ART
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Tangled Up in Blue: Cyanotypes in Nature DATES : Saturday–Sunday, July
31–August 1, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FACULTY: Dutes Miller & Stan Shellabarger TUITION COST: $205 In this course, the science and mystery of the cyanotype will be revealed through discussion and practice. Cyanotype is the 178-year-old process of photographic blueprinting. We will create our own cyanotypes on paper and fabric using found objects and drawing. The interaction of the sun, the water, and Ox-Bow’s environment will coalesce to make our photographic work.
The Camera as Drawing Machine
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like window screens, aluminum foil, and prisms, alongside materials found in the immediate vicinity to create experimental photographs. Students will be introduced to techniques from experimental photography and cinema (cine-magic) to inspire their own explorations. Each student will leave with 2–3 composed formal images ready to share.
1-DAY ART WORKSHOPS These workshops include lunch at 1 p.m.
Japanese Papermaking
DATES : Saturday–Sunday,
DATE : Saturday, June 5,
August 7–8, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FACULTY: Barbarita Polster TUITION COST: $205 In this two-day photography workshop, students will be asked to think of the camera as a mode of drawing, using the etymological meaning of photo-graphy—“drawing with light”— as a jumping-off point. We will use easily acquired materials,
10 a.m.–5 p.m. FACULTY: JoAnne Laudolff TUITION COST: $130 Dive into the process of traditional Japanese papermaking. We will use the three main fibers of Japan: kozo, gampi, and mitsumata. These plants all have long fibers that produce delicate and unique papers. We will start from the beginning,
beating the fibers by hand. After learning the nuances of each fiber, we will make paper using a sugeta, or mold and deckle. We will add color to the pulp, along with natural dried flowers, silk threads, and other organic materials. All of these components will serve to help students create one-of-a-kind papers. The paper we produce can be used for mixed-media work, bookmaking, or sculpting, or appreciated as a work of art in itself.
Banana Hammocks & Other Armatures: An Intro to Welding & Bending Steel DATE: Saturday, June 12,
10 a.m.–5 p.m. FACULTY: Devin Balara TUITION COST: $130 In one day, this workshop will teach students the basics of welding, bending, and cutting steel. We will take the design of metal banana hammocks, or fruit hangers, as a starting point and play with design possibilities to ultimately create a unique functional object. Technical demonstrations will include hot and cold bending, modular construction, welding, and surface-finishing strategies.
Jasper Goodrich, Whale Rock, 2020. Oil on linen
