Create unique ceramic artwork with ordinary
clay and a spin of the wheel. Learn to use the
potter’s wheel and imaginative handbuilding
and glazing techniques to produce one-of-a-kind
ceramic objects and vessels. Topics include wedging,
centering and wheel throwing, along with coiling,
slab construction and glaze applications. Working
with clay can be a therapeutic process as you
make something beautiful with your hands. Returning
students will be able to concentrate on either
the wheel or hand built construction. For beginners
and intermediate students. Includes firing fee.
$175 (supplies included)
ANIMATION
ages
12-18
3
Saturdays, 9:30am-noon
May 4 - May 18
Take cartooning to the next level! Turn your illustrations and cartoons into animated objects and characters created on the computer. This workshop introduces students to computer graphic software programs used in animation. Students will learn basic image editing techniques with Adobe Photoshop and 2-D linear animation using Flash. This class is designed for participants of all levels. Some experience with computer graphics and cartooning or drawing helpful. Participants should bring a USB Flash drive for saving work.
$140
DIGITAL
PAINTING & DRAWING
ages
12-18/adult
3
Saturdays, 9:30am-noon
April 13 - April 27
Enhance your drawing and
painting skills using the computer as your art tool. This
course is an exciting introduction into art-making
skills of the 21st century. Students will create
unique art in Photoshop using state-of-the-art
technology: widescreen iMacs, digitizing tablets
for drawing with a stylus, scanners, and a Wacom
Cintiq to experiment with touch-screen drawing.
Using their imaginations, along with references
including photographs, personal artwork and “found
objects/images,” students will create new
and original digital compositions. Discover the
possibilities! Participants should bring a USB
Flash drive.
$140
Community Art Center
Center for the Arts, Room #3103Y (map)