Inside Irvine Fall 2025

arts

Bookbinding: Momigami Watercolor Sketchbook

Register for this class or view more at yourirvine.org

JEWELRY Introduction to Jewelry Fabrication Tailored to those who have no experience with metalwork, this class focuses on construction techniques for sterling silver jewelry. Participants will cut, form, and join metal. Inst: Bill Gallagher. Ages 18+ Tu Sep 9–Oct 28 10am–2pm FAC $250 #129164 Jewelry Workshop: Fold Forming Learn a simple method of fold forming elements that can be made into a bold bracelet, necklace, or dynamic belt. Inst: Corliss Rose. Ages 18+ Sa Sep 27 10am–5pm FAC $100 #127819 Jewelry: Cloisonné Enamel Cloisonné is an ancient metalwork technique that produces beau- tiful fine art pieces. Learn the basics of this process on fine silver. Inst: Jill Tower. *No class 11/25. Ages 18+ Th Oct 9–Nov 13 10am–2pm FAC $200 #126832 Ages 18+ Tu Oct 14–Dec 9* 6:30pm–9:30pm FAC $200 #126831 PHOTOGRAPHY Beginning Darkroom Photography Learn to operate your own 35mm SLR camera, process black-and- white film, and print your own photographs. No prior darkroom experience required. Ages 18+ Th Sep 25–Oct 23 6:30pm–9pm FAC $135 #126823 Intermediate Darkroom Photography Build on foundational photographic processes learned in begin- ning darkroom. Discover experimental film and printing tech- niques. *No class 11/27. Ages 18+ Th Nov 6–Dec 11* 6:30pm–9:30pm FAC $135 #126824 TRADITIONAL ARTS Bookbinding: “William Morris” Envelope Book Make a hardcover book with sewn-in signatures that are made up of handmade envelopes and pockets using beautiful William Morris-inspired double-sided printed paper. Inst: Diane Cremer. Ages 18+ Sa Oct 11 10am–3:30pm FAC $60 #127047

Bookbinding: Momigami Watercolor Sketchbook Learn the ancient Japanese art of Momigami to convert beautiful vintage paper into “paper-fabric” that is tough, water-resistant, and can even be sewn! Inst: Diane Cremer. Ages 18+ Sa Dec 6 10am–4pm FAC $70 #127790 Bookbinding: Paper Leather Book Make a Momigami “paper-leather” hard-cover book, using a paper bag and distressing it with ink. Embellish with linen, hand- stitching, and an embroidered heart. Inst: Diane Cremer. Ages 18+ Sa Sep 27 10am–3:30pm FAC $60 #127046 Ikebana: Sogetsu Arrangements — Beginners Develop creative self-expression through Japanese flower arrang- ing and learn the beauty and simplicity of asymmetrical line and space. Inst: Norma McDonough. *No class 10/21, 10/28, 11/11. Continuing Beginners Ages 18+ Tu Oct 14–Dec 16* 2:30pm–5:30pm FAC $245 #126836 Ikebana: Sogetsu Arrangements — Intermediate/Advanced Continue to develop creative self-expression through Japanese flower arranging in this class for continuing students. Learn the beauty and simplicity of asymmetrical line and space. Inst: Norma McDonough. *No class 10/21, 10/28, 11/11. Ages 18+ Tu Oct 14–Dec 16* 10:30am–1:30pm FAC $245 #126838 Introduction to Mosaic Art Learn the basics of mosaic, including tools, materials, cutting tech- niques, design, and placement. Inst: Dawn Mendelson. Ages 16+ Sa Oct 18 1:30pm–4:30pm FAC $70 #127015 Mosaic Art: Exterior Learn the art of mosaic for exterior projects. In this workshop series, each student will create a mosaic garden planter, focus- ing on the basics of mosaic including tool use, cutting and design. Inst: Dawn Mendelson. Installation Techniques in Mosaic Ages 16+ Sa Nov 15 1:30pm–4:30pm Sa Nov 22 1:30pm–3:30pm FAC $160 #127018

92

Inside Irvine

Fall 2025

To view Inside Irvine online, please visit cityofirvine.org/insideirvine

Made with FlippingBook Ebook Creator