WHEEL THROWING FOR ALL LEVELS with Vartan Poghosian
7:00-9:00 PM |
Thursday
Sept. 9 - Sept. 30
Nov. 4 - Dec. 2
4 weeks
Member: $70/session
Non-Member: $80/session
Lab Fee: $25/session |
This class covers various throwing techniques for the beginning to the more advanced pottery student. Beginning students will learn basic throwing methods, clay types, firing methods and glazing. More advanced students will work on improving throwing, firing and glazing skills. Demonstrations and one-on-one attention will be provided by the instructor. Lab fee covers all clay, glaze, related materials and all firings. |
WHEEL THROWING FOR ALL LEVELS with Vartan Poghosian
7:00-9:00 PM |
Friday
Sept. 10 - Oct. 1
Nov. 5 - Dec. 3
4 weeks
Member: $70/session
Non-Member: $80/session
Lab Fee: $25/session |
This class covers various throwing techniques for the beginning to the more advanced pottery student. Beginning students will learn basic throwing methods, clay types, firing methods and glazing. More advanced students will work on improving throwing, firing and glazing skills. Demonstrations and one-on-one attention will be provided by the instructor. Lab fee covers all clay, glaze, related materials and all firings. |
 |
Decorative Vase by Vartan Poghosian |
PEN & INK & BEYOND with Tim Pryputniewicz
1:30-4:30 PM |
Monday
Sept. 13 - Nov. 15*
*No Class Nov. 1 & Nov. 8
Member: $100
Non-Member: $120 |
This class wil focus on some basic drawing skills in pen, pencil and ink focusing mainly on using texturing techniques to build a drawing. We will also focus on the use of color media (watercolor and colored pencil, as well as non-waterproof pen & inn with dip pens and water and brush) Personal attention given to each student's needs, level and goals. A material's list will be provided upon class registration. |
FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE with Jim McDermid
6:30-9:30 PM |
Tuesday
Sept. 28 - Dec. 21
Member: $260
Non-Member: $280
Lab Fee: $45
|
Working from the nude model and using natural fire clay, students will find their own way to represent the figure both as sculptural from and to express the life within the body. Students will learn basic or advanced techniques. This course will include the dynamics of making, wholeness of design, sculptural space, structure of the figure and media options. All materials and model fees are included in the price of tuition. |
DRAWING FOR WATERCOLOR with Kathy Kernan
1:00-4:00 PM |
Wednesday
Sept. 15 - Nov. 3
Member: $100
Non-Member: $120 |
Drawing for watercolor will focus on four two-week projects: a landscape, an interior, an architectural composition and an abstraction, which may be done with or without figures. Personal style rather than photographic likeness is the object of the class.
We will look at perspective and how the geometry of shapes organic and man made can lead the viewer into a painting. The class will meet Wednesday afternoons so there will be the possibility of attending the morning drawing from the model sessions though it is not a requirement. |
 |
"Mother and Friends" by Kathy Kernan |
CHILDREN'S BOOK LAYOUT with Aaron Siddall
6:00-8:00 PM |
Monday
Sept. 13 - Nov. 15*
*No class Nov. 1 & Nov. 8
8 weeks
Member: $120
Non-Member: $140 |
Learn the basic of laying out a presentation book for children's publishing. A must for aspiring children's illustrators, and for those wishing to show their book concept to publishers. Students are expected to have a book concept and some skills as an artist. A sketchbook will be needed for each class. |
 |
Illustration by Aaron Siddall |
DRAWING FAIRY TALES, THEN & NOW with Aaron Siddall
6:00-8:00 PM |
Tuesday
Sept. 14 - Nov. 16*
*No class Nov. 2 & Nov. 9
8 weeks
Member: $120
Non-Member: $140 |
Fairy tales are normally placed in ages past, however this class will explore the timeless themes in fairy tales, and transform them into modern tales of magic and wonder. The students will choose a fairy tale at the beginning, an over the course of the class will re-interpret the story in his or her own artistic vision. Intermediate or greater drawing skill will be expected from all students. A sketchbook will be needed for each class. |
DRAWING FAERIES with Aaron Siddall
6:00-8:00 PM |
Wednesday
Sept. 15 - Nov. 17*
*No class Nov. 3 & Nov. 10
8 weeks
Member: $120
Non-Member: $140 |
In this class, students will learn techniques for creating captivating faeries. Intermediate drawing skill will be required by students, as well as a love for these marvelous creatures. A sketchbook will be needed for each class. |
BASIC SKETCHING & DRAWING with Alba Scott
1:00-4:00 PM |
Monday
Sept. 13 - Nov. 1
8 weeks
Member: $100
Non-Member: $120 |
Sketching is fundamental to any form of art and indeed a medium in itself. Basic drawing techniques will be taught. Instruction includes how to simplify a scene and create a pleasing design. The class includes a demonstration in pen & ink and also pencil. A materials list will be provided upon registration. |
MOHAWK VALLEY ARTIST'S OPEN STUDIO |
Wednesdays
9 AM - Noon
$5 model fee per class |
KAC members can participate in this weekly open studio with a nude model. A $5 per class fee is required to cover the expense of the model. There is no instructor for these open studio sessions and artists are free to work at their leisure. |
BEGINNING METALSMITHING FOR JEWELRY with Lisa Oristian
6:00-9:00 PM |
Monday
Sept. 13 - Nov. 15
10 weeks
Member: $140
Non-Member: $150
Lab Fee: $25 |
In this class, students will learn the basic metalsmithing techniques necessary to create jewelry. These include annealing and soldering, texturing metal by hammering and other means, utilizing small hand tools, sawing and piercing, chain making and setting stones in bezel settings. Students may purchase metals from the instructor at an additional cost. |
INTERMEDIATE METALWORKING FOR JEWELRY with Lisa Oristian
6:00-9:00 PM |
Wednesday
Sept. 15 - Nov. 17
10 weeks
Member: $140
Non-Member: $150
Lab Fee: $25 |
In this class, students with prior metalworking experience will build on existing skills to learn more advanced techniques in metalwork for jewelry. Students will learn various kinds of rivets and other types of cold connections, etching, Keum-boo (fusing gold to silver), hollow jewelry, reticulation and working with acrylic/Plexiglas. Students may purchase metals from the instructor at an additional cost. |
 |
Dogwood Flower Pendant by Lisa Oristian |
INDEPENDENT STUDIO FOR JEWELRY with Lisa Oristian
1:00-4:00 PM |
Wednesday
Sept. 15 - Nov. 17
10 weeks
Member: $140
Non-Member: $150
Lab Fee: $25
|
In this workshop you will receive materials to construct a bracelet length of the featured chain, information and instructions on how and where to order more wire for continued chain-making and a copy of the instructions for the featured chain. No previous experience is required and all tools are provided for use during the workshop. |
BYZANTINE CHAIN with Lisa Oristian
2:00-5:00 PM |
Saturday
October 23
Member: $65
Non-Member: $75
Lab Fee: $25 |
Making chain mail is a skill that can be learned even if you have no prior metal working experience. In each workshop, you will learn to make one classic chain mail pattern. Your class fee covers instruction, use of tools provided, and enough tumble-polished sterling silver rings and clasp to make a bracelet. Leave with a new skill and a striking sterling silver bracelet! |
QUEEN'S CHAIN with Lisa Oristian
2:00-5:00 PM |
Saturday
November 6
Member: $65
Non-Member: $75
Lab Fee: $25 |
Making chain mail is a skill that can be learned even if you have no prior metal working experience. In each workshop, you will learn to make one classic chain mail pattern. Your class fee covers instruction, use of tools provided, and enough tumble-polished sterling silver rings and clasp to make a bracelet. Leave with a new skill and a striking sterling silver bracelet! |
HELM'S CHAIN with Lisa Oristian
2:00-5:00 PM |
Saturday
November 13
Member: $65
Non-Member: $75
Lab Fee: $25 |
Making chain mail is a skill that can be learned even if you have no prior metal working experience. In each workshop, you will learn to make one classic chain mail pattern. Your class fee covers instruction, use of tools provided, and enough tumble-polished sterling silver rings and clasp to make a bracelet. Leave with a new skill and a striking sterling silver bracelet! |
 |
Helm's Chain by Lisa Oristian |
CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLOR FOR WATERCOLORS with Catherine Bennett
6:00-9:00 PM |
Wednesday
Sept. 8 - Oct. 13
6 weeks
Member: $90
Non-Member: $100 |
This course is for all levels of watercolor painters interested in learning about the the principles of color theory and selection. Studio class will cover practical tips and guidelines for creating hamonious watercolor painting. A materials list will be provided at registration. |
POWERFUL WATERCOLOR POURS with Catherine Bennett
6:00-9:00 PM |
Wednesday
Oct. 20 - Dec. 8
6 weeks
Member: $90
Non-Member: $100 |
Studio watercolor painting class that covers the techcniques of pouring paint onto watercolor paper. Lots of hands-on, playful discovery while learning this form of application. Fun for intermediate level students. A materials list will be provided at registration. |
THE MURRAY WORKSHOP FOR PEN & INK, DRAWING AND WATERCOLOR
1:00-4:00PM or 7:00-10:00 PM |
Tuesday
Sept. 7 - Oct. 26
8 weeks
Member: $45
Non-Member: $50 |
This group is designed to be an open, working/learning atmosphere. Members are encouraged to teach, learn and share with one another. |
| |
|
BASIC WATERCOLOR PAINTING & DRAWING with Trish Craig Cavallero
6:30-8:30PM |
Monday
Sept. 13 - Oct 4
4 weeks
Member: $44
Non-Member: $54 |
Learn to draw using basic shapes then practice mixing paint, applying washes of color and learn to control the paint and experiment with dry brush and sponge techniques. All materials are provided in this beginner class. |
| |
|
Adult
Fitness |
| |
|
| KAC
Dance Classes |
|
| |
| Youth
Art Classes |
|
| |
| Classes For All Ages |
|
|
