PCA Spring 2018

PF/PCA 

CENTER FOR 

THE ARTS 

SCHOOL 

Visual arts classes for adults, youth, and families 

Drawing Painting Screenprinting Jewelrymaking 

Ceramics & Sculpture Weaving Creative Writing 

Mixed Media Stained Glass Etching Open Studio 

Winter/Spring 

JAN - MAY 2018 

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CENTER FOR 

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Table of Contents 

Welcome to PCA! 

Letter from Kyle Houser, Studio Arts Program Manager 

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About Us 

Who we are, where we are, and what to remember 

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Ceramics and Sculpture 

Classes 07 - 08 

Drawing Classes 09 

Painting Classes 10 - 11 

Printmaking Classes 12 

Jewelry Classes 13 

Fiber Art, Creative Writing, 

Model Sessions, & Mixed 14 

Media Arts 15 

Master Class - Ceramics 

Visiting artist Frank Martin 

16 - 17 

Child & Teen Programs 18 - 22 

Family Workshops 23 

Registration Info 24 

Child & Teen Program Info 25 

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© 2018 © PF/PCA. 2018 PF/PCA. All rights All rights reserved. 

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Whether you are a “square one” beginner or an 

accomplished mid-career artist, the Pittsburgh 

Center for the Arts School has something for you! 

I’m very excited about our wide variety of class offerings 

from drawing to painting, jewelry to weaving and everything 

in between for the upcoming Winter/Spring 2018 semester. 

We’ve added new courses and teachers that perfectly 

compliment our existing programming; we’ll be hosting a oneof-a-kind 

master class in March—an intensive workshop with 

visiting artist Frank Martin, who is the ceramics professor at 

University Tennessee Knoxville, and a handful of fun Friday 

night events are on the roster as well. 

Welcome! 

About PCA 

Who we are 

Pittsburgh Filmmakers/Pittsburgh Center for the Arts (PF/PCA) is a community-based institution that 

offers accredited and non-accredited visual arts courses, access to equipment and studio space, fellowship 

and exhibition programs, a robust screening program that includes the annual Three Rivers Film Festival, a 

Youth Media program featuring media arts classes for children ages 5-17, and sales of work by our artist 

members in our on-site shop. Annually PF/PCA serves 100,000 individuals of all ages. 

The Center for the Arts School offers community arts educational experiences in visual, literary, and media 

arts on-site at our Shadyside campus. Our Youth Media program also provides comprehensive media 

production classes to high school students at our Pittsburgh Filmmakers campus in North Oakland. Our 

approach to arts education and art-making provides a balance between process and product, and student 

progress is measured in terms of personal artistic growth, the acquisition of new skills, and the ability to 

think critically. Our programs are taught at the highest of standards and engage artists at every stage— 

from the novice to the experienced artist, from childhood through adulthood. 

Welcome / About The Center for the Arts School 

Come out and take full advantage of all we have to offer this 

semester. I hope to see you in the studio! 

I’m also thrilled that the National Council on Education for the 

Ceramic Arts will be here in Pittsburgh this Spring. N.C.E.C.A. 

brings five to seven thousand clay-centric folks to town and I 

kept this in mind when creating the new programming for our 

outstanding ceramics studio. Not only will the school have 

classes and workshops focusing on ceramics but, come March, 

our gallery will be filled with wonderful ceramic exhibitions 

including the National Student Juried Exhibition. 

Kyle Houser, M.F.A. 

Studio Arts Program Manager 

Dates to Remember 

Semester begins: January 8, 2018 

Semester ends: May 10, 2018 

March 31: No School (Media arts only) 

Where we are 

Center for the Arts School 

1047 Shady Avenue 

Pittsburgh, PA 15232 

(412) 361-0455 

Pittsburgh Center for the Arts 

Galleries, Special Events, PCA Shop 

6300 Fifth Avenue 


(412) 361-0873 

Open House: 

Center for the Arts School 

February 22, 2018, 5:30 - 7:30pm 

Pittsburgh Filmmakers 

School, Administration, Equipment Office, 

Melwood Screening Room 

477 Melwood Avenue 


(412) 681-5449 

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Tuition includes 25 lbs of clay, glazes and firings. Students should purchase a clay tool kit, which is available on-site. 

Intro to Ceramics 

Karen McKee (Session 1) / Audra Clayton (Session 2) 

8 Tuesdays Jan 9 - Feb 27 6:30pm - 9:30pm 

8 Tuesdays Mar 13 - May 1 6:30pm - 9:30pm 

$270 members / $295 non-members 

Learn the basics of wheelthrowing 

and handbuilding to create functional 

and sculptural ceramic artworks in our 

professional ceramics studio. Experiment 

with surface design and textures while using 

glazes to create enduring stoneware pieces. 

Tuition includes 25 lbs of clay, glazes and 

firings. 

Wheel Throwing 

with Dacey Haughwout 

8 Wednesdays Jan 10 - Feb 28 6:30pm - 9:30pm 


Develop personal aesthetics and ease of 

production while focusing on proficient 

throwing and trimming, as well as learning 

about popular artists in ceramics. During 

this class we will cover the basics of surface 

decoration including graffito, mishima, slip 

texturing, and stamping. A variety of handle 

making techniques and spouts will also be 

covered. 

Casseroles and 

Cannisters 

with Cynthia Young 

4 Thursdays Jan 11 - Feb 1 6:30pm - 9:30pm 


Hone your ceramic skills in this class as we 

throw, alter and handbuild forms. Explore 

lid-making techniques and the construction 

of larger forms by joining two smaller ones. 

Experiment with handles and textures. 

Finally, finish work by glazing for either high 

fire gas or cone 6 electric firings. Then enjoy 

using your functional vessels in your kitchen! 

Adult 

Classes 

Production Pottery 

101 

with Dacey Haughwout 

4 Saturdays Jan 13 - Feb 3 6:30pm - 9:30pm 


This 4 week intensive throwing class 

will allow students to refine and explore 

their craft under the guide of a seasoned 

ceramicist, while enhancing and developing 

their personal aesthetics. Discuss ways of 

marketing, producing, and selling work, and 

learn more about the production potter’s 

pacing through discussion and hands-on 

practice. 

Handbuilding with 

Textured Slabs 

with Audra Clayton 

4 Thursdays Feb 8 - Mar 1 6:30pm - 9:30pm 


Use a variety of techniques and tools to 

explore making functional work using 

slabs. Add interest to those works using a 

variety of tools you can make yourself. This 

class is suitable for beginners who want 

to familiarize themselves with clay and 

experienced potters who want to explore 

new ideas. 

Do the Slump! 

with Karen McKee 

4 Wednesdays Mar 14 - Apr 4 6:30pm - 9:30pm 


Enjoy 4 weeks of using slump and hump 

molds to create beautiful serving trays and 

small dishes. Students will learn how to 

properly prepare slabs for use with molds. 

Students will learn how to glaze their pieces 

using stencils, underglazes, glazes and 

incising into the clay to create a design. 

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Nichos 

with Karen McKee 

4 Wednesdays Apr 11 - May 3 6:30pm - 9:30pm 


Explore and create the Nichos or Retablos 

from the Roman Catholic, Mexican, Latin 

American origin. Small and built in shadow 

box style, common structural conventions for 

Nichos include hinged doors, carved borders, 

and multiple panels. Within the box there is a 

key object or central figure for whose honor or 

memory the nicho has been created. Decorate 

your own piece with personal items, found 

objects or use sculpted clay for adornment and 

decoration. 

Low Fire Soda Kiln 

Intensive 

with Dan Tomcik 

4 Thursdays Mar 22 - Apr 12 6:30pm - 9:30pm 


In this four week intensive workshop, we 

will explore various techniques to obtain 

atmospheric surfaces with earthenware. 

Starting by talking about pots that are meant 

for reduction down-firing, then making a body 

of work to fire in the PCA soda kiln. Together, 

we will use form, terra-sigilatta, slips, glazes, 

wadding and stacking techniques while being 

conscious of the path of the flame, and the 

reductive state of the down firing. 

Nichos mixed media by instructor Karen McKee 

Raku Potluck 

with Kyle Houser 

1 Friday March 30 6:00pm - 9:00pm 

1 Friday April 27 6:00pm - 9:00pm 

$30 members & non-members 

Participate in a community firing and finish up 

to three bisqued pieces in our Raku Kiln. Every 

additional piece will be 10 dollars extra. Tuition 

includes the cost of glazes. Participants are 

encouraged to bring a snack or drink to share. 

1/2 Handbuilding, 

1/2 Wheel Throwing 

with Cynthia Young 

4 Saturdays Mar 17 - Apr 7 1:00pm - 4:00pm 


Try your hand at making functional 

ceramic items using both handbuilding and 

wheelthrowing techniques, such as slump 

forming, press molding, and slab building. 

Students will make simple wheel thrown 

forms like cups, bowls, and plates and 

embellish them with their own handmade 

alterations. Tuition includes 25 lbs of clay, 

glazes and firings. 

Student Studio 

Access 

8 Mondays Jan 8 - Feb 26 4:00pm - 9:00pm 

8 Mondays Mar 12 - Apr 30 4:00pm - 9:00pm 


Spend additional time in the studio working 

on projects begun in class. All sessions will 

be monitored by the Ceramics Coordinator 

or Apprentice, but no additional instruction 

will occur. Only open to students currently 

registered in eight-session ceramics classes. 

Intro to Drawing 

with Joseph Noderer 


8 Wednesdays Mar 14 - May 2 6:30pm - 9:30pm 


Learn to develop your power of observation 

and mark-making skills through a series 

of lessons that focus on gesture, line, 

shape, value and spatial relationships. 

Using a variety of drawing materials and 

approaches, you’ll work primarily from still 

life, with one session focusing on the figure 

using a clothed model. Tuition includes one 

session with a model. Supply list provided. 

Abstract Drawing 

and Collage 

with Ryan McCormick 

8 Saturdays Jan 13 - Mar 3 1:00pm - 4:00pm 


Unleash your imaginative spirit and create 

intuitive abstract pieces. Students will 

study Surrealist and Dada techniques to 

inspire their own drawings and collages. The 

course will also allow students to use music 

and literature to inform their own visual art. 

Supplies will include traditional art supplies 

alongside re-purposed, or found objects. 

Drawing 

Anatomy of the 

Human Head 

with Heather Heitzenrater 



This class focuses on drawing the human 

head. Students will learn about the skull 

and the muscle system that construct the 

human head. They will also learn how to 

draw facial expressions and sight facial 

features. Students will use charcoal to 

complete their drawings. Students will 

have a short lecture before starting their 

assignment. They will also work from a real 

life model. 

Ceramics and Sculpture / Drawing 

Drawing and 

Painting 

Surrealist Inspired 

Drawing 


with Joeseph Noderer 

8 Saturdays Mar 17 - May 5 1:00pm - 4:00pm 




Learn how to turn ideas into sketches, 

sketches into drawings and drawings 

into paintings. Experiment with drawing 

materials like charcoal and pastel and as 

well as acrylic paints and optional oil paints. 

Explore representational and abstract 

designs and begin to focus on conveying 

meaning through your personal work. 

Supply list provided. 

Learn to use creative ways of generating 

content, inspired by the surrealist concepts 

of automatic drawing and exquisite corpse. 

The use of multiple materials will help us 

make our unusual drawings as bold and 

evocative as the work of the surrealists. 

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Patrick Daugherty’s 

Painting Studio 




Join this open studio style class where all 

learning levels work side-by-side. Beginning 

students will complete instructor-led 

exercises as an introduction to painting, 

with an emphasis on understanding 

materials and color. Intermediate and 

advanced students receive individual 

instruction in the area of their choice. You 

should be prepared to work independently 

with support from peers and the instructor. 

Class includes one session with a model. 

Supply list provided. 

Patrick Daugherty’s 

Advanced Painting 

Seminar 

8 Wednesdays Jan 10 - Feb 28 10:30am - 3:00pm 

8 Wednesdays Mar 14 - May 2 10:30am - 3:00pm 


Working in oils or acrylics, this seminar 

class offers greater productivity through 

individual instruction. You’ll be encouraged 

to develop an artistic vocabulary and a 

personal style, anything from abstraction 

to non-objective super-realism. Tuition 

includes two sessions with a model. Supply 

list provided. 

Mixed Media 

Expressionism in 

Painting 

with Joe Noderer 



Learn how to take inspiration from the 

unusual approaches of Ernst Ludwig 

Kirchner, Max Ernst and other strikingly 

unusual painters from the past as well 

as some from the present. Using oil and/ 

or acrylic paint, you will use different 

approaches to mark making, color, 

composition, and alternative materials to 

make your paintings just as unique as your 

personality. 

Painting 

Painting 

Intro to Watercolor 

with Al Middlemiss 

8 Thursdays Jan 11 - Mar 1 6:30pm - 9:30pm 

8 Thursdays Mar 15 - May 3 6:30pm - 9:30pm 


Paint from still life sets, live models, 

prompts and experimental exercises. 

Work independently throughout class and 

participate in group critiques and group 

discussions. You will explore ways to paint 

landscapes, buildings, and figures by utilizing 

reference photos, and by looking to artists 

Andrew Wyeth, Hopper and Homer. Weather 

permitting, we’ll venture outdoors and recreate 

Mellon Park scenes “en plein air.” Tuition 

includes one session with a model. Supply list 

provided online. 

Interpreting the 

Portrait 





This class focuses on painting the human head. 

Students will learn how to mix skin tones, sight 

facial features, learn facial anatomy and facial 

expressions, and how to make a conceptual 

portrait. Students will have a short lecture 

before starting their assignment. They will also 

work from a real life model. 

Pittsburgh 

Landscapes 





Use watercolor, acrylic and oil paint to 

cultivate scenes of Pittsburgh’s urban 

landscape. View and discuss historical and 

contemporary artworks inspired by our city 

and utilize experimental painting techniques 

to add abstract aspects to your individual 

Pittsburgh scenes. Supply list provided online. 

Pouring with Paint 

with Crystal Latimer 

3 Thursdays Feb 8 - Feb 22 6:30pm - 9:30pm 


Take time to appreciate the natural flow 

of paint. Learn how to use a paint pour to 

create a finished piece, or lay an exciting 

foundation for something new. Explore 

different grounds, tools, acrylic mediums, 

and techniques that will help you create a 

perfect swirl of color on your canvas. Supply 

list provided. 

Color Theory 


4 Tuesdays Mar 13 - Apr 3 6:30pm - 9:30pm 


Students will learn the properties of color, 

and how to mix paints effectively. Students 

will make color charts, do mixing exercises, 

and do color study still lives to explore color 

relationships. 

Contemporary 

Painting Concepts 

with Crystal Latimer 



Expand your painting horizons by utilizing 

spray paint, metallic gilding, and other 

materials to experiment with surface and 

solvency. Incorporate printmaking, collage, 

and various mark-making methods to build 

layers and create richness within your 

artwork. Work along Crystal Latimer, who 

will share insight into her artistic process 

and that of other contemporary artists. 

Some materials included. Supply list 

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Printmaking 

Jewelry 

Printmaking / Jewelry 

Etching for 

Beginners 

Etching for 

Beginners II 

Block Printing 

with Mengya Jin 

Intro to Metal 

Jewelry 

Jewelry Open 

Studio 

Metalsmithing 

Studio 

with Tom Norulak 

with Tom Norulak 


with Lindsay Huff 

with Lindsay Huff 

with Pat Falbo 

4 Mondays Jan 8 - Jan 29 6:30pm - 9:30pm 


Learn traditional printmaking techniques from 

the time of Rembrandt, Goya, Whistler and 

Contemporary Masters. Students will explore 

line etching techniques to create elegant 

prints in black and white.. The class is for all 

skill levels: beginners, intermediate, or as a 

refresher course for experienced printmakers. 



Learn traditional printmaking techniques from 

the time of Rembrandt, Goya, Whistler and 

Contemporary Masters. Students will explore 

line etching techniques to create elegant 

prints in black and white.. The class is for all 

skill levels: beginners, intermediate, or as a 

refresher course for experienced printmakers. 

Exploration of additional etching and printing 

techniques including aquatint and printing with 

color. 


Learn the basics of block cut techniques to 

print work on surfaces like paper and fabrics. 

Students will experience the single-layer 

and multi-layer printing process to develop 

personal work. Also, in this class, students will 

learn to make custom printed fabric. Supply list 

will be provided on the first day of class. 




Learn the fundamentals of metalsmithing 

in this project-based course. Work on basic 

forming and construction techniques as 

well as sawing, stone setting, annealing and 

soldering. Experiment with surface design 

techniques such as enameling and etching 

as you create bracelets, rings, pendants, 

earrings, and brooches. Copper Metals may 

be purchased from instructor for a fee of 

$30 or less. Supply list provided. 




Spend additional time in the studio working 

on projects begun in class. All sessions will 

be monitored by the Jewelry Coordinator, 

but no additional instruction will occur. Only 

open to students currently registered in 

jewelry classes, or who have prior approval 

from the Jewelry Coordinator. 

8 Saturdays Jan 13 - Feb 3 9:30am - 12:30pm 


8 Saturdays Mar 17 - May 5 9:30am - 12:30pm 

8 Saturdays Mar 17 - May 5 1:00pm - 4:00pm 


Create individual projects while learning 

metalsmithing and stone setting skills. 

You’ll focus on designing and constructing 

jewelry and small objects such as spoons 

and decorative homewares. Lessons include 

sawing, filing, forming, joining and finishing 

metal. Students may choose to work in 

copper, bronze or silver. Metal costs based 

on fluctuating stock prices and may run $25 

and up. Materials discussed in first class. 

Solar Plate 

with Conor McGrann 

8 Saturdays Jan 13 - Mar 3 9:30am - 12:30pm 

8 Saturdays Mar 17 - May 5 9:30am - 12:30pm 

Collagraph Printing 


4 Thursdays Feb 1 - Feb 22 6:30pm - 9:30pm 

Photographic 

Screen Printing 


Metal Jewelry II 

with Adina DeRoy-Stouffer 

8 Thursdays Jan 11 - Mar 1 6:30pm - 9:30pm 

8 Thursdays Mar 15 - May 3 6:30pm - 9:30pm 


Explore photographic solar plate printmaking. 

Alternating weeks between the Oakland and 

Shadyside facilities, utilize the Pittsburgh 

Filmmakers Plate-maker and computer labs 

and Pittsburgh Center for the Arts Printshop 

facilities and its printing presses. Applications 

for these techniques include, photogravure, 

etchings made from digitized drawings, letter 

press ready digital plates, etc, all without 

having to expose yourself to any acid that 

would traditionally be used in platemaking. 

Students have the opportunity to utilize open 

access hours at both facilities for the duration 

of class. Students will be supplied one 12”x16” 

solar plate each, ink and supplies for printing, 

and transparencies for making films. 


Collagraphy is a form of printmaking based 

on collaging found objects (dried leaves, 

scrap paper, fabric, foil, glue, etc.) to create a 

uniquely textured printing plate. Once their 

collagraph plates are prepared, the students 

will learn to ink and wipe the surface until only 

the ink stuck in the texture remains. Objects 

that are smooth will hold very little ink, printing 

almost white. Objects that have a lot of texture 

can hold enough ink to print black. Students 

will learn how to select textures to compose 

a print that has depth and a variety of values, 

wipe and print small batch editions from their 

plates, and use multiple plates and colors to 

create intricate and one-of-a-kind prints. 

4 Thursdays Apr 12 - May 3 6:30pm - 9:30pm 


Students will utilize digital and analog imagemaking 

techniques to make handmade one-ofa-kind 

prints, posters, t-shirts, etc. Students 

in the class will be taught how to make their 

own exposure unit at home, expose screens 

with Diazo Photo-emulsion, print a digital film 

from a computer, use Adobe programs or a 

freeware equivalent to compose images and 

layers, reclaim and reuse a screen, and how 

to properly use a squeegee and ink to print 

screens. 


Expand your skills in metal jewelry making 

with this intermediate class for students 

with more experience. You’ll go beyond the 

basics to form your own bezel settings, 

make findings, soldered chains, and mixed 

metal projects. Learn how to design jewelry 

with confidence, completing individual 

projects. Materials discussed in first class. 



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Fiber Art 

Weaving 

with Debra Meteney 

8 Tuesdays Jan 9 - Feb 27 10:30am - 1:30pm 

8 Tuesdays Mar 13 - May 1 10:30am - 1:30pm 


Work in an open environment, side by side with both 

beginning and returning students. Learn to warp, dress 

the loom, sample various patterns, read drafts and 

understand color interactions. Advanced students may 

work independently with instruction in the area of their 

choice. Open studio is available 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM on 

Tuesdays for the duration of class. All materials included. 

Mixed Media 

Stained Glass 

with Patti Middlemiss 




Join PCA Shop Artist Patti Middlemiss to learn a fine 

craft that has been around since ancient times. Use 

techniques such as foiling, soldering, glass grinding and 

cutting to create a simple, gorgeous piece to place in 

front of a window. Supply list provided. 

Media Arts 

Digital Editing with 

Adobe Premiere 

3 Wednesdays Jan 10 - 24 6:30pm - 9:30pm PCA 

3 Wednesdays Mar 14 - 28 6:30pm - 9:30pm PCA 


Adobe Premiere is one of the world’s most 

powerful and versatile video editing tools. 

Want to learn how to use it better? We’ll 

teach you how to edit, plus manage your 

media and workflow. We’ll also view scenes 

from contemporary movies and talk about 

editing aesthetics, match-cutting, pacing, 

and creating structure for a scene. 

This class takes place at Pittsburgh Center for the Arts 

Animating in 3D 

6 Saturdays Feb 3 - Mar 10 10:00am - 1:00pm PF 

Shooting with Your 

Digital Camera 

3 Thursdays Jan 11 - 25 6:30pm - 9:30pm PCA 

3 Saturdays Jan 13 - 27 10:00am - 1:00pm PF 

3 Thursdays Apr 12 - 26 6:30pm - 9:30pm PCA 

3 Thursdays Apr 14 - 28 10:00am - 1:00pm PF 


Looking to understand all the functions 

on your digital camera better? Let’s get 

creative! We’ll teach you how to use your 

camera’s advanced features while gaining 

an understanding of how to compose 

a shot and use light to produce quality 

photographs. Please bring your own DSLR 

or mirrorless camera to class. 

Thursdays at Pittsburgh Center for the Arts 

Saturdays at Pittsburgh Filmmakers 

Archival Photo 

Workshop 

Media arts workshops range from 1 day to weekly over the 

course of several weeks. Please note, some of these courses 

take place on our Pittsburgh Filmmakers campus. 

Producing Reality TV 

6 Mondays Jan 22 - Feb 26 6:00pm - 9:00pm PF 


Discover what it takes to produce reality 

TV. From casting to budgeting to creating a 

sizzle reel, this course will introduce you to 

the world of unscripted television and the 

project management skills required of all 

media producers. Each week, you’ll have the 

opportunity to chat with a different industry 

player--an executive producer of ‘Lip Sync 

Battle’, a casting producer for ‘Miami Ink,’ 

or another experienced professional. 

Prior experience with video production is 

suggested, but not required. 

This class takes place at Pittsburgh Filmmakers 

Electronic 

Soundscapes 

Fiber Art / Creative Writing / Model Sessions / Mixed Media / Media Arts 


1 Saturday February 10 10:30am - 1:30pm PF 

6 Thursdays Feb 8 - Mar 15 6:30pm - 9:30pm PCA 

Model Sessions 

Drop-In Nude Model 

Session 

1 Thursday March 8 6:30pm - 9:30pm 

1 Thursday May 10 6:30pm - 9:30pm 


Join us for informal figure drawing with an unclothed 

model. Use the open drawing time as an extension 

to one of your drawing or painting courses or as an 

opportunity to hone your power of observation to 

further your personal work. 

Creative Writing 

Writing Studio 

with Adam Reger 



For many writers, simply finding the time to write can 

be the biggest challenge of all. This class offers you 

the time, space, and inspiration to pursue your writing 

goals in a distraction-free and supportive environment. 

Meetings are structured around writing exercises and 

free time in which to work on a project of your choice. 

We’ll also discuss writing, from craft techniques to 

strategies for getting work done. Writers of all genres 

and levels of experience are welcome. 

Delve into the basics of 3D animation! In 

this introductory course, students will 

learn about 3D animation using pre-built 

character models, rigs, and sets. Students 

will work in Maya, a comprehensive 3D 

animation program used around the world 

for game design and film creation. 


Welcome to 

Wordpress 

1 Saturday February 17 1:00pm - 4:00pm PCA 


Need to create a digital portfolio or simple 

website? Learn how to begin designing your 

own website using Wordpress, one of the 

most user-friendly platforms out there. 

We’ll cover workflow, design elements, and 

some simple coding concepts for those 

looking to get more in-depth with web 

design. No prior experience required, but 

feel free to bring any images, files, etc. that 

you’d like to get online. 

1 Saturday April 14 10:30am - 1:30pm PF 


Are your cherished photographs getting 

old and discolored? Learn how to digitize 

with our flatbed scanners! We’ll cover 

scan-to-print workflow with Photoshop, and 

even delve into some basic photography 

techniques that will help you next time you 

go out and shoot. Cost includes one print per 

student. 



In this workshop, you’ll learn about 

recording sound and explore a variety of 

sound manipulation techniques. Students 

will be well versed enough with digital 

software to create their own unique, 

electronic soundscape by the end of the 

course. 

This class takes place at Pittsburgh Center for the Arts 

From the short film “Check Yes or No” by Digital Editing with Adobe Premiere instructor Molly Duerig 




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Master Class 

Pre-National Council on Education 

for the Ceramic Arts Intensive 

Workshop with Visiting Ceramic 

Artist Frank Martin 

March 12, 10:00am - 4:00pm 

March 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm 


Master Class: Frank Martin 

Frank Martin utilizes the potter’s wheel as a tool to design useful objects 

for the home. This workshop takes a closer look at the liberty found within 

the limitations of utility while exploring the relationships between wheel 

throwing and handbuilding techniques. A range of techniques and forms 

for producing functional work will be demonstrated while concentrating 

on how to stimulate and evolve personal ideas and focus on more 

individualized pots and create energetic tableware. The workshop will also include an artist talk during the March 12th 

session. 

Frank Martin is currently Associate Professor of Ceramics at The University of Tennessee in Knoxville Tennessee. Martin 

earned his M.F.A. from Cranbrook Academy of Art and his B.F.A. from the Kansas City Art Institute. Martin has exhibited 

work and taught ceramics classes for over 25 years. Since 1989, Martin has conducted numerous workshops throughout 

the country and his work has been included in various articles and publications. Martin’s work has been collected widely and 

is in numerous public and private collections. 

For more information on the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts, visit nceca.net 


Ceramic work by Frank Martin 


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Child & Teen Programs: Ages 5-7 

Ages 5-7 

MLK Day 

1 Monday January 15 9:00am - 3:30pm 

FREE (besides minimal material fee) 

Make an art piece that sparks a 

conversation this Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

Spend the day creating collaboratively using 

collage, silk-screen printing, and animation. 

Participants will be broken into activities 

according to their age range (ages 5-13). 

Animation for Kids 

4 Saturdays Jan 20 - Feb 10 10:00am - noon 


Calling all young artists! Explore the 

imaginative possibilities of animation in this 

class. You’ll work with a variety of materials, 

including paper cut-outs, clay and Legos, to 

create short, stop-motion animations using 

tablets and apps. 

Draw/Paint/Print 

4 Saturdays Mar 17 - Apr 14 10:00am - noon 


This class serves as an introduction to the 

fundamentals of drawing, painting and 

printmaking for very young artists. We’ll 

combine these techniques to create unique 

multimedia artworks together, using a range 

of materials like charcoal, watercolor and 

block ink. 

(No class on March 31) 

Child & Teen 

Programs 

Create & Animate 

1 Monday - Friday Mar 19 - Mar 23 9:00am - 3:30pm 


Create a world of your own in this camp that 

combines painting, collage and sculpture 

with storytelling and animation. Design 

zany characters, sets, props and create 

original stories. Then, bring everything to 

life through stop-motion animation using 

tablets and apps. 

Pop Art 

1 Monday - Thurs Mar 26 - Mar 29 9:00am - 3:30pm 


Enter the world of Pop Art in this dynamic 

mixed-media camp. Use paints, inks and 

found objects to create bold, colorful 2D 

and 3D artworks inspired by famous pop 

artists like Pittsburgh’s own Andy Warhol. 



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Ages 8-10 Ages 11-13 

Video Game 

Programming 

4 Saturdays Feb 3 - Feb 24 10:00am - noon 

Drawing and 

Painting 

Explorations 

Exploring 

Photography 


Adventures in 

Green Screen 


Foundations of 

Sculpture 



Drawing & Painting 


Child & Teen Programs: Ages 8-10 / Ages 11-13 


Explore the creative world of video game 

design! Create your own video games using 

Scratch. Then, delve into the Javascript code 

language that makes those games possible. 

You’ll learn how to think creatively, reason 

systematically, and work collaboratively 

- all essential skills for any young aspiring 

programmer to practice. 




sketches into drawings, and drawings into 

paintings in this fun class for young creatives. 

You’ll explore a variety of materials including 

charcoals, pastels, acrylic paints and 

watercolors to create your own unique pieces. 


If you like taking pictures, this is the class 

for you. You’ll have the chance to explore 

traditional as well as digital photographic 

processes, including pinhole cameras, camera 

obscura, photograms, painting with light, 

Photoshop basics and more. All equipment and 

materials are provided. 



Create “movie magic” using green screen 

technology! Explore an imaginative world of 

possibilities by creating your own superhero 

or fantasy character. You’ll work together 

with other students to perform, direct 

and edit an original production. No prior 

experience required, but this class is ideal 

for students who have taken some type of 

video class before. 


In this class, you’ll use clay, wire, fabric 

and found materials to create eclectic 

sculptures that can hang, stand or sit. 

Collaborate with your peers to design and 

bring to life your own, unique installation art. 

Viewing the work of sculpture artists like 

Alberto Giacometti and Christo and Jeanne- 

Claude will inspire your creative process. 



sketches into drawings, and drawings 

into paintings in this fun class for young 

creatives. You’ll explore a variety of 

materials including charcoals, pastels, 

acrylic paints and watercolors to create 

your own unique pieces. 


Clay Explorations 



Mosaics & Ceramics 



Creating with 

Light: The Art of 

Photography 


Digital Animation 


1 Monday - Friday Mar 19 - Mar 23 9:00am - 3:30am 

Manipulating 

Metals 

1 Monday - Thurs Mar 26 - Mar 29 9:00am - 3:30am 


Explore the creativity and diversity of working 

with clay! You’ll use handbuilding skills to 

create functional vessels like bowls and cups, 

and discover the expressive possibilities 

of sculpting. Bring your work to life using 

decorative surface designs and glazes. Due to 

the drying and firing time needed to complete 

a ceramic piece, artworks might need to be 

picked up at a later date. 


Experience a diverse range of ceramics, 

assemblage and sculpting techniques in one 

camp. Refine your handbuilding skills to form 

unique functional and sculptural work from 

earthenware. Combine sculpting processes 

in a collaged mosaic by creating clay tiles and 

utilizing glass and found objects in one final 

composition. Due to the drying and firing time 

needed to complete a ceramic piece, artworks 

might need to be picked up at a later date. 

1 Mon - Thurs Mar 26 - Mar 29 9:00am - 3:30pm 


Discover what makes for a great photograph - 

and learn how to create one - in this hands-on 

camp. Work with digital cameras, learn the 

basics of Photoshop, and even make a photo 

with no camera at all, using pinhole cameras 

and the photogram technique. 

Session 1: $100 members / $125 non-members 

Session 2: $365 members / $390 non-members 

Dive into the fascinating world of animation 

with Adobe Animate! You’ll explore the art of 

character design and brainstorm an original 

creation of your own. Then, use a stylus and 

graphics tablet to translate your visions into 

a smooth animation. In-class screenings of 

contemporary as well as historic animations 

will inform your work. 

(No class on March 31 - Session 1) 

Manipulate metals like copper and pewter 

to create truly unique wearable artworks. 

Design, carve, stamp and form decorative 

pieces through metal working processes 

including embossing, metal plating, 

enameling and casting. 



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Manga to Anime 

Workshop 



An artistic tradition based in Japan, print 

comics known as manga have become a 

popular art form worldwide. Animated 

filmmaking derived from manga is known 

as anime. In this class, you’ll learn about line, 

contour and figure drawing to create your own 

manga-inspired anime, using graphics tablets 

and animation software. 

Portfolio Development 

Workshop 



Find the direction and support you need to 

create a strong portfolio under the guidance 

of a knowledgeable and talented artist. 

No matter what your medium, we’ll help 

you synthesize an artist’s statement and 

document your work in a way that’s easily 

shareable. Depending on your art form, we 

may suggest that you create either a digital or 

physical portfolio. Please bring an example of 

your work to our first meeting. 

High School 

Digital Video Workshop 



This class offers a solid foundation in the 

skills essential to digital movie creation-- 

composition, cinematography, audio, editing, 

and more. In-class screenings and discussion 

of narrative, documentary, and experimental 

films and videos will establish a command 

of the language of filmmaking. Students will 

collaborate on projects and make a short 

(2-4 min) film of their own using digital video 

cameras and Adobe Premiere. 

This class is held at Pittsburgh Filmmakers 

Family Workshops 

Family Workshops are the perfect opportunity for parents and children to create together. An 

adult must accompany all children and all attendees must register. Family Workshops are $50 

for two people, plus $25 for each additional person (up to three children per adult). 

Create and Animate 

Saturday, January 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm 

Create a world of your own in this fun family workshop combining collage and sculpture with storytelling and 

animation. You’ll work together to brainstorm an original story, design a unique set, and create zany characters. Then, 

bring everything to life through stop-motion animation, using tablets and apps! 

Portraits and Printmaking 

Saturday, February 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm 

Child & Teen Programs: High School / Family Programs 

Drawing Workshop 

Aerial Imagery Workshop 

Get ready for Valentine’s Day by creating together with PF/PCA! Come to our photo booth to shoot family portraits 

and learn a few basic digital photography tips. Then, design and screen-print original valentine cards in our 



$150? members / $175? non-members 

Draw from a clothed model to gain experience 

with gesture and contour and learn about 

proportion and anatomy. You’ll use materials 

like charcoal, oil pastel and paint to hone your 

observational skills. Move beyond sketched 

studies to create a successful piece of 

artwork. 



Take to the skies in this introduction to 

unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, or drones). 

You’ll learn about different types of drones 

and their various uses before using a flight 

simulator to see what it’s like to fly. Then head 

outside to experiment with several different 

models, including micro drones, quadcopters, 

and cinema drones. We’ll also discuss the 

legality of flying UAVs, and what it takes to 

build your own flying machine. 


Explore Drones 

Saturday, March 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm 

Learn about the innovative possibilities of drones in this exploratory family workshop. We’ll discuss different types 

of flying machines and their uses, then take to the skies with a flight simulator and micro drone. 

Making Mugs 

Saturday, March 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm 

Learn about ceramics by creating your own unique mug, using the slab process. Individualize your piece by adding 

textureand a handle; then,send it off to be glazed. Note: Participants will need to pick up their creations the 

following week. 

Digital Animation 


Darkroom Photography 

Workshop 

Photo-Ceramic Remix 

1 Monday - Thurs Mar 26 - Mar 29 9:00am - 3:30pm 

Suncatchers and Bracelets 

Saturday, March 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm? 


This workshop serves as an introduction to 

digital illustration for students interested in 

drawing, animating, and creating characters 

and worlds of their own. You’ll learn how to 

create computer-generated 2D animations 

using a stylus and graphics tablet, while 

referencing animations viewed in class 

to inform and improve your work. Work 

with Adobe Animate to explore the vast 

possibilities of animation, and begin bringing 

your own unique stories to life! 



This workshop provides an opportunity for 

curious photographers of all skill levels to 

produce images using the analog process. 

We’ll cover photograms, pinhole cameras and 

black-and-white 35mm film photography. 

After choosing and digitizing your best prints, 

you’ll then explore contemporary digital tools 

like Photoshop and Lightroom to edit your 

images. 


Combine digital photography and ceramics 

for a unique, multimedia final product. Learn 

to harness the power of digital photography 

and Adobe InDesign and PhotoShop to create 

original designs, then transfer your images 

onto handmade ceramic pottery and tiles that 

you create. Specific glazes, in conjunction with 

your digital images, will further embellish the 

final look of your wares. Bring your own digital 

camera or borrow one of ours; all materials 

provided. 

Get in the spirit for spring! At this Family Maker Day, we’ll use the mosaic technique to create suncatchers, and 

explore metalsmithing by creating our own unique bracelets. 

Drawing and Stained Glass 

Saturday, April 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm? 

Looking to get creative as a family? This workshop is for you - and yours! Brainstorm and sketch ideas together, then 

create some beautiful stained glass pieces using the mosaic technique. 

This class is held at Pittsburgh Filmmakers 



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Registration Office 

Any registration questions for classes at the PCA School 

can be directed to the PCA Office Assistants. Our email is 

pcaregistrars@pfpca.org, and our number is (412) 361-0455 x 

324. 

CENTER FOR 

THE ARTS 

SCHOOL 

Ways to Register 

You can register online at pfpca.org; or you can call our 

Registration Office at (412) 361-0455 and sign-up over the 

phone; or you can always stop by and register in person. Payment 

is required at the time of registration to secure your spot. We 

accept check or money order (made out to “PCA” or “Pittsburgh 

Center for the Arts”), all major credit cards, and cash. 

Cancellations & Refunds 

Occasionally classes are cancelled due to insufficient 

enrollment. In such cases, the Registration Office will notify 

you approximately three (3) days before the class begins and 

the full class fee will be refunded. Students may withdraw from 

classes by calling the Registration Office. A $25 charge applies 

to all withdrawals, regardless of when the withdrawal occurs. 

For all adult classes, no refunds will be granted for a withdrawal 

that occurs less than three (3) days before the date of the class 

of multi-session workshop. Under no circumstances will tuition 

be transferred to another term. Membership fees and one-day 

workshops are non-refundable. No cash refunds are available. 

Transfers 

You will be charged a $15 transfer fee, plus or minus any 

difference in the cost of classes. Transfers may only be made 

within the same term. Transfers must follow the corresponding 

cancellation policy for each program. 

Joining a class that’s already began 

Students may register late for any class as long as space is 

available. However, fees for any missed classs will not be prorated. 

Waiting Lists 

Waiting lists are maintained for full classes. Students may call to 

request that their names be placed on the waiting list, or they can 

add themselves online. Waitlisted students will be called in the 

order they were added if a space in the class becomes available. 

Registration Info 

Supplies 

Many adult classes have supply lists included in the full 

description online. Classes that require supplies are noted in 

the catalog, but students are welcome to contact the office with 

questions. Supply lists are typically sent by email the week prior 

to the first class session. All supplies are provided for children’s 

classes. 

Act 48 credit 

Many of our adult classes are eligible for Act 48 credit. Please 

contact the Registration Office if you’re interested in receiving 

credit. 

Memberships & Discounts 

Becoming a member of PF/PCA affords you a discount on most 

classes, among other benefits. 

Individual Associate Membership: (one adult over 18): $75/year 

Family Associate Membership: (2 adults and any children under 

18 in a single household): $105/year 

Please see individual class listings for each discount amount. See 

pfpca.org/get-involved/membership for more details. 

Child & Teen Program Info 

Emergency and Medical Information 

Emergency Information & Authorization Form 

The information that you provide on this form will be used 

to ensure your child’s safe participation in PCA programs. 

Your child may not be signed-in until a completed form is 

submitted. This form can be found on our website and at the 

PCA School. A new form does not need to be submitted if 

your child has participated in a class or camp within the past 

year, unless information has changed. 

Medication 

PCA Staff is not allowed to dispense non-emergency 

medication to students. If a student is unable to administer 

his/per own non-emergency medication, a destigated adult 

must come to PCA to dispense it. Emergency medication 

must be labeled with the student’s full name and given to the 

instructor at sign-in. Emergency medication will be stored in 

the child’s classroom and taken on any field trips. 

Special Needs 

PCA is committed to providing an enjoyable art-making 

experience for all students and strives to create an inclusive 

and welcoming artistic community. Please share information 

about you child’s allergiesor other special needs on the 

Emergency Information and Authorization Form. Parents or 

guardians are encouraged to contact the Children’s Program 

Manager (Youth Media Manager?) to discuss any needs a 

student may have which would potentitally impact his/her 

participation. Please include relevant information on the 

Special Needs form located on the back of the Emergency 

Medical Form. Parents must additionally contact the PCA 

School if a TSS will be accompanying a child to a PCA 

program, n addition to completing the Special Needs Form. 

Daily Schedule 

Sign-in 

Students may be signed into CLASS at class start time but 

may be signed into CAMP 15 minutes before their camp 

begins. Parents will sign students in with the Instructor in 

their child’s classroom. On the first day of class or camp, 

parents will be directed to the appropriate sign-in location by 

PCA Staff. 

Parents who wish for their 11 to 14 year old child to 

sign themselves in and out from camp must initial the 

authorization form. Students attending a high school 

program may sign themselves in and out without an adult. No 

students under the age of 11 may sign themselves in or out 

of camp without a parent or authorized adult. 

Camp Lunch and Scheduled Breaks 

Students attending a full-day CAMP will have a 30 minute 

lunch/recess period from 12:00pm-12:30pm and two 

10 minute breaks in the mid-morning and mid-afternoon. 

Please provide your child with a non-perishable lunch and 

drink labeled with his/her first and last name. We suggest 

that campers also bring a snack for mid-morning and midafternoon 

breaks. Please do not send your child with snacks 

for afternoon or weekend classes. 

Sign-out 

Students will be waiting for sign-out in their classrooms. If a 

student is not attending a high school program, is under the 

age of 11, or does not have a signed authorization form, a 

parent or authorized adult must sign their child out with their 

child’s Instructor. 

Adults should be prepared with an I.D. for sign-out. Children 

may not, under any circumstances, be left unattended at PCA 

School. Accounts will be charged $20 for every 15 minutes 

that students are not yet signed out following the end of 

camp. PCA reserves the right to cancel a registration without 

refund if students are signed out late multiple times. 

Extended Care 

Extended care options are not available for Holiday camps or 

classes. 

Age Ranges & Registration Preferences 

PCA is dedicated to the best practices in arts education, 

including developing and implementing age-appropriate 

visual and media arts curriculum for our students. Each 

class and camp is designed to meet the unique social and 

developmental needs of children in each age bracket. There 

are also different equipment use guidelines for each age 

group. Students will not be allowed to attend a class or camp 

that is outside of their age. 

If you would like your child to be placed in the same camp 

section as another child, this preference must be indicated 

at the time of registration and the placement of the children 

must coincide with our age and group size requirements. 

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Process Over Product 

All projects are process-based, which affords children the 

opportunity to engage in critical thought, collaborative 

learning, and creative experimentation under the guidance of 

an experienced professional artist and educator. PCA places 

emphasis on the skills acquired during the process of creation, 

rather than the importance of the final product. To that end, 

students will often work collaboratively, and may create 

temporary installations that will not go home with them at the 

end of camp. While most campers will end the week with a final 

artwork to take home, this cannot be guaranteed. 

Photo Consent 

Your child’s image may be photographed or reproduced on PF/ 

PCA promotional materials. You can unauthorize this practice on 

the Emergency Information and Authorization Form. 

Correspondence 

PCA School communicates to clients primarily through email. 

Please check your email regularly. You will receive a reminder 

email 3-4 days prior to beginning of camp or class that will 

include information about the instructor, location, and time. 

Teachers 

PCA Instructors are talented artists, devoted educators 

and responsible caregivers. Our instructors are passionate 

about designing a curriculum that reflects their skills and 

expertise, while upholding the commitment to best practices 

in arts learning. Every instructor, staff member, and assistant 

is required to hold Act 33/34 Clearances and complete a 

fingerprint-based Federal Criminal History Check. 

Child & Teen Program Info 

Student Artwork 

Personal belongings and artwork left behind at the conclusion 

of class or camp are collected and kept in the lost and found. 

Pittsburgh Center for the Arts reserves the right to discard 

artwork and other personal belongings two weeks after the 

conclusion of camp. 

Ceramic Artwork 

Due to kiln firing schedules, some clay artwork may not be ready 

for pick up until approximately two weeks after the class or 

camp. 

Children’s and Family Open Studio 

Registration 

Space is limited and placement cannot be guaranteed for lastminute 

registrations. Pre-registrations can be made for the first 

hour, and pay the difference for additional time spent in the 

studio. 

Sign-in 

Students may be signed-into open studio anytime during the 

session with space permitting. Students may not be signed-in 

with less than 1 hour remaining. 

Sign-Out 

(con’t) 

Students may be signed-out anytime during the session. 

Accounts will be charged $20 for every 15 minutes that 

students are not yet signed-out following the end of scheduled 

sessions. 

Learn and create with us 

this summer! 

Stay tuned for Summer Camps 2018: PF/PCA’s 40th 

year of providing young artists in the Pittsburgh area 

with opportunities to learn through making. 

For information: center.pfpca.org/education/summer-camps 

Video Production Workshop 

Aerial Imagery Workshop 

Design, Create & Use 

Digital Photography 

Ceramic Sampler 

Jewelrymaking 

Oil & Acrylic 

...and more! 

Registration Info / Summer Camp Preview 

Other Information 

What to Bring 

All supplies are provided for child and teen programs. Students 

in studio arts camps and classes often use messy materials; 

you may send your child with a labeled apron or smock to wear 

while art making. For full-day camp, send your child with a nonperishable 

lunch and two snacks, labeled with first and last name. 

Please send an change of clothes (labeled with first and last 

name) if he or she is between the ages of 4 and 7. 

Emergency Information and Authorization Form 

Your child may not be signed-in until a completed form is 

submitted. See full details on page 33. 

What to Keep at Home 

Please leave toys, MP3s and other valuables at home. Cell 

phones may be used in emergencies but must be kept on silent 

during camps. 



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