SPRING SEMESTER 2022

Adult Workshops

4922 NEW! Rendering Skin Tones in Oils
Instructor: Amanda Ciurciu
This comprehensive two-day concentrated workshop will demonstrate a simplified process on how to oil paint realistic flesh tones. Learn foundational basics such as color-mixing with a limited palette, the effects that lighting and shadow have on a subject, and the tonal differences of a variety of complexions. References will include a wide range of races and ages as well as a live model in this intensive exploration of the complexities of skin.
Sundays, 6/5 & 6/12, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $210
Materials fee: $60

5043 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 autumn landscape.
Sunday, 6/12, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $110
Materials fee: $40

5038 NEW! Fabricating Hollow Forms
Instructor: Sue Sachs
Constructing hollow forms allows the jeweler to work in large-scale without adding excess weight, making it possible to create dynamic pieces that are comfortable to wear. Learn the soldering skills, texturing techniques, and forming processes needed to fabricate hollow forms in this workshop with master metalworker Sue Sachs. Some materials provided.
Sunday, 6/12, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $110
Materials fee: $35

4885 Introduction to Floral Painting
Instructor: Dustin Adamson
Learn to paint beautiful floral compositions in a relaxing and supportive atmosphere. Over the course of two days students will paint a floral arrangement from direct observation. Topics covered will include creating a pleasing composition, color and harmony, and using the comparative measurement method of observation. We will look at artists such as Fantin-Latour, Manet, Monet, and Van Gogh for historical reference and inspiration.
Sunday, 6/26, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $110
Materials fee: $15

4934 NEW! Contemporary Papermaking Techniques
Instructor: David DiMarchi
Using found papers, objects, and materials, artists will create works exploring the possibilities of paper pulp. Artists will learn the basics of pulling sheets and creating collage-work in the wet-process in this introductory workshop. Techniques taught include blow outs, inclusions, double-couching, shaped deckles, and pigmenting pulp. Artists are encouraged to bring papers, objects, and materials that have minimal dimension that can be added to their collages for a more personalized touch. Beginners encouraged!
Sunday, 6/26, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $110
Materials fee: $45

5039 NEW! Forged & Fabricated Chains
Instructor: Sue Sachs
Chains can be far more than simple linked jump rings. Explore a variety of chain-making methods using wires, tubing, sheet, and beads to put a different spin on creating chains. Techniques explored will include forging, soldering, fabricating, and chasing.
Sunday, 6/26, 10 AM–4 PM
Tuition: $110
Materials fee: $35