Art Alliance

Stained Glass Sept 15 – Nov 3, Wednesdays, 6–9pm with instructor Ken Plattner Program Description For beginning and advanced students. Beginners make a small project and learn the basics of copper foil and stained glass work.

Weekly Evening Open Model Session Sept 16 – Nov 4, Thursdays, 7–9:30pm Tom Mickle is the coordinator Ever want to try drawing the nude figure? Come enjoy the challenge of working from the model during timed poses. Figure drawing is simply one of the best ways to keep your eye and drawing skills sharp. No instruction, but you’ll be working alongside dedicated artists from a variety of art fields. Special Notes Fee: $10 payable each day you attend. No registration…

Basic Drawing: An Introduction to 2D Sept 13 – Nov 1 (8 weeks) with instructor Peter Frantz   In this course, students will develop basic drawing skills as they learn 2D design concepts and color theory primarily through drawing. Course Objectives: Develop an understanding of creative process (brainstorming, idea development, seeing an idea through a variety of permutations) and the ability to inventively solve visual problems Develop the ability to concentrate on visual problems over long periods of time, and…

Soapstone Carving Sept 13 – October 4, 6–8pm, Mondays with instructor Chris Bittner Program Description Soapstone is a soft, natural stone that has been carved by people for thousands of years. In this class, students will start with a 12 pound chunk of soapstone and carve a piece of free-standing sculpture. We will utilize a variety of handtools such as chisels, rasps and sandpaper to perfect our sculpture. Join us in exploring this beautiful material. No prior experience is needed!…

Intro to Linocut Relief: Afternoon Class Sept 14–Sept 28, Tuesdays, 1–4pm with instructor Ingrid Booz Morejon   Program Description In this class you will learn the basics of relief printmaking, one of the oldest, most versatile and affordable printmaking methods. You will learn how to design, carve, ink, register and print single color linocuts. You will also learn how to easily introduce several colors into your prints without carving additional blocks. Our last day together we will print a small…

Intro to Linocut Relief: Evening Class Sept 14 – Sept 28, Tuesdays 6–9pm with instructor Ingrid Booz Morejohn Program Description In this class you will learn the basics of relief printmaking, one of the oldest, most versatile and affordable printmaking methods. You will learn how to design, carve, ink, register and print single color linocuts. You will also learn how to easily introduce several colors into your prints without carving additional blocks. Our last day together we will print a…

Multi Block Linocut Printmaking: Afternoon Class Oct 5 – 26, Tuesdays, 1–4pm with instructor Ingrid Booz Morejohn Program Description Learn multi block relief printmaking, where each carved plate is inked with a separate color. When all plates have been printed in the order you decide your final print will have multiple colors and a finished composition. Depending on the transparency of the ink, where two colors overlap a third color might be created. We will be working on 6” x…

Multi Block Linocut Printmaking: Evening Class October 5 – 26, Tuesdays, 6–9pm with instructor Ingrid Booz Morejohn Program Description Learn multi block relief printmaking, where each carved plate is inked with a separate color. When all plates have been printed in the order you decide your final print will have multiple colors and a finished composition. Depending on the transparency of the ink, where two colors overlap a third color might be created. We will be working on 6” x…