The elegant script commonly known as Copperplate is unmatched in its usefulness for social stationery. Beginning with basic tools and mechanics, students discover how to develop their skills and to recognize the small details that make this style of writing so appealing.

Monday, July 10 to August 14, 2017 – 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Woodblock printing and linocut printing are ideal for creating bold images made up of patterns and textures. This course is an introduction to the relief print, from techniques of design and transfer through cutting and printing the block. Students design and produce their own editions, using nontoxic materials and employing both one-color and two-color techniques.

Tuesday, July 11 to August 15, 2017 – 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit)

Thursday, July 13 to August 17, 2017 – 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Learn the techniques needed to create unique fine mosaic jewelry as you create beautiful silver-plate mosaic pendants using a wide variety of materials.

Wednesday, August 16 to 30, 2017 – 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

In this time-travelling workshop, learn to draw and paint pictures that actually spell words—using the oldest syllabaries, alphabet signs, and symbols in the world.

Saturday, August 26, 2017 - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.