Beginner & Intermediate Watercolor
Beginner and Intermediate WatercolorJanuary 10th-February 16thPrice: $165.00Tuesday, 1:30pm-3:30pm Instructor: Irene JahnsThis class will encourage beginners by introducing the use of transparent watercolor paints, and brush techniques. Intermediate participants will be introduced to the practices of fundamentals. Students are encouraged to work on areas of challenge in this class. Class time will be divided into studio/ painting time, individual assistance, and demonstration. Exercises will be given to help students in their experimentation process. This class is for those who would like to begin to learn watercolor, and the elements of composition in this medium***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
Pre-Drawing & Composition for Future Painters
Pre- Drawing and Composition for Future PaintersJanuary 9th- February 13thPrice: $165.00 Monday, 6:30pm-9pm Instructor: Chris Boudon Basic preparation for painting classes/workshops in all mediums. Designed for those who have not actively been involved with their art skills, drawing and layout. Basic drawing skill development and layout/design techniques’-sketching objects, layouts, and plans for paintings. Visual ability to reproduce desired items, painting dimensions, productive use of design/layout elements.***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
All Level Wheel Throwing
All Level Wheel Throwing: Ceramic StudioJanuary 12th – February 16thPrice: $175.00 Thursdays, 2:00pm- 4:30pm Instructor: Ken Lambdin Perfect for beginning students or the more experienced ones, this is an all-level ceramics class that will focus on form, shaping and textural methods on the clay wheel. Learn how to add handles, and other ornamental designs to your pieces while also discovering new techniques through demonstrations and one-on-one instructions No Pre-Requisites***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
Adult Wheel Throwing
Adult Wheel Throwing – Ceramic StudioJanuary 9th- February 13thPrice: $175.00 Monday, 6:30pm – 9pm Instructor: Keith Meyers Perfect for beginning students or the more experienced ones, this is an all-level ceramics class that will focus on form, shaping and textural methods on the clay wheel. Learn how to add handles, and other ornamental designs to your pieces while also discovering new techniques through demonstrations and one-on-one instructions. No Pre- Requisites***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
All Level Hand-Building
All Level Hand building- Ceramic StudioJanuary 11th- February 15thPrice: $175.00Class Size: 9 Wednesday, 6:30pm- 9pm Instructor: Renee Calder In this class, we will focus on the basics, focusing on a variety of hand building tips and techniques. This will be a project-based class with ideas and examples that will challenge and build your skills. We will focus on pinch, coil, and slab and begin applying ways of combining these to make more both functional and sculptural pieces. We will explore not only hand building techniques but a variety of glaze and other surface design treatments. No Pre- Requisites***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
All Level Wheel Throwing & Hand-Building
All Level Wheel Throwing and Hand building- Ceramic StudioJanuary 10th- February 14thPrice: $175.00 Tuesday, 6:30pm-9pm Instructor: Renee Calder In this class, we will focus on the basics of working in ceramics both learning how to throw in the wheel as well as hand building tips and techniques. This will be a project-based class with ideas and examples that will challenge and build your skills. Over the course of the session you will gain experience using the wheel and also slab building to create both functional and sculptural pieces. We will also explore a variety of glaze and other surface design treatments. No Pre- Requisites***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
Mixed Media
Mixed Media: Studio CJanuary 9th – February 13thPrice: $175.00 Mondays, 10am-12:30pm Instructor: Renee Calder Elevate your ceramics skills to the next level by incorporating paper, metal, wood and found objects into your clay forms and pieces. This creative class provides opportunities to experiment with new ideas and create with clay in unexpected ways. From wall pieces to sculptural forms, the sky’s the limit to what you can create. Prerequisites: Beginner clay experience***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
Figurative Human & Animal Sculpture
Figurative Human and Animal Sculpture: Ceramic StudioJanuary 12th- February 16thPrice: $175.00 Thursday, 10am-12:30pm Instructor: Penny Overcash We will learn to create sculpture with soft armature and explore different methods to build a sculpture including direct build and hollowing out, coiling, slab work and a combination of the three.We will utilize the basic Human ratio for sculpting the figure but taking a strong narrative turn to utilize animal “totems” and spirits that relate to everyone. Methods on using strong clay to make better bodies will be discussed and exploited in an easy addition to any clay body. Pre- Requisites: intermediate and advanced hand building skills required. A good working knowledge of clay, composition, glazes, and slips will be necessary***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
Adult Intermediate and Advanced Hand-Building
Adult Intermediate and Advanced Hand-building – Ceramic StudioJanuary 10th- February 14thPrice: $175.0 Tuesdays, 10am-12:30pm Instructor: Penny Overcash For students who wish to further their knowledge on technique, decoration, and assemblage. This class will cover different projects to progress your skills to new levels. Coiling, slabbing, pinching, and building as you go will be utilized and explored. Different ways of glazing, slip trailing, transfer designs and transferring with slips will be covered. Carving and painting are also options for your work. Let’s take your pieces to the next level Prerequisites: Must have some hand building experience and knowledge of how the studio works. Should understand basic glazing techniques, how to use the slab roller, and basic clay forming techniques.***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***
Oil Painting Basics
Oil Painting Basics: Studio CJanuary 11th- February 15thPrice: $165.0 Wednesday, 10am-12:30pm Instructor: Charlotte Zweber Students will learn color theory as well as a variety of techniques that are unique to oil painting. Each class will be structured in a follow the leader style. Prerequisites: None ***Cornelius Residents will use RESCODE for Cornelius resident price.***