Community Art Classes Adults • Teens • Children Members Register Early! Fall 2015
community artadults classes • teens • children fall 2015 fallAll events are FREE 2015 and open to the public ssa unless otherwise community noted. calendar aug.sept oct.nov.dec.jan GOLDEN GALA IN THE GARDEN Celebrating 50 Years 1965-2015 GALA BENEFIT & ART SALE | Thurs, Oct 8 Coates Chapel & Gardens | Ursuline Celebrated fundraiser with dinner, live music, raffle, art sale, and after-party. For ticket information, please call 210.200.8206.
Jayne Lawrence Dia De Los Muertos | Oct 30 – Nov 8 Detail. Hard Navarro Lobby | Navarro Artists Hannah Dreiss and Nemo create an installation Shells and to honor the memory of loved ones. Soft Bodies of Aubergine ad film screening | Tues, Nov 3 | 7:00 – 9:00pm Flavescent Most Likely to Succeed Russell Hill Rogers Lecture Hall | Navarro Registration for Fall Term 2015 This documentary examines the history of education, Members Priority Online | Tues, Aug 11 revealing the growing shortcomings of our school model In Person/Phone/Mail | Thurs, Aug 13 in today’s innovative world. Open Registration | Tues, Aug 18 EXHIBITION | Nov 19 – Jan 24 San Antonio Satellite Reef Crochet MEETup OPENING RECEPTION | Thurs, Nov 19 | 6:00 – 8:00pm Sat, Aug 11, Sept 12 & 26, Oct 10 & 24, Nov 7 & Dec 12 | Confluence: Dennis W. Smith & Friends 10:00am – 12:00pm Russell Hill Rogers Galleries | Navarro Student Lounge | Ursuline The solo retrospective exhibition showcases sculpture Come join with other community crocheters working to Smith created during his tenure as Chair of the Ceramics create the San Antonio Satellite Reef. Open to all levels of Department. It is paired with an exhibition of works by national artists whose intellectual and creative careers experience; beginners welcome. have intersected with Smith and the Southwest School of Art. CLOSED | Labor Day | Mon, Sept 7 HOLIDAY EVENT | Art.i.copia EXHIBITIONS | Sept 10 – Nov 8 Fri, Nov 20 | 4:00 – 6:00pm | Members Preview OPENING RECEPTION | Thurs, Sept 20 | 6:00 – 8:00pm 6:00 – 8:00pm | Open to the Public Stephanie Liner Sat, Nov 21 | 10:00am – 5:00pm | Open to the Public Russell Hill Rogers Gallery I | Navarro Coates Chapel | Ursuline New York sculptor Liner uses methods and materials from Ring in the holidays with unusual gifts for those you the furniture and textile industries to explore connections love by local and regional artists. between the human body and architectural space. Jayne Lawrence EVENT | Downtown Teen Collective: Teen Arts Fest Russell Hill Rogers Gallery II | Navarro Sat, Nov 21 | 1:00– 5:00pm | Open to the Public Lawrence creates mixed-media sculptures and drawings Southwest School of Art, Artpace & Central Library examining identity and behavior using aspects of the Teen Arts Fest, hosted collaboratively by the Southwest human form, insects and architecture. School of Art, Artpace, and the Central Library, will cele- brate talented teens in our community as well as inform Harvey Wang: From Darkroom to Daylight teens and their families about programming offered by SA Express News Photography Gallery | Navarro each organization. For more information contact Patricia Exploring the transition from film to digital, Brooklyn Morales at 210.200.8213. photographer Wang documents some of today’s prominent figures in the field of photography. Open House | Sun, Nov 22 | 1:00 – 5:00pm Anthony Francis: Real Lyric Ursuline and Navarro Campuses Ursuline Hall Gallery | Ursuline Tour the SSA studios and discover what creative explora- Addressing the social self in the context of everyday tions await. relationships, Francis creates photographs that deal with the intimate and poetic interactions between people. CLOSED | Thanksgiving | Thurs & Fri, Nov 26 & 27
FILM SCREENING | Tues, Sept 29 | 7:00 – 9:00pm Registration for Spring Term 2016 From Darkroom to Daylight | Harvey Wang Members Priority Online | Tues, Dec 1 Russell Hill Rogers Lecture Hall | Navarro Members Open | Thurs, Dec 3 The Texas premier, From Darkroom to Daylight explores Open Registration | Tues, Dec 8 how the dramatic change from film to digital has affected photographers and their work. Photographer and filmmaker CLOSED | Winter Break | Thurs – Fri, Dec 24 – Jan 1 Wang will be on hand for questions following the film. In conjunction with Fotoseptiembre USA. welcome
directory adult studio classes at-a-glance 02 beginning art maker 04 book arts.papermaking 05 ceramics 08 drawing.painting 11 printmaking.mixed media 17 fibers.weaving.surface design 19 jewelry.metals 23 photography.digital 26 sculpture.integrated media 29 computer graphics.design 29 glass.mosaic 30 faculty 32 The Southwest School of Art is a nationally recognized BFA degree program 35 campus map 36 leader in visual arts education, offering a Bachelor general information 37 of Fine Arts degree as well as studio art programs how to register 38 for adults, children, and teens. For over 50 years, the registration form 39 young artist programs inside back cover Southwest School of Art has helped thousands of people unlock their creative potential and develop fulfilling registration connections to the arts, whether as professional Mon – Fri | 8:30am – 5:00pm working artists, dedicated dabblers, or perpetual McNutt Welcome Center | Ursuline Registration for classes should be made as soon learners. as possible; class size is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classes are small, allowing for individual instruction,
FALL 2015 Registration DATES and we offer a wealth of beginners classes. Scholarships MEMBERS’ priority • Online | Tues, Aug 11 | 9:00am are available in every department. Classes and • Members’ Open | Thurs, Aug 13 OPEN REGISTRATION workshops are taught by a permanent faculty and • Tues, Aug 18 | 9:00am leading artists in cutting-edge facilities located in downtown San Antonio. There’s no reason to hesitate ph 210.224.1848 | fax 210.224.9337 [email protected] — begin your creative journey, at the Southwest www.swschool.org School of Art. 02 | FALL 2015 adult studio classes at-a-glance papermaking jewelry.metals painting media mixed ceramics arts book fibers drawing new media new wood. sculpture. printmaking photography glass.mosaic design appreciation. art media digital graphics. computer Visiting Artist ‡ Visiting • • • • • • • • Graphic Programs • • • • Mon • • •
Intro to Glassblowing B Glassblowing to Intro A Glassblowing to Intro On Loom Weaving A Weaving Loom On A Weaving Beginning Intro to Photography.2 to Intro B Photography.1 to Intro A Photography.1 to Intro Basic Metal Skills.2 Metal Basic
Watercolor Painting A Painting Watercolor IntensifiedAbstraction Painting Mural Intro to Computer Computer to Intro A Handbuilding to Intro Skills Letterpress Independent Study Independent $50@50 Anniversary Special Classes Special Anniversary $50@50
• • • • • • • • • • • • • Tues Presentation • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Intro to Welding C Welding to Intro B Welding to Intro A Welding to Intro Concepts Furniture Instruction Papermaking On Loom Weaving B Weaving Loom On A Skills Throwing Throwing Altered B Handbuilding to Intro Intro to Digital Camera B Camera Digital to Intro A Camera Digital to Intro Intro to Digital Camera B Camera Digital to Intro A Camera Digital to Intro Painting in Collage B Painting Watercolor C Welding to Intro B Welding to Intro A Welding to Intro B Skills.1 Metal Basic A Skills.1 Metal Basic Basic Drawing A A Drawing Basic Imagery Personal Exploring & Professionalism
Beginning Papermaking Mixed MediaAcrylic Independent Study Independent Non-Toxic Printmaking A Non-Toxic Printmaking Wed Thurs Fri Weekend • Book Structures: Non-Sewn Techniques • The Urn: Container & • Throwing Skills B • Intro to Clay Narrative • Making Multiples: Cone 5-6 • Intro to Throwing Porcelain • Coil Building: Stacked Forms • South Texas Shino
• Digital Imaging.2: • Digital Imaging.1 Beyond Basics
• Deep in the Bone • Basic Drawing B • Drawing Studio B • Basic Drawing C • Drawing Studio A • Cartooning, Comics, • Intro to Drawing Caricature & Anime
• Beginning Weaving B • On Loom Weaving D • Tapestry Weaving: • On Loom Weaving C The Basics • Tapestry Weaving: Advanced Techniques • Intro to Feltmaking • Textile Collage: Art Quilt • Painting on Silk ‡ • Millinery Design ‡
• Intro to Stained Glass A • Intro to Stained Glass B • Intro to Glass Beadmaking • Intro to Marble Making • The Art of Mosaics
• Advanced Metal Studio • Working with Steel • Weekend Intro to Projects • Lost Wax Casting Projects Jewelry-Making Techniques • Working with Pewter • Tabs & Folds
• Intro to Encaustic Painting
• Landscape Painting • Material & Techniques • Painting the Figure • Basic Painting B • Painting Studio of Painting • Narrative Painting • Painting Portraits • Basic Painting A Workshop ‡ • Intro to Water-Based Painting • Intro to Encaustic Painting • Paper for Printmaking
• Intermediate/Advanced • Digital Imaging.1 • Methods of Matting & Darkroom Framing • Digital Imaging.2: • Infrared Photography Beyond Basics • Photographic Alchemy • Basic B/W Darkroom • Self-Portraiture
• Non-Toxic Printmaking B • Watercolor Drypoint • Non-Toxic Printmaking C
• Intro to Sculpture • All This is Sculpture.2
FALL 2015 |03 The Southwest School of Art offers a wide selection of classes appropriate for the novice or beginning student. Many mark the occasion of SSA’s 5oth anniversary and are being offered throughout 2015 as a $50 class . Stop procrastinating, fulfill that desire to be creative, and enjoy a unique entry-level experience.
Book Structures: Non-Sewn Techniques page 05 | sept 23 - oct 28 Letterpress Skills page 05 | sept 14 - nov 23 Paper for Printmaking page 06 | oct 10 Beginning Papermaking page 07 | sept 22 - nov 10 Papermaking Instruction page 07 | sept 15 - dec 8 Introduction to Wheel-Throwing page 08 | sept 23 - dec 9 Introduction to Handbuilding page 08 | dates vary Introduction to Clay page 08 | sept 12 & 19 Basic Drawing page 11 | dates vary Drawing Studio page 11 | dates vary Introduction to Drawing page 11 | oct 24 Cartooning, Comics, Caricature & Anime page 12 | sept 24 - dec 10 Introduction to Water-Based Painting page 13 | nov 7 Basic Painting beginning art maker classes classes art maker beginning page 13 | dates vary Watercolor Painting page 14 | dates vary Landscape Painting page 16 | sept 30 - dec 9 Mural Painting page 16 | oct 5 - dec 7 Non-Toxic Printmaking page 17 | dates vary Watercolor Drypoint Monoprint page 18 | oct 17 Beginning Weaving page 19 | dates vary Tapestry Weaving: The Basics page 20 | sept 26 & 27 Textile Collage: Art Quilt Charette page 21 | nov 8 & 9 Introduction to Feltmaking page 21 | dec 5 Painting on Silk: Open Studio Workshop page 22 | oct 3 & 4 Millinery Design: Draping Felt & Straw Hats page 22 | oct 10 & 11 Weekend Introduction to Jewelry-Making Techniques page 23 | oct 17 & 18 Basic Metals Skills.1 page 23 | dates vary Lost Wax Casting Projects page 24 | oct 15 - dec 10 Working with Steel: Fabrication & Color Application page 24 | sept 30 - nov 18 Working with Pewter page 25 | nov 14 & 15 Introduction to Photography.1 page 26 | dates vary Basic Black & White Darkroom page 27 | sept 23 - nov 25 Digital Imaging.1 page 27 | sept 24 - dec 10 Infrared Photography page 28 | oct 3 Methods of Matting & Framing page 28 | nov 7 Introduction of Computer Graphic Programs page 29 | sept 28 - nov 30 Introduction to Sculpture page 29 | sept 30 - dec 9 Introduction to Welding page 30 | sept 22 - dec 1 Furniture Concepts page 30 | sept 29 - dec 1 Introduction to Glassblowing page 31 | dates vary Introduction to Glass Beadmaking page 31 | oct 24 Art of Mosaics page 31 | oct 10 & 11 04|FALL 2015 book arts.papermaking The Paper and Book Arts Department offers both traditional and explorative classes at all levels in hand papermaking, bookbinding, letterpress printing, and decorative paper techniques.
Ages 15 and older may register in the book arts and papermaking studio classes with parental permission.
All Levels 4110 | Book Structures: Non-Sewn Techniques Eléonore Lee Most book structures require a sewn spine. This class will present a variety of books that require no sewing at all. Learn about accordion structures including a flag book, as well as star structures and other fun possibilities that only need glue. The ability to skillfully fold with care and precision is essential. This class consists of demonstrations and work sessions; handouts will be provided.Note: Manual dexterity is required. Please see SSA website for a materials list. Wed, Sept 23 – Oct 28 | 6:00 – 9:00pm | Book Arts Studio | Navarro Tuition: $240 (Members: $225) | 6 sessions
All Levels 4308 | Letterpress Skills Eléonore Lee Letterpress celebrates the tactile beauty of the printed word, as the letters are pressed deep into the paper and not just printed upon, but embossed into, the page. Focus will be on good technique and will cover polymer plate-making, two-color printing, design of text and image, and troubleshooting. Students may bring ideas for their subject and format, including images, or may choose from some suggested projects. This course requires preparation outside of class to complete projects; studio access is available outside of class. Binding and any other relevant techniques will be taught as necessary. Materials and tools needed for individual projects will be discussed in class. A $100 check deposit for type distribution is required from anyone using type and will be returned at the end of class. No printing or binding experience is required. Mon, Sept 14 – Nov 23 | 6:00 – 9:00pm (No class Oct 19) Picante Paper Studio & Book Arts Studio | Navarro Tuition: $300 (Members: $285) | 10 sessions
Intermediate/Advanced 4400 | Book Arts Studio Rental Beck Whitehead The Book Arts Studio is available for artists with experience in bookbinding and letterpress. Equipment includes two Vandercook proofing presses, standing press, finishing press, plough, sewing punch, stamper, and large Kutrimmer for cutting paper and board. Fees vary; contact the Office of Registrar or see website for details. Book Arts Studio | Navarro Sept 15 – Dec 13 (No studio Oct 1 & 8, Nov 26 – 29) Days and hours by arrangement 4400a: Daily rate: $25 (Members: $20) 4400b: Semester rate: $150 (Members: $135)
FALL 2015|05 book arts.papermaking book Intermediate/Advanced 4401 | Letterpress Studio Rental Beck Whitehead The Book Arts Studio is available for artists with experience in letterpress printing and equipment. Equipment includes two Vandercook proofing presses, standing press, finishing press, plough, sewing punch, stamper, and large Kutrimmer for cutting paper and board. Requests for instruction should be made prior to enrollment and may require an additional fee. Note: The fee includes access to equipment and a limited amount of material. A $100 deposit is required; deposit checks will be returned after confirmation that the press has been properly cleaned, that no equipment has been damaged, and that all type has been properly redistributed. Participants are responsible for all clean up. The studio is available on a first-come, first-served basis, according to Navarro building hours and studio schedule, with classes given priority. Prerequisite: Experience with the desired equipment, understanding of studio protocol, permission from the Department Chair, and approval for each piece of equipment used. Contact Beck Whitehead at 210.200.8255 or [email protected]. Book Arts Studio | Navarro Sept 15 – Dec 13 (No studio Oct 1 & 8 or Nov 26 – 29) Mon – Thurs | 9:00am – 9:00pm, Fri & Sat | 9:00am – 5:00pm and Sun | 11:00am – 4:00pm 4401a: Daily rate: $60 (Members: $45) 4401b: Semester rate: $300 (Members: $285)
$50 @ 50 | Special Anniversary Class All Levels 4050 | Paper for Printmaking Beck Whitehead During the three-hour class, students will learn some basic skills needed to form handmade paper, with a concentration on paper that can be used in the print studio for monotypes or other printing processes. Students will be shown how to make a sheet of paper and a few simple decorative techniques to enhance their paper. See class 6117 | Watercolor Drypoint Monoprint for ways to use the paper made in this class. No papermaking experience necessary. All necessary materials will be supplied. Papermaking is a wet process; please wear shoes that can get wet. Sat, Oct 10 | 9:30am – 12:30pm | Book Arts Studio | Navarro Tuition: $50 | 1 session ALSO SEE: 6117 | Watercolor Drypoint Monoprint listed under PRINTMAKING on Page 18. 06|FALL 2015 07 book arts.papermaking | FALL 2015 FALL Previous
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Wed, S Wed, ( Oct 1 & 8) not available S 4000a: $50 (Members: $35) | 1 session 4000b: $90 (Members: $75) | 3 sessions 4000c: $200 (Members: $185) | 8 sessions Intermediate/Advanced 4000 Whitehead or monitor Beck equipped space for and professionally is a welcoming Studio Paper The Picante of a variety includes a hollander beater, experienced paper artists. Equipment on a first-come, first- all available molds and deckles, and a 20-ton paper press, for clean responsible are Renters priority. given basis, with full-term renters served 9:30am Wednesdays and Tuesdays Assistance and/or instruction is available up. appointment. No pulp or fiber is included. – 12:30pm, and by papermaking experience plus permission Please check from the department chair. with Whitehead on schedule availability for alternate days. Papermaking is a wet process. Closed-toed shoes that can get wet must be worn to work in the are aprons studio. Water-proof available. T Picante P T 4015 Whitehead Beck point during the semester. this tutorial class can begin at any to all levels, Open up for and can sign on guided or independent projects, may work Students papermaking instruction will needs. Basic the number of sessions their project pigmenting pulp, for the beginner or as needed: fiber preparation, be covered are dates listed below access beyond Outside forming techniques, and more. . for additional studio hours Rental not included; please see 4000 | Studio will need to pay for pulp includes some materials; however students Tuition are available by appointment. separately. Arrangements for evening instruction see is recommended, but not required. Please Papermaking 4001 | Beginning SSA website for the materials list. T All Levels 4001 Whitehead Beck can be used for handmade paper possibilities that some of the unique Explore the Learn about decorating, collage, or sculpture. —bookmaking, printmaking, to color pulp how wet pulp, and fiber to the raw plant from paper pulping process papermaking the pulp to make paper sheets. Decorative with pigments, and using on special projects. ample opportunity to work with techniques will be explored, wet are process; closed-toed shoes that can get Note: Papermaking is a wet SSA website for a available for use during class. Please see required. Aprons are materials list. The Ceramics Department offers studio classes in hand-built and wheel thrown pottery and sculpture, as well as classes exploring techniques, both archaic and cutting-edge, at studio facilities that are among the best in Texas. ceramics
Beginning/Intermediate 1001 | Introduction to Wheel-Throwing Kaela Puente This class will focus on the basic skills of wheel-throwing — centering, opening, and pulling vessels — followed by learning to form cylinders, bowls, and cups. Students will also learn to evaluate form and how form serves a vessel’s function. Students will learn about clay properties while working in stoneware clay and high-temperature glazes. Wed, Sept 23 – Dec 9 | 6:00 – 9:00pm | McAllister Ceramics Studio | Ursuline Tuition: $325 (Members: $310) | 12 sessions
Beginning/Intermediate 1002 | Introduction to Handbuilding Jennifer Datchuk Handbuilding is the fundamental construction method for creating sculptural and functional ceramic forms. Students will undertake a variety of projects including slab construction, round and flat coil construction, pinch-forming methods, surface texturing and carving. Students will work with high-temperature stoneware clay and will be introduced to glazing techniques. 1002a: | Mon, Sept 21 – Dec 7 | 6:00 – 9:00pm 1002b: | Tues, Sept 22 – Dec 8 | 9:30am – 12:30pm McAllister Ceramics Studio | Ursuline Tuition: $325 (Members: $310) | 12 session
$50 @ 50 | Special Anniversary Class All Levels 1000 | Introduction to Clay Blake Kennedy This course is designed for the novice who has always wanted to try their hand at working in clay. Explore this very plastic and tactile art form and gain an understanding of the many possible ways clay can be formed. Students will work with handbuilding techniques, but the instructor will demonstrate wheel-throwing techniques as well. Includes materials. Sat, Sept 12 & 19 | 9:30 – 12:30 | McAllister Ceramics Studio | Ursuline Tuition: $50 | 2 sessions 08|FALL 2015 ceramics Intermediate/Advanced 1030 | Throwing Skills John Nelson & Blake Kennedy This class will concentrate on expanding and refining throwing skills through the forming of bowls, mugs, lids, pitchers and assembling of two-part forms. Presentations and discussion will help students understand how to integrate form with function; students will also be introduced to an array of surface decoration techniques and will learn how Ceramics to load and fire downdraft gas kilns.P rerequisites: Basic Skills: Introduction to Throwing and Basic Skills: Introduction to Handbuilding. Open Studio 1030a: Kennedy | Tues, Sept 22 – Dec 8 | 6:00 – 9:00pm Students who are 1030b: Nelson | Thurs, Sept 24 – Dec 10 | 9:30am – 12:30pm (No class Nov 26) currently registered in Tuition: 1030a: $335 (Members: $320) | 12 sessions a ceramic class can use 1030b: $320 (Members: $305) | 11 sessions the studios for practicing techniques taught in the classroom any time the NEW | Intermediate/Advanced studio is open and a 1073 | The Urn: Container & Narrative class is not in session. Sept 21 – Dec 10 Cecilia Castro-Hancock Mon – Thurs | 12:30 – 9:00pm Using coil construction techniques, this class will continue to develop the and Sat | 12:00 – 5:00pm intermediate student’s handbuilding skills. Many cultures have used the urn Studio closed Fri and Sun, for ceremonial purposes in rituals or tributes or for holding ashes or treasures. and Sat during Special Students will design and create several sculptural urns while looking to history Workshops. (No studio Oct 8 & Nov 26) to develop their own unique design and personal narrative on the pot’s surface. McAllister Ceramics Studio | Students will learn several surface decoration techniques including sgrafitto, Ursuline mishima, scrimshaw, and relief. All work will be fired in electric kilns using low- fire glazes and techniques.P rerequisite: Students must have had at least one beginning-level handbuilding class. Wed, Sept 23 – Dec 9 | 9:30am – 12:30pm | McAllister Ceramics Studio | Ursuline Tuition: $335 (Members: $320) | 12 sessions
NEW | Intermediate/Advanced 1077 | Making Multiples: Cone 5 – 6 Porcelain Jennifer Datchuk Molds are a great tool when working with porcelain clay and in the construction of multiples. This class will cover how to make simple one- and two- part molds and how to use them in a variety of building techniques. Students will use a mid-range porcelain casting slip to alter multiples through cutting and assembling forms. Found molds CERAMIC NOTE: will be used in addition to made molds Intermediate and advanced to encourage and create new forms and students will be required to sculptures. Surface and glaze techniques spend time outside of the will be discussed and demonstrated. scheduled class period to load and fire kilns under Prerequisite: Students must have had a minimum experience of two intermediate- appropriate supervision level classes. See *ceramic Note. of the instructor. Those Thurs, Sept 24 – Dec 10 | 9:30am – 12:30pm (No class Nov 26) students who are unable to arrange time to participate McAllister Ceramics Studio | Ursuline in the loading and firing of Tuition: $325 (Members: $315) | 11 sessions scheduled kilns should not enroll in these classes.
FALL 2015|09 NEW | Intermediate/Advanced 1045 | Coil Building: Stacked Forms Ryan Takaba This class will build upon each student’s hand-building skills using intermediate/ advanced coil building techniques. Projects will be geared towards large-scale construction by using a variety of two-foot sections, stacked to create a finished sculpture. Exercises will focus on problem solving the seam-line between each section
ceramics and finding solutions to create unity within the finished form. Low-fire glazes, under- glazes, and unfired paint will be introduced as finishing options. Students will work in a high-fire grog clay body while embellishing the surface in the low-temperature range. Prerequisite: Students must have had a minimum of two intermediate-level throwing classes and feel confident in throwing the forms listed above. See *ceramic Note. Wed, Sept 23 – Dec 9 | 6:00 – 9:00pm | McAllister Ceramics Studio | Ursuline Tuition: $335 (Members: $320) | 12 sessions
Intermediate/Advanced 1071 | Altered Throwing Ryan Takaba This class will concentrate on using the potter’s wheel to create traditional pottery — bowls, cups, pitchers, vases and lidded forms — while adding personal flare using handbuilding techniques of cutting, darting, forming, paddling and assembling. Exercises will focus on the relationship between form and function in the understanding and processing of one’s work. Prerequisite: Students must have had a minimum of two intermediate-level throwing classes and feel confident in throwing the forms listed above. See *ceramic Note. Tues, Sept 22 – Dec 8 | 9:30 – 12:30pm | McAllister Ceramics Studio | Ursuline Tuition: $335 (Members: $320) | 12 sessions
Intermediate/Advanced 1069 | South Texas Shino Kevin Van Winkle The first Shino glaze was developed during the Japanese Momoyama Period (1568– 1600); it was abandoned then rediscovered in the 20th century. Said to be the “glaze of 1,000 faces,” there is no shortage of Shino glaze recipe variations. In this class students will learn the relationship between clay bodies, glazing and firing to achieve successful Shino results. Emphasis will be on formulating the Shino glaze and understanding how one glaze can produce many varied results. Special techniques will be taught for controlling carbon trapping, and adding carbon infusion, as well as side-firing with wood ash. Class firing results will be evaluated, offering clues to further develop the next 1,000 faces of Shino. Prerequisite: Students must have basic computer skills and have had a minimum of two intermediate-level classes. See *ceramic Note. Thurs, Sept 17 – Dec 10 | 6:00 – 9:00pm (No class Oct 8 & Nov 26) McAllister Ceramics Studio | Ursuline Tuition: $320 (Members: $305) | 11 sessions
MATERIALS NOTE: Advanced Tuition for all ceramic courses covers glaze 1080 | Independent Study materials and kiln firing; however, students Diana Kersey should anticipate Independent Study is designed for advanced-level students who are self-motivated, additional fees for clay technically capable of firing kilns, willing to push their creative abilities, and who wish and some tools unless to create a body of work during the term. Prior to Registering: Students must submit a otherwise noted. proposal for approval by the instructor prior to registering. The proposal must clearly state the intended goals of the student’s independent study. A link to the Independent Study Proposal Form is available on the school’s website under Community Classes Quick Links. Students must apply before Aug 10 and, if approved, will be contacted by email on or before Aug 13. The instructor reserves the right to reject proposals. Prerequisite: Students must have had a minimum of three advanced-level classes.See *ceramic Note. Mon, Sept 21 – Dec 7 | 9:30am – 12:30pm | McAllister Ceramics Studio | Ursuline Tuition: $335 (Members: $320) | 12 sessions 10|FALL 2015 drawing.painting The Drawing and Painting Department offers a full curriculum of classes from drawing and painting foundation to advanced studies in figure and landscape. Studios are located on both campuses of the Southwest School of Art.
Beginning 8001 | Basic Drawing Chris Sauter, Sabra Booth & Kate Terrell Drawing is a learned skill based on hand-eye coordination. Anyone can learn to draw, and it is a basic tool needed for all classes offered at the Southwest School of Art. Through free-hand drawing, students will render three-dimensional objects—using drawing 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: Sauter | Tues, Sept 22 – Nov 24 | 6:30 – 9:30pm | Duncan Studio | Navarro 8001b: Booth | Thurs, Sept 24 – Dec 10 | 6:30 – 9:30pm (No class Oct 8 & Nov 26) Duncan Studio | Navarro 8001c: Terrell | Sat, Sept 26 – Nov 28 | 9:30am – 12:30pm | Briscoe Studio | Ursuline Tuition: $265 (Members: $250) | 10 sessions
Beginning/Intermediate 8002 | Drawing Studio Karen Baker & Gregory Alan Johnson 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.P rerequisite: Basic Drawing or equivalent experience. 8002a: Baker | Wed, Sept 23 – Dec 2 | 6:30- 9:30pm (No class Nov 25) Bowers Studio | Ursuline 8002b: Johnson | Fri, Sept 25 – Dec 11 | 9:30am – 12:30pm (No class Oct 16 & Nov 27) Drawing Studio | Navarro Tuition: $265 (Members: $250) | 10 sessions FALL 2015|11 $50 @ 50 | Special Anniversary Class Beginning 8000 | Introduction to Drawing Jeannette MacDougall Students who have always wanted to draw have a great opportunity in this entry level class. Get a step-by-step, hands-on guided tour of line drawing with charcoal and pencil—all supplies provided! Grasp an understanding of 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 non-judgmental introductory class be the stepping stone to future art classes. Sat, Oct 24 | 9:30am – 4:00pm | Drawing Studio | Navarro Tuition: $50 | 1 session
All Levels drawing.painting 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, Sept 24 – Dec 10 | 6:30 – 9:30pm (No class Oct 8 & Nov 26) | Drawing Studio | Navarro Tuition: $265 (Members: $250) | 10 sessions
Intermediate/Advanced 8015 | Exploring Personal Imagery Jeannette MacDougall MacDougall will use drawing, collage, mixed media, and painting explorations to help students discover, and uncover, ideas and concepts. Students will begin with drawing materials and a color palette in water-based pigments to study composition while working with both photographic images and their own imagination. Exercises and design studies will develop a fluid, very personal approach to a thematic series. Prerequisite: Students should have taken at least one Basic Drawing and Basic Painting class or equivalent experience. Tues, Oct 13 – Nov 17 | 9:30am – 12:30pm | Briscoe Studio | Ursuline Tuition: $165 (Members: $150) | 6 sessions
All Levels 8024 | Deep in the Bone Alex Rubio This course offers the opportunity to learn dynamic anatomy from a life-size human skeleton, an important process to enhance observational knowledge and drawing techniques of the human form. Dramatic poses and lighting will enable students to focus on the complex skeletal structure as well as on various perspectives of the skeleton. Anatomical vocabulary will be discussed, although drawing will be the focus of this course. Instructor demos will be provided. Prerequisite: Previous drawing experience is required. Wed, Sept 23 – Nov 25 | 9:30am – 12:30pm | Drawing Studio | Navarro Tuition: $270 (Members: $255) | 10 sessions
12|FALL 2015 drawing.painting All Levels 8010 | Basic Painting Sam Velasquez & Miguel Cortinas Basic Painting is an ideal class for the beginning student who wants a structured approach to painting or for the intermediate student who wants one-on-one instruction. The class will cover color mixing, paint application, selection and use of brushes and other painting tools, as well as painting composition. Students will use a limited color palette in order to learn how to mix a variety of colors. Bring a sketchbook; a materials list will be discussed at the first class. There are no prerequisites; however, Basic Drawing is recommended. Note: Students may work in either oil or acrylic. 8010a: Velasquez | Thurs, Sept 24 – Dec 3 | 9:30am – 12:30pm (No class Nov 26) Drawing Studio | Navarro 8010b: Cortinas | Sat, Sept 26 – Dec 5 | 9:30am – 12:30pm (No class Nov 28) Duncan Studio | Navarro Tuition: $275 (Members: $260) | 10 sessions
$50 @ 50 | Special Anniversary Class Beginning 8003 | Introduction to Water-Based Painting Jeannette MacDougall Want to start painting but don’t know where to start? Get an introduction to painting with water-based mediums—watercolor, gauche, and acrylic—through demonstration and hands-on practice. All supplies will be provided or students may bring their own. Let this non-judgmental introductory class jumpstart a new creative direction. Sat, Nov 7 | 9:30am – 4:00pm | Drawing Studio | Navarro Tuition: $50 | 1 session
Intermediate/Advanced 8030 | Painting Studio Chris Sauter This class is designed to develop the student’s painting style and expand their technical skills. The instructor will tailor discussions and demonstrations to the developing needs of each student-artist. As the class progresses, students will have the opportunity to learn ways of adding other media to their paintings. Prerequisite: Previous painting experience. Bring a blank canvas or a work in progress, images or a sample of finished work, and painting supplies you currently use to the first class; suggestions for additional materials will be discussed at that time. Wed, Sept 23 – Dec 2 | 6:30 – 9:30pm (No class Nov 25) Duncan Studio | Navarro Tuition: $275 (Members: $260) | 10 sessions accessibility The Navarro Campus is wheelchair accessible. The following studios on the Ursuline Campus are not wheelchair accessible — Priest House 2nd Floor and the Block, Blumenthal, Bowers, Briscoe, Hendrie, and Kimbro Studios. Note: If you are disabled and wish to participate in school activities, please call ahead for assistance.
FALL 2015 |13 14 | FALL 2015 drawing.painting All LevelsAll Center, and The Emma S.Barrients Mexican American Cultural Center. His mostrecent exhibitionsincludetheSouthwest Schoolof Art, Dallas LatinoCultural Brownsville; hehasreceived grantsfrom theNational Association ofLatino Arts andCulture. Residency Program, Roswell, NMandatRanchodelCielothrough theUniversity of Texas at New York Academy of Art. Gonzalez hascompletedartistresidencies attheRoswell Artist-in- Harlingen. He holdsaBFA from The University of Texas atPan America andanMFA from the Rigobe T Fri –Sun,Oct1618|10:00am –4:30pm|Drawing S painting experiencerequired. and conceptualrepresentations ofthehumanfigure. P artist materials,colortheory, colormixing,andthestructure, proportion, anatomy velatura, andgrisaille, andfinishwithfullcolorpalette. willalsodiscuss Gonzalez The paintingwillbedeveloped through thefollowing stages:imprimatura, construct adramaticfiguralcompositionusinganindirect paintingmethodology. contemporary reference material,studentswillproceed towork inoiloncanvas to arrangement, tenebrismandchiaroscuro. Starting withpreliminary sketchesand day workshop. The artistwilldemonstratetheprinciplesofbaroque pictorial find outhow hecreates hispowerful baroque stylepaintingsinthisthree- Go behindthe scenes withMexican masterpainterRigoberto Gonzalez and Gonzalez|Harlingen, Rigoberto 8008 8011a: Mon,S class. first advance demonstration,practiceandcritique. an independentvision,willlearn waystoimprove theirpaintingskillsthrough to watercolor willbediscussed.Intermediate-level students,whiledeveloping wet washes,dry-on-wet washesandwithadrybrush.Colortheoryasitrelates Demonstrations willbegiven eachweek showing studentshow topaintwet-on- learn more aboutthevarious approaches topaintinginthisvery direct medium. This classisforthefirst-timepainter, as well asthestudentwhowouldliketo Brad Braune 8011 T 8011b: Visiti uition: $275(Members:$260)|3sessions uition: $265(Members:$250)|10 sessions T | g Artist/ng Watercolor Painting r | ues, S Narrative Painting to Gonzale ept 21–Nov 23|6:30–9:30pm |Drawing S ept 22–Nov 24|9:30am–12:30pm |Drawing S Z wasborninReynosa Tamaulipas, Mexico; hecurrently resides in Sp ecial Workshop TX | All Levels |All tudio |Navarro A materials list will be provided at the the at provided be will list A materials tudio |Navarro tudio |Navarro rerequisite: Previousoil La Guia,oil Gonzalez Rigoberto drawing.painting 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 resources will be explored through geometric design, texture, pattern, and line. Prerequisite: Prior painting experience required. Please see SSA website for a list of materials. Mon, Sept 28 – Nov 30 | 9:30am – 12:30pm | Briscoe Studio | Ursuline Tuition: $265 (Members: $250) | 10 sessions
All Levels 8125 | Painting the Figure Alex Rubio This course will explore the fundamental principles of learning how to depict the figure in oil paint, including painting tools, creating flesh colors, composition, painting details of the figure, lighting and producing contrast and shadows. This course will focus on painting from the live model. Bring a blank canvas or a work in progress, and painting supplies you currently use to the first class; suggestions for additional materials will be discussed at that time. Fri, Sept 25 – Dec 4 | 9:30am – 12:30pm (No class Nov 27) | Duncan Studio | Navarro Tuition: $295 | Members: $280 | 10 sessions
Intermediate/Advanced 8032 | Painting Portraits Mira Hnatyshyn Learn step-by-step techniques for painting portraits from live models in one sitting. Class instruction will include analyzing tonal value and mixing flesh tone colors. Students will produce between three and six portraits. Bring current painting supplies, a sketchbook and pencil to the first class; suggestions for additional materials will be discussed at that time. Includes model fees. Prerequisite: Previous painting experience required. Wed, Sept 30 – Dec 9 | 6:30 – 9:30pm (No class Nov 25) | Briscoe Studio | Ursuline Tuition: $290 (Members: $275) | 10 sessions
Drawing & Painting Open Studio Students who are currently registered in a drawing or painting class can use the studios for practicing techniques taught in the classroom any time the building is open and class is not in session. Sept 21 – Dec 13 Mon – Thurs | 10:00am – 9:00pm and Fri – Sun | 11:00am – 4:00pm (No studio Oct 8, Nov 26 & 27) Duncan Studio or Drawing Studio | Navarro
FALL 2015 |15 NEW | Intermediate/Advanced 8018 | Materials & Techniques of Painting Daniel Rios Rodriguez This course will focus on the variety of techniques deployed throughout paintings long history. From egg tempera to acrylic painting, attention will be given to the raw and material nature of each specific medium, learning not only application technique but the chemical composition and historical value of each medium. Students will learn to prepare a variety of painting support surfaces, grind their own pigments using a glass muller and plate, make their own gesso and create a work using each specific medium. This course is designed to enhance a student’s ability in finding the appropriate medium for their respective ideas while broadening their understanding of painting. Includes raw pigments and other materials; please see SSA website for a supply list. Thurs, Oct 1 – Dec 10 | 9:30am – 12:30pm (No class Nov 26) | Droste Studio | Navarro
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Intermediate/Advanced 8205 | Collage in Painting Daniel Rios Rodriguez This class will focus on the use—both practical and impractical—of collage as a structural device in the making of paintings. Working with both paint and found materials, students will learn to address painting from beyond the palette and beyond notions of permanence. We will look at the work of Picasso, Braque, Dieter Roth, and Rauschenberg, among others, in addition to contemporary artists such as Mark Bradford, Trenton Doyle Hancock, and Chris Martin. Students will be challenged to create paintings that are both illusory and tactile while retaining a unified vision. Tues, Sept 29 – Dec 1 | 6:30 – 9:30pm | Drawing Studio | Navarro Tuition: $260 (Members: $245) | 10 sessions
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. Wed, Sept 30 – Dec 9 | 9:30am – 12:30pm (No class Nov 25) | Briscoe Studio | Ursuline Tuition $265 (Members: $250) | 10 sessions
NEW | All Levels 8040 | Mural Painting Adriana Garcia This class will address the process of creating a composition for a mural or large- scale painting. Topics will include the steps of the process, from a brief history, to preliminary technical and conceptual sketches, and on to various enlargement methods such as gridding and proportional transfers. Students will have the opportunity to participate and work on a mural site with the instructor during the course. Mon, Oct 5 – Dec 7 | 9:30am – 12:30pm | Drawing Studio | Navarro Tuition: $ 265 | Members: $250 | 10 sessions
16|FALL 2015 printmaking.mixed media The Printmaking Department is considered one of the finest, professional- caliber printmaking studios in the region. Classes explore non-toxic printmaking and mixed media processes.
All Levels 6111 | Non-Toxic Printmaking Nicole Geary & Margaret Craig In this class, students will explore non-toxic printmaking methods and focus on areas of greatest individual interest. Beginning-level students will try various types of printmaking: relief, monotype, collograph, and etching. Class instruction will include producing the plate or matrix, printing, and editioning. Intermediate- level students will have the opportunity to explore more advanced projects in etching, relief, lithography, and collograph. A materials list will be provided at the first class.N ote: Section 6111a is for students with no previous printmaking or non-toxic printmaking experience or students returning to printmaking after an absence; Section 6111b is for intermediate only and Section 6111c is open to all levels. 6111a: Geary | Tues, Sept 22 – Dec 1 | 10:30am – 1:30pm 6111b: Craig | Wed, Sept 23 – Dec 9 | 10:30am – 1:30pm (No class Nov 25) 6111c: Craig | Wed, Sept 23 – Dec 9 | 6:30 – 9:30pm (No class Nov 25) Flohr Print Studio | Navarro Tuition: $310 (Members: $295) | 11 sessions
All Levels 6029 | Mixed Media Acrylic Margaret Craig Acrylics can mimic all paint mediums in a less toxic way. Students will discover how to layer and develop a painting’s surface. Since acrylics work equally well together, there are fewer rules regarding how a painting’s depth can be built. To get the most from the variety of acrylic mediums, fool-proof and low-tech methods will cover how to simulate encaustic, epoxy, lacquer, and open painting like oil. The class will also include Xerox transfer, collage and crackle effects. Includes many materials for experimentation; materials will be discussed the first class. No previous painting experience required, but some art experience expected. Tues, Sept 22 – Dec 1 | 11:00am – 2:00pm | Droste Studio | Navarro Tuition: $310 (Members: $295) | 11 sessions
FALL 2015 |17 $50 @ 50 | Special Anniversary Class All Levels 6117 | Watercolor Drypoint Monoprint Margaret Craig Print with watercolor using this simplified printmaking process. Students will drypoint—scratch, gouge, scrape, or abrade—a texture or image into a plastic, matt finished lexan plate. Then they will apply color onto the plate with watercolor paints and watercolor crayons to reveal the texture/image which is then transferred to paper using the press to produce a one-of-a-kind print. The plate can be reused and re-colored for different variations. All necessary materials but paper will be supplied. Paper is available for purchase or create paper by signing up for the recommended companion class 4050 | Paper for Printmaking. No prior printmaking experience necessary. Sat, Oct 17 | 10:30am – 4:30pm | Flohr Print Studio | Navarro Campus Tuition: $50 | 1 session ALSO SEE: 4050 | Paper for Printmaking listed under PAPERMAKING on Page 06.
Intermediate/Advanced 6999 | Independent Study: Printmaking Margaret Craig printmaking.mixed media printmaking.mixed This class is an opportunity for student-artists who have repeatedly taken mixed media or printmaking classes and want time to check in with the instructor to review techniques or receive feedback. Students will also have studio and equipment access when the building is open and other classes are not in session. Prerequisite: Previous printmaking and consent of instructor. Note: Craig is available to meet with Independent Study students during the following time, although Printmaking other times may be arranged by contacting Craig at 210.200.8257. Open Studio Tues, Sept 22 – Dec 1 | 2:30 – 3:30pm | Flohr Print Studio & Design Studio | Navarro Students who are currently Tuition: $290 (Members: $275) | 11 sessions registered in a printmaking class can use the studio for All Levels practicing techniques taught in the classroom any time 6044 | Introduction to Encaustic Painting the building is open and Michelle Belto class is not in session. This three-day workshop is designed to prepare the student with everything Sept 21 – Dec 13 needed to begin an independent exploration of this fascinating medium. Mon – Thurs | 10:00am – 9:00pm and Students will receive a thorough grounding in the basics of encaustic through Fri – Sun | 11:00am – 4:00pm demonstrations and hands-on experience as well as extensive handouts. Safe (No studio Oct 8, Nov 26 studio practices, tools and equipment, and basic approaches to wax painting will & 27) be addressed and using a sample board, students will explore a variety of media Flohr Print Studio | Navarro and techniques for adding a mark-making language to their work. Students can expect to take home several small completed paintings, a technique sample board and a larger 10 x 10-inch completed work. Co-sponsored by R&F Paint; student will receive sample materials. Please see the SSA website for a list of materials. Fri – Sun, Sept 25 – 27 | 10:00am – 4:00pm | Droste Studio | Navarro Tuition: $260 (Members: $245) | 3 sessions
6100 | Print Studio Rental Studio Rental provides shared studio work time to those experienced in printmaking. A monitor will supervise the studio, but no instruction will be available. Prerequisite: Please call Margaret Craig, Department Chair, in advance at 210.200.8257; alternate dates available by appointment. Currently enrolled students may work in the studio for no cost any time the building is open and class is not in session. Sept 21 – Dec 13 (No studio Oct 8, Nov 26 & 27) | Flohr Print Studio | Navarro Mon – Thurs | 10:00am – 9:00pm; Fri – Sun | 11:00am – 4:00pm; Sun | 11:00am – 4:00pm 6100a: 4-hour block: $60 (Members: $45) | 1 session 6100b: unlimited time: $285 (Members: $270) | multiple sessions 18|FALL 2015 fibers.weaving The Fibers Department is committed to the preservation of cultural traditions from around the world and offers classes in weaving, tapestry, basketry, feltmaking, dyeing and surface design. The department’s 60 floor looms make this one of the largest weaving programs in the United States.
Beginning 2001 | Beginning Weaving Nancy Heneghan In this introductory class, students will learn to how to calculate and wind a warp or yarn, and then dress or thread the yarn on the loom. Students will use several kinds of fibers for their weft as they weave a sampler of various weaving structures including plain weave, twills, inlays, double weave and weft-face. Reading drafts (patterns) will also be covered and attention will be paid to learning good structure and weaving habits. Each student will have the exclusive use of a floor loom for the semester. A supply list will be provided at the first session. Note: This class is a prerequisite to 2002 | On Loom Weaving Studio Projects. 2001a: Mon, Sept 21 – Nov 30 | 6:00 – 9:00pm 2001b: Wed, Sept 23 – Dec 2 | 9:30am – 12:30pm Maxham Fiber Studio, 2nd Floor | Ursuline Tuition: $285 (Members: $270) | 11 sessions
Intermediate/Advanced 2002 | On Loom Weaving Studio Projects Casey Galloway This program is designed for intermediate and advanced student-artists who wish to pursue their own direction in weaving. Acquiring new structural and manual skills and exploring new materials will be emphasized. Individual planning sessions and group instruction will allow students to proceed at their own pace. Each weaver will have exclusive use of one of the Fiber Department’s large collection of floor looms. Prior to Registering: Students must contact the Fiber Department, [email protected], prior to Aug 6, and if approved, will be contacted by e-mail on or before Aug 11. Anyone on the waitlist will be contacted by Sept 11 if spaces open up. The instructor reserves the right to restrict enrollment. Prerequisite: Beginning Weaving or equivalent experience. 2002a: Mon, Sept 21 – Nov 30 | 6:00 – 9:00pm 2002b: Tues, Sept 22 – Dec 1 | 8:30 – 11:30am 2002c: Wed, Sept 23 – Dec 2 | 8:30 – 11:30am 2002d: Thurs, Sept 17 – Dec 3 | 6:00 – 9:00pm (No class Oct 8 & Nov 26) Maxham Fiber Studio, 1st & 2nd Floor | Ursuline Tuition: 2002 a/b/c: $285 (Members: $270) | 11 sessions 2002d: $270 (Members: $255) | 10 sessions FALL 2015|19 fibers.weaving
All Levels 2003 | Tapestry Weaving: The Basics Liza Collins This intensive two-day class will lead students step-by-step through traditional flat tapestry weaving techniques. Tapestry is the most basic of weave structures, but offers the artist a wide range of visual possibilities. Students will learn how to prepare a warp and weave simple shapes. The class is designed for beginners; however, those with experience wishing to refresh their skills may also register. Looms and materials will be provided; please bring a lunch both days. Sat & Sun, Sept 26 & 27 | 10:00am – 3:00pm | Priest’s House, 2nd Floor | Ursuline Tuition: $175 (Members: $160) | 2 sessions
Intermediate/Advanced 2004 | Tapestry Weaving: Advanced Techniques Liza Collins An intensive class giving students the opportunity to explore some of the techniques that make tapestry weaving such a truly unique pictorial art form. Students 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. Prior weaving experience helpful but not required. Sat & Sun, Oct 24 & 25 | 10:00am – 3:00pm | Priest’s House, 2nd Floor | Ursuline Tuition: $210 (Members: $195) | 2 sessions
Weaving Open Studio Students enrolled in a weaving class have access to the studios for working independently outside of class during the following times: Sept 21 – Dec 4 | Mon & Thurs | 4:00 – 6:00pm; Tues & Wed | 11:30am – 2:30pm; Fri | 9:00am – 1:30pm and Sat | 10:00am – 2:00pm
20|FALL 2015 fibers.surface design fibers.surface $50 @ 50 | Special Anniversary Class NEW | All Levels 2154 | Introduction to Feltmaking Liza Collins Feltmaking is widely considered to be one of the oldest and simplest processes for creating fabric and textile forms. Felt offers infinite creative possibilities from wall hangings, sculptures, rugs, garments, jewelry and more. Its applications can be functional or decorative, even conceptual. And felt is a wondrously versatile fabric; it can be made as light and fragile as a piece of lace, or strong and durable enough to make into a dwelling. The technique is quick and easy to grasp. Through the simple layering of wool fiber, a little soapy water and a generous amount of friction, magic happens! This class will cover all aspects of wet felt making techniques, including flat felted fabrics and simple three-dimensional forms. No previous experience required. See SSA website for a list of materials; please bring a bag lunch. Sat, Dec 5 | 10:00am – 3:00pm | Drawing Studio | Navarro Tuition: $50 | 1 session
NEW | All Levels 2859 | Textile Collage: Art Quilt Charrette Susie Monday Charrette, a term borrowed from the world of architecture, means a time for focused, fast idea generation and production. This weekend workshop immerses participants in Monday’s process of creating raw edge appliqué textile collages, or art quilts. This class is suited to students who are ready to move from traditional quilts to art quilts, or add fabric and stitch to their mixed media tool box. Learn how to work improvisationally with color and shape, use iron-on fusible web to design, and see in-depth demonstrations of free-motion machine stitching. Please see SSA website for a list of materials; please bring a bag lunch both days. Sat & Sun, Nov 7 & 8 | 9:30am – 4:00pm | Droste Design Studio | Navarro Tuition: $185 (Members: $170) 2 sessions
Susie Monday. Milagros, appliqué textile collage accessibility The Navarro Campus is wheelchair accessible. The following studios on the Ursuline Campus are not wheelchair accessible — Priest House 2nd Floor and the Block, Blumenthal, Bowers, Briscoe, Hendrie, and Kimbro Studios. Note: If you are disabled and wish to participate in school activities, please call ahead for assistance. FALL 2015|21 Jeanne Bjorn. Straw Hat
VISITING ARTIST | SPECIAL CLASS | All Levels 2863 | Painting on Silk: Open Studio Workshop Nadia Khan | Houston, TX
fibers.surface design This workshop will provide a weekend for exploring new silk painting techniques or for students to work on existing projects. The studio will have French silk dyes, wax, gutta resists, thickeners, anti-fusant, and other materials ready to use. Students will consult with the instructor prior to the workshop to discuss projects. Techniques, including treatments of the silk to reduce the flow of the dyes, wet- on-wet, line building, blending and shading of dyes, and screening of resists will be demonstrated, as will be methods for preparing and stretching silk for painting and the steam-setting process for fixing the dyes. Students will create multiple pieces using the various techniques. Previous silk painting experience useful, but not required. Most materials will be provided; please see SSA website for a list of materials, and bring a bag lunch both days. Sat & Sun, Oct 3 & 4 | 9:30am – 3:30pm | Droste Design Studio | Navarro Tuition: $250 (Members: $235) | 2 sessions Nadia Khan has been a silk painter since the 1980s and continues to study new techniques and explore different styles of painting. Her designs are used for fabrics, scarves and paintings. She teaches at various venues, including the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft.
VISITING ARTIST | SPECIAL CLASS | All Levels 2892 | Millinery Design: Draping Felt & Straw Hats Jeanne Bjorn | Tucson, AZ Learn how to drape your own hats in felt and straw. This is the most creative form of hat making, where students create their own one-of-a-kind sculptural hat form using steam and their hands. Felt and straw both lend themselves to sculpting easily when exposed to water and steam. This is when the magic happens! Students will also learn how to attach the head size ribbon, which holds the size of the hat so that it fits the head perfectly. Embellishing the hat is easy and fun— students will learn how to use unconventional trims and ribbons, placed just at the right spot. Students will create one felt hat and one straw hat of their own design in this two-day class. Please see SSA website for a list of materials; please bring a bag lunch both days. Sat & Sun, Oct 10 & 11 | 9:30am – 3:30pm | Drawing & Design Studio | Navarro Tuition: $320 (Members: $305) | 2 sessions Jeanne Bjorn has been designing and constructing clothing, millinery, and costumes profes- sionally since 1980. Having a degree in Textiles and Fabric Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology, she began designing her own line of Women’s Designer Sportswear in 1980 and has been teaching Millinery Design for the past 20 years at various locations around the country. Her designs have been featured in Sportswear International, Women’s Wear Daily, and California Apparel News to name a few. Bjorn worked on Broadway productions of The Secret Garden, Phantom of the Opera and Crazy for You, as well as films, including Hook, and the Oscar-awarded The Age of Innocence. She also developed her own line of millinery for wholesale accounts, including Barneys New York. 22|FALL 2015 23 jewelry.metals | FALL 2015 FALL rerequisite: . ote N
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. jewelry.metals NEW | Beginning 3162 | Tabs & Folds: Creating Volume Jessica Tolbert This class will explore tab construction and folding techniques to create volume with sheet metal. These unique fabrication methods do not require solder and therefore are a great way to incorporate multiple surface designs with volumetric form. Working with a variety of techniques including drilling, piercing, roller printing, basic enameling, tab setting, and finishing, students will work towards creating a pendant, a small lidded box, a key fob, or a project of their choosing. *See SUPPLIES Note. Sat & Sun, Oct 3 & 4 | 9:30am – 4:30pm | Willson Metals Studio | Navarro Tuition: $190 (Members: $175) | 2 sessions
NEW | All Levels 3161 | Working with Pewter Jessica Tolbert In this weekend workshop, students will be introduced to working with pewter, the malleable, versatile, and affordable material of “poor man’s silver.” Pewter has a rich metalsmithing history and its low melting temperature, low cost, and low maintenance offer endless possibilities to the jeweler. A range of pewter casting techniques including fabrication, forming, fusing, and mold making will be covered. *See SUPPLIES Note. Sat & Sun, Nov 14 & 15 | 9:30am – 4:30pm | Willson Metals Studio | Navarro Tuition: $190 (Members: $175) | 2 sessions
Intermediate/Advanced 3200 | Advanced Metals Studio Projects Jillian Palone This class is for motivated students who wish to pursue a new or continued topic of metalworking and/or jewelry-making to create a small body of work. Students are expected to have a good base of fundamental skills. Although projects are self-directed, the instructor will work with each student to assist with design, aesthetic, and/or technical decisions. Access will be given to all of the equipment/ processes of the metals studio for this class as it relates to the chosen focus. *See SUPPLIES Note. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Basic Metal Skills.1 & 2 or equivalent experience. Thurs, Sept 24 – Dec 10 | 9:00am – 12:00pm (No class Nov 26) | Willson Metals Studio | Navarro Tuition: $335 (Members: $320) | 11 sessions SUPPLIES NOTE: ALSO SEE: Unless noted, tuition for 9132 | Introduction to Glass Beadmaking listed under GLASS on Page 31. metals classes covers basic studio supplies, chemicals, tools and equipment. 3000 Metals Studio Rental However, students should | anticipate additional fees The Willson Metals Studio is a fully equipped workspace providing a shared work for other tools, metal and environment for students and professionals. A lab monitor will supervise each findings for their samples or session; however, instruction is not provided. Individuals who have not registered projects. Most supplies are for this in previous terms must contact Interim Department Chair Jillian Palone, available for purchase 210.200.8254, prior to enrolling. The fee includes access to the entire studio and directly from the Metals consumable materials (i.e. torches, etching chemicals, etc.). Sheet metal, wire and Department during class casting grain are available for purchase from the Metals Department, but large time or Open Lab. quantities should be ordered separately by individuals. Prerequisite: Must have successfully completed Basic Jewelry Skills.1 & .2 or equivalent experience. Sept 23 – Dec 6 | Tues & Thurs | 1:00 – 4:00pm, Fri | 10:00am – 1:00pm and Sat | 10:00am – 2:00pm Studio Rental Rates: 3000a: 9-hr block of time without enrollment in a metals class: $80 (Members: $65) 3000b: unlimited lab hours without enrollment in a metals class: $335 (Members: $320)
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sculpture.other media sculpture.other The Sculpture and Integrated Media Department is a hybrid studio environment with both traditional wood and metal sculpting tools, as well as newer technologies such as CNC milling, digital printing, and video and sound production equipment; the program offers 3-D classes in a variety of materials and innovative interdisciplinary practices.
All Levels 5061 | Introduction to Computer Graphic Programs Todd Fichter This studio course will develop a strong understanding of the creative possibilities available through the use of Adobe Creative Suite® for artistic purposes. Topics include computer graphics hardware, electronic images, electronic publishing, and vector-based graphics. Hands-on training with basic drawing/painting, word processing, and desktop publishing applications will be covered. Assigned projects will explore how to apply art, design, and computer knowledge in solving visual and conceptual problems. Using computers, students will use Adobe Creative Suite®, which includes Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Prerequisite: A working knowledge of computers is essential. A materials list will be provided upon enrollment. Mon, Sept 28 – Nov 30 | 9:30am – 12:30pm | Digital Imaging Studio | Navarro Tuition: $270 (Members: $255) | 10 sessions
All Levels 5211 | Professionalism & Presentation Victor Pagona In this course, students will learn to speak and write about their work through developing a personal artistic philosophy, an artist statement and résumé. Students will learn how to present their work by putting together a professional portfolio, as well as how to network effectively, the protocols of gallery conduct, and business skills for the artist. Assigned readings and group discussions will be a weekly element of the class. Tues, Sept 29 – Nov 17 | 7:00 – 9:00pm | Ellison Lecture Hall | Navarro Tuition: $235 (Members: $220) | 8 sessions
ALSO SEE: 5156 | Methods of Matting & Framing listed under PHOTOGRAPHY on Page 28.
All Levels 9401 | Introduction to Sculpture Adriana Corral This introductory sculpture course emphasizes contemporary and traditional three-dimensional processes, concepts and materials. Using a variety of materials, students will learn step-by-step methods to apply to their practice and ideas through design, and will have the opportunity to work through three projects: texture studies, structure studies, and material displacement. There will be an emphasis on innovative visual communication, conceptual clarity, problem solving and critical thinking both analytically and creatively. Presentations on artist works, as well as historical and three- dimensional visual vocabulary, will be given by the instructor. Wed, Sept 30 – Dec 9 | 6:00 – 9:00pm (No class Nov 25) | Sculpture Studio | Navarro Tuition: $225 (Members: $210) | 10 sessions
FALL 2015 |29 All Levels 9510 | Introduction to Welding Larry West Learn the basics 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 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, Sept 22 – 29 | 6:30 – 9:30pm 9510b: Tues, Oct 13 – Nov 17 | 6:30 – 9:30pm 9510c: Tues, Nov 24 – Dec 1 | 6:30 – 9:30pm Sculpture Studio | Navarro Tuition: 9510a/c: $170 (Members: $155) | 2 sessions 9510b: $235 (Members: $220) | 6 sessions
NEW | All Levels 9509 | All This Is Sculpture.2 Lisa Nigro sculpture.wood.glass A follow-up to All This Is Sculpture, students in this course will create three- dimensional art using a variety of materials, both traditional and experimental. Principles of design will be applied as students work with the tools, materials, and skills required in creating sculptural forms starting with basic concept drawing and maquettes. Independent projects will be encouraged. Welding, metal fabrication, plasma cutting, and/or mold making and body casting techniques will be emphasized, but other materials such as clay, wire, found objects, and recycled materials will also be used. Topics will include interpretive analysis of form and content, traditional and modern methods for making sculpture, and interactive installation art. Class includes most materials; additional materials may be required for individual projects. Thurs, Sept 24 – Dec 10 | 6:00 – 9:00pm (No class Oct 8 & Nov 26) Sculpture Studio | Navarro Tuition: $240 (Members: $225) | 10 sessions
NEW | All Levels 9601 | Furniture Concepts Dillon Boyd Focusing first on tool knowledge and use of wood shop equipment, this class will introduce students to the woodworking skills for use in creating furniture projects. Once comfortable with hand and power tools, students will focus on joinery techniques and work toward realizing three completed small projects. Students of all levels will find enjoyment either by learning new skills or adding to their existing knowledge under the guidance of Boyd, an industrial designer. Tues, Sept 29 – Dec 1 | 10:00am – 1:00pm | Sculpture Studio | Navarro Tuition: $265 (Members: $250) | 10 sessions
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 soldiering irons will be provided; however, students will be 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. Come prepared to be thrown into a fast-paced design and fabrication of stained glass! 9110a: Oct 24 & 25 | Sat & Sun | 10:00am – 4:00pm 9110b: Dec 12 & 13 | Sat & Sun | 10:00am – 4:00pm Sculpture Studio | Navarro Tuition: $180 (Members: $165) | 2 sessions 30|FALL 2015 sculpture.glass.mosaic 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, then students will have the opportunity to form their own glass forms. Course includes use of studio, safety equipment, and clear glass materials. 9100a: Mon, Sept 21 – Oct 26 | 6:30 — 9:30pm 9100b: Mon, Nov 9 – Dec 14 | 6:30 — 9:30pm Sculpture Studio | Navarro Tuition: $460 (Members: $445) | 6 sessions
All Levels 9133 | Introduction to 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 to use dual fuel torches. Several different types and sizes of marbles in this class including latticino marbles, inclusion marbles, and end of the day marbles will be covered. Includes materials; please bring a bag lunch. Sun, Oct 11 | 9:00am – 5:00pm Note: Class will be held at the instructor’s studio Tuition: $155 (Members: $140) | 1 session
All Levels 9132 | Introduction to Glass Beadmaking 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. Sat, Oct 24 | 9:00am – 5:30pm Note: Class will be held at the instructor’s studio Tuition: $155 (Members: $140) | 1 session
All Levels 9079 | The Art of Mosaics Melanie Long Strybos This ancient art form has many modern applications. Create beautiful decorative or functional pieces using found objects, glass, marbles, stones, mirrors, dishes and tiles. Students will learn the basics of mosaic design, layout, tile-cutting and tile-setting techniques, and discuss the characteristics of various tools, adhesives and grout. Students will complete small projects of their choice — flowerpots, stepping-stones or tabletops. No previous experience is necessary. Please see SSA website for a materials list; bring a lunch both days. Sat & Sun, Oct 10 & 11 | 10:00am – 4:30pm | Droste Studio | Navarro Tuition: $185 (Members: $170) | 2 sessions
FALL 2015 |31 the Brooklyn Arts Council. Antonio and the AT&T Collection of 20th Dillon Boyd is a designer, fabricator Century American Art. and installer. He graduated from The faculty University of Illinois Carbondale with MARGARET CRAIG • PRINTMAKING a degree in Industrial Design. He DEPARTMENT CHAIR received an MFA in moved to San Antonio in 2007 and Printmaking from the University of Texas has worked on many projects around at San Antonio. She also holds a BS in town, including The San Antonio River Biology, BS in Art and an MA with an KAREN BAKER received an MFA from Foundation Museum Reach, helped to emphasis in watercolor painting from Southern Methodist University with an design several restaurants as well as the University of Wisconsin. A leader emphasis in printmaking, drawing and enabling many artists realize their work in non-toxic printmaking technology, painting and a BFA from Wayne State through fabrication and installation. she has demonstrated at national University. She is currently Registrar Currently he is building pipe organs conferences. Craig was selected to of Loans and Exhibitions at the San and installing custom handmade sound represent the U.S. in China as part of Antonio Museum of Art. systems. the Sanbao International Printmaking project. Sylvia Benitez is a nationally known JUSTIN BOYD • SCULPTURE & installation artist whose work has INTEGRATED MEDIA DEPARTMENT JENNIFER DATCHUK • FACULTY & begun to explore landscape painting CHAIR finished his MFA in Integrated CERAMIC STUDIO MANAGER graduated within the context of a site-specific Media at The California Institute of the from the University of Massachusetts– agenda. She is the recipient of two Arts and graduated from the University Dartmouth with an MFA in Artisanry. Pollock-Krasner awards, an AICA award, of Texas in San Antonio with a BFA in While in school she studied abroad and two National Endowment for the Ceramics. Since returning to Texas in at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Arts Visiting Artist Awards. Benitez has 2006, Boyd has shown in numerous Science and Technology in Ghana, led over 60 community-based mural solo and group exhibitions, recently West Africa and at the Sanbao Ceramic workshops along the eastern seaboard. including the Visual Art Center, Austin; Institute in Jingdezhen, China. Art Palace, Houston; UTSA Satellite Michelle Belto holds an MA in Fine Space and Blue Star Contemporary Art Todd Fichter earned his BFA in Arts and Consciousness from John Center. In addition, Boyd hosts a radio Photography from Southwest Missouri F. Kennedy University and a BA in show each week on KRTU. State University. Fichter is a full-time Education with certifications in Art graphic designer. He and his wife Kellie and Theater. Her work as a performer, Brad Braune received his BA in are the primary creative force behind educator and visual artist spans more Architecture from Texas Tech University. Fishead Design Studio & Microgallery. than thirty years, three continents and He taught watercolor from 1975-77 thirteen publications. She divides her as part of the original faculty of the Mike Fisher received his Master of time between her two passions — Southwest School of Art. He also Communication Arts degree from the teaching encaustics and studio art, with teaches watercolor at other local arts University of the Incarnate Word and an emphasis on hand-made paper and institutions and shows locally and his BA degree at the University of South wax. nationally. Carolina. Goofa Man Productions is Fisher’s one-man cartooning, illustration Jeanne Bjorn has been designing Adriana Corral was born in El Paso, and animation studio; and he has and constructing clothing, millinery, TX and holds an MFA in Sculpture been a cartoonist for the former and costumes professionally since from the University of Texas at Starlog magazine, as well as Animation 1980. Having a degree in Textiles and Austin. She has received numerous Magazine, Modeler’s Resource and Fabric Design from the Fashion Institute awards including Outstanding Student other publications. His independent of Technology, she began designing Achievement in Contemporary animation work on shorts like Alpha her own line of Women’s Designer Sculpture at the International Sculpture Worm and Invisible Master, among Sportswear in 1980 and has been Center. Her work has been shown at others, have won several awards at teaching Millinery Design for the past Grounds for Sculpture, Bellevue Art film festivals across the country. 20 years at various locations around Museum, National Museum of Mexican the country. Her designs have been Art, The McNay Art Museum, and David Casey Galloway • INTERIM fIBERS featured in Sportswear International, Shelton Gallery, among others. PROGRAM COORDINATOR received a Women’s Wear Daily, and California BFA in Fibers from the University of Apparel News to name a few. Bjorn LIZA COLLINS, born in London, trained North Texas in Denton. A 2007 Kuhlman worked on Broadway productions of as a painter at Northeast London Foundation scholarship allowed her The Secret Garden, Phantom of the Polytechnic, and later in tapestry at the to travel and research Scandinavian Opera and Crazy for You, as well as Royal College of Art. Her tapestries are weaving. She is an installation artist as films, including Hook, and the Oscar- in many public collections, including well as a traditional weaver. awarded The Age of Innocence. She the Victoria and Albert Museum and the also developed her own line of millinery Contemporary Art Society of London. ADRIANA GARCIA, an award winning for wholesale accounts, including artist, muralist, and scenic designer. Barneys New York. Miguel Cortinas received an MFA She received her BFA From Carnegie from The University of Texas at San Mellon University as well as studied fine SABRA BOOTH holds an MFA from Antonio and a BFA from Texas A&M arts in Valencia, Spain. Garcia was most Cranbrook Academy of Art and a BFA University–Kingsville. He is an Associate recently awarded the winner of the from the University of Houston. She Professor of Art at the University of Jose Cuervo Traditional Mural Project. is a nationally and internationally the Incarnate Word where he teaches She has presented her work at national exhibiting artist with recent shows in drawing, painting, and printmaking. conferences, such as 2013 National New York and Germany. Booth also was Cortinas’ work is in numerous Association for Chicana and Chicano a Fulbright Scholar to Finland and has collections throughout the U.S., Studies (NACCS), and has created been awarded grants by Artpace and by including The University of Texas at San scenic work with el Teatro Campesino
32|fall 2015 Nicole Geary earned an MFA in kind beads. Printmaking from the University Mira Hnatyshyn received an MFA at of South Dakota and a BFA in the University of Texas at San Antonio Printmaking from the University of and a BS at the University of Maryland. faculty Florida. She has exhibited in juried She has exhibited her work locally and shows nationally including the Bemis nationally. Hnatyshyn’s work appears in Center for Contemporary Art, Spudnik New American Paintings, No. 96 West Press Cooperative, and Washington Issue and her work is included in the Printmaker’s Gallery. Her prints are Saatchi collection in London and other included in several collections, both private collections. national and international. GREGORY ALAN JOHNSON • FACULTY Rigoberto GonzaleZ was born & STUDIO MANAGER received his MFA in Reynosa Tamaulipas, Mexico; he in Printmaking and Drawing at Texas currently resides in Harlingen. He holds Tech University and his BFA with a a BFA from The University of Texas concentration in Printmaking at Texas at Pan America and an MFA from the A&M University–Corpus Christi. He also New York Academy of Art. Gonzalez studied art at San Jacinto Junior College has completed artist residencies at the before earning a degree in business at Roswell Artist-in-Residency Program, Southwest Texas State University. Mira Hnatyshyn Roswell, NM and at Rancho del Cielo Jung Mun Shaman Artist Installation through the University of Texas at BLAKE KENNEDY • Faculty & Ceramic Brownsville; he has received grants Studio Technician graduated from from the National Association of Latino Appalachian State University with a Artpace Master Artist working with Fox Arts and Culture. His most recent BFA in Ceramics and Sculpture. Since Tech High School and is the SSA’s Teen exhibitions include the Southwest graduation he has opened and been Studio Intensive Program Coordinator. School of Art, Dallas Latino Cultural operating his own studio in Boone, NC Eléonore Lee is a printmaker and Center, and The Emma S. Barrients and last spring served as the clay area book artist. She began her studies Mexican American Cultural Center. Studio Manager at Appalachian State in the UK prior to attending the Art University. Regional exhibitions include Institute of Chicago on exchange, where CECILIA CASTRO-HANCOCK, native of the Catherine Smith Gallery, Boone, NC; she first discovered her love for books Mexico, graduated from the University Handmade in America, Asheville, NC; and print. After training at the Tamarind of Our Lady of the Lake of San Antonio and The Greenhill Center for NC Art, Institute, she went to the University of with a Master of Science in Counseling Greensboro, NC. Iowa to pursue an MFA and a Book Arts Psychology. She earned a certificate in Certificate. Ceramics at the Southwest School of Art LISA KERPOE is a full-time studio artist and has been a ceramic artist for over and facilitator. She creates paintings JEANNETTE MacDOUGALL is a studio 25 years. Her work has been in multiple on cloth, incorporating water-based artist and arts consultant. She has collective and individual exhibits in media and mixed-media techniques. Her worked as an art educator for over 20 the USA and Mexico and has been the work has been exhibited throughout years for the San Antonio Art Institute, recipient of several awards. the United States and internationally. San Antonio Children’s Museum and Kerpoe authored two books on surface SSA. MacDougall is a former Resident Joe Harjo • PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO design techniques, Visual Texture on Director at Moulin a Nef, an arts MANAGER received his MFA from the Fabric and Vibrant Color (with Jane residency program in Auvillar, France. University of Texas at San Antonio and Dunnewold). a BFA from the University of Central SUSIE MONDAY has a Fine Arts degree Oklahoma. He exhibits regionally and is DIANA KERSEY received her MFA from Trinity University and works as a in many private collections. in Ceramics from Washington State consultant, writer, teacher and fabric University and her BFA from Texas and exhibit designer. She produces and NANCY HENEGAN holds a BFA in Fibers Tech University. She currently owns sells textile collage paintings, teaches from the University of Wisconsin–River and operates Kersey Architectural iPad courses for artists, and is co- Falls. She previously was the Studio Ceramics, which specializes in custom author The Missing Alphabet, a book Programs Coordinator at the SSA. Nancy architectural ceramics, reproductions on creativity. has taught art to adults and children and unique ceramic ware. Kersey in a variety of settings including SSA’s received the SSA 2010 Award for JOHN NELSON received a BS degree in Mobile Art Program. Teaching. Industrial Arts Education from Brigham Young University and has taught in Nina “Sam” Hibler holds a BS from Nadia Khan has been a silk painter since the Bureau of Indian Affairs education Stephen F. Austin State University. She the 1980s and continues to study new system. He is an active member of was introduced to flame working when techniques and explore different styles of the San Antonio Potters Guild, having creating glass laboratories tools. Her painting. Her designs are used for fabrics, served several terms on the board of background in science adds a wealth of scarves and paintings. She teaches at directors. His art, ceramics and paper knowledge to the nuances of glass art. various institutions, including the Houston casting have been exhibited both Hibler is owner of Dream Fire Glass and Center for Contemporary Craft. nationally and internationally. specializes in the creation of one-of-a Julia Barbosa LAndois holds a MFA Lisa Nigro holds an MFA in Sculpture in New Media and Sculpture from the from the University of Texas at Austin University of Pennsylvania and a BFA and a BFA in Painting from University from the University of Texas at San of Massachusetts at Amherst. Nigro Antonio. She is an interdisciplinary is an interdisciplinary, multi-media artist and educator; she has been an artist working in painting, sculpture, and interactive installation art. She FALL 2015 |33 Sarah Roberts • FACULTY & METALS RYAN TAKABA • CERAMICS STUDIO MANAGER received her MFA in DEPARTMENT CHAIR holds an MFA in Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing from Ceramics from Kent State University faculty Texas Tech University with a secondary and a BFA from University of Hawaii. He emphasis in digital photography. Her previously was the Artist-in-Residence/ work explores the relationship between Studio Manager for the University of art and the human form through the Massachusetts– Dartmouth. Takaba has creation of sculpture, photography also taught Kent State University and and video and has been selected for Northwest Vista College. many national exhibitions. She is also co-director of Clamp Light Artist Studios KATE TERRELL received her BFA from and Gallery. Virginia Commonwealth University and her MFA from University of Texas at DANIEL RIOS RODRIGUEZ, born in San Antonio. She teaches a variety of Killeen, TX, currently lives and works art-related subjects including creative in San Antonio. He received an MFA dance and lectures about art for adult in Painting and Printmaking from the education. For Terrell, drawing has been Yale School of Art, and a BFA from a mainstay while making sculptures the University of Illinois in Chicago. and paintings throughout her life as an Rodriguez has exhibited his work both artist. nationally and internationally including a solo exhibition of paintings recently Jessica TOLBERT received her MFA in New York City. in Metal from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign and her BFA Alex Rubio. The Four Horsemen, oil Alex Rubio is currently the Mosaic Studio in Metal/Jewelry from Texas State Manager for the Blue Star Contemporary University. She is a maker and educator Art Museum. As an arts organizer, and will be the Metals Department he has instructed and coordinated 2014-2015 Artist-in-Resident. SARAH PAGONA received her BA from community-based art programs including, Trinity University with an emphasis in Guadalupe Cultural Arts Organization, KEVIN VAN WINKLE received a BA in Photography. She is currently a working and San Anto Cultural Arts Organization. Art from the University of Wisconsin– artist and an art teacher at Ronald As a studio artist, Rubio continues to Whitewater and both an MA and MFA Reagan High School in San Antonio. illustrate and describe past and present in Ceramics from the University of Iowa. life in San Antonio, documenting both He has taught ceramics at Odessa VICTOR PAGONA • PHOTOGRAPHY cultural and personal experiences in his College, Midland College and the DEPARTMENT CHAIR earned his MFA drawings and paintings. Shreveport Center for Art and Craft. Van in Photography and Sculpture at the Winkle has exhibited his work in raku University of South Carolina and his RAMIN SAMANDARI has been a fine art and salt firing in numerous national MA in Art History at the University of photographer for the past 20 years. exhibitions. Wisconsin. His most recent body of He has owned and operated his studio, work was created using a combination Magical Realism, since 1998. His work SAM VELASQUEZ holds a BFA from of digital and silver-based media along has been in numerous solo and group University of Texas at San Antonio; he with other materials. exhibitions and is in the permanent attended Palo Alto College where he collection of San Antonio Museum of Art discovered his love for painting before Jillian Palone • Faculty & Metals and University of Texas at San Antonio. transferring to UTSA. He has also been Studio Manager earned her MFA from invited to participate in numerous Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville REGINA SANDERS • ASSISTANT group exhibitions including at Blue Star and received her BFA in Jewelry Design DIRECTOR, YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAMS, Contemporary Art Museum and most and Metals from Pittsburg State holds Associate Degrees in Fine Arts recently at Texas A&M University-San University. She allows a variety of and Illustration/Fashion from the Antonio’s Educational and Cultural Arts materials such as metal, resin, paper- Fashion Institute of Technology in New Center. clay, wood, rubber and paints to inform York. She is a former fine arts instructor her creative process. at a magnet school in Houston and LARRY WEST owns and operates coordinates the SSA SMD program. Dragonfire Hot Glass Studio. West Kaela Puente is currently a ceramic has a BA in Art Education from Kent MFA student at the University of Texas CHRIS SAUTER • INTERIM Drawing & State University and has studied at at San Antonio, and has been teaching Painting DEPARTMENT CHAIR earned the Pilchuck Glass School. He is an art at UTSA as a graduate instructor. She an MFA from the University of Texas teacher for the Northside Independent received her BFA from the University at San Antonio and his BA from the School District. of the Incarnate Word. Puente has University of the Incarnate Word. He exhibited her work in exhibitions in was a 1999 Artpace Artist-in-Resident, BECK WHITEHEAD • PAPER & BOOK Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and most and has exhibited both nationally and ARTS DEPARTMENT CHAIR received an recently Containment: Lidded Forms in internationally. Sauter received the SSA MFA from the University of Texas at San North Carolina. 2011 Award for Teaching. Antonio and a BA from Trinity University. Whitehead has taught papermaking MELANIE LONG STRYBOS received a workshops at Arrowmont School of Arts BS from Texas Christian University. & Crafts, Pyramid Atlantic, Haystack, She freelances as a decorative painter, and at national conferences. surface designer and mosaicist, and worked on the restoration of the Empire Theater. Strybos is a member of the Society of American Mosaic Artists. 34|Fall 2015 bfa degree program bfa
The four-year BFA degree program centers on the process of making as a form of inquiry and discovery, with equal emphasis on ideas and skills. Students learn to value both traditional and innovative approaches and to move freely between the creation of one-of-a kind works and applied design.
Graduates from the Southwest School of Art’s BFA degree program acquire the business, critical thinking, and studio skills necessary for careers as working artists and engaged citizens. Areas of study include: Ceramics Drawing & Painting Metals Photography Printmaking Sculpture & Integrated Media Contact the Admissions Office at 210.200.8208 or visit our website for more information on applying to the BFA program and for scholarship information. Auditing Qualified community students or persons from the public interested in auditing BFA studio classes may enroll as non-degree-seeking students on a space available basis without applying to the degree program. Interested students should contact the Office of the Registrar at 210.200.8227.
Certificate Programs at SSA are back! As an offshoot of SSA’s new BFA program, certificate programs returned to the SSA in Fall of 2015! Certificate programs at SSA are available in all areas of emphasis offered in the BFA program as well as in Fine Arts generally. Certificate programs require 40 hours of course work, both core and other studio work. The programs can be taken for credit or noncredit and consist of 40 hours of selected BFA coursework. For more information, see the SSA website or contact the Office of Registrar at 210.200.8227.
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36|fall 2015 general information All classes are open to the public. Many classes are structured for beginners and all emphasize individualized instruction. Please call the Office of Registrar if you are unsure about the suitability of a class for your skill level. mcnutt welcome center Mon – Sat | 8:30am – 5:00pm | Closed on major holidays. General information; Office of Registrar; BFA Admissions; and Student Services. administrative office hours Mon – Fri | 8:30am – 5:00pm | Closed on major holidays. exhibition galleries The Southwest School of Art houses multiple exhibition spaces: Russell Hill Rogers Gallery | Navarro | Mon – Sat | 8:30am – 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. Ursuline Hall Gallery | Ursuline | 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, 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. ssa membership & contributions If you wish to join others in nourishing the creative spirit, become a member 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 210.224.1848. facilities rental The beautiful, historic facilities of the 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, as well as a large board room, are among the spaces available for rental on the Ursuline Campus, while additional conference and meeting space is available at the Navarro Campus. For more information and date availability, please contact the Rentals Manager at 210.200.8211. accessibility Handicapped parking spaces are available on both campuses for students with disabilities. The School continues to modify its historic Ursuline Campus to increase access for visitors and students with disabilities. The Navarro Campus is wheelchair accessible. If you are disabled and wish to participate in school activities, please call ahead for assistance. Note: The following studios on the Ursuline Campus are not wheelchair accessible — Priest House 2nd Floor and the Block, Blumenthal, Bowers, Briscoe, Hendrie, and Kimbro Studios. security A professional security guard is on campus during evening classes and daytime weekend classes.
Notice: parking Photographers are often on the A limited amount of free parking is available at the Ursuline Campus on a first-come, first- premises during classes and served basis. Registered students will receive a parking pass at their first class. Additional special events to capture images parking is available nearby on the street, in self-pay lots, and at the Central Library’s parking for the Southwest School of garage. Art’s archives and for use in our publicity materials. If you prefer area accommodations not to have your photo taken for Plenty of lodging is available in the downtown area, and a few hotels offer special rates to SSA such purposes, please notify the students. Please call for suggestions. photographer at that time.
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✄ |39 2016 board staff of trustees Teri Hatch Aguilar, Exhibitions Coordinator Leigh Baldwin, Director of Communications OFFICERS Kori Bennett, Registrar Elise Boyan, Chair Stephanie Peché Canales, Development Associate Andrew Herdeg, Vice Chair Olga Castaño, Visitor Specialist Randy Cain, Secretary Chris Cockrum, Maintenance Gary Walton, Treasurer Ed Conroy, Director of Development Edward Dupuy, Dean TRUSTEES Cesario Garcia, Groundskeeper Bernice Appelin-Williams Issac Gerami, Chief of Campus Public Safety Cris Bregman Sylvia Glatman, Rentals Manager Ben Brewer Shannon Gowen, Marketing & Media Manager Clay Carrington Ed Hepner, Facilities Manager Josie Davidson Barbara Hill, Director of Community Programs Bruce Flohr Kelly Johnston, Director of Admissions & Recruitment Stefan Gräter Patricia Morales, Director of Young Artist Programs Richard Harris board.staff.mission Jessica Nance, Executive Assistant Randall Hawkins Paula Owen, President Stacey Hill Chrissy Quattro, Director of Student Affairs Johnny Clay Johnson Yvette Ramirez, Maintenance Anne Krause Teresa Rodriguez, Director of Information Systems Cheryl Longoria Noelia Saavedra, Staff Accountant Dan Markson Regina Sanders, Assistant Director of Young Artist Programs Anita Uribe Martin Stephen J. Strapple, Director of Operations Jesse Mata Mary Mikel Stump, Director of Exhibitions Ruth Medellin Jerry Vasquez, Maintenance Boone Powell Lyn Woods, Development Assistant Andi Rodriguez David Shelton FACULTY support Kathy Sosa Support is provided by the Justin Boyd, Sculpture & Integrated Media Department Chair City of San Antonio’s Margaret A. Craig, Printmaking Department Chair McNutt Garden TRUSTEE Department of Culture Jennifer Datchuk, Ceramics Faculty Courtney Walker and Creative Development, Casey Galloway, Interim Fibers Program Coordinator theFund, the Texas Joe Harjo, Photography Studio Manager FOUNDING TRUSTEES Commission on the Arts, Gregory Alan Johnson, Faculty & Studio Manager Helen Marie Hendrie and the National Endowment Blake Kennedy, Ceramics Faculty & Studio Technician Edith McAllister for the Arts as well as by Victor Pagona, Photography Department Chair Nancy Brown Negley many generous individual Jillian Palone, Interim Metals Department Chair and corporate donors. Sarah Roberts, Metals Faculty & Studio Manager Chairman’s Advisory The SSA would like to thank Chris Sauter, Interim Drawing & Painting Department Chair Council all the many members and Ryan Takaba, Ceramics Department Chair Andrés Andujar donors who make it possible Vincent Valdez, Drawing & Painting Faculty Adelle Brewer Beck Whitehead, Paper & Book Arts Department Chair to keep tuition affordable. Frank B. Burney Arthur Coulombe Marilyn Eldridge Janet Flohr Jerry Fuentes Otis Parchman mission statement The Southwest School of Art teaches, preserves, and HONORARY TRUSTEES advances the visual arts. We expand the creative potential Chris Carson of our community and connect cultures of the world through Robert C. Maxham participatory learning experiences. An additional purpose is to preserve and present the former Ursuline Convent and Academy as a place of historic significance. ssa overview The 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 on two campuses in downtown San Antonio. 40|Fall 2015 young artist programs celebrating 46 years of visual arts and creativity! saturday morning discovery (SMD) Ages 5 – 17 From September through May, the SSA offers one- month (4 week) sessions of FREE introductory art experiences. Children and their parents can explore various art-making activities together over the course of a monthly session. Activities are lead by professional artist/teachers trained to nurture creativity and imagination and include drawing, printmaking, origami, weaving, clay, seasonal art and more. Activities are geared to ages 5 – 14; older teens may Southwest School of Art’s Young Artist Programs participate and the months of January and February feature provide unique hands-on experiences in the activities specific to older teens. visual arts for children and teens. Students work One-Month Session | Saturdays | 9:30 – 11:30am Frost Garden | Ursuline one-on-one with professional artist-teachers FREE with advanced registration | Registration opens Jul 15 who teach new skills and nurture creativity *The December session is only 3 weeks and there is no while developing individual expression. session the month of April. Please limit one session per year, per child. To select and register for a Saturday Morning Discovery session and register, visit our website at www.swschool.org or contact the Office of the Registrar, fall classes 210.200.8217. Note: Parents or adult guardians are required to stay Ages 10 – 14 and actively engage with their child. SMD is a month- long program; please consider this when registering. 7992 | Drawing Skills Registration is ongoing; however spaces fill fast. Regina Sanders Drawing is essential foundation for other artistic forms. The focus of this class is to introduce the young artist to the basic skills of rendering. teen intensive Learn the fundamentals of line, form, volume and composition as you work with pencil and charcoal, Ages 14 – 18 and in color pastels. This program is for teens (middle and high school) Sat, Oct 3 – 24 | 1:00 – 3:00pm | Block Studio | Ursuline with a strong interest in visual arts looking to devel- Tuition: $145 (Members: $130) | 4 sessions op their individual skills and talent through profes- sional instruction in a serious learning environment. $50 @ 50 | Special Anniversary Class The program provides the young artist an opportu- nity to develop his or her portfolio. For information Ages 7 – 9 about enrolling in this program call 210.200.8213, or 7063 | Monoprinting Workshop email with subject line “teen intensive” to informa- Ramon Munoz [email protected]. Note: Teens 16 and older may take Adult Studio classes Unique hand pulled prints will be created in this with parental permission as well as permission of the class! Students will explore monoprinting to learn department chair. about design, form and composition while also learning techniques to create one of a kind art works to hang at home. Noelle His Scholarship Teens and young adults (16 – 21) interested in studying Sat, Oct 17 | 1:00 – 4:00pm | Blumenthal Studio | Ursuline ceramics are encouraged to apply for a Noelle His Scholarship. Tuition: $50 | 1 session To apply please contact Patricia Morales, 210.200.8213. NON-PROFIT ORG. 281 U.S. POSTAGE PAID ® N SAN ANTONIO, TX
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