Wood selection, basic wood joinery, care of tools, methods of improvisation, and transformation of found wood and wood objects will be covered. Since 1970 A combined Studio Art and History of Art course which explores art expression born of womens' traditions and experiences. Studio projects will incorporate contemporary interpretations of womens' work including stitching, quiltmaking and beading. The History of Art component will study this modern, feminist movement within its literary and art historical context and will deal with the issues of gender, medium, artistic signature and the biographical tradition. Painting Workshop Techniques in the handling of oil or acrylic paint are emphasized.
Personal expression is stressed through the development of form and content.
Ceramics Workshop A workshop course to introduce students to a variety of advanced ceramics techniques. Included in this class will be alternative firing and glazing processes, demonstrations and work with colored clays, mold making for multiple work, etc. Students will have the opportunity to create their own original art as well photo montages during this class. Workshop A continuation of basic processes in printmaking - relief, intaglio, lithography and screenprinting. Emphasis will be placed on exploring new developments in printmaking including photo processes.