#215 – Summer Series - Drawing I

Georgi Gelalles

6 week course. Drawing I presents a strong introduction to basic drawing concepts. It is designed for both experienced art students who want to develop portfolios and beginners who have little or no previous experience in art and want to develop aesthetic understanding and drawing skills.

Projects are based on subjects such as the human figure, still life and landscape and may incorporate media such as charcoal, graphite, ink, and pencil.

Materials Needed:

Drawing board, newsprint pad, vine charcoal, all pencils, sharpener, all erasers, journal.

Georgi Gelalles has an M.F.A. from Florida State University majoring in painting and sculpture. She has taught mixed media, painting and sculpture to children and adults for many years.

#4091 – Plates and Platters on the Potters Wheel

Bobbie McMillan

In this class students will make wheel-thrown forms that provide surfaces upon which foods may be displayed and/or served. These flat forms are ideal for serving and displaying food in special ways.

After forming the serving vessels, students will explore different slipping and texturing techniques for embellishment. Following bisque firing, glaze techniques and execution will be explored.

Bobbie McMillan has a B.F.A. in ceramics with a minor in art history from the University of Houston and has graduate courses from Haliburtion School of Fine Arts in Ontario, Canada, California State University, and Walden University.

#820 – Portfolio Academy for High School Students

SerhatTanyolacar

This is an opportunity for high school visual arts students who are serious about developing a portfolio for college admission. Led by instructor and master printmaker, Serhat Tanylocar, this class will prepare students for the rigors of secondary art education, with real world dialogue, critique and open studio in a university museum setting.

It is highly suggested students bring a sketchbook showing development of technique and ideas for future projects.

This informal assessment process will provide various opinions and useful information for students that can assist them as they pursue different avenues with their art talents (art school, college and/or careers).

This program is for ages 14-18, although exceptions will be made for serious younger students who wish to participate.

For July academy, the first class will meet Wednesday July 3rd, since July 4th is a holiday.  Remaining classes will be held on Thursday.

From Turkey, Tanyolacar studied at Bilkent University there before earning a bachelor's degree in fine arts from Austin Peay State University in Tennessee and a master of fine arts degree from the University of South Florida. He taught printmaking for the College of Art at the University of South Florida and, over the last decade, his works have been featured in numerous gallery exhibitions.

#450 – Bonsai Pottery Class

Nancy Trezza

Create handcrafted bonsai vessels in this introductory pottery class offered by the Renee Foosaner Education Center.

Students will explore handbuilding and extruding techniques under the leadership of instructor Nancy Trezza.  The class will culminate with instruction about finishing techniques including underglaze and glazing.

Price includes 25 lbs of clay, bisque firing and glazing.

This class will be 4-weeks sessions long.

Nancy Trezza is a recently retired educator from the Northeast. She has been a successful clay artist for 20 years.