Session 1: June 24 – July 12
Students may take ONE of the following classes for this session

Architecture

Art for the Undecided: The World is a Stage

Digital Photography
The photographic world is full of fun apps, cool cameras, and an abundance of equipment and software, but none of it will help you make a great photograph. Knowing how to use light, how to form compositions, and how to turn what is in your head into a print are the keys to being great. In this class you will learn how to carry out several different photo assignments from start to finish, learning the capabilities of the camera, lighting (both in the studio and on location), Adobe Photoshop and quality printing techniques. You will also make use of Cranbrook's green screen room for some fun special effects.
Instructor: Alex Tsocanos earned an MFA in Photography from Cranbrook Academy of Art. She earned a BA in Anthropology through the Visual Arts at New York University and continued her studies at schools in Spain and Greece. In the past five years she has worked for schools, galleries, a playhouse, and a media marketing company while pursuing her own freelance photographic practice. Click here to see Alex's artwork.

Fashion Design
From the courts of Marie Antoinette to modern designers, fashion continues to influence our everyday lives. This course will cover the basic principles of fashion. You will focus on the alteration and manipulation of existing patterns and garments along with the sewing skills to create your own designs. Additionally you will learn embellishment, basic millinery, and an introduction to the making of accessories. At the end of the class we will put on a fashion show where your outfits and accessories take center stage.
Instructor: Irene Walker is a current graduate student in the Fiber department at the Cranbrook Academy of Art. She received her BFA in Textiles Design from the University of Kansas. Her line of custom accessories has been sold from coast to coast over the last seven years. Click here to see Irene's artwork.

Figure Drawing
An essential fundamental for any visual artist is knowing how to draw the human form. Working with live, non-nude professional models, this class will focus on representational figure drawing, using a range of dry and wet media, including charcoal, graphite, watercolor, and ink. You will learn to draw the proportion of a figure, create realistic figure studies with traditional rules of line and shading, capture gestures, understand anatomy, and experiment with non-standard materials. By drawing models in quick and long poses, you will emerge from the class with an abundance of sketches and a few polished pieces in the medium of your choice.
Instructor: Katy Richards is a current graduate student in Painting at Cranbrook Academy of Art. She earned her BFA from Cleveland Institute of Art. She has been in group and solo shows across Ohio and has received numerous awards including the Award for Excellence in Visual Arts of 2011, John Paul Wrobble Prize for Excellence in Painting, and Carl Gaertner Memorial Prize of 2010.

Fundamentals of Painting
The simple gesture of applying paint to canvas unleashes a world of creativity. This class will introduce the fundamental form, language, and vocabulary of painting. You will work with watercolors and acrylics to learn how to structure and build up from the canvas, from the quality of brushstrokes to the mixing of color and more. You will get a taste of what it is to be an artist working in a studio while also giving you the chance to explore new, experimental forms of painting. Emphasis will be on building a sound foundation and then challenging the notion of what painting can be. Good for students who are just learning to those with moderate experience.
Instructor: Sean O'Donnell is a graduate student in Painting at Cranbrook Academy of Art. He earned his BFA from the University of Akron. His work has won numerous grants and awards and has appeared in over a dozen exhibitions.

Metals: Jewelry as Art
Contemporary jewelry has no bounds. From the lumbering lumberjack to the daintiest dancer, everyone has jewelry made so they can express who they are. At first you will learn fundamental metalsmithing techniques, including piercing, drilling, dapping and soldering. You will be encouraged to supplement your pieces with other alternative mediums such photography, drawings or found objects. Cold connections such as riveting will enable you to join objects together, making it possible to create on a rather large scale. Small and large, rugged and delicate-- the possibilities for you are wide open.
Instructor: Tiff Massey earned her MFA in Metalsmithing from Cranbrook Academy of Art. She earned a BS in Biology at Eastern Michigan University. For the past four years she has taught Scultpure, Art and Design with The College for Creative Studies Community Arts Partnership. Her works have been exhibited throughout the United States and Belgium.

Printmaking: Hand-made and Digital Reproduction
Printmaking is an art form that blends ancient practices with cutting edge technology. Utilizing both traditional and non-traditional means this class will investigate reproducing photos, drawings, and imagery into posters, clothing designs, and more. An emphasis will be placed on printmaking fundamentals, experimental techniques, and digital processing of imagery. You will learn several techniques, including screen printing, Xerox transfers, DASS paper transfers, and photopolymer plate printing. This is a class where you get both quality and quantity because these processes enable you to make an abundance of work.
Instructor: Jared Plock is a current graduate student in Print Media at Cranbrook Academy of Art. He graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, where he also taught. He works as a freelance web designer and has shown artwork in numerous galleries. Click here to see Jared's artwork.

Session 2: July 15 to August 2
Students may take ONE of the following classes for this session

Alternative Photography
Instagram and many other apps and software programs are designed to simulate alternative forms of photography. Learn to do the real thing in this class, which will focus on photography beyond the realm of digital capture. You will learn many 'antique' photographic processes, such as cyanotype, gum bi-chromate, platinum and van dyke. Contemporary techniques including lomo photography, solvent transfers, and digital negatives will also be explored. Alternative photography is a playful medium that brings the artist's hand back into the process of picture making.
Instructor: Travis Hocutt is a current graduate student in Photography at Cranbrook Academy of Art. He earned a BFA in Photography from the Art Institute of Boston. Travis has taught photography classes both in the United States and abroad. His specializes in alternative and antiquated photographic media. Click here to see Travis' artwork.

Art for the Undecided: Nothing is Normal
If you love making art but do not know what kind of art you like the best, this class is for you. In this class you will explore unusual art practices using materials you would not normally consider. Adding a twist to traditional art practices such as ceramics, printmaking, welding and figure drawing, you will make innovative work that may surprise you.
Art for the Undecided is designed to be a series of one-week workshops, each distinct from the other. You may sign up for any single week, or choose to take as many weeks as you wish.
Instructor: Sarah Jones is a current graduate student in Ceramics at Cranbrook Academy of Art. She earned a BFA with an emphasis in Ceramics at Bowling Green State University. She completed a Post Baccalaureate at The School of the Art Institute Chicago as well a number of workshops across the country.

Comic Art
Comics combine the talents of a writer with the imagination of the artist. This class will focus on the power of comics as a storytelling medium. Technical demonstrations will be given, focusing on various handmade media commonly used in the production of comics, as well as perspective and anatomy. You will learn about the layout of the page, along with implied action and inking techniques. In this class, each student will produce at least three to four pages of a comic story, which will then be collected into an anthology with your classmates' work.
Instructor: Justine Tamiko Lai earned her MFA in Painting from Cranbrook Academy of Art. She earned her BA with Distinction in English and Studio Art from Stanford University.  She was part of the Stanford Graphic Novel Project, named one of the 20 best college programs in the United States, where they publish a graphic novel focused on social justice issues.

Contemporary Painting
Through most of art history, artists put paint on canvas in photo-realistic ways. In the contemporary art world, many painters are finding new ways of creating work, using new kinds of paint and canvas and leaving photo-realism to photographers. In this class, we will look at the possibilities that exist in painting. We will start with traditional painting techniques, then move to the use of spray paint, silk screening, thick acrylic glazing, and pouring to create something entirely new. You will even be challenged to slice apart your canvas to reveal new forms. This class will have you thinking about what a painting is in a completely new way.
Instructor: Chris Ulrich earned an MFA in Painting from Cranbrook Academy of Art. He received a BFA at Colorado State University and a Post-Baccalaureate certificate from Tufts University. He work has been in more than two dozen exhibitions across the country. Click here to see Chris' artwork.

Cumulative Effects: Exploring the Multiple in Clay
Repetition is a powerful tool in art. From the terracotta warriors in China to Andy Warhol's soup cans in the US, artists have found ways to make stunning work with the idea of the multiple. In this class you will learn innovative approaches to modular building systems and pattern creation using clay. You will develop two-dimensional geometric patterns and three-dimensional figures. Specific projects will include tessellating ceramic tiles and sculptures made by press molding and slip casting. This class is for those who are looking for new challenges in the ceramic process or for those who like to get messy making art.
Instructor: Bowie Croisant is a current graduate student in Ceramics at Cranbrook Academy of Art. He earned a BFA from Kansas State University and studied at the Kansas City Art Institute. Bowie has presented lectures and workshops on ceramic techniques and has been featured in Ceramics Monthly as a 2010 Emerging Artist and on the cover of Pottery Making Illustrated. Click here to see Bowie's artwork.

Kinetic Sculpture: Art in Motion
Kinetic art does something novel: it moves. Using hand cranks, electricity, compressed air, gears and more, you will create 3D work that can boogie, bite or bounce. In this class, you will start by making an automaton, creating hand-made moving sculpture from wood. We will then learn the basics of motors, pumps and pneumatics, exploring how they can be incorporated into sculpture. A wide variety of materials will be used as you also learn to mold, carve, and splice objects together. You don't have to be physicist or a mechanic, although by the end of class you will be a little bit of both.
Instructor: Keegan Kuvach is a current graduate student in Sculpture at Cranbrook Academy of Art. He earned his BA at Hampshire College in 2008 where he majored in kinetic sculpture. He has been in 14 group shows and has ten years' experience working with students.

Digital Photography
The photographic world is full of fun apps, cool cameras, and an abundance of equipment and software, but none of it will help you make a great photograph. Knowing how to use light, how to form compositions, and how to turn what is in your head into a print are the keys to being great. In this class you will learn how to carry out several different photo assignments from start to finish, learning the capabilities of the camera, lighting (both in the studio and on location), Adobe Photoshop and quality printing techniques. You will also make use of Cranbrook's green screen room for some fun special effects.
Instructor: Alex Tsocanos earned an MFA in Photography from Cranbrook Academy of Art. She earned a BA in Anthropology through the Visual Arts at New York University and continued her studies at schools in Spain and Greece. In the past five years she has worked for schools, galleries, a playhouse, and a media marketing company while pursuing her own freelance photographic practice. Click here to see Alex's artwork.

Session 3: August 5 to August 23
Students may take ONE of the following classes for this session

Architecture: Influences from the East
Eastern architecture is as ancient as it is beautiful. From Oriental gardens, to pagodas, to feng shui, Asian influences on modern architectural practices are profound. In this class, you will learn about some of the ancient structural methods still actively used, as well as modern techniques in construction and sustainable design. You will draw out plans for a variety of structures and create a model of a building of your choice. Experience the East while getting a unique taste of what it means to be an architect.
Instructor: Jing Luo is a current graduate student in Architecture at Cranbrook Academy of Art. She earned a Bachelor of Architecture from Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology in China. In recent years she assisted in projects such as The Daming Palace National Park and the Intelligent Building Design Project in Taiwan.

Art for the Undecided: Material Exploration
If you love making art but do not know what kind of art you like the best, this class is for you. In this class you will explore innovative ways of making and talking about form, volume, color and composition, as well various genres and styles. Through painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, mixed media objects and installation, students will familiarize themselves with innovative ways of handling traditional and non-traditional materials to create exciting new artwork.
Art for the Undecided is designed to be a series of one-week workshops, each distinct from the other. You may sign up for any single week, or choose to take as many weeks as you wish.
Instructor: Daphne Stergides earned a BFA from the University of Washington, and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art in Sculpture. She has exhibited in group and solo shows in Seattle, Washington, and Detroit, Michigan.

Darkroom Photography
Although the output of photography is rapidly changing, the best way for students to learn essential photographic skills remains in the darkroom. In this class you will learn how to operate a 35mm SLR camera, process your own black and white film and make quality prints in the darkroom. You will also learn how to use available light on location, making use of Cranbrook's beautiful 330-acre campus. Experimentation with pinhole cameras plus medium and large format photography will also be included. By the end will learn book-binding techniques so you can create your own portfolio of images. We have 35mm SLR cameras available for use, but recommend that students consider bringing their own.
Instructor: Kate LaPier is a current graduate student in Photography at Cranbrook Academy of Art. She earned her BS in Studio Art with a Concentration in Photography at The College At Brockport, where she also managed the school's darkroom. She has taught at the George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and has been in over a dozen group exhibitions.

Food Art
As a child you were told not to play with your food. In this class, you will not only play with food, you will turn it into art. You will explore the beauty of food through form, color, taste, scent and texture. By both cooking and using raw food, you will create edible artwork (or perhaps not so edible) that will be installations, sculptures and drawings. You will also look at the tools we use with food, including utensils, service ware, and glasses, and redesign our methods of eating. This is not a cooking class, it is an art class where food is our paint and plaster.
Instructor: Wei He is a current graduate student in 3D Design at Cranbrook Academy of Art. He earned a BA and MA in Environmental Design at Tsinghua University, Beijing, where he also worked at Tsinghua University assisting the operation of its art gallery. Click here to see Wei's artwork.

Graphic Design for Alt Magazines & Zines
Alternative magazines and underground zines are a tool for easily and widely disseminating ideas on any topic ranging from art to zombies. In this class, you are the writer, the art director, the editor, and the publisher. First you will learn about alternative zine culture and consider several methods of production. You will then produce a zine on any topic of your choosing, learning how to use Adobe Creative Suite for the design process. You will also learn hands-on skills of printmaking and bookbinding. This course covers the fundamentals of graphic design, including many tips and tricks to make your work visually exciting. At the end, you will have your own limited edition zine—with content, design, and binding all done by you.
Instructor: Amy Nicole Dosen is a current graduate student in 2D Design at Cranbrook Academy of Art. She earned a BA in Art & Design and a BS in Interactive Media from DePaul University in Chicago, IL. She was the Senior Art Director of Threshold magazine in Chicago and has designed for agencies including Leo Burnett and Bright Bright Great. Click here to see Amy's artwork.

Introduction to Drawing
Drawing is a skill that anyone can learn. Not only is it the basis for many other art practices, but it can also be a rich and fulfilling process itself. This course will cover the concepts that form the foundation of a strong drawing practice such as line, shading, composition, and proportion. You will become familiar with many drawing materials and techniques while improving your powers of observation by training your eye to recognize shape, value, and edge quality, three vitally important skills. We will spend the first portion of the class drawing from life-- both indoors and outdoors. In the last portion we will work with more experimental drawing techniques while still exploring value, scale and composition. The class will feature experiences working with live, non-nude models.
Instructor: Anna Breininger earned an MFA in Painting from Cranbrook Academy of Art. She earned a BFA in Painting at Arcadia University and has also studied painting at Goldsmiths College in London and School of Visual Arts in New York City. Her artwork has appeared in over a dozen galleries around the United States and London. Click here to see Anna's artwork.

Portfolio Design Workshop
A strong portfolio is one of the most important factors when applying for college art programs. This class will help you build a portfolio and apply to college in two ways: first, by developing new artwork, and second, by learning effective strategies for applying to college art programs. The studio portion will help you to develop a strong and coherent body of work in the medium of your choice, given time to complete new artwork and to rework what you already have. We will learn how to best photo-document artwork and assemble a physical portfolio by learning bookbinding methods. Guest lecturers from various college art programs will provide further insight into the college admissions process.
Instructor: Theresa Choe is a current graduate student in Print Media at Cranbrook Academy of Art. She has a Masters of Architecture from Harvard University and a Masters Japanese Art and Architecture from the University of Michigan. She has also completed programs at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago as well as colleges in London and Sweden. She is a New Media artist, experimenting in mixing digital and traditional art forms.