FIA Art School Catalog - the Flint Institute of Arts

Summer 12 

FIA Art School Catalog 

Registration 

Members 

May 14 

Non-members 

May 21

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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 

April 9 and must be returned by 

May 10. 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 12 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 

June 4 – July 31 

Registration begins 

May 14 (members) 

May 21 (non-members) 

scholarship applications 

available 

April 9 

scholarships Due 

May 10 

Art School Office Closed 

July 4 

FACULTY pRoFILE 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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 

at Clio Area Schools and has 

participated in Bridges, a 

multi-cultural arts program. 

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Clay Abstraction / 

Alternative Clay 

Students 

just you & me, kid 

aGes 2.5–3.5 with adult 

Color Splash 


Take a trip to the beach and 

explore together! We will turn our 

studio into an “indoor beach” 

while we learn about primary and 

secondary colors. Students will 

smear, squeeze, splatter, and 

sculpt their own works of art 

created from a range of materials 

including paint, paper, fabric, clay, 

water, and sand. 

SA (8 wks) 6/9-7/28 10a-11:30a 

Studio 1 UM-3001-01 

Members $101 Non-members $121 

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 (6 wks) 6/19-7/24 12:30p-2:30p 



aGes 2.5–5 with adult 

Clay tea time 

Karyn Konkel 

Enjoy having tea parties? Make 

your own teapot, cup and saucer; 

serve it up with clay cupcakes, 

cookies, and ice cream cakes! 

Create pizza, meatballs, and 

spaghetti, while learning how to 

roll coils, pound, pinch, and pat 

clay. Come in party attire for the 

last day of class to present our 

projects at our grand tea party. 

TU (8 wks) 6/5-7/24 10a-11:30a 



Just You & Me, Kid Class 

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. 

camps 

aGes 5–7 & 8–12 

artists thru the ages 

Camp Faculty 

Did early artists work in caves or 

studios? Did picasso eat Spanish 

rice? Would Leonardo da Vinci 

like the ipod? Even with of years 

of art history, European artists still 

inspire young artists today. 

Mo-FR 7/9-7/13 9a-4:30p 

Studio 1 & 5 AC-11 


telling stories thru the 

elements of art 

Camp Faculty 

oh what a time, the Renaissance, 

what stories can be told! A great 

time of individual growth, the 

Renaissance period is packed with 

dragons, knights, pageantry, noble 

feats, great thinkers, da Vinci 

inventions, and amazing art. 

Mo-FR 7/16-7/20 9a-4:30p 



art From the heart 

Camp Faculty 

How did European artists portray 

family and friends, work and 

play, celebrations and somber 

occasions? Learn your family 

tree, paint a portrait in the style of 

Thomas Gainsborough, explore 

friendship with pieter Brueghel, 

and animals a la Franz Marc. 

Mo-FR 7/23-7/27 9a-4:30p 



Campers will learn the fundamentals 

of drawing, painting, 

sculpting, theater, and more! 

Ages 5–7 and 8–12 will share 

space and enjoy time separately 

while engaging their minds and 

bodies in creativity and productive 

summer play. 

Enroll separately for each week. 

Drop off times begin at 8:30a. 

Each Friday, friends and families 

will gather at 4:00p for a Bishop 

Gallery performance/exhibition 

reception. 

= Beginner = Intermediate = Advanced 

2

3 

children’s classes 

aGes 4–5 

My Masterpieces 


Storybook sharing, painting 

instruction, and visits to the 

gallery will inspire as we work to 

create our own paintings. Through 

brushing, smearing, dripping, and 

splattering students will explore 

their artistic potential to reveal 

their artistic genius by creating a 

new masterpiece each week. 

SA (8 wks) 6/9-7/28 12p-2p 

Studio 1 EC4-3001-04 


aGes 6–8 

Merry Multiples 

rebecca Andrus 

It’s art by the numbers! Come 

and find out what has seven 

stripes, three puppies, and four 

hearts. This mixed media class will 

explore art foundations through 

drawing, painting, collograph, 

mono and plate printing, clay, and 

more. 

SA (7 wks) 6/16-7/28 10a-12p 

Studio 8 EC6-0301-06 


Anna Arnold, 6-8 Student 


Bees, Bugs, & Butterflies 

Karen Sutherland 

Explore the world of insects! 

Through observation, storytelling, 

and experimentation, students will 

explore the elements of art while 

making prints, drawings, paintings, 

and mixed-media on paper. 3-D 

insects will be constructed out of 

wire and clay. 

Mo (5 wks) 6/4-7/2 4p-5:30p 

Studio 1 EC4-2401-05 


Andrew Aikins, 9–12 Student 

Connect with Clay 

Michele Gunn 

Create exotic animals, masks, 

tiles and more. Roll, pinch, and 

mold clay to create your own 

masterwork that will last a lifetime. 

Finish by applying brightly colored 

underglaze and glazes. 

SA (8 wks) 6/9-7/28 10a-12p 

Studio 2 EC6-1101-07 


art safari 

rebecca Andrus 

Take a mixed media safari 

adventure through Africa in search 

of insect, reptile, and animal 

shapes, colors, textures and 

patterns. Discover the world’s 

largest frog, meet the Goliath 

beetle, Nile crocodile, long necked 

giraffes, colorful chameleons, and 

two of the world’s fastest animals. 

TU (7 wks) 6/12-7/24 5:30p-7:30p 

Studio 1 EC6-0301-08 


aGes 9–12 

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 

clay. put the finishing touch on 

your work by adding under-glaze 

and gloss glazes to create colorful 

works of art! 

SA (8 wks) 6/9-7/28 1p-3p 

Studio 2 EC9-1101-09 


Art of the World 

anita spencer 

Take a creative trip around the 

world as we explore the art of 

Africa, Asia, Australia, India, and 

Mexico. Work with oil pastels, 

paint, marker, and clay and learn 

how culture influences art. 

TU (6 wks) 6/12-7/17 10a-12p 

Studio 7 EC9-3101-10 


Zachary Cain, 6-8 Student 

Children ages 4–12 attend these 

classes independently. Parents 

and guardians may tour the FIA 

galleries or relax in the student 

lounge. 

teen classes 

aGes 13–17 

David Manderville, Teen Student 

Field Sketching & 

Studio Painting 

arla slogor 

This acrylic painting course 

combines studio and field 

sketching techniques. The first 

four weeks will be spent sketching 

different aspects of beautiful 

Applewood Estate, flowers, 

gardens, buildings, and trees. 

Students will develop a personal 

composition to paint using their 

field sketches, which they will work 

on in studio for the remaining three 

weeks. 

WE (7 wks) 6/6-7/25 2:30p-4:30p 

No Class 7/4 

Studio 6 ECT-2501-11 


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 experiment. 

TU (7 wks) 6/12-7/31 4p-6p 

No Class 7/3 



Drawing invention 

& imagination 

emily Parker Williams 

Learn different techniques to 

develop one’s own visual language 

as well as gain confidence to 

rely on imagination and intuition. 

Establish the beginning of a solid, 

cohesive portfolio by completing 

six finished art projects. Geared 

towards students preparing for art 

school, but all are welcome. 

TU (7 wks) 6/12-7/31 1p-3p 

No Class 7/3 



theater Make-Up 

Matthew Osmon 

Transform yourself and others 

using brushes, cream make-up 

and liquid latex. Students will 

begin to understand shadow and 

highlight, line, form, and shape. 

Apply corrective, old age, gore, 

fantasy, character make-up, and 

more. Make-up kit included. 

Mo (7 wks) 6/18-7/30 10a-12p 



teen Wheel throwing 

Jeff hageman 

Learn clay preparation, pulling 

up, shaping, and tooling. Explore 

the versatility of different types of 

clay and throwing tools. Wear old 

clothes and get ready to throw. 

SA (7 wks) 6/9-7/28 11a-2p 

No Class 6/30 



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. 


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. 

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. 

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. 

Jeff hageman has a BFA 

from the Kansas City Art 

Institute in ceramics. Jeff 

specializes in teapots and 

sculptures constructed from 

thrown parts. 

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. 

Matthew Osmon has a BFA 

from Columbia College in 

Chicago and teaches art at 

Mott Middle College High 

School. His studio practice 

is focused on drawing 

and painting. He 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. 

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. 


4

5 

adult classes 

DrAWinG 

1 Day Workshop 

Drawing & Art history 

rachel reynolds 

An introduction to Abstract 

Impressionism and the stylistic 

components, purpose, and artists 

that comprise this phase. Through 

drawing exercises, students 

develop a strong understanding 

of the intentions that established 

Abstract Impressionism and 

influences thereafter. 

Mo (1day) 6/25 11a-5p 

Studio 8 DR-3506-16 



Response to stimuli 


Focus on investigating the creative 

process. With stress placed on 

the act of drawing rather than 

the finished product, students 

are in a position to explore and 

develop creative strategies. pencil 

drawing exercises will provide 

students with new experiences in 

representation. 

Mo (1 day) 6/4 11a-5p 

Studio 8 WK-3503-17 



Develop a Vocabulary 


In response to music, directives, 

adjectives and restrictions, 

students will develop a personal 

vocabulary of marks, lines, 

shapes and patterns. Students 

will implement a variety of marks 

to create a three-dimensional 

illusion of space using pen and ink. 

Whether working from imagination 

or from a photograph, students 

will create images by fusing their 

unique marks with their knowledge 

of value and contrast. 

Mo (1 day) 6/18 11a-5p 





exploring Mediums, 

styles & narratives 


Through the study and exploration 

of a single subject, students 

will create different translations 

of the subject through multiple 

techniques. A variety of mediums 

ranging from pencil, ink, charcoal, 

pastel and paint, will offer students 

various stylistic approaches and 

perspectives. 

Mo (1 day) 6/11 11a-5p 

Studio 8 WK-3503-19 


Field Sketch: nature 

Journal 

barbara holmer 

Sketching outdoors is a fun way 

to immerse yourself in nature and 

increase your understanding of the 

environment. Learn about ‘field 

marks,’ hone observational skills, 

and make sketches with written 

notation to document flora and 

fauna. Graphite and/or colored 

pencil will be used to create each 

journal page. Teens welcome. 

Students are responsible for 

transportation to each site. 

WE (7 wks) 6/6-7/25 5:30p-8:30p 

No class 7/4 



Botanical Art: Focus 

on Flowers 


Take a closer look at flowers to 

learn about their structures and 

draw them more accurately. 

Create detailed drawings of flower 

anatomy, reviewing techniques in 

shading and color blending, and 

drawing flowers in perspective. 

Graphite and colored pencil will be 

used to create studies of various 

flower forms. Teens welcome. 

TH (8 wks) 6/7-7/26 9a-12p 



Brenda Kendall, Drawing Student 

Drawing & Painting 

landscapes Outdoors 

alla Dubrovich 

Explore the advantages and 

challenges of drawing outdoors. 

Varied sketching techniques will be 

demonstrated at locations such as 

Applewood Estate, For-Mar Nature 

preserve, and Flushing park. 

Transportation will be student’s 

responsibility. Rainy days will be 

made up. 

TU/TH (3 wks) 7/10-7/26 10a-1p 



Beginning Drawing 


Drawing is a skill that can be 

learned. Experiment with sighting, 

sketching, and shading while 

learning how to draw what you 

see. Learn to achieve dramatic 

effects with graphite and charcoal 

in order to discover your personal 

material preferences. 

Mo (7 wks) 6/18-7/30 1p-4p 



Back to Basics: Sharp 

Focus Drawing in 

Graphite 


Join the ‘slow art’ movement and 

refine your skills in using graphite 

to create sharp focus drawings. 

Continuous tone technique will 

be used to review basic concepts 

in drawing with an emphasis 

in shading to render form and 

texture. Students will choose from 

selected objects to develop a final 

composition. 

WE (7 wks) 6/6-7/25 1p-4p 

No Class 7/4 



intermediate Drawing 


Visit the FIA Galleries to study 

linear perspective, value, and 

balanced compositions. Analyze 

object forms and color to compose 

your own still life arrangements. 

Experiment with soft and oil 

pastels, colored pencils and 

watercolor. 

Mo/WE (3 wks) 7/9-7/25 10a-1p 



FibeR 

Figure Drawing 


Draw the figure from the nude 

model with attention on the head, 

hands and feet. Learn drawing 

principles such as proportion, 

form, motion, foreshortening, and 

composition. Experiment with 

various drawing techniques and 

tools. Model fee included. 

TU/TH (3 wks) 7/10-7/26 6p-9p 



barbara holmer, Drawing Instructor 

Weaving: Beginning 

to Advanced 

alice Foster-stocum 

Learn to weave! Explore the ageold 

art of weaving and discover 

how cloth has been made for 

centuries. Work on floor looms to 

learn about different fibers and 

loom mechanisms. Explore color 

and design. Ample open studio 

times available Saturdays and 

Sundays. Teens welcome. 

SA (8 wks) 6/9-7/28 10a-2p 

Studio 4 FB-0906-27 


Jane schepler, Weaving 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. 

Chris Conklin has a BAA 

from Central Michigan 

University in broadcast 

and cinematic arts. He is 

a degree candidate for a 

teaching certificate from 

oakland University. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 


6

7 

adult classes 

CerAMiCS 

Clay On the Wheel & Off 

Karyn Konkel 

Start with hand-building 

techniques such as coil, pinch, 

and slab methods incorporating 

textural elements to each piece. 

When the first suggested hand 

built pieces are glazed and fired, a 

wheel throwing demonstration will 

be given. Incorporate both wheel 

throwing and hand-building to 

create unique clay works. 

TU (8 wks) 6/5-7/24 6p-9p 

Studio 2 CR-1806-28 


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. 

WE (7 wks) 6/6-7/25 9:30a-11:30a 

No Class 7/4 



TH (7 wks) 6/7-7/26 6p-9p 

No Class 7/12 



Morning Coffee & hand- 

Building 

Karyn Konkel 

Explore the creative possibilities 

of clay without using the potter’s 

wheel. Work with slab, extruded 

pieces, coil, and other methods 

to create projects. Experienced 

students can refine their skills 

while exploring new forms and 

design possibilities. Various clays, 

tools, pattern making and surface 

decoration using slips, stains, and 

glazes will also be discussed. 

WE (7 wks) 6/6-7/25 9:30a-12:30p 

No Class 7/4 




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. 

WE (7 wks) 6/6-7/25 1p-4p 

No Class 7/4 



SA (7 wks) 6/9-7/28 3p-6p 

No Class 6/30 



tile Making, hand- 

Building, & raku 

Karyn Konkel 

Learn tile-making techniques 

such as, press molding, mosaic 

murals, relief sculpting, basin-style 

method, and extrusion to create 

individual handmade works. Basic 

hand-building methods such as 

slab, coil, and pinching will be 

demonstrated. Try Raku firing and 

compare cone 6 and 10 glazes. 

TH (7 wks) 6/7-7/26 1p-5p 

No Class 6/21 



TH (7 wks) 6/7-7/26 5:30p-9:30p 

No Class 6/21 



Creative Characters 

Michele Gunn 

Inspired by goblins, gnomes, or 

Native American dolls? Learn 

clay-modeling techniques and turn 

fantasy into creative characters! 

Create character with body 

language, facial expressions, and 

props to communicate personality. 

Mo (8 wks) 6/4-7/30 2p-5p 

No Class 7/2 



linda harwood, Ceramic Student 

Focus on Function 

Guy Adamec 

Refine your skills using various 

techniques while placing focus 

on utilitarian wares. Employ 

both wheel-thrown and/or handbuilding 

techniques. 

WE (7 wks) 6/6-7/25 6p-9p 

No Class 7/4 



Sculptural Clay 

Guy Adamec 

Create ambitious works of art by 

combining different clays as well 

utilize the potter’s wheel, slab, and 

coil-building techniques. please 

bring sketches and/or pictures. 

Experienced students only. 

FR (7 wks) 6/8-7/27 12p-4p 

No Class 7/13 



raku techniques 

Jeff hageman 

Experience this ancient Japanese 

firing process! pull red hot pots 

and tiles from the kiln and immerse 

them in flaming straw! Smoke 

will color the work with brilliant 

metallic tones. Basic ceramics 

skills required. Bring a fume 

respirator to class. 

WE (7 wks) 6/6-7/25 6p-9p 

No Class 7/4 



Jan hanson, Ceramic Student 

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 (7 wks) 6/5-7/24 12p-4p 

No Class 7/17 



TU (7 wks) 6/5-7/24 6p-9p 

No Class 7/17 



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 (7 wks) 6/6-7/25 12p-4p 

No Class 7/4 



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. Ceramic open 

Studio fee is $40 for the Summer 

2012 session. Two people sharing 

the same residence receive 10% 

off open studio. 

PhOtOGrAPhY / DiGitAl MeDiA 

Courtney Simpson, photography Instructor 

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. Teens welcome. 

WE 6 wks) 6/13-7/25 6p-8p 

No Class 7/4 

Lecture Room pH-2201-43 


Getting to Know Your 

Digital Camera 

Chris Conklin 

Learn about your digital camera 

while focusing on composition, 

light, color, and the elements and 

principles of design. Learn to 

use digital photographic editing 

software through demonstration. A 

personal laptop isn’t required but 

helpful. 

Mo (7 wks) 6/11-7/30 6p-8p 

No Class 6/25 



Black & White Film 

photography 

Courtney Simpson 

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. Teens 

welcome. 

Mo (6 wks) 6/11-7/23 10a-1p 

No Class 7/2 

Studio 7 DM-3402-45 


Digital Manipulation 


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. 

MacBooks will be available for 

student use during class. 

TH (6 wks) 6/21-7/26 12:30p-3p 



lisa land, Digital Manipulation Student 


8

9 

adult classes 

WAterCOlOr 

Painting landscapes in 

Watercolor 

igor Macherkevich 

Learn watercolor techniques and 

styles while exploring landscape 

as a subject matter. Various 

seasons, sites, color schemes, 

compositional solutions will be 

discussed in class. Learn to select 

a suitable photo image. 

Mo (4 wks) 7/2-7/23 5:30p-8:30p 

Studio 8 WC-3206-47 


paintinG 

arla slogar, painting Instructor 

Studio Painting 

arla slogor 

Learn basic techniques of oils or 

acrylics, or continue to further 

advance your own unique style 

in this studio setting. Explore 

blending, glazing, and layering 

with brushes and palette knives. 

please bring your own photos 

for reference. Some supplies 

provided. 

WE (7 wks) 6/6-7/25 5:30p-8:30p 

No Class 7/4 

Studio 8 pA-0506-51 



painting portraits in 

Watercolor 


Start with the basics of portrait 

drawing and paint watercolor 

portraits from a model and 

photographs. pick the best point 

of view and set up the lighting 

while working with a model. Basic 

drawing and watercolor experience 

is recommended. 

Mo/WE (3 wks) 7/9-7/25 1:30p-4:30p 



plein air painting 

arla slogor 

Study in the style of the French 

Impressionists, “in the open air.” 

Students may select either oils 

or acrylics. The class will meet 

at a different designated location 

each week to paint landscapes, 

cityscapes, gardens, and more. 

please bring your own supplies. 

Cameras are recommended. 

TU (8 wks) 6/5-7/24 2p-5p 



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 (8 wks) 6/5-7/24 6:30p-8:30p 



intermediate/Advanced 

painting 


This course is intended for 

students with previous painting 

experience to improve technical 

and aesthetic skills. Students 

may choose to work with oils, 

acrylic paint, or both. This class 

is designed to give individual 

guidance and teach in depth 

studio techniques/processes 

to students as they work on 

independently on paintings. 

TH (8 wks) 6/7-7/26 4p-7p 



YoGa 

art of Yoga 

lois Sharp-Schneider 

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 (7 wks) 6/6-7/25 8a-9a 

No Class 7/4 

Lecture Room Yo-5006-53 


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