0001 - All Levels
Painting with Photoshop
INSTRUCTOR: Lester
Saturday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| This workshop covers the fundamentals of using Photoshop® as an artistic tool. We will capture an image in Photoshop® and paint on it with the vast array of brushes available in CS4. These include cloning, warping, blending, healing erasing, airbrushing, and just plain old painting. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Limited Space! Only 4 seats remaining. Class Held : 9/25/10 Member: $ 150.00 + $15.00 lab REGISTER |
0003 - All Levels
Visual Legacy: Photographing Your Family
INSTRUCTOR: Chen
Sunday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| Ken will inspire you to discover great new ways to see and photograph your child. Ken will share photographs from his own life, many taken by his father Hsin-Teh Chen, a United Nations photographer for 31 years. Through looking back at our own visual heritage, we are able to look forward to build our own legacy in pictures. You will learn how Ken recognizes and captures valuable moments in a child’s daily life. Maximize your family photos and come to this wonderful, fun workshop. Perfect for new DSLR owners. Pick up tips to use year after year as your family grows. Limited to 6 students to allow for personal coaching. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Limited Space! Only 4 seats remaining. Class Held : 9/26/10 Member: $ 150.00 REGISTER |
0005 - All Levels
Introduction to Acrylics`
INSTRUCTOR: Kullaf
Sunday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| Students will learn the basics of working with acrylics on canvas. Mediums, brushwork, layering, glazes and alla prima techniques will be demonstrated. Basic painting concepts such as form, value, proportion, perspective, color and composition will also be discussed. Request a materials list. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 9/26/10 Member: $ 100.00 REGISTER |
0007 - All Levels
Animal Portraiture
INSTRUCTOR: Gianchiglia
Sunday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| Come and learn how to capture the essence of your favorite furry friend. Demonstrations about the structure, texture and anatomy of animals will be given. The workshop will look at how to start a drawing loosely with gestures in charcoal and graphite, and then complete the image with more structured techniques. Students will be able to work in any medium they desire, as they receive individual attention. Request a materials list. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 9/26/10 Member: $ 100.00 REGISTER |
0011 - All Levels
Enamel Sampler
INSTRUCTOR: Clark
Sunday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| Learn the ancient art of enameling glass on metal. This workshop will cover metal preparation, wet packing and dry sifting application methods. Decorative techniques using stencils and sgraffito will be covered. Use of holding agents and finishing will be the final steps. Complete two pairs of earrings and a pendant in this full day course. All materials included. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 10/3/10 Member: $ 100.00 + $30.00 materials REGISTER |
0013 - All Levels
Fine Art Digital Printing
INSTRUCTOR: Polzo
Sunday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| This workshop will provide the experienced digital artist with the tools and techniques to produce fine quality images on fine art papers. We will use Epson® fine art printers, capable of printing up to 44” wide. Students are encouraged to bring images in RAW file formats. We will cover all aspects of color managed workflow, from Camera to Soft Proofing. We will print on certain Hahnemuhle® and Canson® fine art papers. Photoshop CS4® or Lightroom® is available in the Lab. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 10/3/10 Member: $ 150.00 + $25.00 lab REGISTER |
0015 - All Levels
How to Paint Like the Impressionists: Landscape
INSTRUCTOR: Starger
Sunday(s), 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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| Learn how to paint with the palette and brush strokes of the Impressionists. Paint plum trees, starry nights, snowy streets, rivers, hills and mountains with step-by-step instruction. Explore how color us used to achieve atmosphere and amazing light. Be inspired by the paintings of Monet, Van Gogh, Pissaro, Morisot and other great masters of Impressionism. Request a materials list. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 10/3/10 Member: $ 85.00 REGISTER |
0017 - All Levels
The Rules of Perspective
INSTRUCTOR: Maillard
Sunday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| Although the basic rules of perspective can be taught in a day, the application of these principals can be used, expanded upon and explored for a lifetime. Using examples, demonstrations and exercises, this workshop will give students the needed tools to add depth and realism to their artwork. Request a materials list. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 10/3/10 Member: $ 100.00 REGISTER |
0019 - All Levels
Traditional Black & White Photography
INSTRUCTOR: Denuto
Saturday(s), 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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| This workshop is for students who have black and white film that they would like to make into a fine art silver print. Alternative processes and hand tinting will be introduced and made available to those who would like to experiment. Request a materials list. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 10/9/10 - 10/16/10 Member: $ 150.00 + $25.00 lab REGISTER |
0021 - All Levels
Selection Central in Photoshop
INSTRUCTOR: Pamboukes
Sunday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| This workshop focuses on one of Photoshop®’s most powerful advantages: Selections! Learn more about the basic selection tools starting with the lasso, marquee, magnetic and magic selections. Then focus on creating paths and editing masks in depth. Students will learn how to create seamless transitions and refine their compositing skills. Prerequisite: Photoshop® I or faculty review. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 10/10/10 Member: $ 150.00 + $15.00 lab REGISTER |
0023 - All Levels
Fashion Illustration
INSTRUCTOR: Yoakum
Sunday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| Spend a day delving into the world of fashion. Work with a model to learn techniques for creating your own fashion figures. Time will also be spent learning some of the basic fundamentals to creating your own fashion collection, using the techniques of illustrating and your own raw creativity. Let’s make it fabulous, it’s fashion! Request a materials list. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 10/10/10 Member: $ 100.00 + $25.00 Model Fee REGISTER |
0025 - All Levels
Color Theory
INSTRUCTOR: Gianchiglia
Sunday(s), 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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| This workshop will allow students to understand how color works by isolating warm and cool colors, understanding complimentary colors, and learning how to mix the exact color you want with a limited palette. All materials provided. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 10/10/10 Member: $ 50.00 + $10.00 materials REGISTER |
0027 - All Levels
Creative Surfaces for the Digital Artist
INSTRUCTOR: TBD
Sunday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Part I with Instructor, Dot Kuehn: Create your own custom surfaces for digital printing using specialized inkjet receptive coatings called digital grounds. Golden Paints® and InkAID® have a line of products which allow you to incorporate watercolor, pastel, acrylics and printmaking with digital printing. These coatings allow you to explore and transfer images onto a variety of materials from delicate rice papers to spun polyester and even metal. The class includes preparation of surfaces, creating transfers and understanding the compatibility of mixed media with these coatings.
Part II with Instructor, Joan Pamboukes: Students will learn how to make inkjet prints on the various surfaces they have prepared in Part I of this workshop. We will spend time evaluating artwork and determining which images will work best on certain surfaces. We will also explore various ways of manipulating and working into the image using digital and printmaking techniques. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 10/10/10 - 10/17/10 Member: $ 300.00 + $50.00 materials/lab REGISTER |
0029 - All Levels
Introduction to Monotype: The Painterly Print
INSTRUCTOR: Lenard
Saturday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| This workshop will provide a one day introduction to monoprinting, a method by which an image is painted onto a plate and then transferred onto paper via a press. The beauty of the print is in its open, free quality and beautiful brush strokes which easily allows for innovation. When rich and colorful inks are combined with texture and/or rice papers, a unique, one-of-a kind print will be produced. Some materials are provided. Request an additional materials list. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 10/16/10 Member: $ 100.00 + $20.00 materials REGISTER |
0031 - All Levels
Raku "Instant Gratification" Weekend
INSTRUCTOR: Neugebauer
Saturday(s)/Sunday(s), 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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| Join Tom at his country studio in Milford, PA for two dramatic days of Raku glazing and firing. Two outdoor gas-fired Raku kilns, numerous glazes and a fully equipped studio allow students to learn, explore and be involved in the many facets of the exciting Raku fast-firing process. Discussion of glazes, glazing approaches, kiln construction, safety issues, as well as the meaning and aesthetics of Raku, will be included. Special techniques such as “horsehair” and “naked raku” will also be discussed. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 10/16/10 - 10/17/10 Member: $ 250.00 + $40.00 materials REGISTER |
0033 - All Levels
Encaustic: Beyond the Basics
INSTRUCTOR: Pressman
Sunday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| This intermediate workshop is for students who are already comfortable working with wax. Students are encouraged to bring works in progress and specific project ideas for discussion. Individual students will receive personal attention from the instructor, learn new techniques, and go beyond the basics. This workshop will also include an informal critique and discussion. Prior to the class, please email the instructor to receive an optional supply list (lpart@earthlink.net). |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 10/17/10 Member: $ 100.00 + $35.00 materials REGISTER |
0035 - All Levels
Introduction to Pastels
INSTRUCTOR: Kullaf
Sunday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| Students will work from a still life set up by the instructor to experiment and learn basic techniques in working with pastel. Demonstrations will be given on using soft vs. hard pastels, application, layering and blending. Concepts such as form, value, proportion, perspective, color and composition will be covered. Request a materials list. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 10/17/10 Member: $ 100.00 REGISTER |
0037 - All Levels
Collage to Print
INSTRUCTOR: Urso
Saturday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| This course takes a lively approach to exploring the interrelationship between collage and painting. Students will employ the historically unstructured medium of collage as a means of sketching and as a springboard for ideas in painting. Work will begin simply, becoming progressively more complex, as students are urged to push the limits of the mediums and their ideas. As the work done in one medium assists and influences one’s vision in the other, the collaboration between process and concept will encourage the production of less planned and more unexpected images. Request a materials list. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 10/23/10 Member: $ 100.00 REGISTER |
0039 - All Levels
Lampworked Glass Beads
INSTRUCTOR: Maddalena
Saturday(s)/Sunday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| Learn the art of Venetian glass bead making in this two-day workshop. Students will create unique beads by melting glass rods with a handheld torch and learn how to decorate them by incorporating special design techniques, such as silver foil, to personalize their beads. Start simple and get elaborate – by the second day you will be hooked! All materials included. Limited to 8. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 10/23/10 - 10/24/10 Member: $ 200.00 + $35.00 materials/lab REGISTER |
0041 - All Levels
Textile Design
INSTRUCTOR: Latour
Sunday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| This one day workshop will introduce students to a variety textile design techniques, including: vat dying, Shibori, stamping, discharge and silk screening. Learn how to make your own tools for creating unique, hand dyed and printed fabrics. A sample project is creating a personalized silk scarf. All silk and cotton fabric included in the materials fee. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 10/24/10 Member: $ 100.00 + $35.00 materials REGISTER |
0043 - All Levels
How to Photograph Artwork Digitally
INSTRUCTOR: Polzo
Sunday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| Learn how to photograph your artwork using your digital camera. Artwork up to 24” or small 3D pieces can be accommodated in class. Students will learn the basics of setting up the digital camera and transferring images to a computer for preparation for submittal to the web or a gallery. Prerequisite: Basic use of your digital camera is helpful. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 10/24/10 Member: $ 150.00 + $25.00 lab REGISTER |
0045 - All Levels
Drawing 101
INSTRUCTOR: Gianchiglia
Sunday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| This workshop is a great opportunity for students who would like to brush up on their drawing skills. Techniques on how to draw drapery, simple still-lifes, perspective and more will be covered. Black and white mediums will be used, allowing students to focus on line, shape, form, volume, composition and other elements that make a drawing or painting stronger. Request a materials list. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 10/24/10 Member: $ 100.00 REGISTER |
0047 - All Levels
The Beauty of Photograms
INSTRUCTOR: Pamboukes
Saturday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| A photogram is an image made without using a camera, by placing objects directly onto the surface of a light-sensitive material and then exposing it to light. Artists such as László Moholy-Nagy, Man Ray and even Pablo Picasso have experimented with this intuitive and magical process! Learn to create beautifully luminous and abstract images in the B&W darkroom and “capture an unseen space.” All materials included. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 10/30/10 Member: $ 125.00 + $35.00 materials REGISTER |
0049 - All Levels
Computer Animation
INSTRUCTOR: Lester
Saturday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| This workshop explores the versatility of Photoshop® by using it as an animation tool. The animation capabilities of the program are broad and of top professional quality. There is no limit to what one can create by combining layers, filters and a little imagination. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 10/30/10 Member: $ 150.00 + $15.00 lab REGISTER |
0051 - All Levels
Introduction to Precious Metal Clay
INSTRUCTOR: Harrison
Saturday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| Precious Metal Clay is made of tiny fine silver particles mixed with a binder to form a clay-like consistency. It can be manipulated and formed just like clay. It is then fired in a kiln, where the binder burns away, leaving a piece of hard, 99.9% fine silver. In this workshop, you will learn how to shape, texture and carve metal clay using simple tools. Demonstration and discussion for beginner level project. All materials provided. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 11/6/10 Member: $ 100.00 + $55.00 materials/lab REGISTER |
0053 - All Levels
Experimenting with Pigment Sticks
INSTRUCTOR: Pressman
Sunday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| This workshop with introduce students to pigment sticks. Topics covered in this workshop will cover painting, drawing, glazing, scraping, monoprinting and a very basic intro to use with encaustic (hot wax). Students will be encouraged to work in various sizes. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 11/7/10 Member: $ 100.00 + $35.00 materials REGISTER |
0055 - All Levels
Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary: Photography
INSTRUCTOR: Denuto
Sunday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| This workshop focuses on seeing the beauty in the world around us. The most simple form or commonplace object can be turned into an image of extraordinary beauty. By exploring the environment of the Art Center and its grounds, students will come away with exciting images of things we usually take for granted. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 11/7/10 Member: $ 150.00 REGISTER |
0057 - All Levels
Drawing 102
INSTRUCTOR: Gianchiglia
Sunday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| This workshop, a continuation of Drawing 101, is a great opportunity for students who would like to brush up on their drawing skills. More complex techniques will be covered, such as: portraiture, complex still-lifes, two-point perspective, and more. Black and white mediums will be used, allowing students to focus on line, shape, form, volume, composition and other elements that make a drawing or painting stronger. Request a materials list. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 11/7/10 Member: $ 100.00 REGISTER |
0059 - All Levels
Getting the Most from Your Digital Camera Files
INSTRUCTOR: Polzo
Sunday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| This hands-on workshop will show you how to get the best results from your digital camera files. Optimizing color, sharpness, noise and many other digital file characteristics will be covered. If you wondered how to resize and prep your images for different purposes or clients, this workshop will cover many processes. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 11/14/10 Member: $ 150.00 + $15.00 lab REGISTER |
0061 - All Levels
Fall Foliage in Pastel
INSTRUCTOR: Kullaf
Sunday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| Working from their own reference photos or sketches, students will use hard and soft pastels to create fall foliage landscapes. Expressive use of color and composition will be emphasized. Demonstrations will be given on layering, color mixing, drawing natural looking trees, water and other elements of the landscape. Request a materials list. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 11/14/10 Member: $ 100.00 REGISTER |
0063 - All Levels
Photographing the Classic Nude
INSTRUCTOR: Denuto
Sunday(s), 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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| Learn how to photograph the classic nude through a lecture and photo shoot. A brief history of classic art images of woman will be presented. Working with a live model, see how light, form and gesture define your subject and tell a story to create timeless images of your own. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 11/14/10 - 11/21/10 Member: $ 150.00 + $25.00 Model Fee REGISTER |
0065 - All Levels
Linoleum Block Printmaking
INSTRUCTOR: Maillard
Saturday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| Linoleum block printing is a relatively easy, inexpensive and immediate print making medium. In this workshop, participants will carry a design through from beginning to end by cutting a block, proofing an image and editioning a print. Learn the basics of this bold and graphic printmaking technique. Request a materials list. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 11/20/10 Member: $ 100.00 REGISTER |
0067 - All Levels
Encaustic for Beginners
INSTRUCTOR: Pressman
Sunday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| Encaustic is a centuries old method of painting with molten beeswax or wax and pure pigment, resulting in luscious, vibrant colors. In this workshop we will explore various encaustic techniques including layering, fusing and incising. Please email instructor for optional supply list or any questions (lpart@earthlink.net). |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 11/21/10 - 8/5/10 Member: $ 100.00 + $35.00 materials REGISTER |
0069 - All Levels
Introduction to Colored Pencil & Ink Wash
INSTRUCTOR: Kogge
Sunday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| Taught by renowned New Jersey artist Robert Kogge, students will work directly with colored pencils and ink wash on unprimed canvas. This workshop will present an approach that challenges the boundaries of painting and drawing by joining them in a single process, presenting an alternate to more traditional methods. This approach will demonstrate the significance in personalizing one’s materials and methods to best suit and enhance individual sensibility. A demonstration of materials and procedure will be included. Students can choose to work from photographic sources or from a still life. Request a materials list. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 11/21/10 Member: $ 100.00 REGISTER |
0071 - All Levels
How to Paint Like the Impressionists: Still Life
INSTRUCTOR: Starger
Sunday(s), 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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| Learn how to paint with the palette of colors and brush strokes used by the Impressionists. Paint sunflowers, bowls of fruit, drapery and objects for still life set up. Learn the power and vibrancy of using complementary colors. Be inspired by the paintings of Van Gogh, Cezanne, Monet and other great masters of Impressionism. Request a materials list. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 12/5/10 Member: $ 85.00 REGISTER |
0073 - All Levels
Studio Lighting for Aspiring Photographers
INSTRUCTOR: Thomas
Saturday(s)/Sunday(s), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| This workshop is for those who wish to learn the basics of studio lighting and apply it to real world settings. Taught by a working professional the class is fast paced and hands-on. Students will learn lighting set-ups for people and products. Bring your digital camera and a notebook to each class. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 12/4/10 - 12/5/10 Member: $ 250.00 + $25.00 Model Fee + $30.00 materials REGISTER |
0557 - All Levels
How To Paint Like the Impressionists - Landscape
INSTRUCTOR: Starger
Sunday(s), 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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| Learn how to paint with the palette and brush strokes of the Impressionists. Paint plum trees, starry nights, snowy streets and winter landscapes with step-by-step instruction. Explore how color is used to achieve atmosphere and amazing light. Be inspired by the paintings of Monet, Van Gogh, Pissaro and other great masters of Impressionism. Request a materials list. |
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE A Class Held : 8/15/10 Member: $ 85.00 REGISTER |
