Wood

THURSDAY

COPPER ETCHING 1

Create beautiful drawings etched in copper! Known for its level of fine lines and beautiful tones, students will learn the art of etching copper plates and create their very own edition of handmade prints. 7 Weeks • January 21–March 4 10 am–Noon • $309 • Beginning Aren Straiger

COPPER ETCHING 2

Take your prints to the next level in this supportive community! As you explore composition, content, and advancing skills, students will test their improved lines and tones with an edition of handmade prints. 7 Weeks • March 18–April 29 10 am–Noon • $309 • Beginning Aren Straiger

SOLARPLATE PRINTS

Join this fun class for a safe and easy alternative to the printing process! Learn to make exciting prints with a light-sensitive solarplate. You will learn two different processes for preparing, exposing, developing, and printing. Join this new class for a printing adventure!

7 Weeks • January 21–March 4 1–3 pm • $309 • All Levels Aren Straiger BOOKMAKING

Book making isn’t as hard as it looks! Learn simple bookbinding methods that are easy and require no heavy equipment, which means you can get started right away. 4 Weeks • February 25–March 18 4–6 pm • $219 • All Levels Aren Straiger

HAND LETTERING

Breakaway from the long list of computer fonts and create beautiful, hand-drawn letters of your own! Perfect for those who love to journal, have a creative writing project in mind, or hope to embellish their written correspondence, this relaxing class will help you expressive the words and phrases that mean the most to you. 4 Weeks • January 21–February 11 4–6 pm • $219 • All Levels Aren Straiger

BLOCK PRINTS

Take a trip back in time and learn the oldest printmaking technique in the book! This class will not only teach you the basics of relief printing, but also give you the chance to create an edition of your very own handmade prints. 4 Weeks • April 1-22 4–6 pm • $219 • All Levels Aren Straiger Learn all about the subtle beauty and expressive potential of lithography! This old printmaking technique originally created prints from stone- our studio offers this and the more contemporary plate version. Walk step-by-step through this printmaking process -illustration, grinding, and printing - to create a beautiful edition of prints that can be shared. This class is suitable for the beginner or those interested in furthering their lithography experience. 7 Weeks • January 21–March 4 6:30–8:30 pm • $309 • All Levels Kalleen Chilcote OR 7 Weeks • March 18–April 29 6:30–8:30 pm • $309 • All Levels Kalleen Chilcote

FRIDAY

INDEPENDENT STUDY: PRINT

Choose your own printmaking adventure! As a chance to pursue an independent printmaking project with an instructor your side, students will be able to choose from a variety of techniques like relief, intaglio, and monoprint to explore. 15 Weeks • January 22–April 30 10 am–1 pm • $469 • Advanced Aren Straiger

SUNDAY

INTRO TO PRINTMAKING

Get a taste of what it’s like to be a printmaker! While creating your very own limited run of prints, students will get to explore various techniques and learn what the wide world of printmaking can offer. 7 Weeks • January 24–March 7 1–3 pm • $309 • Beginning Kalleen Chilcote

LINES, LAYERS, COLORS

Explore the basics of printmaking in a fun and creative new way! By combining printing techniques with other media like painting and collage, you’ll be able to explore realms of unthinkable possibilities and walk away with a beautifully layered work of art. 7 Weeks • March 21–May 9 1–3 pm • $309 • All Levels Kalleen Chilcote No class April 4

SCULPTURE

CLASS LEVELS BY COLOR: BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED ALL LEVELS

IN-STUDIO CLASSES

MONDAY

BRONZE CASTING AND LOST WAX

Learn to cast bronze sculptures! By using various mold techniques, you will create a mold dependent on a unique project of your very own. The class will finish the semester with a group casting! 15 Weeks • January 18–April 26 12:30–3:30 pm • $592 • All Levels Glenn Evans INTRO TO CASTING

Turn liquid metal into something lovely with metal casting! While having fun with the basics and experimenting with mold-making and lost wax techniques, students will learn about the world of hot metal arts, artists, and practices in a supportive environment. 7 Weeks • January 18–March 1 6:30–9:30 pm • $373 • Beginning Glenn Evans

BRONZE BIRD BATH

Give the neighborhood birds something to chirp about with a custom birdbath! As the perfect addition to your garden, students will learn the basics of casting in metal and walk away with a beautiful piece of functional art. 7 Weeks • March 15–April 26 6:30–9:30 pm • $373 • Beginning Glenn Evans

TUESDAY

TORCH WORK

Experience the Swiss army knife of the sculpture studio: The Oxy/Acetylene Torch! From welding and heat forming to soldering and brazing, students will learn the ins and outs of metal fabrication’s most versatile instrument. 7 Weeks • January 19–March 2 12:30–3:30 pm • $373 • All Levels Julie Ball

OR 7 Weeks • March 16–April 27 12:30–3:30 pm • $373 • All Levels Julie Ball

WELDING

Ignite your creativity and learn the basics of welding! Explore theory, techniques, and equipment safety while you develop the skills necessary to turn your artistic vision into a complete work of art. 15 Weeks • January 19–April 27 6:30–9:30 pm • $592 • All Levels Teaching Artist TBD

WEDNESDAY

BUILD A FORGE

Make a forge from scratch! With something as simple as a 20 pound propane tank, students will learn how to turn it into a Blacksmith’s best friend. 7 Weeks • March 17–April 28 3–6 pm • $373 • All Levels Jeremy Pugh

BLACKSMITHING

Forge your artistic destiny with blacksmithing! With small weekly projects introducing the basics of the art form, students will learn a variety of tips and techniques that will be put to the test when completing personalized projects. 7 Weeks • January 20–March 3 6:30–9:30 pm • $373 • Beginning Eric Shotwell

ORNAMENTAL BLACKSMITHING

Heat, beat, and repeat! Learn how to forge simple leaves, make hooks and hangers, or create decorations for your house and garden!Beginning blacksmiths will learn to heat and beat metal into simple shapes. Intermediate blacksmiths will focus on design and developing their artistic style. 7 Weeks • March 17–April 28 6:30–9:30 pm • $373 • Intermediate Eric Shotwell

THURSDAY

INDEPENDENT STUDY: SCULPTURE

Take the art adventure into your own hands! Explore your creative process while learning about the conceptualization of contemporary sculptures in the round. While students will receive guidance along the way, this class is intended for theAdvanced artists. 15 Weeks • January 21–April 29 12:30–3:30 pm • $592 • Advanced Julie Ball

BLACKSMITH BLADE MAKING

Cut, chop, and slice in style with your very own knife! Explore traditional blacksmithing techniques as you learn how to heat, form, and shape metal into a one-of-a-kind blade. 15 Weeks • January 21–April 29 6:30–9:30 pm • $592 • All Levels Jeremy Pugh WELDING

Ignite your creativity and learn the basics of welding! Explore theory, techniques, and equipment safety while you develop the skills necessary to turn your artistic vision into a complete work of art. 15 Weeks • January 22–April 30 12:30–3:30 pm • $592 • All Levels Julie Ball

SATURDAY

SCULPTING WITH NEW MATERIALS

Wood, metal, and stone, oh my! We will focus on using a variety of different materials to create fantastic works of art. Cutting, bending and connecting different kinds of materials will allow you to create the sculpture of your dreams! 15 Weeks • January 23–May 1 9 am–Noon • $592 • Intermediate-Advanced Teaching Artist TBD

WOOD

CLASS LEVELS BY COLOR: BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED ALL LEVELS

ONLINE CLASSES

TUESDAY

WOOD CARVING - ONLINE

Shape wood into one-of-a-kind spoons and spatulas right from your home! Material kits will be available to purchase from the instructor. You will receive an email one week prior to the start of your class with Zoom details and a guide to support your virtual learning experience. 4 Weeks • February 23–March 16 4:00–6:00 pm • $207 • Online Kimberly McNeelan

IN-STUDIO CLASSES

MONDAY

DESIGN & BUILD SIMPLE FURNITURE

Find inspiration in the clean simplicity of Shaker and Arts & Craft designs! As you expand your wood skills, students will be able to create a bookcase, trestle table, standing cabinet, or other projects fine-tuned to their needs and abilities. Outside of projects, students will learn machine and hand-skill techniques to produce sturdy mortise, tenon, and other joinery. RequiresBeginning class or prior experience. 15 Weeks • January 18–April 26 9:30 am–12:30 pm • $560 • Intermediate Steve Wolf

WOODWORKING 1

Get familiarized with all the basics to get you comfortable in a wood shop! With a focus on tool safety and proper equipment operation, you’ll have all the necessary skills to advance to a higher level woodworking class! 4 Weeks • February 22–March 15 4:00–6:00 pm • $259 • Beginning Teaching Artist TBD WOODWORKING 2

Have you completed aBeginning woodworking course or have prior wood shop experience? If you’re comfortable working with hand and power tools, this class will improve your design skills and woodworking techniques with plenty of demonstrations and individual guidance. 4 Weeks • March 29–April 19 4:00–6:00 pm • $259 • Intermediate Teaching Artist TBD

WOOD TURNING

Take your creativity out for a spin, and learn how to turn wood on the lathe! With a focus on tool and wood selection, chucking options, as well as sanding and finishing, students will be able to make spindles for handles, furniture legs, or even simple bowls. 7 Weeks • January 18–March 1 6:30–9:30 pm • $363 • All Levels Steve Wolf

WOOD CARVING

Cut, carve, and sandwich designs to create your very own image in relief! Learn tools like the router, and gouges while creating a masterpiece of your very own. 7 Weeks • March 15–April 26 6:30–9:30 pm • $363 • All Levels Steve Wolf