SUMMER COURSES
WHEEL THROWING – POTTERY
INSTRUCTOR: JIM LUMMEL
Wednesdays | June 5 – August 14 (no class July 3) | 6 pm to 8:30 pm
$225 | $210 Senior/Military | $200 Member
Do you want to get your hands dirty and learn how to make beautiful functional pieces you can use every day? Bowls, cups, and simple vases are great projects for beginners but students with more experience are just as welcome! Starting with preparing the clay to throwing on the wheel this class is full of hands-on experience. Learn the properties of firing and finishing, the importance of temperature control, and basic glazing techniques. Your first 25 pounds of clay are included in the class price, but make sure to pick up the pottery tool kit from Meininger’s before your first class session.
Register Now: Tuition and Fees ($225)
Register Now: Senior/Military Tuition and Fees ($210)
Register Now: Member Tuition and Fees ($200)
STAINED GLASS BASICS – FOIL METHOD
INSTRUCTOR: MICKEY MCLAUTHLIN
Wednesdays | June 5 – June 26 | 1 pm to 4 pm
OR
Saturdays | July 13 – August 3 | 9 am to 12 pm
$150 | $135 Senior/Military | $125 Member
Let the sun shine in – through fantastic stained glass pieces that you create! Learn to assemble an 8×10 glass panel by the copper foil method. Choose from four pre-printed beginner designs – celtic knot, sailboat, two different flowers – and construct your piece using the 12 basic steps of stained glass. All supplies are included except the Art Glass that must be purchased by the student for their project.
Register Now: June 5 – July 26 Tuition and Fees ($150)
Register Now: June 5 – July 26 Senior/Military Tuition and Fees ($135)
Register Now: June 5 – July 26 Member Tuition and Fees ($125)
Register Now: July 13 – August 3 Tuition and Fees ($150)
Register Now: July 13 – August 3 Senior/Military Tuition and Fees ($135)
Register Now: July 13 – August 3 Member Tuition and Fees ($125)
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
INSTRUCTOR: MIKE PACH
Thursdays | July 11 – August 8 | 6 pm to 9 pm
$175 | $160 Senior/Military | $150 Member
Point, zoom, click! This class is designed to teach students how to get the most out of their digital cameras and create beautiful images of family, friends, and more. In this class you will get a chance to photograph a variety of subjects and learn composition, camera settings, and equipment choices. Portrait, macro, and low light sessions will help you get a feel for your camera and how to get the best photos in any setting. Homework will be given each week and will be reviewed to judge progress. Bring your camera, camera manual, and a thumb drive.
Register Now: Tuition and Fees ($175)
Register Now: Senior/Military Tuition and Fees ($160)
Register Now: Member Tuition and Fees ($150)
MIXED MEDIA EXTRAVAGANZA
INSTRUCTOR: JUDE SILVA
Wednesday and Thursday | June 26 and 27 | 10 am to 3 pm
$140 | $125 Senior/Military | $115 Member
Summer is a time to relax and have fun! Spend two days playing with a variety of materials and art techniques. Pretend you are in elementary school again: cutting and pasting, drawing with a variety of materials, and doing basic printmaking without a press. A mixed media extravaganza! This is your chance to use a variety of art materials and combine techniques. This is about the journey and less about the final outcome.
Register Now: Tuition and Fees ($140)
Register Now: Senior/Military Tuition and Fees ($125)
Register Now: Member Tuition and Fees ($115)
PHOTOSHOP
INSTRUCTOR: MIKE PACH
Wednesdays | July 10 – August 7 | 6 pm to 9 pm
$175 | $160 Senior/Military | $150 Member
Take your photos to the next level! This class covers the basics of Photoshop and will help you take your images from snapshots to fabulous finished photos. In this hands-on course each student will get the same collection of photos and work right along with the instructor to learn photo editing tools and techniques. A laptop with Adobe Photoshop CS3 or Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 or higher is required and the use of a mouse is recommended. For free 30 day trials of Adobe software click here.
Register Now: Tuition and Fees ($175)
Register Now: Senior/Military Tuition and Fees ($160)
Register Now: Member Tuition and Fees ($150)
DISCOUNTS AND EARLY REGISTRATION FOR MEMBERS
Cottonwood Center for the Arts members receive discounts of up to $25 off per class as well as early registration. To become a Cottonwood member click here.
SENIOR AND MILITARY PRICING FOR CLASSES
Cottonwood Artists’ School offers Senior/Military pricing for all of its classes. Senior pricing is available to individuals 60 and older. Military pricing is available to active and retired military and their immediate family.
Click here for Cottonwood Artists’ School Registration Policy.
