Our Courses

Program Title/Description Dates Days/Times Level
CeramicsBasic Vessels
Mini Course: 6 sessions
Introduction to basic wheel and hand construction processes.
Instructor: Stephanie Young
Location: Ceramics Studio
Feb. 5 - March 12F 6:30 – 8:30 pmBeginning
CeramicsBasics and Challenges
The construction, refinement, and glazing of wheel thrown and hand built forms will provide beginners with a strong foundation. Creative approaches to altered and combined elements will provide challenges for experienced students.
Instructor: Denny McLaughlin
Location: Ceramics Studio
Feb. 4 - April 29Th 6:30 - 9:30 pmBeginning-Intermediate
CeramicsBasics and Challenges
The construction, refinement, and glazing of wheel thrown and hand built forms will provide beginners with a strong foundation. Creative approaches to altered and combined elements will provide challenges for experienced students.
Instructor: Wayne Fuerst
Location: Ceramics Studio
Feb. 1 - April 26M 6:30 - 9:30 pmBeginning-Intermediate
CeramicsBasics and Challenges
The construction, refinement, and glazing of wheel thrown and hand built forms will provide beginners with a strong foundation. Creative approaches to altered and combined elements will provide challenges for experienced students.
Instructor: Lucy Scanlon
Location: Ceramics Studio
Feb. 2 - April 27T 6:30 - 9:30 pmBeginning-Intermediate
CeramicsClay and the Figure
Working from a model and from the imagination, students will create small to life-sized sculptures and reliefs using hollow-form and slab construction techniques. A variety of surface treatment methods will include the application of stains and slips at all stages of the making process.
Instructor: Allison Newsome
Location: Ceramics Studio
Feb. 1 - April 26M. 6:30 – 9:30 pmBeginning-Advanced
CeramicsGlazes, Underglazes, Overglazes, and Lustres
Mini Course: 6 sessions
Learn to master a range of glaze application techniques and tools to create even coatings, overlaps, and special effects with glazes, under-glazes, over-glazes, and lustres. A focus on developing brush application skills will expand students’ color range and design possibilities.
Instructor: Wasma'a Chorbachi
Location: Ceramics Studio
March 22 - April 26M 1 – 4 pmBeginning-Advanced
CeramicsIndependent Study
Self-directed work for those previously enrolled in a class at the Ceramics Program and capable of processing their own work. Includes studio access, participation in firing and visiting artist workshops.
Instructor:
Location: Ceramics Studio
Feb. 1 - May 2 Independent Study
CeramicsIntroduction to Ceramic Materials
Mini Course: 6 sessions
This mini-course will concentrate on the chemistry of materials and their aesthetic applications to student work. We will investigate the clay body as “canvas” and create glazes that accentuate your own work with clay.
Instructor: Kathy King
Location: Ceramics Studio
Feb 1 - March 8M 1 – 4 pmBeginning-Advanced
CeramicsIntroduction to Ceramic Materials
Mini Course: 6 sessions
This mini-course will concentrate on the chemistry of materials and their aesthetic applications to student work. We will investigate the clay body as “canvas” and create glazes that accentuate your own work with clay.
Instructor: Kathy King
Location: Ceramics Studio
March 20 - May 1 (No class on April 3)Sa 10 am - 1 pmBeginning-Advanced
CeramicsIntroduction to Ceramic Materials
Mini Course: 6 sessions
This mini-course will concentrate on the chemistry of materials and their aesthetic applications to student work. We will investigate the clay body as “canvas” and create glazes that accentuate your own work with clay.
Instructor: Kathy King
Location: Ceramics Studio
March 23 – April 27Tu 6:30 - 9:30 pmBeginning-Advanced
CeramicsMixed Media Sculpture
Using multiple materials in a single piece allows for dynamic visual conversations. Students will work with concrete, paper pulp, plaster, and contemporary sculpting polymers. Additionally, strategies for successfully incorporating other media such as glass, metal, wood, and fired ceramics will be addressed.
Instructor: Jay Bordage
Location: Ceramics Studio
Feb. 1 - April 26M 10:00 am – 1:00 pmBeginning-Advanced
CeramicsMosaics
Mini Course: 6 sessions
This course will provide an in-depth experience with mosaic design, fabrication, and mounting practices. The instructor will share her experiences with large public and private art commissions for tile and mosaic projects.
Instructor: Lisa Houck
Location: Ceramics Studio
March 21 - April 25Su 11 am – 2 pmBeginning-Advanced
CeramicsOff/On the Wall
TBA
Instructor: Forrest Snyder
Location: Ceramics Studio
Feb. 2 - April 27T 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Beginning - Advanced
CeramicsThe Contemporary Teapot Knows No Bounds
Through slide presentations, surface treatment, hand-building, wheel-throwing, and altering forms, this class will prepare you to take on the challenges of designing and integrating parts: lid, spout, handle and body in an effort to push limits and transform the teapot from functional vessel to sculptural object.
Instructor: Shawn Panepinto
Location: Ceramics Studio
Feb. 3 - April 28W 6:30 – 9:30 pm Intermediate-Advanced
CeramicsThe Uses of Imperfection
The creative and intentional use of accidental imperfections will enhance the construction, composition, and glazing of wheel-thrown and hand-built forms. Beginners will develop a strong foundation for creating functional and sculptural vessels. Experienced students will be engaged in creative approaches to altering forms and combining sectional elements.
Instructor: Trish Adams
Location: Ceramics Studio
Feb. 3 - April 28W 9:30 am – 12:30 pmBeginning-Advanced
CeramicsVases and Bottles
Mini Course: 6 sessions
Introduction to basic wheel and hand construction processes.
Instructor: Stephanie Young
Location: Ceramics Studio
March 26 - April 30F 6:30 – 8:30 pmBeginning
DanceAdvanced Ballet
At least three years of intermediate or advanced ballet training.
Instructor: Jessica Kreyer / Catherine Ulissey
Location: HDC 1 (60 Garden St.)
Sep 14 - Nov 23M 6:00-7:30Advanced
DanceAdvanced Ballet
At least three years of intermediate or advanced ballet training.
Instructor: Tai Jimenez
Location: HDC 1 (60 Garden St.)
Sep. 16 - Nov. 25W 6:00-7:30Advanced
DanceBeginning Ballet
For beginners or experienced dancers who want to revisit the basics.
Instructor: Margot Parsons
Location: HDC 1 (60 Garden St.)
Sep 14 - Nov 25M/W 4:15-5:45Beginner
DanceBeginning Ballet
For beginners or experienced dancers who want to revisit the basics.
Instructor: Catherine Ulissey
Location: Director’s Studio (74 Mt. Auburn St.)
Sept 15 - Nov 19T/Th 4:30 - 6:00Beginner
DanceBeginning Contemporary
This class explores basic concepts in contemporary dance techniques for beginners or experienced dancers who want to revisit the basics.
Instructor: Jessica Berson
Location: HDC 2 (60 Garden St.)
Sep. 14 - Nov. 25M 4:45-6:00Beginner
DanceBeginning Tap
Little or no tap training required. Learn/review basic tap technique.
Instructor: Julia Boynton
Location: HDC 2 (60 Garden St.)
Sep. 18 - Nov. 20F 1:30-2:30Beginner
DanceContemporary Master Class Series
Guest artists from across the U.S. and Europe offer master classes in a range of contemporary dance techniques and styles. Teachers include Helen Pickett, Josie Walsh, Elizabeth Bergmann, Libby Nye, Brenda Divelbliss, and others. Intermediate and Advanced dancers only.
Instructor: Guest Teachers
Location: HDC 1 (60 Garden St.)
Sep. 15 - Nov. 17T 6:00-7:30Intermediate/Advanced
DanceHip Hop
Includes elements of latin, breakin’, reggae, etc. This is NOT street jazz, but true hip hop drawing from elements of swing, African, and American soul. Jazz sneakers and knee pads required.
Instructor: Henry Kasdon
Location: HDC 2 (60 Garden St.)
Sep. 17 - Nov. 19Th 5:30-7:00All
DanceIntermediate Ballet
For those with at least two years of ballet training.
Instructor: Catherine Ulissey
Location: Director’s Studio (74 Mt. Auburn St.)
Sep 15 - Nov 19T/Thu 6:15 - 7:45Intermediate
DanceIntermediate Jazz
This class is designed to strengthen the student's jazz technique. Emphasis is on placement, movement qualities, and jazz styles. At least two years of dance training required. Jazz shoes.
Instructor: Stephanie Heroux
Location: HDC 1 (60 Garden St.)
Sep. 19 - Nov. 21Sa 1:30-3:00Intermediate
DanceIntermediate Tap
Two or more years of tap training. Work on speed, phrasing and technique. CANCELED FOR FALL 2009 TERM
Instructor: Julia Boynton
Location: HDC 2 (60 Garden St.)
Sep. 18 - Nov. 20F 2:30-3:30Intermediate
DanceIntermediate/Advanced Ballet
At least three years of intermediate or advanced ballet training.
Instructor: Tai Jimenez
Location: HDC 1 (60 Garden St.)
Sep. 18 - Nov. 20F 3:30-5:00 Intermediate/Advanced
DanceIntermediate/Advanced Ballet and Pointe
Dancers will have a 1.5 hour ballet class followed by an hour of pointe work. At least three years of intermediate or advanced ballet training. Prior experience en pointe is helpful, but not required.
Instructor: Tai Jimenez
Location: HDC 1 (60 Garden St.)
Sep. 18-Nov. 20F 3:30-6:00Intermediate/Advanced
DanceIntermediate/Advanced Contemporary
This class fuses Neblett’s own eclectic style with influences from Limón, Horton and Cunningham.
Instructor: Tommy Neblett
Location: HDC 1 (60 Garden St.)
Sep. 17-Nov. 19Th 6:00-7:30Intermediate/Advanced
DanceModern Strengthening
Use of modern dance techniques, including Graham and Horton-based modern, as a strengthening and stretching tool to tone and lengthen the body as a whole. No prior experience necessary.
Instructor: Jodi Allen
Location: HDC 1 (60 Garden St.)
Sep. 19 - Nov. 21Sa 12:00-1:30All
DanceMovement for Life
Based on the work of Dr. Josef Della Grotte and Dr. M. Feldenkrais, this class helps maintain strength and energize the body through a clear set of pathway parameters to maximize wellness and fitness for life. No prior dance training required.
Instructor: Elizabeth Bergmann
Location: HDC 1 (60 Garden St.)
Sep. 17-Nov. 19Th 1:30-2:30All
DancePilates
Exercise class incorporating proper body usage through mat work. No prior dance training required. CANCELED FOR FALL 2009 TERM
Instructor: Jessica Berson
Location: HDC 2 (60 Garden St.)
Sep. 14 - Nov. 23M 3:30-4:30All
DanceTheater Dance
Develop technique through jazz and ballet warmups, with emphasis on placement and style. Combinations include Broadway repertory and new choreography, encouraging students to work on expression and confident performance. Some prior dance experience required.
Instructor: Kristin Aune
Location: HDC 2 (60 Garden St.)
Sep. 16 - Nov. 25W 4:45-6:00 All
Figure DrawingFigure Drawing Class
Boston artist Jon Imber emphasizes the development of students' personal expression in his weekly OFA Figure Drawing class at Currier. Students work primarily from models and benefit from both individual and group critiques. The course is open to undergraduates and a limited number of graduate students. It meets weekly in the Treehouse space at Currier House. This course will provide personalized instruction in a variety of drawing techniques with an emphasis on personal expression. Different approaches and techniques will be suggested to beginners and advanced students will be encouraged to continue with approaches that they are developing. Work will be primarily from models; individual and group critiques will be held as often as possible.
Instructor: Jon Imber
Location: TBD
Sept 16, 23, 30 Oct 7,14,21,28 Nov 4, 9, 18, 23W 7:30-10:00Intermediate