Classes

Graphic Design                       HIGD 130-01-SU       NEW!

Are you obsessed with type, logos and images that make up our visual culture? In this workshop, you will learn how to create visual communication that is both expressive and meaningful. Incorporating both handmade and digital processes (utilizing Adobe Creative Suite), you will create a brand concept that is then applied to a range of printed and digital materials. A presentation and exhibition will conclude the course. Supplies are provided; bring a sketchbook and pens/pencils. This class is open to high school juniors and seniors.

Instructors: Jamie Gray and Tyler Galloway

Date: Monday - Friday, July 5 - 9, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Cost: $599

Credit: 1 semester credit hour awarded

Location: Design Building

Enrollment deadline: Monday, June 28

 

Computer Animation Intensive           HIAN 118-01-SU

Love to draw and design and want to see your imagery MOVE? Learn the core ingredients of Adobe Creative Suite to create dynamic animation in a variety of styles. Bring your passion to learn to make technologically savvy art. By the end of class, you’ll have your own animation short. An exhibition will conclude the course. Supplies are provided; bring a sketchbook and pens/pencils.

Instructor: Scott McCarthy

Date: Monday - Friday, July 12 - 16, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Cost: $349 + $25 materials fee

Enrollment deadline: Monday, July 5

Location: Irving Building, room 113

 

Digital Art Intensive   HIPA 120-01-SU       

Here is the way of the future for illustration and design. Draw and design with color, pattern and strong composition-all on your computer! You will create with the aid of a drawing tablet, adjust your digital photos, collage your imagery, compose text and understand how to prep your digital art for Web or print. You will upload your art to the Internet as well as create your own files (saved to your flash drive) suited for printing at home or a printing service. An exhibition will conclude the course. Supplies are provided; bring a sketchbook and pens/pencils.

Instructor: Scott McCarthy

Date: Monday - Friday, July 19 - 23, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Cost: $349 + $25 materials fee

Enrollment deadline: Monday, July 12

Location: Irving Building, room 113

 

Drawing Intensive for Your Portfolio             XYPH 035-41-SU 

Build the basics required for a strong college portfolio. We will focus on observational drawing with three days spent on the important self-portrait and still life in color that every college wants to see in a portfolio. We will finish the week with two intensive days of drawing from a model. These drawings will strengthen the portfolio of work that you produce at your high school. Get ready to impress the college review panels!

Instructor: Desmond Poirier

Date: Monday - Friday, July 26 - July 30, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: $299 + $20 materials fee  

Enrollment deadline: Monday, July 19

Location: Dodge Building, room K101

 

Painting Intensive       HIPA 110-01-SU

For ambitious high school juniors and seniors with prior visual art experience, spend an intensive week immersed in pursuit of painting and realize your personal, contemporary vision as you build your portfolio. Full days of painting will be divided between color mixing and theory with perceptual projects. Previous beginning art courses and experience with painting is recommended. Examples from your new body of paintings will be exhibited at the conclusion. Supplies included.

Instructor: Clayton Skidmore

Date: Monday - Friday, July 19 - July 23, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: $499

Enrollment deadline: Monday, July 12

Location: Dodge Painting Building, room K101

 

Portfolio Preparation   XYPH 032-41-SU

This is the course for you if you are interested in building your portfolio for the college level. In this course, we will work on composition and observational drawing, building to larger scale drawings. We will also discuss the college admission and application process as well as the techniques for capturing and sharing portfolio images.

Instructor: Alex Hamil

Date: 1 week, July 12 - July 16           

Time: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: $299 + $20 materials fee

Enrollment deadline: Monday, July 5

Location: Dodge Building, room K101

 

 

Creating a Children’s Picture Book    XDES 199-80-SU 

Do you have an idea for a children’s book? Whether it’s an original manuscript or a new twist on an old story, we will focus on creating a submission-ready book dummy. We will discuss the appropriate age level and format for the book and illustrations. Bring your manuscript (or at least your well-thought out idea), a sketchbook and pencil to class.

Instructor: Dana Regan

Date: 8 weeks, June 15 - Aug. 10 (no class July 20)

Time: Tuesdays, 6 - 8 p.m.      Cost: $199 + $10 materials fee                       

Location: Special Programs satellite classroom, 4301 Main, Ste. 14

 

Artistic Architectural Drawing           XDDR 314-80-SU

Learn to draw buildings within a landscape setting. We’ll explore perspective relating to architecture and landscape, line qualities and other formal aspects of drawing. You may work in one color or use color media such as water media or colored pencil. The class will work on-site at KCAI or in the immediate surrounding area. The first class will be held in the classroom. Beginning and intermediate students are welcome. Supplies list.

Instructor: Alice Broughton

Date: 6 weeks, May 22 - June 26

Time: Saturdays, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.      Cost:$169      

Location: Irving Building, room 114

  

This is a basic course that includes work from live models. The goals of this class are to train you to develop "eyes" to observe, think and express your vision in charcoal or pencil using form, light, value and space. Emphasis will be placed on development of your observational skills and hand/eye coordination as well as understanding of the anatomical forms and planar structures of the face and head. Supply list.

Instructor: Chun Wang

Date: 8 weeks, June 15 - Aug. 3     

Time: Tuesdays, 6 - 9 p.m.      Cost: $259      

Location: Dodge Painting Building, room D202

 

Drawing the Human Form- 6 weeks                  XDDR 306-80-SU       NEW!

Learn how to draw the figure from live models, using proportion, perspective and all the formal elements of drawing.  A good class for any level student, with positive critiquing and instruction. Your art will blossom as we work to enhance your drawing skills. Supplies list.

Instructor: Alice Broughton

Date: 6 weeks, June 2 - July 7

Time: Wednesdays, 6 - 9 p.m.             Cost: $219      

Location: Irving  Building, room 115

 

  

Life Drawing Open Studio      XLDR 310-80-SU

Open studio is a great opportunity for the novice or advanced artist to gain experience drawing from the model. Class sessions are fun and lively and free from instruction or critique. Bring your favorite materials and jump right in.

Facilitator: Nancy Martin

Date: 8 weeks, June 10 - July 29        

Time: Thursdays, 6 - 9 p.m.    Cost: $129 alumni, $158 all others     

Location: Dodge Painting Building, room D202

 

Structure and Expression        XDDR 244-80-SU                   NEW!

This course will focus on two seemingly different outcomes, but one goal. Contrasting structure with expressiveness or “looseness,” you will learn to make dynamic representation and abstract drawings. Discovering how closely these relate is the fun! Supplies list.

Instructor: Marilyn Mahoney

Date: 8 weeks, June 15 - Aug. 3

Time: Tuesdays, 6 - 9 p.m.      Cost: $259      

Location: Dodge Painting Building, room A301

 

 

Shibori             XFIB 349-80-SU

Discover the traditional Japanese method of resist dyeing fabric. We will create patterns on silk and cotton using stitching, folding and binding techniques with a variety of dyes and discharge agents. You will be amazed at the beautiful patterns you create. Each student will design several yards of fabric to use in their own projects.

Instructor: Kim Eichler-Messmer

Date: 4 weeks, June 9 - 30        

Time: Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9 p.m.        Cost: $139 + $30 materials fee           

Location: Foundation building, fiber lab

 

 

 Original Fabric Beads     XFIB 272-01-SU       NEW!
Create unique, one of a kind fabric beads for jewelry art or embellishments. Whether you're a jewelry designer or a beginner you will love this class! We will craft beads using surface design techniques on fabric then create bead forms.  Get ready to make your own designs--big, bold, small or delicate. 
Instructor: Lisa Megahee
Date: 2 sessions, July 24 and July 31
Time: Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.    Cost: $139 + $20 materials fee   
Location: Dodge Painting Building, room K101

Beginning with Oil      XPAI 230-80-SU

Experiment with oil painting. We explore the basics of oil painting while painting landscapes and still life. You will learn to observe objects/settings with painter's eyes. Instructions include color, value, drawing and composition. All levels of skill are welcome. Supplies list.

Instructor: Chun Wang

Date: 8 weeks, June 16 - Aug. 4     

Time: Wednesdays, 6 - 9 p.m.             Cost: $259      

Location: Dodge Painting Building, room D202

 

Botanical Painting using Digital Photography             XPAI 353-10-SU

Summer is here and it is the perfect time of year to photograph and paint from nature. We will focus on learning to take reference photographs of flowers and then use them to illustrate and paint watercolors. We will work in both a studio setting and plein air on location at the Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden. Students will need to bring their own digital camera. Supplies list.

Instructor: Lisa Megahee

Date: 5 weeks, May 29 - June 26

Time: Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - noon       Cost: $149      

Location: Irving Building, room 115

 

Constructed Landscape           XPAI 228-80-SU         NEW!

This is a painting course that will focus on the landscape. Using acrylic and latex paints we will work on basic rendering, perspective, color, tone and hue. In addition to the formal elements of painting, collage methods will also be presented to help students individualize their work. Supplies list.

Instructor: Jessica Brandl

Date: 8 weeks, June 6 - Aug. 1 (no class July 4)

Time: Sundays, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.          Cost: $259      

Location: Special Programs satellite classroom, 4301 Main, Ste. 14

 

Exploring the Self                    XPAI 242-80 -SU        NEW!

In this course we will explore color and basic painting techniques using a very reliable model: ourselves. We will start with the basics of drawing the face including placement, proportion and expressions. We will then move on to working with color mixing, color schemes, mood and harmony. The goal will be a series of self-portraits that utilize expression and color to convey emotion to the viewer. Supplies list.

Instructor: Alisha Gambino

Date: 6 weeks, June 7 - July 12

Time: Mondays, 6 - 9 p.m.                  Cost:$219      

Location: Special Programs satellite classroom, 4301 Main, Ste. 14

 

Mixed Media                XPAI 233-01-SU

This class is for artists who want to push beyond traditional art forms and explore new realms of possibilities in their paintings. Anyone who is interested in mixing painting, drawing, collage, photography, printmaking or computer images into their paintings is welcome. Basic principles of color and design will be reinforced throughout the course. Various mixed media techniques will be presented each week. Water media paints are recommended. The goal of the class is to help you strengthen your skills and develop your images into personal statements. Supplies list.

Instructor: Linda Light

Date: 8 weeks, June 12 - Aug. 7 (no class July 3)

Time: Saturdays, 9 a.m. - noon                        Cost:$259      

Location: Special Programs satellite classroom, 4301 Main, Ste. 14

 

Painting and Meaning        XPAI 255-01-SU

The artistic struggles of the painter do not typically originate in material or technical problems but in unclear goals. This course focuses on the possibilities of painting as a means of personal and philosophical exploration. It also explores the relationship between iconography and the artist’s purpose; between painting as a disinterested object of beauty and painting as a tool of ethical inquiry. Bring an 8.5 x 11-inch lined pad, pen and examples of your work to the first class. Other supplies will be discussed at the first class.

Instructor: Jane Voorhees

Date: 2 weeks, June 7 – June 18

Time: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.          Cost:$219      

Location: Dodge Painting Building, room A301

                                  

Painting the Figure      XPAI 279-80 -SU

In this course, you will continue developing your oil painting skills from direct observation. We will be working from live models, exploring the use of color, line and composition. All skill levels are welcome. Supplies list.

Instructor: Anne Garney

Date: 6 weeks, June 17 – July 22

Time: Thursdays, 6 - 9 p.m.                Cost:$219      

Location:Dodge Painting Building, room D202

 

Plein Air Oil Painting       XPAI 347-10-SU

Summer is a great time to paint from direct observation. We will be working outside on-site allowing for a personal connection with the landscape exploring the use of color, line and composition. We will meet in Kansas City’s parks including the Plaza and Loose Park. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your paints, canvas and easel to the first class.

Instructor: Anne Garney

Date: 5 weeks, June 12 – July 17 (no class July 3)

Time: Saturdays, 9 a.m. - noon                        Cost:$199      

Location: First class meets at Loose Park Rose Garden

 

Pastel Intensive           XPAI 268-01-SU

Get lost in your work for a glorious week. We will divide our time between drawing the model inside the studio and plein air landscape. You will be encouraged to approach pastel as a linear drawing medium and as a painting medium using layered color. Supplies list.

Instructor: Lynn Manos

Date: 4 sessions, June 14 - June 17

Time: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - noon, 1 - 4 p.m.  Cost: $259      

Location: Dodge Painting Building, room K101

 

The Flying Brush           XPAI 363-80-SU         NEW!

Calligraphy was the visual art form prized above all others in traditional China. The genres of painting and calligraphy emerged simultaneously, sharing identical tools — brush and ink. Come experience this unique art of writing developed more than 3,000 years ago. This class will blend the poetic vocabulary of Chinese characters with choreographed hand movement and structured composition to achieve the purest form of calligraphy. Supplies list. 

Instructor: Valda Hsu

Date: 4 weeks, June 10 - July 1

Time: Thursdays, 6 - 9 p.m.                Cost: $139      

Location: Special Programs satellite classroom, 4301 Main, Ste. 14

 

The Dancing Ink      XPAI 364-80-SU         NEW!

The enchanted garden in China is associated with scholar-gentlemen, particularly the "four gentlemen" — plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo and chrysanthemums. This class will convey how these spiritual plants are used in Chinese paintings. Basic brush work will be demonstrated throughout all sessions. All levels welcome. Supplies list.

Instructor: Valda Hsu

Date: 4 weeks, July 8 - July 29

Time: Thursdays, 6 - 9 p.m.                Cost: $139      

Location: Special Programs satellite classroom, 4301 Main, Ste. 14

 

 

Digital SLR for the Beginner   XPHO 263-80-SU      

This class takes you from the basics of exposure, manipulation of depth of field and shutter speeds to the ultimate goal of creating compelling photographs. This class will cover the operation of your digital SLR and an introduction to Photoshop. We will cover the available settings of your camera and when to use them in different settings. Then we will bring the images into Photoshop and work with them. You should bring your camera, instruction book and a flash drive to class. Before the first class put three to five examples of your current photographs on the flash drive and bring them to class. This class is designed for the beginning student. Supplies list.

Instructor: Bill Thomas

Date: 8 weeks, June 15 - Aug. 3         

Time: Tuesdays, 6 - 9 p.m.      Cost: $259      

Location: East Building, room 217

 

Digital SLR, Part 2      XPHO 370-80-SU      

This class takes you past the basics and into intermediate/advanced camera controls. Emphasis will be on working the camera in specific shooting situations as we go “on location” to photograph. We will follow up with student reviews and image management and more sophisticated Photoshop techniques. Supplies list.

Instructor: Bill Thomas

Date: 8 weeks, June 17 - Aug. 5         

Time: Thursdays, 6 - 9 p.m.    Cost: $259      

Enrollment limited to: 12

Location: East Building, room 217

 

Composition, Lighting and Shooting   XPHO 276-80-SU      NEW!

For eight weeks we will learn and apply photography principles and mechanics starting with the basics of exposure, various types of light including flash and different types of equipment, such as lenses. We will also explore composition in-depth, discovering what makes a photograph great. Several classes will be photography sessions “on location” at various sites throughout the city to apply what you learn.

Instructor: Doug Hamer

Date: 8 weeks, June 12 – Aug. 7 (no class July 3)

Time: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon             Cost: $259      

Location: East Building, room 203

 

Photoshop       XPHO 254-80-SU

Learn the tools and techniques available in Photoshop to manipulate and create dynamic photos. We will explore direct images and artistic interpretations of your image. You should bring an external drive with 10 images on it to the first class. Please note all photo printing will be done outside of class.

Instructor: Steve Lewis

Date: 6 weeks, June 30 - Aug. 4         

Time: Wednesdays, 6 - 9 p.m. Cost: $219      

Location: Jannes Library, computer lab

 

Monotype Weekend Intensive         XPRI 235-01-SU        

Explore your inner artist! Come experiment and discover a new art form by spending the weekend making art. Monotype printmaking is a spontaneous, experimental form of printmaking. We will print all weekend in an artistic whirlwind of activity. Supplies list.

Instructor: Jane Voorhees

Date: one weekend, June 5 - June 6               

Time: Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Cost: $169 + $30 materials fee                       

Location: East Building, printmaking studio

 

Open Wood Shop      XWWS 200-01-SU

Enjoy the luxury of working in the KCAI wood shop. Explore your creative side: build furniture, create a sculpture or a project of your choice. Our wood shop technician will be on hand during open shop to help you with machinery and questions. Bring safety goggles, measuring devices, pencils and wood with you.

Technician: Jon Wilson

Date: 6 weeks, May 22 - June 26                    

Time: Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.          Cost: $189 + $20 materials fee                       

Location: East Building, central shop