Session 1 (June 26 - July 17)
Two-hour studio course: Soft Construction will introduce the materials and techniques historically associated with fibers or the "soft arts." Students will use a variety of techniques to create innovative fiber-based work such as felting, papermaking, sewing, weaving and crocheting.
One-hour studio course: Jewelry Design will introduce a variety of techniques used in the creation of jewelry. Students will explore innovative approaches to traditional forms such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings.
Two-hour studio course in two-dimensional discipline (view list)
Evening tutorial twice a week
Visual Arts Studio Seminar
Session 2 (July 18 - August 9)
Two-hour studio course: Surface Design will explore a variety of traditional and innovative fibers techniques and surface treatments. Students will explore such processes as batik, shibori, African mud cloth, embroidery, fabric-dying and papermaking.
One-hour studio course: Book Arts will cover basic materials and techniques associated with bookbinding. Students will explore the book as a form for presenting art-making methods or working sequentially.
Two-hour studio course in two-dimensional discipline (view list)
Evening tutorial twice a week
Visual Arts Studio Seminar
Prerequisite
No previous experience of portfolio required.
