Part Time Courses

 

 

This course explores simple to complex jewellery manufacturing techniques and principles with a view to creating pieces of jewellery.Through excercies and projects students are taught sawing, piercing, filing, soldering, bending, sanding, polishing and stone setting. After the introduction to working with metal and the use of some of the tools and techniques, students are encouraged to bring their own designs or illustrations of jewellery pieces they would like to make. They will be assisted with analysing and manufacturing these pieces. The fee includes the use of the Schools facilities and tools, but not consumable materials. A starter tool kit is available from the Lecturer. 

LECTURER - Safia Salaam Monday and Tuesday Classes

LECTURER - Belinda Ludek Saturday morning classes

COST - Monday and Saturday Morning -R 600.00 (consecutive courses: R 540.00);   Tuesday Evening- R 630.00 (consecutive courses: R 600.00)                                                 

DURATION - 4 Lessons: 12 Hours
TIME - Monday mornings (9:30am - 12:30pm) Tuesday evenings ( 18.00pm - 21.00pm)or Saturday mornings ( 10.00am - 13.00pm)

CLASS NUMBERS - 8 - 14

NEXT COURSES:                                                                                                                              Monday: 5th Dec. - 19th Dec. (3 lessons= R380.00) - 2012:16th January - 6th February; 13th February - 5th March; 12th March - 2nd April

Tuesday:6th December - 20th December (3 lessons = R430.00) - 2012: 17th January - 7th February; 14th February - 6th March; 13th March - 3rd April

Saturday:10th December - 17th December (2 lessons =R260.00) - 2012: 21st January - 11th February; 18th February - 10th March; 17th March - 7th April

Rhino is a three dimensional modelling programme in a two dimensional format. It is a programme that uses line, surface and solids to create objects. It is an extremely interesting and self-challenging. In this course the student will explore the elementary basis of jewellery through the Rhino format. To begin with the student will first need to develop an understanding of three-dimensional space on a two dimensional surface.

Course Content:
The objective of this course is for the student is to reach a comfortable level of operating the programme and navigating through its tools. On completion of this course the student will be able to construct the following:
Basic Shanks
Basic Settings
Combine Shank and Setting
Setting for all different shapes of stones
Multi setting.

REQUIREMENTS: Flash Drive or Note Book

LECTURER - Brett Lucks
COST-R 1665.00                                                                                                                    DURATION - 8 Lessons: 24 Hours
TIME - Tuesday evenings 18:00pm - 21:00pm
CLASS NUMBERS - 6 - 8
NEXT COURSES: 28^th February - 17^th April

This dynamic course covers the basics of design orientation relating to jewellery and three dimensional understanding. It is an intense parcipitory course where you will be required to interact with your own design style and the translation of this onto paper and into three dimensional objects. You do not have to be good at drawing as the course is designed to help you advance your skills in visual literacy. You need to have a sketch pad, pencils and a rubber for the classes.

 LECTURER - Safia salaam

COST-R1260.00                                                                                                            DURATION - 6 lesson -18 Hours 
TIME - Saturdays 10:00am - 1:00pm
CLASS NUMBERS - 6 - 10

NEXT COURSES: 11 February to 17 March - 2012

COLLAGRAPH WORKSHOP

BLIND EMBOSSING AND INTAGLIO PRINTING FOR UNIQUE CARDS  OR ART PRINTS

An exploration from concept to production of this Intaglio Printmaking process.

Theoretical(Detailed Notes are provided)

Practical

The student will generate their own ideas to create Embossings and Prints for unique cards

The student will learn to use an Intaglio Press, how to blind emboss, how to ink up, register, to print, and generate 20 unique cards or original art prints on 285 gsm Fabriano cotton paper from their own Designs.

Included are all materials (spray glue, foil, tools, Fabriano paper, card, newsprint and ink and tools.

REQUIREMENTS:              Protective clothing and disposable surgical gloves.

LECTURER-                          Eunice Geustyn

COST-                                    R 560.00

DURATION-                        1 Workshop: 8 Hours

TIME-                                    Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm

CLASS NUMBERS-            4 - 6

NEXT COURSES:              7th April 2012

 

 

Creative Arts Therapy

A wellness workshop in art to enhance and improve your life

Join the class for an expressive experience!

When words are not enough, we turn to images and symbols to tell our stories and this can help us find a path to wellness and health, emotional stability and ultimately transformation. This is a process-driven course where you will explore traditional and non-traditional materials in a relaxed and safe space.

Areas of focus:

Mark-making and exploring materials

Drawing from life and from the imagination

Learning to let go

Exploring personal themes and ideas

I give individual guidance and support to suit your needs

Contact: Sue Kaplan if you need more information

REQUIREMENTS:                   As specified by the Lecturer

LECTURER:                             Sue Kaplan

COST:                                     R1 300.00

DURATION:                            8 Lesson: 20 hours

TIME:                                      6.00pm to 8.30pm

CLASS NUMBERS:                 10 - 15

NEXT COURSES: Wednesday Evenings 25^th January - 15^th March; 11^th April - 30^th May 

The student will be taught a broad and intensive range of technical skills and create their own original limited edition prints from copper plates. Relevant notes will be provided and materials will be supplied. This is an intense workshop - from design to actual print production of an edition in one day. The student will take home their etchings.

Materials supplied:
1 copper plate, hard ground, spray-paint, rags, methylated spirits, turpentine, calcium carbonate, ammonia, ferric chloride, etching ink, Fabriano Rosapina Bianco paper, newsprint, Artline Koki, rollers and notes.

REQUIREMENTS: A5 Linear image as a source idea. Surgical rubber gloves and protective clothing, 1 x etching needle/protractor/large needle.

LECTURER - Eunice Geustyn
COST - R 720.00
DURATION - 1 Lesson: 8 Hours
TIME - Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
CLASS NUMBERS - 3 - 5
NEXT COURSES: 25th February 2012

The students will be taught a broad and intensiverange of technical skils and create their own original limted addition prints. Relevent notes will be provided and materials will be supplied. This is an intensive workshop from design to actual print prodution in one day. 

Materials Supplied: 1 Copper plate and plate from Hardground to be Aquatinted, soft ground, spray-paint, rags, methylated spirits, turpentine, calcium carbonate, ammonia, ferric chloride, etching ink,  Fabriano, Rosapino Bianco Paper, Artline Koki newsprint, brushes, rollers and notes

Maximum Class Number - 6 students

Requirements: 1 Textural Image as a source idea. Rubber gloves and protective clothing.

Lecturer: Eunice Geustyn

Cost: R 720.00

Duration: 1 Workshop 8 hours

Time: Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm

Next course: 3rd March 2012

Course Content:

Day One:
Theoretical:
(Detailed Notes are provided)
Historical Overview
Limited Editions versus Commercial Reproduction
Technical Relationships between printing products, equipment, environments and substrates and printing techniques
Positives- Autographic and Photographic- Halftones
Health and Safety in a printmaking environment.
The student will generate their own Design/ Creative Image and create a Positive. The Positive will be sent away to be exposed.

Day Two:
Theoretical
The student will be shown how to set up their own simple inexpensive studio
Practical
The student will learn to use a Flatbed Press, how to Register, use a Squeegee to print and generate a Limited Edition from their Design/ Creative Image.

REQUIREMENTS:
1 linear image as a source idea. Rubber gloves and protective clothing.

LECTURER - Eunice Geustyn
COST - R 1 080.00
DURATION - 2 Lesson: 10 Hours 2 Consecutive Saturdays from 09:00 am to 13:00 pm and 09:00 to 17:00 pm
TIME - 2 Consecutive Saturdays
CLASS NUMBERS - 2 - 4
NEXT COURSES: 17th and 24th March

BEGINNER'S ART MONDAY MORNING                                                                                      

The course is designed to enrich the student with a wide variety of fundamental skills and a solid visual vocabulary. This structured course is open to all - no previous art experience is necessary. The course incorporates the following subject modules. Introduction to life drawing and object drawing introduction to mixed media & introduction to painting and colour theory.

LECTURER:                             Ilhaam Behardien

COST:                                     R 1800.00

DURATION:                            12 lessons: 36 hours

TIME:              Monday Morning's 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

CLASS NUMBERS:                 10 - 15

NEXT COURSES:                    6^th February - 23^rd April

 

Beginner's Figure Drawing

This course is for beginner artists who are interested in developing their skills in representing the human form through drawing. This structured course offers a diverse range of drawing methodologies and tachniques aimed to widen your visual vocabulary. A model will be present at each class offering the experience of live figure drawing enabling you to explore the foundations of how the body is structured. Who should attend?- Any one who is attracted to unearthing theit creativity and wants to achieve the skills in figure representation in an exciting and supportive enviroment.

The course incoporates the following subject modules:                                                    Introduction to line, tone and texture, methods in achieving correct body composition, introduction to colour application and introduction to portaiture.

REQUIREMENTS:  As specified by the lecturer    

LECTURER: Jade Waller

COST:  R 1380.00

DURATION: 8 lessons - 24 hours

TIME:   Wednesday evenings 6.00pm to 9.00pm

CLASS NUMBERS: 10 -15

NEXT COURSES: 2nd May - 20th June 2012

Intermediate / Advanced Figure Drawing

This course has been designed to facilitate your development of any preferred media and style in areas of figure drawing. A model is offered in each class providing you with the opportunity to explore your favored tachniques and methods in drawing, painting or mixed media. A model will be present at each class. This unstructred course provides a supportive and exciting enviroment for you to discover new styles in representing the human form.

REQUIREMENTS: As specified by the lecturer      

LECTURER: Jade Waller

COST: TBA

DURATION: 8 lessons - 24 hours

TIME: 6.00pm to 9.00pm

CLASS NUMBERS:  10 -15

NEXT COURSES: TBA

This multi-faceted course is open to anyone with any calibre who has something specific in mind but needs support to get there.  It is unstructured, meaning there is no set curriculum. Whilst each participant creates something individualised, there is an atmosphere of collaborative learning and a cross-pollination of ideas. Tuition is tailor made to suit each person's needs. The Intermediate / Advanced Art course runs all year round.

LECTURER - Ilhaam Behardien

COST - R 1 800.00                                                                                                             DURATION - 12 Lesson: 36 hours                                                                                       CLASS NUMBERS - 10 - 15

TIME - Tuesday evenings 18.00pm - 21.00pm

NEXT COURSES: 7th February - 15th May; 22nd May - 7th August; 14th August - 30th October

This exciting course explores Drawing and Painting. Students have the opportunity to develop and explore their painting and drawing skills from the absolute Beginner to those with some experience. Special emphasis is placed on developing personal imagery, in addition to working from still life to a live model.

Module 1

This Module focuses on beginning drawing skills, proportion, perspective, negetive space, mark making and use of different drawing materials

REQUIREMENTS: List is available from adminstration

LECTURER - Kami Brodie
COST - R1 425.00                                                                                                                       DURATION - 10 Lesson: 30 hours
TIME - Saturday Mornings 10:00pm - 1:00pm
CLASS NUMBERS - 10 - 15
NEXT COURSES: Module 1: 21st January - 31st March 2012

Module 2: Focuses on more in depth drawing, texture, ink drawing, different shading techniques, use of collage and mixed media.

NEXT COURSE: Module 2 : 9th April - 30th June 2012

Module 3: More indepth drawing, shading techniques, tecture and mixed media. This structured course is open to the beginner, learners are not required to have completed Modules 1 and 2.

NEXT COURSES: Module 3: 14th July - 15th September 2012

Module 4: Intrucing colour, the colour wheel, beginners painting, depth and space, colour theories such as complemantaries

NEXT COURSE: Module 4: 29th September - 8th December 2012

This course is intended as an introduction for jewellers so that they can learn to identify gemstones for the use in the jewellery industry.  The course is practical with hands-on learning with actual rough and cut gem material, and lots of practical demonstrations of the principles discussed.  There will be very few notes provided and participants will be expected to make their own notes if they wish. 

 Course Content:

Session 1: What are gems and where do they originate from? Organic gems. Non-crystalline gems. Crystalline gems.

Session 2: Natural vs synthetic vs imitation gemstones. (with examples)

Session 3: The physical properties of gems (with examples)

Session 4: The optical properties of gems (with examples)

Session 5: Practical identification of gemstones(with examples)

Session 6: Practical identification of gemstones(with examples)

 REQUIREMENTS:         Note Book

LECTURER:                  Safia Salaam

COST:                          R1 395.00

DURATION:                   6 Lessons - 18 Hours

TIME:                            Saturday's 10:00am - 1:00pm

CLASS NUMBERS:       6 - 10

NEXT COURSE:            14 April 26 May 2012 (excl 28 April)

This part time course on black and white film photography provides part time students with the technical skills to operate a film camera, develop their own film and process photographs.

The focal point of the course is concerned with the individual development of photographic style through an interactive method of learning about the film camera, the negative, and how to develop photographs inside the darkroom. This course is aimed at persons who have a keen interest in learning the technical ability of manually operating a film camera, a sound knowledge of darkroom processes as well as a basic history of film photography.

Presentations, demo's and project briefings are facilitated to part time students over a period of 10 classes.  Each brief correlates to the theory of that particular class and provides the part time student with an opportunity for creative flair and technical growth. Demo's and presentations are also met with weekly handouts of reading material regarding the practical brief for that week.

Students will be provided with a list of basic supplies needed for the course before the first class.

No.	Class Detail
1	Introduction, Camera Demo, Darkroom Tour, Exposure Scale Activity, Brief 1
2	Camera Demo Pt2, Photogram Activity, Brief 2
3	Negative Development Demo/Activity, Printing Process Demo, Brief3
4	Basic Image processing in darkroom, Printing Process Demo, Brief 4
5	Image processing in darkroom, Brief 5
6	Image processing in darkroom and any negative development.
7	Image processing in darkroom, Printing Process Demo Pt3, Brief 6
8	Negative Development, Image Printing, Brief 7
9	Image Processing in darkroom, course overview, archival/framing presentation.
10	Image Processing in darkroom, framing/mounting of course work, Conclude.

 

 

 

LECTURER:                             Kelly Van Der Watt

COST:                                     R2775.00

DURATION:                            10 Lesson: 30 hours

TIME:                                      Tuesday evening's 6:00pm - 9:00pm

CLASS NUMBERS:                 8 - 15

NEXT COURSES:                   28th February - 1st May 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

The course is designed for anyone who wishes to understand the mechanics and operational workings of their digital camera, be introduced to basic image management techniques using the latest digital editing software, and learn more about photography in a relaxed and creative environment.

Course Content:
Introduction to portraiture, landscape, still life and nude photography
Operation of digital cameras - point and shoot and SLR variety
Exposure methodologies
Understanding depth of field and shutter speeds
Processing Raw digital files
Understanding digital file types
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop CS5
Introduction to studio lighting techniques

During the course, students will be exposed to a wide range of photographers work via periodic slide shows, and have their own work analyzed during critique sessions.

LECTURER - Johan Booyens

COST - R2 775.00
DURATION - 10 Lesson: 30 hours
TIME - Tuesday evenings 18:00pm - 21:00pm

NEXT COURSE: TBA
CLASS NUMBERS - 8 - 13

NEXT COURSES: TBA - 2012

This exciting hands-on course is aimed at intermediate level and includes the development of fundamental drawing and painting skills particular to the genre of Illustration. Module 1introduces students to basic drawing and painting techniques, colour theory, as well as compositional priciples. Our approach is benificial to all students in that it provides beginners with a platform from which to explore illustrative artwork and serves as a refresher for those with drawing experience. The course is structured to run for the entire year and learning is accumulative and is reiterative with each consecutive module informing and supporting the next. It is therefore recommended that students complete module one before commencing with further modules, though they need not complete the entire course. We will explore a variety of mediums, techniques and styles within the broad field of Illustration. A new feature this year is the inclusion of an Illustration forum or 'Do' that will be held on the first Tuesday evening of the month. The forum includes industry discussion and presentation covering a range of topics and issues of relevance to commercial artwork, including animation, cartooning, etc. Participation in the forum is free of charge. The Tuesday evening will therefore run over a period of 10 weeks, altough you will have 8 formal classes.                                                  

24 hours: 8 lessons per module. Tuesday evenings: 18:00pm - 21:00 pm

Module 1: Basic drawing and painting (Foundation course) This is a technical course based on formal principles and explores various approaches to drawing and painting as well as an introduction to colour theory. It is for thos who have never had formal training before, or for those who want to revisit and improve on their drawing and/ or painting skills. Subsequent modules are based on this foundation and are more creative and interpretative                         

A Drawing 5 lessons of 3hrs each - Total 15hrs. Various methods and techniques are            explored

B  Painting 3 lessons of 3hrs each total 9hrs.  Drawings will be used as a basis for the painting classes. We work with mediums that are fast-drying and therefore more conductive to creating Illustration. 

Next course: Tuesday evenings 17 January till 20 March or Wednesday mornings 18 January till 07 March

Required materials: To begin - A3 Cartridge paper, newsprint, , HB, 2B, 4B and 6B graphite pencils, erasers (putty and hard edged oval), charcoal (willow and conte), fixative/hairspray, 0.1 black line pen, ruler, NT cutter, drawing board (A2 masonite board or other)

Later (will be discussed) - layout or rough work paper, watercolour paper; 3, 1 and 000 watercolour paintbrushes, watercolour/aquarell coloured pencils, watercolour paint (Reeves), Gouache (Reeves), water container, palette, A4 visual diary

 Module 2 - The principles and elements of illustration, including line, colour, texture and pattern

(It is preferable that students have completed module 1)

Next course: To be announced

Required materials: A3 Cartridge paper, newsprint, watercolour paper, HB, 2B, 4B and 6B graphite pencils, erasers (putty and hard edged oval), charcoal (willow and conte), fixative, 0.1 black line pen, ruler, NT cutter, 3, 1 and 000 watercolour paintbrushes, watercolour paint (Reeves), Gouache (Reeves), aquarelle colour pencils, black permanent ink, variety of mark-making tools, including the unconventional (e.g. quill pens, sticks, ear buds, straws, feathers, sponge etc), water container, palette, A4 visual diary, small colour wheel

 Module 3 - Applied artwork, including book and editorial publications and/or packaging design

(It is preferable that students have completed module 1 and 2). This module affords the opportunity to work from an actual brief.

Next course: To be announced

Required materials: A3 Cartridge paper, newsprint, watercolour paper, cardboard, HB, 2B, 4B and 6B graphite pencils, erasers (putty and hard edged oval), charcoal (willow and conte), fixative, 0.1 black line pen, ruler, NT cutter, 3, 1 and 000 watercolour paintbrushes, watercolour paint (Reeves), Gouache (Reeves), aquarelle colour pencils, black permanent ink, variety of mark-making tools, including unconventional (e.g. quill pens, sticks, ear buds, straws, feathers etc), water container, palette, A4 visual diary.

Module 4: Character development

(It is preferable that students have completed module 1and 2). This module includes the study of anatomy, sculpting and the creation of a narrative in the form of a graphic novel, cartoon, or storybook etc.

Next course: To be announced

Required materials: Medium of choice, may include A3 Cartridge paper, newsprint, watercolour paper, HB, 2B, 4B and 6B graphite pencils, erasers (putty and hard edged oval), fixative, 0.1 black line pen, ruler, NT cutter, 3, 1 and 000 watercolour paintbrushes, watercolour paint (Reeves), Gouache (Reeves), aquarelle colour pencils, water container, palette, A4 visual diary, sculpting material such as clay (to be discussed).

LECTURER:                             Wendy Morison

COST:                                     R1 320.00

DURATION:                           8 Lesson: 24hours

TIME: Tuesday evenings6:00pm - 9:00pm or Wednesday mornings9h00 - 12h00

CLASS NUMBERS                  8 - 15

                                                        

 

 

This structured course will teach you a variety of techniques and methods necessary to achieve a well constructed and proportionate portrait. You will be guided through a range of methodologies teaching you how to compose facial features using a variety of drawing and painting applications. A model will presented for each lesson offering the experience of painting from life. If you are enthusiastic toward learning how to paint portraits in a variety of exciting approaches then this course is perfect for you.

REQUIREMENTS: As specified by the lecturer

LECTURER: Jade Waller

COST: R 1380                                                                                                               DURATION: 8 lessons - 24hours

TIME:  Tuesday evening's 6.00pm - 9.00pm

CLASS NUMBERS: 10 - 15

NEXT COURSES: TBA - 2012