Cabrillo Extension Classes
Creative Arts

Moku Hanga: Japanese Waterbase Woodcut

This is an intensive weekend workshop that covers the basics of this traditional Japanese printmaking technique. Moku means wood and hanga can be translated as printmaking. It is the same water based technique used to create the famous ukiyo-e prints of 18^th century Japan.

Mokuhanga differs from western woodblock in that it is printed with watercolor and gouache, so no toxic solvents are used; it is printed with a hand held baren rather than a press, and it employs the accurate kento registration system cut directly into the block. A final significant characteristic is the use of washi, handmade Japanese kozo fiber paper, especially suited for this kind of printing.

The class will begin with a short discussion of the history of Japanese woodblock, and will include hands-on demonstrations of registration, cutting, and printing. Participants will create a small edition of multi-colored prints during the class.

Students: bring tracing paper, hard pencils and a sketch approximately 7.5 x 5.5.

A $25 materials fee includes blocks, color, Japanese paper and use of basic cutting and printing tools.

Sat. & Sun., May 18 & 19
10 am - 4 pm
Room V2008
Register by Feb. 25: $185
Register after Feb. 25 $200
plus $25 materials fee payable in class.

Click here for the Student Information and Handouts

April Vollmer is a New York artist with an MFA from Hunter College who has specialized in mokuhanga since 1998. She has exhibited widely and is on the Board of the International Mokuhanga Conference. For more information about the artist and the technique visit her website at www.aprilvollmer.com

Travel Sketching

Whether you are bound for exotic places or travel to your backyard...or out and about in town, you will learn how to do quick, spontaneous ink sketches, using a PILOT PARALLEL chisel edged pen. Along with a water brush, learn how to "pull out" various values from the pen's water-soluble ink.  Lots of demo's...and lots of fun!  Discover your own creative expression in this afternoon class.

No experience is necessary. We welcome all skill levels. 

A materials list will be made available upon registration.

Click here for the Student Information Letter and Materials List

Sat., August 17
1 - 5 pm
Room Hort 5010
Register by June 10: $64
Register after June 10: $72
plus painting materials

Carolyn Fitz has been sharing her passion for calligraphy and ink painting for over 25 years. She has traveled to Japan and China on art study tours and has been “Artist in Residence” at Yosemite National Park for the last 12 years

 

Sumi-e Workshop

Enjoy the experience of exploring Sumi-e, the traditional style of Japanese ink painting.

Learn the revered subjects of the Four Seasons, also known as the “four honorable gentlemen”. They are:
1) bamboo/ summer
2) chrysanthemum /fall
3) plum blossom/winter and
4) orchid/ spring.

These are all painted using a traditional bamboo brush (bamboo handle/ natural hair bristles) and sumi (ink) and it’s values on quality Asian paper. This class will inspire and empower your own creative expression.

No experience is necessary. We welcome all skill levels. 

A materials list will be made available upon registration.

2 Sat., July 20 & 27
1 - 5 pm
Room Hort 5010
Register by June 10: $92
Register after June 10: $114
plus $10 materials fee

Carolyn Fitz has been sharing her passion for calligraphy and ink painting for over 25 years. She has traveled to Japan and China on art study tours and has been “Artist in Residence” at Yosemite National Park for the last 12 years.

 

Experimental Ink Painting

In this “untraditional, experimenting for fun, discovery class” you will enjoy unleashing YOUR OWN CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS, using black ink and sometimes, loose splashes of watercolor, a bit of salt, some found twigs for your tool (no brushes needed!).

A fun afternoon for all!

A materials list will be made available upon registration.

Sat., August 10
1 - 5 pm
Room Hort 5010
Register by June 10: $48
Register after June 10: $55
plus painting materials

Carolyn Fitz - see bio below

 

Italic Calligraphy - For Beginners & Beyond

Learn the “how to” of the classic style of Italic Calligraphy using a 3.8 mm Pilot Parallel Pen.

The last 1/2 hour of each class, instructor will demonstrate the many ways to use your calligraphy skills; addressing envelopes, making your own cards, etc. We will also demo new ways to sketch with your pen...fun!

No experience is necessary. We welcome all skill levels. 

Materials fee of $25 payable to instructor at first class (covers pen, refills, bag, various papers, etc).

5 Fri., July 12 - August 9
1 - 3:30 pm
Room Hort 5010
Register by June 10: $132
Register after June 10: $145
plus $25 materials fee

Carolyn Fitz - see bio below

 

Italic Calligraphy for Kids! (Ages 8 & up)

Learn the “how to” of the classic style of Italic Calligraphy using a 3.8 mm Pilot Parallel Pen.

The last 1/2 hour of each class, instructor will demonstrate the many ways to use your calligraphy skills; addressing envelopes, making your own cards, etc. We will also demo new ways to sketch with your pen...fun!

No experience is necessary. We welcome all skill levels. 

Materials fee of $25 payable to instructor at first class (covers pen, refills, bag, various papers, etc).

5 Fri., July 12 - August 9
9:30 am - 12 Noon
Room Hort 5010
Register by June 10: $132
Register after June 10: $145
plus $25 materials fee

Carolyn Fitz has been sharing her passion for calligraphy and ink painting for over 25 years. She has traveled to Japan and China on art study tours and has been “Artist in Residence” at Yosemite National Park for the last 12 years.

 

Cool Tech Tips to Sell Your Art

If you’re wondering how apps, mobile devices and other gadgets can help you sell your art, this seminar is designed for you! The newest, coolest tech tools will be demonstrated, including Square, QR Codes, online shop site tools and artist cooperative websites.

Saturday, June 1
10 am - 12:30 pm
VAPA Lecture Hall, Room 1001
Fee: $30

 

Alex Kramer, BA in Business Marketing, the coordinator of the Business & Entrepreneurship Center at Cabrillo College.  He is proud to call himself a tech geek and is passionate about helping people overcome tech fears and better use technology to make small businesses thrive.

 

Intro to Corel Painter

Turn your original pencil sketches into finished art and create masterpieces with intuitive Artist friendly Corel Painter. Learn the secrets to adding authentic oil painted brush-strokes to your digital photographs and enhancing your illustration skills with techniques using Corel Painter’s expansive creative tool set.

Create digital paintings from your pencil sketches and give your digital photographs an extra depth by adding brushstrokes in watercolor, acrylic, sponges, chalk pastel and more by hand while learning to also use a digital paintbrush (Wacom Tablet). Your “Painter” images can be combined with Photoshop Imagery as well. Ideal for art, photo & hobby enthusiasts of all kinds who want to incorporate fine art mixed with technology into pictures.
Bring your USB flash drive if you’d like to keep files of your work.

Sat., June 29
1 - 5 pm
Room: 1303
Register by June 10: $45
Register after June 10: $52
plus painting materials

Alixandra Mullins has been a professional media and graphic designer for over 10 years and has taught Digital Media at Gavilan and Cabrillo College.

Fearless Painting

Develop your painting technique as the groundwork to freeing the imagination. This class is designed to inspire and jumpstart the creative process. Students are encouraged to move beyond familiar territory and judgment into deeper levels of expression and experience, equipped with a full tool box of techniques and knowledge of materials. Class time will include demonstrations of techniques and processes, presentations of other artists' work, and lots of hands-on painting time. We will be using acrylic paints and mediums.

Sat. & Sun., May 18 & 19
10 am - 4 pm
Room V2020
Register by Feb. 25: $165
Register after Feb. 25: $180
plus painting materials

Click here for the Fearless Painting Materials List

 

Susan Dorf, BFA, has exhibited her work throughout California and internationally as well. Her artwork has been published in books, calendars and posters. She teaches painting workshops for both adults and children.

 

Fearless Painting II - Mixed Media Techniques & Process

This workshop covers advanced techniques for using acrylic paints, including formulas to create layers, textures and glazes, mimicking other mediums such as watercolors, oils and encaustics, as well as image transfers, stencils and collage techniques. We will also work with deepening our creative process and personal expression. Designed for the artist with some experience in painting basics.
This class does not require the taking of the first Fearless Painting class.

Sat. & Sun., June 15 & 16
10 am - 4 pm
Room V2020
Register by June 10: $165
Register after June 10: $180
plus painting materials

Click here for the Fearless Painting II Materials List

 

Susan Dorf, BFA, has exhibited her work throughout California and internationally as well. Her artwork has been published in books, calendars and posters. She teaches painting workshops for both adults and children.

Loosen Up! Painting with Acrylics

This is a fun, inspiring and invigorating class to help students loosen up and paint freely and expressively in acrylics. We will be working on small paintings to develop both skill and intuition in the painting process. Students will learn how to use paint and tools to work with dynamic color and composition, with lots of demos and hands on painting time. Open to all levels.

Sat. & Sun., May 11 & 12
10 am - 4 pm
Room V2020
Register by Feb. 25: $165
Register after Feb. 25: $180
plus painting materials

Click here for the Painting with Acrylics Materials List 

 

Susan Dorf, BFA, has exhibited her work throughout California and internationally as well. Her artwork has been published in books, calendars and posters. She teaches painting workshops for both adults and children.

Expressive Botanical Illustration

This class will bridge scientific illustration with fine art. Inspiration from paintings by great botanical illustrators, the cross-cultural use of plant motifs in the decorative book art tradition, textile design, painting and architectural detail will fuel both our close-up botanical studies and patterned art-deco images. Black and white and color techniques will be demonstrated to attain both recognizable and expressive botanical illustrations. The four unifying design patterns found in all flora will be the basis for artistic exercises. We’ll draw colorful fall produce and specimens from Cabrillo’s Horticulture Center primarily in the classroom, with a session exploring the colors around Cabrillo’s landscape.

This course is designed for both the horticulture and art student. Beginners are welcome.

4 Sat., April 13 - May 4
1:30 - 5:00 pm
Room: Hort 5010
Register by Feb. 25: $195
Register after Feb. 25: $214

Click here for the Expressive Botanical Illustration Materials List

 

Ann Thiermann, M.F.A., is a college educator and fine artist. Her murals, landscapes and gardenscapes reflect her close attention to and love for the details of the natural world.

Chinese Brush Calligraphy

One way to broaden your knowledge about Chinese language and East Asian art is to learn Chinese brush calligraphy. Each Chinese character is designed artistically and meaningfully, and for thousands of years, Chinese brush calligraphy has been considered an art form in East Asia. This class will introduce you to the different methods of character creation in Ancient China and the stories about how characters were created and evolved, exploring the relationship of Chinese calligraphy, painting and culture. One or two of the most popular calligraphy styles will be practiced, and you can then use your knowledge of Chinese character in your artwork and graphic designs.

Coming Soon
2 - 5:30 pm
Room: Hort 5010
Register by Feb. 25: $124
Register after Feb. 25: $136
plus $30 materials fee payable to instructor at class

Click here for Chinese Brush Calligraphy Student Info

 

Yaming Shen has advanced degrees in Chinese language, literature and linguistics. She is the Chinese instructor at Cabrillo College. Yaming is co-author of a 14-volume Chinese textbook and has other publications on Chinese pedagogy and related fields.

Forging and Toolmaking

Experience the exciting craft of steel forging and toolmaking through demonstration and hands-on exercises in this weekend workshop. After instruction on the properties and characteristics of different metals, students work a forge and learn how to manipulate hot steel. Demonstrations of various hammer types and the applications of different anvil designs are given. Building and operation of both gas and coke-fired forges are discussed. Students are encouraged to develop their own direction and interests in forging and toolmaking as an art form.

This class is limited to 6 students—enroll early! Class will be held at the instructor's forging studio. You will be asked to sign a liability waiver before class begins.

Sat. & Sun., July 13 & 14
9 am - 5:30 pm
Location: Santa Cruz Studio
Register by June 10: $365
Register after June 10: $395

plus $10 materials fee payable to instructor at class

Click here for a printable Waiver Form, Map and Directions

 

Vern Caron, M.A. has taught forging and toolmaking through Cabrillo College and UC Extension for more than 20 years. Visit Vern's website to learn more about forging and toolmaking and see pictures of previous classes at www.littlemissartypants.com/verncaron.html

Intermediate Forging and Toolmaking

This intermediate-level workshop builds on the introductory class by emphasizing more ad- vanced stages of manipulating metal for art forms and tools, rather than fire making. Participants should have previous experience creating a coal forge fire and manipulating hot steel with ham- mer and anvil. In addition to hand-forming exer- cises, students will be offered the opportunity to use a power hammer after various techniques are demonstrated. Students will also discuss aesthetic possibilities and design elements such as texture, form and how to achieve various shapes.

Prerequisite: Students must have taken Vern’s “Introduction to Forging & Toolmaking” class.

This class is limited to 6 students—enroll early! Class will be held at the instructor's forging studio. You will be asked to sign a liability waiver before class begins.

Sat. & Sun., June 1 & 2
9 am - 5:30 pm
Location: Santa Cruz Studio
Register by Feb. 25: $365
Register after Feb. 25: $395

plus $10 materials fee payable to instructor at class

Click here for a printable Waiver Form, Map and Directions

 

Vern Caron, M.A. has taught forging and toolmaking through Cabrillo College and UC Extension for more than 20 years. Visit Vern's website to learn more about forging and toolmaking and see pictures of previous classes at www.littlemissartypants.com/verncaron.html

Beginning Hot Glass Bead Making

Learn how to safely fire up your hot head torch and make a variety of styles of beautiful glass beads with Italian glass moretti rods. You will learn shaping for round, disc, cylinder, square and others as well as use of frit, millefiore and raking. Tools will be provided for use in class or you can purchase your own in advance. Materials fee covers tools and supplies used in class. Repeat students welcome! Students should wear closed-toed shoes and cotton clothing.

 

Beadmaking classes are not recommended for pregnant women because mapp gas is used.

Fri., May 24 (New Date)
5:30 - 9:30 pm
Room: Hort 5110
Register by Feb. 25: $70
Register after Feb. 25: $82
plus $30 materials fee payable to instructor at class

Click here for Beginning Hot Glass Bead Making Student Information

 

Fri., August 2
5:30 - 9:30 pm
Room: Hort 5110
Register by June 10: $70
Register after June 10: $82
plus $30 materials fee payable to instructor at class

Click here for Beginning Hot Glass Bead Making Student Information

 

Jackie Marr - See bio below

Beginning Stained Glass

Would you like to enjoy making your own stained glass window or hanging? This class will teach you the foundations like cutting, fitting, soldering and applying finishing treatments as you complete your first panel. Beginning students will be taught to work with glass and lead safely. You can also take this class as a refresher and a chance to receive some assisted work time.

The instructor provides some materials and tools, but each student will need his/her own tools and project materials which will cost $100-300, depending which tools and project you choose. Tools and materials can be shared.

Sat. & Sun., June 8 & 9
9 am- 4 pm
Room: Hort 5110
Fee: $105
plus materials and tools

 

Click here for Stained Glass Student Information and Materials List 

 

Jackie Marr, BA, has been a stained glass artist for over 20 years and is owner of Kiss My Glass. She enjoys teaching stained glass techniques and glass bead making and can make it fun and easy.

Pearl and Bead Stringing Made Simple

Learn the lost art of hand knotting using the three methods for stringing your pearls and beads. Using basic design theory, recycle and combine to redesign beautiful new bead creations or repair broken strands.

A starter stringing kit will be provided for practicing techniques. Materials for additional projects can be purchased in class or brought from home.

Coming this Fall
7 - 9 pm
Room: Hort 5001
Register by Feb. 25: $62
Register after Feb. 25: $72
plus $28 materials fee payable to instructor at class

Click here for Pearl and Bead Sringing Made Simple Student Information

Estelle Drinkhaus-Davey teaches the lost art of hand knotting and has provided a restringing service to many local jewelers for over 20 years.

Sewing Workshop

Bring your sewing projects of any complexity to this hands-on workshop. At your own experience-level, from beginning to advanced, learn how to sew a straight seam, make a simple pair of drawstring pants, line a jacket, or even how to create a tailored suit or a wedding gown. A NEW feature to this workshop is that students may also choose to learn quilting techniques. One-on-one instruction will be given to each student. Sewing machines will be provided for the students.

Coming this Fall
10 am - 2 pm
Room 405
Register by Feb. 25: $195
Register after Feb. 25: $210
plus materials and tools

 

Jan Bowman, M.A., a local instructor, has taught clothing construction and interior design courses in Santa Cruz County for over 30 years. She has taught for Cabrillo College in the Applied Living Arts Department.


Understanding Shakespeare: Henry V & The Taming of the Shrew

This class will prepare you to fully enjoy the two exciting 2013 summer Shakespeare Santa Cruz Festival plays, Henry V and The Taming of the Shrew.

In Henry V, a continuation of the Henry sequences and the War of the Roses, we will be intrigued by the powerful King who was once known as irresponsible “Hal”, the heir apparent, drinking and carousing with the comic Falstaff. But this paly concludes with civil peace, triumph, and a royal marriage to a French Princes who speaks no English.

The Taming of the Shrew, today one of Shake- speare’s most lively and controversial comedies about Petruchio and Kate, a couple at war, puts us in the middle of great debate. Is this a war between the sexes, a bedroom farce, an ironic look at female power, exploration of sexual relations, or an indictment of patriarchal authority? Hmmm... The ending should intrigue you.

We will compare video clips and explore, question, and discuss the plots, characters, motives, and conflicts in each play. Class will include informal lecture with comparative video highlights, discussion and special guest speakers from the Shakespeare Santa Cruz productions. There will be no extra charge for students electing to take a backstage tour during the performance season.

Please bring a copy of the plays to class (Signet paperback editions are preferred) and please read at least part of the plays before we discuss them.

4 Thurs., July 11 - August 1
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Room 432
Register by June 10: $86
Register after June 10: $100
(fee includes optional backstage tour)

 

William Mowatt, Ed D., M.A. in Elizabethan Literature, has taught honors Shakespeare, poetry, and literature at West Valley College. He is former Shakespeare Santa Cruz Board Member.