Military Artistic Healing

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

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 utilize 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 utilizing artistic exercises outside of class to help with trauma. All classes will be virtual. Supply list online. Adults VMAH1 $0 (Members $0) Tue 8 wks 2/7–4/4 (no class 3/28) 5:30–7 p.m. M.T

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Military Artistic Healing: Ceramics

Instructor: Sandy Friedman Level A – All levels welcome. This ceramics class will allow you to have an arts enrichment experience and unleash your inner creativity. You will learn the handbuilding techniques of pinch pot, coiling, and slab building to successfully create forms of your choosing. You will also explore how to add exterior texture on your pots as you create them. Additionally, you will learn glazing techniques and finally, have the opportunity to try throwing a pot on the potter’s wheel if you like. Supplies will be provided. Adults MAH1 $0 (Members $0) Sat 5 wks 2/25–3/25 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

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Bemis ArtTrax: Clay 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 $85 ArtTrax: Sculpture I Tue 4 wks 1/24–2/14 6:30–8 p.m. In this course, you will learn how to use vocabulary, tools, and the process of creating in clay to create a functional vessel using slab building and cone 5 glazing techniques. ATS2 $85 ArtTrax: Sculpture II Tue 4 wks 2/28–3/21 6:30–8 p.m. Building on knowledge from Sculpture I, you will learn how to design and create plaques and/or tiles out of slabs using hollowing techniques, finishing techniques, underglaze, and low fire glaze. ATS3 $85 ArtTrax: Sculpture III Tue 4 wks 4/4–4/25 6:30–8 p.m. Synthesizing the knowledge from Sculpture I and II, you will learn how to design and create a small sculpture using an armature, hollowing, and single firing techniques.

Wheel Throwing

Instructor: Jamie Howard 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. Build on your basic knowledge of throwing and further your technical understanding of clay. More complex functional forms, refinement of throwing skills, advanced decorating and glazing techniques will be demonstrated. This class will review, and critique fired results to foster the development of personal style. Supply list online. 16–Adult. A63 $295 (Members $280) Mon 10 wks 1/23–4/10 (no class 2/20, 3/27) 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

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Introduction to Ceramic Sculpture

Instructor: Jantzen Peake Level 0 – This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience in the medium. A fun introduction course to handbuilding ceramic sculpture that will allow your imagination to soar. You will be guided on how to plan your sculpture through drawings. Take your concept drawing to the next level and create a threedimensional sculpture creating interest from every angle through unique texturing, glazing applications, and so much more! Learn handbuilding techniques and explore traditional and non-traditional tools to sculpt with, including creating some tools of your own. Take your ideas to the next level. Supply list online. 16–Adult A64 $145 (Members $130) Mon 4 wks 1/23–2/13 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Wheel Throwing

Instructor: Alyson Blanton Level 0 – This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience in the medium. Wheel throwing is an amazing activity that has been around for thousands of years. Come touch clay while you connect with the basic skills of this ancient pastime. Learn centering techniques to produce forms such as bowls, mugs, and vases. Use a variety of finishing and glazing techniques to produce finished works of art. Supply list online. 16–Adult A65 $295 (Members $280) Mon 10 wks 1/23–4/10 (no class 2/20, 3/27) 6:30–9 p.m.

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Crystalline Glazes

Instructor: Jamie Howard 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. Learn how to properly make, apply, and fire crystalline glaze while discovering the most attractive forms for these spectacular glazes. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your knowledge of glazing in general and produce beautiful pieces of pottery. Supply list online. 16–Adult. A67 $345 (Members $330) Thu 10 wks 1/26–4/6 (no class 3/30) 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Rock ’n’ Roll & Stamp: 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 unique textures into leather hard surfaces to be bisque fired and ready for texturing clay. The possibilities are endless! Impress plants, transfer your own designs, and create your own signature stamp. Press found objects in the clay and create sprig molds. Now you are ready to rock ’n’ roll and stamp a clay slab! Supply list online. 16–Adult A66 $135 (Members $120) Wed 3 wks 1/25–2/8 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

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The Magic of Raku: Texture & Wall Hangings

Instructor: Maggie Quinn Level A – All levels welcome. Learn the magic of the Raku firing process with special attention to texture on clay. Combine textures and glazes to make a finished wall hanging. Detail your hanging with yarns, natural trimmings, or any material that you can incorporate into your personal design. Each finished hanging is a statement of your personality! Supply list online. Adults A68 $225 (Members $210) Thu 6 wks 1/26–3/2 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Student Driven Clay Project

Instructor: Cara McKinley Javernick Level A – All levels welcome. Plan, design, and execute what you want while learning the techniques of handbuilding in clay along the way. This student-designed, instructor-informed mini class will focus on a project envisioned by the student, with plenty of editing and process help from the instructor. Join us to make your ceramic dreams come to life! Supply list online. Adults A69 $135 (Members $120) Thu 3 wks 1/26–2/9 6–9 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 A70 $295 (Members $280) Fri 10 wks 1/27–4/7 (no class 3/31) 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

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Mugs, Mugs, Mugs

Instructor: Rui Haagen Level A – All levels welcome. Have a blast learning to handbuild irresistible mugs from pre-textured clay slabs. Start with cylinder mugs with buttons, make footed mugs, then move on to bot-bellied square bottom mugs using fold-up flat patterns. Glazing for textured surfaces will be taught. You won’t be able to resist filling your mugs with your favorite beverage! Supply list online. 16–Adult A71 $135 (Members $120) Fri 3 wks 1/27–2/10 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

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Small Sculpture

Instructor: Cara McKinley Javernick Level A – All levels welcome. Always wanted to build a sculpture, but just not sure where to start? Start here! Build a figurine, small bust, or even an abstract expression in this workshop style class. Learn to form, hollow out, coil build, sgraffito, and more! You will leave this class with beautiful artwork that reveals their individual style and expression. Supply list online. Adults A72 $105 (Members $90) Sat 2 wks 1/28–2/4 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

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Throwing Off the Hump

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. Rough center only once, fine center just the top, then throw off the hump! Learn to throw multiple repeated shapes; mugs, tea bowls, small plates and bowls, hollow ornaments, mortars and pestles, and spoon rests. Learn how to remove the pot from the hump and then how to trim that pot. You will be able to modify the form while still on the hump. Get creative and find more possibilities for throwing off the hump. Various glazing processes will be explored to finish off your works of art. Supply list online. 16–Adult A73 $195 (Members $180) Wed 5 wks 2/15–3/15 10 a.m.–1 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 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 in wheel throwing. You will also have the opportunity to pursue handbuilding, sculptural work, and/or a combination of any of these methods. Supply list online. 16–Adult A75 $285 (Members $270) Tue 8 wks 2/21–4/18 (no class 3/28) 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Cuttin’ Up: Piercing and Carving Thrown Forms

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. Push the envelope, cut through, and carve into clay walls! Experience the excitement of creating your own designs for carving and piercing a thrown or handbuilt vase, bowl, or sphere. Learn how to create and transfer your design onto a 3D ceramic form, and control clay hydration for the perfect surface. Functional or not, the textural and piercing possibilities are endless! Glazing will also be taught in this course. Supply list online. 16–Adult A74 $195 (Members $180) Fri 5 wks 2/17–3/17 12–3 p.m.

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Build a Container

Instructor: Cara McKinley Javernick Level A – All levels welcome. Learn how to build a basic container form. Customize your own container and make it not-so-basic by adding texture, appliqués, handles, feet, and glaze. Explore traditional and non-traditional handbuilding techniques. Come build your own fantastic box or jar! Supply list online. Adults A76 $105 (Members $90) Sat 2 wks 3/4–3/11 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

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Jars, Jars, Jars

Instructor: Rui Haagen 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. Go from throwing small to throwing big! Create a tall thrown sculptural jar by stacking multiple smaller segments together. You will learn to connect two to three six- to eight-inch-tall thrown cylinders to build a jar. Once the jar and lid are thrown, modify the form through the addition of textured slabs to create sculptural elements. Explore the possibility of carving and/or sgraffito decoration. Glazing textured tall forms will be taught. Supply list online. 16–Adult A77 $195 (Members $180) Wed 5 wks 3/22–4/26 (no class 3/29) 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

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Handbuilding Ceramic Sets

Instructor: Cara McKinley Javernick Level A – All levels welcome. Do you love matching sets? Come build your own matching set of wares in this course. The possibilities are endless with sets. Learn to build with slabs, coils, templates, additions, and stamps! Create a pour over coffee set, a mortar and pestle, sugar and creamer, the list goes on. Use your ceramics to serve drinks, snacks, or whatever you choose. Supply list online. Adults A79 $165 (Members $150) Thu 4 wks 4/6–4/27 6–9 p.m.

Just Scratching the Surface: Sgraffito in Clay

Instructor: Rui Haagen Level A – All levels welcome. Sgraffito comes from the Italian word for scratch, so just scratch the surface to reveal your design! Explore the exciting visual and textural possibilities of sgraffito decoration on white clay using contrasting and varied colored underglazes. Learn a cool hack to easily transfer design onto 2D and 3D surfaces! Make a tumbler and a platter. Look at wood or linoleum block cuts and prints for your textural design inspiration. Clear over-glazing will be covered in this class. Supply list online. 16–Adult A78 $195 (Members $180) Fri 5 wks 3/24–4/28 (no class 3/31) 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

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Landscape Tile

Instructor: Cara McKinley Javernick Level A – All levels welcome. Bring a picture of your favorite landscape to capture on a ceramic tile, creating your very own lasting memento! In this workshop style mini class, you will create a single plaque style tile using perspective, textural, and slip application tricks and other techniques for you to use in your finished works of art. Supply list online. Adults A80 $105 (Members $90) Sat 2 wks 4/8–4/15 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

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