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Bryan Czibesz, Associate Professor of Ceramics at SUNY New Paltz, will lead a hands-on workshop and “build-out” on Ceramic 3D Printing for Harvard and MIT students at the Ceramics Program. A 3D printer will be constructed during his visit that can … 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
The next stop on your ceramic journey. This class is for those comfortable with centering clay on the wheel and rolling out a slab. Various wheel throwing and hand-building exercises will be paired with live demonstrations. *Basic community clay tools are available for use … Continued
“A drawing is simply a line going for a walk.” – Paul Klee Drawing is a skill which can be learned and fostered. Anyone can learn to draw or improve their abilities with practice! During this 10 week period, … 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
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. Class will include detailed critiques of ongoing student work. Bring your ideas … Continued
“If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint ”- Edward Hopper Oil paint is widely used both in traditional and in contemporary fine art painting. During this class, students will learn about oil … 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
Special projects, advanced exercises, casual critiques and tips/training on studio upkeep will all be covered in this advanced class. This class is for students comfortable with intermediate levels of both hand-building and wheel throwing. It is mandatory that you have taken beginner and … Continued
“The object of art is not to reproduce reality, but to create a reality of the same intensity.” –Alberto Giacometti This class is designed to accommodate intermediate students (beginners also are welcome) and will provide and an opportunity to … 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 … Continued
This class will introduce you to the basics of wheel throwing, trimming and glazing your creation. Learn the basic techniques that will allow you to confidently create on the potter’s wheel! *Basic community clay tools are available for use but … Continued
**This class is full. To register for the waitlist, please click the ‘Register Now’ button below.** 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, … 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 water … 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 community … 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 community … Continued
Independent Study in Ceramics is full for the 2017-2018 academic year. For more information on pursuing Independent Study or the application process, please contact Darrell Finnegan. Ceramics students who enroll in Independent Study are granted access to the SAA clay studio … Continued
Course supplies: You will need to supply your own film and paper. Course prerequisites: Previous SAA Photo experience. Independent Study in Photography requires PREVIOUS SAA PHOTO EXPERIENCE FOR A FULL-LENGTH (NOT IAP) TERM WITHOUT EXCEPTION. Use of the SAA darkroom, … Continued