2003 USN Evening Classes: Arts

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101 CLOSED Introduction to Wood Bowl Turning
102 CLOSEDUninhibited Art
103 CLOSEDBeading I
104 Beading II
105 CLOSEDCreate a Mosiac I
106 Create a Mosiac II
107 Creative Discovery Through ArtPlay
108 Creative Discovery Through Movement and Voice
109 The Joy of Singing
110 Sailing on the High C's Cancelled
111 Fiddling for Beginners
112 Fiddling for Violinists
113 The Collector's Bookshelf
114 Great Books for Children
115 Monks, Murder & Mayhem: A Historical Mystery Tour
116 Masterpieces of Art
117 CLOSED Poetry Writing Workshop
118 A Scriptwriter's Workshop
119 Storytelling for the Silver Screen
120 First, Remove the Lens Cap
121 Photographing People in Black and White
122 CLOSEDLight and Land: An Introduction to Landscape Photography
123 CLOSEDMega Pixels (Basic Digital Photography)
124 CLOSEDDigital Video and Editing
125 An Evening of Chamber Music

101 Introduction to Wood Bowl Turning CLOSED
Here is your opportunity to begin your first masterpiece! BRENDA STEIN, a studio artist who produces gallery and commissioned pieces, will introduce you to the basics of bowl turning. A member of the Tennessee Association of Woodturners and the American Association of Woodturners, Brenda enjoys demonstrating her craft for the Tennessee Association of Crafts Artists School Outreach Program and Cheekwood's Art in the School Program. In this class, she will familiarize you with the proper handling of tools, chucks and the use of rough stock and will also cover the basics of design.
Date: Sat, Jan 25 and Sat, Feb 1, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 2 sessions
Course Fee: $45 Lab Fee: $20
Location: Class to be held in a private home

102 Uninhibited ArtCLOSED
Whether you are a beginner or have been drawing for years, this class will help you learn how to see in satisfying and creative ways. ELIZABETH MASK is a working artist and Head of the Visual Arts Department at University School where she teaches drawing, painting, and mixed media. She will lead you through experiments with pencil, charcoal and ink while helping you gain a new understanding of the essence of 'mark making'.
Date: Thurs, Feb 13, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $30 Lab Fee: $10
Location: University School of Nashville

103 Beading I CLOSED
Creating a beautiful piece of jewelry is easier than you think. Bead artist JULIA COALE designed the inaugural line of jewelry for the Frist Center for the Visual Arts and has exhibited her work at numerous local and national shows. In this beginning class on the right angle technique of bead-weaving, you will make a jet black leaded-crystal bracelet with a sterling-silver clasp. Under her guidance you will walk away with a perfect adornment for that favorite ball gown...or for your most comfortable pair of jeans!
Date: Tues, Feb 18, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $25 Lab Fee: $22
Location: University School of Nashville

104 Beading II
See description for class #103
Date: Tues, Feb 25, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $25 Lab Fee: $22
Location: University School of Nashville105 Create a Mosaic I
Get in touch with your artistic side! As featured on HGTV, WHITNEY FERRE, owner of The Creative Fitness Center and teacher of many youth and adult art classes, will show you how to create a colorful mosaic wall hanging to display in your home. No previous experience necessary!
Date: Mon, Jan 27, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $25 Lab Fee: $8
Location: Creative Fitness Center, 1207 Linden Avenue

105 Create a Mosaic ICLOSED
Get in touch with your artistic side! As featured on HGTV, Whitney Ferre, owner of the Creative Fitness Center and teacher of many youth and adult art classes, will show you how to create a colorful mosaic wall hanging to display in your home. No previous experience necessary!
Date: Mon Jan 27, 7-9:00pm. 1 session
Course Fee $25 Lab Fee $8
Location: Creative Fitness Center, 1207 Linden Ave

106 Create a Mosaic II
See description for class # 105
Date: Mon, Feb 10, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $25 Lab Fee: $8
Location: Creative Fitness Center, 1207 Linden Avenue

107 Art and Soul: Creative Discovery through ArtPlay
ArtPlay is a basic studio practice that opens the door to creative development, artistic growth, and healing and transformation through the arts. LISA JENNINGS-WEISS, a professional artist teaching classes in Davidson and Williamson counties, and SUSAN SCALETTA, a working artist who has taught at Cheekwood, will lead this session. A rich array of materials will be provided including beans, fabrics, pods, shells, yarns and wood.
Date: Tues, Mar 11, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $30
Location: Art & Soul Studio, 2301 12th Avenue South

108 Art and Soul: Creative Discovery through Movement and Voice
This class provides a rare opportunity to explore the power and beauty of the body and the voice when they are given a safe space from which to move freely, without judgement and inhibition. HOLLY SCHAK, ANGELA SCHLITT, and K.C. PERKINS, all experienced artists and teachers, will lead you through breath, movement, toning and chant as you explore and listen to your deepest impulses. Discover worlds within yourself you never knew existed.
Date: Thurs, Mar 13, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $30
Location: Art & Soul Studio, 2301 12th Avenue South

109 The Joy of Singing
Spend an entertaining evening with ANNA MARIA who has over thirty years experience in the performing arts. Singers, radio and TV professionals, and public speakers have benefited from working with her, expanding their vocal capabilities. Now you can have an opportunity to develop your voice using new relaxation methods and vocal techniques. The goal of this class is to sing and have a good time while learning about the mechanics of the human voice.
Date: Thurs, Feb 6, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $25
Location: University School of Nashville

110 Sailing on the High C'sCancelled
JOHN BRIDGES, former classical music critic for the Tennessean and current Director of Cultural Affairs in the Mayor's Office of Economic and Community Development, returns with his popular music-packed introduction to opera. You will learn about the evolution of opera as both an art form and as a historical phenomenon, and you'll come away humming opera's hit tunes and exclaiming "I love you", "I've been stabbed", and "Oops, I threw my own baby into the bonfire" in five different languages. Lots of handouts will be provided.
Date: Thurs, Feb 20; Thurs Feb 27; Thurs Mar 6 7:00-8:30 p.m.
3 sessions
Course Fee: $55
Location: University School of Nashville

111 Fiddling for Beginners
If you have a violin, know how to hold it and can perhaps play a few tunes, why not expand your repertoire? Solo recording artist BARBARA LAMB has been teaching the fiddle since the age of fourteen, when Mark O'Connor was her beginning student. Be prepared to learn by ear and bring your violin.
Date: Tues, Jan 21; Tues, Jan 28, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 2 sessions
Course Fee: $40
Location: University School of Nashville

112 Fiddling for Violinists RESCHEDULED
If you have ever played the violin and wanted to learn about fiddling, this class is for you. BARBARA LAMB, who has recorded multiple solo CDs and toured internationally with k.d. lang, The Laura Love Band, and Asleep at the Wheel, will demonstrate various styles including bluegrass, western swing and old time fiddling. As many fiddle tunes as time allows will be taught. Students must bring a violin to class.
Date: Thurs, Jan 30, Tuesday, Feb 4, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 2 sessions
Course Fee: $40
Location: University School of Nashville

113 The Collector's Bookshelf
Books are treasured for more than their language and wisdom. Some may also have a surprising cash value. Learn from attorney and law professor LARRY WOODS how to recognize a true first edition and spot a fake one. Larry, who reviews books for the Tennessean and Bookpage, is co-owner of Bookman Used and Rare Books. In addition, his personal book collection is listed in the major book reference works of the past twenty years. Don't miss this opportunity to learn which old books are valuable, which new ones are likely to grow in value, and how to care for your books. Students are invited to bring in a book they would like to have appraised.
Date: Thurs, Feb 27, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $25
Location: Bookman Used and Rare Books, 1713 21st Avenue South

114 Great Books for Children
We all have our favorite childhood classics, but often we are not familiar with the wonderful children's literature written more recently. ANN NEELY teaches children's literature courses at Vanderbilt University and will share with you several contemporary picture books including September 12th by First Graders at Masterson Elementary, and novels. In addition, you'll learn how to bring these books to life for maximum enjoyment with your children.
Date: Changed to Thurs, Feb 27, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $20
Location: University School of Nashville

115 Monks, Murder & Mayhem: A Historical Mystery Tour
MICHAEL JACKSON, formerly of Davis-Kidd Booksellers and an ardent admirer of mysteries and historical fiction, returns with this popular class which explores the fascinating work of historical mystery writers. Michael, currently writing a guide to historical mystery novels, will discuss specific authors, their characters and the time periods in which they are set. After whetting the appetite with a little suspense, a traditional English Tea will be enjoyed by all.
Date: Sun, Feb 9, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $35 Lab Fee: $5
Location: Belmont Mansion,1900 Belmont Boulevard

116 Masterpieces of Art
Learn how to use the language of art history and get a better sense of how to look at art with a critic's informed eye. Join PEG WILLIAMS, a University School instructor, for a discussion with slides designed to delight the eye and promote discussion about the traditional idea of a masterpiece. Peg, currently teaching Introduction to Art History, has taught Advanced Placement Art History and attributes her love of art history to having spent her year long honeymoon living in Nice, France!

Date: Tues, Jan 28, 7:30-9:00 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $20
Location: University School of Nashville

117 Poetry Writing Workshop CLOSED
This is a class for the absolute beginner led by KATE DANIELS, author of four volumes of poetry and editor of Muriel Rukeyser's selected poems. Kate currently serves on the creative writing faculty at Vanderbilt University. She will cover all aspects of writing poetry, including how to get started, and a review of essential elements. She will lead you through writing exercises and assignments, and under her guidance you will have the opportunity to prepare two poems and workshop them in class.
Date: Tues, Jan 28; Tues, Feb 4; Tues, Feb 11 7:30-9:00 p.m.
3 sessions
Course Fee: $60
Location: University School of Nashville

118 A Scriptwriter's Workshop
Playwright and director JOHN HOLLEMAN will instruct you in the fine art of writing for the theater. John has written many plays including Fish or Cut Bait, produced by Mockingbird Theater and other regional companies, as well as When Pigs Fly, Get a Stupid Answer, and Hypothetic. Small projects will be undertaken to increase awareness of the strategies used to compose a successful script and students are encouraged to share works in progress for analysis and discussion.
Date: Tues, Jan 21; Tues, Jan 28; Tues, Feb 4, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 3 sessions
Course Fee: $60
Location: University School of Nashville

119 Storytelling for the Silver Screen
The only prerequisites for this beginner's screenwriting class are an enjoyment of movies and a desire to learn the ABC's of screenwriting. WILLIAM M. AKERS, whose projects include those for Disney, Universal, MGM, NBC, and Fox Television, has been writing for the movies and television for the past fifteen years. In this class he will focus on classic story structure, character development, scene construction, and screenplay format. Video is provided; popcorn optional.
Date: Tues, Jan 28; Tues, Feb 4; Tues, Feb 11, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
3 sessions
Course Fee: $60
Location: University School of Nashville

120 First, Remove the Lens Cap
For the beginning photographer - learn the basics of operating a 35mm manual camera from ANGIE SLIGER, a MTSU graduate with a degree in photography, who pursues her passion as a freelance photographer based in Nashville. She will set you on the right track towards good composition and correct exposure for great photographs. Manual 35mm camera required. No automatic cameras.
Date: Thurs, Mar 6, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $25
Location: University School of Nashville

121 Photographing People in Black and White
If you love the look of black and white photography and want to improve your ability to achieve good quality photos of children, family, or friends, this is the class for you. TIM CAMPBELL, a working photographer in Nashville for the past 20 years, learned his technique from the masters. He will break down the complexity of black and white photography into easily understood concepts that will enhance your prints. You will need to have a basic understanding of the dials and buttons on your camera for this class.
Date: Tues, Jan 21; Tues, Feb 4; Tues, Feb 18, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
3 sessions
Course Fee: $60
Location: University School of Nashville

122 Light and Land: An Introduction to Landscape PhotographyCLOSED
Celebrate the beauty of the Tennessee landscape with photographer JOE ALLEN who specializes in outdoor portrait and landscape photography in addition to teaching nature photography at Nashville Tech. A classroom session will introduce you to the equipment and techniques of nature photography. This will be followed by a Saturday afternoon field session at mystifying Burgess Falls near Cookeville. Students should bring their own camera and equipment to class. Familiarity with basic manual camera operation is suggested.
Date: Tues, Feb 11, 7:00-9:00 p.m. and Sat, Feb 15, time to be
determined
2 sessions
Course Fee: $45
Location: University School of Nashville

123 Mega Pixels (Basic Digital Photography) CLOSED
Interested in the new photographic technology, but don't know where to begin? Start with this informative workshop taught by BOB SCHATZ, a commercial photographer for over twenty-three years. Not only has his work been widely published in national magazines, but it is also in the permanent collections of the Nashville Public Library, Cheekwood, and the Tennessee State Museum. Bob will cover the basic use of digital cameras, scanners, Photoshop, and output to inkjet printers, as well as color management. If available, you should bring your own digital camera to class.
Date: Tues, Mar 4 and Tues, Mar 11, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 2 sessions
Course Fee: $45
Location: University School of Nashville

126 Mega Pixels II (Basic Digital Photography)CLOSED
127 Mega Pixels III (Basic Digital Photography) Feb. 18, 25

124 Digital Video and EditingCLOSED
Ready to move into the digital filmmaking world? STEVE SMAIL, who teaches Filmmaking and Digital Video Editing at University School, has combined an avid interest in motion pictures with this study in post-production computer technology. He will teach you how to digitize original video footage into a computer appropriate for non-linear digital editing. Students should bring to class basic computer skills, a video camera (if possible), and video material on tape to be digitized.

Date: Tues, Jan 28 and Tues, Feb 4, 7:00-9:00 p.m. 2 sessions
Course Fee: $45
Location: University School of Nashville

125 An Evening of Chamber Music
Violist KATHRYN PLUMMER and pianist AMY DORFMAN, both professors at the Blair School of Music and internationally recognized artists, invite you to a peaceful evening of chamber music as they discuss and perform the last work of Dimitri Shostakovich, his Sonata for Viola and Piano, Op. 147. The emotional spectrum of this work is immense. In the last movement, Shostakovich pays homage to Beethoven’s famous Moonlight Sonata, excerpts from which Ms. Dorform will perform.

Date: Tues, Feb 25 7:30-9:00 p.m. 1 session
Course Fee: $30
Location: Class will be held in a private home

2003 USN Evening Classes
January 21 - March 11

Live & Learn:
Classes for the Nashville Community

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2003 USN Evening Classes January 21 - March 11

Live & Learn: Classes for the Nashville Community

Which One? Try these!

2003 USN Evening Classes
January 21 - March 11

Live & Learn:
Classes for the Nashville Community

Which One?
Try these!