Inside Irvine Winter 2024-25

arts

Winter Registration for Irvine Fine Arts Center classes: Adult Jewelry: November 17, 7 a.m. Adult Ceramics: November 17, 8 a.m. All Other Classes: November 15, 6 a.m.

Irvine Fine Arts Center Registration Dates

OPEN STUDIO Adults, ages 18 and older, with demonstrated experience can pursue art projects independently using the Irvine Fine Arts Center facilities and equipment. Studios are supervised by technicians or registered volunteers. Certification is required to participate in the Open Studio program.

Ceramics Open Studio The Ceramics Studio is equipped with wheels, kilns, slab roller, damp room, and complete glaze room. Regular firings are scheduled by technicians. Stoneware clay is available for purchase. Closed-toe shoes and previous studio experience required. FEES: $15 per session

Jewelry Open Studio The Jewelry Studio is equipped with jewelry casting and fabricating torches, hydraulic press, polishing, and finishing machines. Closed-toe shoes and previous studio experience required. FEES: $19 per session equipment including casting centrifuge, burnout ovens,

Photography Open Studio The David Kawashima Photography Studio features group and individual darkrooms with complete black-and-white tray setups. Standard black-and-white chemistry is provided. Enlargers accommodate The lab also features a film processing and finishing room with film dryer, print washer, print dryer, and dry mount press. Closed-toe shoes and previous studio experience required. FEES: $15–$19 per session 35mm, 120mm, and 4 x 5 inch negatives.

Printmaking Open Studio The Patrick Merrill

Printmaking Studio is a fully equipped, ventilated studio suitable for traditional printmaking techniques. Various etching presses, including a 36” x 72” manual Ettan press, outfit the 800-square-foot studio space that allows for various print techniques and processes such as intaglio, relief, collagraph, and monoprint. Open Studio sessions available by reservation. Closed-toe shoes and previous studio experience required. FEES: $19 per session

For more information, please visit the Open Studio Programs page at irvinefinearts.org .

KIDS & TEENS

Teens Page 47

Early Childhood Page 24 Introduce your child to the wonder and excitement of art. Activities include painting, drawing, crafting, and more.

Children Pages 32 & 34

Teens can learn the fundamentals of watercolor painting or ceramic wheel-throwing in classes geared toward all skill levels.

There are several activities for kids to create keepsakes with clay, painting, drawing, printmaking, and more.

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Inside Irvine

Winter 2024–25

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