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.
Prereq: Sculpture I or similar experience

Always wanted to experience the magic of forming clay vessels on the potter’s wheel? Learn to center, open and pull up clay walls. This class may be repeated until confidence is gained.

Always wanted to experience the magic of forming clay vessels on the potter’s wheel? Learn to center, open and pull up clay walls. This class may be repeated until confidence is gained.

Always wanted to experience the magic of forming clay vessels on the potter’s wheel? Learn to center, open and pull up clay walls. This class may be repeated until confidence is gained.

Always wanted to experience the magic of forming clay vessels on the potter’s wheel? Learn to center, open and pull up clay walls. This class may be repeated until confidence is gained.

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.

Learn basic techniques of the alla prima (direct) method of applying oil paint. In addition to paint application and brushwork,  practice mixing color using a split primary palette. Working from still life setups, complete one study each week to explore techniques for rendering glass, ceramic, metal, and organic objects. 

Create vibrant, drawings with full value range using charcoal/graphite. Starting with a block-in sketch then learn the principles of form modeling to create a look of realism and dimensionality. Work from still life set-ups or choose to draw your own subjects.

 
Explore figurative drawing with quick gesture studies and longer sustained poses. Draw from the live figure, with an emphasis on anatomy and proportion and the expressive use of materials.
Prereq: Drawing I or similar experience

Focus on finishing with flair! Elevate unfinished works or start a new still life, landscape, or portrait. Enjoy one-on-one guidance with demos on values, colors, brushwork, and composition contrasts of values, colors and brushwork. Get ready to frame your masterpieces!
Prerequisites: Drawing I; Beginning Acrylics; Oil I; or similar experience