Every summer duCret offers a series of workshops for adults and students (16+). Workshops can range from one day to 8 weeks. Simply select the workshop you would like to take and download the registration form, fill out and return with fee amount, OR call in your registration to 908-757-7171 and register with a credit card. High school students to senior citizens are encouraged to partake in workshops.
Have a CHILD or TEEN (ages 6 – 15) interested in art? CLICK HERE for more Summer 2013 Art Camp Information beginning on July 9th!
Interior Decorating and Design Workshop $125.00
Instructors: Susan Sayegh / Kenneth Schwarz
Thursday – July 10, 17, 24, 31 1:00pm – 3:00pm
This four week workshop focuses on the differences between decorating and interior design and highlights of each profession. Week One: Intro to Residential Design; Week Two: Floors and Finishes; Week Three: Window Treatments; Week Four; Color, Lighting and Accessories. Students should come prepared to take notes.
Fun with Watercolor: 5 Easy-To-Master Techniques $125.00
Instructor: Kenneth Schwarz
Wednesday – July 10, 17, 24, 31 10:00am – 12 noon
This four week workshop will focus on sponge painting, ink, salt, blowing and drops watercolor techniques. Students will learn how to execute each of the 5 techniques and will combine several of them in a finished painting. Basic washes will also be shown and applied. Supply list available, contact the office.
Painting the Figure in an Environment $210.00
Instructor: Richard Scarpa
Tuesday – July 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13 1:00pm – 4:00pm
This workshop will incorporate the figure as an element within an environment, either indoors or outdoors. Areas covered will include creating initial intent, mastering composition and design and how the initial decision making process are imperative and reflective to the final image you desire to create. The use of perspective, lighting of the subject and color mixing and application will also be covered. Workshop geared toward the beginner to intermediate-advanced student.
Ripped Paper Collage of the Beach $55.00
Instructor: Kat Block
Thursday – July 25 10:00am – 1:00pm
Participants in this workshop will learn collage techniques including interpreting their reference material into a format that can be executed in ripped paper collage. Techniques such as simplifying the details of the image, integrating various materials, layering of small shapes over larger shapes, and working from back plane to front plane will also be covered. Material list available, contact the office.
Digital Painting for Fine Art & Illustration $210.00
Instructor: Kevin Sadler
Tuesday July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13 6:00pm – 9:00pm
This workshop will take Photoshop in a more painterly direction. Students will study various oil painting, watercolor and pastel techniques and emulate tem sing familiar Photoshop tools. Using customized brushes and swatches and saving them into personal libraries will allow the artist to digitally paint no matter which Photoshop version is available. Participants should have a working knowledge of Photoshop.
Digital Concept Art for Film and Video Games $210.00
Instructor: Angel Villacis
Monday July 8, 15, 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12 6:00pm – 9:00pm
This workshop will focus on the basics of how to use form and shapes as you create assets for film or video games. Learn to create characters, vehicles, weapons, and environments and output them as a 2D image. Basic illustration fundaments will be stressed including development of an idea from line drawing through color study and then final image.
WordPress Quickstart $145.00
Instructor: Lauren Rabinowitz
Wednesday July 10, 17, 24, 31 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Students will learn the ins and outs of setting up a WordPress website and learn the basics of populating it with content. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to set up a portfolio online or those interested in developing their own personal website.
Art Appreciation Made Easy I $55.00*
Instructor: Joan Arbeiter
Wednesday July17 9:00am – 12noon
Discover the surprisingly broad and basic concepts underlying your understanding and appreciation of all kinds of art. Illustrated will be the elements and principles of design: subject, form, and content, realism, abstraction, expressionism and more. All levels welcome. (Option to take Art Appreciation II)
*Take both morning and afternoon classes for $100.00
Art Appreciation II – The Artist Statement $55.00*
Instructor: Joan Arbeiter
Wednesday July 17 1:00pm – 4:00pm
We will start with your ideas. An interactive discussion and critique using the language gained in the morning will help you to analyze, write or talk about your work. Bring up to three recent works of your art in any media. Works in progress are OK.
Women Artists in History 1550 – 1950 $55.00*
Instructor: Joan Arbeiter
Wednesday August 7 10:00am – 12noon
How does this fabulous art differ in image and interpretations from the work of male painters and why did they need to be “rediscovered” by art historians?
Contemporary Women in Art $55.00*
Instructor: Joan Arbeiter
Wednesday August 7 1:00pm – 3:00pm
The women’s art movement is now celebrating its 40th anniversary. This lecture discusses this special occasion and includes work by contemporary artists featured in the book Lives and Works: Talks with Women Artists Vol. II, co-authored by Joan Arbeiter.
Fix Your Face – Guide to Drawing the Human Head $55.00*
Instructor: Frank Falotico
Friday July 26 9:00am – 12noon
Avoid the most common mistakes in drawing the human head. Learn to create a more convincing likeness of your subject by learning to see the anatomy, structure, proportions, planes and features of the head more clearly.
Figure It Out – Guide to Drawing the Human Figure $55.00*
Instructor: Frank Falotico
Friday July 26 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Improve your figure drawing skills through the study of anatomy, proportions, structure and the study of surface form.
Drawing – An Observational Process $195.00
Instructor: Richard Scarpa
Tuesday July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13 9:00am – 12noon
To convey the three dimensions we experience in reality, we must understand the techniques and process of seeing and interpreting visual reference to effectively create the illusion of depth on a two dimensional surface. This workshop will reinforce the use of angels, mapping, plumb lines, and positive /negative shapes during the observational process. Basic principles of perspective and understanding of light, value and edges to create three dimensional forms will be discussed.
Drawing and Painting the Figure $225.00
Instructor: Monica Baumann
Thursday June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Designed for the beginning, intermediate and advanced students of drawing and painting in order to explore the human figure in a long pose. Lectures and demonstrations will offer insight into direct observation drawing principles, each building upon the other to offer a grand strategy for long-pose drawing and painting.
Painting Techniques of the Renaissance Masters $195.00
Instructor: Michael Donato
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday July 29, 30, 31, August 5, 6, 7 9:00am – 12noon
Explore the painting techniques of the Renaissance masters with an introduction to the underpainting, glazing and scumbling techniques used by such greats as Leonard daVinci and Raphael. Some oil painting experience is helpful. Students should be prepared to work the first day. Contact office for supply list.
Landscape Painting in Pastel $165.00
Instructor: Jeri Greenberg
Friday July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9 9:00am – 12noon
Explore the light, air and color of nature and the techniques of pastels. Working from photographs, learn to see and paint both the skies above and the land below, as well as how to handle the different kinds of pastels and surfaces we work on. Whether you work realistically or abstractly, Come share the love of pastels and painting.
Still Life Painting in Pastel $165.00
Instructor: Jeri Greenberg
Friday July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9 1:00pm -4:00pm
Explore techniques of pastel painting to create your interpretation of the subject. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of color, value, composition and how to see selectively. Work from a still life set-up, or bring in your own reference photos. Instructor will guide each individual at their own level. Supply list available
Jewelry Design $210.00
Instructor: Lawrence Gove
Monday June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5 6:00pm -9:00pm
Basic design and fabrication of jewelry in sterling silver with semi-precious gem stones. The course will cover use of hand tools, sawing, filing, soldering, drilling, polishing, assembling rings and pendants with bezel and prong settings. Shop safety and use of torches, polishing machines, ultrasonic and steam cleaning will be covered.
Modeling the Head in Clay $190.00
Instructor: Frank Falotico
Thursday July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8 1:00pm – 4:00pm
This workshop is designed to instruct the student in sculpting the human head in terms of its skeletal framework and muscular organization. Students will gain a three-dimensional and functional understanding of the human head from the inside out.
Into to Matting and Framing $75.00
Instructor: Lauri Bischke
Thursday July 11 9:00am – 1:00pm
Thursday August 1 9:00am – 1:00pm
Learn the essentials that will make you proficient and confident in preparing your work for an exhibition and save you money in the long run. Practice hands-on matte cutting and cover details of various mounting, supply and framing needs.
Ceramics Open Studio $30.00 per session (Covers clay, glazes and firing)
Instructor: Eva Sienkiewicz
Tuesday June 4, 11, 18, 25 9:00am – 12noon
Tuesday August 6, 13, 20, 27 9:00am – 12noon
Open Studio Long Pose – Portrait $10.00 (duCret students, faculty, alumni) $15.00 (walk-in)
Instructor: Monitor only
Tuesday July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Open Studio – Figure Drawing $10:00 (duCret students, faculty, alumni) $15:00 (walk-in)
Instructor: Monitor Only
Wednesday July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14
Fundamentals of Advertising and Design $195.00
Instructor: Phil Laskowski
Wednesday July10, 17, 24, 31, August7, 14 9:00am – 12noon
Basic principles of advertising and graphic design are discussed with some hands-on projects that include simple ad concepts and graphic techniques. This will enable the student to help develop their “visual problem-solving” skills. Some prior computer experience on the Mac is helpful, but not necessary. A notebook or pad, with pen or pencil, is required.
Creative Digital Photography $195.00
Instructor: Phil Laskowski
Wednesday July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14 1:00pm – 4:00pm
This is not a technical course. Instead, you will focus on using your digital camera in unique and creative assignments. This will give you the opportunity to challenge your creativity with your camera. Although it is not necessary to have a top line digital camera, you do need to be able to download your images. Some Photoshop experience is necessary.
Intro to Packaging Design $195.00
Instructor: Phil Laskowski
Thursday July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15 9:00am – 12noon
Packaging is everywhere in our day-to-day life. This class will introduce the student to basic principles of package design. Along with discussions and visual presentations, the student will design and construct their individual packaging projects in class. Some design skills and Mac computer experience is helpful, but not necessary. A USB Flash drive is required.
Logo Design and Identity $195.00
Instructor: Phil Laskowski
Thursday July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Creating an identity and branding are key elements in today’s business world. Development of a memorable company logo conveys stability and professionalism. This class will focus on the design, creation and application of a logo design project for each student to implement for a mock client. Some design skills and Mac computer experience is helpful, but not necessary. A USB Flash drive is required.
Intro to Photoshop $195.00
Instructor: Phil Laskowski
Wednesday July 10, 17, 24, 31 August 7, 14 6:00pm – 9:00pm
This course is designed to teach the basic techniques of Adobe Photoshop through discussions and hands-on step-by-step projects. The students will cover the most important features of Photoshop as they relate to creating imagery for use in Graphic Design, Illustration and Web.
Business of Art Boot Camp (Need –To –Know Tips for Getting Started) $100.00
Instructor: Christine Myshka
Friday July 12 9:00am – 4:00pm
Friday August 2 9am – 4pm
A crash course in learning and applying the tools and procedures needed for artists entering and surviving the world of freelance art & illustration. The course will cover self-promotion, contracts, copyright, pricing, etc. Students should bring a notebook, pen/pencil and about 6 pieces of art being considered for portfolio.
Graphic Design Workshop Series $30.00 per session/ $170.00 all 6
Instructors: Phil Laskowski/ Kevin Sadler
Thursday 6:00pm – 9:00p Or
Saturday 9:00am – 12noon
A series of six three hour workshops exploring the many aspects involved in a career as a Graphic Designer.
To Register: download workshop application form found on the school blog (following link)and mail form and fees to: duCret School of Art – 1030 Central Ave., Plainfield NJ 07060, or call in your registration with a credit card (908) 757-7171, or walk in between 9 – 4pm, Mon – Fri. • www.ducretartistpipeline.blogspot.com
