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Winter/Spring 13 

FIA Art School Catalog 

Registration 

Members 

December 17 

Non-members 

January 2

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general information 

ART SCHOOL POLICIES 

Registrations are valid with full 

payment. Register up to three 

days before class by phone, 

walk-in or mail (not by voice 

mail). Cash (not by mail), checks, 

VISA, MasterCard, and American 

Express are accepted. Registration 

confirmations are issued via email 

upon request. Class fees cannot 

be prorated. 

Refunds are not given after the 

second class. A 50% charge will 

be withheld for cancellations made 

within four days prior to the start 

date of class. 

Class Cancellations due to 

weather or faculty illness will be 

rescheduled based on classroom 

and staff availability, but are not 

guaranteed. Under-enrolled classes 

will be cancelled three business 

days prior to first day of class. 

General Open Studio is free 

of charge and open to all adult 

students enrolled in the current 

class. (See page 11 for Open Clay 

Studio fees.) 

Student Artwork not picked up 

within two weeks of the end of the 

session will be discarded. 

ph 810.237.7315 email arted@flintarts.org 

Pre-College Portfolio 

Development Program is a 

three-year subsidized program 

designed to strengthen gifted high 

school freshmen’s visual art skills 

for college entrance. Applications 

are due December 14, 2012; call 

for details. This program has been 

made possible by the James A. 

Welch Foundation. 

Art School Policies are available in 

the Art School office upon request. 

STUDENT AMENITIES 

Art Supplies are discounted 20% 

in the FIA Museum Shop (for 

enrolled students only). 

Lockers may be rented in the 

Art School office with your own 

lock for $10/$13 per session or 

$30/$40 per year. The FIA is not 

responsible for items lost or stolen 

from lockers, galleries or studios. 

Lockers may not be rented by 

phone. 

Scholarships are distributed 

based on need. Applications are 

available November 26 and must 

be returned by December 28. 

Chloe Stewart, Pre-College Portfolio 

Development Student 

DATES TO REMEMBER 

Session Dates 

January 14 – May 18 

Registration Begins 

December 17 (members) 

January 2 (non-members) 

Scholarship Applications 

Available 

November 26 

Scholarships Due 

December 28 

Art School Office Closed 

December 24, 25 & 31 

January 1 

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP 

FIA Members receive 20% off 

class fees, priority enrollment, the 

FIA Magazine, free admission to 

exhibitions, and a 10% discount in 

The Café and Museum Shop. 

FIA Youth Membership 

participants (ages 2.5–12) receive a 

20% discount on class fees, a 10% 

discount in The Café and Museum 

Shop, mailings in their name, 

and three free Youth Membership 

Activities per year. 

Forms are available on a walk-in 

basis only in the Art School office 

or at the FIA front desk. To be 

eligible, applicants must disclose 

their household income on the 

application. If granted, scholarship 

co-pay is required prior to the first 

class meeting. Late co-payments 

may forfeit the scholarship. 

Individuals may be awarded three 

scholarships in a two-year period 

of time, although the FIA may 

waive this restriction for designated 

programs. Scholarships are limited 

to two per household per session.

just you & me, kid 

Share studio time with your 

young artist. Classes are priced 

per adult/child pair. A second 

sibling may enroll in class at a 

50% rate. Three children must be 

accompanied by two adults. Each 

pair and threesome must register 

separately. Ask the office about 

discounts for families of five or 

more. Infants up to 12 months 

may accompany their caregiver 

free of charge. 

Just You & Me, Kid Student 

FACULTY PROFILE 

Michele Gunn taught art at 

Durant-Tuuri-Mott Elementary 

School. She specializes 

in early child-hood and 

youth ceramic handbuilding 

techniques. 

Karyn Konkel holds a BFA in 

ceramics and drawing from 

Sienna Heights University. 

She has taught at the 

Creative Arts Montessori, 

Ann Arbor Art Center, and 

was an assistant moldmaker 

at Pewabic Pottery. 

AGES 2.5–5 with adult 

Clay Animals of 

the Arctic 

Karyn Konkel 

Living in Michigan is sometimes 

like living in the Arctic! Let’s 

explore the tundra and see what 

we can find! Join your toddler in 

helping to create a clay walrus, 

snow owl, polar bear and many 

other arctic animals by rolling, 

pounding and scratching clay. 

We will top it off by enhancing 

our artistic creations with brightly 

colored under glazes. 

MO (6 wks) 1/14-2/25 9:30a-11a 

No Class 2/18 

Studio 3 UM-1801-01 

Members $104 Non-members $120 

AGES 6–12 with adult 

After School Clay 

Hand Building 

Karyn Konkel 

Come and learn the basics of hand 

building by creating projects that 

stretch the imagination. Children 

will learn how to make animal 

sculptures, pots, boxes and much 

more by learning how to roll coils, 

slabs and make pinch pots. There 

will be plenty of time to explore 

and create with the wonderful clay 

medium! 

TU (6 wks) 1/15-2/26 4p-5:30p 

No Class 2/19 



Just You & Me, Kid Students 

Clay Aliens & Space 

Karyn Konkel 

To boldly go where no man has 

gone… imagine you’re an alien 

or astronaut lost in space! You 

and your special one will take an 

imaginary trip, come back to Earth 

and create your very own alien, 

space rocket, and planets out of 

clay. Come and get messy rolling, 

patting and pounding your spacetastic 

art! 

MO (6 wks) 3/11-4/22 9:30a-11a 

No Class 4/1 



Hand-Building Hands 

Michele Gunn 

Four hands are better than two! 

Take this class with your special 

youngster and see how fun playing 

and sculpting with clay can be. 

Learn the art of mask making, 

basic bowls, tiles and more. 

TH (10 wks) 1/24-3/28 6p-8p 



After School Wheel 

Throwing 

Karyn Konkel 

This is a wonderful continuation 

of the After School Clay Hand 

Building class or if you’re really 

curious about clay and trying out 

the potter’s wheel. Both parent 

and child will learn the basics of 

wedging, centering, throwing, 

trimming, surface decoration and 

glazing. Students with experience 

on the wheel are free to explore 

and develop their skills with the 

direction of the instructor. Parent 

and child will each get their own 

wheel so class size is limited. 

TU (6 wks) 3/12-4/23 4p-5:30p 

No Class 4/2 



= Beginner = Intermediate = Advanced = New Faculty Member 

2

3 

children’s classes 

Children ages 4–12 attend these 

classes independently. Parents 

and guardians may tour the FIA 

galleries or relax in the student 

lounge. 

Ashley Wirsing, Art Student 


Rebecca Andrus has a BS 

in Fine Arts from Illinois State 

University and is pursuing her 

masters in Early Childhood 

Education at the University of 

Michigan-Flint. She has been 

an artist/educator for more 

than 25 years. 

Marty Lawrence Calhoun 

has a BS in Vocational and 

Special Education. She 

is co-curator of Michigan 

Quilt Artists Invitational. She 

specializes in hand-dyed 

fabrics and wearable art. 

Chrysa Cronley holds an 

AA in Fine Arts from Mott 

Community College. She 

works as a custom fashion 

designer and has been a 

seamstress of fine apparel 

for over 30 years. Chrysa 

exhibits her designs locally. 

Craig Hinshaw has a BS 

in art education from Ball 

State University, and an MFA 

from Cranbrook Academy of 

Art. He has been teaching 

elementary art in Michigan 

schools for 30 years. 

Anita Spencer holds a BA in 

Art Education from Eastern 

Michigan University. She 

taught K-6 in the Lapeer 

Public Schools for 30 years 

and exhibits fused and lampworked 

glass throughout the 

region. 

Karen Sutherland holds an 

AGS with honors from Mott 

Community College and is 

studying Art Education at 

University of Michigan-Flint. 

She was a para-professional 

in Clio Area Schools and has 

participated in Bridges, a 

multi-cultural arts program. 


AGES 4–5 

Art of Birds 

Karen Sutherland 

In this class students will explore 

artists such as John James 

Audubon, Ogawa Ryu, Alan Hunt, 

and Mike Hughes. Their various art 

techniques are Sum`ie, watercolor, 

and printing. Students will use 

these as well as other techniques 

in creating drawings, paintings, 

prints, collages, and sculptures of 

birds. 

SA (6 wks) 1/19-3/2 1p-3p 

No Class 2/2 

Studio 1 EC4-2401-06 


AGES 6–8 

Connect with Clay 

Michele Gunn 

Roll, pinch and mold clay! Create 

exotic animals, masks, tiles and 

more. Add brightly colored liquid 

slips and glaze—your artwork will 

be ready to display! 

SA (6 wks) 1/26-3/2 10a-12p 

Studio 2 EC6-1101-08 


SA (6 wks) 3/9-4/20 10a-12p 

No Class 4/6 

Studio 2 EC6-1101-09 


Art Sew Great 

Chrysa Cronley 

Encounter the fashion world 

while learning the basics of 

sewing and textiles. Students 

will create projects including, 

fabric self-portraits, appliquéd 

pillows, and handmade messenger 

bags. Through instructor-based 

guidance, students will learn hand 

stitching techniques, how to apply 

buttons and zippers, and hand 

beading. 

SA (7 wks) 1/19-3/2 10a-12p 

Studio 1 EC6-5001-10 


Art for the Garden 

Karen Sutherland 

Many sculptural artists create 

art for the outdoors. In this class 

students will learn about the 

elements of art and artists like 

Christo, Jeanne Claude and 

Robert Smithson. Explore artwork 

on display at the FIA, create 

sculptures, wind chimes, bird 

feeders, stepping stones, and 

welcome flags. Materials may 

include wood, bamboo, steel, 

fabric, paint, stone, and sea glass. 

SA (6 wks) 4/6-5/11 1p-3p 

Studio 1 EC4-2401-07 


Evan Adkins 

Art Student 

I Can Paint 

Rebecca Andrus 

Can’t wait to paint? I Can Paint 

will introduce still life, cityscape, 

portrait, abstract, and animal 

painting. Young artists will 

experiment with line, shape, color, 

texture, and a variety of painting 

techniques including blending, dry 

brush, and speckling. 

SA (8 wks) 1/26-3/23 10a-12p 

No Class 3/9 

Studio 8 EC6-0301-11 


Pirates & Treasure 


Yo-ho-ho and shiver me timbers! 

This mixed media class will sail the 

open seas, design maps and flags, 

learn about the lives of pirates, 

and plunder the FIA galleries for 

buried treasures. 

MO (8 wks) 2/4-3/25 5p-7p 

Studio 1 EC6-0301-12 

Members $96 Non-members $120

AGES 8–10 

Easel Painting 


Easel painting is fun and 

challenging. Create abstract, 

still life, cityscape, fantasy, 

and geometric paintings using 

tempera, watercolor, and acrylic. 

Learn how to mix colors, hold a 

brush, and work on a variety of 

surfaces including paper, canvas, 

and hard board. 

SA (8 wks) 1/26-3/23 1p-3p 

No Class 3/9 

Studio 8 EC8-0301-13 


Birds, Bunnies, & 

Unicorns, Oh My! 

Marty Calhoun 

Welcome spring with animals— 

realistic and fantasy! We will 

create 2-D and 3-D animals using 

paper, glue, felt, thread, trims, and 

buttons. Try the art of marbling to 

create beautiful patterned paper 

and cloth for your menagerie. 

SA (4 wks) 3/9-3/30 1p-3p 

Studio 1 EC8-0601-14 


Sun Yu, Art Student 

AGES 9–12 

Art Sew Great 

Chrysa Cronley 

Encounter the fashion world while 

learning the basics of sewing 

and textiles. Students will create 

various projects including, fabric 

self-portraits, appliquéd pillows, 

and handmade messenger 

bags. Through instructor-based 

guidance, students will learn hand 

stitching techniques, how to apply 

buttons and zippers, and hand 

beading. 

SA (7 wks) 3/9-4/27 10a-12p 

No Class 4/6 

Studio 1 EC9-5001-15 


Elementary Animation 

Craig Hinshaw 

Animation has never been more 

popular; the theater, video games, 

and computers. Students will learn 

animation’s underlying principles 

as they make early animation 

toys such as flip-books and 

thaumatropes. They will also work 

in small groups to create short 

animation movies. 

WE (5 wks) 1/23-2/20 4:30p-6p 

Studio 5 EC9-5001-16 


Amazing Animals 

Anita Spencer 

It’s a new year with new animals 

to discover. Paint a colorful dog, 

draw a clever masked raccoon, 

and sculpt an adaptable armadillo 

and more in this mixed media 

class. 

TU (7 wks) 1/15-2/26 4:30p-6p 

Studio 5 EC9-3101-17 


Fairies & Elves 

Craig Hinshaw 

Making fairies, constructing 

enchanted clay castles, and 

building fairy houses are part 

of this mystical class. Fairies, 

elves and even trolls will feel 

comfortable here as students 

construct magical and mythical art 

sculptures. 

WE (5 wks) 2/27-3/27 4:30p-6p 

Studio 5 EC9-5001-18 


Books That Twist, 

Fold, & Pop 

Anita Spencer 

Can a book change its story each 

time it’s read? Can a book have 

a cover made of clay? Discover 

creative bookmaking as we paint, 

sculpt, fold, and draw in this mixed 

media class. 

TU (7 wks) 3/5-4/23 4:30p-6p 

No Class 4/2 

Studio 5 EC9-3101-19 


Clay Connection 

Michele Gunn 

Create wild animals, wacky masks, 

unique tiles, and more! Incorporate 

your design ideas as you pinch, 

texture, roll, model, and sculpt 

from clay. Finish your work by 

applying colored slip and glaze to 

create brilliant works of art! 

SA (6 wks) 1/26-3/2 1p-3p 

Studio 2 EC9-1101-20 


SA (6 wks) 3/9-4/20 1p-3p 

No Class 4/6 

Studio 2 EC9-1101-21 



4

5 

teen classes 

Teen classes build a foundation 

in drawing, color theory, and 

design principles. Age 16 and 

up are welcome in adult classes 

where indicated in the catalog. 

High School freshmen are 

encouraged to apply to The Pre- 

College Portfolio Development 

Program. Applications are due 

December 14, 2012. 

Emily Pinter, Pre-College Portfolio 

Development Student 


Paul Hauth has a BFA in 

Jewelry Design from Buffalo 

State College in Buffalo N.Y. 

and an MFA in Metalsmithing 

from the Cranbrook 

Academy. Paul teaches at 

Mott Community College 

and works summers with the 

Chautauqua Institution in 

New York. 

Ryan Kelsey has a BS in Art 

Education from the University 

of Michigan-Flint, an MA 

in Humanities from Central 

Michigan University and an 

MA in Educational Media 

Design and Technology 

from Full Sail University. He 

has been teaching fine arts, 

design, and animation for 

over 15 years at Davison 

High School. 

Matthew Osmon has a 

BFA from Columbia College 

in Chicago and an MA in 

Educational Technology from 

the University of Michigan- 

Flint. He teaches art at Mott 

Middle College High School 

and exhibits throughout the 

region. 

Courtney Simpson holds 

a BFA from the University 

of Michigan. She is a 

professional photographer 

based in Flint. Courtney 

exhibits her photography and 

installation work regionally. 

Rich Tesner has a Bachelor 

of Graphic Communications 

from Baker College-Flint and 

a MPA from the University 

of Michigan-Flint. Rich has 

25 years of experience as 

a graphic designer and 

15 years as a graphic 

communications instructor. 


AGES 13–17 

Teen Drawing: 

Mixed Media 

Arla Slogor 

This class is designed for any teen 

that has a strong desire to explore 

different drawing techniques. 

Experience non-traditional and 

fun ways to focus on line, value, 

texture, and shape with a new 

project presented each week. All 

materials will be provided. 

TU (10 wks) 2/5-4/16 5:30p-7:30p 

No Class 4/2 

Studio 6 ECT-2501-24 


Teen Wheel Throwing 

Jeff Hageman 

Learn the skills of clay preparation, 

pulling up, shaping, and tooling 

on the potter’s wheel. Explore the 

versatility of different clays and 

throwing tools. Be sure to wear old 

clothes and get ready to throw! 

SA (11 wks) 1/19-4/20 12p-2p 

No Class 2/16, 3/30 & 4/6 



AGES 12–15 

Creative Clay 

Michele Gunn 

Use your Imagination to handbuild 

and make a variety of 

projects including masks, small 

sculptures, slab constructions and 

more. Beginners to experienced 

welcome. 

SA (6 wks) 1/26-3/2 4p-6p 



SA (6 wks) 3/9-4/20 4p-6p 

No Class 4/6 



Animation for Teens 

Ryan Kelsey 

Working with Adobe Photoshop 

Elements and Apple’s iMovie, this 

course will take students through 

stages of the animation process. 

Students will begin with animation 

drawing basics such as character 

development, storyboarding 

and flip-books. Then, work 

collaboratively to create a short 

animated film. 

TH (7 wks) 1/24-3/7 6p-8p 



Cold Connection 

Sculpture 

Paul Hauth 

Learn about connecting metal, 

wood, leather, etc. to one another 

without the use of adhesives or 

welding. Cold connections include, 

but are not limited to, bolts and 

nuts, rivets and screws. 

TH (5 wks) 2/21-3/2 6p-9p 

Welding Lab ECT-1301-27 


adult classes 

The FIA Art School offers 

classes for all skill levels in 

drawing, painting, clay, glass 

mosaic, fiber, mixed media, 

photography, and more! The FIA 

strives to create an encouraging 

environment for students to 

explore the creative process 

at their own pace. Beginning 

students are encouraged 

to start with basic drawing 

and entry-level classes. The 

Education Department offers 

educator workshops and public 

programs. For information, 

visit www.flintarts.org or call 

810.234.1695. 

PHOTOGRAPHY WELDING 

Rene M. Skank, Photography Student 

Digital Photography 

for Beginners 

Courtney Simpson 

Learn to use your own digital 

equipment to take better 

photographs! This course 

covers all the basics of digital 

photography. Beginners with any 

type of digital camera, from pointand-shoot 

to SLR, are welcome. 

Explore both the technical and 

artistic elements of photography. 

TH (10 wks) 2/7-4/18 10a-12p 

No Class 4/4 

Lecture Room PH-2201-29 


WE (10 wks) 2/6-4/17 6p-8p 

No Class 4/3 

Lecture Room PH-2201-30 


Renee Blake, Photography Student 

Welding for Sculpture 

Paul Hauth 

Introduction to MIG welding and 

basic shaping of mild steel for 

sculpture or sculpture armature. 

Other processes that will be 

explored are plasma cutting, 

grinding, sanding and patina 

(coloration) techniques. 

TH (5 wks) 1/17-2/14 6p-9p 

Welding Lab WE-1301-31 


FR (5 wks) 1/18-2/15 1p-4p 



FR (5 wks) 2/22-3/22 1p-4p 



Welding With Found 

Objects 

Paul Hauth 

Explore the capabilities of MIG 

welding as it pertains to found 

objects, such as scrap metal, 

industrial refuse, old tools, 

broken tools, etc. Discuss the 

different materials that could be 

incorporated into a sculpture made 

up solely or partially of recycled 

material. Safety concerns and 

compatibility of materials will be 

thoroughly explored. 

FR (5 wks) 4/5-5/3 1p-4p 



DIGITAL MEDIA 

Digital Photo Editing & 

Manipulation 

Rich Tesner 

Explore the popular image-editing 

software Adobe Photoshop 

Elements. The class will focus 

on image scanning, retouching, 

color adjustment, digital brush 

techniques, cropping, merging, 

and filtering techniques. Basic 

computer skills and personal flashdrive 

required. 

TU (8 wks) 1/29-3/19 6p-8p 

Lecture Room DM-5002-28 


Dana Linker 

Welding Student 


6

adult classes 

7 

DRAWING 

M. Marie Lauer, Drawing Student 


Alla Dubrovich has an MFA 

and BFA from the Moscow 

Pedagogical University in 

Moscow, Russia. She is a 

freelance illustrator and also 

teaches at Mott Community 

College and the University of 

Michigan-Flint.. 

Barbara Holmer has a BFA 

from Kendall College of 

Art in painting and surface 

design. She specializes in 

botanical watercolors and art 

quilts and has exhibited her 

paintings nationally. 

Rachel Reynolds holds a 

BFA from the College for 

Creative Studies and earned 

an MFA from Vermont 

College of Fine Arts. She 

exhibits throughout the 

region. 

Arla Slogor earned her 

BFA in Painting from the 

University of Michigan-Flint. 

She is currently teaching 

painting and drawing for VSA 

artist-in-residence at GISD 

Schools. 

Bill Stolpin studied intaglio 

printing at Crown Point 

Press, San Francisco, 

lithography with Emil 

Weddige, and relief 

printmaking with National 

Treasure, Akira Kurosaki. His 

work is in the Smithsonian 

Collection and the National 

Trust in London. 

Heather Wright is pursuing 

her BFA at the University of 

Michigan-Flint. She currently 

works as a Web Designer 

for the FIA. Her handmade 

journals were featured at the 

2008 Michigan Renaissance 

Festival. 


Anatomy for Artists 

Arla Slogor 

Learn the basic skeletal and 

muscular systems of the 

human body in order to make 

informed decisions in figure 

work. Intermediate students will 

continue building their portfolios 

while concentrating on specific 

areas of interest. Books provided 

for beginning students. Paper 

supplied. Teens (16+) are welcome. 

TH (10 wks) 1/31-4/11 1p-4p 

No Class 4/4 

Studio 8 DR-2502-35 


Alexandra Greenfelder, Pre-College 

Portfolio Development Student 

Botanical Art From 

The Kitchen 

Barbara Holmer 

Food plants have long been a 

popular subject in botanical art. 

Using graphite and/or colored 

pencil, students will create 

accurate drawings of plants from 

the produce aisle to illustrate a 

favorite recipe. The final class will 

include recipe sharing and tasting! 

Bring drawing supplies, several 

recipes and a variety of veggies to 

the first class. Supply fee included. 

WE (8 wks) 1/16-3/6 1p-4p 



Field Sketching 


Sketching outdoors is a fun way 

to immerse yourself in nature and 

increase your understanding of 

the environment. Students will 

learn about ‘field marks’ to hone 

observational skills, then draw 

with graphite or colored pencil 

and add notation to create each 

sketchbook page. The class will 

visit local parks for sketching. 

Students are responsible for their 

own transportation. 

WE (6 wks) 4/10-5/15 1p-4p 



Colored Pencil Drawings 

From Photographs 


Using your own photo references, 

create vibrant drawings with 

colored pencils. Colored pencil 

techniques and composition will 

be reviewed while learning about 

the challenges and rewards of 

using photographs for reference. 

Please bring a selection of your 

photographs to the first class. 

Supply fee included. 

WE (8 wks) 2/6-3/27 9a-12p 



Drawing & Painting 

Portraits from 

Photographs 

Alla Dubrovich 

This class will focus on portrait 

drawing and painting using the 

photographic image as a model. 

Students will learn how to choose 

a photograph that is suitable for 

creating a portrait, prepare the 

photo image for drawing (grid 

system), and scale the image. Two 

projects (b/w drawing and drawing 

or painting in color) are to be 

completed. 

MO (6 wks) 2/25-4/1 6p-9p 



Figure Drawing 


This class will explore the figure as 

subject matter. Different aspects of 

drawing from life will be covered. 

Such as human proportion, 

shape, conception of mass, basic 

artistic anatomy, equilibrium, 

foreshortening, perspective, and 

composition. We will work from 

nude and draped models. Model 

fee included. 

MO (6 wks) 1/14-2/18 6p-9p 



BOOKMAKING 

2 Day Workshop 

Handmade Journals 

Heather Wright 

Explore basic book construction 

and design. Fold clean corners 

and stitch together text blocks to 

create a cased-in journal. Work 

with X-acto knives, awls, bone 

folders, paper, book board and 

cloth, mull, linen thread and more. 

Supply fee included. 

SA/SU (2 day) 4/27-4/28 1:30p-3:30p 

Studio 7 WK-4204-43 


Natural Science 

Illustration: Independent 

Study 


This class is for students who 

have old projects to finish or 

new projects to begin. Work in 

a comfortable atmosphere with 

other artists who love nature 

while improving technical and 

observational skills. Use graphite 

and/or colored pencil to create 

accurate, detailed drawings of a 

favorite subject from nature. 

WE (8 wks) 3/27-5/15 5:30p-8:30p 



Drawing: Independent 

Study 


This class is for students who 

have taken a drawing class or 

have previous drawing experience. 

With an instructionally supportive 

environment, students will focus 

on individually chosen projects 

or instructor assigned projects. 

Assignments can be designed 

according to individual interests. 

MO (6 wks) 4/8-5/13 6p-9p 



David Davis, Printmaking Student 

Heather Wright, Bookmaking Instructor 

PRINTMAKING 


Basic Printing 

Processes 

Rachel Reynolds 

Experiment with various printing 

processes and create small to 

medium card-sized prints in an 

assortment of colored papers 

and paints for the first project. In 

a second project, students will 

establish a large image on paper 

by combining multiple stamps 

into a composition. One method 

consists of drawing an image 

into styrofoam, the other is a 

subtractive method, by carving 

into a rubber block. 

FR (1 day) 5/10 11a-5p 



Introduction to Relief 

Prints 

Bill Stolpin 

Gain exposure to traditional 

printmaking processes with an 

emphasis on relief prints. Students 

will learn how to manipulate 

various relief print media including 

foam, EZ cut, linoleum, and wood. 

Print simple, single, color images 

with the goal of creating multicolor, 

multi-block images. 

TH (9 wks) 1/31-4/4 6:30p-8:30p 

No Class 3/7 

Studio 5 PR-2306-45 



8

9 

adult classes 

WATERCOLOR 


Watercolor For Natural 

Science Illustration 


This class will cover the basics 

of watercolor techniques used in 

natural science illustration. Learn 

about color mixing and controlled 

methods used to create accurate, 

detailed portraits of natural 

subjects such as plants, rocks, 

and shells. Bring a lunch or visit 

The Café. Supply fee included. 

SA (1 day) 3/9 10a-4:30p 




Jim Ames has taught 

watercolor for 35 years and 

is a member of the American 

Water Color Society. He is 

the author of Color Theory 

Made Easy and has lectured 

on color theory at many 

leading U.S. Art Schools. 

Kimberley Emmert holds 

a BA from the University of 

Michigan. A former instructor 

at Delphi Glass, she has 

been working in hot glass for 

20 years. Her award winning 

work has been exhibited 

across the region. 

Igor Macherkevich has a 

BA in graphic design from 

Moscow Art College of 

Design and an MFA from 

Moscow State Pedagogical 

University. He is a full-time 

practicing graphic designer. 

Matthew Osmon has a BFA 

from Columbia College in 

Chicago and teaches art at 

Mott Middle College High 

School. His studio practice 

is focused on drawing 

and painting. He exhibits 

throughout the region. 

Tim Widener earned his 

BFA in painting and his 

MA in Art History from 

Michigan State University. 

His studio practice focuses 

on life drawing and plein-air 

painting. Tim exhibits his 

work nationally. 


Intro to Watercolor 

Igor Macherkevich 

This class is designed to develop 

a basic knowledge of watercolor 

technique, matter of tone, color 

temperature, mixing, light and 

shadow. A variety of watercolor 

techniques, such as wet-on-wet, 

wet-on-dry, and glazing will be 

introduced. Still-life and landscape 

will be the focus as subject matter. 

WE (5 wks) 1/16-2/20 5:30-8:30p 

Studio 7 WC-3202-47 


More Painting in 

Watercolor 

Tim Widener 

Learn the fundamentals of 

watercolor while having fun in 

the process. Both drybursh and 

wet-on-wet techniques will be 

taught with an emphasis on using 

color to create light in your work. 

Beginners and advanced students 

will be shown methods to improve 

their technique and how they 

compose a painting. 

FR (12 wks) 1/18-4/5 3p-6p 



Painting Still-Life in 

Watercolor 

Igor Macherkevich 

This class is designed to further 

develop a basic knowledge of 

watercolor technique, using a 

Still-life as subject matter. A 

variety of watercolor techniques, 

such as wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, 

and glazing will be introduced. 

Work on projects will begin with 

compositional sketches and 

creating a preliminary drawing. 

WE (5 wks) 2/27-4/3 5:30p-8:30p 



Donna Kurtz, Watercolor Student 

Botanical Art: Painting 

Petals 


Botanical Art is a blend of art 

and science that is well suited to 

those who love detail. This class 

will focus on techniques used in 

botanical watercolor by painting 

pages of petals. Learn color 

mixing and a 3-layer approach to 

painting the subtleties and details 

of springtime flowers. Open to new 

and returning students. 

TH (6 wks) 4/11-5/16 9a-12p 



Advanced Watercolor 

Jim Ames 

Study watercolor techniques and 

color theory taught by the author 

of Color Theory Made Easy: A New 

Approach to Color Theory and 

How to Apply It to Mixing Paints. 

Please bring photo references. 

TU (16 wks) 1/15-4/30 6:30p-8:30p 



PAINTING 


Painting with Mixed- 

Media 


Experiment with new modes of 

layering paint including masking 

techniques, constructing 

templates, and manipulating 

transparent mediums. Practice 

applying paint with squeegees 

and hand-made scraping tools. 

Whether painting abstractions 

from imagination or painting 

representations from a photoreference, 

students will inventively 

explore paint and space. 

FR (1 day) 4/12 11a-5p 




Painting the Urban 

Landscape 


Students interested in painting 

cityscapes or urban imagery may 

use this workshop to investigate 

various approaches to painting 

this subject matter. Bring your own 

photographs or source material 

and learn to layer acrylic paint to 

establish representational space. 

Students construct a painting 

either by combining multiple 

references or using a projector to 

capture details from a photograph. 

FR (1 day) 4/19 11a-5p 



Beginning Oil & Acrylic 

Matthew Osmon 

Basic painting techniques and 

composition methods will be 

covered as students explore 

aesthetic skills and applications. 

Visit the FIA galleries to view the 

evolution of painting styles and 

techniques. Supply fee included. 

MO (10 wks) 1/28-4/8 5:30p-8:30p 

No Class 4/1 

Studio 8 PA-3402-54 



Painting Reflections in 

Metal & Glass 


Observing the relationships 

of color and light reflected in 

subjects with metal or translucent 

surfaces is a challenging endeavor. 

Working from the choice of several 

still-lifes, students will translate 

their view using acrylic paints and 

mediums. Colorful background 

fabrics will serve to establish 

a reference point for reflected 

imagery and distortion. 

FR (1 day) 4/26 11a-5p 



Creativity Lab 

Arla Slogor 

Have you ever suffered from “Artist 

Block”? This course is a series of 

projects designed to jump start 

your creative thought processes 

through a series of projects using 

mixed mediums. Good for any 

artist in any medium who wants 

to delve deeper into their creative 

side or anyone thinking about 

discovering the arts. 

TU (10 wks) 1/22-3/26 1p-4p 



GLASS 

Portrait Painting 

Tim Widener 

Focus on fundamental methods 

and techniques of painting from 

a model in oil or acrylics as well 

as composing the head on the 

canvas. Learn flesh-tone mixtures 

that work, head placement on 

the canvas while developing 

character and expression that help 

produce a likeness. A classical, 

alla-prima method creates lifelike 

and exciting images using light to 

render form. 

FR (12 wks) 1/18-4/5 10a-2p 



Studio Painting for 

Adults 

Arla Slogor 

Improve techniques in oils or 

acrylics and continue to further 

advance your own unique style in 

this friendly studio setting. Explore 

blending, glazing, and layering 

with brushes and palette knives. 

Please bring your own photos 

for reference. Some supplies 

provided. 

TH (12 wks) 1/17-4/11 5:30p-8:30p 

No Class 4/4 




Dichroic Pendant 

Kimberley Emmert 

Design, cut, and fuse unique 

iridescent glass pendants. 

Combine various layers of 

dichroic glass with a solid glass 

base to create a 3-D sculptural 

effect. Chains for pendant will be 

provided. Supply fee included. 

TH (1 day) 5/2 5:30p-8:30p 



Kimberley Emmert 

Dichroic Pendant Instructor 


10

adult classes 

11 

Class fees include one bag 

of clay; additional bags may 

be purchased during class 

(stoneware/terra cotta $10, 

porcelain $12 per bag). FIA clay is 

for use in FIA classes ONLY. Adult 

students currently enrolled in FIA 

clay classes are eligible for Open 

Clay Studio. Open Studio fee is 

$65.00 for 10 weeks). 

Joetta Pyles-Zalewski, Ceramics Student 


Guy Adamec has an MFA 

from Cranbrook Academy of 

Art and is the FIA Ceramics 

Studio Fire Master. Guy has 

been a studio potter and 

ceramics instructor for more 

than 25 years. He exhibits 

his work throughout the 

midwest. 

Frank Fisher has a BFA and 

teaches advanced ceramics 

at Schoolcraft College. He 

exhibits nationally and has 

authored articles in Pottery 

Making Illustrated, Ceramics 

Monthly and Ceramics 

Technical. 

Jeff Hageman has a BFA 

from the Kansas City Art 

Institute in ceramics. Jeff 

specializes in teapots and 

sculptures constructed from 

thrown parts. 

Kay Yourist received her 

BFA from Bowling Green 

State University. She owns a 

teaching studio and gallery 

in Ann Arbor, MI. Kay’s 

work has been exhibited 

in numerous galleries 

throughout the U.S. 


CERAMICS 

3 Week Workshop 

Ceramic Mosaic Tray 

Karyn Konkel 

From start to finish create your 

own 11 x 14 inches ceramic 

mosaic serving tray! Learn how to 

properly cut and dry ceramic tiles, 

load and unload tile pieces for 

bisque and cone 6-oxidation firing, 

and program the kiln. Experiment 

with underglazes and cone 05 

once-fire. Come to class with a 

mosaic design, wooden serving 

tray provided. 

MO/WE/FR (3 wks) 4/29-5/15 10a-1p 




Oval Vessel with 

Fitted Lid 

Kay Yourist 

That oval lidded vessel looks quite 

simple but, the process of making 

it is more complex than it looks. 

Students will explore through 

observation, a demonstration 

of throwing, shaping and fitting 

altered parts, to make vessels out 

of the round with fitted lids. With 

the knowledge of how to make 

lidded vessels into new shapes, 

symmetrically round pots will 

never look the same. 

SA (1 day) 5/4 12p-3p 




Textured Slab Forms 

Frank Fisher 

Artist and author, Frank James 

Fisher demonstrates his 

techniques for creating his ultrathin, 

image transfer bottles using 

printing and texture plates. Fisher 

will also discuss including narrative 

in his art during the demonstration. 

WE (1 day) 5/15 6p-9p 



Mike Cooney, Ceramics Student 

Creative Characters 

Michele Gunn 

Are you inspired by goblins, 

gnomes, or creative characters? 

Learn clay-modeling techniques 

and turn fantasy into unique 

characters! Communicate 

personality and create character 

by exhibiting body language, facial 

expressions, and props. 

MO (10 wks) 2/4-4/15 10a-1p 

No Class 4/1 

Studio 2 CR-1102-63 


Intro to Clay 

Guy Adamec 

Explore the basic techniques of 

the potter’s wheel and discover 

the art of hand-building in clay. 

Various clays, tools, and styles will 

be incorporated for a thorough 

clay investigation. Basic glazing 

techniques will be covered. 

Beginners welcome. 

MO (12 wks) 1/14-4/1 12p-4p 



MO (12 wks) 1/14-4/1 6p-9p 



Beginning Pottery 

Jeff Hageman 

Learn the ancient skills of 

centering, pulling up, shaping, 

and tooling on the potter’s wheel. 

Develop the skills of simple clay 

preparation, and explore the 

versatility of throwing tools. Basic 

glazing techniques will be covered. 

SA (12 wks) 1/19-4/20 3p-6p 

No Class 2/16 & 3/30 



Tile Making, Handbuilding, 

& Raku 

Karyn Konkel 

Learn tile making techniques such 

as press molding, mosaic murals, 

relief sculpting, basin-style method 

and extrusion to create individual 

handmade tiles for decoration or 

incorporation into finished works. 

Basic hand-building methods 

such as slab, coil, and pinching 

will be demonstrated. Try Raku 

firing when weather permits, and 

compare cone 6 and 10 glazes. 

You’ll learn basic skills offering you 

the opportunity to find your niche. 

TH (13 wks) 1/17-4/25 1p-5p 

No Classes 2/21 & 4/4 



TH (13 wks) 1/17-4/25 6p-9p 

No Class 2/21 or 4/4 



Morning Coffee & 

Handbuilding 

Karyn Konkel 

Jump start your day in a creative 

way! You will learn a variety 

of beginning clay techniques, 

inventive ways of working with 

slabs, coils, and pinching to create 

functional and sculptural ceramic 

forms. Explore various clays, 

tools, pattern making and surface 

decoration using slips, stains, and 

glazes. Experienced students can 

refine their skills while exploring 

new techniques and design 

possibilities. 

WE (13 wks) 1/16-4/24 9:30a-1:30p 




Clay For All 

Karyn Konkel 

Whether you prefer wheel throwing 

or hand building, students will 

focus on their own set of goals 

and ideas. Newcomers to clay will 

learn the basics of hand building; 

slab building, coiling, pinching, 

and working with texture. The 

basics of wheel throwing will be 

covered including centering, basic 

forms, and gaining an introduction 

to the world of glazing. Class 

curriculum may vary depending on 

student interests. 

FR (12 wks) 1/18-4/26 10a-1p 

No Class 2/22, 3/29, & 4/5 



Clay On/Off the Wheel 

Karyn Konkel 

Students begin with various 

hand-building techniques such 

as coil, pinch, and slab methods 

incorporating textural elements 

that enhance each piece. When 

the first suggested hand-built 

pieces are glazed and fired, a 

wheel throwing demonstration will 

be given. With knowledge in hand, 

continue to work on your chosen 

method. Projects will be given and 

demonstrated incorporating both 

wheel throwing and hand building. 

TU (13 wks) 1/15-4/23 6p-9p 




Non-Functional Clay 

Guy Adamec & Jeff Hageman 

This class will utilize ceramics 

studios 2 and 3. Students will be 

encouraged to create abstract 

sculpture, Raku wares, and 

musical instruments. Collaborative 

projects will be presented for 

students interested in participating. 

WE (12 wks) 1/16-4/3 6p-9p 

Studio 2 & 3 CR-0104-72 


Ida Barron, Ceramics Student 

Focus on Personal 

Expression 

Guy Adamec 

Investigate individual statements 

in clay by analyzing your intent as 

well as the object itself. Scheduled 

group critiques and possible 

research assignments will assist 

students in identifying limitations 

and strengths. 

TH (12 wks) 1/17-4/4 12p-4p 



Advanced Wheel 

Guy Adamec 

Advanced students will initiate 

unique projects and address 

challenges with the potter’s 

wheel. Solve clay dilemmas 

through demonstrations and 

individualized attention. Students 

are encouraged to explore new 

forms and techniques. 

TU (12 wks) 1/15-4/2 12p-4p 



TU (12 wks) 1/15-4/2 5:30p-8:30p 



Extended Pottery 

Workshop 

Guy Adamec 

Refine your personal voice in 

clay by developing advanced 

wheel and decorative techniques 

unique to your personal interests. 

Reference materials will be 

suggested for inspiration and 

enrichment. 

WE (12 wks) 1/16-4/3 11a-4p 




12

13 

adult classes 

YOGA 

Art of Yoga 

Lois Sharp-Schneider 

Expand your creative energy by 

stretching your body and centering 

your mind. Focus on breathing and 

body alignment will deepen sleep, 

reduce pain, improve muscle tone, 

and heighten energy. Students 

should bring a mat, towel, and 

water bottle. 

MO (8 wks) 1/14-3/4 8a-9a 

No Class 11/21 

Lecture Room YO-5006-77 


MO (8 wks) 3/11-4/29 8a-9a 

Lecture Room YO-5006-78 


Lois Sharp-Schneider, Yoga Instructor 


Marty Lawrence Calhoun 

has a BS in Vocational and 

Special Education. She 

is co-curator of Michigan 

Quilt Artists Invitational. She 

specializes in hand-dyed 

fabrics and wearable art. 

Alice Foster-Stocum has 

taught at the FIA since 1982. 

She earned a degree at 

Michigan State University 

and studied under several 

renowned fiber artists. She 

has exhibited her work at 

numerous art venues. 

Lois Sharp-Schneider 

has taught Iyengar Yoga 

for 23 years. She owns 

The Yoga Loft & Sharp 

Fitness in downtown Flint. 

Lois welcomes students 

of all levels, and interacts 

individually to meet their 

needs. 


FIBER 

Valentine Friendship Art 

Marty Calhoun 

Create one-of-a-kind cards that 

are sure to be keepers. The first 

week dress for mess as you will 

learn the art of marbling and 

handmade paper for design 

elements that express friendship. 

Enjoy the fun of tearing, cutting, 

pasting, stitching paper and cloth. 

Start looking for treasures and 

trash to recycle for a personal 

touch. Teens welcome. 

SA (3 wks) 1/26-2/9 1p-3:30p 

Studio 7 FB-0906-79 


Floor Loom Weaving: 

Beginning to Advanced 

Alice Foster-Stocum 

Color! Texture! Fiber! Learn to 

weave! Explore the age-old art of 

weaving and discover how cloth 

has been made for centuries. 

Work on floor looms, learn about 

differences in fibers and loom 

mechanisms. Explore color and 

design. Ample “Open-Studio” time 

available. Teens welcome. 

SA (10 wks) 1/19-3/23 10a-2p 



Quilting: Independent 

Study 


This class is for quilters who 

would like to learn hand-stitching 

techniques from various cultures 

and/or design principles to 

enhance their quilts. A workshop 

in a selected surface design 

technique will be an option for one 

class session. Bring basic sewing 

supplies, prewashed fabric, ideas, 

or quilts in progress to the first 

class. 

TH (8 wks) 2/7-3/28 9a-12p 



Tamera Burgess, Fiber Student 

Off-Loom Weaving 


Want to learn to weave but don’t 

want to be tied to a loom? Learn 

to weave on portable surfaces and 

take your project with you. From 

plain weave to tapestry you can 

weave on-the-go. Teens welcome. 

SA (4 wks) 4/6-4/27 10a-1p 



Spinning 


Want to learn to spin? Would you 

like to fine-tune your spinning 

skills? Come and learn the art of 

taking wool and creating beautiful 

yarn for knitting and weaving. 

Teens welcome. 

SA (3 wks) 5/4-5/18 10a-12p 



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