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Discovering Your Artistic Future
Instructor: Marc Goldring
Have you heard great feedback on your art, but your not sure of the next steps in the creative process? If you are questioning whether to try a new media, begin a new series or organize that first exhibition, then this workshop is for you. Through a series of fun and engaging exercises, we will explore, in groups and individually, a range of options for how to enhance and direct the creativity in our lives. We’ll work with techniques that can help you decide on priorities and direction to set your artistic compass. Discover your creative clarity, set goals and learn simple tools to set your creative course of action-and stick to it!
Saturdays, 10:00-1:00pm, March 22 & 29
2 sessions M: $52 NM: $58
Kinetic Sculpture: Making Mobiles
Instructor: Vladimir Barsukov
There is something magical about mobiles. Like living creatures, they move and have personalities; they can be humorous, meditative, or graceful. In this class we will take a look at works of some of the most famous kinetic artists such as Alexander Calder and George Rickey. Students will work with different types of wire and geometrical shapes of wood, plastic, metal sheets, etc. to create their own mobiles. We will explore ways to balance, assemble, and hang mobiles, and students will be encouraged to create their own unique designs. Limited to 6.
Saturday, May 17, 2008 10:00-2:00pm
M: $35 NM: $40 Materials: $25
Nuno Felting Intensive
Instructor: Ramune Jauniskis
JNuno felting is the process of adhering the finest merino fibers to silk gauze through a moisture and agitation technique. This is a wonderful new art form that is easy and results in beautifully layered fabrics. Students can make pieces that are either functional such as scarves, bags, and clothing, or artistic wall hangings. Limited to 8.
Tuesday-Friday, 6:00-9:00pm
March 25– 28
4 sessions M: $90 NM: $100 Materials: $55
Express Yourself with Decoupage
Instructor: Jennifer Sherr
Tuesdays, 12:00–2:30pm, Wednesdays, 6:00–8:30pm
This class will focus on the basic techniques of decoupage and faux painting. Learn to transform objects into something to fit your style, creating fresh customized works of art that will reflect your own personality. Make lampshades, boxes, trays and other creative ideas. No prior experience is necessary. Students should bring their favorite pre-cut images to the first class.
April 8 – May 20 (off April 22), April 9 – May 21 (off April 23)
6 sessions M: $126 NM: $140 Materials: $15
Kinetic Sculpture: Making Mobiles
Instructor: Vladimir Barsukov
Fridays, 6:00-8:00pm
There is something magical about mobiles. Like living creatures, they move and have personalities; they can be humorous, meditative, or graceful. In this class we will take a look at works of some of the most famous kinetic artists such as Alexander Calder and George Rickey. Students will work with different types of wire and geometrical shapes of wood, plastic, metal sheets, etc. to create their own mobiles. We will explore ways to balance, assemble, and hang mobiles, and students will be encouraged to create their own unique designs. Limited to 6.
April 25 – May 16
4 sessions M: $68 NM: $75 Materials: $35
Relief Printing
Instructor: Judith Ann Bell
Thursdays, 7:00–9:00pm
Relief printing came into use about 5,200 years ago in the Near East, when the ancient Sumerians pressed carved stone seals into clay. Learn how to create images with a technique that allows you to print multiple copies. We will experiment with several quick techniques and then concentrate on linoleum block printing. Limited to 15.
April 24 – May 29
6 sessions M: $104 NM: $115 Materials: $25
Sculpting with Paper
Instructor: Marc Mancuso
Fridays, 6:30–8:30pm
Learn how to transform flat papers into 3D sculptures. The course will cover a variety of methods to build light yet sturdy structures. Students will explore color, space and technique and develop their sculptural talents with this versatile material. Working with box-cutters, paper cutting knives and various types of paper students will design and build a sculpture that is sure to impress. This is a great class for beginners and intermediates.
June 6 – June 20
3 sessions M: $50 NM: $55 Materials: $25