2016 Spring

SAA Ceramics Studio. Credit: Darrell Finnegan.

Independent Study in Ceramics

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

Daily, when a class is not in session.
February 21-April 29, 2016
W20-431
Studio Manager: Darrell Finnegan

SAA, Independent Study Photography Credit: Thery Mislick.

Independent Study in Photography

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

Daily, when a class is not in session.
February 21-April 29, 2016
W20-426
Studio Manager: Thery Mislick

SAA Ceramics. Credit: Jason Pastorello.

Friday Intermediate Ceramics

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

Fridays, 7:30-10:00pm
February 19-April 29, 2016
W20-431
Instructor: Jason Pastorello

SAA Handbuilding Ceramics. Credit: Jason Pastorello.

Handbuilding Ceramics

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

Fridays, 4:30-7:00pm
February 19-April 29, 2016
W20-431
Instructor: Jason Pastorello

SAA Intermediate Ceramics. Credit: Darrell Finnegan.

Thursday Intermediate Ceramics

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

Thursdays, 7:30-10:00pm
February 18-April 28, 2016
W20-431
Instructor: Darrell Finnegan

SAA Ceramics. Credit: Jon Proulx.

Beginning Pottery Wheel

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

Thursdays, 4:30-7:00pm
February 18-April 28, 2016
W20-431
Instructor: Darrell Finnegan

SAA Oil Painting. Credit: Nicole Tariverdian.

Wednesday Intro to Oil Painting

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

Wednesdays, 5:30-8:00pm
February 17-April 27, 2016
W20-425
Instructor: Nicole Tariverdian

SAA Intro to Black and White Analog Photography. Credit: Patricia Marques Gallego.

Wednesday Intro to Black and White Analog Photography

“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

Wednesdays, 8:00-10:30PM
February 17-April 27, 2016
W20-426
Instructor: Nicole Tariverdian

SAA Ceramics. Credit: Jason Pastorello.

Wednesday Advanced Ceramics

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

Wednesdays, 7:30-10:00pm
February 17-April 27, 2016
W20-431
Instructor: Jason Pastorello

SAA Ceramics. Credit: Jason Pastorello.

Wednesday Beginning Ceramics

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

Wednesdays, 4:30-7:00pm
February 17-April 27, 2016
W20-431
Instructor: Jason Pastorello

SAA Darkroom Printing Techniques. Credit: Thery Mislick.

Tuesday Continuing Darkroom Printing Techniques

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

Tuesdays, 6:00-8:30pm
February 16-April 26, 2016
W20-426
Instructor: Thery Mislick

SAA, Intro to Oil Painting. Credit: Nicole Tariverdian.

Tuesday Intermediate Painting

“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

Tuesdays, 8:00-10:30pm
February 16-April 26, 2016
W20-424
Instructor: Nicole Tariverdian

SAA Intro to Drawing. Credit: Nicole Tariverdian.

Tuesday Intro to Drawing

“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

Tuesdays, 5:30-8:00pm
February 16-April 26, 2016
W20-425
Instructor: Nicole Tariverdian

SAA Advanced Explorations. Credit: Darrell Finnegan.

Tuesday Advanced Explorations

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

Tuesdays, 7:00-10:00pm
February 16-April 26, 2016
W20-431
Instructor: Darrell Finnegan

SAA Ceramics. Credit: Darrell Finnegan.

Tuesday Intermediate Ceramics

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

Tuesdays, 4:00-6:30pm
February 16-April 26, 2015
W20-431
Instructor: Darrell Finnegan

SAA Printmaking. Credit: Thery Mislick.

Monday Printmaking

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

Mondays, 6:00-8:30pm
February 22-April 25, 2016
W20-425
Instructor: Thery Mislick

SAA Ceramics. Credit: Jason Pastorello.

Monday Beginning Ceramics B

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

Mondays, 7:30-10:00pm
February 22-April 25, 2015
W20-431
Instructor: Jason Pastorello

SAA Beginning Ceramics. Credit: Jason Pastorello.

Monday Beginning Ceramics A

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

Mondays, 4:30-7:00pm
February 22-April 25, 2016
W20-431
Instructor: Jason Pastorello