FIA Art School Catalog - the Flint Institute of Arts

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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
Members $30 Non-members $36
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
Members $77 Non-members $96
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
Studio 3 ECT-1201-27
Members $96 Non-members $120
ph 810.237.7315 email arted@flintarts.org (ATTN: Art School)
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
Studio 6 ECT-2101-28
Members $144 Non-members $180
Fashion Illustration
Shelby Newport
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
Studio 6 WK-3701-29
Members $40 Non-members $48
Costume Design
Shelby Newport
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
Studio 5 WK-3701-30
Members $40 Non-members $48
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
Studio 5 ECT-2101-31
Members $144 Non-members $180