The Arts at Rivers: Finding Inspiration on Nonesuch Pond this Summer
Rivers is offering a two-week arts program this summer which will allow participants to intensively explore two distinct art genres of their choice. Students will spend over two hours each day in the studio for each of their chosen genres, taking time out for lunch and an outdoor activity. Taught by members of Rivers’ visual Arts Department, the course is open to students entering grades 7 – 9 in September, and takes place from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. from July 10-21.
Tim Clark will be offering a wheel-thrown ceramics class. Students will design and create a place setting on a potter’s wheel that includes a plate, cup and bowl. Along the way, students will make many additional objects to explore a variety of interesting surface techniques. Historical and contemporary artwork will serve as a reference point to understand the full potential of working in clay. Students will glaze and fire their work using an electric kiln as well as the exciting raku process.
Students interested in graphic design can work with Chris Love, exploring diverse aspects of contemporary graphic design and illustration and applying a custom design to two objects—a skateboard deck provided by Rivers and another similar object provided by the student such as a long board, boogie board, or found wood. Students will explore principles of composition, color theory and effective use of typography, and use the work of contemporary artists to inspire their creative expression.
Lisa Townley is teaching a drawing class for both beginning and intermediate level students, using a variety of media while enhancing observational skills. Students will experiment with graphite, charcoal, ink, chalk pastel, and color pencil, working independently and in a collaborative setting, and looking at other artists to inform their work. This enriching class will focus on helping students develop their drawing skills in a fun summertime environment.
An exciting sculpture and woodworking class, taught by Rindy Garner, will focus on projects using a variety of materials while exploring elements and principles of 3D design. Students will learn how to cast and carve plaster using hammers, chisels, and other tools, and also design and make a hinged wooden box while learning basic woodworking techniques using both hand and power tools.
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