Berkeley Art Studio Archives - Berkeley Art Studio

Beginning Darkroom Photography(Spring)

Learn the increasingly rare art of black and white darkroom photography! This course will teach you how to properly expose your film, process negatives, and print black and white photographs. No prior darkroom experience required. During the session, you will have full access to the darkroom outside of class time.

All materials may be purchased at the Art Studio on the first day of class. We rent 35mm film cameras on a first-come, first-served basis.

No class 3/27/2023

Intermediate Darkroom Photography(Spring)

All materials may be purchased at the Art Studio on the first day of class. We rent 35mm film cameras on a first-come, first-served basis.

No class 3/28/2023

Basics of Sewing, Mending, and Alterations (Spring)

This class covers basic hand sewing and garment construction (and deconstruction) techniques through a combination of lecture, demonstration and hands-on activities. By the end of the session, students will learn basic hand sewing techniques for mending, alterations and garment customization. These skills help extend the life of favorite garments, alter them to fit better, or customize/repurpose items according to your own design. We begin with hand sewing and will conclude with machine sewing in the final weeks of class. Machines will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own working machine to learn on.

No class 3/29/2023

Materials List (Required for each student):

Sewing shears (or new, sharp scissors)
Your own garments
Fabric

Provided materials:

Embroidery needles
Zippers
Thread
Thimbles
Measuring tape

Drawing Fundamentals(Spring)

Begin your formal creative practice in the traditional method of charcoal drawing. Charcoal pencils and sticks are one of most commonly used tools to draw with. Learn the basics of this fine medium, understand the effectiveness of drawing techniques, and get a formal introduction into the process of creating imagery all on your own. Subjects discussed will include line quality, shading and gradation, cross hatching, and contour drawing. This class is open to all levels.

No class 3/27/2023

Materials List:
Strathmore 400 Series Recycled Paper Drawing Pad – 18×24
Vine Charcoal-Soft
Compressed Charcoal Sticks (Charkoal)
Charcoal Pencils 2b 4b 6b
White Charcoal Pencil
Kneaded Eraser
Pencil Sharpener
18×24 drawing board

The Inkstone on Telegraph near the UC Berkeley campus will have some drawing materials available. Please contact them directly to inquire about in-store pick-up.

Graphite Drawing(Spring)

Begin your drawing practice in graphite! The most common tool for drawing, the graphite pencil, will be the defined medium of this 7 week course. Learn the basics of sketching, understand the effectiveness of drawing techniques, and receive a formal introduction into the process of creating imagery all on your own. Subjects discussed will include line quality, shading and gradation, cross hatching, and contour drawing. This class is open to all levels.

No class 3/30/2023

Materials List:

Strathmore 11×14 Recycled Drawing Paper
Kimberly’s General Graphite pencils hb, 2b, 4b,6b 8b
Graphite Sticks
2 hole pencil sharpener
Steadlier White plastic erasure

The Inkstone on 2424 Telegraph near the UC Berkeley campus will have some supply kits available. Please contact them directly to inquire about in-store pick-up.

Drawing Fundamentals(Spring)

No class 3/29/2023

The Inkstone on Telegraph near the UC Berkeley campus will have some drawing materials available. Please contact them directly to inquire about in-store pick-up.

Abstract Watercolor Workshop(Spring)

In this course we will explore the intuitive expression of watercolor painting. This workshop will offer a formal demonstration into this practice, yet encourage the unpredictable qualities watercolor painting can exhibit. If you are looking to jumpstart your creativity or explore a new technique, this workshop is for you. All levels are welcome.

No class 3/31/2023

Materials List:

Fluid, Cold Press Watercolor Paper block 9×12
10 Well Plastic palette
Kneaded eraser
2 General’s Kimberly Drawing Pencil – HB
Pencil Sharpener
Synthetic Watercolor Brush- Round 2 ,6,10 Princeton
Drawing Board 13×17
Drafting Tape 1inch width
Cotman Brand Tubes- Ultramarine Blue, Alizarin Crimson, Lemon Yellow, Paynes Grey
Jar For Water

The Inkstone on 2424 Telegraph near the UC Berkeley campus will have supplies available. Please contact them directly to inquire about in-store pick-up.

Beginning Darkroom Photography(Spring)

All materials may be purchased at the Art Studio on the first day of class. We rent 35mm film cameras on a first-come, first-served basis.

No class 3/28/2023

Screen Printing(Spring)

Discover the fun and flexible medium of screen printing! In this course, you will learn how to turn your designs into stencils, experiment with layering and aligning, and how to reclaim and reuse screens. This class is open to everyone! Beginners will learn the fundamentals, while more experienced printmakers will have time to print and learn more advanced tricks.

No class 3/30/2023

All materials will be available to purchase at the beginning of class right here at the art studio. Materials Fee: $70.42. Your purchased supplies will include:

18×24 200 mesh screen
2 8×11 transparencies (ink jet or for drawing)
1 jar of black ink or 1 primary color (nothing you have to mix)
Tag board 9×12 (100 sheets)
Paint pen
1 sheet of 18×24 acetate heavy .005

Plants & Animals in Pen & Ink (Spring)

Learn the tricks and techniques of Pen & Ink! We’ll explore the in’s and out’s of working with ink and applying it effectively with brush and pen. Topics will include drawing animals in their natural environments, botany and anatomy, texturing, composition, and illustration. This course will offer insight on a variety of styles and encourage individual art enrichment. All levels are welcome.

No class 3/28/2023

Materials:

Strathmore 400 Series Bristol Paper – 14” x 11”
General’s Kimberly Drawing Pencil – 2H 2
Sakura Pigma Micron Pens 01,03 & 05
Winsor Newton Black Waterproof India Ink
Synthetic Watercolor Brush size 2, 8
Sharpener – Double-Hole
Kneaded Eraser

The Inkstone on 2424 Telegraph near the UC Berkeley campus will have some supply kits available. Please contact them directly to inquire about in-store pick-up.

Intermediate Pottery(Spring)

Create your forms on the potter’s wheel, then finish your pieces using unique decorative techniques! You will learn how to use slip to decorate greenware and create texture with tools, stamps, and other surface carving techniques. We’ll also experiment with glazes and explore a variety of ways to use them. This class is perfect for intermediate students interested in learning more about surface design.

Pre-requisite: Must be able to throw a cylinder confidently and with even walls.

No class 3/31/2023

Clay must be purchased at the Studio. Clay is $10-$28 for a 25 lb bag depending on clay body. We also sell tools kits at the Studio and the prices range from $10-$22. Class includes unlimited glazes, firings, and open studio access.

Beginning Pottery(Spring)

Dive into clay with our introductory pottery class! Learn the ins and outs of throwing one-of-a-kind ceramics pieces and explore the basics of finishing and glazing your work. No previous experience with clay is necessary.

No class 3/30/2023