Art + Photography
- Introduction to Drawing 1 & 2
- Learning to Paint Still Life & Landscapes
- Drawing As A Way of Knowing
- Getting the Perfect Shot
- Photoshop for Hobbyists
- Introduction to Printmaking (NL)
- Floral One-Day Workshops
*Next Level Learning (NL): These classes are one with academic rigor and includes assignments, assessments, and projects. If you do not wish to complete these requirements, please speak to the instructor. Spaces are limited in these classes.
Introduction to Drawing 1 RFNRT 8066 C01
6/5-7/17 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Did you always want to learn how to draw but didn’t feel confident enough to try? Here’s your chance! You will learn how to recognize types of edges, lines, and angles; how to recognize proportion and perspective; how to render light, shadow, and highlights by using gradations of tone; and how to be creative.
This class, Introduction to Drawing 1 is a prerequisite for Drawing 2.
Introduction to Drawing 2 RFNRT 8077 C01
7/24-8/28 6:00pm - 8:30pm
If you love to draw, this is your class. You will continue to learn how to recognize types of edges, lines, and angles; how to recognize proportion and perspective; how to render light, shadow, and highlights by using gradations of tone.
Prerequisite for Introduction to Drawing 2 is Introduction to Drawing 1.
LEARNING TO PAINT STILL LIFE AND LANDSCAPES RFNRT 8065 C01
6/22-8/3 9:00am - 11:30am
You will gain a working knowledge of the components for creating great fine art (line, shape, color, perspective, proportion, volume, and composition). You will be introduced to various painting styles and techniques used to help you be creative and understand how to express feelings and ideas visually.
Drawing as a Way of Knowing RFNRT 8082 C70
6/12 - 7/24
no class 6/19 6:30 - 9:00pm
In this course, we will study the basic skills needed to begin drawing from what we see. Through ‘seeing’, we will develop our ability to translate perceptions into works of art. We will focus on the methods and mindset of the artist to approach any subject matter with confidence. Students will be invited to develop multiple approaches to making a drawing, and they will be encouraged to discover the unique, individual creative ability within them.
GETTING THE PERFECT SHOT RFNRT 2585 C01
6/10-7/22 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Get an in-depth view of camera operation, basic and effects driven photographic technique and image composition. Your instructor, Thomas, will elevate your skills whether you are a beginner or more experienced. Sessions will cover optimum baseline camera set-up, the effects of various settings’ influence on your images, design of image content, the influence of color, workflow organization to maintain control of your image files. This is a learn-as-you-go course, designed to fill the gaps in your knowledge and skill base starting from ground zero. The sessions will move at a pace dependent on the class-wide understanding and work accomplished. Each week we will be reviewing student images as a group, learning from each other’s work output as well as why and how to elevate the skill sets going forward.
Weather permitting and student interest, some sessions will be scheduled for shooting field trips, any-and-all would be locally based off campus. These field trips are to implement and practice newly acquired shooting techniques. Additionally, we will also visit local photographic exhibitions to expand and encourage each student’s intake of the photographic community. Digital camera (fully charged), capture media and operations manual required for all sessions.
Photoshop for Hobbyists RFNRT 2599 C01
6/13-8/8
no class 7/4 6:00pm - 8:00pm
You will learn how to get what is missing from your digital photos and see how you can move from uninspiring snapshots to dynamic photographs. You will bring new life to your photos through Photoshop proficiency and the technical skills of digital processing.
Introduction to Printmaking RFNRT 9004 C01
8/26-12/9 1:30 - 4:30pm
Students explore a wide variety of printmaking processes, including intaglio, relief, color reduction printing and monoprinting. Students focus on the comprehension of techniques and materials and their relationship to the printed image and visual concepts.
Floral One-Day Workshops
Over the Flowering Rainbow RFNRT 8085 C01
In this Fun with Flowers class, we’ll be creating a fresh floral design that’s bursting with the colors of the rainbow.
Cost includes $60 materials fee.
Sandy Beaches + Blooms RFNRT 8086 C01
Let’s create a touch of Summer + flowers! We’ll be exploring the alternative mechanic of using sand as the medium to design our
fresh summer flowers during this fun with flowers hands-on class.
Cost includes $60 materials fee.
Local Flower Love RFNRT 8087 C01
There’s no better time of the year to get elbow deep in the flourishing local flowers. In this class, we’ll create a tabletop
design overflowing with fresh summer flowers.
Cost includes $60 materials fee.