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Student Art Association

Introduction to Gum Bichromate Printing - soup to nuts
Sam Magee
Sun, Fri-Sat, Jan 27-29, 3-5, 10am-06:00pm, w20-429, some times vary, see arts.mit.

Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Signup by: 09-Jan-2012
Limited to 8 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: see arts.mit.edu/saa
Fee: 60.00 for instruction and materials, see arts.mit.edu/saa for more det

Instructors: Thery Mislick, Graham Ramsay.

Attendance: required for entire workshop.
Preregistration: required (must register by Jan. 15).

This six day intensive workshop is designed to introduce students to the beautiful, dynamic, and versatile world of gum bichromate printing. One of the earliest photographic printing processes, gum printing utilizes a contact negative to produce delicate, painterly images that use watercolor paint as the pigment of their emulsions. The basic process is quite simple and fun. Once learned, the process can be duplicated simply in a variety of environments without the requirement of a traditional darkroom. Gum printing also permits a high degree of artistic expression, as each practitioner can personalize his or her technique to best suit their needs.

see more at arts .mit.edu/saa

Meets 6 times:
Workshop dates and times:
Fri. 1/27 and 2/3, 5-8pm
Sat. 1/28 and 2/4, 10am-6pm
Sun. 1/29 and 2/5, 11am-6pm
Web: http://arts.mit.edu/saa
Contact: Sam Magee, w20-429, x3-4004, sammagee@mit.edu

Advanced Knitting
Alyssa Mensch
Wed Jan 18, 25, Feb 1, 05-06:30pm, w20-425

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: none

Advanced knitting taught by Alyssa Mensch at the SAA.
Contact: Alyssa Mensch, w20-429, x3-4004, acmensch@mit.edu

Asian Bookbinding with Belle Kuo
Sam Magee
Tue Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, 07-09:00pm, w20-427, see arts.mit.edu/saa

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 11-Jan-2012
Limited to 10 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: see arts.mit.edu/saa
Fee: 60.00 for instruction and materials, see arts.mit.edu/saa for more det

Asian books differ from Western books in looks, paper types, binding techniques, and usage. In this course, you will make books in rice and mulberry papers using traditional techniques, such as stab binding (more known as Japanese binding) and Japanese accordion binding. You will also use techniques to modify or embellish otherwise Western books to give them an attractive Asian look. Please bring your own X-Acto knife or Olfa type cutter. If you would like to give a personal look to your books, you could bring your own Asian decorative paper and embellishments (Japanese paper is easily available), but it is not required. Any questions, I will be happy to answer.
Web: http://arts.mit.edu/saa
Contact: Sam Magee, w20-429, x3-4004, sammagee@mit.edu

Basic Camera and Darkroom Techniques Section 1 Workshop
Sam Magee
Mon Jan 9 thru Thu Jan 12, 05:30-08:30pm, w20-429, see arts.mit.edu/saa

Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Signup by: 09-Jan-2012
Limited to 8 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: see arts.mit.edu/saa
Fee: 60.00 for instruction and materials, see arts.mit.edu/saa for more det

Learn the basics of photographing with a manual film 35mm camera. Learn your way around the darkroom: how to develop film and print photographs. Bring one roll of 'Ilford HP5 Plus 36 exposure' black and white film to first class. Limited number of cameras available for student use during class-time. Students supply film and paper. Non-class darkroom use included. Limited enrollment. Meets 4 times starting Mon., Jan. 9th.
Web: http://arts.mit.edu/saa
Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, x3-4004, sammagee@mit.edu

Basic Camera and Darkroom Techniques Section 2 Workshop
Sam Magee
Fri Jan 13, Sat Jan 14, Sun Jan 15, 05:30-08:30pm, w20-429, some times vary, see arts.mit.

Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Signup by: 09-Jan-2012
Limited to 8 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: see arts.mit.edu/saa
Fee: 60.00 for instruction and materials, see arts.mit.edu/saa for more det

Basic Camera and Darkroom Techniques Section 2 Workshop (see dates below). Learn the basics of photographing with a manual film 35mm camera. Learn your way around the darkroom: how to develop film and print photographs. Bring one roll of 'Ilford HP5 Plus 36 exposure' black and white film to first class. Cameras available for student use during class-time. Students supply film and paper. Non-class darkroom use included. Limited enrollment. Meets 3 times starting Fri., Jan. 13th. Workshop dates: Jan 13, 5:30pm-8:30pm; Jan 14, 12:00pm-4:30pm; Jan 15, 12:00pm-4:30pm.
Web: http://arts.mit.edu/saa
Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, x3-4004, sammagee@mit.edu

Basics of 3-D Photography - Creating Analglyph/Stereoscopic Images
Sam Magee
Sat Jan 14, 01:30-05:00pm, w20-429, see arts.mit.edu/saa

Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Signup by: 09-Jan-2012
Limited to 8 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: see arts.mit.edu/saa
Fee: 60.00 for instruction and materials, see arts.mit.edu/saa for more det

Anaglyph or stereoscopic photography is a genre of photography that is used to create an illusion of 3-dimensional depth from the merging of two offset 2-dimensional images that are viewed simultaneously with each of the viewer’s eyes perceiving a slightly different perspective of the same objects. In this workshop, you will specifically be creating 3-D images that need to be viewed with the classic red and blue “3-D glasses,” which will provided for you. In this 1-part workshop, you’ll get a basic understanding of how to create anaglyph images and will generate your own photos to create them during classtime.

A large selection of stereoscopic images will be viewed to determine which techniques and approaches to creating the images resulted in successful 3-D effects. You’ll then take the photos you’ll need to ultimately generate your own 3-D photographs which we will process using the graphics program Photoshop.

At the conclusion of the workshop... see more at arts.mit.edu/saa
Web: http://arts.mit.edu/saa
Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, x3-4004, sammagee@mit.edu

Ceramica Botanica
Sam Magee
Tue Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, 04-06:30pm, w20-431, see arts.mit.edu/saa

Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 12 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: see arts.mit.edu/saa
Fee: 60.00 for instruction and materials, see arts.mit.edu/saa for more det

Nature is a wonderful source of inspiration. Both wheel thrown and hand-built vessels will be stretched, altered and manipulated in various ways with a nature theme. Exploring numerous surface techniques, we will transform your vessel into a functional form or sculptural object. Think large leaf platters, perhaps plump peach pitchers or over-sized sculptural pears.
Web: http://arts.mit.edu/saa
Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, x3-4004, sammagee@mit.edu

Chinese Painting: Orchid and Chrysanthemum
Sam Magee
Wed Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 07-09:30pm, w20-427, see arts.mit.edu/saa

Limited to 12 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: see arts.mit.edu/saa
Fee: 60.00 for instruction and materials, see arts.mit.edu/saa for more det

Orchid and Chrysanthemum are two of popular subject “Four Scholar Paintings”. The techniques are directly related to Chinese calligraphy. This course will introduce the basics of Chinese brush painting. Using freehand brushwork, the emphasis will be on expressiveness, individual interpretation and abstraction through exaggeration. Students will use ink, watercolor orgouache on rice paper to create wonderful visual effects.
Web: http://arts.mit.edu/saa
Contact: Sam Magee, w20-429, x3-4004, sammagee@mit.edu

Coptic Bookbinding Workshop
Sam Magee
Sat Jan 14, Sun Jan 15, 11am-01:30pm, w20-427, see arts.mit.edu/saa

Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 12 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: see arts.mit.edu/saa
Fee: 60.00 for instruction and materials, see arts.mit.edu/saa for more det

Come spend a winter weekend learning the craft of Coptic book binding. This gorgeous hand-sewn binding is perfect for journals, sketchbooks, scrapbooks, and art books. Students will create one hard cover book from start to finish using materials of their choosing. In addition to the basic supplies listed, students should feel free to bring photos, ribbons, decorative papers, and other embellishments in order to make each book a truly unique creation.
Web: http://arts.mit.edu/saa
Contact: Sam Magee, w20-429, x3-4004, sammagee@mit.edu

Glass Mosaics
Sam Magee
Thu Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 07-09:00pm, w20-427, see arts.mit.edu/saa

Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 10 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: see arts.mit.edu/saa
Fee: 60.00 for instruction and materials, see arts.mit.edu/saa for more det

Glass Mosaics offers a lot of flexibility as an arts craft--it uses the wide range of colors and textures of stained glass and can be done on almost any surface, combined with the ease of cutting and gluing stained glass. Whether you have never taken any art classes or consider yourself an artist, you will find a creative project in this class during IAP--a wall hanging, a sun catcher, a vase, a box, or any object you would like to bring to decorate or revamp. Any questions, please send me a message.
Web: http://arts.mit.edu/saa
Contact: Sam Magee, w20-429, x3-4004, sammagee@mit.edu

Intro to Abstract Acrylic Painting
Sam Magee
Fri Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 05-07:30pm, w20-427, see arts.mit.edu/saa

Limited to 12 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: see arts.mit.edu/saa
Fee: 60.00 for instruction and materials, see arts.mit.edu/saa for more det

Learn the basics of abstract painting in acrylic.
Web: http://arts.mit.edu/saa
Contact: Sam Magee, w20-429, x3-4004, sammagee@mit.edu

Introduction to Abstract Painting
Sam Magee
Fri Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 04:30-07:30pm, w20-427, see arts.mit.edu/saa

Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Signup by: 09-Jan-2012
Limited to 12 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Fee: 60.00 for instruction and materials, see arts.mit.edu/saa for more det

Introduction to abstract painting using acrylics. This class is for beginners and intermediate painters.
Web: http://arts.mit.edu/saa
Contact: Sam Magee, w20-429, x3-4004, sammagee@mit.edu

Introduction to Large Format Photography
Sam Magee
Tue Jan 17, Wed Jan 18, Thu Jan 19, 06-09:00pm, w20-429, see arts.mit.edu/saa

Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Signup by: 09-Jan-2012
Limited to 8 participants.
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: see arts.mit.edu/saa
Fee: 60.00 for instruction and materials, see arts.mit.edu/saa for more det

Instructors: Graham Gordon Ramsay and Biyeun Buczyk

SAA has one of the few facilities in the Greater Boston Area that offer traditional large format photography classes where students can explore the wonders of shooting big negatives. These negatives of will produce prints that are very large with sharp, crisp detail, very fine grain and an unsurpassable beauty in tonal range.

This three-day comprehensive workshop will offer a hands-on overview on the use of traditional large format 4x5 and 8x10 cameras. Workshop will include an introduction to the theory and practice of large format, basic camera operation, and in-class directed shooting. A guided session on large format film processing techniques also will be included. At the end of this workshop, each student will have produced several large format negatives suitable for traditional b&w printing, and/or alternative process contract printing.

This workshop acts as a companion class to any of the Alternative Process classes and workshops offered at SAA (Gum Bichromate Printing workshop offered during IAP, or Printing with Iron class offered in the Spring 2012—see course descriptions for more detailed information).

Previous photographic experience desirable. SAA will supply large format cameras and film for in-class use.

Contact Graham Ramsay (ramsay@mit.edu) if you have questions.
Web: http://arts.mit.edu/saa
Contact: Sam Magee, w20-429, x3-4004, sammagee@mit.edu

Introduction to Screen Printing
Sam Magee
Mon Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 05:30-07:15pm, w20-427, see arts.mit.edu/saa

Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 12 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: see arts.mit.edu/saa
Fee: 60.00 for instruction and materials, see arts.mit.edu/saa for more det

Introductory workshop in silk screening design and technique. Students will learn how to create their own prints from start to finish using the photo emulsion screen printing process. This workshop will focus on color and design theory, as well as contemporary uses for screen printing. All printing supplies will be included. Students must provide their own t-shirts, bags, paper or whatever else they wish to print on. Beginners preferred, all levels welcome. Please note that this four session course will meet from 5:30-8pm on 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, and 2/6.
Web: http://arts.mit.edu/saa
Contact: Sam Magee, w20-429, x3-4004, sammagee@mit.edu

Life Drawing
Sam Magee
Mon Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 07:30-10:30pm, w20-427, see arts.mit.edu/saa

Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 15 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: see arts.mit.edu/saa
Fee: 60.00 for instruction and materials, see arts.mit.edu/saa for more det

This class will cover the basics of drawing the human form from the nude model. The basic materials will be charcoal and newsprint.
Web: http://arts.mit.edu/saa
Contact: Sam Magee, w20-429, x3-4004, sammagee@mit.edu

LineStorm Animation
Sam Magee
Tue Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, 04:30-07:30pm, w20-427, see arts.mit.edu/saa

Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 8 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: see arts.mit.edu/saa
Fee: 60.00 for instruction and materials, see arts.mit.edu/saa for more det

Brainstorm with a moving line, as you rediscover the thrill of traditional animation. Watch your artwork burst into action in this total immersion, hand-drawn animation class, led by award-winning animator Pell Osborn of MotionArt Studios. We follow the trail blazed by Disney, Warner Brothers and Fleischer Studios, then bring our organic, hand-drawn artwork into the digital realm for editing, looping and soundtrack sync. LineStormers design and animate individual sequences to create a group project, two to three minutes long, to which everyone contributes. The LineStorm approach works wonders:our IAP 2011 project, “Six Simple Machines,” won Best Animation of the Year at last spring’s annual MIT Media Spectacular at the Stata Center. “LineStorm is a tremendous program! Everyone loves it! - Cooper-Hewitt Museum, NYC “LineStorm is the best example of project-based learning we've ever seen!” - Project Zero, Harvard University No previous drafting experience necessary. All materials provided. Please note: four class meetings. Participants take home storyboards, artwork, and flipbooks of their own design.
Web: http://arts.mit.edu/saa
Contact: Sam Magee, w20-429, x3-4004, sammagee@mit.edu

Monday Beginning Clay
Sam Magee
Mon Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 07:30-10:00pm, w20-431, see arts.mit.edu/saa

Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Signup by: 09-Jan-2012
Limited to 12 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: see arts.mit.edu/saa
Fee: 60.00 for instruction and materials, see arts.mit.edu/saa for more det

This Basic Clay class may be geared toward those starting out in clay, however all skill levels are encouraged to join. Basic techniques including throwing on a wheel, slab work, coil building and pinch pots are covered and additional topics will be discussed based on individual needs and goals. Because of the short time frame of IAP the course will focus on producing mugs with the various techniques.
Web: http://arts.mit.edu/saa
Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, x3-4004, sammagee@mit.edu

Mugs with Personality
Sam Magee
Sun Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 10am-12:30pm, w20-431, see arts.mit.edu/saa

Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Signup by: 09-Jan-2012
Limited to 12 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: see arts.mit.edu/saa
Fee: 60.00 for instruction and materials, see arts.mit.edu/saa for more det

Everyone needs a mug. Why not have one that is uniquely yours, one which reflect who you are! Students will work with hand building techniques to create mugs. Course will cover the basic clay working skills, decorating, and finishing. Come and express yourself.
Web: http://arts.mit.edu/saa
Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, x3-4004, sammagee@mit.edu

Thursday Beginning Wheel, section 1
Sam Magee
Thu Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 04-06:30pm, w20-431, see arts.mit.edu/saa

Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Signup by: 09-Jan-2012
Limited to 12 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: see arts.mit.edu/saa
Fee: 60.00 for instruction and materials, see arts.mit.edu/saa for more det

Discover the working properties of clay. Students will learn the basics of centering on the wheel for forming functional objects such as bowls and cups. Glazing basics will also be covered.
Web: http://arts.mit.edu/saa
Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, x3-4004, sammagee@mit.edu

Thursday Beginning Wheel, section 2
Sam Magee
Thu Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 07-09:30pm, w20-431, see arts.mit.edu/saa

Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Signup by: 09-Jan-2012
Limited to 12 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: see arts.mit.edu/saa
Fee: 60.00 for instruction and materials, see arts.mit.edu/saa for more det

Discover the working properties of clay. Students will learn the basics of centering on the wheel for forming functional objects such as bowls and cups. Glazing basics will also be covered.
Web: http://arts.mit.edu/saa
Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, x3-4004, sammagee@mit.edu

Totally Teapot
Sam Magee
Tue Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, 07-10:00pm, w20-431, see arts.mit.edu/saa

Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 12 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: see arts.mit.edu/saa
Fee: 60.00 for instruction and materials, see arts.mit.edu/saa for more det

Oval, wavy, stretched and crazy, the teapot is a wonderful subject that teaches us a balance between creativity and functionality. In this 4 week workshop we will explore unusual forming techniques and surprising surface treatments that take us beyond the "round". Would you like one lump or two?
Web: http://arts.mit.edu/saa
Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, x3-4004, sammagee@mit.edu

Watercolor
Sam Magee
Thu Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 04-06:30pm, w20-427, see arts.mit.edu/saa

Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 12 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: see arts.mit.edu/saa
Fee: 60.00 for instruction and materials, see arts.mit.edu/saa for more det

Learn the basics of watercolor painting.
Web: http://arts.mit.edu/saa
Contact: Sam Magee, w20-429, x3-4004, sammagee@mit.edu

iPhone Photography 101
Sam Magee
Sat Jan 21, 12-06:00pm, w20-429, see arts.mit.edu/saa

Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Signup by: 09-Jan-2012
Limited to 12 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: see arts.mit.edu/saa
Fee: 60.00 for instruction and materials, see arts.mit.edu/saa for more det

Improve your iPhone photographic skills! Using a variety of downloadable apps (including Best Camera, Hipstamatic, among others), this 1-day workshop will help you make images that are creative, fun, and artistic. Workshop will include directed shooting and critique culminating in a spontaneous photographic exhibition of the days work. Students must have their own iPhones and will be expected to download and pay for two or three applications (not totaling more than $10.) Class runs Saturday, January 21 from noon to 6pm.
Web: http://arts.mit.edu/saa
Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, x3-4004, sammagee@mit.edu


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