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August 2018
Fly Rod Making
Fly Rod Making
Build or restore your own fly rod. Students will have a choice between building a graphite 9 ft 4- piece rod or for a small additional cost between $25 and $50 you may choose to build a bamboo rod between 6 ft and 8 ft long in a 2 piece rod with 2 tips. Methodology of rod building will consist of techniques that are well over 100 yrs old. All materials will be provided but students are welcome to bring a rod for evaluation and restoration. Instructor: Tommy Thomas
Cost: $360
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7121
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24089 Tue & Thu 9/11 – 11/1 7-9p.m.
Registration Deadline: 8/28
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Communicating Creativity
Communicating well is the key to success in any field. Are you a new photographer that needs help writing a great bio? Are you an experienced painter whose artist statement needs a refresh? Do you want to know more about engaging audiences on social media, or how to write an effective grant proposal? This class is for artists across disciplines who want to enhance communication techniques and work with peers to refine messaging and create an artistic voice you’re proud to call your own. Students will: define their creative voice, prepare and/or refine basic messaging documents (biography, artist statement), and utilize communication techniques of self-promotion (including marketing tools and social media). Instructor: Lindsey Solomon
Cost: $45
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7105A
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24112 Th 9/6 6-8 p.m.
Registration Deadline: 8/30
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DSLR Camera Basics
DSLR Camera Basics: We will cover the ins & outs of shooting in full manual mode on your camera. We will talk about Focus, Aperture, Shutter Speed, White Balance, & ISO as well as composing photographs. Instructor: Phillip Turner
Cost: $65
Location: Creative Arts Building, room 7105
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24133 Tu 9/11 – 10/2 6-8p.m.
Registration Deadline: 9/4
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Drawing: Foundations
This course focuses on translating three dimensions to a two-dimensional surface. We will do this by drawing what we see in black and white drawing media, utilizing various siting techniques, value, composition and linear perspective. We will study varying subject matter utilizing methods such as line and contour drawing, crosshatching, shading and stippling. Come and learn the foundations of drawing! Instructor: Karen Danielson
Cost: $135
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7105
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24087 Fr 9/14 – 10/19 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Registration Deadline: 9/7
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Introduction to Painting: Acrylics
This course will introduce each student to the joys of painting! In this course students will learn the basics of painting with acrylic paints. Color theory, mixing and blending color and perspective will all be covered in this intro class. Instructor: Karen Danielson
Supply List:
Soft lead pencil 2B-6B. Eraser. Sketch pad, journal,size is personal preference.
Palette. White Ceramic Plate, white enamel butcher tray or white plastic dish.
Palette Knife.
Acrylic Paint Colors: titanium white, cadmium red medium, cadmium yellow medium, pthalo blue, ultramarine blue, burnt umber and yellow ochre.
Brushes: a combination of both round and flat inexpensive synthetic bristle brushes. #2, #5, and or #10 of both will be great. (numbers do not have to match exactly, example/get closest to a 10 by getting an 8 or 12…whichever you feel more comfortable with)
Large Jar or Plastic Yogurt container for Water to rinse brushes in.
Beginning Painting Canvases: two 9 x 12 and two 11x 14
Cost: $135
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7105
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24083 Fr 9/14 – 10/19 1-4p.m.
Registration Deadline: 9/7
Please click here to begin the registration process or call 828.565.4240
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Intermediate Painting: Pet Portrait
Intermediate Painting: Pet Portrait: Calling all animal and art lovers! This fun course is for the person who has some experience with painting and wants to capture their favorite furry friend. Please bring a few photographs of your subject. Instructor: Karen Danielson
Supply List:
Soft lead pencil 2B-6B. Eraser. Sketch pad, journal,size is personal preference.
Palette. White Ceramic Plate, white enamel butcher tray or white plastic dish.
Palette Knife.
Acrylic Paint Colors: titanium white, cadmium red medium, cadmium yellow medium, pthalo blue, ultramarine blue, burnt umber and yellow ochre.
Brushes: a combination of both round and flat inexpensive synthetic bristle brushes. #2, #5, and or #10 of both will be great. (numbers do not have to match exactly, example/get closest to a 10 by getting an 8 or 12…whichever you feel more comfortable with)
Large Jar or Plastic Yogurt container for Water to rinse brushes in.
Intermediate Painting Canvases: two canvases, student’s choice for size. and of course photos of pets, with bigh contrast between light and dark.
Cost: $135
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7105
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24085 Fr 9/14 – 10/19 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Registration Deadline: 9/7
Please click here to begin the registration process or call 828.565.4240
Find out more »Intermediate Painting: Pet Portrait
Intermediate Painting: Pet Portrait
Calling all animal and art lovers! This fun course is for the person who has some experience with painting and wants to capture their favorite furry friend. Please bring a few photographs of your subject. Instructor: Karen Danielson
Soft lead pencil 2B-6B. Eraser. Sketch pad, journal,size is personal preference.
Palette. White Ceramic Plate, white enamel butcher tray or white plastic dish.
Palette Knife.
Acrylic Paint Colors: titanium white, cadmium red medium, cadmium yellow medium, pthalo blue, ultramarine blue, burnt umber and yellow ochre.
Brushes: a combination of both round and flat inexpensive synthetic bristle brushes. #2, #5, and or #10 of both will be great. (numbers do not have to match exactly, example/get closest to a 10 by getting an 8 or 12…whichever you feel more comfortable with)
Large Jar or Plastic Yogurt container for Water to rinse brushes in.
Intermediate Painting Canvases: two canvases, student’s choice for size. and of course photos of pets, with bigh contrast between light and dark.
Cost: $135
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7105
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24085 Fr 9/14 – 10/19 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Registration Deadline: 9/7
Please click here to begin the registration process or call 828.565.4240
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Instrument Building: Dulcimer
Instrument Building (Dulcimer): This course is open to students with a comfortable understanding of woodworking. Students will learn all the skills necessary to design and build a dulcimer. Students will complete at least one instrument of their own creation. Some woodworking experience required. Instructor: Bill Weinert
Cost: $205
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7121
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24119 Mon & Wed 9/24 – 10/10 5-9p.m.
Registration Deadline: 9/17
Please click here to begin the registration process or call 828.565.4240
Find out more »October 2018
Drawing: Foundations
This course focuses on translating three dimensions to a two-dimensional surface. We will do this by drawing what we see in black and white drawing media, utilizing various siting techniques, value, composition and linear perspective. We will study varying subject matter utilizing methods such as line and contour drawing, crosshatching, shading and stippling. Come and learn the foundations of drawing! Instructor: Karen Danielson
Supply List:
- Graphite Pencils- 4H,3H,2H,H,HB,B,2B-6B+9B
- Kneaded Eraser
- Charcoal Pencils- HB,2B,4B,6B,+WHITE
- Sketch Pad / Notebook- At least 8 1/2×11′
- Strathmore 400 series drawing pad 11’x14′ or similar brand with 8016.400 senes drawing paper suitable for pencil and charcoal
Cost: $135
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7105
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24088 Fr 10/26 – 12/7 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Registration Deadline: 10/19
Please click here to begin the registration process or call 828.565.4240
Find out more »Introduction to Painting: Acrylics
This course will introduce each student to the joys of painting! In this course students will learn the basics of painting with acrylic paints. Color theory, mixing and blending color and perspective will all be covered in this intro class. Instructor: Karen Danielson
Supply List:
Soft lead pencil 2B-6B. Eraser. Sketch pad, journal,size is personal preference.
Palette. White Ceramic Plate, white enamel butcher tray or white plastic dish.
Palette Knife.
Acrylic Paint Colors: titanium white, cadmium red medium, cadmium yellow medium, pthalo blue, ultramarine blue, burnt umber and yellow ochre.
Brushes: a combination of both round and flat inexpensive synthetic bristle brushes. #2, #5, and or #10 of both will be great. (numbers do not have to match exactly, example/get closest to a 10 by getting an 8 or 12…whichever you feel more comfortable with)
Large Jar or Plastic Yogurt container for Water to rinse brushes in.
Beginning Painting Canvases: two 9 x 12 and two 11x 14
Cost: $135
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7105
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24084 Fr 10/26 – 12/7 1-4p.m.
Registration Deadline: 10/19
Please click here to begin the registration process or call 828.565.4240
Find out more »