Classes

Lampworked Glass Beads Workshop

Stephanie Maddalena     $135 (plus $35 material fee)

Learn the Venetian art of glass bead making.  Make unique beads by melting glass rods with an oxygen/propane torch.  Learn to shape the glass and decorate it to customize your beads. It’s addictive!

THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL! No new registrations will be accepted at this time.

F39 1 session, Sun. Dec. 13;  10:00am – 5:00pm (with one hour break for lunch)

Wheel Throwing for Beginners
Jim Shaughnessy    $530 / senior $510 (plus $50 clay/firing fee (per brick)

Through demonstrations and one-on-one instruction, students learn to throw on the wheel to create beautiful pots for the table, kitchen and garden. Students will be introduced to a range of decorating techniques using slips, wax resist, glazes and on-glaze painting. The class will encourage students to experiment and look at both historical and contemporary pottery for inspiration.

Registration for this class begins Tues. November 10 at 10:00am in person or by phone only. Priority will be given to in-person registration. RoCA will begin taking number for in-person registration at 9:00am with phone registration beginning at 10:00am.

M03 12 sessions starting Thurs. Jan. 14           6:30pm-9:30pm

Wheel Throwing (beg./int.)

Kate Hetman             $530/ senior $510 (plus $50 clay/firing fee (per brick)

For beginners or for those who want to improve their wheel throwing and/or handbuilding skills.  An overview of the entire ceramic process will be introduced, including glazing and firing techniques.

Registration for this class begins Tues. November 10 at 10:00am in person or by phone only. Priority will be given to in-person registration. RoCA will begin taking numbers for in-person registration at 9:00am with phone registration beginning at 10:00am.

M04 12 sessions starting Mon. Jan. 11               6:30-9:30pm

NEW! Drawn to Drawing

Margery Theroux                  $380/senior $360, plus $14 model fee

Understand materials, the importance of value charts, and drawing simple forms. This class explores the basics of traditional drawing practices and techniques. Understand materials, the importance of value charts, and drawing simple forms. You will learn how to create form with line and shadow, and investigate composition and space. Each class will include demonstration and a look at drawings in history. A materials list will be sent upon registration. A materials list will be sent upon registration.

Registration for this class begins Thu. November 19 at 10:00am.

M01    12 sessions; starting Mon. Jan. 11             1:00-4:00pm

Ceramics Studio: Handbuilding & Wheel Throwing (all levels)

Wendy Morris           $530/senior $510, plus $50 clay/firing fee (per brick)

This course will cover basic handbuilding and wheel throwing skills.  Let’s discover what method is most suited to create the work that best pleases your aesthetic sensibility.  Both wheel throwing and handbuilding demonstrations will be given. There will be one-on-one attention for those of you pursuing a more advanced agenda. This will be an engaging experience for beginniing and beyond artists looking to work in ceramics.

Registration for this class begins Tues. November 17 at 10:00am in person or by phone only. Priority will be given to in-person registration. RoCA will begin taking numbers for in-person registration at 9:00am with phone registration beginning at 10:00am.

M50  12 sessions starting Mon. Jan. 11                 9:30am – 12:30pm

Handbuilding & Sculpture (int.adv.)

Marlene Krumm Sanders   $530/ senior $510, plus $50 clay/firing fee (per brick)

Registration for this class begins Tues. November 17 at 10:00am in person or by phone only. Priority will be given to in-person registration. RoCA will begin taking number for in-person registration at 9:00am with phone registration beginning at 10:00am.

A creative approach to the art of pottery.  Discover new techniques while learning the basics of handbuilding and tilemaking. The emphasis is on developing individual projects and styles.

M94    6 sessions starting  Wed. Jan. 13    1:00-4:00pm

Handbuilding & Sculpture (int. / adv.)

Marlene Krumm-Sanders    $530 /senior $510 (plus $50 clay/firing fee per brick)

A creative approach to the art of pottery.  Discover new techniques while learning the basics of handbuilding and tilemaking.  Explore coil, pinch and slab methods and use of the extruder.  The emphasis is on developing individual projects and styles.  Projects explore working in a series, glaze experimentation and surface design techniques.

Registration for this class begins Tues. November 17 at 10:00am in person or by phone only. Priority will be given to in-person registration. RoCA will begin taking number for in-person registration at 9:00am with phone registration beginning at 10:00am.

M02 12 sessions starting Thurs. Jan. 14;                        9:30am-12:30pm

Advanced Claywork

Registration for this class begins Tues. November 10 at 10:00am in person or by phone only. Priority will be given to in-person registration. RoCA will begin taking number for in-person registration at 9:00am with phone registration beginning at 10:00am.

Wendy Morris         $530/ senior $510 (plus $50 clay/firing fee (per brick))

For serious wheel throwing and handbuilding students who wish to continue to improve their skills in a structured and supportive atmosphere.  Both group and individual instruction are emphasized. Please bring a notebook to the first class.

M07     12 sessions starting Tues. Jan. 12           9:30am-12:30pm

Pathways Into Abstraction

John Rosis    $190/seniors $180

This class incorporates drawing, painting, gel plate printmaking and collage to engage participants of all levels in a practical and hands-on approach to abstraction. Sessions include demonstrations of techniques, basic theories of abstraction, group discussions, examples of artists’ work and individual instruction. Participants can work on paper, canvas, wood panels and other surfaces. This class is best suited to using water-based paints, such as acrylic paint and drawing media such as markers and oil and wax crayons. The materials list will be sent upon registration and reviewed in the first class for those needing guidance.

You can see examples of John’s artwork on his website at http://www.johnrosis-studio.com

Registration for this class begins Thur. November 19 at 10:00am.

M05 6 sessions starting TBA 7:00-9:30pm

Painting (beg./int.)
Margery Theroux                             $380/ senior $360 

Explore the process of painting still life and landscape paintings! Learn the basics of toning the canvas, drawing a composition, mixing colors, and various ways of applying paint. Demonstrations, individual critiques, and examples of famous artists’ works will be shown. This class is suitable for all levels. A materials list will be sent upon registration.

Registration for this class begins Thur. November 19 at 10:00am.

M282 12 sessions starting Tues. Jan. 12     6:30-9:30pm