In this one or two day hands-on workshop, students will explore a variety of AMACO underglazes and underglazing techniques. Participants are encouraged to register for both sessions, though single session registration is allowed. Some tools and brushes will be provided, … 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 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 … 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 will … 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 techniques … 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! This summer we will … Continued
“For me, the camera is a sketchbook, 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 successful … 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
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 … 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 for intermediate students. It will provide and an opportunity to sharpen basic painting skills while furthering … 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 paint … Continued
This class will introduce you to the basics of wheelthrowing, 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 if you … 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 will … 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 class is for strong beginner-to-intermediate level students that are ready to push their skills further. Weekly demonstrations, exercises and discussions will aid in further developing wheel throwing and hand-building skills. Pitchers, mugs, vases, jars, surface decoration and larger clay … Continued
Take a journey into the photographic past. Many refer to alt-process as non-traditional, but actually, alt process is the most traditional/historical method for developing prints. In this class we will cover salt prints, cyanotypes, gum bichromate and others based on … 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
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