FALL SEMESTER 2023

Adult Workshops

6292 Encaustic for All
Instructor: Chase Cantwell
Explore encaustic, the art of painting with molten beeswax mixed with colored pigments and resin. This unusual medium provides results like no other with mysterious, deep, and translucent colors. Experiment with techniques such as layering, fusing, and incising. Safe handling of materials will also be covered. No experience necessary. Some materials included.
Sunday, 10/1, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $130
Materials fee: $45

6308 Pen & Ink Drawing
Instructor: Drew Maillard
Explore pen & ink as a drawing medium. Start with value and texture exercises and continue to simple drawings. Experiment with different pen & ink drawing tools brought by the instructor such as dip-quill pens and brush pens.
Sunday, 10/1, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $130
Materials fee: $12

6293/6294 Jewelry Wax Carving
Instructor: Jeannette Mullarkey
This two-day intensive workshop will focus on teaching the techniques of creating jewelry using wax carving and construction methods. Wax is a very versatile medium and allows the artist to create fluid, intricate, sculpturally exciting works. Once the wax model is completed the piece will be sent out for casting into silver or gold and then finished in the studio.
6293 Sunday, 10/1 & 10/15, 10 AM–4 PM
6294 Sunday, 11/5 & 11/19, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $250
Materials fee: $48

6296 GR Forms in Clay
Instructor: Melissa Krishnamurthy
Have you ever wanted to make handmade functional pieces such as dinnerware out of clay? In this GR Forms one-day workshop, you will be able to choose from 23 wooden drape molds to create beautiful and identical-shaped pieces that can be used for any occasion. This workshop will focus on construction only; pieces can be glazed during open studio sessions, or in a regular semester class for returning students. Clay will need to be purchased on the day of the workshop. The materials fee covers the bisque firing. Open studios for ceramics can be purchased and scheduled to glaze piece(s) if not currently registered in a ceramics class.
Sunday, 10/8, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $130
Materials fee: $22

6295 DSLR Camera Basics
Instructor: John Scalera
This hands-on workshop is designed to give students a solid understanding of their DSLR camera when using the automated features and modes. Students will also have the opportunity to explore the manual capabilities and controls for complete creative control. This workshop is NOT designed for point-and-shoot cameras. Please bring your own personal DSLR camera on the day of the workshop.
Sunday, 10/8, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $130

6313 NEW! Laminating Metals
Instructor: Sue Sachs
Create a unique and individualized simple wearable piece out of metal in this one-day workshop! Students will be shown a variety of processes such as drilling holes, soldering metals, creating patterns, and more!
Sunday, 10/8, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $130
Materials fee: $35

6297 Color Theory
Instructor: Andrea Gianchiglia
This workshop is perfect for artists working in any medium to help them understand color to the fullest. Elements of temperature, value, and underlying hues will be demonstrated. Learn to mix the exact color you want and how to recreate it again. Through discussion and hands-on exercises, students will gain confidence and knowledge in how color works and how to make it work for them. Although students will be working in acrylics, this workshop pertains to all color media.
Sunday, 10/15, 10 AM–2 PM
Tuition: $105
Materials fee: $32

6453 NEW! Mystical Felted Bats
Instructor: Martha McDonald
Create a spooky or friendly furry bat out of felt in this one-day Halloween-themed workshop. The instructor will provide thorough demonstrations on how to design individual patterns, utilize multimedia techniques, and needle felting.
Sunday, 10/15, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $130
Materials fee: $38

6309 Linoleum Block Printing
Instructor: Drew Maillard
Learn relief printing from start to finish! Through instructor demonstration and hands-on experience, students design, cut, and print a linoleum block print. We cover troubleshooting and fixing common printmaking problems as well as creating finished proofs and editions.
Sunday, 10/22, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $130
Materials fee: $27

6298 Mixed Media Sampler
Instructor: Alicia Cotter
If you have been curious about trying out mixed media art, this workshop is for you! Create a unique 10 x 10-inch artwork incorporating a multitude of mixed media techniques. Techniques will include creating and using handcrafted stamps, making handmade paper from recycled paper for collaging, painting with acrylics, and more. Finishing techniques will also be covered.
Sunday, 10/22, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $130
Materials fee: $25

6314 NEW! Festive Fall Forms
Instructor: Jessica Garber
Spice up the fall season by creating a series of charming themed projects out of clay! In this one-day workshop, students will have the opportunity to create baskets, apples, pumpkin jars, or woven clay wall plaques. Throwing closed forms on the pottery wheel to create apples and pumpkins will be taught. Handbuilding for basic clay weaving to make wall plaques will be shown. This workshop is designed for intermediate- and advanced-level students. Materials fee covers the bisque firing. Clay will need to be purchased on the day of the workshop. Students can finish their pieces in their ceramics class or purchase open studio time.
Sunday, 10/22, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $130
Materials fee: $25

6315 NEW! Painting Autumn Leaves in Watercolor
Instructor: Kat Block
In this workshop, students will work from a still life to create paintings of leaves. Students will collect their own leaves, lay them on a surface, and learn how to draw them accurately, including the cast shadows. Then, they will paint, allowing the colors to mix themselves on the paper where the results are vibrant, perfectly organic, and beautiful.
Sunday, 10/22, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $130

6299 Weekend Weaving with Ellen Hess
Instructor: Ellen Hess
Weave a scarf, table runner, or wall piece in this special weekend workshop. Learn the basics of weaving on a tabletop four-harness loom with FIT Textile/Surface Design professor, Ellen Hess. Students will work on four-harness looms and weave the project of their choice.
Saturday & Sunday, 10/28 & 10/29, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $250
Materials fee: $65

6452 Pastel Pet Portraits
Instructor: Amanda Ciurciu
Calling all animal lovers! Learn the skills that it takes to capture your animal companions using an incredibly versatile medium: pastels. Following demonstrations, you will be given an in-depth education of all the aspects of painting a variety of animals including, but not limited to, how to pick colors from reference images, the importance of color theory, and how to create texture with layering. By the end of this workshop, you will have all the skills it takes to create pastel masterpieces of beloved animals or even your own pet.
Sunday, 10/29, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $130

6311 Bob Ross Painting
Instructor: Mark Saenger
Back by popular demand! This workshop by certified and Bob Ross-taught instructor, Mark Saenger, is perfect for someone who has never painted before or wants to paint using the wet-on-wet technique made so popular by the famous TV series. Repeat students welcome. Come and make some “happy trees!” Students will be led step-by-step in creating their own beautiful seasonal landscape.
Sunday, 11/5, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $130
Materials fee: $44

6303 Gel Plate Monotype Printmaking
Instructor: Alicia Cotter
Gel plates have a soft, gelatin-like feel, but are durable, reusable, and simple to work with. Learn the process of monotype printmaking using acrylic paints with this versatile and economical printmaking tool. Explore mark-making and layering techniques to create prints that can stand alone as artwork or be used as a foundation for other mediums.
Sunday, 11/5, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $130
Materials fee: $30

6302 Creating Realistic Flowers in Polymer Clay
Instructor: Pooja Dhawan
Learn the art of creating realistic flowers that will never wither! Students will form, cut, texture, and color air-dry polymer clay into individual, realistic flowers in this exciting one-day workshop.
Sunday, 11/5, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $130
Materials fee: $23

6466 NEW! Sip & Sparkle: Bejeweled “LOVE” Sign
Instructor: Vanessa Lopez
As requested by popular demand, the Art Center is now offering our bejeweled canvas workshops for adults! Join us for a fun afternoon where you can BYOB and create your own beaded “LOVE” sign inspired by Robert Indiana.
Saturday, 11/11, 2–4 PM
Tuition: $85
Materials fee: $30

6305 Throwing Small & Miniature
Instructor: Jessica Garber
In this workshop, students will enhance their pottery skills further by learning how to throw miniature pieces using the “off the hump” technique. Additionally, students will be encouraged to exercise their creativity and imagination while throwing small donut vases, jewelry holders, trinket boxes, narrow neck vases, and more! This workshop is for students who have taken at least one semester of wheel throwing. Students can finish their pieces in their ceramics class or purchase open studio time. Materials fee covers clay and bisque firing.
Sunday, 11/12, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $130
Materials fee: $22

6463 NEW! Logo Design Fundamentals
Instructor: Peter Gariepy
Learn what makes a successful logo design and how to build a brand identity. The instructor will provide a demonstration on how to use computer software to create a logo for a business or just for fun!
Sunday, 11/12, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $130
Materials fee: $25

6317 NEW! Drawing Skills for Painters
Instructor: Traci Zaretzka
Do you like to paint but struggle with making an accurate sketch before beginning to paint? This workshop will focus on drawing skills such as basic shapes, positive and negative space, angles, sighting and measuring, gesture drawing, and using a grid to copy or enlarge an image. Students will be working from life and from reference photos, with the goal of making accurate sketches that could be used as the foundation of a painting.
Sunday, 11/19, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $130

6322 Lampworked Glass Beads
Instructor: Stephanie Maddalena
Visit Venice without leaving the studio with this popular workshop! Learn to make beautiful Venetian-glass beads using glass rods and a mounted torch.
Saturday & Sunday, 12/2 & 12/3, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $250
Materials fee: $70

6310 Drawing in Perspective
Instructor: Drew Maillard
Want to add depth and realism to your drawing and painting? Learn step-by-step to draw one-, two-, and three-point perspectives; measure in perspective; and achieve uniform proportions throughout a drawing. Follow along with the instructor through various exercises for hands-on learning.
Sunday, 12/3, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $130

6304 Jewelry Design & Rendering
Instructor: Jessica Garber
Take your interest in jewelry design to the level and learn the traditional rendering techniques that have been used to design jewelry for centuries! Working with pencil, gouache, and watercolor, students will learn how to accurately represent their jewelry design concepts while creating not only a blueprint for their jewelry making, but beautiful pieces of rendered artwork worthy of display themselves. Lessons will include how to draw in realistic scale, color mixing, and shading, as well as how to draft a piece of jewelry from multiple views before production. Most materials provided.
Sunday, 12/3, 10 AM–2 PM
Tuition: $105
Materials fee: $35

6319 NEW! Two-Glaze Combinations with Louise Wheeler
Instructor: Louise Wheeler
In this one-day workshop, students will obtain knowledge and skills to layer two glazes on top of each other. As a result of the combination they choose, their piece will have a unique glaze color. A variety of glaze combination test tiles will be available for reference and the instructor will provide demonstrations on how to use the combinations. Also, techniques to highlight textured surfaces will be demonstrated. This workshop is intended to show how to maximize the glazing options with studio-provided materials. Bisque pieces are to be brought on the day of the workshop.
Sunday, 12/3, 10 AM–2 PM
Tuition: $105
Materials fee: $27

6320 NEW! Beaded Snowman Pins
Instructor: Maryna Layedra
Students will learn how to embroider, embellish, and hand stitch on fabric to create a festive snowman pin for the winter. The instructor will provide demonstrations on a variety of stitching techniques and tricks.
Sunday, 12/10, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $130
Materials fee: $27

6464 NEW! Illustrative Lettering
Instructor: Peter Gariepy
Explore different expressive styles and bring your lettering to life! Experiment with hand-drawn techniques and enhancements using Photoshop.
Sunday, 12/10, 10 AM–2 PM
Tuition: $105
Materials fee: $22