Art
Art Portfolio Lab
A studio class designed for students who have completed the Abstract Figure & Abstract Painting classes with Emily Ellingsworth. This class will facilitate further explanation into pigment studies, collage, abstracting the figure and abstracting from nature and nonobjective abstraction. (24 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $45.00- Wed, Apr 22 - Jun 10, 9:30PM - 12:30PM
- 223 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4064-352 Class has been canceled - Updated Apr 21, 2009
Collage and Mixed Media 
This is a new exciting class, taught by Ginger Huebner, experimenting with a wide variety of art mediums and materials (paint, chalk, markers, pencils, etc.) along with other items; old books, photographs, magazines, and newspapers clippings. You will be working in two-dimensions producing small-scale practice studies on the way to creating either one large work or a series of smaller works in collage on paper. Come prepared to have fun and let your creativity blossom. This class is targeted for students with no experience in collage. (24 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $50.00- Thu, Apr 23 - Jun 11, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 220 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4021-354
Drawing, Beginning
Focus will be placed on the study of line, shape, design, perspective, composition, and texture. Minimal drawing supplies needed. Bring pencils, erasers, and a sketch pad to first class. (30 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $45.00- Tue, Jul 07 - Aug 25, 02:00PM - 05:00PM
- 223 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4009-650 Class has been canceled - Updated Jul 02, 2009
Drawing, Intermediate
This intermediate level drawing course explores the possibilities of drawing with a pencil. The instructor will demonstrate techniques to the class, and also work one-on-one with each student. Style, refined techniques, and creative ideas will be explored and encouraged in this class, with an emphasis on shading, composition, and content. Bring pencils, erasers, and a sketch pad to first class. Paula Parker, Instructor. (24 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $45.00- Tue, Apr 21 - Jun 09, 2:00PM - 5:00PM
- 223 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4013-355
Mosaics
Students will learn the ancient art of mosaics. Traditional as well as contemporary techniques are discussed and implemented. Bring your own project or develop a project in class. Supplies will cost approximately $60. (24 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $45.00- Thu, Apr 23 - Jun 11, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
- 220 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4022-356
Nature's Notebook I: Drawing in Pen and Ink
You will learn to illustrate the intricacies of a flower or capture the delicate essence of a fern frond and to tune your powers of observation. By drawing and writing in your diary or sketchbook, you will learn more than any camera ever taught. Using the local landscape for inspiration, you will draw flowers, leaves, mosses and lichen. This class is appropriate for the beginning student in addition to the accomplished artist. Materials needed for the course include a small sketching book (like Moleskine); an inexpensive spiral-bound sketchbook; a small, but inexpensive, set of watercolors; a few sketching pencils; a sketching pen (Rotring ArtPens are excellent); and a sketch-pad no larger than 12 x 16. Peter Loewer, Instructor. (24 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $50.00- Mon, Jul 06 - Aug 24, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 223 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4024-652
Nature's Notebook II: Drawing in Pen and Ink
This intermediate Nature's Notebook class is designed for students who have completed the first Nature's Notebook class and want to further their skills in capturing nature on paper. This class is beneficial for the intermediate to the accomplished artist who wants to explore pen and ink. Materials needed for the course include a small sketching book (like Moleskine); an inexpensive spiral-bound sketchbook; a small, inexpensive set of watercolors; a few sketching pencils; a sketching pen (Rotring ArtPens are excellent); and a sketch-pad no larger than 12 x 16. Peter Loewer, Instructor (15 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $50.00- Thu, Jul 09 - Aug 06, 9:30AM - 12:30PM
- 223 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4042-651
Painting, Abstract
Explore the development of abstract art with a focus on Abstract Expressionism. Research and become inspired to paint in the styles of abstract artists throughout the ages. Create new work, drawing from within yourself as you combine and distort images. Bring a sketchbook and any related books to the first class. Emily Ellingsworth, Instructor. (24 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $45.00- Thu, Apr 23 - Jun 11, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
- 223 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4027-361
Painting, Beginning Oils
Come and discover your creative self in this oils and/or acrylics class taught by Paula Parker. You will feel empowered creating artwork that will effectively communicate your artistic ideas in a two-dimensional format. You will learn to observe line, shape, texture, balance, tonality, and space using the gray scale and the introduction of color. You will create at your own pace and open an exploration into your creative side. Supplies will cost approximately $50-$75.
Total Registration Fee: $45.00- Mon, Jul 06 - Aug 24, 2:00PM - 5:00PM
- 223 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4029-653
Painting, Studio/Advanced
This is the perfect place to join other advanced painters in a studio setting, while developing new skills working in the medium of your choice under the guidance of experienced artist, Paula Parker. You will work from photographs or still-life setups. Bring painting supplies to the first class. A proficiency in a particular media is necessary to join this class. (24 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $45.00- Mon, Jul 06 - Aug 24, 9:30AM - 12:30PM
- 223 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4035-654
- Tue, Jul 07 - Aug 25, 9:30AM - 12:30PM
- 223 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4035-655
Pastel Painting, Beginning
Discover the many possibilities of using this dry medium. Students will be introduced to the various types of surfaces suitable for soft pastel including making your own supports. Learn the techniques of blending and mixing colour as you work with soft, hard and pencil pastels. Photographs will be used for reference. Suggested supplies include beige or gray tinted pastel paper, basic set of soft pastels, needed eraser and wax or glassine paper for protecting your painting in transit. (24 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $45.00- Mon, Apr 20 - Jun 15, 9:30AM - 12:30PM
- 220 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4041-367
Pastel Painting, Intermediate
This course is for those with some basic knowledge of painting with soft pastel. Techniques will include layering, use of fixatives, underpainting, and the use of hard, medium and soft pastels. Students will explore the way light produces texture, reflection and translucency on various surfaces. (24 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $45.00- Mon, Apr 20 - Jun 15, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
- 220 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4043-368 Class has been canceled - Updated Apr 20, 2009
Photography, Beginning
Are you taking the best pictures possible with your camera? In this beginning class, you will learn how to use your digital or 35mm camera and the meaning of terms and concepts. Our instructor will give you direct, interactive feedback on your photographs and take you on weekend location photo shoots, showing you on-site how to get the best images with your camera as you explore different shooting techniques. Bring your camera to the first class. (20 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $45.00- Tue, Apr 21 - Jun 09, 6:00PM - 8:30PM
- 218A Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4047-370
- Thu, Apr 23 - Jun 11, 6:00PM - 8:30PM
- 218A Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4047-371
Photography, Digital/Intermediate
You know how to use your camera, you understand basic terminology, but you want to perfect the art and have a better understanding of taking the best picture possible. In this class, you will learn how to control photographic tools like shutter speed, using the camera's menus, and getting the picture from camera to computer. Bring your camera to the first class. Richard Babb, Instructor. (20 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $45.00- Wed, Apr 22 - Jun 10, 6:00PM - 8:30PM
- 218A Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4049-372
Photography, Advanced Outdoor
Have you ever wanted to create visually dynamic outdoor images versus taking snapshots? If so, this is the class for you. In this advanced class, nationally known photographer, Richard Bernabe, will assist you in creating images intuitively and executing them conceptually. Additional topics to be covered: decoding the creative process that goes into creating an image, pre-visualization, advanced exposure control, and the nature of light. You will not want to miss this class. Bring your camera to the first class. There will be a couple of off-campus photo shoots. (18 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $55.00- Tue, Apr 21 - May 26, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 208 Hemlock, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4045-374
Photography, Introduction to "Point and Shoot Cameras"
Are you totally confused by your point and shoot digital camera? Has taking a good picture been replaced with tinkering with all the bells and whistles on your camera? Don't despair! Get ready for this fun and informative class that focuses on the basics of operating your point and shoot digital camera and how to take great photos. This hands-on class offers simple to understand instructions where you will learn about natural light, and the basics of two-dimensional design. Don't be intimidated by your camera. Come learn the basics and take great pictures. Tony Hood, Instructor.
Total Registration Fee: $45.00- Thu, Jul 09 - Jul 30, 6:00PM - 8:30PM
- 218A Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4098-657
Pigment Exploration
Learn about today's artists' paint color choices. Explore the world of color through tons of mixing exercises. Create a reference journal of all your combinations with notes. Build your intuition of pigment use through experience. Discuss color theory. Share paint to gain a broader understanding without buying every tube. Bring whatever acrylic paint you have, plus brushes, to the first class. This class is ACRYLIC ONLY, but the same pigments are used in oil and watercolor so you can apply your knowledge to other media. Emily Ellingsworth, Instructor. (24 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $45.00- Wed, Apr 22 - Jun 10, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
- 220 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4095-377
Pottery, Beginning
This class will introduce the basic techniques involved in throwing on the potter's wheel and hand-building through class demonstrations and hands-on experience. Students will begin with simple forms to learn the basic skills of centering, pulling, and trimming. Glazing and firing procedures will also be covered. The fee includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, firing, and lab time. Toolkit fee: $17. (36 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $139.00- Tue/Thu, Jun 09 - Jul 16, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
- 104 Maple, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4051-632
- Tue/Thu, Jun 09 - Jul 16, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 104 Maple, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4051-633
Pottery, Intermediate Wheel Throwing - Hand building - Sculpting
Learn how to pinch, coil, slab and extrude the clay to shape it into sculptural or functional forms. Experiment with texture and design to express through clay. Learn basic glazing techniques and the history of hand-built pottery around the world. The fee includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes and firing. (36 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $139.00- Tue/Thu, Jun 09 - Jul 16, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
- 104 Maple, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4053-637
Pottery, Kids Summer Pottery Camp 2009, Ages 6-8
Students focus on simple hand building techniques, creating fun projects while developing a love for clay. The fee includes supplies, materials, clay, blazes and firing.
Total Registration Fee: $69.00- Mon/Wed, Jun 15 - Jul 01, 9:00AM - 10:30AM
- 104 Maple, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4092-639
- Mon/Wed, Jul 06 - Jul 22, 9:00AM - 10:30AM
- 104 Maple, Asheville Campus Course #; CSP-4092-642 Class has been canceled - Updated Jul 02, 2009
Pottery, Kids Summer Pottery Camp 2009, Ages 9-12
Students will learn more elaborate hand-built techniques creating unique projects. The fee includes supplies, materials, clay, blazes and firing.
Total Registration Fee: $69.00- Mon/Wed, Jun 15 - Jul 01, 11:00AM - 12:30PM
- 104 Maple, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4093-640
- Mon/Wed, Jul 06 - Jul 22, 11:00AM - 12:30PM
- 104 Maple, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4093-643 Class has been canceled - Updated Jul 02, 2009
Pottery, Kids Summer Pottery Camp 2009, Ages 13-17
Be as creative as you want to be in this wheel-throwing and hand-building class for teens; using the slab roller, making impressions with objects you never thought to use, and working with different glazing techniques. The fee includes supplies, materials, clay, blazes and firing.
Total Registration Fee: $69.00- Mon/Wed, Jun 15 - Jul 01, 1:30PM - 3:30PM
- 104 Maple, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4094-641
- Mon/Wed, Jul 06 - Jul 22, 1:30PM - 3:30PM
- 104 Maple, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4094-644 Class has been canceled - Updated Jul 02, 2009
Sculpting: Carving in Stone
In this class, you will be introduced to the process of carving stone with hand tools. Beginners start with alabaster or soapstone, both fairly soft stones that can be easily carved. Instruction will be given in three-dimensional design, stone types and their use in sculpture, and knowing your tools. This class also provides a regular scheduled opportunity to work, get feedback from other artists, and a chance to both learn and share the knowledge you've acquired. Sculptor Lothar Jobczyk is the instructor. (24 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $75.00- Wed, Apr 23 - Jun 11, 9:30AM - 12:30PM
- 220 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4072-397
Silk Painting Workshop, Beginning
Have you admired beautifully hand painted silk scarves? Sign up for this new Silk Painting Workshop and create your own beautiful scarves to wear or frame as a piece of artwork. You will be introduced to the silk medium with explanation of different silks, silk paints, silk dyes, and different types of Resists that are available. You will also learn the basics of silk painting with hands-on experience by painting an 8" x 10" piece on Habotai 8mm silk with heat set silk paints,and water-based Gutta. A variety of patterns will be provided for your first project or you may freehand the piece. The registration fee includes most of the materials needed for the first project. (9 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $55.00- Tue, Apr 21 - May 05, 9:30AM - 12:30PM
- 218B Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4046-399 Class has been canceled - Updated Apr 20, 2009
- Wed, Apr 22 - May 06, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 218B Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4046-401 Class has been canceled - Updated Apr 20, 2009
Silk Painting, Beyond Basics
This beyond basics silk painting workshop will provide you even more enjoyment into this expressive method, which allows for free flowing, brilliant, transparent effects of color. Unexpected results will be discovered by using different techniques. Go home each week wearing your own unique hand-painted creations. (9 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $55.00- Wed, May 13 - May 27, 6:00PM - 9:30PM
- 218B Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4077-402
Stained Glass, Beginning
Learn the basics of cutting, shaping, and soldering to complete stained glass projects successfully using the copper foil method. Tools and supplies cost approximately $100. Cost includes an insurance fee of $1.25. Gary Newlin, Instructor. (24.5 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $46.25- Wed, Apr 29 - Jun 10, 6:00PM - 9:30PM
- 220 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-3061-408
Stained Glass Techniques, Beginning II
This is a design emphasis class centering on concepts of how to create non-objective ornamentation. Styles covered will be traditional, Victorian, art nouveau, art deco, and abstract. You will be shown in a natural and organic way and will learn technique to refine gestures into stylized ornaments appropriate for stained-glass composition. Pre-requisite: Beginner Stained Glass or equivalent, you should have an adequate understanding of copper-foil techniques and possess cutting glass skills and an understanding of basic stained-glass tools. Cost includes an insurance fee of $1.25. (18 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $55.25- Wed, Mar 25 - Apr 22, 06:00PM - 09:00PM
- 220 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-3062-154
- Tue, Apr 21 - May 26, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 220 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4074-410 Class has been canceled - Updated Apr 20, 2009
Stained Glass, Intermediate/Leaded
This is a five-week course featuring the lead came method of fabrication. The first week will be project demonstration. Cost includes an insurance fee of $1.25. Marty Mitchell, Instructor. (15 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $46.25- Tue, Jun 02 - Jun 30, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 220 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-3063-412
Watercolor, Beginning
Splash around with watercolors while mastering the basics of color, composition and various water painting techniques. Expressive ideas will be encouraged as students create unique paintings in class. Good drawing skills a must. A list of supplies, costing approximately $40, will be provided at the first class. Paula Parker, Instructor. (24 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $45.00- Wed, Jul 07 - Aug 26, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
- 223 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4066-658
Watercolor, Intermediate
Expand your skills in watercolor by developing your own imagery, from abstraction to realism. You may work with still life, portraits, landscape or fantasy imagery, and refine your vision and your ability to execute it. Bring paint supplies to the first class. Paula Parker, Instructor. (24 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $45.00- Wed, Jul 08 - Aug 26, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 223 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4068-659
Watercolor, Intermediate / Landscape
Have fun splashing around with color. The emphasis for this class will be various watercolor techniques. Previous watercolor experience is required. Sandra Moore, Instructor. (27.5 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $50.00- Tue, Mar 10 - Apr 07, 09:00AM - 02:30PM
- 220 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4069-162
- Tue, Apr 21 - May 19, 9:00AM - 2:30PM
- 220 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4069-422
Woodcarving, Beginning
If you have little or no carving experience, this class is for you. It is packed with tips and techniques giving you the basic skills that will allow you to enjoy the art of woodcarving. You will learn the anatomy of wood, the best woods to carve, and how to develop an idea into a finished piece. Emphasis will be placed on safety, sharpening, and the proper use of carving tools. (20 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $45.00- Thu, Apr 23 - Jun 11, 6:00PM - 8:30PM
- 223 Pines, Asheville Campus Course #: CSP-4076-423