2016
(Sunday)
10:00am–5:00pm
Students spend a weekend with silks: dyeing, manipulating, and preparing pieces for further embellishment. Participants learn surface design techniques such as watercolor, resists, and immersion dyeing, and methods for fixing color. General discussion of textile dyes and color theory is presented. Participants make samples and scarves to take home. A $45 materials fee is payable on the first day.
$95 February 27. 2016
(Saturday)
10:00am–4:00pm
Dyeing: Natural Color Kitchen Sylvia DeMar Students explore the use of natural dyes, beginning with the extraction of dye colors from raw materials such as tree bark, roots, or leaves. This class covers dyeing both plant and animal fibers, emphasizing dye room safety. Participants take home samples dyed in class. A $25 materials fee is payable to the instructor and covers supplies. $150 June 11 & 12, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–3:00pm
Acid and Fiber Reactive Dyes Sylvia DeMar This workshop is a great introduction to dyeing. Day one introduces acid dyes specifically designed to work on wool, alpaca, and other protein-based fibers. Day two expands the options with an introduction to fiber-reactive dyes that work with both plant and protein fibers. Dye room safety is emphasized. $150 February 6 & 7, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
11:00am–4:00pm
Jumpstart in Fabric Printing and Painting Julie Booth Great for qu i lters or a nyone else desig n i ng w ith fabric. Participants spend an open studio-style weekend to work and play on a surface design project of their choice. Students explore methods of painting, printing, and resist with provided pigmentbased fabric paints and tools. Open to all levels. A $15 materials fee is payable to the instructor. $175 June 11 & 12, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Fabric Resists using Household Materials Julie Booth Discover amazing surface design effects achieved with simple household materials like f lour, sugar, and liquid detergent. Students experiment with crackle, drawing, printing, stenciling, and rubbing techniques. Participants make resist technique samplers and combine application techniques to create some multi-layered fabrics. A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor. No class on October 14, 2015.
$220
Fall
Fibers
Wednesday
10:00am—3:00pm
(5 weeks)
(starts: Sept 30)
Fabric Printing and Painting: Surface Design Julie Booth Learn printing, painting, and mark-making techniques, using pigment-based fabric paint, paint sticks, and more, on a variety of fabrics. Students work toward an individual project of their choice incorporating the unique multi-layered fabrics created. A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor.
$165
Spring
Wednesday
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Clara Graves
7:00pm–10:00pm
(7 weeks)
(no class Apr 20)
Silk Painting Denise Vauthier
$175 July 16 & 17, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Batik Fabric: Surface Design Denise Vauthier Batik, which means “wax writing” in Indonesian, is an ancient technique for creating designs and patterns on fabric. Students explore this magical art, layering colors of dyes, resisting with wax, and creating beautiful cloth. Participants experiment with its unique characteristics as they learn to manipulate the wax and other resists. Colors, dyes, discharges, design, resources, and modern ways to achieve a batik “look” are covered. Materials fee of $45 payable at start of class. $175 August 8 & 9, 2015
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am—4:00pm
$175 August 6 & 7, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am—4:00pm
Fabric Design: Batik Clara Graves Soy wax is a wonderful, non-toxic resist replacement for the traditional paraffin/beeswax combination used in the batik process. In this workshop, students learn to build layers of dye and wax to create a finished piece of cloth. Students receive attention to what develops on their silk and guidance on the best ways to move forward with designs. Students leave with samples and a finished scarf. A materials fee of $45 is payable to the instructor. $175 February 20 & 21, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
All levels Design and Print Your Own Fabric Candi Edgerley Students learn spontaneous methods of applying color to fabric and two different screen printing processes. Students create custom fabric designs using fiber reactive dyes. Students also use thickened dye and textured items to layer color, texture and design on cotton and silk fabric. Thermofax screen printing allows students to print their own line drawings, black and white photographs, or copyright free images onto fabric or paper. Deconstructed screen prints serve as background for Thermofax images. A $45 materials fee is payable to the instructor. $75 November 21 & 22, 2015
(Sat–Sun)
$175 February 23 & 24, 2016
(Tues–Wed) 10:00am–4:00pm
10:00am–4:00pm
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Patching, Stitching, & Weaving: Healing Cloth Julie Booth Patching, stitching, appliquéing, darning, and needle weaving are all methods to mend or “heal” fabric. Students gather inspiration from the mending and stitching traditions of other cultures including Japanese, Boro, Indian, Kantha, and the molas of the San Blas Islands. Students use needle weaving to add dimension and attach small personal objects to the work. Students may bring recycled or repurposed cloth, and/or cloth with personal significance. A $15 materials fee is payable to the instructor. $175 September 5 & 6, 2015
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
$175 March 19 & 20, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Beginning / Advanced Millinery Feather Techniques and Trims Jan Wutkowski Tea Okropiridze–Tapestry
Dyeing: Shibori: Tie-Dye on Steroids Candace Edgerley
Denise Vauthier
Shibori is a Japanese word for the technique of resist dyeing fabric by stitching, binding, or wrapping. Students learn the basics of this art, Arashi (pole wrapped), Trikit (stitch resist), and Boshi (capping), while making samples using silk and cotton fabrics. Dyes, discharges, and the care of silk are covered. Students design and complete two personal silk scarf projects. Materials fee of $45 due at first session. $175 Oct 24 & 25, 2015 (Sat–Sun) 10:00am–4:00pm Edgerley $175 March 5 & 6, 2016 (Sat–Sun) 10:00am–4:00pm Edgerley $175 July 30 & 31, 2016 (Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm Vauthier
Low Water Immersion Dyeing Candace Edgerley Save time! Save water! Save dye! Learn this fast and colorful way to dye cotton, silk and rayon for quilting, rag weaving, and rug hooking, or create cloth to serve as a basis for other surface techniques such as stamping or painting. Create unique pieces of cloth with multiple colors and subtle underlying patterns. The technique can also be used on yarns. All materials are included. $90 October 20, 2015
(Tuesday)
10:00am—3:00pm
Julie Booth This is not your grandmother’s cross-stitch! Students develop a personal vocabulary of mark-making, using basic hand stitches and relief printing techniques. Students work through a series of thought-provoking exercises exploring hand stitches and developing a sampler book. Students also examine the works of contemporary artists who use hand stitching in their work. A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor.
Winter
Wednesday
$210 September 19 & 20, 2015 (Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Blocking a Leather Button Hat…with Trims Jan Wutkowski For those admiring the beautiful small leather hats so fashionable now, this class teaches students how to make their own. Learn what leathers and foundations work best for millinery. Participants form leather into a simple and striking button shape hat. Students also learn to line and trim the hat for a professional finish. Students leave with a colorful hat embellished with trims. A supply fee payable to the instructor ranges from $75–175, depending on materials chosen, and includes leathers, blocks, wire, felt/buckram/domzette, sizing, and blocking pins. $210 January 9 & 10, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Hat Experiments: Sinamay Sensations Jan Wutkowski
Hand Stitching
$220
Feathered hats have been popular for centuries, and this workshop teaches participants to create striking feather embellishments for their own hats. First, students learn to burn ostrich feathers to create the elusive wispy, skeletal look and even create interesting patterns on the feathers. Second, students construct a large and dramatic feather “flower” 10” across. Third, students learn combining, cutting, and curling feathers for texture and style on hats and headpieces. Students may bring in a few of their own hats to style. A materials fee of $50 is payable to the instructor.
10:00am-3:00pm
(5 weeks)
(starts: Jan 27)
Experiment with one of millinery’s favorite materials:flat straw sinamay. Learn how it behaves when blocked or free-styled, how to dye and stencil the straw, and how to create dimensional color and texture by layering. Students prepare the sinamay, shape it over a hat block, then embellish with rolling, folding, or with demonstrated flower-making techniques to create a one of a kind hat! A supply fee of $50–100 (depending on materials) includes sinamay, wire, petersham, sizing, dye, textiles, and stabilizers. $210 August 20 & 21, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Spinning Thread from Paper Saaraliisa Ylitalo
To Tell a Story with Cloth
For a full description, please see page 28.
Julie Booth Students explore color, proportion, design, and narrative expression, using a variety of techniques and hand stitching to tell a story in cloth. Surface design methods include: painting, relief printing, and fabric resist, gelatin monoprinting, found object printing, brayer rubbing, and collographs. Basic hand stitching and embellishment techniques add a textural element to projects. A $25 materials fee is payable to the instructor.
$160
$160
Fall
(7 weeks)
$95 January 16, 2015
$220
Spring
(5 weeks)
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7:00pm–10:00pm (starts: Sept 30, no class Oct 14)
Wednesday 10:00am–3:00pm (starts: Apr 13, no class Apr 20)
10:00am–2:00pm
(4 weeks)
(starts: Oct 22)
Korean Handmade Textured Paper: Joomchi
Fibers
Wednesday
Fall
Thursday
Saaraliisa Ylitalo For a full description, please see page 28. (Saturday)
10:00am–4:00pm
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Linear Perspective Patrick Kirwin Many artists cite “perspective” as one of the most difficult challenges to overcome when setting up a composition. In this workshop, students enhance their ability for critical observation as they learn the rules of perspective, perspective measurement, division of shapes into an even or odd number of spaces, circles in perspective, and inclined planes. This knowledge can then be applied to real drawing and painting situations and used to create clear spatial order within pictures. $175 September 19 &20, 2015 (Sat–Sun) $175 March 30 & 31, 2016
10:00am–4:00pm
(Wed–Thurs) 10:00am–4:00pm
Drawing 101 Rick Weaver All levels of artists gain a better understanding of the principles of drawing from observation. Demonstrations and exercises are used to explain perspective, light and shadow, line and mass, and simplifying techniques. All topics are adapted to levels suited to the student body. This is a great place to start for beginners and an invaluable back-to-basics course for the more experienced student. $175 December 12 & 13, 2015
Drawing Workshops
10:00am–4:00pm
Pen & Ink Short Pose Drawing Dan Thompson
Crash Course in Drawing
This workshop is for all levels and focuses on the vigor of the start. Working with the figure and utilizing fast, dynamic poses, students learn to manipulate pen and ink and examine their own mark-making. The array of tools including the reed, quill, metal pen, and ink brush, offers a comprehensive learning experience for students as they articulate gesture, proportion, major relationships, hatch work, light and shade, and form editing. Model fees extra.
Deirdre Saunder
$200 December 12 &13, 2015
Dan Thompson-Chalk
This workshop is ideal for beginners and those in need of a refresher course. Fundamental drawing techniques, primarily in pencil and charcoal, are taught. Students learn to use line, value, gesture, and perspective, and develop the ability to “see” as artists. Subjects include still life, figure, landscape, and photographic references. Model fees and supplies are extra. $175 September 12 & 13, 2015
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
$175 March 19 & 20, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
9:30am–4:30pm
David Carter Many times overlooked by even the most prolific artists, the hands and feet do not need to be the avoided extremities. In this course, the essential aspects of anatomy, form simplification, and gesture are taught using references from photos and live models to render believable hands and feet. Model fees are extra. (Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm Joyce McCarten–Charcoal
Joyce McCarten This workshop is designed to help the accomplished artist move into new territory. Artists draw from a model within a setup for gestures, long poses, and intuitive exercises. Traditional elements of drawing are examined in the transitional work of various 19th and 20th century artists. Students are encouraged to work against their own grain to allow unpredictable ideas to emerge. Model fees are extra. Limited to 12 students. $250 September 18–20, 2015
(Fri–Sun)
9:30am–4:30pm
$250 September 9–11, 2016
(Fri–Sun)
9:30am–4:30pm
4-Color Chalk Portraits Dan Thompson This workshop explores the portrait in color on hand-toned paper. A long portrait pose allows for lessons on drawing the head in vine and compressed charcoal, combined with pastel and red chalk. Students learn about shape, orientation, hatch mark, transparency, plane, and tonality, as well as how to gain from the complexity of materials in creating chromatic effects in form. Time is also spent on preparing the paper. Model fees are extra. $200 August 22 & 23, 2015
(Sat–Sun)
Problem Parts: Hands & Feet
$175 January 2 & 3, 2016
Abstract Drawing
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(Sat–Sun)
(Sat–Sun)
9:30am–4:30pm
Teresa Oaxaca Learn how skills harnessed with accuracy and acute training can unleash a truer and more powerful form of expression. Addressing the complexity of drawing the human figure, this workshop covers a method in which contours may be simplified into a straight-line approach, beginning from a general block and then carving out the forms with shadow and shading techniques. Students work from the model and receive regular critiques and individualized instruction. Topics of discussion include line and gesture, chiaroscuro, form modeling, half tones and highlights, massing of tone, terminator/core line of shadows, basic anatomy and how to render detail without losing form or overall harmony. $175 January 2 & 3, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Exploring Anatomy: Large Scale Chalk Drawings Robert Liberace From da Vinci’s sublime studies to Michelangelo’s muscular creations, the study of anatomy has inspired extraordinary achievements in the history of art. Their work was shaped by a deep knowledge of the human machine and this zest for learning led directly to works of absolute mastery. This workshop explores the style and substance of figure drawing viewed through the prism of human anatomy. Model fees are extra. $300 April 1–3, 2016
(Fri–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Drawing the Human Head Rick Weaver This workshop is a two-day summary of the academic drawing principles an artist must understand to give an effective rendering of the human head. Starting with the mechanics of neck and head movement, participants progress to a comprehensive look at proportion, ball and plane simplification of the head, straight-line simplification, skeletal and muscular anatomy, and structural analysis of the features, volume as planes, and light and shade. All work is from a live model. Model fees are extra. $175 June 18 & 19, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm Rick Weaver–Chalk
Teresa Oaxaca–Charcoal
Basic Drawing Intensive Priscilla Treacy Learn to translate the 3-D world into a 2-D drawing! This intensive workshop provides training in basic drawing techniques including: light and shadow, line quality, positive/negative space, composition, perspective, and proportion. Through a series of demonstrations and exercises based on still life, students learn to create visually interesting drawings while acquiring a sound understanding of materials and the methods that lead to success. No prior experience is necessary. $175 June 11 & 12, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Sketchbook Workshop Avis Fleming Increase your enjoyment of travel, nature, and outdoor activity by keeping a sketchbook. Basic drawing techniques in pen, pencil, and watercolor are adapted for speed and smaller scale, and consideration is given to developing sketches into finished work. $165 June 11 & 12, 2016 (in Old Town only) 11:00am–4:00pm OR $215 June 11 & 12 (O.T.) & June 13, 2016 (National Zoo) 11:00am–4:00pm
Mastering Organic Form through Structural Drawing Dan Thompson This workshop investigates the nuances of form through structural drawing. Using toy constructions on day one, students learn the vocabulary of structural drawing, based upon the block. The second session raises the bar considerably, guiding students through organic form drawing exercises. These exercises force highly creative thought about space, navigating through a given form, and interpreting light on the form. The information is extremely useful in long posed figure work. Model fees extra. $200 August 20 & 21, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
9:30am–4:30pm
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The Figure in Charcoal
Nature Up Close Rachel Collins Using actual natural objects and photographic references as scource material, students work on composition, drawing , and watercolor technique to make compelling paitnings from som aspect of the natural world. Intermediate watercolor experience and skills helpful. $265 December 7–9, 2015
(Mon–Wed) 10:00am–4:00pm
Glazing in Watercolor Rachel Collins Glazing in water allows students to paint layers of color over an already painted surface. Glazing is a natural technique for this transparent medium, but the actual process of layering can make or break one’s watercolor paintings. Students learn the many uses for glazing and how to apply the paint effectively to build both color and composition. This workshop works best for students with at least a little experience in watercolor.
Wate r colo r Wo rk s h o p s
$175 August 22 & 23, 2016
(Mon–Tues) 10:00am–4:00pm
Birds in Watercolor Susan Herron
Watercolor Workshops
Using birds as subject matter, students explore color, texture, and composition with a variety of techniques in watercolor and acrylic. The emphasis is not on photo-realism but on using abstraction to interpret the beauty of birds to create imaginative and lyrical paintings. $175 December 5 & 6, 2015
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Limited Palette in Watercolor Ephraim Rubenstein–Wax resist
Jumpstart in Watercolor Rachel Collins This intensive workshop gives students a chance to explore the many possibilities of the medium. It serves as a basic introduction to watercolor, a refresher for someone who hasn’t painted for a while, and a preparation for students looking to pursue a longer study of the medium. No previous watercolor experience is required, although basic drawing skills are helpful. $175 January 9 & 10, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
$175 September 13 & 14, 2016
(Tues–Wed) 10:00am–4:00pm
10:00am–4:00pm
$175 December 10 & 11, 2015
(Thurs–Fri)
10:00am–4:00pm
Peter Ulrich
Betzi Robinson This course is designed for those who have admired an oriental brush painting and wondered, “How’d they do that?” as well as those who have never picked up a brush. This workshop involves two days of intensive instruction in sumi-é for the absolute beginner or artist in another medium wishing to expand their horizon. There is step-by-step, hands-on instruction in the fundamentals of the techniques employed in this fascinating art with its traditions stretching back more than a thousand years. Previous participants in this workshop are welcome.
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Limiting one’s palette to no more than three colors achieves a number of positive things for the artist. First, the composition is strongly unified and harmonious because one is mixing the colors to be used and they are automatically related. Second, the painting conveys a mood such as brilliant hues producing a bright scene, whereas subdued hues produce a more somber scene. Third, when the color palette is limited, it leads to a more careful consideration of composition and value to achieve strong paintings. This workshop explores a wide variety of limited palettes to produce paintings that are unified, convey a mood, and are strongly stated.
Achieving Dramatic Effects in Watercolor
Jumpstart in Sumi-é
$175 January 2 & 3, 2016
Peter Ulrich
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
This workshop explores bold effects achieved by dramatic value contrast and the excitement of adjacent complementary colors. Students learn to create colorful, interesting, and transparent shadow areas from dull and black areas in reference photos. Creative use of compositional elements to enhance the center of interest is demonstrated. The importance of selection of subject matter is addressed, including the powerful effects achieved by “looking into the light” to create eye-catching art. $175 September 15 & 16, 2015
(Tues–Wed) 10:00am–4:00pm
$175 September 7 & 8, 2016
(Tues–Wed) 10:00am–4:00pm
Negative Painting: A Positive Experience for Watercolorists
Line and Wash
Rachel Collins Learn to create exciting images in watercolor by painting around the subject, rather than painting the subject directly. In the process, participants think about painting in a whole new way and develop both painting and composition skills. For watercolor painters with some experience.
Students learn to create dynamic paintings using graphite, ink pen, rigger brush, crayon, or pastel to create line elements contrasted with watercolor washes to define shapes. Line work is also a useful tool for sketching in a travel journal. Using a collection of his travel sketchbooks, the instructor demonstrates how efficiently ink and wash captures travel memories.
$175 April 2 & 3, 2016
$175 June 16 & 17, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Peter Ulrich
(Thurs–Fri)
10:00am–4:00pm
Landscape Painting in Sumi-é Charlene Fuhrman-Schulz Learn to paint landscapes using ink, brush, and rice paper. The workshop is ideal for the first time painter or for those wishing to refine their skills, and offers step-by-step, hands-on instruction. The techniques covered range from spontaneous (or splashing ink) to fine line detail and washes. Instruction concentrates on the elements necessary to create a landscape painting in the oriental style — that is mountains, waterfalls, trees, and mist. $175 December 5 & 6, 2015
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Sumi-é Techniques for Watercolorists Betzi Robinson This course is designed for watercolorists of all styles to add the techniques used by Asian brush painters to their repertoire. The class also explores absorbent rice papers, sized Masa paper, and gold shikishi boards. The goal is not necessarily finished work, but experimenting with the unique effects of each technique. Previous knowledge of sumi-é is not required. However, sumi-é artists are welcome to join and expand their technical horizons. (Wed–Thurs) 1 0:00am–4:00pm
Wate r colo r Wo rk s h o p s
$175 March 30 & 31, 2016
Watercolor Flowers in the Style of Sumi-é Charlene Fuhrman-Schulz This workshop offers intensive instruction for those who wish to paint flowers in the splashing ink style of Sumi-é painting. It is ideal for the first-time painter or for those wishing to refine their skills. The workshop offers step-by-step, hands-on instruction and concentrates on flowers such as the iris, wisteria, morning glory, peony, and lotus. Instruction also includes background wash, and the subjects typically associated with traditional flower paintings such as birds, rocks, butterflies, and bees. $175 March 22 & , 2016
(Tues–Wed) 10:00am–4:00pm Susan Herron–Watercolor
Jackie Saunders–Watercolor
Gestural Florals Jackie Saunders Participants paint flowers as living, moving “little people.” The individual personalities of flowers are captured with rhythmic contour line and fresh washes of undiluted pigments mixing directly on the paper. Students are encouraged to strive for a lively expression, not botanical accuracy. A small “model” fee is charged. $175 June 18 & 19, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Gorgeous Effects with Wax-Resist Ephraim Rubenstein For adventurous artists, wax-resist stands out among the legion of experimental mixed-media drawing methods as particularly compelling and powerful. Its look ranges from dramatic contrasts to delicate passages and from controlled rendering to expressive gestures. Using wax as a stop-out for subsequent ink washes, lighter areas of drawings remain protected. The technique achieves complex and powerful effects, perfect for rendering and creating illusions, as well as wonderful, abstract imagery. The workshop also serves as an introduction to mixed media, using standard materials like graphite, ink, charcoal, pastels, and Conte, in unconventional ways. Students work from a model or their own photographic references. Model fees are extra. $200 January 9 & 10, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
9:30am–4:30pm
Making Space—Perspective In Watercolor Gwen Bragg Paintings take on new life and dimension as students work from objects, photographs, and outdoor locations in Old Town. Each day has a particular focus on linear and aerial perspective and creating the illusion of depth. $175 June 20 & 21, 2016
(Mon–Tues) 10:00am–4:00pm
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Painting Workshops Beverly Ryan–Oil
A Week in the Indiana Countryside
Mastering Color
Diane Tesler
David Carter
Students spend a week of intensive painting in Diane’s Midwest hideaway. Northern Indiana farm country is a land of space and austere beauty. A variety of locations around the town of Kewanna (population 500) and the surrounding countryside offer wonderful painting possibilities. Students may work in oil and gouache. Each class is limited to five. Lunch and dinner at Diane’s house are included. Travel and lodging are additional. Please call the school for further information.
What color should you use? How do you mix it? An understanding of color theory is essential for students making the transition from drawing to painting. Using acrylic paints, this course helps students who are unsure of the role color relationships play in art and design. Lectures, demonstrations, exercises, and discussions are included.
$510 August 10–14, 2015
(Monday–Friday)
$510 August 8–12, 2016
(Monday–Friday)
$510 August 1–5, 2016
(Monday–Friday)
A Week in Thomas, West Virginia Danni Dawson, Mike Francis, Paul Lucchesi & Kurt Schwarz
P ainting Wo rk s h o p s
Spend a week painting still life or landscape with Danni Dawson, Mike Francis, and Kurt Schwarz or sculpting with Paul Lucchesi. Participants may choose to focus on one style or switch freely among the four instructors. Workshop includes lunch. Lodging is not included. $510 August 24–28, 2015
(Mon–Fri)
10:00am–5:00pm
$510 August 22–26, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
10:00am–5:00pm
Painting in Danni’s Living Room or Rose Garden Danni Dawson Participants paint exquisite flower scenes in Danni’s beautiful rose garden or paint from interesting still lifes arranged in her home. Painters with previous experience savor the rich colors and delicate shapes of nature in full bloom, or delight in the variety of subject matter present in still lifes. A gourmet lunch is provided each day. The workshop is located offsite in Arlington, and participants are responsible for transportation.
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$420 August 17–21, 2015
(Mon– Fri)
10:00am–4:00pm
$420 December 7–11, 2015
(Mon– Fri)
10:00am–4:00pm
$420 June 6–10, 2016
(Mon– Fri)
10:00am–4:00pm
$420 August 15–19, 2016
(Mon– Fri)
10:00am–4:00pm
$175 August 22 & 23, 2015
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
$175 August 27 & 28, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Oil Portrait Dan Thompson This course is for intermediate painters for the purpose of investigating fine portraiture in oil from direct observation. By means of longer poses and through grisaille and color, students enhance their accuracy of drawing, creating a likeness, and implying planar construction, via archetypes of the head. Lectures and demonstration include learning to paint the interrelation of facial features and creating a complete portrait. Students are provided a wealth of knowledge and experience for future work. $310 August 24–26, 2015
(Mon–Wed)
9:30am–4:30pm
Emerge Marsha Staiger This multifaceted workshop challenges participants to find persona l ways to create a rt. Cou rse i ncludes i nstr uctor demonstrations, problem-solving warm-ups, and critiques. Individual and class brainstorming sessions generate new ideas and directions. Participants work toward six pieces of art with a personal dimension. $400 August 24–28, 2015
(Mon–Fri)
10:00am–4:00pm
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Personal Narrative Triptych Beverly Ryan Using photo-transferred personal images and acrylic paint, participants create a mixed media narrative triptych on small wooden panels. The workshop includes planning a composition and instruction in several photo transfer techniques. Narratives emerge as painted and imported imagery are layered. A $45 fee, payable to the instructor, covers three 12” X 12” cradled wooden panels. $175 August 29 & 30, 2015
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
$175 August 27 & 28, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Old Town Abstracted Brenda Belfield Students meet at the Torpedo Factory in the morning to locations providing visually stimulating environs. A group discussion at the site helps painters focus on some aspect of the locale that appeals to them. Students use sketches and photos made as reference upon return to the studio. Acrylics and mixed media. $175 September 5 & 6, 2015
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Learning from the Masters
Robert Liberace–Oil
Susan Abbott Through a combination of art history and painting exercises, students examine techniques and approaches of master painters from Giotto to De Kooning, focusing on their use of composition, color and narrative. Painting experience is required. $345 Sept 9–13, 2015
(Wed–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Introduction to Encaustic
Jumpstart in Color Kurt Schwarz Students learn to mix oil colors through various “color studies.” These painting exercises are designed to hone the perception of temperature and improve the ability to mix color accurately. Participants then learn to apply the paint cleanly with an emphasis on wet-in-wet mixing directly on the canvas. $175 December 5 & 6, 2015
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Beverly Ryan Participants learn to paint with encaustic, a mixture of beeswax and pigment. This course covers basic techniques of painting and fusing, transparent and opaque layering, scribing, image transfer, combining oil paint and wax, collage, tools, recommended supports, and safety concerns. The workshop consists of demonstrations and hands-on experience. Workshop fee includes materials, four supports, and use of equipment. $310 September 12 & 13, 2015
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
$310 January 2 & 3, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
$310 September 10 & 11, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Robert Liberace This workshop examines the anatomy and features of younger subjects and the subtle differences between the ages. Focus is on the various approaches to portrait painting, from alla prima to a smoothly glazed finish, and other methods helpful when painting young people. Model fees are extra. $315 Dec 4–6, 2015
(Fri–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Crash Course in Acrylic Painting Deirdre Saunder
Mixing It Up Delna Dastur
$175 September 19 & 20, 2015 (Sat–Sun)
This workshop is ideal for beginners or those in need of some additional basic painting knowledge. Fundamental painting techniques are taught using a variety of brushes, palette knives, rollers, and other tools. Color mixing, the use of acrylic mediums, and the use of different painting surfaces are covered as the students explore the use of photographic references and subject matter ranging from still life to landscape. $175 December 12 & 13, 2015
(Sat–Sun)
P ainting Wo rk s h o p s
This workshop investigates an adventurous way to approach art. Participants experiment fearlessly with a variety of mediums. Splattering ink, brushing on charcoal, adding on, or ripping off are just a few methods that are explored. The aim is to be completely innovative by breaking away from the familiar and discovering new dimensions. Personal growth is emphasized.
10:00am–4:00pm
10:00am–4:00pm
Linear Perspective
Alla Prima Portrait Painting
Patrick Kirwin Many artists cite “perspective” as one of the most difficult challenges to overcome when setting up a composition. In this workshop, students enhance their ability for critical observation as they learn the rules of perspective, perspective measurement, division of shapes into an even or odd number of spaces, circles in perspective, and inclined planes. This knowledge can then be applied to real drawing and painting situations and used to create clear spatial order within pictures. $175 September 19 & 20, 2015 (Sat–Sun) $175 March 30 & 31, 2016
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Painting Children in Oil
10:00am–4:00pm
(Wed–Thurs) 10:00am–4:00pm
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Teresa Oaxaca Alla prima is Italian for “at first attempt,” an apt description and a good goal for a class that has a different long pose each day. The class begins with a painting demonstration by the instructor, followed by students working individually from the live model and receiving regular individualized critiques. On the second day, students dive into the beginning of another portrait. The course includes a materials lecture and examples for study. Topics of discussion include creating emphasis, light and dark, drawing, and navigating color. $175 March 19 & 20, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
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Still Life and Floral in Oil Robert Johnson This workshop concentrates on capturing the natural beauty of flora and other still life subjects in oil while working directly from life. The beauty and power of fresh undisturbed oil paint, as well as the expressive and descriptive quality of the brushstroke is stressed. The instructor demonstrates and emphasizes the direct alla-prima approach to painting. All levels welcome. $315 March 18–20, 2016
(Fri–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Taking the Bull by the Horns: Creating a Body of Work Diane Tesler
Diane Tesler–Oil
Jumpstart in Pastel Painting Nancy Freeman Using a modest palette of soft pastels, participants are introduced to this fundamental medium for making color studies, quick sketches, or ambitious paintings. Participants work from a still life set-up to ensure confidence in the diverse applications of pastel and complete a finished, frameable work. Special attention is given to the preparation of surfaces, pastel’s durability, and its versatility. The use of pastels for this workshop is included. Students need to purchase a few other basic supplies. $175 April 2 & 3, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Participants plan and begin a series of three to four paintings based on their own photos and sketches. On the first evening, students meet with Diane to review ideas and plan subject matter for the week. Rolled canvas and stretching supplies are used to move beyond standard canvas sizes. This workshop offers a chance to explore an idea in depth and from different angles while initiating the practice of developing several paintings simultaneously. Following the workshop, participants are encouraged to keep in contact with Diane via email for feedback on the work in progress. $330 November 16, 2015
1:00pm–3:00pm (Mon) &
November 17–20, 2015
10:00am–4:00pm (Tues–Fri)
$330 March 11, 2016
1:00pm–3:00pm (Fri) &
March 14–17, 2016 10:00am–4:00pm (Mon–Thurs)
Painting Skies and Dramatic Light in the Landscape Sara Linda Poly
Exploration in Art Priscilla Treacy Accomodating both the realist and the abstractionist, this workshop explores unusual approaches to materials. Subject matter isn’t really important here. Some techniques covered are pastel and wax sgrafitto drawing, ink and crayon “etching”, water media monotypes, and watercolor over wax resist. The simple names belie their capacity to create startlingly beautiful things. A materials fee is payable to the instructor for some items. $175 March 30 & 31, 2016
(Tues–Wed) 10:00am–4:00pm
This workshop covers the choice and use of photos or sketches for reference material, starting with a strong composition, simplifying, and creating mystery and excitement for added drama. Also explored are the use of contrast, color, strong and subtle light passages, and atmospheric perspective. Students study techniques for painting skies, cloud formations, sunrises, sunsets, and night scenes. Any medium is welcome. $175 December 8 & 9, 2015
(Tues–Wed) 10:00am–4:00pm
Weekend in the Plein Air Landscape Mike Francis
Studies in Light: Exploring Sorolla Robert Liberace
P ainting Wo rk s h o p s
This workshop explores the great Spanish artist Joaquin Sorolla and his unique and dynamic approach to painting. Students look at and practice Sorolla’s special manner of paint handling and color approach. Using bold modern colors, students learn the different characteristics of his highly chromatic palette. This workshop includes the study of the portrait and figure, both costumed and nude. Model fees are extra. $450 July 18–22, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
10:00am–4:00pm
This workshop is composed of two afternoon painting sessions. Participants meet along the Potomac in Alexandria. Artists of all media are invited to join in for session demos, critiques, and discussions of the materials and techniques. Prerequisite: some experience in drawing and painting. Students supply all materials, including easels. Locations may not be metro accessible and students are responsible for their own transportation. $90 October 10 & 11, 2015
(S at–Su n)
1:00 p m – 4:00p m
(Rain dates October 17 & 18, 2015) $90 April 23 & 24, 2016
(S at–Su n)
1:00 p m – 4:00p m
(Rain dates April 30 & May 1, 2016)
Painting in a Controlled Palette
Portrait Interpretations
Dan Thompson Recom mended for students of a l l levels, th is workshop concentrates on painting in a warm/cool tonal palette with a basis in historical palettes. Students learn to create a controlled (limited) palette, and then paint a long-pose figure in an abbreviated grisaille (monochrome). Students learn to organize tones on the canvas into a nine-value statement. The second session begins with a slide discussion on color organization: warm /cool colors and where to push the relationships to maximize visual effect. The third day, participants refine and layer colors in practical application. Students learn the value of color tonality as they address enduring challenges of capturing the human figure from live sittings. Model fees extra. $310 August 22–24, 2016
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9:30am–4:30pm
Tania Karpowitz Looking at art history, this workshop examines how the portrait has been reinterpreted over time. Students experiment with materials, composition, and thinking about their own view of what makes a portrait. As students uncover their idea, they focus on developing their image. Participants are encouraged to start thinking about these ideas before class and to bring some examples of portrait images by other artists. Model fees extra. $175 December 5 & 6, 2015
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
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Fast Figure Painting
How to Quiet the Barking Dogs
Kurt Schwarz
Marsha Staiger
Through the use of 15-minute to half-hour poses, students begin to develop a quick and masterful paint-handling technique for capturing the figure. Focus is placed on dark shapes, essential planes and masses, as well as color and value. Model fees are extra.
Students creatively complete and connect with paintings they have been unable to finish. Each student brings 10-12 unfinished paintings, with no style restriction. Awards for worst beginnings! Howling good fun.
$175 June 11 & 12, 2016
$175 January 2 & 3, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Landscape Painting Techniques: Water, Seascapes, Lakes & Waterfalls
Acrylic Abstraction Using Negative Painting
Patrick Kirwin
Create layers of transparency and opacity using wonderfully versatile acrylic paint. Working in multiple layers, the emphasis on a negative style of painting (painting around an object) helps students understand brushwork, edges, color mixing, and color characteristics, and most importantly value contrasts for a powerful end result.
From ocean waves on beaches to tranquil lakes and reflections, students study water in its various settings. An emphasis is placed on learning the color combinations that make painting water convincing. Students also learn to use the correct brushes to make the shapes of water. $175 January 9 & 10, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
$175 July 23 & 24, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
The Next Step in Encaustic Painting Beverly Ryan Encaustic painters explore this exciting mediu m on five consecutive afternoons. Demonstrations and plenty of handson time provide the opportunity for students to review basic techniques, try new materials, develop imagery for a series, work on a larger format, explore mixed media, hone tool skills, and connect with other encaustic enthusiasts. Workshop fee includes most materials, two 15” X 15” panels, three 9” X 9” panels, and use of equipment. $425 March 28–31, 2016
(Mon–Thurs)
1:00pm–5:00pm
Marsha Staiger
$400 March 21–25, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
10:00am–4:00pm
Acrylic Gels and Pastes Marsha Staiger In this workshop, students build a notebook for future reference with acrylic paint, acrylic gels, and pastes. Discover how to modify opacity, transparency, and texture of paint. Learn to use a wide variety of mediums and gels to expand the possibilities of acrylic paint. The course ends with students creating a group of nine 5” x 5” canvases using the newly learned technical information. $175 June 11 & 12, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Color with Acrylic Paint Marsha Staiger
Jumpstart into Abstraction Brenda Belfield This intuitive abstract painting workshop teaches the creative process: developing ideas that are not pictured in your mind but come from a process of experimentation and discovery, analysis and revision. Through demonstrations and challenging assignments, students experience the creative process and develop abstract self-expression with acrylics and mixed media on paper and canvas. All levels are welcome. $175 July 9 & 10, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
(Mon–Fri)
10:00am–4:00pm
Bobbi Pratte For a full description, please see page 17.
Joyce McCarten
9:30am–4:30pm
Design and Composition for Abstract Acrylic Marsha Staiger This workshop teaches students to control the direction of their paintings and avoid the usual traps and frustrations of developing a work. Discussion includes planning, color mixing, shape, line, and movement in designs. The class practices working from basic shapes rather than drawn images and taking advantage of color theory to make the right decisions when choosing a palette. Students develop a holistic view of their creations, enabling them to work through their paintings confidently. $175 December 12 & 13, 2015
(Sat & Sun) 10:00am–4:00pm
$175 September 17 & 18, 2016
(Sat & Sun) 10:00am–4:00pm
$95 March 20, 2016
(Saturday)
10:00am–4:00pm
P ainting Wo rk s h o p s
Abstract painting can be representational or non-subjective. Whatever the artist’s preference, working in a series can lead to making work that is personal and satisfying. Students have three days to take ideas and develop them through drawing, painting, and mixed media. New creative solutions to conceptual problems are discovered as students learn to paint in layers, integrate subject and ground, and use transparencies, found images, and lost and found lines. (Mon–Wed)
$400 August 22–26, 2016
Art on the Go… With Your iPad
Intermediate/Advanced Abstract Painting
$280 March 28–30, 2016
In this workshop, students work through easy-to-understand exercises using the three color properties of hue, value, and intensity to create vibrant paintings. With an exploration of the color wheel and acrylic paint characteristics, students receive lessons in missing colors, layering technique, brushwork, creating edges and more. Students gain a greater understanding of how complements and monochromatic color schemes create contrast in order to make the most of color in watercolor and acrylic paintings.
Creative Challenges: Breaking Out of Routine Brenda Belfield Painters unconsciously develop habits and conventions in their work. To break through these conventions and create a fresh approach to work, this class presents a number of demonstrations and challenges designed to inspire, stimulate the imagination, and offer new ways to see and think about art-making. Students keep a notebook of these challenges and demonstrations, and choose to work on any of these exercises in any media. $175 September 3 & 4, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Brenda Belfield–Acrylic (detail)
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Printmaking Workshops Rosemary Feit Covey–Wood engraving
Jumpstart in Silk Screen Printing
All Levels Jumpstart in Wood Engraving
Nancy McIntyre Students explore the silk screen medium for twelve or eighteen focused hours. Returning students should come with a project in mind. Beginners learn the three basic types of silkscreen stencil (cut, photographic, and hand-painted) and create two small editions of prints, using only non-toxic, water-based inks. All supplies are included. Limited to eight students. $210 December 12 & 13, 2015
(Sat–Sun)
$315 January 5–7, 2016
(Tues–Thurs) 10:00am–4:00pm
10:00am–4:00pm
The Monotype Party Mike Francis
Pattee Hipschen
Thomas Hipschen
Wood engraving allows the printmaker to create detailed images and prints without a press. This workshop is appropriate for the beginner with no art experience and also the more accomplished artist. Engraving surfaces include resingrave, maple, and boxwood. All levels, ages 14 to adult are welcome. $175 September 19 & 20, 2015 (Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
$175 June 18 & 19, 2016
10:00am–4:00pm
Penny Barringer
$215 September 19 &20, 2015 (Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
$215 April 2 & 3, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Intensive Monotype
$215 September 17 &18, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Penny Barringer Learn collograph (printing from a collage plate) and embossing (3-D inkless printing), including plate making, intaglio, and relief inking techniques. A $30 lab fee covers all materials except paper and paper towels. Limited to eight students. Two weekends. $300 November 7 & 8, 2015
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–3:00pm
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–3:00pm
November 14 & 15, 2015
Jumpstart in Etching Penny Barringer This fundamentals workshop is a great place for beginners to start and an invaluable refresher course for more experienced students. Students learn to produce prints using three techniques: line etching, aquatint and dry point. Limited to ten students. A $20 lab fee, payable to the instructor, covers all supplies except plates, printing paper and paper towels. $170 December 5 & 6, 2015
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–3:00pm
(Sat–Sun)
Monotype Explorations
In the last quarter of the 1800s, monotype parties were all the rage for artists in Europe and America. In this two-day intensive workshop, participants use their drawings, paintings, or photos as reference as they explore the printing territory pioneered by Edgar Degas. Demonstrations include traditional monotype printing techniques and manipulation of the image with watercolor, gouache, and pastels. A gourmet lunch is served daily. A $20 lab fee, payable to the instructor, covers all supplies and lunch. This workshop is offsite.
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Rosemary Feit Covey
Monotype is the painterly printmaking process that creates one off prints. Explore the techniques used by Degas, Sargent and Prendergast. Subtractive and additive methods of image making, color blending, and painterly techniques are the focus of the workshop. A $20 lab fee is payable to the instructor. $170 March 5 & 6, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–3:00pm
Penny Barringer Students delve into the fascinating monotype process in an intensive workshop. A new inking technique with water and oilbased inks is explored each morning and afternoon. A $40 lab fee payable to instructor covers all supplies except paper and paper towels. Limited to ten students. For beginners/intermediates. $360 June 20–24, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
10:00am–3:00pm
Advanced Monotype Penny Barringer Explores three monotype techniques: viscosity, Chine collé and multilayer printing. Students are encouraged to pursue individual projects. A $40 lab fee covers all materials except paper and paper towels. Limited to eight students with some monotype experience. $360 June 6–10, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
10:00am–3:00pm
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Architectural Photography Libby Cullen Learn the elements of good architectural photography including perspective, scale, lighting, and composition, as well as technical aspects such as camera formats, lenses, filters, and lighting. On day one, students meet on location as the instructor works alongside the students, teaching through demonstration and lecture. A critique of the students’ work followed by editing features in Photoshop occurs in the classroom on day two. Both film and digital cameras are welcome. Tuition is $175. September 19 & 20, 2015 (Smithsonian Am. Art Museum) 11:30am–5:30pm (Library of Congress) 10:00am–4:00pm
June 11 & 12, 2016
(Hirshhorn Museum) 10:00am–4:00pm
Robin Reid
Barbara Southworth–Photograph
In this offsite workshop addressing studio portraiture, the goal is to teach the student how to quickly produce a saleable, flattering photograph. Topics include lighting principles, use of strobes, portraiture posing, and f laws. Sample sheets, educational resources, reviews, and critiques are made available. $175 September 26 & 27, 2015 (Sat–Sun)
Wedding Photography Stephen Gosling Learn the basics of taking professional wedding photographs. The morning session explores business aspects of photography including websites/blogs, branding, marketing, social media, contracts, equipment needed, editing images, and delivering final product to clients. The afternoon focuses on the shooting side of wedding photography, with a demonstration of technique, posing, lighting, and client engagement with a model couple. 10:00am–4:00pm
Alison Duvall & Pete Duvall Learn to use your camera beyond “auto” mode. Day one teaches the basics of your camera, including exposure, white balance, ISO, and lens choices. Day two includes time photographing “out in the field” with the instructors, followed by detailed discussion on downloading, editing, and organizing digital images. Students should bring a camera with charged batteries. (Sat–Sun)
11:00am–4:00pm
Alternative Photo Process
10:00am–4:00pm
$175 November 4 & 5, 2015
(Wed–Thurs) 10:00am–4:00pm
$175 January 23 & 24, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
$175 March 12 & 13, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
$175 July 16 & 17, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Basic Photographic Lighting Tools Robin Reid Photography is all about capturing light. But what light is needed? Daylight doesn’t always cooperate; but pop-up flash is limited. Before investing, learn about the tools professionals use: flash, strobe, reflectors, umbrellas, gels, gobos, grids, and snoots. Participants learn to make many of these tools inexpensively. z[Essential to all types of photography, participants examine how the color of light impacts photographs, and when to change the type of light. This workshop is taught offsite in a professional studio in Alexandria. $95 October 3, 2015
(Saturday)
10:00am–4:00pm
$95 December 13, 2015
(Saturday)
10:00am–4:00pm
$95 February 17, 2106
(Wednesday) 10:00am–4:00pm
$95 April 16, 2016
(Wednesday) 10:00am–4:00pm
$95 August 13, 2106
(Saturday)
Ph o togr a p hy Wo rk s h o p s
(Saturday)
Jumpstart in Photography
$165 January 9 & 10, 2016
(Nat. Building Museum) 10:00am–4:00pm
March 19 & 20, 2016
Portrait Photography
Photography Workshops
$100 September 5, 2015
December 5 & 6, 2015
10:00am–4:00pm
Alison Duvall & Pete Duvall In this hands-on workshop, participants learn some of the lesser-known photo processes. This course covers how to take images, manipulate them, and put them on almost any surface using Fuji’s instant print film. The world of the cyanotype and its beautiful blue, turn-of-the-century look is also explored. Students also make their own pinhole cameras and take photos with them. All materials are supplied but students are encouraged to bring their own slides, images, and materials on which to transfer images. A $40 lab fee is payable to the instructor.
Photoshop Workshop
$165 September 12 & 13, 2015
$100 Dec 1, 3, 8 & 10, 2015
(Sat–Sun)
11:00am–4:00pm
Fall Photo-Hiking in Shenandoah National Park Barbara Southworth Join Barbara Southworth, four-time National Park Artist-in Residence, to hike and photograph some of Shenandoah National Park’s most iconic places. Topics include exposure compensation, histograms, depth of field, design elements, perspective, point of view, tips and tricks for working with varying weather and light, as well as refining personal vision. Travel and lodging are not included in tuition. E-mail Barbara at blsouth@verizon.net for details, including special accommodations at Shenandoah. $395 October 25–28, 2015
(Sunday–Wednesday)
Alison Duvall Learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop and apply these skills to photos. Everything from adjusting and correcting photos to creating new images is discussed. This class is taught using Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud. Students should bring a laptop and download the free trial from www.adobe.com prior to the first class. $100 Sept 1, 3, 8 & 10, 2015 (Tuesdays & Thursdays) 7:00pm–9:00pm (Tuesdays & Thursdays) 7:00pm–9:00pm
Lightroom Workshop Pete Duvall Learn to use Adobe Lightroom as the centerpiece for digital photog raphy work f low a nd integ rate it w ith Photoshop. Participants learn to use the program to organize, edit, print, or share images. This class is taught using Lightroom 4. Students should bring a laptop and download the month-long trial of Lightroom 4 from www.adobe.com prior to class. $95 September 5, 2015
(Saturday)
11:00am–4:00pm
$95 March 19, 2016
(Saturday)
11:00am–4:00pm
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Sculpture Workshops Rick Weaver–Clay (demonstration at The Art League’s Portrait & Figure Festival)
Figure Sculpture
The Portrait in Clay: Structure and Expression
Charles Flickinger
Rick Weaver
The focus of this workshop is the anatomy of the figure, gesture, and proportion. Gesture is the core of any figurative work, and therefore the essential movement, rhythm and flow of the pose is stressed. What lighting best illuminates form, texture, or detail is discussed. Use of tools to achieve various types of surfaces is explored as well as the engineering aspects of building small figures in clay. Includes two bags of clay. Model fees are extra.
Through demonstrations and individual critiques, students learn the rudiments of creating a life size, ready-to-fire clay bust from life. Beginning with armature building and clay application techniques, continuing through principles of measuring, structure, anatomy, composition, expression and surface finish, this workshop gives students a comprehensive overview of the ideas central to making compelling and structurally sound portrait sculpture. Tuition includes two bags of clay. Model and firing fees are extra.
$190 September 12 & 13, 2015
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Plaster Casting & Mold Making
$270 January 8–10, 2016
Nick Xhiku Students learn the art of plaster casting as well as rubber mold making and waste mold making in this step-by-step intensive workshop. This is a valuable course for sculptors and ceramic artists who wish to make multiples or cast in other materials. A materials fee is payable to the instructor. $175 December 5 & 6, 2105
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
S c ulp tu r e Wo rk s h o p s
Motion, Light & Sound: Dynamic Sculptures & Installations John Kauffman Learn how artists create interactive installations and kinetic sculptures. This workshop teaches how to incorporate motion, light, and sound into your work with a simple, inexpensive device called a microcontroller. Without any prior knowledge of electronics or programming, participants learn to achieve interactive pieces that respond to environmental changes. Students bring a laptop and, prior to the workshop, directly order a kit of parts ($80). Parts are reusable and students can continue to experiment in the future with no further investment in tools. $180 December 12 & 13, 2015
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
10:00am–4:00pm
Bas Relief Sculpture Nick Xhiku This course introduces students to the principles of bas-relief, which serves as a bridge between two-dimensional and threedimensional art. Students explore different methods of the bas-relief process as they build up and out of the flat surface of clay. Principles of perspective are addressed. Class begins with a simple project and progresses to more complex ones. $175 April 2 & 3, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Portrait Sculpture Charles Flickinger The focus is on the anatomy of the head and capturing likeness, personality, and mood in terra cotta. Students sculpt from a single pose in this two day intensive workshop. Visualizing 3-D form and choosing tools are addressed. Clay is included. Model and firing fees are extra. $190 June 18 & 19, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
A Week in Thomas, West Virginia
Figure Sculpture
Danni Dawson, Mike Francis, Paul Lucchesi & Kurt Schwarz
Paul Lucchesi
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(Fri–Sun)
Students of all levels have an opportunity to study portrait and figure sculpture with an internationally famous sculptor. Students work in clay, with emphasis on anatomy, technique, and expression. Three bags of clay are included. Model and firing fees are extra and may be paid to the instructor.
Spend a week painting still life or landscape with Danni Dawson, Mike Francis, and Kurt Schwarz or sculpting with Paul Lucchesi. Participants may choose to focus on one style or switch freely among the four instructors. Workshop includes lunch. Lodging is not included.
$390 December 10–13, 2015
(Thurs–Sun) 10:00am–3:30pm
$510 August 24–28, 2015
(Mon–Fri)
10:00am–5:00pm
$390 March 21–24, 2016
(Mon–Thurs) 10:00am–3:30pm
$510 August 22–26, 2016
(Mon–Fri)
10:00am–5:00pm
Jewe lr y Wo rk s h o p s
Metal Clay and Enameling Paula Coupe & Abby Goldblatt This workshop introduces the expanded possibilities of metal clay when paired with enameling. The first day students create jewelry pieces from metal clay. Basic techniques for working with the clay are covered along with design considerations for future enameling. On day two basic procedures are demonstrated and students enamel their own work. Clay and a $15 clay tool kit are available for purchase. A $20 materials fee paid to the enameling instructor covers all other supplies. $185 March 12 & 13, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Felted Jewelry Renate Maile-Moskowitz
Jewelry Workshops Abby Goldblatt–Enameling
Silver Soldering for Jewelry Gretchen Raber Students spend an intensive hands-on day devoted to working with the acetylene torch. Torch safety is stressed along with techniques, materials, and equipment. Participants practice with metal and silver solders. Materials are included. $95 March 5, 2016
(Saturday)
Students explore the endless possibilities of using wool to make necklaces, rings, pendants, earrings, and other jewelry. Materials are included in the tuition. $70 December 7, 2015
(Sunday)
10:00am–2:00pm
Romanesque Felting: Fibula Pin Renate Maile–Moskowitz For those who search high and low for closures matching their jackets, shawls, scarves, or bags, the ancient Romans invented the perfect solution millennia ago! Fibula pins, the first safety pins, adorned their togas. These elegant creations have no size limit. Elaborating on these metal fastenings with felt, participants make modern, colorful, and unique creations to suit their needs. $75 April 9, 2016
(Saturday)
10:00am–2:00pm
10:00am–4:00pm
Blacksmithing for Silversmiths Jumpstart in Enameling
Michael Brehl
Abby Goldblatt
Learn to make your own tools. Mushroom, blowhorn, anticlastic, and raising stakes can be made, as well as chasing tools and a stonesetting jig. If participants complete one blowhorn stake and one mushroom stake, the cost of the class is far less than the retail cost of those two stakes. Cutting, forming, welding, grinding, sanding, and polishing techniques are demonstrated. Prior jewelry or silversmithing experience is required. Welders, grinders, and other large power tools are used. This workshop is physically demanding and also requires reasonably good eyesight and depth perception. A materials fee is payable to the instructor (approximately $70) but varies depending on the material used. Registered students should contact the instructor at least one week prior to class to discuss individual material needs.
This workshop is an easy and inexpensive way for the beginner to experience the beauty and versatility of enamel. For those considering an enameling class, this is an excellent opportunity to try out this exciting art form. A $45 materials fee covers all supplies. $165 August 22 & 23, 2015
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–3:00pm
$165 August 20 & 21, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–3:00pm
Jump into Metal Clay Paula Coupe Students learn about and experiment with the three types of metal clay—Precious Metal Clay (PMC), and the newest clays, BRONZclay and COPPRclay. Students make a pendant and/or earrings with each clay type, and learn their different properties, techniques, and finishing possibilities. All levels are welcome. A $50 tool and materials fee, including enough clay for each project, is payable to the instructor. Additional tools and clay are available for purchase. $165 Sept 14 (Mon), 21(Mon) & 28 (Mon), 2015
10:00am–1:00pm or 7:00pm–10:00pm
$165 Sept 12(Mon), 19(Mon) & 26(Mon), 2016 10:00am–1:00pm or 7:00pm–10:00pm
The New Silver: Precious Metal Clay Paula Coupe Participants make fine silver jewelry with ease and speed using a different approach from conventional methods. PMC is a compound of fine silver particles mixed into an organic binder that can be rolled, shaped, and textured with amazing detail. Students learn about the various types and forms of PMC and try the basic techniques for creating and finishing jewelry. Metal clay and a $15 tool kit may be purchased from the instructor. $185 December 5 & 6, 2015
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
$185 June 18 & 19, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
$185 June 11 & 12, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Introduction to Enamel & Fold Forming Nick Barnes
Abby Goldblatt
This workshop explores torch and kiln enameling and the dramatic effects of fold forming for small-scale jewelry design. Students will work through a number of fold forming samples to develop a sense of the technique. Next, students explore a number of enameling techniques, and apply those best suited to one or two of their fold formed pieces. A tools and materials list will be available from instructor once enrolled. $185 September 19 & 20, 2015 (Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Acrylic Carving Techniques for Jewelers: Cuff Nick Barnes This is a fast-paced one-day workshop exploring the creative and artistic possibilities of acrylic carving using its unique properties. Acrylic materials can be carved and manipulated to create an infinite variety of form and decorative carving for small-scale jewelry. Students should have a working knowledge of sawing, file work, and using a flex shaft rotary tool. A tools and materials list will be available from the instructor once enrolled. $100 November 7, 2015
(Saturday)
10:00am–4:00pm
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Acrylic Carving Techniques for Jewelers: Ring Nick Barnes
Jewe lr y Wo rk s h o p s | B e co m ing Pr o f e s s io n al
This fast-paced, one-day workshop explores how acrylic materials can be carved and manipulated to create an infinite variety of form and decorative finishes for small-scale jewelry. Students also fabricate a silver liner to accent the hand carved band. Students must have knowledge of sawing, filing, and using a flex shaft rotary tool. A tools and materials list is available from the instructor once enrolled. Space is limited to 10 students. $100 November 21, 2015
(Saturday)
Becoming Professional
10:00am-4:00pm
Fold Forming for Beginners Nick Barnes This fast paced, one-day workshop explores the creative and artistic possibilities of fold forming metal for small-scale jewelry. Students produce a number of sheet metal blanks and manufacture a number of working pieces. Students are expected to have metalworking skills including annealing, hard soldering, cutting, and cleaning sheet metals. To focus on fold forming technique, there is no time for instruction on basics. A tools and materials list will be available from instructor once enrolled. $100 January 9, 2016
(Saturday)
10:00am–4:00pm
Cloisonné Enamel & Fold Forming: Ring or Pendant Nick Barnes
Abby Goldblatt
This workshop explores the ancient form of cloisonné enamel and the fascinating technique of fold forming for small-scale jewelry design. Students explore the jewelry making possibilities of these techniques, incorporating them into either a finger ring or a pendant. A tools and materials list will be available from the instructors once enrolled. $185 March 19–20, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Introduction to Chain Maille This workshop explores the ancient and fascinating technique of chain maille in relation to small-scale jewelry design. Students produce a number of traditional maille weaves to explore the jewelry making possibilities. Constructed by cold connection, chain maille does not involve soldering. A tools and materials list will be available from the instructor once enrolled. (Saturday)
10:00am–4:00pm
Pete Duvall & Alison Duvall Learn the basics of taking images of artwork for gallery submission, websites, or print reproduction. Lighting, lenses, backdrops, film and digital options are explored. Both 2-D and 3-D artwork are discussed. Sudents bring a camera (film or digital) that can be operated in full manual mode and a notebook. No artwork needed. $95 March 20, 2016
(Sunday)
11:00am–4:00pm
Eileen Yeager & Ron Yeager This workshop covers the fundamentals of matting and framing, excellent for artists, collectors or anyone interested in getting into the framing business. Students learn design and preservation techniques, knowledge of tools, basic and custom mats, handson mat cutting, mounting, and pre-cut frame assembly. A $20 materials fee, payable to instructor, covers supplies and use of tools. $175 September 12 &13, 2015
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
$175 January 9 & 10, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Small Scale Fold Forming for Jewelers
$175 April 2 & 3, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Nick Barnes
$175 June 18 &19, 2016
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
This is a fast-paced, one-day workshop exploring metal forming’s creative and artistic possibilities. The workshop explores this fascinating technique in relationship to small-scale jewelry design. Students produce a nu mber of sheet blanks and manufacture a number of working pieces. Students must know basic metalworking including annealing, hard soldering, cutting, and cleaning sheet metals. A tools and materials list will be available from the instructor once enrolled. $100 August 27–28, 2016
(Saturday)
10:00am–4:00pm
Introduction to Chain making/Fused Chain Link Techniques for Jewelers Nick Barnes This fast-paced workshop explores the ancient technique of chain making, using fine silver and argentium silver chain links. Participants work through the principles of this process, making a number of sample pieces. There should be time to complete a few bracelet lengths. Students must know metalworking techniques, including hand filing, pliers forming, and torch soldering. A tools and materials list is available from the instructor once enrolled. $185 September 17–18, 2016
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Photographing Your Artwork
Basic Matting and Framing
Nick Barnes
$100 June 11, 2016
Pete Duvall–Photograph
(Sat-Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Creative Matting and Mounting Eileen Yeager & Ron Yeager Learn professional techniques for embellishing traditional mats. Learn to cut ovals, circles, or V-grooves. Float mounting, spacers, and shadow box mounting are also covered. Decorate mats with pencils and paints, paper or fabric, gold pens and more. Mat cutting experience is not required. A $20 materials fee, payable to instructor, covers supplies and use of tools. $95 September 11, 2015
(Friday)
10:00am–4:00pm
$95 April 1, 2016
(Friday)
10:00am–4:00pm
Wood Frame Cutting and Joining Eileen Yeager & Ron Yeager This workshop picks up where pre-cut frame joining leaves off. Students learn to cut to length, miter, join and assemble a wood frame. Painting and embellishing frames are demonstrated. A $20 materials fee, payable to instructor, covers supplies and use of tools to build an 11” x 14” frame. $95 January 8, 2016
(Friday)
10:00am–4:00pm
$95 June 17, 2016
(Friday)
10:00am–4:00pm
Travel Workshops T he A r t Leag ue of fers workshops led by d isti ng u ished v isiti ng a r tists, a nd A r t Leag ue facu lty. I nstr uction i n a sp eci f ic med iu m is of fered i n concent rated 2 - d ay to 2-week sessions. For individual brochu res on any of the workshops listed below, please ca ll Ma rga ret Cerutti at 703- 683-1780x13 or ema i l ma rga retc@thea r tleag ue.org.
Andrew Wyeth’s Studio, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania Brandywine Museum Museum Day Trip
Fall 2015
The Mansions of Newport, Rhode Island Fine Art Collections In Holiday Splendor Museum Overnight Trip
Visiting Artist Series An Evening on John Singer Sargent with Richard Ormond Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 7:00pm Main Hall, Torpedo Factory Art Center
Richard Ormond, former Director of London’s National Maritime Museum and former Deputy Director of London’s National Portrait Gallery, is also one of the world’s leading authorities on John Singer Sargent. Having written more than 30 books on the subject of his famous great uncle, Ormond will share anecdotes about and insights into the world of this leading portrait painter of the late 1800’s. *This lecture is a gift to our community. It is free and all are encouraged to attend.*
Artistic Vision: Redefining the Picture Frame Curated by William Adair A frame conservator, frame historian, and master gilder, William Adair began his career in frame conservation at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Portrait Gallery. His special exibit at The Art League Gallery features a collection of frames created by 19th and early 20th century artists and examines their increasing interest in how their art would be framed and displayed. Discover how artists looked to each other and to a number of art movements to develop designs that would become extensions of their artwork.*This lecture is a gift to our community.
It is free and all are encouraged to attend.* November 5–29, 2015
Reception date to be announced.
Bahamas Winter Painting Retreat 2016 With Susan Abbott
V i s it ing A r t i s t S e rie s | T r ave l Wo rk s h o p s
John Singer Sargent–Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington
November 2015
February 3 – 9, 2016
Plein Air Painting, Open to All Media
Photographing the Wonders of Antiquity, Culture, and Landscape: Ethiopia – The Cradle of Civilization Excursions: The North- Historical sites & The South-The tribes
With Andarge Asfaw *Open to Artists of All Media*
Early Spring 2016
Amsterdam, Netherlands: Through the Eyes of the Artist With Robert Liberace Museum Exploration/Drawing
Spring 2016
Longwood Gardens’ Spring Blooms Day Trip
Spring 2016
Plein Air Painting in the Chesapeake Area With Peter Ulrich
Spring 2016
Croatia: The Island of Hvar Painting the Dalmation Coast and Adriatic Sea With Matt Pinney Plein air painting
June 2016
Provence, France 2016 With Susan Abbott Plein Air Painting
June 2016
Hvar, Croatia–by Flickr user Sitomon, creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0
Sgraffito & Granito Workshop with William Adair Working with a renowned master gilder in his studio and workshop, gain hands-on experience with timeless decorative methods of sgraffito and granito. The term sgraffito comes from the Italian word meaning “to scratch.” Students practice techniques to produce sgraffito samples of classic designs on gilded frames. Students also learn granito, a decoration technique reminiscent of leather punch work. This workshop takes place at Gold Leaf Studios, a 10,000 square foot converted carriage house in Dupont Circle, filled with an extraordinary collection of gilding and frames from around the world. $200 November 13, 2015
(Friday)
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Thank You
Students, artists, faculty, donors, volunteers, friends & neighbors— you help us provide: • Visual art courses in virtually every medium for students of all ages and experiences • Monthly Exhibits and Solo Artist Shows in our Gallery • Community Engagement programs such as IMPart, SOHO–Old Town, and the Geri Gordon Scholarship • Events such as ArtFête, the Annual Patrons’ Show, Art on the Rocks, and the Ice Cream Bowl Fundraiser • Arts lectures, networking & hands-on art experiences You help us sustain our mission:
“By nurturing the artist, we enrich the community.”
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“The Art League serves creative minds — artists, art teachers, people experiencing art, and people filling their lives with art.” —Robert Liberace, artist and Art League instructor
“It’s hard to put into words what The Art League means to me. It has fueled my creativity and encouraged me to push forward with my art.” —Marjorie Powell, artist and Art League student
“I want to write to personally thank The Art League for helping us heal both physically and mentally and for creating an atmosphere of joy and happiness. I wish that there could be a place like this with people like you in every state.” —Sergeant First Class William H. Roberts, IMPart participant and injured soldier in transition We extend our sincere thanks to the many students, artists, friends, neighbors, and institutions whose donations have supported all of us at The Art League.
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Faculty Rebecca Adams BA, Smith College; Rhode Island School of Design Nancy Aldrich-Wolf BA, University of North Carolina Andargé Asfaw Graduate of the Hallmark Institute of Photography Kathlyn Avila-Reyes BS, Virgina State; Art Certification, Corcoran College of Art + Design
Harriet Lawler Over 20 years of printmaking experience Robert Liberace MFA, George Washington University Rosemary Luckett BS, Saint Mary College; Marymount University; studied with Jennie Lea Knight, Anne Truit, Hank Harmon; Marcia Madison Corcoran College of Art + Design Renate Maile-Moskowitz BFA,MFA University of Maryland; BS equivalent, University of Stuttgart, Germany Joey Manlapaz MFA George Washington University
Nick Barnes BA, The Polytechnic School of Wolvehampton; Montgomery College
Frederick Markham MFA, George Washington University; Postbaccalaureate, University of Kentucky; BFA, Transylvania University
Penelope Barringer BFA, Syracuse University
Kirke Martin BFA Appalachian Center for Crafts
Brenda Belfield BA George Washington University; Corcoran College of Art + Design Carlos Beltràn Baldiviezo BFA, Mississippi State University
Joyce McCarten BA, Penn State University; Corcoran College of Art + Design; Northern Virginia Community College
Brandon Bentley BFA, The Art Institute of Washington
Ed McCluney MFA Univ. of Massachusetts at Amherst; BFA Norfolk State Univ.
Andrea Blackmon BS, University of Minnesota
Evan McGurrin Virginia Intermont College
John Blee MA, Hunter College; BFA, Maryland Institute College of Art; studied with Helen Frankenthaler and Robert Motherwell
Nancy McIntyre BFA, Rhode Island School of Design
Julie Booth BA, Wesleyan University; Certificate Degree, Scientific Illustration, Rhode Island School of Design
Hermineh Miller MFA, BA, Michigan State University; Eastern Michigan University
Gwen Bragg NWS; MFA, BS, James Madison University
John Murray Maryland Institute College of Art; Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
Michael Brehl MFA, University of Washington, Seattle; BFA, University of Wisconsin at Madison David Bowen Carter MFA, American University; BFA, James Madison University Tina Chisena MFA, Towson University Jin Chung BA, Virginia Commonwealth University
Blair Meerfeld BA, Adams State College Joe Mullins James Madison University; Savannah College of Art & Design Tea Okropiridze MFA State Institute of Culture, Tblisi Georgia Thanasi Papapostolou MFA, New York Academy of Art; BFA, Univ. of Pennsylvania; Four Year Certificate, Sculpture, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Matthew Pinney MFA, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts; BFA, Indiana Univ.
Rachel Collins MALS, University of Wisconsin; BA, Middlebury College
Sara Linda Poly Maryland Institute College of Art; Northern Virginia Community College; Prince George’s County Community College
Anita Bucsay Damron MA University of Massachusetts
Jimmy Powers BS, James Madison University
Delna Dastur MFA, American University; BA, Wellesley College
Bobbi Pratte Parsons School of Design
Danni Dawson MFA, BFA, George Washington University
Gretchen Raber MFA, American University; BS, State University of NY
Karen Day BFA, Cleveland Institute of Art
Ted Reed JD, Cum Laude, Harvard Law School; AB, Studio Art and English Literature, Summa Cum Laude, Bowdoin College
Pamela Day BA, Lawrence University Sylvia DeMar BA, University of Maryland; Spinning for over 25 years Alison Duvall BFA, Syracuse University Peter Duvall BFA, Syracuse University Deborah Ellis AB, Cum Laude, Radcliffe College; Art Students’ League, New York Aiko Erickson BA, California State University at Long Beach; Corcoran College of Art + Design; Apprentice to Kawai Bolcusetsu and Ando Seisen Marjorie Forgues Apprenticeship with Robert Liberace; Northern Virginia Community College Michael Francis MFA, George Washington University; BFA, Maryland Institute College of Art; Corcoran College of Art + Design Nancy Freeman BFA, Wayne State University Charlene Fuhrman-Schulz MA, Washington University, St Louis; Studying under painting master I-Hsiung Ju Barbara Garren BA, West Chester University of Pennsylvania; MBA, Marymount College; knitting for over 40 years Abby Schindler Goldblatt MFA, BA, Kent State University Stephen Gosling BA LIverpool John Moores University Susan Greenleaf Trinity Univ.; Columbia Visual Arts Center at Antioch Univ. Marilyn Harrington Springwater Fiber Workshop Artist Michael Heilman BA, JD, Univ. of Wisconsin; 10 years making & weaving rugs Susan Herron NWS; BFA, University of Maryland Linda Hurt BFA University of Washington; over twenty years experience knitting, spinning, and weaving Scott Hutchison MFA, George Washington University; BFA, Drake University
Donna Reinsel Frostburg State University; BS, University of Maryland; Catholic University; BFA, Corcoran College of Art + Design Betzi Robinson BFA, Carnegie Mellon University Beverly Ryan MS, Columbia University; BA, Franklin and Marshall College; Corcoran College of Art + Design Stew Rowles MS & BA Southern Illinois University Jacqueline Saunders MFA, University of Arkansas Deanna Schwartzberg BFA, New York University; Corcoran College of Art + Design; George Washington University; Art Students’ League, NY Kurt Schwarz BFA, George Washington University Lisa Semerad Northern Virginia Community College; Apprenticeships with Nelson Shanks and Danni Dawson Allison Severance BFA, Hood College Stephen Sherwin MFA Wayne State University Barbara Southworth MS Johns Hopkins University, BFA Rochester Institute of Technology Milena Spasic MFA Academy of Art College San Francisco, BFA Corcoran College of Art + Design Marsha Staiger BA, University of Louisville in Kentucky Jean Stark BFA & MAT, Maryland Institute College of Art George Tkabladze MFA & BFA, Sculpture, Tbilisi State Academy of Fine Arts, Tbilisi, Georgia. Tbilisi I. Nikoladze Art College, Tbilisi, Georgia. Priscilla Treacy MA, Villa Schifanoia, Graduate School of Fine Arts of Rosary College, Florence, Italy; BA, Oberlin College
Dhamin Jassim BA University of Baghdad, Academy of Fine Arts
Mar y Ellen Trozzo BA, University of Mar yland; Fachhochscule für Gestaltung, Schwabisch Gmund, Germany; Columbia School of Gemology
Bryan Jernigan MA Drake University, BS Oklahoma State Unifersity
Joan Ulrich Northern Illinois University; Lill Street Studios, Chicago Illinois
Alice Kale BFA George Washington University
Peter Ulrich PhD, MIT; BS, Yale
Tania Karpowitz MFA, Indiana University; BFA, Boston University
Julia Walthers Post-Bac University of Colorado at Boulder, BA Carleton College
Lori Katz Jersey City State University; George Washington University
Nick Xhiku BS and Post-graduate studies, Sculpture, Academy of Fine Arts, Tirana, Albania
Brian D. Kirk MIS, Sculpture & Ceramics, Virginia Commonwealth University; BFA, George Washington University; Corcoran College of Art + Design Patrick Kirwin MFA, George Washington University; BA, Columbus College of Art and Design; Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture Diana Kreutz BA, University of Maryland
Jennifer Yamane MAT George Mason University; BA Middlebury College Saaraliisa Ylitalo MA, Montclair State University; BA, Lawrence University Andy Yoder BFA Cleveland Inst. of Art, Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture John Blee-Acrylic (background image)
105 North Union Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 www.theartleague.org | 703-683-2323
School Calendar Fall Term 2015: September 21–November 22 (registration begins August 10, 2015)
Winter Term 2016: January 11–March 13 (registration begins November 9, 2015)
Spring Term 2016: April 4–June 6 (registration begins February 8, 2016)
Summer Term 2016: June 20–August 21 (registration begins May 9, 2016)
Summer Art Camps 2016: June 20–August 19 (registration begins February 8, 2016)
Catalog Addendum The Art League School 2015/16
Dissecting the Figure: An Anatomical Approach to Drawing and Painting Robert Liberace This class involves the development of a thoroughly modeled portrait and figure through comprehensive anatomical exploration. The morning session features ecorche d raw i ng, wh ich h ig h l ig hts the speci f ic relationships of muscle and bone. The afternoon session features one long pose for the entire five days, allowing artists to fully analyze the figure through paint. $450 September 9–13, 2015
(Wed–Sun) 10:00am–4:00pm
Color Imagined: High Flow Acrylics in Action Marsha Staiger This workshop allows one to immerse their senses in a world of delightful color. High flow acrylics are immensely satisfying when used in markers or brushed directly on paper, Yupo, primed or raw canvas. High flow acrylics allow one to break loose from the limitations of regular acrylics. Splash, move, and apply paint in an entirely new way. $175 September 12 & 13, 2015
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
Color Mixing for the Artist Priscilla Treacy T h is workshop prov ides a thorough ex pla nation and exploration of the four properties of color: hue, value, temperature, and saturation as well as how to understand them visually and change them at will. Targeted exercises help students see the difference between muted and prismatic color, and the different effects created through deliberate color interaction. The use of chromatic and achromatic grays and their effects are also explored. All work is done with either acrylic or oil. Students come away with a greater ability to use color sensitively and creatively. A lab fee for some materials is payable to the instructor. $95 September 12 & 13, 2015
(Sat–Sun)
10:00am–4:00pm
office: 105 North Union Street annex: 808 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314 www.theartleague.org school@theartleague.org 703-683-2323
[Date corrections to print catalog. Updated 8/11/2015] page 12 Intermediate Plein Air Landscape Painting Sara Linda Poly This class concentrates on simplifying complex elements found in nature and building a solid composition. Students explore their personal reactions to landscape while learning design, value, color, light patterns, atmospheric perspective, and paint application. Class meets in a new local park each week, unless inclement weather is expected. Locations may not be metro accessible and students are responsible for their own transportation. Students may be new to plein air and use any medium they are experienced with.
$200 Fall & Spring
(7 weeks)
Tuesday 10:00am–2:30pm (starts: Fall-Sept 29, Spring-Apr 26)
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Gretchen Raber Learn to design and create stunning art jewelry from silver sheet, wire, and other metals. Beginners explore essential jewelry-making skills: layout, sawing, soldering, forming, surface texturing, chain making, simple stone setting, and finishing. Advanced students expand their skills with an emphasis on creativity, design, and play. Exploring materials such as colored metals, woods, Lucite, and precious metals, along with cold connection riveting and stamping, participants broaden their design and jewelry-making repertoire. Beginners and advanced students benefit from individual attention as they build their jewelry skills.
Fall
(3 weeks)
$175 Monday 10:00am–3:00pm (starts: November 9)
page 47 Sgraffito & Granito Workshop with William Adair Working with a renowned master gilder in his studio and workshop, gain hands-on experience with timeless decorative methods of sgraffito and granito. The term sgraffito comes from the Italian word meaning “to scratch.” Students practice techniques to produce sgraffito samples of classic designs on gilded frames. Students also learn granito, a decoration technique reminiscent of leather punch work. This workshop takes place at Gold Leaf Studios, a 10,000 square foot converted carriage house in Dupont Circle, filled with an extraordinary collection of gilding and frames from around the world. $200 November 13, 2015
(Friday)