ARMORY ART CENTER TO OFFER VISITING MASTER ARTIST WORKSHOPS, DIGITAL MEDIA COURSES THIS JANUARY
Unique classes give aspiring artists an opportunity to learn from visiting artists
December 13, 2022 (WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) – The Armory Art Center will soon launch its Visiting Master Artist Workshops, giving aspiring artists the chance to study with seasoned, out-of-county artists with expertise in the areas of ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, painting and drawing. Other digital media courses will be offered during Session 3 (January 3-February 25, 2023) at the Armory.
The Visiting Master Artist Workshops launch January 5, offering a unique combination of intensive studio time in state-of-the-art facilities with renowned teachers in the relaxed, culturally dynamic setting of West Palm Beach. The workshop series brings together students and international contemporary master artists, providing an unparalleled educational experience to artists of all skill levels and disciplines.
Exciting, new digital media classes will be offered as well, including Fundamentals of Film Editing, an introductory course on post-production techniques with Adobe Premiere Pro and fundamentals of editing for narrative film, social media and promotional materials. By the end of the course, students will have the skill set of entry-level editors. The class will be taught by Ruby B. Hernandez, a South Florida-based writer/director and teacher.
“We’re thrilled to offer these courses to our community,” said Derek Sober, Armory Art Center’s Director of Education / 2D Department Manager. “Our classes give students a solid foundation to expand their creative endeavors in the visual arts or digital media.”
Below are more details and dates for each Visiting Master Artist Workshop, plus additional digital media courses. To learn more or to register, visit www.armoryart.org.
Visiting Master Artist Workshops Calendar
Jewelry Recycle, Restore, Repair
Taught by Ayala Naphtali of Adorn Axis
January 5-7, 2023, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (1 hour break)
Tuition: $460, Lab Fee: $30
Painting on Silk
Taught by Jamie Kirkell
January 11-12, 2023, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (1 hour break)
Tuition: $350, Lab Fee: $60
Realism – From Drawing to Painting
Taught by Dorian Vallejo
January 24-27, 2023, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (1 hour break)
Tuition: $550
Jewelry Subtracting and Adding – Carving and Construction
Taught by James Meyer
February 3-5, 2023, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (1 hour break)
Tuition: $460, Lab Fee: $30
Form and Color Portrait Painting
Taught by Jafang Lu
February 14-17, 2023, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (1 hour break)
Tuition: $685
Jewelry Enameling on 3D Forms
Taught by Sarah Perkins
February 16-19, 2023, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (1 hour break)
Tuition: $680, Lab Fee: $35
Digital Media Course Calendar (Session 3)
Fundamentals of Film Editing
Taught by Ruby Hernandez
January 3-February 25, 2023 (Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m.)
Tuition: $440, Lab Fee: $10
Nature, Landscape, and Travel Photography
Taught by Jerry Ginsberg
January 3-February 25, 2023 (Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)
Tuition: $425, Lab Fee: $10
Photoshop & the Digital Darkroom
Taught by Jerry Ginsberg
January 3-February 25, 2023 (Wednesdays, 1:30-4:30 p.m.)
Tuition: $425, Lab Fee: $10
Digital Art and Animation (Youth class)
Taught by Dave Valenzi
January 3-February 25, 2023 (Wednesdays, 4:30-6 p.m.)
Tuition: $160, Lab Fee: $10
Digital Portrait Photography for Beginners
Taught by Etheard Joseph
January 3-February 25, 2023 (Thursdays, 6-8:30 p.m.)
Tuition: $355, Lab Fee: $30
Character Animation (Youth class)
Taught by Annie Fong
January 3-February 25, 2023 (Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.)
Tuition: $260, Lab Fee: $10
Beyond Basic Photography
Taught by Daniel Perry
January 10, 2023, 6-9 p.m.
Tuition: $70, Lab Fee: $10
