Introductory class will concentrate on the techniques of pinching, coil, and slab building during the class and encourage the development of pottery and practical objects as well as encourage small sculpture. A kiln is on the premises and we fire as needed. Extra attention is paid to new students and beginners. Returnees welcome. This class meets once a week for 8 weeks. A $20 registration fee will be applied to the total.
- Ceramic Handbuilding and Small Sculpture Henry Glener482.2 | Thu, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Room E Begins October 1 | $276 | 8 Weeks
- Ceramic Techniques Ryan Minkoff482.1 | Mon, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Room E Begins September 21 | $380 | 10 Weeks482.1 | Mon, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Room E Begins September 28 | $380 | 10 Weeks482.1 | Wed, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Room E Begins September 30 | $380 | 10 WeeksCeramic Techniques will focus on teaching the basics of sculpting with handbuilding techniques such as slabs, coils, pinch pots, and molding. Students will also learn how to use a combination of those various techniques and how to attach pieces by scoring and slipping the pieces. This class will cover everything you need to know about sculpting, wedging clay, working with tools, glaze vs. underglaze, and how to finish your piece. Each student is encouraged to come into class with their own ideas of things they would like to sculpt or they can try out some of the suggested projects that Ryan will provide for you.Great for both those who are looking for an introduction to handbuilding and those who are more experienced, looking to improve their skills, or to have dedicated studio time to work on ceramic projects.A $20 registration fee will be applied to the total.Materials: Tools and glazes are provided, but you will need your own block of clay which you can buy at Art Lab for $26.54 on your first day of class.Students that are interested in acquiring their own glazes should find low-fire glazes that fire at cone 05 or 06, not cone 5 or 6, those are mid-fire glazes which will not work for low-fire clay.
Ceramic: Open Studio Monitor: Lex Wittlin
482.6 | Sat 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Room E Begins: September 26 | $270 | 10 weeks $30 walk-in per week $20 walk-per week for current ceramic studentsStudents must have prior Art Lab ceramic experience.Register for the full semester to only pay for the first 9 weeks and get the last week free.Students will need their own clay, which can be purchased from the Art Lab office for $26.54, tax included. All other materials are included with the fee for Open Studio.Contact Art Lab for details.There is no registration fee.Crochet for Young Artists (Ages 9-12) *NEW* Olivia Lacerra
715.8 | Wed: 4:00 - 6:00 pm | Room G Begins September 30 | $332 | 10 Weeks Over the course of 10 weeks students will learn the basics of crochet and how to read patterns. We will start small with basic stitches and granny squares as we gradually build our confidence to dive into bigger projects. We will practice skills during class that will keep your crocheting for years to come!Ages 9-12 This class meets once a week for 10 weeks. A $20 Registration fee will be applied to the total.- Exploring with Watercolor Griselda Healy137.4 | Tue, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Room B Begins September 22 | $354 | 10 weeksOpen for beginners and for those who already have an established watercolor art practice. Students will be shown how to set up still life objects and paint from life. However, students may come with preconceived ideas of how or what they would like to paint using a photograph as reference. Different approaches will be discussed, and techniques demonstrated, glazing, color washes, dry brush, color mixing, and color relationships to name a few. Compositional options will also be explored. Students will discover different ways to use the watercolor medium through learned skills and experimentation.A $20 registration fee will be added to your total. Supply ListArt supplies can be found at your local Michaels Craft stores www.michaels.com or Blick Art Materials www.dickblick.comPAINT: a watercolor set of tubes, dry watercolor, or if preferred, gouache: including the following primaries: cadmium yellow, yellow ochre, cadmium red, and a variety of blues such as Cobalt, Cerulean, French ultra marine, and/or phthalo blue, green: viridian, and for brown: burnt sienna, raw sienna, alizarine, black, and white.Brushes: a variety of sizes, large and small rounds and a variety of flats-or your preference.Paper: two pads of watercolor paper, large and small. Canson, Arches and Strathmore are all good brands. Students should purchase more than one size pad.Other supplies: a watercolor palette for mixing colors, masking tape, pencils, erasers, and a flat sheet of cardboard to tape the watercolor paper on.
- Intro to Digital Photography Charles DiBartolo414.3 | Thu 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Room B Begins Oct 1 | $354 | 10 weeksLearn how to get your camera off automatic. Students will be taught about aperture, ISO, and shutter speed and how they all relate to getting the shot you desire. Properly expose your images through exposure lessons, shooting, and in-class review. Includes discussions of camera settings, sensors, lenses, and file formats. Students will learn to shoot in different lighting, objects in motion, indoor, and outdoor scenes. Various topics will be discussed about your digital camera, flash, manual settings, and editing.There will be a $20 registration fee added to your total.
- Register for the whole 10 weeks and get one week free!Practice Makes Perfect! 10 weeks of studio time with a live model. The classroom monitor will manage model poses and break sessions. Poses lengths will vary. Typically, the evening will begin with shorter poses and pose length will increase throughout the session.
- Painting Techniques Michele Guttenberg123.1 | Tue, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Room F Begin: September 29 | $375 | 10 Weeks 123.1 | Sat, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Room F Begins: October 3 | $375 | 10 Weeks Explore the basic techniques of painting with acrylics and oils in a stress-free environment. Each student will be given individual attention regardless of their skill level - from someone who has never held a paintbrush to someone who has been painting for years, there is always something new to learn. Please, bring pictures or ideas of what you might want to paint.See below for supply list A $20 registration fee will be added to your total.
- Printmaking, What a Relief! Keri Sheheen153.7 | Wed, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Room A Begins September 23 | $375 | 10 weeks This 6 week hands-on course will explore relief printmaking techniques using linoleum blocks. Students will learn skills such as preparing materials, carving blocks, and printing methods, as well as working with multiple plates and reduction techniques. Open to printmakers of all skill levels.Class cost covers all in-house materials, such as solvents, cleaning solutions, and common printing inks.Class meets once a week for 10 weeks. A $20 Registration fee will be applied to total.Please see below for supplies list.
Process & Print: Darkroom Open Studio
Monitor: Dustin Newman-Bell430.1 | Sat, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Room D Begins: Sept 26 | $270 | 10 Weeks | $30 walk-in/per sessionIdeal for photographers who want to work with film. Process: your film in preparation to Print: your negatives in the darkroom.A variety of sizes of negative carriers and lenses are available. This open studio can accommodate the students' darkroom needs; The monitor will help you meet your goals throughout this darkroom experience. Students must have their own film camera, or film negatives that they want to process.Meets weekly for 10 consecutive weeks. A $20 registration fee is added to the total.- Sewing for Beginners Nan Smith448.8 | Mon, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Room B Begins Sept 21 | $375 | 10 weeks Students learn sewing machine instructions and confidence to complete basic projects. The first class will focus on sewing machine basics, such as, operating your sewing machine, learning parts and functions, and familiarizing yourself with different stitches. Classes thereafter can vary with your own projects or set scheduled projects. Sewing machine must be brought to class.*It is essential that your sewing machine is in good working order for class. Please clean and oil it; or have it professionally serviced prior to the beginning of the series.*A $20 registration fee will apply to your total.
- Out of stockStained Glass Techniques Austin Lee443.3tb | Tue, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Room E Begins: September 22 | $380 | 10 WeeksLearn the art of stained glass through basic techniques and materials.Create gifts, ornaments, and more. Simple patterns are available, and mosaic techniques will be covered.This class meets once a week for 10 consecutive weeks. A $20 Registration fee will be added to your total.
- Still-Life Drawing, Portrait, & Landscape Griselda Healy112.1 | Thu, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Room B Begins: September 24 | $354 | 10 weeksThe class will concentrate on still life, observing and drawing different objects, creating the illusion of three-dimensional forms using paper and pencil. Value relationships, shape relationships, line quality and perspective will be demonstrated and discussed. These fundamental tools of design will strengthen your skills towards creating expansive space demonstrating strong three-dimensional forms in your compositions. Portrait drawing and landscape drawing are also subject options. For those students who are painters, this workshop will inform and strengthen your work. This is also an excellent class for young students working towards completing their portfolios.Beginners are welcome.This class meets once a week for 10 weeks.A $20 Registration fee will be applied to your total.See below for supply list.
- The Painting Studio Griselda Healy122.9 | Wed 12:00 - 3:00 PM | Room F Begins September 23 | $450 | 10 weeksFor the first 6 weeks students will choose their subjects to paint and for those of you interested in figure painting, the last 4 sessions will have a live model option for portrait painting. Unless there is a request for guidance, students are free to choose concepts and subject matter. For example, still life, landscape, abstraction/imagination, or copying images from photo references. Students can paint in any medium such as oil, acrylic, and/or watercolor. Different skills and approaches will be discussed, brush and paint application, transparencies, drawing in color, color mixing, and color relationships to name a few. I will present ways to build and refine your painting process towards a satisfactory result. Line, space, scale, color, volume, and value will be considered, and composition will be emphasized.Experienced students may attend the 4 weeks with the live model, with the instructor's permission, for a total price of $295. Please call us at 718-447-8667 to register.A $20 Registration Fee will be added to your total.
