ASLD art courses photography jewelry encaustic fiber arts

In addition to offering courses in more traditional visual arts media, ASLD also offers a variety of courses in specialty topics such as fiber arts, jewelry, alternative process photography, and more.

FIBER ARTS

Our fiber arts courses will teach you the basics of working with fiber and fiber tools, from sewing to felting to fusion.

The ASLD Fiber Arts Studio is fully equipped with sewing machines, sergers, drafting tables, and sewing tools, so that students have everything they need to create a fully-finished project.

sewing

draping & pattern drafting

wet felting

silk fusion

millinery

JEWELRY

Our jewelry courses offer students a chance to dive into metalsmithing.

Students gain all the essential skills through projects ranging from simple bangles and rings, to cuffs and chunky necklaces.

In each course students design their own pieces from start to finish, thereby gaining insight into jewelry design as well as fabricating techniques.

piercing

filing

soldering

stone setting

finishing

ALTERNATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY

Our alternative photography courses are prefect for experienced photographers looking to expand their range.

ASLD offers a mix of digital and alternative process photography classes to help students stretch their perspectives in the photographic arts. Students can learn the fundamentals of light, exposure, composition, and creating prints, plus hand-applied photographic processes using historic chemical techniques and handmade negatives and cameras.

simple cameras

darkroom photography 

non-silver printing

digital fundamentals

MIXED MEDIA

Our mixed media courses guide students in making work using two or more media.

At ASLD we appreciate that creativity doesn’t fit inside a box, and we strive to provide opportunities for our students to combine their artistic skills in order to create something completely different. These courses are perfect for students looking to try a new medium and expand on their existing techniques.

MORE SPECIALTY WORKSHOPS

These courses vary by session and some may only be offered once, so if you see one you like be sure to sign up!

digital media

honing your artistic vision

building a portfolio

A variety of special programming and events bring in visiting artists and provide students with unique art experiences that dive deeper into different discipline areas. Explore our events calendar for more!