Continuing Education + Community Outreach

Abstract + Expressive Drawing

Course No. CEDR 315 00
Cost $$600 Register Now
Sessions 8
Location Cleveland Institute of Art
Room 300
Instructor David Verba
Dates June 7-July 26 (Wednesday) – 6-9pm
Location: Cleveland Institute of Art
Room 300

Get inspired and draw like you've always wanted! This class will encourage you to see the world and your work with new eyes. Students will work with a variety of drawing tools such as pencils, conte crayons, markers, felt tip pens, pastels, and willow charcoal to learn key techniques and concepts that will develop your appreciation and skills in non-representational drawing. The course will pull inspiration from an eclectic array of sources, including modern artists (Klee, Miro, and Kandinsky), YouTube videos, and avant garde film.

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Advanced Cartooning

Course No. YAIL 400 00
Cost $$400 Register Now
Grad Cost $N/A Register Now
Sessions 10
Grades 5-8
Location Cleveland Institute of Art
Room 300
Instructor Josh Usmani
Dates June 5-June 16 (Monday-Friday) – 1-4pm
Location: Cleveland Institute of Art
Room 300

Do you know a kid or teen who loves comics and cartoons? In Advanced Cartooning, we’ll explore the more technical side of this medium, both visually and conceptually. We will examine a variety of concepts, such as narrative visual storytelling, character design, world building, story circles AKA the Hero’s Journey, basic anatomy, layout/composition, script writing techniques, and perspective, as well as the history of cartooning and comics, with emphasis on Cleveland’s important role in the legacy. Following along with demonstrations and discussions, students will learn professional standards and practices. Working independently, students will create their own original comic and receive individual feedback throughout the process. This course is perfect for any kids who take comics and cartoons seriously.

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Beginning Painting

Course No. CEPT 110 00
Cost $$600 Register Now
Sessions 8
Location Cleveland Institute of Art
Room 301
Instructor Susan Danko
Dates June 6-August 1 (No class on July 4) (Tuesday) – 6-9pm
Location: Cleveland Institute of Art
Room 301

In this introductory painting course, students will learn the fundamental techniques and processes of painting with acrylic paint. Class projects will target basic painting principles and guide students to develop a better understanding of tools and materials, acrylic paint and mediums, basic color theory, and two-dimensional design concepts. Discussions, demonstrations, and handouts will provide students with valuable resources to facilitate good painting practices and artistic growth.

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Business of Art: Professional Practices

Course No. CEFD 230 00
Cost $$450 Register Now
Sessions 6
Location Cleveland Institute of Art
Room 111
Instructor Mary Urbas
Dates June 8-July 13 (Thursday ) – 6-9pm
Location: Cleveland Institute of Art
Room 111

You’re making your art…but now what? What does it take to go from casual maker to working artist? For many, the transition of getting your artwork out in public is daunting. This class will teach the developing artist how to present and promote their work, get involved in the art community, and understand what it means to be a working artist today. This workshop includes topics such as pricing artwork, writing an artist statement, and presenting and promoting artwork.

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Cartooning 101

Course No. YAIL 100 00
Cost $$400 Register Now
Grad Cost $N/A Register Now
Sessions 10
Grades 5-8
Location Cleveland Institute of Art
Room 300
Instructor Josh Usmani
Dates June 5-June 16 (Monday-Friday) – 9:30am-12:30pm
Location: Cleveland Institute of Art
Room 300

This studio course for young, aspiring cartoonists is designed to introduce and develop a diverse set of skills around this eclectic medium. We will create an original comic book or strip and introduce a variety of concepts, such as narrative visual storytelling, character design, world building, story circles AKA the Hero’s Journey, basic cartoon anatomy, layout/composition, and perspective. While the class is primarily a studio course, lectures will introduce students to the nature and history of cartooning – with a specific focus on Cleveland’s influential cartooning and comics professionals.

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Directors in Focus: From Mystery to Murder -- The Films of Alfred Hitchcock

Course No. CEPH 375 00
Cost $$600 Register Now
Sessions 8
Location Cleveland Institute of Art
Room 321
Instructor Cara Gaetano
Dates June 8-July 27 (Thursday ) – 6-9pm
Location: Cleveland Institute of Art
Room 321

Introducing a new film study series at CIA. This series will highlight various directors, the history of their work, and their impact on cinema. Classes will include lecture, screenings of several films by the featured director, as well as class discussion. Further viewing outside of class time may be assigned as well as a short project at the end of the term.

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Enamel Jewelry

Course No. CEJM 220 00
Cost $$600 Register Now
Sessions 8
Location Cleveland Institute of Art
Room 409G
Instructor Ariella Har-Even
Dates June 8-July 27 (Thursday ) – 6-9pm
Location: Cleveland Institute of Art
Room 409G

Enamel is a rare and special medium, which allows colored glass to be fused to metal. Enamel offers infinite possibilities for working with color, patterns, and textures. In this class, we will work with enamel to create two-dimensional “drawings,” “paintings,” patterns and images, as well as jewelry and small objects.

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Experimental Projects in Clay

Course No. CECR 700 00
Cost $$600 Register Now
Sessions 8
Location Cleveland Institute of Art
Room 402
Instructor Lynne Norwood Lofton
Dates June 6-August 1 (No class on July 4) (Tuesday) – 6-9pm
Location: Cleveland Institute of Art
Room 402

Have you ever wanted to try out handbuilding techniques in your clay studio? Or are you eyeing an experimental glaze combination, or want to get reps in on the wheel? In this course, ceramic students will have the opportunity to focus on a specific project or technique with guidance from the instructor. As a material, clay provides endless possibilities for exploration; this is the perfect place to test those methods and create something truly unique. Propose a project to develop throughout the course using the resourceful, open-studio environment of the CIA ceramics facilities. Please bring in sketches of your proposed project and inspirations on the first day of class. Please bring dry cleaning or garbage bags for covering your works in progress. Clay and tools are available in class for purchase.

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