community art classes ADULTS, TEENS + CHILDREN
2019 summer upcoming summer events young artist programs All events are FREE and open to the public unless otherwise noted. visiting artist workshops kim eichler-Messmer | kansas city, MO 2990 | indigo + Shibori + Quilt Fri – Sun, Jul 12 – 14 events Margaritas & Medals Wed, Apr 3 Cory Imig. Volmetric Forms, 2018, steel, nylon, paint An invitation only event. For information on attending call 210.200.8207. Southwest School of Art’s saturday morning 46th Annual Fiesta Arts Fair Young Artist Programs tuition discovery (smd) exhibitions Sat & Sun, Apr 20 & 21 based classes for kids and Over 110 high caliber artists are the highlight of this ages 5 – 17 Through Apr 7 teens include all materials. family favorite Fiesta® event. Advance tickets online at Celebrating 50 years of visual arts and creativity! Jessica Mallios: The Shard www.FiestaArtsFair.com. Students work one-on-one From September through May, Saturday Morning discovery Adam Schreiber: Copywork with professional artist- is a free, introductory art experience designed for children ages 5 – 17. Sessions take place on Saturday mornings during Harald Szeemann: Documenta 5 teachers who teach new the school year and provide family fun and learning by This exhibition curated by David Platzker and circulated awakening a passion for art in children and their parents. by Independent Curators International (ICI), New York. skills and nurture creativity Children have the opportunity to work with artist-teachers while developing individual in a wide variety of media, including ceramics, drawing and OPeNiNg RecePtiON | Sat, May 4 | 5:30 – 7:30pm expression. painting, photography, printmaking, origami, weaving and May 4 – 26 seasonal art, and more. Parents and guardians work alongside Senior Thesis Exhibition their child during the activities. summer art studios Due to the popularity of this fun and interactive program, OPeNiNg RecePtiON | Thurs, Jun 13 | 5:30 – 7:30pm advance reservations are required. For more information, Jun 13 – Aug 11 Jun 4 – Aug 17 call the Office of the Registrar at 210.200.8217. Cory Imig: Site-specific Installation Activities are geared to ages 5 – 14; Jan and Feb feature ¡Fiesta! Art! kids (ages 5–14) activities specific to older teens. Kansas City, KS Classes include a variety of engaging subject specific by age FREE with advanced registration. Abinadi Meza: Sculpture & Sound Family Fun! ¡Vámonos! for these budding artists. Set in a positive, nurturing, and fun One-Month Session | Sat | 9:30 – 11:30am | Frost Garden enrollment for Fall session begins tues, Jul 9. Houston, TX environment. Savor the Arts teens (ages 14 – 18) Thurs, May 2 Teen classes offer a more focused experience for the art teen intensive lectures Food, cocktails, and fun! A benefit friendraiser. serious teen and young adult seeking a solid foundation in ages 14 – 18 For advance tickets call 210.200.8206 or online, art. wORkiNg ARtiSt PANel | Thurs, Mar 28 | 6:00pm www.swschool.org/savorthearts. This after-school program is for teens (middle and high Janelle Esparza, Cory Imig, Cruz Ortiz, and school) with a strong interest in visual arts looking to Daniel Rios Rodriguez Noelle His Scholarship develop their individual skills and talent through professional BFA Portfolio Prep day instruction in a serious learning environment. For more Sat, Jun 22 Teens and young adults (16 – 21) interested in taking ceramics information call 210.200.8213, or email with subject line “teen gRAduAtiNg SeNiORS ARtiSt tAlkS classes through the Adult Studio Program are encouraged to intensive” to [email protected]. Note: Teens 16 and Thurs, Apr 11 & 18 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm apply for a Noelle His Scholarship. To apply please contact older may take Adult Studio classes with parental permission Patricia Morales, 210.200.8213. as well as permission of the department chair.
press summer 2019 adult cover.indd 2 3/7/19 10:57 AM community art classes directory classes at-a-glance 02 new & beginner classes 04 book arts.letterpress 05 papermaking 06 ceramics 08 drawing.painting 12 printmaking.mixed media 16 fibers.weaving.surface design 19 jewelry.metals 22 photography.digital 25 integrated media.video.sculpture 27 wood.metal 28 glass 29 art educator workshops 30 college program 31 faculty 32 campus map 36 general information 37 elcome to Southwest School of Art how to register 38 —a nationally recognized leader in registration form 39 W young artist programs inside back visual arts education. We invite you to join cover our community and share your talents. Whether you are seeking a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree through our college program, or studio art registration programs for adults, teens, and children, there is Mon – Fri | 8:30am – 5:00pm something for everyone at this growing institution. McNutt Welcome Center For over 50 years we have invited people interested Registration for classes should be made as soon in the visual arts to learn, create and share their as possible; class size is limited and filled on a talent to strengthen the visual arts in our region. first-come, first-served basis. We invite all, professional working artists, dedicated Summer 2019 Registration DATES practitioners and life-long learners, to enjoy what FRIENDS OF SSA priority Southwest School of Art has to offer in small classes • Online | Tues, Apr 2 with individual instruction in a wide variety of • Phone | In-person | Thurs, Apr 4 studio skills and subject matter. Classes range OPEN REGISTRATION from introductory to intermediate to advanced • Tues, Apr 9 classes, so there truly is something for everyone. Priority Deadline for Experienced faculty, all of whom are professional Scholarships working artists, challenge students to broaden their • Fri, Mar 20 Ongoing throughout the term skills and test their boundaries in our cutting-edge facilities, conveniently located downtown, in the ph 210.200.8217 | fax 210.224.9337 heart of San Antonio’s arts corridor/Museum Reach. Scholarships are available in every department and we encourage all students to apply. Come on in. Have a seat. All are welcome. There’s no reason to hesitate—begin your creative journey at Southwest School of Art today. 02
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Wed Thurs Fri Sat/Sun • Traditional Japanese Four Hole Binding * ‡ • Posters & Broadsides * ‡ • Letterpress Cards ‡
• Throwing Skills • Introduction to Throwing • China Painting Weekend ‡ • Ceramic Decals • Blue & White Weekend ‡ • Studio Concepts: Developing An Idea • Sandblasting: Enhancing Surfaces
• Digital Imaging.1 • Video Web Portfolio *
• Basic Drawing • Drawing Beyond the Basics • Introduction to Drawing ‡ • Basic Drawing • Cartooning, Comics, • Pastel Portraiture ‡ Caricature & Anime • Color Design ‡
• Introduction to Weaving • Introduction to Weaving • Tapestry Weaving: Textures & • On-Loom Weaving • On-Loom Weaving Raised Surfaces ‡ • Fiber Study for Weavers • Fiber Study for Weavers • Nuno Felting Techniques ‡ • Wax As A Resist * ‡ • Natural Dyeing (VA) ‡ • Beadmaking.1 ‡ • Glass Flamework: Marble Making ‡ • Introduction to Glassblowing ‡ • Introduction to Stained Glass ‡ • Metals Studio Projects • Bezel Setting • Weekend Introduction to • Introduction to Welding • Simple Knifemaking Jewelry-Making Techniques ‡ • Traditional Meets Non- Traditional ‡ • Introduction to Lapidary ‡ • Introduction to Chasing & Repoussé ‡ • Introduction to Welding ‡
• Mixed Media: Art Materials Special Effects ‡
• Studio Time • Basic Painting • Introduction to Encaustic • Basic Painting • Mixed Media: Art Materials Painting ‡ Special Effects ‡ • Introduction to Water- Based Painting ‡
• Paper Botanicals ‡ • Breaking the Mold: Handmade Paper in 3-Dimensions * ‡
• Digital Imaging.1 • Intermediate/Advanced Darkroom • Basic B/W Darkroom
• Non-Toxic Printmaking • Mokuhanga: Japanese • Photo-Lithography * ‡ Woodblock Printing * ‡
• Introduction to • Simple Knifemaking • Woodworking: Hand Plane • Introduction to Welding ‡ Blacksmithing Fundamentals * ‡
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Letterpress Card page 06 Paper Botanicals page 06 Introduction to Wheelthrowing page 08 Introduction to Handbuilding page 08 China Painting Weekend page 11 Blue & White Weekend page 11 Introduction to Drawing page 12 Basic Drawing page 12 Cartooning, Comics, Caricature & Anime page 13 Introduction to Water-Based Painting page 13 Basic Painting page 14 Watercolor Painting page 15 Non-Toxic Printmaking page 16 Introduction to Encaustic Painting page 18 Mixed Media: Art Materials Special Effects page 18 Introduction to Weaving page 19
beginning art maker classes classes artbeginning maker Tapestry Weaving: Textures & Raised Surfaces page 20 Nuno Felting Techniques page 20 Weekend Introduction to Jewelry-Making Techniques page 22 Symmetry in Metal page 22 Introduction to Lapidary page 23 Southwest School Enameling Basics & Beyond page 23 Introduction to Chasing & Repoussé page 24 of Art offers a Introduction to Photography.1 page 25 wide selection of Digital Imaging.1 page 25 classes. Stop Basic Black & White Darkroom page 26 procrastinating, Video Editing & PRODUCTION page 27 fulfill that desire Mold-Making & Body Casting page 27 to be creative, and Introduction to Welding page 28 enjoy a unique Introduction to Blacksmithing page 28 S imple Knifemaking page 28 entry-level Introduction to Stained Glass page 29 experience! Introduction to Glassblowing page 29 Beadmaking.1 page 29 Look for these new classes:
Traditional Japanese Four Hole Binding page 05 Breaking the Mold: Handmade Paper in 3-Dimensions page 07 Photo-Lithography page 17 Mokuhanga: Japanese Woodblock Printing page 17 Wax as a Resist page 21 Advanced Pattern-Making page 21 Tradition Meets Non-Tradition page 23 Video Web Portfolio page 27 Woodworking: Hand Plane Fundamentals page 28 04|summer 2019 book arts.letterpress
NEW | All Levels 4107 | Traditional Japanese Four Hole Binding: Yotsume Toji Lindsay Nakashima Learn to stitch a four-hole stab binding, yotsume toji, along with other binding variations (tortoise shell, hemp leaf and kangzi) using traditional Japanese tools and Japanese paper. Discussion about the history of papermaking in Japan including the hand printed papers of Chiyogami and Katazomi-shi. Students will experience first hand the traditional The Paper and way to back paper or cloth for the cover, learn traditional folding techniques for the inner Book Arts binding threads or kayori, and how to fold the pouch-like pages with a bamboo folder. Department Sat, May 25 | 10:00am – 4:00pm | Book Arts Studio | Santikos Building Tuition: $160 (Friends: $145) | 1 session offers both traditional and Intermediate/Advanced explorative 4400 & 4001 | Book Arts & Letterpress Studio Rental classes at all eléonore Lee levels in hand papermaking, The Book Arts Studio is available to artists with previous experience in bookbinding or letterpress printing and equipment. For the Book Arts Studio Rental equipment includes bookbinding, standing press, finishing press, plough, sewing punch, stamper, and large Kutrimmer for letterpress cutting paper and board, and does not include use of the letterpress equipment. Letterpress printing, and Studio Rental includes a Vandercook Universal III and a smaller proofing press, and all Book decorative paper Arts Studio equipment. Requests for instruction should be made prior to enrollment and techniques. will require an additional fee. Note: The fee includes access to equipment and a limited amount of material. For Letterpress Studio Rental a $100 deposit is required; the deposit will be returned after confirmation that the press has been properly cleaned, that no equipment Ages 15 and older may has been damaged, and that all type has been properly redistributed. Participants are register in book arts and responsible for all clean up. The studio is available on a first-come, first-served basis, papermaking studio according to Santikos Building hours and studio schedule, with classes given priority. classes with parental Prerequisite: Experience with the desired equipment, understanding of studio protocol, permission. permission from the Department Chair, and approval for each piece of equipment used. Prior to registration, contact Eléonore Lee at 210.200.8255 or [email protected]. Jun 3 – Aug 9 Days and hours by arrangement | Building is accessible: Mon – Fri | 9:00am – 10:00pm; Sat | 9:00am – 4:00pm; Sun | 11:00am – 4:00pm | Book Arts Studio | Santikos Building Book Arts Studio Rental 4400a: Daily rate: $35 (Friends: $20) 4400b: Semester rate: $150 (Friends: $135) Letterpress Studio Rental 4401a: Daily rate: $60 (Friends: $45) 4401b: Semester rate: $300 (Friends: $285) summer 2019 |05 NEW | All Levels 4305 | Posters & Broadsides Engineering Michael Simons Discover the basics of letterpress printing while creating mini-posters and broadsides. In this two-day workshop, learn to set wood and metal type, mix ink, and work with a platen or cylinder press. Students will be able to design their own project, print take- home pieces for themselves, as well as contribute to a collaborative print swap. This is an excellent workshops for those interested in trying letterpress printing in a hands-on setting. Equipment and ink provided. No prior printing experience is required. Sat & Sun, Jun 8 & 9 | 9:00am – 5:00pm | Book Arts Studio | Santikos Building Tuition: $210 (Friends: $195) | 2 sessions
NEW | All Levels 4350 | Letterpress Cards Bryon Kelly This workshop offers a playful introduction to letterpress skills for those who are fascinated by the process, but have little to no experience. This class will guide you through basic letterpress terminology and skills using foam, pre-made polymer plates and hand set type (the best part) to create event cards such as birthday, holiday, thank you, etc. Students should bring ideas for the card they wish to create and will leave with a set of at least 10 folded cards in two colors. This course is a great first step into letterpress and the book arts. No materials are required for this course. No prior printing experience letterpess.papermaking is needed. Sat & Sun, Jul 20 & 21 | 9:00am – 4:00pm | Book Arts Studio | Santikos Building Tuition: $175 (Friends: $160) | 2 sessions
All Levels 4004 | Paper Botanicals JoEtta Jupe Have you ever wanted to do something with those plants trimmed from the backyard besides throw them in the compost pile? Save some of those spring wildflowers or flowers by embedding the petals in handmade paper. Using plant leaves from iris, yucca, and pineapple learn how to make paper from botanical remnants, as well as add inclusions of gathered flowers. Bring a lunch: please see SSA website for the materials list. See *Papermaking Note. Sat, Jun 15 | 9:30am – 4:30pm | Picante Paper Studio | Santikos Building Tuition: $125 (Friends: $110) | 1 session * PAPERMAKING NOTE Papermaking is a wet process. Closed-toed, non- slip shoes that can get wet must be worn to work in the studio. Water-proof aprons are available to use during class time.
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The Picante Paper Studio is a welcoming and professionally equipped space for for equipped space and professionally welcoming is a Studio Paper The Picante and molds of variety a beater, a hollander artists. Equipment includes paper experienced basis. Renters first-served on a first-come, all available press, paper and a 20-ton deckles, upon request. is available instruction and/or Assistance up. clean for responsible are time. studio arrange to Lee Eléonore contact Please Intermediate/Advanced 4000 e Fri – Sun, May 31 – Jun 2 | 10:00am – 5:00pm | Picante Paper Studio | Santikos Building | Santikos Studio Paper Jun 2 | 10:00am – 5:00pm | Picante 31 – – Sun, May Fri | 3 sessions $245) $260 (Friends: Tuition: Paper is normally considered as a 2-D art form—as a substrate for other artistic other for a substrate art form—as as a 2-D considered is normally Paper use in sculptural the unique qualities for possesses handmade paper practices—yet transparent, and flexible, leathery, tough, that is paper will be exploring We applications. sculptural of world that open a shapes, all qualities irregular that shrinks and holds work to and how armatures, techniques, lamination learn will Students possibilities. to designs. This class is open own their explore to be able to fibers with high shrinkage most Includes in general. sculpture in hand papermaking and/or interested anybody supplies. suggested of a list for website see SSA materials; please para sustrato medio de 2 dimensiones—como como conocido es normalmente Papel cualidades únicas de papel a mano presenta la fabricación artísticas—pero prácticas otras duro, material papel como Exploraremos esculturales. métodos en búsqueda de nuevos cualidades e orgánicas, irregulares mantiene formas y que se encoge flexible, correoso, aprenderán Estudiantes esculturales. formas para un mundo de potencia que abren explorar para encogimiento de alto fibras el uso y de laminación, armaduras, técnicas de papel a interés en la fabricación con a cualquiera La clase invita diseños. sus propios la mayoría Incluye escultural. en su práctica horizontes nuevos que buscan los y mano, una lista completa. por de SSA web el sitio visitar de favor por materiales; de los 4021 Quebrando el Josué Esau special desired equipment, understanding of studio protocol, permission from the Department permission from studio protocol, equipment, understanding of desired contact registration to equipment used. Prior of each piece for Chair, and approval Note. See *Papermaking [email protected]. at 210.200.8255 or Lee Eléonore fee. the rental with is included fiber or ceramics
The Ceramics Department offers studio classes in handbuilt and wheelthrown pottery and Beginning sculpture, as well as various other 1001 | Introduction to Wheelthrowing techniques, at Ed Escobedo & John Nelson studio facilities This class will focus on the basic skills of wheelthrowing—centering, opening, and pulling that are among vessels—followed by learning to form bowls, cylinders, and cups. Students will also learn to evaluate form and how form serves a vessel’s function. Note: The class will work in the best in Texas. mid-range clay and cone 5 glazes in the electric kiln. 1001a: Escobedo | Tues, Jun 4 – Jul 23 | 6:00 – 9:00pm 1001b: Nelson | Thurs, Jun 6 – Jul 25 (No class Jul 4) | 9:30am – 12:30pm Wheelthrowing Studio | McAllister Building Tuition: $280 (Friends: $265) | 8 sessions Tuition: $265 (Friends: $250) | 7 sessions
Beginning 1002 | Introduction to Handbuilding Ethan Gonzalez Handbuilding is the fundamental construction method for creating ceramic forms whether functional or sculptural. We will be using simple handbuilding techniques to make special objects just for you. Examples of projects include daily ritual objects like a mug for your evening tea or morning coffee, catch bowls for your favorite creams, candle dishes and incense holders. Note: The class will work in mid-range clay and cone 5 glazes in the electric kiln. Tues, Jun 4 – Jul 23 | 6:00 – 9:00pm | Handbuilding Studio | McAllister Building Tuition: $280 (Friends: $265) | 8 sessions
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Intermediate/Advanced 1066 | Studio Concepts: Developing an Idea Cecilia Castro-Hancock Ceramics Students will challenge themselves to produce a coherent body of work addressing a concept or idea. Through class discussion and individual conversations with the Open Studio instructor, students will learn how to carry an idea through to a physical form. Students who are currently The language of art, craft, and the principles of registered in a ceramic design will be used to help students make formal class can use the studios and conceptual decisions. These choices will be during the duration discussed, edited, and re-worked culminating in of the student’s class session. Open Studio is a final body of work. At the end of the session, for practicing techniques a formal critique will be held to analyze the work taught in the classroom produced during the session. This class is open any time the studio is open to both handbuilding and wheelthrowing and a class is not in session. techniques; however, there will be no Jun 3 – Jul 23 demonstrations. Prerequisite: Students (No studio Jul 4) should have a minimum of one intermediate Mon – Thurs, handbuilding or one intermediate throwing class. 9:00am – 10:00pm; Sat & Sun, 12:00 – 5:00pm See *Ceramics Note. Studio closed for maintenance Thurs, Jun 6 – Jul 25 (No class Jul 4) | Wed, 9:00am – 12:00pm, 9:30am – 12:30pm Fridays, and during holidays Handbuilding Studio | McAllister Building and Special Workshops. Tuition: $270 (Friends: $255) | 7 sessions
Intermediate 1079 | Sandblasting: Enhancing Surfaces Andy Bally Sandblasting techniques on ceramic forms, whether bisque ware or glaze fired, adds dimension, texture, and pattern by carving or etching the ceramic surface. A shiny glaze can be transformed into a matte finish, a glaze color can be altered by exposing hidden layers, or surface patterns created using masking-stencils. Students will work with high- temperature clay and glazes as they explore the possibilities of using sandblasting to enhance their work. Topics covered include types of masking media (liquid rubber and vinyl), hand cut and machine cut masks, types of abrasive blasting materials, and various techniques employed when sandblasting ceramics. Safety procedures and sandblasting equipment, (including blasting booths, vacuum systems and compressors) will also be covered. Prerequisites: Students must have taken at least two intermediate-level throwing classes. Thurs, Jun 6 – Jul 25 (No class Jul 4) | 6:00 – 9:00pm Wheelthrowing Studio | McAllister Building Tuition: $270 (Friends: $255) | 7 sessions 10|summer 2019
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Sat & Sun, Jun 22 & 23 | 10:00am – 5:00pm | Smith Studio | McAllister Building | McAllister 22 & 23 | 10:00am – 5:00pm | Smith Studio Jun Sat & Sun, $170) | 2 sessions $185 (Friends: Tuition: Blue and white cobalt painting on porcelain has a long history in Chinese ceramics. This in Chinese ceramics. history has a long painting on porcelain cobalt white Blue and Ming, Song dynasty and Tang, Chinese of styles historical different will cover workshop use to use, and how to brushes colorant, mix and apply to way painting, proper cobalt work to flat slabs with bone dry will be provided Students practice. your in technique this clay use. Additional to students and brushes for cobalt will also provide The studio with. Studio. the Ceramics purchase from for available are tools and 1118 Sat & Sun, Jul 13 & 14 | 10:00am – 5:00pm | Smith Studio | McAllister Building | McAllister Smith Studio | 10:00am – 5:00pm | 13 & 14 Jul Sat & Sun, $170) | 2 sessions $185 (Friends: Tuition: Levels All Jennifer Ling Datchuk the 7 in China in Developed All Levels All 1117 Mon, Jun 3 – Jul 22 | 9:30am – 12:30pm | Wheelthrowing Studio | McAllister Building | McAllister Studio Wheelthrowing Jul 22 | 9:30am – 12:30pm | Jun 3 – Mon, $270) | 8 sessions $285 (Friends: Tuition: 1081 Linda Perez with hand-built, or thrown whether with clay, working aspect of the meditative Combine Perhaps a fountain. have and—presto!—you water flowing and sound of look the calming a small, charming one but rather Rome, in Trevi the like fountain not a large ornate the basic about home. Learn your spot in a perfect for you by designed and handcrafted supplies, the materials, piece), pump, and fountain (reservoir, a fountain of elements for techniques and The essential considerations it. constructing needed for tools and we the fountains and maintain assemble to how and, ultimately, the form; developing This parts. the fountain $15 for approximately anticipate should Students Note: make. Students must Prerequisite: and glazes. clays in high-temperature working be will class experience. wheelthrowing and/or intermediate handbuilding either have NEW Jennifer Ling Datchuk decorative patterns to be painted on top of glaze and fired at low temperatures. temperatures. at low and fired glaze of top on be painted to patterns decorative consistency workable a to mixed with enamel powdered pigments done Traditionally and/or decorate to way an alternative China painting provides with an oil-based carrier, working of the basics will learn Students form. a ceramic of surface the decorative layer the layer to and how piece, glazed a fired to the paint paints, applying with overglaze pieces glazed two bring one or to need Students tools. with brushes and alternative paint included. pigments, oils, and brushes are enamel powdered Overglaze workshop. the to Beginning drawing.painting 8000 | Introduction to Drawing Jeannette MacDougall The Drawing Have you always wanted to draw? Get a step-by-step, hands-on guided tour of line and Painting drawing with charcoal and pencil—all supplies provided! Grasp an understanding of Department offers observational drawing, translating what is seen on to the page as well as the design and composition principles that lie beneath all art: line, color, texture, and values. Let this a full curriculum non-judgmental introductory class be the stepping-stone to future art classes. of classes, from Fri, Jun 7 | 9:30am – 4:00pm | Drawing Studio | Santikos Building drawing and Tuition: $90 (Friends: $75) | 1 session painting foundation, to advanced studies Beginning in figure and 8001 | Basic Drawing landscape. Studios Kim Bishop, Mira Hnatyshyn, & Kate Terrell are located on both Drawing is a learned skill based on hand-eye coordination. Anyone can learn to draw, campuses of and it is a basic tool needed for all classes offered at Southwest School of Art. Through Southwest School free-hand drawing, students will render three-dimensional objects—using drawing of Art. principles of line, shape, value, texture, perspective, and composition—in an enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere. Bring an 18 by 24-inch drawing pad, a selection of graphite pencils and an eraser; additional materials will be discussed at the first class. 8001a: Bishop | Tues, May 28 – Jul 30 | 6:30 – 9:15pm 8001b: Hnatyshyn | Wed, May 29 – Jul 31 | 9:00 – 11:45am 8001c: Terrell | Sat, Jun 1 – Aug 10 (No class on Jul 13) | 9:00 – 11:45am Drawing Studio | Santikos Building Tuition: $275 (Friends: $260) | 10 sessions
Beginning/Intermediate 8002 | Drawing Beyond the Basics Kim Bishop This multi-level class is for beginners with some drawing background or for experienced student-artists who would like to refresh their drawing skills. Topics will explore value, space, composition and concept, as well as different drawing styles and materials. Students will move beyond using drawing merely to render objects accurately, and will come to view drawing as a challenging vehicle for expression of both form and narrative. Bring a sketchbook or drawing pad (size 11 by 14 or 18 by 24-inches) and a selection of pencils and an eraser; additional materials will be discussed at the first class. Prerequisite: Basic Drawing or equivalent experience. Thurs, May 30 – Aug 8 (No class Jul 4) | 9:00 – 11:45am | Drawing Studio | Santikos Building Tuition: $275 (Friends: $260) | 10 sessions
12|summer 2019 drawing.painting All Levels 8014 | Pastel Portraiture Cindy McBride This weekend workshop will introduce you to the energetic qualities of pastels at your own fingertips. Pastels offer a unique means of building saturated and layered colors. Utilizing a live model, the instructor will give a demonstration and then guide you into a study of value and color to produce one expressive and vibrant pastel painting. Individual attention will be given to both the beginner and those with more pastel drawing experience. Includes model fee; please see SSA website for a materials list. Fri – Sun, Jul 12 – 14 | 9:30am – 4:00pm | Drawing Studio | Santikos Building Tuition: $200 (Friends: $185) | 3 sessions
All Levels 8080 | Cartooning, Comics, Caricature, & Anime Mike Fisher Cartooning, or visual storytelling, is more than just an enjoyable indulgence of the imagination; it speaks to interests such as editorial illustration, children’s book illustration, comic strips, comic books and storyboarding. Its various forms combine caricature, figure drawing and illustration through the medium of ink and watercolor on paper. Instruction will focus on character development, illusions of movement, sequential staging, setting management, inking, and coloring—all aimed towards the refinement of the student’s narratives and ideas. Bring a 9 by 12-inch sketchbook and a sharpened pencil to the first class. Thurs, May 30 – Aug 8 (No class Jul 4) | 6:30 – 9:15pm | Drawing Studio | Santikos Building Tuition: $275 (Friends: $260) | 10 sessions
All Levels 8008 | Color Design Jessica DeCuir Color Design is a three-day in-depth exploration of color theory and color interaction. This course considers color as a descriptive and expressive element of art, emphasizing color perception and application. Investigations of two-dimensional design problems and the formal, technical, creative and psychological aspects of color usage will be introduced and emphasized. This is a basic course essential for understanding how to use color and apply it effectively in all areas of art. Fri – Sun, Jul 19 – 21 | 10:00am – 4:30pm | Droste Studio | Santikos Building Tuition: $175 (Friends: $150) | 3 sessions
Beginning 8003 | Introduction to Water-Based Painting Jeannette MacDougall Want to start painting but don’t know where to start? Get a step-by-step introduction to painting with water-based mediums, watercolor, gouache, or acrylic, through demonstration and hands-on practice. All supplies will be provided or students may bring their own. Let these non-judgmental introductory classes jumpstart a new creative direction. Note: Section A will focus on watercolor and gouache painting and Section B will work with acrylics. Students can take one or the other but are encouraged to sign up for both. 8003a: | Fri, Jun 28 | 9:30am – 4:00pm | Drawing Studio | Santikos Building 8003b: | Fri, Jul 19 | 9:30am – 4:00pm | Duncan Studio | Santikos Building Tuition: $90 (Friends: $75) | 1 session
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listed under under listed listed under under listed P rintmaking P rintmaking . . drawing.painting All Levels 8087 | Landscape Painting Sylvia Benitez Working from photographs and plein air (outdoor) sketching, students will learn basic landscape principles. Students can explore different grounds and painting media as well as mixed media applications, and study stylistic examples of artists who have worked within these methods. Painting methods and various working approaches will be demonstrated and encouraged. Required materials will be discussed at the first class. Previous drawing or painting experience recommended, but not required. Note: Students are encouraged to work in acrylics or use water-based oil paints in the studio. Tues, May 28 – Jul 30 | 9:30am – 12:15pm | Duncan Studio | Santikos Building Tuition $280 (Friends: $265) | 10 sessions
Intermediate/Advanced 8062 | Intensified Abstraction Sylvia Benitez This course is geared to empower artists with the many possible creative approaches used in abstract expression. Working with acrylic medium on paper or canvas, as well as mixed media applications, the course will concentrate on color relationships and gradations to provide a foundation for abstract exploration. In addition, compositional resource will be explored through geometric design, texture, pattern, and line. Please see SSA website for a list of materials. Note: Students are encouraged to work in acrylics or use water-based oil paints in the studio. Prerequisite: Prior painting experience required. Tues, May 28 – Jul 30 | 2:00 – 4:45pm | Duncan Studio | Santikos Building Tuition: $280 (Friends: $265) | 10 sessions Open Studio | All Levels Drawing & Painting 8011 Watercolor Painting | Students who are Ric Dentinger currently registered in a drawing or painting This class is for the first-time painter, as well as the student who would like to learn more class can use the studios about the various approaches to painting in this very direct medium. Demonstrations for practicing techniques will be given each week showing students how to paint wet-on-wet washes, dry-on-wet taught in the classroom any time the building is washes and with a dry brush. Color theory as it relates to watercolor will be discussed. open and class is not in Intermediate-level students, while developing an independent vision, will learn ways session. to improve their painting skills through advance demonstration, practice and critique. A materials list will be provided at the first class. Jun 3 – Aug 11 (No studio Jul 4 & 5) 8011a: Mon, Jun 3 – Aug 5 | 6:30 – 9:15pm 8011b: | Tues, Jun 4 – Aug 6 | 9:30am – 12:15pm Duncan Studio Drawing Studio | Santikos Building Santikos Building Tuition: $275 (Friends: $260) | 10 sessions Mon & Tues | 1:00 – 9:00pm; Thurs & Fri | 1:00 – 9pm; Sat & Sun | 1:00 – 4:00pm
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summer 2019 |15 16 processes. media mixed and printmaking non-toxic explore Classes region. the in studios caliber printmaking professional- finest of the one considered is Department Printmaking The | su mm printmaking.mixed media er 2019 experience helpful. the firstclass.Noprevious printmakingexperience required, butsomeart and drawing of methodsand techniques used to generate printed images.Materials will bediscussed introductory instructionas well assomeadvanced techniques focusing on the breadth photographically on the screen with alightsensitive emulsion. This class will include made from cutmaterials, fluidmaterials painted directly onto the screen, or produced images usinga variety of stencils attached to a finemeshscreen. Stencils can be Screen printing,alsocalled silkscreen andserigraphy, isa versatile way to create Alan Johnson Gregory 6107 Levels All Tuition: $315(Friends: $300)|10sessions Flohr PrintStudio |Santikos Building 6111b: Wed, Jun 5– Aug 7|6:30–9:15pm 6111a: Wed, Jun 5– Aug 7|10:00am–12:45pm and collagraph. A materialslist will beprovided at the firstclass. have the opportunity to explore more advanced projects inetching,relief, lithography, producing the plate or matrix,printing,andeditioning.Intermediate-level students will printmaking—relief, monotype,collagraph, andetching.Classinstruction will include areas of greatest individualinterest. Beginning-level students will try various types of In this class,students will explore non-toxic printmakingmethodsandfocus on Lacey Mills 6111 All Levels 6100b: unlimited time:$315 (Friends: $300)|multiple sessions 6100a: 4-hour block: $60 (Friends: $45)|1session Jun 3– Aug 9|Seedays andtimesunder Printmaking OpenStudio at mcraig@swschoolorg inadvance. Alternate datesare available by appointment. instruction will beavailable during this time. Prerequisite: Please emailMargaret A.Craig Renters musthave agoodunderstandingof the printequipmentand studioprotocol; no Print Studio Rental provides shared studio work time to those experienced inprintmaking. Craig Margaret A. 6100 Tuition: $315 (Friends: $300)|10sessions Tues, Jun 4– Aug 6|6:30–9:15pmDroste DesignStudio |Santikos Building
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printmaking.mixed media NEW | All Levels 6150 | Photo-Lithography Alán Serna In this workshop, students will combine traditional drawing practices and digital techniques to create a one to two layer print using positive working photo lithographic plates. Similar to screen printing, in photo lithography the image is produced by exposing the positive working plate and drawn or printed films to UV light. When compared to traditional stone lithography, students can expect the same level of detail with less work and exposure to harmful chemicals. Instruction will be given on the preparation of the print matrix as well as registration, printing, and editioning of work. Prerequisite: Some prior printmaking experience required. Includes most materials; additional materials available for purchase during class. Fri – Sun, Jul 12 – 14 | 10:30am – 4:30pm | Flohr Print Studio | Santikos Building Tuition: $230 (Friends: $215) | 3 sessions special class | All Levels 6152 | Mokuhanga: Japanese Woodblock Printing Jon Lee Mokuhanga, Japanese style woodcut, is known for its beautiful colors, transparency, and fine detail. It uses a wheat paste-based watercolor for ink. Brushes are used to apply the ink, and a barren is used for hand printing. In this special workshop, students will learn the method to produce a Japanese-style woodblock print. This includes cutting the wood block image, registration, printing, and editioning of the work. Prerequisite: Some prior art experience required. Includes most materials; please see SSA website for materials list. Additional materials available for purchase during class. Fri – Sun, Jun 14 – 16 | 10:30am – 4:30pm | Flohr Print Studio | Santikos Building Tuition: $285 (Friends: $270) | 3 sessions Jon Lee is a printmaker, papermaker and educator and is currently Associate Professor at Trinity University. A native of South Korea, he has worked as a professional printer for eight years, both in Korea and in the United States. Upon completing his Master Printer Training at the Tamarind Institute of Lithography, he moved to Iowa to earn his MFA in Printmaking at the University of Iowa. Lee has exhibited widely throughout South Korea and in the U.S. Printmaking Open Studio Students who are currently registered in a 10-week printmaking class can use the studio for practicing techniques taught in the classroom any time the building is open and class is not in session. Students enrolled in a weekend class may use the studio for a month after their class has finished. Please call ahead. Jun 3 – Aug 9 Jon Lee. Untitled, 2017, woodcut Jon Lee. Untitled, 2017, woodcut (No studio Jul 4) Mon, Tues & Thurs | 9:30am – 10:00pm; Wed | 1:30 – 6:00pm; Fri | 9:30am – 6:00pm; Sat | 9:00am – 4:00pm; & Sun | 11:00am – 4:00pm Flohr Print Studio Santikos Building
summer 2019 |17 All Levels 6044 | Introduction to Encaustic Painting Michelle Belto This three-day workshop is designed to prepare the student with everything needed to begin an independent exploration of this fascinating medium. Students will receive a thorough grounding in the basics of encaustic work through demonstrations, hands on materials and extensive handouts. We will address safe studio practices, tools and equipment, and basic approaches to wax painting. Students will explore a variety of media and techniques for adding a mark-making language to their work. Time will be spent in discussing correct storage of encaustic work along with packaging and shipping. Students can expect to take home several small completed paintings. Co-sponsored by R&F Paint; students will receive some medium, paint, and pigment sticks. This class is open to all levels. Fri – Sun, Jul 19 – 21 | 10:00am – 4:00pm | Droste Design Studio | Santikos Building Tuition: $325 (Friends: $310) | 3 sessions
Intermediate/Advanced 6027 | Mixed Media: Art Materials Special Effects Dinah Coakley Get the most out of your art materials—whether traditional or nontraditional. This is a good class for those working in other disciplines who want to add mixed media to their work. Learn about substrates, including canvas, wood, MDF, and paper. Learn the best ways to build a painting surface. Find out about “mock” lacquer, sanded paint, crackle effects, spray-paint, stencils, special effects, medium combinations, paint-skins, collage,
printmaking.mixed media printmaking.mixed photo transfer, epoxy, and other interesting materials and effects. Materials included and available for experimentation; however, students should bring painting supplies and brushes they may already have. No previous painting experience required, but some art experience expected. Thurs – Sun, Aug 1 – 4 | 10:00am – 4:30pm | Droste Design Studio | Santikos Building Tuition: $275 (Friends: $260) | 4 sessions
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| | 2002a: Mon, Jun 3 – Jul 29 | 6:00 – 9:00pm Jun 3 – 2002a: Mon, Jul 30 | 9:30am – 12:30pm 28 – May Tue, 2002b: Jul 31 | 6:00 – 9:00pm – 29 May Wed, 2002c: Jul 4) | 9:30am – 12:30pm class Aug 1 (No 30 – Thurs, May 2002d: Building Tobin | 1st & 2nd Floor Studio, Maxham Fiber $270) 10 sessions $285 (Friends: 2002b/c: Tuition: $255) 9 sessions $270 (Friends: 2002a/d: please contact the Office of the Registrar at 210.200.8217/8227. the Registrar of the Office contact please Casey Galloway Casey Galloway to wish who student-artists and advanced intermediate is designed for This program and manual skills and structural new weaving. Acquiring in direction own their pursue Individual planning sessions and group will be emphasized. materials new exploring will have weaver Each pace. own their at proceed to students will allow instruction and looms floor of large collection the Fibers Department’s of one use of exclusive the Fibers must contact to Students registering: lab. Prior the dye use of two-week 31; and 23 and Mar Mar between preferably Department, [email protected], on the 20. Anyone May before on or email by be contacted will students approved, if restrict to the right reserves The instructor open up. spaces if be contacted will waitlist Prerequisite: Weaving Introduction to enrollment. Intermediate/Advanced 2002 Weaving Studio Projects. Studio Weaving Aug 7 | 9:30am – 12:30pm Jun 5 – Wed, 2001a: ) | 6:00 – 9:00pm Jul 4 class Aug 15 (No Jun 6 – Thurs, 2001b: Building Tobin | 2nd Floor Studio, Maxham Fiber $270) | 10 sessions $285 (Friends: Tuition: 2001 Heneghan Nancy class focuses foundation This loom. on a four-shaft weaving fundamentals of the Learn variations), twill and weave (plain patterns weave set up, understanding basic on loom and sound structure Creating considerations. and material construction weave double will also be covered. drafts Reading will be emphasized. habits weaving good developing list supply A the semester. for loom a floor use of the exclusive will have Each student 2002 | to This class is a prerequisite the first session. Note: at be provided will Beginning Intermediate/Advanced 2003 | Fiber Study for Weavers Casey Galloway This class will follow along with 2002 | On-Loom Weaving Studio Projects, however surface design surface without exclusive access to a loom. Students will attend weekly lectures covering fibers.weaving. topics of weaving structure, materials, contemporary fiber artists, cultural and historical subjects, dyeing techniques, critiques, and so much more. Students will weave two samples of structures that are discussed in class and will have a two-week dye lab to explore dyeing techniques. Prior to registering: Students must contact the Fiber Department, [email protected], for approval for registration. Instructor will Weaving place students in an appropriate session according to their schedule. The instructor reserves the right to restrict enrollment. Prerequisite: 2001 | Introduction to Weaving Open Studio or equivalent experience. To register, please contact the Office of the Registrar at Students enrolled in 210.200.8217/8227. 2002 | On-Loom Weaving Studio Projects have Available sessions are: access to the studios for Mon, Jun 3 – Jul 29 | 7:00pm; Tues, May 28 – Jul 30 | 10:30am; Wed, May 29 – Jul 31 | 7:00pm; working independently or Thurs, May 30 – Aug 1 | 10:30am (No class Jul 4) outside of class during Maxham Fiber Studio, 1st Floor | Tobin Building the following days and Tuition: $115 (Friends: $100) | 10 sessions times. All Levels May 28 – Aug 1 (No studio Jul 4) 2005 Tapestry Weaving: Textures & Raised Surfaces Mon & Wed, 4:00 – 6:00pm; | Tues & Thurs, 12:30 – 2:30pm; Liza Collins Fri, 9:00am – 2:00pm; Sat, 10:00am – 2:00pm An intensive weekend class giving students the opportunity to explore some of the Maxham Fiber Studio techniques that make tapestry weaving such a truly unique pictorial art form. Students 1st & 2nd Floor | Tobin Building will learn how to blend and shade tones and colors, and create exciting surface textures. Techniques covered include hatching, weft-blending, weft interlocking, warp/weft variations, and raised surface techniques. Looms and materials will be provided; please bring a lunch both days. Sat & Sun, Jun 29 & 30 | 10:00am – 4:00pm | Student Lounge | Urschel Building Tuition: $210 (Friends: $195) | 2 sessions
All Levels 2156 Nuno Felting Techniques accessibility | Most studios are Liza Collins wheelchair accessible; In nuno, or laminated felting, loose wool fibers are fused with a pre-existing woven however, the 2nd Floor fabric to create stunning and highly textural effects. Using the process of wet felting, of the Tobin Building is not. Note: If you have a the wool fibers that are placed on top of the pre-existing fabric migrate through the physical limitation and woven structure are locked in place. As the wool fibers shrink they pull the fabric with wish to participate in them causing ruching, puckering and pleating. Nuno felts are generally lightweight, School activities, please flexible, and extremely versatile for use in making garments, accessories, or fine art call ahead for assistance. pieces. No previous experience necessary. See SSA website for a list of materials; please bring a bag lunch. Sun, Aug 4 | 10:00am – 4:00pm | Drawing Studio | Santikos Building Tuition: $130 (Friends: $115) | 1 session
20|summer 2019 surface design fibers.weaving. NEW | All Levels 2035 | Wax As A Resist Jean Dahlgren Wax can be used as a resist to prevent dye from penetrating fabric. By printing, brushing, or stenciling wax onto cloth, patterns or designs can be developed in the over dye process using MX dyes. The process can be repeated numerous times to create complex, multicolor designs. Soy wax is a non-toxic and biodegradable wax, which can be easily washed out of the fabric with hot water. Please see the SSA website for a list of materials and please bring a lunch. Sat, Jun 8 | 9:30am – 3:30pm | Droste Design Studio | Santikos Building Tuition: $155 (Friends: $140) | 1 session
Intermediate/Advanced 2493 | Advanced Pattern-Making Melinda Adams Ready to take pattern making to the next level? This week-long class will cover advanced pattern manipulations including torso blocks for jackets and dresses as well as how to draft patterns for pants. Basic sewing and math skills are required. Students will need to purchase required book and take measurements prior to class. Please see the SSA website for a list of materials. Mon– Wed, Jul 1 – 3 | 9:30am – 2:30pm | Droste Design Studio | Santikos Building Tuition: $185 (Friends: $170) | 3 sessions
All Levels 2345 | Natural Dyeing: Red, Yellow, Blue Casey Galloway Jean Dahlgren Get a glimpse into the remarkable colors natural dyes have to offer. Participants will wax resist, hand-dyed explore historical and regional dye plants that give the primary colors. With the use of mineral salts and over dyeing, infinitely more colors can be created. In this introductory class, students will learn how to prepare several types of fibers and cloth for dyeing, along with mordanting, dye extraction, growing and responsible harvesting, historical information and so much more. Students will have a book of samples by the end of class and will be equipped to explore other dyes. See SSA website for a list of material. Sun, Jun 16 | 11:00am – 3:00pm & Sun, Jun 23 | 11:00am – 4:00pm Droste Design Studio | Santikos Building Tuition: $185 (Friends: $170) | 2 sessions visiting artist/special class | All Levels 2990 | Indigo + Shibori + Quilt Kim Eichler-Messmer | Kansas City, MO Kim Eichler-Messmer Indigo and shibori have been used together for centuries to create beautiful patterns Indigo Quilt, hand-dyed on cloth. With the addition of the sewing machine, we can take the pattern potential to Kim Eichler-Messmer the next level. In this three-day intensive workshop we will cover the basics of starting received an MFA in Textiles and tending a natural indigo vat, a variety of machine sewn shibori techniques to create and is currently an Associate patterns with depth and complexity, and we will end by creating small hand and machine Professor in the Fiber quilted studies with our one-of-a-kind fabric. See the SSA website for a list of materials Department at the Kansas City prior to registration; please bring a lunch each day. Art Institute where she teaches surface design, quilting, and Fri – Sun, Jul 12 – 14 | 10:00am – 4:00pm | Droste Design Studio | Santikos Building natural dye. Eichler-Messmer Tuition: $365 (Members: $350) | 3 sessions | Please register by Jun 15 is the author of Modern Color: An Illustrated Guide to Dyeing Fabric for Modern Quilts. Her hand dyed, one-of-a-kind quilts have been shown nationally in numerous exhibitions.
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All Levels 3009 | Introduction to Lapidary John Speck This course is intended for the beginning and the advanced student. Beginning students learn the art of lapidary, cutting and polishing minerals to make cabochons that can be used to make beautiful jewelry. Using diamond-based lapidary equipment, each person will make three or more finished cabochons. Advanced students or those that have taken this course before will be allowed to work with a larger range of, and more challenging, lapidary materials. Note: A supply fee of $40 is payable to the instructor at the first session and provides for safety equipment, raw gemstones, use of all tools and equipment, and jewelry materials.Please bring a bag lunch both days. Sat & Sun, Jul 20 & 21 | 9:30am – 4:30pm | Willson Metals Studio | Santikos Building Tuition: $180 (Friends: $165) | 2 sessions
All Levels 3010 | Enameling Basics & Beyond Laura Quinones Delight in the bright colors achieved by fusing transparent and opaque enamels to copper. Discover how to create textures and unique shapes to capture the reflections of light. Students Jewelry.Metals will be introduced to a variety of techniques and be encouraged to experiment. Students should Open Studio expect to complete several jewelry items and decorative accessories. This class will cover a Students who are variety of methods for fusing colorful enamel (glass) to copper using both a torch and kiln. currently enrolled in a After learning a few simple techniques, you will be free to explore your favorite. Beginners metals class can use welcome. Materials will be discussed at the first class. *See Metals supplies Note. the studio for practicing techniques taught in Tues, Jun 4 – Jul 9 | 9:30am – 12:30pm | Willson Metals Studio | Santikos Building the classroom any time Tuition: $200 (Friends: $185) | 6 sessions during open studio lab hours and when a class is Intermediate not in session. 3007 Bezel Setting Jun 4 – Aug 7 | (No open studio Jun 8 & 22, Dongyi Wu Jul 20 or when a class is During this workshop, students will learn how to set a stone or flat object with bezel wire. scheduled) Tues | 1:00 – 4:00pm & You may use round, flat backed stones or any other material with a round, flat backed 6:00 – 9:00pm; shape (buttons, found plastic or resin objects, wood, toys) to decorate your jewelry Wed | 1:00 – 4:00pm; pieces. Techniques and tools for bezel setting, and some basic metal techniques will be Sat | 10:00am – 3:00pm covered such as soldering, forming and sawing. Students are welcome to bring their Willson Metals Studio own stones and objects to set in their pieces. A material kit will be available for purchase. Santikos Building Prerequisite: Successful completion of Basic Metal Skills.1 or equivalent experience. *See Metals supplies Note. Thurs, Jun 6 – Jun 27 | 6:00 – 9:00pm | Willson Metals Studio | Santikos Building Tuition: $180 (Friends: $165) | 4 sessions
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All Levels 5006 | Introduction to Photography.1 Ramin Samandari This introductory class is designed for those who want to learn basic creative control of their manual 35mm film or digital SLR camera. Sessions will cover cameras, focal lengths, composition, camera angles, and strategies for making successful photographs. This class reveals methods to make photographs more interesting, dynamic, and impactful by using simple techniques and compositional tools. The instructor will work individually with students to solve specific problems. The Photography Mon, Jun 3 – Jul 1 | 7:00 – 9:00pm | Ellison Lecture Hall | Santikos Building Department Tuition: $165 (Friends: $150) | 5 sessions offers instruction in traditional All Levels 5007 Introduction to Photography.2 darkroom, digital, | and alternative Ramin Samandari imaging; provides This class continues where the Introduction to Photography.1 class ends and expands a solid technical upon its content in greater depth. Class assignments will cover topics such as the use of foundation of available light, flash, tripod, and creative camera control. This class will emphasize the camera, digital creative and innovative applications of equipment to achieve inspired photographs. workspace, and Mon, Jul 8 – Aug 5 | 7:00 – 9:00pm | Ellison Lecture Hall | Santikos Building Tuition: $165 (Friends: $150) | 5 sessions darkroom skills; encourages All Levels innovative 5001 | Introduction to the Digital Camera techniques; and Nancy Cavender-Garcia expands aesthetic awareness. Digital cameras can be easy and fun to use, but expanded knowledge can take results to a higher level. Explore what all those controls, features, and functions are for. This class covers how to take better photographs as well as how to transfer images from camera to computer or the internet. Students will discover their camera’s potential by practicing classic shot techniques, and will also learn how to manage digital assets by editing, preparing, printing, and archiving images. 5001a: Tues, Jun 4 – Jul 2 | 7:00 – 9:00pm 5001b: Tues, Jul 9 – Aug 6 | 7:00 – 9:00pm Digital Imaging Studio | Santikos Building Tuition: $165 (Friends: $150) | 5 sessions
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summer 2019 |25 Santikos Building Lende Photography Studios Sat &Sun|2:00–4:00pm Mon –Fri |12:30–9:00pm; (No studio Jul 4) Jun 3– Aug 11 class isnot insession. the studios are openanda outside ofclassanytime working independently Photography Studiosfor access to theLende photography classhave currently enrolled ina areStudents who O Photography 26 pen S | su mm photography.darkroom tudio er 2019 Tuition: $340 (Friends: $325)|10sessions Wed, Jun 5– Aug 7|9:30am–12:30pmLende Photography Studio |Santikos Building Instructor approval of portfolio prior to enrollment. students will finish the term with arichbody of work ready for Prerequisite: exhibition. class assignments,field trips, andinformal gatherings to discussphotographic ideas, environment in which darkroom skillscan behoned. Through darkroom demonstrations, This classisdesignedfor the advanced photographer who desires achallenging Joe Harjo 5035 Advanced Tuition: $330(Friends: $315)|10sessions Wed, Jun 5– Aug 7|6:00–9:00pmLende Photography Studio |Santikos Building materials, andprintingskills. level photographers will beencouraged to achieve better mastery over their equipment, accessories, andcomposition issues anddemonstrated.will beexplained Intermediate- print finishing.Essentialelements of camera handling,metering, lens accessories, camera film developing andprinting,dodgingburningof prints, toning, printretouching, and those who want to expand their knowledge of the darkroom. Learn aboutblack & white This classisdesignedfor photographers who have noprevious darkroom experience or Joe Harjo 5010 All Levels Tuition: $320(Friends: $305)|10sessions Wed, Jun 5– Aug 7|6:00–9:00pmDigital ImagingStudio |Santikos Building the student’s skillsinpixel-based photographic designandprinting. Adobe Photoshop This course will provide a thorough grounding inPhotoshop andisdesigned to expand Nancy Cavender-Garcia 5202 All Levels Semester rate: $340 (Friends $325) Jun 3– Aug 11|Mon–Fri |12:30–9:00pm; Sat&Sun|12:00–4:00pm Department Chair Victor at210.200.8256. Pagona photography classesor equivalent experience. Before enrolling, studentsneed to contact workspaces. Students are responsible for allcleanups. Prerequisite: Intermediate fee includesaccess to the darkroom, traditional blackand white chemistry,anddry first-served basis, with photography classesandfull-term studentsgiven priority. The available to experienced photographers. The equipment isavailable onafirst-come, The Lende Photography Studios are completely equippedphotographic workspaces 5000 photography. laser andinkjetprinters, to introduce students to the artisticpossibilities of digital to improve or alter those images. A variety of outputmethods will beused,including film scanners to digitize other photographic images,students will then usecomputers photographic images.Using digitalcameras to capture images,as well asflatbedand is the primary imageprocessing program used to digitally enhance, alter, andretouch | | | | Intermediate/Advanced Darkroom Intermediate/Advanced Basic Black &White Black Darkroom Basic Digital
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| | | All Levels All | Students will learn how to make a short film from beginning to end. This project includes This project end. to beginning film from a short make to how will learn Students imagery, background video, editing, adding moving lighting, shooting high definition Adobe using effects and sound and adding music, Foley, screen, using a green No camera required. Student will need to have some basic experience with computers. with some basic experience have to need will Student required. No camera Tuition: $190 (Friends: $175) | 6 sessions $190 (Friends: Tuition: Mon, Jun 3 – Jul 29 | 6:30 – 9:30pm | Sculpture Studio | Santikos Building | Santikos Studio Jul 29 | 6:30 – 9:30pm | Sculpture – Jun 3 Mon, $265) | 9 sessions $280 (Friends: Tuition: Lisa Nigro create to how artist. Learn three-dimensional any for tool versatile making is a Mold an original of reproductions more making one or for and castings molds successful mold with several experimentation and will be explored molds model. Onetwo-part and Instruction and alginate. rubber including silicone will be encouraged making products the will be used as Plaster will also be demonstrated. techniques casting body in direct wood, metal, like look to be made can plaster how but methods for material, main casting Includes collaboratively. working will involve projects Most will also be covered. stone or materials. most All Levels All 9412 No class Jul 4) | 6:30 – 9:30pm class Jul 18 (No 6 – Jun Thurs, Digital Imaging Studio Jeff DeCuir Jeff Students use Adobe NEW 9534 Mon, Jun 10 – Jul 29 | 6:30 – 9:30pm | Digital Imaging Studio | Santikos Building | Santikos Jul 29 | 6:30 – 9:30pm | Digital Imaging Studio Jun 10 – Mon, $210) | 8 sessions $225 (Friends: Tuition: This course will explore video shooting and editing utilizing Adobe video shooting and editing utilizing will explore This course 9824 Jeff DeCuir All Levels All and dont’s of creating an online portfolio will be taught, including examples for study study for taught, including examples will be an online portfolio creating of and dont’s the same, stays the portfolio of address web the Vimeo is used because and discussion. medium (film, in any work include can video. Portfolio the the student replaces if even own their bring in to need audio.) Students art, or 2-D theater, animation, photography, individual portfolios. their in class for scan to content NEW | All Levels 9604 | Woodworking: Hand Plane Fundamentals Robert Balfour Interested in learning the finer points of woodworking or have a plane that you need to learn to tune? Learn the common uses of various hand planes—bench, block, rabbet, router, and moulding planes—as the instructor demonstrates each type of plane aligning proper tool for a given task. Students will have the opportunity to practice using planes in class as they dimension a small (8 x 12”) laminated hardwood cutting board on six sides as well as put a decorative edge on it all with hand woodworking tools. With the instructor’s guidance, students will sharpen and tune one of their own personal planes. Wood will be supplied; please see SSA website for a list of suggested tools. Fri, Jul 19 | 6:00 – 9:00pm & Sat, Jul 20 | 9:00am – 1:00pm Sculpture Studio | Santikos Building Tuition: $160 (Friends: $145) | 2 sessions
All Levels 9510 | Introduction to Welding Larry West Learn the basic skills required for welding metal to metal for use in simple repairs or sculptural projects. Students will progress from simple arc welds to more sophisticated
sculpture.wood.metal MIG welds. The six-session class will allow for more project time. Students may use the scrap metal provided or supply their own metal. Please see SSA website for materials list. 9510a: Tues, Jun 11 – Jul 16 | 6:30 – 9:30pm 9510b: Sat & Sun, Jun 22 & 23 | 8:00am – 4:00pm Sculpture Studio | Santikos Building Tuition: 9510a: $235 (Friends: $220) | 6 sessions 9510b: $225 (Friends $210) | 2 sessions
All Levels 9553 | Introduction to Blacksmithing Alex Ruiz This course is designed to take students through the seven basic elements of blacksmithing incorporating those techniques into one finished piece, as well as understanding the ergonomics of forging. From these seven, students can branch out to more complicated forms of metalworking. Relying almost entirely on hand tools—using a forge, anvil, and hammer—students will create something both of form and function such as a bottle opener, door pulls, trivet, or wall hook. Other works can be created as time permits. Wed, Jun 19 – Jul 17 (No class Jul 3) | 6:00 – 9:00pm Class will be held at the instructor’s studio Tuition: $215 (Friends: $200) | 4 sessions
All Levels 9551 | Simple Knifemaking Tobin Nieto Using low-tech forging setups, students will construct a single edge blade, through tang knife with a forged guard. Advance forging techniques will be covered and will address keeping overall grinding of the blade to a minimum. Learn how to construct a handle using natural and manmade materials. Tuition includes most materials; please see SSA website for a list of supplies needed. 9551a: Thurs, Jun 6 – Aug 1 (No class Jul 4) | 6:30 – 9:30pm 9551b: Tues, Jun 11 – Jul 30 | 6:30 – 9:30pm Class will be held at the instructor’s studio Tuition: $275 (Friends: $260) | 8 sessions
28|summer 2019 glass All Levels 9110 | Introduction to Stained Glass Larry West Students will learn the tools and processes for working with flat glass to create a stained glass panel. Cutting glass, soldering, and fabrication using the copper foil technique will be covered. All tools including grinders, cutters, and soldering irons will be provided; however, students will need to purchase three 12-inch squares of glass of their choice and one reel of either 50/50 or 60/40 soldier. Additional supplies available for purchase from the instructor during class. Sat & Sun, Jun 8 & 9 | 8:30am – 4:00pm | Sculpture Studio | Santikos Building Tuition: $215 (Friends: $200) | 2 sessions
All Levels 9100 | Introduction to Glassblowing Larry West Curious about working with blown glass? Demonstration and hands-on experience introduce students to the art of glassblowing—gathering hot glass from the furnace, centering and shaping the form, and puntying and annealing a finished piece. The first class, through hands-on demonstration, will cover the basic principles behind working with molten glass, and then students will have the opportunity to form their own glass forms. Course includes use of studio, safety equipment, and clear glass materials. Sat & Sun, Jun 1 & 2 | 8:00am – 4:00pm | Sculpture Studio | Santikos Building Tuition: $400 (Friends: $385) | 2 sessions
Beginning 9132 | Beadmaking.1 Nina “Sam” Hibler Explore the ancient art form of glass beadmaking utilizing open flamework techniques. Students will work with a “hot head” torch and soft glass as they learn the process of forming various types of beads, including donut beads, cylinder beads, textured beads, round beads, and half and half beads. Decorative additions such as dots, stringers, and colored frits will also be covered, as well as safety procedures and studio set-up. Includes materials; please bring a bag lunch. Prerequisite: Must be 18 years or older. Sat, Jun 1 | 9:00am – 5:00pm | Class will be held at the instructor’s studio Tuition: $145 (Friends: $130) | 1 session
Beginning 9133 | Glass Flamework: Marble Making Nina “Sam” Hibler This introductory class is perfect for anyone interested in learning open flamework technique but not interested in beadmaking. Students will learn all safety procedures for using dual fuel torches. Several different types and sizes of marbles including latticino marbles, inclusion marbles, and end of the day marbles, will be covered. Includes materials; please bring a bag lunch. Prerequisite: Must be 18 years or older. Sun, Jun 2 | 9:00am – 5:00pm | Class will be held at the instructor’s studio Tuition: $145 (Friends: $130) | 1 session
summer 2019 |29 workshop eachday. should select one lunch. Registrants day with a break for for sixhours each Thursday or Friday workshop meets the classroom. Each resources for usein lesson plansand will provide practical workshop leaders experimentation, for hands-on addition to allowing 12 CPE credits. In earning class while fresh ideasfor your awaycome with your creativity and for them. Recharge created specifically two-day program participate ina are invited to educators art school high and Middle 30 | su
mm art educator workshops er 2019 ice dyeing. Dyeing tools, safety andmixingbasics will alsobecovered. dyeing techniques includingimmersiondyeing, thickening dye for painting,shibori,and dyes. Experience working with a variety of natural fibersalong with several different Learn the fullspectrumof color theory utilizing the safe andeasy to usefiber reactive Casey Galloway |Droste DesignStudio |Santikos Building CPE 1013 2: Option large inasmallspace as well as working collaboratively in the classroom. cityscape. Bothof these projects openup the classroom to the possibilities of working life. In thesecond drawing, two-point perspective will beutilized to create animaginary emphasis will beonhand-eye coordination to create afreehand representational still collaboratively to create two panoramic (extended pointof view) drawings. In thefirst, Utilizing techniques employed inphotography as well asour natural observation, work Katie Pell |Drawing Studio |Santikos Building CPE 1012| 1: Option Fri, 21 Jun |9:30am –4:30pm forming andcold-connections will alsobecovered. self-portrait andhow to translate the image to metalusingetchingandsawing. Simple Demonstrations will includeusingasmartphoneapp to simply andquickly abstract a Explore ways of transforming the ubiquitous “selfie”into acopper or brass sculpture. Sarah T. Roberts | Willson Metals Studio |Santikos Building CPE 1011 2: Option and bindingmethods that lend many optionsfor cross-discipline lesson plans. chemistry andsustainability. The second part will focus onbasicprinciples of bookmaking physical, andsensory process of papermaking—amethod that can tie in to plantbiology, that can beappliedinany classroom. The firstpartof the workshop will focus on the fun, Learn simple andbasicmethodsof creating handmadepaper andbookbinding structures e CPE 1010 1: Option Thurs, Jun 20 Registrar for details. Corporate room rates are available atanearby hotel;please contact theOffice of the Individual workshops: $40each Tuition: $55for 2 workshops (includes thecost of suppliesandanSSA apron) call theOfficeof Registrar at210.200.8217 or 210.200.8227. Open to middleandhighschool arteducators. 2019 Educator Art Workshops Summer léonore Lee |Picante Paper Lee léonore &Book Arts Studios |Santikos Building | | |
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Southwest School of Art is the only independent school of art in texas. Graduates from the BFA Degree Program acquire the critical thinking, professional, business, and studio skills necessary to be working artists and engaged citizens. They demonstrate the ability to: take risk and explore; collaborate; engage the world; evaluate, The four-year reflect upon and communicate clearly their work and the ideas Bachelor of Fine that inform it; and sustain and persist in an active studio practice. Arts (BFA) Degree The BFA degree program requires 120 hours of course work Program centers including general education courses, foundations, and studio on the process of work. Areas of study include: Ceramics, Drawing & Painting, making as a form Papermaking & Book Arts, Metals, Photography, Printmaking, and of inquiry and Sculpture & Integrated Media. discovery with Looking to Apply to BFA Program equal emphasis on ideas and skills. Arrange for a tour by contacting Vanessa Quiroga, Director of Admission and Recruitment at 210.200.8208 or visit our website for more information on applying to the BFA degree program and for scholarship information.
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summer 2019 |31 JUSTIN BOYD • SCULPTURE & INTEGRATED MARGARET A. CRAIG • PRINTMAKING MEDIA DEPARTMENT CHAIR finished his MFA in DEPARTMENT CHAIR received an MFA in faculty Integrated Media at the California Institute of the Printmaking from The University of Texas at Arts and graduated from the University of Texas San Antonio. She also holds a BS in Biology, in San Antonio with a BFA in Ceramics. Boyd has a BS in Art, and an MA with an emphasis in shown in numerous solo and group exhibitions, MELINDA ADAMS is an Associate Professor in painting from the University of Wisconsin. A recently including the Visual Art Center, Austin; Fashion Management at the University of the respected leader in less harmful printmaking Art Palace, Houston; UTSA Satellite Space; and Incarnate Word, with graduate degrees from the technology, she has demonstrated at national Blue Star Contemporary. In addition, Boyd hosts University of Wyoming and an undergraduate conferences. Her work is shown nationally a radio show each week on KRTU. degree from the University of Nebraska. Her and internationally. She is part of numerous surface design and textile art pieces have been collections, and has been part of the Sanbao JERRY CABRERA has an MFA in Painting from included at national and international shows International Printmaking project. The University of Texas at San Antonio and a BFA such as AQS, ITAA, and Hoffman Challenge. in Painting from Texas State University. He has Jean dahlgren creates art by layering dye received grants from the National Association ANDRE BALLY received a BS in Landscape and paint on fine cloth that allows light and for Latino Arts and Culture, The Texas Cultural Architecture/Design from Texas A&M University shadow to add the “end” to each story. Her Collaborative and was nominated for the with further studies at Sam Houston State story cloths have been exhibited in galleries Joan Mitchell Foundation Artist Grant in 2011. University. He has been working with clay throughout Texas. The love of these processes Cabrera’s work is included in the Neiman-Marcus for over 35 years having a specific interest has lead Dahlgren to teach both curious Collections in eight cities and seven states and in surface textures, and has been utilizing beginners and advanced fiber artists. the AT&T Center Collection, San Antonio, TX. sandblasting in his ceramics and glass work for the past 20 years. Bally’s work can be found on JENNIFER LING DATCHUK • CERAMIC CECILIA CASTRO-HANCOCK, a native of exhibit in private collections in Canada, Europe, FACULTY holds an MFA in Artisanry from the Mexico, graduated from Our Lady of the North Africa, and the United States. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and a Lake University with a Master of Science BFA in Crafts from Kent State University. Trained in Counseling Psychology. She earned a Robert Balfour is a graduate of Fuller traditionally in ceramics, her current Certificate in Ceramics at Southwest School of Theological Seminary and the University multidisciplinary work addresses conflict, as Art and has been a ceramic artist for over 25 of Georgia. He has been a woodworker for experienced through issues of identity, race, years. Her work has been in multiple collective 14 years and is the owner and operator of and gender. Datchuk has been awarded grants and individual exhibits in the US and Mexico Revival Woodcraft, a custom furniture and from the Artist Foundation of San Antonio and has been the recipient of several awards. cabinetry business. He specializes in hand tool and Artpace for travel and for research at the woodworking and antique reproduction. He is birthplace of porcelain in Jingdezhen, China. NANCY CAVENDER-GARCIA earned her She exhibits work nationally and maintains currently developing a makerspace with interest BFA and MFA degrees in photography at in the intersection of craft and community Dim and Sum, a small design line of functional the University of New Mexico. She has objects for the home. development. extensive experience in non-silver processes, hand coloring photographs and pinhole Michelle Belto is a full-time studio artist Caroline Davis received her MA in Fine photography. Cavender received the SSA 2005 Arts from Stephen F. Austin State University and international instructor. Her signature Award for Teaching. work is encaustic and oil on custom handmade in Ceramic Sculpture, as well as an MA in English. She has been working in metals and paper canvases. Her work has been exhibited Dinah Coakley is an artist/printmaker based throughout the United States and most recently teaching art for 18 years and is currently an in San Antonio, who received a certificate Associate Professor of Fine Arts at Northeast in Sydney, Australia. Belto has authored a book from Southwest School of Art in May 2014. Her on the subject, Wax and Paper Workshop and Lakeview College in San Antonio where she main focus has been printmaking and she has teaches Art Metals and Design. Her current two videos demonstrating encaustic painting been an assistant and studio monitor in SSA’s process. works are concerned with the boundaries Printmaking Department for the past 15 years. between traditional fine art medias of painting As a buyer for Herwicks Arts Supply, she has Sylvia Benitez is a nationally known and the fine craft of adornment and jewelry an extensive knowledge of trends and uses the design. Most of these works are mixed media, installation artist whose work has begun to newest art materials. Coakley is active in San explore landscape painting within the context combining ink, paper, paint and metals, Antonio’s art community; her work deals with particularly silver. of a site-specific agenda. She is the recipient mental health issues and family dynamics. of two Pollock-Krasner awards, an AICA award, JEFF decuir received a BFA from The and two National Endowment for the Arts LIZA COLLINS, born in London, trained as a Visiting Artist Awards. Benitez has led over 60 University of Texas in San Antonio. An award painter at Northeast London Polytechnic, and winning music producer, he is a member of community-based mural workshops along the later in tapestry at the Royal College of Art. eastern seaboard. the electronic art /music duo Hyperbubble, Her tapestries are in many public collections, who have toured, exhibited, and released including the Victoria and Albert Museum and albums in the US and in Europe. DeCuir has KIM BISHOP has an MA in Gifted and Talented the Contemporary Art Society of London. Curriculum from Texas State University and a also participated in Texas art events such as BFA in Commercial Art from Southwest Texas Austin’s SXSW, and San Antonio’s Luminaria; State University. She has been teaching and and has spent seven years as an instructor practicing art for more than 26 years. Bishop’s at The International Academy of Design and works are installations of personal thematic Technology, where he taught classes in graphic issues in a variety of medium and techniques. design, video production, and communications.
32|summer 2019 Jessica DeCuir has an MFA from The University of Texas at San Antonio and a BFA from Webster University, St. Louis. She has faculty taught art courses at San Antonio College since 2000 and at Southwest School of Art since 1999. She is a professional artist and musician who has exhibited and performed music nationally and internationally.
Ric Dentinger, watercolorist, is a contemporary realist who paints traditional subjects. He learned to draw and paint at an early age and is primarily self-taught. Dentinger’s career began as a professional illustrator and art director. He has exhibited in many states throughout the US. Dentinger has been the recipient of many national awards and featured on the cover of Watercolor Artist Magazine.
Kim Eichler-Messmer • visiting artist received an MFA in Textiles and is currently an Associate Professor in the Fiber Department at the Kansas City Art Institute where she teaches surface design, quilting, and natural dye. Eichler-Messmer is the author of Modern Color: An Illustrated Guide to Dyeing Fabric for Modern Quilts. Her hand dyed, one-of-a-kind quilts have LIza Collins. See 2156 | Nuno Felting Techniques on Page 19. been shown nationally in numerous exhibitions. Casey Galloway fIBERS Department Nina “Sam” Hibler holds a BS from Stephen Josué esau graduated with a BFA from • PROGRAM COORDINATOR received a BFA F. Austin State University. She was introduced to Southwest School of Art. He came to the US in Fibers from the University of North Texas flame working when creating glass laboratory from Honduras as a small child in order to in Denton. A 2007 Kuhlman Foundation tools. Her background in science adds a wealth pursue opportunities that would have been scholarship allowed her to travel and research of knowledge to the nuances of glass art. Hibler unavailable to him in his native country. Esau Scandinavian weaving. She is an installation is owner of Dream Fire Glass and specializes in was introduced to the arts through SAY Sí, artist as well as a traditional weaver. the creation of one-of-a kind beads. which focuses on the development of artistic and leadership skills in young adults. He has Ethan Gonzalez graduated from Southwest Mira Hnatyshyn received an MFA at The studied with well known papermakers, and School of Art with a BFA in Studio Art with a University of Texas at San Antonio and a BS at received a scholarship to attend the Haystack focus in Ceramics. Through a research-based the University of Maryland. She has exhibited her Mountain School of Craft to continue his approach to ceramics, Gonzalez combines work locally and nationally. Hnatyshyn’s work studies in papermaking. Esau has exhibited technical knowledge with concepts from appeared in New American Paintings, No. 96 West works in handmade paper in various spaces, material culture studies, to explore process Issue and is included in the Saatchi Collection in both nationally and internationally. and materiality. Gonzalez has exhibited locally London and other private collections. in group shows at Cinnabar and Rubio Gallery Ed Escobedo holds a BFA from The University South, and was granted the Edith McAllister GREGORY ALAN JOHNSON FACULTY of Texas at San Antonio with a concentration • Award in 2018 to develop a body of work with & STUDIO MANAGER received his MFA in in ceramics and sculpture. His studio practice F&M Projects. Printmaking and Drawing at Texas Tech includes working with ceramic, found objects, University and his BFA with a concentration in and mixed media which he incorporates Joe Harjo • FACULTY & PHOTOGRAPHY Printmaking at Texas A&M University–Corpus into sculptural and utilitarian vessels. He has STUDIO MANAGER received his MFA from Christi. He also studied art at San Jacinto Junior exhibited work in numerous group shows the University of Texas at San Antonio and a College before earning a degree in business at locally and nationally, including the National BFA from the University of Central Oklahoma. Texas State University. Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts 2018 He exhibits regionally and his work is in many in Pittsburgh, PA. private collections. JO ETTA JUPE has been a papermaker for over 30 years and continues to explore new Mike Fisher received his Master of NANCY HENEGHAN holds a BFA in Fibers techniques with the medium. She has taught Communication Arts degree from the University from the University of Wisconsin–River Falls. workshops on making paper from botanical of the Incarnate Word and his BA degree at She previously was the Studio Programs plants as well as workshops in wet collage and the University of South Carolina. Goofa Man Coordinator at Southwest School of Art. basic papermaking. Jupe has shown her work Productions is Fisher’s one-man cartooning, Heneghan has taught art to adults and children throughout Texas, and the United States. She illustration, and animation studio, and he in a variety of settings, including SSA’s Mobile holds a degree in computer science from The has been a cartoonist for the former Starlog Art Program. University of Texas at San Antonio. magazine, as well as Animation Magazine, and Modeler’s Resource. His independent animation shorts have won several awards at film festivals.
summer 2019 |33 Lindsay Nakashima grew up in a creative environment with her father being the painter, faculty Tom Nakashima and her great uncle the fine woodworker, George Nakashima. She has a background in papermaking from the University of Iowa Center for the Book. Her research on Japanese Watermarking and their process was published in Hand Papermaking in the spring 1999. In 2013, she began her bookbinding studies at the North Bennet Street School. Nakashima has worked with Japanese bookbinders Yo Yamazaki and Kaoru Harada.
JOHN NELSON received a BS degree in Industrial Arts Education from Brigham Young University and has taught in the Bureau of Indian Affairs education system. He is an active member of the San Antonio Potters Guild, having served several terms on the board of directors. His art, ceramics, and paper casting have been exhibited both nationally and internationally.
TOBIN NIETO has over 17 years experience and training in blacksmithing and has been teaching one-on-one bladesmithing privately. See 5000 | Darkroom Studio Rental on Page 26. Nieto competed in and won Season Two, Episode Eight of the History Channel’s show Byyron Kell is an experienced designer and JEANNETTE MacDOUGALL is a studio artist in Forged in Fire. self-taught artist. Introduced to letterpress and mixed media and encaustic painting. She has printmaking four years ago through SSA, he has worked as an art educator for over 30 years. Lisa Nigro holds an MFA in Sculpture from taken classes continuously since. He believes Currently she is the curator and gallery owner The University of Texas at Austin and a BFA in the tactile nature of letterpress and printmaking of studio | COMFORT TEXAS in Comfort, TX. Painting from University of Massachusetts at transcends the digital world that surrounds and MacDougall is a former Resident Director at Amherst. Nigro is an interdisciplinary, multi- consumes us. He has exhibited locally and has Moulin a Nef, an arts residency program in media artist working in painting, sculpture, and been part of an international print exchanges. Auvillar, France and lives in the hill country. interactive installation art. She has produced large scale sculptures and installations for BLAKE KENNEDY • Faculty & Ceramic Cindy Mcbride has a Masters in Education Burning Man and other festivals, including the Studio Technician graduated from from the University of Central Oklahoma with Houston Art Car Parade. Appalachian State University with a BFA in graduate studies from Cal State Fullerton in Studio Art with concentrations in Ceramics and painting and drawing. She has won numerous VICTOR PAGONA • PHOTOGRAPHY Sculpture. After graduation, he maintained his professional awards, including First Place in DEPARTMENT CHAIR earned his MFA in studio practice in the Boone, NC area including Figure/Portraits in Austin Pastel Society’s 2018 Photography and Sculpture at the University of being a member at the Collective Studio and annual membership show and a Contributor South Carolina and his MA in Art History at the Gallery. Kennedy has been the Ceramic Studio Award at the San Antonio Art League’s 2018 University of Wisconsin. His most recent body Technician since 2015. annual juried show. She is the current president of work was created using a combination of of Texas Pastel Society. digital and silver-based media along with other Greg Kinney was a commercial photographer materials. for over 20 years before retiring in 2002. He Lacey Mills received her MFA in Printmaking trained in ceramics at SSA and has been an from the Tyler School of Art at Temple University DEANNA PASTEL received her BFA in Jewelry/ adjunct instructor in both photography and in Philadelphia and her BFA in Painting and Metals at Kent State University. She worked ceramics at SSA. He has exhibited his work and Drawing from The University of Texas at El Paso. for Heather B. Moore Inc. fine-tuning her has taught numerous workshops over the years. Her work deals with social and gender roles, skills in soldering gold, setting stones and using printmaking as a basis for her large scale hand stamping prior to moving to Austin as a ElÉonore Lee • Interim PAPERMAKING & pieces. She has exhibited in Mexico, Italy, and teacher and Studio Manager at Creative Side BOOK ARTS Program COORDINATOR holds throughout the United States. Jewelry Academy. Pastel continues to teach at an MFA in Printmaking from the University multiple establishments around Austin and still of Iowa. Starting out as a painter in the UK, Ray Morales received his Bachelor of continues her craft at her home studio. she became a printmaker while an exchange Architecture degree from The University of student at the Art Institute of Chicago. She also Texas at Austin and is known for his thrown, Katie Pell • ASSA Young rtist teen trained at the Tamarind Institute in New Mexico manipulated, and intricately decorated porcelain program coordinator, is an avid eductor and studied Book Arts at the UICB. As well as forms that are both sculptural and functional. and holds an MFA from The University of Texas making her own work, her multi-disciplinary at San Antonio and a BFA from Rhode Island practice includes collaborating with authors as School of Design. Her works encompass many well as other visual artists. media, from painting and drawing to sculpture and photography.
34|summer 2019 LINDA PEREZ holds an MHS from Johns Hopkins Alán Serna is a mixed media artist from University, a P.C.E. from the University of London, Huanusco, Zacatecas, Mexico. Serna earned a and a BA from The University of Texas in Austin. BFA with a concentration in printmaking from The faculty She has studied ceramics at SSA for the past 11 University at Texas in San Antonio and a Masters years and was the recipient of a fellowship to of Fine Arts from The University of Kentucky. He Haystack Mountain School of Craft. As a rancher is the co-founder of Feral Editions, a collaborative printing press and independent publisher. KATE TERRELL received her MFA from The and producer of grass-fed beef, she initially University of Texas at San Antonio and her learned ceramics to replicate traditional methods Michael Simons is a writer and letterpress BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University. of cooking beef which lead to designing printer. He earned an MFA in Fiction from She teaches a variety of art-related subjects and producing tableware for local chefs and Cornell University and was a 2017-18 Resident including creative dance and lectures about restaurants. She now spends most of her time as of the National Humanities Center. He is art for adult education. For Terrell, drawing has a potter and keeps the ranch as a sideline. a member of the Amalgamated Printers’ been a mainstay while making sculptures and Association and the American Printing History paintings throughout her life as an artist. LAURA QUIñones received a BFA in Metals Association. and Graphic Design from the University of SAM VELASQUEZ attended Palo Alto College Texas at El Paso. She has also studied with Jillian Sortore Metals DEPARTMENT and holds a BFA in Painting from The University master metalsmiths in San Miguel de Allende, • CHAIR holds an MFA with Metalsmithing of Texas at San Antonio. He has participated Oaxaca, Taxco, Mexico City, and in San Antonio. emphasis from Southern Illinois University- in numerous group exhibitions including Blue Quiñones grew up in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Edwardsville and a BFA in Jewelry Design and Star Contemporary, and, most recently at Texas and has been an independent studio jewelry Metals from Pittsburg State University. A&M University-San Antonio’s Educational and designer since 1992. A variety of materials inform her work, which Cultural Arts Center. ranges from lightweight and bright earrings to Sarah T. Roberts • Faculty & Metals wearable sculptural adornment. Her work can LARRY WEST owns and operates Dragonfire Studio Manager received her MFA in be found in publications such as 500 Rings, Hot Glass Studio. West has a BA in Art Education Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing from Texas The Art of Jewelry; Plastic and Resin, and Art from Kent State University and has studied at Tech University with a secondary emphasis Jewelry magazine. the Pilchuck Glass School. He is an art teacher in digital photography. Her work explores the for the Northside Independent School District. relationship between art and the human form John Speck has collected, cut, and polished through the creation of sculpture, photography, gemstones all his life. He currently teaches LYN WOODS received a Certificate in Ceramics and video, and has been selected for many gemstone and lapidary arts courses at the from Southwest School of Art in 2007. She national exhibitions. Northside Adult and Community Education also has studied ceramics at Anderson department. Speck has an extensive collection Ranch. Woods has previously taught ceramic Alex ruiz is a bladesmith who began his of gemstones, both rough and finished, that classes for The Firehouse in Del Rio, TX. journey as a blacksmith, making tools and he integrates into his classes. He is an active decorative ironwork. He has competed on member of The Southwest Gem and Mineral DONGYI WU • metals artist-in- History Channel’s Forged in Fire and is a Society, The Geology Society of San Antonio, residence 2018-2019 was born and member of the American Bladesmith Society. and the Rollin Rock Club (National Club). raised in China. She earned her MFA at He is a freemason, musician, and singer. Rochester Institute of Technology and RYAN TAKABA CERAMICS DEPARTMENT completed her undergraduate study with a RAMIN SAMANDARI has been a fine art • CHAIR holds an MFA in Ceramics from Kent major of jewelry art design at Beijing Institute photographer for the past 20 years. He has State University and a BFA from University of Fashion Technology. owned and operated his studio, Magical of Hawaii. Takaba has taught at Kent State Realism, since 1998. His work has been in University and University of Massachusetts– numerous solo and group exhibitions and is in Dartmouth. He exhibits his work throughout the permanent collection of the San Antonio the United States and has participated in Museum of Art and The University of Texas at residencies at the European Ceramic Work San Antonio. Center in the Netherlands and The Pottery Workshop in Jingdezhen. CHRIS SAUTER • Drawing & Painting DEPARTMENT CHAIR earned an MFA from The University of Texas at San Antonio and his BA from the University of the Incarnate Word. He has exhibited in galleries and institutions across the United States, Mexico and Europe. Sauter was an artist-in-resident at Artpace, San Antonio and Künstlerhaus Bethanien, Berlin Germany. He has been commissioned by both the Dallas Museum of Art and the McNay Art Museum to realize large scale projects. He is also the Director of Foundations at Southwest School of Art and received the 2011 SSA award for teaching.
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Many classes are structured for beginners and all emphasize individualized instruction. Please call the Office of the Registrar if you are unsure about the suitability of a class for your skill level. mcnutt welcome center Mon – Fri | 8:30am – 5:00pm | Closed on major holidays. General information, Office of the Registrar, and BFA Admissions. administrative office hours Mon – Fri | 8:30am – 5:00pm | Closed on major holidays. exhibition galleries Southwest School of Art houses multiple exhibition spaces: Russell Hill Rogers Gallery | Santikos Building | Mon – Sat | 9:00am – 5:00pm; and Sun | 11:00am – 4:00pm This major exhibition gallery presents the work of prominent regional, national, and international artists who expand definitions of art and craft. Urschel Gallery | Urschel Building | Mon – Fri | 8:30am – 5:00pm This exhibition site features work by emerging and regional artists. copper kitchen café Mon – Fri | 11:30am – 2:00pm | Closed on all federal holidays. The original dining room for the old Ursuline Academy is now the Copper Kitchen Café, serving a delicious home-style lunch menu at reasonable prices. The café is also available to cater luncheons and dinner parties. For reservations or to place to-go orders, call 210.224.0123. friends of ssa If you wish to join others in nourishing the creative spirit, become a Friend of SSA today! For more information, please call the Development Office at 210.200.8207 or email [email protected]. ursuline history center Learn the story of the school and its historic site, a Texas Historic Landmark on the National Register of Historic Places. Established in 1851 to house the Ursuline Convent & Academy, the structures eventually became the home for our nationally recognized community art school. For a guided tour of the buildings, arrangements should be made in advance by calling 210.200.8200. facilities rental The beautiful, historic facilities of Southwest School of Art provide the perfect setting for parties, dinners, lectures, private or corporate meetings, and weddings. The Gothic chapel and two landscaped gardens, a dining hall, and a large meeting/lecture hall are also available for rental. For more information and date availability, please contact the Rentals Manager at 210.200.8205. accessibility & accommodations Individuals with physical limitation or that learn differently who wish to participate in a studio class should contact the Office of the Registrar prior to registering to insure that a class is appropriate. We will make every attempt to provide reasonable accommodation. Studio classes require manual dexterity and the ability to process and remember information; some classes require physical strength. Not all classes are appropriate for every student. Handicapped parking spaces are available on both campuses for students with disabilities. Most studios are wheelchair accessible except where noted. security Notice: A professional security guard is on campus during evening classes and daytime weekend classes. Photographers are often on the premises during parking classes and special events A limited amount of free parking is available in the main parking lot on a first-come, first-served to capture images for Southwest School of Art’s basis. Additional parking is available nearby in the School’s annex lot at Richmond and St. Mary’s, archives and for use in on the street, in self-pay lots, and at the Central Library’s parking garage. Registered students will our publicity materials. receive a parking pass at their first class. If you prefer not to have your photo taken for such purposes, please notify your instructor and the photographer at that time.
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✄ summer 2019 |39 board staff of trustees Vanessa Acosta, Executive Assistant Teri Hatch Aguilar, Exhibitions Administrative Assistant OFFICERS Stephanie Peché Canales, Development Associate Elise Boyan, Chair Olga Castaño, Visitor Specialist Gary Walton, Vice Chair Kevin Conlon, Provost Ed Conroy, Director of Development TRUSTEES Chad Dawkins, Curator & Director of Exhibitions Bruce Barshop Debra Del Toro, Director of Communications Homer Bhullar Kristine Duran, Assistant to the Registrar Cris Bregman Cesario Garcia, Groundskeeper Ben Brewer Isaac Gerami, Chief of Campus Public Safety T. Randall Cain Xavier Gilmore, Exhibitions Coordinator Ruth Chang Ed Hepner, Facilities Manager Karina Dolgin Barbara Hill, Director of Community Programs Jorge Elizondo Kori Howell, Registrar Richard Harris Keith Kisser, Librarian Patricia Morales, Director of Young Artist Programs Andrew Herdeg Ramon Muñoz, Program Coordinator of Young Artist Programs Gary Joeris Jessica Nance, Board Liaison & Title IX Officer Johnny Clay Johnson Paula Owen, President board.staff.mission Jeremy Kell Katie Pell, Teen Program Coordinator Dan Markson Vanessa Quiroga, Director of Admission & Recruitment David Marquez Yvette Ramirez, Maintenance Sarah Moore Teresa Rodriguez, Director of Information Systems Robert Olivares Noelia Saavedra, Accountant support Randy Smith Carlos Sanchez, Maintenance Laura Strunk Regina Sanders, Assistant Director of Young Artist Programs Stephen J. Strapple, Director of Facilities Support is provided McNutt Garden Zaneta Taylor, Marketing Manager by The Department of TRUSTEE Jacob Vasquez, Maintenance Arts & Culture, City of Courtney Walker Jerry Vasquez, Maintenance San Antonio; the Texas Lyn Woods, Development Assistant Commission on the FOUNDING TRUSTEE Heather Vacek, Vice President of Finance & Administration Arts; the National Nancy Brown Negley Andrea Zieger, Director of Student Affairs Endowment for the Chairman’s FACULTY Arts; as well as by Advisory Council Justin Boyd, Academic Director & Sculpture & Integrated Media many generous Andrés Andujar Department Chair individual and Adelle Brewer Margaret A. Craig, Printmaking Department Chair corporate donors. Frank B. Burney Jennifer Ling Datchuk, Ceramics Faculty Casey Galloway, Fibers Department Coordinator SSA would like to Arthur Coulombe thank all the many Joe Harjo, Photography Faculty & Studio Manager Marilyn Eldridge Gregory Alan Johnson, Faculty & Studio Manager members and donors Janet Flohr Blake Kennedy, Ceramics Faculty & Studio Technician who make it possible to Jerry Fuentes Eléonore Lee, Paper & Book Arts Department Coordinator keep tuition affordable. James G. Lifshutz Victor Pagona, Photography Department Chair Otis Parchman Sarah T. Roberts, Metals Faculty & Studio Manager Daniel Rios Rodriguez, Painting Faculty HONORARY TRUSTEES Chris Sauter, Director of Foundations & Specials Courses & Chris Carson Drawing & Painting Department Chair Robert C. Maxham Jillian Sortore, Metals Department Chair Ryan Takaba, Ceramics Department Chair mission statement The mission of Southwest School of Art is to teach and advance the visual arts for the benefit of students seeking higher education and others seeking education and enrichment. ssa overview Southwest School of Art is a nationally recognized leader in visual arts education, offering a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree as well as studio art programs for adults, children, and teens. Classes and workshops in many disciplines are taught by a permanent faculty and leading artists in cutting-edge facilities located in downtown San Antonio.
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Southwest School of Art’s saturday morning Young Artist Programs tuition discovery (smd) based classes for kids and ages 5 – 17 teens include all materials. Celebrating 50 years of visual arts and creativity! Students work one-on-one F rom September through May, Saturday Morning Discovery with professional artist- is a free, introductory art experience designed for children ages 5 – 17. Sessions take place on Saturday mornings during teachers who teach new the school year and provide family fun and learning by skills and nurture creativity awakening a passion for art in children and their parents. Children have the opportunity to work with artist-teachers while developing individual in a wide variety of media, including ceramics, drawing and expression. painting, photography, printmaking, origami, weaving and seasonal art, and more. Parents and guardians work alongside their child during the activities. summer art studios Due to the popularity of this fun and interactive program, advance reservations are required. For more information, Jun 4 – Aug 17 call the Office of the Registrar at 210.200.8217. Activities are geared to ages 5 – 14; Jan and Feb feature Kids (ages 5–14) activities specific to older teens. Classes include a variety of engaging subject specific by age FREE with advanced registration. for these budding artists. Set in a positive, nurturing, and fun One-Month Session | Sat | 9:30 – 11:30am | Frost Garden environment. Enrollment for Fall session begins Tues, Jul 9. Teens (ages 14 – 18) Teen classes offer a more focused experience for the art teen intensive serious teen and young adult seeking a solid foundation in ages 14 – 18 art. This after-school program is for teens (middle and high school) with a strong interest in visual arts looking to Noelle His Scholarship develop their individual skills and talent through professional instruction in a serious learning environment. For more Teens and young adults (16 – 21) interested in taking ceramics information call 210.200.8213, or email with subject line “teen classes through the Adult Studio Program are encouraged to intensive” to [email protected]. Note: Teens 16 and apply for a Noelle His Scholarship. To apply please contact older may take Adult Studio classes with parental permission Patricia Morales, 210.200.8213. as well as permission of the department chair. NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID SAN ANTONIO, TX 300 Augusta | San Antonio, Texas 78205.1216 PERMIT NO. 1960 210.224.1848 | www.swschool.org dated material please deliver promptly
Southwest School of Art is the only independent school of art in texas. Interested in earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree? Fall 2019 | Last day to apply to college program | Aug 1, 2019