Painting students are part of an intense working environment where they can pursue their own direction. Painting courses and workshops encourage diverse practice and foster independent creative thinking and making. Students are part of a unique learning environment that allows for independent thought as well as collaboration and critique.
Color transforms surfaces, defines form, and evokes emotion, making it a powerful tool in art and design. This course invites students to delve into the mechanics and symbolism of color, from the basics of mixing and value scales to advanced studies in color relationships, temperature, and transparency. Through projects like … Read more
Start Date
01/25
Meeting Day
Saturdays
End Date
03/08
Faculty
Janet Loren Hill
Time
10am–1pm
Credits
0
“Collage-making, for me, is basically an act of painting, allowing me to indulge in an appetite for immediacy.” ~Abe Ajay In this course, we will explore the fascinating world of collage and assemblage. Collage can be defined as seemingly different parts coming together to make a whole. Fabric, pieces of … Read more
Start Date
01/28
Meeting Day
Tuesdays
End Date
03/11
Faculty
Kristin Powers
Time
7pm–10pm
Credits
0
An artist’s book is a form of artistic expression that draws inspiration from the concept of the “book” itself. What distinguishes an artist’s book from a traditional book is the creative intention behind its production—an artist’s vision shapes not just the content, but the form, materials, design, and process. These … Read more
Start Date
03/24
Meeting Day
Mondays
End Date
05/12
Faculty
Kristin Powers
Time
6pm–9pm
Credits
0
This seven-week course aims to advance students’ evolving painting practice by providing a structured yet flexible environment for artistic exploration. The course begins with quick exercises from observation. In later weeks the focus shifts to self-directed work, students will respond to creative prompts and may incorporate their own source materials. … Read more
Start Date
03/29
Meeting Day
Saturdays
End Date
05/10
Faculty
Dara Morgenstern
Time
10am–1pm
Credits
0
