FIA Art School Catalog - the Flint Institute of Arts

Fall 12 

FIA Art School Catalog 

Registration 

Members 

August 27 

Non-members 

September 4

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general information 

Art SChOOl POliCieS 

Registrations are valid with full 

payment. Register up to three days 

before class by phone, walk-in or 

mail (not by voice mail). Cash (not 

by mail), checks, VISA, MasterCard, 

and American Express are accepted. 

Registration confirmations 

are issued via email upon request. 

Class fees cannot be prorated. 

refunds are not given after the 

second class. A 50% charge will 

be withheld for cancellations made 

within four days prior to the start 

date of class. 

Class Cancellations due to 

weather or faculty illness will be 

rescheduled based on classroom 

and staff availability, but are not 

guaranteed. Under-enrolled classes 

will be cancelled three business 

days prior to first day of class. 

StuDent AmenitieS 

Art Supplies are discounted 20% 

in the FIA Museum Shop (for 

enrolled students only). 

lockers may be rented in the Art 

School office with your own lock for 

$10/$13 per session or $30/$40 per 

year. The FIA is not responsible for 

items lost or stolen from lockers, 

galleries or studios. Lockers may 

not be rented by phone. 

Scholarships are distributed based 

on need. Applications are available 

July 30 and must be returned by 

August 31. Forms are available on a 

StuDent membeRShip 

FiA members receive 20% off 

class fees, priority enrollment, the 

FIA Magazine, free admission to 

exhibitions, and a 10% discount in 

The Café and Museum Shop. 

FiA Youth membership 

participants (ages 2.5–12) receive a 

20% discount on class fees, a 10% 

discount in The Café and Museum 

Shop, mailings in their name, 

and three free Youth Membership 

Activities per year. 

ph 810.237.7315 email arted@flintarts.org 

General Open Studio is free 

of charge and open to all adult 

students enrolled in the current 

class. (See page 11 for Open Clay 

Studio fees.) 

Pre-College Portfolio 

Development program is a 

three-year subsidized program 

designed to strengthen gifted high 

school freshmen’s visual art skills 

for college entrance. Applications 

are due December 14, 2012; call 

for details. This program has been 

made possible by the James A. 

Welch Foundation. 

Student Artwork not picked up 

within two weeks of the end of the 

session will be discarded. 

Art School policies are available in 

the Art School office upon request. 

walk-in basis only in the Art School 

office or at the FIA front desk. To be 

eligible, applicants must disclose 

their household income on the 

application. If granted, scholarship 

co-pay is required prior to the first 

class meeting. Late co-payments 

may forfeit the scholarship. 

Individuals may be awarded three 

scholarships in a two-year period 

of time, although the FIA may 

waive this restriction for designated 

programs. Scholarships are limited 

to two per household per session. 

DAteS to RemembeR 

Session Dates 

September 17 – December 8 

Registration begins 

August 27 (members) 

September 4 (non-members) 

Scholarship Applications 

Available 

July 30 

Scholarships Due 

August 31 

Art School Office Closed 

September 3 & November 22 

Ceramic Students collaboration 

just you & me, kid 

Share studio time with your 

young artist. Classes are priced 

per adult/child pair. A second 

sibling may enroll in class at a 

50% rate. Three children must be 

accompanied by two adults. Each 

pair and threesome must register 

separately. Ask the office about 

discounts for families of five or 

more. Infants up to 12 months 

may accompany their caregiver 

free of charge. 

Just You & Me, Kid Student 

FACULTY pROFILE 

michele Gunn taught art at 

Durant-Tuuri-Mott Elementary 

School. She specializes 

in early child-hood and 

youth ceramic handbuilding 

techniques. 

Karyn Konkel holds a BFA in 

ceramics and drawing from 

Sienna Heights University. 

She has taught at the 

Creative Arts Montessori, 

Ann Arbor Art Center, and 

was an assistant moldmaker 

at pewabic pottery. 

rebekah Mikkelson 

holds a MA in Elementary 

Education from the University 

of Michigan-Flint. She 

specializes in papier mâché, 

illustration, and watercolor. 

AGeS 2.5–3.5 with adult 

touchable Colors Ages 

rebekah Mikkelson 

Fuzzy yellow, bubbly blue, and 

ruff red! In this colorful class, 

young artists will explore different 

textures and colors while learning 

to express themselves through art. 

Students will experience drawing, 

painting, clay, collage, and more 

while creating their masterpieces. 

SA (8 wks) 10/6-12/1 10a-11:30a 

No Class 11/24 

Studio 1 UM-3001-01 

Members $101 Non-members $121 

AGeS 2.5–5 with adult 

Clay Dinosaur Days 

Karyn Konkel 

You are sitting in a tall tree, the sun 

is setting and the air is very still. In 

the distance you hear the cries of 

Tyrannosaurs. pterodactyls circle 

the sky overhead. Looking into the 

distance you spot a Triceratops 

lumbering your way. You are living 

in the days of the dinosaur. Come 

and find out what dinosaurs are 

all about as we make our own by 

rolling coils, pinching, pounding, 

and learning the basics of hand 

building. 

TU (6 wks) 9/18-10/23 9:30a-11a 



AGeS 6–12 with adult 

Clay Wheel throwing 

Karyn Konkel 

Too young to try the potter’s 

wheel? Not anymore! Discover 

the basics of beginning wheel 

throwing together with a special 

adult. Students will learn wedging 

and centering and how to make 

bowls, plates, and cups. parent 

and child will each get their own 

wheel, so class size is limited. 

TU (9 wks) 9/18-11/20 4p-5:30p 




Just You & Me, Kid Class 

Parent/Child holiday 

Clay Gift-Making 

Karyn Konkel 

There is nothing better than giving 

a handmade gift that was made 

with your child’s own hands. Learn 

the basics of clay with your toddler 

as we pinch, pat and get a little 

messy making ornaments, holiday 

candleholders, Christmas trees 

and so much more. projects will 

be finished using slips and under 

glazes and glaze-fired in a kiln. 

TU (5 wks) 11/6-12/4 9:30a-11a 



hand-Building hands 

michele Gunn 

Four hands are better than two! 

Take this class with your special 

youngster and see how fun playing 

and sculpting with clay can be. 

Learn the art of mask making, 

basic bowls, tiles and more. 

TH (10 wks) 9/20-11/29 6p-8p 




= Beginner = Intermediate = Advanced = New Faculty Member 

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children’s classes 

Children ages 4–12 attend these 

classes independently. Parents 

and guardians may tour the FIA 

galleries or relax in the student 

lounge. 

4-5 Student 


rebecca Andrus has a BS 

in Fine Arts from Illinois State 

University and is pursuing her 

masters in Early Childhood 

Education at the University of 

Michigan-Flint. She has been 

an artist/educator for more 

than 25 years. 

Craig hinshaw has a BS 

in art education from Ball 

State University, and an MFA 

from Cranbrook Academy of 

Art. He has been teaching 

elementary art in Michigan 

schools for 30 years. 

Anita Spencer holds a BA in 

Art Education from Eastern 

Michigan University. She 

taught K-6 in the Lapeer 

public Schools for 30 years 

and exhibits fused and lampworked 

glass throughout the 

region. 

Karen Sutherland holds an 

AGS with honors from Mott 

Community College and is 

studying Art Education at 

University of Michigan-Flint. 

She was a para-professional 

in Clio Area Schools and has 

participated in Bridges, a 

multi-cultural arts program. 


AGeS 4–5 

Shapes of Our World 

Karen Sutherland 

Students will learn the elements 

and principles of shapes in visual 

art. Students will create a unique 

work of art every week. The 

projects will include drawings, 

sculptures, paintings, and collages 

using various materials such 

as graphite, paint, and mixed 

mediums. 

SA (6 wks) 10/6-11/17 1p-3p 


Studio 1 EC4-2401-06 


AGeS 6–8 

Art explorations 

rebecca Andrus 

Not certain about your personal 

art style? Join in a mixed media 

exploration of the art world and 

discover many different ways 

to create. Try drawing, printing, 

painting, clay, collage, and 

assemblage. 

SA (8 wks) 9/22-11/17 1p-3p 


Studio 8 EC6-0301-08 


the pet Shop 

Karen Sutherland 

Students will learn how to create 

their favorite pets by drawing, 

painting, sculpting, or collage each 

week. The elements and principles 

of art will be the focus through 

the reading of books, photos and 

class discussions. 

MO (6 wks) 10/13-11/14 5p-7p 


Studio 1 EC4-2401-07 


Connect with Clay 

michele Gunn 

Roll, pinch and mold clay! Create 

exotic animals, masks, tiles and 

more. Add brightly colored liquid 

slips and glaze—your artwork will 

be ready to give as a gift! 

SA (5 wks) 9/22-11/20 10a-12p 

Studio 2 EC6-1101-09 


SA (5 wks) 11/3-12/8 10a-12p 


Studio 2 EC6-1101-10 


Robots, Aliens, & other 

Crazy Creatures 


What do you get when you 

combine art, imagination, a little 

mad science, and a variety of 

tools and materials? You get 

the opportunity to explore and 

experiment with form (3-D). Stretch 

your imagination, learn basic tool 

safety, and work with materials 

such as wood, wire, clay, found 

objects, and cardboard…best of 

all… create robots, aliens, and 

other crazy creatures! 

MO (8 wks) 9/24-11/12 5p-6:30p 

Studio 1 EC6-0301-11 


thomas rinaldo, 6-8 Student 

AGeS 8–10 

Watercolor Wow 


Splashing in water and making a 

puddle are part of a watercolor 

experience. Learn how to hold 

a brush, mix a color wheel, 

paint around and within objects, 

experiment with wash, blending, 

and wet-on-wet techniques. Young 

artists will compose a variety of 

paintings including geometric, 

nature, and still life 

SA (8 wks) 9/22-11/17 10a-12p 


Studio 8 EC8-0301-12 


monique morse, 9-12 Student 

AGeS 9–12 

Art in 3 Dimenions Student 

the Fantastic Forest 

Anita Spencer 

What can be found in the forest? 

We will explore realism and fantasy 

as we take a creative walk through 

the woods. Students will work 

with clay, watercolor, acrylic paint, 

and oil pastel in this mixed media 

class. 

TU (6 wks) 9/18-10/23 4:30p-6p 

Studio 5 EC9-3101-13 


elementary Animation 

Craig hinshaw 

Animation has never been more 

popular; the theater, video games, 

and computers. Students will learn 

animation’s underlying principles 

as they make early animation 

toys such as, flip-books and 

thaumatropes. They will also work 

in small groups to create short 

animation movies. 

TU (8 wks) 9/18-11/13 4:30p-6p 

No Class 10/9 

Lecture Room EC9-5001-14 


Clay Connection 

michele Gunn 

Create wild animals, wacky masks, 

unique tiles, and more! Incorporate 

your design ideas as you pinch, 

texture, roll, model, and sculpt 

from clay. Finish your work by 

applying colored slip and glaze to 

create brilliant works of art! 

SA (5 wks) 9/22-10/20 1p-3p 

Studio 2 EC9-1101-15 


SA (5 wks) 11/3-12/8 1p-3p 


Studio 2 EC9-1101-16 


Art in 3 Dimensions 

Anita Spencer 

Explore a variety of media as we 

glue, shape, twist and bend our 

way through 3-dimensional art. 

Students will work with wood, 

plexiglas, and more as we learn 

about the art of Calder, picasso, 

and Chihuly. 

TU (6 wks) 10/30-12/4 4:30p-6p 

Studio 5 EC9-3101-17 



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teen classes 

Teen classes build a foundation 

in drawing, color theory, and 

design principles. Age 16 and 

up are welcome in adult classes 

where indicated in the catalog. 

High School freshmen are 

encouraged to apply to The Pre- 

College Portfolio Development 

Program. Applications are due 

December 14, 2012. 


Ryan Kelsey has a BS in Art 

Education from the University 

of Michigan-Flint, an MA 

in Humanities from Central 

Michigan University and an 

MA in Educational Media 

Design and Technology 

from Full Sail University. He 

has been teaching fine arts, 

design, and animation for 

over 15 years at Davison 

High School. 

Matthew Osmon has a 

BFA from Columbia College 

in Chicago and an MA in 

Educational Technology from 

the University of Michigan- 

Flint. He teaches art at Mott 

Middle College High School 

and exhibits throughout the 

region. 

emily Parker Williams has 

a BFA from the School of 

the Art Institute of Chicago 

with an emphasis in 

painting and Drawing. Emily 

has also taught painting 

workshops to high school 

students and was a visiting 

artist at Dickson Academy, 

Tennessee. 

Courtney Simpson holds 

a BFA from the University 

of Michigan. She is a 

professional photographer 

based in Flint. Courtney 

exhibits her photography and 

installation work regionally. 


AGeS 13–15 

Creative Clay 

michele Gunn 

Use your Imagination to handbuild 

and make a variety of 

projects including masks, small 

sculptures, slab constructions and 

more. Experienced and beginners 

welcome. 

SA (5 wks) 9/22-10/20 4p-6p 

Studio 2 ECT-1101-18 


SA (5 wks) 11/3-12/8 4p-6p 




McKenzie tucker, portfolio Development 

program Student 

AGeS 13–17 

Drawing invention 

& imagination 

emily Parker Williams 

Students will learn different 

techniques to develop their own 

visual language, as well as, gain 

confidence to rely on imagination 

and intuition in order to produce 

unique ideas and drawing styles. 

Most importantly, students will 

establish the beginning of a 

cohesive portfolio by completing 

six finished art projects. Geared 

toward students preparing for art 

school, all are welcome. 

MO (7 wks) 9/17-10/29 6p-8p 



teen Drawing: 

Mixed Media 

Arla Slogor 

This class is designed for any teen 

that has a strong desire to explore 

different drawing techniques. 

Experience non-traditional and 

fun ways to focus on line, value, 

texture, and shape with a new 

project presented each week. All 

materials will be provided. 

TU (10 wks) 9/18-11/20 5:30p-7:30p 



Candace Stewart, Clay Student 

materials & techniques 

emily Parker Williams 

Want to explore new materials and 

expand your artistic options? This 

class will introduce students to 

silver point, monotypes, powdered 

graphite, ink drawings, gouache 

and image transfers. Each class 

will begin with a demonstration 

followed by time to create and 

experiment. 

TH (8 wks) 10/4-11/29 6p-8p 




Animation for teens 

Ryan Kelsey 

Working with Adobe photoshop 

Elements and Apple’s imovie, 

this course will take students 

through all stages of the animation 

process. We will begin with 

animation drawing basics such 

as character development, 

storyboarding and flip-books. 

Students will work collaboratively 

to create a complete short 

animated film. 

MO (6 wks) 11/5-12/10 6p-8p 



teen Wheel throwing 

Jeff hageman 

Learn the skills of clay preparation, 

pulling up, shaping, and tooling 

on the potter’s wheel. Explore the 

versatility of different clays and 

throwing tools. Be sure to wear old 

clothes and get ready to throw! 

SA (10 wks) 9/22-12/1 11a-2p 




Allison McDowell, portfolio Development 

program Student 

adult classes 

The FIA Art School offers 

classes for all skill levels in 

drawing, painting, clay, glass 

mosaic, fiber, mixed media, 

photography, and more! The FIA 

strives to create an encouraging 

environment for students to 

explore the creative process 

at their own pace. Beginning 

students are encouraged 

to start with basic drawing 

and entry-level classes. The 

Education Department offers 

educator workshops and public 

programs. For information, 

visit www.flintarts.org or call 

810.234.1695. 

PhOtOGrAPhY / DiGitAl MeDiA 

Digital photography 

for beginners 

Courtney Simpson 

Learn to use your own digital 

equipment to take better 

photographs! This course 

covers all the basics of digital 

photography. Beginners with any 

type of digital camera, from pointand-shoot 

to SLR, are welcome. 

Explore both technical and artistic 

elements of photography. 

MO (6 wks) 10/29-12/3 10a-12p 

Lecture Room pH-2201-25 


Black & White Film 

photography 


Gain artistic control of your 

photos. Learn to use your 

camera’s manual settings, as well 

as, improve your photographic 

eye. Experience the magic of the 

darkroom to develop film, make 

contact sheets and print your own 

photos. Bring your 35mm camera 

or reserve one on-loan from the Art 

School upon registration. 

TU (8 wks) 9/25-11/13 6p-9p 


Studio 7 pH-2202-26 


lindsay Frost, Digital Manipulation Student 

Digital manipulation 

Matthew Osmon 

Learn the basics of Adobe 

photoshop Elements. Topics 

covered will include scanning and 

retouching old photos including; 

ripped and molded photos, color 

correction, photo manipulations 

including digital painting, filtering, 

morphing and other forms of 

digital art techniques. Basic 

computer skills required. 

TH (10 wks) 9/20-12/6 5:30p-8p 

No Class 11/1 or 11/22 

Lecture Room DM-5006-27 


Digital Composition 


Improve compositional skills 

through photo shoots and class 

discussion. Learn about light and 

shadow, controlling exposure, 

camera settings and subject 

matter. Bring a digital camera and 

manual. A personal laptop would 

be helpful but is not required; 

computers are not provided. 

WE (8 wks) 9/26-11/28 6:30p-8:30p 

No Class 10/31 or 11/21 

Lecture Room pH-2276-28 



6

7 

adult classes 

pRintmAKinG 

David Davis, printmaking Student 


Alla Dubrovich has an MFA 

and BFA from the Moscow 

pedagogical University in 

Moscow, Russia. She is a 

freelance illustrator and also 

teaches at Mott Community 

College and the University of 

Michigan-Flint. 

paul hauth has a BFA in 

Jewelry Design from Buffalo 

State College in Buffalo N.Y. 

and an MFA in Metalsmithing 

from the Cranbrook 

Academy. paul teaches at 

Mott Community College 

and works summers with the 

Chautauqua Institution in 

New York. 

barbara holmer has a BFA 

from Kendall College of 

Art in painting and surface 

design. She specializes in 

botanical watercolors and art 

quilts and has exhibited her 

paintings nationally. 

bill Stolpin studied intaglio 

printing at Crown point 

press, San Francisco, 

lithography with Emil 

Weddige, and relief 

printmaking with National 

Treasure, Akira Kurosaki. His 

work is in the Smithsonian 

Collection and the National 

Trust in London. 


introduction to relief 

prints 

bill Stolpin 

Gain exposure to traditional 

printmaking processes with an 

emphasis on relief prints. Students 

will learn how to manipulate 

various relief print media including 

foam, EZ cut, linoleum, and wood. 

print simple, single, color images 

with the goal of making multi-color, 

multi-block images. 

TH (10 wks) 9/20-11/29 6:30p-8:30p 


Studio 5 pR-2306-29 


WelDinG 

Kyle laDuke 

Welding 

Student 

Welding for 

Sculpture 

paul hauth 

Using basic metal manipulation 

techniques and MIG welders, 

students will create sculptures 

made of mild steel employing 

basic welding techniques. The 

incorporation of other materials is 

possible and encouraged. 

FR (5 wks) 10/5-11/2 1p-4p 

Welding Lab WE-1301-30 


hollow Form Steel 

Sculpture 

paul hauth 

Students will build on their basic 

knowledge of welding and metalworking 

to explore volume by 

creating hollow form sculptures. 

WE (5 wks) 10/3-11/7 6p-9p 


Welding Lab WE-1302-31 


DrAWinG 

1 Day Workshop 

introduction to Various 

Drawing Practices 

rachel reynolds 

This class introduces students to 

many materials and techniques 

utilized in drawing. Explore issues 

of form, value and space using 

pencils and charcoal. Lessons 

provide instruction concerning 

diverse approaches to drawing 

including contour line, blind 

contour, gesture studies, shading 

and proportion studies. 

FR (1 day) 11/16 11a-5p 

Studio 6 WK-3506-32 


Beginning Drawing 

Alla Dubrovich 

This class is designed for 

people with little or no drawing 

experience. The concepts of 

line, value, tone, proportions, 

perspective, shape, composition, 

light and shadow and will 

be covered. Class activities 

include sketches, compositional 

thumbnails, and long-term 

drawing projects. Drawing media 

will include graphite pencil and 

charcoal. 

MO (6 wks) 10/29-12/3 6p-9p 

Studio 6 DR-0801-33 


Anatomy for Artists 

Arla Slogor 

Learn the basic skeletal and 

muscular systems of the 

human body in order to make 

informed decisions in figure 

work. Intermediate students will 

continue building their portfolios 

while concentrating on specific 

areas of interest. Books provided 

for beginning students. paper 

supplied. Teens welcome 

TH (10 wks) 9/20-11/29 1p-4p 




Katherine Saunders, Drawing Student 

barbara holmer 

Drawing Instructor 

Colored Pencil Drawing 

from photographs 


Using photo references, create 

vibrant drawings with colored 

pencils. Basic colored pencil 

techniques and composition will 

be reviewed while learning about 

the challenges and rewards of 

using photographs for reference. 

Students should bring pencils 

and a selection of their own 

photographs to the first class. 

WE (10 wks) 9/19-11/21 9a-12p 



botanical Art 

Applications 


This class will focus on various 

low-tech methods for creating 

cards from your botanical 

drawings. First, explore techniques 

using graphite, colored pencil, and 

ink. Then use the technique(s) of 

your choice to prepare cameraready 

art of a seasonal plant. 

WE (12 wks) 9/19-12/5 1p-4p 



intermediate Drawing 


For students already familiar with 

basic drawing techniques, this 

class further explores value by 

establishing a ground in charcoal 

and utilizing the eraser as a tool for 

drawing. In addition, experiment 

with color and composition using 

chalk and oil pastel mediums. 

Two projects serve to provide the 

opportunity to practice additive 

and subtractive methods of 

depiction. 

FR (1 day) 12/7 11a-5p 



Figure Drawing 

Alla Dubrovich 

This class will explore the figure as 

subject matter. Different aspects of 

drawing from life will be covered, 

such as human proportion, 

shape, mass conception, basic 

artistic anatomy, equilibrium, 

foreshortening, perspective, and 

composition. We will work from 

nude and draped models. Model 

fee included. 

MO (6 wks) 9/17-10/22 6p-9p 



Claudia ludvigsen 

Drawing Student 


8

adult classes 

9 

leCtUre 

impressionism to post 

impressionism 

Arla Slogor 

Come learn the mindset behind 

the most exciting change that 

took place in art history. Study 

about the fore-fathers of the 

movement and the core group 

who challenged their peers at 

possible cost to their professions. 

Concentrated study with lively 

discussion, films and slides. 

TU (10 wks) 9/18-11/20 2p-4p 

Lecture Room LE-2506-39 



Jim Ames has taught 

watercolor for 35 years and 

is a member of the American 

Water Color Society. He is 

the author of Color Theory 

Made Easy and has lectured 

on color theory at many 

leading U.S. Art Schools. 

igor Macherkevich has a 

BA in graphic design from 

Moscow Art College of 

Design and an MFA from 

Moscow State pedagogical 

University. He is a full-time 

practicing graphic designer. 

rachel reynolds holds a 

BFA from the College for 

Creative Studies and earned 

an MFA from Vermont 

College of Fine Arts. She 

exhibits throughout the 

region. 

Arla Slogor earned her 

BFA in painting from the 

University of Michigan-Flint. 

She is currently teaching 

painting and drawing for VSA 

artist-in-residence at GISD 

Schools. 

tim Widener earned his 

BFA in painting and his 

MA in Art History from 

Michigan State University. 

His studio practice focuses 

on life drawing and plein-air 

painting. Tim exhibits his 

work nationally. 


WAterCOlOr 

intro to Watercolor 

igor Macherkevich 

This class is designed to develop 

a basic knowledge of watercolor 

technique, matter of tone, color, 

color temperature, color mixing, 

light and shadow. Variety of 

watercolor techniques, such as 

wet-in-wet, wet-on-dry, glazing 

will be introduced. Still life and 

landscape as a subject matter will 

be used. 

WE (6 wks) 9/19-10/24 5:30p-8:30p 

Studio 8 WC-3202-40 


more painting in 

Watercolor 

tim Widener 

This class will focus on painting 

color as light in order to describe 

form in watercolor. Basic 

fundamentals through advanced 

tonal techniques will be taught. 

please bring at least one sheet of 

140 lb. cold pressed watercolor 

paper. 

FR (12 wks) 9/21-12/7 3p-6p 

Studio 8 pA-4406-41 


Anni Crouter-Boggs, Watercolor Student 

Painting landscapes in 

Watercolor 

igor Macherkevich 

This class is open for students 

interested in learning different 

watercolor techniques and 

styles by exploring landscape 

as subject matter. Variety of 

seasons, sites, color schemes, 

and compositional solutions will 

be discussed in class. Students 

will be able to learn and practice 

using professional approach in 

watercolor painting beginning with 

selecting a suitable photo image 

through finished detailed artwork. 

WE (6 wks) 10/31-12/5 5:30p-8:30p 



Advanced Watercolor 

Jim Ames 

Study watercolor techniques and 

color theory taught by the author 

of Color Theory Made Easy: A New 

Approach to Color Theory and 

How to Apply It to Mixing Paints. 

please bring photo references. 

TU (12 wks) 9/18-12/4 6:30p-8:30p 



pAintinG 


Portrait Workshop 

Arla Slogor 

Focus on the basics of painting a 

head and shoulders portrait from 

a photograph. painting in oil or 

acrylics, work will be done on a 

gesso wood panel. please bring 

several photos of your subject 

matter along with your paints and 

lunch. Gesso boards provided in 

11 x 14 inches. Teens welcome. 

FR & SA (2 day) 10/26-10/27 10a-4p 




impromptu painting 


Investigate the creative process! 

With stress placed on the 

experience of improvisation, 

students are in a position to 

explore and develop creative 

strategies. Music, directives, and 

collaborative exercises serve 

to provide students with new 

experiences in acrylic paint. 

FR (1 day) 11/2 11a-5p 



Pat Chipman, painting Student 

marie Antionetta proffer, painting Student 


Painting: Building 

layers 


Learn strategies of how to build 

sequential layers of color to 

establish the illusion of threedimensional 

space. painting from 

life or from photo references, 

students will develop skills 

manipulating acrylic paint. The 

in-class project will include 

organizing images on a ground, 

mixing a palette, establishing light 

and shadow, as well as practicing 

techniques of application. 

FR (1 day) 10/12 11a-5p 



Painting light in Oil 

tim Widener 

This class will focus on painting 

light in oil, utilizing an 

“Impressionist” technique for 

doing so. painting color as light 

to describe form and create 

atmosphere are the primary 

themes for this class. 

FR (12 wks) 9/21-12/7 10a-2p 



Fall & Winter Plein 

Air painting 

Arla Slogor 

paint in the style the French 

Impressionists referred to as “In 

the Open Air.” Students may 

select oils or acrylics. This class 

will meet in any weather at a 

different designated location each 

week to paint changing seasons 

in landscapes, cityscapes and 

more. Come join us for the fun and 

bring your own gear as well as a 

camera. 

TU (12 wks) 9/18-12/4 10a-1p 



Studio Painting for 

Adults 

Arla Slogor 

Learn basic techniques of oils or 

acrylics, or continue to further 

advance your own unique style in 

this friendly studio setting. Explore 

blending, glazing, and layering 

with brushes and palette knives. 

please bring your own photos 

for reference. Some supplies 

provided. 

TH (10 wks) 9/20-11/29 5:30p-8:30p 





10

11 

adult classes 

Class fees include one bag 

of clay; additional bags may 

be purchased during class 

(stoneware/terra cotta $10, 

porcelain $12 per bag). FIA clay is 

for use in FIA classes oNly. Adult 

students currently enrolled in FIA 

clay classes are eligible for open 

Clay Studio. open Studio fee is 

$40.00 per six week session (two 

sessions for Fall 2012). 

tim hohn, Ceramic Student 


Guy Adamec has an MFA 

from Cranbrook Academy of 

Art and is the FIA Ceramics 

Studio Fire Master. Guy has 

been a studio potter and 

ceramics instructor for more 

than 25 years. He exhibits 

his work throughout the 

midwest. 

Jeff hageman has a BFA 

from the Kansas City Art 

Institute in ceramics. Jeff 

specializes in teapots and 

sculptures constructed from 

thrown parts. 


CerAMiCS 

Creative Characters 

michele Gunn 

Are you inspired by goblins, 

gnomes, or Native American dolls? 

Learn clay-modeling techniques 

and turn fantasy into unique 

characters! Use body language, 

facial expressions, and props to 

communicate personality and 

create character. 

MO (10 wks) 9/24-11/26 10a-1p 

Studio 2 CR-1102-50 


beginning pottery 

Jeff hageman 

Learn the ancient skills of 

centering, pulling up, shaping, 

and tooling on the potter’s wheel. 

Develop the skills of simple clay 

preparation, and explore the 

versatility of throwing tools. Basic 

glazing techniques will be covered. 

SA (10 wks) 9/22-12/1 3p-6p 




intro to Clay 

Guy Adamec 

Explore the basic techniques of 

the potter’s wheel and discover 

the art of handbuilding with clay. 

Various clays, tools, and styles will 

be incorporated for a thorough 

clay investigation. Basic glazing 

techniques will be covered. 

Beginners welcome. 

MO (12 wks) 9/17-12/3 6p-9p 



Clay On/Off the Wheel 

Karyn Konkel 

Students begin with various 

handbuilding techniques such 

as coil, pinch, and slab methods 

incorporating textural elements 

that enhance each piece. When 

the first suggested handbuilt 

pieces are glazed and fired, a 

wheel throwing demonstration will 

be given. With that knowledge 

in hand, continue to work on 

your chosen method. projects 

will be given and demonstrated 

incorporating both wheel throwing 

and hand-building. 

TU (11 wks) 9/18-12/4 6p-9p 




rick Murphy, Ceramic Student 

Paulette Balasko-Parker, Ceramic Student 

Morning Coffee & 

handbuilding 

Karyn Konkel 

Jump start your day in a creative 

way! You’ll be learning a variety 

of beginning clay techniques, 

inventive ways of working with 

slabs, coils, and pinching to create 

functional and sculptural ceramic 

forms. Explore various clays, 

tools, pattern making and surface 

decoration using slips, stains, and 

glazes. Experienced students can 

refine their skills while exploring 

new techniques and design 

possibilities. 

WE (12 wks) 9/19-12/5 9:30a-12:30p 



Clay For All 

Karyn Konkel 

This class is for students 

interested in wheel throwing or 

handbuilding that want to focus 

on their own set of goals and 

ideas. Newcomers to clay will 

learn the basics of hand building; 

slab building, coiling, pinching, 

and working with texture as well 

as the basics of wheel throwing; 

centering clay, throwing basic 

forms, and gaining an introduction 

to the world of glazing. Demos will 

vary from class to class depending 

on the interests of the students. 

FR (10 wks) 9/21-12/7 10a-1p 

No Class 11/2 & 11/23 



tile Making, handbuilding, 

& raku 

Karyn Konkel 

Learn tile making techniques such 

as press molding, mosaic murals, 

relief sculpting, basin-style method 

and extrusion to create individual 

handmade tiles for decoration 

or incorporation into finished 

projects. Basic hand-building 

methods such as slab, coil, and 

pinching, in order to create special 

projects with your tiles will be 

demonstrated. Try Raku firing and 

compare cone 6 and 10 glazes. 

You’ll learn basic skills offering you 

the opportunity to find your niche. 

TH (10 wks) 9/20-12/6 1p-5p 

No Class 11/1 & 11/22 



TH (10 wks) 9/20-12/6 5:30p-9p 

No Class 11/1 or 11/22 



non-Functional Clay 

Guy Adamec & Jeff hageman 

This class will utilize ceramics 

studios 2 & 3. Students will be 

encouraged to create abstract 

sculpture, Raku wares, and 

musical instruments. Collaborative 

projects will be presented 

for students interested in 

participating. 

WE (11 wks) 9/19-12/5 6p-9p 


Studio 2 & 3 CR-0104-58 


Sculptural Clay 

Guy Adamec 

Create ambitious works of art 

by combining different clays, as 

well as, utilize the potter’s wheel, 

slab, and coil-building techniques. 

Bring sketches and/or pictures. 

Experienced students only. 

MO (12 wks) 9/17-12/3 12p-4p 



loretta Brown, Ceramic Student 

Focus on personal 

expression 

Guy Adamec 

Investigate individual statements 

in clay by analyzing your intent as 

well as the object itself. Scheduled 

group critiques and possible 

research assignments will assist 

students in identifying limitations 

and strengths. 

TH (11 wks) 9/20-12/6 12p-4p 




Advanced Wheel 

Guy Adamec 

Advanced students will initiate 

unique projects and address 

challenges with the potter’s 

wheel. Solve clay dilemmas 

through demonstrations and 

individualized attention. Students 

are encouraged to explore new 

forms and techniques. 

TU (12 wks) 9/18-12/4 12p-4p 



TU (12 wks) 9/18-12/4 5:30p-8:30p 



extended Pottery 

Workshop 

Guy Adamec 

Refine your personal voice in 

clay by developing advanced 

wheel and decorative techniques 

unique to your personal interests. 

Reference materials will be 

suggested for inspiration and 

enrichment. 

WE (11 wks) 9/19-12/5 11a-4p 





12

13 

adult classes 

GlASS 


Dichroic Pendant 

Kimberley emmert 

Design, cut, and fuse unique 

iridescent glass pendants. 

Combine various layers of 

dichroic glass with a solid glass 

base to create a 3-D sculptural 

effect. Chains for pendant will be 

provided. Supply fee included. 

SA (1 day) 11/17 12p-3p 



Kimberley emmert 

Dichroic pendant Instructor 


Kimberley emmert holds 

a BA from the University of 

Michigan. A former instructor 

at Delphi Glass, she has 

been working in hot glass for 

20 years. Her award winning 

work has been exhibited 

across the region. 

Alice Foster-Stocum has 

taught at the FIA since 1982. 

She earned a degree at 

Michigan State University 

and studied under several 

renowned fiber artists. She 

has exhibited her work at 

numerous art venues. 

lois Sharp-Schneider 

has taught Iyengar Yoga 

for 23 years. She owns 

The yoga loft & Sharp 

Fitness in downtown Flint. 

Lois welcomes students 

of all levels, and interacts 

individually to meet their 

needs. 


YoGA 


Yoga Instructor 

FibeR 

Weaving: Beginning to 

Advanced 

Alice Foster-Stocum 

Color! Texture! Fiber! Learn to 

weave! Explore the age-old art of 

weaving and discover how cloth 

has been made for centuries. 

Work on floor looms, learn about 

differences in fibers and loom 

mechanisms. Explore color and 

design. Ample open studio time 

available. Teens welcome. 

SA (10 wks) 9/22-12/1 10a-2p 


Studio 4 FB-0906-66 


barbara holmer, Quilting Instructor 

Art of Yoga 


Expand your creative energy by 

stretching your body and centering 

your mind. Focusing on breathing 

and body alignment will deepen 

sleep, reduce pain, improve 

muscle tone, and heighten energy. 

Students should bring a mat, 

towel, and water bottle. 

WE (10 wks) 9/26-12/5 8a-9a 


Lecture Room YO-5006-65 


hand Quilting: 

independent Study 


This class is for quilters who 

would like to learn hand quilting 

techniques and/or design 

principles to enhance their quilts. A 

workshop in one or more selected 

surface design techniques will be 

an option for the class. Bring basic 

sewing supplies, fabric, ideas or 

quilts-in-progress to the first class. 

TH (9 wks) 9/20-11/15 9a-12p 

Studio 8 FB-1706-67 


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FiA Art School 

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Mon–Wed & Fri, 12p–5p 

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Walnut 

FIA 

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I-69 

E Court St 

1 From i-75 north or South 

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