The ArtCenter offers classes in a variety of mediums for artists of all skill levels.
Summer 2008
June 30 - August 10
Fall 2008
Session 1: September 8 - October 19
Session 2: November 3 - December 14
Early Registration Deadlines: Summer - June 13 / Fall 1 - August 22 / Fall 2 - October 24
CLASSES: DRAWING / PAINTING / PHOTOGRAPHY / JEWELRY / PRINTMAKING / MIXED MEDIA / FIBER ART / GLASS / FOR TEENS / FOR CHILDREN / ART EXPRESSIONS / INSTRUCTORS
DRAWING
OPEN DRAWING
Skill level: All Levels
Instructor: William Dratler
924 Lincoln Road # 203
Sessions are held every Wednesday, from 7-10 pm
A model is present for each session. All media welcome. No registration necessary. $10 fee per person, per session. Lab is also available to those currently enrolled in drawing classes. Present class confirmation to avoid paying additional fees.
Membership discounts do not apply.
INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING
Skill level: Beginner
Instructor: Armando Droulers
Six Thursdays, 6 - 9pm
924 Lincoln Road # 203
$190 class tuition plus $20 optional open lab fee (provides access to open drawing sessions on Wednesdays from 7-10pm)
Join this class and get introduced to basic drawing techniques through traditional approaches to line, form, composition and perspective. Gain an understanding of how to create an illusion of space, depict volume and gain a better understanding of proportion.
ANATOMY
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Gustavo Roman
Six Tuesdays, 6:30- 9:30pm
924 Lincoln Road # 203
$190 class tuition plus $50 model fee (includes model during classes and open drawing sessions on Wednesdays)
This course aims to develop the student's ability to render the human figure and refine drawing skills and techniques. Students will learn to use line and tone to develop an understanding of the proportions & structures of the body. A model will be present for each class. Short and long poses will be provided.
FIGURE DRAWING
Skill Level: All Levels
Instructor: Gustavo Román
Six Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30pm
924 Lincoln Road # 211
$190 class tuition plus $50 model fee (includes model during classes and open drawing sessions on Wednesdays)
This course will provide the student with the technical knowledge needed to draw the human figure convincingly in various poses. The exercises aim to encourage seeing the figure in its totality and successfully transfer the visual information from life to paper. Upon completion of the course the student will understand the formal principles of drawing the figure from observation and should be able to draw visual queues from memory that suggest the figure’s components within it’s entirety.
DRAWING & COLLAGE
Skill Level: Beginnners to Intermediate
Instructor: Armando Droulers
Six Tuesdays, 6 - 9 pm
924 Lincoln Road #211
$190 class tuition
This course explores the possibilities of mixed media by combining both drawing and collage. By drawing, cutting and pasting, the class will create works based on different types of textures using a variety of materials such as papers, fabrics and cardboard. Drawing materials will include pencils, charcoal, pastel and ink. Exploration will be encouraged with an emphasis on strong composition based on some of the best examples of collages in the history of art.
PAINTING
INTERMEDIATE PAINTING
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Harumi Abe
Six Saturdays, 1 - 4pm
First class will meet at 924 Lincoln Road # 203
$190 class tuition
This course is designed for students who wish to advance their skills in painting. The class will be organized with several projects that will help students to experiment with different methods and visualize the concepts they have. It is the goal of this class to familiarize students with the art and practices of painting that they may use all these tools for their own personal vision.
FLORENTINE FRESCO PAINTING
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Instructor: Monica Alvarado Eichmann
Six Mondays, from 7 - 10pm
924 Lincoln Road # 200
$190 class tuition plus $15 (+ tax) material fee
At the end of this class students will have an authentic style Buon Fresco art piece according to the specific rules of method and authenticity complying with the state of Tuscany law and regulations. Life during the renaissance will be discussed as well as a brief history of some of the more famous frescoes. As part of the core curriculum a short Italian Vocabulary will be introduced in order to recognize and apply the correct pronunciation and terminology of the Al fresco Steps and methods. All materials in this course are made out of natural and organic ingredients such as: powdered lapis, lazuli, turquoise, mother of pearl and copper oxides.
PAINTING: HOW TO BEGIN
Skill Level : Beginner/ Intermediate
Instructor: Matthew Andress
Six Mondays from 6 - 9pm
924 Lincoln Road # 200
$190 class tuition
This course will provide an introduction to the fundamentals of painting: color, composition, space and technique. This studio course will concentrate on each student’s individual development, enhancing one’s technical skills and personal expression. Selected topics: a painter’s tools, color theory, painting from observation, and painting from a photograph.
ABSTRACT PAINTING
Skill Level: All levels
Taught in English & Spanish - Ideal for beginners
Instructor: Pablo Contrisciani
Six Wednesdays, 7-10pm
924 Lincoln Road # 200
$190 class tuition
Learn to paint without boundaries. Explore the concepts, meanings, and contemporary relevance of abstraction in art. Create abstract works of art using a variety of techniques.
PAINTING STUDIO
Skill Level: All Levels
Taught in English & Spanish
Instructor: Pablo Contrisciani
Six Saturdays, 1- 4pm
924 Lincoln Road # 200
$190 class tuition
Choose the kind of paint you want to explore! Through individual instruction, learn the fundamentals of color, composition and techniques. This course is for beginners, and also for students with some experience in drawing and painting who want in-depth lessons on materials and paintings methods. Emphasis in creating works of art that explore emotion through personal style. Learn to translate traditional content into bold passionate paintings.
ACRYLIC PAINTING
Skill Level: Beginniner/Intermediate
Taught in English & Spanish
Instructor: Pablo Contrisciani
Six Tuesdays, 7-10pm
924 Lincoln Road # 200
$190 class tuition
Conquer your fear or satisfy your curiosity about painting. Learn basic acrylic techniques, color, composition, and design fundamentals while developing your personal style. Demonstration and individual guidance are provided.
OIL PAINTING
Skill Level: All Levels
Taught in English & Spanish
Instructor: Pablo Contrisciani
Six Thursdays, 7-10pm
924 Lincoln Road # 200
$190 class tuition
Learn the technical and expressive fundamentals of oil painting through individual instruction. Explore composition, color, form, space, and paint handling. Experience in drawing is not necessary.
* Please note: not recommended for pregnant women.
THE HUMAN FIGURE IN MOTION
Skill Level: All levels
Instructor: Armando Droulers
Six Mondays, 6 -9 pm
924 Lincoln Road # 203
$190 class tuition plus-$50 model fee (includes model during classes and open drawing sessions on Wednesdays)
Perfect for illustrators, fashion designers, comic book illustrators, computer animators and art students who are interested in taking the human figure to the next level. The class will develop into technical aspects of drawing and painting, such as proportion, line qualities, light, and the figure in perspective and in motion. Also the narrative aspect will be taught for those interested in story board. This class will also be great for students and artists interested in building a portfolio.
REAL STILL-PAINTING STILL LIFE
Skill Level: All levels
Instructor: Matthew andress
Six Saturdays, 12-3 pm
924 Lincoln Road # 211 - SUMMER SESSION ONLY
$190 class tuition
A specialized class in recreating our three dimensional world on a two dimensional canvas. Using classical techniques, students will use oil or acrylic paints to develop their still life painting skills by gaining knowledge of composition, lighting, perspective and color theory.
PHOTOGRAPHY
OPEN DARKROOM
800 Lincoln Road, Upstairs
Sessions are held every Thursday, from 6-9 pm
Sundays from 1-4 pm
Please bring your class confirmation to gain access to the darkroom with out incurring additional fees for usage. *The darkroom is available for private rentals. Please call for 305.674.8278. ext. 15 for more information.
BLACK & WHITE PHOTO 1
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructors: David Zalben or Mikelle Moore
Six Tuesdays from 7-10pm with David Zalben or
Six Saturdays from 1-4pm with Mikelle Moore
800 Lincoln Road - second floor darkroom
$190 class tuition plus $40 (plus tax) additional lab fee
Develop an understanding of black & white photographic technique. Learn to properly expose, process and print black & white film. Begin to make conscious decisions in viewing and recording a scene. This course will address both technical and visual solutions for basic black and white photography.
(Covers chemical charge and provides darkroom access for student labs)
*Please note: not recommended for Pregnant Women.
BLACK & WHITE PHOTO 2
Skill level: Intermediate/Advanced
Instructor: David Zalben
Six Wednesdays, 7-10pm
800 Lincoln Road- second floor darkroom
$190 class tuition plus $40 (plus tax) additional lab fee
Students with basic working knowledge of darkroom techniques are ready for this class. Learn and apply visual and technical ideas to enhance your images. Receive in depth printing instruction while working one on one with the instructor to develop a small, original body of work. Review aperture settings, depth of field, contrast control, fiber-based papers & toning.
(Covers chemical charge and allows for access to darkroom for student labs)
*Please note: not recommended for Pregnant Women.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS
Skill level: Beginners
Instructor: Mikelle Moore
Offered 2 Saturdays per session from 10 am - 1 pm
924 Lincoln Road- #100
Summer : July 12 or July 26
Fall 1: September 20 or October 4
Fall 2: November 15 or November 29
$50 per person for members/ $55 for non-members
Digital Photography has become the standard, even for the novice. Come and learn all of the ins and outs of your handheld digital camera. Get comprehensive knowledge of your cameras gadgets and modes. Learn about image composition and the basics of digital photographic technique and file organization. In just three hours you can become more comfortable with yourself behind the camera.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP 2
Skill level: Intermediate
Instructor: Mikelle Moore
Offered 2 Tuesdays per session from 6 pm - 10 pm
924 Lincoln Road- #100
Summer : July 15 or July 29
Fall 1: September 23 or October 7
Fall 2: November 18 or December 2
$65 per person for members/ $70 non-members
For those of you with a working knowledge of digital imagery, take your knowledge a step forward and learn more professional photographic techniques in this 4 hour hands on workshop. Leave the classroom and shoot as you learn more about composition and perspective. Get a better understanding of file organizatin and gain knowldege on file formatting. Learn the basics in edititng with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
JEWELRY
OPEN JEWELRY LAB
Monitored by: Leslie LaCombe
Thursdays from 6:30 - 9:30 pm and on Wednesdays from 1-4 pm
800 Lincoln Rd. #109
The Jewelry lab is availableduring ArtStudies Sessions only. Prior jewelry experince is required. Class is limited to 8 participants.
$20 fee per person, per session. No registration necessary.
Membership discounts do not apply.
Make beautiful and unique beaded jewelry for yourself or for others. With a little design assistance and creative inspiration you will understand how beaded jewelry is made and will be able to craft anything you dream up. Techniques covered: beginning through advanced wire wrapping, findings/endings, multi-strand, pearl knotting, stringing memory wire, Chinese knotting and seed beading.
BEADING
Skill level: All Levels
Instructor: Leslie LaCombe - Summer Session
Ruth Avra (Fall 1 & 2)
Six Tuesdays
Summer Session: 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Fall 1: 1 - 4 pm
Fall 2: 6:30 - 9:30 pm
800 Lincoln Rd. #109
$190 class tuition plus-$20 Material fee
Make beautiful and unique beaded jewelry for yourself or for others. With a little design assistance and creative inspiration you will understand how beaded jewelry is made and will be able to craft anything you dream up. Techniques covered: beginning through advanced wire wrapping, findings/endings, multi-strand, pearl knotting, stringing memory wire, Chinese knotting and seed beading.
ART JEWELRY
Skill level: All Levels
Instructor: Leslie LaCombe - Summer Session
Ruth Avra (Fall 1 & 2)
Six Mondays 1 - 4pm or
Mondays 6:30pm-9:30pm
800 Lincoln Road # 109
$190 class tuition plus $20 (+ tax) additional material fee
This all-levels class teaches basic through advanced jewelry techniques. Through individual help and group demonstrations, you will learn about chain-making, metal fabrication, piercing, soldering, forming, stone setting, finishing & surface patinas. Learn to become comfortable in the jewelry studio environment or expand your basic knowledge and develop your metal working skills.
JEWELRY TECHNIQUES
Instructor: Leslie LaCombe
Six Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
800 Lincoln Road #109
$190 class tuition plus material fee $40 (+ tax) for new students (includes silver and semi precious stone for first project) & $20 (+ tax) for returning students
New students will learn the basic techniques of jewelry making through the completion of an assigned project. From this project student will learn metal forming, texturing, soldering, stone setting and finishing. Intermediate and advanced students can also benefit from this class by creating their own projects with the instructor's supervision. These students can learn about piercing, overlay, married metals, bench-top casting, box-making and hinges.
WAX CARVING IN JEWLERY
Skill Level: All Levels
Instructor: Leslie LaCombe Summer Session
Ruth Avra (Fall 1 & 2) Six Tuesdays
Summer 1 - 4 pm
Fall 1: 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Fall 2: 1 - 4 pm
800 Lincoln Road #109
$190 class tuition plus material fee $20 (+ tax) additional material fee
Please note: Additonal costs for casting will depend on each student project.
Learn the traditional art of wax carving and let your imagination take charge. This relaxing class will teach you to mold and manipulate wax pieces and then turn them into the metal of your choice through the process of casting. Through group demonstrations and individual help, only your creativity can limit the jewelry you can create in this class. No previous experience necessary.
PRINTMAKING
OPEN PRINT LAB FOR MONOPRINTING
Pre-requisite: Participants must have prior monoprinting experience during Fall 1 & 2
monitored by: Sal Sidner
Tuesdays from 6:30 - 9:30
924 Lincoln Road # 103/ Print Room
$20 members/ $25 non-members - per person, per open lab
monitor at start of each lab-no registration necessary. Akua water-based, non-toxic inks and use of the press are included- Please bring your own paper. Some supplies will be available to purchase. Monoprints are known as the most painterly method among the printmaking techniques, and are often regarded as a non-editionable kind of print, essentially printed paintings. The characteristic of this method is that no two prints are alike. The beauty of this media is also in its spontaneity and its combination of printmaking, painting and drawing mediums.
PRINTMAKING & SILKSCREEN
Skill level: All Levels
Instructor: Lazaro Amaral
Six Thursdays, 7-10pm or Six Saturdays, 10am-1pm
924 Lincoln Road # 103/ Print Room
$190 class tuition plus $15(+ tax) material Fee
Transform your designs into silk screen prints! Individualized instruction guides you through the photo emulsion process. Final products can be postcards, posters, fabric, clothing & more. Exhibition opportunities will be made available to printmaking students at the end of each session.
SILKSCREEN 2
pre-requisite: Printmaking & Silksreen
Instructor: Lazaro Amaral
Six Fridays, 6-9pm
924 Lincoln Road # 103/ Print Room
$190 class tuition plus $15(+ tax) material Fee
We will be experimenting with mixing mono printing and silk screen printing in this course. Using the press to produce deferment colored prints, along with silk screen printing we will create finished art pieces on paper that have as layered effects.
JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTING
Skill level: Beginner/ Intermediate
Instructor: Sal Sidner
Six Mondays, 6:30-9:30
924 Lincoln Road # 103/ Print Room
$190 class tuition plus $15(+ tax) material Fee
The class will include an overview of traditional and contemporary Japanese printmaking. We will learn traditional registration, and the use of Japanese printmaking methods, tools, and paper. Sal Sidner studied traditional Japanese printmaking with a master printmaker in Kyoto in 2007 and has done extensive research about japanese paper and printmaking at the Asian Museum in San Francisco, and several museums and craft centers in Japan. She exhibits at various international printmaking shows.
COLLAGRAPHS/ EMBELLISHED MONOPRINTS
Skill level: Beginner
Instructor: Sall Sidner
Six Thursdays, 6:30 -9:30 pm
924 Lincoln Road # 103/ Print Room
$190 class tuition plus $15(+ tax) material Fee
The class will learn how to make collographs with card, textured paint and found objects, and print with water-based highly pigmented inks on a press. You will learn how to play around with painterly techniques to produce one of a kind objects with embellished surfaces. Sal Sidner studied printmaking at the Accademia, Florence, Italy, Il Bisonte in Florence, the West of England College of Art, and the University of Miami, as well as in Japan and various print studios. Her work has been shown at the Society of Illustrators, New York, Art Basel, the University of Venice, New York University, and galleries in France, England, and the US.
MIXED MEDIA
VISUAL THINKING - VISUAL TINKERING
Skill Level: All Levels
Instructor: Matthew Andress
Six Wednesdays, 6-9pm
924 Lincoln Road #211 - Summer Session Only
$190 class tuition
A hands-on journey through visual art. Get ready for a crash course in using your right brain. Learn to develop creative expression while discovering the principles of art and design. Class explores 2D and 3D design, recycling and found objects, the art of bookmaking, drawing, mark making and more.
FIBER ART
FELTING AND SCULPTURAL CROCHET
Skill Level: All Levels
Instructor: Kerry Phillips
Six Sundays from 3 - 6 pm
During Fall 1
924 Lincoln Road #200
$190 per person-plus $30 (+tax) material fee- (includes wool for beginning projects and dry felting needles.)
During this session we will be focusing on felting and sculptural crochet. What is Felting? Very simply, felt is wool that has been matted. Wool becomes felt when it is subjected to moisture, heat, and pressure. Felted pieces can be made into functional objects like bags and hats, as well as non-functioning art, such as felt paintings, sculpture, installations and environments. The possibilities for felt are boundless. We will learn the basics of felting focusing on various methods of wet and dry felting. We will also explore simple wool-dyeing possibilities. Students will be encouraged to be experimental and bring in wild ideas and odd materials for projects. Crochet is basically a process of endless looping. Patterns and designs are made by how and when you loop. This class gives license to throw away the rules and instructions. We will be using basic crochet methods in unlikely ways to create sculptural forms. We will also explore how to make our own needles for very large “yarns”. Beginners and life-long crochet-ers encouraged to come and explore the possibilities of free-form crochet.
FELTING AND TAPESTRY
Skill Level: All Levels
Instructor: Kerry Phillips
During Fall 2
Six Sundays from 3 - 6 pm
924 Lincoln Road # 200
$190 per person - plus $30 (+ tax) material fee-(includes wool for beginning projects and dry felting needles.)
During this session we will be focusing on felting and tapestry weaving. What is Felting? Very simply, felt is wool that has been matted. Wool becomes felt when it is subjected to moisture, heat, and pressure. Felted pieces can be made into functional objects like bags and hats, as well as non-functioning art, such as felt paintings, sculpture, installations and environments. The possibilities for felt are boundless. We will learn the basics of felting focusing on various methods of wet and dry felting. We will also explore simple wool-dyeing possibilities. Students will be encouraged to be experimental and bring in wild ideas and odd materials for projects. This introduction to tapestry will equip students with the knowledge to create tapestry on any scale with any material. We will be making simple small-scale looms and using a variety of weaving techniques to complete our designs. Beginners and advanced students alike are welcome.
GLASS
STAINED GLASS
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Morgan Lorenzo
Six Tuesdays from 4 - 7 pm
924 Lincoln Road # 204A
$190 per person - plus $50 (+ tax) additional materials fee
Create works of art that magically transmit light! Course covers basic glass cutting, copper foiling, and soldering. Pieces are finished in your choice of patina. Cost includes glass and the use of some tools.
FOR TEENS
PORTFOLIO PREPARATION
For Teens age 12-17
Instructor: Sal Sidner
Six Saturdays, 1pm-4pm
924 Lincoln Rd # 100
The class will focus on observation from life models and still life, and is designed to augment observational drawing skills.
A painter and printmaker exhibiting internationally, Sal Sidner recently became a Miami Dade Public Schools teacher, and began an Art Club at her school focusing on Portfolio Preparation for Magnet Art Schools and Colleges. She also teaches at the Fairchild Garden Challenge.
FOR CHILDREN
Please see the ArtCamp section of the website
ART EXPRESSIONS
Summer 2008
June 30 - August 10
Fall 2008
Session 1: September 8 - October 19
Session 2: November 3 - December 14
Early Registration Deadlines: Summer - June 13 / Fall 1 - August 22 / Fall 2 - October 24
CLASSES: DRAWING / PAINTING / PHOTOGRAPHY / JEWELRY / PRINTMAKING / MIXED MEDIA / FIBER ART / GLASS / FOR TEENS / FOR CHILDREN / ART EXPRESSIONS / INSTRUCTORS
DRAWING
OPEN DRAWING
Skill level: All Levels
Instructor: William Dratler
924 Lincoln Road # 203
Sessions are held every Wednesday, from 7-10 pm
A model is present for each session. All media welcome. No registration necessary. $10 fee per person, per session. Lab is also available to those currently enrolled in drawing classes. Present class confirmation to avoid paying additional fees.
Membership discounts do not apply.
INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING
Skill level: Beginner
Instructor: Armando Droulers
Six Thursdays, 6 - 9pm
924 Lincoln Road # 203
$190 class tuition plus $20 optional open lab fee (provides access to open drawing sessions on Wednesdays from 7-10pm)
Join this class and get introduced to basic drawing techniques through traditional approaches to line, form, composition and perspective. Gain an understanding of how to create an illusion of space, depict volume and gain a better understanding of proportion.
ANATOMY
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Gustavo Roman
Six Tuesdays, 6:30- 9:30pm
924 Lincoln Road # 203
$190 class tuition plus $50 model fee (includes model during classes and open drawing sessions on Wednesdays)
This course aims to develop the student's ability to render the human figure and refine drawing skills and techniques. Students will learn to use line and tone to develop an understanding of the proportions & structures of the body. A model will be present for each class. Short and long poses will be provided.
FIGURE DRAWING
Skill Level: All Levels
Instructor: Gustavo Román
Six Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30pm
924 Lincoln Road # 211
$190 class tuition plus $50 model fee (includes model during classes and open drawing sessions on Wednesdays)
This course will provide the student with the technical knowledge needed to draw the human figure convincingly in various poses. The exercises aim to encourage seeing the figure in its totality and successfully transfer the visual information from life to paper. Upon completion of the course the student will understand the formal principles of drawing the figure from observation and should be able to draw visual queues from memory that suggest the figure’s components within it’s entirety.
DRAWING & COLLAGE
Skill Level: Beginnners to Intermediate
Instructor: Armando Droulers
Six Tuesdays, 6 - 9 pm
924 Lincoln Road #211
$190 class tuition
This course explores the possibilities of mixed media by combining both drawing and collage. By drawing, cutting and pasting, the class will create works based on different types of textures using a variety of materials such as papers, fabrics and cardboard. Drawing materials will include pencils, charcoal, pastel and ink. Exploration will be encouraged with an emphasis on strong composition based on some of the best examples of collages in the history of art.
PAINTING
INTERMEDIATE PAINTING
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Harumi Abe
Six Saturdays, 1 - 4pm
First class will meet at 924 Lincoln Road # 203
$190 class tuition
This course is designed for students who wish to advance their skills in painting. The class will be organized with several projects that will help students to experiment with different methods and visualize the concepts they have. It is the goal of this class to familiarize students with the art and practices of painting that they may use all these tools for their own personal vision.
FLORENTINE FRESCO PAINTING
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Instructor: Monica Alvarado Eichmann
Six Mondays, from 7 - 10pm
924 Lincoln Road # 200
$190 class tuition plus $15 (+ tax) material fee
At the end of this class students will have an authentic style Buon Fresco art piece according to the specific rules of method and authenticity complying with the state of Tuscany law and regulations. Life during the renaissance will be discussed as well as a brief history of some of the more famous frescoes. As part of the core curriculum a short Italian Vocabulary will be introduced in order to recognize and apply the correct pronunciation and terminology of the Al fresco Steps and methods. All materials in this course are made out of natural and organic ingredients such as: powdered lapis, lazuli, turquoise, mother of pearl and copper oxides.
PAINTING: HOW TO BEGIN
Skill Level : Beginner/ Intermediate
Instructor: Matthew Andress
Six Mondays from 6 - 9pm
924 Lincoln Road # 200
$190 class tuition
This course will provide an introduction to the fundamentals of painting: color, composition, space and technique. This studio course will concentrate on each student’s individual development, enhancing one’s technical skills and personal expression. Selected topics: a painter’s tools, color theory, painting from observation, and painting from a photograph.
ABSTRACT PAINTING
Skill Level: All levels
Taught in English & Spanish - Ideal for beginners
Instructor: Pablo Contrisciani
Six Wednesdays, 7-10pm
924 Lincoln Road # 200
$190 class tuition
Learn to paint without boundaries. Explore the concepts, meanings, and contemporary relevance of abstraction in art. Create abstract works of art using a variety of techniques.
PAINTING STUDIO
Skill Level: All Levels
Taught in English & Spanish
Instructor: Pablo Contrisciani
Six Saturdays, 1- 4pm
924 Lincoln Road # 200
$190 class tuition
Choose the kind of paint you want to explore! Through individual instruction, learn the fundamentals of color, composition and techniques. This course is for beginners, and also for students with some experience in drawing and painting who want in-depth lessons on materials and paintings methods. Emphasis in creating works of art that explore emotion through personal style. Learn to translate traditional content into bold passionate paintings.
ACRYLIC PAINTING
Skill Level: Beginniner/Intermediate
Taught in English & Spanish
Instructor: Pablo Contrisciani
Six Tuesdays, 7-10pm
924 Lincoln Road # 200
$190 class tuition
Conquer your fear or satisfy your curiosity about painting. Learn basic acrylic techniques, color, composition, and design fundamentals while developing your personal style. Demonstration and individual guidance are provided.
OIL PAINTING
Skill Level: All Levels
Taught in English & Spanish
Instructor: Pablo Contrisciani
Six Thursdays, 7-10pm
924 Lincoln Road # 200
$190 class tuition
Learn the technical and expressive fundamentals of oil painting through individual instruction. Explore composition, color, form, space, and paint handling. Experience in drawing is not necessary.
* Please note: not recommended for pregnant women.
THE HUMAN FIGURE IN MOTION
Skill Level: All levels
Instructor: Armando Droulers
Six Mondays, 6 -9 pm
924 Lincoln Road # 203
$190 class tuition plus-$50 model fee (includes model during classes and open drawing sessions on Wednesdays)
Perfect for illustrators, fashion designers, comic book illustrators, computer animators and art students who are interested in taking the human figure to the next level. The class will develop into technical aspects of drawing and painting, such as proportion, line qualities, light, and the figure in perspective and in motion. Also the narrative aspect will be taught for those interested in story board. This class will also be great for students and artists interested in building a portfolio.
REAL STILL-PAINTING STILL LIFE
Skill Level: All levels
Instructor: Matthew andress
Six Saturdays, 12-3 pm
924 Lincoln Road # 211 - SUMMER SESSION ONLY
$190 class tuition
A specialized class in recreating our three dimensional world on a two dimensional canvas. Using classical techniques, students will use oil or acrylic paints to develop their still life painting skills by gaining knowledge of composition, lighting, perspective and color theory.
PHOTOGRAPHY
OPEN DARKROOM
800 Lincoln Road, Upstairs
Sessions are held every Thursday, from 6-9 pm
Sundays from 1-4 pm
Please bring your class confirmation to gain access to the darkroom with out incurring additional fees for usage. *The darkroom is available for private rentals. Please call for 305.674.8278. ext. 15 for more information.
BLACK & WHITE PHOTO 1
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructors: David Zalben or Mikelle Moore
Six Tuesdays from 7-10pm with David Zalben or
Six Saturdays from 1-4pm with Mikelle Moore
800 Lincoln Road - second floor darkroom
$190 class tuition plus $40 (plus tax) additional lab fee
Develop an understanding of black & white photographic technique. Learn to properly expose, process and print black & white film. Begin to make conscious decisions in viewing and recording a scene. This course will address both technical and visual solutions for basic black and white photography.
(Covers chemical charge and provides darkroom access for student labs)
*Please note: not recommended for Pregnant Women.
BLACK & WHITE PHOTO 2
Skill level: Intermediate/Advanced
Instructor: David Zalben
Six Wednesdays, 7-10pm
800 Lincoln Road- second floor darkroom
$190 class tuition plus $40 (plus tax) additional lab fee
Students with basic working knowledge of darkroom techniques are ready for this class. Learn and apply visual and technical ideas to enhance your images. Receive in depth printing instruction while working one on one with the instructor to develop a small, original body of work. Review aperture settings, depth of field, contrast control, fiber-based papers & toning.
(Covers chemical charge and allows for access to darkroom for student labs)
*Please note: not recommended for Pregnant Women.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS
Skill level: Beginners
Instructor: Mikelle Moore
Offered 2 Saturdays per session from 10 am - 1 pm
924 Lincoln Road- #100
Summer : July 12 or July 26
Fall 1: September 20 or October 4
Fall 2: November 15 or November 29
$50 per person for members/ $55 for non-members
Digital Photography has become the standard, even for the novice. Come and learn all of the ins and outs of your handheld digital camera. Get comprehensive knowledge of your cameras gadgets and modes. Learn about image composition and the basics of digital photographic technique and file organization. In just three hours you can become more comfortable with yourself behind the camera.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP 2
Skill level: Intermediate
Instructor: Mikelle Moore
Offered 2 Tuesdays per session from 6 pm - 10 pm
924 Lincoln Road- #100
Summer : July 15 or July 29
Fall 1: September 23 or October 7
Fall 2: November 18 or December 2
$65 per person for members/ $70 non-members
For those of you with a working knowledge of digital imagery, take your knowledge a step forward and learn more professional photographic techniques in this 4 hour hands on workshop. Leave the classroom and shoot as you learn more about composition and perspective. Get a better understanding of file organizatin and gain knowldege on file formatting. Learn the basics in edititng with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
JEWELRY
OPEN JEWELRY LAB
Monitored by: Leslie LaCombe
Thursdays from 6:30 - 9:30 pm and on Wednesdays from 1-4 pm
800 Lincoln Rd. #109
The Jewelry lab is availableduring ArtStudies Sessions only. Prior jewelry experince is required. Class is limited to 8 participants.
$20 fee per person, per session. No registration necessary.
Membership discounts do not apply.
Make beautiful and unique beaded jewelry for yourself or for others. With a little design assistance and creative inspiration you will understand how beaded jewelry is made and will be able to craft anything you dream up. Techniques covered: beginning through advanced wire wrapping, findings/endings, multi-strand, pearl knotting, stringing memory wire, Chinese knotting and seed beading.
BEADING
Skill level: All Levels
Instructor: Leslie LaCombe - Summer Session
Ruth Avra (Fall 1 & 2)
Six Tuesdays
Summer Session: 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Fall 1: 1 - 4 pm
Fall 2: 6:30 - 9:30 pm
800 Lincoln Rd. #109
$190 class tuition plus-$20 Material fee
Make beautiful and unique beaded jewelry for yourself or for others. With a little design assistance and creative inspiration you will understand how beaded jewelry is made and will be able to craft anything you dream up. Techniques covered: beginning through advanced wire wrapping, findings/endings, multi-strand, pearl knotting, stringing memory wire, Chinese knotting and seed beading.
ART JEWELRY
Skill level: All Levels
Instructor: Leslie LaCombe - Summer Session
Ruth Avra (Fall 1 & 2)
Six Mondays 1 - 4pm or
Mondays 6:30pm-9:30pm
800 Lincoln Road # 109
$190 class tuition plus $20 (+ tax) additional material fee
This all-levels class teaches basic through advanced jewelry techniques. Through individual help and group demonstrations, you will learn about chain-making, metal fabrication, piercing, soldering, forming, stone setting, finishing & surface patinas. Learn to become comfortable in the jewelry studio environment or expand your basic knowledge and develop your metal working skills.
JEWELRY TECHNIQUES
Instructor: Leslie LaCombe
Six Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
800 Lincoln Road #109
$190 class tuition plus material fee $40 (+ tax) for new students (includes silver and semi precious stone for first project) & $20 (+ tax) for returning students
New students will learn the basic techniques of jewelry making through the completion of an assigned project. From this project student will learn metal forming, texturing, soldering, stone setting and finishing. Intermediate and advanced students can also benefit from this class by creating their own projects with the instructor's supervision. These students can learn about piercing, overlay, married metals, bench-top casting, box-making and hinges.
WAX CARVING IN JEWLERY
Skill Level: All Levels
Instructor: Leslie LaCombe Summer Session
Ruth Avra (Fall 1 & 2) Six Tuesdays
Summer 1 - 4 pm
Fall 1: 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Fall 2: 1 - 4 pm
800 Lincoln Road #109
$190 class tuition plus material fee $20 (+ tax) additional material fee
Please note: Additonal costs for casting will depend on each student project.
Learn the traditional art of wax carving and let your imagination take charge. This relaxing class will teach you to mold and manipulate wax pieces and then turn them into the metal of your choice through the process of casting. Through group demonstrations and individual help, only your creativity can limit the jewelry you can create in this class. No previous experience necessary.
PRINTMAKING
OPEN PRINT LAB FOR MONOPRINTING
Pre-requisite: Participants must have prior monoprinting experience during Fall 1 & 2
monitored by: Sal Sidner
Tuesdays from 6:30 - 9:30
924 Lincoln Road # 103/ Print Room
$20 members/ $25 non-members - per person, per open lab
monitor at start of each lab-no registration necessary. Akua water-based, non-toxic inks and use of the press are included- Please bring your own paper. Some supplies will be available to purchase. Monoprints are known as the most painterly method among the printmaking techniques, and are often regarded as a non-editionable kind of print, essentially printed paintings. The characteristic of this method is that no two prints are alike. The beauty of this media is also in its spontaneity and its combination of printmaking, painting and drawing mediums.
PRINTMAKING & SILKSCREEN
Skill level: All Levels
Instructor: Lazaro Amaral
Six Thursdays, 7-10pm or Six Saturdays, 10am-1pm
924 Lincoln Road # 103/ Print Room
$190 class tuition plus $15(+ tax) material Fee
Transform your designs into silk screen prints! Individualized instruction guides you through the photo emulsion process. Final products can be postcards, posters, fabric, clothing & more. Exhibition opportunities will be made available to printmaking students at the end of each session.
SILKSCREEN 2
pre-requisite: Printmaking & Silksreen
Instructor: Lazaro Amaral
Six Fridays, 6-9pm
924 Lincoln Road # 103/ Print Room
$190 class tuition plus $15(+ tax) material Fee
We will be experimenting with mixing mono printing and silk screen printing in this course. Using the press to produce deferment colored prints, along with silk screen printing we will create finished art pieces on paper that have as layered effects.
JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTING
Skill level: Beginner/ Intermediate
Instructor: Sal Sidner
Six Mondays, 6:30-9:30
924 Lincoln Road # 103/ Print Room
$190 class tuition plus $15(+ tax) material Fee
The class will include an overview of traditional and contemporary Japanese printmaking. We will learn traditional registration, and the use of Japanese printmaking methods, tools, and paper. Sal Sidner studied traditional Japanese printmaking with a master printmaker in Kyoto in 2007 and has done extensive research about japanese paper and printmaking at the Asian Museum in San Francisco, and several museums and craft centers in Japan. She exhibits at various international printmaking shows.
COLLAGRAPHS/ EMBELLISHED MONOPRINTS
Skill level: Beginner
Instructor: Sall Sidner
Six Thursdays, 6:30 -9:30 pm
924 Lincoln Road # 103/ Print Room
$190 class tuition plus $15(+ tax) material Fee
The class will learn how to make collographs with card, textured paint and found objects, and print with water-based highly pigmented inks on a press. You will learn how to play around with painterly techniques to produce one of a kind objects with embellished surfaces. Sal Sidner studied printmaking at the Accademia, Florence, Italy, Il Bisonte in Florence, the West of England College of Art, and the University of Miami, as well as in Japan and various print studios. Her work has been shown at the Society of Illustrators, New York, Art Basel, the University of Venice, New York University, and galleries in France, England, and the US.
MIXED MEDIA
VISUAL THINKING - VISUAL TINKERING
Skill Level: All Levels
Instructor: Matthew Andress
Six Wednesdays, 6-9pm
924 Lincoln Road #211 - Summer Session Only
$190 class tuition
A hands-on journey through visual art. Get ready for a crash course in using your right brain. Learn to develop creative expression while discovering the principles of art and design. Class explores 2D and 3D design, recycling and found objects, the art of bookmaking, drawing, mark making and more.
FIBER ART
FELTING AND SCULPTURAL CROCHET
Skill Level: All Levels
Instructor: Kerry Phillips
Six Sundays from 3 - 6 pm
During Fall 1
924 Lincoln Road #200
$190 per person-plus $30 (+tax) material fee- (includes wool for beginning projects and dry felting needles.)
During this session we will be focusing on felting and sculptural crochet. What is Felting? Very simply, felt is wool that has been matted. Wool becomes felt when it is subjected to moisture, heat, and pressure. Felted pieces can be made into functional objects like bags and hats, as well as non-functioning art, such as felt paintings, sculpture, installations and environments. The possibilities for felt are boundless. We will learn the basics of felting focusing on various methods of wet and dry felting. We will also explore simple wool-dyeing possibilities. Students will be encouraged to be experimental and bring in wild ideas and odd materials for projects. Crochet is basically a process of endless looping. Patterns and designs are made by how and when you loop. This class gives license to throw away the rules and instructions. We will be using basic crochet methods in unlikely ways to create sculptural forms. We will also explore how to make our own needles for very large “yarns”. Beginners and life-long crochet-ers encouraged to come and explore the possibilities of free-form crochet.
FELTING AND TAPESTRY
Skill Level: All Levels
Instructor: Kerry Phillips
During Fall 2
Six Sundays from 3 - 6 pm
924 Lincoln Road # 200
$190 per person - plus $30 (+ tax) material fee-(includes wool for beginning projects and dry felting needles.)
During this session we will be focusing on felting and tapestry weaving. What is Felting? Very simply, felt is wool that has been matted. Wool becomes felt when it is subjected to moisture, heat, and pressure. Felted pieces can be made into functional objects like bags and hats, as well as non-functioning art, such as felt paintings, sculpture, installations and environments. The possibilities for felt are boundless. We will learn the basics of felting focusing on various methods of wet and dry felting. We will also explore simple wool-dyeing possibilities. Students will be encouraged to be experimental and bring in wild ideas and odd materials for projects. This introduction to tapestry will equip students with the knowledge to create tapestry on any scale with any material. We will be making simple small-scale looms and using a variety of weaving techniques to complete our designs. Beginners and advanced students alike are welcome.
GLASS
STAINED GLASS
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Morgan Lorenzo
Six Tuesdays from 4 - 7 pm
924 Lincoln Road # 204A
$190 per person - plus $50 (+ tax) additional materials fee
Create works of art that magically transmit light! Course covers basic glass cutting, copper foiling, and soldering. Pieces are finished in your choice of patina. Cost includes glass and the use of some tools.
FOR TEENS
PORTFOLIO PREPARATION
For Teens age 12-17
Instructor: Sal Sidner
Six Saturdays, 1pm-4pm
924 Lincoln Rd # 100
The class will focus on observation from life models and still life, and is designed to augment observational drawing skills.
A painter and printmaker exhibiting internationally, Sal Sidner recently became a Miami Dade Public Schools teacher, and began an Art Club at her school focusing on Portfolio Preparation for Magnet Art Schools and Colleges. She also teaches at the Fairchild Garden Challenge.
FOR CHILDREN
Please see the ArtCamp section of the website
ART EXPRESSIONS
Please check back for progamming times and locations in the Fall.
INSTRUCTORS
Harumi Abe - Harumi Abe is an emerging artist who has shown her art extensively in South Florida. After moving to Miami from Japan, she received her BFA from Ai Miami International University of Art and Design and MFA at Florida International University. She is a recipient of 2008 South Florida Cultural Consortium for Visual and Media Artists and Women in the Visual Artists Scholarship.
www.harumiabe.com
Lazaro Amaral - Won a three year scholarship for Art at the University of Miami while still in high school. He went on to The Parson’s School of Design, New York, and earned an A.A. Degree in 1988. Lazaro has created work for MTV, Vh1, Nickelodeon, The Miami Herald & Avanti Press.
www.shallowbeach.tv/laz
Matthew Andress - Florida State University, Bachelors in Studio Art
Ruth Avra - University of Wisconsin-Madison-BS in art with an art jewelry concentration.
www.ruthavra.com
Pablo Contrisciani - Earned a Masters of Fine Art in Painting from The National University of Fine Arts of La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina (1992)
William Dratler - Attended the Parsons School of Design in New York City and was graduated with honors in advertising. Earned a Bachelors of Science degree from New York University in teaching art and graphic design. Was affiliated with Ted Bates Advertising Agency as Vice President Art Director. Currently continues to paint and write poetry.
Armando Droulers - Bard College, Academia Federico Brandt, New World School of the Arts & The University of Florida
Leslie LaCombe - Leslie LaCombe grew up in Canada and has a business degree from the University of Toronto. While excelling in business she explored the arts in her spare time and eventually left the corporate world to make beaded jewelry with a local designer. In 2004 Leslie went to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico to study silver jewelry design with Billy King. Within a few months of study her work was on display at a prominent local gallery. Today Leslie lives in Miami, Florida and produces her unique creations from her studio in South Beach.
Mikelle Antoinette Moore - Mikelle Antoinette Moore- Earned a Masters of Fine Art in Photography from the University of Miami (2006) and a BFA in Mass Communication and Media Arts from Southern Illinois University (2003)
www.mikellemoore.com
Kerry Phillips - Earned a BFA from FIU in 2000 (Florida International University) & MFA in 2003 from University of Arizona
Gustavo Román - was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. After earning a Bachelor of Humanities in Fine Arts from the University of Puerto Rico, he moved to Miami where he resides and works. He has shown in Chicago, Kansas City, and New York. Román is currently pursuing an MFA in drawing from Florida International University in Miami. His body of work deals with the human psyche and its correlation with physical existence, a study of humanity through the figure.
Sal Sidner - Sal Sidner is a painter and printmaker who exhibits internationally. She recently became a Miami Dade Public Schools teacher, and began an Art Club at her school focusing on Portfolio Preparation for Magnet Art Schools and Colleges. She has also taught at Moca and the Fairchild Garden Challenge. Sal studied traditional Japanese printmaking with a master printmaker in Kyoto last summer, and has done extensive research about Japanese paper and printmaking at the Asian Museum in San Francisco, and several museums and craft centers in Japan. She also studied painting and printmaking at the Accademia, Florence, Italy, Il Bisonte in Florence, the West of England College of Art, and the University of Miami, and various print studios. Her work has been shown at the Society of Illustrators, New York, Art Basel, University of Venice, New York University, and galleries in France, England, and the US.
David Zalben - Studied at the New England School of Photography, Boston, Massachusetts. David has worked in advertising for national and international campaigns.
