NEW YORK SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
2018 - 2019
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NEW YORK SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Staff
Registration Information
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Academic Calendar
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Registration Policy
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Course Overview
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Maurizio Pellegrin, Executive Director Alex Vega, Office Administrator Karen Williams, Administrative Assistant Nadia Martinez, Faculty Coordinator Kathryn Cameron, Programs Administrator Rodrigo Webster, Facilities Manager
Drawing 8 Painting 9
Board of Directors
Master Class
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Special Courses
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Betsy Lawrence, President Diane Schottenstein, Executive Secretary Eric Grannis, Treasurer
Printmaking 14 New Media
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Professional Practice
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Sculpture 18 Watercolor 20 The Gallery
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Programs
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Faculty Bennett Vadnais Borinquen Gallo Cathy Choi Davide Cantoni Edmond Rochat Elizabeth O’Reilly Eric Michelson Filippo Fossati Gabriela Dellosso Henry Finkelstein Ingo Appel Jenny Carolin Kamilla Talbot Karen Lyndsay Kathryn Cameron Kathy Caraccio Martha Bloom Maurizio Pellegrin Michele Liebler Michiyo Fukushima Nadia Martinez Peter Bonner Taka Maruno Weixian Jiang
Welcome to the New York School of the Arts We are a school and a cultural center. Our humane approach and our love for art, together with our commitment to innovation and experimentation, enable artists to develop and realize their artistic visions – or simply enjoy the process of creativity. At our school, you will feel at home as part of our close community of dedicated artists. They range from novices to professionals of all ages. As a result, the school is a dynamic entity, energized by programs that draw upon local and international resources and by a remarkably talented and dedicated faculty. We possess the vision and adaptability to remain aligned with an always changing art world. The New York School of the Arts offers you the opportunity to pursue your path toward artistic fulfillment as part of a lively and supportive community. You will find among us a warm welcome and a friendly challenge to explore and express your creative passion.
Maurizio Pellegrin Executive Director
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Registration Information
Academic Calendar
How to Register:
Fall Session 1: September 17th - November 10th Fall Session 2: November 12th - January 26th
Website: newyorkschoolofthearts.org
Thanksgiving Break: November 19th - November 23rd
Email: register@newyorkschoolofthearts.org
Winter Break: December 24th - January 5th
In Person: visit the School office
Spring Session 1: January 28th - March 23th
315 E 62nd Street 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10065
Spring Break: March 25th - March 30th
Phone: (646) 880-9050
Spring Session 2: April 1st - May 25th
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New York School of the Arts does not and shall not discriminate by race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of students, volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, students, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. The School is committed to being a community that is racially and culturally diverse, that values mutual respect, human dignity, and individual differences, and that is supportive of intellectual, artistic and professional growth.
Registration Policy
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PAYMENTS:
REFUND POLICY:
We accept personal checks, debit/credit cards, and money orders. The School does not accept cash. Returned checks will incur a $30 fee. New students are required to pay a one-time nonrefundable $50 registration fee.
To receive a refund, you must notify us in writing at registration@newyorkschoolofthearts.org. There is a $15 administrative fee for each refund.
PRORATE: We do not prorate fees if a participant wishes to register after the class has already begun. We do not prorate for missed classes. HOLIDAYS AND CANCELED LESSONS: We are closed for Thanksgiving, winter and spring break. If we must close due to weather, we will send out an email as well as update social media. The New York School of the Arts follows New York City Public Schools for weatherrelated closings. If classes are canceled, the instructor will work with the school office to schedule a make-up date. We do not refund/prorate for weather closure, and our make-up policy still applies. CLASS CANCELLATION: Classes and workshops are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of students required for a session are not met. Notification will be sent to registered students five days before the class is scheduled to begin. LOCKERS: Each locker rental is $10.00 per month. To rent a locker at the New York School of the Arts, you must be enrolled in a class for the session in which the rental applies. If a student intends to reserve the same locker for consecutive sessions, the student must update their locker registration with the office before the last day of the session.
In order to receive a full refund, students must withdraw from a class or workshop twelve days prior to the first day of classes. Students withdrawing from a class and workshop during the week before the beginning of the quarter will receive a 75% refund as school credit if within twelve days of the start of the class. No refunds will be made after the second class without medical documentation and no refunds will be made after a workshop begins. Ceasing to attend class without notifying the school does not constitute withdrawal from class. Refunds are issued in the same form as payment. Refunds are issued within thirty days from request in the form of the same payment. Registration and service fees are nonrefundable. TRANSFER POLICY: All transfers must occur before the second meeting of class. Transfers from one course into another may incur additional fees, depending on the transfer. Transfer from one workshop to another is not permitted. There is a $15 administrative fee for each transfer. These terms and conditions are subject to change without notice in our sole discretion. Although this catalog was prepared on the basis of the best information available at the time of publication, users are cautioned that The New York School of the Arts reserves the right to change, modify or alter the provisions of this catalog at any time without notice, including, but not limited to, course offerings, fees, instructors, listings in the calendar, and policies.
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2018 - 2019 Course Overview The Academic year is divided into four sessions of 8 weeks in duration. Our rolling enrollment allows students to register for one or more sessions at a time. Special Schedule
Session
Master Class
Maurizio Pellegrin
Wednesday & Thursday
10:30am - 12:30pm 9:30am - 1:30pm
$3500
Abstraction: Development of Language and Imagery
Peter Bonner
Thursdays & Fridays
9am - 4pm 9am - 12pm
$750
Two Mornings a Week
Session
Printmaking: Intaglio, Monoprint and New Experiences
Kathy Caraccio
Mondays & Tuesdays
9:30am - 12:30pm
$550
Sculpture: Principles and Basic Techniques
Ingo Appel
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
9:30am - 12:30pm
$550
Two Afternoons a Week
Session
Advanced Studio
Borinquen Gallo
Tuesdays – Wednesdays
1pm - 4pm
$550
Projects in Printmaking
Taka Maruno
Mondays – Tuesdays
1pm - 4pm
$550
The Sculpture: Unconventional Materials
Nadia Martinez
Thursdays & Fridays
1pm - 4pm
$490
One Full Day a Week
Session
Working with Paper
Kathryn Cameron
Mondays
9:30am - 4pm
$550
Large Prints
Taka Maruno
Fridays
10am - 4pm
$550
Sequential & Time-Limited Sessions
Session
Museum and Gallery Visits
Karen Lindsay
Sept 28, Oct 19, Nov 9, Dec 7, Jan 19
10:30am - 12:30pm
$240
Museum and Gallery Visits
Karen Lindsay
Feb 9, Mar 9, Apr 13, May 4
10:30am - 12:30pm
$180
One Morning a Week
Session
Drawing: Form and Movement
Henry Finkelstein
Mondays
9am - 12pm
$300
Watercolor: The Techniques
Michiyo Fukushima
Mondays
9am - 12pm
$300
Working with Paper
Kathryn Cameron
Mondays
9:30am - 12:30pm
$300
Adobe After Effects Crash Course
Davide Cantoni
Mondays
10am - 12:30pm
$325
Advanced Total Painting
Davide Cantoni
Tuesdays
9:30am - 12:30pm
$300
Contemporary Figure Painting
Jenny Carolin
Thursdays
9;30am - 12:30pm
$300
Drawing: The Figure
Eric Michelson
Fridays
9:30am - 12:30pm
$300
7 One Afternoon a Week
Session
Painting: The Essential Elements
Henry Finkelstein
Mondays
1pm - 4pm
$300
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
Davide Cantoni
Tuesdays
1pm - 3:30pm
$325
Studio Landscape/Cityscape
Bennett Vadnais
Tuesdays
1pm - 4pm
$300
Constructing the Figure
Jenny Carolin
Tuesdays
1pm - 4pm
$300
Abstract Painting: The Process
Cathy Choi
Tuesdays
1pm - 4pm
$300
Online Tools
Nadia Martinez
Wednesdays
1pm - 3pm
$325
Mixed Media Works on Paper Theory and Professional Practice
Michele Liebler
Wednesdays
1pm - 4pm
$300
Filippo Fossati
Thursdays
11am - 1pm
$300
Cyanotypes (FALL)
Karen Lindsay
Thursdays
11am - 3pm
$350
Watercolor: Composition and Tone
Elizabeth O’Reilly
Thursdays
1pm - 4pm
$300
Thursdays
11am - 3pm
$350
Alternative Photographic Processes (SPRING) Karen Lindsay One Late Afternoon a Week
Session
Figure: Painting the model in Costume, with a Gabriela Dellosso Focus on Portrait
Mondays
4pm - 7pm
$300
Introduction to Collagraph Printmaking
Kathy Caraccio
Mondays
4:30pm - 7:30pm
$550
Sculpture: Portrait (Spring 1 Ben Dierckx)
Weixian Jiang
Mondays
4pm - 7pm
$300
Figure and Portrait Painting
Edmond Rochat
Tuesdays
4pm - 7pm
$300
Water Media
Bennett Vadnais
Tuesdays
4pm - 7pm
$300
Sculpture: The Human Form
Ingo Appel
Tuesdays
4:30pm - 7:30pm
$300
Techniques of Printmaking
Taka Maruno
Wednesdays
4pm - 7pm
$300
Creative Watercolor
Elizabeth O’Reilly
Thursdays
4pm - 7pm
$300
Collage and Assemblage
Martha Bloom
Thursdays
4pm - 7pm
$300
One Evening a Week
Session
Drawing: Anatomy and Artistry
Gabriela Dellosso
Mondays
7pm - 9pm
$200
Classical Painting: The Techniques
Eric Michelson
Mondays
7pm - 10pm
$300
Watercolor: The Perception
Michiyo Fukushima
Tuesday
7pm - 9pm
$200
Painting Techniques
Edmond Rochat
Wednesday
7pm - 10pm
$300
Printmaking: Experiences and Self Expression
Martha Bloom
Thursdays
7pm - 10pm
$300
Saturday Classes
Session
Figure Painting
Eric Michelson
Saturdays
9am - 12pm
$300
Terracotta (Spring 1 Ben Dierckx)
Weixian Jiang
Saturdays
10am - 4pm
$550
Watercolor: The Perception
Michiyo Fukushima
Saturdays
1pm - 4pm
$300
Monotype: The Painterly Print
Michele Liebler
Saturdays
1pm - 4pm
$300
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Drawing Drawing: Form and Movement
Drawing: Anatomy and Artistry
Henry Finkelstein
Gabriela Dellosso
Mondays 9am - 12pm
Mondays 7pm - 9pm
To draw is to express yourself in a special visual language. Learn how the language enables you to render on a flat page the spaces and volumes that you observe around you. As we work from the live model and other subjects, we consult historical examples to see how artists have used shape, plane, and rhythm. Awaken yourself to the sensation of seeing a whole page develop at once. Discover the pleasure of making your drawing move, and express yourself in this particular visual language.
This class will teach essential anatomy for figure drawing. Anatomy will be taught and discussed as a tool to create expressive, interesting figure drawings. Artistry will be emphasized. We will analyze the “magic� of old master drawings. Students will also learn the basic shading techniques, expression of line, building solid planes, portrait construction, and a variety of other topics, through lectures and examples. Working with a live model, poses will range from quick gesture poses to longer poses. Some drawing experience required for this class.
$300
$200
Constructing the Figure Jenny Carolin Tuesdays 1pm - 4pm Learn to construct solid and anatomically correct figure and portrait drawings. Through lectures, demonstrations and individual instruction this course will cover the anatomical, structural and surface forms of the head and figure. With a focus on the gesture as our starting point, we will identify the line of the body and develop the constitution of the figure through sequentially longer poses. There will be an emphasis on proportion, tone, line quality and light on form. Additionally, we will introduce materials beyond charcoal, including India ink and chalk pastels, to accentuate fluidity and movement. Drawing is the foundation of many forms of visual expression and by concentrating on the foundational principles of drawing the figure, students will expand their knowledge through direct observation of the live model. Open to all levels. $300
Drawing: The Figure Eric Michelson Fridays 9:30am - 12:30pm Understanding the basics of drawing the figure allows you to organize light, shade, gesture, and rhythm into a single expressive whole. Working individually with the instructor, you’ll be introduced to varied drawing approaches and techniques, and develop your skills and insights. Open to students of all levels. $300
Painting
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Painting: The Essential Elements Henry Finkelstein Mondays 12:30pm - 3:30pm Explore your potential as you handle the material of oil paint. Learn to stretch canvases, prepare surfaces, and clean brushes correctly. Become acquainted with the language of painting through different approaches to working from life. Historical examples will be presented. While not necessary, the student is encouraged to continue for the 16-week semester. Being a structured 16 week course, in which one exercise leads to another. It runs through the first and second quarters and repeats again through the third and fourth quarters. Students can enter in the second or the fourth quarter as long as they understand that some of the information will have already been covered. $300
Figure and Portrait Painting Edmond Rochat
Gabriela Dellosso
Tuesdays 4pm - 7pm
Explore a variety of media in this intensive, transformative learning experience for artists ready to work at the professional level. Lectures, conceptual study, and studio activity will encompass your painting. You’ll be encouraged to use any technique and embark on your own individual projects.
This class will introduce historically based skills and concepts for figure drawing and oil painting. Each lesson will discuss principles such as proportion or gesture and clearly define and demonstrate a path to improvement. The instructor will start by showing how to simplify the subject into accurate shapes and values which are essential for achieving a likeness of the subject. Later, discussion surrounding light, anatomy, and color will help bring refinement and resolution to the painting or drawing. Students unfamiliar with these concepts will begin by drawing in graphite pencil, and more advanced students may work in oils. The model will assume the same pose for multiple sessions so that each lesson can be thoroughly implemented and understood.
$300
$300
Advanced Total Painting Davide Cantoni Tuesdays 9:30am - 12:30pm
Borinquen Gallo
10 Painting Figure: Painting the Model in Costume, with a Focus on Portrait Gabriela Dellosso Mondays 4pm - 7pm Paint or draw the human figure in costume, delving into themes such as historical dress, the use of hats, musical instruments, and other evocative or historically significant props. Develop a fuller understanding of light and shadow, warm and cool colors, sculptural strokes, and simple, expressive shapes while using the painting medium of your choice, including oil, pastel, or watercolor. There will be a focus on creating the portrait; it will teach the student to draw and paint facial features more accurately and 3-dimensionally. The instructor will analyze the structure of the eyes, nose, mouth, cheeks, chin, and ears. For oil painters, we will provide you with a painting medium that is non-toxic and allows painters to achieve wonderful results without toxic fumes. We will be using a refined non-toxic linseed oil in this class as an oil painting medium. Open to all levels. $300
Classical Painting: The Techniques Eric Michelson Mondays 7pm - 10pm Focus on traditional oil painting techniques that are rarely taught but incredibly useful for painters of all styles. Experiment with underpainting and grisaille techniques, as well as alla prima exercises to improve your understanding of composition, value, and color. The goal will be to explore the rich variety of painting approaches and methods used since the Renaissance. All levels are welcome. $300
Abstract Painting: The Process Cathy Choi Tuesdays 1pm - 4pm This class emphasizes process in Abstract Painting. Through theme based exercises, the class together creates variations in a particular focus, using primarily acrylic, charcoal, and ink. Develop your own intuitive responses by placing greater emphasis on spontaneity and visual sensation by using repetition, color, line, and lyricism. $300
Studio Landscape/Cityscape Bennett Vadnais
Tuesdays (Begins Fall Session 2) 1pm - 4pm This class, students will learn how to create a completed landscape or cityscape painting from start to finish. Students will learn how to select a subject and refine their ideas using sketches and drawings. Vadnais will explain and demonstrate how to create a useful under painting as a foundation for subsequent layering of color. Finally, Vadnais will guide the class through the process of bringing their picture to a unified finish with all the desired effects and relevant details. Painting technique, linear and atmospheric perspective, color theory, and art history will be discussed as it relates to individual projects. Open to all levels, some drawing experience is recommended. $300
11 Painting Techniques Edmond Rochat Wednesdays 7pm - 10pm This class introduces traditional oil painting techniques for the art of still-life. The class will first create a small compositional sketch in oils. At the time color theory will be emphasized along with its practical application to color mixing. Then a line-drawing will be created which will be transferred to canvas or panel. On this foundation, a monochromatic underpainting will be crafted to which layers of semi-transparent color are added. Concepts pertaining to light, form, composition, and proportion will be cover throughout the class. All levels are welcome. $300
Contemporary Figure Painting Jenny Carolin
Thursdays 9:30am - 12:30pm Learn to create unique and personal paintings while working from a live model. This class engages students in a studio practice that explores the technical and theoretical creation of works of art. There will be a mixed focus on portraiture and nude figure painting throughout the semester. The course will progress from observation and analysis of painting the live model, to the integration of imagination and personal expression into your work. Students will be encouraged to utilize composition, color, cropping, and context to develop their own visual language in their work. Classes will include demonstrations, discussions and individual instruction at the easel. Discussions and handouts will cover the stages to developing a painting, comparative measuring, proportion, and structure, as well as appropriation and the use of photography as reference material. Open to all levels. $300
Abstraction: Development of Language and Imagery Peter Bonner Thursdays - 9am - 4pm and Fridays - 9am - 12pm We will explore the issues central to abstract painting and the function of drawing in developing one’s own language. This class focuses on developing each artists passion to make abstract art through a range of activities, studying in particular how to explore one’s inspiration and ideas via process and using a language specific to each artist to develop these ideas into coherent images. Artists are encouraged to work from source material that is personal to them and to engage in a dialogue with contemporary exhibiting artists whose work is relevant to their own. It is anticipated that each artist will develop a deeper understanding of their own inclinations and the role they play in the creation of their artwork with the ultimate goal of developing a coherent body of work. The class is open to all levels. The instructor will be present on Thursday all day. $750
Figure Painting Eric Michelson Saturdays 9am - 12pm Explore the rich variety of figure painting methods by looking at the underlying structure of the human form and means of achieving a vivid, varied surface that truly brings the form to life. Explore a rich variety of methods, including brushwork, knife techniques, glazing, and anatomy. Develop a critical eye by de-emphasizing distracting details to construct a compelling image. All levels welcome. $300
Cathy Choi
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Master Class
Maurizio Pellegrin Wednesdays 10:30am - 12:30pm Thursdays 9:30 am to 1:30 pm This dynamic and intense master class is designed for artists to explore their practice and build historical and conceptual foundations through both practical and theoretical study. Under the direction of Artist and Executive Director, Maurizio Pellegrin, the program will cover a broad spectrum of cultural topics relating to arts and culture and embody an educational philosophy that aims to place the individual student’s studio practice at the center of the curriculum. Participants will be recipients of an extensive lecture series and studio practice with one-on-one instruction. Each students experience will be unique, one that combines his or her theoretical study and practical application as it pertains to their project. It will be a result of the work that is completed in the studio as well as through understanding and examining the history, relationships, connections and meaning of their specific project through lectures and research. Session 1: September 19 - December 19, 2018 Session 2: January 16 - April 24, 2019 Session 1: $3,500 | Session 2: $3,500 Both Sessions: $6,000
Pende Dance Costume Munganji Raffia Netting African Art
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Collage and Assemblage
Kathryn Cameron
Martha Bloom
Mondays 9:30am - 12:30pm or 9:30am - 4pm
Thursdays 4pm - 7pm
This course offers two sections: -Morning with lecture and studio practice -Afternoon studio practice Learn about the alternative methods of making works with paper. A variety of techniques and materials will be explored including the different types of paper available, unusual fibers, adhesives, pigments, and dyes. In addition to working studio time, weekly presentations including historical context, techniques in papermaking, mold-making, and casting, and introductions to other artists working in this medium will be offered. The course will be focused on work in both the two and three-dimensional form, the exploration of a variety of scales and the combination of paper with other materials. All levels of experience are welcomed. Morning Only $300 or Full Day $550
Participants are welcome at any level of experience to attend this supportive class of collage and assemblage. Inventive techniques and the development of one’s unique vision in a supportive environment. Students are encouraged to bring their own collections of imagery found objects, mementos, and more while some unusual materials will be provided for enhancement and execution. Bringing hard surfaces of wood stretched canvas and cardboard is suggested to which work can be attached along with scissors, glue, tools and pigments desired and necessary for connecting and enhancement. Individual guidance will be offered to help cultivate personal creative processes and perception. Working with personal collections can help make the process of artmaking more expansive and the artwork more meaningful and genuine. $300
Painting and Drawing with Mixed Media Michele Liebler
Advanced Studio Borinquen Gallo
Tuesdays - Wednesdays 1pm - 4pm In this intensive, transformative learning experience for artists ready to work at the professional level, we will explore a variety of new media. Lectures, conceptual study, and studio activity will encompass painting, drawing, sculpture, and installation, as well as photography and video. You’ll be encouraged to use any technique and embark on your own individual projects. The instructor will be present two days of the week. $550
Wednesdays 1pm - 4pm Experiment with a variety of mediums in combination with various type of surfaces. Students can use Graphite, Gouache, Watercolor, Oil paint and Colored Pencils in this class. The surface directly influences mark making whether your style is traditional or contemporary. Many different artists used mixed media such as Degas, Romare Bearden, Jasper John, Jim Dine and Rauschenberg just to name a few. The combinations are endless, but the basic idea is to combine and layer materials to create unique works. Students will be encouraged to work from their choice of subjects such as still life, figure, designs and their own sketches. The point of this class is for students to discover their own visual language. Beginners to advance students are welcomed. $300
14 Printmaking Printmaking: Intaglio, Monoprint and New Experiences Kathy Caraccio Mondays & Tuesdays 9:30am - 12:30pm This class will serve as a guided exploration of combining and creating relief, intaglio, and mono printing and experimenting with a variety of image making in prints. We will carve, incise, transfer images, and learn the secrets of ink on paper. Students will be encouraged to develop individual projects layering plates and creating textural images built from a variety of materials. In the spirit of green printing, the workshop features environmentallyfriendly water miscible inks. Printmaking experience in monotype, relief, or lithography is desirable but not mandatory. $550
Introduction to Collagraph Printmaking Kathy Caraccio Mondays 4:30pm - 7:30pm This hands-on class will introduce basic techniques and tools, encouraging students to develop individual projects featuring silk aquatint, collagraph, carborundum and embossment. We will handle and discuss fine art, Western, and Asian papers including the technique of chine collé. In the spirit of green printing, the workshop features environmentally-friendly water miscible inks. The instructor will be present on both days. Find your technique and get inspired! $300
Techniques of Printmaking Taka Maruno
Projects in Printmaking Taka Maruno Mondays - Tuesdays 1pm - 4pm Find freedom of expression through printmaking. Develop individual projects in mediums including etching copper and zinc, color viscosity roller technique, and monotype. Unite technique and imagination in a dynamic expression of your unique vision. The instructor will be present on Mondays. $550
Wednesdays 4 pm - 7 pm Discover the creative potential of printmaking, starting with monotypes and dry-point and moving to more complicated techniques of etching, aquatint, and color viscosity roller techniques. You’ll learn to combine technical skill and expression into works of art. This course is ideal whether you’re a beginner who wants to understand the process of making a print, or someone who wants to improve technique. $300
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Cyanotypes (Fall)
Large Prints
Karen Lindsay
Taka Maruno
Thursdays (Fall Session 1 and 2) 11am - 3pm
Fridays 10am - 4pm
Create images rather than capture them. The cyanotype photographic process has many expressive possibilities for the adventurous image-maker. Dating from 1842, this historic Prussian blue process offers a compelling alternative to modern digital prints. Topics will include the history of photography, photograms, creating negatives, paper, and substrate selection, exposing and developing prints, bleaching, toning and lumen prints. Most materials provided and all levels are welcome.
Create your image on a plate larger than full- size paper (22�x30�) that extends far beyond your imagination. Develop individual projects in mediums including monotype, drypoint, linocut, collagraph, carborundum, and chine colle. Just bring your passion and explore new idea. All levels are welcome. Eight students maximum.
$350
$550
Monotype: The Painterly Print Michele Liebler
Printmaking: Experiences and Self Expression Martha Bloom Thursdays 7pm - 10pm Enhance your sense of wonder through printmaking. Create projects in mixed media and printmaking in a supportive environment of self- expression to produce one of a kind prints. Use inventive problem solving to cultivate a stunning outcome and celebrate your individual artistic qualities. Learn to create exhibits and develop your confidence in the experience of art-making. All levels welcome. $300
Saturdays 1pm - 4pm Learn about the art of Monotype in this weekend class. Monotype is a bridge between painting and printmaking. Artists as diverse as Degas to Jasper Johns used this painterly printmaking technique. The nature of the process allows students to work in a spontaneous manner doing gestural images and textured surfaces. Learn to experiment with blending techniques, additive and reductive methods, collage and creating textures with Gelli plates. Students will also have the option of assembling their monotypes into a gallery ready accordion book. The Instructor is present for each class. Open to all levels. $300
Taka Maruno
New Media
16 Alternative Photographic Processes (Spring)
Adobe After Effects Crash Course
Thursdays (Spring Session 1 and 2) 11am - 3pm
Mondays 10am - 12:30pm
Create images rather than capture them. Expressive possibilities in historic photographic processes offer a compelling alternative to modern digital prints. Fine art papers, hand applied archival emulsions, and the mercurial effects of chemistry and changing light provide surprises and opportunities for the adventurous image maker. Topics will include cyanotypes, Van Dyke brown, bleaching, toning, paper selection, photograms, and the history of photography. Most materials will be provided. Open to all levels.
One of the most used animation and visual effects packages in the world today. A basic and invaluable tool for any artist, After Effects is increasingly used in the realm of fine art. This workshop will introduce students to the possibilities of AE, students will learn how to get started with the basics of After Effects, building projects and be introduced to the various aspects of working with moving images and creating simple animations. Open to all students. Basic knowledge of photoshop will be a major bonus.
$350
$325
Karen Lindsay
Davide Cantoni
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Davide Cantoni Tuesdays 1pm - 3:30pm Adobe Photoshop is a complex graphics, image editing software and paint program and it has become an industry standard and an invaluable tool for artists, designers, and photographers, to edit graphics as well as create and manipulate images. Over the duration of this course, we will learn the basics so that you can complete the most essential tasks of image creation and manipulation, but we will also delve into some of the more advanced features so as to get as much out of the program as possible. Open to all students. $325
Karen Lindsay
Professional Practice
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Online Tools
Theory and Professional Practice
Nadia Martinez
Filippo Fossati
Wednesdays 1pm - 3pm
Thursdays 11am - 1pm
Learn to use technology as a powerful tool for your art career. You will learn how to effectively research opportunities, build an online portfolio, website or blog, and submit artwork to competitions. Using social networking, you’ll learn how to promote yourself and design your own branding to attract traffic to your website. Personal laptops are required.
This class is an intense critique-based course in which a range of theoretical perspectives and diverse ways of thinking, making and talking about art are explored and valued. While the emphasis is on the development of individual studio practice, this course examines essential entrepreneurial skills, from conceptual principles of art making to practical art business and encourages parallel intellectual development in art history and critical theory. The addition of visits to museums, galleries and artist’s studio supplements and adds further dimension and depth.
$325
$300
Museum and Gallery Visits Karen Lindsay Explore New York City’s vibrant art scene. Guided visits to a wide range of art galleries, outdoor installations and museums will provide opportunities for discussion and inspiration. We will visit a different neighborhood each week and cover topics from classic to contemporary. Fall September 28, October 19, November 9, December 7, January 19 10:30am - 12:30pm $240 Spring February 8, March 8, April 12, May 3 10:30am - 12:30pm $180
18 Sculpture Sculpture: Portrait
Sculpture: The Human Form
Weixian Jiang
Ingo Appel
Mondays 4pm - 7pm
Tuesdays 4:30pm - 7:30pm
In this course, you will learn how to do a realistic human head from start to finish, exploring the anatomy of the face in-depth, proportions, features, and expressions. You’ll learn the principles of building armatures and handling clay. All work in clay from the life model. All levels of experience are welcomed.
Using a live model as an inspiration, interpret the human form according to your own sensibilities. While working primarily in clay, other mediums such as wax, wood, metal, and plaster will be introduced. The work will focus on creating a three-dimensional form, whether full figure, fragments, or bas-relief. Open to all levels.
$300
$300
Sculpture: Principles and Basic Techniques Ingo Appel
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9:30am - 12:30pm In this course, students will gain extensive knowledge and familiarity with the technical aspects and methodology of sculpture. All media and processes will be considered, including wood, clay, metal, plaster, and more. Individual needs will be considered and addressed to find the necessary personal solution. $550
Weixian Jiang
19 The Sculpture: Unconventional Materials Nadia Martinez
Thursdays & Fridays 1pm - 4pm Visualize and produce sculptures of different scales using a mix of unconventional and unusual materials. You’ll focus on design principles, repetition, contrast, rhythm, balance, and movement to create sculpture and/ or installations. Students are welcome to work with any kind of materials – whether new or old, purchased, recycled, or found. The instructor will be present on Thursdays. Nadia Martinez
$490
Sculpture: Figure Construction & Anatomy
Terracotta
This course will introduce students to the process of making figurative sculpture. Design and anatomy secrets of the old masters will be shared with artists committed to mastering the human figure. This course takes on the formidable task of how to organize the complexity of the human body as a construction and create figurative art that makes a dramatic and bold statement. It is a journey through the human form with particular attention directed to mass, volume, structure, and principles of anatomy. Students will be guided to develop a personal project, in which their individual needs will be considered. Including demonstrations and discussion, this course is structured for beginners and artists with previous experience and aims to provide a base in the necessary techniques of sculpture.
Saturdays 10am - 4pm
TBA
Weixian Jiang
Learn the basic traditional technique of terracotta sculpture, including clay-work skills, modeling, and handling the process of the clay from wet to dry then baked in a kiln. Through demonstration and individual instruction, you will learn to make a complete sculpture in terracotta. Sculpture in a variety of styles will be encouraged. Open to all levels. $550
20 Watercolor Water Media
Bennett Vadnais Tuesdays 4pm - 7pm
Bennett Vadnais
This class will introduce the materials and techniques of water media painting including watercolor, gouache and acrylic. Students will gain practical knowledge of water based paint to achieve a wide range of effects (washes, opaque marks, dry brush, hatching, etc.) Vadnais will demonstrate how to take advantage of the quick drying and layering potential of the media. Students will learn how to properly varnish, store and care for their finished artwork. Besides the environmental and personal health benefits of a solvent-free working environment, water media offers great flexibility to suit one’s artistic vision. This class is suited to all levels. Previous drawing experience is recommended. $300
Watercolor: The Techniques
Watercolor: The Perception
Michiyo Fukushima
Michiyo Fukushima
Mondays 9am -12pm
Tuesdays 7pm - 9pm
Gain an understanding of traditional watercolor techniques: wet-into-wet, layering transparent washes and experimenting with various papers. The instructor— classically trained in portrait, figure, cityscape, and landscape—will demonstrate loose and controlled watercolor techniques. Teaching will be individually adapted to your direction and level.
Perception as a source for imagery will be explored in this class. Formal elements of painting such as composition, tone, and color will be pursued while maintaining an appreciation for the immediacy and fluidity of watercolor. We will cover basic technique such as wet on wet, dry brush, color mixing by layers and so on. Individual attention demonstrations and group critiques will help each student develop their own voice. All levels are welcome, although prior drawing experience is helpful.
$300
$200
21 Watercolor: Composition and Tone
Watercolor: The Perception
Elizabeth O’Reilly
Michiyo Fukushima
Thursdays 1pm - 4pm
Saturdays 1pm - 4pm
Work from still life and the model. Emphasis will be on massing in layered, transparent washes initially with a gradual buildup of detail through color and tone. The particular qualities of various pigments will be examined and incorporated to build up areas of transparency and opacity, with emphasis on composition and rhythm.
Perception as a source for imagery will be explored in this class. Formal elements of painting such as composition, tone, and color will be pursued while maintaining an appreciation for the immediacy and fluidity of watercolor. We will cover basic technique such as wet on wet, dry brush, color mixing by layers and so on. Individual attention demonstrations and group critiques will help each student develop their own voice. All levels are welcome, although prior drawing experience is helpful.
$300
$300
Creative Watercolor Elizabeth O’Reilly Thursdays 4pm - 7pm This course will combine loose and controlled watercolor techniques focusing on both still life seasonal motifs which are in bloom and the model. A major focus will be on composition, color, and issues related to the mediums. Students will receive individual attention and instruction, as well as group critiques at the end of each class. There will be a brief demonstration for those who are unfamiliar with the medium. $300
Elizabeth O’Reilly
22 Other Courses and Worskshops Additional courses and workshops to be announced on a Quarterly basis.
Art History
Critique Courses
Art History courses at the New York School of the Arts guide to explore the works of art considering a 360 degrees context and examining issues and topics crucial to the historical development.
Critiques will be lead by visiting artists, and faculty members.
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Lectures and panel discussions in the fields of Fine Arts, Design, Architecture, Music and more.
Gothic to Baroque Modern Art Art from 1910-1945 Contemporary Art
Lectures/Panel Discussions Series
Video and Storytelling Photography
The Gallery at New York School of the Arts The school has an established program of student exhibitions held in the Gallery six times per year. These exhibitions are an essential moment for students to encounter themselves through their work and to continue participation in the philosophical debate.
Programs
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We offer a broad spectrum of arts educational programs, programs in general art study, studio practices, instruction on the business of art and a study abroad program with an intention to broaden our international dimension. Fine arts courses include Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, New Media, Mixed Media, Installations and Professional Practice. Counting on the support and the expertise of important living and visiting artists, our students have access to a range of cutting-edge workshops, lectures, panel discussions, critiques, and school events.
ARTS INTENSIVE Our Arts Intensive program is dedicated to providing a supportive environment and an education that is directly relevant to the challenges of working as an artist today. The Arts Intensive Program is a dynamic two- or threeyear course that provides a supportive environment and an education that is directly relevant to the challenges of a working artist. It focuses on individual development through one-to-one mentoring and practical studio and coursework. The program also fosters working relationships with professional artists and provides access to the vibrant contemporary art scene of New York. Particular attention is given to portfolio development, critical thinking, and marketing – including the building of a web presence.
MASTER CLASS This dynamic and intense master class is designed for artists to explore their practice and build historical and conceptual foundations through both practical and theoretical study. Under the direction of Artist and Executive Director, Maurizio Pellegrin, the program will cover a broad spectrum of cultural topics relating to arts and culture and embody an educational philosophy that aims to place the individual student’s studio practice at the center of the curriculum.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Our certificate program is a two year program with a low student-teacher ratio and a flexible schedule where students choose courses depending on what is needed to hone their individual talents. The curriculum focuses on students working directly in the studio with our faculty.
STUDY ABROAD You are invited to join the New York School of the Arts on a life changing experience across Northern Italy in late July and early August. Our Study Abroad program is structured for artists, teachers, history lovers and those passionate about art in general. Our program provides the tools necessary to create, and immerse yourself in centuries of creativity among the masters.
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