Bemis School of Art
Summer 2023 Classes
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS
Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. MT
REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE AND QUESTIONS
Phone: (719) 634-5581
Website: fac.coloradocollege.edu/bemis
TO CONTACT BEMIS SCHOOL OF ART DIRECTLY
Email: bemis@coloradocollege.edu
Phone: (719) 475-2444
¡HABLAMOS ESPAÑOL!
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre cualquiera de nuestras clases, no dude en llamarnos al número (719) 477-4348.
IMPORTANT DATES
FAC member registration opens May 8
Non-member registration opens May 15
Classes begin Monday, June 5
HOLIDAYS & CLOSURES
Independence Day Tuesday, July 4
COVID-19 STATEMENT
PLEASE NOTE: Exposure to COVID-19 is possible in public places. For the latest information on any COVID guidelines and requirements, visit the FAC website.
PROGRAMS
In-person courses, semiprivate courses, and workshops are offered in a variety of mediums at the Bemis School of Art. The semiprivate offerings allow for a limited number of students to receive personalized instruction. Military Artistic Healing classes are offered in-person and virtually for greater access for veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their spouses.
Offsite and travel classes are offered in partnership and collaboration with other organizations. Students attending offsite and travel classes or workshops must follow the COVID-19 guidelines provided by the host businesses.
PARKING
818 Pelham Place, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (off Cache La Poudre St. and Cascade Ave.)
Bemis has a parking lot for registered students on the north side of the building off Cache La Poudre. Please make sure to pick up a permit for Bemis School of Art at the front desk on your first day of class. Bemis permits are good during your registered class time only. Please note that permits do not guarantee space in the parking lot.
Additional parking is available in the FAC’s lot at 30 W. Dale St. The easiest route to Bemis is via Cascade Ave. Otherwise, there is street parking available at the base of the hill around Monument Valley Park and Mesa Rd. Please be aware of city permit parking signage along Cache La Poudre between the hours of 7 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday–Friday. Parking on Cache la Poudre requires a permit from the city. Bemis parking permits are not honored for street parking.
COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
We make every effort to ensure that courses that focus on specific practices related to peoples and cultures of minoritized and marginalized groups are taught by instructors who have the personal background, as well as professional knowledge, to teach the topic through an anti-oppressive, inclusive, and equitable lens. If you notice something we have not considered, please complete this form to provide us with anonymous feedback.
Whatever your artistic interest, age, or skill level, the Fine Arts Center’s Bemis School of Art has classes to drive your passions. Build community with other artists while exploring and developing your artistic skills.
Youth – Arts education cultivates the entire child, developing literacy, intuition, reasoning, imagination, and dexterity while allowing space for creative expression. To provide quality art education, the Fine Arts Center’s Bemis School of Art applies the Colorado Model Content Standards for Visual Arts to all youth classes.
Adult – Adult courses range in experience level from absolute beginner courses aimed at building fundamental skills to advanced courses designed to allow experienced artists to hone their skills.
Military – Thanks to grants and individual donations, Military Artistic Healing classes are offered in a variety of mediums at no charge to military veterans, active-duty military, and their families.
Accessibility – We are happy to accommodate students with accessibility needs. Please call (719) 475-2444.
CLASS INFORMATION Catalog Legend
Class# Price
Day(s) # weeks Date(s) Hours(s)
WE VALUE YOUR SUPPORT
As a non-profit, the Fine Arts Center's Bemis School of Art is primarily funded through private donations and tuition. Course tuition covers only a portion of our costs, and we depend on your generous support to underwrite the remaining expenses. Help us carry out the mission of arts education by adding a $10, $25, or even $200 tax-deductible donation to your tuition payment this semester. You may also call (719) 477-4379 to underwrite art classes. Our students thank you in advance for your generous support.
Plein Air – This symbol designates a class that takes place outside ‘in the open air,’ not at the FAC’s Bemis School of Art campus.
Semiprivate – This symbol designates a semi-private class.
Travel – This symbol designates a class that requires travel.
Visiting Artists – We are proud to offer classes and workshops by visiting and regional professional artists. Past artists have included Cochiti Pueblo potter, Virgil Ortiz, Sundance award–winning filmmaker Tom Shepard, Laguna Pueblo potter and poet Max Early, and Loving Vincent painter and animator Dena Peterson.
SUPPLIES
Supplies will be provided for youth classes unless otherwise noted. Students enrolled in adult classes must provide their own supplies. Each course’s supply list may be found on the corresponding course webpage at https://artschool. csfineartscenter.org/classes. There may be instructors who opt to provide specialty supplies for an additional materials fee payable to them on the first day of class. This option will be noted in the corresponding course description. In case you are unable to attend class, consider purchasing supplies that are returnable.
FINE ARTS CENTER MEMBERSHIP
Art students who are members of the FAC receive early registration privileges, discounted class prices, and much more! Not a member? Join today!
fac.coloradocollege.edu/membership
Did you know that sustaining memberships start at $5/month? Make a big impact with a convenient and reasonable monthly contribution!
ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS: Fountain Valley School and University of Colorado Colorado Springs
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HOW TO REGISTER
Please read all registration procedures and related policies carefully. You may register online or by phone. Full payment is due upon enrollment. Checks, cash, money orders, and all major credit cards are accepted.
Registration should be made as soon as possible. Class sizes are limited and spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
ONLINE
Search available classes using key words, course code numbers, class mediums, age group, instructor, or day of the week. Download supply lists and add the class to your cart. Then, simply click Proceed to Checkout to complete our registration form and process payment.
BY PHONE
Call the Bemis School of Art at (719) 475-2444 during registration office hours, Monday through Friday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. with the course name(s), number(s), and method of payment to register over the phone.
TUITION ASSISTANCE
The Fine Arts Center’s Bemis School of Art offers limited full and partial tuition assistance to youth and adult students with demonstrated financial need. Visit fac.coloradocollege.edu/art-school to request assistance or to donate to the fund.
CLASS LEVELS
Level A — All levels welcome.
Level 0 — This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience in the medium. Level I — This class is for those with some familiarity with the medium. This could include informal use of the medium outside of the classroom.
Level II — This class is for those who have taken at least one class in the medium. Students should be comfortable with the basics of how to use and manipulate the medium.
Level III — This class is for those who have significant experience in the medium –2-3 or more classes or a year or more of experience.
Level IV —This class is for those with advanced skill or knowledge in the medium. This could include four or more classes or several years of experience. Students should be highly motivated and self–directed. Some classes in this level will require a portfolio review and/or approval by the instructor.
Registration implies the responsible party understands the course levels above and has selected a course that matches their skill level. Students who are identified as being enrolled in a class above their actual level will be encouraged to move into a class that better fits their level of skills.
Exploration of Pinch Pots
Instructor: Melissa Newberry
In this course we will be exploring the creation of pinch pots! We will learn how to make pinch pot creatures and flowers using a pinching technique with our hands! We will practice the process of layering multiple mediums: on day one we will work with clay and form, while painting our creations the next day! Supplies will be provided.
Y1 $65 (Members $50)
Mon–Tue 2 days 6/5–6/6 2:30–3:30 p.m.
REGISTER FOR Y1
Line, Color, Blend
Instructor: Barbara Dimond
This mixed media workshop focuses on the layering and blending of pastels, paints, inks, and more. Work on a variety of surfaces and create fabulous textural and painterly compositions. We will explore wet and dry techniques with some simple printmaking techniques, stencils, and stamping. There is a material fee of $5 due to the instructor on the first day of class.
Y3 $125 (Members $110)
Mon–Thu 4 days 6/26–6/29 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
REGISTER FOR Y3
Introduction To Stop Motion Films
Instructor: Jade Belanger
This class is an introduction to creating stop motion films! You will learn how to create storyboards, characters, sets, movement, and editing techniques. The characters will be created with clay, the sets will be created with found objects, and the films will be created with basic stop motion software on iPads. Students should bring their own personal iPads and, working on Colorado College’s guest Wi-Fi, will be able to create wonderful works of magic. Supplies, with the exception of iPads, will be provided.
Y2 $105 (Members $90)
Tue 4 wks 6/6–6/27 4:30–6 p.m.
REGISTER FOR Y2
The Natural World
Instructor: Linda Sagastume
The imagery of the natural world will serve as our inspiration for this class. Think science colliding with art, and where this can lead the imagination! The images explored include butterfly wings, sea creatures, bugs, galaxies, and more. By looking up close at nature’s gifts and using pastels, colored pencils, paint, and gel pens, we will discover how the world around us is full of ideas for making colorful art. Supplies will be provided.
Y4 $145 (Members $130)
Mon–Fri 5 days 7/10–7/14 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
REGISTER FOR Y4
Coil Pots for Kids
Instructor: Jade Belanger
In this class, you will learn ceramic basics such as coil making, slipping, scoring, and glazing. We will envision, design, and create your ceramic designs, bringing our personalities to the project. The finished unique piece will be your own version of a coil pot which could be a mug, bowl, or decorative piece. Supplies will be provided.
Y5 $120 (Members $105)
Tue 5 wks 7/11–8/8 4:30–6 p.m.
REGISTER FOR Y5
The Secret Garden
Instructor: Linda Sagastume
Using inspiration from the classic book, “The Secret Garden” by Frances Burnett, learn to draw the main character Mary Lennox, build the graffiti garden with collage and paint, blend colorful art tissue with acrylic paint to make the blossoming garden, and design a keyhole peeking into the garden. A floral headpiece will be supplied for each student to wear for a tea party hosted by the instructor on the grounds of the Fine Arts Center. Supplies will be provided.
Y7 $145 (Members $130)
Mon–Fri 5 days 6/19–6/23 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
REGISTER FOR Y7
Cutting into Color
Instructor: Barbara Dimond
Matisse traded in his paintbrush for a pair of scissors – and now you can too! We will work on exploring out-of-the-box collage styles using various layering techniques as Matisse and other collagists did. Create artworks with found, prepared, and altered papers of many weights and textures in addition to paints and pastels. Elements such as line, color, and texture will be the focus of this class. Supplies will be provided.
Y6 $125 (Members $110)
Mon–Thu 4 days 7/17–7/20 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
REGISTER FOR Y6
Watercolor in Nature
Instructor: Melissa Newberry
In this course, we will be explorers of the world! We will learn new watercolor techniques as we are inspired by the nature around us. Every day we will take our sketchbooks out to the park and paint from observation, so be sure to wear sunscreen! We will observe and paint Pikes Peak from the park, and we may even find flowers and paint them up close as Georgia O’Keeffe would. So, grab your paints and some paper, and let’s create in nature! Supplies will be provided.
Y8 $105 (Members $90)
Mon–Thu 4 days 6/5–6/8 10–11:30 a.m.
REGISTER FOR Y8
Creative Clay Creatures
Instructor: Alyson Blanton
Join this clay class to make animal inspired projects that include an animal face plate, a snake guarded pencil holder, and more. We will learn how to use basic handbuilding skills and techniques to construct successful pieces. Various glazing and mixed-media techniques will be used to finish our pieces to perfection! Supplies will be provided.
Y9 $135 (Members $120)
Mon 6 wks 6/5–7/10
REGISTER FOR Y9
4:15–5:45 p.m.
Beginning Wheel Throwing
Instructor: Maggie Quinn
In this class, you will learn the basics of wheel throwing! Learning how to make cups, bowls, and vases is a fun way to begin wheel throwing and learn basic techniques. Finishing and glazing are the final steps to complete your pottery pieces. Come and learn, practice with others in your age group, and have fun with CLAY! Supplies will be provided.
Y10 $165 (Members $150)
Wed 8 wks 6/7–7/26
REGISTER FOR Y10
1–2:30 p.m.
Making Art from Nature
Instructor: Jasmine Dillavou
Let’s make art from nature! We will learn to use materials found in our surrounding mountains. Anything from flowers, mud, grass, twigs, honeycombs, and so much more! You will make three projects over three different sessions: nature explosions, assemblage, and printmaking. We will use our hands and get messy as we find inspiration in the beauty around us. Supplies will be provided.
Y11 $105 (Members $90)
Thu 3 wks 6/8–6/22
REGISTER FOR Y11
1–3 p.m.
Painting and Collage on Tyvek
Instructor: Barbara Dimond
Tyvek is a plastic-like commercial material. Repurposed, it is a fabulous pliable surface for collaging with papers, fibers, paints, inks, and pastels. Using a simple heat method, we will create unusual compositions including printing our own tissue and deli papers from Gelli plates, an exciting method of monoprinting. Get creative and learn how to work with lots of texture, color, and layering. There is a material fee of $8 due to the instructor on the first day of class.
Y12 $125 (Members $110)
Mon–Thu 4 days 6/12–6/15 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
REGISTER FOR Y12
The instructor was very kind and patient and helpful.
Wand Making
Instructor: Melissa Newberry
Do you believe in magic? We will be using our imaginations to design and create our own magic wand! Will it be similar to a wand in Harry Potter? Perhaps it resembles a fairy godmother’s wand? Or maybe you will create something totally new! Join me to create your own magic wand. The possibilities are endless. Supplies will be provided.
Y13 $75 (Members $60)
Wed–Fri 3 days 6/28–6/30 10–11 a.m.
REGISTER FOR Y13
AGES 12–16
Introduction to Murals Workshop
Instructor: Jantzen Peake
This fun, two-day workshop is all about how to create murals! We will walk through the entire process of executing a mural including working as a team, finding a wall location, talking with the building owner, formulating a proposal, concept drawings, and the final production of the collaborative interior mural will be executed on an interior wall at Bemis School of Art. Supplies will be provided.
Y14 $80 (Members $65)
Mon–Tue 2 days 6/5–6/6 10:15 a.m.–12 p.m.
REGISTER FOR Y14
Introduction to Drawing Techniques
Instructor: Ronee Smith
In this course, you will develop an understanding of the fundamentals and basics of drawing! Fundamentals are the most important part of creating professional art, along with helping you gain a sense of confidence in the creation process. You will learn basic drawing techniques, such as thumbnail sketches, rough sketches, contour drawing, line drawing, and value drawing. You will also learn how to use hatching and shading techniques to make your drawing more dimensional. Supplies will be provided.
Y15 $105 (Members $90)
Wed 3 wks 6/7–6/21 2–4 p.m.
Y16 $105 (Members $90)
Wed 3 wks 7/12–7/26
2–4 p.m.
Teen Wheel Throwing
Instructor: Maggie Quinn
Explore a variety of ceramic forms on the wheel with your peers. This class is a great supplement for young artists without time in their schedule to take an art class or for those who want to expand their arts experience. Dive into ceramics in a low pressure and supportive environment; no grades, no stress! Instruction is at beginner level, projects and demonstrations can be tailored to a variety of interests and abilities. Supplies will be provided.
Y17 $205 (Members $190)
Thu 8 wks 6/8–7/27 1:30–3:30 p.m.
REGISTER FOR Y17
Gelli Plate Printing
Instructor: Ronee Smith
Are you ready to meet your new best friend Gelli plate? The Gelli plate is an incredibly playful and intuitive tool for creating art. If you have never done any form of printmaking before or think you don’t have a creative bone in your body, then this is a fun and easy way to loosen up and to re-connect with your creative side. By the time you finish this course, you will be equipped with the skills to confidently print on your own! Supplies will be provided.
Y18 $85 (Members $70)
Fri 2 wks 6/9–6/16
Y19 $85 (Members $70)
Fri 2 wks 7/7–7/14
REGISTER FOR GELLI PLATE PRINTING
Create Your Own Rock Band
Instructor: Michael Forde
Is your musical child dreaming of finding a rock band to play in? Bemis Art School can supply a secure and safe environment for this to happen. If the student has rock style music equipment as listed in the supply list, they can join the Bemis Art School Garage Band. The participants should have some playing experience. They will not be taught how to play, but they will be guided on how to get out of a jam. They will be the creators of the music with the instructor’s help when needed. To clarify, this class will not be about the GarageBand software. Supply list online.
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Y20 $205 (Members $190)
Wed & Fri 4 wks 6/14–7/7 12–2 p.m.
REGISTER FOR Y20
Introduction to Watercolor Techniques
Instructor: Ronee Smith
This introductory course is designed for beginners who want to learn watercolor painting techniques. If you are more advanced, you might learn something new or brush up on some skills! Through various exercises and demonstrations, participants will learn about the medium and techniques for creating their own watercolor paintings. Supplies will be provided.
Y21 $85 (Members $70)
Mon 2 wks 6/19–6/26
Y22 $85 (Members $70)
Mon 2 wks 7/17–7/24
Cursive Italic Handwriting
Instructor: Pat Musick
Do you want to learn to write cursive in a Renaissance handwriting style that’s easy to write and read? Do you want to be able to write beautifully in pencil, pen, and calligraphy pen? In this class, you’ll learn the basic forms of the letters, how to join them for speed with legibility, and writing with rhythm. You’ll also get a taste of formal calligraphy and play with lettering in designs. Supplies will be provided.
Y23 $205 (Members $190)
3–5 p.m.
12–2 p.m.
REGISTER FOR WATERCOLOR TECHNIQUES
Tue & Thu 3 wks 7/18–8/3 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
REGISTER FOR Y23
Acrylic Painting Workshop
Instructor: Jantzen Peake
This fun workshop will launch you into an exploration of acrylic painting. You will be guided on how to hold the paintbrush to make a variety of paint strokes, textures, and layers to create depth in your compositions. Explore traditional and non-traditional paint techniques like dry brush, wet on wet, and more! An introduction to color theory will help create a sense of depth in your paintings. We will learn how to use light sources to bring your paintings to life. Supplies will be provided.
Y24 $65 (Members $50)
Tue 1 day 7/18 1–3 p.m.
REGISTER FOR Y24
Basic Mountain Landscapes and Watercolor Techniques
Instructor: Ronee Smith
Discover unique watercolor techniques and try something new! In this class, we will examine and practice the style of contemporary artist Jen Aranyi, known for drawing simple, abstract mountain ranges and painting skies with watercolors using special techniques. We’ll explore the diverse ways to finish the foreground which will require some drawing skills but don’t let that intimidate you, this class is for everyone! Supplies will be provided.
Y26 $85 (Members $70)
Sat 2 wks 8/12–8/19 6–8 p.m.
REGISTER FOR Y26
Botanical Gelli Printing
Instructor: Ronee Smith
This course covers all the aspects of the Gelli Printing Plate; from playing around and creating wonderful backgrounds to working out the results with various mixed media techniques. To make it extra fun, we will be printing botanical items. I will encourage you to look for things in and around your home for botanical items to put on your Gelli plate that provide extra texture. Supplies will be provided.
Y25 $85 (Members $70)
Fri 2 wks 8/11–8/18 3:30–5:30 p.m.
REGISTER FOR Y25
Repujado: Mexican Tin Art
Instructor: Ronee Smith
Please join us for a lesson on the history and tradition of Mexican metal embossing or “repujado.” “Repujado,” also known as embossing metal, is the art of working in metallic foil to give volume and relief to a decorative design. You will learn how to emboss and deboss on tooling aluminum and create your own design, engrave it into aluminum, and incorporate new techniques into your art. Supplies will be provided.
Y27 $75 (Members $60)
Mon 1 day 8/14 2–5 p.m.
REGISTER FOR Y27
My child improved paint techniques and confidence.
Partners in Art
Coined by Bemis instructor
Barbara Dimond, Partners in Art courses are designed for parents and their children to enjoy the process of artmaking together. Courses are priced per pair, but additional youth students can be added upon request.
Heroic Icons
Instructor: Zandra Zieman-Foster
Who are your personal heroes? Create an icon-like art piece emphasizing a loved one, friend, or pet whom you want to honor. This multi-media project uses a variety of drawing mediums, and possibly a photo collage. The foam core frame will be painted with gold acrylic paint. Each parent and child will make their own art piece. Supplies will be provided, but families are required to bring a photo of the icon they want to honor. This class is for students ages 7–12 with a participating adult.
YA28 $165 per pair (Members $150 per pair)
Sat 3 wks 6/10–6/24 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
REGISTER FOR YA28
The (Simple) Art of Iris Paper-folding
Instructor: Beth Meyerson Sterkel
Join your child in this fun shared experience! Iris folding is a simple paper-folding technique that originated in Holland. Color-coordinated strips of folded paper are taped into place over a pattern, creating a spiraling design that resembles the iris of an eye or camera. You can use this craft technique to create cards, or the finished project can simply be framed and hung. There is a material fee of $5 per pair due to the instructor on the first day of class. This class is for students ages 10 and up with a participating adult.
YA29 $105 per pair (Members $90 per pair)
Sat 1 day 7/22 10 a.m.–1 p.m
REGISTER FOR YA29
Line, Color, Blend
Instructor: Barbara Dimond
Join your child in this fabulous, shared experience! Together, you all will create a variety of compositions in collage, painting, pastels, simple printmaking, and more. Work with various textural surfaces and colorants in your layered processes. Create your own designs on tissue and rice paper. This class is based on workshops from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. There is a material fee of $15 per pair due to the instructor on the first day of class. This class is for students ages 6–12 with a participating adult.
YA30 $165 per pair (Members $150 per pair)
Mon–Thu 4 days 8/7–8/10 6:30–8:30 p.m.
REGISTER FOR YA30
Fundamentals of Figure Drawing
Instructor: Amy Brown
Level A — All levels welcome.
Figure drawing is one of the basic skills all artists should have. I have developed a formula to teach drawing the human body that ensures most people are successful after just a few lessons. The first step is the stickman, then we look at the fundamental areas of bulk in the body, and finally, there is “bubble boy.” Once you have mastered “bubble boy,” we will continue to smooth out the form. Supply list online. 16–Adult
A31 $125 (Members $110)
Mon 4 wks 6/5–6/26 2–4 p.m
REGISTER FOR A31
Introduction to Drawing Techniques
Instructor: Ronee Smith
Level A — All levels welcome.
In this course, you will develop an understanding of the fundamentals and basics of drawing! Fundamentals are the most important part of creating professional art, along with helping you gain a sense of confidence in the creative process. You will learn all basic drawing techniques, including thumbnail sketches, rough sketches, contour drawing, line drawing, and value drawing. Additionally, you will learn how to use hatching and shading techniques to make your drawing more dimensional. Supply list online. 16–Adult
A33 $105 (Members $90)
Wed 3 wks 6/7–6/21
A34 $105 (Members $90)
Wed 3 wks 7/12–7/26
Drawing Expressive Animals
Instructor: Jim Needham
Level A — All levels welcome.
From the Egyptians to Disney to the “Dogs Playing Poker” painting, people use art to attribute human characteristics to animals, therefore expressing emotion in a way that is easily understandable. In this class, you’ll learn how to draw animals to express simple or complicated emotions and concepts. You’ll develop drawing skills and insight, learn comparative anatomy, and receive hands-on instruction for all skill levels. Everyone will have fun! Supply list online. 16–Adult
A32 $165 (Members $150)
Tue 6 wks 6/6–7/18 (no class 7/4) 7–9 p.m.
REGISTER FOR A32
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Drawing for Illustration
Instructor: Jim Needham
Level A — All levels welcome.
Illustration is as old as the earliest cave paintings. Illustrating text is simply making pictures to visually explain a story or existing knowledge. This is different from drawing directly from nature or drawing what you see. This course will teach you how to research, plan and execute drawings that illuminate what you imagine so that others can see what you think. You’ll execute drawings based on your choice of text. Supply list online. 16–Adult
A35 $165 (Members $150)
Wed 6 wks 6/7–7/19 (no class 6/21) 7–9 p.m
REGISTER FOR A35
Bemis ArtTrax: Painting
Instructor: Ronee Smith
Bemis ArtTrax is a new curriculum created to provide equitable and accessible pathways to the arts. ArtTrax courses introduce the fundamental concepts of painting, drawing, and sculpting through a series of engaging exercises. Emphasis is not on producing a finished work of art but on developing basic skills through practice and repetition. No prior knowledge or experience in the medium is needed or expected. The courses proceed sequentially, each lesson building upon what was previously presented. Supplies will be provided. 16–Adult
ATP1 ArtTrax: Painting I — This course covers the basics of using watercolor including mixing colors, creating texture, and basic painting techniques.
ATP1 Painting I
Mon 4 wks 6/5–7/10 (no class 6/19, 7/3) 6–7:30 p.m.
ATP2 ArtTrax: Painting II — In addition to reviewing topics in Painting I, this course also covers the basics of acrylic painting including materials needed, color mixing, pigment choice, brush handling, and palette-knife techniques.
ATP2 Painting II
Mon 4 wks 7/17–8/14 (no class 7/31)
Specially priced: $90
Watercolor in Nature
Instructor: Melissa Newberry
Level A — All levels welcome.
Welcome to watercolor in nature! A class that combines the beautiful outdoors and teaches us how to paint from what we see. Be prepared to start in a studio learning new techniques and then head to a park to practice what you just learned. Supply list online. 16–Adult
A36 $90 (Members $75)
Mon–Wed 3 days 6/5–6/7 12:30–2 p.m.
REGISTER FOR A36
6–7:30 p.m.
Introduction to Watercolor Techniques
Instructor: Ronee Smith
Level 0 — This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience in the medium.
This watercolor introductory course is designed for beginners with a desire to learn watercolor painting techniques. If you are more advanced, you might learn something new or brush up on some skills! Through various exercises and demonstrations, participants will learn about the medium and techniques for creating their own watercolor paintings. Supply list online. 16–Adult
A37 $95 (Members $80)
Mon 2 wks 6/5–6/12 2:30–5 p.m.
A38 $95 (Members $80)
Mon 2 wks 7/10–7/17 2:30–5 p.m.
Line Work and Glowing Watercolor
Instructor: Patrice Filler
Level II — This class is for those who have taken at least one class in the medium. Students should be comfortable with the basics of how to use and manipulate the medium.
In this class, we will bring the line work of drawing and the luminosity of watercolor together in this addictive technique. We will practice layering sections of color to represent shapes or draw first and drop in paint. Or try the experimental approach by throwing paint randomly and allowing it to speak to you. Matched or mismatched, the results will add interest and movement to your painting. Finish by adding details like layering more paint or more drawing. The choice is yours! Supply list online. 16–Adult
A39 $85 (Members $70)
Tue 1 day 6/6 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
REGISTER FOR A39
Adult Painting Class
Instructor: Melissa Newberry
Level A – All levels welcome.
Do you remember the last time you painted? Was it during childhood? Do you want to try painting again? Look no further! In this three-hour course, we will learn how to paint Garden of the Gods. This will be a step-by-step course, where I will guide you on how to use acrylic paint. Supply list online. Adults
A41 $75 (Members $60)
Thu 1 day 6/8 12:30–3:30 p.m.
A42 $75 (Members $60)
Fri 1 day 6/9 12:30–3:30 p.m
Textures in Painting
Instructor: Karen Mosbacher
Level A — All levels welcome.
Techniques like texturing can elevate your paintings extensively. Learn multiple ways to add exciting and intriguing textures to your paintings with color techniques, added substances, glazing applications, and more. Know when to add and remove areas in your work to create true depth, interest, and wonder. We will study our favorite artists’ techniques and discover new and exciting ways to make your paintings superior. Supply list online. Adults
A40 $85 (Members $70)
Tue 2 wks 6/6–6/13 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
REGISTER FOR A40
Basic Mountain Landscapes and Watercolor Techniques
Instructor: Ronee Smith
Level A – All levels welcome.
Discover unique watercolor techniques and try something new! In this class, we will examine and practice the style of contemporary artist Jen Aranyi, known for drawing simple, abstract mountain ranges and painting skies with watercolors using special techniques. We’ll explore the diverse ways to finish the foreground which will require some drawing skills but don’t let that intimidate you, this class is for everyone! Supply list online. 16–Adult
A43 $95 (Members $80)
Sat 2 wks 6/17–6/24 3–5:30 p.m.
A44 $95 (Members $80)
Sat 2 wks 8/12–8/19 3–5:30 p.m
Exploring Watercolor
Instructor: Patrice Filler
Level 0 — This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience in the medium.
Discover the unraveled and endless possibilities of watercolor. Build a repertoire of skills from choosing proper materials to creating brilliant colors, radiant blends, shadow, and light, all while incorporating traditional and experimental techniques. No need for natural talent, just come with the desire to learn the limitless possibilities of this magnificent, versatile medium. Supply list online fee. 16–Adult
A45 $205 (Members $190)
Tue 8 wks 6/20–8/15 (no class 7/4) 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
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Painting From Photographs
Instructor: Michael Forde
Level I — This class is for those with some familiarity with the medium. This could include informal use of the medium outside of the classroom.
When rendering an image, using photographs is a preferred method today. There are many tips and tricks to using photographs as a tool for creating art. This class will use acrylic paint on canvas and will create two paintings. Bring your own photographs, or use the ones provided. Supply list online. Adults
A46 $105 (Members $90)
Tue & Thu 2 wks 7/11–7/20 2–3:30 p.m.
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Everyone was so nice, a pleasure to attend the classes! Thank you.
Oil Painting: Portraits
Instructor: Lindsay Hand
Level III — This class is for those who have significant experience in the medium — two or more classes or a year or more of experience.
Inspired by Rembrandt’s palette and layering techniques, this class will provide a solid foundation for developing portrait painting skills or expanding and enriching your current practice. Informed with the instructor’s years of personal development and experience, the approach is a simple, step-by-step process designed for minimal anxiety and a solid foundation to continue to expand your skills confidently after the class ends. Non-toxic alternatives to traditional mixing mediums and paints will be covered. As the course ends, adding one’s distinctive mark to these fundamental oil
painting techniques and color palettes will be discussed and implemented. Please note the last day is a virtual class which will include 45-minute one-on-one sessions with the instructor after the scheduled class. Supply list online. Adults
A47 $155 (Members $140)
Sat & Sun 3 days
Sat 7/29 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sun 7/30 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sat 8/5 (virtual) 10 a.m.–11 a.m.
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Splatter Watercolor Paintings
Instructor: Michael Forde
Level I — This class is for those with some familiarity with the medium. This could include informal use of the medium outside of the classroom.
Learn how to create action-packed splatter watercolors! Great for creating visual movement and excitement in a watercolor painting. The instructor will provide you with reference images to inspire you as you create and bring your own unique piece to life! Supply list online. Adults
A48 $75 (Members $60)
Sat–Sun 2 days 8/19–8/20 1–2:30 p.m.
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Red Hot Poppies
Instructor: Patrice Filler
Level II — This class is for those who have taken at least one class in the medium. Students should be comfortable with the basics of how to use and manipulate the medium. Paint these beauties by touching undiluted watercolor to still damp paper for a stunning bleed with the deepest, darkest tones! Create petal curves and ruffles by building up and pulling out using the correct combination of paint and water. Incorporate an unpredictable background. We will use brush control to portray hard, soft, and lost edges. Add sparkle with highlights. Red often dries dull, but there are tricks to make the color sing! Supply list online. 16–Adult
A49 $85 (Members $70)
Tue 1 day 8/22 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
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[We had] an amazing and patient teacher. My husband and I took the class for something fun to do together. We have already signed up for more classes and became members. We had so much fun.
Enchanted Textures of Taos, New Mexico
Instructor: Martha Mans
Level II —IV
Level II — This class is for those who have taken at least one class in the medium. Students should be comfortable with the basics of how to use and manipulate the medium.
Level III — This class is for those who have significant experience in the medium — two or more classes or a year or more of experience.
Level IV — This class is for those with advanced skill or knowledge in the medium. Students should be highly motivated and self-directed. Some classes in this level will require a portfolio review and/or approval of instructor.
Taos’ light, color, and culture have inspired modern artists for over 125 years to create inspirational and memorable paintings. Taos is especially stunning in the autumn with glorious textures and colors. Professional artist and instructor Martha Mans will concentrate on water media and gouache painting with a special small presentation about how she creates her casein paintings, which is becoming an increasingly popular medium. She welcomes acrylic, oil, and watercolor painters to join in this fabulous adventure.
We will have a pre-workshop gathering on Sunday, September 24. We will visit a different location each day with a demonstration by Martha to encourage you to try water media techniques designed to help you hone your painting skills. After breakfast, our day will begin with a gathering at a specific location to watch a demonstration and take technical advice. We will enjoy the rest of the day painting with a break to have lunch and continue painting in the afternoon for as long as you’d like. Since studying how other artists approach painting is important to your artistic growth, and to further your art experience, Martha strongly recommends that you take a little time to visit one or more of the wonderful museums or art galleries in Taos to study what other artists both from the past or present find so interesting and inspiring about Taos. We will gather for a critique in the afternoon
around 4 p.m. before you head out on your own for dinner at one of the many restaurants Taos has to offer.
Martha will take great care to make sure your experience as a painter in Taos is rewarding. She will work with each of you in the group and as an individual painter. You can expect her to help you work out your individual painting challenges and develop better ways of seeing subject matter to create more dynamically designed paintings.
The Casa Benavides Historic Inn, in the center of Taos, will be our headquarters for this workshop. It is situated next to historic artconnected sites, such as the Mable Dodge Luhan House with its colorful past, where many early artists have stayed and painted. Additionally, it is also across the street from the Couse-Sharp Historic Site and studio museum. The artists, which these houses were named after, were part of the original “Taos Artists” group, which consisted of about 10 artists who were instrumental in putting Taos on the map as an art destination. It is also a few steps away from the historic central old town Taos Square. Immerse yourself in a complete painting experience both by creating art yourself and being in the presence of beautiful historic art and the surrounding landscape. Supply list online. Adults
T1 $490 (Members $475)
Mon–Fri 5 days 9/25–9/29 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
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Gelli Plate Printing
Instructor: Ronee Smith
Level 0 — This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience in the medium.
Are you ready to meet your new best friend, the Gelli plate?
The Gelli plate is an incredibly playful and intuitive tool for creating art. If you have never done any form of printmaking before or think you don’t have a creative bone in your body, then this is a fun and effortless way to loosen up and to reconnect with your creative side. By the time you finish this course, you will be equipped with the skills to confidently print on your own! Supply list online. 16–Adult
A50 $85 (Members $70)
Fri 2 wks 6/9–6/16 6:30–8:30 p.m.
A51 $85 (Members $70)
Fri 2 wks 7/7–7/14 6:30–8:30 p.m
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Botanical Gelli Printing
Instructor: Ronee Smith
Level I — This class is for those with some familiarity with the medium. This could include informal use of the medium outside of the classroom.
This course covers all the aspects of the Gelli Printing Plate; from playing around and creating wonderful backgrounds to working out the results with various mixed media techniques. To make it extra fun, we will be printing with botanical items. I will encourage you to look for botanical items in and around your home to put on your Gelli plate. Supply list online. 16–Adult
A52 $85 (Members $70)
Fri 2 wks 8/11–8/18 6:30–8:30 p.m
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WOODTURNING (SEMIPRIVATE)
Introduction to Woodturning
Instructor: Vinny Luciani
Level 0 — This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience in the medium.
Discover your love for woodturning and learn how to create your own wooden mushroom or tree in this one-day class. Forms and designs are limitless! You will have a hands-on experience on a lathe and take home your own creation. Learn from seasoned experts about the medium, tools, techniques,
and safety of this ancient craft. You will leave this class with a good foundation to build on your adventure in woodturning. This class is designed for beginners — experience working with wood is desirable but not necessary. There is a material fee of $20 due to the instructor on the first day of class. 16–Adult
Maximum number of students: 5
A53 $125 (Members $110)
Tue 1 day 6/6 11 a.m.–3 p.m
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First time taking a class at Bemis as well as my first art class. Great experience. Plan to take more in the future.
Black & White Darkroom
Instructor: Richard Rinker
Level A — All levels welcome.
Enter the darkroom to have fun with silver process black and white photography. In this class, you will learn how to develop film and create unique, handcrafted gelatin-silver prints from your negatives. And you will get to know your camera well and gain a better understanding of exposure, the qualities of light, depth of field, and composition. Here is an opportunity to hone your photographic skills as you expand your artistic vision. Supply list online. 16–Adult
A54 $285 (Members $270) Wed 8 wks
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ENAMELING
Open Darkroom Lab Time
Instructor: Angela Crews
Level I — This class is for those with some familiarity with the medium. This could include informal use of the medium outside of the classroom.
Do you have some black & white negatives you’d like to print but don’t have your own darkroom set up? Maybe you have taken one of our great darkroom classes but have more black & white negatives you’d like to print. Here’s your chance! We are offering open lab periods with expert help on hand to answer questions, help you with a difficult negative, or provide guidance so you can achieve the fine art print you are working towards. Supply list online. 16–Adult
A55 $95 (Members $80)
Thu 1 day 6/15
A56 $95 (Members $80)
Tue 1 day 6/20 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
A57 $95 (Members $80)
Thu 1 day 8/3 5–9 p.m.
A58 $95 (Members $80)
Tue 1 day 8/8
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Experimenting in Enamels
Instructor: Pat Musick
Level II — This class is for those who have taken at least one class in the medium. Students should be comfortable with the basics of how to use and manipulate the medium.
In this workshop, we’ll explore some enameling techniques that especially lend themselves to unpredictable results, such as crackle enamels, separation enamels, and others. We’ll discuss the expressive qualities of these techniques and how they might be used in combination with more controlled processes. Come with general ideas for simple compositions and be prepared to play and to be surprised. There is a material fee of $20 due to the instructor on the first day of class. 16–Adult
A59 $100 (Members $85)
Sat 1 day 7/8 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Animal Tiles in Glass on Metal
Instructor: Pat Musick
Level 0 — This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience in the medium.
Try out the colorful medium of enameling (glass fused to metal at high heat) by sifting powdered glass through stencils to create decorative animal tiles on copper and thin steel. This workshop introduces the use of brilliant, durable transparent and opaque enamels and how they can be combined in simple designs as well as potentials for endless variations. You will leave with several enameled tiles that can be hung separately or mounted together. There is a material fee of $20 due to the instructor on the first day of class. 16–Adult
A60 $75 (Members $60)
Wed 1 day 7/19 1:30–4:30 p.m
Enameling: Exploring Texture
Instructor: Pat Musick
Level III — This class is for those who have significant experience in the medium – two or more classes or a year or more of experience.
Explore the potential of enameling for physical and visual texture. In the first part of the class, we’ll explore textures achieved with inlaid wires, sugar-firing, altering the surface of the copper before enameling, sgraffito to bare copper, and others. We’ll discuss using physical texture and other enameling processes in finished pieces, from their expressive qualities to technical considerations, and produce finished pieces. There is a material fee of $35 due to the instructor on the first day of class. 16–Adult
A61 $195 (Members $180)
Sat 4 wks 7/22–8/12
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1:30–4:30 p.m.
Learn the Renaissance Italic writing style to use for ordinary cursive handwriting. The informal style based on Italic is easy to write and read, and beautiful even when written at speed in ordinary pen or pencil. In this class, you’ll learn the basic forms of the letters, how to join them for speed with legibility, and writing with rhythm. You’ll also get a taste of formal calligraphy with the edged pen and play with lettering in designs. Supply list online. 16–Adult
A62 $205 (Members $190)
Tue & Thu 3 wks 7/18–8/3 1–3 p.m.
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MOSAICS
Beading Around the World
Instructor: Zandra Zieman-Foster
Level A — All levels welcome.
Explore a few of the many bead weaving techniques from around the world using an assortment of seed beads, thread, and a needle. Applying contemporary ideas and materials with traditional methods, you will make a Zulu-inspired love letter pen, an Ecuadorian-style netted necklace, a Peyote bracelet, and Huichol-style netted flower earrings. There is a material fee of $35 due to the instructor on the first day of class. 16–Adult
A63 $245 (Members $230)
Fri 8 wks 7/7–8/25 5:30–8 p.m.
Introduction to Mosaic Art
Instructor: Beth Meyerson Sterkel
Level A — All levels welcome.
Learn the basics of mosaic art while making a wall hanging or trivet from a choice of colorful Mexican ceramic tiles. Handcrafted ceramic tiles have been produced in Mexico since the late 1500s, and are unique, functional, and easy to maintain. Set against a black grout, the vibrant colors will pop! There is a material fee of $45 due to the instructor on the first day of class. 16–Adult
A64 $105 (Members $90)
Sat 2 wks 8/5–8/12 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
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Bemis ArtTrax: Mixed Media Sculpture
Instructor: Cara McKinley Javernick
Bemis ArtTrax is a new curriculum created to provide equitable and accessible pathways to the arts. ArtTrax courses introduce the fundamental concepts of painting, drawing, and sculpting through a series of engaging exercises. Emphasis is not on producing a finished work of art but on developing basic skills set through practice and repetition. No prior knowledge or experience in the medium is needed or expected. The courses proceed sequentially, each lesson building upon what was previously presented. Supplies will be provided. 16–Adult
ATS1 ArtTrax: Mixed Media Sculpture I – Experiment with various materials and techniques such as glass fusing, plaster, cardboard, and tinfoil while learning about historical and contemporary sculpture and applications of the studied materials.
ATS1 Mixed Media Sculpture I
Tue 4 wks 6/13–7/11 (no class 7/4) 6:30–8 p.m.
ATS2 ArtTrax: Mixed Media Sculpture II – Build on knowledge learned in Art Trax Sculpture 1, while learning some wildly non-traditional techniques and tricks to gain some base knowledge to start building with plaster, clay, and one-part mold making.
ATS2 Mixed Media Sculpture II
Tue 4 wks 8/1–8/22 6:30–8 p.m.
Specially priced: $90
Create Your Own Tarot Deck
Instructor: Bradley Benedetti
Level A — All levels welcome.
Interested in Tarot? Are you a beginner or a seasoned reader? In this class, we will learn about the art history of tarot cards, their various systems of symbolism and interpretation, as well as basic image-making techniques to create your own deck of tarot cards. By the end of this course, you will have learned the basics of tarot and created the first 22 cards (the major arcana) of a tarot deck, or the full 78 cards (the major and minor arcana), if desired. Supply list online. 16–Adult
A65 $185 (Members $170)
Sat 7 wks 6/10–7/22
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10 a.m.–12 p.m
Garden Concertina
Instructor: Linda Sagastume
Level A — All levels welcome.
Create a garden-themed concertina folio with pockets. Acrylic paints and stencils will be used to embellish the mixed media paper and then apply the folds to create a concertina. Distress tags with paint, collage images onto the tags and tuck them into the pockets to complete the creative process. Designed for all levels, this class will provide step-by-step instruction and give you an opportunity to explore your creative skills. Supply list online. 16–Adult
A66 $75 (Members $60)
Wed 1 day 7/26 1–4 p.m.
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Make a Garden Gnome
Instructor: Beth Meyerson Sterkel
Level A — All levels welcome.
Once dried, gourd shells are hard and thick like wood and are easy to paint, decorate, and are weatherproof. All participants will create at least one indoor/outdoor art piece using a dried gourd. There is a material fee of $8 due to the instructor on the first day of class to purchase a gourd All other supplies are provided. 16–Adult
A67 $75 (Members $60)
Wed 1 day 7/26 6–9 p.m.
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The (Simple) Art of Iris Paper-folding
Instructor: Beth Meyerson Sterkel
Level A — All levels welcome.
Iris folding is a simple paper-folding technique that originated in Holland. Color-coordinated strips of folded paper are taped into place over a pattern, creating a spiraling design that resembles the iris of an eye or camera. You can use this craft technique to create cards, or the finished project can simply be framed and hung. In this class, students will make two unique designs. There is a material fee of $5 due to the instructor on the first day of class. 16–Adult
A69 $75 (Members $60)
Wed 1 day 8/2 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
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Drips, Drops, and Strokes of Color Express
Instructor: Barbara Dimond
Level A — All levels welcome.
Dive into new ways of blending and applying color to your fabulous collages! Learn how to layer multiple colorants to achieve a high visual texture. Use paints and inks, dripped and blended, paint sticks, and rubbing alcohol to work resurfaced magazine sheets, crumpled metallic tissue paper, and more. You will also create Gelli plate prints for added layers of texture for your unusual compositions. There is a material fee of $30 due to the instructor on the first day of class. Adults
A68 $185 (Members $170)
Mon–Thu 4 days 7/31–8/3 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
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Repujado: Mexican Tin Art
Instructor: Ronee Smith
Level I — This class is for those with some familiarity with the medium. This could include informal use of the medium outside of the classroom.
Please join us for a lesson on the history and tradition of Mexican metal embossing or “repujado.” “Repujado,” also known as embossing metal, is the art of working in metallic foil to give volume and relief to a decorative design. You will learn how to emboss and deboss on tooling aluminum and create your own design, engrave it into aluminum, and incorporate new techniques into your art. Supply list online. 16–Adult
A70 $75 (Members $60)
Mon 1 day 8/7 2–5 p.m.
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Tuned-In: The Soundtrack of Your Life with Molly Lord
Tuned-In … where psychology meets the music you love. Discover what really happens when music crawls inside your head.
Two wildly fun, life-changing days with very cool people and intriguing dialogue offer life-altering insights and deep music listening from Bach to Rock. Explore how six human behavior patterns (archetypes) –the victim, wanderer, warrior, caregiver, innocent, and magician–aim to run your life’s show. Discover how to choose music to positively direct that show to the outcome you desire.
Imagine directing the music you love to gain clarity, wisely read and respond to difficult situations and people, learn to hold onto joy when life is on a roll, and shape your state of mind, health, and even relationships. Yes, music can support it all!
Lunch and refreshments are included. This class is for adults. Thanks to a generous grant the reduced price is offered for a limited time.
A71 $160 (Members $145) Sat–Sun 2 days 9/23–9/24 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. REGISTER FOR A71
Anytime is a Great Time to Give the Gift of Creativity
Treat friends, family, and your special someone with a Fine Arts Center gift card to use throughout the FAC, including classes at Bemis School of Art! Order a print or digital gift card today by calling us at (719) 475-2444! Gift cards do not expire and can be redeemed for any Bemis course.
Thanks to grants and individual donations, Military Artistic Healing classes are offered at no charge. Registration is required. If you are interested in donating to the Bemis School of Art to support Military Artistic Healing and its arts programming, please call (719) 475-2444.
Please note, these courses are only open to active-duty military, veterans, and their spouses. An active duty, retiree ID, or DD-214 must be presented to participate.
VIRTUAL — ADULT IN-PERSON — ADULT
In-Person: Military Artistic Healing
Instructor: Tina Reyero
Level A — All levels welcome.
There are many benefits to using art to express emotions — art can offer a healthy outlet and an alternate way to communicate something that one cannot always put into words and provides a safe containment for emotions that are expressed. Reflecting on art supplies healing and connection. Increase personal management of life stressors by practicing artistic exercises outside of class to help with trauma. Together, we’ll practice for progress, healing, connection, retreat, creativity, confidence, clarity, and calm. This class includes a bi-weekly visit to the Fine Arts Center Museum. Supplies will be provided. Adults
MAH1 $0 (Members $0)
Mon 8 wks 6/5–7/24 5–7 p.m
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Virtual: Military Artistic Healing
Instructor: Kim Nguyen
Level A — All levels welcome.
Discover the techniques to inspire creative skills and gain greater self-awareness. Learn to use artistic and creative exercise, through therapeutic processes, to develop selfexpression and healing. Explore possibilities, develop your creativity, and gain personal insight through working with a variety of controllable mediums. Increase personal management of life stressors by practicing artistic exercises to reduce trauma and stressors. All classes will be virtual. Supply list online. Adults
VMAH1 $0 (Members $0)
Tue 8 wks 6/6–8/1 (no class 7/4) 5:30–7 p.m. M.T
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Geometric Plates and Mugs
Instructor: Rui Haagen
Level A – All levels welcome.
Get out-of-round! Explore the exciting possibilities of building various geometrically shaped plates and mugs. Learn to handbuild with pre-textured clay slabs using flat patterns that fold up into 3-dimensional forms. Design your own flat patterns to build geometrical and self-expressive pottery. Construct and carve your own clay texturing tools. Glazing for textured surfaces will be taught. Supply list online. 16–Adult
Maximum number of students: 5
A72 $285 (Members $270)
Wed 4 wks 6/7–6/28
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10 a.m.–1 p.m
Whimsical Boxes
Instructor: Rui Haagen
Level A – All levels welcome.
Have a blast learning slab construction to handbuild whimsical boxes. Move from flat to free-standing using simple measurements and your own mirror image flat pattern. Create textured clay slabs to build the box and keep remnant slabs for sculptural elements. You will also learn to construct using clay texturing tools. Glazing for textured surfaces will be taught. These boxes are pure self-expressive whimsey! Supply list online. 16–Adult
Maximum number of students: 5
A73 $285 (Members $270)
Wed 4 wks 7/12–8/2 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
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CERAMICS
Rock ‘n’ Roll and Stamp: Create Clay Texturing Tools
Instructor: Rui Haagen
Level A – All levels welcome.
Make your own expressive set of clay texturing tools from clay! Build hollow balls, eggs, flying saucers, rolling cylinders, rolling coils, and stamps. Then carve your own design and textures into leather hard surfaces to be bisque fired clay. Imprint plants, transfer your own designs, and create your signature stamp. Press a collection of found objects in the clay and create sprig molds. Then Rock ’n’ Roll & Stamp a clay tumbler or platter! Supply list online. 16–Adult
Maximum number of students: 5
A74 $285 (Members $270)
Wed 4 wks 8/16–9/6 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Beginning Wheel Throwing
Instructor: Jamie Howard
Level I – This class is for those with some familiarity with the medium. This could include informal use of medium outside of the classroom.
Build on your basic skills of wheel throwing and further your understanding of clay. Complex functional and decorative forms, refinement of throwing skills, and advanced decorative and glazing techniques will be shown and discussed. We’ll review and critique fired results to foster the development of your personal style. Supply list online. 16–Adult
A75 $245 (Members $230)
Mon 8 wks 6/5–7/24 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
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Handbuilt Planters
Instructor: Jacob Scott
Level II – This class is for those who have taken at least one class in the medium. Students should be comfortable with the basics of how to use and manipulate the medium.
This course will use pinch pot, slab building, and coil handbuilding methods to make unique and expressive vessels for indoor and outdoor plant friends. You will learn how to make functional pieces from start to finish with an emphasis on design processes, including methods of glaze application, various forms of glaze resist, carving, underglaze decoration, slip decoration, and sgraffito. Supply list online. 16–Adult
A76 $410 (Members $395)
Mon 12 wks 6/5–8/21 6–9 p.m.
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Let the Clay Speak
Instructor: Sandy Friedman
Level II – This class is for those who have taken at least one class in the medium. Students should be comfortable with the basics of how to use and manipulate the medium.
Do you want to learn how to work better with clay and develop more advanced techniques? Then, this is the class for you! This course is open to intermediate and advanced level students. You will learn new techniques to create more advanced forms. You will also have the chance to pursue handbuilding, sculptural work, and/or a combination of these methods. Supply list online. 16–Adult
A78 $285 (Members $270)
Tue 8 wks 6/6–8/1 (no class 7/4) 10 a.m.–1 p.m
Pottery with a Purpose
Instructor: Alyson Blanton
Level 0 – This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience in the medium.
Have you always wanted to learn to throw on the potter’s wheel or are you hoping to improve your wheel throwing skills? This course is perfect for you. With a little manipulation and alteration, your “first try” creations will look amazing! Learn basic wheel throwing plus some handbuilding skills as well. We will explore various glazing techniques to enhance your projects. Your pottery pieces will make a good home for plants, pens, and brushes, or can be useful dishes in the kitchen. Supply list online. 16–Adult
A77 $245 (Members $230)
Mon 8 wks 6/5–7/24 6:30–9 p.m.
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Wheel Throwing: The Wolfe Approach
Instructor: Jeremiah Houck
Level II – This class is for those who have taken at least one class in the medium. Students should be comfortable with the basics of how to use and manipulate the medium.
Where do you draw the line between practice and finished product? What makes your pieces exceptional? This class explores the differences between learning how to throw and deciding what to make. Design, plan, and execute pieces that you (and others!) are happy with. Supply list online. 16–Adult
A79 $295 (Members $280)
Wed 10 wks 6/7–8/9 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
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Decorative Plates
Instructor: Jacob Scott
Level 0 – This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience in the medium.
Learn to express your creativity through hand built ceramic plates. In this course, you will learn the basics of handbuilding and decorative applications such as glaze application, wax and glaze resist design, slip design, sgraffito, carving, and image transfer to create unique plates that can be used as decorative and functional pieces. This course is great for those who are familiar with 2D art and are looking to get into ceramics. Supply list online. 16–Adult
A80 $410 (Members $395)
Wed 12 wks 6/7–8/23 6–9 p.m.
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First Time Wheel Throwing
Instructor: Jamie Howard
Level 0 – This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience in the medium.
If you’ve never tried the wheel and would like to learn in the company of other true beginners, then your time is now! Learn the honest basics of clay wheel throwing while developing the skills needed to make an infinite number of future clay items. Supply list online. 16–Adult
A81 $245 (Members $230)
Thu 8 wks 6/8–7/27 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
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Let’s Throw
Instructor: Rui Haagen
Level II – This class is for those who have taken at least one class in the medium. Students should be comfortable with the basics of how to use and manipulate the medium.
Are you ready to get answers to your burning questions and add new hacks to your throwing process? Discover how to throw a plate from a slab, pull a handle from a mug, or split your rims and alter your forms. Add details by stamping and carving your pots or add a foot ring or an elevated foot to a bowl. Pull up and lay down a bowl to defy gravity. Throw a bottle. Throw off the hump. The options are endless. At the end of the class, let’s analyze your forms. Get lots of growth! Supply list online. 16–Adult
A82 $345 (Members $330)
Fri 10 wks 6/9–8/11 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
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Adventures in Coil Building
Instructor: Jacob Scott
Level A – All levels welcome.
Learn to use coil building to its full potential. In this course, you will learn to build a variety of ceramic pieces from functional to decorative. You will learn how to use the coils as a design element or how to conceal the coils and use them as a method of construction. You will learn how to mold the clay to your desire using an ancient forming process used before the wheel. Supply list online. 16–Adult
A83 $410 (Members $395)
Sat 12 wks 6/10–8/26 10 a.m.–1 p.m
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Surfaces, Surfaces, Surfaces
Instructor: Cara McKinley Javernick
Level A – All levels welcome.
Add some dimension, texture, and depth to your ceramic surfaces using these stylistic methods in slip, underglazes, and cone 5 glazes. In this workshop, you will learn to build some forms that will act as canvases to play with different surfaces and application techniques on a live wet clay form and later, a bisque form. Want to loosen up? This exciting workshop is for you! Supply list online. Adults
A84 $165 (Members $150)
Thu–Sat 4 days
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All Mixed Up
Instructor: Cara McKinley Javernick
Level A – All levels welcome.
Come handbuild clay while learning to combine a variety of techniques like thick coil building, using forms as molds, and slab building. Get creative discovering and rediscovering all the different things you can make in clay. Build a funky form or your next cookie platter! Supply list online. Adults
A85 $195 (Members $180)
Thu 5 wks 7/27–8/24 6–9 p.m.
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