Digital Special Topics
$10.00 – $55.00
Description
Procrastination Project
Fridays February 2, March 1, April 5, May 3 2:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Cost: $10 per session
Location: Art Lab – Digital Lab
Please register 48 hours in advance of the session.
Is there a digital project you want to start but lack the time or structure? Is there a digital project you started but can’t seem to finish? Procrastination Project is a dedicated time-slot to come to Digital Lab and work on individual projects! Scan, work in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro or After Effects, Google suite or Microsoft Office. Digital Lab staff will be there to assist and answer questions. You are also welcome to use the time for practice in any Adobe programs.
Basic Design Series
Wednesdays April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Cost: $45 per session
Call Alice for info about discounts for entire series
Location: Art Lab – Digital Lab
Minimum 2 people. Maximum 10 people.
Please register a week in advance of the session you wish to attend.
Interested in improving basic design knowledge, technical and practical skills? This hands-on series starts with the elements and principles of effective visual communication, continues with basic introductions to Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop, then continues with focused project based practice projects and technical training in common tasks in the programs. Plan to attend the first four sessions, then pick & choose the sessions that interest you.
April 3: Design Basics: Elements & Principles of Visual Communication
April 10: Design Basics: Intro to Adobe Illustrator
April 17: Design Basics: Intro to Adobe InDesign
April 24: Intro to Adobe Photoshop
May 1: Simple Photo retouching in Photoshop
May 8: Flyers in InDesign
May 15: Newsletters in InDesign
May 22: Tri-fold Brochures in InDesign
May 29: Infographics in Illustrator
June 5: Social Media graphics
Book Arts Series
Fridays April 5, 12, 19, 26 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Cost: $40 per session
Location: Art Lab – Digital Lab
Minimum 2 people. Maximum 6 people.
(Please register 1 week in advance of the class)
Love books? This hands-on series explores various book formats and related processes. Both traditional and digital methods will be used to create different types of books.
Pick & choose the sessions that interest you.
April 5: Folded Books
A great class for those intrigued by book-making, but intimidated by stitching and binding. Explore the world of folded books – from accordion spines to pocket pages to pop-ups, the possibilities are endless. Try your hand at a unique folded book and discover your new favorite creative process. Supplies included.
April 12: Intro to Stitched Books
Get a taste of making your own stitched book! We’ll make coptic stitch hardcover blank journals. Supplies included.
April 19: Design a Book Cover
Use Adobe design software to design a book cover! Cover designs will be printed on stickers to go on the cover of the previous week’s stitched book. Supplies included.
April 26: Simple Coloring Book
Use Adobe design software to convert your photographs to line art and create a small coloring book! Students will bring their own photos, and use Adobe Photoshop to convert the images to line art. The line art will be placed into an InDesign template and printed. Supplies included.
WRITE AN ARTIST STATEMENT
With Create Appalachia & Katie Hoffman
Wednesday, May 8 1:30-3:30 PM
Cost: $25
Location: Art Lab – Digital Lab
Minimum 4 people. Maximum 12 people.
(Please register 1 week prior)
Creatives of all genres need to be able to market themselves effectively. In “Writing an ‘About’ or Artist Statement,” Katie Hoffman will help you create one of the main building blocks for a basic media. A strong statement will provide important insight into your work, allowing potential clients and patrons to connect with you and develop appreciation for how and why you do what you do. It can also serve as the “about” page for a website. This document outlines the themes, influences, and philosophies of your work. Whether you’re an artisan farmer raising heirloom sheep, a filmmaker, a game designer, or a painter hoping to place your work in a gallery, this document is a marketing must-have.
Those who register at least three days before the session will receive an email ahead of time with some idea-generation activities. A handout will be provided at the session for those who sign up later. You’ll learn to avoid vague, fluffy, confusing “artspeak.” You’ll brainstorm and develop a few clear reasons why a potential client or collector should consider your work. You’ll emerge from this session with bullet points that you can use to draft a statement that reflects your passion and helps others engage with you and your work.
LASER ETCHED PENDANTS
Saturday, May 18 1:00-4:00 PM
Cost:$55
Location: Art Lab – Digital Lab
Minimum 2 people. Maximum 6 people.
(Please register 1 week prior)
Make your own laser-etched acrylic pendant! Students will be guided through simple Adobe Photoshop techniques to adapt an image for laser etching and then we’ll laser etch the pendants. Students may make more than one if time allows. Workshop is suitable for ages High School through adult.
