Fall Non-Credit Art and Photography Courses Open to Public

Cazenovia College offers visual arts learning opportunities

CAZENOVIA, NY (08/18/2010)(readMedia)-- Cazenovia College's Office of Extended Learning offers non-credit professional development and personal enrichment courses every semester. To view the Extended Learning catalog, visit www.cazenovia.edu/extendedlearning. For more information, or to register for a course, call 315-655-7107, or e-mail sjbenedict@cazenovia.edu.

Arts and photography courses offered this fall include:

Wednesdays, Sept. 1 and 8, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.: Fused Glass Jewelry – Learn the art of fusing glass to create one-of-a-kind pendants, earrings, and pins. Each student will make five different pieces plus learn to wire wrap and attach bindings to complete them. Taught by artist Amber Blanding - visit www.amberwavesofglass.com for examples. Class limited to 6. (2 classes – fee is $84; plus a $15 supply fee payable to the instructor.)

Saturday, Sept. 11, 9 a.m. – noon: Digital Photography I – Did you just buy a digital camera but have absolutely no idea how to use it? This workshop is designed for users of basic point-and-shoot style digital cameras. Students will become familiar with the camera's features and how to use them to create desired results. The workshop will begin with an overview of the camera features and functions, followed by a discussion of how to avoid common photographic errors and make your images better. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers, so please bring your camera, instruction manual, and all of your photographic questions. (1 class – fee is $36)

Wednesdays, Sept. 15 and 22, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.: Advanced Techniques in Fused Glass Jewelry - Students will learn metal, copper, and silver/gold leaf inclusions, dichroic glass etching, and dicro slide designs. Each student will create five different pieces. Some glass fusing experience necessary. The course is taught by artist Amber Blanding; visit www.amberwavesofglass.com for examples. Class limited to 6. (2 classes – fee is $84 plus a $15 supply fee payable to the instructor.)

Wednesdays, Sept. 15 through Oct. 13, 7 – 9:30 p.m.: Make a Log Cabin Quilt – Want to learn how to make a traditional Log Cabin Quilt? The Log Cabin Quilt is an easy and versatile pattern for beginners. Learn how to machine speed-piece your fabric strip 'logs' and make a beautiful quilt. Learn to arrange your blocks in different patterns to give each quilt a unique look. Students need to have basic sewing skills. Supply list will be provided prior to first class. Students are welcome to bring their own sewing machines to class. (5 classes – fee is $149)

Saturday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m. – noon: Digital Photography II - You own a digital camera and you're comfortable using it, so how do you make your pictures better, and what do you do with them after you've shot them? This workshop will take a more in-depth look at photographic composition and preparing your images for e-mailing and printing. Users of point-and shoot style cameras will benefit from this discussion. (1 class – fee is $36)

Saturday, Sept. 25, 9 a.m. – noon: Digital Photography Intermediate/Advanced – This workshop is an in-depth discussion of the guiding principles of photography and the use of these principles to achieve desired results. Discussion of the features of more sophisticated cameras and the manipulation of these features will be the key element of this workshop. Digital SLR camera users will benefit the most from this workshop. (1 class – fee is $36)

Wednesday, Sept. 29, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Decorative Wire Wrapping for Everyday Objects - Learn to capture found objects with wire! Artist Amber Blanding will provide students with a variety of jewels to choose from, such as sea glass, stones, shells, crystals or bring your own precious objects. Students will leave with at least 3 wire-wrapped pendants. Sterling silver and gold filled wire will be available to purchase. Class limited to 6. (1 class – fee is $42 plus a $10 supply fee payable to the instructor, which includes all materials and base metal wire.)

Saturdays, Oct. 9 through 30, 9 a.m. – noon: Digital Photography: Shoot and Critique – Discussion of photographic tips and techniques will be followed by critiques of your work. Weekly assignments focused on producing desired effects will be evaluated to give you further insight into improving your images. (4 classes – fee is $144)

Saturdays, Oct. 9 through 23, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.: Introduction to Photoshop – Learn how to download digital images from digital camera and other media and improve them through re-touching. Using the most current CS3 software, you will have a complete digital darkroom! (3 sessions – fee is $72)

Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 12 through 28, 6 – 8 p.m.: Art Journaling – Open studio sessions will encourage students to combine free writing, sketching, and design skills. They will learn more about collage, stenciling, stamping, transferring images, and layering a page. A variety of media will be explored including paint, colored inks, graphite, photocopied papers, acetates, tapes, and found objects. Students will develop their own style and express their thoughts visually and in written format using quotes, song lyrics, photos, and digital inserts to compose a visual blog. The students should develop a critical eye and vocabulary about design, and a professional attitude toward their own and others' work. These journals represent an artist's passion and are considered valuable in the college portfolio review process. (6 classes – fee is $144 plus a $20 supply fee payable to the instructor. )

Mondays, Oct. 18 through Nov. 15, 6 – 8 p.m.: Color: Making it Work for You - This color theory-based course taught by local artist Mary Padgett, will provide the information you need to make effective color choices for art and design projects. Highlights include a close look at color interaction, the importance of value in creating variety in design, the diverse effects of color combinations, and the messages and meanings color communicates. Participants may choose to work with paint, paper – a materials list will be supplied, or digitally if experienced with Illustrator/Photoshop. Class limited to 18. (5 classes – fee is $185)

Saturday, Oct. 30, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.: Heart Jewelry Workshop – In this intensive one-day workshop, participants will learn how to fire glass to copper in the enameling process using a glass kiln. Small heart shaped copper pieces will be the design focus and will be supplied so that each person will be able to create a pin, pendant piece, or small element for a wall piece. One-on-one instruction, demonstration, class interaction, and group discussions will make this experimental session fun for all participants. Kiln, plus limited copper and glass supplies will be provided by materials lab fee. $25 supply fee payable to the instructor. Class limited to 10. (1 class – fee is $48)

Saturdays, Nov. 6 through 20, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.: Photoshop for Intermediates – Using the most current CS3 software, learn how to improve landscape and portrait photography with advanced retouching techniques. Applying art filters to enhance photographs will be explored. (3 classes – fee is $72)

Cazenovia College, named one of "America's Best Colleges" by US News & World Report, is an independent, co-educational, baccalaureate college, located near Syracuse, N.Y. Cazenovia College offers a comprehensive liberal arts education in an exceptional community environment, with academic and co-curricular programs devoted to developing leaders in their professional fields. For more information, visit www.cazenovia.edu.

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