Depending on the season, the Smithsonian Associates offers a range of classes
in different media, including beading, mosaic-work, calligraphy, bookmaking,
printmaking, art history and theory, and Japanese flower arranging. These
courses are fantastic opportunities for students looking to explore new artistic
outlets. The topics often cross conventional media boundaries and can
be pursued purely for enjoyment or augment previous artistic skills and experience.
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current other media courses
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Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 1:00 PM
Deepen you understanding of color by spending a day at the American Art Museum and connecting color theory concepts with specific period and contemporary works on view.
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Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 6:30 PM
Through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on experimentation, students enhance their experience of color as they learn about the color wheel, the Munsell color chart, and the attributes of value, chroma, and hue.
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Monday, July 8, 2013 at 6:30 PM
The elegance of hand-lettered calligraphy is unmatched by machine. This class gives students a chance to learn the basics of this graceful and stylish art in a relaxed and supportive setting.
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Monday, July 8, 2013 at 6:30 PM
This course focuses on the luminous translucent results that are possible when using cut stained glass and smalti as the mosaic material, accented with colorful grouting. Students work three-dimensionally to decorate a clear glass container or vase, or they may choose to work on a glass sheet or plate.
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Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 6:30 PM
Inspired by historic majolica objects and classic techniques, students create one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces under the guidance of instructor Alfredo Ratinoff.
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Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 1:00 PM
Their roots as décor may be Victorian, but terrariums are blooming as a very stylish contemporary way to bring nature into your home. Sarah von Pollaro of Urban Petals Floral Design guides you though planning and planting your glass-enclosed garden.
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