Please join us for Summer Workshops at the National Academy School.

Unfolding Layers: Monotype Accordion Book Workshop
Class type: Printmaking
Instructor: Michele Liebler
Description:
In this 3 week intensive immersion course students will explore the art of Monotype. Monotypes, the most painterly of printmaking techniques, were used by artists from Degas to Jasper Johns. Students will focus on exploring the interactions of monotype with pastels. Learn to create infinite effects by layering images and patterns to create a series of one-of-a-kind works on paper. We will experiment with blending techniques, additive and reductive methods, monoprint collage and creating textures with Gelli plates. The finalized edition of prints will be assembled into a gallery ready accordion book and book case. Workshop will culminate with a showing of completed books and cases. Open to all levels.
Dates: Jun 9, 2016 to Jun 24, 2016
Times: Each Th 4pm to 7pm
Each Fr 4pm to 7pm
Tuition: $350.00
Level: Open to all levels
Link: http://www.nationalacademy.org/art-school/workshops/workshops/

Terracotta Sculpture Workshop
Class type: Sculpture
Instructor: Weiqing Yuan & Maurizio Pellegrin
Description:
Expand the potential of clay beyond pots and vases, and morph your very own creation pushing the boundaries of traditional techniques and informed by contemporary approaches in this intensive terracotta immersion lead by Clay Sculpture Master Wei Qing Yuan, and National Academy Director Maurizio Pellegrin. Learn about modeling and hand building, sculpting and carving, firing and finishing, and explore the versatility of clay to create your own gallery ready terracotta artwork. Final pieces will be fired and glazed on Academy premises, and showcased in a culminating one day school exhibition.
Dates: Jun 20, 2016 to Jun 21, 2016
Times: Mon & Tue 12pm to 4pm
Tuition: $420.00
Level: Open to all levels
Link: http://www.nationalacademy.org/art-school/workshops/workshops/

Painting & Mixed Media Workshop
Class type: Painting/Mixed media
Instructor: Maurizio Pellegrin
Description:
Create a project in painting and mixed media while being introduced to the history of abstract art. Experiment with various methods, materials, and approaches to art-making. Learn to solve problems creatively and to move forward with production. Together we will find a starting point to produce a body of work arising from your individual technique and philosophy. The practice of general critique will also be encouraged. Open to artists with or without an ongoing project.
Dates: Jul 11, 2016 to Jul 15, 2016
Times: Each Mo 10am to 1pm
Each Tu 10am to 1pm
Each We 10am to 1pm
Each Th 10am to 1pm
Each Fr 10am to 1pm
Tuition: $500.00
Level: Open to all levels
Link: http://www.nationalacademy.org/art-school/workshops/workshops/

Large Scale Painting In Watercolor
Class type: Painting
Instructor: Allison Maletz
Description:
Watercolor is often seen as a sketch medium because of its immediacy. However, in today’s art world, anything is possible and watercolor can and should up as a finished work of art. Explore watercolor techniques and materials in the context of making larger works of art. Learn how to apply various wet and dry techniques while negotiating drying times, and planning logical layering strategies. Open to all levels.
Dates: Jul 14, 2016 & Jul 21, 2016
Times: Each Th 12:15pm to 6:15pm
Tuition: $300.00
Level: Open to all levels
Link: http://www.nationalacademy.org/art-school/workshops/workshops/

Confidence With Watercolor
Class type: Watercolor
Instructor: Eilzabeth O’Reilly
Description:
Watercolor is often seen as a sketch medium because of its immediacy. However, in today’s art world, anything is possible and watercolor can and should up as a finished work of art. Explore watercolor techniques and materials in the context of making larger works of art. Learn how to apply various wet and dry techniques while negotiating drying times, and planning logical layering strategies. Open to all levels.
Dates: Jul 18,19,20, 2016
Times: Each Mo 9am to 3pm
Each Tu 9am to 3pm
Each We 9am to 3pm
Tuition: $350.00
Level: Open to all levels
Link: http://www.nationalacademy.org/art-school/workshops/workshops/