The Jacksonville Center for the Arts Products

Introduction to High Dynamic Range Imaging (TWD001110)

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:38:02 +0000

Rob Jones September 11-12 Saturday and Sunday, 9am-12pm Non-members $71/ Members $57 Transform your photographs using techniques for creating greater luminances between lighter and darker areas of an image. HDR photography is an advanced technique that allows the serious photographer to capture the full range of tones in a scene that previously was too great to reproduce. Students can expect to complete the class with a basic understanding of HDR photography and the software and workflow that will allow them to achieve the results they want.

Landscape Drawing in Black and White (TWD091110)

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:38:02 +0000

Erin Coffin September 11, 18, 25 3 Saturdays, 9am-12pm Non-members $107/ Members $86 Take your talents outside and learn and practice using charcoal to draw the world around you. In this plein air (“in the open”) drawing class, students will micro and macro-scapes out-of-doors. Erin will assist students in focusing on line, shadow, depth and shape in the unique circumstances created by working outside.

Afternoon Art at the Jax

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:38:02 +0000

Ongoing Weekly Art Opportunity for Kids

Thursdays, 4-5pm, starting July 29

Ages 4-8

A new program of ongoing weekly creative opportunities for kids is starting at the Jax. Kicking off with Lore Deighan, kids will work on 2-dimensional summer art! From texturizing with plant matter, to pressing, rubbing, sketching and more! Kids ages 4 to 8 are invited to experience an array of arts and crafts for only

$10 per class when registering in advance ($5 for 2nd sibling).
Walk-ins or same-day registrations are welcome and will pay only $12 per class ($6 for 2nd sibling).
a 4-week preregistration can be purchased for only $35 ($50 for 2 siblings, and 50% off for each subsequent sibling).

Parent participation is welcome, but not required.

Intermediate Wire Wrapping (JWL092610)

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:38:02 +0000

Kitty Katt September 26 Sunday, 1-6pm Non-members $69 / Members $55 Once you’ve mastered the fundamental techniques in Kitty’s bracelet-oriented wire-wrapping class, you will be ready to create gorgeous gemstone pendants using techniques designed to securely and beautifully all your precious pieces. Using 14kt gold fill or sterling silver wire and semi-precious stones of your choosing, you will learn how to make a sturdy pendant with creative embellishments.

Beginning Wire Wrapping (JWL090810)

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:38:02 +0000

Kitty Katt - Registration Closed, class full September 8 Wednesday, 10am-4pm Non-members $83 / Members $67 Wrap it, bend it, twist it, turn it! Let Kitty teach you the fundamentals of wire-wrapped jewelry while making a beautiful bracelet for yourself or a loved one! Using 14kt gold fill or sterling silver wire and semi-precious stones of your choosing, you will learn how to make a sturdy bracelet with hook clasp and creative embellishments.

Kids Art Camp (KIDZ080210)

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:38:02 +0000

Ages 9-16

Join us for a week of fun and creativity! August 2-6 Monday - Friday, 9am-3pm Join us for a week of creativity and fun in our 3rd Annual Kids Art Camp. Pottery with Jayn Avery (handbuilding and wheelthrowing). Comic book drawing with Katherine Devine. Drawing and painting with Erin Coffin. Beading with Mara Robbins. Polymer Clay with Teri Walters. Leather work with Jeff Eubank! Each day will include a morning and afternoon session in different mediums, with exercise breaks .

Hot Glass Beads (GLS091110)

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:38:02 +0000

Lara Phelps September 11 Saturday, 9am-5pm Non-members $95/ Members $76 Play with fire and get rewarded! Create beautiful glass beads using the flamework torch and rods of different colored glass. Students in this class will learn about the equipment and safety precautions necessary to safely work soft glass into a variety of unique beads. From choosing beautiful color combinations, to swirling and texturing, students will walk away with a number of glass beads ready to be used in their next jewelry project or gifted to a friend!

Carpenter Squares Infant Quilt Top (FIB082810)

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:38:02 +0000

Lochlanina Tobey August 28 Saturday, 10am-4pm Non-members $71/ Members $57 Learn to create a beautiful baby blanket for your young loves! The woven bands of the Carpenter’s Squares create a high graphic design with a modern, a classic, even a Celtic appeal which looks difficult to do, but really isn’t. Once you know the secret of creating consistent T-seams this infant quilt top becomes so simple, beginning quilters can confidently piece it.

Introduction to Your Digital Camera (TWD072510)

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:38:02 +0000

Steve Graham

July 25 Sunday, 3-5pm Non-members $24/ Members $19

Friends and Family 2 for 1 special!

Have a simple digital or SLR digital camera that you know can do more than simply point and shoot, but don’t know how to interpret the directions? This class will introduce students to the many functions and options available on their digital cameras. From aperture settings to pixel size and the appropriate settings for different situations, this class will help students who feel lost in their camera’s manual to find their way!

Fundamentals at the Forge (BLK100910)

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:38:02 +0000

John Riddle October 9-10 Sat. & Sun. 9am-5pm Non-members $190/ Members $152 This beginning blacksmithing class will introduce students to the equipment, tools and safety precautions involved in the use of the blacksmith’s forge. Once familiar with the tools of the trade, the class will practice fundamental blacksmithing techniques while learning to make basic hooks, tools and decorative flares. Students will leave with all the basic skills necessary to fire up a forge on their own and will be qualified to rent the center’s forge for personal use.

Decorative and Faux Art Finishes (TWD063010)

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:38:02 +0000

Nara Ishaya June 30-July 28 5 Wednesdays, 10am-1pm Non-members $178/ Members $143

FRIENDS AND FAMILY 2 for 1 special!!!

Turn your old furniture into works of art! Let Nara teach you how to prepare, paint and decorate furniture using the techniques of faux art. Learn how to spruce up your home, your furniture and even turn old thrift-store throwaways into beautiful “new” gifts!

Kids Creativity Jubilee!!

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:38:02 +0000

Saturday, June 19th

9am-4:30pm Two-hour classes for ages 5-7, 8-10, &11-14 in polymer clay, pottery, fused glass, drawing, dreamcatchers and tie-dyes! Only $15-$25 per class per student! Ongoing demonstrations in falconry and blacksmithing from 11am-2:30pm. Online registration unavailable, but check out this link for more information on individual classes, the schedule and tuition. Parents, enjoy your day kid-free OR join us on campus for snacks, a lunch picnic and the falconry and blacksmithing demonstrations. Kids, get creative and make wonderful gifts for Father’s Day or any day!

The Footbridge: Bob Ross Oil Painting (TWD072410a)

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:38:02 +0000

Kathy Barton, CRI August 21 (rescheduled from July) Saturday, 10am-4pm Non-members $71/ Members $57

Discover the Joy of Painting! and learn to paint the Bob Ross Way during this one-day workshop focused on his painting “The Footbridge.” Students will complete their own Footbridge painting with assistance from a Certified Ross Landscape (CRI) artist and instructor Kathy Barton. Practice a beautiful coudy sky, trees, water and bridge and astound yourself by finishing all in one 6 hour class!

Portraits Made Easy (TWD070910)

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:38:02 +0000

Karen Sewell July 8-29 4 Thursdays, 6-9pm Non-members $143 / Members $114 Learn how to paint the human face and body using common facial and body measurements to create portraits that are both realistic and true to the model! Students in this class series will begin with charcoal and pencil sketches and progress through to color enhancements. With time to practice between sessions, students will learn about value and composition and will come away with a finished full-color oil or acrylic portrait!

More Monotype Printing (TWD091910)

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:38:02 +0000

Kate Anderson September 19 Sunday, 10am-5pm Non-members $83/ Members $67 An exploration of numerous techniques for color monotype printmaking, this class will cover the use of masks, stencils and collage (chine collé) in creating unique prints. We will experiment with the use of hand-cut stencils and masks, as well as using natural materials such as leaves and flowers in applying color to the plate. Combining these techniques along with collage in the creation of a print will lead to unexpected and beautiful results. An assortment of beautiful art paper will be included in the materials available. Some previous experience with monotype printmaking useful but not required.

Beginning Linoleum Block Printing (TWD050110)

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:38:02 +0000

Kate Anderson May 1-2 Saturday and Sunday, 10am-2pm Registration Closes Wednesday, April 28th! Non-members $95/ Members $76 Learn how to design and develop a relief print by carving a linoleum block. Students will learn techniques for carving the block, how to ink up and print the block and how to sign and edition the finished prints.

Solar Etching (TWD072410)

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:38:02 +0000

Kate Anderson July 24-25 Saturday and Sunday, 9am-5pm Non-members $190/ Members $152 Create an etching using Solar Plate, the sun and water. Explore how to make an etching the non-toxic way using water based inks that don’t require the use of solvents and clean up with soap and water. Students will also learn how to print using an etching press (paper preparation, inking up and how to use the press).

Color Linoleum Block Printing (TWD090310)

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:38:02 +0000

Kate Anderson September 3-4 Friday and Saturday, 9am-5pm Non-members $190/ Members $152 Already know how to create a linoleum block print but want to explore techniques for color printing? In this class you will learn how to create a reduction color print, techniques for creative inking and printing of the block and registration techniques for multiple plate printing, and much more.

Painting to Music (TWD090410)

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:38:02 +0000

Susan Hensley September 4-5 Saturday and Sunday, 10am-2pm Non-members $95/ Members $76 FAMILY AND FRIENDS – 2 for 1 Special!! Tap in to your creativity and let your inner artist dance! In this workshop, Susan will help participants find the rhythm and mood of music as expressed through their visual art. Preview Susan's art by visiting her blog, ART by Susan Hensley.

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain (TWD051510)

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:38:02 +0000

Susan Hensley May 15-16 Saturday and Sunday, 10am-2pm Non-members $95/ Members $76 FAMILY AND FRIENDS - 2 for 1 Special!!! Unlock your creativity! Learn techniques to help you draw skillfully and beautifully, or just enhance your creativity. This class is perfect for those with little or no prior drawing experience and who perhaps believe that learning to draw requires some native “inborn” talent. For a preview of Susan's work, visit her blog, ART by Susan Hensley.

Silk Painting (TWD042410)

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:38:02 +0000

Chris Youngblood April 24-25 Sat. and Sun., 9am-5pm Non-members $190/ Members $152 Come alive with silk painted scarves! Practice the techniques of painting on silk from stretching the silk to steaming the finished painting. Learn to use cartoons, gutta, different dyes, the basics of resist and watercolor processes.

Pastel Painting for Beginners (TWD081410)

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:38:02 +0000

Chris Youngblood August 14-15 9am-5pm Non-members $190/ Members $152 Learn the techniques of pastel, from a thumbnail sketch to a finished painting. Some of the subjects we can cover are materials, planning the composition, the initial sketch, working the entire piece, blending, hard and soft lines, focus, detail, and framing.

CUPS!!! (CER082310)

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:38:02 +0000

Sarah McCarthy August 23-27 Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Non-members $475/ Members $380 Fabulous CUPS!! Enter the wonderful world of cups through this class, which focuses on both the hand-built and wheel-thrown form of the cup. Students will learn about the functionality and form of various cup styles while practicing making mugs, tumblers, teacups, and teabowls.

Introduction to the Pottery Wheel (CER041610)

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:38:02 +0000

Sarah McCarthy Class Canceled April 16-18 9am-5pm Non-members $285/ Members $228 Get your hands dirty and center your heart in this wonderful introduction to the potter’s wheel. Whether you are familiar with the potter’s wheel or not, this introductory wheelthrowing class will give students a strong foundation in throwing techniques. Learn how to center several pounds of clay into beautifully concentric pots.

The Whole Approach (CER053110)

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:38:02 +0000

An Aspiring Potter’s Workshop Joshua Copus May 31-June 4 10am-6pm Non-members $475/ Members $380 Explore the possibilities of hand-built and wheel-thrown pottery while discussing the process of starting a pottery business in this class/workshop/seminar.

Forging Spoons (BLK052910)