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Drawing with Your Eyes, Head, Heart and Hands

Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Learn the practice of drawing through fascinating exercises, intense observations, refined coordination, and connecting with your subjects. Class includes learning about materials, perspective, highlights and shadows, and personal expression. Level 0 – This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience in the medium.

Beyond Relief: Dry Point and Paper Litho

Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Have you done some printmaking and want to do more? In this class you will learn to expand your printmaking vocabulary to include paper lithography and dry point. Learn how to use these techniques in addition to relief and mono prints. Level I – This class is for those with some familiarity with the medium. […]

Intermediate Wheel Throwing

Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

This re-introduction to wheel throwing will focus on the basic methods of centering clay while throwing bowls and cylinders such as mugs and vases. Use a variety of finishing and glazing techniques to produce finished works of art. Level I – This class is for those with some familiarity with the medium. This could include […]

The Art of Haiku

Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Haiku originated in the 1600s in Japan but remains widely read today. In fact, its concision and brevity lend itself to today’s life. In this class we will learn the history and various forms of haiku. We will read traditional haiku and examples from today, including the contemporary journal Modern Haiku. You will come away […]

Expand Your Black & White Darkroom Printing Skills

Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Spend four hours learning to refine your black & white darkroom printing skills with private instruction in contrast filters, split-filter printing, and/or cropping/positioning for artful presentations depending on the student’s skill level and goals. This darkroom experience will help you bring your printing skills to the next level, and you will be encouraged to produce […]