Continuing Education + Community Outreach

Beginning Painting

Course No. CEPT 110 00
Cost $495.00 Register Now
Sessions 8
Location Cleveland Institute of Art
Dates September 10 - October 29 (Tuesday) – 6-9pm
Location: Cleveland Institute of Art

In this introductory painting course, students will learn the fundamental techniques and processes of painting with acrylic paint. Class projects will target basic painting principles and guide students to develop a better understanding of tools and materials, acrylic paint and mediums, basic color theory, and two-dimensional design concepts. Discussions, demonstrations, and handouts will provide students with valuable resources to facilitate good painting practices and artistic growth. Instructor: Susan Danko

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Beginning Sculpture

Course No. CESC 240 00
Cost $495.00 Register Now
Sessions 8
Location Cleveland Institute of Art
Dates September 11 - October 30 (Wednesday) – 6-9pm
Location: Cleveland Institute of Art

Have you ever wanted to try out a variety of sculpture techniques? In this introductory sculptural course, students will have the opportunity to learn the art of creating sculptural forms using wire, plaster, and mixed media assemblage. Learn essential three-dimensional design principles to solve spatial challenges, covering techniques such as carving, assembling, and modeling. Delve into the core aspects of sculpture, from materials and processes to context, form, scale, structure, and space. Discover the historical significance of sculpture while embracing design elements in the context of this captivating art form. Instructor: Tina Meeks

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Clay On and Off the Wheel

Course No. CECR 560 00
Cost $595.00 Register Now
Sessions 8
Location Cleveland Institute of Art
Dates September 14 - November 2 (Saturday) – 9:30am-12:30pm
Location: Cleveland Institute of Art

The goal of this course is to explore the endless possibilities in working with clay both on and off the pottery wheel. Together we will go over basic to advanced techniques to achieve your artistic goals. By the end of the course students will have a complex understanding of how to manipulate clay on and off the wheel at all different stages of the making process. We will glaze and fire our work using multiple firing methods. Instructor: PJ Hargraves

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Creative Clay Studio

Course No. YACR 350 00
Cost $400.00 Register Now
Sessions 8
Grades 6-12
Location Cleveland Institute of Art
Dates September 14 - November 2 (Saturday ) – 1-4pm
Location: Cleveland Institute of Art

Grades 6-12. The goal of this course is to explore the endless possibilities in working with clay both on and off the pottery wheel. Together we will go over basic to advanced techniques to achieve your artistic goals. By the end of the course students will have a complex understanding of how to manipulate clay on and off the wheel at all different stages of the making process. We will glaze and fire our work using multiple firing methods. Instructor: PJ Hargraves

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Drawing the Figure

Course No. CEDR 340 00
Cost $495.00 Register Now
Sessions 8
Location Cleveland Institute of Art
Dates September 10 - October 29 (Tuesday) – 6-9pm
Location: Cleveland Institute of Art

Beginners and experienced artists welcome in this class exploring dry media like charcoal, graphite, and chalk pastel to draw the human figure. The techniques of gesture, contour, value, rendering, measurement, and composition will be discussed, with explanations on materials and processes, as well as demonstrations on how to draw the figure every step of the way. Students will be working with human anatomy of the full figure including portrait features. Topics will focus primarily on traditional approaches to drawing with additional consideration for contemporary methods. Instructor: Jessica Mia Vito

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Glass Fusing

Course No. CEGL 125 00
Cost $495 Register Now
Sessions 8
Location Cleveland Institute of Art
Dates September 10 - October 29 (Tuesday) – 6-9pm
Location: Cleveland Institute of Art

In this class focused on glass fusing techniques, students will get a chance to make their own glass artwork. With projects ranging from glass jewelry, bowls and plates, glass drawings, and suncatchers, students will get hands on experience working with a challenging material! The heating cycle of kilns, how a kiln works and how to use it, and production techniques will all be a part of this course. Students will make multiple projects based on their interests. Instructor: Elizabeth Clarke

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Hot Glass for All Levels: Sculptural Forms

Course No. CEGL 140 00
Cost $495.00 Register Now
Sessions 8
Location Cleveland Institute of Art
Dates September 11 - October 30 (Wednesday) – 6-9pm
Location: Cleveland Institute of Art

Sculptural forms in hot glass will consist of various techniques to make both blown and solid works out of hot glass. Beginners, starting with the bubble or simply a gather of solid glass, will learn ways to develop sculptural forms out of glass, while intermediate/advanced students explore more techniques and more challenging functional forms. Each class will add a different skill to the making process. Students are encouraged to lean into the abstract, and fluid nature of glass. Natural fiber clothing is mandatory, nothing synthetic may be worn (Jeans and cotton T-shirts are recommended). Protective eyewear (safety glasses) and closed toe shoes are mandatory. Instructor: Elizabeth Clarke

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Introduction to Printmaking: Screenprinting, Relief and Monotype

Course No. CEPM 120 00
Cost $495 Register Now
Sessions 8
Dates September 11 - October 30 (Wednesday) – 6-9pm

Learn the basics of three unique printmaking processes: screenprinting, relief and monotype. Fundamental techniques will be covered, including carving and printing linoleum blocks, exposing images to screens, printing and color mixing. Prints will be created both by hand and with a press. We will also explore mixing these different techniques to create wonderfully layered images. Open to all, this is a great course for anyone interested in making beautiful prints by hand. This course is being offered as a process sampler, allowing students an introductory experience to printmaking, and will also support those students who would like to build upon previous printmaking experiences. Instructor: Ewuresi Archer

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