Spring Session Classes
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SESSION CLASSES ARE SPORADICALLY OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
THE TUITION FOR SESSION CLASSES IS PAID BY INVOICE AND DUE IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT
TUITION IN NON-REFUNDABLE AND MAY NOT BE PRORATED
MISSED CLASSES ARE NOT CREDITED AND THERE ARE NO MAKE-UP CLASSES OFFERED FOR SESSION CLASSES
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR ADJUNCT FACULTY, VISIT THE ABOUT PAGE.
TUITION FOR 6-WEEK COURSE (2 HOURS/WEEK): $450 all materials provided
TUITION FOR 4-WEEK COURSE (3 HOURS/WEEK): $450 all materials provided
TUITION FOR 2-WEEK COURSE (2 HOURS/WEEK): $150 all materials provided
DRAWING IN COLOR: STILL LIFE
INSTRUCTOR: SHANNON RAE FINCKE
FOR TEENS & ADULTS OF ALL LEVELS
6-WEEK COURSE (2 HRS/WK)
MEETS MONDAYS 6-8PM
APRIL 13 THROUGH MAY 18
This six-week course is designed for teens and adults of all levels who want to explore colorful media and expand their drawing abilities. Working from both direct observation and imagination, students will discover new ways of seeing while expanding skills and creative responses. Through guided exercises and assignments, students will investigate colored pencils, inks, and pastels, discovering various approaches to interpreting subject matter. Throughout the course, students will learn color theory and produce experimental studies alongside vibrant, small-scale finished still life drawings.
FROM PLEIN AIR TO ABSTRACTION
CO-INSTRUCTORS: AMANDA MEARS & SHANNON RAE FINCKE
FOR ADULTS OF ALL LEVELS
4-WEEK COURSE (3 HRS/WK)
MEETS FRIDAYS 10AM-1PM
APRIL 24 THROUGH MAY 15
This four-week course for adults of all levels focuses on painting inspired by the natural environment. The first two classes take place outdoors in Griffith Park’s Fern Dell making observational paintings with pastel and watercolor. The final two classes are held in the studio, concentrating on translating the plein air studies into abstracted acrylic paintings. Students will develop new ways of conceptualizing paintings, strengthen observational skills, and expand visual language. Discussions examining artists use of value, color, and shape to interpret the physical world and express psychological and emotional perspectives complement the classes.
PAPERMAKING: RECYCLED PAPER PULP WORKSHOP
INSTRUCTOR: SOPHIA ALLISON
FOR TEENS & ADULTS OF ALL LEVELS
2-WEEK COURSE (2 HRS/WK)
MEETS SUNDAYS 10AM-12PM
APRIL 12TH AND 19TH
This two-week, hands-on workshop for teens and adults introduces the art of papermaking using simple and accessible tools, materials and techniques. Students will transform everyday recycled materials—such as junk mail, old homework, newspapers, and other scrap paper—into unique paper sheets and sculptural forms. Guided step by step, participants will learn the fundamentals of pulp preparation and creative papermaking methods, and also experiment with embedding seeds from local native plants into paper pulp to make eco-friendly “seed bombs.” Students will leave with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to continue making paper at home.
After a decade of taking classes at Institute for Visual Arts, I can say this has been a journey that has fundamentally shaped my creative practice and visual literacy. Shannon's unique approach of dedicating each academic year of the Core Program to a single thematic exploration allows for greater depth of artistic investigation. Rather than rushing through topics, we're able to develop a deeper understanding of the concepts within the framework. The end of year art show is always magical. It’s amazing to see everyone’s personal take on that year’s theme. Shannon is a gem and I’m looking forward to another year of creating, learning, and sharing with the students in my class! Oh, and of course the IVA session classes and workshops are great quick ways to gain experience in specific mediums and topics!
—Pascha Goodwin, IVA Parent Since 2011 & Student Since 2014
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