The Contemporary Austin Art School fall 2013 by Matt Hoggle

FALL 2013 REGISTER NOW

LETTER FROM THE SENIOR DIRECTOR OF THE ART SCHOOL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ADULT

Beginners 2 Drawing 3 Drawing & Painting 4 Painting 4-6 Watercolor 6-7 Collage & Mosaics 7 Ceramics & Sculpture 8-9 Jewelry & Fused Glass 9 Calligraphy & Book Arts 10 Printmaking, Weaving & Special Workshops 10 Photography & Digital Arts 11-12 Weekend Workshops 12

CHILDREN & TEENS

Homeschool Art Wednesdays 13 Ages 4-5 13 Ages 6-8 14 Ages 9-11 & 9-14 14 Ages 12-14 & 14+ 15 Winter Break Classes 15

FACULTY BIOS 16

The Contemporary Austin welcomes you to the Art School at Laguna Gloria, our beautiful 12-acre location that will inspire your creativity. Explore our grounds, Lake Austin shore, and galleries while working on class projects. Enhance your visual awareness and mastery of technical skills with lots of faculty interaction. Join The Contemporary Austin to receive tuition discounts and preferential registration. Whether you are a beginning student, a serious amateur, a pre-professional, or a returning artist, we welcome you to enroll. Judith Sims Sr. Director of the Art School at Laguna Gloria Fall 2013 Semester Starts September 14th

thecontemporaryaustin.org/artschool 512 323 6380 “Members” signifies discount price for members at the $65 Household Level or above.

LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ADULT BEGINNERS

Greetings, everyone…and please join me in celebrating the launch of our new name, The Contemporary Austin! Since the November 2011 merger of our two legacy organizations, we have grown into a new and stronger organization. Working together with our Board of Trustees, our staff, and our design team from Pentagram, I’m happy to announce today that we are fully reinvigorated and thrilled to introduce you to The Contemporary Austin and our vision for the future of visual arts for our community. As part of our commitment to you, our members, it’s important for you to hear what’s coming your way in the near future. The Contemporary Austin will align our efforts on exhibiting contemporary art from acclaimed artists with local, national, and global reputations. You’ll see this approach reflected in our roster of artists who will be coming to Austin this fall, including the two oneperson exhibitions of new work by critically acclaimed artists Liam Gillick and Marianne Vitale. Both artists will be exhibiting their newly commissioned work at both the Jones Center and Laguna Gloria. We are fortunate in Austin to have two excellent locations to activate with art. Both sites, the gorgeous lakeside setting of Laguna Gloria and the Jones Center downtown, are ideal for these inspired, site-responsive projects. To that end, you’ll begin to see us spread our exhibiting artists across both locations. You may find a sculpture at Laguna Gloria that works in concert with a film at the Jones Center. Or perhaps a selection of photographs downtown that complement an installation at the water’s edge. It’s our mission to tie these two sites, as well as the Art School, together to create a cohesive and memorable experience for all to enjoy. Laguna Gloria, it goes without saying, is a true gem and we are so delighted that the artists we have invited are so enthusiastic and committed to proposing exciting new projects. Artists like Do Ho Suh, Orly Genger, Ursula Von Rydingsvard, Charles Long, and Tom Friedman—among many others—are working on some outstanding ideas for our program. The Contemporary Austin is committed to realizing the potential for this site, and will soon embark on a series of ventures designed to transform Laguna Gloria into an unprecedented art in nature experience through the use of all of the twelve acres. We have just completed an environmental assessment of the Laguna Gloria grounds and are embarking on being greater environmental stewards of this important land. Finally, I feel personally honored to have been welcomed so warmly to Austin and its vibrant creative community. I am dedicated to working hard on expanding our collaborations with our institutional partners in Austin, while engaging the community with our exhibitions, our diverse public programs and various educational opportunities. Be on the lookout for exciting news to follow in the coming months about how we’ll accomplish these goals. I thank and acknowledge your kind support and generosity. I look forward to seeing you at either (or hopefully both) of our locations very soon. Louis Grachos Ernest and Sarah Butler Executive Director OUR MISSION The Contemporary Austin reflects the spectrum of contemporary art through exhibitions, commissions, education, and the collection. OUR VISION The Contemporary Austin aspires to be the contemporary art museum for Austin and an essential part of city life. Through its unique combination of urban and outdoor sites, The Contemporary will embody an eclectic and collaborative spirit. 2

Art Start

Get a step-by-step, hands-on guided tour of line drawing, painting, and collage—all supplies provided! Grasp the design and composition principles that lie beneath all art: line, color, texture, and values. Enjoy a demo at the start of each class, then receive oneon-one help with your own creations. Learn the basic skills needed to create great work in any medium. 1102 Nancy Griffith 4 classes Sept 16–Oct 7 (Mon) 9am–noon $149 (members: $134) and $25 supply fee 1102 Linda Montignani 4 classes Sept 19–Oct 10 (Thurs) 1–4pm $149 (members: $134) and $25 supply fee

Art Start II

Continue your guided tour of line drawing, painting, and collage. Develop your design and composition skills. Your instructor will begin each class with a demo, then provide one-onone help. Learn the basic techniques needed to create good work in any medium. 1105 Linda Montignani 4 classes Oct 17–Nov 14 (Thurs) 1–4pm No class Oct 24 $149 (members: $134) and $25 supply fee 1202 Art School Faculty 5 classes Sept 18–Oct 16 (Wed) 6–8:30pm $154 (members: $139) and $25 supply fee

DRAWING

Drawing: The Basics

Learn to draw now! Practice with a new drawing medium each week in this short course tailored to those with busy schedules. Enjoy drawing success in the very first class. Refine your technique as we focus on still life and found objects in a supportive environment for beginners. You will work with charcoal, pencil, pastels, and more. All supplies provided. 1202 Laurie Mann 5 classes Sept 18–Oct 16 (Wed) 12:30–3pm $154 (members: $139) and $25 supply fee 1202 Pat Falconer 5 classes Oct 19–Nov 16 (Sat) 9:30am–noon $154 (members: $139) and $25 supply fee

Drawing I

Start to draw and then improve your skills with practice in this longer class. You’ll learn about line, tone, perspective, and composition. Produce quick sketches and completed drawings ranging from still life to human form using pencil, conté, and more. Beginners welcome! 1204 Pat Falconer 9 classes Sept 19–Nov 21 (Thurs) 1–3pm No class Oct 24 $214 (members: $193) and $13 model fee 1204 Pat Falconer 9 classes Sept 23–Nov 18 (Mon) 6:30–8:30pm $214 (members: $193) and $13 model fee 1204 Art School Faculty 9 classes Oct 14–Dec 9 (Mon) 10am–noon $214 (members: $193) and $13 model fee

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Have you always wanted to draw? You can learn in this non-judgmental, enjoyable class for beginners. Talent simply means seeing in a right-brained way. See visual relationships clarified as you work through specific exercises proven for success. 1203 Eve Larson 2 classes Nov 2–3 (Sat 9am–4pm/Sun 1–4pm) $134 (members: $121) and $11 supply fee

Drawing Faster & Better

Focus on the creative process—rather than the product—and you can draw faster and better than you ever thought you could. In this invigorating and supportive class, we will take gestural techniques far beyond typical warm-ups to produce sketches, studies, and finished mixed-media works. Incorporate charcoal, ink, pastel, and watercolor. Increase your productivity, improve your observational skills, overcome your fear of the blank page, and surprise yourself with your confident, spontaneous drawings. Beginners welcome! 1207 Art School Faculty 4 classes Nov 21–Dec 19 (Thurs) 6–9pm No class Nov 28 $134 (members: $121) 3

Botanical Illustration

Enhance your skills drawing plant forms. Create detailed illustrations using a variety of papers with graphite, colored pencils, and ink. Enjoy beautiful, twelve-acre Laguna Gloria by sketching its flora in and out of the studio. Learn about the history of botanical drawing and observe demonstrations of varied techniques. Some beginning drawing experience helpful. 1210 Clair Gaston 7 classes Sept 17–Oct 29 (Tues) 9am–noon $249 (members: $224)

Life Drawing

Enjoy employing basic principles of drawing while working from a live model. Use a variety of drawing materials—including charcoal and conté—to learn proportion, foreshadowing, and other core techniques with time for individual instruction and encouragement. A great class for total beginners or those looking to polish rusty skills! 1220 David Everett 8 classes Sept 19–Nov 14 (Thurs) 9–11:30am No class Oct 24 $249 (members: $224) and $43 model fee 1220 David Thornberry 8 classes Sept 22–Nov 10 (Sun) 1–3:30pm $249 (members: $224) and $43 model fee 1220 David Thornberry 8 classes Oct 28–Dec 16 (Mon) 6–8:30pm $249 (members: $224) and $43 model fee

Life Drawing: Perfecting Skills

Perfect your ability to render the human figure and expand upon basic drawing skills. Advance your techniques through practice with a variety of different nude models and lengths of poses. This is your ideal follow-up to 1220 Life Drawing. 1219 David Thornberry 4 classes Nov 17–Dec 15 (Sun) 1–3:30pm No class Dec 1 $134 (members: $121) and $21 model fee 1219 David Everett 4 classes Nov 21–Dec 19 (Thurs) 9–11:30am No class Nov 28 $134 (members: $121) and $21 model fee

Portrait Drawing

Explore the basic proportions of the face, working directly from the model while expanding your visual perception. Render contours of the face, creating a realistic likeness using light and dark to produce modeled forms. Some prior drawing instruction is helpful. 1226 Eve Larson 6 classes Sept 17–Oct 22 (Tues) 6–9pm $199 (members: $179) and $39 model fee

Perspective Drawing

Linear perspective is an extremely simple set of drawing guidelines that are surprisingly easy to understand, enjoy, and use. Learn how to see perspective as it passes through the human body, and employ this important technique developed by the artists of the Renaissance. Practice Leonardo’s curved model of linear perspective and contrast with the “hyperbolic perspective” of past and contemporary artists. Some drawing experience is helpful. 1231 David Thornberry 4 classes Nov 5–26 (Tues) 9:30am–noon $134 (members: $121)

Drawing Complex Textures

This class is great for those familiar with shading with graphite pencils. You’ll learn how to draw complex, realistic textures: wood (smooth and bark), glass, metal, and draped fabric. This class will take you through a series of steps to learn how to achieve each texture, however we won’t complete a finished drawing in the short time we have together. Think of this as a class to build drawing skills that you can use anytime you want in the future. 1268 Laurie Mann 4 classes Oct 30–Nov 20 (Wed) 12:30–3pm $134 (members: $121) and $5 supply fee

Bird Illustration for Beginners

Bird lovers: learn to draw birds at the third most popular birding site in Central Texas! First learn to draw simple images suitable for silkscreen or image transfer and then progress to detailed ink drawings. From your own photos or images from the internet, learn to draw birds using colored pencils, a perfect and fun medium for feathers. Enjoy demos followed by individual instruction offered in each class. 1269 Pat Falconer 5 classes Nov 13–Dec 18 (Wed) 1–3:30pm No class Nov 27 $149 (members: $135)

Color Pencil Painting

Learn to add color to your repertoire by enhancing the unique qualities of the colored pencil! Explore layering, burnishing, and dissolving the waxy pencil to create luminous works of art. This is a good class for students with only one drawing course under their belts. Initially you’ll learn from teacher demos before moving on to create your own work in a supportive environment. 1270 Pat Falconer 4 classes Oct 9–Nov 6 (Wed) 1–3:30pm No class Oct 23 $134 (members: $121)

DRAWING & PAINTING

PAINTING

Painting & Drawing Café Scenes in Austin

Jumpstart Your Painting

Learn to transfer photo and live references onto painting surfaces and build layers of vibrant color and depth into your artwork. Study how the Impressionists worked and how contemporary artists are using brushwork and color today to create your own color-rich art. We’ll also paint vibrant café scenes on location throughout the city. 2208 Leslie Pierce 4 classes Sept 23–Oct 14 (Mon) 9:30am–12:30pm $149 (members: $134)

Discover, strengthen, and hone your painting skills during one enjoyable weekend! Increase your painting confidence by understanding color theory and learning how to apply oil or acrylic paint to develop a firm foundation for future work. Open to absolute beginners or those with rusty skills. All supplies provided. 2101 Phillip Wade 2 classes Sept 14–15 (Sat 10am–4pm/Sun noon–4pm) $134 (members: $121) and $25 supply fee

Painting: The Basics

Approach painting with confidence through learning to discover, sharpen, and strengthen your painting skills. Understand color and how to apply oil or acrylic paint to develop a firm foundation for future work. This course is ideal for absolute beginners or those with minimal experience. All supplies provided. 2102 Clair Gaston 5 classes Sept 14–Oct 12 (Sat) 9am–noon $184 (members: $166) and $25 supply fee 2102 Clair Gaston 5 classes Sept 26–Oct 31 (Thurs) 9am–noon No class Oct 24 $184 (members: $166) and $25 supply fee 2102 Art School Faculty 5 classes Oct 15–Nov 12 (Tues) 1–4pm $184 (members: $166) and $25 supply fee

Painting: Beyond Basics

Contemporary Figure Drawing & Painting

In this innovative class, learn to create drawings demonstrating accurate knowledge of the body’s architecture. Make interesting compositions with an eye toward contemporary themes and styles. Focus on creating fully tonal artwork in pencil and charcoal, and then transform these drawings into stunning paintings using a variety of techniques. 1247 Leslie Pierce 6 classes Nov 7–Dec 19 (Thurs) 6–9pm No class Nov 28 $199 (members: $179) and $21 model fee

Now that you’ve had an introduction to painting and its most basic applications, develop those skills and expand upon techniques. Study underpainting and layering, traditional and contemporary methods, and plein air (outdoor) painting on the beautiful grounds of Laguna Gloria. Informative demonstrations and individual instruction will help you choose your subject matter and progress through each painting. 2109 Clair Gaston 5 classes Oct 19–Nov 16 (Sat) 9am–noon $184 (members: $166) 2109 Clair Gaston 5 classes Nov 7–Dec 12 (Thurs) 9am–noon No class Nov 28 $184 (members: $166) 2109 Art School Faculty 5 classes Nov 19–Dec 17 (Tues) 1–4pm $184 (members: $166)

Painting I

Total beginners or those with minimal experience will progress through the basic, structured steps of the painting process. Learn different ways of starting paintings, using paint as a wash or with texture, and practicing old master techniques. Each class begins with a short demo or lecture, followed by time for your own work. 2105 Sydney Yeager 10 classes Sept 17–Nov 19 (Tues) 9am–noon $334 (members: $301) and $6 supply fee 2105 Phillip Wade 10 classes Sept 18–Nov 20 (Wed) 6–9pm $334 (members: $301) and $6 supply fee

Painting 1.5

Expand your previous skills in fundamental painting methods. Instead of rushing into advanced theories and techniques, our focus will keep things simple and paced for comfort, ease, and comprehension. Having already completed a basic painting course, you will now tackle sequenced projects tailored to you individually. Draw from personal interests as subject matter and practice form, technique, art history, theory, and content. We will touch upon a multitude of styles, techniques, and approaches to suit diverse student interests—a fun and fruitful time for all! 2166 Art School Faculty 6 classes Sept 23–Oct 28 (Mon) 1–4pm $224 (members: $202) 2166 Phillip Wade Nov 4–Dec 9 (Mon) 6–9pm $224 (members: $202)

6 classes

Magnificent Acrylics

Enjoy the brilliant colors of fast-drying acrylics and build layers of textures and washes in a short time. Acrylics are ideal for rapid, expressive effects, and for creating impressionistic results; they can also mimic pastel and watercolor (no odor or wet paintings to take home!). View demos in each class and receive plenty of hands-on help. Projects cover landscape, still-life, and abstract painting. All levels welcome. 2108 Phillip Wade 7 classes Sept 25–Nov 6 (Wed) 12:30–3:30pm $249 (members: $224) Magnificent Acrylics - Extended 2213 Phillip Wade 4 classes Nov 13–Dec 11 (Wed) 12:30–3:30pm No class Nov 27 $134 (members: $121)

PAINTING

Color for Painters

En Plein Air: Waterscapes

Learn practical skills necessary to accomplish accurate color mixing with oil or acrylic. Through straightforward exercises, we will explore the color wheel and simple color theory. Discover how hue, value, and saturation affect mixtures. Informative demonstrations and individual instruction will help you gain confidence in your work.

Come outside and paint Austin’s waterways en plein air. Tackle the challenge of water in the landscape, as we study its movement and reflections. Classes will meet at various, interesting locations around Austin each week. Painting experience recommended. 2190 Laurel Daniel 5 classes Oct 16–Nov 13 (Wed) 9am–12:30pm $199 (members: $179)

2121 Clair Gaston 5 classes Nov 7–Dec 12 (Thurs) 1–4pm No class Nov 28 $184 (members: $166)

Mixed Media Painting

Explore this ever-evolving practice of mixing various art materials with lessons in transfer techniques, acrylic skin collage, wax resist, found objects, alternative surfaces, and more. With instructor guidance, lessons will evolve around your own ideas of how to use these new techniques. Demonstrations and individual instruction will alternate with group discussions and lots of time to paint! Some painting experience preferred, but not necessary. 2126 Linda Montignani 6 classes Sept 19–Oct 31 (Thurs) 6–9pm No class Oct 24 $199 (members: $179) and $10 supply fee

Portrait Painting

Paint portraits of your family and friends! Begin with the basic principles of drawing the face and head in order to develop a complete oil or acrylic portrait. We’ll work from the models provided or personal photographs. Some drawing experience is helpful. 2128 Phillip Wade 7 classes Sept 24–Nov 5 (Tues) 12:30–3:30pm $224 (members: $202) and $45 supply fee 2128 Eve Larson 7 classes Nov 5–Dec 17 (Tues) 6–9pm $224 (members: $202) and $45 supply fee Portrait Painting - Extended 2128 Phillip Wade 4 classes Nov 12–Dec 3 (Tues) 12:30–3:30pm $134 (members: $121)

Artists’ Open Studio

Open studio space is available several hours per week for those needing a place to find inspiration, commune, and collaborate with other artists. 3142 No Instructor 12 classes Sept 20–Dec 20 (Fri) 9A – 12P No class Oct 25, Nov 29 $100 (members: $90) 3142 No Instructor 12 classes Sept 20–Dec 20 (Fri) 1P – 4P No class Oct 25, Nov 29 $100 (members: $90)

NEW Paint Like The Fauves Still Life: Glass, Water & Light

Take the challenge of exploring transparency in a still life. You’ll learn to see and simplify elements of distortion and refraction caused by glass, water, and light. Begin each class with a critique of work from the previous week. Oil painting experience recommended. 2138 Laurel Daniel 4 classes Sept 18–Oct 9 (Wed) 9am–12:30pm $174 (members: $157)

Toward Abstraction

Come take a journey toward abstraction in this weekend workshop! Begin with enjoyable, exploratory exercises and then develop at least one complete painting using a large format with large brushes. Some experience is helpful. 2147 Heidi Schlenk 2 classes Nov 16–17 (Sat 9am–4pm/Sun 1–4pm) $134 (members: $121)

Intro to Encaustic Painting

Encaustic painting is an ancient process of using molten wax, resin, and pigments that are layered and fused with heat. You will learn how to mix colors, create luminous layers over an underpainting, and make an encaustic photo transfer. Create one-of-a-kind archival paintings by building up surface textures and color. Enjoy demonstrations and specialized attention during each session. 2154 Leslie Pierce 5 classes Oct 30–Dec 4 (Wed) 6–9pm No class Nov 27 $184 (members: $166)

Abstract Painting

Conquer a variety of abstract painting techniques including abstracting real objects, intuitive painting, and gestural works. See abstractly to create works inspired by real objects, personal experiences, music, dreams, or memory. Some painting experience helpful. 2176 Linda Montignani Nov 4–Dec 16 (Mon) 1–4pm $249 (members: $224)

7 classes

Learn to paint everyday subjects expressively with simplified forms and bold colors, painting like artists Matisse, Franz Marc, André Derain, Maurice de Vlaminck and others known as the Fauves or “Wild Beasts.” Influenced by Post-Impressionists Van Gogh and Gauguin, the Fauves took painting to a new level, which ultimately led to several Expressionist movements. Refine your painting skills and express yourself through colors and shapes that describe your feelings about your own experiences! 2216 Linda Montignani 7 classes Sept 16–Oct 28 (Mon) 1–4pm $249 (members: $224)

NEW Mixed Media Painting 1.5

Learn new techniques of putting together a variety of materials to create unique works of art! Combine both 2-D media with 3-D reliefs and objects to express your own point of view and experiences—a fun and exciting expansion of your imagination in mixed media. 2217 Linda Montignani 6 classes Nov 7–Dec 19 (Thurs) 6–9pm No class Nov 28 $199 (members: $179) and $10 supply fee

Color Choices

Using Stephen Quiller’s amazing color theories, and his book Color Choices, learn where various tubes of paint are located on the color wheel and how you can put them together to achieve vibrant mixtures and perfect neutrals. Learn to use a number of color schemes in a variety of ways, emphasizing cool colors vs. warm ones, neutrals vs. pure color, and more. This will be an exciting class, as you learn color and composition through individual guidance, group discussion, and time to paint! Some painting experience preferred, but not necessary. 2218 Linda Montignani 7 classes Sept 16–Oct 28 (Mon) 6–9pm $249 (members: $224)

PAINTING

WATERCOLOR

NEW Painting Lady Bird Lake

Jumpstart Your Watercolor

Learn to paint on location at Lady Bird Lake using a variety of easy-to-learn techniques. Create paintings with sumptuous color and depth in your artwork, and study how Claude Monet and the Impressionists worked and how current artists are working in the field. We will be meeting on location for four out of the five sessions. The first session meets at Laguna Gloria. 2219 Leslie Pierce 4 classes Nov 4–25 (Mon) 9:30am–12:30pm $149 (members: $134)

Painting Through The Eyes of Matisse

Gain insight into the wonderful medium of watercolor during an enjoyable, challenging weekend. Become familiar with brushes, paint, and color studies, and explore controlling the medium while enjoying the freedom watercolor allows. You will have time to complete several small paintings. Open to beginners and those needing a refresher course alike. 2301 Sue Kemp 2 classes Oct 12–13 (Sat 10am–4pm/Sun 1–4pm) $124 (members: $112) and $25 supply fee

Watercolor: Basics & Beyond

Learn to see abstract design in the world around you, in a place where Realism and Abstract Painting come together. Like the paintings of Matisse and Bonnard, we will create canvases full of color and pattern. You will bring home new ways of seeing things from this weekend workshop, with one-on-one help and clear demos. All levels welcome.

Beginning painters will be introduced to the medium of watercolor using traditional approaches and color theory. Intermediate level students will advance their painting skills through practice and critiques, while also improving their composition skills. Demonstrations will show you wet-into-wet washes, weton-dry washes, and ways of creating glowing color! All levels welcome.

2220 Phillip Wade 2 classes Oct 19–20 (Sat 10am–4pm/Sun 1–4pm) $134 (members: $121)

2305 Sue Kemp 8 classes Sept 17–Nov 5 (Tues) 6–9pm $299 (members: $269)

NEW Create Excitement in Acrylics

NEW Watercolor Impressions at Austin’s Farmer’s Market

Learn to wield tools such as stencils and texture gels to master new ways of layering and texturing in acrylic. In this two-day workshop, practice your hand at landscape and abstract projects that decode the magic behind impressive effects. Open to all levels of painters. 2221 Phillip Wade 2 classes Nov 23–24 (Sat 10am–4pm/Sun 1–4pm) $134 (members: $121)

NEW Glazing Workshop for Painters

Ever wanted to learn about oil glazing? Demystify the old master technique and break it into an approachable method you can incorporate into any painting. Students should bring one to three pre-made oil paintings (any size or style, and dry) needing a change or a greyand-white underpainting. We will experiment with various brushes and mediums, explore how they work and differ, and learn how to incorporate the rich process of glazing into your studio practice. Come see what transparent veils of color can breathe into any painting! 2222 Vince Colvin Dec 7 (Sat) 12:30–4:30pm $49 (members: $45)

1 class

Watermelon radishes, rainbow chard, maroon carrots, fennel, and more! Observe your visits to the farmer’s market in a new way: capture not only what you see, but how you react, as you draw and paint with a sketchbook and watercolor paper. Learn to simplify and achieve greater abstraction in subject matter, and record the essence of a fruit or vegetable with minimal marks. Develop various approaches to the invention of personal color choices and imagery to stretch your preconceived notions of these elements and their initial meaning. Basic techniques will be integrated: drawing, painting, technique, color theory, color mixing, and composition. Demonstrations, one-on-one instruction, and sharing what you have written and drawn will provide the foundation for your exploration. 2340 Jan Heaton 2 classes Sept 28– 29 (Sat/Sun) 11am–4pm $134 (members: $121)

Luscious Landscapes in Watercolor

Transparent watercolor is the perfect medium for the landscape. Create beautiful light patterns and establish a mood in your paintings by working in the studio as well as on the grounds of Laguna Gloria (weather permitting). Demonstrations will emphasize the use of fresh, lively color. Some experience in watercolor is preferred, but all levels are welcome. 2330 Sue Kemp 6 classes Oct 9–Nov 20 (Wed) 9am–noon No class Oct 23 $199 (members: $179)

Watercolor with Visual Impact

Use the human form to lend visual impact to your paintings. Create a mood, sense of place, and touch of mystery. We will look for body thrust, weight placement, ratios, and movement. You will learn to analyze facial proportions, features, and expressions, as well as analyze the body in action. We’ll use mannequins and high-quality magazine images. Basic watercolor skills—and a sense of adventure!—are musts. 2312 Pomona Hallenbeck 4 classes Nov 14–Dec 12 (Thurs) 1–4pm No class Nov 28 $134 (members: $121)

Big Brushes

Have you been shackled by the “ditsies,” those tight, always-the-same, not-satisfying-at-all watercolors? This workshop covers intense, exciting color theory and experiments with big brushes, big papers, big ideas, and rich, gooey pigments! Be bold, be fanciful, and have fun with movement, texture, and line. Experiment with all of the design tools and discover your unique spirit of creativity. 2333 Pomona Hallenbeck 4 classes Nov 12–Dec 3 (Tues) 1–4pm $134 (members: $121)

NEW Watercolor: Focus on Design

Design is the foundation for a good painting. This course will focus on design elements and planning stages to help bring your paintings to a higher level. Sometimes it’s hard to figure out why a painting just isn’t quite right—these tips will lead you in the right direction, in both realism and abstraction. Open to all levels, with some experience in watercolor preferred 2337 Sue Kemp Oct 21–Nov 11 (Mon) 1–4pm $134 (members: $121)

4 classes

WATERCOLOR

COLLAGE & MOSAICS

Abstractions in Watercolor

Intro to Collage

Find the balance between spontaneity and control at a weekend workshop for students with previous watercolor experience. Use watercolor to explore the evolution of abstract form from observed reality. Come with a singular subject—such as a sketch, object, or photo—and from this source subtract, expand, isolate, redefine, and translate. Learn the various experimental techniques and tools that can be utilized to create a finished painting. Activities include presentations of visual images, class demonstrations, discussions of abstract painting, group feedback, and student-instructor consultations. All stylistic backgrounds are welcome, but the non-representational style is emphasized. 2834 Jan Heaton 2 classes Nov 9–10 (Sat/Sun) 11am–4pm $134 (members: $121)

Children’s Book Illustration

This enjoyable, information-packed class covers the basics of illustrating for children’s books and magazines. Complete a finished, full-color piece for your story. Prepare thumbnails, a dummy, and a submission package for an editor and/or art director at a publishing house. Also covered: using visual references, transferring sketches to a painting surface, submitting final art (after you lock down that contract!), and marketing your work. Taught by a national award-winning children’s book author-illustrator. 1240 Mark Mitchell 6 classes Sept 23–Oct 28 (Mon) 6–9pm $224 (members: $202)

Gain insight about yourself while creating meaningful collages with a variety of interesting materials. We’ll alter books, embellish modern and vintage photos, make cards, and create mini-altars. Learn how to mix paint, create depth with paper overlays, sew on paper, and add a variety of embellishments such as lace, fabric, game pieces, buttons, beads, playing cards, and drawings. No previous art experience is needed in this spontaneous class. 1402 Heidi Schlenk 5 classes Sept 19–Oct 17 (Thurs) 9:30am–12:30pm $149 (members: $134) and $20 supply fee 1402 Heidi Schlenk 5 classes Nov 7–Dec 12 (Thurs) 9:30am–12:30pm No class Nov 28 $149 (members: $134) and $20 supply fee

NEW Collage Like Miriam Schapiro

Schapiro’s art defies categorization, as she created her work in the 1950s, when most painting was made by men. She called her mixed-media works “femmage,” a combination of paint and fabric that made reference to and reimagined the traditional work of women (such as quilts, fans, houses or clothing). She also paid hommage to female artists like Mary Cassatt and Frida Kahlo. Join us as we explore Schapiro’s techniques and use of materials to create statements about our own lives. 1419 Linda Montignani 2 classes Oct 12–13 (Sat 9am–4pm/Sun 1–4pm) $134 (members: $121) and $10 supply fee

Manual & Digital Collage

Explore textures and juxtapose images using both manual and digital collage techniques. Working with Photoshop, you will scan in your collage work to add digital effects and typographic elements. We will also print digital files to use in manual collage. 4600 Scott Webel 5 classes Nov 4–25 (Mon) 1–4pm $149 (members: $135) and $15 supply fee

Art of Mosaics

In five classes you will create beautiful and functional pieces using glass, marbles, stones, mirrors, dishes, and tiles. Learn about artistic pattern, texture. and color choices. Practice design layout, tile breaking and cutting, tool use, adhesives, and safe grout usage. Enjoy completing one or two small projects: pots, stepping-stones, lamps, trays, or picture frames. 3202 Ana Borne 5 classes Sept 18–Oct 16 (Wed) 6–9pm $159 (members: $143) 3202 Dianne Sonnenberg 5 classes Oct 9–Nov 13 (Wed) 9:30am–12:30pm No class Oct 23 $159 (members: $143) and $35 supply fee

More Mosaics

If you’ve dabbled in mosaics and want more, this is the class for you! Learn new mosaic techniques, work with unique materials, or take your skills to the next level. Practice advanced mosaic cutting, layout and design techniques, and how to work with a variety of surfaces (both 2-D and 3-D). Learn unique grouting methods such as employing multiple grout colors, blending, and using metallic epoxy grout. 3207 Dianne Sonnenberg 5 classes Oct 29–Nov 26 (Tues) 6–9pm $159 (members: $143) and $35 supply fee

CERAMICS & SCULPTURE

VISITING CERAMIC ARTIST PROGRAM: KENSUKE YAMADA Sponsored by the Nowlin Family Foundation with contributions from Armadillo Clay & Supplies

The Art School is excited to host artist Kensuke Yamada for our fifth annual Visiting Ceramic Artist Program. In addition to demonstrating his hand building techniques, Kensuke will discuss how he translates the inspiration that comes from day-to-day life and personal experiences into figurative sculptures. “With clay I look for sculptural conversations that evoke the beauty, the subtleties, the sadness, and the humor of our everyday life. In viewing my sculpture, I hope for people to enjoy the moment, rather then the movement of time. I hope for my work to fill the space between two seemingly distant things, to provide a connection and thus create the story of you and me.”

Wheel Throwing & Beyond Kensuke Yamada is a Japanese-born artist, educated in the U.S. at Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA, and at the University of Montana, where he received his MFA in 2009. Since then, he has been a Resident Artist at the Archie Bray Foundation in Helena, MT; also at Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, Watershed, ME; Oregon College of Arts and Crafts, Portland, OR; Clay Studio Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; and a guest artist at the Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. Now he is a visiting artist, ceramics studio technician, and adjunct faculty member of The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR. Yamada is a sculptor who creates layered narratives within his figurative works. Workshop: Oct 19–20 (Sat 9am–4pm/Sun 9am–12pm) $50 (members: $45) Lecture: Saturday, Oct 19, 5:30pm

A perfect class for all skill levels! Through class demonstrations and individual attention from the instructor, you will learn and create at your own pace. Beginners will be introduced to basic wheel-thrown shapes such as cylinders, cups, and bowls. Experienced potters will expand their skills and explore forms such as lidded jars and teapots. All students can enjoy making unusual shapes by cutting, stacking, and altering pieces to make anything from oval dishes to tulip vases. Various surface treatments and firing techniques available. 3123 Art School Faculty 6 classes Sept 14–Oct 26 (Sat) 9am–noon No class Oct 19 $169 (members: $153) and $35 supply fee 3123 Art School Faculty 6 classes Sept 19–Oct 31 (Thurs) 6–9pm No class Oct 24 $169 (members: $153) and $35 supply fee 3123 Art School Faculty 6 classes Nov 2–Dec 14 (Sat) 9am–noon No class Nov 30 $169 (members: $153) and $35 supply fee 3123 Art School Faculty 6 classes Nov 7–Dec 19 (Thurs) 6–9pm No class Nov 28 $169 (members: $153) and $35 supply fee

Intermediate Throwing & Glazing

Find your individual style, gain confidence and control on the wheel, and learn new techniques in this intermediate class. Bring your own project ideas, or follow along with demonstrations that expand your knowledge and understanding of ceramics. Explore bottles, lidded jars, plates, and teapots using stoneware or porcelain clay and high-fire glazes. Students who have completed one or more wheel throwing classes are welcome. 3138 Andrea Christie 7 classes Sept 17–Oct 29 (Tues) 9am–noon $199 (members: $179) and $35 supply fee I will see you Again, 2011 by Kensuke Yamada, visiting ceramic artist. Dimensions:49.5"Hx53"Wx12"DP. Material: Stoneware, Glaze, Slip, Oxide, Stain, Wood, Wood Stain, Latex Paint

Beginning Ceramics

Learn the basics of both hand building and wheel throwing with projects adjusted to your interests and skill level. Using earthenware clays, gain a working knowledge of techniques such as press molding, slab-andcoil construction, and throwing cylinder and bowl forms. 3104 Andrea Christie 6 classes Sept 19–Oct 31 (Thurs) 9am–noon No class Oct 24 $169 (members: $153) and $35 supply fee

Wheel Throwing with Soda & Raku Finishes

Beginners or those with experience will find themselves at home in this recurring class. Learn the basics of centering, opening, and pulling clay on the potter’s wheel to create cups, bowls, plates, or whatever you can dream up. Various types of firing—including soda and raku—are available to finish your work. 3121 Eric Jackson 7 classes Sept 16–Oct 28 (Mon) 6–9pm $199 (members: $179) and $35 supply fee 3121 Eric Jackson 7 classes Nov 4–Dec 16 (Mon) 6–9pm $199 (members: $179) and $35 supply fee

3138 Andrea Christie 7 classes Nov 5–Dec 17 (Tues) 9am–noon $199 (members: $179) and $35 supply fee

Sculptural Ceramics

Enjoy the creative pleasure of making objects that range from traditional to fanciful. Learn hand building techniques such as coil building, slab construction, and combinations of other methods. Your work will be finished in a variety of surface treatments with stains and low-fire glazes. 3132 Andrea Christie 6 classes Nov 7–Dec 19 (Thurs) 9am–noon No class Nov 28 $169 (members: $153) and $35 supply fee

CERAMICS & SCULPTURE

JEWELRY & FUSED GLASS

NEW Reinventing the Rivet

Ceramic Open Studio

Students who have taken four ceramics classes already—or have the equivalent amount of experience—may register for Open Studio! With approval from Ceramics Coordinator James Tisdale, you may take Open Studio if you simply wish to make pottery a hobby. We will provide studio rules which everyone must follow, as you will be working independently. Available strictly to non-production potters. Fee includes glazing and firing of twenty medium-sized pieces (three mugs are equivalent to one medium-sized piece). Sept 14–Oct 26 No class Sept 21–22, Oct 23–25 $200 (members: $180) Oct 27–Dec 15 No class Nov 27–30 $200 (members: $180)

Sculptural Expressions with James Tisdale

Explore and create the visions of your imagination! Focus on creating narrative work employing the human and animal form, and develop and execute your own visual vocabulary. Coiling, carving, pinching, and various other hand building techniques will be discussed and demonstrated according to each student’s needs and interests. We will examine surface treatments of low-fire glazes, underglazes, and stains that accentuate the forms and the content of your work. All levels welcome. 3210 James Tisdale 7 classes Sept 17–Oct 29 (Tues) 6–9pm $199 (members: $179) and $35 supply fee 3210 James Tisdale 7 classes Nov 5–Dec 17 (Tues) 6–9pm $199 (members: $179) and $35 supply fee

Fused Glass for Absolute Beginners

Learn how to fuse glass in a kiln as you create pendants, a picture frame, and more. You’ll learn about the kinds of glass that can be fused, the basic tools for cutting and working with glass, and how to achieve different effects with different kiln temperatures. All materials, use of tools, and firings are included. Limited to eight students. Class is located at Helios Glass Studio, 10700 Anderson Mill Road. 7012 Paul Tarlow 4 classes Sept 30–Oct 28 (Mon) 7–9pm No class Oct 21 $145 and $30 supply fee

NEW Stack Bowls

Stack bowl construction is a quick and fun way for you to build colorful fused glass projects with little experience and only minimal glass cutting skills. Work on your choice of colored base glass and arrange small stacks of glass pieces that will fuse flat to create rings of depth and color. The class includes kiln firing to shape your project using your choice of slumping molds. Class is located at Helios Glass Studio, 10700 Anderson Mill Road. 7027 Paul Tarlow Nov 4 (Mon) 6:30–9:30pm $75

1 class

Beginning Jewelry

Stone Sculpting

Create stone sculpture through the interaction of dynamic shapes, lines, and volume. Carve stone into abstract or figurative sculptures. Upon mastering hand tools, you will be shown various pneumatic and electric tools including air hammers, grinders, sanders, and drills. 3310 Art School Faculty 5 classes Sept 14–Oct 11 (Sat) 9am–1pm $219 (members: $197) and $20 supply fee 9

Learn the core techniques of this fascinating and ancient craft with emphasis on fabrication. Complete three projects incorporating learned skills and work with non-ferrous metals such as copper, silver, and brass. Study techniques like drilling, piercing, sawing, filing, soldering, basic wire working, dapping, riveting, stamping, and finishing. Beginners and intermediates are welcome. Class is located at Creative Side Jewelry, 628 Allen Street. 3405 Ashleigh Holeman Oct 1–Nov 5 (Tues) 6–9pm $199 and $75 supply fee

6 classes

Explore the power of the rivet in the creation of jewelry in this cold connection workshop. This simple technique can be used to make kinetic jewelry with elevated and moving layers. Perfect the straight and tube rivet and start setting stones without the use of a torch. Bring in found objects such as watch parts, vintage pieces, or broken jewelry to incorporate into your pieces—this is the ideal technique for incorporating non-traditional materials in jewelry. Work in copper and brass and leave with a whole new set of skills and an awesome, handmade piece of jewelry. Absolute beginners welcome. Class is located at Creative Side Jewelry, 628 Allen Street. 3412 Rita Marie Ross Oct 19 (Sat) 10am–6pm $150 and $25 supply fee

1 class

NEW Capture Stones In Wire: The Classic Pendant

Learn the basics of elegantly wrapped cabochons in silver wire. Discover the versatility of the wire as it acts as the bezel, bail, and decorative element. Complete a one-of-a-kind pendant that features your personal style and flare! Bring in your own stone to wrap, or choose from a selection of stones available at Creative Side. Absolute beginners welcome. Class is located at Creative Side Jewelry, 628 Allen Street. 3413 Ayanna Spears Sept 26 (Thurs) 6–9pm $85 and $25 supply fee

1 class

CALLIGRAPHY & BOOK ARTS

PRINTMAKING, WEAVING & SPECIAL WORKSHOPS Simple Silk Screen

Students with previous art training—or no art training at all—will turn ideas into a printed pattern on fabric. Learn how to prepare a screen for printing, using the Screen Filler method. Once you draw your image, you’ll build a frame and learn the proper technique to transfer your image onto cloth. Each student will leave the class with a screen to use and reuse. 3812 John Mosteller 4 classes Sept 26–Oct 17 (Thurs) 6:30–8:30pm $99 (members: $89) and $20 supply fee

Calligraphy: Formal Penmanship & Beyond

Build the foundation for a lifetime exploration and enjoyment of calligraphy! Start by focusing on a foundational hand, the basis for our modern lowercase type style Times Roman. Learn the western historical and modern tradition of calligraphy. You’ll walk away with basic lettering skills, an understanding of important calligraphy tools, and materials. Students of all levels are welcome in this pressure-free, relaxed, and focused class. 3503 Sharon Zeugin 6 classes Nov 4–Dec 9 (Mon) 6–9pm $184 (members: $166) and $15 supply fee

Book Binding

Learn to create fundamental book structures: long-stitch and Coptic, a wrapped-strap book, and hard-cover journal or sketchbook. Emphasis is placed on books that can be made with readily available tools—so your exploration can continue after class! 3520 Wendy Hale Davis 5 classes Nov 7–Dec 12 (Thurs) 6–9pm No class Nov 28 $149 (members: $134) and $35 supply fee

Altered Book Arts

Do you have a book—old or new—that you’d like to creatively turn into a work of art? Learn how to paint, cut, burn, fold, add, rebind, collage, gold-leaf, rubber stamp, draw, or drill to adorn your masterpiece. Creating an altered book allows you to express your individual style, experience, and taste, and it is a unique and enjoyable form of self-exploration and discovery. 3522 Carolyn Brooks 4 classes Nov 12–Dec 3 (Tues) 6–9pm $134 (members: $121) and $5 supply fee

3812 John Mosteller 4 classes Nov 12–Dec 3 (Tues) 6:30–8:30pm $99 (members: $89) and $20 supply fee

Woodcut Printmaking Basics

Enjoy this crash course in woodblock printmaking. Learn how to prepare, carve, and print your blocks on both a press and by hand. Explore printing on alternate surfaces and dive into the history of relief printmaking, with an emphasis on contemporary art and numerous examples from the instructor’s personal print collection. 3823 AJ Lovell 5 classes Sept 17–Oct 15 (Tues) 6–9pm $174 (members: $157) and $15 supply fee

NEW Woodcut Printmaking Basics II/ Open Studio Interested in expanding your knowledge of woodcut printmaking? This five week course will explore alternative transfer methods and multi-color prints. It will also cover in depth professional editioning practices and contemporary woodcut artist. This class is also perfect for advanced students looking for open studio time with an experienced, master printmaker. 3833 AJ Lovell 5 classes Nov 12–Dec 10 (Tues) 6–9pm $174 (members: $157) and $15 supply fee

Weaving for Beginners

Learn the basics of making cloth on a loom. We will cover planning a project, choosing yarns, warping and setting up the loom, and weaving itself. By the end of the course, you will have discovered a wonderful, addictive new craft and made yourself a scarf or bag to boot! Loom rental included in supply fee. No experience necessary. 3829 Marie Carmel 5 classes Oct 1–29 (Tues) 1–4pm $149 (members: $135) and $25 supply fee

NEW Weaving: Beyond Basics

If you already have some familiarity with the loom and with weaving, this Open Studio class will help guide you through your own projects. After a review of materials and techniques, we will move on to tackle design and work independently. Supply fee includes the rental of a 10-inch-wide Cricket rigid heddle loom, or you are welcome to bring your own loom. Contact the instructor if you have any questions or are planning on bringing a shaft loom. See materials list for what to bring to class. 3832 Marie Carmel 5 classes Nov 5–Dec 3 (Tues) 1–4pm $149 (members: $135) and $25 supply fee

Intuitive Mixed Media on Paper

Learn to follow your intuitive flow through the application of diverse mixed media on paper. Use pencil, ballpoint pen, colored pencils, felt tip pens, watercolor, and gouache. Find support to think less about the outcome and more about joy in the process of creation. Create a mix of drawing/painting that is richly personal and deeply satisfying and learn exciting ways to combine geometric shape, organic form, the non-objective, and the representational. All possibilities welcomed. 2142 Michael Long 6 classes Oct 21–Nov 25 (Mon) 10am–noon $149 (members: $134)

Curio Cabinets

Learn about the history of Wunderkammern (cabinets of curiosity), while building a display box for your own collection of wonders. Alter dresser drawers, cigar boxes, or picture frames into display cases for found objects while working with paper, glass, mirrors, photos, and collage. Learn techniques to securely mount 3-D objects, write a narrative label for your display, and use simple woodworking and painting techniques to “weather” your cabinet. 7007 Scott Webel 6 classes Oct 1–22 (Tues) 1–4pm $174 (members: $157) and $30 supply fee

NEW Portfolio Prep Workshop

High school students preparing for admission to college art programs will benefit from this workshop designed to foster the key elements of a successful portfolio. During class, students will draw from the still life using a variety of available media and receive an individual portfolio review encouraging their ideas and strengths. Instructor Vincent Colvin boasts years of college admissions experience as a former senior admissions counselor for the Tyler School of Art. 7028 Vince Colvin 1 class Sept 21– 21 (Sat) 12:30–4:30pm $49 (members: $45)

PHOTOGRAPHY & DIGITAL ARTS

Intro to Photography

This introductory class is designed for those who want to learn basic creative control of their digital SLR camera. Sessions will cover cameras, focal lengths, composition, camera angles, and strategies for snapping successful photographs. This class reveals methods to make your photographs more interesting, dynamic, and successful by using simple techniques and compositional tools. The instructor will work with students individually to solve specific problems. Digital SLR and laptop to review photos on location are required. Some classes may take place off-site. 4108 Michael Long Oct 1–Nov 5 (Tues) 6–8pm $149 (members: $134)

6 classes

4108 Michael Long 6 classes Oct 15–Nov 19 (Tues) 1–3pm $149 (members: $134)

Digital Photo & Photoshop I

Get the most out of your digital camera! Beginning photography students will move step-by-step through the basic digital camera functions. Learn to download your photographs, make minor alterations with a PC computer and Photoshop, and print your final work. Assignments will be given with friendly critiques. 4105 Steve Connor 4 classes Sept 26–Oct 17 (Thurs) 9am–noon $149 (members: $134) and $15 supply fee 4105 Cassandra Weyandt 4 classes Oct 9–16 (Wed) 6–9pm No class Oct 23 $149 (members: $134) and $15 supply fee

Digital Photo & Photoshop II

For those who have a basic understanding of how to use a digital camera and edit photos, this class will take you to the next level. 4514 Steve Connor 4 classes Oct 31–Nov 21 (Thurs) 9am–noon $149 (members: $134) and $15 supply fee 4514 Cassandra Weyandt 4 classes Nov 13–Dec 11 (Wed) 6–9pm No class Nov 27 $149 (members: $134) and $15 supply fee

Portrait Photography

Explore portrait photography and gain an understanding of composition, lighting, image design, body language, environment, and atmosphere. With historical references through slideshows, learn how to affect a subject’s expressions and how to elicit emotional responses to create mood in a photograph. Basics of camera operation will be covered, however a minor amount of experience in camera use—whether film or digital— is necessary. 4110 Christopher Zaleski 4 classes Sept 25–Oct 16 (Wed) 6–8:30pm $134 (members: $121) and $21 model fee 4110 Christopher Zaleski 4 classes Oct 30–Nov 20 (Wed) 6–8:30pm $134 (members: $121) and $21 model fee

Night Shooting

Learn how to take dynamic night photographs in this workshop. Photographing after daylight hours is a lot of fun and opens an exciting world of image-making potential. Master the technical strategies of taking advantage of available light emitted from street lamps, storefront windows, automobile headlights, and neon. The instructor will point out exciting compositions that frame people, architecture, and natural elements. Optimum camera angles, exposure calculations, and composition are covered in-depth.

Abstract Photo: Color and Line

See Austin through new eyes while improving you photography skills! Learn to compose abstract images using the urban landscape as inspiration for your work. Use line, color, and form to playful and profound effects by working with strong geometric designs and striking color palettes. In keeping with these concepts, this class will use the medium of photography to create contemporary images—you’ll need to know the basics of using your camera and have the desire to improve your composition. Photo printing is included. 4124 Michael Long Nov 1–15 (Fri) 10am–1pm $99 (members: $89)

3 classes

Photoshop I

Learn the basics of opening, importing, resizing, creating, and saving picture files. Develop your basic photo editing skills: cropping, color correction, light and tonal balance, and adjusting saturation. Try your hand at simple manipulation including color replacement, making images black and white, applying color, and exploring basic restoration techniques. Leave with the ability to transform your untouched digital photos into richer, more visually interesting images. 4511 Cassandra Weyandt 4 classes Sept 23–Oct 14 (Mon) 6–9pm $149 (members: $134) and $15 supply fee

4555 Michael Long 4 classes Oct 30–Nov 20 (Wed) 6–8:30pm $134 (members: $121)

4511 Steve Connor 4 classes Oct 15–Nov 5 (Tues) 9am–noon $149 (members: $134) and $15 supply fee

Available Light & Digital Photography

Photoshop II

Photography is the art of creating images with light, yet light is often ignored when composing photos. Learn how best to utilize the sun and indoor lighting to snap dramatic photos and practice color-correcting. Class will involve shooting sessions and critiques. Students must bring digital cameras (those with the ability to control shutter speed, sensitivity, and aperture are best for controlling light). 4118 Michael Long 4 classes Nov 12–Dec 3 (Tues) 6–8:30pm $134 (members: $121) and $15 supply fee

iPhoneography

Go beyond Photoshop basics to learn how to layer and manipulate your images artistically. Use various Photoshop tools (magic wand, lassoes, and marquee) to make selections while working with multiple layers within a single image (including linking and merging layers, layer opacity, and layer order). Learn how to prepare your files for printing. Students should have taken the Photoshop I class previously or must communicate equivalent experience. 4516 Cassandra Weyandt 4 classes Oct 21–Nov 11 (Mon) 6–9pm $149 (members: $134) and $15 supply fee

Spend an afternoon exploring the stunning 4516 Steve Connor 4 classes potential of the iPhone camera! We will review Nov 12–Dec 3 (Tues) 9am–noon the best software apps for creating artistic $149 (members: $134) and $15 supply fee images as well as amazing examples of work professionals are making with iPhones today. Shoot and finalize your photos. 4545 Cassandra Weyandt 1 class Oct 5 (Sat) 10am–4pm $69 (members: $62) and $15 supply fee 4545 Cassandra Weyandt 1 class Oct 26 (Sat) 10am–4pm $69 (members: $62) and $15 supply fee 11

PHOTOGRAPHY & DIGITAL ARTS

Photoshop Elements

Now that you’ve snapped digital photographs with your camera or scanned from existing prints or negatives, learn the other half of digital photography: the digital dark room! Begin with the basics - resize and save images for the web or printing; retouch to fix flaws; adjust brightness, contrast, and color; explore various tools and actions to learn simple manipulation techniques; and more! Photoshop Elements is an affordable alternative to the full program, featuring plenty of photo editing possibilities. 4540 Shelley Wood 4 classes Sept 14–Oct 5 (Sat) 9:30am–noon $134 (members: $121) and $15 supply fee

FALL 2013 WEEKEND WORKSHOPS

Sept 14–15 Sept 21 Sept 28–29 Oct 5 Oct 12–13 Oct 12–13 Oct 19–20 Oct 19–20 Oct 26 Nov 2–3 Nov 9–10 Nov 16–17 Nov 23–24 Dec 7

Jumpstart Your Painting Page 4 Portfolio Prep Workshop Page 10 Watercolor Impressions at Austin’s Farmer’s Market Page 6 iPhoneography Page 11 Collage Like Miriam Schapiro Page 7 Jumpstart Your Watercolor Page 6 Painting Through The Eyes of Matisse Page 6 Visiting Ceramic Artist Workshop: Kensuke Yamada Page 8 iPhoneography Page 11 Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Page 3 Abstractions in Watercolor Page 7 Toward Abstraction Page 5 Create Excitement in Acrylics Page 6 Glazing Workshop for Painters Page 6

Photoshop Elements II

Continue improving your image editing skills! Using a range of filters, drastically change the characteristics of an image with just the click of a button. In this class we will explore these filters, some layer types, fine-tune image enhancement, editing changes without altering the original image file, and more. If time allows, some review from Photoshop Elements I and expanded instruction on the various tools may be a part of this class. 4546 Shelley Wood 4 classes Oct 19–Nov 9 (Sat) 9:30am–noon $134 (members: $121) and $15 supply fee

Computer Drawing & Painting

Develop your drawing and painting skills the digital way, using a Wacom pen tablet, Corel Painter, and Photoshop Elements. Through hands-on lessons in drawing fundamentals and basic color theory, you’ll develop your computer art skills. Practice basic cartooning and creating paintings from photographs to enhance your imagination. 4544 Steve Connor 4 classes Sept 19–Oct 17 (Thurs) 6–9pm No class Oct 3 $149 (members: $134) and $15 supply fee 4544 Tamara Nelson 4 classes Nov 16–Dec 14 (Sat) 1–4pm No class Nov 30 $149 (members: $134) and $15 supply fee

Delightfulness, 2012 by Kensuke Yamada, visiting ceramic artist. Dimensions: 36"Hx18"Wx8"DP. Material: Stoneware, Glaze, Slip, Stain, Oxide

CHILDREN HOMESCHOOL ART WEDNESDAYS

AGES 4-5

Art Start

Enhance your child’s innate creativity! Little artists are familiarized with basic art concepts like color, pattern, and space, and learn to shape ideas into art they can see, touch, and know. Children develop visual intelligence as they explore art processes like painting, drawing, and sculpture. 8201 Monideepa Das 4 classes Sept 14–Oct 5 (Sat) 9:30am–noon $114 (members: $103) and $15 supply fee 8201 Monideepa Das 4 classes Oct 19–Nov 9 (Sat) 1–3:30pm $114 (members: $103) and $15 supply fee

Fabulous Fish

Children learn to paint, draw, and sculpt fish and other underwater creatures and plants. Our aquatic creations will teem with exotic shapes, vivid colors, and unusual textures each day. 8211 Monideepa Das 4 classes Oct 19–Nov 9 (Sat) 9:30am–noon $114 (members: $103) and $15 supply fee

Preschool: Art Start (ages 3–6 w/ an adult)

Introduce your preschooler to art using a wide range of techniques and materials including paint, clay, printmaking, and collage. Gain a better understanding of how to stimulate your child’s creativity and visual awareness at home and beyond. Sign up for one or multiple sessions. 8003 Monideepa Das 4 classes Sept 18–Oct 9 (Wed) 10am–noon $99 (members: $89) and $25 supply fee 8003 Monideepa Das 4 classes Oct 16–Nov 13 (Wed) 10am–noon No class Oct 23 $99 (members: $89) and $25 supply fee 8003 Monideepa Das 4 classes Nov 20–Dec 18 (Wed) 10am–noon No class Nov 27 $99 (members: $89) and $25 supply fee

Hands-On Art History (ages 6–11)

Start with a hands-on class in drawing, painting, and other 2-D media while learning about some of the major artists from the Renaissance through today. 8480 Art School Faculty 4 classes Sept 18–Oct 9 (Wed) 10am–noon $99 (members: $89) and $15 supply fee

Advancing Young Artists (ages 6–11) Using a variety of mediums including charcoal, oil pastels, watercolors, and acrylics, take your artistic skills to a new level. Each class has a different theme: portraiture, still life composition, figure drawing, or capturing landscapes. Be inspired by studying and comparing artists and styles, and gain more confidence in your own artwork! 8482 Art School Faculty 4 classes Oct 16–Nov 13 (Wed) 10am–noon No class Oct 23 $99 (members: $89) and $15 supply fee

Beautiful Bugs

Creative young art-scientists will observe and recreate the beauty and color found in insects, learning how art and biology intersect. Activities include drawing, painting, and sculpture. Students will learn basic art concepts such as color, pattern, and shape. 8217 Monideepa Das 4 classes Sept 14–Oct 5 (Sat) 1–3:30pm $114 (members: $103) and $15 supply fee

Sculpture & Clay (ages 6–11)

Explore 3-D! Clay and other media are used to practice creating art in all three dimensions while learning about history’s most important sculptors. 8481 Jeanne Stewart 4 classes Nov 20–Dec 18 (Wed) 10am–noon No class Nov 27 $99 (members: $89) and $15 supply fee

Castles, Kings & Queens

Fantasies come alive for little artists when they build castles, create regal costumes, paint banners, and sculpt dragons with exciting art materials! We use basic design elements like color and texture to develop art skills. 8577 Monideepa Das 4 classes Nov 16–Dec 14 (Sat) 1–3:30pm No class Nov 30 $114 (members: $103) and $15 supply fee

AGES 6-8

AGES 9-11 & 9-14

Drawing Basics & Beyond

Beyond Basic Drawing (9-11)

Comics Drawing & Illustration (9-11)

8502 Art School Faculty 4 classes Sept 14–Oct 5 (Sat) 1–3:30pm $114 (members: $103) and $15 supply fee

8844 Art School Faculty 4 classes Sept 14–Oct 5 (Sat) 1–3:30pm $114 (members: $103) and $15 supply fee

Claymation (9-11)

8844 Art School Faculty 4 classes Oct 19–Nov 9 (Sat) 1–3:30pm $114 (members: $103) and $15 supply fee

Venture into real and imaginary worlds with the stroke of a marker, the rub of charcoal, and the glide of pastels while learning basic design and drawing skills. Identify and apply different artistic styles and expand your skills as you draw self-portraits, nature, and still life. 8408 Jeanne Stewart 4 classes Sept 14–Oct 5 (Sat) 9:30am–noon $114 (members: $103) and $15 supply fee

Mosaic Stepping Stones (ages 6–11 w/ an adult)

Create a unique stepping-stone for your garden using the ancient art of mosaics! Embellish your work with shells, smooth river rocks, mementos, marbles, broken dishes, and tiles embedded in grout. 8114 Art School Faculty 1 class Oct 6 (Sun) 1–4pm $50 (members: $45) and $15 supply fee 8114 Art School Faculty 1 class Nov 10 (Sun) 1–4pm $50 (members: $45) and $15 supply fee

Painting Basics & Beyond

Create realistic paintings and express your artistic spirit in both bold and delicate colors using skillful brushstrokes. Explore landscape, self portrait, and other subject matter while learning to work with a range of wet paints. 8415 Art School Faculty 4 classes Oct 19–Nov 9 (Sat) 1–3:30pm $114 (members: $103) and $15 supply fee

Whimsical Clay

Create whimsical clay art to express yourself! Boost your art confidence in sessions held on our amazing natural site. Explore basic ceramic skills with rich clay materials and a variety of glazes. Our projects will range from dancing teapots to fantastic animal structures. 8432 Art School Faculty 4 classes Sept 14–Oct 5 (Sat) 1–3:30pm $114 (members: $103) and $20 supply fee

Claymation

Create stop-motion animation! Make your own clay cartoon, then create a movie set and animate a mini-movie with your creature as the star. Discover secrets and tricks to make your creatures realistic—the possibilities for claymation are endless. 8452 Cassandra Weyandt 4 classes Nov 16–Dec 14 (Sat) 9:30am–noon No class Nov 30 $114 (members: $103) and $15 supply fee

Take your drawing to the next level! Venture into real and imaginary worlds with the stroke of a marker, a piece of charcoal, and pastels while learning more advanced design and drawing skills. Expand your use of different artistic styles as you draw self-portraits, nature, and still life environments.

Design your movie set and animate a mini-movie with your clay creature as the star. Use animation secrets and tricks to make your character move realistically. The possibilities are endless! 8549 Cassandra Weyandt 4 classes Nov 16–Dec 14 (Sat) 1–3:30pm No class Nov 30 $114 (members: $103) and $15 supply fee

Digital Photo & Photoshop (9-11)

Increase your comfort with your own digital camera as you discover how to frame a photo with consideration to lighting and composition. 8633 Shelley Wood 4 classes Sept 14–Oct 5 (Sat) 1–3:30pm $114 (members: $103) and $15 supply fee

Creating comics is a highly effective way to learn myriad drawing skills. Telling personalized stories through the medium of comics is an inherently motivating way for students to learn drawing and layout skills. Composition, story, character, ink wash/grayscale, and color will be covered.

Wheel Throwing (9-14)

Unlock the magic of the potter‘s wheel! Use basic clay throwing techniques such as centering, pulling, and finishing. Learn to throw cylinders and turn them into one-of-a-kind works of art. Create decorative cups, bowls, plates, and candle holders while expanding your art skills. 8516s Deb Darnell 4 classes Sept 14–Oct 5 (Sat) 9:30am–noon $114 (members: $103) and $20 supply fee 8516s Art School Faculty 4 classes Oct 19–Nov 9 (Sat) 1–3:30pm $114 (members: $103) and $20 supply fee 8516s Art School Faculty 4 classes Oct 19–Nov 9 (Sat) 9:30am–noon $114 (members: $103) and $20 supply fee

AGES 12-14 & 14+

WINTER BREAK CLASSES

Mon–Fri, Dec 30–Jan 3 No class Wed, Jan 1

Art Sampler (ages 4–5) 9am–noon $124 (members: $112) and $20 supply fee 1–4pm $124 (members: $112) and $20 supply fee

Young Clay Artists (ages 4–5) 9909 9am–noon $124 (members: $112) and $20 supply fee

Drawing (ages 6–8) 9911 1–4pm $124 (members: $112) and $20 supply fee

Budding Artist (ages 6–8) 9910 9am–noon $124 (members: $112) and $20 supply fee 9910 1–4pm $124 (members: $112) and $20 supply fee

Clay (ages 6–8) 9919 9am–noon $124 (members: $112) and $25 supply fee

Digital Photo & Photoshop (12-14)

Using your own digital camera, discover how to frame a photo while considering lighting and composition. In our computer lab, learn basic image manipulation techniques including color adjustments, creative cropping, and layering. 8828 Shelley Wood 4 classes Oct 19–Nov 9 (Sat) 1–3:30pm $114 (members: $103) and $15 supply fee

Life Drawing for Teens (14+)

Advance your skills drawing the human form! Create drawings that incorporate movement, large structural relationships, proportions, and line. Increase your chances at top-rated art schools by including more life drawing samples in your portfolio. Supply fee includes model fee. 8905 Art School Faculty 5 classes Oct 13–Nov 10 (Sun) 1–4pm $199 (members: $179) and $47 supply & model fee

Painting for Teens (14+)

Become familiar with acrylic painting materials, technique, and terminology. Experiment with landscape, portrait, and figure painting using a foundation of basic drawing techniques. Gain inspiration by looking at and discussing a variety of famous painters. 8913 Art School Faculty 4 classes Nov 17–Dec 15 (Sun) 1–4pm No class Dec 1 $134 (members: $121) and $25 supply fee

Computer Drawing & Painting for Teens (14+)

Develop your drawing and painting skills the digital way, using a Wacom pen tablet, Corel Painter, and Photoshop. Through hands-on lessons in drawing fundamentals and basic color theory, you’ll develop your computer art skills from basic cartooning to creating paintings from photographs and your imagination. 8922 Tamara Nelson 4 classes Sept 15–Oct 6 (Sun) 1–4pm $134 (members: $121) and $15 supply fee

Wheel Throwing (ages 9–11) 9904 9am–noon $124 (members: $112) and $25 supply fee 9904 1–4pm $124 (members: $112) and $25 supply fee

Drawing (ages 9–11) 9939 1–4pm $124 (members: $112) and $20 supply fee

Wheel Throwing (ages 12–14) 9922 1–4pm $124 (members: $112) and $25 supply fee

Drawing (ages 12–14) 9940 9am–noon $124 (members: $112) and $20 supply fee

FACULTY BIOS

ANA BORNE BA in Latin American Studies, The University of Texas at Austin. Anna has over twenty years of experience teaching children’s art classes in her home, at Austin ISD Community Schools and summer programs, and through Austin City Parks & Recreation Department. CAROLYN BROOKS MFA, The University of Texas at Austin; BFA, University of North Texas. Currently a school counselor in Eanes ISD, Carolyn is a ceramic artist who works with fiber and paper and teaches creative self exploration.

NANCY GRIFFITH BS, Averitt College; additional coursework at University of North Texas. Nancy has thirty-two years of teaching experience. She is a retired art department head and Austin High School art instructor for eighteen years. POMONA HALLENBECK BFA, Eastern New Mexico University. Pomona is a well-known watercolorist who has taught workshops nationally. She is currently represented by Ghost Ranch Trading Post and Bitzer & Johnson in New Mexico.

MARIE CARMEL BA, University of California, Berkeley; additional coursework at Sätergläntan. Marie is the former VP and Programs Chair for the Weavers and Spinners Society of Austin with nine years of experience in weaving instruction.

JAN HEATON studied at Wayne State University, the Detroit Institute of Arts, and The University of Texas at Austin. Jan’s artwork is included in numerous private and public collections and she is represented by art dealers in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Austin, London, Houston, Santa Barbara, San Antonio, and San Francisco.

EMILY CAYTON BFA in Art Education, Virginia Commonwealth University; MA in Art Education, The University of Texas at Austin. A member of the Ink Tank artist collective, Emily has served as gallery manager and teacher for the Visual Arts Center and worked at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art and in various public schools.

ASHLEIGH HOLEMAN BFA in Jewelry/Metalsmithing, Kent State University. Ashleigh has worked with numerous jewelers in Cleveland, Chicago, and the San Francisco Bay Area, and is a member of Firehouse Collective, Berkeley.

LESLIE PIERCE BFA, The University of Texas at Austin. Leslie has taught for UT Informal Classes, the Austin Great Wall Chinese School, and privately. RICARDO PUEMAPE BA in Studio Art, State University of New York College at Plattsburgh. Ricardo is a registered architect in Texas. HEIDI SCHLENK BA in Photography, The University of Texas at Austin. Heidi is a freelance photographer and art teacher who has exhibited in local and international shows, including The People’s Gallery Exhibition at Austin City Hall and Fiberart International. DIANNE SONNENBERG has exhibited internationally and studied with renowned mosaic artists. She is a member of the Society of American Mosaic Artists and is an experienced teacher of all ages. JEANNE STEWART BFA in Visual Studies, University of North Texas; MS, Texas State University. Jeanne has taught with Round Rock ISD, Denton ISD, Hays CISD, and Roanoke College.

ANDREA CHRISTIE MFA in Ceramics, Tulane University; BFA in Ceramics, Indiana University. Andrea has been a faculty member at Tulane, Herron School of Art, and various art centers. She displays her work throughout the United States.

ERIC JACKSON BFA, The University of Texas at Austin. Eric is an experienced potter who has been working regionally since 1986. His work has been displayed at the San Antonio Art League Museum and Blanton Museum of Art, in addition to local galleries.

PAUL TARLOW has been working with glass for over eight years and has received instruction from some of the world’s foremost glass artists. Paul has exhibited nationally and is co-owner of Helios Kiln Glass Studio.

VINCENT COLVIN MFA, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art; BFA, Virginia Commonwealth University. Formerly an undergraduate admissions counselor for the Tyler School of Art, Vincent has teaching and exhibition experience throughout the country.

SUE KEMP BS and MEd, University of North Texas. Sue is a signature member of the Texas Watercolor Society and Southwestern Watercolor Society. Her paintings have been published on five posters and in seven books.

DAVID THORNBERRY BFA and MFA in Painting, Kent State University. David has over twenty-seven years of experience with teaching art in various community programs across the country. His work has appeared in galleries throughout Austin.

STEVE CONNOR BFA in Painting, Pratt Institute. Steve received a Ford Foundation Grant and is an experienced art director and multimedia designer. He is a subject matter expert and multimedia instructor at ITT Austin as well as an exhibiting artist.

EVE LARSON studied at The University of Texas at Austin. Eve is a popular portrait artist who has exhibited for fifteen years and studied with internationally acclaimed artists.

JAMES TISDALE BFA, University of Mississippi; MFA, University of Georgia; additional coursework at Archie Bray Foundation. James was a 1995 National Endowment for the Arts grant recipient. He has had National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts artist residencies in China and Hungary and is The Art School’s ceramics coordinator and resident artist.

RYAN COOVER BS in Architecture, University of Utah; MArch, The University of Texas at Austin; additional coursework at the Danish Institute for Study Abroad and The Center for Architectural Structures and Technology, University of Manitoba, Canada. Ryan’s work has been recognized with design awards from AIA Dallas, Fabric Architecture, and the Hill Air Force Base in Utah. LAUREL DANIEL BA, Wheaton College. With her graphic design background, Laurel is now a professional painter represented by Davis Gallery in Austin and other galleries in Georgia and Montana. DEB DARNELL BA, Texas State University. Deb has worked with children for twenty years in the Austin community and Hays County ISD. MONIDEEPA DAS MA in Visual Communication Design, Purdue University; MA in Art History, Stella Maris College, India. Monideepa has over twelve years of experience in advertising, graphic design, illustration, and art education. WENDY HALE DAVIS has worked as a graphic designer and calligrapher for twenty years, and became a bookbinder eleven years ago. Wendy’s work can be seen in Making and Keeping Creative Journals and Making Journals By Hand. DAVID EVERETT BFA and MFA in Sculpture, The University of Texas at Austin. David has exhibited in El Paso, Houston, Dallas, Santa Fe, and Chicago. PAT FALCONER BFA and BA, The University of Texas at Austin; MFA in Studio Art, Hoffburger School of Painting at the Maryland Institute College of Art. A practicing artist, Pat is also employed as a film animator. CLAIR GASTON MFA, University of Houston. Clair has taught at The Glassell Junior School and served as gallery teacher at the Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston. She has been a teaching fellow at UH.

MICHAEL LONG BFA, College of Santa Fe; MFA, University of Colorado; additional coursework at the Art Students League in New York under Richard Pousette-Dart. Michael has taught widely, at institutions including the University of New Mexico, the University of Hawai‘i, and Dar al-Kalima College, Bethlehem, Palestine.

PHILLIP WADE BFA, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts; MFA, The University of Texas at Austin. Phillip has been an exhibiting and teaching artist for twenty years.

A.J. LOVELL BFA, University of Missouri; MFA, University of Arkansas. Master Printer Emeritus at Tom Huck’s Evil Prints in St. Louis, Aaron has taught multiple printmaking processes including relief, intaglio, silk screen, and stone lithography.

SCOTT WEBEL PhD in Anthropology, The University of Texas at Austin. His work has been included in New Art in Austin: 20 to Watch and he is co-founder and curator of The Museum of Ephemerata in Austin.

LAURIE MANN BFA, University of Michigan; MFA, Arizona State University. Laurie is a practicing artist who has taught at universities and in community centers in Arizona, Tennessee, Michigan, and Texas for over eleven years.

CASSANDRA WEYANDT BS in Photography and Fine Art, East Texas State University. Cassandra has experience as a photographer at the Kimbell Museum of Art and as a printmaker at the Photographic Archives Gallery in Dallas.

MARK MITCHELL has studied at The University of Texas at Austin. Mark has illustrated twenty-five books for younger readers and his illustrations appear in such children’s magazines as Cricket, Cobblestone, Calliope, and Pockets. He is a contributing editor for the magazine Watercolor.

SHELLEY WOOD BFA, The University of Texas at Austin. Shelley has published nationally and internationally and has work in private, public, and corporate collections. Clients include The Austin American-Statesman, Dell, Forbes, US News & World Report, and The New York Times. She is president of Darkroom Coop in Austin.

LINDA MONTIGNANI MFA in Painting, American University. Linda has taught at Maryland College of Art and Design and St. Edward’s University, and is a founder of the Creative Arts Society in Austin. Her mixed media and collage paintings are exhibited both nationally and internationally. JOHN MOSTELLER has been a working local artist since the 1980s. Owner of Hairless Ape Design, John has displayed at various local restaurants and designed for local musicians and businesses. TAMARA NELSON AA in Graphic Design, Austin Community College. With a background in oils, pastels, and acrylics, Tamara moved to the digital realm in the mid 1990s. She has worked with various animation studios and served as a graphic designer at News 8 Austin for eight years. She is on the faculty at ACC.

SYDNEY YEAGER MFA, The University of Texas at Austin. An art educator since 1989, Sydney was a 1996 Mid-America Arts Alliance/National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship Recipient and previously exhibited at Laguna Gloria in Art in Progress: Body/Language, 1997. Her works are widely exhibited in Texas and across the country. CHRISTOPHER ZALESKI MFA in Photography, The University of Texas at Austin. A photographer of eighteen years, Christopher has been selected for several shows juried by nationally recognized photographers, including a show at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. He has been a commercial photographer since 1982 and established Zaleski Studio in 1988. SHARON ZEUGIN BA, University of Southern California; MS, The University of Texas at Austin; additional coursework at the University of Surrey, London, England. Sharon exhibits both on the local and national level.

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