Museum Calendar

This intensive will introduce students to Adobe InDesign, covering digital image sizes and resolution, file and document formats, workspaces, tools, objects, graphics, layouts, grids and guides, type, styles, and master pages.  Students will leave with the knowledge to utilize these tools and techniques.  Previous experience in Adobe programs is helpful.

$240 + $30 lab fee

Paper was orginally invented in A.D. 105.  It is believed that the artists mixed plant fibers and rags with water, mashed it into a pulp, pressed out the liquid and hung it to dry in the sun.  This two-day workshop will immerse the student in the creative process of making paper.  In this introductory level workshop, participants will create their own paper using stenciling and pulp painting techniques.  The finished pieces can function as works of art, or pages and covers for handmade sketchbooks and journals.  All materials included; no experience necessary.

$220 + $30 lab fee

Explore in-depth various marine life species to create highly detailed illustrations.  A scientific illustration exhibits accuracy, is an idealized image to ensure easy identification across specimens, and has the inclusion of any distinct characteristics or various stages of the animal such as color variations or variations among males, females and juveniles within a species.  Pencil will be used to capture as much detail as possible, then watercolor will be explored to add depth and realism.  Sketchbook, camera, and additional materials will be required.  Part of the class may meet on location.

$240 + $30 lab fee

This workshop will begin with drawing, emphasizing geature and quick studies on paper.  After compiling an abudance of gesture drawings, we will resolve how to translate them into textile designs.  Using surface design treatments, embelishment techniques and machine sewing skills, students will transfer their drawings onto cloth while keeping gesture and mark making in mind.  A layed, collaged, and improvised approach will be emphasized in the textile design.

$250 + $50 lab fee

May 20, June 17, July 22, August 19

A 3-hour workshop in the Museum galleries for families with chilren ages 6 and up using artwork as inspiration, families wil create a piece of art relating to an exhibition viewed at the Museum.  This is a hands-on workshop for children and their adult companions and takes place once a month for four months.  When registering, please use separate forms for each person or child attending.

$240 for one adult + one child

+ $75 for additional person (up to two)

+ $50 lab fee

Take family photos and learn the tools, tips and tricks to creating flawless portraits.  This workshop will cover softening and blending of the skin to reduce or eliminate wrinkles and blemishes, adjusting hair color or skin tone, creating dynamic lighting and adjusting overall color.  Some experience in Adobe Photoshop is helpful.

$240 + $30 lab fee

In this workshop, students will create a handmade book.  Watercolor paper, fine art papers and fabric will be used to create a book, journal or album.  The size and ambition of this piece will be up to you.  Learn how to create a book using traditional binding techniques while experience demonstrations of additional techniques and paper making.

$120 + $25 lab fee

For those with some Photoshop and Illustrator experience come push your skill set with additional techniques for digital  computer illustration.  Students will learn painting in Photoshop, converting sketches to vector art, creating logos and icons, as well as detailed protraits in illustrator.  Students will leave with the knowledge to utilize these techniques, along with the inspiration to do so.  Some knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator is required.

$360 + $40 lab fee

A three-day workshop with expressive adornment and textiles in mind.  Learn how to handbuild small wearable art pieces using clay and your imagination.  Students will learn some jewelry wirework techniques to finish a handmade piece.

$180 + $50 lab fee

Learn how to create fine art photography with your digital camera.  This two-day workshop will cover basic camera techniques, lighting, composition, and focus.  Students will enjoy studio instruction as well as location shooting, followed by review and critique.  Students will also be introduced to the computer to store, organize and edit potos.  A Digital SLR camera is required. Tripod and assortment of lenses are recommended.

$240 + $30 lab fee

The Creative Summer Art Academy is a series of five, two-week intensive art workshops for students in grades 1-12. Classes run 9am-4pm, daily. Before and After Care programs, as well as merit and need-based scholarships, are offered. Open enrollment for the CSAA begins Monday, April 2nd.

Each summer the Academy offers the Summer Nights of Art session for adults. Several 10-week courses are scheduled for evenings and weekends. Classes begin the week of June 11; enrollment begins April 2.

For more information on classes, please call (954) 262-0239 or email.