Programs

Artists use their palette as a vehicle for expressing their creative vision—and behind every great painting there’s a palette that tells its story. Art historian and author Alexandra Loske explores this symbiotic relationship, pairing the palettes of artists including Seurat, Rembrandt, and van Gogh with their masterpieces, revealing a fascinating aspect of the creator behind the canvas. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit)

Stretching from north of Los Angeles to just south of San Francisco, the Central Coast boasts many wine regions and a plethora of diverse terroirs unified by a shared spirit. This delicious session with sommelier Erik Segelbaum explores some of the best wines of various styles and varieties the region has to offer.

Home to over a million objects from around the globe, Philadelphia’s Penn Museum bridges the study of archaeology and anthropology. Spend the day immersed in ancient art and culture with art historian Renee Gondek and see Sumerian cuneiform tablets, Buddhist sculptures, Native American regalia, and the monumental Sphinx of Ramses II, plus the Greek gallery, which represents the history and culture of Greece from 3000 to 31 B.C.E. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit)

The Arts and Crafts Movement was a dominant influence in visual and decorative arts and architecture in the decades leading up to and after the turn of the 20th century, offering an artistic and philosophical reaction to the florid, overdecorated, and industrialized designs of the high-Victorian era. Art historian Bonita Billman explores the rich flowering of the movement in Britain and America, as well as its enduring legacy. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1 credit)

In an afternoon of artistic experimentation designed to deepen skills in visual expression, explore five modes of visual thinking: working from memory, observation, imagination, narrative, and experimental approaches.

Since the height of the pandemic, Milk Bar’s Christina Tosi and her followers have been gathering on social media and getting busy in the kitchen. The recipes from these sessions are featured in a new book, Bake Club: 101 Must-Have Moves for Your Kitchen. Join her, in conversation with chef and cookbook author Pati Jinich, as she discusses what Bake Club means to her and shares recipes from her newest cookbook and a few baking tips along the way.

White-line woodcuts are multicolor images printed from a single block of wood. Learn to create your own by cutting a nature print or simple line drawing into a wood block, creating the “white lines” when printed.

Create four different fancy-fold cards sure to impress any recipient. Fancy folds look challenging, but this workshop walks you through all the steps. Detailed instructions provide you with everything you need to create fancy folds on your own after the class.

Over his long and continuing career, British artist David Hockney’s style and subject matter have mostly remained consistent and recognizable. But he has demonstrated an amazing range and willingness to experiment with media. Art critic and adviser Judy Pomeranz offers a lavish exploration of Hockney’s remarkable career as a painter, draftsman, printmaker, photographer, designer of stage sets and costumes, and creator of works in digital media. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit)

The boldly passionate musical and dance form of flamenco casts it spell over aficionados around the world. But new fans might find some of its distinctive features puzzling. Flamenco scholar Nancy G. Heller introduces the basic elements and vocabulary of traditional flamenco music and dance, demystifying and enhancing the experience for audiences. She also traces the innovations explored by its avant-garde performers in the 21st century.