Mixed Media
CELLULOSE CLAY SCULPTURE [Workshop]
Instructor: Greg Carter
On the first Saturday you will:
- Build the skeleton/base of the sculpture using foam and tape, or a stuffed animal and tape. (Tape is used to compact and stabilize the shape while the cellulose clay is drying.)
- Mix and apply cellulose clay. Your sculpture will then be allowed to dry out between class sessions.
On the second Saturday you will:
- Sand and then decorate the surface of your sculpture.
Note: You may use the studio by appointment during the days between class sessions*.
Studio memberships, Punch Cards and Class Passes are not available for the Mixed Media Studio. To use the studio for screeprinting after the class has ended you must reserve the room and pay the hourly fee for use of the studio.
*Questions and appointment requests should be emailed to our studio technician, Katy Walls, at kswalls@ncsu.edu.
Saturdays [2 weeks] July 9 – 16: 10:00am – 4:30pm
Skill Level: Open to all
Prerequisites: None
Class fees by level: NC State Students – $60 Public – $100
MODERN CALLIGRAPHY
Instructor: Carol Fountain Nix
Have you ever wished you could do some simple hand lettering for a special occasion – name cards, gift tags, labels, or greeting cards? In this class, you will learn to do just that AND make your own customized items! You will come away with new calligraphy skills and a wide assortment of product ideas you can use for holidays and special occasions. This is a fun class and a great introduction to the world of calligraphy
View Carol’s work on her website: www.carolfountainnix.com.
Tuesdays [6 weeks] June 21 – July 26; 6:00 – 8:00pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Prerequisites: None
Class fees by level: NC State Students – $70 Public – $110
ENCAUSTIC MERMAID PAINTING [Workshop]
Instructor: Marcia Streithorst
Join encaustic artist Marcia Streithorst as she teaches you all about encaustic painting while walking you through the steps to craft your very own beautiful mermaid painting. You will paint on a wood birch panel using encaustic medium (e.g. wax with resin) and a heat gun. In this workshop you will learn how to safely use encaustic supplies. You will also learn how to get a smooth or textured surface and how to embed other mixed media materials in your work. You will walk away with your small completed painting. A materials fee of $20 is payable to the instructor on the day of the workshop. This workshop is suited for all skill levels.
To learn more about encaustic and Marcia’s work, please visit https://mjsworks.com/.
Friday, May 20, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Skill Level: Open to all
Prerequisites: None
Class fees by level: NC State Students – $15 Public – $25
INTRODUCTION TO SILKSCREEN PRINTING
Instructor: Dominick Rapone
Learn the basics of silkscreen and produce two to three prints by the end of class. The fundamentals of silkscreen printing include separations, coating, registration, proper printing techniques, and terminology. Learn about the process and history of silkscreen printing both as an expressive and as a graphic art form. Explore hand-drawn, photographic, photocopied and digital color separation techniques. The class will focus on individual projects that you are interested in. Use water based inks to print on various materials such as paper, fabric, glass, metal and wood. Learn how to print with their screens using a squeegee, apply emulsion to the screen with a scoop coater, shoot and wash out your images, mix color, and make editions of prints. Sufficient supplies needed to learn/practice the basic skills during class are included; however, if you desire to print large quantities of your designs or practice between classes, you will need to supply some of your own paper and inks for printing (more on this will be discussed during the first class session). Please wear old/dirty clothes to work in. Please wear old/dirty clothes to work in.
To see Dominick’s work, visit: www.beastlyprints.com.
Note: You may use the studio by appointment during the days between class sessions*. Studio memberships, Punch Cards and Class Passes are not available for the Mixed Media Studio. To use the studio for screeprinting after the class has ended you must reserve the room and pay the hourly fee for use of the studio.
*Questions and appointment requests should be emailed to our studio technician, Katy Walls, at kswalls@ncsu.edu.
Section A: Tuesdays [6 weeks] May 17 – June 21: 6:30 – 9:30pm
Section B: Mondays [6 weeks] June 13 – July 25 [skip July 4]: 6:30 – 9:30pm
Skill Level: Open to all
Prerequisites: None
Class fees by level: NC State Students – $95 Public – $150
LEATHER JOURNALS [Workshop]
Instructor: Gina Fry
Hemingway was never without his. Frida Kahlo’s are widely reproduced. Make your very own leather journal and learn to do leather sewing, dyeing, and stamping to personalize to your taste. Using a premium 6″ x 8″ journal with acid-free, archival paper you will create a leather cover that is reusable for many journals in the future! Your legacy secured! Supplies included.
Friday, June 3: 6:00 – 9:30pm
Skill Level: Open to all
Prerequisites: None
Class fees by level: NC State Students – $50 Public – $65
MONO – PRINTING 101 [Workshop]
Instructor: Maureen Seltzer
In this wildly creative and playful class, you will learn to make prints using found objects for texture and image, layered paints for varied colors, and a mask [an image cutout] to create multiple exciting prints! Use an 8″ x 10″ gel printing press and a variety of tools and materials, including upcycling papers from books, maps, and music sheets to print onto. Instructor demos and a variety of techniques make this class rewarding and fun. To learn more about Maureen’s work, visit seltzersart.com/.
Saturday, June 4: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Skill Level: Open to all
Prerequisites: None
Class fees by level: NC State Students – $35 Public – $45
PAINTING DAYLILIES IN WATERCOLOR [Workshop]
Instructor: Laura Azzi
No experience necessary. Learn the basics of watercolor as you paint vibrant daylilies. Create this painting with the blending of transparent watercolors while layering washes and adding glazes to produce rich colors. You are responsible for providing some of their own supplies and will receive a supply list two weeks prior to class. [Expect to pay $20 – $35 for supplies at a local art supply store.]
Sunday, June 19, 12:00 – 4:00pm
Skill Level: Open to all
Prerequisites: None
Class fees by level: NC State Students – $30 Public – $45
PAINTING MAGNOLIAS IN WATERCOLOR [Workshop]
Instructor: Laura Azzi
No experience necessary. Learn the basics of watercolor as you paint the gentle flower of the magnolia surrounded by its large, oval leaves. Create this painting with the blending of transparent watercolors while layering washes and adding glazes to produce rich colors. You are responsible for providing some of their own supplies and will receive a supply list two weeks prior to class. [Expect to pay $20 – $35 for supplies at a local art supply store.]
Sunday, June 5, 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Skill Level: Open to all
Prerequisites: None
Class fees by level: NC State Students – $30 Public – $45
RELIEF PRINTING
Instructor: Dominick Rapone
Woodcut, Linoleum and Monoprint. This class is open to all; no prior experience required. You will produce two to three prints by the end of the 6-week period. Explore relief printing using techniques in Linoleum, scroll saw woodcut, color reduction woodcut and monoprint and learn about the process and history of relief printing both as an expressive and as a graphic art form. The class will focus on individual projects that you are interested in. Learn how to print with a press and by hand. Use oil based inks to print on various papers and fabric and make individual prints as well as editions.
To see Dominick’s work, visit: www.beastlyprints.com.
Wednesdays [6 weeks] May 18 – June 29 [skip June 8]: 6:30 – 9:30pm
Skill Level: Open to all
Prerequisites: None
Class fees by level: NC State Students – $110 Public – $165
UNISEX METRO CROSS-BODY LEATHER BAG [Workshop]
Instructors: Gina Fry & Penny Parsons
Sometimes all you need to carry is a phone, a wallet and your keys. This bag is the perfect cross-body design for people on the go. In this class, you will learn to sew the leather with our heavy duty Sailrite® Fabricator machines using premium black leather and gunmetal hardware. Instructors, Gina Fry and Penny Parsons, have designed this bag after studying many of the best-known leather brands on the market. It is designed to be secured with a magnetic closure, has an adjustable strap, and can be individually monogrammed.
Saturday, June 11: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday, June 12: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Skill Level: Open to all
Prerequisites: None
Class fees by level: NC State Students – $105 Public – $140
WATERCOLOR SUNFLOWERS [Workshop]
Instructor: Laura Azzi
No experience necessary. With their imposing height and large, bold leaves and flower heads, sunflowers are wonderful painting subjects. Come join this workshop and learn to paint the dramatic, Great Plains native: the sunflower! You are responsible for providing some of their own supplies and will receive a supply list two weeks prior to class. [If you have no supplies on hand, expect to pay $20 – $35 for supplies at a local art supply store.]
Saturday, July 23: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Prerequisites: None
Class fees by level: NC State Students – $40 Public – $60