FIA Art School Catalog - the Flint Institute of Arts

Fall 11 

FIA Art School Catalog 

Registration 

members August 22 

non-members August 29

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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 are not prorated. 

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. 

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. 

General Open Studio is free of charge and open to all 

adult students enrolled in the current class. (See page 

7 for open ceramics studio fees.) 

Pre-College Portfolio Program is a three-year 

subsidized program designed to strengthen gifted high 

school freshmen’s visual art skills for college entrance. 

Applications are due in February 2012; call for details. 

This program has been made possible by the James 

A. Welch Foundation and the Stella and Frederick S. 

Loeb Charitable Trust administered by Citizen’s Bank 

Wealth Management, N.A. 

Art school policies are available in the Art School 

office upon request. 

Student Artwork not picked up within two weeks of 

the end of the session will be discarded. 

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 25 and must be 

returned by August 26. Forms are available on a 

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. 

ph 810.237.7315 email arted@flintarts.org 

stuDent membeRship 

members receive 20% off class fees, priority 

enrollment, the FIA Magazine, free admission to 

exhibitions and more. 

Youth membership participants (ages 2.5–12) 

receive a 20% discount on class fees, a 10% 

discount on The Café and Museum Shop items, 

mailings in their name, and three free membership 

activities per year. 

The Café offers a 10% discount to members on all 

Starbucks ® coffee and Hoffman’s Deli selections. 

DAtes to RemembeR 

session Dates 

September 12 – December 16 

Registration begins 

August 22 (members) 

August 29 (non-members) 

scholarship Applications 

Available 

July 25 

scholarships Due 

August 26 

Art School Office Closed 

November 24 

contents 

just you & me, kid 2 

children’s classes 3–4 

teen classes 5 

adult classes 6–13 

registration form 14 

cover image 

American, 1942 

bill stolpin 

The Torch (detail) 

screenprint on paper, 2007 

20 x 26 inches 

Gift of the Artist 

just you & me, kid 

Spend time with your favorite 

youth! 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 class 

FACULTY PRoFILE 

michele gunn taught art at 

Durant-Tuuri-Mott Elementary 

School. She specializes in 

early childhood 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 

ABC - Oh My! Ages 


Let’s explore art and letters 

together! This session will be 

focused on the development 

of early writing and reading 

skills. Explore the letters and 

words in art. Then, incorporate 

them in our own art created 

from a wide range of materials 

including paint, paper, fabric 

and clay. 

SA (6 wks) 9/17-10/22 10a-11:30a 

Studio 1 UM-3001-01 

Members $80 Non-members $96 

Ages 2.5–5 with adult 

Pumpkin Seeds & 

Autumn leaves 

Karyn Konkel 

Yellow, brown and red leaves are 

dropping from the trees. The smell 

of crackling bonfires, crisp apples, 

and donut mills are in the air. Enjoy 

the season by creating pumpkins, 

leaf bowls and scary masks all 

out of clay. Come and get messy 

rolling, patting, pounding and 

smoothing our autumn creations 

with your little one! 

TU (6 wks) 9/13-10/18 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 in order to make 

bowls, plates, and cups. 

TU (8 wks) 9/13-11/8 4p-5:30p 

No Class 11/1 



Shelby laClair, Just You & Me, Kid class 

holiday Clay 

Karyn Konkel 

There is nothing better than 

creating and giving a handmade 

gift. Learn the basics of clay with 

your toddler as we pinch, pat 

and get messy making festive 

ornaments, candleholders, holiday 

trees and so much more. Projects 

will be finished using slips and 

under-glazes, then kiln fired. 

TU (6 wks) 10/25-12/6 9:30a-11a 

No Class 11/1 



holiday hand-Building 

michele gunn 

You and your child will hand-build 

a project that you can display 

every holiday. Each week we will 

explore a different holiday theme 

and fill the studio with creativity. 

Come ready to add whimsical 

details to project basics! 

TU (8 wks) 10/6-12/1 6p-8p 

No Class 11/24 



= 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. 


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. 

erin Rehil holds a BFA in 

Illustration from Savannah 

College of Art and Design 

and is pursuing K-12 teacher 

certification in visual art. She 

exhibits her paintings locally 

and nationally. 

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. 


Ages 4–5 

Joslyn bogart, 4–5 student 

raptors: Birds of Prey 

Karen Sutherland 

Students will explore these birds 

of prey by creating a drawing, 

painting, and print to create 

interesting works of art. The 

elements of art will be explored 

and applied in this course. 

Materials include graphite, paint, 

ink and mixed media. 

SA (6 wks) 9/17-10/22 1p-3p 

Studio 1 EC4-2401-06 


Triangles, Circles, & 

squares 

Karen Sutherland 

Students will be introduced to 

the elements and principles of art 

while learning about birds and their 

natural habitat. Join us to create 

unique works of art each week 

featuring our feathered friends. 

Create collages, prints, sculptures, 

and paintings with a variety of 

materials. 

SA (5 wks) 11/5-12/10 1p-3p 


Studio 1 EC4-2401-07 


Ages 6–8 

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 (8 wks) 10/1-11/9 10a-12p 

Studio 2 EC6-1101-08 


Art & Nature 

rebecca Andrus 

Nature is more than beautiful 

flowers and teeny bugs. It is active, 

powerful, and inspires artists in 

many ways. This class will focus 

on the interesting lines, shapes, 

colors, patterns, textures, and 

forms of nature through drawing, 

painting, printing, collage, and 

sculptural explorations. 

Mo (8 wks) 9/19-11/7 5p-7p 

Studio 1 EC6-0301-09 


Art explorations 


Not certain about your personal 

artistic style? Join in a mixed 

media exploration of the world 

of art and discover many ways 

to create. Try drawing, printing, 

painting, clay, collage, and 

assemblage 

SA (6 wks) 9/17-10/22 10a-12p 

Studio 1 EC6-0301-10 


i Can Paint People, 

Places, & Things 


From reality to abstraction, this 

class will explore how line, shape, 

and color work together. Create 

dazzling artwork of people, places, 

and things using experimental 

painting techniques. Plus, weekly 

museum discovery will inspire and 

inform young artists developing 

their own personal style. 

TH (8 wks) 10/13-12/8 5p-7p 


Studio 1 EC6-0301-11 


i Can Draw 


Drawing is an important skill that 

every artist needs to develop. 

During I Can Draw, young artists 

will gain experience and inspiration 

by drawing in the museum 

galleries, as well as, in the studio. 

Students will explore line, shape, 

color, pattern, and texture, as they 

experiment with pencil, pen, chalk, 

charcoal, and watercolor pencil 

techniques. 

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


Studio 1 EC6-0301-12 


I Can Draw class 

Ages 9–12 

Fabulous Fall 

Anita spencer 

Celebrate the season with the 

colors of autumn! Students will 

create masterpieces by working 

with pastel, paint, and clay. The 

seasonal change will be the 

subject as young artists observe 

their natural surroundings. 

TU (6 wks) 9/13-10/18 4:30p-6p 

Studio 5 EC9-3101-13 


Just-Us Welch, 9–12 student 

Comic Book 

superheroes 

erin Rehil 

Combine storytelling with 

traditional drawing skills! Students 

will create their own original 

characters, learning to draw them 

from multiple viewpoints and in a 

variety of action poses. Projects 

will be completed using pencil and 

ink, colored pencil, and watercolor 

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


Studio 5 EC9-2101-14 


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 

clay. Use brightly colored slips and 

glaze to create brilliant works of 

art! 

SA (8 wks) 10/1-11/19 1p-3p 

Studio 2 EC9-1101-15 


Art in three Dimensions 

Anita spencer 

Do you like to use your hands? 

Learn about Pueblo culture and 

medieval knights as we mold clay, 

tool foil, and weave reeds to create 

fabulous sculptural works of art. 

TU (6 wks) 11/1-12/6 4:30p-6p 

Studio 5 EC9-3101-16 



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5 

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. 

Ages 14–17 are encouraged 

to apply to The Pre-College 

Portfolio Development Program 

for gifted high school students 

(freshmen given preference). 

Scholarships are available. 

Cameron lasley, teen student 


tim Kranz holds a MFA from 

Kendall College of Art and 

Design and a BFA from The 


He specializes in oils and has 

painted several murals in this 

area. Tim is a Board Member 

at Buckham Gallery in Flint. 

Arla slogor earned her 

BFA in Painting from the 


She is currently teaching 

painting for Flint VSA Arts- 

JAM after school program 

and is a VSA artist-inresidence 

at McKinley Middle 

School. 

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. 

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. 


Ages 13–17 

Drawing & Painting 

for teens 

Arla slogor 

This class is designed for teens 

looking to develop and/or improve 

their artistic side. Lessons involve 

the use of sketchbooks, canvas 

board, acrylic paints, and various 

drawing mediums. Students will 

learn fundamental techniques 

beginning with drawing and ending 

with painting. 

WE (8 wks) 9/28-11/16 6p-8p 

Studio 6 ECT-4301-17 


Drawing invention & 

imagination 

emily Parker Williams 

Learn different techniques to 

develop the visual language 

as well as learning to rely on 

imagination and intuition to 

produce unique ideas. Students 

will 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 (8 wks) 9/27-11/15 6:30p-8:30p 



Teen Wheel Throwing class 

Teen Wheel Throwing 

Jeff hageman 

Learn the skills of 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 (12 wks) 9/17-12/10 10a-12p 




Fashion illustration 


Fashion designers turn concepts 

into drawings for the world to see. 

Use graphite, pastel, marker, and 

watercolor and create designs 

inspired by history, nature or your 

own imagination. Learn the basics 

of clothed figure drawing and try 

your hand at drawing active poses 

from photographs and life. 

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




Drawing & Painting for Teens class 

adult classes 

The FIA Art School offers 

classes in 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. 

pRintmAKing 

introduction to relief 

prints 

bill stolpin 

Gain exposure to the four 

traditional printmaking processes, 

with concentration on relief 

printing. Students will learn how 

to design, transfer, cut, and print 

a variety of relief prints including 

linoleum blocks and woodcuts. 

No experience is required, but 

patience is helpful. 

TH (10 wks) 10/6-12/15 6:30p-8:30p 


Studio 5 PR-2302-21 


Cheryl rogers, printmaking student 

pAinting 

1 Day Workshop 

mixing a palette 

to match 

rachel reynolds 

Identify characteristics of color, 

such as value and tone. Locate 

warm and cool areas and practice 

mixing bright to muted hues. Work 

from a still-life and recognize 

color variations and values. Bring 

a lunch or stop by the FIA cafe. 

Supply fee included. 

FR (1 day) 10/14 11a-5p 

Studio 6 WK-3506-22 


Painting light in Oil 

Tim Widener 

Learn how to paint light! 

Traditional old Master techniques 

describing light planes and 

shadow massing as well as 

Impressionist methods using color 

to describe light will be taught. 

FR (10 wks) 9/16-11/18 10a-2p 

Studio 8 PA-4406-23 


Beginning Oil & Acrylic 

Arla slogor 

Basic painting techniques and 

composition methods will be 

covered as students explore 

blending, glazing and layering 

with both brushes and palette 

knives. Visit FIA galleries to view 

the evolution of painting styles and 

techniques. Supply fee included. 

Mo (10 wks) 9/12-11/14 1p-4p 



Abstract painting 

erin Rehil 

Begin with a lecture on the history 

of abstraction. Complete several 

paintings in acrylic that explore the 

methods of artists like o’Keeffe, 

Mondrian and Picasso. 

Mo (12 wks) 9/12-11/28 6p-9p 



rachel reynolds, painting instructor 

Advanced Painting 

tim Kranz 

Work with oil and acrylic paints. 

Intended for students with painting 

experience to improve technical 

and aesthetic skills, this class 

is designed to give individual 

guidance and teach in-depth 

studio techniques as they work 

independently. 

TH (12 wks) 9/15-12/8 6p-9p 




miXeD meDiA 

Alternative techniques 

in Mixed Media 

Matthew Osmon 

Explore themes and subject matter 

using watercolor with colored 

pencil and ink, white charcoal on 

black paper with oil pastels or ink 

wash combined with conté crayon. 

Drawing skills not necessary. 

Mo (10 wks) 9/12-11/14 5:30p-8:30p 

Studio 8 MM-3406-27 



6

adult classes 

7 

WATerCOlOr 


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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 


Painting in Watercolor 

Tim Widener 

Learn various techniques in 

watercolor while focusing on 

ways to better describe light! 

Traditional watercolor methods 

pioneered by artists such as JS 

Sargent and Winslow Homer will 

be emphasized. 

FR (10 wks) 9/16-11/18 3p-6p 

Studio 8 WC-4406-28 


Painting landscapes in 

Watercolor 

igor Macherkevich 

Learn different landscape 

watercolor techniques and styles. 

A variety of technical approaches 

and compositional solutions will be 

demonstrated. Learn to select a 

suitable photo image. 

TU (6 wks) 10/18-11/122 5:30p-8:30p 



intro to Watercolor 

igor Macherkevich 

Develop a basic knowledge of 

tone, color, color temperature, 

color mixing, light, and shadow. 

Watercolor techniques, such 

as wet-in-wet, wet-on-dry, and 

glazing will be introduced. Projects 

include still-life and landscapes. 

Mo (6 wks) 9/12-10/17 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. 

Bring photo references. 

TU (12 wks) 9/13-11/29 6:30p-8:30p 



DrAWiNG 


Applied Drawing: 

Abstracting Reality 

rachel reynolds 

Transform traditional subject 

matter into abstract form. Work 

with pencil and charcoal and 

experiment with scale and space. 

Use collage and erasure methods 

to render familiar objects through 

abstraction. Supply fee included. 

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



Beginning Drawing 

Alla Dubrovich 

This class is designed for 

people with no or little drawing 

experience. The concepts of 

line, value, tone, proportions, 

perspective, shape, light and 

shadow, composition will be 

covered. Variety of drawing media 

will be used such as pencil, 

charcoal, Conté crayon, ink, etc. 

TU (7 wks) 9/13-10/25 11:30a-2p 

Studio 6 DR-0801-33 


human Anatomy for the 

Artist 

Arla slogor 

Designed for both beginning and 

advanced portrait or figure artist. 

Learn basic bone and muscle 

structures of the human body in 

order to make informed decisions 

when composing a figurative 

painting or drawing. Sketch pads 

and anatomy books provided. 

WE (9 wks) 9/21-11/16 1p-4p 



Botanical Art: Drawing 

the harvest 

barbara holmer 

Focus on the abundance of food 

plants available with the autumn 

harvest. Students will use graphite, 

colored, and/or watercolor pencils 

to create accurate, detailed 

drawings of fruits and vegetables. 

Bring pencil and paper to the first 

class. 

WE (8 wks) 9/28-11/16 1p-4p 



Botanical Art: holiday 

plants 


Students will use graphite, colored, 

and/or watercolor pencils to create 

a botanical drawing of fruits, nuts, 

and greens that are symbolic of 

autumn and winter celebrations. 

Special attention will be given to 

composition while focusing on 

a variety of plants that mark the 

holidays. Bring pencil and paper to 

the first class. 

WE (10 wks) 10/5-12/7 5:30p-8:30p 



introduction to 

silverpoint 

emily Parker Williams 

Since ancient times, silver has 

been used by scribes, craftsmen, 

and fine artists to create 

mysteriously luminous and delicate 

drawings. Review artwork by 

artists such as, daVinci, Ingres, 

and Durer to create drawings using 

the silverpoint process. Students 

will be supplied a piece of silver 

to explore the techniques of late 

Gothic and early Renaissance 

eras. Teens welcome. 

Mo (6 wks) 10/24-11/28 6p-8p 



botanical monogram 


Combine hand lettering and 

botanical drawing to create your 

very own monogram! There’s 

no need for special pens as you 

learn to draw letters freehand 

and embellish with accurately 

drawn botanicals using colored 

and/or watercolor pencils. Bring 

sketchbook and pencils to the 

first class. 

TH (6 wks) 10/6-11/10 9a-12p 



Drawing ii: Creative 

Media 

erin Rehil 

This course is intended for 

students with some drawing 

experience. The instructor will 

cover sighting and measuring, 

rendering techniques, and the 

basics of color theory. Projects 

will be completed in silverpoint, 

Prismacolor colored pencils, and 

Conté crayon on toned paper. 

SA (12 wks) 9/17-12/10 1p-4p 




Drawing & Painting 

portraits from 

photographs 


Focus on portrait drawing and 

painting using a photographic 

image as subject matter. Learn 

how to choose a photograph that 

is suitable for creating a portrait, 

how to deal with challenging 

pictures, and to prepare the photo 

image for drawing. Two projects 

will be emphasized. 

TH (7 wks) 9/15-10/27 11:30a-2p 



Figure Drawing 


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. 

TH (6 wks) 11/3-12/15 11:30a-2p 




Drawing: independent 

Study 


Designed for students at a 

beginning drawing level or have 

some drawing experience, 

this course is intended as 

an instructionally supportive 

environment for development. 

Work on individual projects 

or optional assigned studies 

designed according to their 

individual interests. Students may 

choose drawing medium. 

TU (7 wks) 11/1-12/13 11:30a-2p 



Anni Crouter-Boggs, Watercolor Student Alla Dubrovich, drawing instructor 


8

adult classes 

9 

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 

fees are $12 for 1-3 week course, 

$28 for 4-7 week course, and $40 

for 8-12 week course. Two people 

sharing the same residence 

receive 10% off open studio. 

trish burroughs, 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 and is 

known for his technically 

challenging curriculum. Jeff 

specializes in teapots and 

sculptures constructed from 

thrown parts. 


CerAMiCS 

Wheel & More 

Guy Adamec 

Alternate between lectures, handbuilding, 

wheel throwing, and 

glazing. Later, focus in the area 

you find most appealing. Individual 

consultation will maximize 

self-expression. Students are 

encouraged to bring books and 

photos for inspiration. 

Mo (13 wks) 9/12-12/5 1p-4p 

Studio 3 CR-0102-43 


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 (10 wks) 9/19-11/21 10a-1p 



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 (13 wks) 9/12-12/5 6p-9p 



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. open to all 

skill levels. 

WE (12 wks) 9/14-12/7 6p-9p 




holiday Clay Gift Making 

Karyn Konkel 

The holiday season is approaching! 

Employ hand-building techniques 

such as coiling, slab building, 

extruding, and your inspiration to 

create a unique holiday gift for that 

someone special. Consider the 

possibilities of handcrafted clay 

creations for your holiday gifts and 

decor. 

TU (12 wks) 9/13-12/6 6p-9p 

No Class 11/1 



Morning Coffee & hand- 

Building 

Karyn Konkel 

Jump-start your day in a creative 

way! Focus on a variety of 

beginning clay techniques, 

including slab, coil, and pinching 

to create functional and sculptural 

ceramic forms. Explore various 

types of clay, 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) 9/14-12/7 9:30a-12:30p 

No Class 11/2 



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 (12 wks) 9/14-12/7 1p-4p 




SA (12 wks) 9/17-12/10 1p-3p 




nancy murphy, ceramic student 

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 tiles for decoration or 

incorporate into finished projects. 

Basic hand-building methods such 

as slab, coil, and pinching will 

be demonstrated. Try Raku firing 

and compare cone 6 & 10 glazes. 

Learn basic skills offering you the 

opportunity to find your niche. 

TH (12 wks) 9/15-12/8 2p-5p 




TH (12 wks) 9/15-12/8 6p-9p 




raku Techniques 

Jeff hageman 

Experience this ancient Japanese 

firing process. Pull red-hot 

tiles and pots from the kiln and 

immerse them in flaming straw. 

Smoke will color the work with 

brilliant metallic tones. Basic 

ceramic skills required. Bring a 

fume respirator to class. 

WE (12 wks) 9/14-12/7 6p-9p 




Mo (12 wks) 9/12-11/28 6p-9p 



Sculptural Clay 

Guy Adamec 

Create ambitious works of 

art by combining different 

clays and utilize the potter’s 

wheel, slab, and coil-building 

techniques. Please bring sketches 

and/or pictures. Experienced 

students only. 

TH (12 wks) 9/15-12/8 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 (13 wks) 9/13-12/6 1p-4p 



TU (13 wks) 9/13-12/6 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 (12 wks) 9/14-12/7 11a-4p 




Aderemi Artis, ceramic student 


10

adult classes 

11 


Amy Black has a BFA from 

Kendall College of Art & 

Design in interior design 

and has completed design 

projects for D’Vine Wines, 

the 2000, 2006, 2008 Libby 

Awards, and the 501 Grill 

interior in Flint. 

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. 

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. 

Douglas Jones is an awardwinning 

architect with 40 

years experience. In addition, 

he has taught in multiple 

university programs. Douglas 

has an MA in sociology 

specializing in the philosophy 

of aesthetics and the 

sociology of art. 

lois Sharp-Schneider has 

taught Iyengar Yoga for 

23 years. She owns The 

Yoga loft & Sharp Fitness 

in downtown Flint. Lois 

presumes competence 

with students, 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. 


YogA 

Art of Yoga 

lois Sharp-Schneider 

Expand your creative energy by 

stretching your body and centering 

your mind. Focus on breathing and 

body alignment to deepen sleep, 

reduce pain, improve muscle tone, 

and heighten energy. Students 

should bring a mat, towel, and 

water bottle. 

WE (8 wks) 9/28-11/16 8a-9a 

Lecture Room Yo-5006-59 


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) 10/1 12p-3p 




Dichroic Pendant & 

embellished Chain 


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. 

Return the next day to learn 

beading techniques and turn your 

pendant into a stunning piece of 

wearable art. Supply fee included. 

SA (day 1) 11/19 12p-3p 

SU (day 2) 11/20 1p-3p 




Dichroic Pendent instructor 

Advanced Glass Mosaic 

Amy Black 

Refine your technique and 

broaden your personal style as we 

continue our exploration of glass. 

Students will be encouraged to 

expand their individual skill set and 

integrate composition, content 

and the juxtaposition of color 

throughout their work. Experiment 

with glass tools and materials used 

for interior applications. Previous 

glass experience required. Supply 

fee included. 

TU (10 wks) 9/13-11/15 5:30p-8:30p 

Studio 7 GM-0404-62 


leCTUre 

Art history for everyone 

Arla slogor 

This course is designed for anyone 

interested in art history. Students 

will engage in lectures and view 

works of art as they explore art 

movements from ancient Egypt to 

contemporary art. Textbooks will 

be provided. 

TU (10 wks) 9/13-11/15 6p-8p 

Lecture Room LE-4306-63 


Abstraction in Modern 

Art: Modern elements of 

Composition 

Douglas Jones 

Explore the basic compositional 

techniques of ‘abstraction’ 

in modern art. The course is 

designed to review issues of 

aesthetics (why art?), criticism 

(judgment of success or failure), 

and the art making process 

(studio experience). Hands-on 

experiences include traditional 

and mixed media used to create 

drawings, paintings, and sculpture. 

Teens welcome. Supply fee 

included. 

TH (12 wks) 9/15-12/8 6p-9p 

Studio 6 LE-5006-64 


Jori lewis, mosaic student 

photogRAphY 

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. 

WE (8 wks) 9/14-11/9 6p-9p 

No Class 9/28 

Studio 7 PH-2202-65 


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. 

Personal laptop isn’t required 

but helpful; computers are not 

provided. 

Mo (6 wks) 10/17-11/21 6:45p-8:45p 

Lecture Room PH-3602-66 


martha hill, photography student 

Thomas lipinski, photography student 

Digital Composition 

Courtney Simpson 

Improve compositional skills 

through photo shoots and class 

discussion. Learn about light and 

shadow, controlling exposure, 

camera settings and subject 

matter. Please bring a digital 

camera along with the manual. A 

personal laptop would be helpful 

but is not required; computers 

are not provided. Class includes 

meetings offsite. 

TH (8 wks) 9/15-11/3 6p-8p 

Lecture Room PH-2206-67 



12

13 

adult classes 

FibeR 

tamera burgess, weaving student 


Janette Borke studied 

housing and interiors at 

Wayne State University. She 

has studied weaving with 

Michigan master weavers 

and specializes in wet and 

needle felting. 

Marty lawrence Calhoun 

has a BS in Vocational and 

Special Education. She 

is co-curator of Michigan 

Quilt Artists Invitational. She 

specializes in hand-dyed 

fabrics and wearable art. 

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. 

Connie Spooner has a 

minor in art from Wayne 

State University. She has 

studied felting techniques 

at the Midwest Felting 

Symposium and abroad. 

She often combines beading 

with wet and needle felting 

techniques. 



Amish Style hand 

Quilting 

Marty Calhoun 

After a tour of the Amish quilts 

in the FIA gallery, students will 

mark, baste, and hand quilt lines 

and curves. Return to the basics 

of hand stitching by creating 

a small 10 inch feather wreath 

block appropriate for a pillow or 

wall hanging. Bring a sewing kit, 

thimble that fits you, and a sack 

lunch. 

SA (1 day) 10/1 9a-5p 




Amish Style Patchwork 

sampler 

Marty Calhoun 

Hand-stitch an assortment of 

solid, geometric squares to 

create a one-of-a-kind design. 

The patchwork sampler may be 

perfect for a pillow, tote bag, or 

wall hanging. Saturday includes a 

museum tour of the Amish quilts. 

Bring a sewing kit, thimble that fits 

you, and a sack lunch on Saturday. 

FR (day 1) 10/21 7p-9p 

SA (day 2) 10/22 9a-5p 

SU (day 3) 10/23 1p-4p 




Fantastic Felted 

Christmas Stocking 

Janette Borke & Connie Spooner 

Make a fantastic felted stocking to 

hang by the chimney this holiday 

season. Using the resist method of 

wet felting, make imaginative and 

colorful designs. The stocking will 

be made of wet felted wool with a 

fold-over cuff and embellishments 

including beads and even jingle 

bells, if you like. Supply fee 

included. 

SA/SU (2 day) 11/12-11/13 1p-4p 



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 to learn 

about different fibers and loom 

mechanisms. Explore color and 

design. Ample open studio time 

available. Teens welcome. 

SA (10 wks) 9/17-11/19 10a-2p 

Studio 4 FB-0906-71 


heather Jackson, weaving student 

registration form 

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Flint, MI 48503-1915 

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