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Let's Talk Critique

Let's Talk Critique

Posted by Kate Manville-Schwartz on Jul 26th 2021

Did you know that you have an artistic superpower? It's that negative little voice in your head telling you that you that your art is no good.  That voice can also be the biggest villain in your … read more
An Ode to Printmaking

An Ode to Printmaking

Posted by Kate Manville-Schwartz on Jul 26th 2021

Do you know anything about Printmaking? My bet is, you don't know much. When you hear the word print, what is your first thing that comes to mind? Probably a framable print from your favorite art … read more
Building Wheel Throwing Skills

Building Wheel Throwing Skills

Posted by Kate Manville-Schwartz on Jul 14th 2021

Creating wheel thrown pottery is about craftsmanship, almost everyone starts out learning the same things, how to position your bodies and hands, how to pull up and move the clay into the shapes that … read more

En Plein Air : In the Open Air

Posted by Kate Manville-Schwartz on Jul 5th 2021

Have you ever seen an artist work ‘en plein air’, or outside in the open air? What image does this question conjure for you? An artist donning a floppy hat and easel, painting a golden hour landscape … read more
Kate’s Is Built Different

Kate’s Is Built Different

Posted by Kate Manville-Schwartz on Jul 5th 2021

Our classes are different...any of our long time students will tell you that. We are a technique-based school of art.  At each session, I introduce students to a new technique within a given medi … read more