Fine Arts Institute

Beginning Ceramics

TIME & DATES: Thursdays, 6:00pm to 9:00pm, February 5th to April 2nd
LOCATION: SAVS Room 140
INSTRUCTOR: Jill Coldiron
CLASS FEE: $360
MATERIALS FEE: Class fee includes clay, use of available glazes, and firing.

Try your hand at the potter’s wheel or hand building. Focus will be placed on developing basic skills and the use of clay as an art form. This class is designed for those with little or no experience in ceramics. Please wear clothes appropriate for making ceramics—you will get dirty and that’s part of the fun!

For more information on course content and what to expect in the classroom, contact Jill Coldiron at maincrossart@gmail.com.

Advanced Ceramics

TIME & DATES: Tuesdays, 6:00pm to 9:00pm, February 3rd to March 31st
LOCATION: SAVS Room 140
INSTRUCTOR: Jill Coldiron
CLASS FEE: $360
MATERIALS FEE: Class fee includes clay, use of available glazes, and firing.

This class is designed for those with previous experience in ceramics. Develop your skills in wheel-throwing and hand building. The focus will be on individual ideas and projects.

For more information on course content and what to expect in the classroom, contact Jill Coldiron at maincrossart@gmail.com.

Beginning to Draw

TIME & DATES: Wednesdays, 6:00pm to 9:00pm, February 4th to March 18th
LOCATION: SAVS Room 225
INSTRUCTOR: Christine Kuhn
CLASS FEE: $210
MATERIALS FEE: None, students purchase their own materials

In this inspiring class you'll learn everything you need to know to start drawing NOW! This class is for those new to drawing and for those wishing to review basic techniques and refresh their drawing skills. By the end of class, you will have learned basic line and value drawing methods and completed your first portrait drawing. The first class is informational only.  We will discuss our approach as well as the supplies needed. 

Beginning Colored Pencil Drawing

TIME & DATES: Wednesdays, 6:00pm to 9:00pm, March 18th to April 22nd
LOCATION: SAVS Room 113
INSTRUCTOR: Jason Sturgill
CLASS FEE: $180
MATERIALS FEE: $35, included in final Registration Fee

This course will investigate the wide world of colored pencil illustration.  We course will focus on a wide variety of colored pencil techniques including various uses of hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, scribbling, color building, and some other techniques using other mediums.  Participants will have the opportunity to explore various subject matters (still lives, landscapes, portraits, etc.) with each colored pencil technique.

Advanced Colored Pencil Drawing

TIME & DATES: Wednesdays, 6:00pm to 9:00pm, March 18th to April 22nd
LOCATION: SAVS Room 113
INSTRUCTOR: Jason Sturgill
CLASS FEE: $180
MATERIALS FEE: $35, included in final Registration Fee

This course is a continuation of the initial colored pencil class.  This course will focus on thematic illustrations and advanced colored pencil techniques. This class is taught in conjunction with Beginning Colored Pencil Drawing.

Beginning Pastel

TIME & DATES: Tuesdays, 6:00pm to 9:00pm, March 17th to April 21st
LOCATION: SAVS Room 113
INSTRUCTOR: Jason Sturgill
CLASS FEE: $180
MATERIALS FEE: $65, included in final Registration Fee

This course will be an introduction to using chalk pastels.  We will explore multiple topics including still life, landscape, portrait, and animal imagery.  We will explore several different styles as well as delving into color theory as it pertains to Pastel drawing.  This course will also be a good refresher course for those who have dabbled with Pastels previously and wanted to know more about the process.

Advanced Pastel

TIME & DATES: Tuesdays, 6:00pm to 9:00pm, March 17th to April 21st
LOCATION: SAVS Room 113
INSTRUCTOR: Jason Sturgill
CLASS FEE: $180
MATERIALS FEE: $65, included in final Registration Fee

This course is a continuation into the exploration of Pastel including color theory, various subject, matters, and some mixed media techniques. This class is taught in conjunction with the Beginning Pastel Drawing.

Sketchbooking

TIME & DATES: Wednesdays, 6:00pm to 9:00pm, February 4th to March 11th
LOCATION: SAVS Room 113
INSTRUCTOR: Jason Sturgill
CLASS FEE: $180
MATERIALS FEE: $40, included in final Registration Fee

Sketchbooking is a 6 weeks course wherein students will take a unique guided journey on how to work and create in a sketchbook.  This course is designed to help all levels of students regardless of expertise.  It is also geared to guide artists who are stuck or frustrated with their current artistic solutions.  The course will proVide new ways for artist to express themselves, focus on thematic ideas, explore new media and media combinations and learn from others as they walk a similar yet unique journey.  Come join us for an amazing journey as we create and explore with our sketchbooks.

Explorations in Beadwork

TIME & DATES: TBD
LOCATION: SAVS Room 229
INSTRUCTOR: Elizabeth Morgan Shipps
CLASS FEE: $240
MATERIALS FEE: $25, added to the final Registration Fee

In this course, we will explore basic beading structures, and how they can be manipulated to create unique beaded masterpieces. After gaining an understanding of basic beaded structures, we will explore ways to incorporate beadwork into other media; such as weaving, jewelry making, embroidery, and more. This class is open for all skill levels. A materials list will be sent out in advance of the first class.

Tapestry, Rigid Heddle, and Small Loom Weaving

TIME & DATES: Wednesdays, 6:30pm to 9:30pm, February 4th to March 25th
LOCATION: SAVS Room 229
INSTRUCTOR: Elizabeth Morgan Shipps
CLASS FEE: $240
MATERIALS FEE: None, students bring their own materials

This semester’s weaving class will focus on small loom techniques. What’s a small loom? For the purpose of this class, any loom that is portable enough for you to bring to class. We will focus on Rigid Heddle, Band Loom (Inkle Loom), and Tapestry techniques. Using these looms will also allow us to delve into some mixed media weaving. Along with playing with materials, we will cover how to finish your weaving, and prepare it for use.

This class requires each student to have their own loom.

Want some help figuring out what loom is right for you? Have no worries! Contact , Morgan Shipps, your instructor, to figure out what small loom is the best fit for you. eshipps@mac.com @e_morgan_shipps_studio on instagram

A basic supply list will be sent out before the first class, including items such as scissors.

Hand Drumming With Mateo

TIME & DATES: Tuesdays, 7:00pm to 8:30pm, February 3rd to March 10th
LOCATION: Fine Arts Building Room 6
INSTRUCTOR: Mateo
CLASS FEE: $130
MATERIALS FEE: Bring your own drum.

Seduced by the percussion rhythms of the world? Now is your chance to become one with the music. Hand drums exist in many different cultures around the world and come in a variety shapes, sizes, and sounds. In this six-week class, you will learn many different rhythmic patterns and fills that will appeal to beginner and advanced alike.  

You will need to bring your own drum. If you need help choosing an affordable and quality drum, please contact bonnie.bond@uky.edu for a list of recommended hand drums from the instructor.

Advanced Watercolor

TIME & DATES: Tuesdays, 6:00pm to 9:00pm, February 3rd to March 10th
LOCATION: SAVS Room 113
INSTRUCTOR: Jason Sturgill
CLASS FEE: $180
MATERIALS FEE: $40, added to the final Registration Fee

This course is a continued exploration into the techniques of watercolor focusing on various subject matters. It is taught in conjunction with Beginning Watercolor 

Beginning Watercolor

TIME & DATES: Tuesdays, 6:00pm to 9:00pm, February 3rd to March 10th
LOCATION: SAVS Room 113
INSTRUCTOR: Jason Sturgill
CLASS FEE: $180
MATERIALS FEE: $40, added to the final Registration Fee

This is a beginning level class on watercolor and watercolor techniques. We will explore various washes, brush techniques, and we will work to create several different style images and works.

Beginning to Paint

TIME & DATES: Thursdays, 6:00pm to 9:00pm, February 5th to March 19th
LOCATION: SAVS Room 227
INSTRUCTOR: Christine Kuhn
CLASS FEE: $210
MATERIALS FEE: None

In this inspiring course designed for beginners and for those wishing to refresh basic skills and establish a regular painting practice, students will learn everything they need to know to complete their first acrylic painting (or their first in a long while!). Using a time-proven technique, students will build their painting layer by layer, from the ground up with an emphasis on observational skills combined with self expression. 

Black and White Darkroom Printing

TIME & DATES: Thursdays, 6:00pm to 9:00pm, February 5th to March 12th
LOCATION: SAVS Room 222
INSTRUCTOR: Carey Gough
CLASS FEE: $180
MATERIALS FEE: $15 for processing chemicals, added to the final Registration Fee. Bring your own 35mm film camera, film, and paper.

Discover the art and process of traditional black and white photography in this hands-on course focused on darkroom printing. You'll learn how to develop your own film and create prints using analog techniques, with plenty of support along the way. This course is ideal for beginners or anyone looking to reconnect with the darkroom.
While the focus is on printing, we’re happy to address questions about cameras and making exposures as they come up. Each session includes demos, group instruction, and time to work on your prints with individual guidance.

Important: Please come to the first class with a roll of exposed black and white film ready to develop. If you’ll miss either of the first two classes, please wait to join a future session—those early weeks cover essential material that’s hard to catch up on if you’re new to the process.

Students must have access to a 35mm film camera and provide their own film and paper. Chemistry for developing and printing is included in the course fee.

Questions? Reach out to Carey at careygough@gmail.com.

Woodworking Joinery for Novices

TIME & DATES: Wednesdays, 6:00pm to 9:00pm, February 4th to April 29th
LOCATION: SAVS Room 123
INSTRUCTOR: Lynn Sweet
CLASS FEE: $390
MATERIALS FEE: $25, added to the final Registration Fee

Students who sign up for this class that have not taken the Woodworking Class taught by Lynn Sweet before are considered Beginners no matter what their skill level is.

Dust off your shop apron and prepare to learn basic hand-made woodworking joinery and its applications in furniture building. In addition to an emphasis on traditional woodworking  joinery, contemporary techniques will be explored as well as sharpening, simple drafting and plane-craft. The proper use of hand and power equipment will be emphasized. Please note that this class runs for 13 weeks to facilitate completion of projects.

Please be present at the first class to participate in mandatory power tool orientation. Failure to be present for the orientation will result in a cancellation of your registration.

Woodworking Joinery for Veterans

TIME & DATES: Wednesdays, 6:00pm to 9:00pm, February 4th to April 29th
LOCATION: SAVS Room 123
INSTRUCTOR: Lynn Sweet
CLASS FEE: $390
MATERIALS FEE: $25, added to the final Registration Fee

Only students who have previously taken the Woodworking Class taught by Lynn Sweet should register for the Woodworking Joinery for Veterans class.

Often folks having taken the Beginner’s class desire to continue taking further instruction and make use of the shop. These are our ‘Veterans’. Though veteran students are also required to participate in the orientation on the first night, these students are not required to take part in the joinery exercises that absorb several early classes. Instead veteran students can proceed to projects that have been permitted, though they are still under supervision. It should be stated that veteran students work more independently using techniques absorbed in the initial class, allowing the instructor to concentrate on the safety and instruction of the students in the beginner’s class.

Please be present at the first class to participate in mandatory power tool orientation. Failure to attend orientation will result in cancellation of your registration.

Abstract Painting Techniques

TIME & DATES: Wednesday through Friday, 6:00pm to 9:00pm, March 11th to 13th
LOCATION: SAVS Room 225 and 227
INSTRUCTOR: Lennon Michalski
CLASS FEE: $175
MATERIALS FEE: None, students purchase their own supplies.

Get excited about painting! Explore and learn how to apply the unique techniques of local artist Lennon Michalski to your own creations. (New Paragraph) In this class, Lennon will teach you how to use water-based pigment and plastic medium resulting in a visual outcome similar to stained glass. The application technique references that of J.M.W. Turner, an English Romanticist Landscape Painter from the 1800s commonly known as “the painter of light. ” The class will address a combination of composition, line work, and color theory to develop a dynamic visual presence, while also exploring the distinct qualities of the materials. This class will be hands-on, allowing while also exploring the distinct qualities of the materials. (New Paragraph) All skill levels are welcome. So that you will be ready to create in the first class, a full supplies list will be emailed upon enrollment. Please contact Lennon at lennonmichalski@gmail.com with any questions.

One Day Digital Camera Workshop

TIME & DATES: Saturday, 10:00am to 3:00pm, March 14th
LOCATION: Meeting at SAVS Room 210, shooting on location around Lexington
INSTRUCTOR: Lennon Michalski
CLASS FEE: $140
MATERIALS FEE: None, students bring their own camera and accessories

This beginning digital photo class will focus on the fundamentals of using the manual functions of the camera and executing a well composed photo. We will meet in the morning to learn the functions of the camera like Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, and deep/shallow depth of field. Then in the afternoon we will be shooting in downtown Lexington around Fifth Third Bank Pavilion to work on camera settings and composition in natural light. Transportation between sites is not provided.

This is a beginning-level class; please email Lennon at lennonmichalski@gmail.com if you have any questions.