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Marat-Sade: Inside the Mind of Actor & Director
Crash Glass: The Good Tempered Shattered Glass
Italian Millefiori Mosaics: Garden of 1,000 Flowers
Marat-Sade:
Inside the Mind of Actor & Director
Experience the full breadth of the North Coast Repertory Theatre’s production of Marat-Sade, “a unique theatrical event based on two historical truths: the infamous Marquis de Sade was confined in the lunatic asylum of Charenton, where he staged plays; and the revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat was stabbed in a bathtub by Charlotte Corday at the height of the Terror during the French Revolution. This play-within-a-play is no mere historical drama – it is emotionally and politically relevant to today’s world and is packed with action, song and dance.” Explore the historical and socio-political aspects of the play. Additionally, learn about the playwright Peter Weiss and the original director, Peter Brooks, and his use of Bretchian-style theatre. Then attend the matinee.
THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Consider this course instead:
Films of Frank Capra
Italian Millefiori Mosaics:
Garden of 1,000 Flowers
Open your eyes to the ever-evolving, ancient art of Italian mosaics. Learn how to cut, lay, adhere and apply a design to a mirror and see a demonstration of the old Italian method of the embedding process, adapted for those just learning mosaics. Class includes discussion on the historical, cultural and artistic nature of smalti and millefiori glass, which are produced in Italy and adorn the magnificent walls and ceilings of its finest churches. In addition to working with Italian glass, you will also work with 24K gold smalti and learn how to use copper, wire and stained glass, and tools such as pistol grips and running pliers. Join in this fun, creative and educational experience and you will create a one-of-a-kind project to cherish for years to come.
What to bring: A mirror, and small items such as found objects, jewelry, etc. Lunch: Bring finger foods for a pot luck lunch for 8 people. (Bottled water, tea and coffee will be provided.)
Second course added!
date/time .......... Sat., March 1, 10:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Sun., March 2, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
place .......... Skyelab Studio
fee .......... $70 members (crn 24996)
$85 non-members (crn 24997)
instr .......... Laurel Skye
Crash Glass:
the Good Tempered Shattered Glass
That’s right. The stuff we throw away. After a piece of tempered glass gets broken, its destination is usually the trash can. But not anymore! We will take these beautiful little islands of crashed glass and lay them over images. We will use a myriad of materials, including foils, glitters, tissues, beautiful gold leaf and lots more. Then set it all with non-toxic, water soluble epoxy, bake and grout. The result is fabulous. The flat everyday bits and pieces of life become the sacred. The mundane becomes iconoclastic. You will be inspired!
What to bring: Small images such as photos, greeting cards, post cards, postage stamps, fabric, magazine clippings, dried flowers, leaves, wrapping paper, anything flat. Lunch: Bring finger foods for a pot luck lunch for 8 people. (Bottled water, tea and coffee will be provided.)
date .......... Sat./Sun., Feb. 16-17
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL.
instr .......... Laurel Skye
This class will serve as an introduction, overview and hands-on application of the glass-fusing process. Learn about the critical aspects of this art, apply various techniques, and create one or two individual projects. Completed work will be fired and may be picked up the following week.
Tour the Fire Arts facility to better understand the glass process, the daily operations of the studio, and the important role the Center plays in our community. FireArts Center, which offers open studio space and an on-site gallery provides various year round classes in both ceramics and glass. Participants will be required to complete and sign a liability waiver.
date .......... Sat., March 8
time .......... 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
fee/members .......... $45 (crn 23633)
fee/nonmembers .......... $60 (crn 24396)
place .......... Fire Arts Studio
instr .......... Trace Galbraith
Using painting, sculpture and music, search for the source of inspiration in the arts. Discover what message the artist hopes to convey, and why it matters in our lives. Using specific works from around the world and the local area, we will see if we can unpack the often obscure communication that is presented. We will see if we can understand what compels the artist to communicate in the first place. Talk with local artists and visit galleries. Our overriding concern will be to see if we can get glimpses of that most elusive art form: creative living.
THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Frank Capra was a highly respected, often-honored film director who lived a rags-to- riches success story. Several of his films continue to be recognized among the best ever made. In this class we’ll learn about Capra’s life and films. Join us for It Happened One Night with Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert (1934), Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, starring Gary Cooper (1936), You Can’t Take It With You, with James Stewart and Lionel Barrymore (1938), Arsenic and Old Lace, with Cary Grant (1944), State of the Union, featuring Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn (1948) and Pocketful of Miracles, starring Bette Davis and Glenn Ford (1961). We will also cover Capra’s documentary work in the Why We Fight series. Note: This course will be held at a new venue with theatre-style seating and equipment.
date .......... Wed., March 26-May 7 (no class April 16)
time .......... 7-10 p.m.
fee/members .......... $50 (crn 23126)
fee/nonmembers .......... $65 (crn 23595)
place .......... Humboldt State University,
Science Complex Bldg B 133
instr .......... Philip Wright
Isn’t it time to finally learn the basics for taking a GREAT photograph? Instead of spending hours at the computer fixing/improving your photos, you’ll soon be taking photos that will impress your family and friends. Through hands-on demonstrations, assignments and critiques, videos and discussions you will learn techniques that will greatly improve your photography skills. You’ll gain an understanding of what’s involved in creating photos that will be treasured for generations to come. The final project will be to create a book that documents a segment of your own life and demonstrates your new skills.
date .......... Wed., April 9-May 7
time .......... 10 a.m.-noon
fee/members .......... $55 (crn 24381)
fee/nonmembers .......... $70 (crn 24405)
place .......... HBAC Rm. 208
instr .......... Lorraine Miller-Wolf
All skill levels are welcome in this creative, fun and informative drawing class. Through instructor demonstration and hands-on practice, learn techniques for color theory, color mixing, burnishing, indenting, layering, wash, shading, texture, composition and more. Join us to explore, relax and draw!
Bring a 2B pencil, kneaded eraser and any colored pencils you may already have to the first class. A supply list and discount coupon will be handed out at that time. We will draw the first class.
THIS CLASS IS FULL
