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| Ceramics | |||
| ADVANCED HANDBUILDING | |||
| Interested in working independently yet want regular contact with instructor to further your creativity and artistic vision? Bring your notebook with ideas to class and take your pinching, coiling and slab techniques to the next level. Play with the extruder and experiment with form. Instruction is geared towards individual's ideas. Class Details | |||
| C5.3a | Winter 2 2012 | Wednesday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, February 29-April 19 - Sean Erwin | |
| BEGINNING WHEEL THROWING | |||
| For students who have never used the potter's wheel or for those who are continuing to build basic skills. Learn about the balance between aesthetic and utilitarian considerations that can determine the difference between a pot you like to use and a pot you love to use. Explore basic wheel throwing and methods of centering clay. Throw bowls and cylinder forms, such as mugs, vases and platters while developing a rich surface through the use of colored slips and glaze techniques. Class Details | |||
| C1.1b | Winter 2 2012 | Monday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, February 27-April 16 - Deborah Adornato | |
| C1.1c1 | Winter 2 2012 | Monday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, February 27-March 19 - Matt Fiske | |
| C1.1c2 | Winter 2 2012 | Monday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, March 26-April 16 - Matt Fiske | |
| C1.6a | Winter 2 2012 | Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, March 3-April 21 - Donald Perez | |
| Ceramics: The Illustrative Surface | |||
| In this taster course, we will be concentrating on surface design. We'll make some quick slab plates and use a variety of techniques to decorate them including mishima, scraffito, monoprint, and iron oxide decals. Layering will be an important part of the class. Please bring some images that you would like to use as reference for your pieces if you would like specific imagery. Class Details | |||
| CW1.6a | Winter 2 2012 | Saturday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, March 10 - Tess Stilwell | |
| GLAZE APPLICATION | |||
| This course is designed for students working both with wheel thrown and/or hand-built work. The first two weeks students will focus on producing work to glaze. In the following weeks Matt will discuss glaze application, glaze thickness versus thinness and characteristics of studio glazes. In class discussions covering waxing, by pouring, dipping or spraying. If you have experience making clay forms and are struggling with glazing or want to improve glazing for reduction and soda this is the class for you. Class Details | |||
| C9.3c | Winter 2 2012 | Wednesday 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM, February 29-March 22 - Matt Fiske | |
| HANDBUILDING 101 | |||
| Express yourself through clay in a relaxed atmosphere. If you are interested in clay, but aren't sure the wheel is for you, think about handbuilding. The basic techniques are easier to learn and the range of forms you can produce is much broader. For the beginner, you will be surprised how easy it is to begin making nice functional ware or artworks using techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slab construction. Class Details | |||
| C6.2a | Winter 2 2012 | Tuesday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, February 28-April 17 - Lauren Clay | |
| HANDBUILDING 101 PLUS | |||
| This class will explore the variety of hand-building techniques used in functional and sculptural ceramics. Both experimental and traditional processes will be taught: pinching, coiling, slab building, extruding and creating forms from a solid block of clay. We will also explore a variety of finishes, slips, terra sigillata, under-glazes and glazes. Demos and directed projects will be practiced and individual explorations will follow. Bring your ideas and sketch book to class. Class Details | |||
| C6.3c | Winter 2 2012 | Wednesday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, February 29-April 18 - Deborah Adornato | |
| INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED WHEEL THROWING | |||
| Designed for students who have mastered basic centering and pulling techniques. Improve your technical skills and learn to alter thrown forms using a variety of tools. Explore embellishment and finishing techniques to enhance your work. Students may work on a more independent level with regular interaction with instructor. Class Details | |||
| C1.2c | Winter 2 2012 | Tuesday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, February 28-April 17 - Deborah Adornato | |
| C1.4a | Winter 2 2012 | Thursday 9:30 PM - 12:30 PM, March 1-April 19 - Lauren Clay | |
| C2.2b | Winter 2 2012 | Tuesday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, February 28-April 17 - Tess Stillwell | |
| Namaste Clay | |||
| Enjoy a morning workshop combinng two ancient and beautiful traditions: Yoga and pottery. This class will explore the common ground wheel throwing and yoga practices share. We will move organically from movement, breath, meditation through to making wheel thrown forms. Pots will be made and bodies stretched through creativity and awareness. Class will re-awaken our bodies and open our hearts using these meditative practices. Your instructor for this unique workshop is Sara Lerner, equally adept in the disciplines of yoga and creamics. Open to any and all levels of experience in yoga and ceramics. Class Details | |||
| CW1.6b | Winter 2 2012 | Wednesday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, March 7 - Sara Lerner | |
| RAKU AND SAGGAR FIRING | |||
| Get ready for the heat! Learn and actively participate in the art of Raku. Experiment with Raku glaze techniques and alternative firing methods using saggars, sawdust and horse hair. While there will be time to make new forms in class, students are encouraged to bring 5 bisqued objects for glazing and firing. This course focuses on the firing and glazing techniques. Students should have basic knowledge of clay and be able to work somewhat independently. Class Details | |||
| C8.3b | Winter 2 2012 | Wednesday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, February 29-April 18 - Ronald Shaw | |
| C8.4c | Winter 2 2012 | Thursday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, March 1-April 19 - Ronald Shaw | |
| The Illustrative Surface | |||
| This class will concentrate on different methods of surface play: mishima, carving, inlay, etc. We will begin with projects guided by your instructor, then branch out into personal exploration. We will also be learning about firing at cone six to increase the brightness and saturation of our color palate. Handbuilding will be the general mode of the class, but if the student is familiar with the wheel, they will be allowed to use it as well – no basic wheel instruction will be given so it is important that the student has taken a beginning wheel class if they want to use it. Class Details | |||
| C4.5a | Winter 2 2012 | Friday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, March 2-April 20- Tess Stilwell | |
| Wheel Alteration | |||
| In this class, students will use the wheel as just the first step in creating new and exciting forms. Starting with basic shapes, we will cut, distort, reassemble and invent altered works that will leave viewers wondering how they were made. Students will be encouraged to dream up their own projects, so bring your imagination! The emphasis of this class is to play and experimentation. Students must have prior experience woth working on the wheel. Class Details | |||
| C2.5b | Winter 2 2012 | Friday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, March 2-April 20 - Tess Stilwell | |
| Wheel Crash Course | |||
| For students who have never used the potter's wheel. Explore basic wheel throwing and methods of centering clay. Get your hands wet and learn how to throw bowls and cylinder forms such as mugs, vases and planters. The last class will focus on glazing. Class Details | |||
| C1.4b1 | Winter 2 2012 | Thursday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, March 1-22 - Deborah Adornato | |
| C1.4b2 | Winter 2 2012 | Thursday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, March 29-April 19 - Deborah Adornato | |
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| Drawing & Painting | |||
| ABSTRACT & MIXED MEDIA PAINTING WITH ACRYLIC | |||
| This course consists of weekly demonstrations of contemporary acrylic painting techniques with a variety of mediums and other materials currently used by many established and "cutting edge" artists. Emphasis is on individualized instruction for students interested in painting based on fundamental understanding of the elements and principles of design, while encouraging: spontaneity, risk taking, chance, and new combinations to enhance or develop personal expression. Short (half hour or less) demonstrations will include: airbrush painting, projection painting, photocopy transfers, hard edge painting, acrylic paint gels and mediums, layering, "flow-release" (makes water wetter), clear resin applications, stains, washes and glazes, metallic, flourescent, and interference colors, collage and more. Class Details | |||
| P15.1a | Winter 2 2012 | Monday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, February 27-April 16 - Skip Measelle | |
| ABSTRACT PAINTING | |||
| Students will explore abstract issues in comtemporary painting. Critical concepts of contemporary art and techniques will be covered. Personal expression is encouraged. Appropriate for all media. Class Details | |||
| P5.1a | Winter 2 2012 | Monday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, February 27-April 16 - Sam Perry | |
| P5.3a | Winter 2 2012 | Wednesday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, February 29-April 18 - Sam Perry | |
| ADVANCED PAINTING SEMINAR | |||
| This is a studio style workshop for advanced artists already working independently who want professional feedback on a regular basis. Emphasis will be on developing a personal approach and distinctive style in painting through discussion of twentieth century art movements and current happenings in the art world. Class Details | |||
| P23.3a | Winter 2 2012 | Wednesday 9:30 AM - 12:3O PM, March 29-April 18 - Miroslav Antic | |
| BEGINNING DRAWING | |||
| Learn the basic skills and techniques of drawing. Class will consist of teaching proper pencil use for various marks and choosing paper surfaces. Composition, perspective and design will be addressed by working from still life, nature or with a model. Class Details | |||
| D7.2a | Winter 2 2012 | Tuesday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, February 28-April 17 - Nune Asatryan | |
| Classical Charcoal Drawing | |||
| This class will teach how to use charcoal to create classical realistic drawings. Charcoal is an incredibly versatile medium for creating either sketchy or smooth polished drawings that resemble paintings. This class will explore different types of charcoal, a variety of papers and tools for manipulating charcoal. Learn how to light and compose subject matter, create three dimensional forms on a flat surface, and create various effects. The instruction is one-on-one and will enhance the skills of both beginner and advanced students. Class Details | |||
| D31.5b | Winter 2 2012 | Friday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, March 2-April 20 - Eric Bossik | |
| DRAWING 101 | |||
| This course will teach you the basics of drawing line, shape, shade, perspective and proportion. We will learn how to make 2-dimensional shapes look 3-dimensional. We will use simple materials: pencils, charcoal and pen and learn each mediums unique qualities. As the saying goes, "Your paintings are only as good as your drawings." Drawing is the absolute essential to all visual art mediums. When you know how to draw, you can learn any other medium. Class Details | |||
| D7.4a | Winter 2 2012 | Thursday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, March 1-April 19 - Ted Matz | |
| D8.2c | Winter 2 2012 | Tuesday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, February 28-April 17 - Michael Las Casas | |
| Drawing 201 | |||
| This course will build upon the basics of drawing: line, shape, shade, perspective and proportion. We will learn how to make 2D look like 3D. We will use simple materials: pencils, charcoal and pen to learn each medium’s unique qualities. Drawing is essential to all visual art mediums. When you know how to draw, you can learn any other medium! Class Details | |||
| D41.3c | Winter 2 2012 | Wednesday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, February 29-April 18 - Michael Las Casas | |
| FIGURE DRAWING | |||
| This course will enable you to draw with confidence. We will focus on basic perceptual skills and see the relationship between form, volume, weight, mass and how they relate to each other. Drawing scaled up to life size, this course can greatly benefit beginning to advanced students. Class Details | |||
| D1.4a | Winter 2 2012 | Thursday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, March 1-April 19 - Miroslav Antic | |
| D8.3a | Winter 2 2012 | Wednesday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, February 29-April 18 - Dennis Aufiery | |
| FIGURE PAINTING WITH COLOR | |||
| In this class we will focus on your ability to draw with paint, use color structurally and paint the figure with confidence. This is a contemporary approach to composition and color that is inclusive of abstract painterly sensiblilities, while being true to visual experience. A continuous pose will be set up for students to develop a deepened understanding of form. Class Details | |||
| P8.3b | Winter 2 2012 | Wednesday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, February 29-April 18 - Dennis Aufiery | |
| Figure Painting: A Contemporary Approach | |||
| This class focuses on painting the human figure in the classical atelier method. Working from live models, this course teaches a progressive form of representational figure painting. Proportion, value, spatial relationships, harmonic design principles, anatomy, and color theory will be emphasized. The use of drapery, props, lighting, and creating a visual narrative will also be explored. Class Details | |||
| P30.3a | Winter 2 2012 | Wednesday 9:30 PM - 12:30 PM, February 29-April 18 - Scherer/Ouporov | |
| IMPRESSIONISM: Modern Techniques | |||
| For all levels of students, this dynamic and challenging class will revisit with fresh eyes the original exciting pioneering techniques known to the world as Impressionism. Each class will be full of information and inspiration covering such topics as: powerful color mixing, the Impressionists palette, understanding design and perspective, and many other essential key learning tools. Classes are designed for all levels using oils, acrylics or pastels and with focused individual instruction. Learning is also enhanced by regular demonstrations by the instructor. Class Details | |||
| P14.2a | Winter 2 2012 | Tuesday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, February 28-April 17 - Hugh O'Neill | |
| INDEPENDENT STUDY | |||
| This seminar format is for students working towards a cohesive body of work in any medium. It involves individual discussion with instructor and group critique. Clarify and expand your identity as an artist and investigate artists whose work and methods you may find useful. Contemporary art is complex and multifaceted: figurative, abstract and conceptual. We will discuss how all aspects can contribute to your development. Class Details | |||
| P9.4a | Winter 2 2012 | Thursday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, March 1, 8, 15 & 22 - Dennis Aufiery | |
| INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED WATERCOLOR | |||
| This course is designed for intermediate and advanced students who want to strengthen their skills in watercolor techniques. The instructor will work with students individually on their personal development as a painter. Class Details | |||
| P6.4b | Winter 2 2012 | Thursday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, March 1-April 19 - Ted Matz | |
| LAYERING PASTELS | |||
| Explore the layering possibilities of soft pastels and how using color effectively can define pictorial space. Classes are at the Armory with the possiblitity of paintnig outdoors. We may also work from a model (added model fee). Enjoy lively discussions of traditional and contemporary master pastelists and painters. Class Details | |||
| P6.4a | Winter 2 2012 | Thursday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, March 1-April 19 - Roxene Sloate | |
| LAYERING PASTELS IN PLEIN AIRE | |||
| Paint outdoors at various locations in Palm Beach County while exploring the excitement and layering possibilities of soft pastels. Explore how color and spatial relationships unify and strengthen your work. We will also discuss other artists' work. First meeting will be held at the Armory. Class Details | |||
| P6.3a | Winter 2 2012 | Wednesday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, February 29-April 19 - Roxene Sloate | |
| Mixed Media Painting | |||
| Explore the vast range of materials and methods of painting available today. Learn how to use oils, acrylics, casein, encaustic, pastel, metal leaf, and mixed media applied to a variety of surfaces. Whether you work from life, imagination, or photography, this course will enhance your technical skills as you develop your artistic vision. Understand diverse painting approaches-grisaille, underpainting, direct painting, glazing, and impasto. Proportion, value, spatial relationships, design principles, and color theory will also be emphasized. Class Details | |||
| P30.3b | Winter 2 2012 | Wednesday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, February 29-April 18 - Ouporov/Scherer | |
| OIL PAINTING | |||
| Beginning students will be taught a systematic, step-by-step approach in which each class builds on the previous one. Students can expect to learn about color by making a color wheel, a color mixing chart, a color gradation value chart, drawing, brushwork, and much more. Intermediate and advanced students may explore subject matter of choice using their own photographs such as landscapes, sharp focus on a single object, room interiors, etc. This is a workshop atmosphere where everyone is painting an assortment of subject matter that leads to a variety of problem solving lessons in addition to the application of glazing and veiling. Class Details | |||
| P4.3b | Winter 2 2012 | Wednesday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, February 29-April 18 - Martha Ann Myers | |
| P4.6a | Winter 2 2012 | Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, March 3-April 21 - Martha Ann Myers | |
| OUTDOOR PAINTING WORKSHOP | |||
| This intensive three-day workshop is geared to both beginner and advanced painters. The skills of seeing, simplification, shapes, value and color will be exercised at the onset and focus will move towards personal style as well as demos and sharing of Sonya's own techniques. Participants will travel to sites in Palm Beach County to paint on location. Class Details | |||
| PW1.5a1 | Winter 2 2012 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, April 6-9 - Sonya Gaskell | |
| Painting 101 | |||
| This class will cover the fundamentals of painting. With guidance from the instructor, students will discover their own style of painting, representational and/or non-representational. Class Details | |||
| P13.5a | Winter 2 2012 | Friday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, March 2-April 20 - Nune Asatryan | |
| P7.2c | Winter 2 2012 | Tuesday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, February 28-April 17 - Nune Asatryan | |
| Painting 201 | |||
| In this course the instructor will work with students on individually developing their own personal style. This course is well suited for students with ideas for paintings and seeking guidance from an expert to further progress. Students should bring in their own source materials and ideas to work with during class. Class Details | |||
| P20.1b | Winter 2 2012 | Monday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, February 27-April 16 - Steve Rogers | |
| PAINTING EXISTENTIALLY | |||
| This movement's name is derived from a combination of the German Expressionists and the post war ideals of American Abstract Expressionism -of which the foundation is the anti-figurative aesthetic of Futurism, the Bauhaus, and Synthetic Cubism. It has an image of being rebellious, minimalistic, anarchic, and highly idiosyncratic. This class boils down to Self Expression as a means to liberate the individual from the dogma, and limitations of traditional thought and is about intuitive honesty and freedom by accessing your creativity through discovery and experimentation. Class Details | |||
| P25.4b | Winter 2 2012 | Thursday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, March 1-April 19 - Harlan Hoffman | |
| PAINTING OUTDOORS: A CONTEMPORARY APPROACH | |||
| Working directly from outdoor subjects gives you confidence in developing your sense of natural color, personal color vocabulary and understanding of light. Your true subject is experiencing the physical and emotional connections of "being there" while investigating the possibilites of paint. Learn to engage subject matter first hand by painting diectly from outside subjects both natural and man made. Class Details | |||
| P30.2a | Winter 2 2012 | Tuesday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, February 28-April 17 - Dennis Aufiery | |
| PORTRAITURE START TO FINISH | |||
| Portraiture from a live model. Students will start by learning the proportions of the head in charcoal and progress completing a full color portrait. Class Details | |||
| P42.1a | Winter 2 2012 | Monday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, February 27-April 16 - Steven Rogers | |
| REALISM | |||
| This class trains you to translate what you see into a realistic painting on canvas. You learn how to compose and light your subject, create an accurate preliminary drawing, and build the underpainting that will help you produce the solid values and form essential to a successful painting. You will also learn how to do small studies that help you plan all the elements of your paintings. This class is for beginners and advanced students. The instruction is one on one and will accelerate your move up to the next skill level. Class Details | |||
| P55.3b | Winter 2 2012 | Wednesday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, February 29-April 18 - Eric Bossik | |
| STILL LIFE PAINTING | |||
| Students will work on color harmonies, composition, and issues of light and dark values to create dynamic still lifes. Participants will learn how to orchestrate set ups using their own objects as well as objects provided by the instructor. Acrylic or Oil Paints. Class Details | |||
| P36.3a | Winter 2 2012 | Wednesday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, February 29-April 18 - Nancy Tart | |
| THE ART OF CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING | |||
| Learn the basic elements of Chinese Brush Painting and the master stroke technique such as flower, bird and landscape. You can experiment with line and elaborate style on Chinese paper and silk. The course is progressive. Class Details | |||
| P35.1a | Winter 2 2012 | Monday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, February 27-April 16 - Susan Wilders | |
| THE BODY AND ANATOMY | |||
| Construct compositions including a nude figure, learning how to observe, study and translate the human form through the understanding of the weight, balance, mechanics, structure, and movement of the body. Develoop trust in eye/hand coordination through exposure to both the skeletal and muscular systems. The comparative anatomy between humans and animals will also be observed in detail. Class Details | |||
| D31.3c | Winter 2 2012 | Wednesday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, February 29-April 18 - Ryan Toth | |
| THE EXPLORATION OF COLOR, CONTENT & SURFACE | |||
| Learn how to successfully and confidently create new techniques and surfaces using any paint medium. This studio course teaches students how to document and keep painting logs for utilizing the correct drying times, mix mediums, colors, as well as special effects in paint; creating a whole new language in the work while being able to create it again. Students will work on individual paintings along with the instructor in class. Burning, melting, sweating, layering, injecting, cracking, isolating, bubbling, and more will all be explored, as well as creating space and distance with color. Class Details | |||
| P28.2b | Winter 2 2012 | Tuesday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, February 28-April 17 - Ryan Toth | |
| WATERCOLOR 101 | |||
| This course will cover the basics of watercolor painting. We will learn how to paint simple to complex washes, wet into wet, dry brush, glazing, special effects and more. Experiment with masking, wax resist and different brush techniques, how to stretch paper and what is a "watercolor block". Learn how to use the "white of the paper" and different types of brushes. We will paint several paintings using these techniques that will give you the confidence to paint more and conquer those fears of watercolors. Watercolor painting isn't so hard if you know the basics. Class Details | |||
| P33.1a | Winter 2 2012 | Monday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, February 27-April 16 - Martha Ann Myers | |
| WATERCOLOR 201 | |||
| A course for the student familiar with watercolor who wants to learn more. Create luminous light, vibrant color and dramatic moods in a variety of subject matter such as: still life, florals (orchids), seascapes and more. Watch a demo of a new technique weekly. Develop your individual style and creativity with confidence while focusing on color and paint properties (granular, transparent, opaque, etc.), composition, design, light, edges, and more. Class will close with a critique. Class Details | |||
| P10.1b | Winter 2 2012 | Monday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, February 27-April 16 - Martha Ann Myers | |
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| Jewelry/Glass/Metals | |||
| ADVANCED FUSED GLASS | |||
| This course will explore advanced techniques in warm glass. Students will work on projects of their own to create a body of work. Solid knowledge of glass cutting techniques and all cold working apparatus is required. Class Details | |||
| J14.2a | Winter 2 2012 | Tuesday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, February 28-April 17 - Camille Perrin | |
| J14.4a | Winter 2 2012 | Thursday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, March 1-April 19 - Camille Perrin | *** CLASS FULL *** |
| BEGINNING FUSED GLASS | |||
| This course will introduce students to both beginning fusing and glass jewelry. Students will learn techniques that will help them to develop their own body of work. Materials for this course can be purchased through Brightwater Farms at 561-386-1313. Class Details | |||
| G12.3a | Winter 2 2012 | Wednesday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, February 29-April 18 - Camille Perrin | |
| J12.2b | Winter 2 2012 | Tuesday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, February 28-April 17 - Camille Perrin | *** CLASS FULL *** |
| J12.4b | Winter 2 2012 | Thursday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, March 1-April 19 - Camille Perrin | *** CLASS FULL *** |
| INDEPENDENT GLASS STUDIO | |||
| For current students who would like a more intense studio experience, individual projects will be develooped, advanced techniques explored in a smaller, more private studio setting. Available Saturdays to be announced with class time and lab fee to be paid by the week. Class Details | |||
| G16.1a | Winter 2 2012 | Monday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, February 27-April 16 - Camille Perrin | |
| INTRODUCTION TO SILVERSMITHING | |||
| This important class introduces the student to the art of jewelry making through the proper use of hand tools, torches, flex shafts, polishers and more. Through personal instruction, close up demonstrations and hands on experience, the student will learn how to lay out, drill, pierce, file, form, solder and polish sterling silver. All of these metalsmithing techniques will be applicable not only to sterling silver but also to brass and copper. Projects may include a cigar band ring with overlay and/or a pendant with cabochon stone. While some tools are supplied but the school, students are expected to bring their own hand tools and supplies. Class Details | |||
| J5.1a | Winter 2 2012 | Monday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, February 27-April 16 - Joe Korth | |
| J5.2c | Winter 2 2012 | Tuesday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, February 28-April 17 - Joe Korth | |
| Keumboo: Gold on Silver | |||
| This class will be an in-depth exploration of Keumboo, a traditional Korean technique for bonding gold foil to silver. This is a fun and easy technique that can be used to create bold patterns on the surface of silver sheet. This technique is a great way to economically add gold accents to silver jewelry. The focus of the class will be learning the basic technique and then once this is mastered, creating finished jewelry peices. Class Details | |||
| J5.2a | Winter 2 2012 | Tuesday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, February 28-April 17 - Joe Korth | |
| Picture This! | |||
| This special workshop is for members of both the Armory Art Center and the Norton Museum of Art. Participants will create their own fused glass picture frame. The first half-hour will be an overview of glass and the fusing process including a review of tools, equipment and safety. The following hour will cover planning and design layout. The final hour will cover preparing for kiln firing and a revealing of the fused glass masterpieces! Materials and frame stand are included. RSVP required in advance. Seating limited to 10 each session. Class Details | |||
| GW2.3a2 | Winter 2 2012 | Wednesday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, March 14 - Camille Perrin | |
| GW2.5a | Winter 2 2012 | Friday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, March 9 - Camille Perrin | |
| PROJECT-A-WEEK | |||
| This will be a fun and productive class for students comfortable with basic silversmithing techniques. This class will be devoted to a new and exciting project which students will finish quickly within one class period. The focus will be on production techniques and creativity within simplicity. Some new techniques will be introduced as well, possibly including sandblasting and Keumboo. While some tools are supplied by the school, students are expected to bring their own hand tools and supplies. Class Details | |||
| J5.4a | Winter 2 2012 | Thursday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, March 1-April 19 - Joe Korth | |
| SATURDAYS ARE FOR FUSING | |||
| For fusing enthusiasts who cannot attend weekday classes. Come and enjoy Saturday fusing class! All levels are welcome. For available Saturdays, call the Registrar...(561) 832-1776 x 33. Class Details | |||
| J17.6a | Winter 2 2012 | Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Camille Perrin | |
| TRADITIONAL WAX CARVING | |||
| Students will learn the process of traditional wax carving to create unique design. Students will learn how wax carving lends itself to create fluid, sculptural, and organic forms. Personal design will be emphasized. Class Details | |||
| J2.3c | Winter 2 2012 | Wednesday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, February 29-April 18 - Caroline Kling | |
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| Other Arts | |||
| PHOTOSHOP FOR ALL ARTISTS | |||
| Welcome all! Photoshop is a very useful tool for all visual artists---painters, sculptors, photographers and artists of all kinds. This class will teach you how to use and apply Photoshop techniques to create and enhance your work and skills as an artist. The course will cover how to scan and transform images, plan your composition digitally, create maquettes, transfer to various surfaces, and how to edit and enhance existing artwork. In addition, you will learn how to professionally photograph your artwork for reproduction and presentation. There is something for everyone in this class. Classwork will include both computer lab and studio artwork time. Class Details | |||
| RA4.4a | Winter 2 2012 | Thursday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, March 1-April 19 - Ouporov/Scherer | |
| Silk Painting | |||
| Add another dimension to your fabric by silk screening with thickened dyes. You will do silk screening using your own designs made from freezer paper, interfacing, found objects. We will also be able to use a thermofax for creating silkscreens. We will be using fibers reactive MX dyes, which do not require steaming. Class Details | |||
| RAW6.6a | Winter 2 2012 | Saturday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, March 31-April 21 - Bev Snow | |
| The Art of Shibori | |||
| Shibori is a Japanese term for several methods of dyeing cloth with a pattern by binding, stitching, folding, twisting, compressing it, or capping, as defined by Wikipedia. We will use several of these techniques to prepare cloth and then dye. Cloth will also have multiple techniques applied to give it a greater depth of design. You will be introduced to several techniques, including pole-wrapping (arashi), stitched (nui), and clamped (itajime) shibori. All methods involve some process where the cloth is bound or shaped to resist dye in certain areas. We will be using fiber reactive MX dyes, which do not require steaming. Class Details | |||
| RAW5.6b | Winter 2 2012 | Saturday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, March 3-April 7 - Bev Snow | |
| USING ADOBE PHOTOSHOP LIGHTROOM WORKSHOP | |||
| In this workshop students will learn how to operate the basic aspects of Lightroom versions 2 & 3. Students will learn how to customize their catalogs, import their photographs, create digital slide shows, and internet photo galleries. Each module of the program will be covered; Library, Develop, Slideshow, Printing and Web modules. Students will learn about presets. The concept of nondestructive editing will be covered as it pertains to camera RAW format files as well as JPEG and other image formats. Requirements: Laptop computer either PC or Mac. A copy of Lightroom program any version should already be installed. Class Details | |||
| RAW11.5a1 | Winter 2 2012 | Friday 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM, March 9 - Jackee Swinson | |
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| Photography & Printmaking | |||
| INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY | |||
| This class is a basic intermediate digital photography class for SLR, Super Zooms and advanced compact digital cameras with automatic and manual controls. The class is aimed at those camera owners who want to understand how to control their cameras and capture the image they see through the view finder. Bring your camera, manuals, freshly charged batteries and a memory card. The class will be taught as a relaxed, hands-on interactive group. We will go over the functions of your camera and explain the choices seen in the menus and controls while covering the various automatic programs and manual exposure settings. Class Details | |||
| RA5.3c | Winter 2 2012 | Wednesday 6:00 PM - 9::00 PM, February 29-April 18 - Robert Swinson | |
| INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP | |||
| Learn more about using your little digital point & shoot as well as digital SLR cameras. When you leave this class you will have a better understanding of what your camera does, why it doesn't always do what you want it to and how to get the picture you want. Bring your camera and manuals, freshly charged battery and a memory card. Class Details | |||
| RA15.5a | Winter 2 2012 | Monday 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM, March 5 - Robert Swinson | |
| Photographing Your Artwork | |||
| Learn how to photograph your artwork for promotion, submissions for exhibitions, cataloging or reproduction, this one day workshop will cover some of the basics of sculpture, glassware and jewelry. The class will cover the use of existing lighting through studio lighting. There will be some brief presentation of editing methods and color control as well as discussion of reproduction methods. Students should bring their cameras and questions. Sample artwork will be provided. Class Details | |||
| RA3.4b | Winter 2 2012 | Thursday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, March 1-27 - Robert Swinson | |
| PHOTOGRAPHY AS A CREATIVE EXERCISE | |||
| This class will consist of a series of shooting assignments and exercises to help students determine who they are as photographers and which styles they prefer. We will take photos using documentary, editorial, commercials, and fine art styles. Students should bring a camera and notebook to class. Class Details | |||
| RA7.1a | Winter 2 2012 | Monday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, February 27-April 16 - Marie Marzi | |
| Printmaking 101 | |||
| Students will begin by creating monotypes (painterly prints), collagraphy (relief) and from there, will use intaglio techniques such as: drypoint on Plexiglas, soft and hard-ground etching, aquatint on metal and a combination of these techniques. Learn how to create an etching plate and use a printing press to reproduce art prints. Previous students of a different skill level can continue their projects and development, but everyone will discover secrets behind processes that great artists have used and that contemporary artists continue to explore. Class Details | |||
| RA21.1b | Winter 2 2012 | Monday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, February 27-April 16 - Melissa Weisz | |
| RA21.2c | Winter 2 2012 | Tuesday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, February 28-April 17 - Isabel Gouveia | |
| Printmaking for All | |||
| We will introduce you to a wide range of printmaking techniques and you will choose what works best for you. The class will also include Photoshop Techniques to manipulate, transform and output your images. There is something for everyone in this class, from absolute beginners to advanced students alike. Class Details | |||
| RA10.4b | Winter 2 2012 | Thursday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, March 1-22, Scherer/Ouporov | |
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| Sculpture | |||
| ABSTRACTION OF THE HUMAN FIGURE | |||
| This course is for students who are interested in working with clay or have worked with clay and the human figure and want to improve their abstraction skills. The course is dedicated to developing expression and gestural work. You will study composition techniques, volume, balance while defining your artistic message or purpose. Limit of 12 students. Class Details | |||
| S8.3a | Winter 2 2012 | Wednesday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, February 29-April 18 - Sergey Kazaryan | |
| BAS RELIEF SCULPTURE | |||
| Bas relief, a French term related to the Italian basso-relievo (low relief), is a sculpture technique in which figures and/or other design elements are just barely more prominent than the background. Bas relief is created either by carving away clay or adding clay to the top of an otherwise smooth clay surface. Students will have the opportunity to work with a master in bas relief to bring their vision to life. Class Details | |||
| S14.4a | Winter 2 2012 | Thursday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, March 1-April 19 - Sergey Kazaryan | |
| EXPRESSIONISTIC SCULPTURE | |||
| This class is for the advanced sculptor who is interested in "seeing" the human figure in new ways. Learn how to break free from the traditional academic style of studying human anatomy and create expressionistic sculpture. Students who wish to take this class must have permission from the instructor. Class Details | |||
| S22.1b | Winter 2 2012 | Monday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, February 27-April 16 - Chris Riccardo | |
| FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE:CONCEPTS AND PRACTICES | |||
| Students will study the human form using various sculpture techniques. This course will address multiple approaches to rendering the human form in clay that include but are not limited to:life-modeling, coil building, slab building, press molding and (if time permits), life casting. The students will be encouraged to experiment with these techniques and challenged to consider how each technique alters the works perception. The instructor will give presentations, demos, and lead discussion to help stimulate the student's understanding of their work and the practices they use. Class Details | |||
| S8.2a | Winter 2 2012 | Tuesday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, February 28-April 17 - Sean Erwin | |
| Furniture Design/Building | |||
| We will review elements of furniture design, then draw plans for an occasional (small) table, and build/finish same using traditional and contemporary methods. Here is your chance to use woodcarving and woodworking techniques. You will learn to cut, glue, carve, join, shape, sand, and finish a one-of-a-kind piece of functional art. Bring your ideas and a sketchbook. Wood is provided. Class Details | |||
| S8.2c | Winter 2 2012 | Tuesday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, February 28-April 17 - Peter Waldock | |
| INDEPENDENT STUDY: CLAY SCULPTURE | |||
| Interested in exploring your own ideas in clay? This class will be an opportunity for you to work independently with an experienced clay sculptor/instructor beside you to assist and answer any questions you may have. Frequent discussion and critiques as well as demonstrations and techniques will give you the knowledge and tools necessary to push your work to the next level. Bring an open mind, your ideas and a sketchbook to class. Class Details | |||
| S15.2b | Winter 2 2012 | Tuesday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, February 28-April 17 - Sean Erwin | |
| S15.3b | Winter 2 2012 | Wednesday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, February 29-April 18 - Chris Riccardo | |
| METAL SCULPTURE | |||
| This class will focus on modern fabrication techniques as they are related to metal sculpture. In addition, there will be an introduction to the basics of hand forging, a technique blacksmiths have used for centuries. Students will cut, forge, shape and weld steel or copper to create sculptures of their design. Students are asked to contact the instructor prior to the start of class to discuss their designs. Class Details | |||
| S3.3C | Winter 2 2012 | Wednesday 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM, February 29-April 18 - Sue Lampert | |
| SCULPTING FREE FOR ALL | |||
| Choose your subject. Create a portrait of your grand child, your spouse, your dog or cat. Students will work realistically or in abstract. The instructor will walk students through the process to completion by teaching clay handling to patina finishes. No model is provided, therefore, students must provide ample photographs or research material. Success is fun. Class Details | |||
| S6.5a | Winter 2 2012 | Friday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, March 2-April 20 - Mary Ellen Dohrs | |
| Sculpture: Organic Forms | |||
| We will explore nature's building methods: as in vessels, pods, cocoons, etc. Using lightweight armatures to support cloth/paper 'skins dipped in binders. Here is your chance to use woodcarving and woodworking techniques. You will learn to cut, glue, carve, join, shape, sand, and finish a one-of-a-kind piece of functional art. Bring your ideas and a sketchbook. Wood is provided. Class Details | |||
| S8.3b | Winter 2 2012 | Wednesday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, February 29-April 18 - Peter Woldock | |
| WAX 101: FUNDAMENTALS OF BRONZE CASTING | |||
| Explore working directly in wax to create a one of a kind sculpture that can be cast in bronze through the Atelier department (additional fees apply). Learn how to manipulate wax from a liquid state to a solid state using wax working tools. Discover the techniques of working in wax to understand more about the working of a bronze foundry. Class Details | |||
| S10.4c | Winter 2 2012 | Thursday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, March 1-April 19 - Chris Riccardo | |
| Welding for Metal Sculptors | |||
| Level: Intermediate | Advanced Learn welding techniques such as oxy/acetylene welding and cutting, arc welding, heat forming and brazing. This course is designed for metal sculptors who wish to advance their skills or learn new ones and perfect for continuing works already in progress. Class Details |
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| S20.2c | Winter 2 2012 | Tuesday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, February 28-April 17 - Olin Hershberger | |
| WOODWORKING 101 | |||
| Who wants to work with wood? Here is a chance to use your woodworking/woodcarving knowledge to create a one of a kind work of functional art. We will learn all of the steps: cutting, gluing, carving, shaping, joining, sanding and finishing. Bring ideas and a sketch book; wood will be provided. Class Details | |||
| S2.1c | Winter 2 2012 | Monday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, February 27-April 16 - James Sagui | |
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| Stone Carving | |||
| Hone Your Stone (skills)! | |||
| This class is designed to have a potential sculptor experience all the steps necessary to go from an idea to the installation of commissioned sculpture work. The student will learn how to price their work (bid proposal) and how to sell it (presentation) even without a "reputation". Class Details | |||
| S9.3a | Winter 2 2012 | Wednesday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, February 29-April 18 - Gerson Rapoport | |
| ROMANCING THE STONE | |||
| The art of stone carving goes back to ancient times in just about every continient of the world. Now in the 21st century, you can have a love affair with stone to share your legacy from concept to completion. Start with the basics of using hand tools, then rapidly transition to power tools. Class Details | |||
| S9.4a | Winter 2 2012 | Thursday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, March 1-April 19 - Karyl Karpinos | |
| S9.4b | Winter 2 2012 | Thursday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, March 1-April 19 - Karyl Karpinos | |
| S9.4c | Winter 2 2012 | Thursday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, March 1-April 19 - Karyl Karpinos | |
| Stone Carving: Independent Study | |||
| This class is for advanced stone carvers who wish to work independently in a studio environment with other advanced carvers. Chris Riccardo will be available to help with specific issues but this class is designed for the free thinkers who wants to work on their personal projects. Class Details | |||
| S9.2a | Winter 2 2012 | Tuesday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, February 28-April 17 - Gerson Rapoport | |
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