Cornish College of the Arts announces an expanded summer program for 2010, including adult programs for the first time, in addition to an increased number of courses for young artists.
Featuring a dynamic range of Young Artist, Adult Experiential and Studio classes, with a Who’s Who line-up of faculty – including comics artist Ellen Forney, art critic Jen Graves, screenwriter Lisa Halpern (Theater ‘87), Top Chef contestant Robin Leventhal, artist Joe Park (Art ‘88), renowned flutist Robert Dick, and Stranger Genius 2009 awardee in the visual arts, Jeffry Mitchell, among others – Cornish is reaching further into the community and delving deeper into what it means to educate an artist and live an artful life.
Cornish is an inspiring environment with the philosophy that generative work is life-enhancing and sustaining, and that learning is truly a lifelong endeavor. People of all ages and skills explore creativity at the College every day.
“Cornish’s expanded summer programs reflect the institution’s ongoing commitment to providing quality arts education to the broader community and to the promotion of lifelong learning in the arts.”
– Lois Harris, Provost, Cornish College of the Arts
The Adult Experiential Program offers an array of workshops taught by leading figures in the compelling creative landscapes of Seattle, while the Adult Studio Program offers classes in the visual arts taught by professional artists that will encourage participants to re-tool, re-engage, and re-think. These courses invite community members to continue their education in the arts, regardless of previous interest and experience.
“Part of Cornish’s mission is to serve as a focal point in the Puget Sound area for participation in the arts. This program will provide even more ways for Seattleites to make the arts a central part of their lives, and their presence will be a great addition to the vibrancy of campus life in the summer months.”
– Sergei P. Tschernisch, President, Cornish College of the Arts
The Young Artist Programs have also been expanded and are geared towards pre-college students with a serious interest in the visual and performing arts. Courses are offered in Music, Dance, Art & Design.
Adult Experiential Program / July 12 – August 13
- Underneath: A Puget Sound Art Dredging with Jen Graves
- From Introspection to Action: Learning to take your snapshots from the virtual world into the real world with PCNW Executive Director Annie van Avery
- Waiting for Lightning to Strike: Or Taking the Leap of Faith to Write with Lisa Halpern
- The Art of Food with Becky Selengut, Langdon Cook, Clare Barboza, Molly Wizenberg, Shauna Ahern, Robin Leventhal, and Brandon Pettit
Adult Studio Program / July 6 – August 13
- Puppetry
- Portraiture: Appearance & Perception
- Print and Paper with a World View
- Life Drawing
- Lamp Shades & Transparent Paint
- Black and White Darkroom
- Intro to Book Arts
For a complete listing of summer programs, activities, and faculty members visit http://www.cornish.edu/summer
