Museum School
Spring 2013!
From painting and sculpture to photography and design, the spring semester of studio art classes and workshops at the Museum School offers a variety of art experiences for both the beginner and the experienced artist. Spend six weeks getting personalized instruction in the medium you most want to explore. Come by for a Saturday afternoon hands-on workshop with a regional artist. Be inspired by the Taubman’s innovative exhibitions and rich permanent collection.
Saturday Workshops
Exercise your creative mind. Join us on Saturdays for a series of workshops with regional artists.
Collage and Letterpress Valentine Card Making
Instructors: John Reburn and Hillary Hardison
Date: February 9, 2013
Time: 10:30am-3pm
Fee: $35 Students/Art Educators, $40 Members, $48 Non-Members
Collage and Improv: An Inventive Approach To Making Pictures - SOLD OUT
Please call 540.342.5760 to be added to the waiting list.
Instructor: Mary Boxley Bullington
Date: March 23, 2013
Time: 10:30am-3pm
Fee: $35 Students/Art Educators, $40 Members, $48 Non-Members
In this workshop, students will paint and texture their own collage materials using acrylics, gesso, and assorted graphic media. These will then be used to explore strategies for layering and arranging pictorial compositions. To encourage and inspire explorations, students will look at some seminal works from other collage artists, including Henri Matisse, Jean Dubuffet, and Romare Bearden.
Breathing Lines
Instructor: Ray Kass
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013
Time: 2 - 4pm
Fee: $18 Students/Art Educators, $20 Members, $24 Non-Members
In this special afternoon workshop, participants will engage in a collaborative painting of consecutive rows of "breathing lines" on large sheets of paper. The zen painting experience evokes the meditative manner of traditional Asian painting resulting in one of a kind works of art.
Painting Dynamic Forms and Rythms
Instructor: Bill White
Date: April 13, 2013
Time: 10:30am-3pm
Fee: $35 Students/Art Educators, $40 Members, $48 Non-Members
This workshop will focus on the exhibition of 20th century French artist Jean Hélion as students discover what his paintings teach us about creating dynamic rhythms within a picture. Students will experiment with colors and shapes to make dynamic and cohesive works of their own.
Introduction to Creative Imaging With iPhone (Part One)
Instructor: Sam Krisch
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 10:30am-4pm
Fee: $35 Students/Art Educators, $40 Members, $48 Non-Members
This workshop is designed to inspire students to create distinctive artistic expression using the iPhone. We will cover the basics of good photography and play with creative exercises to inspire your images. iPhone or iPad required.
Deeper Creativity with iPhone Imaging (Part Two)
Instructor: Sam Krisch
Date: rescheduled for June 22, 2013
Time: 10:30am-3pm
Fee: $35 Students/Art Educators, $40 Members, $48 Non-Members
This advanced workshop gives students the opportunity to dig deeper into the apps that are most useful to finish your images in a unique and personal way, even finishing images from other cameras. Prerequisite: iPhone class or instructor permission.
Studio Classes
Learn a new skill or update your technique in a familiar medium. Classes are taught by a professional artist in small groups, so you receive the support and guidance you need.
Beginners Letterpress and Printmaking Class - SOLD OUT
Please call 540.342.5760 to be added to the waiting list.
Instructor: John Reburn
Dates: Thursdays, 4/11-5/16
Time: 6-9 pm
Fee: $150 Members/ $180 Non-Members
This 6-week class is for creative individuals and will consist of studio work in which students will learn to handset type, carve and cast images, and end with a unique piece to call their own. It is an excellent opportunity to learn about this unique and historical art form and be a part of a timeless tradition.
Digital Photography
Instructor: Robert Natt
Dates: Tuesdays, 4/9-5/14
Time: 6-9 pm
Fee: $150 Members/ $180 Non-Members
In this 6-week class students will explore numerous photographic concepts and technique appropriate for new and seasoned photographers alike. Topics will include: lighting, composition, white balance, flash, portraiture, style, motion, and much more. Beginner to intermediate skill level; students can expect individual instruction targeted to their interests. SLR digital camera required.
Life Drawing
Instructor: Alison Hall
Dates: Wednesday, 5/8-5/22
Time: 6-9 pm
Fee: $75 Members/$90 Non-Members
This 3-week course is designed to improve skills through direct observation of the human figure. Students will learn to analyze and construct form, space, and volumetric relationships by studying the nude model in various spatial situations. Emphasis will be placed on the study of the figure's proportions, the body's underlying geometry, light and shade, weight, gesture, and the basic structural units of the body.
Children's Studio Classes
Join us for a six week art class designed to give your child an in-depth art experience that explores a specific art skill such as drawing, painting, and sculpture. Classes last 90 minutes and include gallery exploration and sketching time.
Paint Exploration
Instructor: Melissa Humphrey
Ages: 6-8 years old
Dates: Tuesdays, 4/9 - 5/14
Time: 4-5:30pm
Fee: $75 Members/$90 Non-Memebers
Sketch Exploration
Instructor: Katherine Devine
Ages: 8-10 years old
Dates: Fridays, 4/12 - 5/17
Times: 4-5:30pm
Fee: $75 Members/$90 Non-Members
How To Register
- Online (Follow the links above, located under each class listing.)
- By Phone, call 540.342.5760
- By Mail, mail check to Taubman Museum of Art, c/o Museum School, 110 Salem Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
- In Person
Enrollment for each class is limited; registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Full payment must accompany registration; the Museum accepts cash, check, or credit card. Registered students will recieve a confirmation by email one week prior to the start of class, with details about class requirements, supplies, and museum procedures.
Fees are nonrefundable except when the Taubman cancels a class.
For more information, call 540.342.5760.
