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MISSION STATEMENT
GENERAL INFO & POLICIES
The mission of the Community Education Program of
Watkins College of Art, Design & Film is to provide a
distinctive education that will empower youth, teens
and adults to embrace their artistic abilities and give
them the tools to pursue a life of creativity.
WORKSHOPS
Adult 9-week classes: May 19
Workshops, 4-week, and 6-week classes that begin mid-term: 2 weeks prior to start of class.
Registrations are accepted by mail, fax, phone or online. Payment for tuition and materials fee is due at the
time of registration. MasterCard, Visa, checks, money orders and cash are accepted.
TEEN WORKSHOPS
ADULT CLASSES &
REGISTRATION DEADLINES:
If spaces are open after the registration deadline you may still be able to register. Please check the website
or call the Community Education office for details.
YOUTH CLASSES
CLASSES
PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Watkins College of Art, Design & Film
2298 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard
Nashville, Tennessee 37228
Phone: 615.383.4848
Fax: 615.383.4849
www.watkins.edu/community-education
community@watkins.edu
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Please visit watkins.edu/community-education for up-to-date schedule information. Dates and times are
subject to change. Classes may be cancelled or combined if minimum enrollment of 5 students is not met at
least 2 weeks before the first class meeting. Students will be informed of cancellations prior to the first day
of class so that alternative plans may be made.
REFUNDS
DRAWING & PAINTING
Refunds requested 7 days prior to the first day of class will be refunded 100% of tuition and fees, less a $25
processing charge. Classes dropped within 7 days before the start of class will be refunded at a 60% tuition
rate, less a $25 processing charge. No tuition or fees will be refunded once the class has started. In the event
that a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, 100% of tuition/fees will be refunded. To drop a class you
must contact the Community Education office.
FILM
DONATE TO WATKINS
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Please consider making a gift to Watkins College of Art, Design & Film’s Annual Fund. Your gift today
supports the artists of tomorrow. Donate online at watkins.edu/about/supporting-watkins
GRAPHIC DESIGN
FAQS
INTERIOR DESIGN
For frequently asked questions about all of our programs please visit our website at
watkins.edu/community-education
PHOTOGRAPHY
DISCLAIMER
Watkins is an institution of higher education in the visual arts. There may be times when work is exhibited in
the gallery or other spaces that could be considered inappropriate for certain audiences, especially young
viewers. Signage to this effect is posted in the gallery. As you visit other areas of the building, please be
aware that it is not always possible to anticipate the impact of all exhibited material.
PRINT, PAPER & BOOK
SPECIAL TOPICS
REGISTRATION FORM
FLU/ILLNESS POLICY
Watkins College of Art, Design & Film is funded
in part by the Tennessee Arts Commission, the
Metro Nashville Arts Commission, the Memorial
Foundation and the generosity of donors
throughout Tennessee.
Watkins College of Art, Design & Film makes no
distinction in its employment, contracting, or
admissions policies or procedures, including the
awarding of scholarships or other forms of financial
assistance, on the basis of age, sex, religion, race, or
color, national origin or physical handicap.
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Students are encouraged to use sound judgment and not attend class if they feel ill.
STUDENT ABSENCES
We understand that student absences do happen. Because these are non-credit classes, students do not
receive a grade nor are they penalized for absences. However, teaching artists are not obligated to provide
make-up time for student absences, and we do not pro-rate for missed classes.
MAKE-UP CLASSES
In the event that we must cancel a class session due to a holiday, inclement weather, or other unforeseeable
circumstances, a make-up class will be arranged at the end of the term.
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Youth Ages
5-13
Registration Deadline: May 2
Scholarships: Financial need-based scholarships
are available.
Application deadline: April 21.
Visit watkins.edu/community-education or call
615.383.4848 for details. Funding provided by the
Memorial Foundation and independent sponsors.
Multi-Arts Camps
Our Multi-Arts Camps provide an enriching
week for your child to experience the fun,
stimulation, and joy of making art and
friends in our state-of-the-art studios.
Campers will work on age-appropriate
projects in a variety of media including
drawing, painting, clay, sculpture, collage,
printmaking, textiles and more! Multi-Arts
Camps are offered without duplication of
projects, so campers can enroll in multiple
sessions for something new and exciting
each week. Dress for mess and bring a
bag lunch. All art supplies are included.
Special Topics Camps
Special Topics campers focus on a specific media, project, or theme throughout the week.
Dress for mess and bring a bag lunch. All art supplies are included unless otherwise noted.
DATES & TIMES:
Each week in June, 9:00 a.m. – 4 :00 p.m.
Ages: 11+
Tuition: $325
Sibling discount: First child pays full tuition.
$25 discount applies to each additional sibling.
STOP-MOTION ANIMATION
June 2-6
Teaching artist: Amelia Garretson-Persans
Bring objects, images, and your own artwork to life
through stop-motion animation! You’ll learn how
to set up a shoot, photograph a variety of media
manipulated in small increments, and pull your
images together in a simple editing program to
create a YouTube-ready animation.
COMICS
June 9-13
Teaching artist: Richard Heinsohn
Learn to make your point with single, double and
multi-panel comics. We will practice developing
and simplifying characters, drawing scenes and
finding humor in everyday observations. Draw,
laugh, and share your insights.
CERAMICS: HANDBUILDING AND THE
WHEEL
June 16-20
Teaching artist: Doug Stevenson
Spend the day creating unique ceramic pieces
using both hand-building and wheel-throwing
techniques. Campers will learn the basic techniques
of this ancient medium as well as deeper
knowledge of the form through hours of handson experience. Perfect for beginners as well as
experienced artists!
FIBER ARTS: PLUSH CREATURES AND
MORE
June 23-27
Teaching artist: Allison Jarrett
Girls and boys alike will have a blast creating
stuffed creatures, bags, yarn collages, and other
creative fiber art in this camp. Campers will learn
and experiment with hand-sewing, embroidery,
knitting, and more while creating their own unique
artwork and functional pieces. DATES & TIMES:
Each week in June
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
AGES:
Group A: Ages 5-7
Group B: Ages 8-10
Tuition: $325
Sibling discount: First child pays full tuition. $25
discount applies to each additional sibling.
High School Internship
ARE YOU A HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENT WHO LOVES ART AND KIDS?
Watkins Community Education wants YOU to join us as a SUMMER CAMP INTERN!
We’re looking for highly motivated high-school JUNIORS or SENIORS who:
•Love making art
•Have experience working with kids.
•Are responsible, personable, positive, and proactive.
•Want to gain work experience for their résumé.
•Want to get the most out of Spring Intersession by assisting our professional teaching artists to provide
a creative camp experience for kids ages 5-13.
This is an unpaid internship, though participants will gain valuable work experience for their résumé and
possibly even letters of recommendation for college!
TO APPLY:
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•Fill out the application form at www.watkins.edu/community-education/teens or email
community@watkins.edu for a form.
•Deadline: May 2, 2014.
•Contact community@watkins.edu with any questions.
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TEEN WORKSHOPS
Teen workshops invite high school students to engage in a specific media or project
for an intensive one- or two-day experience. Dress for mess and bring a bag lunch.
All art supplies are included.
DATES & TIMES:
One- and two-day workshops throughout June
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ages: 14+
PHOTOGRAMS
1-day workshop: $100
2-day workshop: $150
Cheekwood workshop: $160
Tuesday, June 17 (one-day workshop)
Teaching artist: Heather Hilley
Experiment with this alternative process that
allows you to create photographic images without
a camera using found objects placed directly on
light-sensitive papers. Participants will learn how
to compose their own photograms and develop
them using traditional darkroom processes.
SEWING MACHINE CRASH COURSE
BOOK ARTS SAMPLER
TUITION:
Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6
(two-day workshop)
Teaching Artist: Allison Jarrett
If you’ve always wanted to learn to use a sewing
machine, you will love this beginner crash course.
In this two-day workshop, teens will learn how to
thread their sewing machine, make basic stitches,
and solve common problems that come up in
machine sewing. Finally, we’ll put the pieces
together and make functional bags with a creative
twist.
SELF-PUBLISHING: ZINES
Tuesday, June 10 (one-day workshop)
Teaching artist: Amelia Garretson-Persans
From zany photo collages to poetic rants to comic
illustrations, anything goes in these do-it-yourself
mini-magazines. Come learn the ins and outs
of developing the content, layout, printing, and
distribution of your very own zine.
Wednesday, June 18 and Thursday, June 19
(two-day workshop)
Teaching artist: Katie Gonzalez
Spend two days learning all about the world of
handmade books. You’ll begin by making simple
folded books, and then move on to creating
sculptural pop-up books and books with interesting
sewn bindings that can be used as journals,
sketchbooks, or photo albums. You’ll leave this
class with your own little library of handmade
books, and the skills and resources to continue
binding at home.
LAYERED IMAGE: MIXED MEDIA
PAINTING
Monday, June 23 (one-day workshop)
Teaching artist: Carmen Noel
Express, experiment, and enjoy the creative options
that mixed media painting offers! Participants will
work in acrylics, exploring a variety of painting
techniques plus methods for enhancing and
layering using found objects, textures, transfers,
and text.
Silkscreen Printing with Cheekwood Botanical
Garden and Museum of Art
$160 (two-day workshop)
Section 1: Thursday, June 12, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. (meet at Cheekwood) and Friday, June 13,
9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. (meet at Watkins) OR
Section 2: Thursday, June 26, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. (meet at Cheekwood) and Friday, June 27,
9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. (meet at Watkins)
Teaching artists: Cheekwood staff and Christopher Cheney
Through this interactive workshop, students will first explore the grounds at Cheekwood and meet with staff
for an exclusive tour of Andy Warhol’s Flowers exhibition. Day two of the workshop will be spent in the print
shop at Watkins where students will learn the basics of silkscreen printing resulting in hand-printed posters,
t-shirts and more.
Pre-College Program
July 7 – 25, 2014
Classes meet Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuition: $1,550 (includes materials, t-shirt and transportation for special events). Full and partial
need-based scholarships are available.
Applications due April 25, 2014
EARN COLLEGE CREDIT AND A WATKINS SCHOLARSHIP!
This three-week intensive summer program is for motivated high school students to experience the life and
culture of art college while broadening their artistic potential and challenging them to:
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Learn new techniques and media
Discover contemporary trends and potential career tracks
Study with faculty who are practicing artists, designers and filmmakers
Enhance their college portfolio
Relate with other students who are inspired by art
Curriculum:
Students choose one of six concentrations that align within two tracks of study:
Film:
Film Production
Film Editing
Fine Arts:
Drawing & Painting
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Photography
For more information, go to watkins.edu/community-education/pre-college-program, call Community
Education at 615.383.4848 or email community@watkins.edu.
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MULTI-LEVEL CERAMICS
WOOD FURNITURE: SIDE TABLES
Wednesdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 11—August 6 (9 weeks)
$210, plus $65 lab fee
Teaching Artist: Allison Jarrett
Learn the art of hand-building and wheel-throwing
in this multi-level class that is great for beginners
and experienced students alike. You will create
functional and sculptural pieces and leave with an
understanding of form, decoration and texture.
Pieces will be kiln-fired and glazed, painted or
stained. Clay and glazes are included with lab fee;
students should bring their own set of clay tools
(details will be provided prior to the first class).
Tuesdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 3—July 29 (9 weeks)
$210, plus $65 lab fee
Teaching Artist: Stephan Michletto-Blouin
Through the construction of a solid wood side
table, students will explore mortise and tenon
joinery options, shaping techniques in solid wood
and strategies to compensate for seasonal wood
movement. Students will also explore furniture
design considerations, and will investigate furniture
presence in context of place and the decisions that
affect it. This class is suited for both beginners
and intermediate woodworkers. Students will walk
away from this class with a table and a foundation
of skills to bolster their future woodworking
practices. All tools and materials included in the lab
fee. Students should wear closed-toe shoes.
INTRODUCTION TO WELDING
Section 1: Saturday, June 21, 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
and Sunday, June 22, 1:00—4:00 p.m. OR
Section 2: Saturday, July 26, 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
and Sunday July 27, 1:00—4:00 p.m.
$95, plus $65 lab fee
Teaching Artist: GT McMahon
Joining metal with heat is an age-old fabrication
process. In this introductory workshop, students
will learn two basic welding techniques: arc (or
“stick”) welding, and metal inert gas (MIG) welding.
With an emphasis on proper setup and safety,
students will use these techniques to create an
individual piece to take home. All tools and supplies
included in lab fee. Students must wear closed-toe,
real leather shoes and 100% cotton clothing (i.e.
jeans, t-shirt, bandana, and a long-sleeve button
down shirt) and no synthetic materials.
METAL WORKING: TOOLS, TIPS AND
METHODS
Wednesdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 4—August 6 (9 weeks, no class July 2)
$210, plus $65 lab fee
Teaching Artist: GT McMahon
This course is a complete guide to basic metal
working on a budget. Students will learn the
correct methods to heat, bend and weld steel
without breaking the bank. Included will be an
in depth guide to the equipment, tools and raw
materials needed to set up a metal shop at home.
Students will learn how to operate and maintain a
shop safely while completing projects to take home
with them. All tools and supplies included in lab
fee. Students must wear closed-toe, real leather
shoes and 100% cotton clothing (i.e. jeans, t-shirt,
bandana, and a long-sleeve button down shirt) with
no synthetic materials.
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Emily Brock
WOOD FURNITURE: WINDSOR BENCHES
Saturday, July 12—Sunday, July 13
10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. both days
$105, plus $65 lab fee
Teaching Artist: Stephan Michletto-Blouin
In this course, students will learn efficient Windsor
construction techniques through lumber selection,
millwork, joinery, shaping, and then finally
assembly. In just two days student will establish a
fundamental approach to woodworking that will
serve them well in future woodworking endeavors.
This fun and fast-paced workshop will result in
a bench or table that students will be thrilled to
put their mark on. This is an excellent workshop
for beginners and those with intermediate
experience. All tools and materials included in the
lab fee. Students should wear closed-toe shoes.
SPOON CARVING BASICS: THE COFFEE
SCOOP
Saturday, June 28—Sunday, June 29
10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. both days
$105, plus $35 lab fee
Teaching Artist: Emily Brock
In this course students will spend two days learning
the basic techniques of hand carving a wooden
spoon guided by local kitchenwares woodworker
Emily Brock. Through focused attention on
designing a coffee scoop, students will learn how to
use some essential hand tools to carve and shape
their piece. Students will then sand their scoops to
a silky finish. All tools and materials included in the
lab fee. Students should wear closed-toe shoes.
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Richard Heinsohn
Drawing & Painting
DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS
ABSTRACT PAINTING: HOW AND WHY
Tuesdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 3—July 29 (9 weeks)
$210
Teaching Artist: Richard Heinsohn
Learning to draw not only trains the hand but also
sharpens your powers of observation, perception
and critical thinking. This beginning drawing course
offers a comprehensive but natural approach to
translating the three-dimensional world into two
dimensions. Students will use primarily charcoal
and graphite as they learn the essentials: contour,
rendering, gesture, and perspective through still
life, landscape, and memory drawing. Students
should bring their own supplies; a suggested
materials list will be provided.
Thursdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 5—July 31 (9 weeks)
$210
Teaching Artist: Richard Heinsohn
This multi-level acrylics course provides a handson study of modern painting techniques, strategies
and history—from Impressionism to late modernism
and the present day. Students will learn how and
why abstraction evolved, and they will employ the
composition strategies, paint handling and color
techniques of the modern masters while developing
their own painting style and direction. Students
should bring their own supplies; a suggested
materials list will be provided.
ACRYLIC PAINTING: FUNDAMENTALS
AND BEYOND
Mondays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 2—July 28 (9 weeks)
$210
Teaching Artist: Shawn Krise
Beginning and experienced students will learn
efficient and effective ways to paint with acrylics.
With an emphasis on color mixing, brushwork,
and paint handling, the course will help students
develop an understanding of value (light and
dark), form and color. Students with some painting
experience can expect to learn new methods
that elevate the quality of their work and inspire
experimentation. Students should bring their own
supplies; a suggested materials list will be provided.
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COLOR THEORY
Wednesdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 4—25 (4 weeks)
$105
Teaching Artist: Richard Heinsohn
Students will learn through painting, pastel
drawing and collage the phenomenon of how
colors gradate from one to the next and work
together to affect mood. A comprehensive
study of primary, secondary, tertiary values,
hues and colors will be examined as well as the
full spectrum of complementary color use and
temperature. Students who take this class will come
away with a much-improved ability to mix colors
and use color effectively. Suitable for beginners as
well as more-experienced artists. Students should
bring their own supplies; a suggested materials list
will be provided.
COMPOSITION STRATEGIES: PUTTING IT
ALL TOGETHER
INTERMEDIATE ACRYLIC PAINTING:
STUDIO PROJECTS
Wednesdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
July 9—30 (4 weeks)
$105
Teaching Artist: Richard Heinsohn
This drawing and painting course will emphasize
compositional approaches to both realistic and
abstract imagery. Dynamic symmetry, balance,
structure, tension and color usage will all be
examined in this course as means of creating
exciting paintings and drawings. Suitable for
beginners as well as more-experienced artists.
Students should bring their own supplies; a
suggested materials list will be provided.
Tuesdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 3—July 29 (9 weeks)
$210
Teaching Artist: Shawn Krise
This class is geared for the painter who has some
working experience in acrylics, or students who
have completed Acrylic Painting: Fundamentals
and Beyond. Students will continue to learn more
color theory, paint handling, styles and special
effects. This course is a great opportunity to work
on individual projects and “find your own style.”
Students should bring their own supplies; a
suggested materials list will be provided.
CAPTURING THE FIGURE WITH PENCIL
AND PAINT
PORTRAITS IN OIL
Mondays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 2—July 28 (9 weeks)
$210
Teaching Artist: Jammie Williams
Working from both clothed and nude models,
students will explore various ways to understand
and render the human form. From contour and
gesture drawings in graphite to tonal studies and
emotional interpretation in watercolors, students
will capture the figure in both short and longer
poses. Topics include line quality, color theory,
anatomical proportion and portraiture. Students
should bring their own supplies; a suggested
materials list will be provided.
LAYERED IMAGE: PAINTING, COLLAGE
AND TRANSFERS
Saturday, June 21—Sunday, June 22
10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. both days
$105, plus $20 lab fee
Teaching Artist: Carmen Noel
This mixed-media workshop will not only explore
acrylic painting techniques, but it will also
introduce students to methods for layering their
images with collage elements, transfers, text and
found objects. Covering both representational and
abstract approaches, this workshop will focus on
ideas of composition, layering, color psychology,
mark making, texture, and balance. Some paints
and collage supplies are included in lab fee;
students should bring two canvas boards and
additional collage elements such as greeting cards,
journal entries, photographs, sheet music, scrap
fabric, and even small trinkets.
Saturday, July 26—Sunday, July 27
10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. both days
$105
Teaching Artist: Jammie Williams
In this workshop intermediate painting students
will learn the traditional methods of oil portraiture.
From toning your canvas and creating an
underpainting to the final addition of color,
students will learn techniques and concepts used
from the Renaissance to the present. Students
should bring their own supplies; a suggested
materials list will be provided prior to the
workshop.
INTRODUCTION TO ILLUSTRATION
Wednesdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 4—July 30 (9 weeks)
$210
Teaching Artist: Lauren Minco
Illustrations, found on everything from posters
and magazines to children’s books and stationery,
communicate a feeling, a story, and ideas to the
public. In this class, students will work in the
styles and mediums of their choosing to learn how
illustrators tackle different contemporary markets.
Presentations, critiques, and guest artists enhance
the experience by educating students on how
to promote themselves, work with Art Directors,
and develop a strong illustration from sketch to
finish. Students should bring their own supplies;
a suggested materials list will be provided. Crosslisted in Graphic Design.
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Drawing & Painting - CONTINUED
THE ART OF LICENSING
LICENS
INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR
INTRODUCTION TO PLEIN AIR PAINTING
Tuesdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 3—July 29 (9 weeks)
$210
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Teaching
Artist: Lauren Minco
Have you ever imagined seeing your work on
journal covers and greeting cards? How about
wrapping paper or fabric? More artists are entering
the world of licensing, a lucrative and exciting
field where artists allow companies to reproduce
their artwork on products for a fee. This course
will help students understand trade shows and
marketing, what clients are looking for, and how to
start a successful portfolio through three in-depth
projects. Great for both digital and traditional
artists. Students should bring their own supplies;
a suggested materials list will be provided. Crosslisted in Graphic Design.
Wednesdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
July 9—30 (4 weeks)
$105
Teaching Artist: Elizabeth Sanford
This class is designed for students who have
some experience with watercolor, including
those who have taken Watercolor Fundamentals.
Demonstrations will emphasize the unique
properties of watercolor, and students will be
encouraged to develop a personal approach to the
medium. Color and composition will be stressed.
Students should bring their own supplies; a
suggested materials list will be provided.
Saturday, June 28—Sunday, June 29
10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. both days
$105
Teaching Artist: Anna DeWitt
Plein Air painting, or the act of painting outdoors,
was especially significant for Impressionist painters
and is still important for artists rendering outdoor
scenes. This workshop will teach intermediate
students to understand color and its relationship
to changing outdoor light. As such, students
will build skills in painting with speed and
efficiency. Students will learn to connect with
their surroundings and gain inspiration to take
their creativity outdoors! Students should bring
their own supplies; suggested materials list will be
provided.
ART FOR CHILDREN’S MARKETS
Thursdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 26—July 31 (6 weeks)
$160
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Artist: Lauren Minco
Children’s books are full of imagination and
wonderful art, but these illustrations can also be
used for other products like wall art, flash cards,
and kid’s magazines. This course explores children’s
markets and how your illustrations can be used
for books and beyond! From designing successful
characters to learning how to find clients, students
will leave feeling confident and inspired. Students
should bring their own supplies; a suggested
materials list will be provided. Cross-listed in
Graphic Design.
WATERCOLOR FUNDAMENTALS:
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A FRESH APPROACH
Wednesdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 4—25 (4 weeks)
$105
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Teaching
Artist: Elizabeth Sanford
Explore how versatile watercolors on paper can
be. Discover a variety of contemporary techniques
that can be used with any subject matter, from
landscapes to abstractions. Learn fresh approaches
to painting methods such as wet-in-wet, glazing,
texture and color. All skill levels are welcome.
Students should bring their own supplies; a
suggested materials list will be provided.
MEMORABILIA COLLAGE
Saturday, July 26 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m., and
Sunday, July 27, 1:00—4:00 p.m.
$95, plus $25 lab fee
Teaching Artist: Sarah Stob
In this workshop students will incorporate drawing,
painting, collage, and affordable encaustic
mediums to create a work of art from old photos,
papers, and small memorabilia. Most materials
provided. Please bring in copies of photos, old
jewelry, copies of old letters, etc. to use in your
piece.
RELIVING ART HISTORY: A HANDS-ON
EXPERIENCE
Thursdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 5—July 10 (6 weeks)
$160
Teaching Artist: Logan Barnum-Rogers
In this course students will have the opportunity to
“become” a famous artist through individualized
hands-on methods and historical studies. Each
student will choose, from a selection, an artist
to study on a personal level including the
inspirations, identities and life events that shaped
his or her career. Using pastels, acrylics and/
or other materials students will learn to identify
with an artist by recreating that person’s work or
generating original pieces inspired by the artist’s
style. In addition students will learn how to discuss,
analyze, apply and critique art. Students should
bring their own supplies; a suggested materials list
will be provided.
COMIC ILLUSTRATION
Saturday, June 7—Sunday, June 8
10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. both days
$105, plus $20 lab fee
Teaching Artist: Richard Heinsohn
Comics aren’t just for kids! Learn basic techniques
in developing characters, scenes and humor for
single, double and multi-panel comics. Students
will gain important knowledge about simplifying
drawings and using lines, shapes, and colors to
illustrate their everyday observations. Most supplies
included in the lab fee. An additional suggested
materials list will be provided prior to class.
Elizabeth Sanford
VISUAL STORYTELLING
Mondays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
July 7—28 (4 weeks)
$105
Teaching Artist: Elizabeth Sanford
This class is designed for painters and book artists
who are interested in focusing on the content of
their work and developing personal narratives.
Through demonstrations, painting and writing
exercises, students will explore the power of visual
images to tell personal stories. Expressive use of
color, texture and composition will be emphasized.
Students will be encouraged to explore their
chosen medium as a path to telling their own visual
stories. Students should bring their own supplies;
a suggested materials list will be provided. Crosslisted in Print, Paper & Book.
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Lauren Minco
Film
SCREENWRITING FUNDAMENTALS
INTRODUCTION TO CINEMATOGRAPHY
Mondays, 6:30—9:00 p.m.
June 2—July 28 (9 weeks)
$210
Teaching Artist: Bob Giordano
Get hands-on guidance for developing a great
idea into a story that conforms to professional
Hollywood standards, and discover elements
that strengthen or weaken a script. Students
will write actual script pages and begin the journey
of translating a story from their head onto the
page. Wednesdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 4—August 6 (9 weeks, no class June 18)
$210
Teaching Artist: Jeremy Bolden
This course will teach students the basics of
cinematography including lighting techniques,
general camera settings, and understanding how to
cover a scene. Topics such as composition, framing,
exposure, shot selection and more will be covered.
Students will also focus on gathering imagery for
a professional reel. Students should bring a digital
recording device that captures video and sound
(digital camera, iPhone, Flip video camera, etc.) as
well as a pen and notebook. A portable hard drive
(250GB or more) is also highly recommended.
INTERMEDIATE SCREENWRITING:
WRITING YOUR SCREENPLAY, PART 2
Tuesdays, 6:30—9:00 p.m.
June 3—July 29 (9 weeks)
$210
Teaching Artist: Bob Giordano
You’ve got a logline and an outline for your script,
and you’ve started writing. Now it’s time to really
dive in. In this course, writers will receive hands-on
feedback to help them through that most daunting
segment of their script – Act 2! Students’ skills for
writing, re-writing, and editing will improve as they
accomplish the goal of completing a screenplay.
Students will receive hands-on coaching through
an intensive development and writing process. This
course is ideal for students who have completed
Intermediate Screenwriting, Part 1 or a first act and
need help completing their screenplay.
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Christopher Creasy
INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE PREMIERE
Tuesdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 3—July 29 (9 weeks)
$210
Teaching Artist: Galen Fott
Other programs have ebbed and flowed in
popularity, but Adobe Premiere has been a
powerful and professional choice for editing
video for 23 years. Whether your ultimate goal is
YouTube or movie theaters, Premiere has a flexible
toolset that can turn rough footage into a polished
presentation. Students will learn basic video editing
and discover how to use Premiere for titling, audio,
color correction, and effects to add impact and
flair to their work. Basic experience using Mac
computers is required, and students should bring
their own external storage device (250GB or more).
HerStory Institute
Summer Cinema Series
The HerStory Institute presents a summer cinema
series of films in the Watkins Theater beginning in
April 2014. This partnership between Community
Education and Her Point of View, an international
arts and entertainment festival supporting the
creative work of women, will deliver thought
provoking and entertaining films that highlight
the writing, producing, directing, cinematography,
production design and editing in films created by
women. The series will screen a range of features,
shorts and documentary films including but not
limited to independent and foreign films, classics,
and festival favorites. In addition, the HerStory
Institute will deliver monthly panels and/or
workshops for film aficionados who desire a deeper
understanding of the art and craft of film.
Stay tuned! More information will be available
at watkins.edu/community-education under the
“Outreach & Events” tab. For more information
about Her Point of View or to submit your film
project for programming consideration, please
visit www.herpointofview.tv. INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE
AFTER EFFECTS
Mondays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 2—July 28 (9 weeks)
$210
Teaching Artist: Galen Fott
While generally regarded as a compositing
application, Adobe After Effects has more
accurately been described as a “Swiss army knife”
of video production. Whatever the task, After
Effects probably has a tool for accomplishing it.
The program has been used in many major motion
pictures such as Avatar and The Social Network.
This course will give students a solid grounding in
the application, showing them how to composite
various elements together, animate text, create
character animation, and move into the realm
of 3D compositing. Basic experience using Mac
computers is required, and students should bring
their own external storage device (250GB or more).
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Graphic Design
INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE INDESIGN
Tuesdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 3—July 29 (9 weeks)
$210, plus $20 lab fee
Teaching Artist: Matt Allison
Learn the fundamentals of using Adobe InDesign,
an essential program for graphic designers,
while covering topics such as composition, the
grid system and color theory. Through projects,
hands-on use of the software program and
critiques, participants will leave with a thorough
understanding of design and how they can
incorporate it into their own lives. Basic experience
using Mac computers is required, and students
should bring their own external storage device. A
copy of the book Adobe InDesign CC Classroom in
a Book (by Adobe Creative Team) is recommended.
INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
Thursdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 5—July 31 (9 weeks)
$210, plus $20 lab fee
Teaching Artist: Matt Allison
Whether you want to edit and enhance your digital
photos or learn to construct digital images and
designs, this beginner’s Photoshop course will
provide an overview of the program’s editing and
design tools. Instruction will cover resizing images,
working with layers and masks, manipulating light
and exposure levels, color correction, retouching
and more. You will leave with an understanding of
Photoshop’s editing tools and the ability to prepare
files for print or digital use. Basic experience using
Mac computers is required, and students should
bring their own external storage device. A copy
of the book Exploring Adobe Photoshop CS6 (by
Hartman and Toland) is recommended.
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INTERMEDIATE GRAPHIC DESIGN
WEBSITE CREATION
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Tuesdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 3—July 29 (9 weeks)
$210, plus $20 lab fee
Teaching Artist: Katie Gonzalez
Improve your graphic design skills with this handson intermediate course. Students will work through
the entire design process — from brainstorming
and sketching, to executing concepts with design
software, to printing final products. Students
will design a résumé, create a magazine cover,
produce a multi-page publication, and craft
original product packaging. These projects teach
effective communication through design, explore
the interplay of typography and imagery, and
give students the chance to receive feedback on
their work. Most projects will be completed using
Adobe InDesign, but students will also work in
Photoshop and Illustrator. Students should have
experience using Mac computers and a working
knowledge of InDesign. Experience with Photoshop
and Illustrator would be helpful, but is not required.
Students should bring an external storage device
and sketchbook to class.
Tuesdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 3—24 (4 weeks)
$105, plus $20 lab fee
Teaching Artist: Meredith Eastburn
In this course students will learn how to create
and maintain their own websites using webbased applications such as Weebly. Students will
learn how to acquire domain names and host
their websites online, and they will leave with an
understanding of well-organized site structures and
the basic Photoshop skills needed to create and
optimize images for the web. Working knowledge
of Mac computers and the Internet are required.
Basic experience using Adobe Photoshop is
suggested, and students should bring their own
external storage device.
INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE
ILLUSTRATOR
Mondays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 9—August 4 (9 weeks)
$210, plus $20 lab fee
Teaching Artist: Amanda Penecale
Perfect for artists, musicians, small businesses,
or anyone who wants to amplify their visual
presence, students will discover how to advance
their business using a computer. Students will learn
the basics of Adobe Photoshop including photo
uploading, resizing, basic editing, incorporating
text, and working with predesigned templates.
Instruction will cover basic design for business
cards, logos, letterhead, Facebook cover pages,
album art (for musicians), and promotional posters.
Students will also discuss the use of blogs, selfpublishing, and various online platforms. Students
should bring files to work with on an external
storage device including photographs, clip art, or
imagery saved for inspiration. Basic experience
using Mac computers is required.
Wednesdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 4—July 30 (9 weeks)
$210, plus $20 lab fee
Teaching Artist: Richard Cook
Learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator, the industrystandard program for creating graphics, logos,
illustration and much more. Students will work with
type effects, color and other tools to create their
own digital images. Basic experience using Mac
computers is required, and students should bring
their own external storage device.
INTRODUCTION TO ILLUSTRATION
Wednesdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 4—July 30 (9 weeks)
$210
Teaching Artist: Lauren Minco
Illustrations, found on everything from posters
and magazines to children’s books and stationery,
communicate a feeling, a story, and ideas to
the public. Students will work in the styles
and mediums of their choosing to learn how
illustrators tackle different contemporary markets.
Presentations, critiques, and guest artists educate
students on how to promote themselves, work with
Art Directors, and develop a strong illustration from
sketch to finish. Students should bring their own
supplies; a suggested materials list will be provided.
Cross-listed in Drawing & Painting.
THE ART OF LICENSING
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
FOR ARTISTS
BASIC DIGITAL DESIGN FOR YOUR
BUSINESS
Tuesdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 3—July 29 (9 weeks)
$210
Teaching Artist: Lauren Minco
Have you ever imagined seeing your work on
journal covers and greeting cards? How about
wrapping paper or fabric? More artists are entering
the world of licensing, an exciting field where
artists allow companies to reproduce their artwork
on products for a fee. This course will help students
understand trade shows, marketing, and how to
start a successful portfolio through 3 in-depth
projects. Students should bring their own supplies;
a suggested materials list will be provided. Crosslisted in Drawing & Painting.
ART FOR CHILDREN’S MARKETS
Thursdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 26—July 31 (6 weeks)
$160
Teaching Artist: Lauren Minco
Children’s books are full of imagination and
wonderful art, but these illustrations can also be
used for other products like wall art, flash cards,
and kid’s magazines. This course explores children’s
markets and how your illustrations can be used
for books and beyond! From designing successful
characters to learning how to find clients, students
will leave feeling confident and inspired. Students
should bring their own supplies; a suggested
materials list will be provided. Cross-listed in
Drawing & Painting.
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Certificate in
Interior Design
Interior Design
INTRODUCTION TO INTERIOR DESIGN
Tuesdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 3—July 29 (9 weeks)
$210, plus $30 lab fee
Teaching Artist: Dallas Dedmon
This course introduces students to the language
and field of interior design as they learn what is
required to design and build interior spaces—from
concept to reality. Instruction will cover space
planning and basic drafting techniques, including
lettering, line weights and dimensioning. By the
end of the course, students will have created
a floor plan for an interior space, taking into
consideration elevations, materials, color palettes,
lighting, textiles and furniture styles. This course is
perfect for those who want to learn the basics of
design, sharpen design skills, or explore avenues
for professional growth. Most tools and supplies
included in lab fee.
FURNITURE PAINTING TECHNIQUES
KITCHEN DESIGN BASICS
Wednesdays, 6:00—9:00pm
July 9—30 (4 weeks)
$105, plus $25 lab fee
Teaching Artist: Dallas Dedmon
This course will provide students hands-on
practice and knowledge of painting and distressing
furniture. Instruction will include a variety of
techniques and types of paint and students will
be able to experiment with a variety of these
techniques to gain an understanding of outcomes.
Each student will complete a piece of furniture or
an accessory by the end of the course. The lab fee
covers painting and practice materials; students
should bring their own piece of furniture. More
details will be provided at the first class meeting.
Mondays, 6:00—9:00 a.m.
June 2—July 7 (6 weeks)
$160, plus $25 lab fee
Teaching Artist: Ren’ee Hearn
In this course students will learn all they need
for a basic kitchen redesign including finishes,
appliances, cabinetry. Using their own kitchens as
inspiration, students will learn how to do a redesign
from start to finish. Choosing finishes such as
counter top material, floors, sinks, and faucets as
well as appropriate appliance selections will be
covered. Students will also discuss contractors and
DIY methods. Most tools and supplies included in
lab fee.
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The Certificate in Interior Design (CID) is a series
of introductory courses that consists of the
foundation year of the college’s undergraduate
degree (BFA). The CID curriculum emphasizes
the fundamental skills and knowledge of interior
design, architectural drawing, and historical
concepts. Students can attend either part-time or
full-time and no portfolio is required to apply for
admission.
On its own, the CID can give the student
some new and exciting skills and knowledge
to apply to a variety of careers in sales, real
estate, administrative support and many other
fields touched by the design community. Upon
completion of the certificate, the student can, if
they chose, apply all classes to the BFA in Interior
Design and continue in the degree program.
For more information, contact Admissions at
615-277-7418 or admissions@watkins.edu.
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Photography
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
HY FOUNDATIONS:
ONS:
CAPTURING IMAGES
Thursdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 5—July 31 (9 weeks)
$210
Teaching Artist: Sam Angel
Learning how to use their digital SLR cameras
students will develop the necessary technical skills
to produce artful and expressive photographs.
Through classroom discussions, demonstrations,
and hands-on photo assignments, students
will learn camera controls while developing an
understanding of light, exposure, framing and
composition. Students should bring their own
digital SLR cameras and instruction manuals.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
CRASH COURSE
Section 1: Wednesdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 4—25 (4 weeks) or
Section 2: Wednesdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
July 9—30 (4 weeks)
$105
Teaching Artist: Sam Angel
Our crash course provides a condensed version
of the 9-week Digital Photography Foundations
class to help students take better photographs
and learn to use their camera in a short amount
of time. Perfect for students with a busy schedule
or those preparing to travel and in need of basic
photography knowledge. Students should bring
their own digital SLR cameras and instruction
manuals.
BEGINNING
BEGINN
GINNIN
NG DARKROOM
ARKROOM PHOTO
PHOTOGRAPHY
Tuesdays,
uesdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 3—July 29 (9 weeks)
$210, plus $20 lab fee
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Teaching
ngel R
Artist: Angel
Rabus
In this introduction to the darkroom students will
learn how to create original images using basic
camera handling skills and discuss aesthetic
principles of photography. Emphasis will be placed
on how to use a film camera, lenses, exposure
meters, flashes, enlargers, and related equipment.
Students will gain experience with black-and-white
film processing, printing and presentation. Most
chemicals and equipment included in the lab fee.
Students should bring their own 35mm camera,
film and paper. A suggested materials list will be
provided prior to class.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHIC PRODUCTION:
MANIPULATING YOUR IMAGES
Monday, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 2—July 28 (9 weeks)
$210, plus $20 lab fee
Teaching Artist: Angel Rabus
In this introduction to electronic photo editing,
students will become acquainted with the
concepts, hardware, and software, related to digital
image acquisition, manipulation, and output. This
course is designed to develop students’ skills in
pixel based photographic design and printing.
Topics covered include scanning, masking, layering,
and retouching in Adobe Photoshop CS6. Basic
experience using Mac computers is required.
Students must bring their own digital camera
(DSLR, point-and-shoot, Iphone, etc…) and an
external storage device.
PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY: FROM
CONCEPT TO FINAL EDIT
Saturday, June 28—Sunday, June 29
10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. both days
$105, plus $20 lab fee
Teaching Artist: Chris Daniels
In this course students will learn the basics of
portraiture and begin to create studio-quality
images. Instruction will cover the importance of
light and off-camera lighting. Each student will
shoot a model in a studio setting with props, as
well as learn how to perfect their images in the
digital darkroom of Photoshop. Participants will
leave this course with a foundation on which to
build their own creativity. Students should bring
their own digital SLR cameras and instruction
manuals.
Chris Daniels
LIGHT PAINTING WORKSHOP
Monday, June 30—Tuesday, July 1
6:00—9:00 p.m. both nights
$80
Teaching Artist: Sam Angel
Using a variety of light sources, this creative handson class will teach students how to paint with light
using a digital camera. Topics covered include
understanding shutter speed, efficiently using
a tripod, exposing an image at night, and bulb
settings. Great for all experience levels! Students
should bring their own digital SLR cameras, tripods,
and instructions manuals.
Angel Rabus
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Print, Paper & Book
Christopher Cheney
Katie Gonzalez
SCREENPRINTING
TEN BOOKS IN TWO DAYS
Tuesdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 3—July 29 (9 weeks)
$210, plus $40 lab fee
Teaching Artist: Christopher Cheney
Silkscreen printing is a popular and versatile
printing method commonly used to create posters,
t-shirts and labels. In this class, students will learn
the whole process from preparing an image to
developing a screen to running a set of prints on
paper. Instruction will include demonstrations and
hands-on practice using stencil methods as well as
transparencies. Most materials included in the lab
fee; students should provide t-shirts if wanted.
Saturday, June 28—Sunday, June 29
10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. both days
$105, plus $30 lab fee
Teaching Artist: Sarazen Haile
This crash-course in bookmaking will teach
necessary skills to make ten handmade books. A
few of the book forms covered will be single-sheet,
accordion, pamphlet-stitch, and interactive books
called flexagons. Students will leave the course
with their own personal mini library of handmade
books and the skills needed to continue making
more at home. No previous knowledge is necessary
to excel in this course. All materials are provided.
HANDMADE PHOTO ALBUMS
PLACES IN PAPER
Saturday, June 21—Sunday, June 22
10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. both days
$105, plus $30 lab fee
Teaching Artist: Katie Gonzalez
Learn to bind a hardcover book in a style designed
to hold photos, creating an album for cherished
wedding photos, vacation keepsakes, or a
photographer’s portfolio. Using the Japanese stab
binding style, students will make an album with
decorative handmade papers and colorful ribbon or
thread. Students will complete a hardcover photo
album, four soft-cover notebooks, and acquire the
skills and resources to continue binding at home.
Special topics covered include creating hinged
hard covers, the proper use of binding tools and
materials, and the essentials of sewing a book
by hand. No previous bookbinding experience
required. All materials are provided.
Saturday, July 12
10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
$80, plus $20 lab fee
Teaching Artist: Carmen Noel
Ever wanted to turn a memory of a favorite
place into a work of art? This course will allow
students to explore the capabilities of paper while
recreating a place relevant to them. Beginning with
a landscape from a recent trip, a postcard, or even
an everyday space, students will use the art of cut
paper and collage to explore layering and depth
to bring images to life. Color will be creatively
incorporated into the artwork using paper dying
and printmaking techniques. Paper manipulation
techniques will allow students to create the distinct
characteristics of their inspirational place. Most
material provided in the lab fee although students
should bring in their own printed images.
LINOCUT PRINTMAKING: REDUCTION
BLOCK PRINTING
Wednesdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 4—July 9 (6 weeks)
$160, plus $40 lab fee
Teaching Artist: Laura Baisden
Learn the process of creating an edition of custom
reduction linoleum block prints with multiple
colors. Students will discover how to compose and
transfer an image, carve into linoleum, and print
their images using a press. This is a straightforward
method of relief printing and perfect for all levels.
A background in drawing is suggested but not
necessary. All materials included in the lab fee.
VISUAL STORYTELLING
Mondays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
July 7—28 (4 weeks)
$105
Teaching Artist: Elizabeth Sanford
This class is designed for painters and book artists
who are interested in focusing on the content of
their work and developing personal narratives.
Through demonstrations, painting and writing
exercises, students will explore the power of visual
images to tell personal stories. Expressive use of
color, texture and composition will be emphasized.
Students will be encouraged to explore their
chosen medium as a path to telling their own visual
stories. Students should bring their own supplies;
a suggested materials list will be provided. Crosslisted in Drawing & Painting.
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Special Topics
SEWING MACHINE FUNDAMENTALS
Tuesdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 10—July 1 (4 weeks)
$105, plus $30 lab fee
T
Teaching
Artist: Allison
llison Jarrett
This class is designed for students who have
never touched a sewing machine or who need
a refresher on the basics. You will learn to
properly thread a sewing machine and will gain
confidence in completing a variety of basic
sewing tasks. With one-on-one guidance, students
will learn to troubleshoot and resolve common
problems that arise in machine sewing. Finally,
students will learn basic construction and surface
decoration techniques, and will apply these skills
to create simple projects such as housewares,
soft sculptures, pieced collages, or embroidered
artwork. Most materials are included in the lab fee;
students should bring their own sewing machines.
INTRODUCTION TO FASHION SEWING
Thursdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
June 5—July 31 (9 weeks)
$210
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Teaching
Artist: Lauren Taylor
There are few things more rewarding than wearing
a beautiful garment you’ve created with your
own two hands. This course will introduce the
beginner sewer to the proper use of their machine,
an overview of textiles and appropriate fabric
selection, and techniques for garment construction
from start to finish using a pattern from the
instructor. Students will learn handy sewing
techniques for updating pre-existing garments,
how to follow a pattern, properly cut fabric, fit
a garment to their body with basic alterations,
and construct clothing using efficient, timesaving
techniques from the fashion industry. Leave the
course with a garment that fits you perfectly and
the skills to take your sewing to the next level.
Basic sewing machine skills are required, and
students should bring a sewing machine to each
class. Students should bring their own supplies; a
materials list will be provided prior to the first class.
SEWING WORKSHOP: THE LITTLE
BLACK DRESS
Saturday, July 12—Sunday, July 13
10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. both days
$105, plus $30 lab fee
Teaching Artist: Elizabeth Pape
Everybody needs a classic little black dress. During
this workshop students will make a well-fitted
fully lined black silk shift dress from start to finish.
All students will use the same sleeveless pattern
with bust darts, but will be guided through style
changes like adding length, changing the neckline,
or inserting pockets if desired. Instruction will cover
sewing a muslin, fitting the pattern and making
any necessary adjustments to construct and finish
the dress. Basic sewing knowledge required. Most
materials are included. Students must bring their
own sewing machine.
THE ART OF CREATIVE NONFICTION
Mondays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
July 7—28 (4 weeks)
$105
Teaching Artist: Gloria Ballard
Personal narrative, family history, memoir—write
your own story while you explore techniques that
make these popular forms of creative nonfiction
compelling. This class, designed for writers of all
skill levels, examines the work of contemporary
nonfiction writers and allows you to bring your own
ideas to the page by using writing triggers and
prompts. Participants will receive feedback on their
work.
CREATIVE WRITING LAB
Wednesdays, 6:00—9:00 p.m.
July 9—30 (4 weeks)
$105
Teaching Artist: Gloria Ballard
Designed for writers with a work in progress who
are looking for encouragement, incentive and time
to write each week, this open studio class will offer
instruction with brief discussion of various writing
topics followed by time to hunker down with your
own creative work. For those who need a solution
to writer’s block, writing topics may be suggested,
and in-class reading and critique are also options.
WRITING YOUR LIFE: MEMORY,
INSPIRATION, AND INVENTION
Saturday, June 7
10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
$80
Teaching Artist: Susannah Felts from The Porch
Writers Collective
Do you have great life stories to share, but aren’t
sure where or how to start? Do you long to put
your memories in a lasting form to share with your
loved ones and others? This workshop will give you
the time, encouragement, and creative prompts
to get started crafting real-life experience into
meaningful narratives. We’ll look at some strong
works of creative nonfiction as inspiration, and
we’ll draw from our own journals and memories
to complete a number of prompts designed to
draw material out of lived experience—both things
you know you want to say, and things you’ll be
surprised to find on the page. We’ll share our work
in small group discussions and offer one another
constructive feedback that will help grow the
“seeds” planted in this class.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
FOR ARTISTS
ARTISTS IN HEALTHCARE
Saturday, July 12
10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
$80
Teaching Artist: Mary Gwyn Bowen
Artists and designers will explore the possibilities
of working in healthcare. This class will cover
current art and design projects in various medical
facilities, art in health research projects, and art
exhibitions in hospitals. Artist-in-residence roles,
considerations when working with patients and
in medical facilities and career viability for artists
and designers in healthcare will also be addressed.
This is a great opportunity for professional artists
and entrepreneurs to learn more about career
opportunities and involvement in the growing
healthcare field.
WELLNESS AND CREATIVITY
Saturday, June 7
10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
$80
Teaching Artist: Alethea Robbins
In this workshop, students will examine the
intertwined determinacy of health and creativity.
The day will be filled with many “did you knows”,
an overview of stress and how it can destroy and
fuel the creative mind, and ways to make a healthy
lifestyle tied into a creative one. Take time to learn
more about yourself, re-evaluate your creative
systems, and learn more about how you can honor
yourself through healthy, conscious choices. Open
to all levels although students should have an
active creative practice in any discipline.
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Always featuring a huge selection of handmade goods from the area’s most
talented designers, Porter Flea returns to Chestnut Hill
in 2014 for the fourth annual summer market.
TRACK 1 AT 4TH AVE. + CHESTNUT
JUNE 7TH, 10AM-5PM
PREVIEW MARKET ON JUNE 6TH
Look for our teaching artists when the vendor list is released April 11!
More information available at porterflea.com
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