Contents Registration Information
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Academic Calendar
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Registration Policy
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Course Overview
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Drawing 8 Mixed Media
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New Media
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Painting 10 Printmaking 14 Professional Practice
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Sculpture 18 Watercolor 22
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
04 Registration Information How to Register: Website: newyorkschoolofthearts.org Email: register@newyorkschoolofthearts.org Phone: (646) 880-9050 In Person: visit the School office 315 E 62nd Street 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10065
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Academic Calendar Fall Session 2: November 13th - January 27th Fall Break: November 20th - November 25th Winter Break: December 25th - January 6th Spring Session 1: January 29th - March 24th Spring Break: March 26th - March 31st Spring Session 2: April 2nd - May 26th Break: May 28th - June 2nd Summer Session 1: June 4th - June 30th Summer Break: July 2nd - July 7th
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Summer Session 2: July 9th - August 4th January 2018 Su 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.
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05 Registration Policy 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 weather-related closings. If classes are canceled, the instructor will work with the school office to schedule a makeup date. We do not refund/prorate for weather closure, and our make-up policy still applies.
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 non-refundable.
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TRANSFER POLICY:
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.
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.
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 before the last day of the session.
These terms and conditions are subject to change without notice in our sole discretion.
06 Fall 2017 Course Overview Five Mornings a Week Watercolor: The Techniques
Weiqing Yuan
Mondays – Fridays
9am - 12pm
$1,200
Printmaking: Intaglio, Monoprint and New Experiences
Kathy Caraccio
Mondays – Wednesdays
9:30am - 12:30pm
$780
Abstract Painting: Development of Language and Imagery
Peter Bonner
Wednesdays – Fridays
9am - 12pm
$750
Projects in Printmaking
Taka Maruno
Mondays – Wednesdays
1pm - 4pm
$780
Advanced Studio
Maurizio Pellegrin Mondays – Wednesdays
1pm - 4pm
$900
Figure and Composition: Complete Traditional Skills
Edmond Rochat
Mondays – Wednesdays
4pm - 7pm
$780
Mixed Media Works on Paper
Michele Liebler
Mondays & Tuesdays
9am - 12pm
$550
Contemporary Figure Painting
Kristy Gordon
Tuesdays & Thursdays
9am - 12pm
$550
Sculpture: Principles and Basic Techniques
Ingo Appel
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
9:30am - 12:30pm
$550
The Sculpture: Remixing the Ordinary
Nadia Martinez
Thursdays & Fridays
9:30am - 12:30pm
$490
Kathy Caraccio
Mondays & Tuesdays
4:30pm - 7:30pm
$550
The Sculpture: Unconventional Materials Nadia Martinez
Thursdays & Fridays
1pm - 4pm
$490
Individual Painting: The Studio Practice
Davide Cantoni
Thursdays & Fridays
1pm - 4pm
$550
Watercolor: Composition and Tone
Elizabeth O’Reilly
Thursdays & Fridays
1pm - 4pm
$550
Taka Maruno
Fridays
10am - 4pm
$550
Karen Lindsay
11/17, 12/1, 01/19
10:30am - 12:30pm $180
Three Mornings a Week
Three Afternoons a Week
Two Mornings a Week
Two Afternoons a Week Intro to Printmaking
One Full Day a Week Large Prints Sequential & Time-Limited Sessions Museum and Gallery Visits
07 One Morning a Week Drawing: Form and Movement
Henry Finkelstein
Advanced Total Painting
Mondays
9am - 12pm
$300
Maurizio Pellegrin Wednesdays
9:30am - 12:30pm
$360
Art Theory
Filippo Fossati
Thursdays
11am - 1pm
$300
Drawing: The Figure
Eric Michelson
Fridays
9:30am - 12:30pm
$300
Painting: The Essential Elements
Henry Finklestein
Mondays
1pm - 4pm
$300
Constructing the Figure
Kristy Gordon
Tuesdays
1pm - 4pm
$300
Alternative Processes in Printmaking
Karen Lindsay
Thursdays
12:30pm - 4:30pm
$350
The Business of Art
Filippo Fossati
Thursdays
3pm - 4pm
$200
Abstract Painting: The Process
Cathy Choi
Fridays
1pm - 4pm
$300
Figure: Painting the model in Costume, with a Focus on Portrait
Gabriela Dellosso
Mondays
4pm - 7pm
$300
Sculpture: Portrait
Weiqing Yuan
Mondays
4pm - 7pm
$300
Visual Storytelling
Hall Powell
Mondays
4:30pm - 7:30pm
$375
Watercolor: Still Life, Model, Life
Kamilla Talbot
Tuesdays
4pm - 7pm
$300
Online Tools
Nadia Martinez
Tuesdays
4:15pm - 6:15pm
$325
Sculpture: The Human Form
Ingo Appel
Tuesdays
4:30pm - 7:30pm
$300
Techniques of Printmaking
Taka Maruno
Wednesdays
4pm - 7pm
$300
Watercolor: The Exploration
Elizabeth O’Reilly
Thursdays
4pm - 7pm
$330
Drawing: Anatomy and Artistry
Gabriela Dellosso
Mondays
7pm - 9pm
$300
Figure Painting
Eric Michelson
Mondays
7pm - 10pm
$300
Classical Painting: The Techniques
Eric Michelson
Wednesdays
7pm - 10pm
$300
Watercolor: The Perception
Michiyo Fukushima Wednesdays
7pm - 10pm
$300
Printmaking: Experiences and Self Expression
Martha Bloom
Thursdays
7pm - 10pm
$300
Contemporary Still Life and Portrait
Michele Liebler
Saturdays
9am - 12pm
$300
Figure Painting
Eric Michelson
Saturdays
9am - 12pm
$300
Terracotta
Weiqing Yuan
Saturdays
10am - 4pm
$550
Watercolor: The Perception
Michiyo Fukushima Saturdays
1pm - 4pm
$300
Abstract Painting: The Essential
Christopher Rose
1pm - 4pm
$300
One Afternoon a Week
One Late Afternoon a Week
One Evening a Week
Saturday Classes
Saturdays
08 Drawing Constructing the Figure
Drawing: Form and Movement
Tuesdays November 14 - January 23 1pm - 4pm
Mondays November 13 - January 22 9am - 12pm
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. Participant will be taken through a range of short and long poses to explore the gesture as well as the creation of highly finished drawings. There will be an emphasis on proportion, tone, structure and light on form. 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.
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.
$300
Eric Michelson
Kristy Gordon
Drawing: Anatomy and Artistry Gabriela Dellosso
Mondays November 13 - January 22 7pm - 9pm 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
Henry Finkelstein
$300
Drawing: The Figure Fridays November 17- January 26 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
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Edmond Rochat
Mixed Media
New Media
Mixed Media Works on Paper
Visual Storytelling
Mondays & Tuesdays November 13 - January 23 9am - 12pm
Mondays November 13 - January 22 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Graphite, Gouache, Watercolor, Oil paint and Colored Pencils. Experiment with a variety of mediums in combination with various types of paper. The surface directly influences mark making whether your style is traditional or contemporary. Many different artists used mixed media on paper such as Degas, Romare Bearden, Jasper John, Jim Dine and Rauschenberg just to name a few. The possible combinations are endless, but the basic idea is to combine and layer materials to create a unique visually interesting aesthetic works on paper. Students will be encouraged to create work from their choice of subjects such as still life, figure, designs and their own sketches and ideas. Each student will discover their own visual language. All styles and levels welcome.
Produce a video from concept to completion using a video camera and Final Cut Pro X editing software. Designed for students interested in all forms of film and video, we’ll examine examples of Hollywood and indie productions, video installations for galleries and museums, stopmotion and experimental films and advertising to explore the crossover between fine art videos and commercial filmmaking. Work together or individually to create storyboards, drawing, or beat sheets for organizing a plan with visual structure. A final goal is the production of a polished video with a basic understanding of editing for picture with an emphasized consideration of sound. Must have own portable external drive 1-2TB, 7200rpm to use in class. Mac computers are available for use in class. All levels are welcome.
Michele Liebler
$550
Hall Powell
$375
10 Painting Abstract Painting: Development of Language and Imagery Peter Bonner
Wednesdays - Fridays November 15 - January 26 9am - 12pm This class focuses on developing each artist’s inclination 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 coherent abstract images. We will source work in the landscape, in particular, Central Park, and developed them in the studio. Working through these sources, each artist will develop a greater sense of touch and consequently a deeper understanding of their own inclinations and the role they play in their painting. Open to all levels. The instructor will be present on Thursdays and Fridays. $750
Abstract Painting: The Essential Christopher Rose
Saturdays November 18 - January 27 1pm - 4pm Research the essential elements of modern abstraction while also developing the essential nature of your personal vision. Through individual attention and group assignments, reviews, and presentations, we will examine the rich history and contemporary trends of abstraction: painters, process, and theory. Experimentation and research of alternative mediums, applications, formats, surfaces, and even digital technology will be encouraged to help to realize your unique body of work that reflects a more sophisticated engagement and understanding of formal and theoretical concerns. Open to all levels. $300
Abstract Painting: The Process Cathy Choi
Fridays November 17 - January 26 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
Advanced Total Painting Maurizio Pellegrin
Wednesdays November 15 - January 24 9:30am - 12:30pm 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. $360
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Davide Cantoni
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Classical Painting: The Techniques Eric Michelson
Wednesdays November 15 - January 24 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
Contemporary Figure Painting Kristy Gordon
Tuesdays & Thursdays November 14 - January 25 9am - 12pm 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. $550
Contemporary Still Life and Portrait Michele Liebler
Saturdays November 18 - January 27 9am - 12pm Students in this course will explore and practice painting techniques to create exciting and compelling still lifes and portraits with oil paint. Traditional and contemporary approaches will be discussed while learning the fundamentals of color, form, composition, proportions, and perspective. Develop what it takes to make images happen and make them come alive. Experiment with different techniques such as glazing, knife painting, dry brush, broken color, and wet-in-wet. paint to enhance a personal creative expression. Students will be encouraged to do a series of paintings while elaborating on their own visual language. Open to all levels. $300
Figure Painting Eric Michelson
Mondays, November 13 - January 22 7pm - 10pm - OR Saturdays, November 18 - January 27 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 deemphasizing distracting details to construct a compelling image. All levels welcome. $300
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Figure and Composition: Complete Traditional Skills Edmond Rochat
Individual Painting: The Studio Practice Davide Cantoni
Mondays - Wednesdays November 13 - January 24 4pm - 7pm
Thursdays & Fridays November 16 - January 26 1pm - 4pm
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. The instructor will be present on Mondays and Wednesdays.
This class will help you to start or continue the practice and criticism of painting. Open-ended exercises stimulate creative and technical growth, while individual instruction can help you develop your awareness of critical concepts. Students work individually with the instructor and then come together for a group discussion once a month. What does it take to be creative, selfexpressive, conceptually sound and an innovator in today’s Art world? You will work to develop your personal project to create work that has both visual and conceptual impact. Please note that this class does not use a model. The instructor will be present on Fridays.
$780
Henry Finklestein
Figure: Painting the Model in Costume, with a Focus on Portrait Gabriela Dellosso
Mondays November 13 - January 22 4pm - 7pm Paint 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 expressive simple shapes while using the painting medium of your choice, including oil, pastel, or watercolor. Open to all levels. $300
$550
Painting: The Essential Elements Mondays November 13 - January 22 1pm - 4pm 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
Michele Liebler
14 Printmaking Alternative Processes in Printmaking Karen Lindsay
Thursdays November 16 - January 25 12:30pm - 4:30pm Create images rather than capture them. 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, toning, paper selection, and photograms. Most materials will be provided. All levels are welcome. Overall you will go home with your marvelous complete edition! $350
Intro to Printmaking Kathy Caraccio
Mondays & Tuesdays November 13 - January 23 4:30pm - 7:30pm This hands-on class will introduce basic techniques and tools, encouraging students to develop individual projects in mediums including drypoint, monotype, chine colle, carborundum, color viscosity, paper lithography, and embossment. We will handle and discuss fine art, Western, and Asian papers. 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! $550
Large Prints Taka Maruno
Fridays November 17 - January 26 10am - 4pm Create your image on a plate larger than fullsize 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. $550
Printmaking: Intaglio, Monoprint and New Experiences Kathy Caraccio
Mondays - Wednesdays November 13 - January 24 9:30pm - 12:30pm This workshop 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 environmentally-friendly water miscible inks. Printmaking experience in monotype, relief, or lithography is desirable but not mandatory. The instructor will be present Mondays and Tuesdays. $780
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Techniques of Printmaking
Martha Bloom
Taka Maruno
Thursdays November 16 - January 25 7pm - 10pm
Wednesdays November 15 - January 24 4 pm - 7 pm
Enhance your sense of wonder through printmaking. Create projects in mixed media and printmaking in a supportive environment of selfexpression 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.
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
$300
Projects in Printmaking Taka Maruno
Mondays - Wednesdays November 13 - January 24 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 and Tuesdays. $780
Taka Maruno
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Karen Lindsay
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Professional Practice Art Theory
Online Tools
Thursdays November 16 - January 25 11am - 1pm
Tuesdays November 14 - January 23 4:15pm - 6:15pm
Develop the ability to view and critique art, awakening your capacity to understand artwork of different cultures, periods, and styles. In addition, you’ll learn how to develop a portfolio from the point of view of a gallery dealer, including materials, cover letters, content statements, and CDs. Visits to museums and galleries, as well as lectures on the history of art, video, and photography, will immerse you in New York City’s abundance of cultural possibilities.
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 work online. 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.
Filippo Fossati
$300
Museum and Gallery Visits Karen Lindsay
November 17th, December 1st, and January 19th 10:30am - 12:30pm 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. First Class session will meet at the ICP cafe, 250 Bowery, New York, NY 10012. $180
Nadia Martinez
$325
The Business of Art Filippo Fossati
Thursdays November 16 - January 25 3 - 4pm In our dynamic art world, many artists are not prepared for the challenge of being the dealers of their own work. This experimental class will cover essential entrepreneurial skills, such as how to archive, promote, exhibit, curate, buy, and sell art. Learn about the various players in the art world, as well as how to prepare a portfolio and organize an exhibition. Tackle all aspects of the art business, ranging from loan agreements to shipping, insuring, storing, and marketing. $200
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Sculpture Advanced Studio Maurizio Pellegrin
Mondays - Wednesdays November 13 - January 24 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.
Sculpture: Principles and Basic Techniques Ingo Appel
Tuesdays & Wednesdays November 14 - January 24 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
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Sculpture: The Human Form Sculpture: Portrait Weiqing Yuan
Mondays November 13 - January 22 4pm - 7pm 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. $300
Ingo Appel
Tuesdays November 14 - January 23 4:30pm - 7:30pm 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
Nadia Martinez
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20 The Sculpture: Remixing the Ordinary Nadia Martinez
Thursdays & Fridays November 16 - January 26 9:30am - 12:30pm Explore the transformative qualities and learn to use inexpensive and even disposable materials to transform the ordinary and familiar into the extraordinary. With an emphasis on “play,” you will work with discarded materials including textiles, vinyl, Styrofoam, cardboard, and a range of industrial remnants while expanding your visual vocabulary and developing a professional art practice. Learn about contemporary artists and processes and experiment to develop a coherent, gallery-ready body of work. The instructor will be present on Thursdays. Weiqing Yuan
Terracotta
Weiqing Yuan
$490
The Sculpture: Unconventional Materials Nadia Martinez
Saturdays November 18 - January 27 10am - 4pm
Thursdays & Fridays November 16 - January 26 1pm - 4pm
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.
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.
$550
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Maurizio Pellegrin
22 Watercolor Watercolor: The Exploration Elizabeth O’Reilly
Thursdays November 15 - January 25 4pm - 7pm
Elizabeth O’Reilly
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.
Watercolor: Composition and Tone
$300
Thursdays & Fridays November 15 - January 26 1pm - 4pm
Watercolor: Still Life, Model, Life
Elizabeth O’Reilly
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. The instructor will be present on Thursdays. $550
Kamilla Talbot
Tuesdays November 14 - January 23 4pm - 7pm Making watercolors from observation, we will turn our perception into images. Students will work from the still life and from the model. Formal elements of painting such as composition, tone, and color will be pursued while maintaining an appreciation for the immediacy and fluidity of watercolor. Individual attention and group critiques will help each student develop their own voice. All levels are welcome, although prior drawing experience is helpful. $300
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Watercolor: The Perception
Watercolor: The Techniques
Wednesdays, Nov 15 - Jan 24 7pm - 10pm - OR Saturdays, Nove mber 18 - January 27 1pm - 4pm
Mondays - Fridays November 13 - January 26 9am-12pm
Michiyo Fukushima
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.
Weiqing Yuan
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. The instructor will be present on Tuesdays and Thursdays. $1,200
$300
Weiqing Yuan
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