Teaching Artist – Carolina Mayorga

02/25/2025 – 03/11/2025

Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm

Tuition – $125.00

This workshop studies drawing through assignments that incorporate the art of collaging into the concepts of shape, perspective and composition. Get ready to have fun with a technique explored by modern and contemporary artists. Spanish speakers welcome. Materials: 12 x 9 mixed media paper pad. See suggested link: https://www.dickblick.com/items/canson-xl-mix-media-pad-12-x-9-portrait-60-sheets/ All other materials will be provided.

Spanish speakers welcome!

Teaching Artist – Sarah Jamison

01/08/2025 – 2/12/2025

Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm

Tuition – $250.00

Students will learn drawing techniques emphasizing the joy of creation. Everyone will create a piece (or pieces) of artwork based around Sarah’s specific artist practice and area of expertise – drawing from a collaged photo reference. All materials are provided. 

Teaching Artist – Will Fleishell

01/11/2025 – 02/15/2025

Saturdays, 11:30am – 2:30pm

Tuition – $350.00

Each class will include a nude model who will pose for warm ups, short exercises and one or more longer drawing sessions for a variety of practice. Students will need an 18×24 newsprint drawing pad, an 18×24 Strathmore 300 or 400 series Cold Press drawing pad, a kneaded eraser and soft vine charcoal. CHAW can supply the easel and storage if needed.

Teaching Artist – Nick Wittkofski

01/06/2025 – 03/03/2025

Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm

Tuition – $315.00

Students will receive minimal instruction. Classes will primarily be supervised time on the wheels and hand building. Ability to center clay on your own is recommended. All materials are provided.

No class on January 20 or February 17.

Teaching Artist – Selina Tran

01/21/2025 – 03/11/2025

Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm

Tuition – $360.00

Handbuilding and wheel throwing will be covered in this course with plenty of time and space for you to find your own niche and create something beautiful to take home. All materials are provided.

Teaching Artist – Rebecca Bock

01/16/2025 – 02/27/2025

Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm

Tuition – $315.00

Handbuilding and wheel throwing will be covered in this course with plenty of time and space for you to find your own niche and create something beautiful to take home. All materials are provided.

Teaching Artist – Sarah Winston

01/16/2025 – 02/27/2025

Saturdays, 12:00-2:00pm

Tuition – $315.00

Handbuilding and wheel throwing will be covered in this course with plenty of time and space for you to find your own niche and create something beautiful to take home. All materials are provided.

Teaching Artist – Carol Antezana

12/07/2024 – 12/07/2024

Saturday, 9:00-2:00pm

Tuition – $135.00

The seminar is designed for folks who shoot film but have no prior darkroom experience. In the seminar, you will learn the basics of film development and print making. At the end of the seminar you will have one roll of developed film, one contact sheet, and one print. Please bring one full (undeveloped) roll of 35mm or 120mm black and white film to the seminar. If you need help unloading the film from your camera, Carol can help you.

NOTE: For anyone 18 yrs+. Contact photography@chaw.org if you have any specific questions regarding the seminar.

Teaching Artist – Carol Antezana

12/14/2024 – 12/14/2024

Saturday, 9:00-2:00pm

Tuition – $135.00

The seminar is designed for folks who shoot film but have no prior darkroom experience. In the seminar, you will learn the basics of film development and print making. At the end of the seminar you will have one roll of developed film, one contact sheet, and one print. Please bring one full (undeveloped) roll of 35mm or 120mm black and white film to the seminar. If you need help unloading the film from your camera, Carol can help you.

NOTE: For anyone 18 yrs+. Contact photography@chaw.org if you have any specific questions regarding the seminar.

Teaching Artist – Carol Antezana

01/04/2024 – 01/04/2024

Saturday, 9:00-2:00pm

Tuition – $135.00

The seminar is designed for folks who shoot film but have no prior darkroom experience. In the seminar, you will learn the basics of film development and print making. At the end of the seminar you will have one roll of developed film, one contact sheet, and one print. Please bring one full (undeveloped) roll of 35mm or 120mm black and white film to the seminar. If you need help unloading the film from your camera, Carol can help you.

NOTE: For anyone 18 yrs+. Contact photography@chaw.org if you have any specific questions regarding the seminar.

Teaching Artist – Russell Barajas

01/11/2025 – 03/01/2025

Saturday, 9:00-1:00pm

Tuition – $550.00

The six week long class is designed for all levels (novice to advanced). Students will learn (or expand upon) the basics of printing from negatives, and the proper workflow of a darkroom, as well as learn to critique their work with colleagues. During critique, we will discuss the technical qualities of the finished prints, as well as the aesthetic choices made. This can be adapted to fit each student’s level of experience. Students will be encouraged to photograph what excites them, but Russell can offer optional guidance (or challenges) if desired.

NEEDED: A working film camera. Students should have a basic familiarity with the working of the camera and know how to load the film, take a roll of images, and safely unload the roll. Film should be processed outside of class time. Recommended: for beginners: 1 box of at least 50 sheets of RC black and white photographic printing paper. For students with some experience, you have the option of printing on fiber paper.

No class on February 1 or February 8.

NOTE: For anyone 18 yrs+. Contact photography@chaw.org if you have any specific questions regarding this class.

Teaching Artist – Heather Whyte

01/06/2025 – 02/10/2025

Mondays, 6:00-6:55pm

Tuition – $120.00

Learn to shuffle, flap, and all the basics to get you moving. Students should have tap shoes and wear comfortable clothes. No prior dance experience required. Returning students will build on prior knowledge.

No class on Monday, January 20.

Teaching Artist – Heather Whyte

01/06/2025 – 02/10/2025

Mondays, 7:00-7:55pm

Tuition – $120.00

Come stretch, move, and dance! This Luigi inspired jazz class will include floor exercises based on centering, isolation, strength building, and balance. A new combination of steps will be introduced each class to work on coordination. No formal training or experience is needed. Please come to class in ballet shoes or bare feet. 

No class on Monday, January 20.

Teaching Artist – Heather Whyte

01/06/2025 – 02/10/2025

Mondays, 8:00-8:55pm

Tuition – $120.00

This class emphasizes the fundamentals of ballet and encourages ballet as a means of improved body awareness, poise, grace, musicality, flexibility, and self-expression. Classes are structured to include warm-up exercises, barre technique and center floor work. Ballet shoes and comfortable clothes are recommended. No prior dance experience required. Returning students will build on prior knowledge. 

No class on Monday, January 20.

Teaching Artist – Brynn Bodair

01/07/2024 – 02/25/2024

Tuesdays, 7:15-8:40pm

Tuition – $190.00

Explore the technicality and fluidity of jazz-based movement, hard-hitting hip hop influence, as well as sensual floorwork and movement as you experience heels dancing. All experience levels and bodies are welcome as modifications and adjustments will be offered as necessary. A pair of heels that you feel comfortable moving in or sneakers are recommended.

Register for all 8 weeks, or for one week at a time.

Teaching Artist – Brynn Bodair

01/08/2024 – 02/26/2024

Wednesdays, 7:45-8:35pm

Tuition – $190.00

Increase flexibility, mobility, proprioception, and balance as well as build strength with dance inspired bodyweight exercises. All experience levels and bodies are welcome as modifications and adjustments will be offered as necessary. Clothing suitable for movement is recommended. Mats are available for use.

Register for all 8 weeks, or for one week at a time.