The Art League School Catalog 2017/18 by The Art League

The Art League School Classes in Fine Arts and Fine Crafts

2017/18

Calendar Fall Term 2017 September 18–November 19 Registration begins August 7, 2017

Winter Term 2018 January 8–March 11

Registration begins November 6, 2017

Spring Term 2018 April 2–June 4

Registration begins February 12, 2018

Summer Term 2018 June 18–August 19

Registration begins May 7, 2018

Summer Art Camps 2018 June 19–August 17

Registration begins February 12, 2018

COVER: Robert Liberace—Pagliaccio, Oil on canvas. INSIDE COVER: Michael Heilman— Hand dyed wool yarn on commercial carpet backing, based on a painting by Charla Wilkerson.

Imitation is the sincerest of flattery.* —Charles Caleb Colton *Be that as it may, this catalog or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without express written permission from The Art League. Executive Director: Suzanne Bethel School Director: Kathi Cohen Catalog Design: Ariane D’Souza Staff Photographer: George Miller Copyright © 2017 by The Art League. All rights reserved.

Contents

Contents The Art League General Information/Policies ............... 2–3 Location and Parking ............. 3, back cover School Registration Form............................4 Faculty.................................inside back cover

Classes Drawing......................................................... 5–7 Watercolor................................................... 8–9 Painting..................................................... 10–14 Printmaking..............................................15–16 Photography.................................................... 17 Children & Teen.......................................18–21 Ceramics.................................................. 22–23 Sculpture................................................. 24–25 Glass.................................................................25 Jewelry & Metal..................................... 26–27 Paper & Book................................................. 28 Fibers & Textile......................................29–33

Workshops Children & Teen.......................................... 18–21 Ceramics......................................................22–23 Glass..................................................................... 25 Paper & Book.................................................... 28 Fibers & Textile......................................... 28–33 Becoming Professional................................ 33 Drawing....................................................... 34–35 Watercolor................................................. 36–37 Painting........................................................38–41 Printmaking....................................................... 42 Photography..................................................... 43 Sculpture............................................................44 Jewelry........................................................ 45–46 Travel....................................................................46 Visiting Artist Series........................................47

About The Art League

The Art League Website www.theartleague.org

Development 703-519-1741

Gallery 703-683-1780

Store 703-548-8127

School 703-683-2323

“By nurturing the artist, we enrich the community.” The A rt League develops the artist through education, exhibition, and a stimulating, supportive environment, while sharing the experience of the visual arts with the community. The Art League is a multifaceted, 501(c)(3) nonprofit visual arts organization. Since our founding in 1954, The Art League has used the visual arts to bring together people from a wide variety of talents, experiences, and communities. Through this work, we have become the largest visual arts organization of our kind in Virginia. Every year, we fill more than 10,000 class seats, offer exhibit opportunities for nearly 1,000 artists, and connect with a broad audience through a diverse range of artistic programming.

Membership To enhance The Art League member experience and to honor all those who make a significant committment to our League community, Art League membership is now a benefit that comes with engaging with our organization in one, or all, of the following ways: 1. You have paid the exhibiting artist dues in the gallery (Active Exhibiting Artist Member) 2. You have donated to our annual fund at the minimum level ($125) or above (Active Donor Member) 3. You have enrolled in at least one course in the last five academic terms AND have taken 12 or more courses in the past four years at the school (Active Student Member) If you meet any of the above criteria, congratulations! You are an Art League member! If you have questions about membership, please feel free to contact Rose O’Donnell roseo@theartleague.org or 703-549-5450.

Volunteering & Support Opportunities Volunteer The Art League provides a fun, relaxing, and welcoming place to help out in your community! Since The Art League’s inception, volunteering has been a mainstay of the organization, and we invite you to browse the volunteer and internship opportunities at www.theartleague.org/content/volunteeropportunities or contact us at gallery@theartleague.org or 703-683-1780.

Support Opportunities While The Art League generates a significant portion of our operating funds from programming, donors drive our outreach, accessibility, and future sustainability. There are myriad ways to become a supporter of The Art League: such as the Annual Fund with a one-time gift or pledge, or by joining the Seurat Society as a monthly giver. We invite you to explore these and our other giving avenues at www.theartleague.org/content/giving or please contact Charlene Haskell in our development office at 703-5191741 or develop@theartleague.org.

Community Engagement/Outreach 703-519-1741 The Art League’s outreach uses visual arts as a catalyst for personal enrichment, social engagement, and expressive catharsis. We are committed to our mission: providing life-affirming creative engagement for a l l com mu n ites, i nclud i ng the economically disadvantaged, and the physically, intellectually, and emotionally challenged, through hands-on experiences in the visual arts

“Member 25,” a show for artists exhibiting at The Art League 25 years or more

The Gallery

703-683-1780

The gallery is located on the first floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center, in studio 21.

Gallery Hours Monday–Saturday

10:00am–6:00pm

Thursday

10:00am–9:00pm

Sunday

12:00pm–6:00pm

Become an Exhibiting Artist The Art League Gallery is a member gallery providing artists with the opportunity to have their work judged by esteemed arts professionals, and to compete to exhibit their work in one of the largest galleries in the Washington metro area. The Gallery hosts monthly juried shows, solo artist exhibits, student/faculty shows, and special exhibitions and fundraisers. Anyone can become an exhibiting artist.

The Store

703-548-8127

The Art League Store sells supplies at a discounted price to League students and members. Every effort is made to stock class items and popular materials for the fine artist. Our staff of professional artists can guide you in your selection. Our store is located in room 217 of the Torpedo Factory Art Center. The store closes a half-hour for lunch.

Store Hours Year Round:

Monday–Saturday 10:00am–4:00pm

During Terms: Monday–Saturday 9:15am–4:00pm Tuesday–Wednesday 9:15am–4:00pm & 6:30pm–7:30pm *Special late hours the first two weeks of each term: 6:00pm–8:00pm, Mon–Thurs and 10:00am–4:00pm Sunday.*

Class Art Supplies Students must pick up most class and workshop supply lists in the store. Due to our large enrollment, we are unable to email, fax, or read lists over the phone. To receive a class supply list by mail, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the store.

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The School

703-683-2323

The school office is located on the 2nd floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center (TFAC), room 216. The office is open 10:00am–5:00pm, Monday through Saturday. Classes are held in the TFAC and the Madison Annex.

Classes The Art League School is a non-accredited institution and is open to all. A full range of day, evening, and weekend courses is offered in virtually all of the fine arts and many fine crafts. Professional artists teach our classes. The school also offers youth classes and summer camps for ages five through seventeen.

Workshops Art League instructors and distinguished visiting instructors, offer concentrated week or weekend sessions in specific media, techniques, and subjects. T ravel workshops to international and domestic locations are also offered yearround. For information on travel workshops, contact Margaret Cerutti at 703-549-5450 or margaretc@theartleague.org.

Student/Faculty Show The public is invited to attend our annual Student/Faculty Show in The Art League Gallery, February 21–March 4, 2018. Receiving for submissions is Presidents’ Day–Monday, February 19, 2018. There is a closing reception held on Sunday, March 4. 2018.

Registering for Courses You may begin classes in any term and register for workshops at any time. Here are three steps to enroll: 1. Browse the catalog or website to find classes, workshops, or camps. Ongoing additions and corrections are published online at www.theartleague.org/school. 2. You may enroll online in the course of your choice using Visa, Mastercard, or Discover, or enroll by mail, fax, or in person. If enrolling by mail, fill out the registration form and send it with your payment made out to The Art League School at 105 North Union Street Alexandria, VA 22314. 3. Upon receipt of your registration form and payment in full you are registered, unless the class is full or cancelled. If the class is full or cancelled, you will be notified and are entitled to a full refund.

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Registration Policy Late registrations are honored for available classes only. A fee of $20 is assessed for each transfer from one class to another, unless it is a result of an administrative decision. All transfers must be made before the third meeting of the class. No class refunds are given unless The Art League School office notified by the Friday before the start of the term (see calendar on the inside cover of the catalog). No workshop or camp refunds are given unless we are notified at least ten days before the start of the camp or workshop. There is a non-refundable registration fee of $20 included in tuition.

Weather In case of bad weather, check our website home page, call the school office, or tune in for announcements on TBD (WJLA ABC 7 and NewsChannel 8) or WTOP 103.5 FM.

Holidays Classes do not meet on Thanksgiving, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, or July 4. These holidays, or any additional days designated by the instructor, will have make-up dates.

School Policy No student will be denied admission on the basis of race, sex, or ethnicity. However, because of the need for group cooperation in classes, The Art League reserves the option of refusing admission to any person deemed incompatible with any class group due to disruptiveness, or for any impediment to the learning process of the group as a whole. Safety precautions and proper use of art materials and chemicals are rigorously practiced. Please use discretion when registering for classes, as The Art League cannot be held responsible for adverse reactions that may arise in some individuals. If you are pregnant, or think you may be, please consu lt a physician before registering. Students are not permitted to photograph or film models, teacher demonstrations, or critiques. The Art League reserves the right to substitute an appropriate instructor when necessary. The Art League is not liable for personal injury or loss of property, including artwork belonging to enrolled students.

Location The Art League School is located in the Torpedo Factory Art Center (TFAC) at 105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Classes are also held at our Madison Annex location, which can be entered at either 305 Madison Street or 808 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.

Metro Our closest metro station is the King Street stop on the Blue and Yellow lines. From here, students may take the King Street Trolly to the Torpedo Factory Art Center or the DASH bus AT2 or AT5 eastbound to the Madison Annex at the intersection of Madison and North Fairfax Streets.

Parking For students in the TFAC classrooms, there is inexpensive evening and weekend parking at the City Hall lot at 108 North Fairfax Street. Near the Madison Annex, free parking is ava i lable a fter 6:30pm at Colon ia l Pa rk i ng on 267 Montgomery Street. Free 2- and 3-hour on-street parking may be found in the surrounding neighborhood.

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Registration Form

Registration Form 2017/2018 Register online at www.theartleague.org or Mail or Fax form w/ full payment to: School Office Info: THE ART LEAGUE SCHOOL Fax: 703-683-0167 105 NORTH UNION STREET Tel: 703-683-2323 ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314 www.theartleague.org Hours: Mon–Sat, 10:00am to 5:00pm

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For Office Use Only

STUDENT INFORMATION Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Email (for class confirmation) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Address (check if new address) [ ] _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ State _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip Code _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Day Phone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Eve Phone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Minor’s Age____________ Minor’s Adult Contact _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Emergency Contact & Phone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ New to our School? [ ] yes [ ] no New to the Course(s)? [ ] yes [ ] no Hea rd about the school by: [ ] Word of Mouth [ ] Cata log [ ] Socia l Med ia [ ] Web sea rch [ ] Online ad [ ] Torpedo Factory [ ] Other _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ COURSE INFORMATION Term: [ ] Fall

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[ ] Summer and/or:

[ ] Workshop*

[ ] Camp

Course Title _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Course Title _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Instructor

Instructor _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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All Students: By submitting this form you indicate that you agree to abide by the school policies (see page 3) including the refund policy that states— No refunds are given unless we are notified ten days prior to a workshop or camp, or the Friday prior to the start of term for classes (see school calendar). There is a nonrefundable registration fee of $20 (this fee is included in the tuition). Signature required __________________________________________ Name (please print) _________________________________________

Drawing Basic Drawing Mark Anderson Patrick Kirwin Milena Spasic

Scott Hutchison Ed McCluney Priscilla Treacy

(Adult) Tania Karpowitz Matthew Pinney

This class provides a solid foundation in drawing to beginning students. With pencil and charcoal, students learn to use line, value, gesture, and perspective, developing the ability to “see” as artists. The class works from a variety of subjects including still life, landscape, and occasionally figure. Any model fees are extra.

Fall, Winter & Spring

(9 weeks)

Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer

(5 weeks)

$110 Friday

7:00pm–9:30pm

$180 Monday $195 Tuesday $180 Tuesday $180 Wednesday $180 Wednesday $180 Saturday $180 Sunday

(8 weeks)

7:00pm–9:30pm Hutchison 1:00pm–4:00pm Karpowitz 7:00pm–9:30pm Kirwin 9:30am–12:00pm (no class July 4) Spasic 7:00pm–9:30pm (no class July 4) Treacy 1:00pm–3:30pm Spasic 10:30am–1:00pm Pinney

Lisa Semerad

$220

Fall, Winter & Spring

(9 weeks)

$200

Summer

(8 weeks)

Wednesday Thurs & Tues Sunday

Lisa Semerad Short poses help students draw more intuitively and increase the flow and energy of a drawing. Well placed proportionate and sensibly balanced figures are the goal, no matter how brief the time. Systems using simple shapes and options for economy are demonstrated. Poses are 3 to 20 minutes long in the media of the student’s choosing. Prerequisite: Beginning Figure Drawing. Model fees extra.

Fall & Spring

Thursday 10:00am–11:30am

Students develop consistency, accuracy, and confidence before using color. Weekly demonstrations and drills train students to see proportions, planes, values, and learn systematic human head construction. Continuing students may use their preferred media to draw from photos, or 2- and 3-week poses. Basic Drawing is a suggested prerequisite. Model fees are extra. Tuesday Sunday

Short Pose Figure

$140

Portrait Drawing Jin Chung

Jin Chung - Charcoal

Anderson

(class starts: Fall-10/15; Winter-2/9; Spr-5/4 ; Su-7/20)

Summer

Drawing

$195 Monday 7:00pm–9:30pm Hutchison $210 Tuesday 1:00pm–4:00pm Karpowitz $195 Tuesday 7:00pm–9:30pm Kirwin $195 Wednesday 9:30am–12:00pm Spasic $195 Wednesday 7:00pm–9:30pm Treacy $195 Thursday 7:00pm–9:30pm (Fall only) McCluney $180 Thursday 7:00pm–9:30pm (Winter only) McCluney (8 wks; class starts Jan 25) $195 Saturday 1:00pm–3:30pm Spasic $195 Sunday 10:30am–1:00pm Pinney

9:30am–12:30pm (no Spring) 10:30am–1:30pm

Chung Chung

7:00pm–9:30pm (no class July 4) Chung 9:30am–12:30pm Semerad (4 weeks/8 sessions, starts July 5) 10:30am–1:30pm Chung

Waxy Media Techniques Lisa Semerad Wa x y media include oil pastels, colored pencils, oil bars, pigment sticks and grease pencils, which have varied degrees of transparency and body or thickness. Depending on the medium, students can create anything from fine detail to textured effects, appearing as a drawing rather than brush work. The class employs solvents, oil painting media, and the technique of scraping to reveal lower layers. Learn about permanent primers, which facilitate corrections and longevity of artwork. Subject matter varies, so there should be plenty of room for students’ own interests. A sound knowledge of drawing and value is helpful.

$220

Winter

Saturday 1:00pm–4:00pm

Intermediate Drawing Tania Karpowitz

Lisa Semerad

$210

Fall, Winter, and Spring

(9 Weeks)

$205

Fall, Winter & Spring

$135

Winter, Spring & Summer

(6 Weeks)

$190

Summer

9:30am–12:30pm

(9 weeks)

Beginning Figure Drawing

Priscilla Treacy

Developing skills learned in Basic Drawing class, students incorporate color into their work, approach more complex subject matter, and use different combinations of materials. Students strengthen their control of gesture, composition, line, perspective, shape, and value, gaining more self-confidence in their drawing abilities. This is an excellent refresher course before moving into advanced drawing classes or other media. Monday

(9 weeks)

Karpowitz

Thursday

7:00pm–9:30pm

(starts: Spring-April 19; Winter-Jan 25; Summer-July 12)

Treacy

Capture the figure quickly, accurately, and confidently while drawing from male or female models each week. This class emphasizes measuring, webbing, value, foreshortening, and gesture drills to build strong beginnings. Weekly demos focus on sections of the body using construction and value using simple inexpensive materials. Basic Drawing is helpful. Model fees are extra. Thursday 9:30am–12:00pm Thursday 7:15pm–9:45pm Tues & Thurs

7:15pm–9:45pm

(9 weeks)

(Winter only)

(4 weeks)

(starts July 5)

Intermediate Figure Drawing: Long Pose

Classical Drawing, Silverpoint, and Drypoint

Lisa Semerad

Students ex plore classical draw ing techniques to ex pand and refine their skills set. Three weeks of classical drawing instruction are followed by three sessions of Renaissance-style silverpoint drawing with highlighting, and finally three sessions of drypoint printmaking. Drypoint is essentially drawing with a stylus onto a plate (rather than pencil and paper) –taking advantage of the u nique aesthetic of this process. Photos and drawings are used as reference. Expect to produce some beautiful works! A small materials fee is payable to the instructor.

Priscilla Treacy

Longer poses allow for focused, complete, or experimental study. Using clothed a nd nude models, poses ra nge from one to six hours long. This class emphasizes composition, narrative, accuracy, style exploration, and creative approaches. Numerous drawing materials are demonstrated. Prerequisites are Basic Drawing and Figure Drawing. Model fees are extra.

$220

Fall, Winter & Spring

$200

Summer

(9 weeks)

Thursday 12:30pm–3:30pm Thurs & Tues

(4 weeks)

1:00pm–4:00pm

(starts July 5)

Artistic Anatomical Drawing Mark Anderson

John Murray

Thanasi Papapostolou

Drawing

Gain an introduction to the basic principles of figure structure and anatomy as well as detailed lectures and instruction to more advanced students. Progressing sequentially, students learn to see anatomical form and render it effectively. Students work from a live model and lectures; advanced students may develop individual projects.

$220

Fall, Winter

Tuesday Sunday

1:00pm–4:00pm 6:00pm–9:00pm

Spring $195 Tuesday $220 Sunday

$195

1:00pm–4:00pm 6:00pm–9:00pm

6:00pm–9:00pm

Fall & Winter

Intermediate/Advanced The Figure and Portrait: A Modern Approach to Classical Drawing Robert Liberace This class explores beautiful master drawing techniques and the artists who used them. Using both authentic and contemporary materials, students study artists from Michelangelo to Ingres in order to develop a deeper understanding of the richness and power of their methods and materials. The fall and spring classes focus on red chalk, pencil, and silverpoint, while the winter class focuses on charcoal, pastel, and watercolor. Model fees are extra.

$380

(8 weeks)

Expressive Figure Drawing

Anderson

John Murray - Charcoal

(9 weeks)

Thursday 1:00pm–4:00pm

(8 weeks)

(starts April 11) Murray (9 weeks) Anderson

Summer

Sunday

(9 weeks)

Papapostolou Papapostolou

$220

Friday

Fall, Winter & Spring

(9 weeks)

10:00am–3:00pm

Susan O’Neill Capture the vitality of the human form. Through a combination of classical and contemporary interpretations, this class concentrates on drawing the figure with confidence and energy. Students work from a model, exploring the relationships between the rhythm of line, form, and contrast to create dynamic and inspired work. See weekly demonstrations with charcoal, red chalk, and mixed media. Spontaneity is encouraged, however, an acute understanding of the hu ma n f ig u re is taught a nd emphasized. P rev ious figure drawing experience is requisite. Model fees are extra.

$200

Fall, Winter & Spring

(9 weeks)

$175

Winter & Spring

(7 weeks)

$150

Summer

Tuesday 9:30am–12:00pm Sunday 2:00pm–5:00pm Thursday

7:00pm–9:30pm

(6 weeks)

(starts: July 13)

Gesture in Pen & Ink Jackie Saunders With quick drawings in pen and ink, students capture the spirit and vitality of the human figure. Contour, cross-contour, and rhythmic lines interact with washes of diluted ink to create expressive, lively figure drawings. Model fees are extra.

$220

Fall

Sunday 2:00pm–5:00pm

(9 weeks)

Beginning/Intermediate Gesture Drawing John Murray T h is cl a ss prov ides st udents w it h a n u ndersta nd i ng of gestu re drawing. Working from models, students learn to draw using contour, rhythm, mass, and shape. Participants also learn how to draw quickly and more efficiently. Using a modernist approach, students learn to be economical and spirited when capturing the pose. Any model fees are extra.

$220

Fall, Winter & Spring

Saturday 9:30am–12:30pm

(9 weeks)

Drawing into Painting Priscilla Treacy Participants make an easy, natural transition into painting using what they know about drawing. Students learn to separate the drawing part of the finished piece from the painting part to achieve sophisticated results. Through a series of enjoyable schematic exercises, this course offers a foundation in both classical and experimental techniques, composition, color, and painting history.

$220 Fall

Thursday 7:00pm-10:00pm

Colored Pencil Drawing Lisa Semerad

$200

Fall & Winter

Drawing

Participants explore this flexible, fabulous feast of color, leaving class with hands and clothes clean. Studying still life and photos, students learn about color, layering, mixed media, and solvent techniques, and the rich textures afforded by various papers. Drawing experience is recommended. Demonstrations are tailored to student’s requests and as issues arise.

(9 weeks)

Tuesday 1:00pm–3:30pm

Colored Pencil Drawing Continued Lisa Semerad This class is for people with a basic understanding of color selection and technique who wish to work on their own projects. Topics covered include composition, continuity, concept, and finish. The last hour each week concludes with a lesson for increasing creativity and originality. Bring supplies to first class.

$220

Fall, Winter & Spring

Tuesday 9:30am–12:30pm

(9 weeks)

Pencil Techniques Matt Pinney - Charcoal

Fashion Illustration

(Ages teen to adult)

Delphine Lee This course introduces basic illustration styles and techniques to aspiring fashion illustrators and designers. Students explore historic and contemporary fashion illustrations for inspiration. Students work on drawing, sketching, and textile rendering skills. Participants learn to accentuate illustrations through exaggeration a nd develop a u n ique style. Basic a natomy, design proportion, and rudimentary garment construction are covered. Familiarity with drawing materials is helpful.

$200

Fall

Lisa Semerad Learn the basics of drawing with graphite –from hardness properties to paper choices. Techniques include blending, erasing, indenting, making transfers, and using powders. Participants use their own photos and props or those supplied by the teacher, while practicing both expressive and realistic line work. This class is suitable for all levels, however previous drawing experience is required. Materials for this class are simple and inexpensive.

$100

Summer

Wednesday

9:45am–12:45pm

(4 weeks)

(starts July 11)

Delphine Lee - Watercolor

(9 weeks)

Saturday 1:00pm–3:30pm

Beginning/Intermediate Making Comics David Carter From the New Yorker to the daily paper, serious or funny, singlepanel or short-sequence strips, comics of all types express so much with so little! Most of the time, sophisticated drawing skills are not necessary, in fact detailed drawing often detract from the sparkling economy of comic communication. What is necessa r y is a n awa reness of si mple cha racter desig n, some basic composition, and a consideration of timing. This class ex plores the essentials of conceiv ing, creating, and completing a simple cartoon from the most elementary concept.

$160

Winter & Summer

Thursday

(6 weeks)

7:00pm–10:00pm (starts: Winter-Jan 25, Summer-July 12)

Composition & Design Fundamentals Lisa Semerad The foundation of strong imagery is design. Students learn to recognize and control movement within the picture plane through the study of shape, value, color, pattern, line, and texture. Most exercises are in abstract form, but relate to both abstract and representational art. No previous drawing experience needed.

$200

Spring

(9 weeks)

Monday 7:00pm–9:30pm Tuesday 1:00pm–3:30pm

Composition & Design Applications

Drawing / Watercolor

Lisa Semerad Build on the concepts from Composition & Design Fundamentals. Representation, depth, transparency, movement, narrative, and color are added to the design equation. Students utilize these to create more inventive, emotionally powerful, cohesive works of art. Group critiques enrich the class. Experience in individually chosen media is required. Acrylics, oil bars, oil and chalk pastels, and abstract artists are welcome. No oil paint permitted.

$200

Fall

Watercolor from Start to Finish Gwen Bragg Alice Kale

Drawing and Painting Projects Lisa Semerad This class is for students familiar with their media who need time and counsel to bring their ideas to fruition. Any style or medium is welcome. Emphasis is on composition, narrative, color, technique, and unity. Class time includes teacher demonstrations and individual help. Students supply their own photos or still life items to use, learning what to include or leave out of compositions.

(9 weeks)

$360 Wednesday 10:00am–3:00pm $220 Wednesday 7:00pm–10:00pm

Winter

(8 weeks)

$330 Wednesday 10:00am–3:00pm $200 Wednesday 7:00pm–10:00pm

Summer $110

Wednesday

7:00pm–10:00pm

(4 weeks) (starts July 11)

Open-Life Drawing Sessions This monitored open studio is for participants of all levels who want to work from the model using their own media. Sessions require a minimum enrollment, thus registration is encouraged over drop–in*. Drop–in is for currently enrolled students and Art League members only. Two consecutive sessions run each term.

Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer $70 Monday 10:00am–3:00pm $70 Wednesday 10:00am–3:00pm (no class July 4) $60 Friday 1:00pm–5:00pm $60 Saturday 1:00pm–5:00pm (Long Pose) (no Summer)

Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer

(5 weeks) *$20/drop-in *$20/drop-in *$20/drop-in *$20/drop-in

(4 weeks)

Rachel Collins Joey Manlapaz

This class introduces classic watercolor techniques, building from the simple to the more complex. Topics include value, composition, color mixing, and control of the medium. Demonstrations are included, but painting from still life and photos is emphasized. Experienced students focus on assignments improving color ha nd l i ng, composition, a nd speci f ic pa i nti ng cha l lenges.

Fall, Winter & Spring

$220 Monday $220 Monday $200 Monday $200 Tuesday $220 Wednesday $200 Wednesday $200 Saturday $180 $160 $160 $190

Monday Monday Wednesday Saturday

(9 weeks)

9:30am–12:30pm (Fall & Spring) Bragg 9:30am–12:30pm (Winter only) Kale 7:00pm–9:30pm (Fall & Spring) Bragg 7:00pm–9:30pm Collins 9:30am–12:30pm Collins 7:00pm–9:30pm Manlapaz 10:00am–12:30pm Kale

Summer

9:30am–12:30pm 7:00pm–9:30pm 7:00pm–9:30pm 10:00pm–12:30pm

(7 weeks)

(starts July 9) Bragg (starts July 9) Bragg (no class July 4) Manlapaz (8 weeks) Kale

Beginning in Watercolor Susan Herron This class introduces the basics of color mixing, brush handling, and composition in watercolor with emphasis on creative interpretation a nd developi ng a u n ique poi nt of v iew. Students receive individual attention while painting a variety of subject matter. This class includes some outdoor painting, weather permitting.

$160

Fall & Summer

Thursday

$220

7:00pm–10:00pm

Winter & Spring

$60 Monday 10:00am–3:00pm *$20/drop-in (starts: Fall-Oct 23, Winter-Feb 12, Spring-May 14, Summer-July 23) $60 Wednesday 10:00am–3:00pm *$20/drop-in (starts: Fall-Oct 25, Winter-Feb 14, Spring-May 16, no Summer) $50 Friday 1:00pm–5:00pm *$20/drop-in (starts: Fall-Oct 27, Winter-Feb 16, Spring-May 18, Summer-July 27) $50 Saturday 1:00pm–5:00pm (Long Pose) *$20/drop-in (starts: Fall-Oct 28, Winter-Feb 17, Spring-May 19)

Thursday

Registration Dates:

$220

Fall - Aug 7, Winter - Jan 8, Spr - Feb 12, Su - May 7, Art Camp - Feb 12

Alice Kale - Watercolor

(9 weeks)

Monday 7:00pm–9:30pm

Fall & Spring

Watercolor

7:00pm– 10:00pm

(6 weeks) (starts: F-Oct 12, Su-June 21)

(9 weeks)

The Watercolor Experience Peter Ulrich Students develop confidence, consistency, and an individual style. Instruction includes class critique, demonstrations, and individual attention in solving problems in composition, value, and color harmony. The goal is to exploit the unique “magic” of watercolor with a variety of approaches. Beginners with some experience in drawing or other media are welcome.

Fall, Winter & Spring

Wednesday 1:00pm–4:00pm Saturday 9:30am–12:30pm

(9 weeks)

Gesture in Pen & Ink Jackie Saunders With quick drawings in pen and ink, students capture the spirit and vitality of the human figure. Contour, cross-contour, and rhythmic lines interact with washes of diluted ink to create ex pressive, l ively f ig u re d raw i ngs. Model fees a re ex tra.

$220

Fall

(9 weeks)

Sunday 2:00pm–5:00pm

Watercolor as a Drawing Medium Avis Fleming Watercolor and line combine well, helping artists work quickly, indoors and out with all subjects– people, buildings, still life, landscape. The combination can produce works that have strong light planes and descriptive line. It is an approach that can be used for quick sketches or longer studies. Emphasis is on mixing colors, combining pen or pencil with paint, leading to individual expression by all students. All levels welcome.

$200

Winter

(9 weeks)

Thursday 10:00am–12:30pm

Faces in Watercolor

Avis Fleming - Watercolor

Jackie Saunders

$180

Winter

(7 weeks)

Sunday 2:00pm–5:00pm

Sumi-É: East Asian Brush Painting Charlene Fuhrman Schulz Lea rn the East A sia n br ush pa i nti ng a r t form of su m i-é. Classes include lessons for beginning through advanced level painters. Different schools of this ancient art, from traditional to experimental, as well as composition and design, are explained.

Fall, Winter & Spring $220 Tuesday $200 Tuesday

Summer $155 $145

Tuesday Tuesday

(9 weeks)

1:00pm–4:00pm 7:00pm–9:30pm 1:00pm–4:00pm 7:00pm–9:30pm

(Winter only)

(6 weeks) (starts July 10) (starts July 10)

Watercolor: Moving On Gwen Bragg

Rachel Collins

Students with some experience in watercolor delve into challenging topics including mixing and using color, composing a successful painting, experimental approaches in watercolor, developing style and theme, and seeing and capturing the effects of light.

$220 Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday

$175 Tuesday

Fall, Winter & Spring

(9 weeks)

9:30am–12:30pm (no Winter) 9:30am–12:30pm (Winter only) 1:00pm–4:00pm (no Winter)

Summer 9:30am–12:30pm

Bragg Collins Bragg

(7 weeks) (starts July 10)

Bragg

Term Start Dates: Fall - Sept 18, Winter - Jan 8, Spring - April 2, Summer - June 18

Intermediate Water/Color/Paper Deborah Ellis

Watercolor

Learn to draw and paint human faces using shape, proportion, sighting techniques, contour and cross-contour line. Students learn to mix warm and cool flesh tones from fresh washes of watercolor pigment and define features with clean, descriptive shadow shapes. Correct placement of the features is taught to capture not only the likeness but the spirit of the model. Model fees are extra.

In this class, the emphasis is on working with the elements that make watercolor unique and challenging—the water itself, the hues of different paints, and the complexities of various paper surfaces. Attention to composition, exposure to works of other artists, and critique of our own work are a large part of the sessions. Class includes interior, still life, and outdoor subjects, as well as an occasional life model, and museum/gallery visit. The individual participant’s objectives are a primary focus.

$270

Fall, Winter & Spring

Tuesday 9:30am–2:00pm

(8 weeks)

Expressive Watercolor Susan O’Neill Students explore the expressive character of painting with watercolor through observations that interpret the dynamic relationsh ips between elements w ith i n the pictor ia l space. Focus includes color balance and harmony, rhythm, composition, and brush control. While using the white of the paper as a lyrical force, students are encouraged to capture the vitality of various subjects, including interiors, still life, plei n a i r, a nd the hu ma n f ig u re. Creation of compel l i ng and vibrant compositions, with personal interpretations, is t he foc u s. A $10 model fee is payable to t he i nst r uc tor.

$220

Fall & Spring

(9 weeks)

$200

Winter

(9 weeks)

Thursday 9:30am–12:30pm Monday 7:00pm–9:30pm

Gestural Florals Jackie Saunders Participants paint f lowers as living, moving “little people.” T he indiv idual personalities of f lowers are captu red w ith rh y t h m i c c o n t o u r l i n e a n d f r e s h w a s h e s o f u n d i l u t e d p i g m e n t s m i x i n g d i r e c t l y o n t h e p a p e r. S t u d e n t s a r e encouraged to strive for a lively expression, not botanical accuracy. Students bring their own arrangements of flowers.

$175

Spring

Sunday 2:00pm–5:00pm

(7 weeks)

Painting

Painting Patrick Kirwin - Acrylic

Beginning/Intermediate Painting (Oil or Acrylic)

All Levels Foundation Painting

Jin Chung

Scott Hutchison

Tania Karpowitz

Matthew Pinney

Milena Spasic

This is a class about color: how its intensity, temperature, and value create space and how its understanding changes with visual context. Students progress through a series of projects with still life. Great for beginners, who are introduced to the core ideas of color at the start, this class is also helpful to advanced students who gain deeper understanding with each exercise repeated. Students meet exercises at their individual level.

This class introduces the foundational concepts of oil and acrylic painting, covering composition, value, color, materials, and techniques. Students paint from still life or other reference materials. Drawing experience is helpful.

$220

Fall, Winter & Spring

Monday Monday Wednesday Sunday

$200

9:30am–12:30pm 7:00pm–10:00pm 7:00pm–10:00pm 1:30pm–4:30pm

Summer

(9 weeks) Chung Spasic Hutchison Pinney

(8 weeks)

Monday 7:00pm–10:00pm Spasic (no class July 4) Hutchison Wednesday 7:00pm–10:00pm Saturday 9:30am–12:30pm Spasic Sunday 1:30pm–4:30pm Pinney

$220

Fall, Winter & Spring

(9 weeks)

Tuesday 9:30am–12:30pm Saturday 9:30am–12:30pm

$200

Summer

(8 weeks)

Tuesday 9:30am–12:30pm

Term Start Dates: Fall - Sept 18, Winter - Jan 8, Spring - April 2, Summer - June 18

Drawing into Painting

Registration Dates:

Priscilla Treacy

Fall - Aug 7, Winter - Jan 8, Spr - Feb 12, Su - May 7, Art Camp - Feb 12

Participants make an easy, natural transition into painting using what they know about drawing. Students learn to separate the drawing part of the finished piece from the painting part to achieve sophisticated results. Through a series of enjoyable schematic exercises, this course offers a foundation in both classical and experimental techniques, composition, color, and painting history.

Still Life in Oil

$220 Fall

Thursday 7:00pm-10:00pm

Beginning–Advanced Pastel Painting

Fall & Spring

(9 weeks)

$220 Tuesday 7:00pm–10:00pm $370 Wednesday 10:00am–3:00pm Tuesday

$285 Wednesday

Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer

(9 weeks)

Wednesday 1:00pm–4:00pm (Fall, Spring, Summer: Schwarz; Winter: Mánlapaz)

Soft pastels have such vivid colors, and have a fast and forgiving nature. Gain an understanding of the concepts and techniques of pastel painting for all levels of experience. Students explore different subjects, textures, papers, and application techniques. Novices learn the basics, while experienced students develop their personal style and gain a deeper understanding of the medium.

$175

Joey Mánlapaz

Still-life offers a way for painters to hone their skills. This class includes demonstrations of “blocking in” a painting. Students construct a permanent palette and produce archival quality paintings. Participants work to express value, light, and space in their work and learn layering and “alla prima” (wet-on-wet).

$220

Nancy Freeman

Winter

Kurt Schwarz

Independent Painting John Blee This course provides an outlet to develop a personal pictorial language for both the beginner and the advanced painter. Painting subjects include the figure, still life, landscape, abstraction, and the imagination. Instruction is geared towards the individual student.

$220 (7 weeks)

Fall, Winter & Spring

(9 weeks)

Sunday 5:30pm–8:30pm

7:00pm–10:00pm

(no class Feb 20)

$200

10:00am–3:00pm

(no class Feb 21)

Sunday 5:30pm–8:30pm

Summer

(8 weeks)

Intermediate Painting (Oil or Acrylic)

Drawing and Painting Projects

Milena Spasic

Lisa Semerad

This class strengthens the perceptual and technical skills of students with prior experience in painting and drawing. Students work from observation and explore source material and subjects of their own choosing. The class focuses on working toward an individual aesthetic while considering the tensions of lines, shapes, planes, values, and colors in pictorial space. Painting from a model can be arranged. Any model fees are extra.

This class is for students familiar with their media who need time and counsel to bring their ideas to fruition. Any style or medium is welcome. Emphasis is on composition, narrative, color, technique, and unity. Class time includes teacher demonstrations and individual help. Students supply their own photos or still life items to use, learning what to include or leave out of compositions.

$220

$360 Wednesday 10:00am–3:00pm $220 Wednesday 7:00pm–10:00pm

Fall, Winter & Spring

(9 weeks)

Saturday 4:00pm–7:00pm

Fall & Spring Winter

Mike Francis

7:00pm–10:00pm 10:00am–2:00pm

(9 weeks)

Students w ith a solid g rasp of oil painting fu nda menta ls advance their u nderstanding of color, composition, form, and materials. Intermediate students hone their skills and explore new challenges. Advanced students work with painting theory and focus on completing professional-quality work. Portrait, figure, and still-life painters are welcome. Model fees are extra for all students regardless of chosen subject matter.

Fall, Winter & Spring

$200

Summer

Tuesday 7:00pm–10:00pm Wednesday 9:30am–12:30pm

Wednesday

7:00pm–10:00pm

(4 weeks) (starts July 11)

Waxy Media Techniques Lisa Semerad

For a full description, please see page 5. $220 Winter

(9 weeks)

Trompe L’oeil and Photorealism

Ted Reed

Tuesday 7:00pm–10:00pm Wednesday 9:30am–12:30pm

$110

Saturday 1:00pm–4:00pm

Oil Painting

$220

Summer

Painting

This class is designed for those with some background in painting and drawing and for the more advanced. Students choose subject matter from photographs or still life, and learn new ways of improving their painting. Demos and short art history lectures, with emphasis on color and design are given. Discussions focus on ongoing work, materials, and painting methods. $220 Tuesday $290 Friday

(8 weeks)

$330 Wednesday 10:00am–3:00pm $200 Wednesday 7:00pm–10:00pm

Intermediate Painting (Oil or Acrylic)

Fall, Winter & Spring

(9 weeks)

Patrick Kirwin The difference between photorealism and trompe l’oeil is one of composition. This class introduces those differences, as well as techniques for making texture and creating a perfect illusion. New students work on an introductory project encompassing various techniques. Experienced students have a choice of independent projects or projects designed by the instructor. Acrylics are used to speed up the process of learning, but experienced artists are encouraged to use oils. All media welcome.

$220 (8 weeks)

Fall, Winter & Summer

(9 weeks)

Monday 7:00pm–10:00pm

$200

Summer

(8 weeks)

Monday 7:00pm–10:00pm

Portrait and Figure Painting Jin Chung

Tania Karpowitz

Kurt Schwarz

Students i mprove thei r obser vationa l sk i l ls a nd ga i n a n understanding of color and value. Emphasis is on completing and refining one’s work in oil or pastel painting. Model fees are extra.

$220

Fall, Spring & Summer

(9 weeks)

$220

Winter

(9 weeks)

Monday Wednesday Monday Wednesday

1:00pm–4:00pm (no Summer) Karpowitz 7:00pm–10:00pm Schwarz 1:00pm–4:00pm (no Summer) Karpowitz 7:00pm–10:00pm Chung

Intermediate Portrait Painting (Oil or Pastel) Danni Dawson Students of the long pose enjoy a 3- to 5-week pose to produce a finished painting. Participants study the structure of the head, the skull, the muscles, the planes on the face, and the featu res. Students also learn to create sk in tone through color stud ies. Homework assig n ments dea l w ith cloth ing and background. The instructor demonstrates “alla prima” (wet- on-wet) pa i nti ng a nd glazi ng. Model fees a re ex tra.

$375

Fall, Winter & Spring

Thursday 9:30am–2:30pm Saturday 9:30am–2:30pm

(9 weeks)

Intermediate/Advanced

The Classical Portrait and Figure Robert Liberace This class focuses on the two most important traditions in classical painting—Disegno and Colore. The first half of the term looks at the sculptural Tuscan approach of Disegno: a developed grisaille and subsequent layers of glazed paint. The second half of the term features the painterly Venetian practice of Colore which relies on direct application of paint. [Fall: No class Oct 10, make-up Dec 9. Winter: No class Jan 20 or Feb 10, make-ups Mar 17 & 24. Spring: No class Apr 14 & 21, make-ups June 16 & 23. Model fees are extra.]

$310

Friday

Fall, Winter & Spring

3:30pm–7:30pm

(9 weeks)

Urban Landscapes Joey Manlapaz

Painting

Referencing cityscapes by Pissaro, Hopper, or Estes, students p a i nt f rom p erson a l photos of favor ite u rb a n se t t i ngs. Discover the grid system to create aerial perspective and learn about light, space, color mixing, and painting techniques. One or two la rge for mat completed works a re ex pected.

$220

Fall & Spring

(9 weeks)

$175

Summer

(7 weeks)

Tuesday 1:00pm–4:00pm Tuesday 1:00pm–4:00pm

Landscape Painting Fred Markham This outdoor class focuses on composition, value, and color relationships. Students examine the property of light and how it reveals form and color. Instruction includes demonstrations for newcomers to plein air (outdoor) painting. Class is held indoors during inclement weather. Locations may not be metro accessible and students are responsible for their own transportation.

$160

Fall & Spring

Saturday

(4 weeks)

9:30am–1:30pm (starts: Fall-Sept 23, Spr-Apr 28)

Tania Karpowitz - Oil

Painting the Landscape Bobbi Pratte Explore both realist and expressive approaches to depicting the surrounding world. Students learn to show space on a 2-D surface through linear and atmospheric perspective, and examine composition, color, and techniques for the landscape painter. All levels welcome. Oil and acrylics are the mediums of choice.

$220

Fall, Winter & Spring

(9 weeks)

Monday 1:00pm–4:00pm

Intermediate Plein Air Landscape Painting Sara Linda Poly This class focuses on simplifying the complex elements found in nature, building a solid composition, and choosing good subject matter. Students explore their personal reactions to the landscape while studying design, value, color, light patterns, and atmospheric perspective. Demonstrations, critiques, discussion of materials and techniques, and personal attention are included. Class meets at local parks and indoors only if the weather is extreme. Students may be new to plein air and use any medium they are well-versed in.

$190 Tuesday

$220 Tuesday

Fall 10:00am–3:30pm

Spring 10:00am–3:30pm

(5 weeks) (starts Oct 3)

(6 weeks) (starts Apr 24)

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Abstract Painting (Oil or Acrylic) Bryan Jernigan This class develops students’ painting skills through the selfexpression of color and form. Students use color concepts from Post-Impressionism to Action Painting. This class examines the motifs of landscape, figure, and still life along with the classic compositional elements of line, balance, and contrast. Novice and experienced painters discover the different levels of abstract – from semi-abstract to non-representational. S t u dent s re sp ond to color a nd emot ion a nd do c u ment it i n class. K nowledge of acr yl ics or oi ls is prerequ isite.

$220

Fall, Winter & Spring

Wednesday Saturday

$140

Summer

Wednesday Saturday

(9 weeks)

7:00pm–10:00pm 1:00pm–4:00pm

(5 weeks)

7:00pm–10:00pm (starts June 27, no class July 4) 1:00pm–4:00pm (starts June 30)

All Levels Abstract Painting Deanna Schwartzberg

David Carlson

Students of all levels develop a working knowledge of abstract painting and acrylic, challenging them to see and interpret in new ways. Learn color, line, movement, and form through individual instruction and group discussion. Subjects include landscape, still life, figure, and non-representation. Model fees are extra.

$300

Fall, Spring & Summer

Friday

$300

10:00am–2:30pm

Winter

Friday

10:00am–2:30pm

(9 weeks) Schwartzberg

(9 weeks) Carlson

Beginning/Intermediate Abstract Drawing and Painting Joyce McCarten This class is for students at all levels who want to learn the abstract painting process. There are no limits to what an artist can create if they learn the basic language of abstraction and how to manipulate paint. The pure excitement of color, the mystery of line, the safety of structure, and the fun of mixed media are emphasized as the student begins to ex plore a different, more freeing way of painting. Still life and figure a re of ten used as a sta r ti ng poi nt. Model fees a re ex tra.

$220

Fall, Winter, Spring

(9 weeks)

$160

Summer

Wednesday

1:00pm–4:00pm

(6 weeks) (no class July 4)

Joyce McCarten - Oil

All Levels Abstract Art— New & Creative Approaches Delna Dastur Students ex plore imag inative ways to create abstract art by using a wide array of materials such as charcoal, pastel, ink, and paint. Students study line, color, and composition along with new methods to create texture, layers, and bold marks. A different contemporary artist is introduced in each class to inspire new approaches to abstraction. Critiques a nd demonstrations contr ibute to th is i ntu itive process.

$260

Fall

(9 weeks)

$235

Spring

(8 weeks)

Tuesday 1:00pm–4:30pm Tuesday

1:00pm–4: 30pm

Making Your Mark in Abstract Acrylic Marsha Staiger

Painting

Wednesday 1:00pm–4:00pm

Kurt Schwarz - Oil

Spending Monday with Marsha is a great way to find one’s voice with acrylic paint. This class is for students interested in exploring a personal direction in creating a body of work. Students explore ideas using brainstorming inventive interaction with classmates, and personal reactions with the instructor. The process leads to acquiring and polishing technical skill. (Fall: no class on October 2)

$375

Fall & Winter

(8 weeks)

$340

Spring

(7 weeks)

Monday

10:00am–4:00pm

Tuesday 10:00am–4:00pm

Abstract in Oil or Acrylic: Beyond the Tangible Beverly Ryan This class focuses on the development of non-objective paintings. Beginners concentrate on painting basics and composition while the advanced reach into 20th century and contemporary abstraction. All students explore personal expression, markmaking techniques and painting on a variety of su rfaces. P u l l i ng from the “rea l” world of f ig u res a nd objects, the course investigates formal issues and new ways of working.

Fall, Winter & Spring $290 Thursday $260 Sunday

9:30am–1:30pm 11:00am–2:30pm

(9 weeks)

Painting and Collage Sharon Robinson Students combine more traditional painting techniques with collage to produce pieces with texture and depth. Using heavy watercolor paper or canvas, participants learn to develop richness and texture with the addition of papers, acrylics, inks and other materials. Students are encouraged to experiment with collaging into painted surfaces, as well as painting on collaged surfaces. Some prior painting experience is required

$200 Winter

Thursday 7:00pm–9:30pm

(7 weeks)

Collage: When 2 + 2 > 4 Rosemary Luckett Students explore integrating materials using various adhesives and enlivening collage surfaces. They discover the excitement of working from the heart, accessing intuition, and making personal imagery by creating fantasy worlds, probing social issues, and transforming old items into new collaged pieces.

$220 Rosemary Luckett - Collage

Fall

Wednesday

1:00pm–4:00pm

(9 weeks)

Collage: Discovery and Transformation Rosemary Luckett

Developing the Narrative Beverly Ryan Students link storylines and visual elements to say something with paint. Approaching content through personal experience, gestural drawing or painting, and experimentation with seemingly random ideas, participants make discoveries leading to individualistic work. Risk-taking, intuitive problem-solving, and discussion lead students to insightful solutions and an individual vocabulary of forms.

$260

Fall, Winter & Spring

(9 weeks)

Tuesday 9:30am–1:00pm

Using collected papers, images, odds and ends, participants explore collage using the five universal shapes (circle, square, t r i a ng le, e qu id ista nt c ross, a nd spi ra l) to d iscover a nd understand their individual worldview. The class integrates both disparate and complimentary fragments into new compositions incorporating the universal shapes. The class asks questions, learns about adhesives, transforms materials and ideas into new forms and stories, while enjoying the play of creativity. Suggested preparation: read the book Signs of Life by Angeles Arrien.

$175

Winter

Wednesday

1:00pm–4:00pm

(6 weeks)

(starts: Feb 17)

Painting the Abstracted Narrative Beverly Ryan Working in acrylic or oil paint, students explore color, form, and content. Find your voice, learn new painting techniques, say something in your work whether it is abstract expression or representational imagery. Models for two classes. Shared model fee.

$210

Thusday

Summer

(7 weeks)

9:30am–1:00pm

Painting

Exploration in Art Priscilla Treacy Explore unusual ways of creating two-dimensional images. Each class introduces a medium with the emphasis on unique approaches to materials and their uses. This class has an “anything goes” attitude to creating art that encourages experimentation and exploration. Students learn to create beautiful works with simple materials. A small materials fee is payable to the instructor.

$160

Spring & Summer

(6 weeks)

Thursday 1:00pm–4:00pm

Mixed Media Abstract Collage Sharon Robinson Engaged in a user-friendly experience, students become acquainted with various approaches to collage, and techniques for making collage papers and other materials. Fundamentals of composition are covered by exploring shape, color, texture and other elements.

Fall

$175 Thursday $200 Saturday

$160

Tuesday

7:00pm–9:30pm 1:00pm–4:00pm

Summer

(7 weeks. No class Oct 5) (8 weeks. No class Oct 7)

1:00pm–4:00pm

(6 weeks)

(starts July 12)

Beverly Ryan - Oil

Printmaking

Nancy McIntyre - Silk Screen

Silk Screen Printing

Silk Screen Open Studio

Nancy McIntyre

Silk screen printing can f ill a page w ith color in a single stroke or bu i ld layer upon tra nspa rent layer of i ntr icate detail. Screen prints may be vibrant or subtle, sharp-edged or brushy and textured. In this class, students create handpainted, hand-cut, and photographic stencils, and then print through them using water-based non-toxic inks. A lab fee of $50, payable to the instructor, covers supplies and screen.

This studio is for current or former Silk Screen Printing students at The Art League. For $10.00/hour, currently enrolled or former silk screen students may work independently on a drop-in basis.

$230

Monday 4:30pm–7:00pm

Monday

Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer 12:30pm–3:30pm

(9 weeks)

(Fall and Winter only)

Monday 7:00pm–10:00pm

(9 weeks)

This course is designed for beginners as well as accomplished printmakers. Woodblock printing is a direct and versatile printing process and one of the oldest methods of printing. Using gouges, students learn or improve cutting skills, create personal images and experiment with various types of wood and papers. Prints are hand-pulled by traditional rubbing methods or manual presses. Both black-and-white and color printing are explored. A $40 materials fee is payable to the instructor.

$220

Fall & Spring

Printmaking

For those who have already taken screen printing at The Art League or have significant silk screen experience elsewhere, this class offers individual instruction as students follow their own path working in this versatile medium. Course limited to two students.

Fall, Winter & Spring

Summer

Ed McCluney

Nancy McIntyre

Monday 4:00pm–7:00pm

(9 weeks)

Monday 4:00pm–7:00pm

Woodblock Printmaking

Continuing Silk Screen Printing

$230

Fall, Winter & Spring

(9 weeks)

Wednesday 7:00pm–10:00pm

See Printmaking for Teens on page 19 & Classical Drawing, Silverpoint & Dr ypoint on page 6.

$155

Summer

(6 weeks)

Wednesday 7:00pm–10:00pm

Woodblock Printmaking Jennifer Dunbar Beginners and experienced printmakers explore a variety of woodblock printing methods. Using traditional tools and methods in creative ways, students learn to maximize their time at the press. Students create multi-layered reduction prints with oil-based ink and a printing press, as well as single-layer hand rubbed prints with water-based ink. A $40 lab fee is payable to the instructor.

$220

Fall, WInter, Spring & Summer

Monday

7:00pm–10:00pm

Monotype Printmaking Harriet Lawler Lyla Shlon- Lithograph

Printmaking for Young People

(ages 9–12)

Eva Vacca

Sunday

Fall, Winter & Spring

(8 weeks)

1:30pm–4:00pm

Printmaking for Teens

(ages 13 and up)

Eva Vacca

(6 weeks)

$215

Winter & Summer

(6 weeks)

11:00am–3:00pm

Saturday 12:00pm–4:00pm

Intermediate/Advanced Etching Printmaking Projects and Techniques Pam Day

$190

This class is designed for students with at least one year of Beginning/Intermediate printmaking or instructor approval. Students ref i ne thei r sk i l ls i n i ntag l io, l ithog raphy, a nd monotype printing by focusing on individual or class projects. New a nd more a dva nced tech n iques a re i nt ro duced for student exploration. A $40 lab fee is payable to instructor.

Winter & Spring

(8 weeks)

Discover Graphics Atelier, Inc., in association with The Art League, offers printmaking classes at all experience levels. The studio houses two etching and two lithographic presses and all other essentials for quality printmaking. Experienced printmakers may apply to be an affiliate artists and pay a monthly fee for open studio hours. For information call 703 549 1381 or visit www.discovergraphics.org. Supplies: Most supplies are available in the classroom as part of the materials fee. Other supplies are available in the Art League Store and are discussed by the instructor at the first class.

Pam Day

Veronica Barker-Barzel Kelly

Fall, Winter & Spring

Tuesday Thursday

Summer

$155 Tuesday $220 Thursday

7:00pm–10:00pm (9 wks) 11:00am–4:00pm (5 wks)

Day Barker-Barzel Kelly

7:00pm–10:00pm (6 weeks) Day 11:00am–4:00pm Barker-Barzel Kelly (5 weeks; starts July 6)

Lithography enables artists to achieve multiple prints using a w ide ra nge of tech n iques, i nclud i ng crayon a nd penci l shading, washes, and pen and ink. Students learn to grind a stone and/or prepare a metal plate, develop an image, and print a small edition. A $45 materials fee is payable to instructor.

Fall & Spring

11:00am–4:00pm

Winter

(9 weeks)

Summer

(6 weeks)

$220 Thursday

$155 Thursday

7:00pm–10:00pm

Day

7:00pm–10:00pm

Skibiak

7:00pm–10:00pm

Day

Monotype is the painterly printmaking process that creates one off prints. Explore the techniques used by Degas, Sargent and Prendergast. Subtractive and additive methods of image making, color blending, and painterly techniques are the focus of the workshop. A $20 lab fee is payable to the instructor. $180 September 10 & 11, 2017 (Sat–Sun)

10:00am–3:00pm

Jumpstart in Etching Workshop Pam Day This fundamentals workshop is great for beginners and an invaluable refresher course for more experienced students. Students learn to produce prints using three techniques: line etching, aquatint, and dry point. Limited to 10 students. A $20 fee, payable to the instructor, covers all supplies except zinc plates, paper, and paper towels. (Sat–Sun)

10:00am – 4:00pm

Intensive Monotype Workshop

Lyla Shlon

Sunday

(9 weeks)

$220 Thursday

$180 December 2 & 3, 2017

All Levels Lithography (Stone & Metal Plate)

$295

Fall & Spring

Harriet Lawler

Etching is a technique that allows the printmaker to achieve wide tonal range and unlimited detail. Beginning and intermediate students, using zinc plates, learn line etching, aquatint, soft ground etching and dry point techniques to produce images and small print editions. A $40 lab fee is payable to instructor.

$220

David Skibiak

Monotype Explorations Workshop

Beginning/Intermediate Etching and Intaglio Techniques

Printmaking

Fall & Spring

For a full description, please see page 19. Sunday 10:30–1:00pm

$215

Wednesday

For a full description, please see page 18.

$190

Monotypes are one-of-a-kind prints created by a painterly method developed by the I mpression ists. Students lea rn subtractive, additive, color blending, texture transfer, and more techniques. Monotypes can be abstract or realistic, and students are encouraged to work at their own pace, experimenting as they learn. A $40 materials fee is payable to the instructor.

(6 weeks)

Harriet Lawler and Pam Day Students delve into the fascinating monotype process in an intensive workshop. A new inking technique with water-based or oil-based inks is explored each morning and afternoon (10 techniques in 5 days) A $50 materials fee is payable to the instructor for everything but paper and paper towels. Limit 10 students. $400 August 6–10, 2018

(Mon–Fri)

11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Intermediate Photography Stephen Gosling

$220

Fall

Sunday

$200

Photography

For those who have taken Introduction to Photography and are comfortable shooting in manual mode on their cameras, this course teaches next steps in becoming more proficient with the camera. Discuss equipment and techniques for shooting sports, portraits, landscapes, nature, and travel. Students go on shooting “field trips” outside to practice methods and improve their skills.

(9 weeks)

6:30pm–9:00pm

Summer

(8 weeks)

Thursday 7:00pm–9:30pm

Photography Stephen Gosling - Photograph

Introduction to Photography Andargé Asfaw Learn the fundamentals of photography using either a film or a digital camera. Students become proficient in the use of their cameras including aperture, shutter speed, and exposure. Class includes camera exercises, lectures, discussions, critiques, home assignments with reviews, and class field trips held during regular class time or on a Saturday. Field trips enhance the learning experience by providing one-on-one hands-on instruction. Please bring your camera manual to each class.

Intermediate Photography I Pete Duvall

Evan McGurrin

This class is for those who are familiar with their camera a nd wou ld l i ke more i n- depth d isc ussion on developi ng composition and style while honing and adding techniques, a nd d isc u ssi ng equ ipment choices. I ncluded a re week ly critiques of student work. A manually operated camera, film or digital, and comfort shooting in manual mode is required.

$220

Fall & Winter

Wednesday

$220

Thursday

Pete Duvall

$215

Winter

(9 weeks)

$215

Spring

(9 weeks)

Wednesday 7:00pm–9:30pm

$215

Summer

(9 weeks)

Darkroom & Film Photography

Monday 7:00pm–9:30pm Thursday 7:00pm–9:30pm

Stephen Gosling

Evan McGurrin

Fall, Winter & Spring

Thursday Thursday Sunday Sunday

Wednesday Sunday

7:00pm–9:30pm 6:00pm–8:30pm

(9 weeks)

Learn the basics of traditional black & white photography including proper film exposure, development, and negative processing. A ny skill level is welcome. 35mm and medium format cameras are welcome, but not required. There is also an opportunity to experiment with the plastic Holga “toy camera.”

$245

Fall, Winter & Spring

Sunday

$225

(9 weeks)

5:00pm–8:00pm

Summer

Sunday

Duvall

(6 weeks)

5:00pm–9:00pm

Duvall

(9 weeks)

10:00am–12:30pm McGurrin 7:00pm–9:30pm (Winter only) Duvall 4:00pm–6:30pm (Fall & Spring) Gosling 6:00pm–8:30pm (Winter only) Gosling

Summer

$215 $195

Spring

Alison Duvall

L ea r n t he f u nd a menta ls of photog raphy, u si ng eit her a film or a digital camera. Students become proficient in the use of their cameras including aperture, shutter speed, and exposure. Each class includes both a lecture and critique. Students shoot on their own each week and bring images to class for discussion. Instructors may hold off-site photo shoots.

$215

This class is for those who have completed Intermediate I and look to further their study of photography. With a concentration on fine art photography, this class focuses on refining technique and composition, as well as developing themes into cohesive bodies of work. Class includes weekly assignments and critiques.

$220

Introduction to Photography Pete Duvall

McGurrin

Intermediate Photography II

(9 weeks)

Wednesday 7:00pm–9:30pm

(9 weeks)

1:00pm–4:00pm

Fall

Monday 7:00pm–9:30pm Wednesday 7:00pm–9:30pm

Duvall

Winter & Spring

$215

Wednesday 7:00pm–9:30pm Thursday 7:00pm–9:30pm

(9 weeks)

7:00pm–9:30pm

(9 weeks) (8 weeks)

Evan McGurrin - Photograph

Duvall Gosling

Night Photography Pete Duvall This class explores time exposures at night, limited or controlled light sources, and catching movement. Students participate i n bi-week ly shoots i n the a rea , cr itiques, a nd tech n ica l discussions. A camera with manual capability, a small notebook, a tripod, and a working knowledge of photography are required.

$220

Fall & Spring

Thursday 7:00pm–9:30pm

(9 weeks)

Children’s Classes

Handbuilding Ceramics

(ages 10 to adult)

Kathlyn Avila-Reyes Students with all levels of experience explore clay in a supportive atmosphere. Students learn a variety of handbuilding skills with an emphasis on creativity and having fun. Students are encouraged to explore their own ideas and projects. All work is fired for permanence. Tuition includes materials and firing.

$245

Fall, Winter & Spring

(9 weeks)

Monday 4:00pm–6:00pm

Manga, Comics & Cartooning

(ages 8 & up)

Ava Soriano

Children’s Classes

Learn the basics of cartooning and drawing manga (Japanesestyle comics)! Students get started with drawing fundamentals and are introducted to sequential art techniques. Students create a short comic to develop understanding of character design, basic anatomy, posing, and page layout, learning what it takes to create a comic from rough pencil to final print!

$200

Fall, Winter & Spring

(9 weeks)

$185

Summer

(8 weeks)

Sunday 2:00pm–4:30pm Sunday 2:00pm–4:30pm

Intermediate Manga, Comics & Cartooning Ava Soriano

Student Work

Art Fun-damentals Jean Stark

(ages 5–8)

Deborah Clark

Children discover the world of texture, line, shape, and color as they create original artwork. Students develop a wide range of skills including painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, and sculpture. Each term expands the artistic horizons of the children, whether they are new to art or repeating the class. A $15 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. Students need to purchase a few basic supplies in addition.

$185

Fall, Winter & Spring

Thursday Saturday Saturday Sunday Sunday

$155

Saturday Saturday

4:00pm–6:00pm 10:00am–12:00pm 1:00pm–3:00pm 11:00am–1:00pm 1:30pm–3:30pm

Summer

(9 weeks) Stark Clark Clark Stark Stark

(7 weeks)

10:00am–12:00pm (starts: July 7) 1:00pm–3:00pm (starts: July 7)

Basic Drawing for Young People

Clark Clark

(ages 9–13)

Marcia Madison

$200

Fall, Winter & Spring

(9 weeks)

$185

Summer

(8 weeks)

Sunday 11:00am–1:30pm Sunday 11:00am–1:30pm

Metalworking & Jewelry

(ages 10-13)

Michael Brehl Explore metalworking processes such as forging, melting, blending, annealing, and metal coloration. Make a beautiful copper chain bracelet or sculptural projects in this fun workshop. Contact instructor via e-mail about parent participation. Some copper is included in tuition with additional fees for larger projects or silver. There is a studio fee payable to the instructor.

$200

Fall & Spring

(9 weeks)

$170

Winter

(7 weeks)

Sunday

1:30pm–4:00pm

Sunday 10:30am–1:30pm

Printmaking for Young People

(ages 9–12)

Eva Vacca

St udents a re i nt roduced to cl a ssica l a nd contemp ora r y notions of drawing, learning the language of two-dimensional space. Students explore composition, line, light, and shade.

Students d iscover mu ltiple pr i ntma k i ng tech n iques l i ke collograph, relief and monotype, using non-toxic materials. Participants can create greeting cards from their prints, as well as print directly onto t-shirts with their relief block.

$185

$190

Fall, Winter & Spring

Sunday 1:30pm–3:30pm

Drawing and Painting

(9 weeks)

Sunday

(ages 9–12)

Karen Day

$200

Fall, Winter & Spring

Saturday Saturday

Fall, Winter & Spring

1:30pm–4:00pm

Spinning Yarn for Young People

(8 weeks)

(ages 10–13)

Sylvia DeMar

Students study basic drawing and painting concepts. The class ex plores composition and color theory, introducing historical and contemporary art as inspiration. A multimedia approach helps students gain confidence with many materials.

Students develop skills with further instruction in comicc re at ion te ch n iq u es. Emph a si s i s pl a ce d on i mprov i ng visual storytelling and refining production processes such as drafting, inking and coloring. Students produce a short comic and receive coaching to take their art to the next level!

9:30am–12:00pm 1:00pm–3:30pm

(9 weeks)

Students learn to spin yarn with easy, portable hand spindles Participants learn the fundamentals of drafting, spinning, and finishing both single- and two-ply yarns. The history and variety of this great tool are also examined. A $15 materials fee, payable to the instructor, covers a drop spindle and fiber.

$95 Sunday

Winter 1:00pm–3:00pm

(3 weeks) (starts Jan 14)

Teen Classes

Fashion Illustration Workshop

Clay Sculpture for Teens

Karen Day

Joe Noorigian

This course is designed for teens wishing to expand their artistic skills, personal expression, and visual understanding w it h i n a s t r u c t u r e d fo r m a t . S t u d e nt s u s e a v a r ie t y of media as they explore relationships between form, texture, and color. This class employs both traditional and abstract met hods w it h a n emph a sis on desig n a nd comp osit ion .

Students explore clay modeling and expand their portfolio with 3-dimensional artwork. Learn anatomy, proportion, and structure by sculpting a life-size self portrait (bust) in clay. Retu rning students ex pand their skills pu rsu ing gestu re, motion, and the drape of clothing in the complete human figure. Instruction covers armature construction, clay modeling and tool usage. Clay is included and nominal firing fees are extra.

$200

Fall, Winter & Spring

(9 weeks)

Sunday 1:30pm–4:00pm

Fashion Illustration

(ages teen to adult)

This course introduces basic illustration styles and techniques to aspiring fashion illustrators and designers. Students’ work on the drawing, sketching and textile renderin g skills needed to create illustrations for sales presentation and production. Basic design proportion and composition are covered. Participants also learn to accentuate their illustration through exaggeration and fabric rendering. Students illustrate poses from supplied fashion photos and render actual fabrics samples for drape, texture and pattern.

Fall

Saturday

Fall, Winter, Spring

(8 weeks)

Printmaking for Teens

(ages 13 and up)

Saturday 10:00–12:30pm

Delphine Lee

$200

(9 weeks)

1:00pm–3:330pm

Tee n Cla s se s

Creative Drawing and Painting for Teens

Eva Vacca This course covers a variety of printmaking techniques, including linocut and drypoint. Students explore the possibilities of color using monotype. Each printmaker has the opportunity to print his own t-shirt or tote-bag. There is a supply list for this class in school store. A materials fee is payable to instructor at first class.

$190

Winter & Spring

Sunday 10:30–1:00pm

(8 weeks)

Photography for Teens Alison Duvall

Manga Character Creation Brandon Bentley Students learn to create an original Manga (Japanese-style com ic) cha racter. Pa r ticipa nts ex plore new methods for designing different expressions, poses, and costumes. This class covers character construction, face development, body propor tions, i n k i ng, shad i ng, colori ng, a nd f i na l desig n.

$200

Fall, Winter & Spring Summer

Sunday 11:00am–1:30pm

$200

Winter

Sunday 2:30pm–4:30pm

(8 weeks)

(9 weeks)

Sunday 11:00am–1:30pm

$185

Learn the fundamentals of photography, using either a film or a digital camera. Students become proficient in the use of their cameras including aperture, shutter speed, and exposure. Each class includes both a lecture and critique. Students shoot on their own each week and bring images to class for discussion.

(8 weeks)

Term Start Dates: F - Sept 18, W - Jan 8, Spr - April 2, Su - June 18, Teen Workshops start June 18 19

Painting & Drawing for Teens

(ages 14 & up)

This course strengthens artistic skills in a variety of media using traditional and abstract subject matter. Each lesson emphasizes composition and design. Projects are generally completed by the end of each class session, leading to a larger body of work for those developing a portfolio. Please come with all supplies. $185 July 9–13, 2018 (Mon–Fri)

9:30am–12:30pm or 1:00pm–4:00pm

$185 July 23–27, 2018 (Mon–Fri)

9:30am–12:30pm or 1:00pm–4:00pm

$185 July 30–Aug 3, 2018 (Mon–Fri)

9:30am–12:30pm or 1:00pm–4:00pm

Manga Comic Workshop for Teens Students learn to draw manga-style characters in this fun and creative workshop. Manga methods, designs, and techniques for creating engaging heroes with expressive eyes, unique hair, and awesome costumes are explored. Materials are included. $170

July 9–13, 2018 (Mon–Fri)

9:30am–12:00pm

$170

July 16–20, 2018

(Mon–Fri)

1:00pm–3:30pm

$170

July 23–27, 2018

(Mon–Fri)

9:30am–12:00pm

Darkroom Photography for Teens (ages 12 & up) Alison Duvall

Tee n Cla s se s / Ar t C amps

Students explore cyanotypes, photograms, pinhole cameras, and the basics of the black and white darkroom. All equipment and materials are provided. Students may bring their own 35mm film camera. $200 July 9–13, 2018

(Mon–Fri)

1:00pm–4:00pm

$200 July 23–27, 2018

(Mon–Fri)

1:00pm–4:00pm

Ceramics for Teens: Wheel Techniques (ages 14 & up) Students concentrate on developing potters’ wheel techniques in a relaxed and imaginative environment. Each day, students work to make a variety of projects. A ll materials provided. $200 July 16–20, 2018

(Mon–Fri)

9:30am–12:00pm

$200 July 30–August 3, 2018 (Mon–Fri)

9:30am–12:00pm*

Students delve into realism, fantasy, or whimsy, creating 3-D, lifesize figures out of paper, chicken wire, paint, and miscellaneous objects. A $20 materia ls fee is payable to the i nstr uctor. $200 July 16–20, 2018(Mon–Fri)

9:30am–12:30pm

Fashion Illustration Workshop for Teens Delphine Lee This course introduces basic illustration styles and techniques to aspiring fashion illustrators and designers. Students explore historic and contemporary fashion illustrations for inspiration. Students work on drawing, sketching, and textile rendering skills Students draw poses from supplied fashion photos and render actual fabric samples for drape, texture, and pattern. Familiarity with drawing materials (pencil, ink, marker, gouache) is helpful. (Mon–Fri)

1:00pm–3:30pm

Art Camp

(ages 5–7) or (ages 8–11)

Participants make three projects: 1) forging and soldering a sterling silver ring, 2) cold connecting (riveting, entrapping, and bolting) to make a pin or pendant with Plexiglas, aluminum, brass, and cubic zirconia, 3) combining techniques to make an individual project. Students are encouraged to bring personal items to include in their final project. A $45 materials fee, paid to the instructor, covers the cost of project-specific materials. (Mon–Fri)

(Mon–Fri)

$155 June 18–22, 2018 (Mon–Fri) $345 June 25–29, 2018

(Mon–Fri)

$155 June 25–29, 2018 (Mon–Fri) $295 July 2–3 & 5–6, 2018

10:00am–3:00pm

9:30am–3:30pm 9:30am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–3:30pm 9:30am–3:30pm 9:30am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–3:30pm

(Mon-Tue,Thurs-Fri) 9:30am–3:30pm

$135 July 2–3 & 5–6, 2018 (July2-3,5-6,2018) 9:30am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–3:30pm $345

(Mon–Fri)

9:30am–3:30pm

$155 July 9–13, 2018 (Mon–Fri)

July 9–13, 2018

9:30am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–3:30pm

$345 July 16–20, 2018

(Mon–Fri)

$155 July 16–20, 2018 (Mon–Fri) $345 July 23–27, 2018

$345 July 30–Aug 3, 2018

Nick Barnes

Each week of ou r A rtists’ Camp is different. Register for mu ltiple weeks throughout the su mmer for an immersive artistic ex perience! T u ition for fu ll-day camps includes a supervised lunch hour. Combine regular and specialty camps, or two specialty camps, for a custom, full-day schedule! When creating a custom full-day camp, the $35 per week charge for the supervised lunch hour must be added and campers bring their own food. (Combinable camps are denoted by an asterisk.*)

(Mon–Fri)

$155 July 23–27, 2018 (Mon–Fri)

Jewelry Workshop for Teens

$250 August 13–17, 2018

Unleash you r child’s imagination this su mmer! A rt camp provides children a wonderful introduction to several forms of visual art. In our regular art camp, each day brings a new project that may include drawing, painting, printmaking, or sculpture. Specialty camps, like Drawing Camp or Painting Ca mp, fo c u s on i m m e rsion i n one p a r t ic u l a r m e d iu m .

$345 June 18–22, 2018

Lisa Schumaier

August 6–10, 2018

Art Campers

Enjoy the experience of art for five days. Each day brings a new project, and each week is different. All materials are provided.

Life Size Paper Maché

$170

Art Camp

9:30am–3:30pm 9:30am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–3:30pm 9:30am–3:30pm 9:30am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–3:30pm

(Mon–Fri)

9:30am–3:30pm

$155 July 30–Aug 3, 2018 (Mon–Fri)

9:30am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–3:30pm

$345 August 6–10, 2018

(Mon–Fri)

$155 August 6–10, 2018 (Mon–Fri) $345 August 13–17, 2018

(Mon–Fri)

$155 August 13–17, 2018 (Mon–Fri)

9:30am–3:30pm 9:30am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–3:30pm 9:30am–3:30pm 9:30am–12:00pm or 1:00pm–3:30pm

Drawing Camp

(ages 8–11)

Students of all levels explore the concepts, skills, and fun of drawing in a relaxed and imaginative environment. Curriculum includes the basics of line, perspective, gesture, and form. All materials provided.

Camps are held at our Madison Annex! D o w n l o a d o u r C a m p F A Q : w w w.th e a r tle a gu e . o r g /co n te n t /a r t _ c a m p

$155 July 16–20, 2018 (Mon–Fri) 9:30am–12:00pm* or 1:00pm–3:30pm* $155 August 14–18, 2018 (Mon–Fri) 9:30am–12:00pm* or 1:00pm–3:30pm*

Painting Camp

(ages 8–12)

O p en to a l l le vel s to bu i ld p a i nt i n g sk i l l s i n a rel a xe d a nd i m a g i n at ive env i ron ment. Cu r r ic u lu m i ncludes t he basics of va lue, perspec tive, a nd color m i x i ng. P rojec ts may include acrylics or watercolors. All materials provided. $155

June 25–29, 2018

(Mon–Fri)

9:30am–12:00pm*

$155

July 23–27, 2018

(Mon–Fri)

9:30am–12:00pm*

$155

August 6–10, 2018

(Mon–Fri)

1:00pm–3:30pm*

Cartooning Camp

(ages 8–12)

This camp explores the methods, techniques and procedures which are used in the creation of comic strips and comic books. The focus is on the basic principles of visual storytelling and drawing techniques that relate to the cartoon art form. All materials are provided.

Ceramics Camp I: Handbuilding

(ages 10–13)

St udents concent rate on developi ng cera m ic sk i l ls i n a relaxed and imaginative environment. All materials provided. $200 July 9–13, 2018 (Mon–Fri) 9:30am–12:00pm* or 1:00pm–3:30pm* $200 August 6–10, 2018

(Mon–Fri)

1:00pm–3:30pm*

Ceramics Camp II: Wheel Techniques (ages 10-13) Students w ith prev ious cera m ics ex perience concentrate on developing wheel techniques in a rela xed and i m a g i n a t i v e e n v i r o n m e n t . E a c h d a y, s t u d e n t s work on the potters’ wheel. A l l mater ia ls prov ided. $200 July 16–20, 2018(Mon–Fri)

1:00pm–3:30pm*

$200 July 23–28, 2018

1:00pm–3:30pm*

(Mon–Fri)

$160 June 18–22, 2018

(Mon–Fri)

9:30am–12:00pm*

Sculpture Camp

$160 July 16–20, 2018

(Mon–Fri)

9:30pm–12:00pm*

T he diversity of clay and other media is the focus of this c a mp o n t h e t h i rd d i m e n sio n . A l l m a te r i a l s p rov id e d .

$160 July 30–August 3, 2018 (Mon–Fri) 9:30pm–12:00pm* or 1:00pm–3:30pm*

Photo Camp

(ages 8–11)

(ages 5–7)

$190 June 25–29, 2018

(Mon–Fri)

9:30am–12:00pm*

$190 July 23–27, 2018

(Mon–Fri)

1:00pm–3:30pm*

Alison Duvall

Sculpture Camp

S t u d e nt s e x plore a va r ie t y of photog r a phy te ch n iq u e s i nclud i ng c ya not y p es, photog ra m s, t he ba sics of bl a ck and white darkroom, and pinhole camera photography. A ll equipment, including cameras, and materials are provided.

T he diversity of clay and other media is the focus of this c a mp o n t h e t h i rd d i m e n sio n . A l l m a te r i a l s p rov id e d .

$180 June 25–29, 2018

(Mon–Fri)

1:00pm–3:30pm*

(ages 8–11)

$190 June 25–29, 2018

(Mon–Fri)

1:00pm–3:30pm*

$190 July 23–27, 2018

(Mon–Fri)

9:30am–12:00pm*

Jewelry Camp Art Campers

(ages 9–12)

Nan Lopata Students explore various materials and techniques as they produce jewel r y projects. A l l materia ls a re i ncluded. $200 July 30–August 3, 2017 (Mon–Fri) 9:30am–12:30pm* or 1:00pm–4:00pm*

Art Camps

Fiber Camp

(ages 7–11)

Enjoy the experience of art through fiber for five straight days. Each day brings a new fiber technique such as weaving, surface design, basketry, felting, and more. All materials are included. $175

July 9–13, 2018

(Mon–Fri)

9:30am–12:00pm*

$175

July 16–20, 2018

(Mon–Fri)

9:30am–12:00pm*

$175

July 30–August 3, 2018 (Mon–Fri)

9:30am–12:00pm*

Clay Animation Movie Camp

(ages 8–12)

Jesse Turnbull This camp is ideal for anyone who has ever wanted to make his/ her own animated movies. Students go through all the steps the pros take—from character creation to construction, sometimes even destruction! Students use real animator’s clay, design sets, and work in small groups to make a 3-minute movie with sound and voices! Participants should bring a bag lunch. This class has a 12 student cap, and adults may not register. $340 August 7–10, 2017

(Mon–Thurs) 1 0:00am–2:30pm

$340 August 21–24, 2017

(Mon–Thurs) 10:00am–2:30pm

$340 July 23–27, 2018

(Mon–Thurs) 10:00am–2:30pm

$340 August 6–10, 2018

(Mon–Thurs) 10:00am–2:30pm

$340 August 20–23, 2018

(Mon–Thurs) 10:00am–2:30pm

Ceramics

Blair Meerfeld - Ceramic

The Art League Ceramics program boasts large, bright, and wellequipped studios. Open studio time allows students to practice and expand their skills outside of class. Experienced students may participate in our assistant work-study program to learn how to mix glazes, recycle clay, and load kilns. Please call The Art League School or details. Workshops led by well known, established artists from around the country are offered throughout the year. The Art League fires the majority of its work at cone six oxidation in electric and gas reduction kilns at no additional cost. The facility also fires with raku or wood kilns for an additional fee.

Blair Meerfeld Have you always wanted to try pottery? In this one-day event, participants explore the creativity and diversity of clay in a fun, relaxed environment. Supplies are included.

Ceramics

Carlos Beltràn Baldiviezo Blair Meerfeld Ryan Rakhshan Allison Severance Julia Walther

$50

August 26, 2018

(Saturday)

10:00am–12:30pm

$50

January 6, 2018

(Saturday)

10:00am–12:30pm

$50

June 16, 2018

(Saturday)

10:00am–12:30pm

$50

August 25, 2018

(Saturday)

10:00am–12:30pm

Remember to check for updates and additions at w w w.thear tlea gue.org

Susan Greenleaf Stew Rowels Joan Ulrich

This class accommodates beginners and those with advanced skills. Students may choose to make pieces on the potters’ wheel, handbuild, or take a sculptural approach to their work. Most i nstr uctors ca n teach a l l methods of constr uction. The tuition includes 25 pounds of clay, glazes, and electric kiln firing service. Students of all levels are welcome. New students may buy tools for approximately $20 at the first class.

$270

Jumpstart in Ceramics

Throwing/Handbuilding Ceramics

Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer

Monday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Thursday Friday Friday Friday Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday

7:00pm–9:30pm 7:00pm–9:30pm 10:00am–12:30pm 1:00pm–3:30pm 4:00pm–6:30pm 7:00pm–9:30pm 7:00pm–9:30pm 10:00am–12:30pm 7:00pm–9:30pm 5:30pm–8:00pm 8:00pm–10:30pm 10:00am–12:30pm 1:00pm–3:30pm 7:00pm–9:30pm 9:30am–12:00pm 12:30pm–3:00pm 3:00pm–5:30pm 6:00pm–8:30pm (handbuilding only)

(9 weeks) Walther Meerfeld Meerfeld Severance Severance Severance Meerfeld Walther Ulrich Meerfeld Meerfeld Greenleaf Greenleaf Rowels Rakhshan Rakhshan Rakhshan Beltràn Baldiviezo

Handbuilding Ceramics (ages 10 to adult) Kathlyn Avila-Reyes Participants with all levels of experience explore clay in a supportive atmosphere. Students learn a variety of handbuilding skills with an emphasis on creativity and having fun. Students are encouraged to explore their own ideas and projects. The fee includes 25 pounds of clay, glazes, and firing in the electric kiln.

$240

Fall, Winter & Spring

(9 weeks)

Monday 4:00pm–6:00pm

Creative Handbuilding Ceramics (adult) Kathlyn Avila-Reyes This class is designed for the experienced handbuilder who wants to create whimsical ceramic figures or projects of their own. Participants’ imaginations are sparked with a variety of techniques. Specially tailored demonstrations and weekly feedback expands the creative possibilities. The fee includes 25 pounds of clay, glazes, and firing in the electric kiln.

$270

Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer

Thursday 4:00pm–6:30pm

(9 weeks)

Surface Decoration Yvette Jacobs Students are encouraged to explore a full array of surface decoration and finishing techniques, including silk screening, lithography, mishima, latex resist, colored slip transfers, and carving. A variety of hand-building techniques are explored. Discussions of color theory, form, and function as well as methods to achieve our personal artistic visions are emphasized.

$270

Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer

Thursday 10:00am–12:30pm

Ryan Rakhshan - Ceramic

(9 weeks)

Surface Decoration Techniques

Visiting Artist Firing, Form, and Influence

Carlos Beltràn Baldiviezo

Cathi Jefferson

Find exciting alternatives to dipping, pouring, and brushing glazes: image transfer, decals, monoprint, brushwork, patinas, embossing, sgraffito, stamping, stains, wax and lacquer resists, slips, mason stains, china painting, stencils, and faux glazes. Students learn a variety of handbuilding techniques and are encouraged to explore numerous approaches. Tuition includes clay, glazes, and firing in an electric kiln.

Cathi Jefferson explores her approaches to building a unique body of work. Construction techniques include altering thrown forms, slab, or coil building. Cathi also demonstrates her application of slips and surface treatments which compliment her recognizable forms. Discussion includes firing techniques, form composition and the influence of living in rural British Columbia on her aesthetic philosophies, studio practice, and life.

$270

Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer

Wednesday 7:00pm–9:30pm

(9 weeks)

June 8, 2018

$180 June 8, 2018 Cathi Jefferson - Ceramic

(Fri Potluck/Slide Show)

7:00pm-9:00pm OR

(Fri Potluck/Slide Show) 7:00pm-9:00pm &

June 9 & 10, 2018

(Sat–Sun) 10:00am-4:00pm

Woodfiring Workshop Blair Meerfeld Discover the magic of firing work in a woodfired salt kiln, where pots are naturally decorated by the flames, wood ash and salt glazing. This workshop involves loading the pieces to their best surface advantage and discussions about the process and theory of woodfiring. Students participate in the loading, firing and unloading the kiln. This workshop runs three consecutive weekends. For details, please contact Blair Meerfeld at The Art League Ceramics Department: blairm@theartleague.org. $200 Please see theartleague.org for dates

(Sat–Sun)

Staff Experience the Raku firing process and discover its vibrant possibilities. Each participant may bring up to six pieces of previously bisque-fired ware. Glazes are included with the firing fee. Raku tongs and safety gear are furnished. For further information regarding this fascinating method of firing work, contact Blair Meerfeld at The Art League Ceramics Department: blairm@theartleague.org.

Ceramics

Raku Firing Workshop

Offered periodically. Please see theartleague.org for dates.

Sculpture

Sculpture Sculpture

Figure Sculpture Thanasi Papapostolou

John Murray

George Tkabladze

This class introduces the concepts and techniques of sculpting the human form. Students begin to develop the basic skills of clay modeling and figure assemblage, while learning to see, perceive, and reproduce the human form with all of its complexities. Live models and anatomical casts are used. Tuition includes two bags of clay. Model and firing fees are extra.

$265

Fall & Winter

$265

Spring

(9 weeks)

$245

Summer

(8 weeks)

Tuesday Tuesday Sunday

9:30am–12:30pm 7:00pm–10:00pm 2:00pm–5:00pm

(9 weeks)

Papapostolou Papapostolou Papapostolou

Tuesday 9:30am–12:30pm Tuesday 7:00pm–10:00pm Sunday 2:00pm–5:00pm Tuesday

7:00pm–10:00pm

Murray Murray Tkabladze

Tkabladze

Clay Sculpture for Teens Joe Noorigian Please see description on page ???

$200

Saturday

Fall, Winter, Spring

10:00am–12:30pm

(8 weeks)

Mystery Solved: Facial Reconstruction Joe Mullins Experts recreate the faces of subjects who may have been dead for thousands of years. Using modern forensic techniques, each student puts together a sculpted reconstruction of a human head starting with only a skull as a reference. At the end of the course, the real subjects are revealed, solving a 7-week mystery! Cast skulls and plasticine are included, other supplies are extra. George Tkabladze - Wood

$250

Thursday

Winter

6:00pm–9:00pm

Metal Sculpture

Beginning/Intermediate Sculpture George Tkabladze

Brian Kirk

This course introduces the techniques and skills to achieve artistic expression through volume. Free to explore abstract or representational projects, students may work with a model, or bring in their own concepts for sculptures. Instructor guides students on particular methods to best produce their works. The fee includes two bags of clay. Model and firing fees are extra.

$300 Fall, Winter & Spring

$265

Fall, Winter & Spring

(9 weeks)

Thursday 1:00pm–4:00pm Saturday 1:00pm–4:00pm

$220

Summer

(7 weeks)

(starts Jan 18)

Students learn basic metalsmithing techniques, focusing on oxyacetylene welding, brazing, and an introduction to arc welding. Ferrous and nonferrous metals and their applications are discussed. Students create a free-standing mask, or independent projects, in steel. Supplies are discussed at the first class. Monday 7:00pm–10:00pm

$280

Monday

(8 weeks)

Saturday 1:00pm–4:00pm

Summer

7:00pm–10:00pm

(9 weeks) (8 weeks)

Metal Sculpture Donna Reinsel

Wood and Stone Sculpture George Tkabladze Students learn the techniques and skills to sculpt in the ancient mediums of wood and stone, starting with the sketch and continuing to carve, finish, patina, and mount the piece on a base. Students work on an individual project in the medium they choose. The studio is equipped with tools. Wood and stone are available for purchase in class.

$245

Fall, Winter & Spring

(9 weeks)

Thursday 9:30am–12:30pm Thursday 7:00pm–10:00pm Saturday 9:30am–12:30pm

$225

Summer

Thursday 9:30am–12:30pm Thursday 7:00pm–10:00pm Saturday 9:30am–12:30pm

This course is designed for both the absolute beginner and the experienced artist. Students learn oxyacetylene welding a nd cutti ng, meta l-bend i ng, d ri l l i ng, g ri nd i ng, f i n ish i ng techniques, and proper safety precautions. Students design t hei r ow n projec ts a nd c reate sc u lpt u ra l works a s t hey ho n e m e t a l wo rk i n g sk i l l s . I n d iv id u a l a t te nt io n a n d a ha ndson approach add ress the needs of a l l sk i l l levels.

$300 Fall, Winter & Spring

Monday 10:00am–1:00pm Sunday 10:00am–1:00pm

$275

Summer

Monday 10:00am–1:00pm Sunday 10:00am–1:00pm

(8 weeks)

(9 weeks) (8 weeks)

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Steel Furniture Design and Construction Donna Reinsel

$300

Fall, Winter, Spring

(9 weeks)

$275

Summer

(8 weeks)

Friday Friday

6:30pm–9:30pm 6:30pm–9:30pm

Currently enrolled Art League students may work on their own projects in clay. For an additional fee, the group may hire a model. Friday

Fall, Winter & Spring

Student work in stained glass

Stained Glass

Clay Sculpture Open Studio $105

Glass & Mosaic Sculpture | Glass & Mosaic

Absolute beginners and metalworkers of all skill levels become proficient in oxyacetylene steel fabrication as it applies to furniture making. With individual guidance, each student uses creative problem solving to design and build a small object such as a chair, table, lamp, chandelier, shelf or picture frame in a traditional, modern, or artistic style. Instruction covers steel selection, clamping, finishes, and the safe use of the drill press, plasma cutter, and MIG welder. Experience in welding or design is not required.

(9 weeks)

10:00am–3:00pm

John Murray - Clay

Jimmy Powers

Stephen Sherwin

Beginning students learn basic techniques to make a small stained glass panel: design, cutting, foiling and /or leading, soldering, puttying, applying a patina, and framing. Intermediate and advanced students hone skills and learn new techniques for advanced projects. (Pregnant women should check with their doctor before registering.) Supplies are discussed at the first class.

$220

Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer

Monday Tuesday Tuesday Saturday Saturday

7:00pm–9:30pm 10:00am–12:30pm 7:00pm–9:30pm 10:00am–12:30pm 1:00pm–3:30pm

(9 weeks) Powers Sherwin Powers Sherwin Sherwin

All Levels Mosaics Anita Bucsay Damron Students design and create a fine art mosaic piece using a variety of materials like glass, ceramic, stone, shell, metal, and polymer. Planning, design, material selection, methods, and tools are covered. Several projects are offered, or students may pursue a project of their choice with instructor approval. However, no projects taught in the specialty workshops are offered in this course. A materials fee of $90 for new students is payable to the instructor.

$200

Fall, Winter & Spring

Tuesday Thursday Sunday

$185

(9 weeks)

10:00am–12:30pm 7:00pm–9:30pm 6:00pm–8:30pm

(no spring)

Summer

Thursday Sunday

(8 weeks)

7:00pm–9:30pm 6:00pm–8:30pm

Mosaic Workshops with Anita Bucsay Damron Jumpstart in Mosaic $105 September 9 & 10, 2017 10:00am–4:00pm (Saturday) &

1:00pm–3:00pm (Sunday)

Mosaic Stepping Stones $105 August 26 & 27, 2017

10:00am–4:00pm (Saturday) &

1:00pm–3:00pm (Sunday)

Micro-Mosaic Jewelry $105 December 2, 2017

(Saturday) 10:00am–4:00pm

Mosaic Tapestry $195 December 9 & 10, 2017

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:0 0pm

Classical Mosaic with Smalti Glass $95

March 17, 2018

(Saturday) 10:00am–4:00pm

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Sandcasting Michael Brehl Students cast a small gold or silver object using the ancient tech n ique of sa ndcasti ng. T he class i ncludes a shor t introduction to wax working and finishing techniques. This is a perfect opportunity for projects such as wedding bands.

$195

Fall

Friday 7:00pm–10:00pm

(5 weeks) (starts Oct 6)

Basic Bezels Tina Chisena

Jewelry & Metal Michael Brehl - Copper

A bezel is a thin band of metal, used to hold a stone or object onto a piece of jewelry. Proper forming, fitting, soldering, and finishing are demonstrated. Students fabricate one to two bezels and set something into them. Students may bring materials to be set, including cabochon stones, wood, plastic, ti le frag ments, etc. I nex pensive cabochons a re ava i lable for pu rchase from instructor. Students are encou raged to bring drawings or designs with simple forms for projects.

$195

Fall

Monday

Jewelry & Metal

The A rt League’s jewelry program teaches art jewelry and small metal object creation and design. Classes are suited for beginners, unless noted. The studio is equipped with an extensive assortment of tools and machines. Tools and supplies are discussed during the first class. A $20 lab fee is payable at the first class to cover consumables. Tool kits may be rented for the duration of a jewelry class or purchased for home use.

Metal Jewelry Nick Barnes Gretchen Raber

Michael Brehl

Tina Chisena

Design and create stunning art jewelry from silver sheet, wire, and other metals. Beginners explore essential skills: layout, sawing, soldering, forming, surface texturing, chain making, simple stone setting, and finishing. Advanced students expand skills with an emphasis on creativity, design, and play. Exploring materials and techniques such as colored metals, woods, Lucite, precious metals, cold connection riveting and stamping, participants broaden their design repertoire. All students benefit from individual attention as they build their jewelry skills.

Fall

(5 weeks)

$270 Monday 10:00am–3:00pm (starts: Oct 9) Raber $270 Monday 10:00am–3:00pm (starts: Nov 13) Raber $270 Wed 10:00am–3:00pm (starts: Sept 20 or Oct 25) Barnes $195 Wed 7:00pm–10:00pm (starts: Sept 20 or Oct 25) Barnes $270 Saturday 10:00am–3:00pm (starts: Sept 23) Barnes $220 Saturday 10:00am–3:00pm (starts: Oct 28, 4 wks) Barnes $270 Friday 1:00pm–4:00pm (9 weeks) Brehl $270 Sunday 10:00am–1:00pm (9 weeks) Brehl

Winter

(5 weeks)

$270 Monday 10:00am–3:00pm (starts: Jan 8 or Feb 12) Raber $270 Wed 10:00am–3:00pm (starts: Jan 10 or Feb 14) Barnes $195 Wed 7:00pm–10:00pm (starts: Jan 10 or Feb 14) Barnes $270 Friday 1:00pm–4:00pm (starts: Jan 12, 9wks) Brehl $270 Saturday 10:00am–3:00pm (starts: Jan 13 or Feb 17) Barnes $220 Saturday 10:00am–3:00pm (4 wks, starts Feb 17) Barnes

Spring

(5 weeks)

Summer

(5 weeks)

$270 Monday 10:00am–3:00pm (starts: Apr 2) Raber $220 Monday 10:00am–3:00pm (4 wks, starts: May 7) Raber $270 Wed 10:00am–3:00pm (starts: Apr 4or May 9) Barnes $195 Wed 7:00pm–10:00pm (starts: Apr 4 or May 9) Barnes $270 Friday 1:00pm–4:00pm (starts: Apr 6, 9 wks) Brehl $240 Sunday 10:00am–1:00pm (8 wks, starts: Apr 8) Brehl

$195 Monday 7:00pm–10:00pm (starts: July 9) Chisena $270 Wed 10:00am–3:00pm (starts: June 20) Barnes $195 Wed 7:00pm–10:00pm (starts: June 20) Barnes $270 Saturday 10:00am–3:00pm (starts: June 23) Barnes $270 Sunday 11:00am–4:00pm (starts: July 15) Brehl

7:00pm–10:00pm

(5 weeks) (starts: Sept 25)

Fast Track to Jewelry: Wax Model Casting and Multiples Gretchen Raber

Nan Lopata

Beg i n n i ng st udents lea r n a fa st a nd econom ica l way to create jewelry. Experienced students learn to produce work to market at a competitive price. Wa x modeling partners perfectly with basic metal jewelry classes and is particularly u sef u l to t he b eg i n ner i n r i ng m a k i ng. Beg i n ners lea r n layout, measuring, carving, faux granulation, precious stone and wood inlay, stone setting, lathe and mill working, and much more. Instruction in finishing the metal art is covered. The course skills set translates into mastery in metalwork.

Winter $270 Thursday 10:00am–3:00pm (5 weeks) Raber $240 Thursday 7:00pm–10:00pm (8 weeks) Lopata

$270

Spring

Saturday

(5 weeks)

10:00am–3:00pm (starts: May 12) Lopata

Making Small Tools and Stamps Tina Chisena Students make small jewelry making tools such as stamps, c h i s e l s a n d r e p o u s s é t o o l s s u i t a b l e fo r u s e o n m e t a l , polymer, regular ceramic bodies, and metal clays in addition to leather a nd wood. T h is cou rse focuses on steel tools, but a lso prov ides i n formation about ma k i ng wood tools. Tool steel stock is available for purchase in the classroom.

$195

Winter

(5 weeks)

Monday 7:00pm–10:00pm

Independent Jewelry Design Mary Ellen Trozzo This independent study class gives students the opportunity to take a breath and process the technical skills learned in other classes. Students work to develop their artistic style and formulate individual jewelry concepts. There are no requirements for what work should be or what skills must be incorporated in the pieces. Class time is open for discussion of reasons and concepts behind individual projects. This can be practical (e.g. incorporating bevels) or theoretical. Students are encouraged to think about the purpose behind their work. Class reviews rivets, cold connections, and professional finishing techniques.

$270

Fall & Summer

Thursday Thursday

10:00am–3:00pm 12:00pm–5:00pm

(5 weeks) Fall only Summer only

Pound It Out—All Things Hammered Michael Brehl Students transform sheet copper, silver, or gold into hollow forms; a cone, cube or sphere. Participants also learn the art of repoussé— an ancient metalwork technique used to create a bas relief sculptural surface. Students use hammers, steel forms, chasing and repoussé tools, and soldering methods to create detailed jewelry, containers, or small sculptures.

$270

Fall, Winter & Spring

(9 weeks)

$270

Fall, Winter & Spring

(9 weeks)

$195

Summer

Friday

9:30am–12:30pm

Sunday 5:00pm–8:00pm Sunday

(5 weeks)

5:00pm–8:00pm

(starts July 15)

Metal Boxes or Containers Michael Brehl Students learn to make small boxes out of copper, silver, or a combination of metals. Methods for making a unique lid using roller printing, repousse, or fold forming are presented. The skills of soldering, forming, hingemaking, and clasps are covered.

$270 Winter

(9 weeks)

$270 Spring

(9 weeks)

Sunday 1:30pm–4:30pm Friday

1:00pm–4:00pm

Jewelry with Gems: Stonesetting Jewelry & Metal

Mary Ellen Trozzo S tone se t t i n g demon st rat ion s a nd d i sc u ssion s of stone characteristics refine students’ setting skills. Bezel, tube, and f lush setting and construction tips are taught. A basic kit is available for purchase from the instructor, including stones, sterling settings, burrs, and polishers. Gretchen Raber - Silver, Amethyst

$270

Winter

(5 weeks)

$270

Spring

(5 weeks)

Thursday

Metalwork & Jewelry for Young People (ages 10-13)

Thursday

10:00am–3:00pm (starts Feb 15)

Trozzo

6:30pm–9:30pm (starts May 10) Trozzo

Michael Brehl E x plore ba sic meta lwork i ng pro cesses such a s forg i ng, melting, blending, annealing, and metal coloration. Make a beautiful copper chain bracelet or sculptural projects in this fun kids workshop. Contact instructor via e-mail about parent participation (this class is fun for adults, too). Some copper is included in tuition; there is an additional materials fee for larger projects or silver. There is a studio fee payable to the instructor.

$205

Fall

$175

Winter

Sunday 1:30pm–4:00pm Sunday

10:30am–12:30pm

(9 weeks) (7 weeks)

Stonesetting: Guide to a Creative Tradition Nick Barnes Covering the basics for setting cabochon and faceted stones, tension, prong, bezel and f lush mounts, students explore the design and nature of each to enhance and develop their own work. Using pre-cast as well as fabricated pieces, students set a variety of semiprecious stones. A list of materials is available upon registration for this class.

$195 Winter $270

Saturday

Enameling on Metal

(5 weeks) 7:00pm–10:00pm (starts Feb 12)

Monday

Spring

10:00am–3:00pm

(5 weeks)

(starts April 7)

Abby Goldblatt Basic enameling techniques for beginners are taught every term. Advanced students may work on their own projects with teacher’s instruction in specialized techniques including cloison né a nd the etch i ng tech n iques of basseta i l le a nd champlevé. There is a $20 lab fee for all enameling classes; this covers the cost of studio consumables and enamels, not metal.

Mary Ellen Trozzo - Silver

Fall, Winter & Spring

$270 Tuesday 10:00am–3:00pm (5 wks, starts: Fall-Sept 19; Winter-Jan 9; Spring-Apr 10) $220 Tuesday 10:00am–3:00pm (4 wks, starts: Fall-Oct 24; Winter-Feb 13; Spring-May 15) $270 Tuesday 7:00pm–10:00pm (9 weeks)

Summer $270 Tuesday $195 Tuesday

10:00am–3:00pm 7:00pm–10:00pm

(5 weeks)

(starts June 19) (starts June 19)

Stonesetting Continued Mary Ellen Trozzo Students learn to make custom settings with various styles of bezels, prong settings, and settings for unusually shaped stones. Techniques such as channel setting and fancy tube settings are introduced. There is also discussion of stone characteristics as they relate to desig n a nd fabr ication of wea rable a r t.

$270 Spring Thursday

12:00pm–5:00pm

(5 weeks)

(starts May 10)

Wax Carving Mary Ellen Trozzo Hard wax carving techniques are an aspect of model making i n jewel r y desig n . T h rou g h demonst rat ions a nd h a ndson experience, students explore techniques such as layout, carv ing hollow forms and mirror images, tex tu ring, fau x granulation, and f lame finishing. Although models are sent out for completion, upon retu rn, finishing techniques are explained. Prior use of basic jewelry hand tools is prerequisite.

$195

Summer

Thursday 6:30pm–9:30pm

Calligraphy

Eric Burris Participants learn a low tech, low cost, efficient method for making copper and silver Mokume Gane metal using a refractory mini furnace and soldering torch. Students start by making their own billet and finish with a seamless forged band ring. Several technical demonstrations are provided. Prior basic metal and jewelry skills are needed. Some supplies may be purchased from the instructor.

Fall

Thursday

7:00pm–10:00pm

(7 weeks)

(starts: Oct 5)

Eric Burris - Silver, copper

Paper & Book

Saaraliisa Ylitalo - Paper

(5 weeks)

Small Scale Wood Grained Metal Sheet Jewelry: Mokume Gane

$210

Paper & Book Hermineh Miller This class gives beginning students solid basic skills in the calligraphic arts and help intermediate students learn new hands. Working with dip pens and large nibs, students learn control of ink and paint, letter structure, rhythm, alphabet analysis, spacing, and basic page layout. A number of small calligraphic projects are assigned to build confidence in newly acquired skills.

$200

Fall, Winter & Spring

(9 weeks)

Saturday 10:00am–12:30pm

Korean Style Felted Paper: Joomchi Saaraliisa Ylitalo Joomchi is a Korean technique for making textured handmade paper. Students combine layers of mulberry papers of various shapes and colors to create a new piece of paper. This technique is si m i la r to felti ng, but uses paper i nstead of wool T he resulting crinkled papers lend themselves to surface design, bookmaking, collage, or anywhere one would use decorative pap er. A $20 m ater ia ls fee is payable to t he i nst r uc tor. $115

November 4, 2017

(Saturday)

10:00am – 4:00pm

$115

June 16, 2018

(Saturday)

10:00am – 4:00pm

Japanese Papermaking Saaraliisa Ylitalo Japanese paper, or washi, is characterized by its thinness and strength. The class progresses through all the steps in Japa nese pap er m a k i ng, sta r t i ng w it h pu lp prepa rat ion : cooking and scraping the fibers clean and then beating them into pulp, then forming sheets using the nagashizuki method with f lexible screens. Students form as many sheets as time a l lows f rom abaca (ba na na f ibers or M a n i la Hemp) a nd kozo (mulberry fibers). Learn the beauty of these fibers and techniques! A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor. $115

January 27, 2018

(Saturday)

10:00am–4:00pm

Spinning Thread From Paper Saaraliisa Ylitalo The art of making thread and using it to weave cloth dates back to 7th century Japan. Students explore this wonderful part of the world of paper arts. Participants twist Japanese papers into thread using a rough brick and hand held spindles, then weave a small piece of cloth on a simple card loom. The class explores coloring on the paper and discusses contemporary uses for paper thread, such as bookbinding, knitting and weaving. A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor. $115

December 10, 2017

(Sunday)

10:00am–4:00pm

Basic Weaving Tea Okropiridze Students sample basic hand-controlled techniques like tapestry, rug making, lace, and cloth making. Learn to dress a rigid-heddle loom, weave samples, and create an independent project. A $15 materials fee is payable on the first day. Students may rent a loom for $30.

$200

Fall, Winter & Spring

(9 weeks)

$135

Summer

(5 weeks)

Saturday 1:00pm–3:30pm Saturday 1:00pm–3:30pm

Introduction to 4-Shaft Weaving Andrea Blackmon

Fibers & Textile Tea Okropiridze - Tapestry

The fiber studio provides workspaces with floor looms, table looms, spinning wheels, dyeing facilities, a silk steamer, and an extensive library. For a nominal fee, students may buy open studio time. Floor loom rental fees include open studio time.

All About Wool Sylvia DeMar Participants learn about long and short wools, fine and coarse wools, dual-coated sheep, and more. Students leave able to identify the best type of wool for any project. Wool washing, sorting, and preparation techniques are included. No experience necessary. A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor.

$105

Fall & Spring

Diana Kreutz

This course is for both the absolute beginner and those with some experience wishing to increase their skills. Beginners learn the basics: pattern reading, casting on, knitting, purling, cabling, and casting off while creating a fashionable scarf. Students with experience may work on a project of their choice. Individualized instruction meets the needs of each student. Materials are extra.

Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer

Tuesday Thursday Sunday

7:00pm–9:00pm 11:00am—1:00pm 10:00am–12:00pm

Garren Garren Kreutz

Diana Kreutz

Fall, Winter & Spring

Tuesday Thursday Sunday

$135

Summer

(5 weeks)

Tuesday Tuesday

10:00am–12:30pm 7:00pm–9:30pm

Harrington Blackmon Harrington Blackmon

Projects & Advanced Weaving Techniques Andrea Blackmon

Marilyn Harrington

Students develop practical experience in planning, weaving, and finishing projects, or pursuing advanced harness techniques. Looms available for rent include 4- to 10-harness floor looms for $40 or por table 4- to 8 -ha r ness table looms for $30.

$200

Fall, Winter & Spring

(9 weeks)

$140

Summer

(5 weeks)

Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday

1:00pm–3:30pm 7:00pm–9:30pm 1:00pm–3:30pm 7:00pm–9:30pm

Harrington Blackmon Harrington Blackmon

Freeform Weaving Liberated from traditional patterns and structure, students draw weaving inspiration from visual media, performance art, music, and literature. Previous experience is not necessary –just willingness to experiment. Looms are available for rent for $25, payable to the instructor. A $15 materials fee covers the cost of yarn. Students are encouraged to bring yarn and odds and ends from home.

Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer $135

Sunday

1:00pm–3:30pm

(5 weeks) (starts: F-Oct 1, W-Jan 21, Sp-Apr 15)

(4 weeks)

7:00pm–9:00pm Garren (starts: F-Oct 24; W-Feb 13; Sp-May 8) 11:00am–1:00pm Garren (starts: F-Oct 26; W-Feb 15; Sp-May 10) 10:00am–12:00pm Kreutz (starts: F-Oct 29; W-Feb 18; Sp-May 13)

Tapestry Tea Okropiridze Students learn basic and intermediate Gobelin tapestry weaving techniques, creating a miniature woven tapestry sample on a frame loom. Warping the loom, color mixing and hatching, finishing, and design techniques are covered. The instructor works closely with students in class providing individual guidance and demonstrations. A $30 fee is payable to the instructor for materials and frame loom use. This is offered both as a workshop and a class. Workshops: $185 September 16 & 17, 2017 (Sat–Sun) $185

March 14 & 15, 2018

10:00am–4:00pm

(Wed–Thurs) 10:00am–4:00pm

Fibers

T h is class is desig ned for those who a re beyond sca r ves a nd a re rea dy to k n it t h at projec t t h at she / he is a f ra id to u nder ta ke a lone. Pa r ticipa nts a re g u ided th roug h “intermediate knitter” growing pains while learning to read a pattern, f i x m ista kes, a nd f ig u re out gauge a nd sizi ng.

$105

(9 weeks)

10:00am–12:30pm 7:00pm–9:30pm

(5 weeks)

Knitting Projects: Beyond Square Barbara Garren

Fall, Winter & Spring

Tuesday Tuesday

Raquel Rosa

Beginning/Intermediate Knitting

$125

$200

(3 weeks)

Thursday 7:00pm–9:30pm (starts: F-Oct 19; Sp-Apr 19)

Barbara Garren

Marilyn Harrington

Discover the versatile and more complex 4-harness loom: students learn to dress the loom, weave samples of various loom-controlled patterns, and have an opportunity to weave an independent project. A $25 materials fee is payable on the first day of class. Students may rent a table loom for $30.

Classes:

$200

Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer

(9 weeks)

$135

Summer

(5 weeks)

Saturday 10:00am–12:30pm Saturday 10:00am–12:30pm

Contemporary Rugs and Wall Hangings

Open Studio – Carding Party

Michael Heilman

Sylvia DeMar

St udents e x plore t he contemp ora r y desig n p otent i a l of non-trad itiona l r ug ma k i ng tech n iques. Usi ng ha nd held tools and various yarns, cloth strips, and other materials, participants experiment with color, texture, and sculpting to create a myriad of surfaces, patterns, and effects for rugs or wall hangings. Initial tools and practice materials to begin are provided for a $30 materials fee, payable at first class.

Bring fiber prep tools. Share tips and techniques –full details online!

$140

Fall, Winter & Spring

(5 weeks)

Thursday 7:00pm–9:30pm

Michael Heilman A continuation of the introductory course, this class allows students to work on projects under the instructor’s supervision. Students explore advanced techniques and dyeing raw materials.

Fall

$140

Winter

Thursday Thursday

(4 weeks)

7:00pm–9:30pm 7:00pm–9:30pm

August 15, 2017

(Sunday)

10:00pm–4:00pm

$20

February 25, 2018

(Sunday)

10:00pm–4:00pm

$20

June 24, 2018

(Sunday)

10:00pm–4:00pm

Dyer’s Open Studio Sylvia DeMar Dyers: this one’s for you- full details online!

Contemporary Rugs and Wall Hangings Continued

$120

$20

(starts: Oct 26)

(5 weeks)

(starts: Feb 15)

Hand Spindles: The Portable Spinning Choice

$30

August 12, 2017

(Saturday)

10:00pm–4:00pm

$30

March 17, 2018

(Saturday)

10:00pm–4:00pm

$30

August 25, 2018

(Saturday)

10:00pm–4:00pm

Shifted Warp Ikat in Wool or Silk Marilyn Harrington Acheive the best and most brilliantly colored textiles painting silk or wool warps using acid dyes. Winding the warp onto a loom is demonstrated. A materials fee of $25 is payable to the instructor. $95

October 11, 2017

(Wednesday) 10:00am–4:00pm

$95

June 5, 2018

(Tuesday)

10:00am–4:00pm

Sylvia DeMar The easy, portable nature of hand spindles makes them a must for anyone with an interest in spinning yarn. Participants learn the fundamentals of drafting, spinning, and finishing both si ng le- a nd two -ply ya r ns. T he h istor y a nd va r iety of this g reat tool are also exam ined. A $15 materials fee, payable to the instructor, covers a drop spindle and fiber.

Shifted Warp Ikat in Cotton, Tencel, or Linen

$105

Fall

$95

November 28, 2017

(Tuesday)

10:00am–4:00pm

$95

March 20, 2018

(Tuesday)

10:00am–4:00pm

$105

Spring

Sunday

(3 weeks)

1:00pm–3:30pm

Wednesday

(starts Oct 1)

Dye a cotton, tencel, or linen warp using fiber reactive dyes. Winding the warp onto a loom is demonstrated.A materials fee of $25 is payable to the instructor.

(3 weeks)

7:00pm–9:30pm

(starts May 16)

Hand Spindles: Portable Spinning (ages 10 – 13) Sylvia DeMar

For a full description please see page??? $95 Winter Sunday

Marilyn Harrington

1:00pm–3:00pm

(3 weeks)

(starts Jan 14)

Double Weave Exploration Marilyn Harrington Double weave is a versatile structure with many possibilities. This is the perfect introduction to students who have never tried double weave. In a round robin format, students have the opportunity to weave basic light/dark double weave, two layers, tubes, double width cloth and other exciting fabrics. Each student brings a loom prepared with an assigned warp and everyone takes a turn at each loom. A materials fee of $10 is payable to the instructor. $185

Spinning: The Wheel Goes Round

January 3 & 4, 2018

(Tues–Weds) 10:00am–4:00pm

Sylvia DeMar St udents lea r n t he f u nd a menta ls of d ra f t i ng, spi n n i ng, and f inishing both single and 2-ply yarns using a spi n n i ng wheel. Pa r ticipa nts may use a school wheel or br i ng thei r ow n. Some open stud io ti me is ava i lable for practice. A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor.

$140

Fall & Spring

Sunday Wednesday

(6 weeks)

10:00am–12:30pm (Fall only; starts Oct 1) 7:00pm–9:30pm (Spring only; starts Apr 4)

Intermediate Spinning with Varied Materials

Fibers

Sylvia De Mar Students explore spinning beyond single strand wool yarn, like balanced two-ply, multi-ply, cabled-ply, Navajo ply, and more. Students spin variegated rovings and blend fibers to create striped, segmented, and heathered rovings. The class experiments with fibers such as alpaca, camel, mohair, silk, cashmere, flax, hemp, cotton, bamboo, and soy silk. Students must be able to spin single strand yarns. A $25 materials fee is payable to the instructor.

$160

Spring

$140

Summer

Sunday

10:00am–12:30pm

Wednesday

7:00pm–9:30pm

(7 weeks)

(no class May 6)

(6 weeks)

(starts July 11)

Julie Booth - Hand Stitching

Beginning Jumpstart in Wet Felting Renate Maile-Moskowitz Participants explore hands-on the endless creative possibilities of wool felt. This is a great opportunity for novices to learn the basics of th is f iber med iu m. A l l mater ia ls i ncluded. $100 September 18, 2017

(Monday)

$100 Sept 18 & 25, 2017

(Monday)

10:00am–4:00pm 7:00pm–10:00pm

$100 January 8, 2018

(Monday)

10:00am–4:00pm

$100 January 8 & 15, 2018

(Monday)

7:00pm–10:00pm

Jumpstart in Nuno Felting Renate Maile-Moskowitz Nuno or lamination felting has become the couture craze of felting on international runways. This felt is lightweight with drape and f lexibility. Students explore the technique, which perma nently combi nes fabric a nd wool th rough a felti ng process without sewing or hemming. All materials included. $125

September 30, 2017

(Saturday)

10:00am–5:00pm

$125

January 6, 2018

(Saturday)

10:00am–5:00pm

Renate Maile-Moskowitz- Felt

Intermediate Felting: Expanding the Possibilities Felting Workshops with Renate Maile-Moskowitz Sculptural Needle Felting: A Dragon’s Tail $85

September 25, 2017

(Monday)

12:00pm–4:00pm

October 17, 2017

(Saturday)

12:00pm–4:00pm

Lattice or Pineneedle Effects on Nuno $115

October 28, 2017

(Saturday)

10:00am–5:00pm

Devoré or Burn-out Nuno $115

November 11, 2017

(Saturday)

10:00am–5:00pm

Nuno Felted Degummed Organza $115

December 9, 2017

(Saturday)

10:00am–5:00pm

(Saturday)

10:00am–4:00pm

(Saturday)

10:00am–5:00pm

Felted Boas $100 February 10, 2018

Tissue Felted Nuno $115

February 24, 2018

(Saturday)

12:00pm–4:00pm

(Saturday)

12:00pm–4:00pm

Felted Flowers $85

April 21, 2018

Felting with Various Breeds of Wool April 28, 2018

(Saturday)

10:00am–5:00pm

(Saturday)

10:00am–5:00pm

(Saturday)

10:00am–5:00pm

Felted Handbag $100 January 3, 2018

January 13, 2018

Intermediate/Advanced Felting: Expanding the Possibilities Renate Maile-Moskowitz A variety of techniques are addressed including inlay, mosaic style, cut outs, Mola style, transparency, pleating, and resist dyeing.

$195

Fall, Winter & Spring

(8 weeks)

Monday 10:00am–1:00pm (starts: F-Oct 2; W-Jan 22; Sp-Apr 2) Monday 7:00pm–10:00pm (starts: F-Oct 2; W-Jan 22; Sp-Apr 2

Unraveling the Secrets of Silk Silk has been the luxurious companion of felters, papermakers, and fiber artists for centuries. This workshop explores the endless possibilities of silk cocoons and silk fabrics through the techniques of unraveling, stretching, degumming, dyeing, embossing, devore´, and felting. The tuition includes all materials. $115

May 12, 2018

(Saturday)

10:00am–5:00pm

Dyeing: Indigo—A Blue Like None Other Sylvia DeMar

Felted Faux Fur $115

(8 weeks)

1:30pm–4:30pm (starts: F-Oct 2; W-Jan 22; Sp-Apr 2)

Fibers

$115

Fall, Winter & Spring

Monday

Renate Maile-Moskowitz

Painting with Fibers $??? March 24, 2018

A variety of techniques are addressed including inlay, mosaic style, cut outs, Mola style, transparency, pleating, and resist dyeing. For students w ith some knowledge of felting who are interested in ex panding their sk ills, this is the class!

$195

Jumpstart in Felted Jewelry $85

Renate Maile-Moskowitz

See full details at www.theartleague.org!

Unlike conventional dyes, indigo uses the air to impart its unique shades of blue to natural fibers. Participants explore the mysteries of setting up, caring for, and maintaining an indigo vat. No previous dye experience is needed. A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor. Students may bring items to dye. $100 November 12, 2017

(Sunday)

10:00am–5:00pm

$100 March 11, 2018

(Sunday)

10:00am–5:00pm

All in One Dyepot

Term Start Dates: Fall - Sept 18, Winter - Jan 8 Spring - April 2, Summer - June 18

Sylvia DeMar Participants use household dyes in a one-pot “stew” of wool, silk, cotton, nylon, yarn, whole cloth, acrylic and anything else on hand. This explores the results obtained with a “union dye” on a variety of fiber types processes at the same time. Materials provided for samples, but participants may bring a variety of materials. $40

November 18, 2017

10:00am–2:00pm

Dyeing: Natural Color Kitchen Sylvia DeMar Students explore the use of natural dyes, beginning with the extraction of dye colors from raw materials like tree bark, roots, or leaves. This class covers dyeing both plant and animal fibers, emphasizing dye room safety. Participants take home samples dyed in class. A $25 materials fee is payable to the instructor. $170

June 9 & 10, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–3:00pm

Dyeing: Shibori: Tie-Dye on Steroids Candace Edgerley Shibori is a Japanese word for the technique of resist dyeing fabric by stitch ing, bind ing, or w rapping. Students lea rn the basics of this art, A rashi (pole wrapped), Trikit (stitch resist), and Boshi (capping), while making samples using silk and cotton fabrics. Dyes, discharges, and the care of silk are covered. Students design and complete two personal silk scarf projects. Materials fee of $45 due at first session. $195

Oct 21 & 22, 2017

(Sat–Sun)

$195

Dec 5 & 6, 2017

(Tues–Weds) 10:00am–4:00pm

10:00am–4:00pm

$195

March 3 & 4, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

$195 July 28 & 29, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

Low Water Immersion Dyeing

Acid and Fiber Reactive Dyes

Candace Edgerley

Sylvia DeMar This workshop is a great introduction to dyeing. Day one introduces acid dyes specifically designed to work on wool, alpaca, and other protein-based fibers. Day two expands the options with an introduction to fiber-reactive dyes that work with both plant and protein fibers. Dye room safety is emphasized.

Save time! Save water! Save dye! Learn this fast and colorful way to dye cotton, silk and rayon for quilting, rag weaving, and rug hooking, or create cloth to serve as a basis for other surface techniques such as stamping or painting. Create unique pieces of cloth with multiple colors and subtle underlying patterns. The technique can also be used on yarns. All materials are included.

$170

$90

February 3 & 4, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

11:00am–4:00pm

All levels Design and Print Your Own Fabric Candace Edgerley Students learn spontaneous methods of applying color to fabric and two different screen printing processes. Students create custom fabric designs using dyes and textured items to layer color on cotton and silk. Thermofax screen printing allows students to print their own line drawings, black and white photographs, or copyright free images onto fabric or paper. Deconstructed screen prints serve as background for detailed images. A $45 materials fee is payable to the instructor. $195

December 2 & 3, 2017

(Sat–Sun)

$195

February 20 & 21, 2018

(Tues–Wed) 10:00am–4:00pm

10:00am–4:00pm

November 7, 2017

(Tuesday)

10:00am—3:00pm

Hand Stitching Julie Booth This is not your grandmother’s cross-stitch! Students develop a persona l vocabu la r y of ma rk-ma k i ng usi ng basic ha nd stitches a nd relief printing tech n iques. Work ing th rough a ser ies of thoug ht-provok i ng exercises a nd developi ng a sa mpler book or por tfol io, st udents a lso exa m i ne contemporary hand stitching artworks. Returning students may work on independent projects. There is a supply list for this class and a materials fee of $20 payable to the instructor.

$240

Fall

Wednesday

10:00am–3:00pm

(5 weeks)

(no class Oct 11)

Hand Stitching Continued: Surface & Structure Julie Booth

Student Work - Basketry

St udents ta ke thei r stitch i ng to the nex t level...a nd the t h i rd d i mension! St udents foc u s on m a n ipu lat i ng ba sic hand stitches to build rich surfaces and structures, creating a nu mber of d i mensiona l stitch sa mplers a nd a f i n ished piece i nspi red by nat u re. T here is a supply l ist for t h is class and a materials fee of $20 payable to the instructor.

$285

Winter

$175

Spring

Wednesday 10:00am–3:00pm Wednesday

7:00–10:00pm

(6 weeks) (7 weeks)

(starts April 25)

To Tell a Story with Cloth: Impressions & Memories Fibers

Julie Booth Students paint, print, and stitch fabrics to compose a series of thematic pieces that honor, celebrate, or comemmorate a person, place or time in their lives. The instructor provides engaging exercises to elicit memories, including working with collage, color, composition, and journaling. There is a supply list for this class and a $25 materials fee payable to the instructor.

$195

Fall

$240

Spring

Wednesday

7:00–10:00pm 10:00am–3:00pm

(8 weeks)

(no class Oct 11)

(5 weeks)

(starts April 11)

Jumpstart in Hand Stitching Julie Booth

$185

January 6 & 7, 2018

(Sat-Sun)

$125

April 4, 11 & 18, 2018

(Weds)

10:00am–4:00pm 7:00–10:00pm

Patching, Stitching, Weaving: Healing Cloth Julie Booth Create a richly stitched and meaningful fabric piece using techniques inspired by stitching and mending traditions of other cultures. Past participants have created pieces with healing or celebratory messages or to explore a life transition. Students are encouraged to bring recycled or repurposed cloth or cloth with a personal history or meaning. There is a supply list for this class and a materials fee of $15 payable to the instructor. $185

September 9 & 10, 2017 (Sat-Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

$185

June 16 & 17, 2018

10:00am–4:00pm

(Sat-Sun)

Fibers / Becoming Professional

Becoming Professional

Making marks with needle and thread in fabric can be an expressive art form. Students learn techniques for manipulating basic stitches while working towards a personal vocabulary of mark-making. Some fabric painting and printing techniques are also covered. This class provides the beginner with the ne cessa r y sk i l l s for t a k i ng H a nd S t itch i ng Cont i nu e d . Previous Hand Stitching students may join for a refresher or to work on an independent project. There is a supply list for this class and a materials fee of $20 payable to the instructor.

21st Century Basketry: Coiling & Plaiting Tamryn McDermott T h is workshop prov ides a n i nt roduc t ion to a va r iet y of m ater ia ls a nd tech n iques u sed by contemp ora r y ba sket ma kers a nd a r tists today. T he focus is on i ntroductor y techniques of coiling and plaiting. It is ideal for a beginning or intermediate basket weaver interested in exploring materials and new techniques. No previous experience is necessary. $185

August 19 & 20, 2017

(Sat & Sun) 10:00am –4:00pm

Susan Abbott - Oil

Amateur to Professional Susan Abbott

Hat Block Party Jan Wutkowski Beginning through advanced milliners enjoy this class on blocking straws, felts and buckram over traditional hat blocks. Beginners learn the very basics of steam blocking and more advanced students have an opportunity to block as many hats as they like over the more complex hat blocks. Each progresses at their own comfort level. Learn about the blocking differences in felts, straws and other millinery mediums; puzzle blocks; shaping and couture finishing techniques for incredible hats. Many hat styles possible. Individual coaching is available for all skill levels.

This intensive workshop demystifies the business side of being a professional artist. Students learn about building a resume, approaching galleries, organizing shows, coping with rejection, slides, publicity, marketing, taxes, and many other topics. Each participant receives a booklet of worksheets and information. $105 March 24, 2018

(Saturday)

10:00am–4:00pm

Photographing Your Artwork Pete Duvall & Alison Duvall

Spinning Thread from Paper

Learn the basics of taking images of artwork for gallery submission, websites, or print reproduction. Lighting, lenses, backdrops, film and digital options are explored. Both 2-D and 3-D artwork are discussed. Sudents bring a camera (film or digital) that can be operated in full manual mode and a notebook. No artwork needed.

Saaraliisa Ylitalo

$105 March 18, 2018

$225 December 2 & 3, 2017

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

(Sunday)

11:00am–4:00pm

For a full description, please see page 28. $115

January 27, 2018

(Saturday)

10:00am – 4:00pm

Basic Matting, Mounts, and Framing Stephen Collins

Korean Handmade Textured Paper: Joomchi Saaraliisa Ylitalo For a full description, please see page 28. $115

November 4, 2017

(Saturday)

10:00am – 4:00pm

$115

June 16, 2018

(Saturday)

10:00am – 4:00pm

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Learn the fundamentals of matting, mounting, and framing with an emphasis on conservation. Students grasp design, preservation techniques, tools, and the mathematics of framing as well as practice hands on mat cutting, paper mounting techniques, and pre-cut frame assembly. Constructed mounts for textile projects are demonstrated. Excellent for artists, collectors, or art enthusiasts. A $25 materals fee covering some supplies and use of tools is payable to the instructor. $175

September 16 & 17, 2017 (Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

$175

January 6 & 7, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

$175

June 16 & 17, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

Draw the Portrait/Sculpt the Portrait Dan Thompson This cross-disciplinary workshop focuses on interpreting form. Lessons are geared toward intermediate students with some experience drawing long poses. Each day begins with sculpture; students model life-sized portraiture in the round. Students spend the second part of the day drawing a long pose portrait in graphite. Students learn the importance of correlating tonality in pencil with planar form. Students also transform their sense of landmark structures in the human face and address hatch marks differently. Model fees are extra. $330 August 21 & 23, 2017

(Mon–Wed)

9:30am–4:30pm

Crash Course in Drawing Deirdre Saunder

D r aw ing Wo rk s h o p s

Drawing Workshops Ephraim Rubenstein - Wax Resist

Creative Encounter: The 30 In 30 Lisa Semerad Jump into the unknown with this powerful day that starts with 30 small drawings in 30 minutes. The class sets up a huge grid to examine patterns in student work, note the breakthroughs, and continue with 3 in 15 minutes, 2 in 20, 1 in 30, and so on, with critiques between each set. The goal is to tap one’s intuition in order to discover new possibilities for personal artwork. Materials are compressed charcoal, hard or soft pastel, and optionally, watercolor, acrylic or mixed media for the longer durations. $100 August 26, 2017

(Saturday)

10:00am–4:00pm

Creative Encounter: The Birth of Whimsy Lisa Semerad Tired of copying what you see? Want to surprise yourself and use whatever colors you want? Show your playful side by creating your wildest whimsies. Using people, animals, vehicles, and buildings, participants break every preconceived notion. Combine items into a scene where there is no gravity, the sky can be plaid, houses are made of Jello and the pets...well, anything is possible. Start with pencil and paper, and then choose any media for the final project. Instructor has vast knowledge of media and techniques. $100 August 27, 2017

(Sunday)

10:00am–4:00pm

The Figure in Silverpoint This course investigates the medieval metal point drawing technique. As a delicate and indelible media, silverpoint drawing teaches students about the purity of line – isolated on a smooth, prepared drawing surface. Students also gain insight into pregraphite era drawing. Students learn to float their image and develop hatch marks. Examples of masterworks, such as those of A. Legros, are referenced. Studies in the figure enable each participant to become part of the resurgence of interest in silverpoint within contemporary figure art. Model fees are extra. $215

August 19 & 20, 2017

(Sat–Sun)

$195

September 9 & 10, 2017 (Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

$195

September 8 & 9, 2018 (Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

$195

March 17 & 18, 2018

10:00am–4:00pm

9:30am–4:30pm

(Sat–Sun)

Exploring Facial Expression Through Drawing Dan Thompson Study the aesthetic changes that take place in a model’s facial expression. Using four different poses and a variety of expressions, students learn about landmarks in the face and how to describe the details of features within major planes. Tonality greatly affects the degree of expression, so the class discusses over and under modeling as well as unity of expression. Model fees are extra. $215

December 2 & 3, 2017

(Sat–Sun)

9:30am–4:30pm

Abstract Drawing Joyce McCarten This workshop is designed to help the accomplished artist move into new territory. Artists draw from a model within a setup for gestures, long poses, and intuitive exercises. Traditional elements of drawing are examined in the transitional work of various 19th and 20th century artists. Students are encouraged to work against their own grain to allow unpredictable ideas to emerge. Model fees a re ex tra. Li m ited to 12 students. $290 September 8–10, 2017

(Fri–Sun)

9:30am–4:30pm

$290 September 7–9, 2018

(Fri–Sun)

9:30am–4:30pm

Linear Perspective Patrick Kirwin For artists perspective is one of the most difficult challenges when setting up a composition. In this workshop, students enhance their ability for critical observation as they learn the rules of perspective, perspective measurement, division of shapes into an even or odd number of spaces, circles in perspective, and inclined planes. This knowledge can then be applied to drawing and painting situations, creating clear spatial order within pictures. $195

Dan Thompson

This workshop is ideal for beginners and those in need of a refresher course. Fundamental drawing techniques, primarily in pencil and charcoal, are taught. Students learn to use line, value, gesture, and perspective, and develop the ability to “see” as artists. Subjects include still life, figure, landscape, and photographic references. Model fees and supplies are extra.

September 16 & 17, 2017 (Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

Drawing 101 Rick Weaver All levels of artists gain a better understanding of the principles of drawing from observation. Demonstrations and exercises are used to explain perspective, light and shadow, line and mass, and simplifying techniques. All topics are adapted to levels suited to the student body. This is a great place to start for beginners and an invaluable back-to-basics course for the more experienced student. $195

December 9 & 10, 2017

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

Problem Parts: Hands & Feet

The Portrait in Graphite and Watercolor

David Carter

Robert Liberace

Many times overlooked by even the most prolific artists, the hands and feet do not need to be the avoided extremities. In this course, the essential aspects of anatomy, form simplification, and gesture are taught using references from photos and live models to render believable hands and feet. Model fees are extra.

Explore the classic art of portraiture through a variety of techniques in pencil and water based media. Students experiment with the beauty of line and form using the graphically linear pencil. Then, students focus on wash techniques with pen, inks, and watercolors. Each class examines the techniques of Ingres, Rembrandt, and Sargent. Overall facial anatomy and the features are studied and detailed through demonstrations. Model fees are extra.

$195

January 6 & 7, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

$345 March 16 – 18, 2018

Guest Artist

Gorgeous Effects with Ink and Wax-Resist Ephraim Rubenstein January 6 & 7, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

9:30am–4:30pm

Charcoal Portrait Drawing Teresa Oaxaca Learn construction of a 2D likeness using light and shade with emphasis upon transition and articulation of the form. Gesture and expression are discussed, including how to bring the form to life with one’s own natural calligraphy of style. Topics include chiaroscuro, modeling, half-tones and highlights, massing of tone, terminator/core lines of shadow, basic anatomy and how to render detail without losing form or overall harmony. Model fees are extra. $195

Jan 6 & 7, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

Susan Abbott This popular workshop teaches students to use gesture, contour, collage, and color to record their travels. Participants learn to use the sketchbook as a journal, and to make it a work of art. Students use picturesque Old Town Alexandria as source material, and for inspiration look at many artists’ sketchbook journals. Past students say, “This class changed my life!” $220 March 16, 2018

(Friday) (Sat–Sun)

March 17 & 18, 2018

7:00pm–9:00pm & 10:00am–4:00pm

Teresa Oaxaca - Charcoal

Receive a succinct su mmary of the drawing principles an artist must understand to render the human head effectively. Working from a live model, students start with the mechanics of neck and head movement, then progress to a comprehensive look at proportion, ball and plane simplification, straight-line simplification, skeletal and muscular anatomy, structural analysis of the features, volume, and light and shade. Model fees are extra. $195

June 16 & 17, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

Basic Drawing Intensive Priscilla Treacy Learn to translate the 3-D world into a 2-D drawing! Acquire training in basic drawing techniques including: light and shadow, line quality, positive/negative space, composition, perspective, and proportion. Through a series of demonstrations and exercises based on still life, students learn to create visually interesting drawings while gaining a sound understanding of materials and the methods that lead to success. No prior experience is necessary. $195

June 16 & 17, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

All Levels Sketching Washington Alice Kale Students enjoy sketching onside at iconic Washington locations such as the Navy Memorial and the Mall. Using portable supplies, students work in a sketchbook using pencil, ink, and/or watercolor to capture urban scenes. Learn to identify manageable subjects, simplify architecture, and quickly sketch people. All locations are easily reached via Metro. In case of inclement weather, the class meets in interior locations such as Union Station $195

June 9 & 10, 2018

D r aw ing Wo rk s h o p s

Traveling with your Sketchbook

Drawing the Human Head Rick Weaver

Please see page 37 for a full description. $215

(Fri–Sun) 10:00am–4:00pm

(Sat–Sun) 10:00am – 4:00pm

The Figure in Charcoal Teresa Oaxaca Addressing the complexity of drawing the human figure, this workshop covers a method in which contours may be simplified into a straight-line approach, beginning from a general block and then carving out the forms with shadow and shading techniques. Students work from the model and receive regular critiques and individualized instruction. Model fees are extra. $195

June 9 & 10, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

Sketchbook Workshop Avis Fleming Increase your enjoyment of travel, nature, and outdoor activity by keeping a sketchbook. Basic drawing techniques in pen, pencil, and watercolor are adapted for speed and smaller scale, and consideration is given to developing sketches into finished work. $180 Sept 8 & 9, 2018 (Old Town) 11:00am–4:00pm

+ $230 Sept 8 & 9, 2018 (Old Town) 11:00am–4:00pm Sept 10, 2018 (National Zoo) 11:00am–4:00pm 35

Watercolor Workshops Gwen Bragg - Watercolor

Flowers from Photos

Jumpstart in East Asian Ink Painting: Sumi-é

Alice Kale

Charlene Fuhrman-Schulz

Learn how to get the best composition out of a photograph, in addition to techniques to grid, enlarge, and paint on a large scale.

This workshop provides intensive instruction in sumi-é for the absolute beginner or artist in another medium wishing to expand their horizon. There is step-by-step, hands-on instruction in the fundamentals of the techniques employed in this fascinating art with its traditions stretching back more than a thousand years. Previous participants in this workshop are welcome.

$195

August 26 & 27, 2017

(Sat–Sun)

10:00pm–4:00pm

Achieving Dramatic Effects in Watercolor

Wate r colo r Wo rk s h o p s

Peter Ulrich

This workshop explores bold effects achieved by dramatic value contrast and the excitement of adjacent complementary colors. Students learn to create colorful, interesting, and transparent shadow areas from dull and black areas in reference photos. Creative use of compositional elements to enhance the center of interest is demonstrated. The importance of selection of subject matter is addressed, including the powerful effects achieved by “looking into the light” to create eye-catching art.

$195

September 12 & 13, 2017 (Tues–Wed) 10:00am–4:00pm

$195

January 6 & 7, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

Negative Painting: A Positive Experience Rachel Collins

$195

September 6 & 7, 2017

(Wed–Thurs) 10:00am–4:00pm

Learn how to create exciting images in watercolor by painting around a subject, rather than painting the subject directly. I n t he process st udents t h i n k ab out pa i n i ng i n a whole new way and develop both painting and composition skills. For watercolor pa i nters w ith at least a l ittle ex per ience.

$195

September 5 & 6, 2018

(Wed–Thurs) 10:00am–4:00pm

$195

December 9 & 10, 2017

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am – 4:00pm

Jumpstart in Watercolor

Atmospheric Watercolors

Rachel Collins

Peter Ulrich

This intensive workshop gives students a chance to explore the many possibilities of watercolor. It serves as a basic introduction to the medium, a refresher for someone who hasn’t painted for a while, and a preparation for students looking to pursue a longer study of watercolor. No previous watercolor experience is required, although very basic drawing skills are helpful.

Wet-into-wet watercolor offers wonderful opportunities for creating a mood or “atmosphere”. Landscapes and cityscapes in the rain, fog, or haze are especially good candidates for expressive treatment by transparent washes and subtle effects. This approach is not only limited to somber, bad-weather scenes. Bright shimmering sunlight, especially when dappled by overhead trees or sparkling on water, also lends itself to watercolor’s unique effects. This workshop explores a gamut of atmospheric subjects. Students work from photographs and imagination.

$195

September 9 & 10, 2017 (Sat–Sun)

$195

January 3 & 4, 2018

10:00am–4:00pm

$195

September 12 & 13, 2018 (Wed–Thurs) 10:00am–4:00pm

(Wed–Thurs) 10:00am–4:00pm

$195

December 6 & 7, 2017 (Wed–Thurs)10:00am–4:00pm

Gorgeous Effects with Ink and Wax-Resist

Watercolor Technique: Flowers in Sumi-é

Ephraim Rubenstein

Charlene Fuhrman-Schulz

For adventurous artists, wax-resist stands out among the legion of experimental mixed-media drawing methods as particularly compelling and powerful. Acheive dramatic contrasts or delicate passages, controlled rendering or expressive gestures using wax as a stop-out for layered ink washes. The technique achieves complex and powerful effects, perfect for rendering. Students also learn unconventional ways to use standard materials like graphite, ink, charcoal, pastels, and Conte. Students work from a model or their own photographic references. Model fees are extra.

Gain intensive instruction in painting flowers in the splashing ink style of Sumi-é. For the first-time painter or those wishing to expand or refine their repertoire, this workshop offers step-by-step instruction concentrating on flowers like the iris, wisteria, morning glory, peony, and lotus. Instruction also includes background wash, and the subjects typically associated with traditional f lower paintings such as birds, rocks, butterf lies, and bees.

$215

Limited Palette in Watercolor

January 6 & 7, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

9:30am–4:30pm

$195

June 12 & 13, 2018

(Tues–Wed) 10:00am–4:00pm

Peter Ulrich

Line and Wash in Watercolor Create dynamic paintings through the contrast of line and wash. Though shape is well understood as an important compositional element, line is often neglected. In this workshop, students employ graphite, ink pen, rigger brush, crayon, or pastel to produce line elements together with watercolor washes to define shapes. Ink pen is also a useful tool for sketching in a travel journal. Using a collection of his travel sketchbooks, the instructor demonstrates how efficiently ink and wash are for capturing travel memories.

Limiting one’s palette to no more than three colors achieves a number of positive things for the artist. First, the composition is strongly unified and harmonious because one is mixing the colors to be used and they are automatically related. Second, the painting conveys a mood such as brilliant hues producing a bright scene, whereas subdued hues produce a more somber scene. Third, when the color palette is limited, it leads to a more careful consideration of composition and value to achieve strong paintings. This workshop explores a wide variety of limited palettes to produce paintings that are unified, convey a mood, and are strongly stated.

$195

Peter Ulrich

March 28 & 29, 2018

(Tues–Wed) 10:00am–4:00pm

June 13 & 14, 2018

(Wed–Thurs) 10:00am–4:00pm

Making Space—Perspective In Watercolor

Faces in Watercolor Jackie Saunders

Gwen Bragg

P a i nt i n g s t a ke on ne w l i fe a nd d i me n sion a s work f rom objec ts, photog raphs, a nd outdoor i n Old Tow n . Each day ha s a pa r tic u la r foc u s and aerial perspective and creating the illusion

$195

March 26 & 27, 2018

(Mon–Tues) 10:00am–4:00pm

Watercolor Technique: Splashing Ink (Po’mo) Charlene Fuhrman-Schulz

$195

March 20 & 21, 2018

(Tues–Wed) 10:00am–4:00pm

June 18 & 19, 2018

(Mon–Tues) 10:00am–4:00pm

Sketching Washington Alice Kale Students at all levels can enjoy sketching onside at iconic Washington locations such as the Navy Memorial and the Mall. Using very portable supplies, students work in a sketchbook using pencil, ink, and/or watercolor to create urban scenes. L e sson s i nclu de how to ide nt i f y m a n a ge a ble s u b je c t s , simplify architecture, and quickly sketch people. All locations are easily reached via Metro. In case of inclement weather, the class meets in interior locations such as Union Station $195

June 9 & 10, 2018

(Sat–Sun) 10:00am – 4:00pm

Guest Artist

Wate r colo r Wo rk s h o p s

Explore ancient Chinese painting style called Po’Mo, where layers of watercolor are applied to a special shikishi* board and then tipped to give the color direction, energy, and motion. Once the painting is dry, areas may be further developed through brushwork. The process is that of “controlled” spontaneity combining wet and dry techniques and abstraction and realism to create expressive landscapes or fully abstract paintings. (*A shikishi is a type of paper board featuring layered rice paper over a metallic gold or silver base. The edges of the board are metallic, as though it has a thin gold or silver frame.)

$195

st u de nt s lo cat ions on l i nea r of depth.

Setting the Tone & Pushing Your Limits Kathleen Calhoun For a detailed desciption, please see page 35.

Peter Ulrich - Watercolor

$195

July 28 & 29, 2018

(Sat & Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

Glazing in Watercolor Rachel Collins Glazing in water allows students to paint layers of color over an already painted surface. Glazing is a natural technique for this transparent medium, but the actual process of layering can make or break one’s watercolor paintings. Students learn the many uses for glazing and how to apply the paint effectively to build both color and composition. This workshop works best for students with at least a little experience in watercolor. $195

August 21 & 22, 2018

(Tues–Weds) 10:00am–4:00pm

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P ainting Wo rk s h o p s

Painting Workshops

Mike Francis - Oil

Painting in Danni’s Living Room or Rose Garden

Emerge/Square

Danni Dawson

Marsha Staiger

Participants paint exquisite flower scenes in Danni’s beautiful rose garden or paint from interesting still lifes arranged in her home. Painters with previous experience savor the rich colors and delicate shapes of nature in full bloom, or delight in the variety of subject matter present in still lifes. A gourmet lunch is provided each day. The workshop is located offsite in Arlington, and participants are responsible for transportation.

This multifaceted acrylic workshop stimulates participants to find personal ways to create art. Course includes instructor demonstrations, problem solving warm-ups, and critiques. Individual and class brainstorming sessions generate new ideas and directions for growth. Participants work toward six square pieces of work with a personal direction.

$450 August 14–18, 2017

(Mon– Fri)

10:00am–4:00pm

$450 August 20–24, 2018

$450 December 4–8, 2017

(Mon– Fri)

10:00am–4:00pm

$450 June 4–8, 2018(Mon– Fri)

10:00am–4:00pm

Mastering Color

$450 August 13–17, 2018

10:00am–4:00pm

David Carter

(Mon– Fri)

A Week in Thomas, West Virginia Danni Dawson, Mike Francis, Paul Lucchesi & Kurt Schwarz Spend a week painting still life or landscape with Danni Dawson, Mike Francis, and Kurt Schwarz or sculpting with Paul Lucchesi. Participants may choose to focus on one style or switch freely among the four instructors. Workshop includes lunch. Lodging is not included. Please see www.theartleague.org for details. $530 August 21–25, 2017

(Mon–Fri)

10:00am–5:00pm

$530 August 20–24, 2018

(Mon–Fri)

10:00am–5:00pm

Gel and Medium Techniques with Acrylics Marsha Staiger F i nd out how to ma nage the ma ny aspects of acr yl ic pa i nt, i nclud i ng its opa c it y, t ra nspa renc y, a nd te x t u re. E x p er i ment w it h a dd it ives t h at a l low for ra ng i ng f rom watery glazes to sculptural impasto with the same tube of paint. Build a notebook of techniques for future reference. $270 June 12–14, 2018

(Tues–Thurs) 10:00am–4:00pm

(Mon–Fri)

10:00am–4:00pm

What color should you use? How do you mix it? An understanding of color theory is essential for students making the transition from drawing to painting. Using acrylics, this course helps students who are unsure of the role color relationships play in art and design. Lectures, demonstrations, exercises, and discussions are included. $195

August 26 & 27, 2017

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

$195

August 25 & 26, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

Mixed Media Narrative Triptych Beverly Ryan Using photo-transferred personal images and acrylic paint, participants create a mixed media narrative triptych on small wooden panels. The workshop includes planning a composition and instruction in several photo transfer techniques. Narratives emerge as painted and imported imagery are layered. A $35 fee, payable to the instructor, covers three 12” X 12” cradled wooden panels. $195

August 26 & 27, 2017

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

$195

August 25 & 26, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

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Crash Course in Acrylic Painting

Beverly Ryan

Deirdre Saunder

Pa r ticipa nts lea r n to pa i nt w ith encaustic, a m i x t u re of beeswax and pigment. This course covers basic techniques of painting and fusing, transparent and opaque layering, scribing, image transfer, combining oil paint and wax, collage, tools, recommended supports, and safety concerns. The workshop consists of demonstrations and hands-on experience. Workshop fee includes materials, four supports, and use of equipment.

This workshop is ideal for beginners or those in need of some additional basic painting knowledge. Fundamental painting tech n iques a re taught using a va riety of brushes, pa lette k n ives, rol lers, a nd other tools. Color m i x i ng, the use of acrylic mediums, and the use of different painting surfaces are covered as the students explore the use of photographic references and subject matter ranging from still life to landscape.

$330 September 9 & 10, 2017 (Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

$195

$330 January 6 & 7, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

$330 September 15 & 16, 2018 (Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

Delna Dastur Explore new art materials in exciting ways! Learn to create different textures using a variety of materials on a range of supports. Using the work of contemporary artists as inspiration, participants begin an adventure in color, composition, and technique. Pushing boundaries to discover different approaches to abstract art, the aim is to be innovative and completely uninhibited. Demonstrations and individual critiques contribute to this intuitive process. September 16 & 17, 2017 (Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

Jumpstart in Color for Oil Kurt Schwarz St udents lea r n to m i x oi l colors th roug h va r iou s “color studies.” These painting exercises are designed to hone the perception of temperature and improve the ability to mix color accurately. Participants then learn to apply the paint cleanly with an emphasis on wet-in-wet mixing directly on the canvas. $195

December 6 & 7, 2017

(Wed–Thurs) 10:00am–4:00pm

Design and Composition for Abstract Acrylic Marsha Staiger Students learn to control the direction of their painting and avoid the usual traps and frustrations of developing a work. Discussion includes planning, color mixing, shape, line, and movement in design. Working from still life, figure, and landscape, the class ta kes adva ntage of color theory, ma rk ma k i ng, a nd composition. Students develop a holistic view of their creations, enabling them to progress through their paintings confidently. $300 August 21 – 25, 2017

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

Jumpstart in Pastels Nancy Freeman

Stretching the Limits

$195

December 2 & 3, 2017

(Mon–Fri)

10:00am–4:00pm

Soft pastels have such fresh vivid colors, and are capable of a wide range of effects. They also have a delightfully fast and forgiving nature. Several basics and techniques are covered. Here is a chance to try them out without buying a set. The pastels are included. Students must bring paper and a few other basic supplies. $195

January 6 & 7 2018

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am – 4:00pm

P ainting Wo rk s h o p s

Introduction to Encaustic

Animal Portraits in Pastels Nancy Freeman Fast and forgiving, pastels are ideally suited for painting birds and other animals. Working on medium or dark value paper, students learn procedures, techniques, and tips for creating fur, feathers, features, and full animal figures in landscapes. Students bri ng reference photos a nd thei r ow n pastels i f they have them, or use those furnished by The Art League. $195

March 17 & 18, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am – 4:00pm

Skies, Night, and Dramatic Light in the Landscape Sara Linda Poly Learn to choose and use photos or sketches for reference material, to start with a very strong composition for more success, to simplify elements, and to create mystery and excitement for more drama. Instruction includes the use of contrast, color, and strong and subtle passages of light. Students study techniques for painting skies, cloud formations, sunrise and sunsets, night scenes, and interesting lighting effects. Any medium is welcome. $195

December 5 & 6, 2017

(Tues–Wed) 10:00am–4:00pm

Nancy Freeman - Pastel

Weekend in the Plein Air Landscape Mike Francis Participants meet along the Potomac in Alexandria for two afternoon painting sessions. Artists of all media are invited to join in for session demos, critiques, and discussions of the materials and techniques. Prerequisite: some experience in drawing and painting. Students supply all materials, including easels. Locations may not be metro accessible and students are responsible for their own transportation. Meets rain or shine. $100 October 14 & 15, 2017

(Sat–Sun)

1:00pm–4:00pm

$100 April 21 & 22, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

1:00pm–4:00pm

The Art of Children’s Portraiture Robert Liberace The depiction of children and childhood has fascinated artists since antiquity. This workshop examines the great tradition of children’s portraiture through drawing and painting. The particular anatomy of a younger face is studied as well as approaches and strategies to render fabric. Models of various ages pose each day in a variety of outfits and costumes. Both charcoal drawing and oil painting demonstrations are featured. Model fees are extra. $345 December 8–10, 2017

(Fri–Sun)

10:00am –4:00pm

P ainting Wo rk s h o p s

Portrait Interpretations

Color Mixing for the Artist

Tania Karpowitz

Priscilla Treacy

Looking at art history, this workshop examines how the portrait has been reinterpreted over time. Students experiment with materials, composition, and thinking about their own view of what makes a portrait. As students uncover their idea, they focus on developing their image. Participants are encouraged to start thinking about these ideas before class and to bring some examples of portrait images by other artists. Model fees extra.

This workshop thoroughly explores the four properties of color: hue, value, temperature, and saturation. Targeted exercises help student come away with a greater ability to use color sensitively and creatively. All work is done with either acrylic or oil. A lab fee for some materials is payable to the instructor.

$195

December 4 & 5, 2017

(Mon–Tues) 10:00am–4:00pm

Patrick Kirwin Participants paint dynamic images using various painting knives and acrylic paint. Acrylic is used for its quick drying time and because gel medium can extend the paint as a thick paint body, thus making a more economical use of paint, as in palette knife painting. Participants choose to paint realistically or abstractly, using their own reference or instructor set up still life. Demonstrations show making lines, blends, textural treatments, round objects, the sequence of painting, and demos upon request. December 9 & 10, 2017

(Sat – Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

Painting Water Patrick Kirwin Water is exciting imagery to paint and there are many techniques to capture its many facets. In this workshop, students paint the ocean waves at the shore, reflections in a still lake and waterfalls. For speed, it is recommended to use acrylics so the class can paint quickly in layers. Instructor demonstrations precede each subject. $195

January 6 & 7, 2018

March 24 & 25, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

Next Step in Encaustic Painting Beverly Ryan

Palette Knife Painting

$195

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

Encaustic painters explore this exciting medium on four consecutive afternoons. Demonstrations and plenty of hands on time provide the opportunity for students to review basic techniques, try new materials, develop imagery for a series, work in a larger format, explore mixed media, hone tool skills, and connect with other encaustic enthusiasts. Workshop fee includes most materials, three 15”x15” panels, four 10” x 10” panels, and use of equipment $455 March 26–29, 2018

(Mon–Thurs)

1:00pm–5:00pm

Inventing a Still Life Susan Abbott Throughout art history, still life has been one of the most experimental and inventive genres, and this intensive workshop ex plores how the subject of “objects on a table top” has played a revolutionary role in the use of color and depiction of space. We’ll use slides, drawings and quick color studies to examine many approaches to creating a still life, and pay special attention to the use of props, drapes and pattern in still life composition. Students have the chance to develop a larger still life oil or watercolor from sketch to completion. $360 March 20 – 23, 2018

(Tues–Fri) 10:00am –4:00pm

Taking the Bull by the Horns: Creating a Body of Work Diane Tesler Participants plan and start a series of three to four paintings based on their own photos and sketches. The first afternoon, students meet with Diane to review ideas and plan subject matter for the week. This workshop offers a chance to explore ideas in depth and from different angles, while initiating the practice of developing several paintings simultaneously. Canvas and stretching supplies are used to move beyond standard canvas sizes. After the workshop, students are encouraged to keep in contact with Diane via email for feedback on works in progress. $360 March 19, 2018

March 20–23, 2018

1:00pm–3:00pm (Mon) & 10:00am–4:00pm (Tues–Fri)

Alla Prima Portrait Painting Teresa Oaxaca Alla prima is Italian for “at first attempt,” an apt description and a good goal for a class that has a different long pose each day. The class begins with a painting demonstration by the instructor, followed by students working individually from the live model and receiving regular individualized critiques. On the second day, students dive into the beginning of another portrait. A materials lecture and examples for study are presented. Discussion includes creating emphasis, light and dark, drawing, and navigating color. $305 March 19–21, 2018

(Mon – Wed) 10:00am–4:00pm

Still Life and Floral in Oil Robert Johnson This workshop concentrates on capturing the natural beauty of flora and other still life subjects in oil while working directly from life. The beauty and power of fresh undisturbed oil paint, as well as the expressive and descriptive quality of the brushstroke is stressed. The instructor demonstrates and emphasizes the direct alla-prima approach to painting. A ll levels welcome. $325

March 23–25, 2018

(Fri–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

Diane Tesler - Oil

Intermediate/Advanced Abstract Painting Joyce McCarten

$300 March 19–21, 2018

(Mon–Wed)

P ainting Wo rk s h o p s

Abstract painting can be representational or non-subjective. Working in a series can lead to making work that is personal and satisfying, students have three days to develop ideas through drawing, painting, and mixed media. Creative solutions to conceptual problems are discovered as students paint in layers, integrate subject and ground, use transparencies, found images, and lost and found lines. 9:30am–4:30pm

Velasquez to Sorolla: Exploring the Spanish Classical Tradition Robert Liberace Explore the great classical Spanish artists unique and dynamic approach to pa i nti ng a nd thei r i n f luence on modern a r t: distinguished masters like Velasquez and Fortuny for their special manner of handling paint, and Sorolla’s distinctive color approach. From genuine period pigments to bold modern colors, students learn the different characteristics and attributes of each artist’s palette. This workshop includes the study of the portrait and figure, costumed and nude. Model fees are extra. $480 September 10–14, 2018 (Mon–Fri)

10:00am–4:00pm

iPad Apps for the Traditional Artist Bobbi Pratte For a full description, please see page 15. $105 March 24, 2018

(Saturday)

10:00am–4:00pm

Dan Thompson - Oil

Danni Dawson - Oil

Jumpstart into Abstraction Beverly Ryan T h i s i nt u it ive a b st ra c t p a i nt i n g work shop te a che s t he creative process: developing ideas that are not pictured in your mind but come from a process of experimentation and discovery, analysis and revision. Through demonstrations and challenging assignments, students experience the creative process and develop abstract self-expression with acrylics and mixed media on paper and canvas. A ll levels are welcome. $195

July 7 & 8, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

Guest Artist

Setting the Tone While Pushing Your Limits Kathleen Calhoun Learn what it takes to make work that compels a viewer to notice from across a room and come in for a closer look. Usi ng tech n iques f rom the 17 th to the 21st cent u r ies i n a short sequentia l series of enjoyable exercises, students begin with a simple still life and then advance to the subject matter of their choice. Students practice strategies to create a stronger sense of presence, eye travel, and illusionary space in their work. Students may use their preferred mediu m. $195

July 28 & 29, 2018

(Sat & Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

Painting Atmospheric Skies Patrick Kirwin Participants study skies and paint them for accuracy and to create mood. In landscapes, the sky imbues the painting with atmosphere, be it a bright, sunny day or a stormy, foreboding afternoon. Techniques for various cloud formations and colors for seasonal skies are emphasized. Painting demonstrations in acrylic by the instructor show brushwork technique and unusual tools and tricks for painting. Oils or acrylics may be used. $195

July 21 & 22, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

Plein Air Painting on Virginia’s Eastern Shore Mike Francis Join Mike Francis for plein air painting in Wachapreague, a small town on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Hosted by Current Ref lections Fine Arts Gallery, students have access to sites featu ring wetlands and marshes, f ishing boats, Victorian houses, dramatic skies, as well as (schedules and weather permitting) a vineyard and unspoiled barrier islands. W hen not painting, relax with a wine tasting, sunset boat cruise, or the volunteer fire department’s annual carnival. Instruction includes demos, critiques, and discussion of techniques and materials. All media are welcome, however participants should have prior experience in their chosen media. Please see www. theartleag ue.org, or call (703) 683-2323 for more details. $230 June 23–24, 2018

(Saturday–Sunday)

$540 June 23–27, 2018

(Saturday–Wednesday)

Kurt Schwarz Working from 15-minute to half-hour poses, students begin to develop a quick and masterful paint-handling technique for capturing the figure. Focus is placed on dark shapes, essential planes and masses, as well as color and value. Model fees are extra. July 14, 2018

(Saturday)

10:00am–4:00pm

Gesture: Achieving Vitality in Oil

Print m a k ing Wo rk s h o p s

Dan Thompson This painting workshop focuses on the ability of each participant to capture the sense of energy specific to each pose. All skill levels are encouraged to participate. By means of varying pose leng ths (f rom shor t to i nter med iate) the exercises cover the first marks, abbreviations of the pose, longer linear relationships, and the calligraphy. Instructor insights provide a strong foundation upon which to develop more proficient l i fe d raw i ng a nd pa i nt i ng abi l it y. Model fees a re ex t ra . $215

August 18 & 19, 2018

(S a t–S u n) 9: 3 0 a m – 4: 3 0 p m

Drapery in Oil Dan Thompson This painting workshop teaches drapery as complex still life, interpreted through structural drawing exercises. A ll skill levels are encouraged to participate. A long pose exercise is set for the entire three sessions, intended to address tonal relationsh ips i n g r isa i l le (a lthoug h add itiona l colors a re welcome). Students explore surface modeling via underlying interconnected organic forms, supported by drawing insights. I nst r uc tor demonst rat ions en a ble st udents to i nter pret drapery in space more conv incingly in their futu re work. $330 August 20 – 22, 2018 (Mon – Wed)

Pattee Hipschen - Monotype

Iridescence and Design in Gelli Plate Printing Priscilla Treacy

Fast Figure Painting

$110

Printmaking Workshops

9:30am – 4:30pm

Bobbi Pratte - Oil

The Gelli plate is an amazing tool for creating monotypes. With planning, stencils, stamps, and iridescent and interference paints, surprisingly complex artwork results. Exploiting color theory, students overlay compositions on various papers with paints to create stunning and unique monotypes. A materials fee is payable to the instructor. There is an additional supply list. $195

December 9 & 10, 2017

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

Jumpstart in Silk Screen Printing Nancy McIntyre Students explore the silk screen medium for twelve focused hou rs. Retu rn ing students shou ld come w ith a project in mind. Beginners learn the three basic ty pes of silkscreen stencil (cut, photographic, and hand-painted) and create two small editions of prints, using only non-toxic, water-based inks. A ll supplies are included. Limited to eight students. $230 December 2 & 3, 2017

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

All Levels Jumpstart in Wood Engraving Rosemary Feit Covey Wood engrav ing allows the printmaker to create detailed images and prints without a press. This workshop is appropriate for the beginner with no art experience and also the more accomplished artist. Engraving surfaces include resingrave, maple, and boxwood. All levels, ages 14 to adult are welcome. $195

June 16 & 17, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

The Monotype Party Mike Francis

Pattee Hipschen

Thomas Hipschen

In the last quarter of the 1800s, monotype parties were all the rage for artists in Europe and America. In this two-day intensive workshop suitable for first time print makers, participants use their drawings, paintings, or photos as reference as they explore the printing territory pioneered by Edgar Degas. Demonstrations i nclu de t r a d it ion a l m onot y p e p r i nt i n g te ch n iq u e s a n d manipulation of the image with watercolor, gouache, and pastels. A gourmet lunch is served daily. A $20 lab fee, payable to the instructor, covers all supplies and lunch. This workshop is offsite. $230 September 16 & 17, 2017 (Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

$230 March 17 & 18, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

$230 September 15 & 16, 2018 (Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

Gelli Plates Explored Priscilla Treacy Although spontaneity in monotype is part of the attraction to Gelli Plates, a little planning can make the difference between ordinary work and something truly artful and unique. Students learn new approaches to using the correct paints, working in layers, exploiting color theory to create compositions. A materials fee is payable to the instructor. There is an additional supply list. $195

September 9 & 10, 2017 (Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

Photography Workshops

Pete Duvall- Photography

Basic Photographic Lighting Tools

Jumpstart in Photography

Robin Reid

Learn to use your camera beyond “auto” mode. Day one teaches the basics of your camera, including exposure, white balance, ISO, and lens choices. Day two includes time photographing “out in the field” with the instructors, followed by detailed discussion on downloading, editing, and organizing digital images. Students should bring a camera with charged batteries.

Photography is all about capturing light. But what light is needed? Daylight doesn’t always cooperate; but pop-up flash is limited. Before investing, learn about the tools professionals use: f lash, strobe, ref lectors, umbrellas, gels, gobos, grids, and snoots. Participants learn to make many of these tools inexpensively. Participants examine how the color of light impacts photographs, and when to change the type of light. This workshop is taught offsite in a studio in A lexandria.

$185

January 6 & 7, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

11:00am–4:00pm

Architectural Photography Andargé Asfaw Learn the elements of good architectural photography including perspective, scale, lighting, and composition, as well as technical aspects such as camera formats, lenses, filters, and lighting. On day one, students meet on location as the instructor works alongside the students, teaching through demonstration and lecture. A critique of the students’ work followed by editing features in Photoshop occurs in the classroom on day two. Both film and digital cameras are welcome. Tuition is $175. National Building Museum:

December 2 & 3, 2017 (Sat–Sun)

Library of Congress:

March 24 & 25, 2018

Union Station:

June 23 & 24, 2018

(Sat–Sun) (Sat–Sun)

(all meet from 11:00am–4:00pm)

Portrait Photography

$100 August 19, 2017

(Saturday)

10:00am–4:00pm

$100 October 7, 2017

(Saturday)

10:00am–4:00pm

$100 December 2, 2017

(Saturday)

10:00am–4:00pm

$100 May 19, 2018

(Saturday)

10:00am–4:00pm

$100 July 14, 2018

(Saturday)

10:00am–4:00pm

Photoshop Workshop for Beginners Alison Duvall

Ph o togr a p hy Wo rk s h o p s

Alison Duvall & Pete Duvall

Learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop and apply these skills to photos. T his class covers every thing from editing and correcting photos to creating new images. This class is taught using Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud. Students bring a laptop and download the free trial from www.adobe.com before class. $120 September 17, 2017

(Sunday)

10:00am–5:00pm

$120 December 10, 2017

(Sunday)

10:00am–5:00pm

Robin Reid

Lightroom Workshop

In this offsite workshop addressing studio portraiture, the goal is to teach the student how to quickly produce a saleable, f lattering photograph. Topics include lighting principles, use of strobes, portraiture posing, and flaws. Sample sheets, educational resources, reviews, and critiques are made available.

Pete Duvall

$195

September 23 & 24, 2017 (Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

$195

November 11 & 12, 2017

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

Learn to use Adobe Lightroom as the centerpiece for digital photog raphy work f low a nd i nteg rate it w ith Photoshop. Pa r ticipa nts lea r n to use the prog ra m to orga n ize, ed it, print, or share images. This class is taught using Lightroom. Students shou ld bring a laptop and dow nload the monthlong trial of Lightroom from www.adobe.com prior to class.

$195

June 9 & 10, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

$105 September 16, 2017

(Saturday)

11:00am–4:00pm

$105 March 17, 2018

(Saturday)

11:00am–4:00pm

Dynamic Sculptures & Installations John Kauffman Learn how artists create interactive installations and kinetic sculptures. This workshop teaches how to incorporate motion, light, and sound into your work with a simple, inexpensive device called a microcontroller. Without any prior knowledge of electronics or programming, participants learn to achieve interactive pieces that respond to environmental changes. Students bring a laptop and, prior to the workshop, directly order a kit of parts ($80). Parts are reusable and students can continue to experiment in the future with no further investment in tools. $180 January 6 & 7, 2018

Sculpture Workshops

Donna Reinsel

9:00am–4:00pm

Jumpstart in Welding

Donna Reinsel - Metal

$330 August 21–23, 2017

(Sat–Sun)

9:30am–4:30pm

Relief Sculpture

Welding isn’t just for industrial manufacturing! Anyone can get the hang of this process for metal sculpture. This workshop is ideal for those with little or no experience with steel work and who just want a chance to see what welding is all about. Students create a fun sculpture project while learning the basics of gas welding and the use of metalworking tools. Participants should wear long cotton/denim pants, closed shoes, and bring a longsleeved shirt. A $45 materials fee is payable to the instructor. $200 September 16&17, 2017

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

The Portrait in Clay: Structure and Expression Rick Weaver Through demonstrations and individual critiques, students learn the rudiments of creating a life size, ready-to-fire clay bust from life. From armature building and clay application techniques, to principles of measuring, structure, anatomy, composition, expression and surface finish, this workshop gives students a comprehensive overview of the ideas central to making compelling and structurally sound portrait sculpture. Tuition includes two bags of clay. Model and firing fees are extra. $215

January 6 & 7, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

Thanasi Papapostolou Relief sculpture bridges the skills and talents of both the painter and the sculptor. In this workshop, participants learn the art form of relief sculpture, focusing on the techniques of sculpting a portrait relief or figure study from a live model. Instructor demonstrations and anatomy lessons help students understand the underlying structure of the human form as well as learn the basic skills of relief sculpture. Clay is included; model and firing fees are extra.

S c ulp tu r e Wo rk s h o p s

$215

Figure Sculpture Students of all levels have an opportunity to study portrait and figure sculpture with an internationally famous sculptor. Students work in clay, with emphasis on anatomy, technique, a nd ex pression . T h ree bags of clay a re i ncluded . Model and firing fees are extra and may be paid to the instructor. $410 Nov 30, Dec 1-3

(Thurs–Sun) 10:00am–3:30pm

$410 March 22–25, 2018

(Thurs–Sun) 10:00am–3:30pm

Sculpting in Clay Through Bernini Thanasi Papapostolou Gian Lorenzo Bernini is the preeminent sculptor of the Italian baroque. His work is synonymous with the city of Rome; its unmediated purity evokes an immediacy of the human form. This workshop is inspired by his sculpture, in particular the clay sketches (bozzetti). We examine Bernini’s modeling techniques, sense of composition, expressiveness, and arrangement of the figure, following his lead to improve and refine our own sculptural work and style. Clay is included; model and firing fees are extra. December 9 & 10, 2017

Charles Flickinger Workshop pa rticipa nts focus on the a natomy of the head and capturing likeness, personality, and mood in terra cotta. Students sculpt from a single pose in this two day intensive workshop. V isu a l i z i ng 3-D for m a nd choosi ng tools a re addressed. Clay is included. Model and firing fees are extra. $215

June 16 & 17, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

Figure Sculpture

Paul Lucchesi

$215

September 9 & 10, 2017 (Sat–Sun) 10:00am – 4:00pm

Portrait Sculpture

(Sat & Sun) 10:00am–4:00pm

Charles Flickinger The focus of this workshop is the anatomy of the figure, gesture, and proportion. Gesture is the core of any figurative work, and therefore the essential movement, rhythm and flow of the pose is stressed. What lighting best illuminates form, texture, or detail is discussed. Use of tools to achieve various types of surfaces is explored as well as the engineering aspects of building small figures in clay. Includes two bags of clay. Model fees are extra. $215

September 8 & 9, 2018 (Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

(Mon–Fri)

10:00am–5:00pm

$530 August 20–24, 2018

(Mon–Fri)

10:00am–5:00pm

Jewe lr y Wo rk s h o p s

Jewelry Jewelry Workshops Workshops

Nick Barnes - Silver

Jewelry: Jumpstart in Enameling

Metal Clay and Enameling

Abby Goldblatt

Paula Coupe & Abby Goldblatt

This workshop is an easy and inexpensive way for the beginner to experience the beauty and versatility of enamel. For those considering an enameling class, this is an excellent opportunity to try out this exciting art form. A $45 materials fee covers all supplies.

Discover the expanded possibilities of metal clay when paired with enameling. Students create jewelry pieces from metal clay. Basic techniques for working with the clay are covered along with design considerations for future enameling. Then, basic procedures are demonstrated and students enamel their own work. Clay and a $15 clay tool kit are available for purchase. A $20 materials fee paid to the enameling instructor covers all other supplies.

$175

August 19 & 20, 2017

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–3:00pm

$175

August 18 & 19, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–3:00pm

$195

March 17 & 18, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

Jump into Metal Clay Paula Coupe

Jewelry: Fold Forming for Beginners

Students ex periment w ith the three ty pes of metal clay— Precious Metal Clay (PMC), BRONZclay and COPPRclay. Students make a pendant and/or earrings with each clay type, and learn their different properties, techniques, and finishing possibilities. All levels are welcome. A $50 tool and materials fee, including enough clay for each project, is payable to the instructor. Additional tools and clay are available for purchase. $175 Sept 11, 14 & 18, 2017 (Mon, Thurs, Mon) 10:00am–1:00pm or 7:00pm–10:00pm

Nick Barnes

$175 Sept 10(Mon), 17(Mon) & 24 (Mon), 2018 10:00am–1:00pm or 7:00pm–10:00pm

August 26, 2017

(Saturday)

10:00am–4:00pm

$110

September 1 , 2018

(Saturday)

10:00am–4:00pm

Nick Barnes

Renate Maile-Moskowitz Students explore the endless possibilities of using wool to make necklaces, rings, pendants, earrings, and other jewelry. Materials are included in the tuition. October 14, 2017

$110

Jewelry: Argentium Sterling Silver Bracelet

Felted Jewelry

$85

Learn the essentials of this fascinating manufacturing and design process. Students produce sample pieces of all the basic folds with a view to developing them into finished pieces at a later date. Time permitting, a couple of sample may be fashioned into working earrings, pendants, or rings. The skills covered include sheet fabrication, basic soldering, cutting, and finishing. A $45 materials fee, payable to the instructor, covers all tools and materials.

(Saturday)

12:00pm–4:00pm

Exploring the fusing qualities of Argentium sterling silver, students produce an individual styled link bracelet with a catch mechanism. The skills of plier forming, cutting, fusing, and finishing are covered. Enrollment limited to 12 students. A $45 materials fee, payable to the instructor, covers all tools and materials. $110

The New Silver: Precious Metal Clay Paula Coupe Participants make fine silver jewelry with ease and speed using a different approach from conventional methods. PMC is a compound of fine silver particles mixed into an organic binder that can be rolled, shaped, and textured with amazing detail. Students learn about the various types and forms of PMC and try the basic techniques for creating and finishing jewelry. Metal clay and a $15 tool kit may be purchased from the instructor. $195

December 9 & 10, 2017

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

$195

June 16 & 17, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

September 17, 2017

(Sunday)

10:00am–4:00pm

Acrylite Cuff (Beginner/Intermediate) Nick Barnes Using the intrinsic properties of Acrylite, students develop an understanding of heating, forming, and carving this unique material. Inlay and overlay techniques enhance the process, extending the student’s design repertoire. Skills covered are heat forming, cutting, basic soldering, pin fabrication, rivet forming, and finishing. Enrollment limited to 12 students. A $45 materials fee, payable to the instructor, covers all tools and materials. $110 December 2, 2017

(Saturday) 10:00am –4:00p m

Travel Workshops

Abby Goldblatt - metal, enamel

Beginner/Intermediate Acrylite Pin

Jewe lr y Wo rk s h o p s / T r ave l Wo rk s h o p s

Nick Barnes Using the intrinsic properties of Acrylite, students develop a nd u ndersta nd ing of heating, form ing, a nd ca rv ing th is unique material. Manufacturing a working pin mechanism en h a nces t h is pro cess a nd e x tend t he st udent’s desig n possibilities. Skills covered are heat forming, cutting, basic soldering fabrication, pin and rivet forming, and finishing. En rol l ment l i m ited to 12 students. A $45 mater ia ls fee, payable to the i nstr uctor, covers a l l tools a nd materia ls. $110 September 16, 2017

10:00am–4:00pm

T he A r t Leag ue of fers workshops led by d isti ng u ished v isiti ng a r tists, a nd A r t Leag ue facu lty. I nstr uction i n a sp eci f ic med iu m is of fered i n concent rated 2 - d ay to 2-week sessions. For individual brochu res on any of the workshops listed below, please ca ll Ma rga ret Cerutti at 703- 683-1780x13 or ema i l ma rga retc@thea r tleag ue.org.

The Sketchbook Traveler in Spain with Alice Kale Watercolor/museum exploration

$2, 695

Aug 31–Sept 9, 2017

Andrew Wyeth Country Brandywine River Museum

Jewelry: Folded “Landscape” Rings Nick Barnes Achieve creatively indiv idual rings w ith a u nique folding technique. Using fine and sterling silver, students learn to size and fit sheet, wire, and solder to an individual ring size. Using compression tools, students develop the ‘landscape’ folds to their personal aesthetic. Skills covered include sheet/ wire fabrication, soldering, cutting, and finishing. Open to intermediate students with soldering experience. A $55 materials fee, payable to the instructor, covers all tools and materials. $110

December 3, 2017

(Sunday)

10:00am–4:00pm

Museum/plein air painting

Fall 2017

Michelangelo: Divine Draftsman and Designer Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City Day trip with Robert Liberace

November 2017

Painting the Light & Color of the Bahamas with Susan Abbott Plein air painting, open to all media

$2085

Jan 31 – Feb 5, 2018

Paris, City of Light: Through the Eyes of the Artist with Robert Liberace

Intermediate Small-scale Fold Forming for Jewelers Nick Barnes Further explore how fine silver and A rgentium, along with a variety of folding techniques can be used to create unique rings, earrings, and pendant pieces. Framing, overlay, blank and die forming methods enhance this fascinating technique. Skills covered include sheet fabrication, soldering, cutting, bla n k a nd d ie for m i ng, a nd f i n ish i ng. T h is workshop is open to intermediate jewelry students. A $60 materials fee, payable to the i nstr uctor, covers a l l tools a nd materia ls. $210

(Saturday)

The Splendor of Greece 2017

March 24 & 25, 2018

(Sat & Sun)

10:00am–4:00pm

Drawing/museum exploration

March 2018

Croatia: The Island of Hvar Dalmation Coast and Adriatic Sea with Matt Pinney Plein air painting

$2395 June 14–21, 2018

The Splendor of Greece II: The Exploration Continues with Thanasi Papapostolou Plein air/historical site exploration

June 2018

Gilding: Advanced

Visiting Artist Series

William Adair

$200 October 20, 2017

(Friday)

9:00am–4:30pm

Gorgeous Effects with Ink and Wax-Resist Ephraim Rubenstein For adventurous artists, wax-resist stands out among the legion of experimental mixed-media drawing methods as particularly compelling and powerful. Acheive dramatic contrasts or delicate passages, controlled rendering or expressive gestures using wax as a stop-out for layered ink washes. The technique achieves complex and powerful effects, perfect for rendering. Students also learn unconventional ways to use standard materials like graphite, ink, charcoal, pastels, and Conte. Students work from a model or their own photographic references. Model fees are extra. $215

John Singer Sargent–Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington

January 6 & 7, 2018

(Sat–Sun)

Visiting Artist Series

Basic Gilding Students return to Gold Leaf Studio to further their knowledge of gilding, learning more advanced techniques. Participants tour The Society of the Cincinatti, with a discussion of the exemplary frames Gold Leaf Studio has treated for their collection. With that inspiration, students then learn to cast ornamentation for their frames as well as how to create a faux gold leafing. Italian lunch is included. A materials fee of $120 is payable to the instructor.

9:30am–4:30pm

Firing, Form, and Influence Cathi Jefferson

Richard Ormond on Sargent’s Watercolors Co-curator of the current blockbuster exhibit Sargent: The Watercolou rs at the Du lwich Pictu re Gallery in London, Richard Ormond gives insight into John Singer Sargent’s plein air painting expeditions. As a respite from formal studio commissions, Sargent spent his summers from 1900-1914 painting a series of deeply personal and appealing watercolors. Sargent’s work in watercolor was unorthodox. He overturned traditional compositional standards and avoided the obviously pictu resque, developing an audacious and sophisticated technique, an expression of his personal modern aesthetic. He ignored the celebrated panoramas and the traditional description of landscape; instead he challenged the viewer with unconventional angles, confrontational poses and geometric forms. This absorbing lecture takes a fresh look at Sargent’s idiosyncratic view of the world through watercolor.

Cathi Jefferson demonstrates her different approaches for building her unique body of work. Her construction techniques include altering thrown forms, slab or coil building. Cathi also demonstrates her application of slips and surface treatments which compliment her recognizable forms. Discussion includes firing techniques, form composition and the influence of living in rural British Columbia on her aesthetic philosophies, studio practice, and life. Cathi’s functional dishes are grounded in her belief that it is important to have handmade items in our lives to help us stay connected to the natural world. $5

June 8, 2018

$180 June 8, 2018

(Fri Potluck/Slide Show)

7:00pm-9:00pm OR

(Fri Potluck/Slide Show) 7:00pm-9:00pm &

June 9 & 10, 2018

(Sat–Sun) 10:00am-4:00pm

William Adair at Gold Leaf Studios 2017

About the Presenter: Richard Louis Ormond is one of the world’s leading authorities on the work of John Singer Sargent. He is Sargent’s grandnephew, grandson of the artist’s youngest sister, Violet. Ormond has been the deputy director of the National Portrait Gallery and the director of the National Maritime Museum, both in London. He is the author of more than 30 books. October 3, 2017

Tuesday

6:00 p m

Gilding: Basics William Adair William Adair opens his Gold Leaf Studio, a converted carriage house in Dupont Circle, to host this workshop. Learn the basic principles of gilding from an internationally renowned master gilder, and go home with a gold leafed frame. Participants gain hands on experience and a good foundation for future projects. The studio contains an extraordinary collection of gilded and antique frames, providing students with plenty of design inspiration. Italian lunch is included. A materials fee of $60 is payable to the instructor. $200 October 6, 2017

(Friday)

9:00am–3:30pm

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Faculty

Nan Lopata MA Boston University; MA New England Conservatory of Music Rosemary Luckett BS, Saint Mary College; Marymount University; studied with Jennie Lea Knight, Anne Truit, Hank Harmon; Marcia Madison Corcoran College of Art + Design

Mark Anderson MFA Boston University, BA California State University Andargé Asfaw Graduate of the Hallmark Institute of Photography Kathlyn Avila-Reyes BS, Virgina State; Art Certification, Corcoran College of Art + Design Veronica Barker-Barzel Post Bac Fine Arts, Maryland Institute College of Art; BA University of Maryland University College Nick Barnes BA, The Polytechnic School of Wolvehampton; Montgomery College Carlos Beltràn Baldiviezo BFA, Mississippi State University Brandon Bentley BFA, The Art Institute of Washington Andrea Blackmon BS, University of Minnesota John Blee MA, Hunter College; BFA, Maryland Institute College of Art; studied with Helen Frankenthaler and Robert Motherwell

Renate Maile-Moskowitz BFA,MFA University of Maryland; BS equivalent, University of Stuttgart, Germany Joey Manlapaz MFA George Washington University Frederick Markham MFA, George Washington University; Postbaccalaureate, University of Kentucky; BFA, Transylvania University Joyce McCarten BA, Penn State University; Corcoran College of Art + Design; Northern Virginia Community College Ed McCluney MFA Univ. of Massachusetts at Amherst; BFA Norfolk State Univ. Evan McGurrin BA, Virginia Intermont College Nancy McIntyre BFA, Rhode Island School of Design Blair Meerfeld BA, Adams State College Hermineh Miller MFA, BA, Michigan State University; Eastern Michigan University

Julie Booth BA, Wesleyan University; Certificate Degree, Scientific Illustration, Rhode Island School of Design

Joe Mullins James Madison University; Savannah College of Art & Design

Gwen Bragg NWS; MFA, BS, James Madison University

Tea Okropiridze MFA State Institute of Culture, Tblisi Georgia

Michael Brehl MFA, University of Washington, Seattle; BFA, University of Wisconsin at Madison

Susan O’Neill BFA University of Michigan

John Murray Maryland Institute College of Art; Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts

David Bowen Carter MFA, American University; BFA, James Madison University

Thanasi Papapostolou MFA, New York Academy of Art; BFA, Univ. of Pennsylvania; Four Year Certificate, Sculpture, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Eric Burris BFA Kansas State; MFA Arizona State University

Matthew Pinney MFA, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts; BFA, Indiana Univ.

David Carlson MFA Painting, University of Mass Tina Chisena MFA, Towson University

Sara Linda Poly Maryland Institute College of Art; Northern Virginia Community College; Prince George’s County Community College

Jin Chung BA, Virginia Commonwealth University

Jimmy Powers BS, James Madison University

Deborah Clark BFA Painting, BS Art Education, Kutztown State University,

Bobbi Pratte Parsons School of Design

Rachel Collins MALS, University of Wisconsin; BA, Middlebury College

Gretchen Raber MFA, American University; BS, State University of NY

Anita Bucsay Damron MA University of Massachusetts

Ryan Rakhshan BA & Post Graduate Certificate in Ceramics, Hood College

Delna Dastur MFA, American University; BA, Wellesley College

Ted Reed JD, Cum Laude, Harvard Law School; AB, Studio Art and English Literature, Summa Cum Laude, Bowdoin College

Danni Dawson MFA, BFA, George Washington University Karen Day BFA, Cleveland Institute of Art Pamela Day BA, Lawrence University Sylvia DeMar BA, University of Maryland; Spinning for over 25 years Jennifer Dunbar BA Grand Valley State University

Donna Reinsel Frostburg State University; BS, University of Maryland; Catholic University; BFA, Corcoran College of Art + Design Raquel Rosa Community College of Baltimore County; University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Alison Duvall BFA, Syracuse University

Beverly Ryan MS, Columbia University; BA, Franklin and Marshall College; Corcoran College of Art + Design

Peter Duvall BFA, Syracuse University

Sharon Robinson MA Massachusetts Institute of Technology; BA Tufts Univ.

Deborah Ellis AB, Cum Laude, Radcliffe College; Art Students’ League, New York

Stew Rowles MS & BA Southern Illinois University

Michael Francis MFA, George Washington University; BFA, Maryland Institute College of Art; Corcoran College of Art + Design

Jacqueline Saunders MFA, University of Arkansas

Nancy Freeman BFA, Wayne State University

Deanna Schwartzberg BFA, New York University; Corcoran College of Art + Design; George Washington University; Art Students’ League, NY

Charlene Fuhrman-Schulz MA, Washington University, St Louis; Studying under painting master I-Hsiung Ju

Kurt Schwarz BFA, George Washington University, Printer Training Program Tamarind Institute

Barbara Garren BA, West Chester University of Pennsylvania; MBA, Marymount College; knitting for over 40 years

Lyla Shlon BFA Maryland Institute College of Art

Abby Schindler Goldblatt MFA, BA, Kent State University

Lisa Semerad Northern Virginia Community College; Apprenticeships with Nelson Shanks and Danni Dawson

Stephen Gosling BA LIverpool John Moores University

Allison Severance BFA, Hood College

Susan Greenleaf Trinity Univ.; Columbia Visual Arts Center at Antioch Univ.

Stephen Sherwin MFA Wayne State University

Marilyn Harrington Springwater Fiber Workshop Artist

David Skibiak BA Virginia Tech

Michael Heilman BA, JD, Univ. of Wisconsin; 10 years making & weaving rugs Scott Hutchison MFA, George Washington University; BFA, Drake University

Milena Spasic MFA Academy of Art College San Francisco, BFA Corcoran College of Art + Design

Yvette Jacobs BFA Parsons School of Design

Marsha Staiger BA, University of Louisville in Kentucky

Bryan Jernigan MA Drake University, BS Oklahoma State Unifersity

Jean Stark BFA & MAT, Maryland Institute College of Art

Alice Kale BFA George Washington University Tania Karpowitz MFA, Indiana University; BFA, Boston University

George Tkabladze MFA & BFA, Sculpture, Tbilisi State Academy of Fine Arts, Tbilisi, Georgia. Tbilisi I. Nikoladze Art College, Tbilisi, Georgia.

Brian D. Kirk MIS, Sculpture & Ceramics, Virginia Commonwealth University; BFA, George Washington University; Corcoran College of Art + Design

Priscilla Treacy MA, Villa Schifanoia, Graduate School of Fine Arts of Rosary College, Florence, Italy; BA, Oberlin College

Patrick Kirwin MFA, George Washington University; BA, Columbus College of Art and Design; Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture

Mar y Ellen Trozzo BA, University of Mar yland; Fachhochscule für Gestaltung, Schwabisch Gmund, Germany; Columbia School of Gemology

Diana Kreutz BA, University of Maryland

Joan Ulrich Northern Illinois University; Lill Street Studios, Chicago Illinois

Harriet Lawler Over 20 years of printmaking experience

Peter Ulrich PhD, MIT; BS, Yale

Delphine Lee BFA Parsons School of Design

Julia Walthers Post-Bac University of Colorado at Boulder, BA Carleton College

Robert Liberace MFA, George Washington University

Saaraliisa Ylitalo MA, Montclair State University; BA, Lawrence University Background image: Rachel Collins - Watercolor

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Create Something More School Calendar Fall Term 2017: September 18–November 19 (registration begins August 7, 2017)

Winter Term 2018: January 8–March 11 (registration begins November 6, 2017)

Spring Term 2018: April 2–June 4 (registration begins February 12, 2018)

Summer Term 2018: June 18–August 19 (registration begins May 7, 2018)

Summer Art Camps 2018: June 18–August 17 (registration begins February 12, 2018)

Student in Throwing/Handbuilding Ceramics. Photograph by George Miller