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Economics & Public Policy Hands-On Art

Imam Ronald Shaheed was an author assistant for interfaith dialogue for the ministry of Imam W. Deen Mohammed. He was a university student affairs administrator for 27 years. He is currently an associate imam at Masjid Ash-Shaheed in Charlotte. Imam Shaheed has taught at OLLI at NC State University and at UNC-Asheville. Zainab Baloch is a visionary and specialist in human consciousness, social impact technology, and systematic oppression. As a 2019 Raleigh mayoral candidate, she was the youngest woman of color and first Muslim to run for mayor in the South. She proudly represents NC State University (undergraduate), and received her Master of Public Administration from UNC-Chapel Hill. Zainab has taught at OLLI at NCSU and at UNC-Asheville (zainab@youngamericansprotest.org). • 8 Tue, Feb 01-Mar 22, 1:30-2:45pm • Online via Zoom • Maximum: 290; Fee: $90; Course ID: 3345

James Madison: Father of the Constitution

IN PERSON: See listing on page 23.

COVID-19: In the Trenches Botanical Drawing

ONLINE: In this online, hands-on course, students will learn how to draw botanical images (flowers) by identifying basic shapes. Each week a different botanical image will be taught. Even beginners will be amazed to see how they can draw beautiful flowers with an easyto-follow, step-by-step process. Crosshatching techniques will also be taught. No prior art experience is required. All skill levels are welcome. • Active Skill Learning. Please note: Students are welcome to view the instructor’s website for a preview of the instructor’s style: thetriangletangle.com. Required supplies/fee: Students will purchase materials independently for an estimated cost of $20. For additional information on supplies, see the course details at learnmore.duke.edu/olli. Cathy Boytos has spent years drawing botanical images and has taught many botanical drawing classes. She offers an easy-to-follow, step-by-step process that allows even the beginning artist to feel accomplished. She is also an award-winning graphic designer and a CZT (certified Zentangle teacher), and has spent her life in the art field. • 6 Tue, Jan 25-Mar 01, 11:00am-1:00pm • Online via Zoom; Sessions are recorded • Maximum: 290; Fee: $95; Course ID: 3334

ONLINE: See listing on page 35.

Smartphone Storytelling

ONLINE: See listing on page 31.

Winter 2022 Registration

Registration for winter term courses opens at 9:00am on Tue, Jan 11, for Mon and Tue courses, and at 9:00am on Wed, Jan 12, for Wed, Thu, and Fri courses

Shift: Explore & Exercise Your Personal Creative Process

ONLINE: See listing on page 13.

Hands-On Art

Chinese Brush Painting

IN PERSON: Landscape is one of the three major categories of brush painting. In this in- person course, students will learn how to paint various landscapes that include mountains, rivers, trees, and figures. Each person will com- plete a beautiful painting in every class, while practicing basic brush painting techniques. This course is for both experienced and beginning students. • Active Skill Learning. Required supplies/fee: Students will purchase materials independently for an estimated cost of $35. For additional information on supplies, see the course details at learnmore.duke.edu/olli. Jinxiu Zhao (Alice) is a professional brush painting artist who specializes in the teaching of Chinese brush painting and calligraphy to both children and adults. She has taught calligraphy and brush paint- ing in North Carolina for 24 years to all levels of the public schools, to teacher training programs, and in private classes. • 10 Tue, Jan 25-Mar 29, 11:00am-12:30pm • In person at Judea Reform Congregation,

Durham • Maximum: 10; Fee: $120; Course ID: 0759

Books: Artists, Collections, and Handmade

ONLINE: In this online course, students can expect to gain a broader understanding of book arts and book collections. Five weeks of classes will be devoted to hands-on bookmaking—from simple forms to more complicated-looking bookbinding. Students will learn how to create allnew books, and about new places and book artists to visit online. The alternate five weeks will focus on learning about bookmaking—traditional handmade books to contemporary examples of the artist book—from speakers who are museum curators, book artists, and professors involved with book artists. This will include a visit to the Rollins College Book Arts Collection. Explore the use of the book as an artist’s medium, including methods for making books by hand, as well as concepts related to the book as a format for images and ideas. You will learn to develop your skills and, in the process, a little about the world of bookmaking. • Active Skill Learning.

Guest speaker:

• Rachel Simmons, professor of art and department chair at Rollins College, specializes in screen printing, mixed media, drawing, and book arts. Rachel will discuss and share the

Book Arts Collection of the Rollins Museum of Art. Required supplies/fee: Many materials for course projects can be found around the house. A detailed list will be emailed to participants so they can decide to purchase materials or simply take notes and learn. Catherine Cross Tsintzos is a multidisciplinary artist with a focus on environmental and social issues, traditional fine craft, and sustainability. She has a clear purpose in building and crossing bridges among the arts, balancing artistic practice, teaching, activism, and invitations for participation. Catherine works with arts organizations, museums, and universities in the Southeast. She is a Duke Trillium Sustainability Fellow and 2016 TEDx speaker. • 10 Thu, Jan 27-Mar 31, 11:00am-12:15pm • Online via Zoom • Maximum: 100; Fee: $120; Course ID: 3333

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Hands-On Art

Mosaic Art: Contemporary Materials and Techniques

ONLINE: In this online, hands-on course, students are invited to explore the ancient art of mosaics using contemporary materials and techniques. A brief history of mosaic art will be reviewed, as well as examples of current- day mosaic artists’ works. Students will learn mosaic techniques that include layout and design, and using shape, color, and texture. Cutting of mosaic tile will be taught. We will discuss the best mosaic tools, adhesives, and found objects for indoor and outdoor use. The use of the color wheel in mosaics will also be explored. Students may use their own form to mosaic or can choose two forms from a selection provided by the instructor. Form options include a leaf, hamsa hand, heart, star, or oval “evil eye.” Students will complete up to two mosaic projects during this course. • Lecture + Q&A, Active Skill Learning. Guest speaker: • Tami Macala, the owner/director of the

Santa Barbara School of Mosaic Art, www.allcrackedupmosaics.com. Please note: This course is open to all levels from beginner to advanced. Students will need a table or space to work where they can also view their computer device. Required supplies/fee: Students will purchase a class supply kit from the instructor at a cost of $55 for curbside pickup (or shipped at additional cost). For additional information on supplies, see the course details at learnmore.duke.edu/olli. Gabrielle Rousso was the executive director of the Art Center Highland Park, a community art center and fine art school. Prior to that she was the CEO and lead designer for Designs Within-Chicago, completing over 100 commercial and residential interior design projects. A graduate of the State College of New Jersey and the Harrington Institute of Interior Design, she is the chairman of the board of FRANK Gallery, Chapel Hill, and is an educator, artist, philanthropist, and avid art collector. • 8 Thu, Jan 27-Mar 24 (no class Mar 3), 1:30-2:45pm • Online via Zoom • Maximum: 20; Fee: $110; Course ID: 3347

Learn to Knit— Make a Blanket

IN PERSON: In this in-person course, you will learn how to knit a cozy afghan, one square at a time. All skill levels are welcome as we learn to cast on, knit, purl, bind off, and read patterns including knitting charts. We’ll create a variety of blocks to showcase new skills as we learn them. We’ll finish the class series by joining the squares into a snugly blanket to enjoy for years to come. • Active Skill Learning. Required supplies/fee: Students will purchase materials independently for an estimated cost of $50. For additional information on supplies, see the course details at learnmore.duke.edu/olli. Amie Palmer is a teaching artist, knitwear design- er, and owner of Daisy and Clover Designs. Her courses give students the technical skills and con- fidence in their abilities to ensure that they love every finished project, regardless of their level at the start of the course. Her favorite projects in- clude custom-fitting clothing and creating interesting textures using a variety of knitting techniques. She is a Craft Yarn Council Level II certified knitting instructor who loves sharing her craft. • 10 Tue, Jan 25-Mar 29, 1:30-3:30pm • In person at Judea Reform Congregation,

Durham • Maximum: 8; Fee: $120; Course ID: 2493

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