Work from still life and the model. Emphasis will be on massing in layered, transparent washes initially with a gradual buildup of detail through color and tone. The particular qualities of various pigments will be examined and incorporated to build up areas of transparency and opacity, with emphasis on composition and rhythm.

Open to all Levels

Maurizio Pellegrin Lecture Series

A series of lectures designed to provide a comprehensive survey across many artistic disciplines. These lectures consider a large and complex field that cover centuries. The scope is to offer a general idea of the major phenomena in Western art. Each lecture is supported by a large amount of visual aids.

Enjoy two hours, dream and capture ideas.

Open to all Levels

The Elements of Sculpture

In this course we will explore the basic principles of making three-dimensional works. We will explore the aesthetic and conceptual possibilities of a variety of materials as well as address the fundamental elements of sculpture; mass, volume, line, color, value, shape, form, space, scale, texture, and balance, Historical practices, techniques and other artists working in the medium will be introduced through lectures, group critiques, and discussions. Artists will be encouraged to work from their choice of subjects, themes and concepts. Beginners to advanced students are welcomed.

Additional Information:
You do not need to bring any materials to class on the first day except for a notebook, sketch pad and pencil.
We will be discussing a variety of materials over the duration of the session. If there are particular materials that you have in mind to work with, you are most welcome to bring them and we can discuss.

Open to all Levels

Working with Paper Pulp Workshop Series

This 4 - week workshop provides an introduction to learning about the unlimited ways of making works with paper and paper pulp . A variety of techniques and fibers will be explored including both traditional and non-traditional papers, unusual fibers, and adhesives. Participants will learn techniques to create both 2 and 3-Dimensional works and will be offered several resources for working in this medium.

Open to all Levels

Advanced Projects with Kathryn Cameron

This is an advanced class for students who have previously attended the Working with Paper course for at least 1 year and are seeking to deeply explore their artistic practice. The class is designed to develop individual projects and to build on techniques learned in previous courses. During the fall 1 session, students will begin by developing a project intention to be developed and realized over the course of the school year.

Prerequisite: at least one year of attendance in a prior Projects in Paper course.

Making a Coptic Stitch Watercolor/ Sketch Book

This workshop will guide students through the process of making a coptic stitch book with watercolor paper, although other types of paper would work as well. Coptic stitch binding allows a book to open flat and provides a comfortable work surface, which is great for working en plein air. It also provides the opportunity to customize a sketchbook in terms of preferred scale and paper.

Open to all Levels