Upcoming Other Classes
August 2019
DSLR Camera Basics
DSLR Camera Basics
We will cover the ins and outs of shooting in full manual mode on your camera. We will talk about focus, aperture, shutter speed, white balance, and ISO as well as composing photographs. Instructor: Phillip Turner
Cost: $111
Location: Creative Arts Building, room 7105
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24312 T 8/6 – 8/27 6 – 8p
Registration Deadline: 7/30
Please click here to begin the registration process or call 828.565.4240
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Contemporary Textiles
Contemporary Textiles
This course provides a survey of weaving and textile traditions from 1900 to present, including major technical developments in industry, current trends and critical analysis. Topics include the Arts and Crafts Movement, the Bauhaus, the influence of new fibers on industry, and contemporary fiber art and textile designers. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize the work of contemporary fiber artists and critically analyze their work. Instructor: Amy Putansu
Please call 828.565.4135 to register
Location: Creative Arts Building, room 7206
Course Code Date Time
PCF 210-01 T 8/20 – 12/10 2 – 3p
Registration Deadline: 8/13
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Goat Milk Lavender Oatmeal Soap
Goat Milk Lavender Oatmeal Soap
Basics of soap chemistry, safety precautions, equipment, and most importantly, the art of soap making will be covered in this workshop with a focus on the alchemy of the soothing qualities of lavender and oatmeal. Each student will make and take home two pounds of goat milk process lavender oatmeal soap. All supplies are included, but please wear long sleeved shirts, close-toed shoes, and bring an apron if you have one. Instructor: Rachael Austin
Cost: $75
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7105A
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24182 Sa 8/24 10a – 3p
Su 8/25 10a – 12p
Registration Deadline: 8/17
Please click here to begin the registration process or call 828.565.4240
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Photographing the Mountains
Photographing the Mountains
Calling all sunset chasers! Join us for a hands-on experience analyzing composition and determining exposure in a variety of locations and conditions. We will cover considerations when setting up your shots as well as tools and techniques that help create your vision. Students should have general working knowledge of their camera including how to change aperture, shutter speed, white balance
and ISO (a good class to learn this would be DLSR Camera Basics). We will spend time shooting in Shutter priority, Aperture priority and Manual modes on the camera. Instructor: Phillip Turner
Cost: $111
Location: Creative Arts Building, room 7105
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24313 T 9/10 – 10/1 6 – 8p
Registration Deadline: 9/3
Please click here to begin the registration process or call 828.565.4240
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Lighting for Portraits & Products
Lighting for Portraits & Products
Come learn about light! We will go over the qualities of light, what to look for in a scene and how to modify light both on location and in the studio. We will get hands on with several different lighting setups in the studio as well as spend some time outside working with natural light. Students should have a general working knowledge of their camera including how to change aperture, shutter speed, white balance, and ISO (a good class to learn this would be DSLR Camera Basics). We will spend time shooting in Shutter priority, Aperture priority and Manual modes on the camera. Instructor: Phillip Turner
Cost: $111
Location: Creative Arts Building, room 7105
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24314 T 10/15 – 11/5 6 – 8p
Registration Deadline: 10/8
Please click here to begin the registration process or call 828.565.4240
Find out more »November 2019
Goat Milk Lavender Oatmeal Soap
Goat Milk Lavender Oatmeal Soap
Basics of soap chemistry, safety precautions, equipment, and most importantly, the art of soap making will be covered in this workshop with a focus on the alchemy of the soothing qualities of lavender and oatmeal. Each student will make and take home two pounds of goat milk process lavender oatmeal soap. All supplies are included, but please wear long sleeved shirts, close-toed shoes, and bring an apron if you have one. Instructor: Rachael Austin
Cost: $75
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7105A
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24183 Sa 11/9 10a – 3p
Su 11/10 10a – 12p
Registration Deadline: 11/2
Please click here to begin the registration process or call 828.565.4240
Find out more »Goat Milk Lavender Oatmeal Soap
GOAT MILK LAVENDER OATMEAL SOAP
Basics of soap chemistry, safety precautions, equipment, and most importantly, the art of soap making will be covered in this workshop with a focus on the alchemy of the soothing qualities of lavender and oatmeal. Each student will make and take home two pounds of goat milk process lavender oatmeal soap. All supplies are included, but please wear long sleeved shirts, close-toed shoes, and bring an apron if you have one. Instructor: Rachael Austin. Class meets on Saturday and Sunday.
Cost: $75
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7105
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24183 11/9-11/10 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Registration Deadline: 11/2
Find out more »iPhone Photography
iPhone Photography
Learn how to use the iPhone as your only camera. We will discuss how to use the default apps as well as third-party applications to make stunning photographs that were once only possible with dedicated lens cameras. Other class topics include editing photos on your phone as well as photo back-up and sharing options. Instructor: Phillip Turner
Cost: $111
Location: Creative Arts Building, room 7105
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24315 T 11/19 – 12/10 6 – 8p
Registration Deadline: 11/12
Please click here to begin the registration process or call 828.565.4240
Find out more »January 2020
History of Textiles
History of Textiles
This course is a cultural survey of the major weaving traditions of the world. Topics include weaving traditions of North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Europe. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize materials, design, and techniques of various cultures and demonstrate an understanding of social implications of the textile craft. *This is an online course with interactive student forum* Instructor: Amy Putansu
Please call 828.565.4135 to register
Course Code Date
PCF 121-IN1 1/13 – 5/12
Registration Deadline: 1/6
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