MIT: Independent Activities Period: IAP

IAP 2014 Activities by Sponsor - Sam Hunter Magee

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Tuesday Ceramica Botanica SAA Ceramics

Darrell Finnegan

Jan/07 Tue 04:00PM-06:30PM W20-431
Jan/14 Tue 04:00PM-06:30PM W20-431
Jan/21 Tue 04:00PM-06:00PM W20-431
Jan/28 Tue 04:00PM-06:30PM W20-431

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/06
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: none
Fee: $100.00 for professional instruction / materials

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.

SIGN UP AT arts.mit.edu/saa

 

Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, 617 253-4004, SAMMAGEE@MIT.EDU


Tuesday Intro to Drawing SAA Class

Nicole Tariverdian

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/06
Limited to 15 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: none
Fee: $100.00 for professional instruction

Intro to drawing will provide students with the sharpening fundamental drawing skills. During the four weeks students will experment with different types of subject matter, materials, and mark making tools. 

*A supplies list will be sent prior to the first day of class.

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Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, 617 253-4004, SAMMAGEE@MIT.EDU


Jan/07 Tue 05:30PM-07:00PM Location TBD
Jan/14 Tue 05:30PM-07:00PM Location TBD
Jan/21 Tue 05:30PM-07:00PM Location TBD
Jan/28 Tue 05:30PM-07:00PM Location TBD

Nicole Tariverdian


Tuesday Intro to Oil Painting SAA Class

Nicole Tariverdian

Enrollment: TBD
Attendance:
Prereq: none
Fee: $100.00 for professional instruction

This is a introduction to oil painting. Students will learn a variety of oil painting techniques as well as about composition and form. In addition to learning how to use the medium, different methods for transferred images onto a canvas will be covered.

 

SIGN UP AT arts.mit.edu/saa

Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, 617 253-4004, SAMMAGEE@MIT.EDU


Jan/07 Tue 08:00PM-10:30PM W20-426
Jan/14 Tue 08:00PM-10:30PM W20-426
Jan/21 Tue 08:00PM-10:30PM W20-426
Jan/28 Tue 08:00PM-10:30PM W20-426

Nicole Tariverdian


Tuesday Intro to the Potter's Wheel SAA Ceramics

Darrell Finnegan

Jan/07 Tue 07:00PM-10:00PM Location TBD
Jan/14 Tue 07:00PM-10:00PM Location TBD
Jan/21 Tue 07:00PM-10:00PM Location TBD
Jan/28 Tue 07:00PM-10:00PM Location TBD

Enrollment: TBD
Attendance:
Prereq: none
Fee: $100.00 for professional instruction / materials

This beginning and intermediate level IAP session is designed as an introduction to the 'potter's wheel'.  Learn the basics of centering the clay and quickly learn some of the many techniques used to create basic ceramic vessels.  A fast four weeks of creativity that will leave you wanting more!

SIGN UP AT arts.mit.edu/saa

 

Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, 617 253-4004, SAMMAGEE@MIT.EDU


Wednesday Intro to Black and White Photography SAA class

Nicole Tariverdian

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/06
Limited to 8 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: none
Fee: $100.00 for professional instruction

Black and white film photography is a beautiful, fun, and engaging process to learn. This class will cover the basics of black and white 35 mm film photography. Students will learn to process film and print in the darkroom. Students will also gain experience with composition and form. 

* Students must provide: Black and white photo paper (box of 8 x 10 N/ pearl finish), and black and white film (35 mm).

 

SIGN UP AT arts.mit.edu/saa

Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, 617 253-4004, SAMMAGEE@MIT.EDU


Jan/08 Wed 05:30PM-08:00PM W20-426
Jan/15 Wed 05:30PM-08:00PM W20-426
Jan/22 Wed 05:30PM-08:00PM W20-426
Jan/29 Wed 05:30PM-08:00PM W20-426

Nicole Tariverdian


Wednesday Intro to Oil Painting SAA Class

Nicole Tariverdian

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/06
Limited to 15 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: none
Fee: $100.00 for professional instruction

This class is designed for both beginners and intermediate students. Students will learn and practice a variety of oil painting techniques as well as about composition and form. During the class students will build on both their technical and conceptual skills. 

SIGN UP AT arts.mit.edu/saa

 

Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, 617 253-4004, SAMMAGEE@MIT.EDU


Jan/08 Wed 08:00PM-10:30PM Location TBD
Jan/15 Wed 08:00PM-10:30PM Location TBD
Jan/22 Wed 08:00PM-10:30PM Location TBD
Jan/29 Wed 08:00PM-10:30PM Location TBD

Nicole Tariverdian


Wednesday Super Bowls SAA Ceramics

Jason Pastorello

Jan/08 Wed 04:30PM-07:00PM W20-431
Jan/15 Wed 04:30PM-07:00PM W20-431
Jan/22 Wed 04:30PM-07:00PM W20-431
Jan/29 Wed 04:30PM-07:00PM W20-431

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/06
Limited to 12 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: none
Fee: $100.00 for professional instruction / materials

Explore the world of clay through a variety of techniques used to create the "Bowl". Wheel throwing and Handbuilding methods are combined to construct a bowl fit for you, a family member, or even a friend! If you like cereal, soups, salads and are interested in clay, this is the class for you!

SIGN UP AT arts.mit.edu/saa

Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, 617 253-4004, SAMMAGEE@MIT.EDU


Wednesday Super Bowls SAA Ceramics

Jason Pastorello

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/06
Limited to 12 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: none
Fee: $100.00 for professional instruction / materials

Explore the world of clay through a variety of techniques used to create the "Bowl". Wheel throwing and Handbuilding methods are combined to construct a bowl fit for you, a family member, or even a friend! If you like cereal, soups, salads and are interested in clay, this is the class for you!

 

SIGN UP AT arts.mit.edu/saa

Contact: Sam Magee, E15-205, 617 253-4004, SAMMAGEE@MIT.EDU


Jan/08 Wed 07:00PM-10:00PM Location TBD
Jan/15 Wed 07:00PM-10:00PM Location TBD
Jan/22 Wed 07:00PM-10:00PM Location TBD
Jan/29 Wed 07:00PM-10:00PM Location TBD

Jason Pastorello