Emily Wohlscheid / Studio 2 Sat 11/7 12-4pm / 1 Day $110 / Members: $90
Explore wet felting to create a geode soft sculpture! Students will layer wool fibers over a form for the felting process that will result in a densely felted ball. These felted forms will be cut open to reveal the banded “agate” layers within, mimicking a stone geode.
No previous experience is required, all skill levels are welcome.
Anna Ill / Studio 1 Wed 1/6-3/24 2-4:30pm / 12 weeks $390 / Members: $370
Using clay and other materials, students will explore animal anatomy - specifically skeletal structure, musculature, and protective covering (fur or feathers). The fox, bird, and bear will be our subjects as we build skills in constructing animal sculptures that speak both to the eye and the heart.
This class will explore the world of three-dimensional everyday non-art materials combined to create a work of art. Participants will learn how to take found objects and/or pieces of objects that were originally intended for other purposes, recycle and transform them into meaningful artistic narratives. There will be emphasis on composition, material manipulation, and how to effectively mine the essence of these collected materials to create a dialogue with the viewer.
Explore torch welding techniques in this intermediate course. Learn the essentials of TIG and gas welding along with basic fabrication. Understand the equipment and problem solve common fixes. From different weld joints and positions, to simple blueprint reading, this course will cover technical aspects of welding, accessing structural integrity and how we can apply these to our creative process. Participants will explore different materials, different tools, and finishing methods to help develop personal style while completing several projects meant to challenge and inspire.
This course is available to those new to metal or interested in refining their metalworking skills. Students will learn MIG, Gas, and Arc welding to weld, bend, and transform metal. In this class we will explore design, form, and creative engineering to develop unique sculptural forms from steel. Some materials provided. Students are responsible for appropriate protective clothing.
Rufus Snoddy / Studio 1 Thu 2/4-2/11 2-5pm / 2-Days Prerequisite: familiarity with painting materials and basic hand tools $120 / Members: $100
This workshop treats a painting and the act of painting as more than a window of illusion or the notion that it exists only on a flat surface. Participants will explore the intersection of painting and sculpture, treating the parts as malleable, structural materials to create painted objects that share the space we inhabit. This workshop offers a unique, high-engagement experience that addresses the growing interest in mixed media and sculptural ‘construction painting.’ It helps participants to push past creative blocks by introducing the materiality of painting as well as the physical act of constructing a painting rather than simply applying paint to a flat surface.
Emily Wohlscheid / Studio 2 Sat 2/6 12-4pm / 1-Day $110 / Members: $90
Explore wet felting to create a geode soft sculpture! Students will layer wool fibers over a form for the felting process that will result in a densely felted ball. These felted forms will be cut open to reveal the banded “agate” layers within, mimicking a stone geode.
No previous experience is required, all skill levels are welcome.
Dan Selvidge / Photo Studio Sat 1/23 1-4pm / 1-Day $70 / Members: $50
A one-day hands-on workshop for artists who need better images of their work.
Learn how to make clean, accurate photographs of paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, and other artwork using simple, affordable equipment. We’ll cover lighting, camera and smartphone setup, controlling glare and reflections, color accuracy, basic editing, and preparing files for juried exhibitions, grants, websites, and portfolios.
No photography experience is required. Students are encouraged to bring one or two pieces of artwork to photograph during the workshop.
Paul Nimz / Studio 1 Tue 1/5-3/23 2-4:30pm / 12 weeks $400 / Members: $380
This class is for newcomers interested in making their own unique steel garden sculptures. Students will learn basic MIG welding techniques, plasma cutting, and metal fabrication in a safe, encouraging environment.
We all have our personal and shared experiences of grief. Death of a loved one, climate anxiety, illness, personal/social transitions being just a few examples. Memorializing these events through ritual, community, and art making has been an important but forgotten part of human history. In this class we will engage in group discussions, writings, and create personal memorials of grief and loss using a variety of mixed media (clay, cast metal, steel, papier mache, found objects etc). No prior art making experience is required but makers are free to bring and expand on any material that fits the topic and their comfort level.
Paul Nimz / Studio 1 Tue 1/5-3/23 6:30-9pm / 12 weeks Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor is required. $400 / Members: $380
This class is for the self-directed student who wants to expand their skill sets and enhance their abilities in metal sculpture. Students must be familiar with the safe use and operation of the equipment in the studio. Students will provide their own approved material. Problem solving and techniques will be the focus of the class.
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