community art classes ADULTS, TEENS + CHILDREN 2019 summer upcoming summer events young artist programs All events are FREE and open to the public unless otherwise noted. visiting artist workshops kim eichler-Messmer | kansas city, MO 2990 | indigo + Shibori + Quilt Fri – Sun, Jul 12 – 14 events Margaritas & Medals Wed, Apr 3 Cory Imig. Volmetric Forms, 2018, steel, nylon, paint An invitation only event. For information on attending call 210.200.8207. Southwest School of Art’s saturday morning 46th Annual Fiesta Arts Fair Young Artist Programs tuition discovery (smd) exhibitions Sat & Sun, Apr 20 & 21 based classes for kids and Over 110 high caliber artists are the highlight of this ages 5 – 17 Through Apr 7 teens include all materials. family favorite Fiesta® event. Advance tickets online at Celebrating 50 years of visual arts and creativity! Jessica Mallios: The Shard www.FiestaArtsFair.com. Students work one-on-one From September through May, Saturday Morning discovery Adam Schreiber: Copywork with professional artist- is a free, introductory art experience designed for children ages 5 – 17. Sessions take place on Saturday mornings during Harald Szeemann: Documenta 5 teachers who teach new the school year and provide family fun and learning by This exhibition curated by David Platzker and circulated awakening a passion for art in children and their parents. by Independent Curators International (ICI), New York. skills and nurture creativity Children have the opportunity to work with artist-teachers while developing individual in a wide variety of media, including ceramics, drawing and OPeNiNg RecePtiON | Sat, May 4 | 5:30 – 7:30pm expression. painting, photography, printmaking, origami, weaving and May 4 – 26 seasonal art, and more. Parents and guardians work alongside Senior Thesis Exhibition their child during the activities. summer art studios Due to the popularity of this fun and interactive program, OPeNiNg RecePtiON | Thurs, Jun 13 | 5:30 – 7:30pm advance reservations are required. For more information, Jun 13 – Aug 11 Jun 4 – Aug 17 call the Office of the Registrar at 210.200.8217. Cory Imig: Site-specific Installation Activities are geared to ages 5 – 14; Jan and Feb feature ¡Fiesta! Art! kids (ages 5–14) activities specific to older teens. Kansas City, KS Classes include a variety of engaging subject specific by age FREE with advanced registration. Abinadi Meza: Sculpture & Sound Family Fun! ¡Vámonos! for these budding artists. Set in a positive, nurturing, and fun One-Month Session | Sat | 9:30 – 11:30am | Frost Garden enrollment for Fall session begins tues, Jul 9. Houston, TX environment. Savor the Arts teens (ages 14 – 18) Thurs, May 2 Teen classes offer a more focused experience for the art teen intensive lectures Food, cocktails, and fun! A benefit friendraiser. serious teen and young adult seeking a solid foundation in ages 14 – 18 For advance tickets call 210.200.8206 or online, art. wORkiNg ARtiSt PANel | Thurs, Mar 28 | 6:00pm www.swschool.org/savorthearts. This after-school program is for teens (middle and high Janelle Esparza, Cory Imig, Cruz Ortiz, and school) with a strong interest in visual arts looking to Daniel Rios Rodriguez Noelle His Scholarship develop their individual skills and talent through professional BFA Portfolio Prep day instruction in a serious learning environment. For more Sat, Jun 22 Teens and young adults (16 – 21) interested in taking ceramics information call 210.200.8213, or email with subject line “teen gRAduAtiNg SeNiORS ARtiSt tAlkS classes through the Adult Studio Program are encouraged to intensive” to [email protected]. Note: Teens 16 and Thurs, Apr 11 & 18 | 6:00pm – 7:30pm apply for a Noelle His Scholarship. To apply please contact older may take Adult Studio classes with parental permission Patricia Morales, 210.200.8213. as well as permission of the department chair. press summer 2019 adult cover.indd 2 3/7/19 10:57 AM COMMunitY ART CLASSES directory 02 classes at-a-glance 04 new & beginner classes 05 book arts.letterpress 06 papermaking ceramics 08 drawing.painting 12 printmaking.mixed media 16 19 fibers.weaving.surface design jewelry.metals 22 photography.digital 25 integrated media.video.sculpture 27 wood.metal 28 29 glass 30 art educator workshops college program 31 faculty 32 campus map 36 general information 37 elcome to Southwest School of Art how to register 38 —a nationally recognized leader in registration form 39 W young artist programs inside back visual arts education. We invite you to join cover our community and share your talents. Whether you are seeking a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree through our college program, or studio art registration programs for adults, teens, and children, there is Mon – Fri | 8:30am – 5:00pm something for everyone at this growing institution. McNutt Welcome Center For over 50 years we have invited people interested Registration for classes should be made as soon in the visual arts to learn, create and share their as possible; class size is limited and filled on a talent to strengthen the visual arts in our region. first-come, first-served basis. We invite all, professional working artists, dedicated SUMMER 2019 REGISTRATION DATES practitioners and life-long learners, to enjoy what FRIENDS OF SSA PRIORITY Southwest School of Art has to offer in small classes • Online | Tues, Apr 2 with individual instruction in a wide variety of • Phone | In-person | Thurs, Apr 4 studio skills and subject matter. Classes range OPEN REGISTRATION from introductory to intermediate to advanced • Tues, Apr 9 classes, so there truly is something for everyone. PRIORITY DEADLINE FOR Experienced faculty, all of whom are professional SCHOLARSHIPS working artists, challenge students to broaden their • Fri, Mar 20 Ongoing throughout the term skills and test their boundaries in our cutting-edge facilities, conveniently located downtown, in the ph 210.200.8217 | fax 210.224.9337 heart of San Antonio’s arts corridor/Museum Reach. Scholarships are available in every department and we encourage all students to apply. Come on in. Have a seat. All are welcome. There’s no reason to hesitate—begin your creative journey at Southwest School of Art today. Mon Tues book arts. letterpress ceramics • Porcelain • Introduction to Throwing • Fountains • Introduction to Handbuilding • The Standard Figure AT-A-GLANCE • Throwing Skills graphics.digital. • Video Editing • Introduction to the video Digital Camera drawing. • Basic Drawing foundations • On-Loom Weaving • On-Loom Weaving adult studio classes adult fibers.weaving. • Fiber Study for Weavers • Fiber Study for Weavers surface design • Advanced Pattern-Making* ‡ glass jewelry.metals • Symmetry in Metal • Enameling Basics & Beyond • Simple Knifemaking mixed media painting • Watercolor Painting • Watercolor Painting • Basic Painting • Landscape Painting • Intensified Abstraction papermaking photography • Introduction to • Introduction to the Photography.1 Digital Camera • Introduction to Photography.2 • Water-Based Screen printmaking Printing sculpture. wood. • Mold-Making & Body • Simple Knifemaking metal Casting • Introduction to Welding 02|SUMMER 2019 * New Class (VA) Visiting Artist ‡ 1 –3 day Class or Weekend Workshop Wed Thurs Fri Sat/Sun • Traditional Japanese Four Hole Binding * ‡ • Posters & Broadsides * ‡ • Letterpress Cards ‡ • Throwing Skills • Introduction to Throwing • China Painting Weekend ‡ • Ceramic Decals • Blue & White Weekend ‡ • Studio Concepts: Developing An Idea • Sandblasting: Enhancing Surfaces • Digital Imaging.1 • Video Web Portfolio * • Basic Drawing • Drawing Beyond the Basics • Introduction to Drawing ‡ • Basic Drawing • Cartooning, Comics, • Pastel Portraiture ‡ Caricature & Anime • Color Design ‡ • Introduction to Weaving • Introduction to Weaving • Tapestry Weaving: Textures & • On-Loom Weaving • On-Loom Weaving Raised Surfaces ‡ • Fiber Study for Weavers • Fiber Study for Weavers • Nuno Felting Techniques ‡ • Wax As A Resist * ‡ • Natural Dyeing (VA) ‡ • Beadmaking.1 ‡ • Glass Flamework: Marble Making ‡ • Introduction to Glassblowing ‡ • Introduction to Stained Glass ‡ • Metals Studio Projects • Bezel Setting • Weekend Introduction to • Introduction to Welding • Simple Knifemaking Jewelry-Making Techniques ‡ • Traditional Meets Non- Traditional ‡ • Introduction to Lapidary ‡ • Introduction to Chasing & Repoussé ‡ • Introduction to Welding ‡ • Mixed Media: Art Materials Special Effects ‡ • Studio Time • Basic Painting • Introduction to Encaustic • Basic Painting • Mixed Media: Art Materials Painting ‡ Special Effects ‡ • Introduction to Water- Based Painting ‡ • Paper Botanicals ‡ • Breaking the Mold: Handmade Paper in 3-Dimensions * ‡ • Digital Imaging.1 • Intermediate/Advanced Darkroom • Basic B/W Darkroom • Non-Toxic Printmaking • Mokuhanga: Japanese • Photo-Lithography * ‡ Woodblock Printing * ‡ • Introduction to • Simple Knifemaking • Woodworking: Hand Plane • Introduction to Welding ‡ Blacksmithing Fundamentals * ‡ SUMMER 2019 |03 A few beginning-level appropriate classes: LETTERPRESS CARD page 06 PAPER BOTANICALS page 06 INTRODUCTION TO WHEELTHROWING page 08 INTRODUCTION TO HANDBUILDING page 08 CHINA PAINTING WEEKEND page 11 BLUE & WHITE WEEKEND page 11 INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING page 12 BASIC DRAWING page 12 CARTOONING, COMICS, CARICATURE & ANIME page 13 INTRODUCTION TO WATER-BASED PAINTING page 13 BASIC PAINTING page 14 WATERCOLOR PAINTING page 15 NON-TOXIC PRINTMAKING page 16 INTRODUCTION TO ENCAUSTIC PAINTING page 18 MIXED MEDIA: ART MATERIALS SPECIAL EFFECTS page