Eight Tuesdays March 6 - May 1 (No  class 4/3)  7:00–9:00 pm Tuition: $260 We have lowered the per class price and extended the number of classes. Instructor Bruce Bowers This class covers a whole lot of territory. Instruction in hand-building, wheel and various glazes and surface decorating techniques. All students enrolled in ceramics classes have access to the Open Studio during the week and a weekend day. Open studio time is perfect to practice what you learn in class.

Ten Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 pm March 31 - June 16 (No class 4/7 and 5/26) Instructor: Ricardo Pontes Tuition: $180 Model fee extra and to be paid to instructor Express yourself through sculpture. Participants will be introduced to the fundamental principles of scuplture by working with a model and one-on-one instruction. Tuition includes two bags of clay. Model and firing fees are extra.

2 Wednesdays April 11 - April 18 7:00-9:00 pm Registration: $70 This series of classes introduces the student to the basics of metal fiber techniques with an emphasis on the versatlity of wire crocheting. At the end of every session you will have a piece of jewelry to show for your efforts. Students can either use copper wire supplied at no cost, or fine silver wire can be purchased from the instructor. Instructor: Marla Rudnick

6 Tuesdays May 1 - June 12 (No class June 5) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Tuition:  $120 The basic rules of photography have not changed, but some of the basic tools have. Learn how digital technology impacts lighting, exposure and technique.

May 3 - June 28 7:00 - 9:00 pm Tuition: $230 Special Spring Rates $150 Instructor: Marjorie Forgues The analysis and execution of a detailed drawing in charcoal from a live model. The students will be taught to understand the structure and process of developing a realistic drawing as well as mastering the medium of charcoal.

Saturday, May 5 9:00-4:00 pm Tuition: $75.00 Have you ever tried to re-create an image that sparked emotion in you, only to be disappointed with the result? Do you look at all of the different adjustment settings on your camera and wonder what they are for? Join us for an intense one-day workshop as we unearth these and many other mysteries of "Capturing That Perfect Image" with your Digital SLR camera. Learn the basics of aperture (f-stops), shutter speed, ISO and how they relate to exposure and image aesthetics. Discover the fundamentals of composition and how moving just a few inches can completely change the impact of your image. Your instructor will also introduce you to the basics concepts of light and how to "look for" the lighting that best portrays what you are trying to capture. A brief discussion of digital file formats, compression, and aspect ratios will be included. This workshop is for beginning photographers who own a Digital SLR camera with manual adjustment capabilities who wish to learn how to use it more creatively. Instructor: Marlene Frazier

Six Tuesdays May 8 - June 12 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tuition: $230 This class will introduce beginners to basic wheel techniques and expand wheel methods and surface decoration for the continuing student. The course will include wedging, centering the clay; throwing a variety of bowl and cylinder forms such as cups and vases; finishing and glazing. This class enables students to evolve at their own level and improve their skill in clay. Class includes Open Studio time.

Wednesday, May 9 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Tuition: $75.00 This class is an introduction to fused glass and is a prerequisite for participating in our Open Studio time. It is the first step into the wonderful world of kiln formed glass. During the class you create a 7 x 7 dish and 3 jewelry pendants while you learn all about glass- how to cut, shape and lay up your glass ready to be fired; how to choose the kiln firing schedule to acheive the look you desire; and how the glass itself reacts to having fuse temperature heat applied to it. After this class you can participate in our Open Studio time or continue on to any of the other classses at VisArts Glass Studio.

Six Wednesdays May 9 - June13 1 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Instructor: Allison Jachowski Tuition: $230 This class will introduce beginners to basic wheel techniques and expand wheel methods and surface decoration for the continuing student. The course will include wedging, centering the clay; throwing a variety of bowl and cylinder forms such as cups and vases; finishing and glazing. This class enables students to evolve at their own level and improve their skill in clay. Class includes Open Studio time.

6 Wednesdays May 9 - June 13 7:00-9:00 pm Tuition: $230 Includes 25 # of clay and all needed tools. Are you curious about the potter's wheel? Then come and get your hands wet and see what all the hype is about. This eight-week class covers the basics of the wheel and its capability to transform a lump of dirt into a beautiful vessel. You will learn how to prepare/wedge clay for throwing on a wheel. Students will master centerin, opening, and pulling forms to create bowls, cylinders, and vases. In the last two sessions, students will work on trimming and simple glazing techniques that can be applied to leather hard works and glazing of pieces. This class also includes  access to Open Studio.  Open Studio is the perfect time to practice what you learn.

Six Thursdays 5/10 - 6/14   4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Instructor: Allison Jachowski Tuition: $230 This class covers a whole lot of territory. Instruction in hand-building, wheel and various glazes and surface decorating techniques. All students enrolled in ceramics classes have access to the Open Studio during the week and a weekend day. Open studio time is perfect to practice what you learn in class. 

Thursdays May 10 and May 17 7:00 pm - 9:00 p.m. Tuition: $75.00 includes all materials On the first Thursday students will work in the digital lab and learn how to transfer a photograph from a colored image to a high contrast black and white photo to be used as a transfer to ceramic. On the second Thursday the instructor will demonstrate the transfer process step-by-step and then students will transfer their work onto leather hard tiles. The end product is a fired tile with a personalized transfer. Once this technique is mastered, it opens up a new world of decorative finish for ceramics. Photographs for transfer must be brought in digital form either burned onto a CD or saved on a flash drive. Students MAY NOT bring original printed photographs.

Six Tuesdays May 15 - June 19 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tuition: $230 Instructor Bruce Bowers This class covers a whole lot of territory. Instruction in hand-building, wheel and various glazes and surface decorating techniques. All students enrolled in ceramics classes have access to the Open Studio during the week and a weekend day. Open studio time is perfect to practice what you learn in class.

Thursday, May 17 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Tuition: $50 Create your own beautiful fused glass plate in one fun two-hour session. Students of all skill levels will cut and layer glass, use frit and stringers and produce a beautiful 6 x 6  plate or 4 x 8 dish. You design and create the work of art and leave it for us to let the kilns work their magic. Come back two weeks later and be prepared to be amazed.

Saturday, May 19 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tuition: $50 Create your own beautiful fused glass plate in one fun two-hour session. Students of all skill levels will cut and layer glass, use frit and stringers and produce a beautiful 6 x 6  plate or 4 x 8 dish. You design and create the work of art and leave it for us to let the kilns work their magic. Come back two weeks later and be prepared to be amazed.

Wednesday, May 23  7:00 - 9:00 pm Tuition: $80 Special newsletter price $40 Use mosaic50 in coupon box and pay only $40   This mosaic workshop ensures a relaxed, fun, no pressure atmosphere for students to explore and develop their own individual creativity. In just two hours of hands-on learning you will create your own one-of-a-kind mosaic mirror. Explore the wide range of mosaic materials in this class –stained glass, broken china, tiles and found objects. All materials are included and feel free to bring your own treasures such as jewelry pieces, broken plates and teacups, scrabble tiles….you name it. Students pick up their mirrors two weeks later after they have been grouted by the teacher.        

Pen Making: Design to Construction - May 24, 2012 6:30pm-9:30pm Instructor: Oscar Romero Skill Level: Beginner Class Size: 5 Description: Turning a pen is about as close to instant gratification as you can get in woodworking. You can easily spend dozens of hours on furniture or cabinetry, but a pen can be completed in about an hour. But be careful who you use your unique and stylish pen around; everyone will be asking for one! Prerequisite: None Tuition: $99.00

Thursday, May 24 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Tuition: $50 Create your own beautiful fused glass plate in one fun two-hour session. Students of all skill levels will cut and layer glass, use frit and stringers and produce a beautiful 6 x 6  plate or 4 x 8 dish. You design and create the work of art and leave it for us to let the kilns work their magic. Come back two weeks later and be prepared to be amazed.

Wooden Lamp Making: Design to Construction - May 28, 2012 to June 1, 2012 Instructor: David Fersh Skill Level: Beginner Class Size: 4 Maybe you’ve already built or purchased all the furniture for your home. Well now it’s time to take a look at the lighting in your living space. In our 5 day lamp making course, David Fersh, covers everything from resawing on the bandsaw to advanced table saw and plunge router techniques This fast paced specialty class is sure to “turn you on” to the world of lamp designing and fabrication. Prerequisite: None Tuition: $250.00

Thursday, May 31 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Tuition: $75.00 This class is an introduction to fused glass and is a prerequisite for participating in our Open Studio time. It is the first step into the wonderful world of kiln formed glass. During the class you create a 7 x 7 dish and 3 jewelry pendants while you learn all about glass- how to cut, shape and lay up your glass ready to be fired; how to choose the kiln firing schedule to acheive the look you desire; and how the glass itself reacts to having fuse temperature heat applied to it. After this class you can participate in our Open Studio time or continue on to any of the other classses at VisArts Glass Studio.