How to register for classes

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

SUMMER 2015

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

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.

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.

ART

VENTURE 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 (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.

Eye SpyNEW 9—11:30 a.m.

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 CollaborationsNEW 12:30—3 p.m.

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.

Drawing FUNdamentals 12:30—3 p.m.

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.

Painting NatureNEW 9—11:30 a.m.

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.

Runway FashionNEW 9—11:30 a.m.

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.

Painting FUNdamentalsNEW 9—11:30 a.m.

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 AroundNEW 12:30—3 p.m.

Create and develop cartoon characters! After learning a variety of illustration styles and techniques students will storyboard and draw their own cartoon strip!

Line ExpeditionNEW 12:30—3 p.m.

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.

Collage and BeyondNEW 12:30—3 p.m.

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.

Sculpture FUNdamentals 9—11:30 a.m.

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.

Drawing FUNdamentals 9—11:30 a.m.

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.

AGES 6-8

Week 1: June 8-12 | Monday-Friday

Week 2: June 15-19 | Monday-Friday

Week 3: June 22-26 | Monday-Friday

Week 4: July 6-10 | Monday-Friday

Week 5: July 13-17 | Monday-Friday

Week 6: July 20-24 | Monday-Friday

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.

Supervised Noontime and the After Art programs are priced separately

(see prices below.)

Big, Small, Tiny, or Tall!

NEW

12:30—3 p.m.

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.

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, [email protected] for details.

AGES 9-11

Week 1: June 8-12 | Monday-Friday

Week 2: June 15-19 | Monday-Friday

Week 3: June 22-26 | Monday-Friday

Week 4: July 6-10 | Monday-Friday

Week 5: July 13-17 | Monday-Friday

Photography FUNdamentals 9—11:30 a.m.

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 12:30—3 p.m.

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.

Animation FUNdamentals 12:30—3 p.m.

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 12:30—3 p.m.

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!

Pattern Expedition 12:30—3 p.m.

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 9—11:30 a.m.

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

9—11:30 a.m.

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

12:30—3 p.m.

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 ExpeditionNEW 12:30—3 p.m.

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 FUNdamentalsNEW 9—11:30 a.m.

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.

Telling Heroic Stories NEW 9—11:30 a.m.

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.

Portrait Photography

NEW

9—11:30 a.m.

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.

Photography FUNdamentals 9—11:30 a.m.

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.

Making to Music 9—11:30 a.m.

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.

Photo Collage NEW 9—11:30 a.m.

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 12:30—3 p.m.

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.

Art Detective

NEW

9—11:30 a.m.

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.

Digital Drawing NEW 12:30—3 p.m.

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 9—11:30 a.m.

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.

Print, Rinse, Repeat! 12:30—3 p.m.

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.

Claymation Movies 12:30—3 p.m.

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.

Painting in 3DNEW 12:30—3 p.m.

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.

Claymation Movies 12:30—3 p.m.

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.

Mastering the Miniature

NEW

9—11:30 a.m.

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.

Animation Fundamentals 9—11:30 a.m.

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 LandscapeNEW 9—11:30 a.m.

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.

Drawing Faces and FiguresNEW 9—11:30 a.m.

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 AnimationNEW 9—11:30 a.m.

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.

AGES 12-14

Week 1: June 8-12 | Monday-Friday

Week 2: June 15-19 | Monday-Friday

Photography Fundamentals 12:30—3 p.m.

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 12:30—3 p.m.

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.

Abstraction FundamentalsNEW 12:30—3 p.m.

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.

Experimental PhotographyNEW 12:30—3 p.m.

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.

Week 4: July 6-10 | Monday-Friday

Animation Fundamentals 9—11:30 a.m.

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.

Mastering the Multiple

NEW

9—11:30 a.m.

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 AnimationNEW 9—11:30 a.m.

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.

Week 3: June 22-26 | Monday-Friday

Week 5: July 13-17 | Monday-Friday

Creating a ZineNEW 9—11:30 a.m.

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.

Illustration Fundamentals 12:30—3 p.m.

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.

Photography Fundamentals 12:30—3 p.m.

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.

Exploring AnimationNEW 9—11:30 a.m.

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.

Impressions of SummerNEW 9—11:30 a.m.

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.

Experimental PhotographyNEW 12:30—3 p.m.

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.

Fiber Fundamentals 12:30—3 p.m.

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.

Staged Photography

NEW

12:30—3 p.m.

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.

Traditional AnimationNEW 9—11:30 a.m.

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 PhotographyNEW 12:30—3 p.m.

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 12:30—3 p.m.

Strengthen your drawing capabilities. Students will review the significance of drawing in art history, practice drawing from Observational PaintingNEW 9—11:30 a.m.

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.

Week 6: July 20-24 | Monday-Friday

Mastering CollageNEW 12:30—3 p.m.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

HIGH SCHOOL

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.

Course descriptions and details available at www.kcai.edu/artforeveryone.

ART HISTORY

Art Sofa: Preview

May 6

May 7 1 day1 day

Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.—1 p.m.

Thursday, 10:30 a.m.—1 p.m. $29 $29 $5 fee $5 fee

Art Sofa: Medieval through Renaissance

May 13—June 17 May 13—June 17 6 weeks6 weeks

Wednesday, 9:30—11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, 6—8 p.m.. $129 $129 $15 fee $15 fee

Art Sofa: The Ancient World

May 14—June 18 May 14—June 18 6 weeks6 weeks

Thursday, 9:30—11:30 a.m.

Thursday, 6—8 p.m.. $129 $129 $15 fee $15 fee

CERAMICS

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

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Color Theory

June 4—July 30

July 22—Sept 9 8 weeks8 weeks

Thursday, 6—9 p.m. (no class 7/2)

Wednesday, 6—9 p.m. $259 $259 $35 fee $35 fee

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

Discover Papermaking

June 2—July 14 6 weeks Tuesday, 6—9 p.m. (no class 6/30) $199 $53 fee

Elements and Principles of Design

July 7—28 4 weeks Tuesday, 6—9 p.m. $129 $20 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

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

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

DRAWING

Introduction to Illustration

May 31—July 19 6 weeks Sunday, 1—4 p.m. (no class 6/21, 7/5) $199 $20 fee

Beginning Drawing

June 1—July 13 6 weeks Monday, 6—9 p.m. (no class 6/29) $199

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

Illustrator Preview

June 7 1 day Saturday, 9 a.m.—4 p.m. $69 $5 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

Studying the Masters: Post-Impressionism NEW

May 30—July18 6 weeks Saturday, 9 a.m.—noon (no class 6/6, 7/4) $199

PAINTING

Introduction to Abstract Painting

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

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

Plein Air on the Plaza NEW

June 27 1 day Saturday, 9 a.m.—noon $29 $45 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

Introduction to Mosaics NEW

Aug 15 1 day Saturday, 9a.m.—noon. $29 $45 fee

Digital SLR Photography I

May 19—July 14 8 weeks Tuesday, 6—8:30 p.m. (no class 6/30) $259 $25 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

Monotype Workshop

June 3 1 day Wednesday, 6—9 p.m. $29 $28 fee

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

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

PHOTOGRAPHY

PRINTMAKING

Educators ArtLab

July 19-24, 2015

Studios are printmaking and fiber.

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.

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Fiber: Textile Construction: Weaving

June 5—7 1 weekend Friday 5:30—9:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m.—6 p.m.

$275 FOR CREDIT $70 fee

Foundation of Digital Art: InDesign

June 5—7 1 weekend Friday 5:30—9:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m.—6 p.m.

$275 FOR CREDIT $10 fee

Revitalize your Artistic Self

June 26—28 1 weekend Friday 5:30—9:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m.—6 p.m.

$275 FOR CREDIT $20 fee

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,