Sculpture | Fine Art & Sculpture Classes

Winter

DESIGN DRAWING

Deborah Mattson / Studio 4
Wed 1/8-2/12
6:30-9pm / 6 weeks
$185 / Members: $165

This class is for those who need to learn drawing skills that can be applied to planning and designing projects in sculpture, ceramics, textiles, and other art forms. It will cover surface design, orthographic projections, scaled drawing, and stylized ornamentation. Drawing projects will be geared towards students’ projects in other media; you do not need any previous drawing experience.

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BEGINNING LIFE DRAWING

Hank Mattson / Studio 6
Wed 1/8-2/12
6:30-9pm / 6 weeks
$195 / Members: $175

This six-week course is designed for those new to life drawing and those who want to review basic skills. Explore gesture drawing, quick sketches, and figure studies with a live model. Students must be 18+.

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INDEPENDENT STUDY: LIFE DRAWING

Hank Mattson / Studio 6
Wed 2/19-3/26
6:30-9pm / 6 weeks
$195 / Members: $175

Dive deeper into life drawing with this six week independent study course. For those new or experienced, study and draw the figure from a live model. Poses will range from short quick sketches to longer sessions with varied poses. Students must be 18+

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MASKS, GLASS & STEEL

Brent Harris, Joshua Davids, and Ekin Deniz Aytac / KIA Studio 1 & Glass Art Kalamazoo
Sat 1/18-2/22
10am-2pm / 6 weeks
$520 / Members: $500

In this unique multimedia class, students will learn mold making to create colorful and dynamic mask forms. The experience will begin at the Kirk Newman Art School as students learn mold making techniques to create detailed plaster face castings. On 1/25 students will learn how to blow glass at Glass Art Kalamazoo’s hot shop and will have the option of an open studio session on 2/1 to trim and refine their work in progress. On 2/8, students will learn how to fuse glass into their molds at the hot shop. Students will return to the KIA sculpture studio on 2/15 and 2/22 to fabricate creative steel armatures and frames to mount and display their glass works. This class is open to all skill levels. No prior glass or metals experience is necessary.

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COSTUME FABRICATION

Elise Head / Studio 1
Tue 1/7-3/25
10am-12:30pm / 12 weeks
$345 / Members: $325

Make all your costume and cosplay dreams come true! Learn to express yourself through crafting wearable art in a supportive community by making armor, wings, horns--and more! Celebrate your creativity with freshly crafted costumes at the mid-semester costume party! From experienced cosplayers, to costume novice, all skill levels are welcome.

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THE AFTERLIFE OF FOUND OBJECTS

Taylor Scamehorn / Studio 1
Thu 1/9-3/27
6:30-9pm / 12 weeks
$345 / Members: $325

AI cannot replace art in-the-round. In this primer, you will learn the principles of 3D design and gestalt, to think of spatial relationships in multiple contexts, and to engage with “third spaces” as you journey into the afterlife of discarded objects. Foraging for your materials, you will redefine the value of consumable substrate, in a return to public space, emerging with a reimagined beauty.

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BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE METAL FABRICATION

Brent Harris / Studio 1
Wed 1/8-3/26
10am-12:30pm / 12 weeks
$375 / Members: $365

This course is available to those new to metal or interested in refining their metalworking skills. Students will learn MIG, gas, and arc welding to weld, bend, and transform metal. In this class we will explore design, form, and creative engineering to develop unique sculptural forms from steel. Some materials provided. Students are responsible for appropriate protective clothing.

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EXPLORING MATERIALS IN SCULPTURE

Taylor Scamehorn / Studio 1
Mon 1/6-3/24
10-12:30pm / 12 weeks
$375 / Members: $355

Designed for those who want to develop skills and understanding while embarking in the world of sculpture. In this course students will explore a variety of ways to interact in three dimensions including mold making, welding, design, clay sculpture, and metal casting. This class is open to beginners or to anyone looking to expand their skills in the dynamic world of sculpture.

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INDEPENDENT STUDY: WELDED METAL SCULPTURE

Paul Nimz / Studio 1
Tue 1/7-3/25
6:30-9pm / 12 weeks
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor is required.
$375 / Members: $365

This class is for the self-directed student who wants to expand their skill sets and enhance their abilities in metal sculpture. Students must be familiar with the safe use and operation of the equipment in the studio. Students will provide their own approved material. Problem solving and techniques will be the focus of the class.

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METAL GARDEN ART

Paul Nimz / Studio 1
Wed 1/8-3/26
6:30-9pm / 12 weeks
$375 / Members: $355

This class is for newcomers interested in making their own unique steel garden sculptures. Students will learn basic MIG welding techniques, plasma cutting, and metal fabrication in a safe, encouraging environment.

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