During this workshop Kyla will demonstrate the techniques she has developed over time, emphasizing throwing then altering, and looking at the role these alterations have in making dynamic pottery. The class will begin with a demonstration about how to make … Continued
Ceramics students who enroll in Independent Study are granted access to the clay studio to work independently, without guidance, outside of scheduled class time. Independent use of the clay studio is an excellent opportunity for individuals to focus on an idea … Continued
Independent Study in Photography requires PREVIOUS SAA PHOTO EXPERIENCE FOR AT LEAST A TERM WITHOUT EXCEPTION. Use of the SAA darkroom, including equipment and selected chemicals for black-and-white film developing and printing is provided. Color use is not included. Students … Continued
This is the “Next Step” of your ceramic journey. Explore clay on a deeper level through weekly demonstrations on surface technique, lidded forms, plates, and much more! With a focus on strengthening your ceramic foundation this class will also provide … Continued
Strengthen your hand-building skills as a wide variety of techniques will be demonstrated weekly. Both functional and decorative creations will be constructed with out the use of the potters wheel. This class is specifically for students not interested in wheel … Continued
Improve your throwing and hand-building skills in this intermediate level class. Develop additional confidence with your skills while we focus on galleys and lids, rims and feet, handles, teapots, spouts and more. A variety of glazing, slips and surface techniques … Continued
This class will introduce you to the basics of wheel throwing, trimming and glazing your creation. Learn the basic techniques that allow you to confidently create on the potter’s wheel! This class has been closed for the semester. The next session at … Continued
Oil paint is widely used traditionally and in contemporary fine art painting. During this class students will learn about oil paint and oil painting techniques. Over the course of the semester students will become comfortable with composing strong imagery for … Continued
“For me, the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity.” -Henri Cartier-Bresson Black and white analog photography is a fun and classic medium to work with. During the semester students will learn the process of taking … Continued
Special projects, advanced exercises, casual critiques, tips/training on studio upkeep will all be covered in this advanced class. This class is for students comfortable with the basics of both hand-building and wheel throwing. It is mandatory that you have taken … Continued
This is the start of your ceramic journey! Learn the basics of wheel throwing and hand-building while getting introduced/acclimated to our community studio. Through a variety of weekly demonstrations you will see your ceramic foundation strengthen before your eyes. *Basic … Continued
Building on your existing darkroom experience, students will delve deeper into the magic of the darkroom and the cohesiveness of their image making to produce exhibition quality work. We will explore various film formats such as 35mm, 120 and 4×5 … Continued
“If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint.” Edward Hopper This class is designed to accommodate intermediate students (beginners are always welcome). This class provides and an opportunity to sharpen basic skills while furthering … Continued
“A drawing is simply a line going for a walk.” Paul Klee Drawing is a skill which through practice, can be learned and fostered. Anyone can learn to draw or can improve their abilities with practice! During the semester each … Continued
Your clay skills will be taken to another level while we explore advanced techniques such as altering, stretching and cutting. Think ovals with oval lids or rim treatments that command attention. Feet and handle techniques, oozy slips and various decorative … Continued
Improve your throwing and hand-building skills in this intermediate level class. Develop additional confidence with your skills while we focus on galleys and lids, rims and feet, handles, teapots, spouts and more. A variety of glazing, slips and surface techniques … Continued
A print is a work of art made by transferring pigment from one surface (the plate or digital print) onto a second surface (paper). In this workshop based class students will learn how to use the printing press and both … Continued
This is the start of your ceramic journey! Learn the basics of wheel throwing and hand-building while getting introduced/acclimated to our community studio. Through a variety of weekly demonstrations you will see your ceramic foundation strengthen before your eyes. *Basic … Continued
This is the start of your ceramic journey! Learn the basics of wheel throwing and hand-building while getting introduced/acclimated to our community studio. Through a variety of weekly demonstrations you will see your ceramic foundation strengthen before your eyes. *Basic … Continued