Upcoming Other Classes
January 2019
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 24117 Tue & Thu 2/12 – 4/4 2019 7-9p.m.
Registration Deadline: 1/29/2019
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Communicating Creativity: Writing for Artists
COMMUNICATING CREATIVITY: WRITING FOR ARTISTS
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. Class meets on Thursday.
Cost: $45
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7105
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24179 2/7 6-8 p.m.
Registration Deadline: 1/31
Find out more »February 2019
Communicating Creativity: Writing for Artists
COMMUNICATING CREATIVITY: Writing for Artists
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. Class meets on Monday.
Cost: $45
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7105
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24180 3/11 6-8 p.m.
Registration Deadline: 3/4
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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 24132 Tu 2/19/19 – 3/12/19 6-8p.m.
Registration Deadline: 2/12/19
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Introduction to Cold Process Soap Making
In this workshop we will cover basic soap chemistry, safety precautions, equipment, and most importantly the art of soap making. Each student will make and take home 2lbs or goat milk process peppermint calendula 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 24098 Sa 2/23 – Su 2/24 Sa 10a.m. – 3p.m. Su 10a.m. – 12p.m.
Registration Deadline 2/15/19
Please click here to begin the registration process or call 828.565.4240
Find out more »March 2019
Communicating Creativity: Writing for Artists
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. Class meets on Monday.
Cost: $45
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7105
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24180 3/11 6-8 p.m.
Registration Deadline: 3/4
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Lighting for Portraits and Products
LIGHTING FOR PORTRAITS AND 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. Class meets on Tuesday.
Cost: $65
Location: Creative Arts Building, room 7105
Course Code Date Time
CSP4000 24135 3/26-4/16 6-8p.m.
Registration Deadline: 3/19
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Drawing: Foundations
DRAWING: FOUNDATIONS
This course focuses on translating three dimensions to a two-dimensional surface. We will do thisby 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 learnthe foundations of drawing! Instructor: Karen Danielson. Class meets on Friday.
Cost: $135
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7105
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24175 4/26 – 5/31 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Registration Deadline: 4/19
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Introduction to Painting: Acrylics
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. A sup- ply list may be found online. Instructor: Karen Danielson. Class meets on Friday.
Cost: $135
Location: Creative Arts Building, Room 7105
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24242 4/26-5/31 1-4 p.m.
Registration Deadline: 4/19
Find out more »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. Class meets on Tuesday.
Cost: $65
Location: Creative Arts Building, room 7105
Course Code Date Time
CSP 4000 24134 4/30-5/21 6-8 p.m.
Registration Deadline: 4/23
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