art studio classes adult • teens • children spring 2015All events are FREE assand open to the calendar public unless otherwise noted. welcome feb When was the last time you lost yourself EXHIBITIONS | Feb 12 – Apr 26 in a creative activity, one that ignited OPENING RECEPTION | Thurs, Feb 12 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm The Crochet Coral Reef Project your passion and curiosity, where you Russell Hill Rogers Gallery II | Navarro This exhibition by the Institute for Figuring, found yourself completely absorbed? celebrates the intersection of higher geometry and feminine handicraft, and a testimony to the disappearing wonders of the marine world. You can go back to that time of inspiration and unleash the artist inside of you Confections and Fictions once again. What’s stopping you? The Southwest School of Art is waiting! Detail. The Crochet Coral Reef Project, mixed media Russell Hill Rogers Gallery I | Navarro Jesse Amado, Andrew Havenhand, and The Southwest School of Art has been offering an extensive list of adult art Kelly O’Connor exhibit new provocative and classes for adults since 1970. enticing works created with unusual materials. • We offer classes in papermaking, ceramics, drawing, printmaking, painting, dec DEBBIE McMahon Fiber Art Symposium REGISTRATION | 2015 Spring Term Sat, Feb 14 fiber art, jewelry, metals, photography, sculpture, digital and integrated media MEMBERS’ priority The San Antonio Satellite Reef | and more! • Online | Tues, Dec 2 | 9:00am Crochet Workshop | Sat, Feb 14 | 9:30am – 12:30pm • Member Open | Thurs, Dec 4 Russell Hill Rogers Lecture Hall | Navarro • Never taken an art class? No art experience necessary! We offer a wealth of OPEN REGISTRATION Part of the worldwide Crochet Coral Reef Project, beginning classes, as you’ll see on page 2. • Online | Tues, Dec 9 | 9:00am The San Antonio Satellite Reef will kick-off with • Open | Thurs, Dec 11 discussion and crocheting instruction by Margaret • Short on time? Although most classes run for a regular “semester” length of Wertheim; open to all levels of experience. 10 – 12 weeks, we also offer weekend workshops and single day sessions. Advance registration requested. (Contact Jessica Nance at 210.224.1848.) • Classes are small and offer a deep level of individualized instruction. For beginners, McMahon KEY NOTE SPEAKER | 2:00pm Margaret Wertheim | Los Angeles, CA that means immediate feedback on techniques as you learn. For advanced artists, it San Antonio Central Library Auditorium means individualized critiques from professional artists. Margaret Wertheim and her sister Christine started the Crochet Coral Reef (CCR) project in 2005. CCR • The SSA offers scholarships! Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit resides at the intersection of mathematics, marine and need, and are granted on a first-come, first-served basis. You can apply biology, handicraft, and community art practice. online or in the McNutt Welcome Center. SSA Members also get a discount on all classes — and get to register early!

Jennifer Ling Datchuk, Half, porcelain, human hair There’s no reason to hesitate: begin your creative journey NOW. EXHIBITIONS | thru Jan 25 mar VISITING ARTIST TALK | Mon, Mar 9 | 7:00pm Intense & Fragile Elin Noble | New Bedford, MA Russell Hill Rogers Galleries | Navarro Meet A Maker: Erin Noble This exhibition explores the conjunction of Ellison Lecture Hall | Navarro physical properties and conceptual frameworks in Noble discusses her methods for her itajime directory registration contemporary porcelain sculpture. shibori work: her approach, her inspirations, Sponsored by the Alturas Foundation Mon – Fri | 8:30am – 5:00pm and her methods. 02 McNutt Welcome Center | Ursuline Liz Rodda: Plateau adult studio classes at-a-glance Ursuline Hall Gallery | Ursuline ARTIST TALK & CAM EVENT | Tues, Mar 17 | 7:00pm book arts.papermaking 04 Registration for classes should be made as soon Rodda, a professor at Texas State University, creates Kelly O'Connor & Jesse Amado as possible; class sizes are limited and is filled on works on paper using cough syrup and dye transfer Russell Hill Rogers Gallery | Navarro ceramics 07 a first-come, first-served basis. leaving behind tropical-colored stains. Artists will give a talk about fiction and drawing.painting 10 sweetness within their works, followed by a SPRING 2015 Registration DATES HOLIDAY EVENT | Art.i.copia special Contemporary Art Month reception with printmaking.mixed media 16 Members’ Priority Fri, Dec 12 | 4:00 – 6:00pm | Members’ Preview cash bar and DJ. • Online | Tues, Dec 2 | 9:00am 6:00 – 9:00pm |Open to public fibers.weaving.surface design 18 • Members’ Open | Thurs, Dec 4 Sat, Dec 13 | 10:00am – 6:00pm | Open to public Registration | Summer Art Camp opens Mar 21 jewelry.metals 21 OPEN REGISTRATION Coates Chapel | Ursuline • Online | Tues, Dec 9 | 9:00am Ring in the holidays with creative, unusual gifts made photography.digital 24 • Open | Thurs, Dec 11 by local and regional special guest artists. professional development 27 Summer 2015 Registration DATES CLOSED | Winter Break | Wed, Dec 24 – Thurs, Jan 1 apr sculpture.integrated media 28 MEMBERS’ priority CLOSED | Holiday | Apr 5 • Online | Tues, Apr 7 | 9:00am computer graphics.design 29 • Members’ Open | Thurs, Apr 9 Registration | Summer Term begins Apr 7 glass.mosaic 30 OPEN REGISTRATION • Online | Tues, Apr 14 | 9:00am 42nd Annual FIESTA ARTS FAIR faculty 31 jan • Open | Thurs, Apr 16 Sat & Sun, Apr 18 & Apr 19 BFA degree program 34 CLOSED | Martin Luther King Day | Mon, Jan 19 Ursuline | Paid Admission ph 210.224.1848 | fax 210.224.9337 ARTIST TALK | Fri, Jan 23 | 6:00pm Over 115 regionally and nationally recognized artists general information 37 [email protected] Mel Chin | New York, NY are the highlight of this favorite Fiesta event — great campus map 36 Russell Hill Rogers Lecture Hall | Navarro music, food and a Children’s Art Garden add to the www.swschool.org Chin will discuss his work and the political, social, enjoyment. Proceeds benefit the SSA’s programs. how to register 38 and cultural forces behind it. Advance tickets available at www.FiestaArtsFair.com young artist programs inside back cover 02 | SPRING 2015 adult studio classes at-a-glance photography sculpture papermaking printmaking fibers drawing painting metals jewelry. Visiting Artist ‡ Visiting ceramics arts book design appreciation. media digital graphics. computer mixed media mixed classes art youth mosaic glass. • • • Robot • • Mon Playground • • • • • • • • • • • Projects B Projects • • Letterpress Skills Letterpress a with Printmaking Drawing Studio A Studio Drawing Ink with Drawing Intro to Welding A Welding to Intro A Painting Watercolor Painting in Issues D Weaving Loom On B Weaving Beginning Design Surface Study Independent Simple Made Glazes Intro to Welding A Welding to Intro Studio Metals Adv Instensified Abstraction Intro to Photography.2 to Intro B Photography.1 to Intro A Photography.1 to Intro $50@50 Anniversary Special Classes Special Anniversary $50@50

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04 | SPRING 2015 book arts.papermaking letterpress printing,letterpress anddecorative paper techniques. explorative classesatalllevels inhandpapermaking, bookbinding, The both and Paper offers traditional Department andBookArts Picante Mon, Jan26–Apr6|6:009:00pm(NoclassMar9) at theendofclass.Noprintingorbindingexperienceisrequired. distribution isrequiredfromanyoneusingtypeandwillbe returned projects willbediscussedinclass.A$100checkdepositfor type be taughtasnecessary. Materialsandtoolsneededforindividual outside ofclass.Binding andanyotherrelevant techniqueswill outside ofclasstocompleteprojects; studioaccessisavailable from somesuggestedprojects. subject andformatoftheirprintwork, includingimages,orchoose and image,troubleshooting. Students maybringideasforthe covers polymerplatemaking,two-colorprinting,designoftext but embossedinto,thepage.Focus willbeongoodtechniqueand letters are pressed deepintothepaperandnotjustprintedupon, Letterpress celebrates thetactilebeautyofprintedword, asthe Eléonore L 4308 LevelsAll T W list. amaterials for website N provided. be will handouts sessions; work and demonstrations of consists class This course. the of scope the within possible as much as projects specific with students individual help work will instructor The structure. binding acase to up leading skills, binding and folding build will we binding pamphlet simple with Starting covers. fabric gluing and signatures sewing paper, fold and cut to how paper, of types as such materials, and techniques binding book of basics the cover will class The Eléonore L 4110 LevelsAll papermaking classeswithparental studio permission. 15andolder mayregisterAges inthebook and arts T uition: $240(Members:$225)|6sessions uition: $300 (Members: $285) |10uition: $300(Members:$285) sessions ote: ook Arts S –Mar4|6:00 –9:00pm|BookArts ed, Jan28 Manual dexterity is required in this course. Please see SSA see Please course. this in required is dexterity Manual | BookStructures | LetterpressSkills aper S ee ee ook Arts S tudio &BookArts tudio |Navarro This courserequires preparation tudio |Navarro 4401b: S 4401a: Dailyrate: $60(Members:$45) Sun, 11:00am–4:00pm Mon – Jan 20–Apr10 (NostudioApr5) S Book Arts T see websitefordetails. paper andboard. Feesvary;contacttheOfficeofRegistraror punch,stamper,plough, sewing andlarge Kutrimmer forcutting Vandercook proofing presses, standingpress, finishing press, in bookbindingandletterpress. Equipment includestwo The BookArtsStudioisavailable for artistswithexperience Beck 4400 Intermediate/Advanced Sat, Jan31|9:30am–12:30pm |Picante materials list. they provide orpurchase from SSA.PleaseseeSSAwebsitefora Students mayalsoprintonotherhandmadeorcommercial paper this workshop; enrollment inbothworkshops isnotrequired. class PaperCardsandcreate originalpapertoprintonduring small imageswillalsobeavailable. Sign upforthecompanion will becovered, andinadditiontometaltype,woodtype prepare thepress andprintusingthe Vandercook proofing press to makecards withprintedimagesortext.How tosetmetaltype, In Eléonore L 4350 $50 @50|SpecialAnniversr Beck [email protected] Chair, andapprovalforeachpiece ofequipmentused.Contact instruction instudioprotocol,permissionfromtheDepartment priority. P to Navarro buildinghoursandstudioschedulewithclassesgiven studio isavailable on afirst-come,first-served basis,according redistributed. Participants are responsible forallcleanup. The equipment hasbeendamaged,andalltypeproperly once confirmationthatthepresshasbeenproperlycleaned,no A $100depositisrequired;checkswillbereturned includes accesstoequipmentandalimitedamountmaterial. to enrollment and mayrequire anadditionalfee.Note: The fee paper andboard. Requests forinstruction shouldbemadeprior punch,stamper,plough, sewing andlarge Kutrimmer forcutting Vandercook proofing presses, standingpress, finishing press, letterpress printingand equipment.Equipment includestwo The Book Arts Studio isavailable forartistswithexperiencein Beck 4401 Intermediate/Advanced LevelsAll uition: $50|1session Letterpress Cards,studentswillbeshown basicskillsneeded Thurs, 9:00am–9:00pmandFri &Sat9:00am–5:00pmand Whitehead Whitehead | | | LetterpressCards BookArtsStudioRental emester rate: $300(Members:$285) Letterpress StudioRental rerequisite: Experiencewiththedesiredequipment, tudio |Navarro e

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SPRING 2015 book arts.papermaking book | 05 ceramics All Levels The Ceramics Department offers studio classes in handbuilt and 4001 | Beginning Papermaking wheelthrown pottery and sculpture, as well as classes exploring Beck Whitehead techniques, both archaic and cutting-edge, at studio facilities that are Beginning Papermaking will give students an opportunity to explore among the best in Texas. some of the possibilities of handmade paper. The class will include learning about the pulping process from plant to pulp, coloring pulp with pigments, and the experience of using the pulp to make their own paper. Decorative papermaking techniques will be explored with the opportunity for students to work on special projects. Note: Papermaking is a wet process; closed toed shoes that can get wet are required. Aprons are available for use during class. Please see SSA website for a materials list. Tues, Jan 20 – Mar 10 | 6:30 – 9:30pm | Picante Paper Studio | Navarro Tuition: $200 (Members: $185) | 8 sessions

All Levels 4015 | Papermaking Instruction Beck Whitehead

book arts.papermaking book Papermaking Instruction is open to all levels and can begin at Beginning/Intermediate any point during the semester. Students may work on guided 1001 Introduction to Throwing or independent projects, and can sign up for the number of | sessions their project needs. Basic papermaking instruction will be Dennis W. Smith covered as needed: fiber preparation, pigmenting pulp, forming This class will focus on the basic skills of wheel throwing— techniques and more. Outside access beyond dates listed below centering, opening, and pulling vessels—followed by learning to are not included; please see 4000 | Studio Rental for additional form cylinders, bowls, and cups. Students will also learn to evaluate studio hours. Tuition includes some materials; however students form and how form serves a vessel’s function. Students will learn will need to pay for pulp separately. Arrangements for evening about clay properties while working in stoneware clay and high- instruction are available by appointment. 4001 | Beginning temperature glazes. Papermaking is recommended, but not required. Please see SSA 1001a: Thurs, Jan 22 – Apr 9 | 9:30am – 12:30pm website for the materials list. 1001b: Thurs, Jan 22 – Apr 9 | 6:30 – 9:30pm Tues, Jan 20 – Apr 7 | 9:30am – 12:30pm (other days, evenings or Sat by McAllister Ceramics Studio | Ursuline appointment) Tuition: $325 (Members: $310) | 12 sessions Picante Paper Studio | Navarro Tuition: 4015a: $50 (Members: $35) | 1 session Beginning/Intermediate 4015b: $90 (Members: $75) | 3 sessions 4015c: $265 (Members: $250) | 12 sessions 1002 | Introduction to Handbuilding Jennifer Datchuk & Kimberly Rumfelt $50 @ 50 | Special Anniversary Class Handbuilding is the fundamental construction method for creating All Levels sculptural and functional ceramic forms. Students will undertake a 4050 | Paper Cards variety of projects including slab construction, round and flat coil Beck Whitehead construction, pinch-forming methods, surface texturing and carving. Students will work with high-temperature stoneware clay and will be Learn some basic skills needed to make cards for any occasion. In introduced to glazing techniques. Paper Cards, students will be shown how to make a sheet of paper and a few simple decorative techniques to create cards that are 1002a: Datchuk | Tues, Jan 20 – Apr 7 | 9:30am – 12:30pm complete as they are or paper that is ready for other embellishing 1002b: Rumfelt | Thurs, Jan 22 – Apr 9 | 6:30 – 9:30pm McAllister Ceramics Studio | Ursuline processes. Explore more about card making in the companion class Tuition: $325 (Members: $310) | 12 sessions Letterpress Cards the following weekend. All necessary materials will be supplied. Please see SSA website for an optional materials list. Intermediate Sat, Jan 24 | 9:30am – 12:30pm | Picante Paper Studio | Navarro Tuition: $50 | 1 sesion 1030 | Throwing Skills Dennis W. Smith ALSO SEE: listed under 6044 | Encaustic & Paper: Complementary Processes This class will concentrate on expanding and refining throwing Printmaking & Mixed Media on Page 17. skills through the forming of bowls, mugs, lids, pitchers and the assemblage of two-part forms. Presentations and discussion will Intermediate/Advanced help students understand how to integrate form with function; 4000 Studio Rental students will also be introduced to an array of surface decoration | techniques and how to load and fire downdraft gas kilns. Beck Whitehead or monitor Prerequisite: Basic Skills: Introduction to Throwing and Basic Skills: The Picante Paper Studio is a welcoming and professionally Introduction to Handbuilding. equipped space for experienced paper artists. Please see website for Tues, Jan 20 – Apr 7 | 9:30am – 12:30pm | McAllister Ceramics Studio | Ursuline additional information and prerequisites. Tuition: $335 (Members: $320) | 12 sessions Wed, Jan 14 – Apr 1 | 10:30am – 1:30pm (Alternate times by arrangement) Studio Rental Rates: 4000a: $50 (Members: $35) | 1 session 4000b: $90 (Members: $75) | 3 sessions 4000c: $265 (Members: $250) | full semester 06|SPRING 2015 SPRING 2015|07 ceramics $50 @ 50 | Special Anniversary Class All Levels 1820 | Thermo-fax Screen Printing on Clay Jennifer Datchuk The thermo-fax machine is a vintage piece of office equipment once used by schools for making ditto masters and transparencies. Artists have re-purposed this machine to make quick and easy

ceramics plastic printing screens similar to screen printing. Underglazes can pass freely through the screen to provide direct imagery on to clay surfaces. Creating thermo-fax screens from xeroxed images and the process of screening underglazes through the screens directly on to a clay surface will be demonstrated. Images can be screened on leather-hard greenware and bisque ware with standard underglazes, as well as on glazed ware with special underglaze products. Class time will include making small plates or tiles to sample the process; Intermediate/Advanced students can also bring pieces to sample on. Includes some 1071 | Altered Throwing materials; please see SSA website for a material list. Ryan Takaba Sat, Feb 28, 9:00am – 4:00pm and Sun, Mar 1 | 1:00 – 4:00pm McAllister Ceramics Studio | Ursuline Campus This class will concentrate on using the potter’s wheel to create Tuition: $50 | 2 sessions 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 Intermediate/Advanced the relationship between form and function in the understanding 1035 | Alternative Firing Techniques at and processing of one’s work. Prerequisite: Students must have had a minimum of two intermediate-level throwing classes and feel Low-Temperature confident in throwing the forms listed above. Lyn Woods See *ceramic Note. MATERIALS Note: Open to students who throw and/or handbuild, this class will focus Tues, Jan 20 – Apr 7 | 6:30 – 9:30pm | McAllister Ceramics Studio | Ursuline Tuition for all ceramic on three methods of low-temperature alternative firing: horsehair Tuition: $335 (Members: $320) | 12 sessions courses covers glaze with high contrast, vapor fuming in a barrel kiln, and naked raku, a materials and kiln firing; thick slip resist technique. Burnishing, the making and use of terra NEW | Advanced however, students sigillata, using oxides and chlorides as colorants, and copper wire should anticipate for mark making will also be covered with focus on understanding 1069 | Glazes Made Simple additional fees for clay appropriate forms for the different firing techniques and some of Miguel Abugattas and some tools unless otherwise noted. the various types of resists. Prerequisite: Students must have had Using HyperGlaze, a computer glaze calculation software, students at least one intermediate-level throwing or handbuilding class and will develop their own composition of glaze bases for cone 6 must be physically able to pull their own work from the kiln using oxidation using chemicals that are commonly available to the raku tongs. ceramic artist. HyperGlaze is an invaluable tool in simplifying Wed, Jan 21 – Apr 8 | 6:30 – 9:30pm | McAllister Ceramics Studio | Ursuline glaze calculations, especially when there is a need to substitute Ceramics Open Tuition: $335 (Members: $320) | 12 sessions materials. Glaze tests will be fired and evaluated before continuing experimentation with optional additions of base materials, as well Studio Intermediate/Advanced as colorants to create various glaze effects and colors that are safe Students who are for use in functional and sculptural pieces. Prerequisite: Students currently registered in 1041 | Image Transfer Techniques must have basic computer skills and have had a minimum of two a ceramic class can use the studios for Greg Kinney intermediate-level classes. See *ceramic Note. practicing techniques Incorporating image transfer techniques into a student’s work Mon, Jan 26 – Apr 6 | 9:30am – 12:30pm | McAllister Ceramics Studio | Ursuline taught in the classroom provides great opportunity for self expression beyond that of glaze Tuition: $320 (Members: $305) | 11 sessions any time the studio is alone. Modern technology has opened an entirely new range of open and a class is not in session. possibilities in this area for the ceramic artist and this class will Advanced introduce three of these techniques: EZ Screen Print, monochromatic Jan 20 – Apr 9 | Mon – iron oxide decals, and photographic quality color ceramic decals. 1080 | Independent Study Thurs | 12:30 – 9:00pm; Students will gain some basic Photoshop instruction in preparing Diana Kersey Sat | 12:00 – 5:00pm images for use as well as other tools necessary to apply those Studio Closed Fri and Independent Study is designed for advanced-level students who are Sun, and Sat during learned techniques to their own work using low-temperature clay self-motivated, technically capable of firing kilns, willing to push and glazes. Includes some materials, but students should expect to Special Workshops. their creative abilities, and who wish to create a body of work during McAllister Ceramics purchase clay and transfer materials. Prerequisite: Students must the term. Prior to Registering: Students must submit a proposal prior Studio | Ursuline have had a minimum experience of two intermediate-level classes. to registering and be approved for this class. The proposal must See *ceramic Note. clearly state the intended goals of the student’s independent study. Wed, Jan 21 – Apr 8 | 9:30am – 12:30pm | McAllister Ceramics Studio | Ursuline A link to the Independent Study Proposal Form is available on the Tuition: $335 (Members: $320) | 12 sessions school’s website under Community Classes Quick Links. Students must apply before Dec 1, and if approved, will be contacted by e-mail on or before Dec 4. The instructor reserves the right to reject proposals that do not concur with the purpose of Independent Study. Prerequisite: Students must have had a minimum of three CERAMIC Note: advanced-level classes. See *ceramic Note. Intermediate and advanced students will be required to spend time outside of the scheduled class period to load and fire kilns under appropriate supervision Mon, Jan 26 – Apr 6 | 6:30 – 9:30pm | McAllister Ceramics Studio | Ursuline of the instructor. Those students who are unable to arrange time to participate Tuition: $325 (Members: $310) | 11 sessions SPRING 2015 in the loading and firing of scheduled kilns should not enroll in these classes. SPRING 2015| 08| 09 drawing.painting The Drawing and Painting Department offers a full curriculum All Levels from drawing foundation to advanced painting techniques. 8028 | Deep in the Bone Studios are located on both campuses of the Southwest School of Art. Alex Rubio This course will offer students the opportunity to learn dynamic anatomy from a life-size human skeleton. This intensive course is important for students seeking to enhance their observational knowledge and skills of drawing the human form. Dramatic poses and lighting will enable students to focus on complex skeletal structure as well as various perspectives of the skeleton. Anatomical vocabulary of bones and structures will be discussed and intensive drawing techniques such as foreshortening, dynamic perspective, high contrast blending and rendering will be pursued in this class. Instructor demos will be provided. Prerequisite: Previous drawing experience is required.

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Beginning 8042 | Drawing with Ink Vincent Valdez 8001 | Basic Drawing Jesse Amado, Julia Barbosa Landois, Chris Sauter This advanced class will begin by exploring the tools and medium for drawing with ink. Throughout art history, ink has played an important & Sabra Booth role as a fundamental medium for drawing from life and imagination. Drawing is a learned skill based on hand-eye coordination. Anyone It has also functioned as a medium of choice for both preparatory can learn to draw, and it is a basic tool needed for all classes sketches as well as final masterpieces. In this course, the student will offered at the Southwest School of Art. Through free-hand drawing, draw from live models, objects, photo references and imagination. Ink students will render three-dimensional objects using drawing as a final medium will present many various options and opportunities principles of line, shape, value, texture, perspective and composition to explore new techniques, tools, and ideas. The student will keep in an enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere. Bring an 18- by 24- a sketchbook and complete advanced drawings in this course inch drawing pad, a selection of graphite pencils and an eraser; Prerequisite: Basic or intermediate drawing course experience is additional materials will be discussed at the first class.N ote: required. Section d is open to intermediate-level students. Mon, Jan 26 – Apr 6 | 9:30am – 12:30pm (No class Mar 2) 8001a: Amado | Sat, Jan 24 – Apr 4 | 9:30am – 12:30pm (No class Mar 28) Drawing Studio | Navarro Briscoe Studio | Ursuline Tuition: $295 (Members: $280) | 10 sessions 8001b: Landois | Tues, Jan 27 – Mar 31 | 9:30am – 12:30pm Duncan Studio | Navarro All Levels | Age 15 & up 8001c: Sauter | Tues, Jan 27 – Mar 31 | 6:30 – 9:30pm Drawing Studio | Navarro 8080 | Cartooning, Comics, Caricature & Anime 8001d: Booth | Thurs, Jan 29 – Apr 2 | 6:30 – 9:30pm Mike Fisher Duncan Studio | Navarro Tuition: $265 (Members: $250) | 10 sessions 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 Beginning/Intermediate and storyboarding. Its various forms combine caricature, figure 8002 | Drawing Studio drawing and illustration through the medium of ink and watercolor Karen Baker & Gregory Alan Johnson on paper. Instruction will focus on character development, illusions of movement, sequential staging, setting management, and inking This multi-level class is for beginners with some drawing background and coloring—all aimed towards the refinement of the student’s or for experienced student-artists who would like to refresh their own narratives and ideas. Bring a 9- by 12-inch sketchbook and a drawing skills. Topics will explore value, space, composition sharpened pencil to the first class. and concept, as well as different drawing styles and materials. Thurs, Jan 29 – Apr 2 | 6:30 – 9:30pm | Drawing Studio | Navarro Students will move beyond using drawing merely to render objects accessibility Tuition: $265 (Members: $250) | 10 sessions The Navarro Campus is accurately, and will come to view drawing as a challenging vehicle wheelchair accessible. for expression of both form and narrative. Bring a sketchbook or New | All Levels The following studios on drawing pad (size 11- by 14-inch or 18- by 24-inch) and a selection the Ursuline Campus are of pencils and an eraser; additional materials will be discussed at 8500 | Drawing Texas not wheelchair accessible the first class.P rerequisite: Basic Drawing or equivalent experience Joseph Bravo — Priest House 2nd helpful. Note: Intermediate-level students may also register for 8001d. Floor and the Block, This lecture course will cover the history of draftsmanship in Texas Blumenthal, Bowers, 8002a: Baker | Mon, Jan 26 – Mar 30 | 6:30 – 9:30pm Briscoe, Hendrie, and with a focus on works produced over the last four decades. The Kimbro Studios. Duncan Studio | Navarro course will involve examining drawings produced in Texas or by Texan 8002b: Johnson | Thurs, Jan 29 – Apr 9 | 9:30am – 12:30pm (No class Mar 5) Note: If you are disabled Drawing Studio | Navarro artists. The methodologies employed will include not only considering and wish to participate Tuition: $265 (Members: $250) | 10 sessions style, technique and virtuosity but also historical, cultural, sociological, in school activities, political and economic contexts in which works are produced. This please call ahead for will be an illuminating course that will offer a rare opportunity to assistance. become acquainted with artworks of the perhaps surprising number of excellent artists in the region. Tues, Jan 27 – Mar 31 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm | Ellison | Navarro Tuition: $200 (Members: $185) | 10 sessions 10|SPRING 2015 SPRING 2015|11 drawing.painting Intermediate/Advanced 8030 | Painting Studio Chris Sauter This class is designed to develop and clarify 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. Students should bring painting supplies they currently use to the first class; suggestions for additional materials will be discussed at that time. Wed, Jan 21 – Mar 25 | 6:30 – 9:30pm | Duncan Studio | Navarro VISITING ARTIST | SPECIAL CLASS | All Levels Tuition: $280 (Members: $265) | 10 sessions drawing.painting 8200 Experimental Drawing | All Levels Jeffrey Wheeler | Lubbock, TX 8011 | Watercolor Painting Through a series of projects combining a variety of media techniques Brad Braune & Ric Dentinger with the use of appropriation and collaboration, Wheeler will challenge students to rethink everything they thought they knew This class is for the first-time painter, as well as the student who about drawing. This will be a fun yet intense three-day course would like to learn more about the various approaches to painting designed to lead students down avenues they didn’t know existed. in this very direct medium. Demonstrations will be given each Without giving away too much, the work made will include week, showing students how to paint wet-on-wet washes, dry-on- collaborations with classmates, drawing on top of thrift store wet washes, and dry brush painting. Color theory as it relates to paintings and work on readymade ceramic objects. Please see SSA watercolor will be discussed. A materials list will be provided at website for a list of materials. the first class. Intermediate-level students, while developing an independent vision, will learn ways to improve their painting skills Fri – Sun, Mar 27 – 29 | 10:00am – 4:00pm | Drawing Studio | Navarro Tuition: $250 (Members: $235) | 3 sessions through advance demonstration, practice and critique. 8011a: Braune | Mon, Jan 26 – Mar 30 | 6:30 – 9:30pm Jeffrey Wheeler holds a MFA in Drawing & Painting from Central Washington University and a BFA in Design Communications from Texas Tech 8011b: Dentinger | Tues, Jan 27 – Mar 31 | 9:30am – 12:30pm University. He is currently in residence at the Charles Adams Studio Projects Drawing Studio | Navarro in Lubbock, TX. Known for his surreal and often humorous take on life on Tuition: $265 (Members: $250) | 10 sessions the South Plains which manifests itself in hundreds of drawings, paintings, collages, and ceramics, Wheeler’s work has been featured in exhibitions all Intermediate/Advanced around the world. 8019 | Intermediate Watercolor ALSO SEE: 5156 | Methods of Matting & Framing listed under PHOTOGRAPHY Ric Dentinger on Page 27. This watercolor course will employ a unique approach to intermediate and advanced techniques. Creative self-expression and a design All Levels mindset will be encouraged; color theory and methods for applying 8010 | Basic Painting paint will be explored, as will gouache and other materials and Jeannette MacDougall, Miguel Cortinas & methods. Step-by-step demos, along with individual and group Megan Harrison critiques, will be regular conduits for learning. Students will work from still-life, imagination or photographs. Students should bring painting Basic Painting is an ideal class for the beginning or intermediate supplies they currently use; additional materials will be discussed student-artist who wants a structured approach to painting. the first class.P rerequisite: Previous watercolor painting experience Instruction will cover color mixing, paint application, and selection required. and use of brushes or other painting tools, as well as painting Wed, Jan 28 – Apr 1 | 9:30am – 12:30pm | Drawing Studio | Navarro composition and basic perspective. Students will use a limited color Tuition: $265 (Members: $250) | 10 sessions 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. Intermediate/Advanced 8010a: MacDougall | Wed, Jan 21 – Mar 25 | 9:30am – 12:30pm 8015 | Exploring Personal Imagery Briscoe Studio | Ursuline Jeannette MacDougall 8010b: Cortinas | Sat, Jan 24 – Mar 28 | 9:30am – 12:30pm Duncan Studio | Navarro MacDougall will use painting and drawing explorations to help 8010c: Harrison | Tues, Jan 27 – Mar 31 | 6:30 – 9:30pm students discover, and uncover, ideas and concepts. Students will Duncan Studio | Navarro begin with drawing materials and a color palette in water-based Tuition: $275 (Members: $260) | 10 sessions pigments to study value and form, working with still-life models, photographic images, and their own imagination. Exercises and quick studies will develop a fluid, very personal approach to painting. Drawing & Painting Open Studio Prerequisite: Students should have taken at least one Basic Drawing Students who are currently registered in a drawing or painting class can use the and Basic Painting class or equivalent experience. studios for practicing techniques taught in the classroom any time the building is Wed, Jan 21 – Mar 25 | 6:30 – 9:30pm | Briscoe Studio | Ursuline open and class is not in session. Tuition: $275 (Members: $260) | 10 sessions Jan 21 – Apr 13 | Mon – Fri | 10:00am – 9:00pm; Sat & Sun | 11:00am – 4:00pm Duncan Studio or Painting & Drawing Studio | Navarro 12|SPRING 2015 Open on Fri nights, only when Fri night classes are in session. Please call ahead. SPRING 2015 |13 drawing.painting

Intermediate/Advanced drawing.painting 8032 | Painting Portraits NEW | Intermediate/Advanced Mira Hnatyshyn 8022 The Figure in Space Learn step-by-step techniques for painting portraits from live models | in one sitting. Class instruction will include analyzing tonal value and Vincent Valdez mixing flesh-tone colors. Students will produce between three and This course will focus on compositional structure of painting the six portraits. Students should bring painting supplies they currently human figure in a setting. The student will work from both live use, a sketchbook and pencil to the first class; suggestions for model and 2D reference. The challenges of painting a figure in additional materials will be discussed at that time. Model fees are space, both exterior and interior, will allow the student to explore included. Prerequisite: Previous painting experience required. principle techniques such as light and shadow, atmosphere, depth Thurs, Jan 29 – Apr 2 | 6:30 – 9:30pm | Briscoe Studio | Ursuline and volume, proportions, palette shifts, and perspective. The student Tuition: $290 (Members: $275) | 10 sessions will also have the opportunity to explore and combine painting from life with photo reference and imagination. Prerequisite: This course will require advanced experience with painting and drawing the NEW | All Levels figure; instructor approval of portfolio prior to enrollment. 8097 Introduction to Color Thurs, Jan 29 – Apr 9 | 9:30am – 12:30pm (No class Mar 5) | Duncan Studio | Navarro Alex Rubio Tuition: $295 (Members: $280) | 10 sessions Introduction to Color will offer students the chance to explore the principles of learning color in paint. This course will be structured to Intermediate/Advanced teach the student color theory, primary color, complimentary color, 8025 The Figure in Drawing & Painting mixing color, value, hue, contrast, blending, etc. The student will | gain an understanding of how dynamic color should be applied on Jeannette MacDougall canvas as well as how to handle the tools of painting. Oil and acrylic This course offers a combination of traditional and alternative will be taught. approaches to the body in art. Students will explore various Wed, Jan 28 – Apr 1 | 9:30am – 12:30pm | Duncan Studio | Navarro interpretations of the human form, from representation to Tuition: $245 (Members: $230) | 10 sessions abstraction. To develop their personal style, students will work from live models and personal images, using a variety of water- Intermediate/Advanced based media and experimental techniques. Bring an 18- by 24-inch drawing pad, a selection of pencils and an eraser to the first class; 8088 | Interpreting Contemporary Landscape additional materials will be discussed at that time. Model fees are Sylvia Benitez included. Prerequisite: Previous drawing experience. In this course, students will explore various approaches to landscape 8025a: Tues, Jan 20 – Mar 24 | 9:30am – 12:30pm painting using acrylic medium and focus on developing their 8025b: Tues, Jan 20 – Mar 24 | 6:30 – 9:30pm Briscoe Studio | Ursuline personal style and improving their technique. Demonstrations of Tuition: $295 (Members: $280) | 10 sessions various methods and working approaches, glazing, impasto build up, texture, and traditional brushwork application will be covered. Course includes exposure to other artists using this medium, as well Intermediate/Advanced as various surfaces, and grounds. Prerequisite: Previous painting 8062 | Intensified Abstraction experience required. Please see SSA website for a list of materials. Sylvia Benitez Fri – Sun, Feb 27 – Mar 1 | 10:00am – 4:00pm | Briscoe Studio | Ursuline This course is geared to empower artists with the many possible Tuition: $210 (Members: $195) | 3 sessions creative approaches used in abstract expression. Working with acrylic medium on paper or canvas, as well as mixed media applications, the course will concentrate on color relationships and gradations to provide a foundation for abstract exploration. In addition, compositional resource will be explored through geometric design, texture, pattern, and line. Prerequisite: Prior painting experience required. Please see SSA website for a list of materials. Mon, Jan 26 – Mar 30 | 9:30am – 12:30pm | Duncan Studio | Navarro Tuition: $255 (Members: $240) | 10 sessions 14|SPRING 2015 SPRING 2015 |15 printmaking.mixed media The Printmaking Department is considered one of the finest, NEW | All Levels professional-caliber printmaking studios in the region. Classes 6120 | Printmaking with a Robot explore non-toxic printmaking and mixed media processes. Margaret Craig & Justin Boyd In this experimental class, see how the SSA’s new Shopbot® CNC Machine can be utilized for printmaking. Using student designs, the machine will incise cuts into wood and copper that can then be inked and printed. After a quick introduction to Adobe Illustrator®, students will begin to try out their ideas on woodcuts and copper engravings. Students will then learn traditional woodcut and etching techniques to add detail and definition to their plates. This class will explore how the hand and the machine can converse with each other to gain fascinating results not possible through traditional printing methods. Materials will be discussed at the first class. Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge is required; some printmaking experience helpful. Mon, Jan 26 – Mar 30 | 6:30m – 9:30pm Flohr Print Studio & Sculpture Studio | Navarro All Levels Tuition: $295 (Members: $280) | 10 sessions 6111 Non-Toxic Printmaking | All Levels Nicole Geary & Margaret Craig 6044 Encaustic & Paper: Complementary Processes In this class, students will explore non-toxic printmaking methods | printmaking.mixed media printmaking.mixed and focus on areas of greatest individual interest. Beginning-level Michelle Belto students will try various types of printmaking: relief, monotype, Learn to create the ideal canvas for working with encaustic painting collograph, and etching. Class instruction will include producing the using handmade paper and foam based structures. Wet paper can plate or matrix, printing and editioning. Intermediate-level students be wrapped around forms and when dry, these forms become the will have the opportunity to explore more advance projects in perfect surface for wax and oil based materials. The first part of the etching, relief, lithography, and collograph. A materials list will be class will be spent in the paper studio discovering a variety of ways provided at the first class. Note: Section 6111a is for students with to create custom paper using inclusions and texture. During the no previous printmaking or non-toxic printmaking experience or second half of the workshop, students explore a variety of mixed students returning to printmaking after an absence; Section media wax applications onto the surface of the paper wrapped 6111b is for intermediate only and Section 6111c is open to all levels. form including: transfer, collage, intarsia, inlay, glazing, dry brush 6111a: Geary | Tues, Jan 27 – Apr 7 | 10:30am – 1:30pm (No class Mar 17) accretion and layering. Throughout the workshop students will 6111b: Craig | Wed, Jan 28 – Mar 25 | 10:30am – 1:30pm (No class Mar 18) see demonstrations in both paper and encaustic technique and 6111c: Craig | Wed, Jan 28 – Mar 25 | 6:30 – 9:30pm (No class Mar 18) have ample time for guided exploration on their own with the Flohr Print Studio | Navarro ability to create several completed works. No experience in either Tuition: 6111a: $295 (Members: $280) | 10 sessions papermaking or encaustic painting is required. 6111b/c: $270 (Members: $255) | 8 sessions Fri – Sun, Mar 20 – 22 | 10:00am – 4:00pm | Droste Design Studio | Navarro Tuition: $260 (Members: $245) | 3 sessions NEW | Intermediate 8027 Mixed Media: Art Materials FX Intensive | 6100 | Print Studio Rental Margaret Craig Studio Rental provides shared studio work time to those This weekend intensive is geared for those working in painting or experienced in printmaking. A monitor will supervise the studio, other disciplines who want to add mixed media to their work. Get but no instruction will be available. Prerequisite: Please call the most out of your art materials, whether they are traditional or Margaret Craig, Department Chair, in advance at 210.224.1848, non-traditional. Learn about substrates, including plaster, wood, ext.421. Alternate dates available by appointment. cardboard and paper. Find out about mock lacquer and sanded Jan 20 – Apr 10 (No studio Apr 5) | Flohr Print Studio | Navarro paint, epoxy, crackle effects, spray-paint, stencils, special effects, Mon – Thurs | 10:00am – 9:00pm; Fri & Sat | 10:00am – 4:00pm; and acrylic medium combinations, paint-skins, collage and Xerox photo Sun | 11:00am – 4:00pm transfer. Many materials will be available for your experimentation; Studio Rental Rates: but please see website for materials list. No previous painting 6100a: 4-hour block: $60 (Members: $45) | 1 session experience required but some art experience expected. 6100b: unlimited time: $300 (Members: $285) | multiple sessions Fri – Mon, Mar 27 – 30 | 10:30am – 4:30pm | Droste Design Studio | Navarro Tuition: $255 (Members: $240) | 4 sessions

Printmaking Open Studio Students who are currently registered in a printmaking class can use the studio for practicing techniques taught in the classroom any time the building is open and class is not in session. Jan 20 – Apr 10 (No studio Apr 5) | Flohr Print Studio | Navarro Mon – Thurs | 10:00am – 9:00pm; Fri & Sat | 10:00am – 4:00pm; and Sun | 11:00am – 4:00pm Please call ahead. 16|SPRING 2015 SPRING 2015|17 fibers.surface design fibers.surface The Fibers Department is committed to the preservation of Beginning cultural traditions from around the world and offers classes in 2003 | Tapestry Weaving: The Basics weaving, tapestry, basketry, feltmaking, dyeing and surface Liza Collins design. The department’s 50 floor looms make this one of the This intensive two-day class will lead students step-by-step through largest weaving programs in the United States. 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 both beginners and those with experience wishing to refresh their skills. Looms and materials will be provided; please bring a lunch both days. Sat & Sun, Feb 7 & 8 | 10:00am – 3:00pm | Priest’s House, 2nd Floor | Ursuline Tuition: $175 (Members: $160) | 2 sessions fibers.weaving 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 Beginning tones and colors, and create exciting surface textures. Techniques 2001 | Beginning Weaving covered include hatching, weft-blending, weft interlocking, warp/ Deborah Harrison weft variations and raised surface techniques. Looms and materials will be provided. Prerequisite: Beginning Tapestry or equivalent In this introductory class, students will learn to calculate and wind experience; please bring a lunch both days. a warp to weave a sampler of various structures. Learning to read drafts (patterns) will also be covered. After dressing (threading) their Sat & Sun, Mar 7 & 8 | 10:00am – 3:00pm | Priest’s House, 2nd Floor | Ursuline Tuition: $210 (Members: $195) | 2 sessions looms, students will use several kinds of weft fibers to weave plain weave, twills, inlays, lace and weft face structures. Attention will be paid to good structure and weaving habits. Each weaver will have VISITING ARTIST | SPECIAL CLASS | All Levels exclusive use of a floor loom for the semester. A supply list will be 2890 Folds for Clamp-Dye Resist provided at the first session. Note: This class is a prerequisite to | 2002 | On Loom Weaving Studio Projects. Elin Noble | New Bedford, MA 2001a: Wed, Jan 21 – Apr 8 | 9:30am – 12:30pm Presented in collaboration with Fiber Artists of San Antonio 2001b: Mon, Jan 26 – Apr 13 | 6:00 – 9:00pm Itajime shibori, or clamp-resist dyeing, is based on wooden boards Maxham Fiber Studio, 2nd Floor | Ursuline Tuition: $285 (Members $270) | 12 sessions held on either side of accordion folded cloth, then dyed. This class is an in depth exploration of how the different folds, and the location, shape, and size of the wood boards, influence the overall pattern. Intermediate/Advanced At least fifteen different folds will be demonstrated and students will 2002 On Loom Weaving Studio Projects use Procion MX fiber reactive dyes on cellulose fibers (cotton, rayon, | Tencel, hemp and linen). Students will leave with dozens of dyed Casey Galloway examples and the ability to further explore their personal pattern This program is designed for intermediate and advanced student- vocabulary. Please see SSA website for a list of materials. Please artists who wish to pursue their own direction in weaving. Acquiring bring a lunch both days. new structural and manual skills and exploring new materials will Sat & Sun, Mar 7 & 8 | 9:00am – 4:00pm | Droste Design Studio | Navarro be emphasized, as will reviewing warping techniques, drafting and Tuition: $295 (Members: $280) | 2 sessions finishing. Individual planning sessions and group instruction will allow students to proceed at their own pace. Each weaver will have ELIN NOBLE is the author of Dyes & Paints, winner of a best “How-To Book” accessibility exclusive use of one of the Fiber Department’s large collection of award and was a former Lab Manager at PRO Chemical & Dye where she The Navarro Campus is worked with all classes of dyes. She has appeared on PBS, lectured, and wheelchair accessible. floor looms, from four to 16 harnesses.P rerequisite: Beginning conducted workshops across North America and internationally, and was Weaving or equivalent experience. The following studios on nominated for teacher of the year award by Professional Quilter Magazine. the Ursuline Campus are 2002a: Tues, Jan 20 – Apr 7 | 9:30am – 12:30pm not wheelchair accessible — Priest House 2nd 2002b: Wed, Jan 21 – Apr 8 | 9:30am – 12:30pm VISITING ARTIST TALK Floor and the Block, 2002c: Thurs, Jan 22 – Apr 9 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm Mon, Mar 9 | 7:00pm Blumenthal, Bowers, 2002d: Mon, Jan 26 – Apr 13 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm Meet A Maker: Briscoe, Hendrie, and Maxham Fiber Studio, 1st & 2nd Floor | Ursuline Erin Noble Kimbro Studios. Tuition: $285 (Members: $270) | 12 sessions Ellison Lecture Hall Note: If you are disabled Navarro and wish to participate Noble discusses her in school activities, methods for her itajime please call ahead for Weaving Open Studio shibori work: how assistance. she approaches it, Students enrolled in a weaving class have access to the studios for working her inspirations and independently outside of class during the following times: methods of working. Jan 26 – Apr 9 | Mon & Thurs | 4:00 – 6:00pm; Tues & Wed | 12:30 – 2:30pm; Fri | 9:30am – 12:30pm; Sat | 10:00am – 2:00pm Maxham Fiber Studio, 1st & 2nd Floor | Ursuline Erin Noble. Untitled 18|SPRING 2015 clamp dye resist on fiber SPRING 2015|19 jewelry.metals From its fully equipped, state-of-the-art studio, the Metals Department offers a wide range of classes in construction, casting, forming, and alternative processes with an emphasis on jewelry, as well functional and, sculptural objects. fibers.weaving All Levels 2492 | Pattern-making for Fiber Artists Melinda Adams This course introduces the weaver or surface designer to the basic principles and techniques of flat pattern development and their Beginning application for hand-created textiles. Through a combination of 3001 | Basic Metal Skills.1 lectures and demonstrations, students will work toward a final Gary Schott & Sarah Roberts project learning such techniques as basic bodice manipulations, skirt manipulations, collars and facing sleeve manipulation and torso This class introduces students to fundamental techniques and tools development. Students will also understand how two-dimensional used to create unique jewelry and small metal sculpture. Students shape translates to the three-dimensional form, as well as will work through a series of projects focused not only on technique, recognizing garment shape and how to apply flat pattern to create but also on encouraging individual expression. Techniques taught shape. Basic sewing and math skills are required. Please see the will include: sawing, basic forming, textures, silver-soldering, SSA website for a list of materials. riveting, ring-making and surface finishes. Students should expect to complete two to three projects with consistent attendance. Fri & Sat, Mar 13 & 14 | 10:00am – 4:00pm | Droste Design Studio | Navarro Materials will be discussed at the first class. *See SUPPLIES Note. Tuition: $175 (Members: $160) | 2 sessions 3001a: Schott | Tues, Jan 20 – Apr 7 | 9:30am – 12:30pm (No class Feb 17) 3001b: Roberts | Tues, Jan 20 – Mar 31 | 6:00 – 9:00pm All Levels Willson Metals Studio | Navarro 2237 | Surface Design Playground Tuition: $325 (Members: $310) | 11 sessions Lisa Kerpoe Intermediate Allow time for a little fun and play this fall. Each week, the instructor will demonstrate a surface design technique of the participant’s 3011 | Basic Metal Skills.2 choosing. Students will use class time to experiment with the Gary Schott techniques, or take advantage of the studio space and explore their Students will hone and expand on the skills already learned in Basic own projects. Bring one to two yards of fabric, rubber gloves and Metal Skills.1 while learning new techniques — basic stone-setting, a dust mask to the first class. Additional supplies will be discussed salt-water etching, small box construction, and forging. An emphasis during future classes. will be placed on developing personal expression and style as Mon, Feb 2 – Mar 23 | 9:30am – 12:30pm | Droste Design Studio | Navarro students work through projects, in addition to samples, presented Tuition: $250 (Members: $235) | 8 sessions by the instructor. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Basic Metal Skills.1 or equivalent experience. Materials will be discussed at the first class.* See SUPPLIES Note. $50 @ 50 | Special Anniversary Class Wed, Jan 21 – Apr 8 | 6:00 – 9:00pm (No class Feb 18) NEW | All Levels Willson Metals Studio | Navarro 2051 | Silk Tie Transfer Dyeing Tuition: $325 (Members: $310) | 11 sessions Lisa Kerpoe All Levels Create stunning designs on silk scarves or yardage with this fun technique of transferring pattern and color from one fabric to 3002 | Lost Wax Casting Projects another. Start with repurposed silk ties as a source for the transfer. Sarah Roberts Then move to a variation of this technique using dyed yarn and burlap; the color and the character of the yarn and burlap are Explore this ancient process of casting to create unique and revealed on the cloth to create an amazing illusion of depth and individualized small-to-large jewelry-scale objects in bronze or silver. texture. The results are unpredictable and serendipitous. Some The class will kick off with a basic project to run everyone through materials will be provided; see the SSA website for a list of addition the entire process and then allow for independently focused projects for the remainder of the term. Class demonstrations will depend on materials. the needs of individual projects in addition to the basics: model- Sat, Mar 21 | 10:00am – 4:00pm | Droste Design Studio | Navarro making, simple molds, spruing, preparing the flask, wax burn out, Tuition: $50 | 1 session casting the molten metal and surface finishing. Students should expect to get through multiple casting sessions with consistent attendance. Materials will be discussed at the first class. No prerequisite. *See SUPPLIES Note. Thurs, Feb 5 – Mar 26 | 6:00 – 9:00pm | Willson Metals Studio | Navarro 20|SPRING 2015 Tuition: $255 (Members: $240) | 8 sessions SPRING 2015 |21 jewelry.metals All Levels 3038 | Hydraulic Press: Forming a Tea Strainer Jessica Tolbert The use of a hydraulic press for metal forming purposes is a relatively new option and provides a rich variety of results for metalsmiths and jewelers including forming textured metal without affecting the integrity of the surface. The small scale of a tea infuser project provides a great learning moment for students to explore the advantages of this process and basic metal construction skills. In this class students will be introduced to basic press operation, including safety and die-making techniques for silhouette forming and embossing, as well as silver-soldering, hinges, clasps, simple chain making and surface finishing techniques. Materials will be discussed jewelry.metals at the first class. No prerequisite. *See SUPPLIES Note. All Levels Thurs, Feb 5 – Apr 2 | 9:30am – 12:30pm (No class Mar 19) 3119 Mechanical Playthings Willson Metals Studio | Navarro | Tuition: $255 (Members: $240) | 8 sessions Gary Schott Students in this workshop will be introduced to simple mechanisms Beginning (levers, cranks, cams, linkages, gears, pulleys) and explore their endless 3110 Weekend Introduction to application and combinations. Students will begin by discussing basics | with the aid of videos and models and then move onto working samples Jewelry-Making Techniques using simple and affordable materials (wood, foam board, plastic, wire, matboard). The class will culminate with each student designing and Sarah Roberts creating a working prototype “plaything.” While metalworking is not a What does it take to make a ring? Construction of handmade rings will focus of this workshop, students experienced with metals are welcome be the focus of this two-day workshop. Students will be introduced to apply these skills to their final project. Materials will be discussed at to the basic techniques of working with non-ferrous metals (copper, the first class. No prerequisite. brass and silver), basic hand tools, forging, forming, silver-soldering, Thurs, Jan 29 – Apr 9 | 9:30am – 12:30pm (No class Feb 19) surface embellishment and finishing techniques. In two days, students Sculpture Studio | Navarro should expect to walk away with at least two finished projects. Please Tuition: $280 (Members: $265) | 10 sessions see SSA website for a materials list. *See SUPPLIES Note. Sat & Sun, Feb 21 & 22 | 9:30am – 4:30pm | Willson Metals Studio | Navarro Intermediate/Advanced Tuition: $180 (Members: $165) | 2 sessions 3200 | Advanced Metals Studio Projects NEW | All Levels Gary Schott & Jillian Palone 3019 Working with Goldie Sculptor’s Bronze This class is for motivated students who wish to pursue a new or | continued topic of metalworking and/or jewelry-making to create a Lorena Angulo small body of work. Students are expected to have a good base of Come and learn how to work with one of the newest bronze metal fundamental skills. Although projects are self-directed, the instructor clays on the market. Goldie Sculptor’s Bronze has a wonderful golden will work with each student to assist with design, aesthetic, and/ color after being kiln fired. The clay is environmentally friendly and or technical decisions. Access will be given to all of the equipment/ contains approximately 90% copper and 10% tin. This metal clay processes of the metals studio for this class as it relates to is easy and very economical to use. During the class the students the chosen focus. *See SUPPLIES Note. Prerequisite: Successful will learn how to mix the dry powdered clay with water to create a completion of Basic Metal Skills.1 & 2 or equivalent experience. clay consistency, as well as learn how to sculpt and carve the clay, 3200a: Schott | Wed, Jan 21 – Apr 8 | 9:30am – 12:30pm (No class Feb 18) attach pieces together, and fire the clay for a completed metal piece. 3200b: Palone | Mon, Jan 26 – Apr 13 | 6:00 – 9:00pm (No class Mar 2) Students can anticipate finishing at least one piece during the class Willson Metals Studio | Navarro time. Please see SSA website for a materials list. Tuition: $335 (Members: $320) | 11 sessions Sat & Sun, Mar 7 & 8 | 9:30am – 12:30pm | Willson Metals Studio | Navarro Tuition: $250 (Members: $235) | 2 sessions 3000 | Metals Studio Rental SUPPLIES NOTE: The Willson Metals Studio is a fully equipped workspace providing Tuition for metals classes covers basic a shared work environment for students and professionals. A lab studio supplies, monitor will supervise each session; however, instruction is not chemicals, tools and provided. Individuals who have not registered for this in previous equipment. However, terms must contact Department Chair Gary Schott, 210.200.8254 students should prior to enrolling. The fee includes access to the entire studio anticipate additional and consumable materials (i.e. torches, etching chemicals, etc.). fees for other tools, Sheet metal, wire and casting grain are available for purchase from metal and findings the Metals Department, but large quantities should be ordered for their samples or separately by individuals. Prerequisite: Must have successfully projects. Most supplies completed Basic Jewelry Skills.1 & .2 or equivalent experience. are available for purchase directly from Jewelry. Metals Open Studio Jan 20 – Apr 9 | Tues, Wed & Thurs | 1:00 – 4:00pm and the Metals Department Students who are currently enrolled in a metals class can use the studio for Sat | 10:00am – 2:00pm (No lab when there’s a class scheduled) during class time or practicing techniques taught in the classroom any time the studio is open Studio Rental Rates: Open Lab. and a class is not in session. 3000a: 9-hr block of time without enrollment in a metals class: $80 (Members: $65) Jan 20 – Apr 9 | Tues – Thurs, 1:00 – 4:00pm and Sat, 10:00am – 2:00pm 3000b: unlimited lab hours without enrollment in a metals class: $335 22|SPRING 2015 Willson Metals Studio | Navarro (Members: $320) SPRING 2015 |23 photography.digital The Photography Department offers instruction in traditional All Levels darkroom, digital and alternative imaging; provides a solid 5202 | Digital Imaging.1 technical foundation of camera, digital workspace, and darkroom Joe Harjo skills; encourages innovative techniques; and expands aesthetic This course will provide a thorough grounding in Photoshop and is awareness. designed to expand the student’s skills in pixel-based photographic design and printing. Adobe Photoshop® is the primary image processing program used to digitally enhance, alter and retouch photographic images. Using digital cameras to capture images, as well as flatbed and film scanners to digitize other photographic images, students will then use computers to improve or alter those images. A variety of output methods will be used, including laser and ink jet printers, to introduce students to the artistic possibilities of digital photography. Note: Knowledge of computers is essential. 5202a: Tues, Jan 20 – Apr 7 | 9:30am – 12:30pm (No class Mar 3) 5202b: Wed, Jan 21 – Apr 8 | 6:00 – 9:00pm (No class Mar 4) Digital Imaging Studio | Navarro Tuition: $325 (Members: $310) | 11 sessions

photography.digital All Levels All Levels 5010 | Black & White Darkroom 5006 | Introduction to Photography.1 Victor Pagona Ramin Samandari This class is designed for photographers who have no previous darkroom experience or those who want to expand their knowledge This introductory class is designed for those who want to learn basic of the darkroom. Learn about black & white film developing and creative control of their manual 35mm film or digital SLR camera. printing, dodging and burning of prints, toning, print retouching, Sessions will cover cameras, focal lengths, composition, camera and print finishing. Essential elements of camera handling, metering, angles, and strategies for making successful photographs. This class lens accessories, camera accessories, and composition issues will reveals methods to make student photographs more interesting, be explained and demonstrated. Intermediate-level photographers dynamic and impactful by using simple techniques and compositional will be encouraged to achieve better mastery over their equipment, tools. The instructor will work individually with students to solve materials, and printing skills. specific problems. 5010a: Tues, Jan 20 – Apr 7 | 9:30am – 12:30pm (No class Mar 3) 5006a: Mon, Jan 26 – Feb 23 | 10:00am – 12:00pm 5010b: Wed, Jan 21 – Apr 8 | 6:00 – 9:00pm (No class Mar 4) 5006b: Mon, Jan 26 – Feb 23 | 7:00 – 9:00pm Lende Photography Studio | Navarro Ellison Lecture Hall | Navarro Tuition: $310 (Members: $295) | 11 sessions Tuition: $160 (Members: $145) | 5 sessions

Advanced All Levels 5007 Introduction to Photography.2 5035 | Intermediate/Advanced Darkroom | Victor Pagona Ramin Samandari This class is designed for the advanced photographer who desires This class continues where the Introduction to Photography.1 a challenging environment in which darkroom skills can be honed. class ends and expands upon its content in greater depth. Class Through darkroom demonstrations, class assignments, field trips, assignments will cover topics such as the use of available light, and informal gatherings to discuss photographic ideas, students flash, tripod, and creative camera control. This class will emphasize will finish the term with a rich body of work ready for exhibition. the creative and innovative applications of equipment to achieve Prerequisite: Instructor approval of portfolio prior to enrollment. inspired photographs. Wed, Jan 14 – Apr 8 | 9:30am – 12:30pm (No class Mar 4) Mon, Mar 9 – Apr 6 | 7:00 – 9:00pm | Ellison Lecture Hall | Navarro Lende Photography Studio | Navarro Tuition: $160 (Members: $145) | 5 sessions Tuition: $360 (Members: $345) | 12 sessions

All Levels ALSO SEE: 5001 | Introduction to the Digital Camera 5061 | Introduction to Computer Graphics Programs listed under DESIGN on Page 29. Sarah Pagona Digital cameras can be easy and fun to use but expanded knowledge can take results to a higher level. Explore what all those controls, features, and functions are for. This class covers how to take better photographs as well as how to transfer images from camera to computer or the internet. Students will discover their camera’s potential by practicing classic shot techniques, and learn how to manage digital assets by editing, preparing, printing, and archiving images. 5001a: Tues, Jan 20 – Feb 24 | 7:00 – 9:00pm 5001b: Tues, Mar 10 – April 14 | 7:00 – 9:00pm Digital Imaging Studio | Navarro Tuition: $170 (Members: $155) | 6 sessions 24|SPRING 2015 SPRING 2015 |25 photography. professional development professional photography. All Levels 5137 | Documenting 2-D Artwork Ramin Samandari Professional quality high-resolution photography is a must for any artist who cares about their artwork. When applying to galleries or shows or posting online, it is the photographed image that represents one’s artwork and professionalism. Student-artists in this class will learn how to make professional quality digital documentation of two-dimensional artworks and are encouraged to bring in one small format work to document. Learn how to correctly use light meters and different types of lighting. Note: A digital SLR camera with manual settings and working knowledge of the camera is necessary (5001 | Intro to the Digital Camera or equivalent knowledge is recommended); 5000 Studio Rental students should bring their camera to class. | Sat, Feb 28 | 9:00am – 12:00pm | Lende Photography Studio | Navarro Victor Pagona / Joe Harjo Tuition: $85 (Members: $70) | 1 session The Lende Photography Studios are completely equipped

photography.digital photographic workspaces available to experienced photographers. All Levels The equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis, with photography classes and full-term students given priority. 5156 | Methods of Matting & Framing The fee includes access to the darkroom, traditional black and Victor Pagona white chemistry and dry workspaces. Students are responsible for When preparing work for an exhibition, frame shops do a great all cleanups. Prerequisite: Intermediate photography classes or job, but the cost can be prohibitive for the prolific artist. Students equivalent experience. Before enrolling, students need to contact will learn how to give their artwork a professional look and save Department Chair Victor Pagona at 210.224.1848, ext. 420. on the expense by learning to cut their own mats. This class will Jan 13 – Apr 12 | Mon – Fri, 12:30 – 9:00pm and Sat & Sun, 12:00 – 4:00pm cover the basics of mat cutting, including selecting the right mat, (No studio Jan 19, Apr 5 & Apr 11) measuring properly, using a mat-cutter to cut a window, and proper Studio Rental Rate: $350 (Members: $335) | 12 sessions mounting. We will also explore the myriad of framing option, and how to make informed decisions about frame selection. This class NEW | All Levels is open to all media and a must for those who want their artwork 5282 Intro to the View Camera to look professional. | Sat, Feb 21 | 9:30am – 1:00pm | Lende Photography Studio | Navarro Joe Harjo Tuition: $90 (Members: $75) | 1 session Despite the digital photography boom, large format film photography is witnessing a resurgence of interest and an increase in users. Large NEW | All Levels format negatives and transparencies offer almost limitless resolution, 5087 Building A Portfolio and view cameras offer extraordinary control over fine focus and | perspective. Simply stated, a large format camera offers the ultimate Victor Pagona in photographic control over the creative image-making process. This How does one go about building a portfolio of their images? This class workshop is an introduction to using 4 x 5 view cameras and will will explore the art of putting together a cohesive and professional cover topics such as: how to load film holders; bellows extension, portfolio. Students will be guided through the process of organizing camera movements and how they affect the image. Students will and editing their work, how to write an artist statement, as well as a learn through a mix of seminar and hands-on practice. Tuition short bio. Information about sales and pricing will be included and a includes use of equipment and all materials. discussion about how to approach galleries or other venues that show photography. Students should bring at least 15 images that are from a Sat, Mar 21 | 9:30am – 4:30pm | Lende Photography Department | Navarro single body of work, or a large group of images that share a thematic Tuition: $150 (Members: $135) | 1 session theme; more images are better. Digital portfolios, as well as printed images are both acceptable. $50 @ 50 | Special Anniversary Class Sat, Mar 28 | 10:00am – 4:00pm | Lende Photography Studio | Navarro All Levels Tuition: $115 (Members: $100) | 1 session 5091 | Improving Your Photographs Joe Harjo Students do not need to buy new cameras, lenses, or other expensive equipment to take dramatically better photographs. This seminar reveals methods to make photographs more interesting, dynamic, and successful by using simple techniques and compositional tools that professional photographers use on every assignment. A handout with examples will be provided. Students should bring their problem photos to find out what went wrong; the instructor will answer specific questions. Sat, Jan 31 | 10:00am – 1:00pm | Lende Photography Studio | Navarro Tuition: $50 | 1 session Photography Open Studio

Students who are currently enrolled in a photography class have access to the Lende Photography Studios for working independently outside of class anytime the studios are open and a class is not in session. Jan 13 – Apr 12 (No studio Jan 19, Apr 5 & Apr 11) SPRING 2015 Mon – Thurs, 12:30 – 9:00pm and Fri – Sun, 12:00 – 4:00pm (Please call ahead) SPRING 2015 26| |27 sculpture.integrated media.design The Sculpture and Integrated Media Department is a hybrid NEW | All Levels studio environment with both traditional wood and metal 9532 | Fundamentals of Sound Art sculpting tools, as well as newer technologies such as CNC milling, Justin Boyd digital printing, and video and sound production equipment; This class will focus on the often confusing world of audio/sound the program offers 3-D classes in a variety of materials and and how it can be used as a material for making art. The differences between analog and digital audio, types of digital recorders, and innovative interdisciplinary practices. how and when to use specific cables, plugs, and microphones will be discussed. Students will learn how to make an effective recording, and edit to a specific format. Examples of sound art and other significant recordings will be presented. Students will need to bring a portable digital recorder or a smart phone for making recordings. Sat & Sun, Feb 7 & 8 and Feb 14 & 15 | 9:00am– 1:00pm Digital Studio | Navarro Tuition: $185 (Members: $170) | 4 sessions

All Levels 5061 | Introduction to Computer Graphic Programs NEW | All Levels Todd Fichter 9420 | Introduction to Woodshop This studio course will develop a strong understanding of the creative Justin Boyd possibilities available through the use of Adobe Creative Suite® This class will be an introduction to the woodshop and its many for artistic purposes. Topics include computer graphics hardware, power tools and hand tools—from various saws to planers and electronic images, electronic publishing, and vector-based graphics. routers—and help students gain confidence and knowledge about Hands-on training with basic drawing/painting, word processing, and

sculpture.integrated media sculpture.integrated working with woodshop equipment. Focus will be on learning the desktop publishing applications will be covered. Assigned projects functions and limitations of each machine. Once students feel will explore how to apply art, design, and computer knowledge in comfortable with the tools, that knowledge will be applied toward a solving visual and conceptual problems. Using computers, students ® small project. This will be a great introduction to what all those big will use Adobe Creative Suite , which includes Photoshop, Illustrator machines do, and a great place to start building basic woodworking and InDesign. Prerequisite: A working knowledge of computers is skills which can be applied to various art practices. Includes most essential. A materials list will be provided upon enrollment. materials; additional material will vary based on individual projects. Thurs, Jan 29 – Apr 2 | 9:30am – 12:30pm | Digital Imaging Studio | Navarro Tuition: $270 (Members: $255) | 10 sessions 9420a: Tues, Jan 27 – Apr 7 | 9:30am – 12:30pm (No class Mar 3) 9420b: Tues, Jan 27 – Apr 7 | 6:30 – 9:30pm (No class Mar 3) Sculpture Studio | Navarro All Levels Tuition: $260 (Members: $245) | 10 sessions 9920 | Introduction to Landscape Design All Levels Mike Pecen 9510 Introduction to Welding Landscape design relies on unique media such as ecology, cultivation, | and site to create installations for use or for sensory effect. From the Larry West productive gardens of antiquity to the conceptual works of today, the Learn the basics skills required for welding metal to metal. Students most exciting landscape designs reach beyond the universal tools of will progress from simple arc welds to more sophisticated MIG line, form, color and texture to engage in time, in ways often spatial welds. Students may use the scrap metal provided or supply their or biological. Learn how to use the landscape designer’s tools and own metal. Please see SSA website for materials list. materials to realize your own concepts. Students will finish the class with a theoretical background and at least one well-formed landscape 9510a: Mon, Feb 2 – Mar 30 | 6:30 – 9:30pm (No class Mar 9) concept that they may implement on their own. This studio-based class 9510b: Fri, Feb 27 | 6:30pm – 9:30pm | Sat, Feb 28 | 9:00am– 12:00pm will have a significant lecture and discussion component. Sculpture Studio | Navarro Tuition: 9510a: $255 (Members: $240) | 8 sessions Wed, Feb 11 – Mar 18 | 6:30 – 9:30pm | Ellison Lecture Hall | Navarro 9510b: $170 (Members: $155) | 2 sessions Tuition: $180 (Members: $165) | 6 sessions

ALSO SEE: All Levels 8500 | Drawing Texas listed under DRAWING on Page 11. 9504 All This Is Sculpture? 8097 | Introduction to Color listed under PAINTING on Page 15. | 6120 | Printmaking with a Robot listed under PRINTMAKING on Page 17. Lisa Nigro 3119 | Mechanical Playthings listed under MeTALS.JEWELRY on Page 23. In this introductory sculpture course, students will learn how to approach 5156 | Methods of Matting & Framing listed under PHOTOGRAPHY on Page 27. creating three-dimensional art using a variety of mediums, both traditionally and experimentally. The principles of three-dimensional design will be applied as the student learns to work with the tools, materials, and techniques required in creating sculptural works of art. Work with mixed media drawings, maquettes, sculptures, and collage assemblages using clay, wire, found objects, recycled materials, mold making and body casting techniques, and also produce a collaborative installation. Topics will include basic design principles, interpretive analysis of form and content, traditional and modern methods for making sculpture and interactive installation art. Includes some materials for projects; other materials for individual projects will be discussed in class. Thurs, Jan 29 – Apr 2 | 6:30 – 9:30pm | Sculpture Studio | Navarro 28|SPRING 2015 Tuition: $240 (Members: $225) | 10 sessions SPRING 2015 |29 All Levels 9100 | Introduction to Glassblowing Larry West faculty Curious about working with blown glass? Demonstration and hands-on experience introduce students to the art of glassblowing MIGUEL ABUGATTAS, a native SYLVIA BENITEZ is a nationally LIZA COLLINS, born in London, of Peru, earned a certificate known installation artist whose was trained as a painter at — gathering hot glass from the furnace, centering and shaping the in ceramics at the Southwest work explores landscape painting Northeast London Polytechnic, form, and puntying and annealing a finished piece. The first class, School of Art in 2007. His work within the context of a site- and later in tapestry at the Royal through hands-on demonstration, will cover the basic principles has been exhibited in numerous specific agenda. She is the College of Art. Her tapestries behind working with molten glass. The second night, students will shows throughout the country, recipient of two Pollock-Krasner are in many public collections, have the opportunity to form their own cup shape. Course includes is included in public and private awards, an AICA award, and two including the Victoria and Albert use of studio, safety equipment, and clear glass materials. collections, and is included in National Endowment for the Arts Museum and the Contemporary 500 Cups by Lark Books. Visiting Artist Awards. Benitez has Art Society of London. 9100a: Wed, Jan 28 – Mar 4 | 6:30 – 9:30pm led over 60 community-based 9100b: Wed, Mar 18 – Apr 22 | 6:30 – 9:30pm MELINDA ADAMS is an Associate mural workshops along the Miguel Cortinas received 9100c: Fri, Mar 20 | 6:30 – 9:30 and Sat, Mar 21 | 9:00am – 12:00pm Professor in fashion management eastern seaboard. an MFA from The University of Sculpture Studio | Navarro at the University of the Incarnate Texas at San Antonio and a BFA Tuition: 9100a/b: $580 (Members: $565) | 6 sessions Word, with graduate degrees SABRA BOOTH holds an MFA from Texas A&M University– 9100c: $260 (Members: $245) | 2 sessions from the University of Wyoming from Cranbrook Academy of Art Kingsville. He is an Associate and an undergraduate degree and a BFA from the University of Professor of Art at the University All Levels from the University of Nebraska. Houston. She is a nationally and of the Incarnate Word where he Her surface design and textile internationally exhibiting artist teaches drawing, painting, and 9132 | Introduction to Glass Beadmaking works have been included at with recent shows in New York printmaking. Cortinas’ work is in sculpture.glass.mosaic Nina “Sam” Hibler national and international shows and Germany. Booth also was numerous collections throughout such as AQS, ITAA and Hoffman a Fulbright Scholar to Finland the U.S., including The University Explore the ancient art form of glass beadmaking utilizing open Challenge. and has been awarded grants by of Texas at San Antonio and the flamework techniques. Students will work with a “hot head” torch Artpace and by the Brooklyn Arts AT&T Collection of 20th Century and soft glass as they learn the process of forming various types of LORENA ANGULO is Mexican artist Council. American Art. beads including donut beads, cylinder beads, textured beads, round who works in metal, including beads and half and half beads. Decorative additions such as dots, metal clay, and mixed media. JUSTIN BOYD • SCULPTURE MARGARET CRAIG • Her passion for her culture and stringers and colored frits will also be covered, as well as safety & INTEGRATED MEDIA PRINTMAKING DEPARTMENT its traditions plays a big role in DEPARTMENT CHAIR finished CHAIR received an MFA in procedures and studio set-up. Includes materials; please bring a her designs. Her work has been bag lunch. his MFA in Integrated Media at Printmaking from the University included in Metal Clay Beads, The California Institute of the of Texas at San Antonio. She Sat, Feb 7 | 9:00am – 5:30pm Exceptional Work in Metal Clay Arts and graduated from the also holds a BS in Biology, Note: Class will be held at the instructor’s studio 2008 and 2009, Fusion Magazine University of Texas in San Antonio BS in Art and an MA with Tuition: $155 (Members: $140) | 1 session (Journal of the International PMC with a BFA in Ceramics. Since an emphasis in watercolor Guild) and featured on the Metal returning to Texas in 2006, Boyd painting from the University of Clay Guru site. has shown in numerous solo Wisconsin. A leader in non-toxic All Levels and group exhibitions, recently printmaking technology, she 9133 Introduction to Marble Making Jesse Amado holds a MFA and a including the Visual Art Center, has demonstrated at national | BFA from the University of Texas Austin; Art Palace, Houston; conferences. Craig was selected Nina “Sam” Hibler at San Antonio; he also holds a UTSA Satellite Space and Blue to represent the U.S. in China as BA degree in English from the Star Contemporary Art Center. part of the Sanbao International This introductory class is perfect for anyone interested in learning University of Texas at Austin. A open flamework technique but not interested in beadmaking. In addition, Boyd hosts a radio Printmaking project. native of San Antonio, he currently show each week on KRTU. Student will learn all safety procedures to use dual fuel torches. resides in both San Antonio JENNIFER DATCHUK graduated Several different types and sizes of marbles in this class including and New York. Amado’s work is Brad Braune received his BA from the University of latticino marbles, inclusion marbles, and end of the day marbles will included in numerous public and in Architecture from Texas Tech Massachusetts–Dartmouth with be covered. Includes materials; please bring a bag lunch. private collections throughout University. He taught watercolor an MFA in Artisanry. While in the United States and abroad from 1975-77 as part of the school she studied abroad at the Jan, Jan 31 | 9:00am – 5:00pm including The Museum of Fine original faculty of the Southwest Kwame Nkrumah University of Note: Class will be held at the instructor’s studio Arts, Houston; Dallas Museum School of Art. He also teaches Science and Technology in Ghana, Tuition: $155 (Members: $140) | 1 session of Art; Blanton Museum of Art, watercolor at other local arts West Africa and at the Sanbao Austin; San Antonio Museum of institutions and shows locally Ceramic Institute in Jingdezhen, All Levels Art and the Smithsonian Museum and nationally. China. of American Art. 9079 | The Art of Mosaics Joseph Bravo earned a MA Ric Dentinger, watercolorist, Melanie Long Strybos KAREN BAKER received an in Art History and a BA in is a contemporary realist who MFA from Southern Methodist Humanities at the University paints traditional subjects. He This ancient art form has many modern applications. Create beautiful University with an emphasis of Texas at San Antonio. After learned to draw and paint at an decorative or functional pieces using found objects, glass, marbles, in printmaking, drawing and teaching art history at the early age and is primarily self- stones, mirrors, dishes and tiles. Students will learn the basics of painting and a BFA from University of the Incarnate Word, taught. Dentinger’s career began mosaic design, layout, tile-cutting and tile-setting techniques, and Wayne State University. She is he served as the Executive as a professional illustrator and currently Registrar of Loans and discuss the characteristics of various tools, adhesives and grout. Director of the International art director. He has exhibited Exhibitions at the San Antonio Museum of Art and Science and in many states throughout the Students will complete small projects of their choice—flowerpots, Museum of Art. stepping-stones or tabletops. No previous experience is necessary. Associate Curator of Western U.S. Dentinger has been the Antiquities at the San Antonio recipient of many national awards Please see SSA website for a materials list; bring a lunch both days. Michelle Belto holds an MA in Museum Art. Also he was the host and featured on the cover of Fine Arts and Consciousness from Sat & Sun, Feb 7 & 8 | 10:00am – 4:30pm | Sculpture Studio | Navarro and writer for Defining Art, KMBH Watercolor Artist Magazine. John F. Kennedy University and a Tuition: $185 (Members: $170) | 2 sessions (PBS Affiliate). Currently he is BA in Education with certifications the principle at Bravo Fine Art in Art and Theater. and thirteen offering fine art curatorial and publications. Her work includes consulting services. an emphasis on encaustics and hand-made paper. 30|SPRING 2015 SPRING 2015 |31 Megan Harrison earned her Julia Barbosa Landois Jillian Palone • Faculty & RAMIN SAMANDARI has been MFA in Painting and Drawing holds an MFA in Sculpture/ Metals Studio Manager a fine art photographer for the from the University of Texas at New Media from the University earned her MFA from Southern past 20 years. He has owned faculty San Antonio and her BFA from of Pennsylvania and a BFA in Illinois University, Edwardsville and operated his studio, Magical faculty Metropolitan State University Painting from the University and received her BFA in Jewelry Realism, since 1998. His work of Denver. She has received of Texas at San Antonio. Her Design and Metals from Pittsburg has been in numerous solo Todd Fichter earned his BFA numerous awards and exhibition interdisciplinary works have State University. She allows a and group exhibitions and is RYAN TAKABA • FACULTY & in Photography from Southwest opportunities, most notably been exhibited throughout the variety of materials such as in the permanent collection CERAMIC STUDIO MANAGER Missouri State University. Fichter exhibiting work in the San U.S. and abroad, most recently metal, resin, paper-clay, wood, of San Antonio Museum of Art holds an MFA in Ceramics from is a full-time graphic designer. Antonio Draws Exhibition at the at the Museum of Contemporary rubber and paints to inform her and University of Texas at San Kent State University and a BFA He and his wife Kellie are the McNay Museum of Art. Art Santa Barbara`; 2013 Texas creative process. Antonio. from University of Hawaii. He primary creative force behind Biennial; and Artpace, San previously was the Artist-in- Fishead Design Studio & Nina “Sam” Hibler holds a Antonio. Landois is also SSA’s MIKE PECEN, ASLA, is a REGINA SANDERS • ASSISTANT Residence/Studio Manager for Microgallery. BS from Stephen F. Austin State Teen Program Coordinator. landscape architect, designing DIRECTOR, YOUNG ARTIST the University of Massachusetts University. She was introduced and planning campuses, PROGRAMS, holds Associate – Dartmouth. Takaba has also Mike Fisher received his to flame working when creating Eléonore Lee is a printmaker neighborhoods, public spaces Degrees in Fine Arts and taught at Kent State University Master of Communication Arts glass laboratories tools. Her and book artist. She began and residential landscapes with Illustration/Fashion from the and Northwest Vista College. degree from the University of background in science adds her studies in the UK prior to Dixie Watkins III & Associates. He Fashion Institute of Technology the Incarnate Word and his BA a wealth of knowledge to the attending the Art Institute of earned a Master of Landscape in New York. She is a former fine Jessica TOLBERT received her degree at the University of South nuances of glass art. Hibler is Chicago on exchange, where Architecture degree from the arts instructor at a magnet school MFA in Metal from the University Carolina. Goofa Man Productions owner of Dream Fire Glass and she first discovered her love for University of Texas at Austin, and in Houston and coordinates the of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, is Fisher’s one-man cartooning, specializes in the creation of one- books and print. After training is accredited in Leadership in SSA SMD program. where she recently finished a illustration and animation studio; of-a kind beads. at the Tamarind Institute, she Energy and Environmental Design visiting instructor position, and and he has been a cartoonist went to the University of Iowa to (LEED). CHRIS SAUTER earned an MFA her BFA in Metal/Jewelry from for the former Starlog magazine, Mira Hnatyshyn received an pursue an MFA and a Book Arts from the University of Texas at Texas State University. Tolbert’s as well as Animation Magazine, MFA at the University of Texas Certificate. Christopher Rabb holds an San Antonio and his BA from the research and studio practice Modeler’s Resource and other at San Antonio and a BS at MFA from the University of Dallas University of the Incarnate Word. focuses on the function of publications. His independent the University of Maryland. She JEANNETTE MacDOUGALL is a and a BFA from North Texas State He was a 1999 Artpace Artist-in- the hands, the everyday, and animation work on shorts have has exhibited her work locally studio artist and arts consultant. University. He has held a Teaching Resident, and has exhibited both the making and manipulation won several national film awards. and nationally. Hnatyshyn’s She has worked as an art Artist in Residence through the nationally and internationally. of objects. She is the Metals work appears in New American educator for over 20 years for Alaska State Council on the Arts. Sauter received the SSA 2011 Department 2014-2015 Artist-in- Casey Galloway • INTERIM Paintings, No. 96 West Issue the San Antonio Art Institute, Rabb teaches in the SSA’s Mobile Award for Teaching. Resident. fIBERS PROGRAM COORDINATOR and is included in the Saatchi San Antonio Children’s Museum Art Program. received a BFA in Fibers from Collection in London and other and SSA. MacDougall is a former GARY SCHOTT • METALS VINCENT VALDEZ • Drawing & the University of North Texas private collections. Resident Director at Moulin a Sarah Roberts received her DEPARTMENT CHAIR received Painting DEPARTMENT CHAIR in Denton. A 2007 Kuhlman Nef, an arts residency program in MFA in Jewelry Design and his MFA in Metal/Jewelry Design received his BFA from the Rhode Foundation scholarship allowed GREGORY ALAN JOHNSON • Auvillar, France. Metalsmithing from Texas Tech from the University of Illinois at Island School of Design. He has her to travel and research FACULTY & STUDIO MANAGER University with a secondary Urbana-Champaign and a BFA exhibited his work at The Parsons Scandinavian weaving. She is received his MFA in Printmaking Lisa Nigro holds an MFA in emphasis in Digital Photography. from the University of Wisconsin- School of Design in Paris, the an installation artist as well as a and Drawing at Texas Tech Sculpture from the University She was a former SSA Metals Stout. Schott’s work explores Los Angeles County Museum of traditional weaver. University and his BFA with a of Texas at Austin and a BFA Department Artist-in-Residence human interaction through both Art, the Smithsonian Museum, concentration in Printmaking at in Painting from University of and is co-director of Clamp Light sculptural mechanical forms and The Seattle Museum of Art and Nicole Geary earned an Texas A&M University–Corpus Massachusetts at Amherst. Nigro Artist Studios and Gallery. interactive wearable jewelry. His the Mexican Museum in Chicago MFA in Printmaking from the Christi. He also studied art at is an interdisciplinary, multi- work is included in Humor in and has had solo exhibitions University of South Dakota San Jacinto Junior College before media artist working in painting, Alex Rubio is currently the Craft by Brigitte Martin. at the Southwest School of and a BFA in Printmaking from earning a degree in business at sculpture, and interactive Mosaic Studio Manager for the Art, McNay Art Museum, San the University of Florida. She Southwest Texas State University. installation art. She is Adjunct Blue Star Contemporary Art DENNIS W. SMITH • CERAMICS Antonio Museum of Art, and the has exhibited in juried shows Professor at Houston Community Museum. As an arts organizer, he DEPARTMENT CHAIR received Museo Alameda. nationally including the Bemis LISA KERPOE creates paintings College and teaches in SSA’s has instructed and coordinated an MFA in Ceramics from the Center for Contemporary Art, on cloth, incorporating water- Mobile Arts Program. community-based art programs University of Montana and a BFA LARRY WEST owns and operates Spudnik Press Cooperative, and based media and mixed-media including, Guadalupe Cultural in Ceramics from the Kansas City Dragonfire Hot Glass Studio. Washington Printmaker’s Gallery. techniques. Her work has been Susan Oaks is a recognized Arts Organization, and San Anto Art Institute with postgraduate West has a BA in Art Education Her prints are included in several exhibited throughout the United artist in basketry, as well as a Cultural Arts Organization. As a work at Haystack Mountain from Kent State University and collections, both national and States and internationally. Kerpoe long-time artist-teacher in SSA’s studio artist, Rubio continues School of Crafts. He has exhibited has studied at the Pilchuck Glass international. authored two books on surface Young Artist Programs. She has a to illustrate and describe past his work in both national and School. He is an art teacher design techniques, Visual Texture Bachelor of Science degree from and present life in San Antonio, international exhibitions. Smith’s for the Northside Independent on Fabric and Vibrant Color (with the University of Texas at Austin. documenting both cultural and work has also been featured in School District. Joe Harjo • PHOTOGRAPHY and an all-level certification in Art personal experiences in his STUDIO MANAGER received Jane Dunnewold). Ceramics Monthly, Ceramics: Arts Education. Oaks’ work has been drawings and paintings. and Perception, and Clay Times. BECK WHITEHEAD • PAPER his MFA from the University shown nationally. & BOOK ARTS DEPARTMENT of Texas at San Antonio and DIANA KERSEY received her MFA in Ceramics from Washington KIMBERLY RUMFELT received MELANIE LONG STRYBOS CHAIR received an MFA from a BFA from the University of SARAH PAGONA received her BA her MFA in Studio Art from East the University of Texas at San Central Oklahoma. He exhibits State University and her BFA received a BS from Texas Christian from Texas Tech University. from Trinity University with an Carolina University where she University. She freelances as Antonio and a BA from Trinity regionally and is in many private emphasis in Photography. She was an Instructor of Record, University. Whitehead has taught collections. She currently owns and a decorative painter, surface operates Kersey Architectural is currently a working artist and Studio Technician, and a designer and mosaicist, and papermaking workshops at Ceramics, which specializes in an art teacher at Ronald Reagan Teaching Assistant of Design; worked on the restoration of Arrowmont School of Arts & DEBORAH HARRISON has High School in San Antonio. she received her BFA from Texas Crafts, Pyramid Atlantic, Haystack, been weaving since 1986 and custom architectural ceramics, the Empire Theater. Strybos is a reproductions and unique ceramic Tech University. In 2008 she was member of the Society of American and at national conferences. continues to explore new styles VICTOR PAGONA • PHOTOGRAPHY a Studio Assistant at Watershed and techniques of weaving. She ware. Kersey received the SSA Mosaic Artists. 2010 Award for Teaching. DEPARTMENT CHAIR earned Center for the Ceramic Arts in LYN WOODS received a certificate weaves mostly warped-faced rep his MFA in Photography and Maine. in ceramics from the Southwest rugs but enjoys the occasional GREG KINNEY, a former Sculpture at the University of School of Art in 2007. She also diversion of triaxial weaving. South Carolina and his MA in has studied ceramics at Anderson Her work has been exhibited advertising and fine art/ commercial photographer for Art History at the University of Ranch. Woods has previously nationally and examples of her Wisconsin. His most recent body taught ceramic classes for The work have been published in over thirty years, currently creates ceramic sculpture, often of work was created using a Firehouse in Del Rio, TX. Weavers, the Best of Weaver’s combination of digital and silver- series, and Handwoven. incorporating digital imagery onto his pieces. based media along with other materials. 32|SPRING 2015 SPRING 2015 |33 bfa springbfa classes Qualified community students or persons from the public interested in auditing BFA courses may enroll as non-degree- seeking students on a space available basis. For more information contact the Office of the Registrar at 210.200.8227. ARTS 1312 | Foundations II Jillian Palone & Ryan Takaba A continuation of Foundations I, this course continues the exploration of two- and three-dimensional design by providing The four-year BFA degree program centers on the process of students with working knowledge of two- and three-dimensional design simultaneously. Through additional exercises and projects, making as a form of inquiry and discovery, with equal emphasis students further explore the building blocks of design — line, value, on ideas and skills. Students learn to value both traditional and and shape focusing on perspective/space, texture/pattern, time/ innovative approaches and to move freely between the creation motion, and words/sound — using color theory within each project.

bfa program degree of one-of-a kind works and applied design. Mon & Wed, Jan 5 – Apr 22 | 9:00am – 12:00pm | SIMD Studio | Navarro Graduates from the Southwest School of Art’s BFA degree Tuition: $1,815 program acquire the business, critical thinking, and studio skills necessary for careers as working artists and engaged ARTS 1317 | Drawing II citizens. Vincent Valdez Areas of study include: This course further develops the student’s abilities within a broader Ceramics conceptual range and emphasizes finding a personal approach to Drawing & Painting drawing as a communicative and expressive medium. Students investigate various drawing methods and styles through assigned Metals projects focusing on the figure, abstraction, and narration. Various Photography tools and materials will be used. Printmaking Mon & Wed, Jan 5 – Apr 22 | 1:00 – 4:00pm | Drawing Studio | Navarro Sculpture & Integrated Media Tuition: $1,815 Applications for Fall 2015 are now being accepted. ARTS 1304 | Art History Survey II February 20 | Priority application and scholarship deadline Victor Pagona March 15 | Acceptance and award letters mailed Art History Survey II presents a chronological examination of August 1 | Applications close for Fall major cultural and stylistic developments in painting, sculpture, Scholarships and spaces are limited. Contact the Admissions Office architecture, and related visual arts from the Renaissance to early Modernism. Beginning with the 13th- and 14th-century developments at 210.200.8208 or visit our website for more information on that informed the Renaissance, the course follows the major stylistic applying. and cultural developments of art, including forays into non-Western traditions, through the early manifestations of Modernism in the late Auditing 19th and early 20th centuries. Mon & Wed, Jan 5 – Apr 22 | 4:00 – 5:30pm | Gen Ed Classroom | Navarro Qualified community students or persons from the public Tuition: $1,815 interested in auditing BFA studio classes may enroll as non- degree-seeking students on a space available basis without apply to the degree program. Interested students should contact the Office of the Registrar at 210.200.8227. Community Mentors Wanted Certificate Programs at SSA come back! The Student Services office As an offshoot of SSA’s new BFA program, certificate is looking for programs return to the SSA starting in Fall of 2015! community students Certificate programs at SSA are available in all areas who wish to share of emphasis offered in the BFA program as well as in their experiences Fine Arts generally. Certificate programs require 40 hours and expertise with of course work, both core and other studio work. the incoming BFA The programs can be taken for credit or noncredit and students. Each student will be paired with a community mentor consist of 40 hours of selected BFA coursework. in order to help them adjust as members of the SSA community. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please contact Chrissy For more information, see the SSA website or contact the Quattro, 210.200.8264 or [email protected]. Office of Registrar at 210.200.8227. 34|SPRING 2015 SPRING 2015 |35 campus map 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.

R E administrative office hours C G Mon – Fri | 8:30am – 5:00pm | Closed on major holidays. ST. MARY’S ST.  P mcnutt welcome center MN G Mon – Fri | 8:30am – 5:00pm | Closed on major holidays. Ursuline Campus General information; Offices of Registrar; BFA Admissions; and 300 AUGUSTA Student Services. exhibition galleries The Southwest School of Art houses multiple exhibition spaces: Russell Hill Rogers Gallery | Navarro NAVARRO ST. 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 P 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 The original dining room for the old Ursuline Academy is now the Copper Kitchen, serving a delicious home-style lunch menu at AUGUSTA ST. 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. Closed on all Federal holidays. P Navarro Campus 1201 NAVARRO 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 S A P L Office at 210.200.8207 or email [email protected].  M S A R C 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 Ursuline Campus Navarro Campus in 1851 to house the Ursuline Convent & Academy, the structures eventually became the home for our nationally recognized community McAllister Ceramics Building Russell Hill Rogers Galleries art school. For a guided tour of the buildings for 20 or more people, Administrative Offices Russell Hill Rogers Lecture Hall arrangements should be made in advance by calling 210.224.1848 Copper Kitchen Café Ellison Lecture Hall Student Lounge Exhibitions Office Ursuline Hall Galle facilities rental Student Lounge The beautiful, historic facilities of the Southwest School of Art Bolner Conference Room Willson Metals Studio Rentals Office provide the perfect setting for parties, dinners, lectures, private Ursuline Histo Center Bank of America Digital Studio Lende Photography Studio or corporate meetings, and weddings. The Gothic chapel and two McNutt Welcome Center Sculpture and Integrated Media Studio landscaped gardens, as well as a large board room, are among the Visitor Information Office of the Registrar Picante Paper Studio spaces available for rental on the Ursuline Campus, while additional Director of Admission Book Arts Studio conference and meeting space is available at the Navarro Campus. Student Services Coordinator Duncan Painting & Drawing Studio For more information and date availability, please contact the Negley Academy Building Drawing & Painting Studio Rentals Manager at 210.200.8211. Young Artist Programs Office Droste Design Studio Hennessey Children’s Studio Flohr Printmaking Studio Kimbro Children’s Studio General Education Classroom accessibility Blumenthal Studio Handicapped parking spaces are available on both campuses for Block Studio students with disabilities. The School continues to modify its historic Bowers Studio Briscoe Studio Ursuline Campus to increase access for visitors and students with Hendrie Studio disabilities. The Navarro Campus is wheelchair accessible. If you are Notice: Coates Chapel disabled and wish to participate in school activities, please call ahead Photographers are often on the for assistance. Note: The following studios on the Ursuline Campus are premises during classes and special Tobin Priest’s House events to capture images for the Maxham Fibers Studio not wheelchair accessible — Priest House 2nd Floor and the Block, Southwest School of Art’s archives Blumenthal, Bowers, Briscoe, Hendrie, and Kimbro Studios. and for use in our publicity materials. If you prefer not to have your photo security taken for such purposes, please notify A professional security guard is on campus during evening classes and the photographer at that time. daytime weekend classes. parking A limited amount of free parking is available at the Ursuline Campus on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional parking is available nearby on the street, in self-pay lots, and at the Central Library’s parking garage. 36|SPRING 2015 SPRING 2015 |37 registration.policies ssa registration form ✄ Date policies & guidelines month day year how to To ensure enrollment, register as soon as possible or at least one week prior to the start of class. OFFICE ONLY policies Date/Time register • To ensure enrollment, please register as soon as possible and student information Please print clearly. Please read all registration no later than one week prior to the start date of the class (unless and refund policies carefully otherwise noted) as class space is limited. O NEW STUDENT O RETURNING STUDENT DATE OF BIRTH before registering. • Tuition fees are due in full at time of enrollment. Class fees will not SPRING 2015 Registration be pro-rated for late enrollment. MISS MS. MRS. MR. DR. FIRST NAME MIDDLE INITIAL LAST NAME • You will be notified if the class for which you are registering is full. PRIORITY SCHOLARSHIP • Classes are open to everyone ages 16 and above, unless otherwisenoted. STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE/ZIP COUNTY APPLICATION DEADLINE (High school age students must have parental permission as well as Fri, Nov 21 departmental approval.) Members Priority • The SSA reserves the right to refuse enrollment or dismiss any HOME TELEPHONE WORK TELEPHONE CELL • Online | Tues, Dec 2 | 8:30am student for behavior that is disruptive or unacceptable in a • Members Open learning environment. email address (for internal school use only; will not be shared) Thurs, Dec 4 • Open studio time varies by department and is available to registered OPEN REGISTRATION students only, and only when no classes are scheduled and the ETHNICITY (for SSA grant purposes) PeRson to COntact IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Tues, Dec 9 facilities are open. Please see instructor for studio times. Use of O hispanic/latino of any race name Ongoing throughout the term the studios for commercial production work is discouraged. O non-hispanic/latino please list Registration forms will be telephOne(s) processed on the dates listed cancellations, refunds, withdrawals & transfers • The SSA reserves the right to cancel, combine or reschedule classes, O FEMALE O MALE relationship above. or to change class instructors when necessary. Tuition will be Register as soon as possible; refunded 100% for classes we cancel. class size is limited. • If the SSA cancels a class for any reason, all registered students O CPE CREDITS: ARE YOU TAKING A CLASS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL CREDITS? O YES O NO will be informed as soon as possible and extended the opportunity DO YOU WISH TO DECLARE A DISABILITY OR NEED TO REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION? O YES O NO For current class information to transfer to another class; no transfer fee will be applied. IF YES, PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENT CHAIR. and updates visit our website www.swschool.org. • A $40 withdrawal fee and a $25 transfer fee will be charged per PLEASE INITIAL THAT YOU HAVE READ ALL REGISTRATION AND REFUND POLICIES ON PAGE 38. class for changes made by students. payment • Notice of withdrawal by a student must be made in writing and class information Full payment is due upon received no later than seven days prior to the first day of class. CLASS No. SECTION CLASS TITLE DATES TIMES TUITION enrollment. Cash, checks, gift • Notice of withdrawal for SPECIAL CLASSES must be made within certificates, and credit cards. two weeks prior to the class. 1) • No refunds will be made for withdrawals made after those times. online • Failure to attend classes or verbal notification will not be regarded 2) Please visit our website to as an official notice of withdrawal. register online at 3) www.swschool.org. discounts & fees Note: If you have an existing • Only one discount may be applied per class. 4) log-in please sign-in before • Lab fees are included in the cost of tuition unless otherwise noted. registering. • Members of SSA receive a tuition discount on general classes for one year from the date their membership gift is posted. At the by mail/fax Patron level and above, household members 17 and younger are membership information payment information Complete the registration form eligible to receive the discount. Please send separate payment for membership. and send it with check or • Seniors (65 and above) will receive the equivalent of an individual MEMBERS RECEIVE A $15 DISCOUNT per class TOTAL/TUITION money order made payable to member’s tuition discount. O PATRON $150 | year $ O SSA MEMBER/SENIOR SSA or complete credit card • Military personnel will receive the equivalent of an individual O FAMILY $75 | year $ O NON-MEMBER $ information. O INDIVIDUAL $45 | year $ member’s discount with proper ID. WAIVER $ O EDUCATOR / SENIOR $35 | year by phone $ O GIFT CERTIFICATE Credit card payments may adult scholarships O SCHOLARSHIP/ WORK STUDY • The SSA offers a limited number of scholarships for adult programs, be made by phone. Call the TUITION MINUS WAIVER $ Office of Registrar at dependent upon the availability of funds. 210.200.8217 with all • Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit and need, and are Complete, detach and return page with AMOUNT PAID $ necessary information. granted on a first-come, first-served basis. full payment to: Check one of the following: • Application forms are available online or from the Office of the Office of Registrar, Southwest School of Art O CASH O CHECK O MONEY ORDER in person Registrar. 300 Augusta | San Antonio, TX 78205 Registration hours are O CREDIT CARD O GIFT CERTIFICATE ph 210.224.1848 | fax 210.224.9337 Mon – Fri, 8:30am – 5:00pm. continuing professional education credit Located in the McNutt Welcome The SSA is a registered Continuing Professional Education provider. Center. If you are a teacher seeking CPE hours, please notify the Office of credit card information Check one of the following the Registrar at the time of registration. You will receive a letter O AMERICAN EXPRESS O DISCOVER O MASTERCARD O VISA confirming completed contact hours at the end of the term. area accommodations CARD # EXP. DATE CCV # Plenty of lodging is available in the downtown area, and a few hotels offer special rates to SSA students. Please call for suggestions. CARDHOLDER’S NAME CARDHOLDER’S SIGNATURE CARDHOLDER’S MAILING ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT THAN ABOVE)

38|SPRING 2015 SPRING 2015|39 board.staff.mission young artist programs 2015 board of trustees staff celebrating 46 years of visual arts and creativity! OFFICERS Teri Hatch Aguilar, Exhibitions Coordinator James G. Lifshutz, Chairman Kathy Armstrong, Director of Exhibitions Elise Boyan, Vice Chairman Leigh Baldwin, Director of Communications Andrew Herdeg, Secretary Kori Bennett, Interim Registrar Gary Walton, Treasurer Stephanie Peché Canales, Development Associate spring classes Saturday and Sunday classes offers a unique Olga Castaño, Visitor Specialist opportunity for young artists to express themselves TRUSTEES Ed Conroy, Director of Development Bernice Appelin-Williams as they explore and learn new artistic skills. Classes Edward Dupuy, Dean include all materials. Contact the Office of Registrar Pamela Bain Cesario Garcia, Groundskeeper for more information, 210.200.8217. Barry Beller Michelle Garrigan-Durant, Director of Admission & Recruitment Cris Bregman Issac Gerami, Chief of Security $50 @ 50 | Special Anniversary Class Clay Carrington Sylvia Glatman, Rentals Manager Ages 6 – 8 Josie Davidson Ed Hepner, Facilities Manager Bruce Flohr Kambri Hernandez, Assistant to the Registrar 7023 | Stitches: Sewing & Weaving Stefan Gräter Barbara Hill, Director of Community Programs Susan Oaks Richard Harris Kiko Martinez, Digital Media Manager This is a class that will allow lots of individual Randall Hawkins Patricia Morales, Director of Young Artist Programs creative expression while you learn basic sewing Stacey Hill Jessica Nance, Executive Assistant Johnny Clay Johnson and weaving skills. Fabric, yarn, and ribbon will Paula Owen, President be some of the materials you use. Play with Anne Krause Chrissy Quattro, Student Services Coordinator Cheryl Longoria color, textures and patterns in this class that will Heather Rakowitz, Chief Financial Officer stimulate curiosity, creativity and concentration. Dan Markson Yvette Ramirez, Maintenance Sun, Feb 8 | 1:00 – 4:00pm Anita Uribe Martin Teresa Rodriguez, Director of Information Systems Southwest School of Art’s Young Artist Jesse Mata Hennessey Studio | Ursuline Noelia Saavedra, Staff Accountant Programs provide unique hands-on Tuition: $50 | 1 session Ruth Medellin Regina Sanders, Assistant Director of Young Artist Programs Darryl Mix experiences in the visual arts for Stephen J. Strapple, Director of Operations Ages 8 – 12 Boone Powell Joe Turner, Maintenance children and teens. Students work one-on- Larry Reyes Jerry Vasquez, Maintenance one with professional artist-teachers who 9001 | Drawing: ANIME Andi Rodriguez Lyn Woods, Development Assistant Christopher Rabb David Shelton teach new skills and nurture creativity Kathy Sosa FACULTY while developing individual expression. Have you been watching anime cartoons – Pokemon, Justin Boyd, Sculpture & Integrated Media Department Chair Yu-Gi-Oh, Dragon Ball Z, and others? Learn about McNutt Garden TRUSTEE Margaret A. Craig, Printmaking Department Chair this Japanese cartoon style as you create your own Courtney Walker characters and stories, as well as learn drawing Casey Galloway, Interim Fibers Program Coordinator techniques for depicting action and space. Joe Harjo, Photography Studio Manager summer art studio FOUNDING TRUSTEES Robert Hils, Fiber Department Chair Sat, Mar 7 – 28 | 1:00 – 3:00pm Helen Marie Hendrie for children and teens Gregory Alan Johnson, Faculty & Studio Manager Bowers Studio | Ursuline Edith McAllister Victor Pagona, Photography Department Chair Tuition: $125 (Members: $110) | 4 sessions Nancy Brown Negley Jillian Palone, Metals Faculty & Studio Manager Jun 8 – Aug 14 Ages 10 – 14 Chairman’s Advisory Gary Schott, Metals Department Chair San Antonio’s most extensive and dynamic Council Dennis W. Smith, Ceramics Department Chair youth art program (ages 5 – 18) offers 7983 Painting Skills & Techniques Ryan Takaba, Ceramics Faculty & Studio Manager | Andrés Andujar over 100 week-long (half and full-day) Regina Sanders Adelle Brewer Vincent Valdez, Drawing & Painting Department Chair classes. Registration for Summer Art Studio Frank B. Burney Beck Whitehead, Paper & Book Arts Department Chair begins Tues, Mar 17 for members. Learn the fundamentals of painting — sketching Arthur Coulombe To receive a catalog call 210.224.1848 the under-painting, blending colors and applying Marilyn Eldridge mission statement or for more information visit paint will be covered as you experiment with The Southwest School of Art teaches, preserves, and advances the watercolor and acrylic paint. This beginning Janet Flohr www.swschool.org/summerartstudios. Jerry Fuentes visual arts. We expand the creative potential of our community and techniques class stresses representational and modern still-life painting. Otis Parchman connect cultures of the world through participatory learning experiences. An additional purpose is to preserve and present the former Ursuline Sat, Jan 31 – Feb 21 | 1:00 – 3:00pm HONORARY TRUSTEES Convent and Academy as a place of historic significance. teen intensive studio Block Studio | Ursuline Chris Carson Ages 14 – 18 Tuition: $125 (Members: $120) | 4 sessions Robert C. Maxham SSA overview This program is for teens (middle and high The Southwest School of Art is a nationally recognized leader in school) with a strong interest in visual Ages 13 – 16 visual arts education, offering a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree as well arts looking to develop their individual 7018 | Clay: Handbuilding Skills as studio art programs for adults, children, and teens. Classes and skills and talent through professional workshops in many disciplines are taught by a permanent faculty and instruction in a serious learning environment. & Techniques leading artists in cutting-edge facilities located on two campuses in For information about enrolling in call Kimberly Rumfelt downtown San Antonio. 210.200.8213, or email with subject line “teen Learn the fundamentals of working in the plastic support intensive” to [email protected]. medium of clay. Explore a variety of handbuilding Support is provided by the City of San Antonio’s Department of techniques — pinch pot, slab construction and coil Culture and Creative Development, theFund, the Texas Commission building — as well as an array of coloring, glazing Noelle His Scholarship and firing options. on the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts as well as by Teens and young adults (16 – 21) interested in many generous individual and corporate donors. The SSA would like studying ceramics are encouraged to apply for a Sun, Feb 1 – Mar 8 | 1:00 – 3:00pm to thank all the many members and donors who make it possible to Noelle His Scholarship. To apply please contact McAllister Ceramics Studio | Ursuline Patricia Morales, 210.200.8213. Tuition: $175 (Members: $160) | 6 sessions 40|SPRING 2015 keep tuition affordable. NON-PROFIT ORG. 281 U.S. POSTAGE PAID ® N SAN ANTONIO, TX

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