Dive into summer creativity at the UK Fine Arts Institute
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 23, 2024) — The University of Kentucky Fine Arts Institute is excited to kick off their 2024 summer programming for adults in the Central Kentucky area. The Institute is the College of Fine Arts’ community outreach program that offers low cost art classes to adults 18 and older at the School of Art and Visual Studies. They offer courses year round in a wide variety of mediums that appeal to everyone.
This summer, they are offering two six-week sessions that begin May 20 with most classes being held in the evenings from 6-9 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday. A select few workshops are available on Saturdays. All classes meet once per week for the duration of the session.
Pre-registration is required for all classes. Anyone 18 or older is welcome to either begin their creative journey or expand upon their existing skills. Whether you are true novice or a seasoned visual creator, the Institute has something for you. Classes are taught by well-known local artists who are masters of their mediums. Their courses cover various topics such as ceramics, drawing, fiber, painting and photography.
Registration for the summer program opens at noon Wednesday, April 24.
More information for the sessions such as class fees, location and description is at ukfai.com.
The course and workshop list for Summer 1 is:
- Black and White Darkroom Printing with Carey Gough.
- Beginning Ceramics with Jill Coldiron.
- Advanced Ceramics with Jill Coldiron.
- Beginning Watercolor with Jason Sturgill.
- Beginning to Paint with Christine Kuhn.
- Contemporary Basketry and Beaded Vessels with Morgan Shipps.
- Abstract Painting Techniques with Lennon Michalski. (Three Day Workshop)
- Introduction to Broom Making with Dustin Cecil. (One Day Workshop)
- One-Day Digital Camera with Lennon Michalski. (One Day Workshop)
The course and workshop list for Summer 2 is:
- Black and White Darkroom Printing with Carey Gough.
- Beginning Ceramics with Jill Coldiron.
- Advanced Ceramics with Jill Coldiron.
- Beginning Pastel Drawing with Jason Sturgill.
- Beginning to Paint with Christine Kuhn.
- Beaded and Fiber Jewelry with Morgan Shipps.
- Abstract Painting Techniques with Lennon Michalski. (Three Day Workshop)
- Introduction to Broom Making with Dustin Cecil.
- One-Day Digital Camera with Lennon Michalski. (One Day Workshop)
Additional classes and workshops may be added to the lineup as space and timing allow. The best way to stay in the know is to sign up for their email list by contacting fineartsevents@uky.edu.
You can also follow them on social media for the most up-to-date news and happenings: Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
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