FIA Art School Catalog - the Flint Institute of Arts

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Summer 15
FIA Art School Catalog
Registration
May 11 Members
May 18 Non-members
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general information
just you & me, kid
Cover:
Ray Lee
Watercolor Student
Dates to Remember
Session Dates June 1 – July 31
Registration Begins May 11 (members)
May 18 (non-members)
Scholarship Applications
Available April 27
Scholarships Due May 22
Art School Office Closed July 4
Matthew Osmon, Drawing Instructor
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), check, VISA, MasterCard,
Discover, 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.
Art School Policies are available
in the Art School office upon
request.
General Open Studio is open to
all adult students enrolled in the
current class and free of charge.
ph 810.237.7315
Student Amenities
Pre-College Portfolio
Development Program is a threeyear subsidized program designed
to strengthen a gifted high school
freshmen’s visual art skills for
college entrance. Applications for
the February 2016 session are
available September 14, 2015.
Student Artwork not picked up
within two weeks of the end of the
session will be discarded.
Student Membership
FIA Members receive 20% off
class fees, priority enrollment, the
FIA Magazine, free admission to
exhibitions, and a 10% discount
in The Palette café and Museum
Shop.
FIA Youth Membership participants (ages 2.5–12) receive a
20% discount on class fees, a
10% discount in The Palette café
and Museum Shop, mailings in
their name, and three free Youth
Membership Activities per year for
students ages 5–12.
email arted@flintarts.org
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 $13 per session or $35 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 27 and
must be returned by May 22.
Forms are available on-line.
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.
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.
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Jude McAleer, Youth Student
Ages 3–5 with adult
Musical Instruments in Clay
Karyn Konkel
Join in the fun while exploring
some hand-building techniques
to make musical instruments
with your toddler. Work together
to make whimsical and animalthemed shakers, rattles, whistles,
and flutes by rolling, poking, and
pinching the clay. Each instrument
will then be painted with our
brightly colored under glazes. It is
going to get noisy in here!
TU (4 wks)
6/2-6/23 10a-11:30a
Studio 2 UM-1801-01
Members $101 Non-members $127
Is There a Clay Chef in
The Kitchen
Karyn Konkel
Join your toddler and learn
the basics of hand-building by
creating your favorite foods in
our “clay” kitchen. You and your
little chef will artistically create
a clay pizza, ice cream sundae,
and spaghetti platter by rolling,
pinching and patting the clay. Top
it off by decorating your yummy
creations with brightly colored
under glazes.
TU (4 wks)
6/30-7/28
3:30p-5p
No Class 7/7
Studio 2 UM-1801-02
Pottery Wheel & More
Karyn Konkel
Learn basic wheel throwing and
hand-building techniques to create
a variety of functional bowls and
cups decorated with colorful
slip and under glaze decoration.
Both parent and child will learn
the basics of wedging, centering,
throwing, trimming, surface
decoration, and glazing. Students
with experience on the wheel are
free to explore and develop their
skills with the direction of the
instructor. Class size is limited.
TU (4 wks)
6/2-6/23
4p-5:30p
Studio 2 UM-1801-04
Wheel Throwing
Karyn Konkel
Learn the basics of wheel throwing
on the potter’s wheel and explore
the many different styles of
handle-making to attach to your
works of art as well as textures
and stamping. Students with
experience on the wheel are free
to dabble and develop their skills
with the direction of the instructor.
Class size is limited.
Summertime Clay
Tea Party
Karyn Konkel
Here’s a great way for you and
your toddler to have fun creating
clay projects while practicing their
fine motor skills. Learn how to
roll coils, pound, pinch and pat
clay to artistically form and create
a teapot, teacup and saucer,
cupcake stand, and other tea party
necessities. Come in party attire
for our last day of class to properly
present our projects at our Grand
Tea Party!
TU (4 wks)
6/30-7/28
10a-12p
No Class 7/7
Studio 2 UM-1801-05
MO (4 wks) 6/29-7/27 10a-11:30a
No Class 7/6
Studio 2 UM-1801-03
= Beginner
= Intermediate
= Advanced
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faculty profile
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
camps
children’s classes
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.
Children ages 4–12 attend these
classes independently. Parents
and guardians may tour the FIA
galleries or relax in the student
lounge.
Ages 8–10
Easel Painting
Emma Hancock
Youth Student
Ages 5–12
Camp Faculty
YO-HO-HO! A-r-r-r-r-t adventures
are blowing in the wind! As we
navigate the open seas, young
mateys will be on the watch for
pirates, treasure, denizens of the
deep, and Davy Jones’ Locker
as inspiration to create fishy clay
creations, treasure maps, and
pirate ship paintings.
Ages 9–12
Introduction to
Animation
Ages 6–8
MO-FR 7/13-7/17 9a-4:30p
Studio 1 & 5 AC-20
Outer Spaces
Camp Faculty
Blastoff for art explorations that
are out of this world! Armed with
paint, clay, and mixed media
materials, young astronauts
will zoom through the galaxy in
search of new planets and signs
of extraterrestrial life forms.
Individual creativity is the highlight
of our week as campers create
artwork that is out of this world.
MO-FR 7/20-7/24 9a-4:30p
Studio 1 & 5 AC-21
Rebecca Andrus
Easel painting is fun and
challenging. Create abstract,
still-life, cityscape, fantasy,
and geometric paintings using
tempera, watercolor, and acrylic.
Learn how to mix colors, hold a
brush, and work on a variety of
surfaces including paper, canvas,
and hard board.
SA (7 wks)
6/6-7/25 1p-3p
No Class 7/4
Studio 8 EC8-0301-10
Above & Below the Sea
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.
ph 810.237.7315
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Art in Motion
Camp Faculty
With gears, springs, and moving
things, campers will explore
how art in motion impacts our
environment. Let’s study cars,
sculpture, mobiles, steampunk,
and robots and create our own
works of kinetic art. Art that moves
will be our inspiration as we draw,
paint and build and imagine art in
motion.
MO-FR 7/27-7/31 9a-4:30p
Studio 1 & 5 AC-22
I Can Paint People,
Places, & Things
Rebecca Andrus
From reality to abstraction, explore
how line, shape, and color work
together as people, places, and
things become the subject of class
explorations. Plus, visits to the
museum will inspire and inform as
young artists develop their own
personal style.
SA (7 wks) 6/6-7/25 10a-12p
No Class 7/4
Butterflies
Karen Sutherland
Students will observe butterflies
from real-life examples and
explore how butterflies are used
in storybooks. These winged
wonders will become our muse
as students design their own
butterflies with pencils, markers,
paint, and other mixed media.
MO (5 wks) 6/29-7/27 5p-6:30p
Clay For Young Artists
Erin Mohrman
This course will take young
students through an exploration
of working with clay from pinch
pots, coils, and slabs to the use of
under glaze and finishing methods.
Each week students will be given a
new theme and will be introduced
to a new building method. They
will finish the course with an
understanding of the many steps
required to finish a clay project.
FR (6 wks) 6/19-7/31 10a-12p
No Class 7/3
Kids Sketch Animals
Karen Sutherland
This class focuses on sketching
animals of all shapes and sizes.
Students examine their favorite
animals and fill their sketchbooks
with individualized animal
creations. Our animal illustrations
will be made with pencils, markers,
and ink.
Craig Hinshaw
Make a flipbook, create a
walking figure on tracing paper,
and explore the possibilities
of computer animation in this
introduction to animation class.
The basic principles of animation
will be covered as students learn
to make their drawings come alive.
TU (4 wks)
6/2-6/23 5p-6:30p
Clay Studio For Kids
Erin Mohrman
Explore the world of threedimensional art by focusing on
the structure, shape, and form of
clay. Students will explore a variety
of building techniques such as
pinching, coils, and slab methods.
They will gain an understanding
of the many steps of creating
clay projects such as preliminary
sketching, building, firing, and
under glazing.
FR (6 wks)
6/19-7/31 1p-3p
No Class 7/3
WE (5 wks) 7/1-7/29 5:30p-7p
= Beginner
= Intermediate
= Advanced
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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 PreCollege Portfolio Development
Program. Applications are due
December 12, 2014.
adult classes
Ages 13–17
llustration Techniques
Erin Mohrman
This class is designed to allow
students to experience several
combinations of art materials
for creating illustrations. We will
explore ink, prismacolor pencils,
watercolor, acrylic, and conté
crayon. Students will also be
introduced to Adobe Illustrator as
we discuss how the computer has
changed the world of illustration.
TU (7 wks)
6/2-7/21 5p-7p
No Class 7/14
Studio 8 ECT-2001-13
Teen Wheel Throwing
Jeff Hageman
Students will learn the skills of clay
preparation along with pullingup, shaping, and tooling on the
pottery wheel. We will explore
the versatility of different clays
and throwing tools and finish our
projects with a variety of slips and
glazes. Be sure to wear old clothes
and get ready to throw!
Madelyn Vamossy, Teen Student
SA (4 wks)
6/6-6/27 12p-2p
Teen Painting
Matthew Osmon
This course will introduce
students to a variety of painting
techniques and styles from realism
to abstraction. Lessons in color
theory, perspective, composition,
and critical thinking will be taught
as students develop their painting
skills.
WE (6 wks)
6/17-7/29 4p-6p
No Class 7/15
Theatrical 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.
WE (6 wks)
6/17-7/29 1p-3p
No Class 7/16
High School Portfolio
Camp - Week 1
Ryan Kelsey
This course is designed for
high school students looking to
develop and prepare a portfolio
for admission to art schools at
the college level. With a focus on
drawing and painting, students
will build their life drawing skills
(still-life, portrait) and also work
on pieces that are creative and
personal.
MO-TH (1 wk)
7/13-7/16 1p-4p
High School Portfolio
Camp - Week 2
Ryan Kelsey
This course is designed for
high school students looking to
develop and prepare a portfolio
for admission to art schools at
the college level. With a focus on
drawing and painting, students
will build their life drawing skills
(still-life, portrait) and also work
on pieces that are creative and
personal. Students can attend
both weeks—camps 1 and 2.
Projects will be different each
week.
MO-TH (1 wk)
7/20-7/23 1p-4p
Thomas Lambert, Teen Student
ph 810.237.7315
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 flintarts.org or call
810.234.1695.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
YOGA
The 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.
MO (6 wks)
Lecture Room
Members $64
6/8-7/13 8a-9a
YO-5006-19
Non-members $77
Courtney Simpson, Photography Instructor
Digital Photography for Beginners
Courtney Simpson
Learn to use your own digital
equipment to take better photographs. In this course we will cover
the basics of digital photography
and explore both the technical and
artistic elements of photography.
Beginners with any type of digital
camera, from point-and-shoot to
SLR, are welcome.
WE (6 wks)
Lecture Room
Members $93
6/3-7/8 6p-8p
PH-2201-20
Non-members $112
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. Bring a digital camera and
manual. Prior completion of Digital
Photography for Beginners is
recommended.
WE (6 wks)
Lecture Room
Members $93
6/3-7/8 2p-4p
PH-2204-21
Non-members $112
= Beginner
Intro to Portrait
Photography
Courtney Simpson
Through hands-on class work,
students will learn the basics of
photographing people. Focus will
be placed on lighting techniques,
background selection, posing and
composition. Prior completion of
the beginner photography class is
recommended. Class will be held
in the studio and outdoors.
TU (6 wks)
6/2-7/7 10a-12p
Studio 7 PH-2202-22
= Intermediate
= Advanced
7
adult classes
8
Ceramics
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
$65.00 for ten weeks.
Clay On & Off The Wheel
Karyn Konkel
Students will start with various
hand building techniques such
as coil, pinch and slab methods
incorporating textural elements to
enhance each piece. When the first
suggested hand-built pieces are
glazed and fired, a wheel-throwing
demonstration will be given. With
that knowledge in hand, continue
to work on your chosen method.
Suggested projects will be given
and demonstrated incorporating
both wheel-throwing and handbuilding.
TU (8 wks) 6/2-7/28 6p-9p
No Class 7/7
Studio 2 CR-1801-23
Clay For All
Karyn Konkel
This class is for beginning and
advanced students interested in
wheel-throwing or hand-building
that want to focus on their own set
of 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 and throwing basic
forms. Demos will vary from class
to class depending on the interests
of the students.
FR (6 wks) 6/5-7/24 9:30a-1:30p
No Class 6/19 & 7/3
Studio 2 CR-1806-24
Beginning Raku
Jeff Hageman
Learn the ancient Japanese firing
process of Raku; in which fired
pieces are removed from a hot
kiln and immersed in combustible
material. Smoke will color the
work with brilliant metallic tones to
create one-of-a-kind glazes. Basic
ceramics skills required.
MO (8 wks) 6/1-7/20 5:30p-8:30p
Studio 2 CR-1202-25
Intro to Clay
Guy Adamec
Explore the basic techniques of
the potter’s wheel and discover
the art of hand-building in clay.
Various clays, tools, and styles will
be incorporated for a thorough
clay investigation. Basic glazing
techniques will be covered.
Beginners welcome.
MO (7 wks) 6/1-7/27 12p-4p
No Class 6/8 & 7/6
Studio 3 CR-0102-26
MO (7 wks) 6/1-7/27 6p-9p
No Class 6/8 & 7/6
Studio 3 CR-0102-27
Virginia Panek, Ceramic Student
ph 810.237.7315
Tile Making, Hand
Building & Raku
Morning Coffee & HandBuilding
Karyn Konkel
Jump-start your day in a creative
and caffeinated way! Learn a
variety of clay techniques along
with inventive ways of working with
slabs, coils, darting 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; coffee/tea
provided.
WE (8 wks) 6/3-7/29 9:30a-1:30p
No Class 7/8
Studio 2 CR-1804-28
Advanced Raku
Jeff Hageman
Expand on techniques and
try firing with new materials to
develop a broader range of Raku
glazes. Students will learn proper
kiln safety procedures in order
to fire and pull they own clay
works. Previous Raku experience
required.
WE (8 wks) 6/3-7/22 5:30p-8:30p
Studio 2 CR-1204-29
Advanced Wheel
Guy Adamec
Advanced students will be
encouraged to investigate unique
projects and address common
challenges of the pottery wheel.
Through demonstrations and
individualized attention we will
tackle several clay dilemmas to
refine our work and eliminate
flaws. Students are encouraged to
explore new forms and techniques.
TU (7 wks) 6/2-7/28
12p-4p
No Class 6/9 & 7/7
Studio 3 CR-0104-30
The Cup
Guy Adamec
Intermediate and advanced
students are invited to join in an
exploration of drinking vessels.
Using the pottery wheel and handbuilt forms, we will investigate
vessels from totally functional
pieces to the cup as an art form.
TU (7 wks) 6/2-7/28 6p-9p
No Class 6/9 & 7/7
Studio 3 CR-0104-31
Karyn Konkel
Develop and expand current tile
making and hand building skills
while pushing yourself to create
projects with a personal twist.
Basic and advanced projects will
be demonstrated incorporating
surface design and glazing
techniques. Experiment more with
Cone 6 and 10 glazes as well as
the ancient art of Japanese Raku
firing to finish off your pieces.
Richard Barber, Ceramic Student
Alternative Clay
Guy Adamec
Explore the properties of clay and
push your individual boundaries.
From abstract sculpture to group
collaborations, this course will
combine materials and techniques
to assist students in developing an
artistic statement.
WE (7 wks) 6/3-7/29 6p-9p
No Class 6/10 & 7/1
Studio 3 CR-0104-32
Intermediate Pottery Jeff Hageman
If you have you mastered the
basics of pottery and are looking
for the next step, this is the
class for you. Push your limits
and expand your current skills
by working on bigger and better
sculptural pieces. Students
interested in pursuing thrown
works can continue to enhance
their skill on the pottery wheels.
Notebook/sketchbook are
suggested.
SA (4 wks) 6/6-6/27 3p-6p
Studio 3 CR-1204-33
TH (8 wks) 6/4-7/30 1p-5p
No Class 7/9
Studio 2 CR-1804-34
TH (8 wks) 6/4-7/30 5:30p-9p
No Class 7/9
Studio 2 CR-1804-35
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. Advanced students
only.
WE (7 wks) 6/3-7/29 11a-4p
No Class 6/10 & 7/1
Studio 3 CR-0105-36
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 research into
various ceramic artists will assist
students in identifying limitations
and strengths. Experiment with
several clay techniques including
glaze-making.
TH (7 wks) 6/4-7/23 12p-4p
No Class 7/2
Studio 3 CR-0105-37
Robert Pounds, Ceramic Student
= Beginner
= Intermediate
= Advanced
9
adult classes
10
Drawing
Basic Drawing
1 Day Workshop
Drawing Hands
Alla Dubrovich
This class is designed for
those with little or no drawing
experience. The concepts of
line, value, tone, proportions,
perspective, shape, light and
shadow, and composition will
be addressed in this class.
Activities will include sketches,
compositional thumbnails, and
long-term drawing projects.
Rachel Reynolds
Explore various approaches to
drawing the hand including line,
line weight, shading, and crosshatching. Working from both
observation and resource material,
students will create a series of
small drawings using graphite,
ink, colored pencil, and charcoal.
Have fun drawing different stylistic
manipulations of the hand or
focus on anatomical detail. This
workshop will serve both abstract
and representational students.
MO (5 wks) 6/15-7/13 12p-2:45p
Studio 6 DR-0802-42
Nature Illustration with
Mixed Media
FR (1 day) 7/10 11a-5p
Studio 6 WK-3502-38
1 Day Workshop
Gold Leaf in Painting or Drawing
Rachel Reynolds
Students may bring in imagery
they desire to render, either on
paper or canvas, and learn how to
integrate gold leaf into a drawing
or painting. Gold leaf, gold and
interference acrylic paint will
be available to experiment with
and highlight areas of interest.
Examples in both art history and
contemporary art will be provided
to supplement a discussion about
strategic uses of highlighting in
gold, so bring your ideas, creative
energy and together we will make
art that shines!
FR (1 day) 7/24 11a-5p
Studio 8 WK-3502-39
Alla Dubrovich, Drawing Instructor
2 Day Workshop
Facing the Challenges
of Portraiture
Philip Ruehle
If you think portraiture is too
difficult or challenging of an art to
undertake, then this informationpacked, two-day workshop is
designed for you! Students will
work from reference materials to
explore a wide variety of methods
and techniques that are essential
in developing and enhancing their
skills as a portrait artist. Students
will work primarily with charcoal,
but are welcome to bring other
dry media if they choose. Teens
welcome.
FR/SA (2 days)
6/5-6/6 10a-4p
Studio 6 WK-2906-40
Barbara Holmer, Drawing Instructor
ph 810.237.7315
Plein-air Drawing &
Painting
Alla Dubrovich
Students will explore the
advantages and challenges
of working on landscapes as
subject matter. Several sketching
techniques will be demonstrated
while students explore a variety of
mediums. We will work at different
locations within Genesee County
including Applewood estate,
For-Mar Nature Preserve, and
Stepping Stone Falls. Students
are expected to use their own
vehicles. If it rains we will work in
the FIA studio.
WE (5 wks) 6/17-7/15 12p-3p
Studio 6 DR-0806-41
Barbara Holmer
Using mixed media is a great way
to develop your own style in this
realistic art form. Students will
complete several exercises using
graphite, colored pencil, ink, and/
or watercolor then select media
which best suits their artistic
style. Materials and a full supply
list will be provided for the first
class; bring pencils and a kneaded
eraser.
WE (9 wks)
6/3-7/29 5:30p-8:30p
Studio 7 DR-1704-43
Drawing: Independent
Study
Alla Dubrovich
Designed for students at a
intermediate drawing level with
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 a drawing medium.
TU (5 wks)
6/16-7/14 3p-5:45p
Studio 6 DR-0804-45
Figure Drawing
Alla Dubrovich
This class will explore the figure as
subject matter. Different aspects
of drawing people from life will
be covered, such as human
proportions and shape, mass
conception, basic artistic anatomy,
equilibrium, foreshortening,
perspective, and composition. We
will work from nude models, model
fee included.
TU (5 wks)
6/16-7/14 6p-9p
Studio 6 DR-0804-46
Painting Portraits in
Pastel
faculty profile
Ryan Kelsey has a BS in
Art Education from U of
M-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 art for over
15 years at Davison High
School.
Karyn Konkel holds a BFA
in ceramics from Siena
Heights University. She has
over 15 years experience
as a clay artist/educator
from Michigan art centers
including the Ann Arbor Art
Center, Artrain, and Pewabic
Pottery.
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.
Erin Mohrman holds a BFA
in Graphic Communications
and her Michigan Teaching
Certificate from the College
for Creative Studies. She
has ten years experience as
an art director/designer in
advertising.
Matthew Osmon has a
BFA from Columbia College
in Chicago and an MA in
Educational Technology from
the U of M-Flint. He teaches
art at Mott Middle College
High School and 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 regionally.
Alla Dubrovich
This class will focus on
pastel portrait painting using
photographs as reference
materials. Students will explore
the process of rendering detail
and textures while paying special
attention to mapping techniques,
the anatomy of head and hands,
color layering and mixing, and
much more. Mediums include both
hard and soft chalk pastels.
Philip Ruehle received a
BFA & MFA in painting from
Kendall College of Art and
Design. Ruehle’s artistic
output ranges from wildlife
to abstract painting to
sculpture, with recognition
for miniature figurative
painting.
Lois Sharp-Schneider
owns The Yoga Loft & Sharp
Fitness in downtown Flint
and has taught Iyengar Yoga
for 23 years. She welcomes
students of all levels, and
interacts individually to meet
their needs.
MO (5 wks)
6/15-7/13 3p-5:45p
Studio 6 DR-0804-44
Hannah Mohrman, Drawing Student
= Beginner
= Intermediate
= Advanced
11
adult classes
Fiber
12
Painting
Introduction to Abstract
Painting
Rebecca Andrus
The word ‘abstraction’ may
evoke ambivalent emotions,
but the process of abstraction
is fascinating and well worth
investigating. Engaging in a
series of guided exercises, artists
will explore abstraction through
the basic elements of art using
watercolor, acrylic, and other
mixed media additives.
MO (6 wks) 6/1-7/6 5:30p-8:30p
Studio 8 PA-0302-53
Anni Crouter, Painting Student
2 Week Workshop
2 Day Workshop
Philip Ruehle
This workshop will focus on
grisaille painting as a means of
creating realistic depictions of
three-dimensional sculptures
in the way it was practiced by
the Old Masters. This method
of painting is a great way of
introducing beginning students to
oil painting process, but still offers
a series of unique challenges for
even the advanced painter. Please
ask for the recommended supply
list. Teens welcome.
Timothy Widener
This lecture course will walk
students through the basics
of self-promotion in the art
world. Topics of conversation
will include photographing,
color correction, pricing, and
managing commissioned projects.
From approaching a gallery to
presenting a professional portfolio,
this class will assist artists with
preparing work for the next step.
Grisaille Painting
Shelia Dirrim, Fiber Student
Weaving: Beginning to
Advanced
Alice Foster-Stocum
Students will work on floor looms
learning to weave scarves, table
runners, rugs, clothing and
handbags. We will discuss the
properties of various fibers and learn
the mechanics of the loom. Teens
welcome. Space is limited.
SA (8 wks) 5/30-7/25 10a-2p
No Class 7/4
Studio 4
FB-0906-47
Off Loom Tapestry
Alice Foster-Stocum
Take weaving a step farther, and
take it along with you. Using
portable equipment, learn to
weave, knot, and braid beautiful
fibers projects without the use of a
floor loom. Teens welcome.
TU (5 wks) 6/2-6/30 6p-8p
Studio 7
FB-0906-48
ph 810.237.7315
WE (2 wks) 7/8-7/15 10a-4p
Studio 8 WK-2906-49
1 Day Workshop
Graffiti or Street Style
Painting
Rachel Reynolds
Experiment with the language
of graffiti art, practice stylistic
approaches to text, drips, fades,
layering, use of stencils and caps
as tools. Students will explore the
medium of spray painting indoors
with water-based acrylic spray
paints, and practice manipulating
these paints with a brush. Artists
will work on large sheets of paper
and un-stretched canvas.
FR (1 day) 7/17 11a-5p
Studio 8 WK-3506-50
Portfolio Development
for Artists
De Brandt, Painting Student
Open Studio Painting Arla Slogor
This is a chance for concentrated
studio time to work in your chosen
media as you paint with likeminded artists who share your love
of art. Instruction will be offered
as needed in your chosen media.
Beginners will learn to layout
compositions and cover topics
including form and color theory.
Bring your own supplies and
reference materials.
MO (9 wks) 6/1-7/27 12:30p-3:30p
Studio 8 PA-2506-54
TH (9 wks) 6/4-7/30 5:30p-8:30p
Studio 8 PA-2506-55
The Portrait : Oil
Painting
Philip Ruehle
In this workshop, we will be
tackling many of the challenges
that are encountered when
painting the portrait. An emphasis
will be placed on anatomy, color
theory, brushwork, and glazing.
Students will need to bring clear
and detailed photo references
with good lighting of someone
you would like to paint. Please ask
for the recommended supply list.
Teens welcome.
WE (3 wks) 6/10-6/24 10:30a-3:30p
Studio 8 PA-2906-56
Plein-air Painting at
Applewood
Timothy Widener
This class will cover plein-air
painting methods first in the
classroom and then as a group
we will proceed to paint on the
Applewood grounds. Students
will experiment with applying
chromatic color usage to create
stronger, more exciting lighting
effects on canvas.
FR (3 wks) 6/26-7/10 10a-4p
Studio 8 PA-2806-57
TH/FR (2 days) 7/30-7/31 10a-4p
Lecture Room WK-2806-51
Special Techniques in
Oil
1 Day Workshop
Painting off the Canvas
Timothy Widener
This class will cover developing
and applying special oil painting
techniques that produce unique
effects. Techniques include
developing special whites to
be used for textured surfaces,
enhancing your pigments,
painting on primed and unprimed
canvases, and preparing linen
canvases. Special brush handling
methods that produce unusual and
exciting results will also be taught.
Rachel Reynolds
Curious for a new experience in
painting by means of painting
objects rather than flat surfaces?
Using acrylic paint, explore how
familiar objects such as plastic
toys, dishware, thrift store items,
or stuffed animals can be altered
or transformed to resemble
something other than expected.
Some items will be provided, but
students are welcome to bring in
their own objects to paint as well.
FR (3 wks) 6/5-6/19 10a-4p
Studio 8 PA-2804-58
FR (1 day) 7/31 11a-5p
Studio 8 WK-3506-52
= Beginner
= Intermediate
= Advanced
registration form
watercolor
faculty profile
Bill Anderson, Watercolor Student
Painting in Water
Soluble Media
Jim Ames
This course is for anyone who
paints in water-soluble media
including watercolor, gouache,
casein, and acrylic. Brush up on
the fundamentals of painting and
continue to enhance existing skills.
Work with advanced instruction
in color theory, mixing paints,
composition, and art theory. Bring
photos or image reference to work
from.
2 Day Workshop
Mixing Watercolors with
a Limited Palette
Barbara Holmer
Take the guesswork out of mixing
watercolors by creating your own
color charts with a limited palette.
Using the color bias color wheel
as a guide, mix a wide range of
vivid and muted hues as well as
neutrals from just six colors. On
the second day, students will color
match and paint a small subject.
Materials provided.
FR/SA (2 days) 6
/26-6/27 12:30p-4:30p
Studio 7 WK-1704-59
1 Day Workshop
Botanical Watercolor by
the Book
TU (9 wks) 6/2-7/28 2p-4p
Studio 8 WC-0206-62
Painting Landscapes in
Watercolor
Igor Macherkevich
This class will cover the specifics
of painting water, sky, land,
and foliage. Students will gain
familiarity with methods of
portraying each of these elements
while working with a palette knife,
sand paper, sponges, as well as
with traditional brushes. Class
participants are encouraged
to bring photos as reference
materials.
WE (7 wks) 6/3-7/15 5:30p-8:30p
Studio 8 WC-3206-63
Barbara Holmer
Students will learn traditional
watercolor techniques and color
mixing by following examples
in contemporary botanical art
books. With individual help from
the instructor and time to practice
in a relaxing atmosphere, create
small studies of flowers, fruits, and
vegetables. Materials provided.
FR (1 day) 7/17 10a-4p
Studio 6 WK-1704-60
FR (1 day) 7/31 10a-4p
Studio 6 WK-1704-61
ph 810.237.7315
Courtney Simpson earned
her BFA from The University
of Michigan-Flint. She is
a full-time professional
photographer and coowner of Pop Mod Photo.
She draws on her roots in
fine art photography and
the darkroom for both her
commercial work and class
instruction.
Arla Slogor earned her
BFA in painting from the
University of Michigan-Flint.
Her paintings range from
portraiture to wildlife with a
concentration in realism.
Membership
adult classes
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.
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.
Elaine Johnson, Watercolor Student
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