FIA Art School Catalog - the Flint Institute of Arts

Registration 

January 4 

members 

January 11 

non-members 

Winter/Spring 10 

FIA Art School Catalog 

Inside: 

Gee’s Bend 

Quilting Bees 

& More

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general information 

contents 

just you & me, kid 2 

children’s classes 3–4 

teen classes 5 

adult classes 6–13 

registration form 14 

Kathy Saunders, cotton appliqué 

STUDENT AMENITIES 

Art Supplies are discounted 20% in the FIA Museum 

Shop (for enrolled students only). 

The Café offers a 10% discount to members on all 

Starbucks ® coffee and Hoffman’s Deli selections. 

Members receive 20% off classes, priority enrollment, 

the FIA Members Magazine, free admission to 

exhibitions and more. 

The FIA Collection inspires many faculty and 

students. Sketching visits to the galleries are indicated 

in the course description. 

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 as soon as the session 

catalog is released. 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, 

the 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 

designated FIA program involvement may waive 

this restriction. Scholarships are limited to two per 

household per session. 

ph 810.237.7315 email arted@flintarts.org (ATTN: Art School) 

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 are not prorated. 

Class Cancellations due to weather and faculty 

illness will be rescheduled based on the availability 

of classrooms and staff, but are not guaranteed. If a 

class is cancelled due to low enrollment, students will 

be called two days before the class was scheduled to 

begin. 

Refunds are not given after the second class. A $50 

charge will be withheld for cancellations later than four 

business days before the first class meeting. 

General Open Studio is free of charge and open to 

all adult students enrolled in the current session. See 

page 11 for open ceramics studio fees. 

Youth Membership participants (ages 2.5–12) receive 

a 20% discount on art classes, a 10% discount on The 

Café and Museum Shop items, mailings in their name, 

and three free membership activities per year. 

Pre-College Portfolio Program is a three-year 

subsidized program designed to strenghten gifted high 

school freshmen’s visual art skills for college entrance. 

Applications are due in December; call for details. 

This program has been made possible by the James 

A. Welch Foundation and the Stella and Frederick S. 

Loeb Charitable Trust administered by Citizen’s Bank 

Wealth Management, N.A. 

Art School Policies concerning student conduct 

and additional policies are posted in each classroom. 

Enrolled students may request a copy of the policy 

pertaining to students from the Art School office. 

Family Block indicates that adults and children 

can take age appropriate classes in the same time 

blocks. Adults find enrichment while their children are 

in a class of their own. 

Student Artworks not picked up within two weeks of 

the end of the session will be discarded. 

DATES TO REMEMBER 

Session Dates Jan 14 – May 15 

Registration Begins Jan 4 (members) 

Jan 11 (non-members) 

Scholarships Available Nov 1 

Scholarships Due Dec 18 

Art School Office Closed Dec 24, 25, 31 Jan 1

just you & me, kid 

Spend time with your favorite youth! 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 below 12 months old may accompany their caregiver free 

of charge. 

Eve Miserlain, I Can Paint class 

AGES 2.5–5 with adult 

Wintertime Animals 

& Clay 

Karyn Konkel 

What hides below the snow? 

Where do animals go when the 

weather turns cold? Let’s dig deep 

with our snow shovels and create 

these animal by rolling, pounding, 

scratching and painting our 

childlike clay creations. 

TU (7 wks) 1/19–3/2 10a–11:30a 

Studio 2 UM-1801-01 

Members $88 Non-members $106 

CCRRAACCK! Look 

Who’s Hatching! 

Karyn Konkel 

All kinds of eggs—different kinds 

of animals lay different kinds of 

eggs. Come and learn all about 

clay and create tadpoles, turtles, 

chickens and birds. Get messy by 

rolling, patting and pounding the 

clay into your beautiful creations. 

TU (7 wks) 3/16–5/4 10a–11:30a 

No class 4/6 



AGES 6–12 with adult 

Sculpting with Clay 

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. Bring 

your camera to capture moments 

spent learning together. 

TU ( 7 wks) 1/26–3/9 6p–8p 


TU ( 7 wks) 3/16–5/4 6p–8p 

No class 4/6 



Halloween Ghost & Goblins participants 

FACULTY PROFILE 

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. 

Michele Gunn taught art at 

Durant-Tuuri-Mott Elementary 

School. She specializes in 

early childhood and youth 

ceramic handbuilding 

techniques. 

Karyn Konkel holds a BFA in 

ceramics and drawing from 

Sienna Heights University. 

She taught at the Creative 

Arts Montessori and worked 

at Pewabic Pottery in Detroit. 

Erin Rehil holds a BFA in 

Illustration from Savannah 

College of Art and Design 

and has taught at Mott 

Middle College High School 

and The Bean Seller in 

Sandusky. Rehil exhibits 

her paintings locally and 

nationally. 

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 is 

pursuing an Art Education 

degree from Mott Community 

College and the University 

of Michigan-Flint. She was 

a Para-Professional at 

Clio Area Schools and has 

participated in Bridges, a 

multi-cultural arts program. 

Marcy Yurk graduated from 

the University of Michigan, 

Ann Arbor, with a BFA in 

Graphic Design and has 

been a designer for 20 years. 

Specializing in ceramic 

murals, she receives frequent 

civic mural commissions. 

Cover image 

Barbara Holmer 

hand dyed and machine 

quilted silk noil 

= Beginner = Intermediate = Advanced = Family Block = New Faculty Member 

2

3 

children’s classes 

Children ages 4–12 attend these 

classes independently. Parents 

and guardians may tour the FIA 

galleries, relax in the student 

lounge or take an adult family 

block class at the same time. 

AGES 4–5 

Halloween Ghosts & Goblins project 

Everyday Animals 

Rebecca Andrus 

Moo, cluck, woof! Animals are 

friends and companions, helpers 

and faithful workers. On the 

farm and at home, animals make 

life better. The shapes, colors, 

textures, patterns, and sounds 

of cats, dogs, cows, and horses 

will inspire art explorations in the 

studio and gallery. Baaa! 

MO (7 wks) 1/25–3/8 4p–5:30p 

Studio 1 EC4-0301-05 


BRRRRR 


Bundle up for snowy day 

adventures in art at the FIA! Paint 

with ice, stuff a snowman, print 

with snowballs, collage a friend 

puppet, and make concoctions. 

Find out what people in winter 

paintings are doing in the FIA 

galleries, and warm up with snowtastic 

art activities! 

SA (7 wks) 1/23–3/13 10a–12p 

No class 2/6 

Studio 1 EC4-0301-06 


Nature & Bugs 

Karen Sutherland 

Interpret or translate artwork from 

stories read in class. Students will 

use a variety of art materials as 

they also learn the principles and 

elements of art. Stories to be read 

are Adios Carlos, The Very Hungry 

Caterpillar, Liza and the Dragonfly, 

among others. 

SA (8 wks) 3/20–5/15 1p–3p 

No class 4/3 

Studio 5 EC4-2401-07 


Triangles, Circles, 

& Squares 

Karen Sutherland 

Students will learn the elements 

and principles of shapes in visual 

art. Students will create a unique 

artwork every week. The projects 

will include drawings, sculpture, 

paintings and collage using 

various materials such as graphite, 

paint, and mixed media. 

SA (8 wks) 3/20–5/15 10a–12p 

No class 4/3 

Studio 5 EC4-2401-08 


Mixed media class 


AGES 6–8 

The Incredible 

Color Wheel 


Did you know that colors have 

families, can complement each 

other, and even be cool or hot? 

Discover the color wheel, how is 

it used, and why it’s important. 

Color detective work each week 

will reveal the stories of paintings 

hanging in the FIA galleries! 

TH (7 wks) 1/21–3/4 6p–7:30p 

Studio 1 EC6-0301-09 


I Can Paint People, 

Places, & Things 


From realism to abstraction, come 

explore line, shape, and color. 

Combine your favorite people, 

places and things, obscure 

or famous, with historical and 

experimental painting techniques. 

The results will be dazzlingly 

creative! Gallery visits will inspire. 

SA (8 wks) 3/20–5/15 10a–12p 

No class 4/3 

Studio 1 EC6-0301-10 

Members $96 Non-members $120

Fairies & Magical 

Creatures 


What’s the difference between a 

fairy, an elf, and a gnome? Explore 

the world of imaginary creatures 

through folklore, stories, and art. 

Invent a unicorn puppet; create 

delicate flowers; and design fairy 

fashions and a fairy dwelling. 

MO (7 wks) 3/15–5/3 4p–5:30p 

No class 4/5 

Studio 1 EC6-0301-11 


Flying High Structures 


Skyscrapers, pyramids, and 

buildings inspire us. Using a little 

ingenuity, we will design and 

construct fabulous structures with 

a variety of mixed media. We will 

paint, staple and glue together 

fantastic new places. 

SA (8 wks) 3/20–5/15 1p–3p 

No class 4/3 

Studio 1 EC6-0301-12 


I Can Paint 


Combine speckling, smearing, 

sponging, rolling, pouring, and 

many other painting techniques. 

Gallery lessons will introduce 

students to city and seascapes, 

portraits, animals, and fantasy 

painting. Add new techniques to 

the history of painting! 

TU (7 wks) 1/26–3/9 4:30p–6p 

Studio 1 EC6-0301-13 


Clay Corner 

Michele Gunn 

Roll, pinch and mold clay! Create 

exotic animals, masks, tiles and 

more. Add brightly colored liquid 

clay called slip; your artwork will 

be ready to give as a gift! 

SA (8 wks) 1/23–3/13 10a–12p 

Studio 2 EC6-1101-14 

SA (8 wks) 3/20–5/15 1p–3p 

No class 4/3 

Studio 2 EC6-1101-15 


AGES 9–12 

Comic Book Superheroes 

Erin Rehil 

Create superheroes and villains! 

Brainstorm and sketch using 

pencil, pen, watercolor and 

colored pencil. Make new friends 

and trade ideas and techniques. 

MO (6 wks) 3/8–4/19 4p–5:30p 

No class 4/5 

Studio 8 EC9-2101-16 


Beginning Cartooning 

Erin Rehil 

Learn about character design and 

storytelling, and explore comics 

and cartoons. Use graphite, ink, 

watercolor, and colored pencil. 

Move beyond copying, and 

develop a unique style! 

MO (6 wks) 1/25–3/1 4p–5:30p 

Studio 8 EC9-2101-17 


Drawing from 

Observation 

Erin Rehil 

Draw landscapes, objects, and 

people. Begin with graphite and 

charcoal, then move to oil pastel. 

This course will introduce students 

to drawing with color! 

WE (12 wks) 2/17–5/12 6p–8p 

No class 4/7 

Studio 6 EC9-2101-18 


Art from Soup to Nuts 

Anita Spencer 

From prehistoric cave paintings 

to Warhol soup cans, artists 

have looked to what they eat for 

inspiration. Draw, paint, and sculpt 

food in this mixed-media class! 

TU (7 wks) 1/19–3/2 4:30p–6p 

Studio 5 EC9-3101-19 


Animals of Land, Sky, 

& Water 

Anita Spencer 

Train your eyes to see basic lines 

and shapes that will help develop 

your drawing skills as we study 

the animal kingdom. Students will 

work with graphite, watercolor, 

pastel, and print ink. 

TH (7 wks) 1/21–3/4 4p–5:30p 

Studio 5 EC9-3101-20 


Marvelous Masks 

Anita Spencer 

People in nearly every society of 

the world have worn masks for 

ceremonies and celebrations. 

Come explore the many purposes 

of masks as we use mixed media 

to create both 2-D and 3-D masks. 

TU (7 wks) 3/16–5/4 4:30p–6p 

No class 4/6 

Studio 5 EC9-3101-21 


Marvelous Mosaics! 

Marcy Yurk 

Explore color and design through 

the art of mosaic! Use tile nippers 

to clip, nip and shape stained 

glass. Goggles and gloves will 

protect eyes and fingers. Create 

fun and functional objects! Supply 

fee is included. 

SA (8 wks) 1/23–3/13 10a–12p 

Studio 7 EC9-2701-22 


Creative Clay ll 

Michele Gunn 

Make wacky animals, masks, 

tiles and more! Incorporate your 

design ideas when you mold, 

pinch, texture, roll, and sculpt. Use 

brightly colored glazes and clay 

paint called slip to create brilliant 

works of art! 

SA (8 wks) 1/23–3/13 1p–3p 

Studio 2 EC9-1101-23 

SA (8 wks) 3/20–5/15 10a–12p 

No class 4/3 

Studio 2 EC9-1101-24 


Summer Camp project 


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. 

Ages 14–17 are encouraged 

to apply to The Pre-College 

Portfolio Development Program 

for gifted high school students 

(freshmen given preference). 

Scholarships are available. 

Bryley Defriez, Pre-College Portfolio 

Development Program 

Portfolio Painting class 

AGES 13–17 

Workshop 

Teen Fashion: Jeans 

Deconstruction 

Shelby Newport 

Bring a used pair of jeans to 

deconstruct and make a new 

garment. Learn how to recycle 

and recreate, while exercising your 

inner fashion designer! Bring a 

lunch or stop by The Café. 

SA (1 day) 2/20 11a–3p 

Studio 8 WK-3701-25 


Black & White 

Photography 

Chris Conklin 

Use available light to create unique 

black and white photographs. 

Bring your 35mm camera (or 

reserve one from the Art School 

office upon registration) and learn 

composition, the basic elements of 

design, and developing negatives 

in the darkroom! 

WE (6 wks) 2/3–3/10 5p–8p 

Studio 7 ECT-3601-26 


Teen Wheel Throwing 

Jeff Hageman 

Learn the skills of centering, 

pulling up, shaping, tooling, and 

clay preparation. Explore the 

versatility of different types of 

clay and throwing tools. Wear old 

clothes and get ready to throw. 

SA (8 wks) 1/23–3/13 10a–12p 




Manga Character 

Design 

Erin Rehil 

Students will design their own 

Japanese-style characters using 

three easy steps. Action poses, 

facial expressions and specialty 

characters like chibis, furries, and 

mechas will be covered! Complete 

drawings using art markers, 

colored pencils, and watercolors. 

TH (12 wks) 1/21–4/15 6p–8p 

No class 4/8 



Fashion Illustration 


Explore different fashion illustration 

techniques, and materials 

including marker and watercolor, 

while expanding your skills as a 

designer. Learn how to articulate 

your fashion design ideas on paper 

and a few tricks of the trade! 

SA (2 wks) 1/23–1/30 1p–4p 



Costume Design 


Create renderings to represent 

characters from film or theatre 

using collage techniques. Learn 

the difference between fashion 

design and costume design and 

how to communicate your ideas of 

characters in creative ways. 

TH (3 wks) 1/14–1/28 6p–8p 



Portfolio Painting 

Erin Rehil 

Practice drawing and painting from 

real life, an essential part of any 

college entrance portfolio. Learn 

to draw portraits, landscapes, and 

still-lifes accurately with graphite, 

then paint them using acrylic and 

watercolor. Teens at all levels will 

benefit. 

TU (12 wks) 1/26–4/20 6:30p–8:30p 

No class 4/6 



adult classes 

The FIA Art School offers 

classes in 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. Also, the 

Education Department offers 

educator workshops and public 

programs. For information, visit 

web.mac.com/flintartsed or call 

810.237.7314. 

Sandy Gorney, photography class 

(top & bottom images) 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

Black & White 

Photography 

Chris Conklin 

Use available light to create unique 

black and white photographs. 

Bring your 35mm camera (or 

reserve one from the Art School 

office upon registration) and 

learn composition and the basic 

elements of design. Develop 

negatives and photos in the 

darkroom. Supply fee included. 

WE (6 wks) 3/31–5/5 10a–1p 

Studio 7 PH-3606-32 


Black & White 

Photography 

Courtney Simpson 

Learn to use your camera’s 

manual settings and improve your 

photographic eye. Experience the 

magic of the darkroom; develop 

film, make contact sheets and 

print your own photos. Bring your 

35mm camera or reserve one on 

loan from the Art School upon 

registration. Supply fee included. 

MO (10 wks) 1/25–3/29 6p–9p 

Studio 7 PH-2206-33 


Digital Camera for 

Beginners 


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. 

WE (8 wks) 2/10–3/31 6:30p–8:30p 

Lecture Room PH-2201-34 


Getting to Know Your 

Digital Camera 

Chris Conklin 

Learn about your digital pointand-shoot 

camera, and editing 

your digital photos. Focus on 

composition, light, color, and the 

principles of design. Computers 

will not be provided. Editing 

software demonstrations will be 

given. A personal laptop is helpful 

but not required. 

WE (6 wks) 3/31–5/5 1:30p–3:30p 

Lecture Room PH-3602-35 



Chris Conklin has a BFA 

from Central Michigan State 

University in broadcast 

and cinematic arts. He is 

a degree candidate for a 

teaching certificate from 

Oakland University. 

Shelby Newport has a BFA 

from Cornell College and an 

MFA from Purdue University. 

She has designed costumes 

for numerous productions 

and teaches costume design 

at University of Michigan- 

Flint. 


holds a BFA from the 

University of Michigan. 

She exhibits regionally as 

both photographer and 

installation artist. She works 

as a freelance photographer 

and is the Assistant to the 

Curator at the FIA. 


6

adult classes 

7 

FIBER 

2 Day Workshop 

Winter Gardening: Fiber 

Valentine Flowers 

Marty Calhoun 

Create an assortment of fabric 

flowers from a variety of red cloth. 

These may be appliquéd to a 

quilt block or made into a brooch. 

Bring lunch and a sewing kit. A fee 

is included for a fabric kit. 

SA (2 days) 1/30–2/6 1p–4p 

Lecture Room WK-0606-36 



Felted Flower Corsage 

Janette Borke & Connie Spooner 

Use both wet and needle felting 

techniques to make beautiful and 

colorful flowers for your lapel or 

hat brim. Students will felt these 

fabulous corsages out of natural 

hand-dyed wool fibers. Bring 

two bath towels and any desired 

embellishments. Supply fee 

included. 

SA (1 day) 4/17 1p–4p 



Quilting project 


The Art & Craft of 

Hand Quilting 

Marty Calhoun 

Join this exploration of 

quilting done the modern way. 

Demonstrations will be given on 

hand piecing, appliqué, hand 

quilting, and binding. Bring lunch 

and sewing kit. Fabric and batting 

will be supplied. 

SA (day 1) 2/27 10a–4p 

SU (day 2) 2/28 1p–4p 




Basket Weaving 

Sampler 

Sandy Atkinson 

Draw inspiration from traditional 

and non-traditional basket 

weaving. Add tapestry-inspired 

designs and experiment with a 

variety of handle forms. Choose 

from beginning to advanced 

patterns. A supply fee is included. 

MO/TU (2 days) 4/5–4/6 6p–9p 




Sandy Atkinson, Basket Weaving Sampler 


Improvisational Quilts 


Learn several approaches to quilt 

making following a visit to the 

Gee’s Bend quilt exhibit. Stitch by 

hand or machine (must bring your 

machine if so) to create expressive 

improvisational quilts! Please bring 

a basic sewing kit. 

FR (day 1) 4/16 1p–4p 

SA (day 2) 4/17 9a–4p 

Lecture Room WK-1704-40 



“Krazy” Fiber Art: Log 

Cabin Askew 

Marty Calhoun 

View the Gee’s Bend quilts and a 

Kuba cloth from the FIA collection. 

Stitch a log cabin pattern block 

and bring colored fabrics, 

discarded clothing, and a sewing 

kit for a quilted centerpiece. Basic 

stitching skills helpful. 

SA (3 days) 3/13–3/27 1p–4p 



Weaving: Beginning to 

Advanced 

Alice Foster-Stocum 

Explore cloth making through the 

age-old art of weaving. Working 

on floor looms, learn simple 

loom mechanics and explore 

color and design while working 

with and learning about different 

fibers. Ample open studio time is 

available. Teens are welcome. 

SA (10 wks) 1/23–3/27 10a–2p 

Studio 4 FB-0906-42 


Hand Quilting: A World 

of Wrapping Cloths 


Protect small treasures or carry 

large bundles with wrapping 

cloths. Focus on stitching 

technique such as: sashiko 

from Japan, pojagi from Korea, 

and banjara from India. Bring a 

prewashed fat quarter (or larger) of 

(nearly) solid, colored cotton fabric 

to the first class. 

SA (8 wks) 1/30–3/20 10a–12:30p 

Studio 6, Lecture Room FB-1706-43 


Spinning & Natural Dye 

Workshop 


Learn the ancient art of dying wool 

using natural materials. Students 

will spin natural fibers into thread 

to use in needlecraft and floor 

loom weaving. Teens welcome. 

SA (4 wks) 4/10–5/1 10a–12p 



Janice Tessner, weaving class 

Off Loom Weaving: Take 

Along Projects 


Now weaving can be taken on 

the go! You don’t have to use 

a floor loom to learn to weave. 

Throughout time, people have 

woven, braided, and knotted 

beautiful projects that fit in a bag 

for travel. Teens welcome. 

SA (4 wks) 4/10–5/1 12:30p–2:30p 



WATERCOLOR 

Anni Crouter-Boggs, Advanced Watercolor 


Watercolor Workshop 

Kari Buzewski 

Watercolor can be used 

spontaneously like ink and 

charcoal. Work on a vertical 

surface and utilize drips and color 

to express the fluid lines and 

gestures of the figure. Bring a 

lunch or stop by The Café. 

FR (1 day) 4/16 11a–5p 



Elements of Landscape 

in Watercolor 

Igor Macherkevich 

Learn landscape painting styles 

and technique in watercolor. 

Students will select suitable 

reference photographs for 

inspiration and depict seasons 

using composition and color to 

create a mood. 

WE (8 wks) 1/27–3/17 5:30p–8:30p 

Studio 8 WC-3202-47 

WE (8 wks) 3/24–5/12 5:30p–8:30p 



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. 

Bring photo references. This class 

is for advanced students only. 

TU (8 wks) 1/19–3/9 6:30p–8:30p 


TU (8 wks) 3/16–5/4 6:30p–8:30p 




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. 

Sandy Atkinson produced 

the PBS series Country 

Basket Weaving and has 

authored five books on 

weaving. She teaches 

basketry throughout the USA, 

and owns a basket shop in 

Lennon, Michigan. 

Janette Borke studied 

housing and interiors at 

Wayne State University. She 

has studied weaving with 

Michigan master weavers 

and specializes in wet and 

needle felting. 

Kari Buzewski has a BFA in 

fine arts and fashion design 

from Columbus College 

of Art and Design. She 

specializes in silk painting 

and fashion illustration 

and teaches and exhibits 

throughout the region. 

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. 

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. 

Connie Spooner has a 

minor in art from Wayne 

State University. She has 

studied felting techniques 

at the Midwest Felting 

Symposium and abroad. 

She often combines beading 

with wet and needle felting 

techniques. 

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. 


8

adult classes 

9 

PAINTING 


Mix a Palette: Mixing to 

Match 

Rachel Reynolds 

Identify the characteristics of color 

value, locate warm and cool areas, 

and generate hues from bright to 

muted. Work from a still-life and 

recognize the subtle variations in 

color. Bring a lunch or stop by The 

Café. Supply fee included. 

FR (1 day) 3/12 11a–5p 




Mix a Palette: Using 

Color Creatively 


Learn how to manipulate color 

to suggest a particular mood or 

time of day. Working from found 

images (photos from home or 

magazines), students will learn 

various approaches to influence an 

image through color. Bring a lunch 

or stop by The Café. Supply fee 

included. 

FR (1 day) 1/29 11a–5p 



Sherry Tompkins, drawing workshop 

Abstract Painting 

Erin Rehil 

Learn various methods of 

abstraction used by Picasso and 

other 20th-century artists. Create 

works on canvas using graphite, 

acrylic, and mixed media in a 

friendly and relaxed classroom 

setting. Learn new techniques and 

free up your painting style! 

MO (12 wks) 1/25–4/12 6p–9p 

Studio 8 PA-2106-53 


2-D Mixed Media 

Hazel Frost 

Observe collage demonstrations 

and begin with small studies 

using combinations of watercolor, 

acrylic, pastel, oil pastel, and 

photographs on paper! Devote the 

last few classes to making one 

expressive collage. Supply fee 

included. 

TH (12 wks) 1/28–4/15 12p–3p 




Jolene Padgett, painting class 

Beginning Oil & Acrylic 

Painting 

Hazel Frost 

Learn basic painting techniques 

and the principles of design. Visit 

the FIA Galleries and discover how 

painting styles have evolved since 

the early Renaissance. Learn color 

blending, glazing, layering and a 

variety of brush and palette knife 

techniques. Supply fee included. 

TU (12 wks) 1/19–4/6 3:30p–6p 



Intermediate/Advanced 

Painting 

Hazel Frost 

Focus on visual storytelling, refine 

your skills and stretch your ideas 

about painting. Compare and 

contrast paintings for inspiration 

in the FIA Galleries. Students work 

independently, with individual 

instructions to enhance personal 

artistic development. 

TH (14 wks) 1/28–4/29 5p–7:30p 



DRAWING 


Introduction to Drawing 


Use pencil and charcoal to explore 

various drawing techniques such 

as contour line, gesture drawing, 

shading and locating positive and 

negative space. Study still-life 

objects and train the eye and hand 

to describe proportions and space. 

Supply fee included. 

FR (1 day) 2/5 11a–5p 




Intermediate Drawing 


Expand your scope of drawing 

media beyond graphite. Create 

a ground using charcoal and 

utilize the eraser as a drawing 

tool. Explore a monochromatic 

color scheme using oil and chalk 

pastels. Supply fee included. 

FR (1 day) 3/5 11a–5p 



Brenda Kendall, drawing class 


Applied Drawing: 

Abstracting Reality 


Present traditional subject 

matter in a contemporary style. 

Represent familiar objects through 

abstraction. Manipulate scale 

and space using pencil, charcoal, 

erasure and collage methods. 

Bring a lunch or stop by The Café. 

FR (1 day) 3/26 11a–5p 



Drawing & Painting 

Portraits from 

Photographs 

Alla Dubrovich 

Choose photographs suitable for 

drawing and painting portraits. 

Create a grid to transfer the image 

to scale. Complete drawings in 

both color and black and white. 

MO (8 wks) 1/25–3/15 6p–9p 

Studio 6 DR-0806-60 


Figure Drawing-Basic 

Approach 

Alla Dubrovich 

Draw the human figure from the 

nude and draped model. Learn 

various techniques and drawing 

tools using design principles such 

as proportion, form, massing, the 

figure in motion, foreshortening, 

and composition will be covered. 

Model fee is included. 

MO (8 wks) 3/22–5/10 6p–9p 



Beginning Drawing 

Debra Dow 

Learning how to draw what you 

see, experiment with sighting, 

sketching, and shading. Achieve 

dramatic effects with graphite 

and charcoal and discover your 

personal material preferences. 

TU (8 wks) 2/2–3/23 5:30p–8:30p 



Botanical Art with 

Colored Pencil 


Hone your observational skills 

and explore this versatile medium! 

In the botanical art field, colored 

pencil is gaining popularity. Learn 

basic colored pencil techniques 

such as color layering, grisaille, 

burnishing, and impressed lines. 

TH (8 wks) 3/4–4/22 6p–8:30p 



Botanical Drawing: 

Ikebana Inspired 

Composition 


Learn botanical illustration inspired 

by the art of floral arranging called 

‘ikebana.’ Using continuous tone 

technique, choose from traditional 

ikebana compositions to create 

detailed graphite drawings. 

SA (8 wks) 1/30–3/20 1:30p–4p 




Debra Dow earned her BFA 

in Fine Arts and her MFA in 

Printmaking from Michigan 

State University. Ms. Dow 

specializes in drawing and 

printmaking. 

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. 

Hazel Frost holds a BFA in 

Studio Art and a BS in Art 

Education from the University 

of Michigan-Flint. She 

specializes in acrylic and oil 

techniques and exhibits her 

work regionally. 

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 

internationally. 

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 and he exhibits 

throughout the region. 

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. 


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 fees 

are $12 for 1-3 week classes, $28 

for 4-7 week classes, and $40 for 

8-12 week classes. Two people 

sharing the same residence 

receive 10% off open studio. 

Mark Hanner, Sculptural Clay class 

CERAMICS 

Claire White, Sculptural Clay class 


Silk-Screen Prints 

on Clay 

Chrys Lewis 

Create rich surface depth by silkscreening 

under-glazes, slips and 

stains, china paints and custom 

made decals. Bring pre-fired pots 

and tiles to embellish with screen 

prints. Supply fee is included. 

Bring a lunch or stop by The Café. 

FR (2 wks) 2/5–2/12 10a–4p 



Tile Making & Raku 

Karyn Konkel 

Experiment with various tile making 

techniques; press molding, mosaic 

murals, relief sculpting, basin 

style method and extrusion. Raku 

firing method, cone 6, and cone 

10 glazes, and handbuilding with 

tiles will be covered. Plaster fee 

included. 

TH (8 wks) 1/21–3/18 2p–5p 

No class 2/18 

Studio 2 CR-1806-66 


TH (8 wks) 1/21–3/18 6p–9p 

No class 2/18 



TH (6 wks) 3/25–5/6 2p–5p 

No class 4/8 



TH (6 wks) 3/25–5/6 6p–9p 

No class 4/8 




Creative Handbuilding 

Devin Farrand 

Strengthen handbuilding and 

traditional ceramics techniques. 

Develop sculptural forms and 

contemporary ideas, while 

discovering the full potential of 

slab and coil building techniques. 

Develop class projects and work 

independently as well. 

MO (10 wks) 2/15–4/19 10a–1p 



TH (10 wks) 2/18–4/22 2:30p–5:30p 



Beginning Clay 

Sculpture 

Addie Langford 

This technique-based class 

emphasizes proper construction, 

drying methods, tool use, and 

basic glaze application. Use 

geometric shapes and simple 

methods to create sophisticated 

sculpture and functional works. 

MO (8 wks) 2/8–3/29 1:30p–4:30p 



Wheel & More 

Guy Adamec 

Alternate between lectures, hand 

building, wheel throwing, and 

glazing. Later, focus in the area 

you find most appealing. Individual 

consultation will maximize 

self-expression. Students are 

encouraged to bring books and 

photos for inspiration. 

MO (7 wks) 1/25–3/8 1p–4p 



MO (7 wks) 3/15–4/26 1p–4p 



MO (12 wks) 1/25–4/12 6p–9p 



Creative Characters 

Michele Gunn 

Inspired by goblins, gnomes, or 

Native American dolls? Learn 

clay-modeling techniques 

and turn fantasy into creative 

characters! Create body language, 

facial expression and props to 

communicate personality. 

WE (6 wks) 2/3–3/10 10a–1p 



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. 

WE (10 wks) 1/20–3/24 2p–5p 



SA (8 wks) 3/20–5/15 10a–1p 

No class 4/3 



Beginning Handbuilding 

Jeff Hageman 

Test-drive this practical method 

of sculpting in clay! Faculty will 

demonstrate basic handbuilding 

techniques such as scoring, 

slipping, coiling, slab building and 

modeling. Bring a box of oddsand-ends 

from the junk drawer to 

embellish creative pieces. 

WE (8 wks) 1/20–3/10 6p–9p 



Thrown & Altered 

Guy Adamec 

Throw a pot or vessel form, then 

cut, reshape and fit them together 

using paddles and tools to create 

sculptural and functional forms 

that couldn’t be made on the 

wheel alone. Bring inspirational 

images to class. 

WE (12 wks) 1/27–4/14 6p–9p 



Sculptural Clay 

Guy Adamec 

Using all types of clay, combine 

wheel, slab, and coil building 

techniques to make ambitious 

personal artwork. Bring sketches 

or pictures of ideas from figurative 

to abstract, tiny to large-scale! 

Experienced students only please. 

TH (12 wks) 1/28–4/15 10a–2p 

Studio 2 & 3 CR-0104-81 


Raku Techniques 

Jeff Hageman 

Experience this ancient Japanese 

firing process! Pull pots and tiles 

red hot from the kiln and immerse 

them in flaming straw! Smoke will 

color the work with brilliant metallic 

tones. Basic ceramics skills 

required. Bring fume respirator to 

first class. 

WE (8 wks) 3/24–5/12 6p–9p 



Extended Pottery 

Workshop 

Guy Adamec 

Refine your personal voice by 

developing advanced wheel and 

decorative techniques unique to 

your personal interests. Reference 

materials will be suggested for 

inspiration and enrichment. 

WE (12 wks) 1/27–4/14 10a–3p 



Steven Landon, 

Ceramic Handbuilding 

Karyn Konkel, Tile Making & Raku 

Advanced Wheel 

Guy Adamec 

Advanced students will initiate 

unique projects and address 

potter’s wheel challenges. 

Solve clay dilemmas through 

demonstrations and individualized 

attention! Students are 

encouraged to explore new forms 

and techniques. 

TU (12 wks) 1/26–4/13 1p–4p 



TU (12 wks) 1/26–4/13 6p–9p 




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. 

Devin Farrand has a 

BFA from Eastern Oregon 

University and is a MFA 

candidate at Cranbrook 

Academy of Art. He 

specializes in clay sculpture 

and exhibits nationally. 

Jeff Hageman has a BFA 

from the Kansas City Art 

Institute in ceramics and is 

known for his technically 

challenging curriculum. Jeff 

specializes in teapots and 

sculptures constructed from 

thrown parts. 

Addie Langford holds a BFA 

from the Rhode Island School 

of Design and an MFA from 

the Cranbrook Academy of 

Art. A Fulbright Scholar, she 

has exhibited her work in the 

U.S. and Madrid. 


12

adult classes 

13 

Marilyn Kassel, Glass Mosaics class 

GLASS MOSAIC 

Glass Mosaics 

Amy Black 

Learn the techniques necessary 

to create fine mosaic works of art. 

Students will focus on different 

types of glass tesserae cutting and 

shaping methods. Experiment with 

glass tools and materials used for 

interior and exterior applications. 

Specialty supply fee included. 

TU (8 wks) 1/26–3/16 5:30p–8:30p 

Studio 7 GM-0406-86 


Carol Sisson, printmaking workshop 

BOOKBINDING 

Creative Bookmaking 

Erin Rehil 

Gain new insight into handmade 

books and information that can 

be kept within them. Learn about 

the technical aspects of planning 

and building a book. Materials 

used in the workshop may include 

wood, fabric, photographs, found 

objects, and more! 

SA (3 wks) 3/6–3/20 10a–12p 




PRINTMAKING 


Reduction Block 

Printing 

Bill Stolpin 

Create a 4 x 6 inch linoleum block 

print and learn about composition, 

line weight, and layered application 

of inks. Bring references and 

sketches. This process is easily 

used at home for invitations and 

note cards. Purchase tools in the 

FIA Museum Shop. Supply fee is 

included. Bring a lunch or stop by 

The Café. 

TH (2 wks) 3/18–3/25 11a–3p 

Studio 7 PR-2306-88 



Amy Black has a BFA from 

Kendall College of Art in 

interior design and has 

completed design projects 

for D’Vine Wines, the 2000, 

2006, 2008 Libby Awards, 

and the 501 Grill interior in 

Flint. 

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.

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