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Continuing Wheel Throwing (Mon)
Now that you’re comfortable with centering, let’s tickle the imagination and create bowls, cups, and vases. This course covers beginner to advanced levels of wheel throwing, altering and glazing.
Handbuilding Like the Ancients (Mon)
Humans have been firing clay for over 20,000 years, leaving artifacts that provide us glimpses into ancient times and ways. From Mesopotamia to Japan, from the shores of Lake Titicaca to the slopes of Mt. Olympus, clay vessels and figures, tiles and tablets, preserve and suggest those long ago days. Let’s build on that clay legacy by creating pots which harken back to ancient times and yet look to the future.
Explore the potters wheel and create animated pots by altering thrown forms beyond round. Dart, pleat, fold and facet! Just because it’s made on a wheel doesn’t mean it has to be round. Skill level: Beginner to Internediate
Work with found objects creating multi-media 3D forms. Gluing, riveting, bolting, mold making, and casting will be used to connect dissimilar materials.
Black-and-White Film I: Introduction to the Darkroom
Explore the timeless beauty of traditional, film-based black-and-white photography, including image selection, exposure and processing your own film and prints in Crealdé’s wet darkroom. This introductory course will cover basic camera controls and formats, film types, hands-on field trips, weekly assignments, print reviews and lots of fun time in the darkroom. Designed for students new to film photography and photographers who want to reconnect with this creative art form. Tuition includes lab fee, chemistry, and free loaner cameras. Prerequisites: Understanding of basic camera controls and functions. Skill Level: Beginner
Introduction to Portrait Photography
In this class, students learn basic lighting techniques using flash and natural light to reveal a subject's unique personality. Focus is given to the ways in which posing techniques can define the photographic portrait. Students may work in black and white or color. Prerequisite: Black-and-White Film Photo I PH168, Intro to Digital PH147, or similar experience. Skill level: Intermediate
Intro to Drawing and Painting – M
Explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting. Sample various drawing and painting techniques using different media, including watercolors, acrylics, and oils. Most supplies are provided. Skill level: Beginner
Focusing first on proportions, measurements and anatomy, students will then experiment with rub-out and cross-hatch techniques to create tonal studies. Students will begin working from photographs provided by the instructor but may choose their own photographs as the class progresses. Skill level: Beginner
Note: Class begins on August 15
this is a painting techniques class for learning and practicing alla prima oil painting skills relative to the subject of birds, boats, and their reflections. Using instructor provided photographs for the first few classes, you will develop color studies from your drawings/value studies. This skill lab will cover some techniques for adjusting value, intensity and temperature of color in reflections, ways to manage edges. Some concepts of design and composition will be explored relative to building paintings from studies and photo references. Students will do studies based on their photographs for the remaining classes. Significant drawing and oil painting experience is required.
Art of Many Cultures (ages 4-7)
Learn what inspired master artists in many cultures then express yourself as you create from what inspires you! Investigate art in nature and nature in art!
Clay for Homeschool (ages 8-13)
Escape the computer and come play in the mud! Explore the satisfaction of using your hands to create an object from a soft ball of clay. We will experiment with sculptural and functional ceramics, fired and glazed for permanence.
**Class meets at Jesse Brock Community Center**
Develop skills for measuring proportions and angles,drawing tones to show light and volume, perspective and composition. The goal is to learn techniques to draw realistically and develop perceptual awareness. Skill level: Beginner.
Beginning Wheel Throwing (Tues)
Learn to center, open and compress clay, and throw small cylinders on the potter’s wheel. Trimming, finishing, adding handles, feet and spouts make pieces ready to glaze and fire.
Continuing Wheel Throwing (Tue)
Now that you’re comfortable with centering, let’s tickle the imagination and create bowls, cups, and vases. This course covers beginner to advanced levels of wheel throwing, altering and glazing.
Don’t be intimidated by clay. This class gives you the chance to handbuild freely. The projects are explained step-by-step and based on pieces from children’s classes … from plates and bowls to animal rattles and lanterns. Come play with clay!
Continuing Sculpture Studies (Tues PM)
Intermediate and advanced students are assisted with ideas related to their personal projects. Problem-solving and discovering new materials and techniques will be a part of each class. Bronze casting and welding will be offered with the approval of the instructor. Skill level: Intermediate
Explore the methods, materials, and tools involved with acrylic painting. Learn techniques used to produce a finished acrylic painting, from rough sketch to final finishing touches, including the use of various brushes, palette knives, canvases, clay boards and final coating to protect the finished image. Supplies will be discussed at the first class. Skill level: Beginner
Explore the methods, materials, and tools involved with acrylic painting. Learn techniques used to produce a finished acrylic painting, from rough sketch to final finishing touches, including the use of various brushes, palette knives, canvases, clay boards and final coating to protect the finished image. Supplies will be discussed at the first class. Skill level: Beginner
Exploring Abstract Painting PM
This inspiring class offers a fundamental exploration into the beauty of abstract painting. Instruction concentrates on composition, techniques, form, texture, and color. Students will develop their own artistic vision while referencing the works of contemporary painters. Be ready to paint outside the lines. Skill level: All.
Exploring Abstract Painting AM
This inspiring class offers a fundamental exploration into the beauty of abstract painting. Instruction concentrates on composition, techniques, form, texture, and color. Students will develop their own artistic vision while referencing the works of contemporary painters. Be ready to paint outside the lines. Skill level: All.
Painting Florals in Watercolor
In this class, we will layer and mix colors to create soft, transparent petals, as well as capture the sturdiness and variety of color found in a stem. The class will be filled with creative exercises to keep your color vibrant and loose. As always, there will be a demonstration as a new concept is introduced. Be prepared to paint a lot in this class.
Learn the fundamentals of the most important art form: drawing. Our goal is to draw realistically and train our eyes to capture what is in front of us. We will see how light and shadow creates form, practice subtle transitions in shading, use of proportions, angles, and more. Anyone can learn to draw, and with practice, you can bring your artistic visions to life. Skill level: Beginner
Explore figurative drawing with quick gesture studies and longer sustained poses. Anatomy and proportion will be emphasized while students draw from the live figure. The expressive use of materials will also be covered. Skill level: Intermediate
An introduction and continued studies in medium format black and white photography using the Plastic Holga Lomography Camera. The Holga’s low-cost construction and simple meniscus lens often yield pictures that display vignetting, blur, light leaks, and other distortions. The camera’s quirkiness has brought it a cult following among some photographers, and Holga photos are known worldwide! This course will include image editing & selection, exposure & processing of your film, as well as darkroom-printing in our Crealde darkroom. Expect a field trip, assigned work to take place outside of class, print reviews, and a reconnect with the film-based medium.
This class is currently full.
JOIN WAITLISTFunctional Pottery 6pm (Winter Garden)
**Class meets at Jesse Brock Community Center**
Jars, jugs, platters and bowls! Explore form and surface decorations, as you create potter vessels to gather, store and present food. Let the holidays inspire ceramic keepsakes. Suitable for all levels. Hand builders and wheel throwers are welcome!
Functional Pottery 12:30 – 2:30pm (Winter Garden)
**Class meets at Jesse Brock Community Center**
Jars, jugs, platters and bowls! Explore form and surface decorations, as you create potter vessels to gather, store and present food. Let the holidays inspire ceramic keepsakes. Suitable for all levels. Hand builders and wheel throwers are welcome!
This class is currently full.
JOIN WAITLISTCreating with Clay (Winter Garden) (ages 8-13)
**Class meets at Jesse Brock Community Center**
In Fall I session, we will create both utilitarian and sculptural projects with animal and nature themes. In Fall II, we will get into the holiday spirit as we create holiday keepsakes or gifts for your family and friends.
Clay Monkey Escapades (Tue., Ages 5-8)
Swing in to the clay studio and play in the mud! Use basic hand building techniques to create jungle animals. Lions, tigers, Monkeys, and more!
Explore a variety of mold making techniques in creating small sculpture works. Students will create molds out of clay, plaster, low-temperature wax, alginate, and latex. All materials are included in the cost of the class.
Explore how to approach various landscapes while learning techniques to capture the best light and create dynamic landscape compositions. Discover how and when to use the rules of composition, developing a sense of forms within the frame, and how to control them. Using HDR in your landscapes is also covered. Zoom class activities are reinforced with instructor-led field trips. Please see schedule in special notes. Prerequisite: Intro to Digital Photo PH147 or similar experience.
A design problem is given for the term, emphasizing one or two design elements in particular. Discussions about design and the finished pieces are a part of each class. If a base for the piece is needed, that becomes part of the discussion as well. Some hand-building skills are required. Skill level: Intermediate
An excellent choice for those who are seeking a continuation of skills already learned and to develop personal style and consistency. Working in series and sets is emphasized, as are refining, finishing, and glazing. Demonstrations meet the needs of each student. Prerequisite: Continuing Wheel Throwing or similar experience. Skill level: Advanced.
Intro to Jewelry Design and Fabrication
Learn the concepts for basic and advanced jewelry fabrication. Become familiar with the essential silversmithing skills and methods of cutting, forging, embossing, and all the fundamentals of soldering techniques. Students will be given the instruction and tools to make finger rings, earrings, bracelets and other forms of jewelry. Copper materials will be provided for use in class. Students wanting to work in silver should bring their own silver supply. Skill level: All
Intro to Silversmithing Jewelry
Experience the fundamental processes of cutting, forging, metal texturing, hammering, sawing and soldering silver. The course includes: bezel stone setting for cabochon gemstones, polishing techniques and combining sterling silver sheet metal with fine silver wire, etc. Specific projects, planned by the instructor, will focus on how to make silver rings, pendants, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings.
Silver will be provided. Please note, the use of silver material or gemstones will be limited to the scheduled projects planned by the instructor.
In this 4 week course learn to use the iPhone camera to achieve amazing results. Explore various iPhone camera photography modes and useful camera and image processing apps. There will be interactive demonstrations and image reviews.
Explore the methods, materials, and tools involved with acrylic painting. Learn techniques used to produce a finished acrylic painting, from rough sketch to final finishing touches, including the use of various brushes, palette knives, canvases, clay boards and final coating to protect the finished image. Supplies will be discussed at the first class. Skill level: Beginner
Painting & Drawing II -Winter Garden (ages 11-16)
**Class meets at Jesse Brock Community Center**
Calling young artists who love to paint and draw! Explore your creative potential through acrylic paint, watercolors, charcoal and pastels on canvas and paper. Experiment with painting and drawing techniques, composition and color theory. Say it with art!
In each class, students will paint from direct observation a new still-life arrangement of fresh-cut flowers, small fruits or vegetables, and a bowl. the instructor will do a brief demo and discuss composition, color, light, and shadows, edges, and other aspects of good painting, working with each student offering suggestions for improvement. The instructor will supply flowers, fruit, and other still-life objects. Open to students with intermediate experience using oils, acrylics, or pastels.
Painting & Drawing I (Wed, 8-12yrs)
This class will focus on learning to see the world though an artist's eyes. Working with a variety of painting and drawing materials, young artists will explore their potential as they take their skills to the next level! Students will use technical drawing and painting fundamentals to create something beautiful and one of a kind to frame and treasure!
Exploring Sculpture for Teens (Ages 13-17)
Create heads and figures of your favorite animals -real or imagined! Learn techniques for making with clay, wire, wood and more as you sculpt lively figures in 3-D. Instructor will guide each student in the use of special sculpting tools to create animation, texture and movement. All tools and materials will be provided.
Advanced Wheel for Teens (ages 13-17)
Expand your skills on the potters' wheel as you stretch and manipulate the clay to alter forms and create lids, spouts, and more. Create your own pottery collection to give and to treasure. Prerequisite: Previous wheel experience.
Digital Street Photography (Ages 10-14)
Learn the rich history of street photography, one of the most famous photographic genres. Through instructor-led photo walks, students will learn how to capture a fleeting moment in time and create candid images that last forever. Digital SLR cameras are provided.
Professional sculptor, David Cumbie, guides students as they create life-size busts. Students learn techniques for capturing accurate proportions of the head and facial features.
Explore the art of filigree jewelry; how to make pendants, earrings, rings, etc. focusing only on silver filigree process and procedures. Students will be guided through this ancient filigree fabrication technique. There will be specific projects planned by the instructor with samples, demonstrations, and hands-on projects. Siler material will be provided for use in the class only and limited to the projects and assignments planned by the instructor. This class does not include any stone setting techniques.
Have you ever said, “Someday I’ll write a story or a book?” Someday is today! Award-winning instructor Elaine Person will guide you toward achieving your writing goals. Open to people of all writing levels as your writing is unique to you. We write together and share by reading our assignments to each other to make your writing stronger. Listening to others helps us improve our writing too. With the use of prompts such as paintings, photographs, quotations, items, and more you will tap into your own creativity.
Each week, we will write together and have positive critique. See your stories unfold.
We will discuss a variety of literary techniques used to strengthen our stories. This class is for you, whether you write prose, poetry, lyrics, scripts, or other genres.
Explore the methods, materials, and tools involved with acrylic painting. Learn techniques used to produce a finished acrylic painting, from rough sketch to final finishing touches, including the use of various brushes, palette knives, canvases, clay boards and final coating to protect the finished image. Supplies will be discussed at the first class. Skill level: Beginner
Beginning Wheel Throwing (Thur)
Learn to center, open and compress clay, and throw small cylinders on the potter’s wheel. Trimming, finishing, adding handles, feet and spouts make pieces ready to glaze and fire.
This class is currently full.
JOIN WAITLISTSurface Decoration for Pottery
Experiment with colored slips and clay, transfers and more to enhance the clay surface. Learn to layer techniques to create unique, narrative pottery. Skill level: All
Students will work in clay to create face masks, heads and figures to be fired in the kiln. Mold-making and casting will be demonstrated as part of the session. Skill level: Beginner
Students will work in clay to create face masks, heads and figures to be fired in the kiln. Mold-making and casting will be demonstrated as part of the session. Skill level: Beginner
Introduction to Digital Photography (Thur)
Build a strong foundation for your photography and make better images by understanding exposure, metering, focus, file formats, depth of field and basic composition. Hands-on demonstrations and assignments with personalized image reviews reinforce camera systems such as shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and their artistic impact on the final photograph. Single lens reflex or mirrorless cameras are recommended. The instructor is available for camera recommendations, no need for a camera until the third class meeting. Skill level: Beginner
Black and White Film Photography III: The Exhibition Print
Produce exhibition quality enlargements of your photographs by switching to fine art fiber based paper. Learn about paper selection, special chemistry and toners, archival processing and retouching final prints. The class includes regular darkroom demonstrations, supervised printing sessions, weekly assignments with follow-up print reviews and a field trip to a local photographic archive. A special session on presenting work for exhibition, including matting and framing, will culminate the class. Prerequisite: Black-and-White Film Photography II Skill level: Advanced
Oil painting the landscape with an emphasis on capturing the light, atmosphere and color. Students will work from their own photographs or instructor photos. There may be a chance to incorporate an outdoor session or two dependent on weather and student interest. The process will explore both painting directly and working in several layers of opaque and transparent paint consistencies. Skill level: Intermediate to Advanced
Fear not, watercolor is nontoxic, spontaneous and beautiful. Demonstrations of color mixing, glazing, negative painting and techniques such as Saran Wrap and salt will help students understand the medium. We will cover all the basics. Skill level: Beginner
After mastering the basics of watercolor, it’s time to move to the next level. New projects will help students improve their paintings. Class critique will offer a helpful direction. Learn about The English Method, Painting White and design principles that every good painting needs.
Beginning Portrait Drawing with Live Model
In this drawing techniques class, students will learn the technical aspects of drawing the human head. Working from a live model and other sources, students will gain experience and familiarity with both pencil and charcoal, exploring the genre’s expressive possibilities. Tuition includes model fees. Bring a drawing pad and graphite pencil to the first class. Skill level: Beginner
Intensive Expressive Still Life and Floral Painting
This class will focus on setting up strong shadow and light, accurate value and color relationships and how to create atmosphere and depth. The class will begin with a demo and discussion on composing a powerful focus, followed by one on one instruction. Students are encouraged to build from small or miniature pieces produced the first day.
Wheel Throwing and More! (ages 10-14)
Experience the magic of the potter's wheel as you create clay forms then combine and embellish them with hand building to create decorative sculptures or functional ware. Pottery, it's more than just a pretty vase!
Creative Watercolor for Teens (ages 13-17 yrs)
In this class, young painters will explore essential & creative building blocks of watercolor painting. Through instructor demonstrations of dynamic watercolor techniques and lots of painting time young adults develop skills and confidence to paint self-expressive art works. This class is good for all levels.
Learn new ways to observe our daily environment, by linking the mind's eye to the critical moment in the classic style of street photography. The course will explore the tools and creative thought processes needed to create dynamic images, capturing “the decisive moment”, as master photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson called it. This class will include field trips, class assignments, and a research assignment. The eight-week course will cover both film and digital workflow, as well as selected readings and music selections to stimulate the creative thought process.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Digital Photography or Black and White Film I.
Handbuilding Like the Ancients (Fri)
Humans have been firing clay for over 20,000 years, leaving artifacts that provide us glimpses into ancient times and ways. From Mesopotamia to Japan, from the shores of Lake Titicaca to the slopes of Mt. Olympus, clay vessels and figures, tiles and tablets, preserve and suggest those long ago days. Let’s build on that clay legacy by creating pots which harken back to ancient times and yet look to the future.
Let’s join together with clay and create. This will be a chance for your hands and fingers to shape and explore what you are feeling in the moment. Express and celebrate yourself with clay! Everyone is welcome to attend.
Continuing Sculpture Studies (Fri AM)
Intermediate and advanced students are assisted with ideas related to their personal projects. Problem-solving and discovering new materials and techniques will be a part of each class. Bronze casting and welding will be offered with the approval of the instructor. Skill level: Intermediate
Continuing Sculpture Studies (Fri PM)
Intermediate and advanced students are assisted with ideas related to their personal projects. Problem-solving and discovering new materials and techniques will be a part of each class. Bronze casting and welding will be offered with the approval of the instructor. Skill level: Intermediate
Introduction to Digital Photography (Fri)
Build a strong foundation for your photography and make better images by understanding exposure, metering, focus, file formats, depth of field and basic composition. Hands-on demonstrations and assignments with personalized reviews reinforce camera systems such as shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and their artistic impact on the photograph. Single lens reflex or mirrorless cameras are recommended. The instructor is available for camera recommendations, no need for a camera until the third class meeting. Skill level: Beginner
Learn to mix paint pigments to achieve any hue with respect to its value and intensity. Using a Split Primary Palette arrangement of oil paint, exercises will demonstrate the importance of complementary color relationships in mixing. Various color models and suggestions for color harmony in painting will be presented. Discussions will cover basic elements of design and composition in painting. Paint will be provided. Skill level: All levels
This class is currently full.
JOIN WAITLISTFear not, watercolor is nontoxic, spontaneous and beautiful. Demonstrations of color mixing, glazing, negative painting and techniques such as Saran Wrap and salt will help students understand the medium. We will cover all the basics. Skill level: Beginner
In this beginning class, students will learn how to use the first artistic medium in the history of man while discovering their hidden ability to create beautiful works of art with confidence. Photo reference will be provided for the first class. Skill level: Beginner
Develop skills for measuring proportions and angles, drawing tones to show light and volume, perspective and composition. The goal is to learn techniques to draw realistically and develop perceptual awareness.
Draw Comic Book Action Figures (ages 13-17)
Use action pose figures, comic book references, and videos to create your own dynamic comic book pose art. Experiment with light, shadow, and facial expressions. Complete your very own full-page comic book art piece!
Painting & Drawing I (Winter Garden) (ages 8-12)
**Class meets at Jesse Brock Community Center**
Learn the fundamentals of art-making and discover how to see as an artist. Create with a variety of painting and drawing media and explore new techniques to enhance your artistic skills!
Pint Size Picassos (Winter Garden) (ages 4-8)
**Class meets at Jesse Brock Community Center**
Like to draw and paint? Explore the many ways to make art using pastels, paints, watercolors and other materials. A fun introductory experience for fledgling artists.
Macramé is a form of textile that uses knotting techniques and comes from the 13th century weavers’ word for “fringe.” This fiber art was popular in the 60s and 70s and now it is back and as popular as ever. Join artist Alyssa Foxson and embrace your inner boho goddess, for an all new Macramé Plant Hanger Workshop. Learn all the basic macramé knots needed to make a macramé plant hanger and beyond. All supplies are included and you will leave this workshop with a beautiful boho macramé planter to display your plant babies!
Budding artists will experience the fascinating world of artmaking with hands-on projects in watercolors, pastels, collage and more. Fledgling artists explore self expression in a nurturing environment.
Discover exciting new painting and drawing techniques in a variety of media, including charcoal, pastels, watercolors, and collage. Develop your creativity in this fun, introduction to the world of art!
Clay Monkey Escapades (Sat, Ages 5-8)
Swing in to the clay studio and play in the mud! Use basic hand building techniques to create jungle animals. Lions, tigers, Monkeys, and more!
Pick up the Palette! (Ages 5-9)
Use animals as inspiration and explore the fundamentals of art! Projects expose young artists to an array of materials and art concepts and encourage self-expression as they draw, paint and experiment with scratch boards.
Painting & Drawing I (Sat, 8-12yrs)
This class will focus on learning to see the world through an artist's eyes. Working with a variety of painting and drawing materials, young artists will explore their potential as they take their skills to the next level! Students will use technical drawing and painting fundamentals to create something beautiful and one of a kind to frame and treasure!
This class is currently full.
JOIN WAITLISTPainting & Drawing II (ages 8-12)
Attention Young Artists! Come join the fun and learn to draw and paint in a variety of styles and media including abstract art! New projects build on fundamental skills to develop style and self expression.
Journey into the jungle and create some critters from clay. Monkeys, elephants, giraffes, and more! Let's bring your jungle to life using simple pinch and slab techniques. Come monkey around with clay.
Before digital photography, there was film. Have fun taking pictures using 35mm cameras and black-and-white film, then create your own photos in the darkroom. Even Harry Potter would be amazed!
Loaner cameras available
Cartooning and Toy Design (ages 8-12)
Create two-dimensional cartoon characters in a variety of styles using pencil, marker and watercolor. Then bring your characters into the three-dimensional world exploring sculpture techniques to make your cartoon characters into playful toys.
This class will focus on learning to see the world through an artist's eyes. Working with a variety of painting and drawing materials, young artists will explore their potential as they take their skills to the next level! Students will use technical drawing and painting fundamentals to create something beautiful and one of a kind to frame and treasure!
This class is currently full.
JOIN WAITLISTFigure Drawing for Teens (ages 13-17)
Here is a class you can take many times over. Draw from a live model, learn to master the art of eye-to-hand coordination, and capture the essence of the pose. Drawing the human figure is challenging yet rewarding! It is said that if you learn to draw the human figure, you can draw anything. All materials provided.
Storytelling through Film Photography (Ages 13-17)
Become a visual storyteller! Learn how to sequence images to create a narrative while incorporating the concepts of symbolism and metaphor. Process your film and watch as your prints develop in Crealdé's darkroom then combine with the written word. Get the picture? Film cameras are provided.
Beginning Wheel Throwing (Sundays 5pm)
Learn to center, open and compress clay, and throw small cylinders on the potter’s wheel. Trimming, finishing, adding handles, feet and spouts make pieces ready to glaze and fire.
Beginning Wheel Throwing (Sundays 7:30-9:30pm)
Learn to center, open and compress clay, and throw small cylinders on the potter’s wheel. Trimming, finishing, adding handles, feet and spouts make pieces ready to glaze and fire.
The ritual of afternoon tea charms. To pause in the day, sip a warm cup and snack on finger sandwiches with scones offers daily solace. Imagine the heightened pleasure of such a sojourn if using your own handcrafted tea service…a teapot, cups, sugar, creamer and tray, all uniquely created by you in the clay studio. Join us for clay tea…darjeeling or oolong? One lump or two?
Create fresh focal points in your garden with totems you design that will add charm and delight to your plantings. Birds, beasts, geometrics and more. Visualize, and instruction will help your concepts materialize! Skill level: All
Students will learn basic techniques of the alla prima (direct) method of applying oil paint. In addition to paint application and brushwork, students will learn how to mix color using a split-primary palette. Working from still life setups, students will complete one study each week to explore techniques for rendering glass, ceramic, metal, and organic objects. Instruction will focus on teaching students to see and copy value and intensity changes in color. There will be demonstrations of techniques, along with discussions about methods, materials and supplies used in oil painting. Supply list will be emailed to students upon registration. Skill level: Beginning
Urban Sketching: Tips and Techniques
Learn to sketch from subject to the environment. Classroom sessions will focus on sketching clothed models and progress towards sketching the model and classroom environment. Learn how to incorporate storytelling into your sketches in our location sessions. These trips to local venues will challenge you to use your sketchbook the way a photojournalist uses a camera. The six-week goal is to produce finished sketches using pencil, pen, and watercolor within two hours. Skill level: Intermediate
***Workshop meets August 21st & 28th from 1 – 5 pm***
Here’s a chance to sit around the table and play. Learn to use the pinch forming method to make small heads. Manipulate the clay from inside the form to enhance facial features before closing it up. Design a base for the head as you make it. The second meeting will be dedicated to decorating and glazing. Skill level: All
Macramé Wall Hanging Workshop 8/27
Macramé is a form of textile that uses knotting techniques and comes from the 13th century weavers’ word for “fringe”. This fiber art form was popular in the 60s and 70s and now it’s back and as popular as ever. Join local artist Alyssa Foxson, and embrace your inner boho goddess. Learn all the basic macramé knots needed to make a macramé wall hanging and beyond. All supplies are included and you will leave this workshop with a beautiful wall hanging ready for display. Skill level: All
Crash Course in Sculpture: Mold Making
David will demonstrate a variety of mold-making techniques using clay, plaster, low temperature wax, alginate, latex and silicon. Castings will be made using hydrocal plaster, plastic, wax, and a variety of cements.
Crash Course in Sculpture: The Portrait Bust
David will create a clay sculpture demonstrating techniques of armature construction, application of clay and the basic proportions of the head. The lecture and demonstration will include information on educational material, modeling materials and finishing of the final works.
In this 4 week course learn to use the iPhone camera to achieve amazing results. Explore various iPhone camera photography modes and useful camera and image processing apps. There will be interactive demonstrations and image reviews.
Bronze Casting Workshop Sept 17 & 18
**Workshop takes place Saturday & Sunday, September 17 & 18**
An introduction to a variety of techniques in the creation of wax sculptures. Once the wax sculpture is made, students prepare their own waxes with gates and sprues in preparation for the ceramic mold making process. Waxes are coated with state of the art ceramic shell and then the wax will be burned out and the molten bronze will be poured into the molds. The cost includes a five pound bronze sculpture, with the option to purchase additional material for large works. Skill level: All
Inspired Words, Writing to Art 09/24
When you see a painting, what do you feel? When you look at a photograph, what memories surface? Tap into your creativity with the use of paintings, photographs, and objects as award-winning writer Elaine Person prompts you to write original stories, poems, and essays. Learn writing tools and techniques. Different genres of writing and reflection will be discussed. Short lunch break provided. Students will leave this workshop with their own written words. Skill level: All
This class is currently full.
JOIN WAITLISTMacramé is a form of textile that uses knotting techniques and comes from the 13th century weavers’ word for “fringe.” This fiber art was popular in the 60s and 70s and now it is back and as popular as ever. Join artist Alyssa Foxson and embrace your inner boho goddess, for an all new Macramé Jewelry Workshop. Learn all the basic macramé knots needed to make macramé jewelry including earrings, necklaces and beyond. All supplies are included and you will leave this workshop with a beautiful boho macramé jewelry ready item to be rocked!
We will explore how to design and make a consistent series of work. Jeff will share techniques and tricks learned from many sources while working as a production potter around the world. Even if one's aim is not to do production, these techniques and tricks will help potters hone their throwing skills. Skill Level: Intermediate
Giant Pots for Little People Demonstration
**This class offered in person and via Zoom**
In this demonstration workshop, Jeff will create a large piece on the wheel using a sectional approach. He will throw the base for the piece and add successive thrown rings to achieve the finished form using a combination of techniques. Design from idea to finished form will also be covered and participants will see how to throw pottery pieces limited only by the size of their kiln.
In this workshop, you will learn the magic of paper marbling! Paper marbling is the art of creating intricate and beautiful designs by manipulating paint with combs and other tools, then capturing those designs in mono print. Every design is unique! After creating several marbled papers, you will have the option of turning one of them into the cover of a small hand-bound notebook.
Bronze Casting Workshop Oct 8 & 9
**Workshop takes place Saturday & Sunday, October 8th & 9th**
An introduction to a variety of techniques in the creation of wax sculptures. Once the wax sculpture is made, students prepare their own waxes with gates and sprues in preparation for the ceramic mold making process. Waxes are coated with state of the art ceramic shell and then the wax will be burned out and the molten bronze will be poured into the molds. The cost includes a five pound bronze sculpture, with the option to purchase additional material for large works. Skill level: All
Travel the Florida Backroads to Cedar Key
Explore hidden architectural and cultural treasures in the historic fishing village of Cedar Key, scenically located on the Gulf of Mexico. This two-day workshop will provide a contemporary window into the region’s heritage as a 19th-century trading and transportation center, linking the Gulf with inland Florida. Remaining today is what many consider to be one of Florida's most picturesque towns, providing rich photographic opportunities, including the natural and man-made landscape, local landmarks and interiors of historic buildings. This fun workshop includes working in black-and-white for both digital and film photographers (loaner film cameras available), camera demonstrations, a boat trip to outlying islands, a picnic lunch, dinner at the Island Hotel Restaurant, spectacular dusk photography session, and supervised lab time producing hand-printed enlargements from film. Skill level: All
Introduction to Sumi-e The Ancient Art of Asian Brush Painting
In this 1-day workshop Fontaine Rodgers will introduce the Ancient 3,000 year old Asian art of Sumi-e painting using ink, special brushes and rice paper. Students learn to paint by following the traditions of ancient masters of an art form that developed alongside the invention of the basic strokes of character writing.
Philosophy, traditions, techniques and set-up will be covered. Familiar themes include bamboo, blossoms, plants, insects, animals and other elements of nature.
This workshop is ideally suited for beginners, artists and non-artists and teachers who wish to add Sumi-e to their multicultural classroom experience. All materials provided including 5 quality brushes for the participants to keep. Participants are welcome to bring their own brushes but not required. Participants will also receive a Supply Kit worth $50.00
Alternative Raku Firing with Jesus Minguez: Exploration of Raw Materials
Bring 3 to 4 of your bisque pieces (no larger than 12inches) to this workshop as Artist Jesus Minguez shares his unique use of raw materials in combination with the art of American Raku firing. The suggested clay body is EM712 Max’s White Raku Clay. (Available at Axner Pottery Supply)
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 – Zoom: pre workshop prep class, 7:00-8:00pm
Saturday, October 15, 2022 – Field work at Cruickshank Sanctuary, 8:00am–3:00pm
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 – Zoom: Show & Tell Critique, 7:00-9:00pm
Join professional photographer Milton Heiberg for a day of photography at a 140-acre bird sanctuary in Rockledge, Florida. The highlight of this workshop will be photographing the endangered but friendly Florida Scrub Jays. These unique birds are endemic to Florida, intelligent, and family oriented. One of them may size you up and decide to perch on your head.
Most of the day will be at the sanctuary, but if time permits, we may visit the nearby Viera Wetlands refuge.
Demonstrations, lunch, and follow-up review are included.
Skill level: All
Explorations in Wetplate Collodion – A Hands-On Workshop
A two-day hands-on workshop exploring the historical wetplate collodion process. During the workshop, Kodak Brownie cameras will be provided for each students’ use. A limited number of Large Format Cameras will be available during the second day. Students will create wetplates on both black adonized aluminum (Alumitypes) and clear glass (Ambrotypes). Students will learn basic wetplate chemistry, how to prepare & clean glass plates, how to pour a plate, and how to sensitize, expose, develop, fix, and finish the plates.
Visual Storytelling through Art Journaling
Art Journaling is a visual diary where memories, emotions and thoughts come alive onto your pages. Through the freestyle use of color, words, photos and imagery, create a personal art journal that will allow you to explore the world around you! Be ready to uncover your heart’s story, with paint, doodles, stamping and collaging while enjoying the unrestricted process of creativity! Students will come away with more inspiration to continue creating after this workshop. Some materials will be provided. Skill level: All
In this 1-day Monotype Workshop, students will create one-of-a-kind prints that result in very freeform printmaking. Techniquesto be used can either be oil-based inks, water-based inks, watercolors, or water-soluble markers. These printmaking techniques involved offer a creative sense of freedom that other printmaking techniques do not. The following techniques will be demonstrated for you, then you will be free to try your hand at creativity with any needed coaching from the instructor! Additive and Subtractive Method – using oil-based paint, Multiple-colored Painting – using oil-based paint, Ghost Print – using residual oil-based paint, Collage techniques with gluing Oriental papers then printing over it using oil-based ink, tracing images with various paints, and watercolor techniques. Get ready for a day of printmaking fun!
In this hands-on workshop Jeff will lead participants in the creation of large pieces on the wheel using a sectional approach. We will begin with a discussion of design and how to construct large pieces from idea to finished form. We will throw a base for the piece and add successive thrown rings to achieve the finished form using a combination of techniques. Participants will learn to construct pieces based on whatever ability to center and raise walls with which they are comfortable.
Continuing Wheel Throwing (Mon)
Now that you’re comfortable with centering, let’s tickle the imagination and create bowls, cups, and vases. This course covers beginner to advanced levels of wheel throwing, altering and glazing.
Handbuilding Like the Ancients (Mon)
Humans have been firing clay for over 20,000 years, leaving artifacts that provide us glimpses into ancient times and ways. From Mesopotamia to Japan, from the shores of Lake Titicaca to the slopes of Mt. Olympus, clay vessels and figures, tiles and tablets, preserve and suggest those long ago days. Let’s build on that clay legacy by creating pots which harken back to ancient times and yet look to the future.
Work with found objects creating multi-media 3D forms. Gluing, riveting, bolting, mold making, and casting will be used to connect dissimilar materials.
Black-and-White Film I: Introduction to the Darkroom
Explore the timeless beauty of traditional, film-based black-and-white photography, including image selection, exposure and processing your own film and prints in Crealdé’s wet darkroom. This introductory course will cover basic camera controls and formats, film types, hands-on field trips, weekly assignments, print reviews and lots of fun time in the darkroom. Designed for students new to film photography and photographers who want to reconnect with this creative art form. Tuition includes lab fee, chemistry, and free loaner cameras. Prerequisites: Understanding of basic camera controls and functions. Skill Level: Beginner
Bird Photography: Lessons and Field Trips
** This class will be presented as a hybrid learning opportunity, with classroom instruction via Zoom and on-location field trips**
Catch the shot and the passion for bird photography! Explore techniques on how to get as close as possible to the bird’s environment while capturing that prize photograph. Practice these techniques during instructor-led field trips with lifelong birder and bird photographer, Milton Heiberg. Prerequisite: Introduction to Digital Photography PH147 or similar experience and a 300mm lens (if you are planning to purchase please wait until after the first class). Skill level: Intermediate
In this class students learn how to make outstanding photographs that reveal the essential qualities of the built environment — residential, commercial, monumental, historic, and contemporary — and how to photograph interiors like a pro. The class covers lighting techniques, from available light to multiple and mixed lighting, and image postproduction, including multiple exposure, and high dynamic range processing so that students realize their vision in final images. Prerequisite: Photoshop & Lightroom PH258, Black-and-White Film Photo II PH239 or similar experience Skill level: Intermediate
Intro to Drawing and Painting – M
Explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting. Sample various drawing and painting techniques using different media, including watercolors, acrylics, and oils. Most supplies are provided. Skill level: Beginner
Focusing first on proportions, measurements and anatomy, students will then experiment with rub-out and cross-hatch techniques to create tonal studies. Students will begin working from photographs provided by the instructor but may choose their own photographs as the class progresses. Skill level: Beginner
Mindful Painting – The Still Life
We will draw and paint a still life utilizing some specific techniques first practiced by Painters of the 17th through 19th centuries. Breaking down this process step by step we begin by developing a precise linear drawing. Next we proceed to underpainting, then finishing with our main color pass and glazing. With this deliberate process and mindful application of each brushstroke, we will produce a sculpturally believable painting that glows.
Beginning Wheel Throwing (Tues)
Learn to center, open and compress clay, and throw small cylinders on the potter’s wheel. Trimming, finishing, adding handles, feet and spouts make pieces ready to glaze and fire.
Continuing Wheel Throwing (Tue)
Now that you’re comfortable with centering, let’s tickle the imagination and create bowls, cups, and vases. This course covers beginner to advanced levels of wheel throwing, altering and glazing.
Don’t be intimidated by clay. This class gives you the chance to handbuild freely. The projects are explained step-by-step and based on pieces from children’s classes … from plates and bowls to animal rattles and lanterns. Come play with clay!
Continuing Sculpture Studies (Tues PM)
Intermediate and advanced students are assisted with ideas related to their personal projects. Problem-solving and discovering new materials and techniques will be a part of each class. Bronze casting and welding will be offered with the approval of the instructor. Skill level: Intermediate
Introduction to Bronze Casting
Create wax sculptures that will be cast in bronze. Each student will learn how to prepare the wax form for casting and the ceramic shell mold- making process. David uses the latest mold-making materials available and students will be able to witness a bronze pour at the end of the class. The cost includes the casting of one five pound bronze with the option to purchase additional material for large works. Skill level: All
Learn the fundamental process for traditional blacksmithing. Students will use the hammer to forge hot steel on the anvil and learn how to make handles, hooks, and ornamental scrolls. Practice techniques such as flattening, upsetting, twisting, punching, and drawing, and familiarity with the blacksmith forge. All materials included. Skill level: Beginner
Learn the fundamental process for traditional blacksmithing. Students will use the hammer to forge hot steel on the anvil and learn how to make handles, hooks, and ornamental scrolls. Practice techniques such as flattening, upsetting, twisting, punching, and drawing, and familiarity with the blacksmith forge. All materials included. Skill level: Beginner
Students will travel to various locations around Central Florida. The trips will have a theme that will exercise the student’s picture taking abilities in low light situations. There will be instructor-led feedback in class on photographs taken during night time field trips. Prerequisite: Intro to Digital Photo PH147, Black-and-White Photo Film II PH239 or similar experience. Skill level: Intermediate
Explore the methods, materials, and tools involved with acrylic painting. Learn techniques used to produce a finished acrylic painting, from rough sketch to final finishing touches, including the use of various brushes, palette knives, canvases, clay boards and final coating to protect the finished image. Supplies will be discussed at the first class. Skill level: Beginner
Explore the methods, materials, and tools involved with acrylic painting. Learn techniques used to produce a finished acrylic painting, from rough sketch to final finishing touches, including the use of various brushes, palette knives, canvases, clay boards and final coating to protect the finished image. Supplies will be discussed at the first class. Skill level: Beginner
Exploring Abstract Painting AM
This inspiring class offers a fundamental exploration into the beauty of abstract painting. Instruction concentrates on composition, techniques, form, texture, and color. Students will develop their own artistic vision while referencing the works of contemporary painters. Be ready to paint outside the lines. Skill level: All.
Exploring Abstract Painting PM
This inspiring class offers a fundamental exploration into the beauty of abstract painting. Instruction concentrates on composition, techniques, form, texture, and color. Students will develop their own artistic vision while referencing the works of contemporary painters. Be ready to paint outside the lines. Skill level: All.
Not happy with the color in your paintings? Are you held captive to paint exactly what you see in your photos? Painting is so much more than copying what you see. The main focus of this class is to work on brush techniques and use transparent pigments to create luminosity in your paintings. Skill level: Intermediate
Learn the fundamentals of the most important art form: drawing. Our goal is to draw realistically and train our eyes to capture what is in front of us. We will see how light and shadow creates form, practice subtle transitions in shading, use of proportions, angles, and more. Anyone can learn to draw, and with practice, you can bring your artistic visions to life. Skill level: Beginner
Explore figurative drawing with quick gesture studies and longer sustained poses. Anatomy and proportion will be emphasized while students draw from the live figure. The expressive use of materials will also be covered. Skill level: Intermediate
Functional Pottery (Winter Garden)
**Class meets at Jesse Brock Community Center**
Jars, jugs, platters and bowls! Explore form and surface decorations, as you create potter vessels to gather, store and present food. Let the holidays inspire ceramic keepsakes. Suitable for all levels. Hand builders and wheel throwers are welcome!
This class is currently full.
JOIN WAITLISTFunctional Pottery 12:30-2:30pm (Winter Garden)
**Class meets at Jesse Brock Community Center**
Jars, jugs, platters and bowls! Explore form and surface decorations, as you create potter vessels to gather, store and present food. Let the holidays inspire ceramic keepsakes. Suitable for all levels. Hand builders and wheel throwers are welcome!
This class is currently full.
JOIN WAITLISTCreating with Clay (Winter Garden) (ages 8-13)
**Class meets at Jesse Brock Community Center**
In Fall I session, we will create both utilitarian and sculptural projects with animal and nature themes. In Fall II, we will get into the holiday spirit as we create holiday keepsakes or gifts for your family and friends.
Bowl Lotta Love! (Tue., Ages 5-8)
It's the season for the holidays and food! Let's make dishes for eating. Bowls for ice cream, platters for cookies, and cups for cocoa! Use simple pinching and slab techniques, fire, and finish with food safe glazes.
An introduction and continued studies in medium format black and white photography using the Plastic Holga Lomography Camera. The Holga’s low-cost construction and simple meniscus lens often yield pictures that display vignetting, blur, light leaks, and other distortions. The camera’s quirkiness has brought it a cult following among some photographers, and Holga photos are known worldwide! This course will include image editing & selection, exposure & processing of your film, as well as darkroom-printing in our Crealde darkroom. Expect a field trip, assigned work to take place outside of class, print reviews, and a reconnect with the film-based medium.
A design problem is given for the term, emphasizing one or two design elements in particular. Discussions about design and the finished pieces are a part of each class. If a base for the piece is needed, that becomes part of the discussion as well. Some hand-building skills are required. Skill level: Intermediate
An excellent choice for those who are seeking a continuation of skills already learned and to develop personal style and consistency. Working in series and sets is emphasized, as are refining, finishing, and glazing. Demonstrations meet the needs of each student. Prerequisite: Continuing Wheel Throwing or similar experience. Skill level: Advanced.
Create whimsical figures and abstract welded sculptures. Learn basic cutting and arc welding techniques using found objects and mild steel. Students are encouraged to bring in objects for their compositions. All tools and supplies will be provided. Skill level: All
Intro to Jewelry Design and Fabrication
Learn the concepts for basic and advanced jewelry fabrication. Become familiar with the essential silversmithing skills and methods of cutting, forging, embossing, and all the fundamentals of soldering techniques. Students will be given the instruction and tools to make finger rings, earrings, bracelets and other forms of jewelry. Copper materials will be provided for use in class. Students wanting to work in silver should bring their own silver supply. Skill level: All
Intro to Silversmithing Jewelry
Experience the fundamental processes of cutting, forging, metal texturing, hammering, sawing and soldering silver. The course includes: bezel stone setting for cabochon gemstones, polishing techniques and combining sterling silver sheet metal with fine silver wire, etc. Specific projects, planned by the instructor, will focus on how to make silver rings, pendants, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings.
Silver will be provided. Please note, the use of silver material or gemstones will be limited to the scheduled projects planned by the instructor.
Learn the fundamentals of image processing with today's most popular image processing tools and image enhancement techniques. Learn a step by step workflow that combines the best features of Lightroom, Photoshop and Epson inkjet printers to create expressive and aesthetically pleasing photographs. Topics will include creating and maintaining an image archive, image enhancement techniques, effective use of metadata, preparing images for online publishing, and the fundamentals of inkjet printing. Prerequisite: Introduction to Digital Photography PH147 or similar experience. Skill level: Intermediate
Explore the methods, materials, and tools involved with acrylic painting. Learn techniques used to produce a finished acrylic painting, from rough sketch to final finishing touches, including the use of various brushes, palette knives, canvases, clay boards and final coating to protect the finished image. Supplies will be discussed at the first class. Skill level: Beginner
Intro to Oil Painting (Winter Garden)
**Class meets at Jesse Brock Community Center**
Learn basic techniques and methods used in a representational oil painting by developing skills of observing, rendering, color matching, and applying paint through practice. Demonstrations and discussions will emphasize the importance of composition, shapes, edges, brushwork, and ways to manipulate the value and intensity of color. Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate
Painting & Drawing II -Winter Garden (ages 11-16)
**Class meets at Jesse Brock Community Center**
Calling young artists who love to paint and draw! Explore your creative potential through acrylic paint, watercolors, charcoal and pastels on canvas and paper. Experiment with painting and drawing techniques, composition and color theory. Say it with art!
In each class, students will paint from direct observation a new still-life arrangement of fresh-cut flowers, small fruits or vegetables, and a bowl. the instructor will do a brief demo and discuss composition, color, light, and shadows, edges, and other aspects of good painting, working with each student offering suggestions for improvement. The instructor will supply flowers, fruit, and other still-life objects. Open to students with intermediate experience using oils, acrylics, or pastels.
Painting & Drawing I (Wed, 8-12yrs)
This class will focus on learning to see the world though an artist's eyes. Working with a variety of painting and drawing materials, young artists will explore their potential as they take their skills to the next level! Students will use technical drawing and painting fundamentals to create something beautiful and one of a kind to frame and treasure!
Advanced Wheel for Teens (ages 13-17)
Expand your skills on the potters' wheel as you stretch and manipulate the clay to alter forms and create lids, spouts, and more. Create your own pottery collection to give and to treasure. Prerequisite: Previous wheel experience.
Digital Street Photography (Ages 13-17)
Learn the rich history of street photography, one of the most famous photographic genres. Through instructor-led photo walks, students will learn how to capture a fleeting moment in time and create candid images that last forever. Digital SLR cameras are provided.
Have you ever said, “Someday I’ll write a story or a book?” Someday is today! Award-winning instructor Elaine Person will guide you toward achieving your writing goals. Open to people of all writing levels as your writing is unique to you. We write together and share by reading our assignments to each other to make your writing stronger. Listening to others helps us improve our writing too. With the use of prompts such as paintings, photographs, quotations, items, and more you will tap into your own creativity.
Each week, we will write together and have positive critique. See your stories unfold.
We will discuss a variety of literary techniques used to strengthen our stories. This class is for you, whether you write prose, poetry, lyrics, scripts, or other genres.
Fluid Acrylics are a new medium that offer endless techniques. This class will work on different surfaces like wood, illustration board, glass, and canvas. Hardware compounds can be applied to give texture and create exciting paintings! Traditional or contemporary approaches work well.
Create whimsical figures and abstract welded sculptures. Learn basic cutting and arc welding techniques using found objects and mild steel. Students are encouraged to bring in objects for their compositions. All tools and supplies will be provided. Skill level: All
Beginning Wheel Throwing (Thur)
Learn to center, open and compress clay, and throw small cylinders on the potter’s wheel. Trimming, finishing, adding handles, feet and spouts make pieces ready to glaze and fire.
This class is currently full.
JOIN WAITLISTStudents will work in clay to create face masks, heads and figures to be fired in the kiln. Mold-making and casting will be demonstrated as part of the session. Skill level: Beginner
Students will work in clay to create face masks, heads and figures to be fired in the kiln. Mold-making and casting will be demonstrated as part of the session. Skill level: Beginner
Introduction to Digital Photography (Thur)
Build a strong foundation for your photography and make better images by understanding exposure, metering, focus, file formats, depth of field and basic composition. Hands-on demonstrations and assignments with personalized image reviews reinforce camera systems such as shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and their artistic impact on the final photograph. Single lens reflex or mirrorless cameras are recommended. The instructor is available for camera recommendations, no need for a camera until the third class meeting. Skill level: Beginner
Fear not, watercolor is nontoxic, spontaneous and beautiful. Demonstrations of color mixing, glazing, negative painting and techniques such as Saran Wrap and salt will help students understand the medium. We will cover all the basics. Skill level: Beginner
After mastering the basics of watercolor, it’s time to move to the next level. New projects will help students improve their paintings. Class critique will offer a helpful direction. Learn about The English Method, Painting White and design principles that every good painting needs.
Drawing II: Expanding Your Skills
By breaking down the process of art making into manageable steps, we produce more developed work and gain new insight into our development as artists. Students can bring an object or photo to work from and can use graphite, charcoal, or colored pencil.
Intro to Drawing/Painting (Winter Garden)
Explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting. Sample various drawing and painting techniques using different media, including watercolors, acrylics, and oils. Most supplies are provided. Skill level: Beginner
Wheel Throwing and More! (ages 10-14)
Experience the magic of the potter's wheel as you create clay forms then combine and embellish them with hand building to create decorative sculptures or functional ware. Pottery, it's more than just a pretty vase!
Experimental Art Techniques (Ages 13-17)
Come draw, paint, and assemble while you exercise your creative muscle using experimental techniques. Go beyond the basics as we delve into acrylics, pastels, and more to explore the unique characteristics of each modality and bring ideas to life as we create one-of-a-kind masterpieces.
Surface Decoration for Pottery
Experiment with colored slips and clay, transfers and more to enhance the clay surface. Learn to layer techniques to create unique, narrative pottery. Skill level: All
Handbuilding Like the Ancients (Fri)
Humans have been firing clay for over 20,000 years, leaving artifacts that provide us glimpses into ancient times and ways. From Mesopotamia to Japan, from the shores of Lake Titicaca to the slopes of Mt. Olympus, clay vessels and figures, tiles and tablets, preserve and suggest those long ago days. Let’s build on that clay legacy by creating pots which harken back to ancient times and yet look to the future.
Let’s join together with clay and create. This will be a chance for your hands and fingers to shape and explore what you are feeling in the moment. Express and celebrate yourself with clay! Everyone is welcome to attend.
Continuing Sculpture Studies (Fri AM)
Intermediate and advanced students are assisted with ideas related to their personal projects. Problem-solving and discovering new materials and techniques will be a part of each class. Bronze casting and welding will be offered with the approval of the instructor. Skill level: Intermediate
Continuing Sculpture Studies (Fri PM)
The instructor assists intermediate and advanced students with ideas related to their personal projects. Problem-solving and discovering new materials and techniques will be a part of each class. Bronze casting and welding will be offered with the approval of the instructor. Skill level: Intermediate
Introduction to Digital Photography (Fri)
Build a strong foundation for your photography and make better images by understanding exposure, metering, focus, file formats, depth of field and basic composition. Hands-on demonstrations and assignments with personalized reviews reinforce camera systems such as shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and their artistic impact on the photograph. Single lens reflex or mirrorless cameras are recommended. The instructor is available for camera recommendations, no need for a camera until the third class meeting. Skill level: Beginner
Image and Meaning in Photography
Part of the Crealde curriculum for more than two decades, this course has guided countless Crealde students in the development of their photographic vision. Landscape, portrait, documentary and night photography themes are examined through lectures, slide presentations, assignments, critiques and field trips. Designed for the visual and photographic growth of intermediate students working in film or digital, color or black-and-white photography. Prerequisite: Basic Image Processing class PH258 or Black and White Film II PH239 or similar experience. Skill level: Intermediate
Fear not, watercolor is nontoxic, spontaneous and beautiful. Demonstrations of color mixing, glazing, negative painting and techniques such as Saran Wrap and salt will help students understand the medium. We will cover all the basics. Skill level: Beginner
Advanced/Independent Oil & Acrylics – It’s All About the Finish
Students are challenged to bring unfinished paintings to the next level, and then begin a new still life, landscape or portrait. There will also be an experience to painting en plein air on the beautiful campus. Receive one-on-one attention with demonstrations throughout the term. The study of contrasts of values, colors, and brushwork as well as the importance of composition will be explored and demonstrated. Get your frames ready!
Develop skills for measuring proportions and angles, drawing tones to show light and volume, perspective and composition. The goal is to learn techniques to draw realistically and develop perceptual awareness.
Welding Workshop, October 22 & 23
Join this veteran welder in designing small sculptures over a weekend. Practice cutting and basic welding techniques, while creating artwork from found objects. No experience needed. Skill level: All
Painting & Drawing I (Winter Garden) (ages 8-12)
**Class meets at Jesse Brock Community Center**
Learn the fundamentals of art-making and discover how to see as an artist. Create with a variety of painting and drawing media and explore new techniques to enhance your artistic skills!
Pint Size Picassos (Winter Garden) (ages 4-8)
**Class meets at Jesse Brock Community Center**
Like to draw and paint? Explore the many ways to make art using pastels, paints, watercolors and other materials. A fun introductory experience for fledgling artists.
Budding artists will experience the fascinating world of artmaking with hands-on projects in watercolors, pastels, collage and more. Fledgling artists explore self expression in a nurturing environment.
Discover exciting new painting and drawing techniques in a variety of media, including charcoal, pastels, watercolors, and collage. Develop your creativity in this fun, introduction to the world of art!
Bowl Lotta Love! (Sat, Ages 5-8)
It's the season for the holidays and food! Let's make dishes for eating. Bowls for ice cream, platters for cookies, and cups for cocoa! Use simple pinching and slab techniques, fire, and finish with food safe glazes.
Pick up the Palette! (Ages 5-9)
Use animals as inspiration and explore the fundamentals of art! Projects expose young artists to an array of materials and art concepts and encourage self-expression as they draw, paint and experiment with scratch boards.
Painting & Drawing I (Sat, 8-12yrs)
This class will focus on learning to see the world through an artist's eyes. Working with a variety of painting and drawing materials, young artists will explore their potential as they take their skills to the next level! Students will use technical drawing and painting fundamentals to create something beautiful and one of a kind to frame and treasure!
Painting & Drawing II (ages 8-12)
Attention Young Artists! Come join the fun and learn to draw and paint in a variety of styles and media including abstract art! New projects build on fundamental skills to develop style and self expression.
Tis the season for feasting! Let's make some pottery bowls to fill with candy, a stand for a cupcake, a plate for a pie. Glaze your creations with food safe glazes then have a party and share your treasures.
Before digital photography, there was film. Have fun taking pictures using 35mm cameras and black-and-white film, then create your own photos in the darkroom. Even Harry Potter would be amazed!
Loaner cameras available
Cartooning and Toy Design (ages 8-12)
Create two-dimensional cartoon characters in a variety of styles using pencil, marker and watercolor. Then bring your characters into the three-dimensional world exploring sculpture techniques to make your cartoon characters into playful toys.
This class will focus on learning to see the world through an artist's eyes. Working with a variety of painting and drawing materials, young artists will explore their potential as they take their skills to the next level! Students will use technical drawing and painting fundamentals to create something beautiful and one of a kind to frame and treasure!
Drawing Intensive for Teens (Ages 13-17)
Experience a drawing intensive and take your skills to the next level. Uses charcoal, pencils, and more as you work from still life and photos to learn how to see and interpret the world around us. Using techniques from that of the "old masters", students will expand their drawing skills and portfolios!
Storytelling through Film Photography (Ages 13-17)
Become a visual storyteller! Learn how to sequence images to create a narrative while incorporating the concepts of symbolism and metaphor. Process your film and watch as your prints develop in Crealdé's darkroom then combine with the written word. Get the picture? Film cameras are provided.
Beginning Wheel Throwing (Sundays 5pm)
Learn to center, open and compress clay, and throw small cylinders on the potter’s wheel. Trimming, finishing, adding handles, feet and spouts make pieces ready to glaze and fire.
Beginning Wheel Throwing (Sundays 7:30-9:30pm)
Learn to center, open and compress clay, and throw small cylinders on the potter’s wheel. Trimming, finishing, adding handles, feet and spouts make pieces ready to glaze and fire.
The complexities of chess challenge the brain…32 warriors pitted in combat on a 64 square field. We’ll create clay chess sets designed to fit your personal style or theme and sure to satisfy your ruthless urge to conquer. Imagine opening a game with the Latvian Gambit, using a King‘s Pawn handmade by you. Almost as satisfying as declaring, “Checkmate!”
Create fresh focal points in your garden with totems you design that will add charm and delight to your plantings. Birds, beasts, geometrics and more. Visualize, and instruction will help your concepts materialize! Skill level: All
Students will learn basic techniques of the alla prima (direct) method of applying oil paint. In addition to paint application and brushwork, students will learn how to mix color using a split-primary palette. Working from still life setups, students will complete one study each week to explore techniques for rendering glass, ceramic, metal, and organic objects. Instruction will focus on teaching students to see and copy value and intensity changes in color. There will be demonstrations of techniques, along with discussions about methods, materials and supplies used in oil painting. Supply list will be emailed to students upon registration. Skill level: Beginning
Learn to use your sketchbook as a visual diary, recording every day people, places, and events. After the first session in the Crealde classroom we will immediately move towards sketching at various venues around Central Florida. You will learn how to incorporate storytelling into your sketches in our location sessions. Your sketchbook will be used the way a photojournalist uses a camera. When you sit still and sketch in this fast paced world some drama unfolds. The goal is to catch that drama one sketch at a time. the six-week goal is to produce finished sketches in each class using pencil, pen, and watercolor within two hours.
******Start Date will be October 24******
Explore the potters wheel and create animated pots by altering thrown forms beyond round. Dart, pleat, fold and facet! Just because it’s made on a wheel doesn’t mean it has to be round. Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate
Clay for Homeschool (ages 8-13)
****Start Date will be October 24****
Escape the computer and come play in the mud! Explore the satisfaction of using your hands to create an object from a soft ball of clay. We will experiment with sculptural and functional ceramics, fired and glazed for permanence.
Exploring Sculpture for Teens (Ages 13-17)
***Classes begin on October 26, 2022***
Create heads and figures of your favorite animals -real or imagined! Learn techniques for making with clay, wire, wood and more as you sculpt lively figures in 3-D. Instructor will guide each student in the use of special sculpting tools to create animation, texture and movement. All tools and materials will be provided.
Capture to Print: Roadside Photography (Digital)
****This two day workshop meets 8:00 am to 2:00pm on Saturday and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Sunday.****
Discover the beauty of photographing the Cultural Landscape during this two-day workshop. During our capture session, you will learn how to create meaningful imagery that incorporates man-made elements during our day-long photography outing. We will return Sunday to review images and learn to use the school's print lab to make archival prints while exploring paper types, color space, and printing profiles. Each student should expect to produce three color or black-and-white prints (up to 13" x 19") by the end of our workshop. A pre-workshop guide will be provided to the students before the instructor-led capture session on Saturday, October 29. Prerequisite: Introduction to Digital Photography PH147 or similar experience.
Travel the Back Roads to Historic Places Along the Yearling Trail
Explore hidden architectural and cultural treasures in the landscape and the communities immortalized by legendary Florida writer Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. The workshop will provide a contemporary window into the region’s past and rich heritage. Photographic opportunities include natural and man-made landscapes, local landmarks, as well as the interior of historical buildings. Skill level: All
Let's make a book together! In this workshop you'll learn how to bind a book using a long stitch. You will choose between cork fabric and vegan leather for the cover, and we'll be using beautiful Stonehenge paper ideal for watercolor, printmaking, oil pastels, and more! All materials included.
Gingerbread House of Clay: Child and Adult workshop (ages 5 & up)
***This Workshop meets Nov. 5 and Nov. 12 from 1 – 4 pm***
Create a clay, chalet and adorn it with faux candy pieces and cookie shapes. Complete the look with colorful glazes and dripping snow. Place a votive inside this everlasting gingerbread house to bring the warmth of the holidays to light! This is an adult and child workshop. Single adults welcome.
Join this veteran welder in designing small sculptures over a weekend. Practice cutting and basic welding techniques, while creating artwork from found objects. No experience needed. Skill level: All
A Watercolor Creativity Workshop for Teens (Ages 13-17)
Holiday workshop for Teens! Get a head start on some of the holiday fun with this painting workshop. Teens will paint in watercolor and be guided through the steps needed to create one-of-a-kind holiday gifts.
Join this veteran welder in designing small sculptures over a weekend. Practice cutting and basic welding techniques, while creating artwork from found objects. No experience needed. Skill level: All
Sculpting the Human Head Dec 3 & 4
Professional sculptor David Cumbie guides students as they create life-size busts. Students will learn techniques for capturing accurate proportions of the head and a variety of facial features during this intensive, two-day workshop.
Join this veteran welder in designing small sculptures over a weekend. Practice cutting and basic welding techniques, while creating artwork from found objects. No experience needed. Skill level: All
Inspired Words, Writing to Art 12/10
When you see a painting, what do you feel? When you look at a photograph, what memories surface? Tap into your creativity with the use of paintings, photographs, and objects as award-winning writer Elaine Person prompts you to write original stories, poems, and essays. Learn writing tools and techniques. Different genres of writing and reflection will be discussed. Short lunch break provided. Students will leave this workshop with their own written words. Skill level: All
*This is a two day workshop that meets on Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11*
This workshop will provide an introduction into the exciting world of Intaglio (pronounced in-tal-yo meaning “incised”) chemical (actual etching) techniques, and the use of hard ground, soft ground and aquatint. Inking techniques such as simple monochromatic exploration, and color printing examples as a la poupeé and multiple plates are included. Non-chemical technique as drypoint will also be demonstrated along with materials for use. Discussed in this workshop will also be editions, framing, and care of original prints. Participants will be required to bring three small (4” X 6”) drawings on paper such as scrap computer paper (no watercolor paper, heavy drawing paper. Subject matter is the participant’s choice, and can be either realistic, abstract or figurative. Instructor will provide all necessary equipment, materials and chemicals.
Alternative Raku Firing with Jesus Minguez: Exploration of Raw Materials
Bring 3 to 4 of your bisque pieces (no larger than 12inches) to this workshop as Artist Jesus Minguez shares his unique use of raw materials in combination with the art of American Raku firing. The suggested clay body is EM712 Max’s White Raku Clay. (Available at Axner Pottery Supply)
Macramé Wall Hanging Workshop 12/17
Macramé is a form of textile that uses knotting techniques and comes from the 13th century weavers’ word for “fringe”. This fiber art form was popular in the 60s and 70s and now it’s back and as popular as ever. Join local artist Alyssa Foxson, and embrace your inner boho goddess. Learn all the basic macramé knots needed to make a macramé wall hanging and beyond. All supplies are included and you will leave this workshop with a beautiful wall hanging ready for display. Skill level: All
It’s an Inside Job: Painting Interior Spaces
*Two Day Workshop meets Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18*
In this two-day workshop, Robert Ross will give instruction on how to paint convincing interior spaces, using the art studio itself as motif and inspiration. Students will learn how to capture a room's shapes and tones. The first hour will involve making several small drawings and studies of the studio. Students will next paint interior views of the studio itself, possibly including fellow students in their paintings. Workshop is open to anyone with intermediate experience using oils, acrylics, pastels, or watercolors.