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SUMMER 2015

KCAI s School for Continuing and Professional Studies provides art and design classes ranging from digital animation to traditional life drawing for ages 6 through adult. The school also offers special opportunities for art educators, high school students thinking about majoring in art or design and professionals interested in fine arts, multimedia studies, graphic design and photography. For more information, visit www.kcai.edu/artforeveryone or call 816-802-3333. SUMMER 2015 How to register for classes Registrations are not taken by phone. Online This is the best option, no delays in securing the class you want! Register online at www.kcai.edu/artforeveryone. Create an account or log in, add the class to your cart, pay and print the receipt following your payment transaction. On campus Register in person at: The School for Continuing & Professional Studies 32 E. 46th St., East Entrance Kansas City, MO 64112 Office phone: 816-802-3333 Class Discounts All discounts exclude for credit classes such as art educator classes, certificate program classes and intersession/degree classes. Early Bird discount 20% Now through Feb. 28. Senior discount 10% Adults age 60 and older enter code SEN10 when registering for class online. Alumni discount 10% Professional Development Network 25% Some exclusions apply Clay County Senior Services $60 Stipend per qualifying student, per semester Class information You will find links to maps and directions, a supply list and safety manual (if applicable) in your class descriptions at www.kcai.edu/ artforeveryone. If you purchase supplies before your first day of class, we suggest that you do not open your supplies in case a class is canceled and they need to be returned. Supply kits with all necessary supplies are available for select adult courses. Cancellation and refund information Classes may be canceled due to lack of enrollment. Decisions are made five business days before the class is to start. Full refunds will be issued if a class is canceled. Our refund policy can be found online. All students registered for a class that has been canceled will be notified by the Continuing and Professional Studies staff. Spend your summer at the Kansas City Art Institute! Classes are offered in the daytime, evenings and weekends all summer long. Experience art history, painting, graphic design, printmaking, fiber, photography, illustration and sculpture through a variety of class options. The summer allows continuing education students to spend more time in studio space on campus. Continuing Studies offers endless possibilities! The youth program invites students to explore ARTventure, the Kansas City Art Institute s summer art camp for ages 6-14. As always, student can create their own ARTventure by choosing a different medium to navigate each week of camp. There are many new classes on this summer s schedule! For the first time, digital classes will be offered every week for ages 9-14. Students can explore animation, claymation, photography and digital drawing through a variety of classes. If you are looking to try a new class, check out one of these! Youth Art Detective, Eye Spy, Painting in 3D, Fashion Design, Portrait Photography, Tooning Around, Impressions of Summer. High School ARTquation, Publication Illustration, Museum Observation, Sculptural Furniture, Photography: Setting the Stage. Adult Visual Storytelling, Studying the Masters: Post-Impressionism, Introduction to Mosaics, Handwritten Letter Forms. Summer is the busiest time of year in our department! We anticipate much excitement on campus and look forward to spending the summer with you! Sonja Garrett, Director The School for Continuing and Professional Studies School for Continuing & Professional Studies STAFF Director Sonja Garrett Associate Director Lauren Park Adult Programmer Hannah Lodwick Youth Programmer Cambria Potter Program Coordinator Megan Hanna Assistants Sarah McClark Kelsey Pike TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Youth classes 9 High school classes 11 Adult classes 11 Art Educators classes Certificate Program courses are listed online: Graphic Design Multimedia Studies Intergrated Design Photography 2

AGES 6-8 ARTVENTURE SUMMER CAMPS Ages 6-14 Cost: $135 per class, per week Please wear art friendly clothing. Supplies provided. During the Kansas City Art Institute s ARTventure summer camps you will be encouraged to think and create in new and different ways. KCAI is Kansas City s nationally recognized art and design college so you ll learn from the best. Join us for the morning, afternoon or stay with us all day! Supervised Noontime and the After Art programs are priced separately (see prices below.) Supervised Noontime (offered each week) Cost: $50 per week For an additional cost we offer a supervised lunch period with activities. Students need to bring a non-perishable lunch and beverage each day. This option is FREE for those students that sign up for the morning and afternoon sessions of the same week. After Art (offered each week) Cost $75 per week After Art is being offered from 3-5 p.m. each day for an additional cost. This two-hour extension care program keeps kids engaged through creating collaborative projects until parents are able pick them up. The program will build day to day, finishing on Friday. ARTIST IN TRAINING CERTIFICATE The School for Continuing and Professional Studies wants to encourage our younger students to pursue their artistic interests. We offer a free Artist in Training certificate for students that complete two FUNdamentals or Fundamentals and three classes of their choice. Email Cambria Potter, cpotter@kcai.edu for details. Summer camp scholarships A limited number of needs-based scholarships are available through the School for the Continuing and Professional Studies. For more information visit our website at www.kcai.edu/artforeveryone or call 816-802-3333. Scholarship applications must be postmarked by April 10, 2015. Week 1: June 8-12 Monday-Friday Eye Spy NEW From mission-led lessons to sketchbook scavenger hunts, students will spend their time discovering the tools and tricks of drawing. Students will learn how to create and use their own viewfinder tool to help them see interesting compositions in the everyday and will leave with a sketchbook full of their fantastic findings. Creative Collaborations NEW Looking to artist collaborators like Christo & Jeanne-Claude and Andy Warhol & Jean-Michel Basquiat for inspiration, students will partner each day to create their own collaborative works. Students will discover new creative processes through team building exercises and the class will place emphasis on the art of sharing. Week 2: June 15-19 Monday-Friday Painting Nature NEW Drawing FUNdamentals Observant and love nature? Students will work outside and in the classroom focusing on different painting techniques. Utilizing still lifes and the landscape, students will build a basic understanding of color theory through mixing and layering the medium. Discover the fundamentals of drawing. This class will explore a variety of mediums including graphite, crayon and colored pencils. Students will experiment with various tools for observing and creating, enabling a basic understanding of drawing. Week 3: June 22-26 Monday-Friday Runway Fashion NEW Learn all you need to know to create one-of-a-kind garment designs. Share your fashion genius! Students will learn how to draw, document, and make their ideas reality by creating a head-to-toe look. On Friday students will walk the runway to showcase their design. Line Expedition NEW Painting FUNdamentals NEW Discover the fundamentals of painting and color theory. Students will experiment with tempera and watercolor paints while developing an understanding of the different techniques used with each. Tooning Around NEW Looking to landscapes of Vincent Van Gogh and David Hockney for inspiration, students will focus on exploring the element of line while creating original artwork of their own! Experimenting with wet and dry media, students will hone their mark making abilities in a studio classroom. Week 4: July 6-10 Monday-Friday Collage and Beyond NEW Cut, paste, repeat! Utilizing magazines, their own drawings and an endless variety of found materials, students will explore the process of collage. Masters of the medium like Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso will serve as inspiration and a starting place for the endless possibilities of this flexible process. Week 5: July 13-17 Monday-Friday Sculpture FUNdamentals Build sculptures while experimenting with a variety of materials including but not limited to: wire, paper and air-dry clay. The class will begin by discussing the abilities of each material and then construction will begin. Create and develop cartoon characters! After learning a variety of illustration styles and techniques students will storyboard and draw their own cartoon strip! Week 6: July 20-24 Monday-Friday Drawing FUNdamentals Discover the fundamentals of drawing. This class will explore a variety of mediums including graphite, crayon and colored pencils. Students will experiment with various tools for observing and creating, enabling a basic understanding of drawing. Big, Small, Tiny, or Tall! NEW Students will learn how to make something big into something small and vice versa! Making drawings that are either larger than life or miniature will introduce students to new ways of thinking about art. 3 4

AGES 9-11 Week 1: June 8-12 Monday-Friday Art Detective NEW Photography FUNdamentals Week 2: June 15-19 Monday-Friday Week 3: June 22-26 Monday-Friday Discover how to take a dynamic photo. While students gain a better understanding of their camera s capabilities they will learn how to frame a shot and edit an image. Each day students will explore the campus letting photos guide the class discussions. Bring a digital camera and the instruction manual. Animation FUNdamentals Make your drawings come to life by developing your own animation shorts. Students will create characters and utilize the Adobe Suite in the Mac lab to make an original animation. Bring a 4GB flash drive to class. Pattern Expedition Looking to artists like M.C. Escher, Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kasama for inspiration, students will focus on exploring the principle of repetition while creating original 2D and 3D artwork of their own! Using a variety of wet and dry media, students will flex their imaginations by creating geometric tessellations and organic patterns in a studio classroom. Drawing FUNdamentals This class will explore a variety of mediums including graphite, crayon and colored pencils. Students will experiment with various tools for observing and creating, enabling a basic understanding of drawing, the foundation for all visual art. Photo Collage NEW Manipulate your photos to create futuristic landscapes or abstracted characters! Students will take photography field trips to find content that inspires them. In the Mac lab students will then edit, combine, and digitally transform their images. Bring a digital camera and 4GB flash drive to class. Digital Drawing NEW Using wacom tablets in the Mac lab, students will learn how to transpose their drawings digitally. Working with the Adobe Suite students will manipulate their drawings by exploring depth, color, and texture. Bring a 4GB flash drive to class. Line Expedition NEW Looking to the landscapes of Vincent Van Gogh and David Hockney for inspiration, students will focus on exploring the element of line while creating original artwork of their own! Experimenting with wet and dry media, students will hone their mark making abilities in a studio classroom. Painting FUNdamentals NEW Discover the fundamentals of painting and color theory. Students will experiment with tempera and watercolor paints while developing an understanding of the different techniques used with each. Portrait Photography NEW Honing their ability to draw from observation, students will use their imagination to solve art s greatest mysteries! Students will learn how to create and use their own viewfinder tool and will leave with a sketchbook full of fantastic findings. Perfect for the student interested in taking editorial-style portraits! Utilizing one another as the subject, students will learn how to frame and light people to capture a perfect portrait. Students will end each day in the Mac lab learning how to touch up and edit their photos. Bring a digital camera or DSLR and 4GB flash drive to class. Claymation Movies Print, Rinse, Repeat! Create an original animation to take home and share with friends and family. Students will write a short scene, create a corresponding storyboard and build clay characters. Finally, students will build the sets and video their characters in action. Students will be able to access their videos online at the end of class. Learn the fundamentals of printmaking! While learning about the history of print, students will use ink and mixed media to learn how to create collographs, monotypes and produce an original series. At the end of class students will then learn how to sign and edition their prints and discuss their work as a class. Students will be working with inks, so please wear art friendly clothing. Week 4: July 6-10 Monday-Friday Making to Music Photography FUNdamentals Animation FUNdamentals Week 5: July 13-17 Monday-Friday Make your drawings come to life by developing your own animation shorts. Students will create characters and utilize the Adobe Suite in the Mac lab to create an original animation. Bring a 4GB flash drive to class. Fashion Design NEW Dream of having your own fashion line? Learn all you need to know to create a one-of-a-kind garment to show the world your genius! Learn how to draw the fashion figure, create inspirational mood boards of your design concepts and make your ideas a reality by creating a head-to-toe look out of fabric and other materials. On the last class, friends and family are invited to attend the fashion show, where students will walk the runway in their original design! Telling Heroic Stories NEW Exploring the beats and melodies of different songs, students will create original work inspired by what they hear. Students will work collaboratively and independently to understand how different art mediums and music styles can influence their work. Discover how to take a dynamic photo. While students gain a better understanding of their camera s capabilities they will learn how to frame a shot and edit an image. Each day students will work in the Mac lab and explore the campus letting their photos guide the class discussions. Bring your own digital camera and the instruction manual. Who is your hero? Is he/she/it going to save the planet or perhaps the whole solar system? Anything is possible in this class as students learn to illustrate their original narratives from start to finish. Character development, storyboarding and creating a setting are just a few of the creative processes that will be covered. Photo Collage NEW Manipulate your photos to create futuristic landscapes or abstracted characters! Students will take photography field trips to find content that inspires them. In the Mac lab students will then edit, combine and digitally transform their images. Bring a digital camera and 4GB flash drive to class. Sculpture FUNdamentals Build sculptures while experimenting with a variety of materials including but not limited to; wire, paper and air-dry clay. The class begin by discussing the abilities of each material and then construction will begin. Digital Drawing NEW Using Wacom tablets in the Mac lab students will learn how to transpose their drawings digitally. Working with the Adobe Suite students will manipulate their drawings by exploring depth, color, and texture. Bring a 4GB flash drive to class. Week 6: July 20-24 Monday-Friday Portrait Photography NEW Perfect for the student interested in taking editorial-style portraits! Utilizing one another as the subject, students will learn how to frame and light people to capture a perfect portrait. Students will end each day in the Mac lab learning how to touch up and edit their photos. Bring a digital camera or DSLR and 4GB flash drive to class. Mastering the Miniature NEW Break out those magnifying glasses! Students will be introduced to a new way of thinking about art by exploring what it means to make something miniature. Looking at the tiniest of artworks like Persian miniature paintings or itty-bitty portraits that can be found in illuminated manuscripts, students will be inspired to create the small-scale sculptures, drawings and paintings of their own. Claymation Movies Create an original animation to take home and share with friends and family. Students will write a short scene, create a corresponding storyboard and build clay characters. Finally, students will build the sets and video their characters in action. Bring a 4GB flash drive to class. Painting in 3D NEW Students will improve their ability to paint from observation through alternative processes like painting on three-dimensional objects. Students will stretch their expectations and learn the basics of perspective by painting from their original sculptures. 5 6

Animation Fundamentals AGES 12-14 Week 1: June 8-12 Monday-Friday Make your drawings come to life by developing your own animation shorts. Students will create characters and develop a basic understanding of image editing software (After Effects, Flash and Photoshop) to create an original animation. Bring a 4GB flash drive to take your animations home. Exploring the Landscape NEW Students will venture outside to draw in plein-air. Walking as a class to surrounding parks and museum sculpture lawns will serve as inspiration and allow students the opportunity to develop their ability to draw from observation. Learning how to choose exciting compositions each day will be the primary goal of this course. Photography Fundamentals Week 2: June 15-19 Monday-Friday Drawing Faces and Figures NEW Take control of your digital camera by learning to move past the point-and-shoot mentality. Students will learn to frame a shot, perform basic image editing and to manipulate light in different environments. Bring a digital camera or DSLR and the instruction manual to class. Painting Fundamentals Develop your understanding of color theory while using a variety of paint mediums. Students will try their hand at acrylic and watercolor paints while discussing the significance of each medium throughout art history. Don t be intimidated about drawing faces and figures - we ll show you how. Learn to break down the human form into simple shapes and proportions. Clothed models will pose for you to draw in charcoal and conte. Exploring Animation NEW This class emphasizes the alternative and less traditional processes of animation. Working with Wacom tablets in the Mac lab students will experiment with a variety of image making methods while exploring the intuitive nature of the medium. Bring a 4GB flash drive. Experimental Photography NEW Abstraction Fundamentals NEW Discover the secret to creating unique digital images. Students will take field trips around campus to learn how to find and capture alternative subject matter for creating complex compositions. They will then work in the Mac lab using Adobe Photoshop to manipulate their images and learn techniques for manipulating light sources to enhance their work. Bring a digital camera and 4GB flash drive to class. Pulling from found color palettes, textures and observed compositions students will use what they discover as inspiration for creating advanced abstract paintings. Students will work with a variety of wet media including: acrylics, watercolor and oil pastels. Week 3: June 22-26 Monday-Friday Mastering the Multiple NEW Learn about the history of printmaking while understanding the tools needed for the carving surfaces for creating prints. In a studio classroom using ink students will produce an original printed series, learn how to sign and edition their work like professional printmakers, then critique the final product. Traditional Animation NEW Learn how to make your art move! Beginning with the history of animation and unveiling animators original processes, students will learn to work hands-on to bring their own art to life! Whether you enjoy the narrative or the experimental, this course offers the ability to create highly engaging work in the field of animation. Staged Photography NEW Fiber Fundamentals Set the stage for your own photos using original props and a professional light kit! Students will be encouraged to consider a narrative theme for their photos, elevate their story with hand-made props and work in the Mac lab using Adobe Photoshop to edit their final photos. Bring a digital camera and 4GB flash drive to class. Students will work in the studio creating original textiles and fiber art objects. Exploring the historical and contemporary significance of garment construction students will practice weaving, hand sewing and surface design techniques. Week 4: July 6-10 Monday-Friday Creating a Zine NEW Animation Fundamentals Make your drawings come to life by developing your own animation shorts. Students will create characters and develop a basic understanding of image editing software (After Effects, Flash and Photoshop) to create an original animation. Bring a 4GB flash drive to class. Week 5: July 13-17 Monday-Friday Discover what it takes to compose, write and publish your own zines! Students will explore different methods for creating these original self-published booklets of original artwork and text while practicing a variety of processes including collage, hand lettering and collaborative problem solving. Photography Fundamentals Illustration Fundamentals Take control of your digital camera by learning to move past the point-and-shoot mentality. Students will learn to frame a shot, perform basic image editing and manipulate light in different environments. Bring a digital camera or DSLR and the instruction manual to class. Students will learn to adapt inspiring texts into original stylized illustrations. After looking at historical references like illuminated manuscripts, students will begin drafting their ideas by creating thumbnails. Final projects will be executed using the student s choice of medium. Impressions of Summer NEW Exploring Animation NEW The impressionists found exciting ways to depict their interpretations of the real world. Artists like Manet, Monet, and Degas combined traditional drawing skills with the experimental use of colors and expressive mark making. Students will pull inspiration from the environment to create impressionist-influenced paintings of their own. This class emphasizes the alternative and less traditional processes of animation. Working with Wacom tablets in the Mac lab students will experiment with a variety of image making methods while exploring the intuitive nature of the medium. Bring a 4GB flash drive. Experimental Photography NEW Discover the secret to creating unique digital images. Students will take field trips around campus to learn how to find and capture alternative subject matter for more creating complex compositions. They will then work in the Mac lab using Adobe Photoshop to manipulate their images and learn techniques for manipulating light sources to enhance their work. Bring a digital camera and 4GB flash drive to class. Mastering Collage NEW Week 6: July 20-24 Monday-Friday Observational Painting NEW Traditional Animation NEW Learn how to make your art move! Beginning with the history of animation and unveiling animators original processes, students will learn to work hands-on to bring their own art to life! Whether you enjoy the narrative or the experimental, this course offers the ability to create highly engaging work in the field of animation. Staged Photography NEW Looking to the colorful collages of Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso students will learn to take clippings from magazines, newspapers, colored paper, found objects and even their own paintings to create original works of art. Students will explore the elements and principles of design within their work and final pieces will be created on canvas board. Students will practice painting from still lifes and landscapes to learn to paint representationally. Students will develop foundational skills like framing compositions, creating underpaintings and color mixing before creating a larger finished piece. Students will experiment with several types of paint including, acrylic, watercolor and oil pastels. Set the stage for your own photos using original props and a professional light kit! Students will be encouraged to consider a narrative theme for their photos, elevate their story with hand-made props and work in the Mac lab using Adobe Photoshop to edit their final photos. Bring a digital camera and 4GB flash drive to class. Drawing Fundamentals Strengthen your drawing capabilities. Students will review the significance of drawing in art history, practice drawing from observation and dig deeper into the concepts of color theory and the elements and principles of design. 7 8

PRE-COLLEGE ART LAB JULY 5-24, 2015 2015 studios are painting, animation, illustration, and photography. The Kansas City Art Institute s Pre-College ArtLab (PCAL) is a three-week residency program for high school students, freshmen through graduating seniors. If you are accepted as one of our PCAL students, you will choose a studio major and a liberal arts course which, combined with an intensive life drawing course, will help you discover first hand the focus and commitment it takes to be an artist. Visit www.kcai.edu/pcal for more information. HIGH SCHOOL High school classes are offered year-round at the Kansas City Art Institute. All classes give fine art instruction while working with any skill level. Classes align with the KCAI Foundation Year and are designed to give a preview of what art school life is like. Studio classes in ceramics, fiber, sculpture and woodworking take place in the collegiate studio space. Each semester, select courses are offered for one hour of college credit with an additional fee. This semester, Portfolio Preparation is offered for credit. Students are encouraged to take credit classes in sets of three; three hours of college credit are typically equivalent to one college class. Questions about credit? Call 816-802-3489. Landscape Drawing June 15 19 1 week 9 a.m. noon $169 $25 fee Each day, the class will venture outside to draw the environment: natural and man-made. Students will learn composition, proportion and value through the study of visual relationships. Each class will conclude with a critique so students can strengthen their skills each day. Supplies included. Sculptural Furniture June 15 26 1 week noon to 4 p.m. $429 $100 fee Spend two weeks in the sculpture studio at KCAI creating in fire and metal. Learn how to weld steel with basic methods, using MIG and gas technologies. You will create a piece of sculptural furniture using skills taught. No experience is necessary. Be dressed and ready to learn safety: closed toed shoes, long sleeves, long pants and no hanging jewelry. Supplies included. Figure Drawing June 22 26 1 week noon to 4 p.m. $219 $45 fee Learn to work from observation by studying the human form. This course is geared toward high school students who are interested in adding depth to their portfolio for AP, IB or college admission with successful figure studies. We will begin the class by focusing on basic figure drawing skills, developing long poses of the figure (nude) and finish with portrait studies. What you learn in the course you will easily be able to continue on your own. Supplies included. Portfolio Preparation July 6 10 1 week 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m. $350; $400 FOR CREDIT $50 fee Portfolio Preparation students will create pieces for a college level portfolio. Instruction includes composition, observational drawing and building to larger scale drawings. The class will discuss the college admission and application process as well as the techniques for capturing and sharing portfolio images. Grades will be issued to students taking the class for credit. Bring lunch each day. Supplies included. The instructor, Ben Harle, is the Assistant Dean of Admissions. Publication Illustration July 13 17 1 week 1 4 p.m. $169 $25 fee This class will explore illustrations made specifically for magazines, websites, books and newspapers. Students will create illustrations for their favorite publication and learn how to submit illustrations for print. No experience required; supplies included. ARTquation NEW July 20 24 1 week 1 4 p.m. $169 $25 fee The class will discuss pattern, symmetry, and other elements of visual mathematics. Students will take inspiration from artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, M.C. Esher and Salvador Dali while creating their own ARTquations. No algebra is required! Ceramics: Wheel Throwing July 27 31 1 week 10 a.m. 4 p.m. $350 $75 fee Students will learn wheel throwing and trimming techniques and receive critique regarding their design. The class will take place in the ceramics studio at the Kansas City Art Institute and is designed for students at any skill level. Supplies, including clay and glaze, will be provided. Wear closed toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty. Bring lunch each day. Photography: Setting the Stage NEW July 27 31 1 week 10 a.m. 4 p.m. $350 $50 fee Actors, wardrobe, lighting, and scenery will set the stage for students photographs. During class, students will discuss the value and potential problems of capturing a staged image. No experience required. Supplies included; additional props welcome. Bring lunch each day. Traditional Animation Aug. 3 7 1 week 9 a.m. noon $169 $25 fee Find out what it takes to become an animator. Whether you enjoy the narrative or the experimental, this course offers the ability to create highly engaging work in the field of animation. Using hands-on mediums, you will become part of a creatively charged environment that furthers your artistic skill sets and brings your ideas to life. You and your fellow artists are here for the same reason to see your art move. Supplies included. Museum Observation NEW Aug. 3 7 1 week noon to 4 p.m. $219 $25 fee Explore the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art through drawing. Guided by the instructor, students will spend each day at the museum drawing from observation. All classes will conclude with a critique so students can strengthen their drawing and observation skills. Supplies included; no prerequisites. MID-CONTINENT PUBLIC LIBRARY ACCESS ART EVENT KCAI partners with the Mid-Continent Public Library to provide workshops for adults and children. At the first Access Art event, there will be free instructed art activities for all ages, so bring the whole family and join in the fun! Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Woodneath Library Center, 8900 NE Flintlock Road, Kansas City, MO 64157 ADULT AND HIGH SCHOOL INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION Opening reception: Friday, May 29, 2015 5:30-7:30 p.m. Exhibition dates: May 29 to August 7 The School for Continuing and Professional Studies, 32 E. 46th St., Kansas City, Mo. 64112 9 10

Art Sofa: Preview May 6 May 7 = WEEKDAY = SUPPLY KIT AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ART HISTORY 1 day 1 day Art Sofa: Medieval through Renaissance May 13 June 17 May 13 June 17 6 weeks 6 weeks Art Sofa: The Ancient World May 14 June 18 May 14 June 18 KEY TO COURSE LISTINGS 6 weeks 6 weeks CERAMICS Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Thursday, 10:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Wednesday, 9:30 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, 6 8 p.m.. Thursday, 9:30 11:30 a.m. Thursday, 6 8 p.m.. Course descriptions and details available at www.kcai.edu/artforeveryone. $29 $29 $129 $129 $129 $129 $5 fee $5 fee $15 fee $15 fee $15 fee $15 fee Flat to Functional Handbuilding May 30 July 18 6 weeks Saturday, 9 a.m. noon (no class 6/6, 7/4) $199 $63 fee Figure Sculpting in Clay June 4 25 4 weeks Thursday, 6 9 p.m. $129 $57 fee DRAWING Beginning Drawing June 1 July 13 6 weeks Monday, 6 9 p.m. (no class 6/29) $199 Introduction to Illustration May 31 July 19 6 weeks Sunday, 1 4 p.m. (no class 6/21, 7/5) $199 $20 fee Basic Perspective Drawing NEW June 2 July 14 6 weeks Tuesday, 6 9 p.m. (no class 6/30) $199 Tuesdays with Sharon: Figure Drawing June 2 July 14 6 weeks Tuesday, 6 9 p.m. (no class 6/30) $199 S15 fee Beginning Pen and Ink June 3 July 15 6 weeks Wednesday, 6 9 p.m. (no class 7/1) $199 Discover Drawing June 4 July 30 8 weeks Thursday, 6 9 p.m. (no class 7/2) $259 $45 fee Figure Drawing Weekend Workshop June 27 & 28 1 weekend Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. 4 p.m. $129 $10 fee Anatomy for the Artist July 6 Aug 10 6 weeks Monday, 6 9 p.m. $199 Beginning Figure Drawing July 7 Aug 25 8 weeks Tuesday, 6 9 p.m. $259 $15 fee Beginning Drawing July 9 Aug 13 6 weeks Thursday, 6 9 p.m. $199 Intermediate Drawing July 9 Aug 13 6 weeks Thursday, 6 9 p.m. $199 $25 fee Figure Drawing Weekend Workshop July 11 & 12 1 weekend Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. 4 p.m. $129 $10 fee Handwritten Letter Forms NEW July 15 Aug 19 6 weeks Wednesday, 6 9 p.m. $199 $20 fee 11 12 Color Theory June 4 July 30 July 22 Sept 9 FIBER Discover Papermaking June 2 July 14 6 weeks Tuesday, 6 9 p.m. (no class 6/30) $199 $53 fee Shibori Techniques NEW June 13 July 11 4 weeks Saturday, 9 a.m. noon (no class 7/4) $129 $47 fee Basic Sewing June 15 19 1 week Monday Friday, 1 4 p.m. $169 $60 fee FOUNDATION 8 weeks 8 weeks Thursday, 6 9 p.m. (no class 7/2) Wednesday, 6 9 p.m. $259 $259 $35 fee $35 fee Elements and Principles of Design July 7 28 4 weeks Tuesday, 6 9 p.m. $129 $20 fee GRAPHIC DESIGN Discover Digital Media May 30 July 18 6 weeks Saturday, 9 a.m. noon (no class 6/6, 7/4) $199 $20 fee Photoshop Preview May 31 1 day Saturday, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. $69 $5 fee Illustrator Preview June 7 1 day Saturday, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. $69 $5 fee InDesign Preview June 14 1 day Saturday, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. $69 $5 fee Mac Computer Preview July 28 1 day Tuesday, 6 9 p.m. $29 $5 fee PAINTING Studying the Masters: Post-Impressionism NEW May 30 July18 6 weeks Saturday, 9 a.m. noon (no class 6/6, 7/4) $199 Introduction to Abstract Painting June 1 July 13 6 weeks Monday, 6 9 p.m. (no class 6/29) $199

Mixed Media and Collage Preview NEW June 2 1 day Tuesday, 6 9 p.m. $29 $25 fee Beginning Oil June 2 Aug 11 10 weeks Tuesday, 6 9 p.m. (no class 6/30) $319 Bookmaking Basics NEW June 4 July16 6 weeks Thursday, 6 9 p.m. (no class 7/2) $199 $53 fee Monotype June 10 July 22 6 weeks Wednesday, 6 9 p.m. (no class 7/1) $199 $63 fee Mixed Media and Collage June 9 July 21 6 weeks Tuesday, 6 9 p.m. (no class 6/30) $199 Beginning Watercolor June 21 July 19 4 weeks Sunday, 9 a.m. noon (no class 6/21, 7/5) $199 Plein Air on the Plaza NEW June 27 1 day Saturday, 9 a.m. noon $29 $45 fee Beginning Watercolor July 6 Aug 24 8 weeks Monday, 6 9 p.m. $259 Beginning Acrylic July 8 Aug 26 8 weeks Wednesday, 6 9 p.m. $259 Intermediate Acrylic July 9 Aug 13 6 weeks Thursday, 6 9 p.m. $199 Pastel Preview July 18 1 day Saturday, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. $69 $45 fee Introduction to Mosaics NEW Aug 15 1 day Saturday, 9a.m. noon. $29 $45 fee PHOTOGRAPHY Digital SLR Photography I May 19 July 14 8 weeks Tuesday, 6 8:30 p.m. (no class 6/30) $259 $25 fee Digital SLR Photography II May 21- July 16 8 weeks Thursday, 6 8:30 p.m. (no class 7/2) $259 $25 fee Advanced Composition, Lighting and Shooting May 23 July 18 8 weeks Saturday, 1 3:30 p.m. (no class 7/4) $259 $25 fee Intro to Digital Photography NEW June 1 July13 6 weeks Monday, 6 9 p.m. (no class 6/29) $199 $20 fee Discover Photography June 2 July 14 6 weeks Tuesday, 6 9 p.m. (no class 6/30) $199 $15 fee Visual Storytelling NEW June 2 July 14 6 weeks Tuesday, 6 9 p.m. (no class 6/30) $199 $20 fee Photoshop June 3 July 15 6 weeks Wednesday, 6 9 p.m. (no class 7/1) $199 $20 fee Documenting Artwork NEW June 4 25 4 weeks Thursday, 6 9 p.m. $129 $15 fee PRINTMAKING Monotype Workshop June 3 1 day Wednesday, 6 9 p.m. $29 $28 fee Fiber: Textile Construction: Weaving June 5 7 1 weekend Friday 5:30 9:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday $275 FOR CREDIT $70 fee 8 a.m. 6 p.m. Foundation of Digital Art: InDesign June 5 7 1 weekend Friday 5:30 9:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday $275 FOR CREDIT $10 fee 8 a.m. 6 p.m. Revitalize your Artistic Self June 26 28 1 weekend Friday 5:30 9:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday $275 FOR CREDIT $20 fee 8 a.m. 6 p.m. Urban Sketching July 13 15 1 week Monday Wednesday, 9 a.m. 5 p.m. $275 FOR CREDIT $20 fee Landscape Drawing and Painting July 17 19 1 weekend Friday 5:30 9:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. 6 p.m. Art Educators courses are offered to provide professional development and to help teachers meet the criteria for re-certification. Classes count as two graduate level hours. Questions? Call us at 816-802-3333. Educators ArtLab July 19-24, 2015 Studios are printmaking and fiber. $275 FOR CREDIT $20 fee EAL is a FREE opportunity for high school art educators to revitalize and refresh their art practice and lesson plans. EAL is a one-week residency, limited to 30 participants. Two graduate level credits for the program are available for the cost of $250. Those interested must apply by Friday, March 6. Further information and application link is online at www.kcai.edu/eal. NEW program: Summer Teacher Institute July 19-24, 2015 Studios are graphic design and painting. The Summer Teacher Institute is a new opportunity for art educators. All educators are invited to attend; participants will spend the week in their studio of choice. A one-week residential option is available for $800 and, a non-residential option is available for $600. Two graduate level credits, meals, supplies and events are included in the cost. Enroll online at www.kcai.edu/eal. 13 14