CRAFT CENTER WINTER ’91 WORKSHOPS
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CERAMICS
BEGINNING CERAMICS*
Frink Gosar/Peter Meyer
This workshop is everything you need for i thorough grounding
in ceramics. Wheel throwing, handbuilding, and glaring
techniques will be covered, with individualized instruction for
beginners and those with some previous experience, dazes
and 25 lbs. of clay Included. 18 hours of instruction.
Three sessions offered:
1. Tuesdays 3:00-6:00 pm
January 15 February 19
2. Thursdays 6:30-9:30 pm
January 10 February 21 (except Feb 14)
3. Sundays 5:00-8:00 pm
January 13 February 17
FIMO CLAY JEWELRY
See Jewelry.
DON REITZ
Visiting Artist Workshop and Lecture. Set back page
Meyer
MX)I *S40
Gosar
#002 *S40
Gosar
#003 *S40
CONTINUING CERAMICS*
Peter Meyer
For the adventurous spirit who has hail some previous clay
experience. Expand your foundation skills and personal
expression wiihciay. Inc rease your ihrowing and handbuildmg
skills, make specialized tools, amt refine your glazing techniques
25 lbs. of clay and glazes provided. 18 hours of instruction.
Wednesdays 3:00-6:00 pm
January 16-February 20 #004 *540
HANDBIJILDING/CERAMIC SCULPTURE*
Frank Gosar
Explore your own imaginative process through playing with
clay. Leamancicntmcthodsofclayconstruction coil building,
slab building, carving, additive and subtractive techniques.
Class provides both directed and self directed opportunities 25
lbs. of clay and glazes provided. 12 hours of insiruc lion.
Mondays 6:30-9:30 pm
January 28 February 18 #005 *S30
PRIMITIVE FIRING*
Frank Gosar
From the prehistoric pueblo to modem day craft galleries,
"primitive" smoke-fired ceramics enjoy a colorful history.
Learn llie secrets of polished blackw arc pottery and apply them
to your own decorative or sculptural work. ('lay, terra sigillata
and Instructional handbook Included. 12 hours of instruction.
Tuesdays 6:30 9:30 pm
January 29 February 19 #006 *529
F'rank Gosar
A special, one time firing for intermediate and advanced students
interested in experimenting with raku techniques Bring 5 6
pieces of bisqued pottery or sculpture to glaze and fire in litis
flamboyant process. Glazes and firing provided. 6 hours of
instruction
Saturday 12:00-6:00 pm
February 23 #007 * 512
COLORED PORCELAIN*
Peter Meyer
llandbuild beautiful cups and howls with colored porcelain.
We will use while, shades of grey and a few accent colors.
Colored slips will be available. Porcelain, mason stains and
glazes provided. 12 hours of instruction
Wednesdays 6:30 9:30 pm
January 16 February 6 #008 * 536
GLASS
STAINED GLASS*
Mark Keefer
Create your own beautiful stained glass window! This course
will help you turn your ideas into a work of art Design
principles and the foil wrap construction method will be taught.
Beginning as well as experienced students arc welcome. Tools
and some materials presided. Allow a little extra money for
glass 18 hours of instruction.
Tuesdays 6:30 9:30 pm
January 22-Fcbruary 26 at)(N *$34
INTRO TO GLASS FUSING
Mark Keefer
Rediscover the ancient bgyptian artform of glass fusing This
two session class will cover primary fusing techniques and
allow students to create a few small pieces of jewelry Tools
and glass provided 5 hours of instruction
Mondays 7:00 9 30 pm *010 $16 members
January 28 A February 4 »t)l I $19 non members
FIBERS
NAVAJO WEAVING
Charline Durchunek
Design ami weave a Navajo rug Iking a frame loom, students
with or without experience will set a hxim, design and weave
a small project Advanced students will team morccomplicatcd
techniques and designs. Cod includes frame loom which Is
jours to keep and first warp tarns. You will need to allow
extra time and money for materials. 18 hours of instruction.
Mondays 6:00-9:00 pm *012 $37 members
Jan 14-Fcb. 25 (except Jan. 21) *013 S40 non members
IKAT TABLE LOOM WEAVING*
Chrystal McOuigan
Design, tie dye. and weave your own unique cotton cloth. Ikat
is a tie and dye technique used prior to weaving which
produces patterns with blurred edges. Instruction in ancient
precision and contemporary chance effects of tying will be
given Students w ithor without experience will learn the basic
preparationof the loom for wcac mg All materials provided.
21 Isiurs of instruction Allow extra lime outside of class for
completing vour project
Wednesdays 6 (K) 9 (K) pm
January 9 February 20 #014 *S47
SPINNING AM) DYEING*
Chrystal McCuigan
Explore the possibilities of yarn design while creating your
own handspun wool Start on the drop spindle and move
rapidly to the spinning wheel All phases of wool preparation
will tv covered. Natural and chemical dyeing will be
introduced C 'osl Includes fleece for you to dye your favorite
color. 18 hours of instruction
Tuesdays 6:00-9:00 pm
January 15 February 19 #015 *$37
KNITTING
Kya
Have you always wanted to learn how to knit'* Knitting is a
perfect w ay to relax while creating beautiful garments. After
learning basic knitting techniques, each student will select a
simple project such as a hat. scarf, or afghan This class is for
students w ith little or no experience Needles and some yarn
prm Ided. 10 hours of instruction
Wednesdays 6 30 8 30 pm #oir> S20 members
January 16 February 1 3 »ol7 S23 non members
SPEED Ql'ILTING
Kinky Kroven Tukahushl
Classic quilt patterns and modular piecing techniques combine
to |itoduse a traditional quality quilt in a fraction of the usual
time Select one of the follow ing patterns Snow Ball, Bla/.ing
Star. Around the World, or Log Cabin The first class meeting
will include discussions of patterns, color and fabric
requirements and selections. All levels of experience welcome.
Out of class sew mg lime may he necessary. 12-1/2 hours of
instruction.
Tuesdays 6:00 8:30 pm #018 $24 members
January 15 February 12 #019 S27 non members
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2. Wednesdays 6:30-9:00 pm
HIKES / SKIS
WHOLE BIKE HEALTH
llerv* Bexon/Frank Schwab
Never pay high bicycle shop rales again! l-carri to overhaul
bearing sets. adjust gears and brakes, and true your wheels. By
the end of 6 weeks your entire bike will be overhauled! Bring
your bicycle to each class. 15 hours of instruction
Two sessions offered:
1. Tuesdays 7:00 9:30 pin
January 15-February 19
#028 S32 members
#029 S35 non members
Instructor: Schwab
#030 $32 members
Jan
16 Feb. 27 (except Feb. 13) #031 $35 non members
Instructor: Bexon
SKI DOCTOR
Craig Smith
You know as well as anybody else that you can't go another
season without fixing the hascsof your skis At tin- first session
the good doctor will demonstrate base repair, edge sharpening
and hot waxing At the next session, participants will work on
their own skis under the w atchful eye of the gifted doc tor of ski
abuse. Bring skis (alpine or nordic) to the second session. 4
hours of instruction
Tuesdays 7:00-9:00 pm #032 $5 members
January 8 & 15 #033 $8 non members
APPALACHIAN & SCULPTURAL
BASKETS
Ardfct Lett)
A class for beginners and experienced students. Beginners
will make an egg basket in the Appalachian tradition. The
experienced (and/or adventuresome) will work on sculptural
forms using the same basic construction and materials. Reed,
handles, rush, and sea grass will be provided. Students may
bring other materials, such as plant fibers, feathers, etc.
6 hours of instruction.
Tuesdays 7:00-9:00 pm #020 $17 members
January 15 -29 #021 $20 non-members
BEADWORK
Kira Balsam
Express your creativity with colorful beads! You will learn
traditional and contemporary beading techniques, including
Peyote stitch, Comanche weave, lace stitch, loom beading and
others. Individualized instruction and guidance will enable
you to design and create projects of your choice, such as
earrings, necklaces, pendants, bracelets, anklets and pouches
and more. All levels of experience welcome. Cost includes
a bead loom for you to keep, warp threads and needles. 12
hours of instruction.
1 Mondays 7:00-9:00 pm #022 $29 members
Jan 14-Fcb. 25 (except Jan. 21) #023 $32 non-members
2. Sunday's 5:00-7:00 pm #024 $29 members
January 13-February 17 #025 $32 non-members
PAINTING ON SILK*
Jane Reyer
An introductory class on silk painting techniques. Paint your
own silk fashion accessories, art objects and clothing using
beautiful, high quality French silk dyes. Students will learn
the “Gutla Serti" resist method and design their own projects.
One-half yard of silk, gutta and dyes provided. Bring water
color brushes. 6 hours of instruction.
Wednesdays 6:00-9:00 pm
January 30 & February 13 (no class Feb. 6) #026 *$21
BATIK*
Rya
Batik is an ancient method of drawing, painting and stamping
hot wax on cotton fabric before dyeing to create unique and
beautiful patterns and designs. In this class you will learn
several bank techniques including resist dyeing techniques of
West Africa Yoruba peoples. One-half yard of batik material,
dyes and wax provided. 12 hours of instruction.
Mondays 6:00 9:00 pm
January 14 February 11 (except Jan. 21) #027 *S34
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JEWELRY
INTRODUCTION TO JEWELRY
TECHNIQUES*
Gary Dawson
An overview of jewelry making techniques including both
fabrication and casting. Demonstrations include design,
design transfer, cutting, filing, piercing, soldering, finishing,
textures, wax model making, spruing & investing, casting
& cleanup. One or more projects can be completed during
class tune. Practice materials provided. 21 hours of
instruction.
Wednesdays 6:30-9:30 pm
January 16 February 27 #034 *$40
LOST WAX CASTING*
Brook Stone
Gain amore thorough understanding of metal casting using
the lost wax/centnfugal injection method, instruction
includes design, wax model making with a variety of
waxes, alternative mold making techniques, spruing and
investing, and casting in bron/e, brass or silver. Students
will have tune in class to finish several pieces. Some
materials provided. 15 hours of instruction
Thursdays 6:30 9:30
January 17-February 14 #035 *S29
FIMO CLAY JEWELRY
t’arol Walker-Morin
M ake unique jewelry usmg colorful FIMOclay. Mix your
own colors and learn techniques of marbling, millefion
and incised design to create heads and brooches. All
materials provided. 6 hours of instruction.
Wednesdays 6:30 8:30 pm #036 $15 members
February 6 20 #037 $18 non members
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DRAWING
Mark Zlmmerer
If you can see, you can draw! Geared towards heightening visual
perception and observational skills, this course takes several
exercises from "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" and
other sources. We'll also look at examples of work by masters
of the art of drawing. All materials provided. 15 hours of
instruction.
Tuesdays 6:00-8:30 pm *018 $29 members
January 15 February 19 *039 $32 non members
CALLIGRAPHY
Helen Liu
Learn to write beautifully in Gothic SeTipt. This introductory
class will cover the basics of this decorative style. Developed
around the 11 th century, it eventually became a model for the
first typefaces used for printing in the mid-15th century. All
materials provided Including pen and Ink for you to keep. 8
hours of instruction. Class meets twice a week.
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-8:30 pm #040 $17members
January 15-24 #041 S20 non members
CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING
Li Shuang
Would you like to paint something in a very special way?
Sumi-c is a traditional Chinese painting technique you can use to
create a "color" world with Chinese brushes and black ink. We
will learn to paint mountains, flowers, bamboo and more, step
by step. Come join u*—you will gain lots of skill with fun. Cost
Includes two brushes which are yours to keep, paper and Ink.
18 hours of instruction.
Thursdays 6:00-9:00 pm #042 $39 members
I January 17-February 21 #043 $42 non members
| PAPERMAKING I
y Almee Yogi
1 Winter is the traditional lime for papennaking We'll have a
| short slide presentation on the history, process, and plants used
for papennaking Then we'll make papers using 4 methods:
I Tapi, Himalayan, European, and Japanese All materials
t provided and a source list will be handed out. 6 hours of
instruction.
Saturdays 10:30 am-12:30 pm #044 SI5 members
j January 19 February 2 #045 $18 non-members
PAPERMAKING II
Almee Yogi
We start cookin' in tins class! After an introductory w alk around
I campus to sec thcdiffcrcnl plants used for papermaking, students
will cook and share pulps gathered from the fields. All materials
provided. 6 hours of instruction,
i Saturdays 10:30 am 12:30 pm #046 $15 members
February 9- 23 #047 $ 18 non members
PAPER MARBLING & BOOKBINDING
Marilyn Mohr
Experience the unique colors *ml designs achieved in paper
marbling using oil colors on a paste size. These decorative
papers will provide us with materials for our second session,
in which we'll tic it all together with a simple non adhesive
binding. Japanese and pamphlet sewing techniques will be
covered. Cwt includes most materials. 7 hours of instruction.
Wednesdays 6:00-9:30 pm *018 S17 members
January 23 & 30 #049 $20 non members
T-SHIRT & POSTER SILKSCREEN*
Peter Meyer
Print your own T-shirt. poster, or cards. Learn the photo
emulsion method of silkscreen stencil. We'll discuss various
inks, stencil methods, papers ami fabrics. Allow $6 $12 if
you want your own screen. Ink and Nome stencil material
provided. 18 hours of instruction.
Thursdays 6:30-9:30 pm
January 17-February 21 #050 *$39
UKRAINIAN EGG DECORATING
Jane Keyer
Make unusual Easter and equinox decorations and gifts from
eggs. Using traditional tools and methods you will learn the
beautiful art of egg decoration, with wax as an applied resist
ami dyes for color. Instruction includes folklore ami symbolic
designs, patterns, waxing, and dyeing. You will finish one or
two eggs. All materials provided. 3 hours of instruction.
Saturday 2:00-5:00 #051 $10 members
February 23 #052 $13 non members
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SPECIAL!!! Offered Winter Term Only!
PASTEL MAKING
Julia O’Reilly
L)o you use pastels in your drawings or paintings? Have you
experienced the rich color, intensity and velvety texture of
handmade pastels? Join us for a unique chance to make your
own sucks of soft pastels in a variety of tints and blends of
vibrant colors. This one day intensive, hands-on workshop
will present you with the techniques and heallh/safety
precautions involved with being your own pastel manufacturer.
Most materials provided. Students will need to bring a small
short handled rubber spatula, a plastic putty knife, and cotton
rags. 7 hours of instruction.
(NOTE: To allow time for ordering materials, I week prior
registration Is required. 100% refund will be given if
sutdent withdraws from class 1 week before class. 0%
thereafter.)
Saturday 9:30 am 5.00 pm (1/2 hr. lunch)
January 19 #053 S45
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PHOTOGRAPHY
BEGINNING PHOTOGRAPHY*
Annette Gurdjlan/Rebecca Thompson
Learn how to use your camera, develop B&W film, and make
B&W contact prints and enlargements. Photographic
composition, the camera, and darkroom techniques will be
covered. Bring your empty 35 mm camera to first class. Klim,
chemicals and some paper provided. 18 hours of instruction.
Three sessions offered:
1. Mondays 6:00-9:00 pm Thompson
January 7Fcbruary 25 (except Jan. 21 A 28) #054 *S42
2. Tuesdays 2:00-5:00 pm Thompson
January 15 February 26 (except Jan. 29) #055 *S42
3. Thursdays 6:00-9:00 pm Gurdjian
January 24-February 28 #056 *$42
INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY*
Annette Gurdjian
This course is designed for the photographer who is already
acquainted with general darkroom procedures and has an interest
in fine tuning the process of exposure control. Learn aspects of
the Zone System and use a variety of papers and developers to
produce prints with desired contrast and depth. Aesthetic
considerations, subject matter, and composition will be included.
Students will need to provide their own black and while film and
paper as well as one roll of color slide film. Bnng cameras to first
class. Chemicals will be provided. 18 hours of instruction.
Sundays 5:00 8:00 pm
January 27-March 3 #057 *$42
COLOR PRINTING*
Andrew Harvey
This class will start out with a short overview of color films, use
of filters and color theory. It will then proceed to "hands-on"
printing of your color negatives for the remainder of llte course.
Prior experience in the darkroom is necessary. Chemicals and
sumr paper will he provided. 18 hours of instruction.
Fridays 5:00 8:00 pm
January 11 February 15 #058 *$45
HANDCOLORING B&W PHOTOGRAPHS
Annette UurdJIan
Add color lo your BAW photographs. In this two week
workshop, we will explore traditional and contemporary
methods of handcoloring prints. The in class studio umc will
help you perfect your techniques. Previous photographic
experience not required. You will need BAW photographs
printed on matte surface paper (RC paper will not work).
Color pencils, oils and practice prints will be available. 5
hours of instruction.
Mondays 6:00-8:30 pm #059 $14 members
February 11 A 18 noftO $17 non mcmbcTs
COMPOSITION AND LIGHT
Rebecca Thompson
Responding lo photographs is largely a matter of personal
taste. The elements of a photograph somehow combine and
strike a chord for one person, but not for another. Yet some
pictures have a quality that everyone can rccogni/.e and
appreciate. This class will idenufy some of these qualiues
through adiscussionofcomposition and light. Basic knowledge
of camera use required. Slide film will be provided. 4 hours
of instruction.
Wednesdays 6:00-8:30pm «KXSI $12 members
January 16 A 23 *062 $15 non members
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WOOD
BEGINNING WOODWORKING*
Alan Halleck. Brad Nile/Tom Urban
Materialize your ideas in the wixxl shop Create a project while
learning power tool use and safety Instruction will cover project
design, wood properties, hand and power tool use. and joinery.
You may want to allow a little extra time and money for your
project. 17 1/2 hours of instruction
Three sessions offered;
1. Wednesdays 6:30 9:(X) pm Halleck
January 9 February 20 #063 *$35
2. Sundays 5:00-7:30 pm Nile
January 13-Feb 24 #0M *535
3. Tuesdays 4:00-6:30 pm Urban
January 15 February 26 #065 *$35
CONTINUING WOODWORKING*
Tom Urban
Spend six evenings of open shop with an experienced woodworker.
F.xplorc new techniques, get help ami advice on your pet project,
or finish that project from a previous class The class includes
demonstrations and discussions on design, router work, dovetails,
and mortise and tenons The shop is still open during this lime.
Mondays 6:30-9:00 pm ’Free with
January 14 March 4 (cxccjit Jan 21 A Feb 18) membership
WOODCARVING
Scotty Sleeves
This process oriented class will cover design, woods, tools and
finishes Whether beginner or advanced, utilitarian or sculptural,
your ideas and skillscan bo advant ed and problems tackled! Some
tools and scrap wood provided; other tools and carving wixxls
are available for pure hasc Nonetheless, bring your own if possible,
and come prepared to work' 9 hours of instruction.
Saturdays 12:30-5:00 pm #066 $19 members
January 19 & 26 #067 $22 non members
WOOD LATHE
Itrent Baker
Various wood lathe techniques will lie demonstrated including
between center turning (furniture legs, candle holders, rolling
pins) and face plate turning (bowls and plates) Discussion on
design and finishing methods will be included Time will be
allowed for hands on practice Materials provided. 5 hours of
instruction.
Thursdays 6 8:30 pm #068 $15 members
January 24 A 31 #067 $18 non-memhers
LIGHT TABLE MAKING*
Alan Halleck
Architecture and art majors spend two Saturdays making the
ultimate light table A new anti improved design incorporates your
Maylme and Borco into a shape Unit Ills studio desks in Lawrence.
Lockable, portable, and functional, tins table is a must for your
studio space Wixid and screws pros Itled. 9 hours of instruction
Two sessions offered:
1 STARTS KARLY!!!
Saturday, January 5. 9:00 am 3:30 pm (1/2 hr. lunch)
Saturday, January 12.9:00 am ntxin #070 *S28
2. Saturday, February 9, 9:00 am-3:30 pm (1/2 hr lunch)
Saturday, February 16. 9:00 am noon #071 *$28
GAIL FREDELLSMITH
Visiting Artist Workshop and lecture. Set back page
HOURS
Monday-Thursday 10:00 am-9:30 pm
Friday & Saturday 10:00 am-5:30 pm
Sunday 12:30-5:30 pm
WOODSHOP HOURS:
Schedules will be available after the
first week of the term.
* Starred Classes Require Craft Center Membership.
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REGISTER EARLY ! ! ! Class sizes are limited and
preregistration is necessary to assure your space in a workshop!