WINTER 2016
DIRECTOR’S EXHIBITIONS MESSAGE
Belinda Tate, Jay Xu, Joy Light
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re you ready for winter? We are. The lively exhibitions that will grace our galleries promise to brighten the coldest of days. Full of color, ripe with experimentation and illusion, and loaded with social and cultural content, they will encourage new ways of seeing and understanding our world. Look up! In Suspended! Sculpture from ArtPrize 2015, every work in the exhibition is hung from above. Open your eyes! Colour Correction: British and American Prints, 1967-75 illuminates the explosive colors and experimental mood that reflect the renaissance of screen printing that accompanied a time of social upheaval. Look again! Jiha Moon’s mixed-media works in Double Welcome, Most Everyone’s Mad Here offer energetic cultural fusions, blurring the lines between what is foreign and what is familiar. The season is further highlighted by special events and guest speakers not to be missed. We’ll host Jiha Moon at a Tuesday ARTbreak, and artists from ArtPrize at an
KIA 2015/2016 Board of Directors James Carter, President Ron Kitchens, First Vice President Priscilla Pedraza, Second Vice President
K. Perry Wolfe, Treasurer Billee Lightvoet Ward, Secretary Nancy Springgate, Past President
Danielle Mason Anderson, Judi Beam, Susan Bowers, Barbara Brose, Linda Dunn, Diane Eberts, Sidney Ellis, Michele Fabi, Anne Fassler, Bjorn Green, Daniel Guyette, Kevin Jawahir, Sara Parfet Jbara, Pauline Jenson, Lori Knapp, Cynthia Kole, Pamela Mansager, Jack Michael, Peggy Napier, William Parfet, Vince Pavone, Gonzalo Rodriguez, Jr., James Stephanak, Ronda Stryker, Julie Sullivan, Nancy Troff, Thomas Turner, Ashley Van Ek, Von Washington, Jr
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exhibition opening. The Art League welcomes artist Renée Stout and curator Marshall Price. All will bring meaningful perspectives and engage you in the ideas and issues that matter in our lives. On a personal note, I want to thank Kalamazoo and Southwest Michigan for a wonderful first year. I have been energized by this region’s vibrant creative community and its incredible art, culture, and artists. I am excited about building on the KIA’s tradition of excellence and hope to expand our civic engagement and work with diverse communities. I am delighted to begin year two of our journey of learning together.
The leaders of our new Girls Can! Collaborative engaged 235 girls and families for an open house at the KIA September 2. Back row: Yolonda Lavender, Black Arts and Cultural Center; Melissa Ellis Beeson, Girls on the Run; Lesley Lankerd, Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan; Michelle Stempien, KIA; Pamela Roland, Kalamazoo Junior Girls. Front row: Sylvella Boggan, Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan; Belinda Tate, KIA; Sonya Hollins, Merze Tate Explorers; Jennifer Frank Brenton, YWCA.
To that end, your participation is more important than ever. Come and enjoy your museum this winter; it’s the perfect place for the warm at heart. Belinda Tate Executive Director
Tuesday - Wednesday: 11 am - 5 pm Thursday - Friday: 11 am - 8 pm
Saturday: 11 am - 5 pm Sunday: noon - 5 pm
Monday and holidays: closed
Publication of Sightlines is supported by:
cover photo: Andy Warhol, Campbell’s Soup I (Tomato), 1968, screenprint on paper. Extra, out of the edition. Designated for research and educational purposes only. Collection of the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University. Gift of The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, 2013.9.3. © 2013 The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Photo by Peter Paul Geoffrion.
NEWS AND NOTES
Art School Spotlight: Welcoming Residents
Five artists joined us in September to begin a seven-month residency in the Kirk Newman Art School. “These artists were chosen for their talent, commitment, and discipline,” says Art School Director Denise Lisiecki. “They will take classes, work independently, and enjoy mentoring and support by school faculty and other students.” Elsadr and Nelson work in ceramics, and will be mentored by department chair Brian Hirt. Hirzel and Para will develop their printmaking with department head Vicki Van Ameyden. Mueller will study painting with Denise Lisiecki.
Maleeha Elsadr, Sarah Mueller, Tamara Hirzel, Jenna Para, and Abbie Nelson.
“We are thrilled to welcome these artists and to play an important part in their career development,” says KIA Executive Director Belinda Tate. “We know they will grow and learn in the supportive community of the art school.”
Volunteer Spotlight: Ed Sackley A KIA member since 1990, Ed Sackley long supported the Holiday Art Sale as a shopper. But the event drastically improved when he jumped behind the checkout counter. “My wife and I have enjoyed the sale for years; however, I felt like there were ways to make improvements that would draw more customers,” he says. Last year, Ed single-handedly revamped the sale’s point-of-purchase system, buying and implementing a digital product to streamline checkout and inventory processes. He also spent countless hours training volunteer cashiers, printing thousands of bar-coded price labels for artists, and monitoring the system every minute of the event. The result was a more professional, customer-friendly retail experience. This year, Ed’s developing an online presence to sell faculty and student wares throughout December. The savvy strategies reflect his business acumen. Ed moved to this area to pursue his dream of owning a radio station, launching WRKR in 1988. He and his wife, Jan, take every chance they can to visit museums on their travels, but love what their favorite museum offers to the community. “I appreciate the KIA for bringing people together I might not otherwise know, people who come together with shared interests in art and in our community,” he says.
Your annual gift supports free programs When you contribute to the Annual Fund, you are helping make possible many free-admission educational programs, such as Art Detectives family-learning sessions and Interactive Gallery activities. In 2015-16, with your tax-deductible support, these programs will serve thousands of youths and adults. We believe the arts are for everyone – and your gift will help us reach more people throughout the region. Please donate online at kiarts.org.
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EXHIBITIONS
Colour Correction: British and American Screenprints, 1967-75 November 27, 2015 - March 27, 2016
Jiha Moon, Letter Shin (Yellow), 2014, cyanotype, ink, acrylic, rhinestones. Courtesy of the artist
Jiha Moon: Double Welcome, Most Everyone’s Mad Here December 19, 2015 March 6, 2016 Lilliane Lijn, Koancuts IV, 1971, 79.5 x 55.5 cms., screened, cut, and collaged print on paper. Collection of the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University. Gift of Mr. Kenneth Dorman. ©Lilliane Lijn. All Rights Reserved, DACS, London and ARS, New York. Photo by Peter Paul Geoffrion.
In the 1960s, artists in England and the U.S. rediscovered the screenprint at a time of social, political, and artistic upheaval. From Albers to Warhol, Caulfield to Motherwell, artists found silkscreening – originally invented for advertising purposes – to be the perfect medium to illustrate this time of sweeping change. More than 80 innovative and dramatic works by 32 artists will fill our two largest galleries with vibrant colors, bold shapes, and intriguing ideas. This exhibition was organized by Marshall N. Price, Ph.D., Nancy Hanks Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University.
Member Café Saturday, November 28, 10 am - noon Juice, coffee, and sweet treats
Art League Lecture Curator Marshall N. Price, PhD Wednesday, December 9, 10 am (see page 8 for details)
Sponsor:
Jiha Moon is known for harvesting elements from cultures worldwide to explore the multifaceted nature of global identity. Incorporating pop culture, technology, racial assumptions, and folklore, she not only blurs but erases the lines between Western and Eastern iconography. Moon uses smart-phone emojis, social media logos, characters from online games – all floating alongside Asian tigers, dragons, and gods to unite the familiar and the foreign. More than 50 works on paper and ceramics combine materials and metaphors, bringing cultures together to clash, crash, muddle, and meld. This exhibition is organized by the Taubman Museum of Art, Roanoke, Virginia, in collaboration with the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, College of Charleston School of the Arts in Charleston, South Carolina. The exhibition is curated by Amy G. Moorefield, Deputy Director of Exhibitions and Collections at the Taubman Museum of Art, and Mark Sloan, Director and Chief Curator of the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art.
ARTbreak Artist’s Talk Tuesday, December 15, noon Jiha Moon
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EXHIBITIONS
clockwise, from top right: Russell Prather, Cavity, 2015, acrylic on polyester film Irene LaVon Walker, Dress #3, 2013, woven monofilament, mohair, and mylar Joel S. Allen, Hooked on Svelte, 2015, mixed media
Suspended! Sculpture from ArtPrize 2015 December 12, 2015 - March 13, 2016
Explore sculpture from a different perspective, with works that hang from the ceiling, compel curiosity, and inspire wonder. The sculpture in Suspended! was seen at the ArtPrize Seven venue hosted by WMU’s Gwen Frostic School of Art, and curated by KIA Director of Collections and Exhibitions Vicki Wright. Joel S. Allen (Steamboat Springs, Colorado) creates groups of colorful, hand-wrapped fiber pendants. Russell Prather (Marquette, Michigan) challenges our perception of matter with carefully aligned, subtly painted sheets of polyester film. Inspired by nature and historical costume, Irene LaVon Walker (Ferndale, Michigan) weaves ethereal, dreamlike forms.
Exhibition Opening Friday, December 11, 6 - 8 pm 6:30 pm: Artists’ Talk
CONTINUING… Common Ground Through November 15
Kirk Newman Art School Faculty Review Through November 29
Flowers in Chinese Art Through December 9
Manierre Dawson: Engineering Abstraction Through December 13
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PROGRAMS
ARTbreak
Thursday Evening Programs
6:30 pm, included with admission
Tuesdays at noon, free Brown bag lunches welcome Find full program descriptions at kiarts.org/events Sponsored by:
November 3 Talk: The Collaborative Nature of Dance with choreographer Cori Terry November 10 Film: Maria Martinez: Native American Pottery Maker of San Ildefonso
November 17 Talk: Bush Tucker Series, artist Ed Harkness
November 24 Film: Craft in America: Holiday!
November 5 Performance: A Night of Fire, Denise Miller, Fire Historical and Cultural Arts Collaborative. Spoken word performances and music inspired by Common Ground November 12
Talk: Common Ground: A Reflection Belinda Tate and guests reflect on the triumphs and achievements of African American art and artists
November 19 Gallery Tour: Manierre Dawson: Engineering Abstraction
December 1 Film: Andy Warhol
December 8
Talk: Poetic Responses to Art, poet Hedy Habra
Holiday Sale Members’ Appreciation Night Thursday, December 3, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
December 15 Talk: Artist Jiha Moon discusses her exhibition
(See back cover for details) KIA members always get early shopping privileges. Join today!
Mary and Edwin Meader Fine Art Library December 22 & 29 No ARTbreak January 5 & 12 Film: Tim’s Vermeer
January 19 Talk: Gold and Graves with Greg Waskowsky
January 26
Talk: Making Art Accessible to the Blind, Tracy Klinestecker and Frank Wolf
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Book discussions Third Wednesdays, 2 pm. Free.
Join others who share your interests in reading and art during our informal, lively discussions of art-related titles. November 18 The Painter, by Peter Heller. The tale of a painter with the heart of a killer. Discussion leader: Joyce Pines. December 16 Rendez-vous with Art, by Philippe de Montebello and Martin Gayford. A curator and an art critic meet at various world class museums to discuss art. Discussion leader: David Senecal January 20 The Sculptor, by Scott McCloud. A young sculptor makes a deal with Death in return for astonishing talent in this graphic novel.
PROGRAMS
Janet Fish, June, 1999, oil on canvas. Collection of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts; Gift of the Garside Family in memory of James W. and Thelma Garside
Get the Picture!
Third Thursdays at noon, included with admission Enjoy an in-depth discussion of a single work of art with Curator of Education Michelle Stempien.
November 19 Richard Diebenkorn, Sleeping Woman
December 17 Janet Fish, June
January 21 Joseph Stella, Dog on a Balcony
Art Detectives
Second Saturdays, 11 am – noon, free Children age 4-8 (with adult) will enjoy an art-related book, a gallery-based activity, and making art inspired by what they’ve seen! November 14 What’s My Line? Learn about line in art At 10 am, to precede the 11 am holiday parade December 12 I Have an Idea! How everyone is creative
Public Tours
Sundays at 2 pm Included with admission. Check the events calendar at kiarts.org for topics. Sponsored by:
January 9 It’s Got a Shape: Learning about sculpture
For more information, contact librarian Malcolm McBryde: (269) 349-7775, library@kiarts.org
Friday Teen Nights
6 - 8 pm, free November 13, December 11, January 15 Check out current exhibitions, make some art, share pizza and pop with friends. Sponsored by:
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PROGRAMS
Where art is center stage.
With the most art and free parking, the KIA is the spacious place to be for Kalamazoo’s monthly Art Hop. Free admission 5 - 8 pm. November 6 Gallery Shop Apparel & Jewelry Trunk Show December 4 KIA Kirk Newman Art School Holiday Sale January 8 Featuring Suspended! Sculpture from ArtPrize
Art League Lectures
Art League members: Free, KIA Members: $10 General public: $12, Students: $3
Paint the Ice!
Sunday, January 3, noon - 4 pm All ages are invited to paint the ice at Wings Stadium with Slappy, the K-Wings mascot. Then, see the K-Wings play on our colorful work of art Friday, January 8, 7 pm. Buy your tickets at the box office, and a portion will support the KIA.
Call for Entries! Annual Teen Filmmaker Festival
This will be the 13th year of partnering with the Kalamazoo Public Library and Public Media Network for the annual Teen Filmmaker Festival. Submit to the KPL Teen Services desk by 5 pm Saturday, January 30. Finalists will be screened at Chenery Auditorium Saturday, February 20, 2:30 pm. For more information: bit.ly/KIATeenFF.
Wednesday, January 20, 6 - 8 pm As part of the 6th Annual Kalamazoo Beer Week, join us for an evening of great beer, great drawings, and great fun. Draw, sketch, write, or scribble with Kalamadoodle. Free.
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Wednesday, November 11, 10 am Renée Stout You’ve enjoyed her color lithograph Marie Laveau in Common Ground. Learn about Renée Stout’s exploration of the African Diaspora, and upcoming 2016 exhibition Renée Stout: Tales of the Conjure Woman.
Wednesday, December 9, 10 am Marshall Price, PhD Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Nasher Art Museum at Duke University, and of the Colour Correction exhibition, Marshall Price will discuss the printmaking renaissance of the later 20th century in the U.K. and the U.S.
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS
Érik Desmazières, Atelier René Tazé IV, 1992, etching, aquatint, roulette. Collection of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts; Gift of Paul G. Smithson
An artist possessing keen powers of observation and technical virtuosity can elevate a commonplace site, like an office or studio, to something unexpectedly marvelous. Érik Desmazières, whose work recalls the precision and detail of master etchers from centuries past, is one such artist. Widely recognized as one of the finest printmakers of his generation, Desmazières is known for composing compelling, hyperrealistic scenes and also intriguingly surreal fantasies. Here, he brings these two strands together. Etched lines render minute detail, while modulated tones in aquatint create an extraordinary atmosphere. Atelier René Tazé IV and V are two in a series of meticulously observed views of a Parisian studio belonging to master printer René Tazé. In a long association with Desmazières, Tazé has printed over 200 of the artist’s plates in his studio. Desmazières is captivated by Tazé’s formidable, old-fashioned printing press. The artist persuades us of the beauty of its arcs and angles, cogs and gears, reflections and shadows. Between the crescent spokes of the wheel, we glimpse commonplace details of the studio space: a water heater connected to criss-crossed pipes, an umbrella hooked on a window, stacked tins and boxes of
Érik Desmazières, Atelier René Tazé V, 1993, etching, aquatint, roulette. Collection of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts; Gift of Paul G. Smithson
printing materials, a tangle of vines stretching from potted soil toward a skylight propped open by a broom, and a heavy curtain pulled aside to reveal more serpentine iron machinery and rectangular doors. In the graceful repetition of curves and circles overlaying the angular architecture of the studio walls, Desmazières finds a joy in the geometry of this humble space. The later print (V) might appear to be a mechanically produced negative image of the positive scene (IV). However, careful comparison reveals small differences that confirm the prints were pulled from unique plates. Reportedly, the artist was so taken with the reversed, negative image that appeared on the plate during the preparation of version IV, he determined to reproduce the strange, dark vision as a finished print. The result is a magical, “through the looking-glass” interpretation of reality, a place that is both familiar and surreal. Taking time for precise observation and reversing our usual point of view--these are an artist’s secrets to recognizing our own world again as a richly wondrous place. Karla Niehus Associate Curator of Exhibitions
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KIRK NEWMAN ART SCHOOL NOTE: Adult classes are open to students age 16 and over. All materials provided, unless the description ends with [M], indicating details available online.
Team Building
Painting
One of the professional artists on the Kirk Newman Art School faculty will help your team explore your creative selves as you work together in a relaxed, studio atmosphere in your choice of medium. Customize your experience according to your needs, with meeting rooms or catering. Contact the school to arrange a meeting: (269) 349-7775, x3101 or email denisel@kiarts.org
Drawing Drawing Basics Instructor: David Yeider (920) Thursdays, January 7- March 24 1 – 3:30 pm/12 weeks, Studio 4 Instructor: Michael Parr (921) Mondays, January 4- March 21 6:30 – 9 pm/12 weeks, Studio 4 Members: $205, Non-Members: $225 Pick up the pencil and learn basic drawing techniques: observational line drawing, composition and value, with a focus on black & white media. Please bring newsprint pad and drawing pad 18”x24”; 2H, HB, 2B, 6B pencils. Portrait Drawing (923) Instructor: Michael Parr, Studio 4 Wednesdays, January 6- March 23 6:30 – 9 pm/12 weeks Members: $240, Non-Members: $260 Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing or equivalent skill level Enhance your skills in the proportions and placement of features; the underlying anatomy; light and shadow; and evocative line technique. Bring a large drawing pad and pencils. Instructor’s web site is: michaelparrstudio.com Open Modeling (924) Thursdays, January 7- March 24 6:30 – 9 pm/12 weeks, Studio 4 Members: $115, Non-Members: $135 Live models will pose for students and professionals. Students must be 18 or have parental permission.
Pastel Painting (930) Instructor: Laurel Kuehl, Studio 6 Tuesdays, January 5- March 22 1:15 – 3:45 pm/12 weeks Members: $210, Non-Members: $230 Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing or equivalent Explore pastel techniques of design, color, value and light in this colorful medium. Instructor’s website is laurelkuehl.com. [M] One-Day Watercolor Experience (931) Instructor: Denise Lisiecki, Studio 2 Sunday, January 31 12:30 – 4 pm/One day Members: $45, Non-Members: $65 Enjoy an afternoon learning the basic techniques of colorful watercolor painting. All materials are included. Instructor’s website is www.kazoopainters.com Watercolor (932) Instructor: Denise Lisiecki, Studio 2 Tuesdays, January 5- March 22 1:15 – 3:45 pm/12 weeks Members: $220, Non-Members: $240 Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing Beginners will explore watercolor painting techniques, including tools and materials, color layering, mixing, and theory. Experienced painters will be individually guided. A materials list will be available online or at the registration office. Instructor’s website is kazoopainters.com. [M] Watercolor: Bring It All Together (933) Instructor: Susan Badger, Studio 2 Tuesdays, January 5- March 22 6:30 – 9 pm/12 weeks Members: $210, Non-Members: $230 Explore techniques of free flowing watercolor that focus on practical remedies and how to “tie it all together.” Lessons, demonstrations, and exercises will be offered to emphasis design and unity in painting. Water-based mixed media materials such as water-soluble crayons and pencils may be used to enhance projects.. Bring watercolor materials to the first class. Email questions to badgerburrow@aol.com. [M] Enjoying Transparent Watercolor (934)
Instructor: Don Marek, Studio 2 Thursdays, January 7- March 17 1:30 – 4:30 pm/11 weeks Members: $225, Non-Members: $245 Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing Enjoy painting looser watercolors with weekly demonstrations of wet-on-wet, layering and calligraphic techniques. Creating simple shapes, clear values and rich colors to unify pictorial designs is encouraged. Bring watercolor materials and reference photos to the first class. Instructor’s website: donmarekwatercolors.com. [M] Oil Painting Instructor: Kenneth Freed, Studio 6 Wednesdays, January 6- March 23 1 – 3:30 pm/12 weeks (935) Mondays, January 4- March 21 6:30 – 9 pm/12 weeks (936) Members: $210, Non-Members: $230 Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing Enjoy the painting process whether a beginner or an advanced student, with exposure to everything from simple a la prima painting to more complex underpainting and overpainting. Bring whatever painting materials you have. Recommendations at: www.kazoopainters.com. Chase Away the Winter Blues: Drawing, Painting or Photographing in the Greenhouse (937) Instructors: Denise Lisiecki & Mary Whalen, River Street Flowerland Saturday, February 27 12:30 – 4 pm/One day Members: $45, Non-Members: $65 Get rid of the winter blues by drawing, painting or photographing beautiful plants and flowers in River Street Flowerland’s Greenhouse. Individual instruction will be provided. Bring materials of your choice to create your beautiful images.
Kirk Newman Art School Calendar Winter 2016 Holiday sale Members’ Night
December 3
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Winter 2016 scholarship applications due
December 8
Winter classes for adults begin
January 4
Winter classes for children begin Janu-
ary 9
Hands-on Art Hop in the School
March 4
Winter classes for children end
March 19
Winter classes for adulrs end
March 24
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ADULT CLASSES
Chinese Ink Painting (938) Instructor: Rebecca Edwards, Studio 2 Thursdays, January 7- February 11 6:30 - 9 pm/6 weeks Members: $105, Non-Members: $125 Learn the fundamentals of Chinese ink painting, which involves drawing objects with simple brush strokes in different tonality and shading achieved by varying the ink density on absorbent rice paper. Subjects include Chinese Orchid, bamboo, morning glory; chick, sparrow, shrimp and crab. Some materials are included. Additional materials available for purchase.
Basic Chinese Painting (Gongbi style) (939) Instructor: Xiaoying Li, Studio 4 Wednesdays, January 6- February 10 1 - 3:30 pm/6 weeks Members: $105, Non-Members: $125 Learn the fundamentals of the Gongbi style of Chinese painting, which involves drawing fine lines using a small ink brush and applying ink and color in layers on nonabsorbent rice paper or silk, to produce beautifully clear and delicate pictures. Some materials are included. Additional materials available for purchase.
Fred Wessel, Delphinns, 2014, egg tempera and cultured pearls with gold, silver, and palladium leaf. Courtesy of Arden Gallery.
Painting Workshop with Visiting Artist Fred Wessel Tempera Painting (960) Monday – Thursday, July 18-21, 2016 9 am – 5 pm/4 days Members: $375, Non-Members: $395 Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing $50 cancellation charge. No refunds after July 4.
Tempera painting is a medium for those who love drawing. It combines the best of both watercolors with application of translucent layers of color and gouache using semi-opaque paints to re-establish the light areas. Mixing powdered pigments with an egg yolk makes the paints. The brilliant, jewel-like surface is often described as luminescent. Working from reproductions, we will paint a head or still life object. This workshop is technique rather than product oriented. Some materials will be supplied. [M]
learn more at kiarts.org/school or call
(269) 349-7775, ext. 3101.
Ceramics Beginning Ceramics (311) Instructor: Brian Hirt: Studio 7 Tuesdays, January 5 - March 22 6:30 – 9 pm/12 weeks Members: $240, Non-Members; $260 A variety of clay forming techniques will be explored in this class. Coiling, pinching, and slab building will be demonstrated, along with an introduction to the wheel. Students will also learn about glazing and glazes. Cone 10 stoneware and Raku firings are available. Mud in the Morning (312) Instructor: Julie Devers: Studio 5 Wednesdays, January 6 - March 23 9:30 am – noon/12 weeks Members: $240, Non-Members: $260 Prerequisite: Beginning Ceramics This is a general ceramics class for beginning, intermediate and advanced students to get a creative start on their day. A variety of clay forming techniques will be explored. Coiling, pinching, slab building and extruding will be demonstrated, along with an introduction to the wheel. Advanced students will set goals and receive instruction and assignments appropriate to their skill level. Students will participate in class discussions about their work. Students will also learn glazing, glaze mixing, and kiln loading. Cone 10 stoneware and Raku firings are available. The Potters’ Wheel: Beginning/ Intermediate Both sections: Studio 5 Instructor: Wyatt Lane (313) Tuesdays, January 5 - March 22 1:15 – 3:45 pm/12 weeks, Instructor: Tom Richards (314) Tuesdays, January 5 - Mar 22 6:30 - 9 pm/12 weeks Prerequisite: Beginning Ceramics Members: $240, Non-Members: $260 Prerequisite: Beginning Ceramics This class will provide the techniques of forming and finishing pottery on the potters’ wheel. The focus of the class will be on making functional tableware. Demonstrations and discussions will encourage development. Cone 10 stoneware, porcelain, and raku firings are available.
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Ceramics, cont’d. Serve It Up with Altered Forms (315) Instructor: Susan McHenry, Studio 5 Mondays, January 4 – March 21 6:30 – 9 pm/12weeks Prerequisite: Beginning Potters’ Wheel Members: $240, Non-Members: $260 In this high-fire class, we’ll focus on both hand- built and wheel-thrown and altered serving ware such as large bowls, trays, and platters, pitchers, and condiment sets. We’ll also explore various surface decoration techniques such as slip application, stamping, and texturing. Exploring Raku/ Alternative Firing (316) Instructor: Brian Hirt, Studio 5 Wednesdays, January 6 – March - 23, 6:30 – 9 pm/12 weeks Prerequisite: Potters’ Wheel or equivalent Members: $240, Non-Members: $260 Warm up by the winter raku fire! In this class we will explore and experiment with raku glazes, terra sigillattas, and firing techniques as well as post firing possibilities . “Horse hair,” “Obvara” and “Naked Raku” techniques will also be available. Students will learn to master the raku firing technique! Surface Decoration (317) Instructor: Chad Bagge, Studio 7 Thursdays, January 8 – March 24 6:30 – 9 pm/12 weeks Prerequisite: Beginning Ceramics Members: $240, Non-Members: $260 In this course, well enliven the surface of our pots by adding texture, dimension, and color to both wheel – thrown and hand – built forms. Faceting, stamping, layering slips, sgraffito, applying stains, and glazing are some techniques well explore. Unleash your imagination and see how the surface decorations can bring new life to your work.
Accessible Arts Accessible Arts (200) Instructor: Elizabeth Carnell, Studio 6 Tuesdays, January 5 – March 22 6:30 – 9 pm/12 weeks Members: $240, Non-Members: $260 For developmentally disabled adults seeking to express their creativity with clay and other 3-D media. Participants will hand – build forms and work on the potters’ wheel. Participants should be able to follow basic instructions and work with minimal assistance.
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Introduction to Red Earthenware (318) Instructor: Susan McHenry, Studio 7 Wednesdays, January 6 – March 23 6:30 – 9 pm/12 weeks Prerequisite: Beginning Potters’ Wheel or equivalent Members: $240, Non-Members: $260 Join me in exploring the possibilities of our studio’s luscious red clay. The use of white colored slips will allow us to add depth and layers to this rich, low - fire clay body. We’ll be making simple forms so we can concentrate on various slip application techniques, brush work, and the use of terra sigillata. Students will also receive an introduction on how to load and fire an electric kiln. Demonstrations will be mainly on the potters’ wheel, but hand - builders are welcome. A spirit of exploration and experimentation is all that’s needed. Anagama (319) Instructor: Julie Devers, Studio 5 Thursdays, January 7 – March 24 6:30 – 9 pm/12 weeks Prerequisite: Beginning Potters’ Wheel Members: $240, Non-Members: $260 This is one of our most enlightening and challenging classes. Cast your fate to the fire and open yourself to the wonderful possibilities of wood-fired kilns. Julie will share her in-depth knowledge of forming pots for a traditional Japanese kiln. This class could be the highlight of your ceramic career. Making Faces (320) Instructor: Becki Moffett-Moore, Studio 7 Mondays, January 4 – March 21 6:30 – 9 pm/12 weeks Prerequisite: Beginning Ceramics Members: $240, Non – Members $260 Learn how to cast the human face with a non-toxic seaweed based rubber to make a plaster press mold. Used in conjunction with hand – building and wheel – throwing, you will explore new ways of incorporating the human face for decorative, conceptual and sculptural possibilities in clay.
Hot Date Night: Ceramics (321) Instructors: Brian Hirt and Chad Bagge, Studios 3 and 5 Friday, Feb. 12, 6:30 - 9:30 pm Members: $55, Non-Members: $ 75 (per couple) Bring your special someone and experience working on the potters’ wheel. We’ll turn up the heat with a Raku firing that will produce a piece to take home. It’s the perfect opportunity to have creative time together, while learning something new. Couples can bring their own beverages and snacks. Ceramics Workshop with Visiting Artist Simon Levin (310) Saturday - Sunday, February 6 – 7 9 am – 5 pm/Two days Members: $140, Non-Members: $160 A wood fire potter from Gresham Wisconsin, Simon Levin also writes for Studio Potter, Ceramics Monthly, Clay Times, and Pottery Making Illustrated. He was a Fulbright Scholar, and has exhibited nationally and internationally. In this workshop he will focus on building strong, functional pots with wheel throwing and hand building techniques and a variety of methods: throwing off the hump, trimming, attaching handles and pulling spouts, hand building and hump molds. He’ll discuss what makes some pots good and others weak, and look at how technique can be used to communicate ideas. This will be a great mix of the practical, the theoretical, and good discussion.
Simon Levine, Red Plate, n.d., wood fired ceramics. Courtesy of the artist.
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ADULT CLASSES
Photography & Digital Media Introduction to Photography / How To Use Your Camera Creatively Both sections: Multi-Purpose Classroom Instructor: Corinne Satterlee (801) Thursdays, January 7 – March 24 9:30 am – noon/12 weeks Members: $195, Non-Members: $215 Instructor: John Crouch (802) Wednesdays, January 6 – March 23 6:30 - 9 pm/12 weeks Members: $195, Non-Members: $215 This class is for students who want to learn how to use their digital cameras more creatively. Basic photographic concepts on exposure control and basic composition are explored through lectures, demonstrations and class assignments. Participants need to provide their own cameras that have user controls for shutter speed and lens opening. A tripod is recommended. Please bring your owner’s manual to the first class. John’s website is: johncrouchphotography.com Traditional Black and White Film & Printing (803) Instructor: Mary Whalen, Photography Darkroom Tuesdays, January 5 – March 22 6:30 – 9 pm/12 weeks Members: $225, Non-Members: $245 Students learn how to develop film and print black & white photographs. Through demonstrations and supervised printing sessions, participants will learn film and print development, how to control print contrast, and special darkroom techniques. This class is a perfect opportunity to print your special black and white negatives from the family archives. Students must provide their own film and paper for the class. Darkroom chemicals and equipment are provided. Open darkroom time is available to students.
Blending Digital and Traditional Photographic Processes (804) Instructor: Mary Whalen, Darkroom/ Photo office Sundays, January 10 – February 28 1:30 – 4 pm/8 weeks Members: $155, Non-Members: $175 Students will learn to produce high quality digital negatives, from digital files, color slides or film. The digital negatives are then contact printed in the darkroom using traditional black and white enlarging paper. This digital negative making technique, can be used for most alternative printing processes, blending digital technology with hands on printing. A basic knowledge of Photoshop is helpful. Introduction to Photoshop Elements Instructor: Susan Andress, Computer Lab Mondays, January 4 – February 8 (805A) 6:30 – 9 pm/6 weeks Tuesdays, January 5 – February 9 (805B) 1:15 – 3:45 pm/6 weeks Members: $115, Non-Members: $135 Participants will learn to organize, enhance and retouch their photos using Photoshop Elements. Students will edit, combine multiple images, and add text elements to their images. Each class meeting will include hands-on practice on Mac computers. Students are welcome to bring their own laptops, provided that Adobe Photoshop Elements 11, 12 or 13 is installed. Susan’s email: susan.andress@att.net and website: susanandress.com Lightroom Advanced Techniques (806) Instructor: Kelly Walkotten, Computer Lab Thursdays, January 7 – February 11 6:30 – 9 pm/6 weeks Members: $115, Non-Members: $135 Lightroom is designed to assist with organizing, editing and outputting large volumes of photographic files in a logical and intuitive way. This course will take you beyond the basic photo adjustments. You will learn how to; customize your Lightroom Library and stay organized, to create presets, black and white conversion, print layouts and more! Kelly will also guide participants in navigating between Lightroom and Elements or Photoshop.
Still Life in Photographs (807) Instructor: Laurie Pruitt, Computer Lab/Studio Saturdays, January 16 – February 20 1 – 3:30 pm/6 weeks Members: $110, Non-Members: $130 Still life photography goes back to the earliest days of the medium. It allows the photographer to create images, having full control over lighting, mood, and composition. There is a meditative quality in arranging something special out of objects that are often overlooked or considered mundane. Through careful observation, we will refine our capacity to see and give creative expression to the objects that surround us. Questions contact the instructor Laurielle@sbcglobal.net. Laurie’s website is www.lafontsee.us. Winter Landscape (808) Instructor: Rebecca Brand Fridays, January 22 – February 12 2 – 4:30 pm/6 weeks Members: $110, Non-Members: $130 Participants will venture out into the snowy landscape to capture the beauty of our Michigan winter. The class will include weekly field trips to several locations in Kalamazoo County where students will have the oppor-tunity to photograph a variety of scenes and share results in class discussions. Dress for the weather! Next Steps, Photo Editing (809) Instructor: Mark Bugnaski, Computer Lab Wednesdays, February 3 – March 23 6:30 – 9 pm /8 weeks Members: $140, Non-Members: $160 What makes a photograph worthy of printing and hanging it on the wall or submitting for an exhibition? Master the art of editing and sequencing with Photojournalist Mark Bugnaski. Working on assignments and with photographs previously captured, the class will discuss and learn what makes a great photograph. In addition to class critiques examples of master photographs from the KIA’s permanent collection will be studied. Please bring 8-10 photographs to share for the first class.
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Printmaking
Cinematography with DSLR Cameras (810) Instructor: Kevin Wixson, Computer Lab Sundays, January 10 – February 28 1:30 – 4 pm/8 weeks Members: $145, Non-Members: $165 The most important step of creating great movies is capturing great audio and images. Students will learn to use their DSLR cameras to capture cinema-quality shots. This course will go in depth into the technical aspects of operating a digital-SLR camera in video mode, including how to select the right gear, sorting through the jargon of DSLR video settings, and techniques for effective and artful shooting. A budget-minded approach will be taken, perfect for the aspiring filmmaker.
Beginning Printmaking (780) Instructor: Vicki VanAmeyden, Printmaking Studio Tuesdays, January 5 – March 22 1:30 – 4 pm/12 weeks Members: $220, Non-Members: $240 Prerequisite: Beginning Drawing or equivalent This course will introduce you to a few of the essential foundations of printmaking: monotype, stencil, relief, and drypoint. You will explore the drawing and painting capabilities of print media and incorporate these techniques into your intuitive compositions. Bring sketches and/or photographs to first class. [M]
Intro to Lithography (783) Instructor: Deborah Mattson, Printmaking Studio Wednesdays, January 6 – March 23 6:30 – 9 pm/12 weeks Members: $220, Non-Members: $240 This course introduces you to lithographic printmaking techniques using aluminum plates. Using direct-drawing with litho pencils, crayons and washes, you’ll get to create a unique image that can be printed multiple times. Step-bystep instruction takes you through basic plate and press set-up and operation, etching and inking processes. Print your own image with the potential of leaving with a small edition of prints. [M]
Intro to Linocuts (781) Instructor: Debbi Hands Kreps, Printmaking Studio Mondays, January 4 – March 21 6:30 – 9 pm/12 weeks Members: $220, Non-Members: $240 Learn the techniques behind creating bold and dramatic prints in a class suitable for all levels of experience. Fun and easy, linocuts can be printed on a variety of papers. You will learn design principles, carving technique, inking and printing that work at home without a press. These printed blocks make great cards, logo designs, illustrations and fine art prints. Black and white work will be a starting point, but color is readily available for the adventurous. [M]
Advanced Printmaking (784) Instructor: Vicki VanAmeyden, Printmaking Studio Thursdays, January 7 – March 24 6:30 – 9 pm/12 weeks Members: $220, Non-Members: $240 Prerequisite: Any printmaking course or equivalent This course is designed for those who are already familiar with basic printmaking techniques, but would like to further investigate the possibilities of monotype, collograph, relief, and intaglio processes. Multi-color printing, registration systems and printing of editions will be demonstrated. Bring your previous prints, sketches and ideas to the first class. [M]
Screen Printing Basics for Paper & Fabric (782) Instructor: Sue Caulfield, Printmaking Studio Tuesdays, January 5 – March 22 6 – 8:30 pm/12 weeks Members: $220, Non-Members: $240 This course covers the basics of screenprinting. You will have several finished products, including a t-shirt, greeting card or piece of art to hang on the wall. No prior experience in printmaking required. [M]
Printmaking Studio (785) Instructor: Vicki VanAmeyden, Printmaking Studio Thursdays, January 7 – March 24 3 – 6:30 pm/12 weeks Members: $220, Non-Members: $240 Prerequisite: Departmental Approval This course is designed for the independent artist/printmaker who would like to utilize our well-equipped print studio. This is a great way to be supported with feedback, critique and technical advice while working independently. Students must arrange to meet with instructor the first week. Materials are available for purchase.
Platinum Printing Weekend (811) Instructor: Laurie Pruitt and Dave Jones, Computer Lab/Darkroom Saturday and Sunday, March 5 – 6 Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm (with lunch break) Sunday, noon – 5 pm/Two days Members: $145, Non-Members: $165 The Platinum/Palladium process is a beautiful way to realize a photographic image. Hand coating paper and developing gives you a sense of participating in the photographic process. Using Photoshop to create digital negatives from your film, slides or digital capture, will allow you to make the necessary adjustments to create enlarged negatives, bridging digital technology with this historic process. Nightscapes (812) Instructor: Steve Scherbinski, Computer Lab Thursdays, March 3 – 24 6:30 – 9 pm/4 weeks Members: $75, Non-Members: $95 Venture outside to capture a familiar place that will be an entirely different photographic experience at night. Participants will put into practice; focusing in the dark and exposure methods learned in class to best capture nighttime scenes. A tri-pod, shutter release and camera with manual controls are essential. This is an active class for photographers to be out in the elements, there will also be time for class critique and discussion. Dress for the weather! Full moon on March 24.
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ADULT CLASSES
Family Fun Day: Kite Making (786) Instructors: Sue Caulfield and Vicki VanAmeyden, Printmaking Studio Saturday, March 19/One day 9 am – 3 pm/One day Members: $80 for two, Non-Members: $100 for two After another long winter, with spring is finally in the air what better way to celebrate than to make and fly your very own kite! Participants will design, screen print, and build a custom kite. We’ll be looking at the exhibition, Colour Correction: British and American Screenprints, 1967-75 for inspiration. This is for the young and young at heart, ages 10 and up.
Instructor: Kelli Jackson, Jewelry Studio Mondays, January 11 – March 21 6:30 – 9 pm/11 weeks Members: $260 Non-Members: $280 Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry and soldering experience Flex those arm muscles by learning how to use the Hydraulic press! With this amazing tool you can repeatedly press deep, pillowed, patterns into metal with minimal amounts of effort. Students will be able to create; beads, lockets, earrings, pendants, and much more! Students will learn how to create their own reusable dies from their original designs. Some materials are provided. Additional materials are available for purchase.
Jewelry
Beginning Lapidary Stone Cutting for Cabochons (724) Instructor: Dawn Coeur, Jewelry Studio Wednesdays, January 6 – February 24 6:30 – 9 pm/8 weeks Members: $175 Non-Members: $195 All levels experience are welcome Learn how to cut your own stones to use in your jewelry and metal work designs. Students will be introduced to cutting, grinding, and polishing stone slabs into a variety of shapes including calibrated and free form cabochons. Students will gain some knowledge in the names and types of stones and their properties. Independent studio time will be available for duration of class. Most materials provided with additional available for purchase.
Beginner and Intermediate Jewelry Jewelry Studio Instructor: Emily Wohlscheid (720) Tuesdays, January 5 – March 22 6 – 8:30 pm/12 weeks Members: $240, Non-Members: $260 Instructor: Linda Kekic (721) Wednesdays, January 6 – March 9 1 – 3:30 pm/10 weeks Members: $200, Non-Members: $220 Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry or equivalent experience This second-level class focuses on more indepth instruction on techniques using hand tools, flex shaft, and polishing equipment. Through individual help and class demonstrations you will learn additional skills in piercing, finishing, stone setting, and forming. Emphasizing soldering methods, bench technique tips will also be covered. Independent studio time is available and some materials are provided, with additional materials available for purchase. Intermediate/Advanced Jewelry (722) Instructor: Lauren Tripp, Jewelry Studio Thursdays, January 7 – March 24 10:30 am – 1 pm/12 weeks Members: $240, Non-Members: $260 Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry and Beginning/Intermediate jewelry or equivalent experience This course will focus on fabrication and finishing skills. Students will apply comprehensive soldering processes and tighten-up the basic skill set through implementing classic jeweler’s positioning and handholds, learning basic metallurgy theory and taking a detailed look at surface finishing and polishing techniques. Independent studio time is available. Some materials are provided. Additional materials are available for purchase. Pump it Up: Fun with Hydraulics (723) learn more at kiarts.org/school or call
Introduction to Kiln Enameling (725) Instructor: Rebecca Brand, Jewelry Studio Thursdays, January 7 – February 25 6:30 – 9 pm/8 weeks Members: $175 Non-Members: $195 All levels of experience are welcome If you have always been interested in glass enameling, this course is for you! Not only will students be introduced to different kiln enameling techniques, they will learn how enameling can bring an added texture and dimension to their jewelry piece. Independent studio time is available for the duration of the class. Some materials are provided, with additional materials available for purchase.
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Color & Metal (726) Instructor: Emily Wohlscheid, Jewelry Studio Thursdays, March 3 - 24 6:30 – 9 pm/4 weeks Members: $90 Non-Members: $110 All levels of experience are welcome We will explore various techniques through making samples, creating findings and simple projects. Torch fired enameling, shrink plastic, colored pencil, and incorporation of fiber as a colorful focus will all be explored. Emphasis will be placed on which types of joining techniques would be best suited for incorporating these decorative surfaces and materials. Independent studio time is available for the duration of the class. Some materials are provided, with additional materials available for purchase. Introduction to Precious Metal Silver Clay (727) Instructor: Linda Kekic, Jewelry Studio Saturday, January 16 10 am – 3 pm/One day Members: $85, Non-Members $105 All levels of experience are welcome This is a super fun filled one-day course where students will learn how to utilize all the malleable properties of silver clay. Students will walk away with the basic knowledge of working with and firing PMC, leaving with least one finished piece. Materials will be provided. Additional materials will be available for purchase. Please bring a sack lunch. Tube-Set Pendant Make and Take (728) Instructor: Linda Kekic, Jewelry Studio Saturday, January 30 10 am – 3 pm/One day Members: $65, Non-Members $85 Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry or equivalent experience Come and learn how to conquer the elusive tube setting technique. Students will create a pendant incorporating a tube set stone. Students will be able to make and take a finished piece. Techniques such as finishing and polishing will also be covered. Materials will be provided. Additional materials will be available for purchase. Please bring a sack lunch.
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Jewelry, cont’d. Bracelets with Bezels Make and Take (729) Instructor: Linda Kekic, Jewelry Studio Saturday, February 13 10 am – 3 pm/One day Members: $65, Non-Members $85 Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry or equivalent experience Bracelets can be so versatile, especially when they incorporate a beautiful set stone. Students will not only learn how to make and form a bracelet, they will also learn how to bezel set a stone on the bracelet. Techniques such as: soldering, bezel setting, filing, and finishing will be incorporated into this workshop. Materials will be provided. Additional materials will be available for purchase. Please bring a sack lunch.
Free Demo & Lecture Series Jewelry Display: How to Create an Appealing Set-Up for Shows Instructor: Lauren Tripp, Jewelry Studio Saturday, February 20 10:30 am – 12 pm/Free Now that you have all your finished pieces, how do you display them? Lauren will discuss and demonstrate how to create an inviting and appealing display to showcase your finished pieces. Lauren will also show how to create a unique environment that will influence exposure, sales, and success for you during art and craft shows. If you would like to attend, email Lauren at jewelrymetalskia@gmail.com Torch Fired Enamel Headpins Instructor: Emily Wohlscheid, Jewelry Studio Friday, February 26 6 – 7:30 pm/Free Emily will demonstrate creating your own head pins from copper and brass with the addition of torch-fired enamel to make these colorful findings. She will also discuss the types of enamel that will be used and the best equipment for the job. This demo is a great introduction on how to incorporate color into your jewelry designs. If you would like to attend, email Emily at jewelrymetalskia@gmail.com.
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Fairly Pricing Your Finished Jewelry Instructor: Kelli Jackson, Jewelry Studio Sunday, February 28 1:30 – 2:30 pm/Free You’ve labored away putting the finishing touches on your newest design; but now, how do you price it? Price too high and it won’t sell. Price too low and you undercut the whole market without allowing your labor to get the recognition it deserves. Using simple formulas Kelli will discuss how to fairly price your finished pieces for both wholesale and retail settings. If you would like to attend, email Kelli at jewelrymetalskia@gmail.com.
Sculpture
Fiber Floor Loom Weaving Instructor: Gretchen Huggett, Weaving Studio Thursdays, January 7 – March 24 1 – 3:30 pm/12 weeks (520) Thursdays, January 7 – March 24 6:30 – 9 pm/12 weeks (521) Members: $240, Non-Members: $260 Learn weaving using four- and eight-harness floor looms with basic process and design (beginners), new patterns and techniques (advanced), exploring areas of personal interest. Weaving design software is available to learn structure and design principles.
Beginning Welded Steel Sculpture (401) Instructor: Paul Nimz, Studio 1 Tuesdays, January 5 – March 22 6:30 – 9 pm/12 weeks Members: $245, Non-Members $265 In this class students will be introduced to the equipment and processes for manipulating and joining steel for sculptural applications. Students will learn to cut, bend, weld and surface to begin realizing their creative vision in steel. No prior experience necessary. Some metal will be supplied. Students may need to purchase or collect additional steel.
Spinning (522) Instructor: Emily Wohlscheid, Weaving Studio Wednesdays, January 6 - February 10 6:30 – 9 pm/6 weeks Members: $135, Non-Members: $155 Beginners will learn the basics including spinning, plying and setting their finished yarns. Intermediate/advanced will further explore various techniques including but boucle, cabled yarns, lock spinning, core spinning, thick and thin yarns, coils, custom blending, long vs. short draw, wire spinning and more! Students may borrow a wheel but need to reserve it at the time of registration. All materials are provided.
Wood Joinery with Hand Tools (402) Instructor: Gerren Young, Studio 1 Thursdays, January 7 – March 24 6:30 – 9 pm/12 weeks Members: $245, Non-Members: $265 This adult class will focus on hand cutting strong and attractive joints in wood. Students will learn that once they can lay out a joint accurately and cut to the line, any joint is possible! We will learn several variations of dovetail and mortise and tenon joints, bridal joints, lao joints, and more! Sharpening chisels and using card scrapers will also be covered. All skill levels welcome.
Fleece: How to Buy, Process, Dye & Blend (523) Instructor: Emily Wohlscheid, Weaving Studio Wednesdays, February 17 – March 23 6:30 – 9 pm/6 weeks Members: $140, Non-Members: $160 In this all levels course we will look at examples and discuss how to find a good fleece for hand spinning or felting. We will then hand wash various breeds using wool scours in preparation for custom dyeing and blending of the fibers. All materials are provided.
Hot Date Night: Sculpture (403) Instructors: TBA, Studio 1 Friday, February 12 6:30 – 9:30/One day Members $55, Non-members $ 75 (per couple) Bring your special someone, get inspired by the Wired & Wrapped exhibition, and experience working on a sculpture. Working in the KIA professional sculpture studio you will produce a piece to take home. It’s the perfect opportunity to have creative time together, while learning something new. Couples can bring their own beverages and snacks.
Beginning Rug Hooking (524) Instructor: Martha Rosenfeld, Studio 2 Tuesdays, January 26 - March 22 6:30 – 9 pm/9 weeks Members: $195, Non-Members: $215 Learn the basics, using a rug frame and wool fabric, and create a small hooked mat. Learn color planning, hooking techniques, and finishing. Bring a tote bag to the first class; other materials and tools provided.
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Fiber, cont’d. Intermediate Rug Hooking (525) Instructor: Martha Rosenfeld, Multipurpose Classroom Tuesdays, January 5 - March 22 6:30 – 9 pm/12 weeks Members: $215, Non-Members: $235 Prerequisite: Beginning Rug Hooking or one completed hooked mat Work on a project of your own choosing with help from Martha. We’ll emphasize creating original patterns using your artwork or photographs. Tracer fabric and up to a half yard of linen foundation are provided. Please provide your own rug frame, hook, scissors, and wool for your project, and pattern ideas. Felt Beret (526) Instructor: Dawn Edwards, Multipurpose Classroom Saturday, February 6 9 am – 5 pm/One day Members: $85, Non-Members: $105 In this class, we will learn the basics of wet 3D felting while creating a fabulous beret using Merino wool roving. You’ll love the artistic possibilities, with functionality as an added bonus. We will create our berets over a template (flat resist), using wet-felting techniques. All levels are welcome.
Glass
Foreign Language
Beginning Kiln-Fused Glass (407) Instructor: Mike Ouding, Studio 6 Wednesdays, January 6 – March 23 6:30 – 9 pm/12 weeks Members: $240, Non-Members $260 Students will learn how to select, cut and grind glass while designing their unique pieces of art. Projects will include suncatchers, nightlights, and a small slumped bowl. All tools will be provided.
Italian (608) Instructor: Monica Nahm, Board Room Thursdays, January 7- March 10 6:30 – 8 pm/10 weeks Members: $140, Non-Members: $160 Beginners are welcome to develop conversational skills, basic vocabulary, and sentence structure, using the culture, history and geography of Italy. Please bring textbook: Buongiorno Italia ISBN- 978-0- 563-51945-4.
Kiln-Fused Glass (408) Instructor: Jerry Harty, Studio 6 Thursdays, January 7 – March 24 6:30 – 9 pm/12 weeks Prerequisite: Beginning Kiln-fused glass or equivalent Members: $240, Non-Members: $260 Learn the basics of kiln-fused glass. Using a colorful selection of transparent and opaque bullseye glass, students will learn cutting, shaping, grinding and fusing techniques to create ornaments, jewelry, nightlights and panels. Frits, stringers, confetti and dichro will be used for embellishment. All tools will be provided. Your materials fee includes a starter pack of compatible art glass. Additional glass will be available for purchase.
Creative Writing Creative Writing/Prose & Poetry (605) Instructor: Scott Bade, Board Room Tuesdays, January 5 - March 22 6:30 – 9 pm/12 weeks Members: $195, Non-Members: $215 In this creative writing class we will read, write and discuss contemporary fiction and poetry in a range of styles. Each class will include inclass writing activities, reading and discussion, and will often include workshop discussion of one another’s writing. Our goals for this class are to have fun and explore how language and imagination come together to make the literary arts we are passionate about.
Dawn Edwards, Felt Hats, n.d., felted wool
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AGES 3 – 4
GRADES 4 - 6
My First Art Class (100) Instructor: Corinne Satterlee, Studio 2 Fridays, February 26 – March 18 10 – 11 am/4 weeks Members: $25, Non-Members: $45 (One adult & one child) Additional child: $20 Young children and their favorite grown-up are introduced to the museum and artistic expression in this multi-dimensional class. Clay, paper, paint, and more will be used in the creative processes introduced in the class. All materials are provided.
The Art of Drawing (104) Instructor: Bob Ferrier, Studio 4 Saturdays, January 9 – March 19 9:30 – 11 am/11 weeks Members: $140, Non-Members: $160 Explore the elements of drawing through a variety of media. Each class will be devoted to a deeper understanding of drawing techniques. The semester will end with an exhibition of our work at the KIA. All materials are provided.
AGES 4 - KINDERGARTEN
Clay on the Wheel (105) Instructor: Natalie Lagoni, Studio 5 Saturdays, January 9 – March 19 9:30 – 11 am/11 weeks Members: $145, Non-Members: $165 Each week students will spend time learning to center the clay on the potter’s wheel, open the ball and form bowls, cups and vases. Hand-building techniques will also be pursued. Pieces will be decorated using slips and high and low-fired glazes. Students should wear old clothing to class. The semester will end with an exhibition of our work in the KIA. All materials are provided.
Spring Break Art Camp
Artistic Expression (101) Instructor: Corinne Satterlee, Mulit-purpose Saturdays, February 13 – March 19 10 – 11 am/6 weeks Members: $95, Non-Members: $105 Your child’s artistic expression will blossom and grow in this multi-dimensional class. Clay, paper, paint and more will be used in the creative processes. All materials are provided.
GRADES 1 - 3 Art Exploration (102) Instructor: Melody Allen, Studio 2 Saturdays, January 9 – March 19 9:30 – 11 am/11 weeks Members: $140, Non-Members: $160 A fun-filled weekly session of art exploration of clay hand building, drawing and painting techniques will be introduced through fun projects to increase art skills and appreciation. The semester will end with an exhibition of our work at the KIA. All materials are provided. All About Clay (103) Instructor: Sarah Parr, Studio 7 Saturdays, January 9 – March 19 9:30 – 11 am/11 weeks Members: $145, Non-Members: $165 Get your hands dirty in this class while creating special works of art in clay. Try your hand at slab construction, coil building, drape molding and more. The semester will end with an exhibition of our work at the KIA. All materials are provided.
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GRADES K - 5 Spring break camp is offered in full- and half-day options. Students will be introduced to works of art on view in the galleries, from current exhibitions and the KIA collection, to inspire imagination and creativity to create two- and three-dimensional works of art in the studio. Please send a sack lunch with full-day students.
Monday - Friday, April 4 - 8 FULL DAY 9 am - 4 pm. (080) Members: $250, Non-Members: $270 HALF DAYS 9 am - noon (081) 1 - 4 pm (082) Members: $150, Non-Members: $170
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YOUTH CLASSES
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL Drawing and Painting (106) Instructor: David Yeider, Studio 6 Saturdays, January 9 – March 19 9 – 11:30 am/11 weeks Members: $195, Non-Members: $215 This class will provide one-on-one instruction with an emphasis on exploration of visual culture through drawing and painting mediums and subject matter. Students will be encouraged to create artwork that brings out their unique talent and creativity. The semester will end with an exhibition of our work at the KIA. All materials are provided.
Photography (107) Instructor: Trevor Grabill, Photography Studio Saturdays, January 9 – March 19 10 – 12:30 pm/11 weeks Members: $195, Non-Members: $215 In this course we will look at the entire history of photography through hands-on projects. Film cameras and one roll of black and white film will be provided. Processing film, as well as printing negatives in a traditional wet darkroom, will be covered. Students may also use their own digital cameras as well as camera phones. Focus on camera functions and composition will be highlighted. The semester will end with an exhibition of our work at the KIA. All materials are provided.
Clay on the Wheel (108) Instructor: Lindsay Hayosh, Studio 5 Saturdays, January 9 – March 19 11:30 – 2 pm/11 weeks Members: $195, Non-Members: $215 This class will offer an opportunity to create vessels on the potter’s wheel. Demonstrations will provide beginners with basic skills and a variety of techniques, while advanced students will learn more complex approaches to throwing vessels. Students may also pursue hand building. Slips and high- and low-fired glazes will be used. All materials are provided.
Art School staff: Denise Lisiecki, Director | Brian Hirt, Ceramics Chair | Mary Whalen, Photography & Digital Media Chair NOTE: Adult classes are open to students age 16 and over. All materials provided, unless the description ends with [M], indicating details available online. Member and non-member registration is underway. We encourage students to sign up early, as some classes fill up quickly and others may be cancelled due to lack of enrollment (resulting in a full refund). Registration may be done in person, by mail, fax, online, or over the phone. Payment in full is required, and we accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Scholarships We offer 200 scholarships annually based on financial need, plus three merit awards sponsored by the Kalamazoo Art League. Application forms are available at kiarts.org/school, or at the school office. Scholarship deadline for Winter 2016 classes is December 8. Refunds A $30 registration fee is withheld from all refunds. An additional $30 is withheld after the first class. No refunds are given the day of second class. Refunds for classes meeting eight weeks or less will only be given the day of the first class meeting. No refunds for art camps after the first day of camp. Refund requests for one- or two-day workshops and visiting-artist workshops may be made up to one week before the workshop begins or as stated. An additional workshop registration fee may be withheld if noted in the class schedule. A $30 returned check fee will be charged by the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. These policies are strictly enforced. Materials: All materials provided unless you see [M] at the end of the course description. For details, see full course descriptions at kiarts.org/school, or call (269) 349-7775, ext. 3101.
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Lockers are available for rental. Cancellations: In the event of dangerous weather, students should visit kiarts.org, the KIA on Facebook or Twitter, local broadcast media WWMT and WKZO, or phone the KIA at (269) 349-7775. When possible, classes will be rescheduled. School Dismissal Policy If a student’s or visitor’s behavior is deemed to be rude, disruptive or inappropriate, the instructor maintains the right to dismiss the person from the class with a warning. Students suspected of any form of substance abuse, including but not limited to drugs or alcohol, will be removed from the premises, given a warning and not be allowed to return prior to an interview and approval by the Director of the School. In the event of subsequent behavior problems or suspicion of substance abuse, they will be dismissed from the KIA without benefit of class refund or access to further programming. Students found removing KIA property from the bulding will be dismissed. Photography: The KIA reserves the right to photograph students, student art and school activities that occur on its premises for promotional purposes. Policy changes: The KIA reserves the right to withdraw or change classes, instructors, or schedules; to revise tuition and fee structures; and/or to amend its policies as necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the institution.
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