Art & Design

Tejido de 2 agujas
El tejido es un arte hecho por las manos con dos agujas, se pueden hacer bufandas, gorros, sweaters.
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Clouded Waters: A Creative Writing Workshop
The Clouded Waters Workshop intends to be a forum for writing discussion. Critique is welcomed, so the faint of heart or egotistical writers out there should be aware the your material WILL be picked apart. It will also be praised for its ingenuity and effectiveness. A broader discussion about creative writing will prevade the term of the workshop, in addition to the critique of individual pieces of writing and weekly exercises.
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Basement Screen Printing
This is a class for those of you who want to screen print, but don't have access to studio space or a ton of money. We'll be learning basic screen printing techniques that can be done in any basement or other small space, including: stretching screens, coating screens with photo emulsion, "burning" images onto the screen, and of course – screen-printing. We'll also explore and experiment with additional ways to save money and resources while screen printing.
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Anti-photography photo class!
Get access to tools and cameras or just find new ways to use the ones you have!
We'll play with film, Holgas, digital cameras and photoshop. We even have some vulgar attempt at darkroom developing in the works.
I can tell you (mostly) how a camera works, but where to point it is up to you (thus, anti-photography.) Rules related to composition and image clarity will be broken in the interest of trying stuff.
Special sessions on full moons.
Some hours are listed here, but I can do by appointment to accomodate your schedule, just call!
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The Geometry Of A Pinhole Camera
A free Workshop taught by myself Jessie Zubiran, a dive into the the basic form of photography the pinhole camera witch has shown that simplicity is beautiful and fascinating. The workshop will be followed by Holga photography. The Holga camera is a medium format 120 film manual toy camera, made in China. The holga camera is known for it's cheap construction, simple lens and the camera's "problems" have become it's best quality.
Tentative Schedule:
Feb. 3--Light Painting with candles
Feb. 10--More light painting, with sparklers
Feb. 17-- Historic Downtown, indoor photography
Feb. 24-- Photo developing basics
Every week we will set up shots and take pictures, so no matter the Wednesday, that is what you should expect.
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Figure Drawing with Live Model
Drawing from a nude model is foundational for artistic training and provides a great chance for anyone interested in art making to learn more about representing the figure. Without the cultural and material layers of clothing the form and volume of the figure are most accessible and dynamic as a nude. The Macalester College Art Alliance has hosted professional models from the Twin Cities area for several years and is now offering weekly open sessions. The evening will start with warm-up sketches then after the halftime break will be spent on two longer (20-30 min) poses. All levels of experience and all nature of media from pen to paint to play-doh are welcome and encouraged! Every Thursday, 7-9 pm.
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Photography Mentorships.
Basic photography and adobe photoshop will be taught during sessions.
Participants will go home at the end of the final session with a portfolio. Sessions are every friday from 6-8PM at the In Progress Studio 301 (262 4th Street East). Bring your own camera, if you have one. Basic knowledge of photography and adobe photoshopis not needed....
