Winter 2012 Book Arts Course Information

ART 199: Beginning Watercolor

Learn basic watercolor technique or develop your existing watercolor skills. The class provides introduction to tools, color, drawing, and different styles. Develop your passion for watercolor by practicing your technique through still life, models, interior landscapes, and more.

Instructor: Jenny Kroik
Dates: Tuesdays, January 17, 24, 31, and February 7
Time: 6:00–7:50 p.m.
CRN: 26919
Credits: 1
Cost: $355

ART 199: Pointed Brush Calligraphy

Contemporary pointed brush writing is lively and expressive, offering many creative possibilities for original art, for graphic work for reproduction, and for development as a computer font. In this workshop we will use this versatile tool to write a basic script for clear, readable text and an array of variations for texture and pattern based on words and writing. (No previous calligraphy experience required.)

Instructor: Marilyn Reaves
Dates: Saturday and Sunday, January 21–22
Time: 10:00 a.m.–4:50 p.m.
CRN: 26921
Credits: 1
Cost: $365

ART 199: Weekend Letterpress

Learn to set wood and metal type by hand and to print letterpress on vintage printing presses. All levels of experience are welcome.

Instructor: Rebecca Childers
Dates: Saturday and Sunday, February 18–19
Time: 10:00 a.m.–4:50 p.m.
CRN: 26920
Credits: 1
Cost: $360

ART 199: Pencil Illustration

Learn the properties of many kinds of pencils available today: graphite, soluble graphite, Graphitint, Inktense, watercolor pencil, No Blot ink pencil, and an array of colored pencils. Many can be used in combination with each other or with watercolor or pastel. Pencils allow a carefully built-up tonal surface or strong, energetic line work–or both–to produce a wide array of effects in illustration. (No previous drawing experience required.)

Instructor: Marilyn Reaves
Dates: Saturday and Sunday, March 3–4
Time: 10:00 a.m.–4:50 p.m.
CRN: 26923
Credits: 1
Cost: $365