Sculpture and Furniture

Building Contemporary Furniture (Summer 2013)

Master craftspeople have been making furniture one piece at a time for centuries. There's just something about these unique works that can't be duplicated in a factory. This introductory class will examine the basic philosophy of contemporary furniture design and construction, focusing on design, drawing, building, and critique.

Saturday
Jun 1 - Aug 3
9:00 a.m.-noon
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Grimm Worlds: Adopting the Fairytale in Diorama (Summer 2013)

In this class, students will construct three to five narrative dioramas that adapt Grimm's Fairy Tales. The instructor will lecture on the history and meaning of fairy tales, and students will be encouraged to do weekly readings in support of class discussion and for the purpose of conceiving a design concept.

Wednesday
May 29 - Jul 31
6:30-9:30 p.m.
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Papermaking in 3D: Beyond the Flat Sheet (Summer 2013)

Paper can be created and modified into amazing three-dimensional sculptural structures. Working in MCAD’s Papermaking Studio, students in this class will be introduced to techniques for working with both Eastern and Western fibers to make three-dimensional work.

Saturday
Jun 8 - Jun 22
9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (with a one-hour lunch)
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Women's Weekend in Grand Marais: Art As Journey (Spring 2013)

May 9-12, 2013

Thursday-Sunday, variable schedule

Now in its twelfth year, the Women's Art Institute-inspired weekend retreat to Grand Marais welcomes you to gather with a group of equally passionate artists on the beautiful shore of Lake Superior to continue discovering your art in the splendid studios of the Grand Marais Art Colony.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
May 9 - May 12
Varied
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