Utah Tech University invites budding artists to learn from the masters in a series of community art workshops taught by the university’s Master of Fine Arts students.
Designed for beginners, Learn from the Masters workshops include sessions on pottery, photography, drawing and watercolor.
“Learn from the Masters is a great opportunity for the community to grow their skills by learning from our graduate students,” Aspen Harrison, a Master of Fine Arts student at Utah Tech, said. “These students have been working hard at each of their crafts and are excited to share their knowledge through these hands-on workshops. Don’t miss out on a chance to learn something new.”
The series kicks off with the Rooted in Clay workshop, taught by Cailin Cambell, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 13. This workshop allows attendees to hand build and design their own unique succulent planter. No tools or experience are required and all materials, including a succulent, will be provided.
Take Control of Your Camera, taught by Alaina Pierce, will also take place Nov. 13, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and will teach attendees how to take their digital cameras off auto mode. Pierce will teach what each of the camera’s dials and buttons do, how to handle tricky light and how to take the photos you bought the camera for. Attendees should bring their camera, manual, memory card and a charged battery.
On Nov. 14, Brandon Raabe, Markus Wetzel and Colton Smith will teach Drawing the Portrait from 9 to 11:30 a.m. This workshop offers the opportunity to discover how one process can render different results as attendees draw alongside three artists as they draw a portrait from life. All materials will be provided.
Ending the series, The Art of the Sky, taught by Aspen Harrison, will take place from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 14. Attendees will learn how to capture the beauty of the sky in this beginner watercolor workshop, where foundation watercolor techniques will be taught. All materials will be provided.
All workshops are open to community members ages 16 and up and will be held in Utah Tech’s North Commons Building, located at 46 S. 1000 East in St. George. The cost to attend one workshop is $15 and two or more workshops is $25. Registration is open here.
Utah Tech University’s Master of Fine Arts program is a Studio Art degree that focuses on career readiness for professional artistic and entrepreneurial practices through active and applied learning. Students conduct creative research in all studio courses through purposeful discovery and creative problem solving. The program prepares graduates to be experts in their medium of specialization in addition to equipping students with the knowledge needed to start a business in visual art and teach effectively for an institution or studio practice. Learn more about Utah Tech’s Art Department at art.utahtech.edu.