January 2008
Adult January Workshops

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS

Introduction to Digital Photography
Bruce McKaig
This entry level class is designed for those with little to no experience in the world of digital photography. Activities will cover the basics of camera use, scanning, image manipulation and basic printing, and using Photoshop and other appropriate software. Students will need their own digital camera and paper to print-to be discussed in class.
928-2 Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm

Understanding Your Film/Digital Camera
Joe Yablonsky
Take this class to learn how to use the camera you received for the holidays. Learn how to take your camera out of automatic mode to have more control over the photos you take. We'll discuss ISO, apertures, shutter speeds, exposure modes, depth of field, exposure compensation, metering modes, and flash basics
778-3 Wednesdays, 6:45-8:45pm

VISUAL ARTS WORKSHOPS

Watermedia
Alan Braley
The creative process is what painting and ultimately, art is about. The goal is to make art. This workshop is about looking at options and making choices.  Bring your ideas and plenty of paint, paper and enthusiasm.  We will explore and create interesting shapes, capture good space division and develop an individual style of painting.  You will find out how to adjust color and temperatures for impact, and design dramatic compositions around big shapes of color.  The class is open to beginning and more accomplished students. A materials list will be provided at the first class.
700-42 Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm

Introduction to Bookmaking
Karma Foley
This workshop will begin with an introduction to the materials, tools, and techniques of basic bookmaking.  Students will explore folding, sewing, and gluing by making several small, simple books and book forms.  The final class will be devoted to the creation of an accordion book with hard covers. In addition to materials supplied in class, students are encouraged to bring any decorative and fine art papers, as well as buttons and other embellishments they would like to work with.
961-2 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm

The Business of Art
Bruce McKaig
This workshop is designed for beginning to mid-career artists who would like to learn about and strengthen their skills in various aspects of being an active and professional participant in today's art world. Topics include the mechanics of contacting diverse venues, portfolio preparation and presentation, writing an artist statement, presentation materials, and more.
937-2 Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm

Introduction to Sculpture
Jason Bulluck
Working in three dimensions can open the mind to challenging new ways of seeing and thinking �|it can also provide a powerful means of self-expression. This class will give students an introduction to a variety of techniques and principles for making art in 3-dimensions.  The course will provide opportunities to become familiar with various sculpture media and to begin to take advantage of the expressive potential in 3D artmaking. Each week�fs studio will present a new media and a related in-class project.
9212-2 Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm

Creative Breakthroughs: Mixed Media Painting
Michele Hoben
In this workshop, we will explore expanding your creative expression in mixed media by utilizing art materials, sources of inspiration, and techniques in new ways. Making art is FUN-getting back to childhood where you had complete freedom to experiment-quieting your inner critic-starting a painting in 4 different ways that give you access to starting them in hundreds of ways- finding your own voice- finding inspiration, etc. The workshop will be intense! But the results will produce fuel to keep you in motion after the course. This is an opportunity for both beginners and experienced artists who may need to be unblocked. The emphasis will be on finding your own unique voice through exercises geared to keep you guessing. For a class materials list, please click here.
9207-3 Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm

CERAMICS WORKSHOPS

Ceramics Supervised Open Studio
Brian Costner
Students can take advantage of open studio time with an on-hand instructor. This is an excellent class for experienced Ceramics students that want to continue work on independent projects.
1010-1 Mondays, 6:15-8:45pm

Large Coil Scupture
Joy Bridy
Spend four weeks coiling taller and taller�cwith organic forms for inspiration, we�fll slowly work our way upwards on sculptures for home or garden.  No experience necessary.
1005-1 Tuesdays, 6:15-8:45pm

Pinch Pots
Twylene Moyer
The Pinch Pot is an ancient and contemporary form of hand building. Learn how to manipulate and form clay into desired shapes and forms.  No experience necessary.
9305-2 Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm

Slab Plates
Joy Bridy
Stretch your imagination while stretching slabs of clay to make plates and platters.  Starting with the slab roller, we�fll drape, hang, suspend, mold, and whimsically manipulate clay, then explore surface potentials of glazes, slips, and layering.  No experience necessary...just curiosity.
713-1 Thursdays, 6:15-8:45pm

Ceramics Intensive
Joy Bridy
Students will explore a range of techniques for working with clay, including hand-building and wheel-throwing. No experience necessary. Tuition includes one 25-lb bag of clay, kiln firing, glaze, tools and open studio time on Saturdays for the duration of the course.
722-2 Saturdays, 10:00am-1:00pm

MUSIC WORKSHOP

Adult Drumming
Jensen Kvarnes
Students will work on conga style drums learning how to vocalize, play and identify different rhythms.  Using those rhythms as a foundation, students will improvise and enhance the rhythms and create their own as they progress. Simple forms of reading and writing rhythms will be taught. Drums are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Drumming is a fun relaxing way to connect with music, release tension and interact with others.
716-2 Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm

THEATER WORKSHOP

Performance Mythography: An Introduction to Solo Performance
Jacqueline E. Lawton
This course invites the solo performer in you to write and perform a five to ten-minute solo performance that utilizes: 1) a story based on something that happened to you; 2) a largely imagined story with moments from your life woven into the basic structure of the tale or 3) an adaptation of somebody else's life story, either fictional or historical. The end result will be a short original performance text that you write and perform as a solo artist. For some, this may become a platform for learning teaching techniques; for others, it may be a chance to participate in an area of theatre that is new to them; and for others still, the final push forward toward what you REALLY want to do. For all, I hope this will be an opportunity for self-examination and a chance to observe the human condition through drama.
735-2 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm

DANCE WORKSHOPS

Salsa Mambo Basics
Charles Jones
Learn the basics of Latin dancing in this fast-paced course focusing on a variety of dances including the Salsa/Mambo, Cha-Cha, Rumba, and Samba. Open to all levels.
1013-1 Mondays, 7:15-8:45pm

Into to Social Dancing
John Aaron Blanchette
This course offers an introduction to the basics of several popular social dances (including Waltz, Foxtrot, East-Coast Swing, and Cha-Cha) with an emphasis on dance technique and partnering skills. Learning even a little bit of technique will improve communication with your partner on the dance floor, helping you to have fun and dance with confidence! NO PARTNER REQUIRED.
9500-2 Wednesdays 7:15-8:45pm

FITNESS WORKSHOP

Pilates
Roberta Rothstein
This Pilates course, designed for all levels, strengthens and streamlines your body without building bulk or stressing your joints.  The class is a mat-based Pilates class emphasizing the lengthening of your torso and graceful movements while improving your overall balance. Pilates coordinates your mind, body and breathing techniques to develop strong abdominal muscles, and long back and full body alignment. Mats provided. For all levels.
746-7 Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm