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Telesis Classes Winter/Spring 2013
Explore your creativity and develop new skills through classes taught by experienced, professional teaching artists. Small class sizes ensure individualized attention and encourage independent growth.
Finding Your Inspiriation: A Collective Experience in Floral Design
-- NEW DATE!!
Beginning Patterns
Advanced Patterns
Stone Patterns
BASKETRY BASICS
Thursday, February 28
Ever see a beautiful, hand-woven basket and wonder how it was constructed? Baskets are easy and fun to weave, and they make great gifts! In this workshop, you will use both reeds and non-traditional materials to create two small baskets using the twining method, a traditional basket-making technique. We will also discuss world basket-weaving traditions and view examples of creative and functional baskets. No prior art experience is required, just a willingness to use your creativity while learning this “hands-on” craft technique. All supplies are provided.
Instructor: Kasia Drake-Hames, Owner, Artist & Instructor, KDH Art Studio
TCA-258-01
6:30 – 9:00 p.m./Limit: 10/$40
DRAWING THE HUMAN FIGURE
6 Wednesdays, April 10 – May 15
This intermediate-level class will focus on drawing from a live, partially clothed model (swimsuit or leotard). Through individual and group instruction, we will discuss anatomy and learn about bones and muscles as a foundation for drawing the human figure. Additional attention will be given to the way light falls and creates form. Develop drawing skills in pencil, charcoal and conte crayon.
Instructor: Irene Angeles, BFA, Art Instructor
TCA-913-01
6:30 – 9:30 pm/Limit: 12/$150
NOTE: Students must have an understanding of basic drawing skills. Supply list will be sent with confirmation.
FINDING YOUR INSPIRATION
A Collective Experience in Floral Design
NEW DATE!! Saturday, April 13
How do professional designers approach their work? What gives you a “spark” of inspiration, then fuels your creativity as you put together flowers and natural materials? Sometimes all you need is a key piece, a point-of-departure around which a unique floral design is built. Once you are underway, the creative process becomes almost meditative. In this special afternoon workshop, award-winning designer Miki Herman will guide the group through the process of starting with a single object, building your unique creation and finding your own well of inspiration. All students will be asked to bring the same type of object. All other supplies will be provided.
Instructor: Miki Herman, MOSS Floral Design
TCA-925-01
1:00 – 4:30 p.m./$56
INTRODUCTION TO PASTEL
5 Tuesdays, April 9 – May 7
In this class for beginners we will cover tools, techniques and methods for creating expressive and vibrant pastel drawings. Starting with still life, students will learn how to blend and layer pigment to achieve accurate volume and color. Mark making techniques will be covered for expressing movement and feeling. In the final session, students will be invited to work from photographs to create an artwork that is personal and unique.
Instructor: Beki Borman, BFA, Visual Artist
TCA-914-01
6:30 – 8:30 p.m./Limit 12/$96
NOTE: Supply list will be sent with confirmation.
OPEN STUDIO
Session I: 6 Tuesdays, Feb 19 – Mar 26
Session II: 6 Tuesdays, April 9 – May 14
Enjoy time to work in any painting or drawing media, as well as polymer clay. Bring work that you have been longing to finish or start something new! You will develop your skills through individualized instruction and positive group critiques. Instructor Irene Angeles has a degree in Painting and Drawing with extensive graduate-level work in Art Education. She is familiar with most media and will teach and help as needed.
Instructor: Irene Angeles, BFA, Art Instructor
Session I: TCA-9B1-01
Session II: TCA-9B1-02
6:30 – 9:30 p.m./Limit: 10/$90
NOTE: No solvents are allowed. If you are using oil paint, obtain directions for alternative materials from the Telesis office at 414-382-6177.
PAINTING FROM START TO FINISH
4 Tuesdays, March 5 – April 2 (no class March 19)
Learn the process of developing a painting methodically step-by-step. The class will begin with preliminary brainstorming and sketching. We will then develop a working study while discussing color and application. Finally, students will move onto the final piece, beginning with an underpainting and ultimately will complete a single painting. The tools learned along the way can be applied to all future artistic endeavors!
Instructor: Beki Borman, BFA, Visual Artist
TCA-921-01
6:30 – 8:30 p.m./Limit 12/$80
NOTE: Supply list will be sent with confirmation.
PAPER MARBLING WORKSHOP SERIES
Sign up for one, two or all three!
Paper marbling is a beautiful art form that has been practiced for centuries. It’s fun, easy to do and does not require any previous art experience. You will learn basic marbling terms and common patterns, and use simple marbling tools to create unique papers. Ten different designs will be created in each class. All supplies are provided; acrylic paints will be used (no strong chemicals). Visit ruthrossdesigns to see examples.
Series of 3 classes: TCA-930-01/$138
PAPER MARBLING: BEGINNING PATTERNS
Thursday, March 7
Learn paper marbling basics and beginning patterns. Using a few simple tools and instructions provided, you will create patterns in acrylic paints that float on water to print ten one-of-a-kind decorative papers that can be used in numerous ways.
Instructor: Betsy Rasmussen, BS, Owner of Ruth Ross Designs
TCA-926-01
6:30 – 9:00 p.m./Limit 8/$51
NOTE: This class is required before taking Advanced Patterns.
PAPER MARBLING: ADVANCED PATTERNS
Thursday, March 14
This class continues where Beginning Patterns left off. Create uniquely designed papers using advanced patterns and paper manipulations that produce dimensional effects.
Instructor: Betsy Rasmussen, BS, Owner of Ruth Ross Designs
TCA-927-01
6:30 – 9:00 p.m./Limit 8/$51
NOTE: Beginning Patterns class is required.
PAPER MARBLING: STONE PATTERNS
Thursday, March 21
All experience levels are welcome to explore creating various stone patterns using acrylic paints. We start with the basic Turkish stone pattern and move on to using paint additives, marbling tools and paper movement for additional effects.
Instructor: Betsy Rasmussen, BS, Owner of Ruth Ross Designs
TCA-928-01
6:30 – 9:00 p.m./Limit 8/$51
TEXTILE BLOCK PRINTING
2 Thursdays, April 18 & 25
Learn the process of block printing while creating wearable art and items for home décor. Using simple craft materials, you will create two re-usable printing blocks during the first session. In the second session, you will use your printing blocks to decorate three fabric items of your choice; there will be a variety of items to choose from, including t-shirts, placemats, bags and more! A variety of inks are also provided so you can go home with three colorful and unique items for yourself and your home. All materials are included.
Instructor: Kasia Drake-Hames, Owner, Artist & Instructor, KDH Art Studio
TCA-821-01
6:30 – 9:00 p.m./Limit: 10/$44
WATERCOLOR 1
6 Mondays, February 25 – April 8 (no class April 1)
Lose yourself in the flow of watercolor! If you have always wanted to try watercolor—but were under the impression that you couldn’t learn painting with this medium—this class is for you. You will explore the basics through demonstrations and hands-on practice, and learn to control and maneuver watercolor paints as you gain knowledge and insights with tips and techniques. You will be painting from your own photographs or from those provided by the instructor.
Instructor: Joyce Eesley, BA in Art Education, Alverno College
TCA-250-01
6:30 – 9:00 p.m./Limit: 12/$136
Note: Supply list will be sent with confirmation.
WATERCOLOR 2
6 Mondays, April 15 – May 20
Increase your knowledge of handling this exciting medium. This class is designed to enhance watercolor skills as you increase your ability to use a variety of materials and specialized techniques. Learn to understand the essentials of value, color and composition. It is strongly recommended that you have taken Watercolor 1 prior to taking this class. You will be painting from your own references.
Instructor: Joyce Eesley, BA in Art Education, Alverno College
TCA-358-01
6:30 – 9:00 p.m./Limit: 12/$136
Note: Supply list will be sent with confirmation.
