Winter 2010 Workshops for Adults
TEN WEEKS: 11 JANUARY — 22 MARCH 2010
Our affordable workshops span all visual arts disciplines, and provide a more intensive learning environment than our free introductory courses. Workshops meet for longer session times, and — with fewer than fifteen people in a class — you will have access to the one-on-one instruction you crave with faculty who will support your personal artistic goals. Our tuition assistance program is designed to make Fleisher's classes as easily accessible to you as possible.
Workshops that have not received the minimum number of required enrollments by December 23rd will be cancelled. Registrations for workshops that have received minimum enrollment will continue to be accepted after December 23rd. Fleisher workshops fill quickly, so early registration is recommended.
If you would like to add yourself to the waiting list for a workshop marked as closed, please log on to MyFleisher now to select the workshop of your choice.
We will contact you if there is an opening.
Alla Prima Figure Painting [AW210W] |
Mr. Giovanni Casadei
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Only a few spaces remaining — register today!
11 January to 23 March 2010 (no class 1/18 or 2/15; make-up 3/22 and 23)
This course will cover color and tonal harmonies, perspective, application of paint and composition using alla prima methods that will enable each student to create a complete painting during each workshop meeting. Some prior painting experience recommended. Tuition: $200 (members), $225 (non-members), plus $45 model fee
Alla Prima Still-Life in Oils [AW317W] |
Mr. Giovanni Casadei
6:30 - 9:30 PM
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
11 January to 23 March 2010 (no class 1/18 or 2/15; make-up 3/22 and 23)
The definition of alla prima is to finish a painting in one sitting. In this case, over the course of three hours, the student has the opportunity to learn about color and tonal harmonies, perspective, application of paint and composition. Some prior painting experience recommended. Class size limited to 14 students. Tuition: $200 (members), $225 (non-members).
Animal Sculpture [AW3101W] |
Ms. Darla Jackson
6:30 - 9:30 PM
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
11 January to 23 March 2010 (no class 1/18 or 2/15; make-up 3/22 and 23)
Learn the basics of modeling three-dimensional animal forms, beginning with bones, skulls, and taxidermy and moving on to live animals. Each piece will be sculpted in clay. No prior experience necessary.Class size limited to 10 students. Tuition: $200 (members), $225 (non-members); plus $35 fee for some materials
Ceramic Tile and Mosaics [AW311W] |
Ms. Carol Stirton-Broad
6:30 - 9:30 PM
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
11 January to 23 March 2010 (no class 1/18 or 2/15; make-up 3/22 and 23)
This class introduces students to the technical, historical, and aesthetic context of decorative and functional ceramic tiles and mosaics. Students use press molds in combination with other mosaic materials to create a finished pieces. The emphasis will be on design, pattern, construction, and finished presentation. All experience levels welcome. Class size limited to 14 students. Tuition: $200 (members), $225 (non-members), plus $35 lab fee for firing and glazing.If you are interested in additional studio time outside of designated class meetings, see the listing for Ceramics Open Studio.
Collage and Mixed Media: Introduction [AW319W] |
Ms. Fran Gallun
6:30 - 9:30 PM
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
11 January to 23 March 2010 (no class 1/18 or 2/15; make-up 3/22 and 23)
Do you feel stuck and ready to explore? Collage and mixed media can often be a catalyst for change in your work, and a refreshing way to handle familiar media. Students from all art backgrounds and experience are welcome in this workshop that explores a range of materials with which to take chances and perhaps change direction. We will work with different papers, your own discarded art, and some three-dimensional shapes, as well as any and all water-based media. Students will work towards developing subject matter to create a sense of continuity in a larger body of work. Class size limited to 14 students. Tuition: $200 (members), $225 (non-members), plus $10 fee for some materials.
[Approved for Act 48 credit]
Film Photography: Special Projects [AW3104W] |
Ms. Geri Harkin-Tuckett
6:30 - 9:30 PM
Only a few spaces remaining — register today!
11 January to 23 March 2010 (no class 1/18 or 2/15; make-up 3/22 and 23)
For those with a basic knowledge of black-and-white photography and darkroom experience, this workshop guides participants toward refining a printed body of work. Demonstrations cover how to print with fiber paper, use of a Holga camera (an inexpensive way to try square, medium-format photography), and various toners. Student should be prepared to print on the first night. Class size is limited to ten students.Tuition: $200 (members) $225 (non-members); plus $40 fee for chemicals and equipment
Painting and Drawing from the Figure [AW312W] |
Mr. Paul DuSold
6:30 - 9:30 PM
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
11 January to 23 March 2010 (no class 1/18 or 2/15; make-up 3/22 and 23)
This workshop is designed for students of all levels to develop confidence in working from a live model. The course begins with drawing as a preparatory step to painting. The fundamentals of color mixing, materials, and setting up a palette will be stressed. Class size limited to 14 students. Tuition: $200 (members), $225 (non-members), plus $45 models fee.
Portrait Painting: Intermediate [AW315W] |
Mr. Stanley Bielen
6:30 - 9:30 PM
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
11 January to 23 March 2010 (no class 1/18 or 2/15; make-up 3/22 and 23)
This workshop concentrates on studying the fundamentals of oil painting through informal portraiture. Each week is devoted to a single session pose. Drawing and painting experience recommended. Class size limited to 14 students. Tuition: $200 (members), $225 (non-members), plus $45 models fee.
Silkscreen: Intermediate to Advanced [AW313W] |
Ms. Christine Blair
6:30 - 9:30 PM
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
11 January to 23 March 2010 (no class 1/18 or 2/15; make-up 3/22 and 23)
This workshop is offered for experienced silkscreen printers who wish to work in an instructed studio environment. Class size limited to 8 students. Tuition: $200 (members), $225 (non-members), plus $40 lab fee for chemicals and some materials
Alla Prima Figure Painting in Oils: Advanced [AW221W] |
Mr. Giovanni Casadei
1:00 - 4:00 PM
The definition of alla prima is to finish a painting in one sitting. This course is for the experienced painter who wishes to capture the spirit of alla prima with a sequence of imposed limitations to bring out the essence of this technique. Class size limited to 14 students. Tuition: $200 (members), $225 (non-members), plus $45 model fee
Digital Photography: Introduction [AW324W] |
Ms. Sharon Gunther
6:30 - 9:30 PM
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
As of December 7th, we are no longer accepting waiting list requests for this class.
This workshop introduces the beginning student to the many aspects of digital photography, including: understanding how your digital camera works, strategies for taking better photos, how to use Adobe Photoshop Elementsｮ to make basic adjustments to images, how to get great prints, and more. The lab is equipped with PCs, but students are welcome to bring Mac or PC laptops. Class size limited to 12 students. Tuition: $200 (members), $225 (non-members), plus $35 lab fee for studio maintenance and limited printing.
[Approved for Act 48 credit]
Drawing Composition: Introduction [AW220W] |
Ms. Emily Brett Lukens
1:00 - 4:00 PM
This introduction and overview of drawing will concentrate on how all subjects are evaluated by the total composition. Using different mediums to experiment, students will study still-life and figure drawing while analyzing arrangements of form and space. Drawing skills and techniques will be taught with the emphasis on each individual's ability. Class size limited to 14 students. Tuition: $200 (members), $225 (non-members), plus $15 fee for models.
Bas-relief Sculpture [AW338W] |
Mr. Christopher Smith
6:30 - 9:30 PM
Only a few spaces remaining — register today!
Students will learn to see and interpret the nude figure痴 forms in its simplest geometry and place it within a two-dimensional plan. Ability in figure drawing and figure sculpting are recommended. Class size limited to 12 students. Tuition: $200 (members), $225 (non-members); plus $45 fee for models
Ceramics: Intermediate [AW330W] |
Mr. Munemitsu Taguchi
6:30 - 9:30 PM
Only a few spaces remaining — register today!
This class provides students with the opportunity to build on their basic ceramic skills. Special attention is focused on techniques for slab building and throwing. Class size limited to 14 students. Tuition: $200 (members), $225 (nonmembers), plus $40 lab fee for firing and glazing.If you are interested in additional studio time outside of designated class meetings, see the listing for Ceramics Open Studio.
Digital Photography: Intermediate [AW333W] |
Ms. Amber Johnston
6:30 - 9:30 PM
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
This class builds upon existing digital photography and darkroom skills to enable students to produce high-quality art prints. Topics include contemporary art photography, digital restoration, advanced image enhancement, and much more. General computer skills and familiarity with Photoshop Elementsｮ or CS3ｮ is required. The lab is equipped with PCs, but students are welcome to bring Mac or PC laptops. Class size limited to 12 students. Tuition: $200 (members), $225 (non-members), plus $35 lab fee for studio maintenance and limited printing
Drawing: Intermediate [AW332W] |
Mr. Hiro Sakaguchi
6:30 - 9:30 PM
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
This class gives students a chance to build on basic drawing skills through still-life study and drawing from the model. Students are introduced to new drawing materials. Prior drawing experience recommended. Class size limited to 14 students. Tuition: $200 (members), $225 (non-members); plus $15 model fee
Painting Studio [AW130W] |
Mr. John Sevcik
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Enjoy your morning hours in a creative studio environment devoted to learning, discussion and much painting. Do you have painting experience already? Then bring your supplies and be ready to paint. Never painted before, but want to learn? At the first class you値l learn what materials you値l need and you値l be guided on how to plan your painted image. By the end of these ten sessions you値l be thinking and painting like a true artist and you値l have a painting or two to prove it. Subject matter will be mostly still life, but artists wishing to work from photos or abstractly from their imaginations are welcome. Class size limited to 14 students. Tuition: $200 (members), $225 (non-members)
Painting: Fundamentals [AW132W] |
Ms. Emily Brett Lukens
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
This course covers color theory and mixing as well as painting processes using traditional materials and techniques for both oil and acrylic pigments. Students paint from still life, landscape, and imagination. Basic drawing skills recommended. Class size limited to 14 students. Tuition: $200 (members), $225 (non-members), plus $5 for props
Silkscreen: Intermediate to Advanced [AW339W] |
Mr. Bill Brookover
6:30 - 9:30 PM
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
This workshop is offered for experienced silkscreen printers who wish to work in an instructed studio environment. Class size limited to 8 students. Tuition: $200 (members), $225 (non-members), plus $40 lab fee for chemicals and some materials
Stitch and Surface [AW135W] |
Mrs. Marie Elcin
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Only a few spaces remaining — register today!
In this course, students build a vocabulary of embroidery stitches and experience stitching on a variety of surfaces for both decorative and fine-art purposes. Every semester features different surface design techniques such as photocopy transfer, painting on fabric, shibori dyeing, fabric collage, bead embellishment, and more. Past Stitch and Surface students are welcome to return for a new adventure in fiber. Class size limited to 14 students. Tuition: $200 (members) $225 (non-members)
Watercolor [AW134W] |
Ms. Lisa Volta
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
From sketchbook studies to finished watercolors, this workshop challenges painters already familiar with watercolor technique, Students explore the many aspects of watercolor through the use of still-life arrangements, landscape and personal imagery. Class size limited to 14 students. Tuition: $200 (members), $225 (non-members)
Woodcut Printing: Introduction [AW335W] |
Mr. Jeffrey Dentz
6:30 - 9:30 PM
Only a few spaces remaining — register today!
Woodcut is among the oldest printmaking techniques. This class introduces students to tools and methods to allow them to carve their own relief woodblocks and print from them. Students will explore carving techniques to obtain a range of texture, depth and dramatic contrast to create strong visual statements with their work. Studying examples of the woodcut throughout history will allow students to see different possibilities of expression. Drawing experience recommended. Class size limited to 10 students. Tuition: $200 (members), $225 (non-members), plus $35 lab fee for some materials
Book Arts: Introduction [AW340W] |
Ms. Michelle Wilson
6:30 - 9:30 PM
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
This class focuses on the various ways to bind books, including pamphlets, accordions, pop-ups, multi-signature and non-adhesive bindings. Students become familiar with the characteristics and handling qualities of archival materials. No prior experience necessary. Class size limited to 10 students. Tuition: $200 (members), $225 (non-members); plus $45 fee for some materials
Ceramics: Intermediate [AW342W] |
Ms. Shawna Lisa
6:30 - 9:30 PM
This class provides advanced instruction in creating sculptural and functional earthenware. Students expand their skills in various construction, throwing, glazing, and ornamentation methods. Prior ceramics experience recommended. Class size limited to 14 students. Tuition: $200 (members), $225 (non-members); plus $40 lab fee for firing and glazing.If you are interested in additional studio time outside of designated class meetings, see the listing for Ceramics Open Studio.
Digital Photography: Personal Projects [AW344W] |
Ms. Sharon Gunther
6:30 - 9:30 PM
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
Come nurture the special digital photography project you have been working on or dream of beginning. Sharing information and technical knowledge, we will move together closer to your goal. Prepare to inspire, and to be inspired by others. Class size is limited to 10 students.Tuition: $200 (members) $225 (non-members); plus $35 lab fee for equipment and some printing
Film Photography: Advanced [AW341W] |
Mr. Rick Wright
6:30 - 9:30 PM
Only a few spaces remaining — register today!
Students should have full working knowledge of a 35-mm camera and should have mastered developing and printing skills before enrolling in this course. Participants strive for high-quality negatives and prints and work on visualizing images in order to form a technically consistent and aesthetically strong body of work. Class size limited to 10 students. Tuition: $200 (member), $225 (nonmember) plus $40 lab fee for chemicals and equipment.Prerequisite: Film Photography: Intermediate or extensive prior experience elsewhere
Kiln-Fired Glass: Introduction [AW345W] |
Ms. Elaine Erne
6:30 - 9:30 PM
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
This workshop offers an introduction to kiln-fired cast glass. Students learn about the types and properties of glass, annealing, and mold making. Techniques may be used to create both sculptural and functional objects. Glass will be available for purchase. Students should plan to spend approximately $50 for materials. Class size limited to 10 students. Tuition: $200 (members), $225 (non-members), plus $30 lab fee for firing and some materials.
Silkscreen: Introduction [AW343W] |
Ms. Christine Blair
6:30 - 9:30 PM
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
As of December 2nd, we are no longer accepting waiting list requests for this class.
The fundamentals of silkscreen printing are covered in this workshop that explores various screen stencils, block-outs, and color registration. Prior drawing experience recommended. Class size limited to 8 students. Tuition: $200 (members), $225 (non-members), plus $40 lab fee for chemicals and some materials
Digital Photography: Introduction [AW160W] |
Ms. Sharon Gunther
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
As of December 14th, we are no longer accepting waiting list requests for this class.
This workshop introduces the beginning student to the many aspects of digital photography, including: understanding how your digital camera works, strategies for taking better photos, how to use Adobe Photoshop Elementsｮ to make basic adjustments to images, how to get great prints, and more. The lab is equipped with PCs, but students are welcome to bring Mac or PC laptops. Class size limited to 12 students. Tuition: $200 (members), $225 (non-members), plus $35 lab fee for studio maintenance and limited printing.
[Approved for Act 48 credit]
Silkscreen [AW161W] |
Ms. Christine Blair
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This class has reached its maximum enrollment, but we are accepting names for a waiting list.
As of December 2nd, we are no longer accepting waiting list requests for this class.
This workshop is open to silkscreen artists of all levels of experience. For the beginner, the fundamentals of silkscreen printing are covered, including various screen stencils, block-outs, and color registration. Prior drawing experience recommended. Class size limited to 8 students. Tuition: $200 (members), $225 (non-members), plus $40 lab fee for chemicals and some materials