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1 Fall 2018 CLASS CATALOG Created by Art Metals Instructor, Aaron Reimers q ARTISAN.CENTER@NWTC.EDU E n 1417 CEDAR STREET GREEN BAY, WI P

2 Ceramics STUDIO CERAMICS FUNDAMENTALS (CORE) Instructor: Keith Carter Explore the world of clay with this introduction to hand building and wheel throwing. Learn basic wheel throwing techniques to build functional pieces like cups, bowls, and vases. Practice hand building techniques, including slab, coil, and pinch to make functional and sculptural pieces. You will also learn basic building and finishing skills. Registration fee includes 25 pounds of clay, premixed glazes, and use of all studio tools. #AC016 DATES: 09/10/18-10/15/18 M TIME: 12:30PM-04:00PM #AC017 DATES: 09/12/18-10/17/18 W TIME: 05:30PM-09:00PM #AC018 DATES: 10/29/18-12/10/18 M TIME: 05:30PM-09:00PM #AC019 DATES: 10/31/18-12/12/18 W TIME: 12:30PM-04:00PM CERAMICS INTERMEDIATE (CORE) Instructor: Keith Carter Build on your existing skills to develop your own personal style. Learn advanced construction and finishing techniques through professional instruction and demonstrations on more complex clay processes. Develop your skills by adding more detail to your pieces with handles, lids, texture, and glazing. Registration fee includes 25 pounds of clay, premixed glazes, and use of all studio tools. Prerequisite: Ceramics Fundamentals #AC020 DATES: 09/10/18-10/15/18 M TIME: 05:30PM-09:00PM #AC021 DATES: 10/29/18-12/10/18 M TIME: 12:30PM-04:00PM

3 CREATING LARGE PIECES (INTENSIVE) Instructor: Keith Carter $90.00 Grow your skill set and your ceramic pieces with this 12-hour intensive class. Using the hand building and wheel throwing skills learned in Ceramics Fundamentals and Ceramics Intermediate, you will explore ways to create a large piece. This class will teach timing to connect sections, coning clay on the wheel, and building techniques. Prerequisite: Ceramics Fundamentals #AC022 DATES: 11/07/18-12/05/18 W TIME: 05:00PM-08:00PM RAKU (SKILL BUILDER) Instructor: Keith Carter $60.00 Experience the thrill of moving red hot wares from the kiln to a vessel containing combustible materials that ignite to create beautiful surface effects. In this class, students will have the opportunity to create one-of-a-kind decorative and functional pieces using this very unique process. Prerequisite: Ceramics Fundamentals #AC023 DATES: 09/12/18-09/19/18 W TIME: 01:00PM-04:00PM #AC024 DATES: 09/26/18-10/03/18 W TIME: 01:00PM-04:00PM SURFACE TREATMENTS (SKILL BUILDER) Instructor: Keith Carter $60.00 Explore different types of surface treatments using found objects, underglazes, and texture tools. Use a variety of techniques, such as stamp making and patterns to enhance your glazed surfaces. #AC025 DATES: 10/10/18-10/17/18 W TIME: 01:00PM-04:00PM

4 Metals STUDIO JEWELRY FUNDAMENTALS (CORE) Instructors: Barbi Gossen & Julian Laurich Learn basic small metal and jewelry fabrication skills, including equipment safety, tool identification, and material knowledge. Explore metalsmithing techniques such as drilling, sawing, filing, soldering, and piercing. Create bezels for basic stone and cabochon settings, and learn multiple construction approaches. Registration fee includes some metal and use of all studio tools. #AC026 DATES: 09/12/18-10/17/18 W TIME: 05:30PM-09:00PM #AC029 DATES: 10/31/18-12/12/18 W TIME: 12:30PM-04:00PM ART METALS FUNDAMENTALS (CORE) Instructor: Aaron Reimers Explore the world of metalsmithing with this introductory class. Students will learn how to safely and effectively use a variety of tools to saw, file, pierce, solder, use cold connections, and add texture to create fantastic metal sculptural pieces. #AC027 DATES: 09/11/18-10/16/18 T TIME: 05:30PM-09:00PM #AC028 DATES: 10/30/18-12/11/18 T TIME: 12:30PM-04:00PM

5 JEWELRY INTERMEDIATE (CORE) Instructor: Barbi Gossen Advance your small metal fabrication and jewelry skills with this intermediate/advanced class. Explore metal construction techniques using more complex design approaches to elevate your work to the next level. Registration fee includes some metal and use of all studio tools. Prerequisite: Jewelry Fundamentals #AC030 DATES: 10/25/18-12/06/18 TH TIME: 05:30PM-09:00PM ART METALS INTERMEDIATE (CORE) Instructor: Aaron Reimers Take the next step as you continue your exploration of the world of metalsmithing with this intermediate class. You will continue to develop your skills using the tools and techniques from Art Metals Fundamentals while learning new techniques and casting. Prerequisite: Art Metals Fundamentals #AC031 DATES: 10/30/18-12/11/18 T TIME: 05:30PM-09:00PM MULTI PROCESS CASTING (INTENSIVE) Instructor: Aaron Reimers $90.00 In this class, you will explore several different styles of sand casting and learn how to cast both 2D and 3D designs. You will begin working with pre-made shapes, then work into carving linoleum to cast your own design. You will have the opportunity to create a more complicated lost foam piece, all while learning the steps from mold making to finishing your casting. #AC032 DATES: 09/25/18-10/16/18 T TIME: 01:00PM-04:00PM

6 STONE SETTING (INTENSIVE) Instructor: Julian Laurich $90.00 Learn a variety of techniques to set any type of stone in this 12-hour class. You will also learn how to buy, modify, and use specific stone-setting tools. By the end of the class you will have the skills and knowledge to continue creating stone-set jewelry on your own. #AC033 DATES: 09/26/18-10/17/18 W TIME: 01:00PM-04:00PM CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMELING (INTENSIVE) Instructor: Barbi Gossen $90.00 This class can be an introduction to enameling (fusing lushly, colored glass onto metal) or help you advance skills you already have. You will learn about etching metals and creating inlaid enamel for a beautiful effect. Some basic jewelry skills would be helpful, but are not necessary to come away with a lovely piece of wearable art! #AC034 DATES: 11/28/18-12/12/18 W TIME: 05:00PM-09:00PM COPPER FINISHING (SKILL BUILDER) Instructor: Aaron Reimers $60.00 Do you love the ease and affordability of copper, but wish you could have a wider variety of colors that are less toxic than chemicals? From heat treatments to verdigris aging techniques, this class will explore more environmentally friendly patinas that will make your pieces pop. #AC035 DATES: 11/07/18-11/14/18 W TIME: 05:30PM-08:30PM

7 ROLLER RING (MAKE & TAKE) Instructor: Julian Laurich $35.00 Design, saw, file and shape sterling silver wire into three identical rings. Learn the basics of soldering to connect all three together into a roller ring. These rings will be a perfect fit and fun keepsake for years to come. #AC036 DATE: 09/19/18 W TIME: 12:00PM-04:00PM MIXED METAL EARRINGS (MAKE & TAKE) Instructor: Aaron Reimers $35.00 Create unique and wonderful earrings of your own design using copper and brass. Learn a variety of basic metalsmithing techniques to give the look of complex creations. This class is suitable for all skill levels. #AC037 DATE: 11/08/18 TH TIME: 12:00PM-04:00PM HOBBY WELDING Instructor: Gregory Maloney Learn the basics of cutting metal, tacking pieces of metal together, gas welding, and MIG welding in this hands-on Hobby Welding class. With a focus on safety and tool operation, you ll explore different types of equipment and techniques while creating your own decorative pieces of art. Helmets and gloves are provided; students should bring their own safety glasses and wear long pants with closed-toed shoes. Open to all skill levels. Note: This class will be taught at West High School. #AC063 DATES: 09/11/18-10/16/18 T TIME: 05:30PM-08:30PM

8 Woodturning STUDIO WOODTURNING FUNDAMENTALS (CORE) Instructor: John Hengel Develop a solid understanding of woodturning fundamentals while learning lathe safety, tool selection, cutting techniques, and tool sharpening skills. Throughout the class you will learn how to rough turn square stock, form a tenon, and cut grooves, beads, and coves to create spindle-turned projects. Note: Students must bring a full face shield and safety glasses to class. #AC038 DATES: 09/11/18-10/16/18 T TIME: 05:30PM-09:00PM #AC039 DATES: 11/26/18-12/12/18 MW TIME: 12:30PM-04:00PM WOODTURNING INTERMEDIATE (CORE) Instructor: Pete Schuh Continue to build your woodturning skills as you study bowl turning techniques. Learn how to turn bowl forms using the bowl gouge, scraper and parting tools. Form projects from both green and dry wood, as well as fashion a natural edge bowl. Prerequisite: Woodturning Fundamentals Note: Students must bring a full face-shield and safety glasses to class. #AC040 DATES: 09/24/18-10/10/18 MW TIME: 05:30PM-09:00PM #AC041 DATES: 11/26/18-12/12/18 MW TIME: 05:30PM-09:00PM

9 SEGMENTED WOODTURNING (INTENSIVE) Instructor: Gerry Jensen $90.00 This intermediate woodturning class will introduce students to the basics of segmented woodturning design and construction, including determining dimensions of segments, learning various methods of cutting and truing up of segments, assembling and stacking rings, and turning a bowl. Registration fee includes wood for a bowl project and use of all studio tools. Note: Students must bring a full face shield and safety glasses to class. #AC043 DATES: 11/05/18-11/14/18 MW TIME: 05:30PM-08:30PM FOCUS ON CUTTING TOOLS (SKILL BUILDER) Instructor: Kelly Bresnahan $60.00 Improve your cutting skills with this six-hour skill-building class that is focused on common cutting tools. Refine techniques learned in Woodturning Fundamentals during this guided practice with gouges, skews, and the parting tool. Note: Students must bring a full face shield and safety glasses to class. #AC044 DATES: 10/29/18-10/31/18 MW TIME: 01:00PM-04:00PM WOODEN PENS (MAKE & TAKE) Instructor: Gerry Jensen $35.00 Discover the fun and excitement of turning on a wood lathe. Learn the basics of operating a lathe and work with the gouges to create a unique wooden pen. This workshop is a great introduction to using a wood lathe and is sure to spark inspiration and creativity at any experience level. Note: Students must bring a full face shield and safety glasses to class. #AC045 DATE: 09/12/18 W TIME: 05:00PM-09:00PM

10 WOODTURNED ORNAMENTS (MAKE & TAKE) Instructor: Kelly Bresnahan $35.00 Create a unique holiday ornament using basic woodturning techniques. Beginning woodturners will make something simple yet elegant while more experienced woodturners can tackle exciting new techniques. Note: Students must bring a full face shield and safety glasses to class. #AC046 DATE: 11/13/18 T TIME: 12:00PM-04:00PM WOOD BURNED ORNAMENTS (MAKE & TAKE) Instructor: Paul Murphy $35.00 Explore the art of wood burning with this four-hour holiday workshop. You will learn how to use the wood burning pen in order to create your design on your wooden ornament. After you burn the design, you will add hand-painted elements that will enhance the wood burned design. Once you are finished, your ornament will be sprayed with a clear ultraviolet coat. Give as a gift or keep for yourself to enjoy for years to come! #AC042 DATE: 11/27/18 T TIME: 01:00PM-05:00PM

11 Painting & Drawing STUDIO DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS (CORE) Instructor: Karen Krebsky This class is perfect for beginners and the total non-drawer. Using basic materials, you will learn a visual alphabet and apply it to the fundamentals of drawing. Working little by little to build skill, let s see how much you can improve in six weeks! #AC047 DATES: 09/12/18-10/17/18 W TIME: 05:30PM-09:00PM ACRYLIC PAINTING FUNDAMENTALS (CORE) Instructor: Jason Keller Beginning with the basics, you will learn about composition, color mixing, applying paint to the surface, and various studio practices. An introduction to the work of highly respected artists will guide your development and creation of your own style. If you can hold a brush, trowel, or piece of cardboard and have a knack for creativity, this is the course for you. #AC048 DATES: 10/30/18-12/11/18 T TIME: 05:30PM-09:00PM HOLIDAY LANDSCAPE ON CANVAS (MAKE & TAKE) Instructor: Jason Keller $35.00 In this workshop, you will create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind acrylic painting on canvas. You will learn basic acrylic painting techniques that will allow you to complete a finished holiday landscape. This workshop will include instructor demonstrations and plenty of individual attention. #AC049 DATE: 12/05/18 W TIME: 05:00PM-09:00PM

12 Textiles STUDIO SEWING FUNDAMENTALS (CORE) Instructor: Dierdra Stary This beginner class will show you how to use and maintain a sewing machine while working with patterns. Various stitching techniques will be introduced while fashioning beginner sewing projects. Sewing machines will be provided. Registration fee includes supplies. #AC050 DATES: 09/10/18-10/15/18 M TIME: 01:00PM-04:30PM ALTERATIONS & REPAIRS (INTENSIVE) Instructor: Dierdra Stary $90.00 Learn a variety of basic alteration and repair techniques that will help you produce a better fit to your clothing. The class will cover several techniques, including adjusting hems, replacing zippers, repairing and replacing button holes, and taking in and letting out garments. Sewing machines will be provided. Registration fee does not include materials or supplies. #AC051 DATES: 10/29/18-12/10/18 M TIME: 05:30PM-08:30PM

13 LONG ARM ORIENTATION (SKILL BUILDER) Instructor: Lynn Konitzer $60.00 Study the basics of stitching with a long arm quilting machine in this introductory class. Learn to load a quilt, thread the machine, and place a bobbin on one of our professional-grade long arm machines. Completing this class will certify you to use our long arm machines during open studio (by appointment only). Registration fee includes practice materials and use of all studio tools. #AC052 DATES: 09/12/18-09/19/18 W TIME: 01:00PM-04:00PM #AC053 DATES: 09/25/18-10/02/18 T TIME: 05:30PM-08:30PM #AC054 DATES: 10/29/18-11/05/18 M TIME: 01:00PM-04:00PM #AC055 DATES: 11/28/18-12/05/18 W TIME: 05:30PM-08:30PM LONG ARM PANTOGRAPH (SKILL BUILDER) Instructor: Lynn Konitzer $60.00 Advance your long arm quilting skills by learning how to use pantograph designs with a laser guide to create complex quilting patterns. This class is limited to three participants for greater individual instruction and allows each student to work at their own long arm machine. The Long Arm Orientation class or prior experience is required before taking this class. Registration fee includes practice materials and use of all studio tools. #AC056 DATES: 10/10/18-10/17/18 W TIME: 01:00PM-04:00PM #AC057 DATES: 11/07/18-11/14/18 W TIME: 05:30PM-08:30PM #AC058 DATES: 12/03/18-12/10/18 M TIME: 01:00PM-04:00PM

14 WOOL DYEING & FELTING (MAKE & TAKE) Instructor: Dierdra Stary $35.00 Are you curious about how wool is dyed or how they get fibers into a sheet you can sew, quilt, and appliqué to create one-of-a-kind pieces? This workshop will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to dye, felt, and create using raw wool. #AC059 DATE: 9/26/18 W TIME: 01:00PM-05:00PM HOLIDAY CANVAS PILLOW (MAKE & TAKE) Instructor: Dierdra Stary $35.00 Create a festive accessory for your home in this four-hour workshop. You will choose a design and use simple appliqué techniques to make your pillow. We will also discuss some embroidery and trim techniques. #AC060 DATE: 11/14/18 W TIME: 01:00PM-05:00PM

15 Glass STUDIO FUSED GLASS FUNDAMENTALS (CORE) Instructor: Barry Homrighaus Experience the colorful art of fused and kiln-formed glass. Learn basic techniques of glass cutting, arranging and stacking, along with an introduction to the glass kiln, to create stunning pieces of art. Explore the use of additional materials such as glass frit, stringers and metal inclusions to enhance your designs. Registration fee includes some glass and use of all studio tools. #AC061 DATE: 09/11/18-10/16/18 T TIME: 01:00PM-04:00PM FUSED GLASS ORNAMENT (MAKE & TAKE) Instructor: Barry Homrighaus $35.00 Tap into your creative side this holiday season by making a one-of-a-kind fused glass ornament. These ornaments make a great gift for a loved one or for yourself! #AC062 DATE: 12/06/18 Th TIME: 01:00PM-04:00PM

16 Printmaking STUDIO MARBLING ON SILK (MAKE & TAKE) Instructor: Gena Selby $35.00 Discover the magic of marbling while you create a unique silk scarf. You ll drop your paints onto a thickened solution and then experiment with swirling techniques to create your design. #AC064 DATE: 11/08/18 Th TIME: 01:00PM-04:00PM Try out the Printmaking Studio with FREE* Friday workshops! MONOPRINTING WITH THE PRESS Instructor: Gena Selby FREE Experiment with highly pigmented inks using brushes, rollers, and stencils. Then roll your design through the press to transfer the image to paper. DATE: 09/14/18 (F) TIME: 10:00AM-02:00PM MAKE A COLLAGRAPH PRINT Instructor: Gena Selby FREE Use simple materials to make a collage on a mat board plate. Then, make a print of your plate with luminous printing inks and luscious printmaking paper. Discover how the press imparts mystery and depth to your printed image. DATE: 10/12/18 (F) TIME: 10:00AM-02:00PM *STUDIO TIME AND 1ST PRINT FREE

17 Credit COURSES CERAMICS CREDIT COURSES Instructor: Keith Carter $ CERAMICS 1: HAND-BLDG TECH-BEG CATALOG # Major techniques used to work with clay. Preparing clay, joining, pinch pots, slab building and coiling methods. Studio safety and basic knowledge about firing process. #84279 DATES: 09/17/18-10/31/18 MW TIME: 09:00AM-12:30PM CERAMICS 2: WHEEL THROWING CATALOG # Beginning skills needed to create and develop pottery thrown on a wheel. Preparing clay, centering, opening, throwing, collaring, shaping and trimming. Glaze application and adding handles/spouts. #84280 DATES: 09/17/18-10/31/18 MW TIME: 09:00AM-12:30PM CERAMICS 3: WHEEL THROW-INTERM CATALOG # Continuing work from Ceramics 1 and 2. Practicing the basic techniques of throwing and attaching elements, exploring formal elements. Methods of critique will also be expanded upon. #84281 DATES: 09/17/18-10/31/18 MW TIME: 09:00AM-12:30PM CERAMICS 4: MATERIAL/PROCEDURE CATALOG # Run a contemporary studio. Locating and testing clays, creating glazes, and studying ceramic materials. Load and fire contemporary electric kilns; build and fire primitive kilns. #84282 DATES: 09/17/18-10/31/18 MW TIME: 09:00AM-12:30PM

18 WOODTURNING CREDIT COURSES Instructor: TBA $ WOODTURNING 1: INTRO CATALOG # Course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge, skills, and processes of motivation, safety policies, woodturning stock, wood lathe, accessory equipment, cutting tools, catch/dig-in cuts, spindle turning setup, and product development. #84237 DATES: 09/17/18-10/08/18 MW TIME: 08:30AM-05:00PM WOODTURNING 2: BASIC CATALOG # Woodturning lathe, shop safety practices, woodturning stock, cutting tools, band-saw, sharpening, chucking, bowl turning setup and product development. #84283 DATES: 09/17/18-10/08/18 MW TIME: 08:30AM-05:00PM WOODTURNING 3: INTERMEDIATE CATALOG # Turning bowls, tool use, wood blanks, rough-turning profile, rough hollowing, completing the profile, completing the inside, completing the base, sanding, and finishing the product. #84284 DATES: 09/17/18-10/08/18 MW TIME: 08:30AM-05:00PM WOODTURNING 4: ADVANCED CATALOG # Safety/shop arrangements, product choices, equipment use, wood selection, gluing, spindle turning, faceplate turning, sanding/finishes, and overview of American Association of Woodturners and the marketplace. #84285 DATES: 09/17/18-10/08/18 MW TIME: 08:30AM-05:00PM REGISTER ONLINE AT

19 CORE 21-hour fundamentals and intermediate classes INTENSIVE 12-hour classes designed to focus on a specific technique or studio area of interest SKILL BUILDER 6-hour classes that focus on learning and improving upon a specific skill MAKE & TAKE 4-hour workshops that give students exposure to the studio and allow you to take home a finished piece

20 Fall REGISTRATION 2018 Click on a studio, select the class(es) for which you would like to register, then fill out the registration form, including credit card information. You ll receive a receipt and registration confirmation via . If you would like assistance with registration, please call us at or stop by the front desk at the Artisan Center. For credit woodturning and ceramics courses, please use the NWTC class cart, or contact the NWTC Welcome Center at or NWTC. PLEASE NOTE: If your class is canceled, you will be notified via before the class start date. If you need to cancel your registration, just give us a call at least one day before the class start date for a full refund. There are no classes scheduled during the week of 11/19/18-11/23/ q ARTISAN.CENTER@NWTC.EDU E n 1417 CEDAR STREET GREEN BAY, WI P