Please Note:Full refunds for registration fee will be issued up until two weeks after the session start date (August 12th). No refunds will be issued after August 26th.
Payment for classes will appear on your bank or credit card statement as “TVUSD 13 ONLINE PAYMENT TUCSON AZ”.
Printmaking
Dates: Mondays (August 12 - September 30)
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Fine Arts Studio
Cost: Eight, 3-hour sessions - $145
Instructor: Hannah Ingerson (HI24-4A)
Description: This introduction to relief printmaking course will focus on building basic linoleum carving skills, as well as tips and tricks of the printmaking process. Students will learn to transfer an image, carve, ink and print their blocks using best practices in printmaking. Students will start with single color prints and will move on to multi-color prints at their own pace with guided instruction. The class will be studio style, allowing students to work at their own pace and on ideas and techniques that interest them personally. Group size limited to 10 participants. All classes and labs offered at Sorensen are adult (age 18+). If you have any questions, please feel free to text Hannah at 520-891-3862.
Supply list (can be purchased on Amazon): 1. Linoleum carving tool (pink handle Speedball tool is good).
2. Brayer (Speedball pink handle is nice. Soft 4” is a good universal brayer tool).
3. Flexible metal putty knife.
4. Linoleum to carve - size is up to you. “Speedy Carve” or “Easy Carve” is good for beginners. White/ green and pink have shown better results than tan.
5. Paper you would like to print on. Canson Multimedia, BFK Reeves or any thicker cardstock is preferred.
6. Pencil and sketchbook for planning and transferring your designs.
7. Tracing paper if you would like to trace/ copy images.
One, 25-pound bag of cone 10 high fire pottery clay: $25. Currently offering Laguna B-Mix, Half and Half and Rod’s Bod (limited to 2 bags per 8-week session/ per class).
Description: These classes are designed to develop basic through advanced weaving skills. Students will improve their knowledge of warping a loom, reading a draft and general weaving vocabulary. The student will study and plan a project learning techniques and tricks that make weaving easer and fun. Projects will be chosen according to the skill level and interests of the student with the goal of developing the use of technique, texture and color to achieve the desired effect. After weaving the project, the student will learn a variety of finishing techniques including wet finishing. To provide more individualized instruction, up to 9 advanced students are permitted per advanced class, and for the beginner students, up to 5 beginner students are permitted per beginner class. All classes and labs offered at Sorensen are adult (age 18+).
We are now offering an open lab for advanced weaving students or prior approval from the instructor. The cost listed is a 4-hour lab with no instruction provided. You need to be currently enrolled in a weaving class at Sorensen to attend an open lab, 4-hour time slot. This is a great opportunity to continue or finish up your projects. The hours cannot roll over into the next session. All classes and labs offered at Sorensen are adult (age 18+).
We are now offering an open lab for pottery on Mondays and Fridays. The cost listed is a 3-hour lab with no instruction provided. When signing up for a 3-hour session, the time cannot be split between more than one day. You need to be currently enrolled in a wheel or hand building class at Sorensen to attend an open lab, 3-hour time slot. This is a great opportunity to finish up your projects, as no clay or studio work cannot be taken home. The hours cannot roll over into the next session. Group size limited to 10 participants. All classes and labs offered at Sorensen are adult (age 18+).
Mondays: 6:00pm - 9:00pm (DH24-4A) August 12 - September 30
Fridays: 9:00am - 12:00pm (DH24-4B) August 16 - October 4
Description: Practice and explore techniques drawing people, pets and other inspirations. Find your strengths in art by drawing and utilizing a variety of quality drawing tools and materials in a peaceful space. You will have choices of charcoal, graphite, chalk pastel, oil pastel, ink, or colored pencils. No experience necessary. Supply kits are available in the Fine Arts Studio. All classes and labs offered at Sorensen are adult (age 18+).
Instructors: Linda Baker, Nancy Murray and Julie Stein
Description: Learn basic techniques of slab, coil and pinch construction. Students will be using the slab roller, clay extruder, molds and hand sculpting to make unique and creative objects as well as tile and mosaic projects. Glaze techniques and other surface decoration techniques will be demonstrated as well as various class projects using patterns and interesting textures. Group size limited to 10 participants. All classes and labs offered at Sorensen are adult (age 18+).
Tuesdays: 6:00pm - 9:00pm with Julie Stein (JS24-4A) August 13 - October 1
Thursdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm with Nancy Murray (NM24-4A) August 15 - October 3
Saturdays: 1:00pm - 4:00pm with Linda Baker (LB24-4C) August 17 - October 5
Description: Learn or practice wheel technique in a class offering general skill development for wheel throwers of all experience levels. Such topics as making matched sets, lids, rim treatments and glazing will be explored. The Wednesday evening classes will put an emphasis on altered forms and use of alternative surface treatments. Some throwing experience is helpful for this class. Group size limited to 10 participants. All classes and labs offered at Sorensen are adult (age 18+).
Tuesdays: 6:00pm - 9:00pm with Katie Moyer (KM24-4A) August 13 - October 1
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm with Linda Baker (LB24-4A) August 14 - October 2
Wednesdays: 1:00pm - 4:00pm with Linda Baker (LB24-4B) August 14 - October 2
Wednesdays: 6:00pm - 9:00pm with Katie Moyer (KM24-4B) August 14 - October 2
Saturdays: 9:00am - 12:00pm with Linda Baker (LB24-4D) August 17 - October 5
We want to take time to remember with
gratitude, Karen Reifschneider, who passed away in March of 2022. As our fearless leader, she was a dedicated
and creative Program Coordinator, teacher and friend, who directed and guided
the Adult Leisure Classes at the Lew Sorensen Community Center from 2010 when
our new studio opened.
Karen was committed to providing
quality arts classes for adults and was always looking for opportunities to
expand and improve the content of classes to meet the interests of the
community. She was a patient and caring
teacher and role model to students and colleagues, encouraging learning,
curiosity, and finding joy - and humor - in the creative process. Her honesty, integrity and fairness fostered
an environment where interpersonal relationships and connections could be made. We are grateful for the energy and enthusiasm
she infused into building this Community Arts program and its continued
success.
