Workshops
One-Time Art Workshops
Our recurring art classes for adults are only part of our instructive offerings at the Cultural Arts Center. We also host a variety of shorter, more in-depth learning experiences on a wealth of subjects, from creative writing to raku pottery. Class and workshop registration is handled through the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department’s registration site. If you do not have an account, you will need to sign up for one before registering for any classes or workshops.
Summer 2024 Visiting Artist Workshops
Sandra McEwen
The Art of Champleve Enamels FULL
Explore the Craft of Champlevé Enamels as you develop a beautiful enamel pendant from inception to completion in this five day class. Throughout the week, you’ll master the art of sawing and fusing fine silver bases. Following the foundation’s fabrication, you’ll fashion your unique cloisonné wires, embedding them into the fine silver base, and delicately layering colored enamels to bring your design to life. Emphasis will be placed on achieving exceptional transparency and vibrant color clarity. Suitable for all skill levels, some prior experience in jewelry making is advisable.
Hiroshi Hayakawa
Figurative Expressions
June 24th-27th, 2024
Instructor: Hiroshi Hayakawa
Ron Shaull
Hand Paper Making
Suitable for all skill levels
For nearly 2,000 years, until the mid-1800s, all of the world’s paper was made by hand. In this 2-day, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the steps involved in traditional papermaking, from pulping and sheet forming, to pressing and drying. Master a mould and deckle and explore artistic techniques such as laminations, veils, inclusions, and knockouts. Create papers to make your own stationery, envelopes, cards, and wrapping paper or to use as base material for bookmaking, printmaking, origami, collage and drawing. No prior experience is necessary.
Mary-Jane Ward
Drawing the Portrait in Graphite
In this workshop we will practice drawing a realistic portrait using graphite on paper, working with a model. Refine your skills to capture the model’s likeness and deepen your understanding of the structures of the head and neck. Instructor Mary Jane Ward will share her approach to drawing the portrait, and working with graphite. Students will watch a demonstration and receive one on one feedback.
Mary-Jane Ward
Painting the Portrait in Monochrome/Grisaille
In this workshop we will practice painting the portrait in a monochromatic range, using just raw umber and white oils. Working from a model, we will cover tips and tools to achieve a likeness of our model, and discuss different approaches and uses of grisaille paintings. Students will watch a demonstration and receive one on one feedback.
Mary-Jane Ward
Portrait Painting in a Limited Palette
Paint the portrait using the limited colors of the Zorn Palette! Learn how to work within the limited range of ivory black, cadmium red light, yellow ochre and titanium white. There will be an instructor demonstration from start to finish in oil. Students follow along in oil or acrylic and receive feedback on their work.