Broken Bowls—The Zen of Clay
Step into a pottery studio to discover clay, its qualities, its connection to culture, and experience traditions that have moved hand to hand for generations. We will create spirals as we wedge clay, establish our own center as we center clay, and begin to open larger and larger circular bowl shapes. We may add incised designs making our pots distinctively our own. Once bisque fired, we will break them, letting go of our connection to them. Lastly, we may use our meditative skills as we glue them back together creating a personal metaphor for life. No pottery experience necessary. Dress for a mess.

3 Tues., Sept. 29-Oct. 13
9 a.m.-noon, Fine Arts Pottery Studio Rm. 135
Instructor: Marcia Borell
Cost: $89 ($75 with LIFE Discount)
Code: 5926

Coffee Mug Workshop
Enjoy a new twist on a coffee klatch—make your own mug! Discover clay and its unique qualities as you learn to wedge clay, throw or hand-build cylinders, and pull or fabricate handles. Discover what makes a good mug—shape, weight, size, placement of handle, usability, and general aesthetics. In a comfortable studio setting, find your playful nature as you create usable forms. No experience necessary. Dress for a mess.

3 Tues., Oct. 20-Nov. 3
9-11 a.m., Fine Arts Pottery Studio Rm. 135
Instructor: Marcia Borell
Cost: $75 ($65 with LIFE Discount)
Code: 5928

Learn to See as an Artist Sees, and
You Can Draw as an Artist Draws
Drawing has very little to do with natural talent and everything to do with learning how to see the way an artist sees. Learn why you draw the way you do, and a discover a step-by-step method that teaches accessing the right side of the brain. Yes, you can learn to draw! Bring an inexpensive 11 x 14 inch drawing pad, two pencils, and a kneaded eraser.

6 Wed., Oct. 7-Nov. 11
6-8 p.m., University Center Rm. 1
Instructor: Elizabeth Abeel
Cost: $119 ($97 with LIFE Discount)
Code: 5931

Learn to See as an Artist, Part II
Continue to enhance your ability to access the creative right side of the brain and improve your drawing skills by building on the principles and concepts you’ve learned in Learn to See as an Artist. A $28 material fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. Prerequisite: Learn to See as an Artist.

6 Wed., Oct. 7-Nov. 11
3:30-5:30 p.m., University Center Rm. 1
Instructor: Elizabeth Abeel
Cost: $119 ($97 with LIFE Discount)
(does not include $28 material fee)
Code: 5934