Courses for Adult
"All great art originates from the innocent child within us expressing itself through the wisdom, experiences and kill of an adult." Richard Schmid "Everyone has talent at 25. The difficulty is to have it at 50." Edgar Degas Using the term Adult loosely, Inspire fine arts adult classes have always been a popular stopping point, where we can enjoy for a bit learning a new skill, honing an experienced craft or just having fun outside our busy lives, families and demanding work schedules. We "work" hard at Inspire to provide you with an art sanctuary for a few hours. We appreciate everyone from the professional to the weekend art warriors. At Inspire there is indeed an Art home for all artists.
Art in Cut Paper: An Introduction (Adult)
Instructed by Laura Schultz
This course will introduce students to a number of different paper cutting traditions, from scherenschnitte (German and Swiss) and wycinanki (Polish) to kirigami (Japanese) and papel picado (Mexican). In this class, students will design and cut a ...
Available September 20, 2010 to December 17, 2010
Basic Welding (Adult)
Instructed by Scott Kitchens
Students will learn: Gas welding and cutting of steel and brass, stick welding, and MIG welding. Students will need to bring a welding hood, safety glasses and wear work boots, long sleeve cotton shirt, and blue jeans without holes. Monday 6:...
Available September 20, 2010 to December 17, 2010
Basic Welding and Blacksmithing (Adult)
Instructed by Phil Simpson
This class involves utilizing basic welding techniques such as oxy/acetylene, standard arc and some MIG and TIG welding. Class will also consist of seven basic techniques in metal-smithing. Students will need to bring safety goggles, #5 cutting go...
Available September 20, 2010 to December 17, 2010
Batik (Adult)
Instructed by Dan McBain
Create hand-dyed fabrics using wax and dyes. Colors are applied one by one starting with the lightest and going to the darkest. Bring your own design or create one! For all levels. Tuesday, 1:00-3:30
Available September 20, 2010 to December 17, 2010
Ceramics I (Adult)
Instructed by Audrey Leigh-Nightingale
This class will introduce you to wheel throwing as well as the techniques of slabbing, pinching and coiling for hand building various forms. Learn to make stamps and sprigs, and experiment with colored clay. Several firing techniques will be used ...
Available September 20, 2010 to December 17, 2010
Ceramics II (Adult)
Instructed by Michael Saul
This class builds upon the skills already achieved from Ceramic I, and is designed to increase you abilities to throw larger forms, build more complex objects and enhance your glazing techniques. RAKU included. Mondays from 6pm - 9pm
Available September 20, 2010 to December 17, 2010
Digital Photography 1 (Adult)
Instructed by Nancy Cavender-Garcia
All about using the camera: Aperture(f-stop), depth of field, white balance composition, aspect ratios for printing and more. Saturday 10:00-12:00
Available September 25, 2010 to October 30, 2010
Drawing for Adults (Adult)
Instructed by Dan McBain
This class is for beginners. Learn to see like an artist sees. With pencil in hand, your drawing skills will improve in just a few lessons. If you have never tried this process, you owe it to yourself. All you need is a pencil and a sketchbook. ...
Available September 20, 2010 to December 17, 2010
Drawing With COLOR! (Adult)
Instructed by Dan McBain
This This is a second level drawing class. We will be using soft colored pencils. Techniques will be explored and students will learn how to layer their project. Bring a set of Prismacolors or something similar. 6 week session runs November 4 ...
Available November 4, 2010 to December 16, 2010
Figure Drawing (Adult)
Instructed by Dan McBain
This class will focus on shading and perspective while drawing from a live model. A study of couples will be introduced every 4th Monday. Students need to bring an 18 x 24 newsprint pad and a drawing pad in size of their choice. Monday 6pm-8pm
Available September 20, 2010 to December 17, 2010
Glass Fusing with Dos Mimis! (Adult)
Instructed by Helene Merren & Lana Middleman
September, October & November Join this fast-paced workshop. Students will get an introduction to glass, glass safety, learn the basics of cutting & breaking glass and discuss the technical aspects of fusing and slumping. Projects include penda...
Available September 20, 2010 to December 17, 2010
Hand Building (Adult)
Instructed by Michael Saul
A creative experience for all levels! Explore a variety of hand building techniques and make an array of ceramic forms, both functional and sculptural. Build a strong foundation of traditional forming skills: pinch, coil, slab and extrusion to mak...
Available September 20, 2010 to December 17, 2010
Introduction to the Potter's Wheel (Adult)
Instructed by Michael Saul
This is a great way to begin learning the ancient art of using the potter’s wheel. Develop basic throwing skills while making vases, mugs, jars and bowls from stoneware clay. Glaze and decorate! Tuition covers glaze materials and kiln firing. Anti...
Available September 20, 2010 to December 17, 2010
Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design (Adult)
Instructed by John Edmundson
This course will explore the properties of non-ferrous metals (silver and copper) and how to manipulate and form these metals into functional/wearable art. We will explore soldering, sawing, hammering and stone setting techniques. No experience ...
Available September 20, 2010 to December 17, 2010
Oil Painting (Adult)
Instructed by Howard Rhoder
Learn the basics and intricacies of working with oil paints. At the first class there will be a discussion of paints, brushes and painting surfaces for the rest of the session. Wednesday 10:00-12:30
Available September 20, 2010 to December 17, 2010
Outdoor Metal Sculpture (Adult)
Instructed by Celeste Pargas
Already know how to weld? Learn to design large metal sculpture and garden furniture. This class will use gas, arc and mig welding process and techniques. Bring a welding hood, safety glasses, welding gloves, long sleeve cotton shirt, and work boo...
Available September 20, 2010 to December 17, 2010
Painting with Acrylics (Adult)
Instructed by Ricardo Lara
This class will celebrate color, line, shape & composition! Students will develop a sense of color harmony by observing and applying lessons from nature and the studio environment. Some drawing skill required. Monday 3:00-5:30
Available September 20, 2010 to December 17, 2010
Photography Walkabout (Adult)
Instructed by Nancy Cavender-Garcia
This workshop is designed to strengthen your artistic vision with expert guidance on all aspects of photography, including exposure and artistic composition. For beginners and advance photographers this seven week course combines “in-the-field’ sh...
Available November 6, 2010 to December 18, 2010
Portraits (Adult)
Instructed by Dan McBain
We will be drawing with several dry media, students will learn proportion, shading and work from photos as well as live models. 6 week session runs September 20 - October 25. Thursdays 10am – 12noon.
Available September 20, 2010 to December 17, 2010
Raku Rodeo (Adult)
Instructed by Michael Saul
Whether an experienced potter or a novice, experience the Raku firing process! Cost covers two pieces already bisqued and ready to glaze, as well as the glaze and slip techniques that are unique to Raku. Saturday, October 16, 2pm - 8pm
Available October 16, 2010 to October 16, 2010
Reflections from the Looking Glass (Adult)
Instructed by Martha Bashore
Memoir, Journaling and Creative Writing Learn simple techniques to bring your stories to life in memoir form. Life writers, Creative writers and Journal writers will each experience their creative spirits awaken as we explore different methods ...
Available September 20, 2010 to December 17, 2010
Sampler Class (Adult)
Instructed by Patricia Reed
Think you’re not an artist? This art sampler class is for beginners. This class will dabble in a little bit of everything: Painting, drawing, printmaking, papier mache, pastels, & sculpture. Monday’s 10am - 12pm
Available September 20, 2010 to December 17, 2010
Stone Sculpture (Adult)
Instructed by Charles Ingram
Beginning through advanced stone sculpting. As a beginner you will be introduced to the world of stone sculpture with limestone. You will be taught to conceptualize your piece & create a clay maquette. You will be taught basic hand tool princip...
Available September 20, 2010 to December 17, 2010
Study of Anatomy (Adult)
Instructed by Charles Ingram
The emphasis will be on developing a better understanding of anatomy; how and why parts move and how to see and draw them. Live models will be used. Thursday 6pm - 9pm
Available September 20, 2010 to December 17, 2010
Textures & Finishes in Clay (Adult)
Instructed by Audrey Leigh-Nightingale
Start with a form you will create in class, build up the clay surface with stamps and sprigged additions and mould small objects to adhere to the surface. Learn how to make and use colored clay and experiment with self glazing clay called Egyptian...
Available September 20, 2010 to December 17, 2010
Three Alarm Raku Class (Adult)
Instructed by Michael Saul
Experience the Raku firing process. Explore forms that can be achieved through ceramic hand building and throwing techniques. Discover the ancient Japanese process of beautiful raku fired ceramics. Glazes and firing will be provided for the class...
Available September 20, 2010 to December 17, 2010
Tile Making & Mosaics (Adult)
Instructed by Jason E. Gonzales
Two 6 week sessions: 9/22-10/27 & 11/3-12/15 Come wallow in the mud. This class will introduce basic sizing, cutting, and decorating techniques that will allow each student to personalize their own hand-built ceramic tile. We will cover process...
Available September 22, 2010 to December 15, 2010