24 Winter Catalog

Vesselina Traptcheva, faculty

2024 winter Winter courses jan 2 - mar 11

winter WorkshopS mar 16 & 17

visual arts classes for ADULTS, TEENS & CHILDREN

24 Winter Semester Table of Contents BASKETRY ............................... 2

Jewelry from Basics to Beyond ................ 10

YOUNG ARTISTS (5-13 YEARS)..... 18

Basketry: From Craft to Art ........................ 2

MIXED MEDIA ......................... 10

Portraits and Figures ................................ 18

CERAMICS ............................... 2

ONLINE! Turning Art into Action ............... 10

Clay: Handbuilding.................................... 18

Ceramic Studio Time .................................. 2

ONLINE CLASSES - ADULTS ......... 11

Drawing Superheroes and Supervillains ... 18

Creative Block ............................................ 2

NEW! Heirloom paintings ......................... 11

Arty Facts ................................................. 18

Having It All ................................................ 3

Hybrid! Needle Felting .............................. 11

Drawing and Painting ............................... 19

The Modern Figure in Ceramic Sculpture ... 3

ONLINE! Turning Art into Action ............... 11

Winter Wonderland and Nature ................ 19

Getting Behind the (Potter's) Wheel ........... 3

Hybrid! Chinese Brush Painting: A Different Approach.................................................. 11

Playing in Mud: Kids' Clay ........................ 19

Alternative Firing Techniques ..................... 3 NEW! Handbuilding for Beginners .............. 4 Learning to Throw...................................... 4 NEW! Cozy Cups ........................................ 4 NEW! The Hygge Home.............................. 4 NEW! Adventures in Handbuilding.............. 4 NEW! independent study: soda firing ......... 5 Where it all Begins ..................................... 5

DRAWING ................................ 6 Open Studio: Life Drawing ......................... 6 Draw in Color ............................................. 6 Intro to Drawing ......................................... 6 Drawing into Painting ................................. 6

NEW! The World of Drawing & Painting ... 19

PAINTING (ACRYLIC/OIL/PASTEL) .. 12

NEW! Art Adventures................................ 19

Introduction to Soft Pastel ....................... 12

Mixing it Up with Photography ................. 20

Driven to Abstraction! .............................. 12

World of Clay............................................ 20

NEW! Heirloom paintings ......................... 12

We Are American Artists! ......................... 20

Drawing into Painting ............................... 12

NEW! The Art of Water & Color ................ 20

Portraits & More ...................................... 13

SPECIAL NEEDS ...................... 20

Anyone Can Paint ..................................... 13 NEW! Mastering the Primary Palette: Advanced Techniques in Oil Painting ....... 13 Independent Studio .................................. 13 The Practice of Painting ........................... 14

PAINTING (WATERCOLOR) .......... 15

Let's Explore Art: For Students with Special Needs ....................................................... 20

TEENS (12-15 YEARS) ............... 21 Teen Jewelry Making ............................... 21 Glass Beads ............................................. 21 Clay World ................................................ 21

Classical Methods in Drawing .................... 7

Chinese Brush Painting: A Different Approach.................................................. 15

Figure Drawing: Short & Long Pose ........... 7

Joy of Watercolor ..................................... 15

Drawing: Beyond Basics............................. 7

Beyond the Joy of Watercolor .................. 15

ADULT WORKSHOPS ................ 22

FIBER ..................................... 8

Exploring Watercolor Techniques ............. 15

NEW! Dialogues: A Group Critique ........... 22

Hybrid! Needle Felting ................................ 8

PHOTOGRAPHY ....................... 16

Handbuilt Animal Pots .............................. 22

The Art of Hand Embroidery ...................... 8

Landscape & Nature Photography with Mixed Media ............................................ 16

Mixed Level Knitting................................... 8

GLASS .................................... 8 Glowing Glass: Flameworked Beads........... 8

JEWELRY/METALSMITHING .......... 9 Jewelry Studio Time................................... 9 Metals, Etc. ................................................ 9 Creative Metalsmithing and Jewelry ........... 9

Digital Photography: The Basics ............... 16 Adobe Lightroom Classic ......................... 16

POLYMER CLAY ....................... 17 Polymer Clay Flowers............................... 17

PRINTMAKING......................... 17 Printmaking: Relief Printing with Collage.. 17

Basic Bling & Beyond ............................... 10

WELLNESS ............................. 17

Jewelry Techniques and Design............... 10

Yoga......................................................... 17

FAMILIES (4+ YEARS) ............... 21 NEW! Painting Experience for families...... 21

Introduction to Chinese Brush Painting and Beyond ..................................................... 22 NEW! The Magical Art of Doll Making....... 22 NEW! Willow Stars.................................... 22 Explore Metal Clay.................................... 23 exploring the figure in pastel .................... 23 Sounding Mud: Instruments of Clay ......... 23 NEW! Zentangle Beginnings ..................... 23

24 WINTER SEMESTER WEEKLY SCHEDULE ..............................................................................24 1

B AS K E T R Y BASKETRY: FROM CRAFT TO ART Sandra Kehoe ◊ 24W BAS038 ◊ All Levels MON, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Jan 8 - Mar 11, 8 sessions No class on Jan 15 or Feb 19.

Tuition: $303, Material fee: $45 Material List

This course opens the doors into the world of basket weaving. Learn the basics of construction and build baskets that are both functional and decorative. Pattern work with rattan reeds will highlight traditional weaving techniques. We'll also use natural materials with a freeform approach to create and shape baskets that are artistically unique. No prior experience needed. Students will make 2 to 3 or more baskets depending on how quickly they work.

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C E R AM I C S CERAMIC STUDIO TIME Studio Monitor MON, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM Jan 8 - Mar 4, 7 sessions No class on Jan 15 or Feb 19.

WED, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM Jan 3 - Mar 6, 10 sessions FRI, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Jan 5 - Mar 8, 10 sessions

Ceramics students! This is a wonderful opportunity to continue your work in the studio outside of class, during the hours listed below. You must be enrolled in a ceramics (CER) class to be eligible. The price is $10 per session (this is a flat fee with no incremental pricing). Please sign in and pay in the studio before starting your work, and make sure to observe the posted studio rules and regulations. Discounted bulk studio time cards are available for purchase at the Front Desk. Please note: Each of the studio times listed will only run if a monitor can be found for the time slot.

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SAT, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM Jan 6 - Mar 2, 9 sessions Fee per session: $10 No senior discount

CREATIVE BLOCK Studio Monitor ◊ 24W CER353A ◊ Intermediate / Advanced MON, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM Jan 8 - Mar 11, 8 sessions No class on Jan 15 or Feb 19.

Tuition: $168, Material fee - firing fee ◊ 24W CER353B ◊ Intermediate / Advanced THU, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM Jan 4 - Mar 7, 10 sessions Tuition: $275, Material fee - firing fee No senior discount

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Join other advanced ceramic students in a creative and supportive environment in this private ceramic studio time. By registering, students are guaranteed time to work on their projects as well as their own single shelf space. This class has no instruction and is for advanced level students only. Please note: only students who have taken a ceramics class with us in the past are eligible for this advanced studio time.

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HAVING IT ALL Eric Lawrence ◊ 24W CER234 ◊ All Levels MON, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Jan 8 - Mar 11, 8 sessions No class on Jan 15 or Feb 19.

Tuition: $335*, Material fee - firing fee *Includes 1st bag of clay (stoneware)

The wheel, slab roller, extruder, and our hands are just some of the tools available in the studio to help us make things. But all too often and all too quickly, we tend to gravitate towards one method and forget about the rest. Taking a look at all of our resources is a great way to begin making pots or sculpture, and it's a wonderful way for experienced clay hands to find new inspiration. Come open to experimentation and bring a sense of humor.

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THE MODERN FIGURE IN CERAMIC SCULPTURE Kathy Eisler ◊ 24W CER322 ◊ All Levels TUE, 9:15 AM to 12:30 PM Jan 2 - Mar 5, 10 sessions Tuition: $413*, Material fee - firing fee Additional Material fee: $10

Render a figure using cylinders, coils, and slabs, and develop the form into a modern figure. The class will look at the work of Henri Moore, Matisse, and Modigliani as our guide. We will learn how to add arms, legs, clothing, faces, and gestures. With these modern and abstract sculptures, no hollowing is needed! Hand patina and glazing will be discussed and utilized to finish our projects.

*Includes 1st bag of clay (stoneware)

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GETTING BEHIND THE (POTTER'S) WHEEL Alisen Herman ◊ 24W CER349 ◊ Beginner TUE, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM Jan 2 - Mar 5, 10 sessions Tuition: $413*, Material fee - firing fee *Includes 1st bag of clay (stoneware)

Have you always wanted to learn to throw on the potter's wheel? Learn the fundamentals and make cylinders, cups, bowls and more in this beginner class. You will be guided through the process of preparing clay, throwing, shaping, and trimming your pieces.

Students will also discover their creative voice through basic surface decoration and glazing. This class is best for beginners and those who need a refresher class.

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ALTERNATIVE FIRING TECHNIQUES Eileen Sackman ◊ 24W CER363A ◊ Advanced TUE, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Jan 2 - Mar 5, 10 sessions Tuition: $413*, Material fee - firing fee *Includes 1st bag of clay (stoneware)

◊ 24W CER363B ◊ Intermediate / Advanced SUN, 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM Jan 7 - Mar 3, 9 sessions

Come ready to experiment! Students enrolled in this class will be making works using handbuilding or wheel throwing techniques. These will be used to explore various firing techniques such as barrel firing, raku, saggar, and more. Learn the history of alternative firings and explore how you can develop your understanding of various kilns and the alternative ways to treat surfaces. After the first class, various materials for inclusion in different firings will be determined in class.

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Tuition: $374*, Material fee - firing fee *Includes 1st bag of clay (stoneware)

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NEW! HANDBUILDING FOR BEGINNERS Atsuko Watanabe ◊ 24W CER374 ◊ Beginner WED, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM Jan 3 - Mar 6, 10 sessions Tuition: $413*, Material fee - firing fee *Includes 1st bag of clay (stoneware)

Interested in learning pottery, but not sure where to start? Then join this ceramics class!

Handbuilding is a great technique for beginners and advanced potters alike. With handbuilding, all you need are your hands and clay, so you can give pottery a try without a huge commitment. Your instructor will take you step by step through basic handbuilding techniques for making handmade plates, planters, mugs/cups, and more!

Potters with some experience are welcome to join and explore their creativity as well.

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LEARNING TO THROW Megan Carli ◊ 24W CER339 ◊ Beginner WED, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Jan 3 - Mar 6, 10 sessions Tuition: $413*, Material fee - firing fee

Come join the fun! In this class, students will learn all of the basic skills needed to create their own unique tableware. Through instructor demos, one-on-one instruction, and ample practice, students will learn the art of centering, trimming, building handles, surface decorations, and glazing. No clay experience necessary.

*Includes 1st bag of clay (stoneware)

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NEW! COZY CUPS Joy Lynn Yucht ◊ 24W CER375 ◊ All Levels THU, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM Jan 4 - Mar 7, 10 sessions Tuition: $413*, Material fee - firing fee *Includes 1st bag of clay (stoneware)

This wheel-throwing class will explore the Danish lifestyle of Hygge through the creation of mugs, soup bowls, and luminaries. Hygge embraces the creature comforts of the winter season through simple neutral objects, good clothing, hearty food, and all things cozy and calming. With these elements in mind, we will work on pieces that embrace and enhance the winter season within a Hygge aesthetic and function.

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NEW! THE HYGGE HOME Joy Lynn Yucht ◊ 24W CER376 ◊ Intermediate / Advanced THU, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM Jan 4 - Mar 7, 10 sessions Tuition: $413*, Material fee - firing fee *Includes 1st bag of clay (stoneware)

In this wheel throwing class students will work on pottery that resonates with the Danish lifestyle of Hygge, Hygge embodies all that is cozy and comfortable. Its clothing and items embrace a simple and modern aesthetic, and spaces are decorated with a focus on warm clam lighting and neutral colors. In winter months Hygge life serves a special purpose to carry one through the dark, cold, and sometimes isolating season. The focus of this class will be on creating mugs, soup bowls, luminaries and candlestick holders that echo this practice of simplicity in creature comforts.

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NEW! ADVENTURES IN HANDBUILDING Eileen Sackman ◊ 24W CER378 ◊ All Levels FRI, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM Jan 5 - Mar 8, 10 sessions Tuition: $413*, Material fee - firing fee *Includes 1st bag of clay (stoneware)

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In this class we will explore the various methods of hand building. Pinch, coils, slabs and more will be used to create forms that range from functional to sculptural and beyond. Students will gain a more in-depth understanding of the foundations of working in clay, design, firing, glazing, and the history behind each technique.

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NEW! INDEPENDENT STUDY: SODA FIRING Studio Monitor ◊ 24W CER377 ◊ Advanced FRI, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM Jan 5 - Mar 8, 10 sessions Tuition: $400, Material fee - firing fee Total fees include soda firing.

Bisque firing fees separate.

This independent ceramics class centers on the captivating art of soda firing. Students in this class will have the freedom to explore various aspects of ceramics – from handbuilding to wheel throwing, glazing, and surface decoration. Students will work independently, and the weeks of work will culminate in an end-of-semester soda firing.

Students will meet on March 1 at Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts with bisque pieces to experience firsthand the soda firing process. The lesson on glazing and firing will be led by Bruce Dehnert, The Head of Ceramics at Sugar Maples. This self-guided exploration encourages artistic growth and a deep appreciation for the transformative magic of soda firing in ceramics.

Please note: Pre-approval required to register. Email megan@tasoc.org to be approved.

Lodging at Sugar Maples is available at $80 a night if choosing to stay for the firing.

WHERE IT ALL BEGINS Eileen Sackman ◊ 24W CER356 ◊ Beginner SUN, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Jan 7 - Mar 3, 9 sessions Tuition: $374*, Material fee - firing fee *Includes 1st bag of clay (stoneware)

Come join us for this fun beginner class, and make your new favorite mug, bowl, or vase, while learning how to create basic ceramic forms on the pottery wheel. We will discuss form, function, glazing and design while practicing the skills learned during class.

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D R A W I NG OPEN STUDIO: LIFE DRAWING Studio Monitor ◊ 24W DRA026 ◊ All Levels SAT, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM Jan 6 - Mar 2, 9 sessions Tuition per semester: $170/member, $215/non-member Fee per session: $20/member, $25/non-member Model each session No senior discount

Come join a community of artists and students in a creative and supportive environment and hone your skills at drawing from life. Live model each session from short 1-minute gestural poses working up to longer 20-minute sittings. Expand your life-drawing vocabulary in the company of other artists, each bringing their own focus and experience to the studio. A wonderful way to get in that extra practice. Register for the semester OR pay per session!

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DRAW IN COLOR Kyeong Keun No ◊ 24W DRA111 ◊ All Levels MON, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM Jan 8 - Mar 11, 8 sessions No class on Jan 15 or Feb 19.

Tuition: $316, Material fee: $5 Model 2 sessions Material List

This fine arts class will give students the opportunity to learn how to create a fully rendered image using color. They will employ color theory, color mixing, and carefully selected color schemes as they learn to translate a three-dimensional form into a twodimensional artwork. Subject matter will include still life drawing, landscape, portraiture, drawing from reference vs. drawing from life, lessons from the old masters, and demonstrations from the instructor.

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INTRO TO DRAWING Kyeong Keun No ◊ 24W DRA112 ◊ Beginner MON, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Jan 8 - Mar 11, 8 sessions No class on Jan 15 or Feb 19.

Tuition: $316, Material fee: $5 Model 2 sessions Material List

This beginner drawing course will teach students how to improve their ability to draw from life. They will hone their observational skills and their ability to create three dimensional planes of a fully rendered drawing using shade, light, and basic forms.

These techniques are hundreds of years old, dating back to the old masters. Other topics to be covered include composing portraits, working from reference vs. from observation, as well as demonstrations and lectures from the instructor.

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DRAWING INTO PAINTING Dana DiMuro ◊ 24W PAI167 ◊ All Levels TUE, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM Jan 2 - Mar 5, 10 sessions Tuition: $378, Material fee: $10 Material List

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Are you interested in learning about light and shadow in art and how to transfer your drawing skills to painting? Students will learn how to approach the process of painting – the use of light in the composition and the effects of light and shadow as we work from various still life set ups. We begin the process with a drawing that specifies our shadow and light shapes. After completing our still life drawing, we’ll learn how to transfer that drawing onto a stretched canvas or panel then begin our value-based underpainting, ultimately turning them into captivating paintings. Some drawing experience is suggested. But a beginner eager to learn or an experienced artist seeking to enhance your skills, this class will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to create beautiful works. Oils only.

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CLASSICAL METHODS IN DRAWING Dana DiMuro ◊ 24W DRA110 ◊ Beginner / Intermediate TUE, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM Jan 2 - Mar 5, 10 sessions Tuition: $378, Material fee: $10 Material List

The ability to draw accurately from life is a basic artistic requirement. Students will be taught to not only copy their subjects but instead, learn to translate nature in a way that is both accurate and artistically beautiful. Develop your powers of draftsmanship, study works of the Old Masters, and gain a deep, practical understanding of the materials and methods of drawing. Concepts will be reinforced while you learn “how to see” from direct observation. Students will become familiar with formal elements like lines, negative/positive space, composition, and value. Demonstrations will introduce you to various techniques, such as cross-hatching and shading to help you express the form more completely. You will grow your skills and perceptions beyond what you already know about drawing.

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FIGURE DRAWING: SHORT & LONG POSE Brian Bailey ◊ 24W DRA103 ◊ All Levels TUE, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Jan 2 - Mar 5, 10 sessions Tuition: $458 Model each session Material List

This class will include demonstrations and guided instruction in building a structural figure study. Shorter poses will be followed by a long pose to allow students to focus on and achieve tonal solidity in a variety of dry media. Some drawing experience is recommended. Please be aware that the models will be nude. While every effort is made to secure both female and male models, we cannot guarantee an even ratio. For ages 17 years and up.

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DRAWING: BEYOND BASICS Margery Theroux ◊ 24W DRA099 ◊ Intermediate WED, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM Jan 3 - Mar 6, 10 sessions Tuition: $402, Material fee: $5 Model 3 sessions Material List

Students must have a foundation in basic drawing in this class. Attention will continue to focus on perfecting technique, understanding dynamic composition, and approaching a variety of textures. Drawings of the past and present will also be explored.

Demonstrations will be given weekly. The last couple of classes will focus on figure drawing.

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F I BE R HYBRID! NEEDLE FELTING Christine (Yuhuei) Hsiao In-Studio ◊ 24W FAB055A ◊ All Levels Online ◊ 24W VFAB055B ◊ All Levels TUE, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM Jan 2 - Mar 5, 10 sessions Tuition: $378 Material fee payable to instructor

Needle felting is a process which uses a barbed needle to interlock wool fibers to form a more condensed material. In this class, students will learn the various techniques of this fiber art form. We will explore a range of different materials and work towards integrating our inspirations into our fiber arts. Wool can be sculpted into any desired shape and different pieces can be connected using the felting needle – no glue or sewing is required. Characters will be inspired from the scenes of nature, picture books, or your favorite animals! Various textiles, modeling clay, wooden dowels, and more can be used to create miniature accessories and furniture to accompany the main work.

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THE ART OF HAND EMBROIDERY Susie Levy ◊ 24W FAB062 ◊ All Levels FRI, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM Jan 5 - Feb 23, 8 sessions Tuition: $303 Material List

Enjoy a modern take on this traditional craft. We will cover the basics – straight, chain, split, and stem stitches, French knots, and leaf stitches – plus some more advanced techniques, including woven stitches and dimensional work. We’ll discuss how to hoop fabric, transfer designs, and choose the best stitch for a given area. Tools and materials, how to embroider garments and accessories, and how to finish pieces for display will also be covered. Participants will execute a stitch-along image and an original design, both suitable for display upon completion.

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MIXED LEVEL KNITTING Susie Levy ◊ 24W FAB061 ◊ All Levels FRI, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM Jan 5 - Feb 23, 8 sessions Tuition: $303 Material List

Enjoy the company of fellow knitters while you receive personalized assistance and instruction on the project(s) of your choice. Master a new technique, such as cables, knitting in the round, or making socks; learn how to fix common mistakes, including picking up dropped stitches and correcting twisted ones; or learn to decipher and execute a complex pattern. This class is essentially for all levels beginning with someone who knows how to cast on, knit, and purl — essentially an advanced beginner.

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G L AS S GLOWING GLASS: FLAMEWORKED BEADS Stephanie Maddalena ◊ 24W GLA005A ◊ All Levels THU, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Jan 4 - Mar 7, 10 sessions ◊ 24W GLA005B ◊ All Levels FRI, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM Jan 5 - Mar 8, 10 sessions ◊ 24W GLA005C ◊ All Levels FRI, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM Jan 5 - Mar 8, 10 sessions Tuition: $403, Material fee: $70

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Take a rod of cold glass, turn it in the flame of a torch, and learn to manipulate it into extraordinarily beautiful flameworked beads, both decorative and practical. Glass beads have incredible depth and can be embedded with flowers and patterns or worked into intricate floral shapes and sculptures. Both beginners and the experienced will have fun learning the latest techniques. If you are new to this art form, beware...it can be quite addictive! Additional materials available for purchase.

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J E W E L R Y / M E T AL S M I T H I NG JEWELRY STUDIO TIME Studio Monitor ◊ 24W JELSTU.1 ◊ Intermediate / Advanced Jewelry Students! This is an opportunity to work independently and share bench time in an environment of artistic intellectual exchange and the companionship of peers. To be WED, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM eligible to register, you must be taking a jewelry class at The Art School.

Jan 3 - Mar 6, 10 sessions Tuition: $170

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METALS, ETC. Susan Kasson Sloan ◊ 24W JEL073A ◊ All Levels MON, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM Jan 8 - Mar 11, 8 sessions No class on Jan 15 or Feb 19.

◊ 24W JEL073B ◊ All Levels MON, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM Jan 8 - Mar 11, 8 sessions

Learn how to turn a flat sheet of metal into a personal, wearable object. Saw, file, sand, solder and texture the metal to make pendants, brooches, rings, and more! Combine gems and found objects with the metals we use in the studio to make unique pieces of jewelry.

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No class on Jan 15 or Feb 19.

Tuition: $316 Material fee payable to instructor

CREATIVE METALSMITHING AND JEWELRY Naho Kambayashi ◊ 24W JEL090A ◊ All Levels MON, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Jan 8 - Mar 11, 8 sessions No class on Jan 15 or Feb 19.

Tuition: $316 Material fee payable to instructor ◊ 24W JEL090B ◊ All Levels THU, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM Jan 4 - Mar 7, 10 sessions

Learn to create your original metal jewelry or handmade object! Put your designs and ideas into shape by learning to saw, form, forge, solder, rivet, and much more! Whether you need the basics or are looking for new metalsmithing skills or jewelry techniques, have fun creating something unique, beautiful, and wearable! Metal is a wonderful, versatile material that works well with other media. Students are encouraged to be inquisitive while exploring and experimenting with different materials.

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Tuition: $393 Material fee payable to instructor ◊ 24W JEL090C ◊ All Levels THU, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM Jan 4 - Mar 7, 10 sessions Tuition: $393 Material fee payable to instructor

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BASIC BLING & BEYOND Elizabeth Tokoly ◊ 24W JEL082 ◊ All Levels TUE, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM Jan 2 - Mar 5, 10 sessions Tuition: $398 Material fee payable to instructor Material List

This class will introduce students of all levels to the basic materials and processes of jewelry making. Learn the technical and problem-solving skills necessary to create your own jewelry designs from drawings to a finished piece. Beginners will move through a series of core projects to build a foundation, including piercing by sawing, textured rings, bezel settings, cold connection, soldering chain with toggle clasp, file ring, *appliqué* jewelry, and hollow forms. Findings (parts used to complete a piece of jewelry) will be covered throughout the class. Projects will take a series of sessions to complete, varying based on design and technique. Upon completion, a curriculum specific to your design style/technical direction will be created. Intermediate students will have a curriculum created specific to their needs. Advanced students may work on individual projects with guidance from the instructor.

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JEWELRY TECHNIQUES AND DESIGN Elizabeth Tokoly ◊ 24W JEL088 ◊ Intermediate / Advanced TUE, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM Jan 2 - Mar 5, 10 sessions Tuition: $398 Material fee payable to instructor Material List

Intermediate students will move through a series of core projects to build a foundation, including: step bezel setting (for round and fancy shaped stones), embellishment (roll printing and hammer textures), soldering (probe and appliqué), filing to polishing, flex shaft, hollow forms, several types of prong settings for rose cut stones or found objects, and tube setting. Findings will be covered throughout the class. Projects will take a series of sessions to complete, based on design. Upon completion, a curriculum specific to your design style/technical direction will be created. Advanced students may work on individual projects with guidance from the instructor. Learn the technical and problemsolving skills necessary to create your own jewelry designs from drawings to finished pieces. Materials listed are for step bezel project.

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JEWELRY FROM BASICS TO BEYOND Irene Pluntky-Goedecke ◊ 24W JEL014A ◊ All Levels WED, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM Jan 3 - Mar 6, 10 sessions

Students learn basic jewelry-making skills such as sawing, filing, and soldering. Jewelry you would like to "recycle" can be redesigned. Simple bead-stringing techniques are taught. Critiques and help with problem solving are offered to all students.

◊ 24W JEL014B ◊ All Levels WED, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM Jan 3 - Mar 6, 10 sessions

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Tuition: $393 Material fee payable to instructor

MIXED MEDIA ONLINE! TURNING ART INTO ACTION Kathryn Eddy ◊ 24W VMIX013 ◊ Intermediate / Advanced WED, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Jan 3 - Mar 6, 10 sessions This class will take place on ZOOM.

Tuition: $253 Material List

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Standing up for something you believe in through your art! This class will help students move beyond technical skills to focus on content. We will look at activist-driven art and discuss how to turn our ideas into action. Collage, drawing, painting, and mixed media will be used to take our thoughts from concept to artwork. For students aged 19 years and above.

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O NL I NE C L AS S E S - A D U L T S NEW! HEIRLOOM PAINTINGS Maud Guilfoyle ◊ 24W VPAI168 ◊ All Levels MON, 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Jan 8 - Mar 11, 8 sessions No class on Jan 15 or Feb 19.

This class will take place on ZOOM.

Tuition: $205, Material fee: $10 Material List

An heirloom can be defined as a valued family possession handed down from one generation to another, as well as a variety of plant that has originated under cultivation and that has survived for several generations, usually due to the efforts of a private individuals. We all have heirlooms in our house or garden. While an heirloom may not have an apparent monetary value, it can connect us with a special person or place in our lives. In this course we will paint an heirloom on a small panel or canvas each week.

Class will consist of critiques, examples of art, and a short demo video. For her demos, the instructor will use acrylic or water-based oil paints, but students are welcome to use the medium of their choice.

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HYBRID! NEEDLE FELTING Christine (Yuhuei) Hsiao ◊ 24W VFAB055B ◊ All Levels TUE, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM Jan 2 - Mar 5, 10 sessions This class will take place on ZOOM.

Tuition: $378 Material fee payable to instructor

Needle felting is a process which uses a barbed needle to interlock wool fibers to form a more condensed material. In this class, students will learn the various techniques of this fiber art form. We will explore a range of different materials and work towards integrating our inspirations into our fiber arts. Wool can be sculpted into any desired shape and different pieces can be connected using the felting needle – no glue or sewing is required. Characters will be inspired from the scenes of nature, picture books, or your favorite animals! Various textiles, modeling clay, wooden dowels, and more can be used to create miniature accessories and furniture to accompany the main work.

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ONLINE! TURNING ART INTO ACTION Kathryn Eddy ◊ 24W VMIX013 ◊ Intermediate / Advanced WED, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Jan 3 - Mar 6, 10 sessions This class will take place on ZOOM.

Tuition: $253 Material List

Standing up for something you believe in through your art! This class will help students move beyond technical skills to focus on content. We will look at activist-driven art and discuss how to turn our ideas into action. Collage, drawing, painting, and mixed media will be used to take our thoughts from concept to artwork. For students aged 19 years and above.

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HYBRID! CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING: A DIFFERENT APPROACH Jane Chang ◊ 24W VWAT102C ◊ All Levels SAT, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM Jan 6 - Mar 2, 9 sessions This class will take place on ZOOM.

Tuition: $340 Material List

This class will start with a brief introduction to the art and soul of Chinese brush painting.

There will be demonstrations of flowers and landscapes followed by the opportunity to paint. We will focus on quality of strokes, color preparation, rhythm, movement, energy, composition, and more. We'll also cover some special techniques using salt, milk, coffee, tea, splashing, pressing, rubbing, etc. Let the spontaneous harmony and rhythm of Chi (energy) dominate and flourish and you will learn and master the beauty of this timeless medium in no time.

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P AI NT I NG ( A C R Y L I C / O I L / P AS T E L ) INTRODUCTION TO SOFT PASTEL Brian Bailey ◊ 24W PAI155 ◊ All Levels MON, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM Jan 8 - Mar 11, 8 sessions No class on Jan 15 or Feb 19.

Tuition: $322, Material fee: $14 Model 3 sessions Material List

Learn the beauty of the vibrant medium of pastel! This class will include demonstrations and individual instruction in the fundamentals of working with pastels. Pastel is used as both a fundamental drawing and painting medium as well as an expression of gestural color to traditional drawing methods. Discussion on techniques such as underpainting and blending will help build towards creating balanced color and tonal studies from observational subject matter of still life and the figure. All levels are welcome. Please note: Students for this class must be vaccinated.

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DRIVEN TO ABSTRACTION! Judy Schaefer ◊ 24W PAI141 ◊ Intermediate / Advanced MON, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM Jan 8 - Mar 11, 8 sessions No class on Jan 15 or Feb 19.

Tuition: $303 Material List

This course is about having a good idea, whether referential or non-objective, and using one's medium to confirm it. We begin class with a group discussion of each student's current work. Because this is reflective of their very different journeys, we are able to explore and compare their diverse approaches to the structuring of pictorial space and to the expressive use of form, color, line, rhythm, and surface. Whether your goal is to find your focus or to gain more control of the process, join us! Advanced painters new to abstraction are welcome. Oil, acrylic, or pastel.

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NEW! HEIRLOOM PAINTINGS Maud Guilfoyle ◊ 24W VPAI168 ◊ All Levels MON, 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Jan 8 - Mar 11, 8 sessions No class on Jan 15 or Feb 19.

This class will take place on ZOOM.

Tuition: $205, Material fee: $10 Material List

An heirloom can be defined as a valued family possession handed down from one generation to another, as well as a variety of plant that has originated under cultivation and that has survived for several generations, usually due to the efforts of a private individuals. We all have heirlooms in our house or garden. While an heirloom may not have an apparent monetary value, it can connect us with a special person or place in our lives. In this course we will paint an heirloom on a small panel or canvas each week.

Class will consist of critiques, examples of art, and a short demo video. For her demos, the instructor will use acrylic or water-based oil paints, but students are welcome to use the medium of their choice.

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DRAWING INTO PAINTING Dana DiMuro ◊ 24W PAI167 ◊ All Levels TUE, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM Jan 2 - Mar 5, 10 sessions Tuition: $378, Material fee: $10 Material List

Are you interested in learning about light and shadow in art and how to transfer your drawing skills to painting? Students will learn how to approach the process of painting – the use of light in the composition and the effects of light and shadow as we work from various still life set ups. We begin the process with a drawing that specifies our shadow and light shapes. After completing our still life drawing, we’ll learn how to transfer that drawing onto a stretched canvas or panel then begin our value-based underpainting, ultimately turning them into captivating paintings. Some drawing experience is suggested. But a beginner eager to learn or an experienced artist seeking to enhance your skills, this class will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to create beautiful works. Oils only.

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PORTRAITS & MORE Amy Dudash Robinson ◊ 24W PAI137 ◊ All Levels WED, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM Jan 3 - Mar 6, 10 sessions Tuition: $458 Model each session Material List

This class explores the essentials of portraiture, starting with a modified old master technique. Working from a live clothed or costumed model, we will discuss anatomy, proportions, color temperature, values, and other keys to capturing the likeness of a sitter. Each class starts with a warm-up drawing exercise. Artists are coached and guided through each phase of creating a portrait. You may also work from photos or a still life of any subject matter. Individual instruction and critiques are given with attention to personal goals. All skill levels are welcome but drawing experience recommended.

Oil or acrylic, but oils are preferred.

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ANYONE CAN PAINT Amanda Wilson ◊ 24W PAI133 ◊ Beginner / Intermediate WED, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Jan 3 - Mar 6, 10 sessions Tuition: $378 Material List

Find and enable your inner artist. Learn to see like an artist and gain the painting skills you've always wanted. Topics covered include line, shape, color, and composition. We will be working from still life and reference images. Enjoy the process of painting and learn to quiet the critic within. With practice, anyone can learn to paint! Continuing students are welcome. Acrylic only.

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NEW! MASTERING THE PRIMARY PALETTE: ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN OIL PAINTING Kyeong Keun No ◊ 24W PAI169 ◊ Intermediate / Advanced WED, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Jan 3 - Mar 6, 10 sessions Tuition: $402, Material fee: $5 Model 3 sessions Material List

Master the art of using primary colors to create a vast array of shades and tones.

Students will develop a deep understanding of color theory and its practical application in oil painting and explore advanced brushwork and blending techniques for seamless transitions and vibrant textures. They will learn to compose captivating artworks, mastering the play of light and shadow, while also gaining insights into the historical importance of limited palette techniques. Whether you’re a seasoned artist refining your skills or a budding painter eager to explore new creative horizons, Mastering the Primary Palette is your gateway to artistic excellence. Let primary colors be the foundation of your artistic expression as you unlock their secrets and transform your oil paintings into captivating masterpieces. Experience in oil painting is necessary.

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INDEPENDENT STUDIO Vesselina Traptcheva ◊ 24W PAI161 ◊ Intermediate / Advanced THU, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM Jan 4 - Mar 7, 10 sessions Tuition: $402 Model 3 sessions Material List

This class will be conducted as an independent studio, with guidance from the instructor to help students develop their own practices. In addition, setups of still lives will be provided along with three separate life model sessions for those who are interested in working from direct observation. This class will help you develop a series of works on a topic of your choice, help develop your technique (mixed media, oils, acrylics, watercolors, collage, or drawing), or help you find your topic and/or material of preference. All subjects and media are welcome.

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THE PRACTICE OF PAINTING Margery Theroux ◊ 24W PAI166A ◊ Intermediate / Advanced THU, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM Jan 4 - Mar 7, 10 sessions Tuition: $402, Material fee: $5 Model 3 sessions ◊ 24W PAI166B ◊ Intermediate / Advanced SAT, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM Jan 6 - Mar 2, 9 sessions Tuition: $362, Material fee: $5 Model 3 sessions Material List

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In this class students explore various approaches to representation. Using a variety of subject matter - still life, portrait, life model, abstraction, and photos (if photos are your own), students will explore composition and color to aid in the organization of the picture plane. Class includes demonstrations, historical reference, and end of class critiques.

Oil or acrylic.

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P AI NT I NG ( W AT ER C O L O R ) CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING: A DIFFERENT APPROACH Jane Chang ◊ 24W WAT102A ◊ All Levels TUE, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Jan 2 - Mar 5, 10 sessions Tuition: $253 In-Studio ◊ 24W WAT102B ◊ All Levels Online ◊ 24W VWAT102C ◊ All Levels SAT, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM Jan 6 - Mar 2, 9 sessions

This class will start with a brief introduction to the art and soul of Chinese brush painting.

There will be demonstrations of flowers and landscapes followed by the opportunity to paint. We will focus on quality of strokes, color preparation, rhythm, movement, energy, composition, and more. We'll also cover some special techniques using salt, milk, coffee, tea, splashing, pressing, rubbing, etc. Let the spontaneous harmony and rhythm of Chi (energy) dominate and flourish and you will learn and master the beauty of this timeless medium in no time.

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JOY OF WATERCOLOR Marilyn Rose ◊ 24W WAT092 ◊ All Levels WED, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM Jan 3 - Mar 6, 10 sessions Tuition: $394, Material fee: $5 Model 2 sessions Material List

Discover a fresh, loose approach to watercolor. Learn to work with, not against, the medium to create dynamic paintings which seem to paint themselves. Emphasis will be on color mixing, shape making, and loose brushwork as a common approach to all kinds of subject matter, including still life, portraits, and figures. Classes include demonstrations and brief critiques, leaving plenty of time for you to apply the principles you have learned to your own paintings. Students enrolling in this class should have previous drawing experience.

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BEYOND THE JOY OF WATERCOLOR Marilyn Rose ◊ 24W WAT104 ◊ Intermediate / Advanced WED, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM Jan 3 - Mar 6, 10 sessions Tuition: $402, Material fee: $5 Model 3 sessions

For students who have already taken Marilyn's Joy of Watercolor class. This class will lead you further along your watercolor journey, helping you stretch yourself creatively and sharpen your artistic voice. Emphasis will be on guided exercises that let you explore working in a series (using reference materials as a jumping off point) and going deeper into techniques as we try out different materials, tools, and means of applying paint.

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EXPLORING WATERCOLOR TECHNIQUES Tenn Lu ◊ 24W WAT101 ◊ All Levels FRI, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM Jan 5 - Mar 8, 10 sessions Tuition: $378 Material List

Looking for fresh ways to create a better painting? This is a wonderful opportunity to learn new skills or take your watercolor abilities to the next level. The first class will begin with basics; more advanced and unconventional techniques will be introduced gradually in each new class. Individual attention and step-by-step demonstrations will be provided. Watercolor experience is helpful.

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P H O T O G R AP H Y LANDSCAPE & NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WITH MIXED MEDIA Cynthia Soroka-Dunn ◊ 24W PHO071 ◊ All Levels TUE, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM Jan 2 - Mar 5, 10 sessions Tuition: $378, Material fee: $35 Material List

Are you interested in learning about the beautiful world around you? Taking photographs of landscapes and nature will inspire and excite you. In this class, students will learn the best times to take photographs, how to frame a photograph, how to work with natural light, and composition. How to share photographs on social media with family and friends as well as selling photos online will also be covered. How to create your own website with nature photography can also be discussed. During the class there will be times we take your photographs and have you turn them into paintings and drawings.

By the last day of class, everyone will have a beautiful 11x14 inch photograph they can take home. Learn something wonderful about the world around you in this nature and landscape class. Please bring a digital camera – a cell phone is also acceptable for those without an actual camera.

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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY: THE BASICS Ray Turkin ◊ 24W PHO043 ◊ Beginner TUE, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Jan 2 - Mar 5, 10 sessions Tuition: $378 Material List

Whether you take pictures on vacation or photograph your family and friends at home, this course will improve your skills and help make you a better photographer. It is applicable to users of DSLR and mirrorless cameras, as well as advanced point-andshoot cameras, and will teach you the basics of digital photography. We will discuss the fundamentals of camera operation and the concepts of exposure, depth-of-field, composition, and lighting to help you create more beautiful images. You will also learn the basics of processing digital images on your computer. Participants will be given the opportunity to put what they learn into practice by photographing during the classroom sessions and through homework assignments. Please bring your digital camera (DSLR, mirrorless, or advanced point-and-shoot), camera battery, memory card, lenses, and user's manual to class.

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ADOBE LIGHTROOM CLASSIC George Garbeck ◊ 24W PHO063A ◊ Beginner / Intermediate Take your photos from the ordinary to the extraordinary! Used by more amateur and professional photographers than any other photo editing software, Lightroom Classic is THU, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM the essential tool for organizing, editing, and sharing our photography. Designed by the Jan 4 - Mar 7, 10 sessions

creators of Photoshop, it offers a rich set of tools for keeping track of your photos. Its

◊ 24W PHO063B ◊ Beginner / Intermediate editing tools are intuitive, powerful, and non-destructive. Lightroom Classic, the latest FRI, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM version of the original will be featured, but students with older versions can still benefit Jan 5 - Mar 8, 10 sessions from this class. You will need a laptop (PC or Mac) with Lightroom, a mouse, and a card Tuition: $378

reader. Later classes will require a memory card with photos.

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P O L Y M E R C L AY POLYMER CLAY FLOWERS Pooja Dhawan ◊ 24W MSC134 ◊ All Levels MON, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM Jan 8 - Mar 11, 8 sessions No class on Jan 15 or Feb 19.

Tuition: $303, Material fee: $35

Create lasting beautiful flowers using air-dry polymer clay. You will learn how to texture petals and leaves to make a realistic bouquet of mixed flowers and foliage, such as roses, cherry blossoms, peonies, daisies, eucalyptus, hydrangeas, sweet peas and more.

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P R I NT M A K I NG PRINTMAKING: RELIEF PRINTING Barbara Bell ◊ 24W PRI087A ◊ All Levels THU, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Jan 4 - Mar 7, 10 sessions ◊ 24W PRI087B ◊ All Levels THU, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM Jan 4 - Mar 7, 10 sessions Tuition: $378, Material fee: $35 Material List

Come and explore relief printmaking and experiment with color and collage! We will cover techniques in carving linoleum plates and chine collé (collage). Learn how to operate our Charles Brand press and create unique images as well as editioned prints.

Add additional colors with basic registration, while line Lino, and “rainbow rolls.” With demonstrations and design consideration, this course offers both hands on guidance for beginners and an inspirational creative space to keep experienced printmakers moving forward with their practice.

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W E L L NE S S YOGA Shuli Pilo ◊ 24W CUL133 ◊ All Levels THU, 5:30 PM to 6:45:00 PM Jan 4 - Mar 7, 10 sessions Tuition: $171 Membership not required No senior discount

Students in this gentle yoga class practice a blend of asanas (postures) and pranayama (breath work) to gain balance, flexibility, and strength. Take this opportunity to energize your body while becoming more relaxed in the process! Each session offers personal attention, as well as modifications to poses based on individual student needs. Please bring your own yoga mat.

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Y O U NG AR T I S T S ( 5 - 1 3 Y E AR S ) PORTRAITS AND FIGURES Karen Elder ◊ 24W CHI242 ◊ 7-9 years MON, 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM Jan 8 - Mar 11, 8 sessions No class on Jan 15 or Feb 19.

Tuition: $191, Material fee: $25

This class is all about drawing, painting, and sculpting people. Students will study the proportions of the face and body, and then learn how to portray facial expression, gesture, and movement. A variety of media and materials including wire, clay, cardboard, oil pastels, and block printing ink will be used. Ideas will be sparked by looking at the work of famous artists such as Edgar Degas, Alexander Calder, Norman Rockwell, and Mary Cassatt.

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CLAY: HANDBUILDING Kathy Eisler ◊ 24W CHI015A ◊ 8-10 years

MON, 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM Jan 8 - Mar 11, 8 sessions No class on Jan 15 or Feb 19.

Children complete projects as they develop basic clay handbuilding skills. We use coils and slabs to create fantasy animals, personalized masks and more as we explore the limitless potential of clay. Both functional and sculptural projects are explored.

Experimentation is encouraged.

Tuition: $196, Material fee: $30

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Mary Martire ◊ 24W CHI015B ◊ 6-8 years

WED, 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM Jan 3 - Mar 6, 10 sessions Tuition: $243, Material fee: $35

DRAWING SUPERHEROES AND SUPERVILLAINS Paul Mores ◊ 24W CHI257 ◊ 10-13 years MON, 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM Jan 8 - Mar 11, 8 sessions No class on Jan 15 or Feb 19.

Tuition: $191, Material fee: $25

Students will invent and design their own superheroes and villains using the “Marvel Way,” a process developed by Stan Lee, the iconic inventor of Marvel Comics. We are going to draw using simple geometric forms to sketch our characters and then complete them with shading and coloring. Students will also explore the process of storyboarding and create a narrative in “comic book form.” Additionally, students will put together a series of drawings of Marvel-like superheroes that incorporate a series of thumbnails, rough, and final designs to complete a mockup “poster like design.” During the learning process, we will be viewing several clips from marvel creators and appropriate snippets of marvel movies to influence and guide students’ designs.

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ARTY FACTS Karen Elder ◊ 24W CHI036 ◊ 5-6 years TUE, 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM Jan 2 - Mar 5, 10 sessions Tuition: $238, Material fee: $30

This class introduces children to form, color and composition through exercises of the imagination. Each class begins with a reading of a poem or short story about animals, imaginary creatures or faraway places. Students create sculptures, drawings, collages and mobiles to express their special interest in the story. Children are encouraged in self-expression.

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DRAWING AND PAINTING Paul Mores ◊ 24W CHI245 ◊ 8-10 years TUE, 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM Jan 2 - Mar 5, 10 sessions Tuition: $238, Material fee: $30

In the drawing section of the class, students will be given guided projects and exercises that will cover the use of line, tone (light and shadow), spaces (negative and positive), and relationships (perspective, proportion, etc.). Students will work with graphite, charcoal, marker, soft pastel, and colored pencil. Students will also learn about and implement painting techniques of famous artists using watercolor, acrylic, oil pastel, and other related materials.

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WINTER WONDERLAND AND NATURE Kathy Eisler ◊ 24W CHI263A ◊ 7-9 years TUE, 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM Jan 2 - Mar 5, 10 sessions ◊ 24W CHI263B ◊ 5-6 years THU, 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM Jan 4 - Mar 7, 10 sessions

Do you appreciate nature and love doing art during the long winter months? In this class, we will paint winter landscapes with stormy skies. We will show the wind blowing and how snow collects on trees. We will draw, sculpt, and discuss animals that survive the cold climate. This is a drawing, painting, and sculpture class.

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Tuition: $238, Material fee: $35

PLAYING IN MUD: KIDS' CLAY Alisen Herman ◊ 24W CHI260 ◊ 10-13 years TUE, 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM Jan 2 - Mar 5, 10 sessions Tuition: $243, Material fee: $35

Children will learn the start to finish process of working with clay on the wheel and handbuilding techniques. Building new skills each week, they will create various functional and decorative items using slabs and wheel thrown pots they have made. Creativity and fun are added when they learn to alter pots, make handles, feet, create textures and design surfaces for finishing touches.

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NEW! THE WORLD OF DRAWING & PAINTING Atsuko Watanabe ◊ 24W CHI270 ◊ 7-9 years WED, 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM Jan 3 - Mar 6, 10 sessions Tuition: $238, Material fee: $30

Our imagination and visual knowledge will be stretched as we explore the many ways of seeing the world around us. In this course, we will learn the basic elements of drawing and painting, including texture, light, space, and color. Some of the materials used will be charcoal, pastels, and paints. Exciting and challenging projects encourage creativity and develop skills.

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NEW! ART ADVENTURES Stephanie Reiter ◊ 24W CHI272 ◊ 5-6 years WED, 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM Jan 3 - Mar 6, 10 sessions Tuition: $238, Material fee: $30

Have fun with color, shape, and form! Young artists will create 2- and 3-dimensional projects that will ignite exploration and imagination. Together we will go to the moon and the deep blue sea. Return to earth and bring back what we see. This sampler class will introduce students to a variety of media.

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MIXING IT UP WITH PHOTOGRAPHY Cynthia Soroka-Dunn ◊ 24W CHI265 ◊ 10-13 years WED, 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM Jan 3 - Mar 6, 10 sessions Tuition: $238, Material fee: $35

Are you interested in learning about the beautiful world around you? Taking photographs of nature and landscapes will inspire and excite you. Students will learn the best times to take photographs and how to work with natural light and composition. Kid’s will learn photography but then transform their images by transferring them into drawings, paintings, and collages. By the last day of class, everyone will have a beautiful 11x14 inch photograph they can take home and frame. So let’s learn something wonderful about the world around us! Please bring a digital camera to each class – a cell phone is also acceptable for those without an actual camera.

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WORLD OF CLAY Beth Perlman ◊ 24W CHI266 ◊ 7-9 years THU, 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM Jan 4 - Mar 7, 10 sessions Tuition: $243, Material fee: $35

In this fun clay class, children will have a great time getting their hands dirty while learning basic hand building skills. They will use coils and slabs to create fantasy animals, sea creatures and more as we explore the world of clay.

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WE ARE AMERICAN ARTISTS! Karen Elder ◊ 24W CHI227 ◊ 8-10 years THU, 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM Jan 4 - Mar 7, 10 sessions Tuition: $238, Material fee: $30

This course explores the styles and techniques of some of our country's greatest artists, from colonial times to the present day. Students will learn about composition, color, and form while working in two- and three-dimensions using a variety of materials. Students will be learning a little about each artist's life and how the time and place influenced their art. Projects will be inspired by wonderful artists such as Edward Hicks, Charles Demuth, Louise Nevelson, Robert Indiana, Alexander Calder, Andy Warhol, and Georgia O'Keeffe.

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NEW! THE ART OF WATER & COLOR Molly Ma ◊ 24W CHI271 ◊ 10-13 years SAT, 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM Jan 6 - Mar 2, 9 sessions Tuition: $215, Material fee: $30

Watercolor is one of the most creative and versatile art mediums. It can be realistic, abstract, illustrative, or animated in style. While beautiful, it can be frustrating to control, and using water to mix color correctly can be tricky. In this class, students will learn about various watercolor techniques: wet on wet, dry on wet, dry on dry, flat wash, graduated wash, and variegated wash. Through practice, exploration, and experimentation, students will discover their own individual style and find the pleasure of this beautifully creative practice.

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S P E C I AL NE E D S LET'S EXPLORE ART: FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Jane Chang ◊ 24W CHI243 ◊ All Levels SAT, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Jan 6 - Mar 2, 9 sessions Tuition: $215, Material fee: $30 Membership not required

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Let’s explore and have fun with art! Students will have a hands-on experience and be introduced to all aspects of art creativities from watercolor to drawing, Chinese painting to 3D, and mixed media. Special attention will be given to each student’s individual needs and development. Students will be encouraged to participate, contribute, and be spontaneous. This class is for students with any disability Register HERE

T E E NS ( 1 2 - 1 5 Y E A R S ) TEEN JEWELRY MAKING Naho Kambayashi ◊ 24W TEE099 ◊ 12-15 years MON, 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM Jan 8 - Mar 11, 8 sessions

Do you want to make your own jewelry? Have fun making unique pieces you can wear!

You will learn to saw, form, file, solder and polish metal sheets and wires into beautiful pieces of jewelry. We will start by making simple earrings, a pendant, and a ring.

No class on Jan 15 or Feb 19.

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Tuition: $200, Material fee: $35

GLASS BEADS Stephanie Maddalena ◊ 24W TEE085 ◊ 12-15 years THU, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM Jan 4 - Mar 7, 10 sessions Tuition: $248, Material fee: $55

In this class, students will learn to make beads using glass rods and ancient Venetian techniques. Each week, a new style of beads will be demonstrated. We will have a brief discussion on assembling the beads into wearable pieces. (Note: Students should come to class wearing old clothes and have long hair tied back.)

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CLAY WORLD Colleen Vanderhouef ◊ 24W TEE096 ◊ 12-15 years SAT, 9:45 AM to 12:15 PM Jan 6 - Mar 2, 8 sessions No class on Feb 17.

Tuition: $195, Material fee: $65

Discover a different way to use clay every week! Techniques range from basic handbuilding to advancing on the pottery wheel. This class is designed to help students build on their skills while creating various projects to take home. If you want a strong foundation in the world of clay, this is the class to take!

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F AM I L I E S ( 4 + Y E A R S ) NEW! PAINTING EXPERIENCE FOR FAMILIES Molly Ma ◊ 24W FAM030 ◊ 4+ years SAT, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Jan 6 - Mar 2, 9 sessions Tuition: $182 Price is per person (Enrollment must include child and at least one parent).

No senior discounts; membership not required.

Catch a rainbow and melt it apart – then find new ways to put it back together again!

This class plays with color using tempera paint, watercolors, crayons, pastels, and markers. Collages and paintings are just some of the projects families will bring home.

This course is designed to help manipulate color in various media to express creativity for all.

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ADULT WORKSHOPS* *No senior discount. *Membership fee not required.

NEW! DIALOGUES: A GROUP CRITIQUE Linda Lauro-Lazin / Eileen Sackman ◊ 24W WKS214 ◊ All Levels Fri, JAN 26 7 PM to 10 PM Tuition: $75

Look deeper into your work by joining us for a group session of critical dialogue.

Together, we will explore design, subject matter, form, functionality, style, and more.

Over the course of the night, students will participate in both individual and group critique. Each member should bring one piece, created in any medium, to be discussed with either instructor for a 5 to 10 minute individual critique, and participate in the group discussion about your work.

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HANDBUILT ANIMAL POTS Atsuko Watanabe ◊ 24W WKS397 ◊ All Levels Sat, MAR 16 10 AM to 4 PM Tuition: $140, Material fee: $25

Join us in creating an animal plant pot of your own! Participants will learn the basic handbuilding techniques to build confidence in exploring clay and its properties.

Students will have the opportunity to make one or two (depending on complexity) small animals. Instructions on how to create this animal sculpture will be given in a step-bystep process and will include decorating with underglaze.

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INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING AND BEYOND Jane Chang ◊ 24W WKS581

◊ All Levels

Sat, MAR 16 10 AM to 4 PM Tuition: $140 Material fee payable to instructor (Students can choose to pay for shared material used doing the workshop or buy materials to keep)

Explore the incredible world of Chinese brush painting! This workshop will introduce you to the "Four Gentlemen," which represent four seasons - bamboo, plum blossom, wild orchid, and chrysanthemum. Students will focus on the quality of strokes, color loading and preparation, rhythm, movement, energy, composition, and more. Experienced students will have the chance to explore traditional flowers, birds, animals, landscapes, and beyond. Special and unique techniques will be covered, and there will be focus on each individual's skill development. No painting experience required.

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NEW! THE MAGICAL ART OF DOLL MAKING Molly Ma ◊ 24W WKS215

◊ All Levels

Sat, MAR 16 10 AM to 4 PM Tuition: $140, Material fee: $18

Doll making is an ageless art form that dates back many centuries. Historically, they were created to play with or put on display as decorative pieces or collectibles.

Traditionally, they are made from various materials, such as wood, paper, or fabric, and come in different sizes. Our doll making process will be consistent with traditional methods, but with new elements. Make it more contemporary and make it fun!

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NEW! WILLOW STARS Sandra Kehoe ◊ 24W WKS674

◊ All Levels

Sat, MAR 16 10 AM to 4 PM Tuition: $140, Material fee: $15

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In this one-day workshop you will learn to make willow start ornaments. Based off a traditional German technique, you will use a small jig to set in prepared willow and wrap it with waxed linen. Make as many ornaments as time permits, in many different styles.

We will also discuss the process of preparing the willow for use in this project. All materials and tools will be available.

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EXPLORE METAL CLAY Kelly Green-Grady ◊ 24W WKS842 ◊ Beginner Sun, MAR 17 10 AM to 4 PM Tuition: $140, Material fee: $60, payable to instructor

Join us as we take a trip into the world of silver metal clay (PMC3). Metal clay is an exciting medium that begins as a suspension of tiny particles of silver in an organic clay binder. It can be shaped and layered or textured by hand or with molds and is as malleable as ordinary modeling clay. After drying and sanding, the clay is fired with a torch or kiln. When fired, the binder burns off, leaving pure sintered metal (fine silver).

It can then be polished, or patinas added. This introduction will give you the foundation for achieving great results when working with silver clay, including a basic understanding of rolling, texturing, shaping, and finishing metal clay. At the end of the day, students will go home wearing their custom creations.

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EXPLORING THE FIGURE IN PASTEL Brian Bailey ◊ 24W WKS590

◊ Intermediate/Advanced

Sun, MAR 17 10 AM to 4 PM Tuition: $160 Material list

In this workshop we will explore the figure with a live model using soft pastel on toned paper. Utilizing charcoal as a basis for an under drawing, we will create all the nuances of the figure by developing a palette in pastel that works harmoniously with the color and texture of the paper. This workshop is intended for students who have experience in drawing the figure.

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SOUNDING MUD: INSTRUMENTS OF CLAY Koyoltzintli (Koyo) Miranda ◊ 24W WKS301 ◊ All Levels Sun, MAR 17 10 AM to 4 PM Tuition: $140, Material fee: $20

During this all-day workshop, we will be making sound instruments made from clay.

We’ll begin with an introduction to a variety of instruments using museum archives, personal photographs, and recordings, delving deeper into the sonic legacy of the Americas. Following the introduction, students will be presented with a few different models that each participant can choose from to create their own. Informed by Mesoamerican and South American traditions, these will include globular, poly-globular, and tubular flutes, rattles, and whistles. Students will also learn how to play these various instruments and how to hold their breath to maximize the melody. In the instructor’s tradition, sound has the potential to awaken in us a sense of belonging and wellbeing, and when played, instruments allow the player to feel a relation to the land and other forms of life. Please bring any clay tools you may have, chop sticks, and a knife/blade.

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NEW! ZENTANGLE BEGINNINGS Payal Gandhi ◊ 24W WKS592

◊ All Levels

Sun, MAR 17 10 AM to 4 PM Tuition: $140, Material fee: $30

Zentangle is a “no-mistakes,” easy to learn art form that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, skills, and interests. Students will create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns called Tangles in a relaxing and fun class environment. Zentangle is a therapeutic art form that is known to increase concentration, creativity, and personal wellbeing while enhancing focus and relaxation. It’s a journey of self-discovery with a focus on the process of drawing. Anything is possible, one stroke at a time!

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WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE MONDAY

TUESDAY

Jan 8 - Mar 11 8 sessions: No class 1/15 or 2/19 CER 353A / Monitor Creative Block

p.2

JEL 073A / Sloan Metals, Etc.

p.9

PAI 155 / Bailey Introduction to Soft Pastel

Jan 3 - Mar 6 10 sessions

CER 322 / Eisler The Modern Figure in Ceramic Sculpture JEL 082 / Tokoly Basic Bling and Beyond

p.3

CER STU / Monitor Ceramic Studio Time

p.2

p.10

JEL 014A / Pluntky-Goedecke Jewelry from Basics to Beyond

p.10

p.12

PAI 167 / DiMuro Drawing into Painting

p.12

PAI 137 / Robinson Portraits & More

p.13

MSC 134 / Dhawan Polymer Clay Flowers

p.17

PHO 071 / Soroka-Dunn Landscape & Nature Photography with Mixed Media

p.16

WAT 092 / Rose Joy of Watercolor

p.15

CER STU / Monitor Ceramic Studio Time

p.2

CER 349 / Herman Getting Behind Potter's Wheel

p.3

CER 374 / Watanabe Handbuilding for Beginners

p.4

JEL 073B / Sloan Metals, Etc.

p.9

JEL 088 / Tokoly Jewelry Techniques and Design

p.10

JEL 014B / Pluntky-Goedecke Jewelry from Basics to Beyond

p.10

DRA 111 / No Draw in Color

p.6

DRA 110 / DiMuro Classical Methods in Drawing

p.7

DRA 099 / Theroux Drawing: Beyond Basics

p.7

PAI 141 / Schaefer Driven to Abstraction

p.12

FAB 055A & 055B / Hsiao Hybrid! Needle Felting

p.8 p.11

WAT 104 / Rose Beyond Joy of Watercolor

p.15

VPAI 168 / Guilfoyle Heirloom Paintings 12:30pm-2:30pm

p.12

p.18

CHI 260 / Herman Playing in Mud: Kid's Clay

p.19

CHI 015B / Martire Clay: Handbuilding

p.18

CHI 015A / Eisler Clay: Handbuilding

(12-15 yrs) CHI 257 / Mores p.18 Drawing Super Heroes and Super Villains (10-13 yrs) CHI 242 / Elder p.18 Portraits and Figures (7-9 yrs)

(10-13 yrs) CHI 263A / Eisler p.19 Winter Wonderland & Nature (7-9 yrs) CHI 245 / Mores p.19 Drawing and Painting (8-10 yrs) CHI 036 Elder p.18 Arty Facts (5-6 yrs)

(6-8 yrs) CHI 265 / Soroka-Dunn p.20 Mixing it Up w/ Photography (10-13 yrs) CHI 270 / Watanabe p.19 The World of Drawing and Painting (7-9 yrs) CHI 272 / Reiter p.19 Art Adventures (5-6 yrs)

7:00 PM-10:00 PM (unless noted otherwise)

E V E N I N G

WEDNESDAY

Jan 2 - Mar 5 10 sessions

3:45 PM-5:15 PM

C H I L D R E N

12:30 PM-3:30 PM (unless noted otherwise)

A F T E R N O O N

9:15 AM-12:15 PM (unless noted otherwise)

M O R N I N G

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CER 234 / Lawrence Having It All

p.3

CER 363A / Sackman Alternative Firing Techniques

p.3

CER 339 / Carli Learning to Throw

p.4

JEL 090A/Kambayashi Creative Metalsmithing & Jewelry

p.9

p.15

JEL STU / Monitor Jewelry Studio Time

p.9

DRA 112 / No Intro to Drawing

p.6

p.7

BAS 038 / Kehoe Basketry: From Craft to Art

p.2

WAT 102A / Chang Chinese Brush Painting 7pm-9pm DRA 103 / Bailey Figure Drawing: Short & Long Pose 6pm-9pm PHO 043 Turkin Digital Photography: The Basics

PAI 169 / No p.13 Mastering the Primary Palette: Advanced Techniques in Oil Painting PAI 133 / Wilson p.13 Anyone Can Paint

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(8-10 yrs) TEE 099 / Kambayashi Teen Jewelry Making

p.21

p.16

VMIX 013 / Eddy Turning Art into Action 7pm-9pm (19+ years only)

p.10

WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Jan 4 - Mar 7 10 sessions

CER 378 / Sackman Adventures in Handbuilding

p.4

TEE 096 / Vanderhoef Clay World

p.21

JEL 090B / Kambayashi Creative Metalsmithing & Jewelry

p.9

GLA 005B / Maddalena Glowing Glass: Flameworked Beads

p.8

WAT 102B & C / Chang Hybrid! Chinese Brush Painting

p.15

PAI 161 / Traptcheva Independent Studio

p.13

p.6

PRI 087A / Bell Printmaking: Relief Printing with Collage 9am-12pm

p.17

DRA 026 / Monitor Open Studio: Life Drawing ($215 non-member, $20/$25) FAM 033 / Ma Painting Experience for Families 10am-11:30am

p.2

CER 376 / Yucht The Hygge Home

p.4

CER 377 / Monitor Independent Study: Soda Firing

p.5

CER STU / Monitor Ceramic Studio Time

JEL 090C / Kambayashi Creative Metalsmithing & Jewelry

p.9

GLA 005C / Maddalena Glowing Glass: Flameworked Beads

p.8

PAI 166A / Theroux The Practice of Painting

p.14

CHI 271 / Ma p.20 The Art of Water & Color 12:30pm-2:00pm (10-13 yrs) PAI 166B / Theroux p.14 The Practice of Painting

PRI 087B / Bell Printmaking: Relief Printing with Collage

p.17

WAT 101 / Lu Exploring Watercolor Techniques

p.15

CHI 243 / Chang Let's Explore Art: Special Needs 1pm-2pm

FAB 061 / Levy Mixed Level Knitting 1/5-2/23 (8x)

p.8

CHI 266 / Perlman World of Clay

7:00 PM-10:00 PM (unless noted otherwise)

E V E N I N G

p.4

CER 375 / Yucht Cozy Cups

3:45 PM-5:15 PM

C H I L D R E N

Jan 6 - Mar 2 9 sessions

12:30 PM-3:30 PM (unless noted otherwise)

A F T E R N O O N

SATURDAY

Jan 5 - Mar 8 10 sessions

9:15 AM-12:15 PM (unless noted otherwise)

M O R N I N G

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PHO 063B / Garbeck Adobe Lightroom Classic

p.16

FAB 062 / Levy The Art of Hand Embroidery 1/5-2/23 (8x)

p.8

p.21

p.20

SUNDAY

p.20

Jan 7 - Mar 3 9 sessions

(7-9 yrs) TEE 085 / Maddalena p.21 Glass Beads 4:00-5:30pm (12-15 yrs) CHI 227 / Elder p.20 We Are American Artists!

(8-10 yrs) CHI 263B / Eisler p.19 Winter Wonderland & Nature (5-6 yrs) CER 353A / Monitor Creative Block (4 hrs) 6pm-10pm GLA 005A / Maddalena Glowing Glass: Flameworked Beads

p.4

PHO 063A / Garbeck Adobe Lightroom Classic

p.16

CUL133 / Pilo Yoga 5:30pm-6:45pm

p.17

p.8

CER 356 / Sackman Where It All Begins 10am-1pm CER 363B / Sackman Alternative Firing Techniques 1:30pm-4:30pm

CER STU / Monitor Ceramic Studio Time

p.2

p.5 p.3

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