Summer 2009 workshops for adults
Tuition requiredSEVEN WEEKS: 8 JUNE — 31 JULY 2009
[no workshops held week of June 29th]
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We will contact you if there is an opening.
Alternative Printmaking [W3111] |
Ms. Wendy Woloson
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
This workshop, for printmakers and non-printmakers alike, explores non-acidic printmaking processes. The workshop focuses on approaches that are technically very direct and easily manipulated, and which also allow for a wide range of personal expression. Techniques covered include monoprint, relief, and various photocopy-transfer processes. Class size limited to 10 students. Tuition: $175 (members), $200 (non-members); plus $35 materials fee
Basic Drawing [W210] |
Mr. Frederic Kaplan
1:00 - 4:00 P.M.
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
As of June 5th, we are no longer accepting waiting list requests for this class.
Students develop and improve observational and interpretive skills through simplification of form, study of perspective and sight measuring, proportions, and chiaroscuro, in order to convincingly and dynamically depict what is observed using a range of dry media. Tuition: $175 (members) $200 (non-members)
Basic Painting [W313] |
Mr. Sherif Habashi
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
As of May 26th, we are no longer accepting waiting list requests for this class.
Perfect for beginners, this course introduces students to the art of oil painting. Students learn about the materials, tools, organization of the palette and sound approaches to the execution of a painting. Composition, drawing, underpainting, overpainting and à la prima techniques are explored. Students learn to represent form and space through the elements of background, foreground, cast shadows, chiaroscuro and highlights while working from arrangements that will last for two to three weeks. Tuition: $175 (members) $200 (non-members)
Book Arts I [W3112] |
Ms. Sharon Hildebrand
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
As of June 4th, we are no longer accepting waiting list requests for this class.
This course for beginners introduces a variety of book types, including pamphlet bindings, accordion books, and multi-signature books, and other structures such as boxes for storing items like photographs, documents, and artwork. Students become familiar with the characteristics and handling qualities of archival materials. Class size limited to 10 students. Tuition: $175 (members), $200 (non-members); plus $35 materials fee
Ceramic Tile and Mosaics [W317] |
Ms. Carol Stirton-Broad
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
Only a few spaces remaining — register today!
This workshop introduces students to the technical, historical, and aesthetic context of decorative and functional ceramic tiles and mosaics. Press molds are explored and we use those pieces in combination with other mosaics materials to create a finished piece. The emphasis is on design, pattern, construction, and finished presentation. Some basic materials are available from the teacher and a list of Internet suppliers will be provided. Clay must be purchased at Fleisher. Tuition: $175 (members) $200 (non-members); plus $30 firing fee
Chinese Painting and Calligraphy [W211] |
Ms. Beth Ann Johnson
1:00 - 4:00 P.M.
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
Learn the ancient methods and techniques of Chinese brush painting and calligraphy and practice applying them in ways useful for today's artists. Enjoy a cup of tea while listening to mini-lectures in Chinese and Japanese art history, philosophy and culture. New students should be prepared to buy supplies (approximately $45) from the instructor on the first day. Tuition: $175 (members), $200 (non-members
Color Theory [W311] |
Mrs. Marie Elcin
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
Only a few spaces remaining — register today!
No matter what field of art and design you work in, you must be fluent in the language of color. Munsell, Itten, and Albers provide the theory, which we use in fun and unorthodox ways to manipulate color in our various media. Artists of any level will benefit from a greater understanding of the qualities, function, and impact of color. Topics will include: the qualities of color (hue, value, chroma), methods to create contrast, physical and optical color mixing, color harmonies, how colors react to each other, and the expressive and psychological aspects of color. Tuition: $175 (members) $200 (non-members)
Digital Photography I [W319] |
Ms. Melissa Andrade Johnson
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
As of June 7th, we are no longer accepting waiting list requests for this class.
This workshop introduces the beginning student to the many aspects of digital photography, including: understanding how your digital camera works, strategies for taking better photos, how to use Adobe Photoshop Elements® to make basic adjustments to images, how to get great prints, and more. The lab is equipped with PCs, but students are welcome to bring Mac or PC laptops. Tuition: $175 (members) $200 (non-members); plus $35 materials fee
[Approved for Act 48 credit]
Introduction to Figure Sculpture [W314] |
Mr. Christopher Smith
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
Only a few spaces remaining — register today!
This workshop concentrates on basic concepts and skills needed to sculpt the human figure. Proportion, basic anatomy, and techniques of working in clay will be covered in specifically themed sessions each week. Work is fired at the end of the semester. Clay must be purchased at Fleisher. Tuition: $175 (members), $200 (non-members); plus $15 firing fee and $35 model fee
Kiln-fired Glass: Fusing and Slumping [W315] |
Ms. Lucartha Kohler
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
Students learn how to cut glass and fit pieces together for complex designs using colored sheet glass and powdered frit while learning about glass types, compatibility, and annealing. Glass pieces can be used to make architectural panels, bowls, platters, or shaped elements for stained glass panels. All levels are welcome. Students should plan to spend approximately $50 for materials. Tuition: $175 (members) $200 (non-members); plus $30 lab fee
Painting and Drawing the Figure [W310] |
Mr. Paul DuSold
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
Only a few spaces remaining — register today!
This workshop is designed for students of all levels, including beginners, to develop confidence in working from the live model. Fundamentals of color mixing, materials, and setting up a palette are stressed. Demonstrations in both painting and drawing are given throughout the course. Model poses are at least two sessions in length. Tuition: $175 (members), $200 (non-members); plus $35 model fee
Printmaking Open Studio III [W200] |
times vary (see below)
8 June through 31 July 2009 (studios closed 29 June through 3 July)
ETCHING and LITHOGRAPHY studios:
Mondays through Thursdays, 1:00-5:00 P.M.
and
Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30 P.M.
LITHOGRAPHY only:
Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 P.M.
May be subject to change
This workshop is for experienced artists who need time in the lithography and etching studios. Participants must have technical proficiency, be capable of working independently, and have valid Fleisher membership. Fees: $125 for seven week session (unlimited studio use during posted hours) for those previously approved for studio use, or $175 for new participants (includes orientation session; please email eromick@fleisher.org to arrange appointment).
Silkscreen II, III [W318] |
Ms. Christine Blair
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
This workshop is offered for experienced silkscreen printers who wish to work in an instructed studio environment. Class size limited to 8 students. Tuition: $175 (members), $200 (non-members); plus $35 materials fee
Anatomy [W223] |
Ms. Dianne Corbeau
1:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Students gain technical skills to accurately draw the human figure through lessons concentrating on skeletal structure, muscle placement, weight, pose, and gesture. Tuition: $175 (members) $200 (non-members), plus $35 model fee
Basic Photography [W3210] |
Mr. Ahmed Salvador
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
Only a few spaces remaining — register today!
This workshop helps students to establish a thorough, basic knowledge of camera and darkroom procedures. Through hands-on demonstrations, lab work, slide presentations, lectures, and assignments, students learn the fundamentals of creating photographic images. Technical concepts covered include basic camera functions, judging exposure, film processing, and printing. Class size limited to 10 students. Tuition: $175 (members), $200 (non-members); plus $35 lab fee
Ceramics I [W327] |
Ms. Joanne Bryant
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
Only a few spaces remaining — register today!
This workshop, open to students with all levels of experience, covers hand-building and throwing techniques. Students create both functional and decorative projects. Clay must be purchased at Fleisher. Tuition: $175 (members), $200 (non-members); plus $30 firing/glazing fee
Digital Photography II [W329] |
Mr. Rick Wright
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
This class is for students with some prior knowledge of photography and computers. The class emphasizes creativity and aesthetics, while also unraveling the camera's bells and whistles. Students learn to streamline workflow, upload and organize images, process RAW format files, create quality prints, use Adobe Photoshop Elements® or Photoshop CS3® to make make more advanced image manipulations, and more. Familiarity with the Windows operating system is required; prior knowledge of Photoshop Elements® or CS3® is not necessary. The lab is equipped with PCs, but students are welcome to bring Mac or PC laptops. Tuition: $175 (members) $200 (non-members); plus $35 materials fee
Elements of Painting [W220] |
Ms. Elaine Erne
1:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Only a few spaces remaining — register today!
For beginning and intermediate painters who are interested in developing their skills in using oils and acrylics, this workshop alternates between painting still lifes and the nude model. Tuition: $175 (members), $200 (non-members); plus $20 model fee
Mixed Materials Sculpture [W325] |
Ms. Darla Jackson
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
Students learn how to use clay, plaster, wood, plastic, and sheet metal as media for sculpture. Techniques of cutting, carving, and joinery are covered, as well as composition and content. Some materials are available for purchase in the classroom. Tuition: $175 (members) $200 (non-members); plus $10 materials fee
Painting Workshop [W221] |
Mr. John Sevcik
1:00 - 4:00 P.M.
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
Enjoy a creative studio environment devoted to learning, discussion, and much, much painting. Do you have painting experience already? Then bring your supplies and be ready to paint. Never painted before, but want to learn? At the first class, learn what materials you need and how to plan your painted image. By the end of these seven weeks you’ll be thinking and painting like a true artist and you’ll have a painting or two to prove it. Subject matter will be still life, but artists wishing to work from memory, abstractly, or from their imaginations are welcome. Tuition: $175 (members) $200 (non-members)
Portrait Drawing [W320] |
Mr. Paul DuSold
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
As of May 26th, we are no longer accepting waiting list requests for this class.
Aspects of drawing portraits using charcoal, conté crayon and pencil include studying the skeletal and muscular structures of the head and proportions of the face. Students learn how to create form through planar analysis and how to express structure with tonal variation. Some experience with drawing still life is required for this class. Tuition: $175 (members) $200 (non-members); plus $35 model fee
Silkscreen I [W328] |
Ms. Christine Blair
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
As of May 5th, we are no longer accepting waiting list requests for this class.
The fundamentals of silkscreening are covered in this workshop, which explores various screen stencils, including photo positives, computer-manipulated imagery, block-outs, and color registration. Class size limited to 8 students. Tuition: $175 (members), $200 (non-members); plus $35 lab fee
Two-figure Sculpture [W324] |
Mr. Christopher Smith
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
This workshop for those with clay figure sculpting experience concentrates on the development of a dialogue between forms and gestures of two figures with the goal of enlivening the space that exists between them to be successfully realized as a single, narrative composition. Two models pose concurrently through each session. Clay must be purchased at Fleisher. Tuition: $150 (members), $175 (non-members); plus $5 materials fee and $80 model fee
Acrylic Painting [W331] |
Mr. Thomas Leonard
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
This workshop focuses on the unique properties of acrylic paint. Through the use of still life, photo reference and figure study, a methodical approach to constructing an acrylic painting is demonstrated. No painting background is necessary, but some drawing experience is recommended. Tuition: $175 (members), $200 (non-members); plus $15 model fee
Ceramics II [W337] |
Mr. John Williams
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
This workshop, open to students with prior ceramics experience, covers wheel- and hand-building methods and combinations of the two. Students are encouraged to experiment as they make functional and decorative projects. Students have the opportunity to work with high-fired clay and glazes. Clay must be purchased at Fleisher. Tuition: $175 (members) $200 (non-members); plus $30 firing/glazing fee
Digital Studio [W339] |
Mr. Rick Wright
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
Only a few spaces remaining — register today!
Students should have a good working knowledge of a dSLR camera and should be comfortable organizing and processing digital images (completion of Digital Photography II or similar experience required). This class is for those wishing to evolve their techniques and visualization to make stronger digital photographs. The format of the class is open with the instructor providing feedback and critiques and giving short lectures on aesthetic and technical topics. Students will work independently on processing/manipulation and share in open critiques of others' work. The lab is equipped with PCs, but students are welcome to bring Mac or PC laptops. Tuition: $175 (members) $200 (non-members); plus $35 materials fee
Etching [W3311] |
Ms. Megan Fentzloff
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
Only a few spaces remaining — register today!
This course introduces basic intaglio printmaking: hard and soft-ground etching, aquatint, drypoint, chine collé, sugarlift, and other techniques. Open to artists of all levels, but prior experience in drawing and painting are recommended. Class size limited to 10 students. Tuition: $175 (members), $200 (non-members); plus $35 lab fee
Figure Drawing [W332] |
Ms. Phyllis Gellmin Laver
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
This course, open to beginners and advanced students, explores the particular concerns of working from the life model: anatomy, structure, perspective, rhythm and composition of complex forms. Emphasis is placed on sensitivity to ‘mark making’. Each class period progresses from short poses and specific approaches, i.e. - gesture, positive and negative shape, straight line drawing, etc., to longer poses. A variety of dry and wet media are used to familiarize students with options. Throughout the course the work of figurative artists is be introduced and discussed. Individual instruction and group critiques are given. Tuition: $175 (members) $200 (non-members); plus $35 models fee
Figure Drawing Studio [W233] |
monitor
1:00 - 4:00 P.M.
For experienced drawing students, this monitored studio invites independent study of the figure. Half of the session (1.5 hours) is devoted to two-minute poses, while the other half is devoted to five-minute poses. Registration is limited; missed sessions cannot be made up on other days or evenings. Tuition: $105 (member) $135 (non-members); plus $35 model fee
Introduction to Quilt Arts [W334] |
Ms. Elizabeth Van Schaick
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
Explore another avenue for expressing your art designs in this workshop on cloth, stitchery, and the quilted arts. Learn about commercial, hand-dyed and specialty fabrics and basic techniques for constructing an art piece out of fabric, from simple collage to sewing seams and appliqué. Discover the design possibilities of fibers and embellishments. We will touch on color, value, line, and composition. Sewing experience is helpful but not required. A limited number of sewing machines are available and students are encouraged to bring their own if possible. Tuition: $175 (members), $200 (non-members); plus $30 lab fee
Silkscreen II, III [W338] |
Ms. Christine Blair
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
Only a few spaces remaining — register today!
This workshop is offered for experienced silkscreen printers who wish to work in an instructed studio environment. Class size limited to 8 students. Tuition: $175 (members), $200 (non-members); plus $35 materials fee
Special Projects Photography [W3310] |
Ms. Geri Harkin-Tuckett
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
For those with a basic knowledge of black-and-white photography and darkroom experience, this workshop guides participants toward refining a printed body of work. Demonstrations cover how to print with fiber paper, use of a Holga camera (an inexpensive way to try square, medium-format photography), and various toners. Student should be prepared to print on the first night. Class size is limited to ten students.Tuition: $175 (members) $200 (non-members); plus $40 materials fee
Watercolor I: Still Life [W230] |
Ms. Lisa Volta
1:00 - 4:00 P.M.
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
This workshop will cover color theory, design and technical aspects of watercolor as applied in still-life painting. Prospective students for this course should have some knowledge of drawing. Tuition: $175 (members) $200 (non-members)
Basic Drawing [W340] |
Mr. Frederic Kaplan
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
As of May 16th, we are no longer accepting waiting list requests for this class.
Students develop and improve observational and interpretive skills through simplification of form, study of perspective and sight measuring, proportions, and chiaroscuro, in order to convincingly and dynamically depict what is observed using a range of dry media. Tuition: $175 (members) $200 (non-members)
Digital Photography I [W348] |
Ms. Melissa Andrade Johnson
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
This workshop introduces the beginning student to the many aspects of digital photography, including: understanding how your digital camera works, strategies for taking better photos, how to use Adobe Photoshop Elements® to make basic adjustments to images, how to get great prints, and more. The lab is equipped with PCs, but students are welcome to bring Mac or PC laptops. Tuition: $175 (members) $200 (non-members); plus $35 materials fee
Introduction to Sculpture [W344] |
Ms. Darla Jackson
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
This workshop is designed for first-time sculpture students. A range of three-dimensional working methods using a variety of materials is explored, starting with simple studies of organic and geometric forms. Clay must be purchased at Fleisher. Tuition: $175 (members), $200 (non-members).
Narrative Images [W343] |
Mr. Hiro Sakaguchi
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
From the cave paintings of Lascaux to Picasso's Guernica, Western painting has been depicting stories from history, literature, mythology, religion, legend and politics. This course helps artists develop paintings which depict their own story by using models, photographs, still life, sketches and research. Tuition: $175 (members), $200 (non-members)
Printing for Book Arts [W3411] |
Ms. Sharon Hildebrand
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
This class is geared toward students who are interested in combining creative content with the structure of the book. Students learn about approaches to making artists' books, including innovative book structures and printmaking techniques. The co-teachers work with students to help them marry form and content in ways that express the students' own visions. Prerequisite: Book Arts I or prior bookbinding experience. Tuition: $225 (members), $250 (non-members); plus $45 lab fee
Silkscreen I [W347] |
Ms. Christine Blair
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
As of May 12th, we are no longer accepting waiting list requests for this class.
The fundamentals of silkscreening are covered in this workshop, which explores various screen stencils, including photo positives, computer-manipulated imagery, block-outs, and color registration. Class size limited to 8 students. Tuition: $175 (members), $200 (non-members); plus $35 lab fee
Stitch and Surface [W345] |
Mrs. Marie Elcin
6:30 - 9:30 P.M.
In this course students build a vocabulary of embroidery stitches and experience stitching on a variety of surfaces for both decorative and fine-art purposes. Additional surface design techniques including photocopy transfer, painting on fabric, fabric collage, and bead embellishment are introduced. Tuition: $175 (members), $200 (non-members)