Continuing Education + Community Outreach

Natural Science Illustration

Course No. YABA 100 00
Cost $400.00 Register Now
Sessions 9
Grades 9-12
Dates June 10 - 21 (No Class June 19) (Monday-Friday) – 1-4pm

This course will invite the students to study objects found in nature and complete them using traditional techniques such as pen/ink, stipple, pencil drawing and carbon dust. Specimens will be provided but students are encouraged to bring in their own objects as well to satisfy their interests. Instructor: Beth Halasz



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Oil Painting the Portrait from Life

Course No. CEPT 255 00
Cost $495.00 Register Now
Sessions 8
Location Cleveland Institute of Art
Dates June 8 - August 3 (No Class on July 6) (Saturday) – 9:30am-12:30pm
Location: Cleveland Institute of Art

Would you like to refine your portrait painting skills? Have you always wanted to get into portraiture in oil and just don't know where to start? This portrait painting class will teach the ins and outs of portraiture as well as the basics of using oil paint. Students will spend eight weeks practicing color, form, anatomy, style, and materiality. Dive into learning what it takes to paint a portrait while seeing how portraits have changed throughout history. Beginner and intermediate skill levels welcome! Instructor: Frank Hadzima

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Pen Techniques

Course No. YADR 400 00
Cost $400.00 Register Now
Sessions 9
Grades 9-12
Location Cleveland Institute of Art
Dates June 10 - 21 (No Class June 19) (Monday-Friday ) – 9:30am-12:30pm
Location: Cleveland Institute of Art

Grades 9-12. Harness the power of the pen in this overview of various pens, and their applications for drawing, journaling, lettering, and comic book inking. From felt tip markers through dip and fountain pens, this course will cover a wide range of tools and techniques that is accessible to all students. Instructor: Aaron Lange

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Photogenic Drawing and the Art of Photograms

Course No. CEPH 400 00
Cost $495 Register Now
Sessions 8
Location Cleveland Institute of Art
Dates June 8-July 27 (Saturdays) – 1-4pm
Location: Cleveland Institute of Art

Utilizing the concept of fixing light and shadows with "cameraless photography" to create original images, this class will explore the art of photograms --or photogenic drawings -- with traditional silver gelatin darkroom prints and cyanotype sun prints, approaching the medium as an extension of drawing or printmaking. Darkroom and cyanotype chemistry will be provided, and students will bring in their own photographic paper, watercolor paper, and creativity to explore this fascinating photographic process. Instructor: Steven Mastroianni

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Portfolio Preparation: Drawing from Life

Course No. YADR 700 00
Cost $400.00 Register Now
Sessions 9
Grades 9-12
Location Cleveland Institute of Art
Dates June 10 - 21 (No Class June 19) (Monday-Friday) – 1-4pm
Location: Cleveland Institute of Art

Grades 9-12. This course will guide you through the basics of observational drawing to create high quality and finished pieces that you can add to your art portfolio. You’ll utilize different drawing materials and processes, from portraits, to still life, to landscape/nature/botanical drawing. We will also practice critiquing your work in a constructive, fun and informative way. The goal of this course is to help you reach a higher level of skill in the creation of your own artwork. Please note, for one of the sessions students will be working from a live, nude model. Parental permission is required for students to take part in this session. If students do not have permission, they will work on a different assignment in another classroom space. Instructor: Eddie Mitchell

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Prop Design for Young Jedi

Course No. YAID 150 00
Cost $400 Register Now
Sessions 9
Grades 9-12
Location Cleveland Institute of Art
Dates June 10 - 21 (No Class June 19) (Monday-Friday) – 9:30am-12:30pm
Location: Cleveland Institute of Art

Grades 9-12. Have you ever dreamed of building your own light saber, range finder, or communicator? During this course, you will search for inspiration, sketch and prototype, while developing a detailed prop to your specifications and design. While you are exploring, you'll learn about design process, generate lots of ideas, and make custom sci-fi gear! Instructor: Erica Kraus

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Stone Carving

Course No. CESC 145 00
Cost $595.00 Register Now
Sessions 8
Location Cleveland Institute of Art
Dates June 3 - July 22 (Monday) – 6-9pm
Location: Cleveland Institute of Art

Learn to create a sculpture out of a colorful alabaster stone. Experience the form emerging from the center of your stone using the reductive method. This class will teach you the step-by-step process of designing, carving, and polishing your stone. You will learn to use special tools and techniques that will result in a beautiful finished and polished stone. *All supplies for this class are included with the tuition fee. Instructor: Rick Rollenhagen

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Upcycled Art

Course No. YAFD 180 00
Cost $400 Register Now
Sessions 9
Grades 5-8
Location Cleveland Institute of Art
Dates June 10 - 21 (No Class June 19) (Monday-Friday) – 1-4pm
Location: Cleveland Institute of Art

Grades 5-8. Use recycled materials and fun junk to create unique works of art. From cardboard creations to junk shop jewelry, this class will show you that you don't need expensive art supplies to make something extraordinary. Upcycled art is better for the environment, saves money, and is a great practice in creative thinking!

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