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Depending on the season, the Smithsonian Associates offers a range of classes
in different media, including beading, mosaic-work, calligraphy, bookmaking,
printmaking, art history and theory, and Japanese flower arranging. These
courses are fantastic opportunities for students looking to explore new artistic
outlets. The topics often cross conventional media boundaries and can
be pursued purely for enjoyment or augment previous artistic skills and experience.
current other media courses
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Color Theory
6-Session Evening Course
Monday, October 18, 2010 at 6:30 PM
An understanding of color theory benefits people in a variety of professions ranging from artists selecting color for their work, designers seeking to add impact to their message, to interior designers coordinating fabrics and paints for homes. Through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on experimentation, students enhance their experience of color as they learn about the color wheel, the Munsell color chart, and the attributes of value, chroma, and hue.
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Marvelous Mosaics
8-Session Evening Course
Monday, October 18, 2010 at 6:30 PM
This course focuses on the luminous translucent results that are possible when using cut stained glass and smalti as the mosaic material, accented with colorful grouting. Students work three-dimensionally to decorate a clear glass container or vase, or they may choose to work on a glass sheet or plate.
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Hand-Painted Bisque Tiles in the Traditional Iznik Style
8-Session Evening Course
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 6:30 PM
Learn to use tiles as a unique canvas to create hand-painted and glazed works of art for your home.
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