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Students of all ages and skill levels explore creative and cultural interests in non-credit art and design classes, workshops, lectures and certificate programs. Experiment with new methods such as laser cutting and 3D digital modeling or refresh existing skills to inspire your artistic practice. Enjoy the inspiration and camaraderie of these shared learning experiences while you develop your creativity and critical thinking.
Continuing Studies promotes visual arts by providing educational and professional development opportunities for multigenerational audiences, and supports the academic mission of the College by developing innovative programming that serves current and future students, the public, and professionals from multiple fields.
Realize the power of creativity in traditional studio and digital arts courses designed for beginner to advanced artists of all ages.
Our Fall 2018 Courses are wrapping up and we are no longer accepting registrations. Please see Winter/Spring Art 2019 for classes that will begin in January through April, 2019.
Questions? Need Assistance? Email SCS@ringling.edu or phone 941-955-8866, during normal business hours: Monday-Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM.
Join us for our non-credit classes and workshops are held during the day, evening and weekends, which starts happening throughout the semester. Please refer to individual course listings for pricing, dates and times. High school students may enroll in adult courses. Upon registration, students receive an email confirmation, a supply list with course location information and a campus map. Students are responsible for purchasing their supplies unless otherwise noted. Visit Policies and Procedures for complete information regarding schedule changes, and class cancellation or withdrawal refund policies for Continuing Studies programming.
Design brings form and content together to create images that communicate ideas without using words. Students learn to employ simple Adobe Photoshop tools to achieve design solutions. They will develop an individual design based on color symbolism, image manipulation, text usage, and the combination of all these elements with the emphasis of accomplishing “understanding” and “using design” to communicate. All skill levels are welcome. Basic computer skills required. This course is taught on the Mac. See CG101 for an Intro to the Mac. PC users can learn on the Mac during class, and transfer their knowledge to practice on their PC at home.
Photoshop is the industry favorite software for management and image manipulation of photographs, as well as design, web, and 3D projects. Through demonstrations and lectures, this basics course will introduce students to the essential tools of Photoshop. Hands-on exercises lead students through the processes of transforming photographs, introduces graphic elements, and discusses application in web design. Students learn fundamental tools and tricks to transform photographs, graphics, and websites, as well as create original artwork. All skill levels are welcome. Learn anew or refresh and pick up new tricks of the trade. Basic computer skills required. This course is taught on the Mac. See CG101 for an Intro to the Mac. PC users can learn on the Mac during class, and transfer their knowledge to practice on their PC at home.
This hands-on workshop introduces the art of trompe l’oeil to students of all levels whose interests lie in combining detailed realistic painting techniques with delightful, dimensional deceit. French for “trick the eye”, trompe l’oeil incorporates the concepts of perspective to create a 3-dimensional effect through shading, shadow and color contrast to achieve decorative, functional artwork. Students learn to achieve dimension by combining and manipulating various artist and faux finishing materials. Historical information and demonstrations make this workshop interesting for anyone who enjoys detail with a twist of humor. Most supplies are included. Member benefits, tuition remissions or promotional savings are not applicable.
Learn all there is to know about how to make a floor cloth. They have been in vogue since the 18th century, but we will embark on less traditional subject matter. In this course, students will design and paint a 2’ x 3’ floor cloth. They will learn about the preparation, materials, how to finish off, topcoat and care for these tread-able works of art. Demonstrations throughout the class will aid students in techniques.
Noun: The imitation or evocation of Chinese motifs and techniques in Western art, furniture, and architecture, especially in the 18th century. This course will explore the role and importance of chinoiserie in interior design elements from inception until present day. Students will design a small project and execute artwork, utilizing centuries-old techniques but current materials to replicate this art form. Demonstrations will aid students in techniques.
A three-session course designed to delve into the methods of faux marbre (marble,) faux bois (wood graining) and simple drapery. These century-old techniques have been updated through combined usage of neo-faux and art materials, to make techniques less complicated. This course is for students who have previously taken “The Magic of Trompe L’oeil,” skilled in faux finishing or have some painting knowledge and experience. Interested participants must enjoy fine detail that involves layers of process to achieve realistic results. Three panels will be accomplished and instructor will provide demos for clarity.
What nature took millions of years to accomplish, we will undertake in three days. This class is for students of previous trompe l’oeil courses or who have experience in painting and detailed work. We will duplicate five actual marbles/granite panels: White Carrera, Travertine, Mediterranean Empress Green, Sienna and Stone. Utilizing various materials and techniques, the student will learn to combine basic and advanced skills to accomplish panels that appear to be real marble and fool the eye. These marbles are created by means of art and faux finishing materials and tools, and, are achieved through a process of layering. Instructor Demos will allow students to see how to “build” the process.
A three-session course designed to instruct students in the duplication of various species of woods: natural oak, flame mahogany and burl. The oak panel will then be designed in trompe l’oeil to create the illusion of a door panel, utilizing shading and shadowing. Students will learn to layer glazes and use various wood graining tools to duplicate wood detail. Discussion will provide insight into the nature and growth of various species to gain an understanding why methods and techniques are used. Instruction will include progressive demonstrations. Three panels will be accomplished with one in trompe l’oeil.
Your digital camera is a precise tool for capturing a still, visual representation of a moment. Learn to harness the power of digital photography by understanding the specialized features of your camera, proper exposure, depth of field, composition, lighting, and the fundamentals of photo management within Adobe Photoshop. Then challenge your imagination with weekly shooting assignments and software manipulation. Discussions include a brief history of photography, and an exploration of contemporary trends. Students will leave with a portfolio of images. Group critiques enhance learning. Students must bring their own digital SLR camera. All skill levels are welcome. Basic computer skills required. Some elements of this course are taught on the Mac. See CG101 for an Intro to the Mac. PC users can learn on the Mac during class, and transfer their knowledge to practice on their PC at home.
Photoshop is the industry favorite software for management and image manipulation of photographs, as well as design, web, and 3D projects. Through demonstrations and lectures, this basics course will introduce students to the essential tools of Photoshop. Hands?on exercises lead students through the processes of transforming photographs, introduces graphic elements, and discusses application in web design. Students learn fundamental tools and tricks to transform photographs, graphics and websites, as well as create original artwork. All skill levels are welcome. Learn anew or refresh and pick up new tricks of the trade. Basic computer skills required. This course is taught on the Mac. See CG101 for an Intro to the Mac. PC users can learn on the Mac during class, and transfer their knowledge to practice on their PC at home.
This easy intro to lighting is for people who have no photographic lighting experience. Students will be introduced to multiple ways to control images using simple techniques and equipment. Demonstrations will clarify how the camera responds to light differently than the eye does and, how to control the photograph beyond what just the camera exposure can produce. Understanding these techniques provides skills that will advance your photographic results. Simple equipment for demonstrations will be provided by the instructor. Students are encouraged to bring their own cameras and, if time allows, make some photographs. Upon completion of this workshop, students will be able to make more informed choices about what equipment they may want to purchase to pursue their photographic goals.
Learn technical and aesthetic photography tips to transform your snapshots and photos into fine art nature photography that expresses your creative vision. Illuminate the beauty of Florida’s natural paradise through digital processes in Photoshop to create finished pieces including flowers, birds and animals. This is also a great way to capture nature’s bounty for creative reference. Basic computer skills and a digital camera with manual-setting mode are required.
Photo Collage is the assemblage of different elements from individual photographs to create a 2- dimensional imagined reality. Whether playful or serious the resulting image offers a peek into fantasy, and artificial or virtual reality. Today photo collage is used extensively in contemporary photo shoots to create fantastical environments, in fine arts, and just for fun. Bring an adventurous curiosity and a sense of humor, along with thumb drive of photographs to work with. Some Photoshop experience is helpful.
SERIES SAVINGS: Phone us at 941-955-886 to enroll in 2 or more of Joe Loccisano’s Figure Classes [DF203A, DF203B, and/or MM910] and save 10%.
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Learn all there is to know about how to make a floor cloth. They have been in vogue since the 18th century, but we will embark on less traditional subject matter. In this course, students will design and paint a 2’ x 3’ floor cloth. They will lean about the preparation, materials, how to finish off, topcoat and care for these tread-able works of art. Demonstrations throughout the class will aid students in techniques. Most supplies are included. Member benefits, tuition remissions or promotional savings are not applicable.
Noun: The imitation or evocation of Chinese motifs and techniques in Western art, furniture and architecture, especially in the 18th century. This course will explore the role and importance of chinoiserie in interior design elements from inception until present day. Students will design a small project and execute artwork, utilizing centuries old techniques but current materials to replicate this art form. Demonstrations will aid students in techniques. Most supplies are included. Member benefits, tuition remissions or promotional savings are not applicable.
A three-session course designed to delve into the methods of faux marbre (marble,) faux bois (wood graining) and simple drapery. These century old techniques have been updated through combined usage of neo-faux and art materials, to make techniques less complicated. This course is for students who have previously taken “The Magic of Trompe L’oeil,” skilled in faux finishing or have some painting knowledge and experience. Interested participants must enjoy fine detail that involves layers of process to achieve realistic results. Three panels will be accomplished and instructor will provide demos for clarity.
What nature took millions of years to accomplish, we will undertake in three days. This class is for students of previous trompe l’oeil courses or who have experience in painting and detailed work. We will duplicate five actual marbles/granite panels: White Carrera, Travertine, Mediterranean Empress Green, Sienna and Stone. Utilizing various materials and techniques, the student will learn to combine basic and advanced skills to accomplish panels that appear to be real marble and “fool the eye.” These marbles are created by means of art and faux finishing materials and tools, and, are achieved through a process of layering. Instructor Demos will allow students to see how to “build” the process.
Playing with color, line and form, abstract painting can be whatever you want it to be. We will begin with a series of hands-on exercises to explore color along with a variety of techniques. This will stimulate your imagination and encourage uninhibited expression. Merging design and composition with your personal style your ideas will come to life. Come expecting to learn, be inspired, and have fun! Students may work in watercolors or acrylic or water-soluble oil paint. All skill levels welcome.
Capturing the beauty and essence of plants and flowers has been the artist’s quest for centuries. Sketching from observation you will depict your botanical forms then, using basic watercolor techniques, you will illuminate the delicate changes in tone and color to portray a realistic depiction of the specimen. All skill levels welcome. Bring your favorite fresh flowers to class as models.
Learn the ancient art of Direct Wax Sculpting by creating your own 3-dimensional sculpture in wax! With 42 years of art foundry experience, Sean’s workshop will cover sculpting, sticking & welding, and using pliable waxes, feeding gate waxes, and sticky waxes. You sculpt, assemble, and take home your own wax sculpture. You will also be shown how to coat your wax with bronze powder, giving it a realistic bronze look. Or, if desired, wax sculptures may be cast in bronze at an outside foundry. See examples of direct waxes cast in bronze: www.ColsonCreations.com. All skill levels welcomed. Materials are included in the workshop fee. Member, faculty, and staff benefits are not applicable.
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This four-week course covers how to physically describe artworks, the role of accompanying paperwork, questions of authenticity and legalities, differing types of appraisals and value systems, marketability, and the preparation of personal inventory files. Class participation is essential and homework is assigned for three of the four weeks. At the conclusion, class members should be able to begin documenting their own collections.
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Beginner to experienced writers welcome.
High School students registering for this workshop must be at least 16 years of age.
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Experimentation and exploration converge with rich color and texture to produce vivid results while honoring the fundamental principles of art. In this workshop, students learn to combine and manipulate the soft impasto medium of cold wax with oil paint and pigment sticks, using a variety of tools, techniques and other materials to create layered textured expressive surfaces. Demonstrations, presentations and group discussions together with attention toward each student's painting vocabulary and personal direction will result in unique and highly individualized results. www.edelaville.com. Tuition includes art supplies. Bring a playful attitude. Open to students of all levels of experience.
Enroll in VPTW824 + VPTW820 (A or B) to SAVE!
This is an exciting and stimulating workshop to explore design, color, and painting on silk. Colors on silk are breath-taking. Design techniques are easy to apply and painting florals are perfect for this art form. Classes are taught in an open, relaxed manner and geared for the beginner as well as the seasoned artist interested in exploring silk painting. We will be completing three scarves at the end of the third day. Most materials will be provided. This workshop is suitable for students ages 18 and above.
Join us as we delve into the Faux Marbre (marble), Faxu Bois (wood graining) and simple drapery methods. These century-old techniques have been updated through combined usage of neo-faux and mart materials to make techniques less complicated. This workshop is for students who have previously taken The Magic of Trompe l’Oeil (VPT365), those skilled in faux finishing or have some painting knowledge and experience. Participants must enjoy fine detail work that involves layers of process to achieve realistic results. Previous trompe l’oeil or detailed painting experience required.
What nature took millions of years to accomplish, we will undertake in 3 days. We will duplicate 5 actual marbles/granite panels: white Carrera, travertine, Mediterranean Empress Green, Sienna and stone. Utilizing various materials and techniques, the student will learn to combine basic and advanced skills to accomplish panels that appear to be real marble and “fool the eye.” Previous trompe l’oeil or detailed painting experience required.
This workshop will instruct students in the duplication of various species of woods: natural oak, flame mahogany, and burl. The oak panel will be designed in trompe l’oeil to create the illusion of a door panel utilizing shading and shadowing. Students will learn to layer glazes and use various wood-graining tools. Discussion will provide insight into the nature and growth of various species and to understand why various methods and techniques are used. Three panels will be created with one in trompe l’oeil. Previous trompe l’oeil or detailed painting experience required.
Enroll in VPT366 + VPT368 + VPT370 to SAVE!
Learn the ancient art of Direct Wax Sculpting by creating your own 3-dimensional sculpture in wax! with 42 years of art foundry experience, Sean's workshop will cover sculptuing, sticking and welding, using pliable waxes, feeding gate waxes, and stickey waxes. You sculpt, assemble, and take home your own wax sculpture. You will also be shown how to coat your wax with bronze powder, giving it a realistic bronze look. Or, if desired, wax sculptures may be cast in bronze at an outside foundry. See examples of direct waxes cast in bronze: www.colsoncreations.com. All skill levels welcomed. Materials are included in the workshop fee.
This lecture focuses on organized steps to market your art, with the results of getting better exposure, professional contacts, and better sales. It includes how to package the look of your promotional materials, and focuses on solid steps on getting articles published on your work. Q & A will follow. Joseph Cavalieri worked as an Art Director at GQ, Peopleand Good Housekeeping magazines. He worked closely with editors and learned what type of articles they chose, and why. Cavalieri now shares information from this past career, as well as insight he has learned running his own studio. He has offered this lecture in the USA and internationally for over 4 years. www.cavaglass.com .
Questions? Need Assistance? Email SCS@rringling.edu or call us at 941-955-8866.
Get started in the world of art in motion by learning basic techniques and skills to create Rotoscope animations, GIFs, and still image movement. Demonstrations and instruction begin with Photoshop and go through post-production in Premiere Pro highlighting professional examples, followed by step-by-step guidance to inspire students to create their own animations. Students should bring a bag lunch each day.
This class is for anyone who loves to draw characters, regardless of skill level. Through fun exercises that strengthen your conceptual ability and skills, create and develop many characters: humans, animals, superheroes, and creatures for game art, illustrations, and more to begin to develop a character layout sheet or comic strip. This class is very helpful in preparing for Cartoons + Comic Art Workshop, Illustration in Pen &Ink, and Experimental Animation. Learn techniques for brainstorming and idea development.
Take your concept sketches, characters, or cartoons & comics to the next level. Learn how to use the various tools and techniques to bring impact to the elements and design of your creations. Working with pen & ink allows you to emphasize the elements you want to make pop to give your drawings and designs an edge and clarity for greater impact.
Everyone loves cartoons and comics, superheroes, and villains. Do you have a story to tell? This fun-filled workshop is for beginners and experienced artists alike. You will learn illustration and layout techniques, as well as inspirational methods on how to bring reality and fiction together to tell a story and create a comic. Learn how to apply the basic rules of cartooning, character creation, sequential drawing, and perspective for maximum impact to bring your story to life!
Concept sketching is the first step used to develop ideas for illustration and creative applications such as games, animation, or graphic novels. Concept art is also known as visual development or concept design, used in developing design ideas for multiple industries. You will learn a variety of techniques by working on multiple projects from a poster to a character or environment design. This is a fun class with an easy-to-follow pace making sure you understand terms and basic techniques. This course complements Character Design, Cartoons & Comic Art, Illustration in Pen & Ink, and Experimental Animation.
software, Adobe Photoshop. Demonstrations introduce you to the key concepts and basic tools of Photoshop, while hands-on exercises guide students to transform photographs, as well as create original artwork. Basic computer skills required.
This class provides hands-on experience in basic film and video editing to produce short and compelling films and videos. Beginning with simple storyboarding and concept development, students learn how to apply proper shooting technique using camera video settings. With emphasis on composition, you will apply basic directing techniques combined with frames per second, sound, lighting, camera angles, and audio control to record creative imagery they will then enhance through finishing with Premier Pro editing. A digital camera, smartphone, or tablet (iPad) with a video setting option in working condition, and headphones or earbuds are required.
Exploring a variety of drawing media, you will learn fundamental drawing techniques and gain a working knowledge of the basic elements and principles of design such as line, shape, perspective, proportion, volume, and composition. This or equivalent experience is “the” prerequisite for Figure Drawing, Sketchbook Workshop, Painting, Portfolio Development/2D Open Studio, and recommended prerequisite for Illustration classes.
Through hands-on exercises using traditional drawing and mixed media, you will explore materials and methods in new ways to inspire ideas and to help develop a unique style while learning how to use graphite, ink, markers, watercolor, charcoal, colored pencils, and oil pastels. This is a fast-paced, exciting studio for all skill levels.
This classical drawing course develops your figure drawing skills through the study of proportion, anatomy, gesture, figure/space relationship, value, and line quality. You will explore various techniques drawing from the live (clothed) model. Experiment with drawing materials and creative approaches in this high-energy class. A must have for illustrators and animators! Prerequisite: Drawing or equivalent.
Sketchbooks are an exciting way to explore new materials, play around with different ideas, and to capture your everyday life and people, places, and the things that inspire you. Using pencil, ink, and watercolor you can build your sketchbook as an archive of ideas or work on sequential drawing to develop a narrative story. Whatever direction you choose you will develop your drawing and observation techniques while building your artistic practice. Prerequisite: Drawing or equivalent experience.
In this course, you will work in the media of your choice (drawing, painting, photography, mixed media, etc.) with an emphasis on collaboration and interdisciplinary practice. With teacher guidance, explore a range of creative approaches used by contemporary, working artists to expand your own personal methods and styles to create strong, portfolio-quality work and learn to articulate your ideas verbally and in writing. This course is for those that have previous experience, a passionate interest in the visual arts, and want to build on their portfolio. Take advantage of this opportunity to build your portfolio for VPA or college application. Students work on self-selected projects with professional guidance to support the development of their work. Prerequisites: A minimum of introductory courses in the medium in which the student will be working. Students should bring a bag lunch each day.
This course covers digital video camera operation, basic lighting, scripting, and storyboarding as well as Premier Pro editing, titles, effects, and montage theory. Working in your own direction from narrative, abstract, or experimental, to more journalistic or documentary genres, and you should walk away with a well-edited project with the potential to use in a portfolio or film festival screening. The course culminates with a screening of final student projects. Basic computer skills required. Beginner through advanced skill levels welcome. A digital camera with a video setting option in working condition, and headphones or earbuds are required. Students should bring a bag lunch each day.
Have you ever been taking a hike with friends or visiting a city for the first time and became struck by an inspirational idea leaving you compelled to capture that moment? This workshop will give you the skills needed to make a video on the spot, whatever your location is, while using your surroundings to help you capture your vision. From using a piece of cardboard and tin-foil as a reflector, to adjusting your phone to act as a microphone, the objective of this week-long journey is to teach filmmakers how to make videos, short films, documentaries, and video diaries using only the equipment at hand. A close-cousin of Dogma 95, this style of independent filmmaking allows the director to work with small crews, and sometimes no crew at all, putting the power in the hands of the filmmaker. If you like filming on the spot, stretching your experimental style and learning how to make props from scratch, then Guerrilla Filmmaking is for you. Join us to learn a fun and spontaneous approach to filmmaking. Basic computer skills required. A digital camera, smartphone, or tablet (iPad) with a video setting option in working condition, and headphones or earbuds are required.
This class provides hands-on experience in basic video production to produce short and compelling videos. Beginning with simple storyboarding and concept development, you will learn proper camera operation shooting techniques using video settings. With emphasis on composition, apply basic directing techniques combined with frames per second, sound, lighting, camera angles, and audio control to record creative imagery that you will then enhance through finishing with Premier Pro editing. Basic computer skills required. A digital camera, smartphone, or tablet (iPad) with a video setting option in working condition, and headphones or earbuds are required.
Color, brushstrokes, and your imagination have no limits! Express your ideas and emotions through a series of painting projects working from reality or your imagination. This class introduces a variety of techniques and tools basic to acrylic painting and, explores the world of color and composition through figure and ground relationships, visual perception, and spatial concepts. Returning students are encouraged to work in the studio to advance their painting to the next level. Individual and group critique will aid in development of artistic and critical thinking skills. Prerequisite: Drawing or equivalent experience.
Photography is one of the most compelling of visual media. Through photo shoots and in-lab work, this class emphasizes both the technical aspects of the craft as well as creative imagery. You will learn how to use lenses, filters, and light, understand aperture and shutter speeds, and how to compose and bracket exposures. This course covers an in-depth review of memory cards, megabytes, optical and digital viewfinders and zoom, as well as menu options, mega pixels, and how to save, move, and organize images when transferring photos to your computer for editing in Photoshop. Basic computer skills and a digital camera with manual-setting mode are required. All skill levels welcome.
Learn technical and aesthetic photography tips to transform your snapshots and photos into fine art nature photography that expresses your creative vision. Illustrate the beauty of Florida’s natural paradise through digital processes in Photoshop to create finished pieces including flowers, landscapes, birds, and animals. This is also a great way to capture nature’s bounty for creative reference. Basic computer skills and a digital camera with manual-setting mode are required. All skill levels welcome.
Find inspiration in the realm of digital creativity. Edit and manipulate photos, add layers and text all while learning how to become comfortable with the tools and hot-keys of the world's leading photo-editing software, Adobe Photoshop. Demonstrations introduce you to the key concepts and basic tools of Photoshop, while hands-on exercises guide you to transform photographs, as well as create original artwork. Basic computer skills required.
In this course, you will work in the media of your choice (drawing, painting, photography, mixed media, etc.) with an emphasis on collaboration and interdisciplinary practice. With teacher guidance, you will explore a range of creative approaches used by contemporary, working artists to expand your own personal methods and styles to create strong, portfolio-quality work and learn to articulate your ideas visually, verbally, and in writing. This course is for students that have previous experience, a passionate interest in the visual arts, and want to build on their portfolio. Take advantage of this opportunity to build your portfolio for VPA or college application. Students work on self-selected projects with professional guidance to support the development of their work. Prerequisites: A minimum of introductory courses in the medium in which the student will be working. Students should bring a bag lunch each day.
At Ringling College we believe creativity is vital to a vibrant life. This summer we invite you to strengthen your creative craft and expand your skills through project-based explorations in hot glass, creative woodworking, and digital photography.
Connect with Ringling College’s community of like-minded lifelong learners. Find camaraderie and creative inspiration by enrolling in immersive workshops designed for adult learners ages 18 and above. All skill levels are welcome or otherwise noted in the course description.
Ringling College School of Continuing Studies awards 3 CEUs to students for each successfully completed immersion workshop.
Adults ages 18 and above.
This intensive workshop is an immersive introduction and robust refresher to working with molten glass. You will learn how to create hot-blown and solid glass forms. Cold-finish work will introduce you to finishing and texture methods. An overview of the hot shop essentials includes teamwork, terminology, safety, tools, and a variety of working methods to build your knowledge and equip you with an understanding of the material and how to apply it to your own work.
Daily demonstrations and directions provide you with a hands-on understanding. We will focus on the steps you need to make to expand your material awareness and skill to be able to create with glass. There will be discussions regarding inspiration, processes, and the prescribed aspects of sculpture and vessel fabrication. You will be encouraged and assisted to make a completed piece. Proper attire is mandatory for working in the Hot Shop. Long pants, comfortable t-shirt or long sleeve shirt, and comfortable, closed-toed shoes. Please wear natural fibers (cotton) as synthetic fibers can melt near high temperatures. Please remove all jewelry from hands and arms. Enrollment is limited – register early! Member benefits are not applicable. Faculty staff waivers are limited to one seat if available.
Beginner to intermediate skill levels welcome.
foundation in the medium and build confidence and competence with the material. You will brush up on the basics before diving into set-ups, spot heating, and faster methods of execution.
Daily demonstrations and directions will involve students to provide a hands-on experience. We will explore combining blown and solid forms and expand your construction techniques. The integration of color will begin to influence your design and build on finishing and texture techniques. Proper attire is mandatory for working in the Hot Shop. Long pants, comfortable t-shirt or long sleeve shirt, and comfortable, closed-toed shoes. Please wear natural fibers (cotton) as synthetic fibers can melt near high temperatures. Please remove all jewelry from hands and arms. Enrollment is limited – register early! Member benefits are not applicable. Faculty staff waivers are limited to one seat if available.
Intermediate to advanced skill levels welcome. Students must have completed the beginner level course at Ringling College or have equivalent experience and competencies.
• Project #1: Artistry Slab End Table. This will be an artistic wood slab side table / bench approximately 20” wide x 18” deep x 18” high.
• Project #2: Plywood Miter-fold Floating Shelf. This will be a plywood miter-fold floating shelf approximately 30” wide x 8” deep x 2” thick.
• Project #3: Artisan Cheese I Cutting Board. Created from exotic wood, cheese or cutting boards approximately 14” wide x 8” deep x ½” thick.
Price includes a scaled drawing of each project, hardwood slab, hardwood leg material, and high quality shelf plywood and lesson plan.
What is a portrait? What is a good portrait? Understanding a portrait can sometimes tell the viewer more about the photographer or person taking the picture than it does the sitter. A portrait can question the relationship between the photographer and sitter, challenge the viewer, encourage introspection, and connect the viewer despite time and place. What makes you linger when looking at a portrait?
This weeklong immersive class is designed to explore your personal vision through the combination of a brief historical overview, technical guidance, and a look at related contemporary issues. You will produce a broad range of portraits designed to gain a better understanding of your relationship to portraiture. You will be encouraged to rethink your understanding of a portrait and to photograph people in entirely different ways. Classes will involve demonstrations, lectures, group critiques, assigned readings, class discussions, student presentations, film screenings, and local field trips. The lectures will concentrate on contemporary portrait artists in relationship to the history of the genre. A review of image enhancement and file manipulation using Photoshop will be included. Photoshop experience is helpful. Participants must provide and have a working knowledge of their own DSLR camera.
Our instructors are experienced educators who are practicing artists and designers that maintain a competitive edge in the creative fields. Many individuals are on the faculty at Ringling College of Art and Design where they teach in the BFA and BA degree programs.
Aaron holds an MFA from the New York Academy of Art where he studied with prominent figurative artists, such as Steven Assael and Vincent Desiderio, among others. He taught for six years at institutions in upstate New York and for the past three years at the Ringling College of Art and Design, where he is the instructor for Figure Anatomy. He has an extensive national exhibition record that covers all four corners of the United States and includes The Arnot Art Museum, Sotheby’s, The Dahesh Museum, and Munson Williams Proctor Institute, as well as galleries in Seattle, Sarasota, New York, and Los Angeles.
Lori is a graduate of Ringling College of Art and Design where she received her BFA in Illustration. After a long career as a freelance illustrator for clients such as The Wall Street Journal, Simon and Shuster, and Coca-Cola, she moved back home to Sarasota with her family. Since then she has obtained her Florida teaching certificate and has been teaching at the Sarasota County School Board for the last ten years. Currently, you can find her teaching at the well-known Booker High School Visual Performing Arts Academy where she facilitates a commercial art progression and conceived the award-winning Digital and Motion Design program.
Noah is an artist, educator, and maker whose expertise in materials and processes include glass, digital fabrication, electronics, metal work, robotics, and new media. He received an MFA in Art & Technology Studies from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a BFA in Sculpture from Brigham Young University. Noah has worked as an educator at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and Ringling College of Art and Design.
Jared earned a BFA in 2D Art from Brigham Young University of Hawaii and his MFA in 2D Studio with Animation emphasis from Brigham Young University in Utah. With over 10 years of professional teaching experience, Jared joined Ringling College in 2015. He is a motion graphic specialist and video producer that has created Telly Award-winning motion graphics and shot/produced hundreds of mini documentaries all over the US. Jared has been a key player in Siggraph and Annie Award-winning animation productions for clients: The Smithsonian Institute, Monterey Bay Aquarium, The Polynesian Cultural Center, and directed animation segments for documentaries featured on Independent Lens and the Berlinale. He has also worked with storyboard and animatic artists for Marvel Studios on productions like Iron Man 2 and The Avengers.
Marcia, BFA, MEd, is a painter, photographer, and digital designer. She is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Art, the Art Institute of Boston, and Cambridge College. Marcia is licensed and certified in art education in Massachusetts, California, and Florida. She has several publications, and her work is shown and collected nationally and internationally. Her work has been exhibited in juried shows, one-woman shows, and private collections in Boston, Los Angeles, Milan, and Bali. Marcia has taught at colleges and universities for twenty years.
Polly has a BFA in Graphic Design from Western Michigan University and an MFA in Visual Communication from Virginia Commonwealth University. With over 22 years of professional teaching experience, Polly joined Ringling College of Art and Design in 1993 and is teaching typography, three-dimensional problem solving, and graphic design studio courses in the graphic design program as well as letterpress printing for all majors. Her recent articles include Design Education in Progress: Process and Methodology, From Stasis to Motion; Zed 5: Implications of the Object, Big rigs, and mudflap girls; Zed 7: Public and Private, Just in case we have to do some cooking and her published works include Experimental Typography, Innovations in Digital Graphics.
Emily has been publishing as an artistic practice since 1993 when as a teenager she made her first zine. She is co-founder of the participatory art and publishing project Impractical Labor in Service of the Speculative Arts (ILSSA), and founder of Alder & Frankia, an imprint of collaborations. Her artist books and publications are collected and exhibited by over 70 institutions in the US and the UK, and she has taught and lectured widely. She holds an MFA from Yale School of Art, and is Chair & Associate Professor of Graphic Design at SASD, University of Bridgeport, CT.
Aleksandra received her BFA and MFA in interior design at the Savannah College of Art and Design, School of Building Arts, Savannah, GA. While studying interior design she also received minors in Architecture and Architectural History (focused in Non-Western Architecture). She received an EdD in Educational Leadership from Argosy University, Tampa in 2013. Aleksandra focused her dissertation on Student Perception of Studio Based Learning, and presented her research at the 2014 IDEC (Interior Design Educators Council) Annual Conference.
Martin, a Ringling College alumnus, has sixteen years of experience in the entertainment industry. He has contributed his talents to feature films, numerous broadcast design packages, and commercials, and to the creation of more than twenty games ranging from the arcade and SEGA Genesis era to the current console systems. He was Senior Producer at Midway Games, where he assisted in the development of an original, multiplatform game concept to a playable prototype ready for production. Prior to that, he was Midway’s companywide Director of Art, shepherding the transition of almost three hundred artists to current generation technologies and fostering collaboration across five development studios to improve product quality and reduce development costs. He was an adjunct professor at Columbia College in Chicago where he taught computer animation and portfolio development. He currently teaches curricula for game design at Ringling College.
Pace attended Pratt Institute and The Maryland Institute of Art, majoring in Fashion and Interior Design. Originally from Baltimore, MD, she has lived in Florida since 1971. She opened "Art Effects" a gallery, custom framing/art supply business in Winter Haven, FL operating from 1972-1995 where she taught all levels of classes in oil, acrylic, watercolor, and drawing and, accepted commissions for her artwork. Concurrently, after training in the study of the decorative arts under European Masters she relocated to Sarasota, FL and established "Grande' Illusions LLC" a flourishing decorative art/ finishing company working in collaboration with high-end designers. Jennifer is an experienced industry instructor having taught workshops in trompe l'oeil, faux finishing, marbling, wood graining, gilding, mural painting, and furniture finishing throughout the US at the national seminars of (IDAL) International Decorative Artisans League, The Sarasota School of Architectural Finishing, The Southwest Chapter of IDAL and Faux Effect, an industry leader in Faux Finishing products. Her work has graced the walls of beautiful homes throughout the country and has been featured in Florida Design Magazine.
Mark earned his BA from Chapman University in Art & Communications and his MFA from University of Southern California in Film Production. His career in the motion picture industry spans 20 years and includes work in nearly every position critical to the creation of a film. As a cinematographer, Mark has shot over a dozen features and scores of other projects including commercials, music videos, and shorts. His cinematography has won several awards including the Nissan FOCUS Award. He is a member of the Directors Guild of America, and as second unit director, he directed the Flying Elvises and the Hawaii aerial sequences in Honeymoon in Vegas, a 1993 Golden Globe nominee for Comedy. Previously, Mark is a member of the Ringling College of Art and Design Film faculty, and has previously taught at Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film & Media Arts. In 2006, he mentored the director of the Coca-Cola Refreshing Filmmaker Award-winning film The Reel Monkey. In addition, Mark served as the cinematographer on the project. Mark has also guest-lectured at the USC School of Cinematic Arts.
Octavio holds a BFA in from Ringling College of Art and Design in Illustration. He worked at Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri for three years as a greeting card designer and illustrator. Currently, Octavioworks on concept design and execution of editorial illustrations and news graphics for the St. Petersburg Times. Numerous national clients including Hallmark Cards Inc., GEAR Inc., Cabela's, and Humanities Magazine. Octavio is a member of the Ringling College of Art and Design Illustration faculty.
Pedro, a graduate of Ringling College of Art and Design, is co-founder and vice president of Nuevo Advertising Group, Inc. Pedro also co-owned Merging Point Design, Inc., a technology company focused on building web sites and providing high-end technology solutions to companies all over the US such as Stardust Casino and Resort, Boyd Gaming Corporation, Industrial Coverage Insurance, Van Wezel Performance Arts Hall, Ringling College of Art and Design, and the City of Sarasota.
Glenn has over 20 years as a working theatre professional, and thirteen years as an educator. He holds an MFA in Shakespeare and Performance from Mary Baldwin Universiy, and served as an assistant director and dramaturg at the American Shakespeare Center. He has lectured on theatre and rhetoric all over the country, and recently taught at Randolph College. He has written over a dozen plays, two of which premiered in New York City through Love Creek Productions.
Karen, earned her BFA at Indiana University in Fine Arts and her MFA at University of Massachusetts in Computer Animation. She was cover editor for SIGGRAPH Computer Graphics Quarterly and Chair of the SIGGRAPH Art Gallery in 2002. She has published focus issues on Visual Literacy, Concept Development for Computer Animators, and is the former department head of Art and Visual Communications at Hood College as well as former department head of Biomedical Communications at the University of Connecticut Health Center. Karen’s work has been included in numerous national shows and publications. Karen currently is a member of the Computer Animation faculty at Ringling College of Art and Design.
Jill received her BFA in Fine Arts from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Art & Science in New York and her MFA in New Genres from The San Francisco Art Institute. She is an exhibiting artist who creates large-scale immersive video installations, motion paintings, GIFS, and New Media. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally including The Unpainted Media Art Fair in Munich and Interrupting Entropy: Selections from The Betlach Collection in California. She has also exhibited at large outdoor public venues of light-based art including InLight Richmond in 2013 and 2017. Previously she was a EMMY® Award-winning Creative Director recognized with multiple awards from the AIGA, The Art Directors Club, The Type Directors Club, Graphis and The Broadcast Design Assoc. She served as Chair of Motion Media at Savannah College of Art and Design where she created the annual Inspire Motion Media conference and currently she is a member of the faculty at Ringling College of Art and Design, where she teaches classes in Experimental Concepts, Projection Mapping and History of Motion Media.
Christopher Wilson earned a Bachelor's degree in Architecture (B.Arch.) from Temple University; an M.A. in Histories and Theories of Architecture from The Architectural Association in London; and a Ph.D. in Architecture from Middle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey. Christopher has worked professionally as an architect in Philadelphia, Berlin, and London, and is a registered architect with the Royal Institute of British Architects. He has been teaching architecture and design students at the university level since 1997, both in design studios and lecture/seminars. He has presented scholarly papers at conferences in Austria, Canada, France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Japan, and has published articles in refereed journals and chapters in edited books.
Nicholas holds an MA in Art Education from Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD and a BFA in Fine Art and Documentary Photography from Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, and he has attended graduate studies in photography at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA. Nicholas is a devoted educator with over 15 years of teaching experience at the elementary and middle school levels. In addition, he has created and conducted studio art curriculum for the Orlando Museum of Art and is also teaching at the undergraduate level for Valencia College in Orlando, FL. Bringing a wealth of and experience to his students in 2D, 3D and digital photography studies, artistic challenges often combine multiple elements to bring collaboration and teamwork into the creative process. Wozniak is a frequent presenter and contributor to the Florida Art Educators Conference as well as the National Art Educators Conference, and at the Florida Alliance for Art Educators. He has exhibited in both Florida and Georgia and is a contributing photographer and writer in numerous student and arts-centered publications.
Ongoing registration based on space availability. Please register one week or more before a class starts to assure minimum enrollment will be met. Registrations for on-campus programming can be submitted using our online registration forms, by mail, or in person. Ringling College accepts payment by VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover credit cards, eCheck, and personal check (payable to Ringling College of Art and Design) or cash (in person only).
Upon registration students will be emailed a confirmation, supply list, location, campus map, and parking sign. Students are responsible for purchasing their supplies unless otherwise noted.
Ringling College of Art and Design graduates, current Ringling College Library Association members, and K-12 arts teachers in Sarasota and Manatee counties receive 10% tuition savings on many CSSP courses and workshops. Membership benefits do not extend to family members, and are not applicable to visiting artists or other designated classes as noted in the catalog.
Unforeseen circumstances may deem it necessary to postpone, cancel or reschedule a course, alter fees, or assign an alternate instructor without notice. When possible, students will be notified of changes prior to the first class. Students enrolled in a cancelled class may transfer to a different class or receive a full refund.
In the event a course or workshop is cancelled, the College’s liability is limited to the return of fees paid for that course. Applications and payments are acknowledgement of the terms and conditions as outlined herein. The College assumes no liability for travel expenses or nonrefundable airline tickets that cannot be used due to any course or workshop cancellation, schedule change, or any misprint in our course materials, catalogs, or on our web site. All students accept full responsibility for personal injury and/or personal losses during the period of a course or workshop.
Course withdrawal refunds, minus a $25 administrative fee, are issued only when written notification is received no later than 5 (five) business days prior to the first class session. Cancellations may be submitted by mail or email to scs@ringling.edu. No refunds are issued after this time. Refunds are issued in the original payment method and may take up to 15 business days to process. Ringling College will not refund the cost of any unused portion of your tuition/fees. Ringling College reserves the right to require persons not complying with College policies to leave a course or program with no refund.
Spring Art Week (held each March) adheres to the following schedule: Through the first Friday in January, a 100% refund, minus a $25 cancellation fee, will be issued. Subsequently, no refunds can be granted. The effective date of cancellation will be upon receipt of your written notification. Notification can be mailed, or emailed to scs@ringling.edu. Refunds may take up to 15 business days to process and are issued in the manner payment was made to Ringling College of Art and Design. You may substitute someone to attend in your place up to one week before the start of the workshop. At the time of substitution, the person taking your place must register with Continuing Studies and pay a $25 transfer fee.
Other Special Immersion, Master Class or Visiting Artist Workshops (identified by courses beginning with a “V” in their course code) require cancellation no less than 30 business days prior to the class start and also carry a $25 cancellation fee. No refund is available after 30 business days prior to the class start. The effective date of cancellation will be upon receipt of your written notification. We cannot accept cancellations by phone. Notification must be mailed or emailed to scs@ringling.edu. Refunds may take up to 15 business days to process and are issued in the manner payment was made to Ringling College of Art and Design. You may substitute someone to attend in your place up to one week before the start of the workshop. At the time of substitution, the person taking your place must register with Continuing Studies and pay a $25 transfer fee.
Ringling College will not refund the cost of any unused portion of your tuition/fees.
Ringling College reserves the right to require persons not complying with College policies to leave a course or program with no refund.
Your personal safety and the security of the campus community are of vital concern to Ringling College of Art and Design. A copy of the school’s annual security report, which contains statistics for the most recent three-year period concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, is available upon request. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Director of Public Safety, Ringling College of Art and Design, 2700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234. You may request a copy by phone by calling the Office of Public Safety at 941.351.5100 or 941.351.4742. The annual security report is also available online.
Ringling College of Art and Design is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our faculty, students and staff. The following safety rules and procedures, as well as the College’s no smoking policy MUST be observed at all times. The College’s policy meets the requirements of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations to secure the environmental health and safety concerns for the campus community, and applies to all faculty, staff, students and visitors and to all sites under the control of Ringling College of Art and Design.
Please read all of the College's guidelines below. On the first day of your class or workshop, you will be asked to initial that you have reviewed and agree to abide by these guidelines.
Students are expected to act responsibly, maintaining respect for faculty, peers, and equipment, while maintaining clean and operable studio spaces.
Food and beverages are not permitted in any studios or labs.
REPORT ALL EMERGENCIES to the instructor and the Office of Public Safety. Know where all exits are located. Know where the first aid kit is located. Know where the telephone is located and the campus emergency phone number: 941-359-7500. For medical and/or fire emergencies: PHONE 9-1-1 first, AND then notify the Office of Public Safety immediately.
CLOSED TOED SHOES must be worn at all times in the studios.
KNOW WHERE ALL FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ARE LOCATED and how to operate them. ALL exits to classrooms and buildings MUST BE KEPT CLEAR AND FREE OF CLUTTER.
Use personal protective equipment (gloves, goggles or ear protection when using loud equipment or machinery) as instructed and required.
Know where to find and how to work the emergency eyewashes and safety shower. Cut materials on approved cutting surfaces, using appropriate techniques.
Never work alone in a studio. No student may work in a studio during a class period other than the one in which he/she is enrolled. No student may work in a studio unless an instructor or studio monitor is present. Inform a Public Safety Officer if an unfamiliar person is in the studio.
If you do not know how to operate a piece of equipment DO NOT USE IT until you have received sufficient instruction.
NO HORSEPLAY and no running in the studios. No food or drink is allowed in classroom or studio areas. No alcohol or drug use before or during studio time is permitted. No weapons are allowed on campus, including firearms, swords, large knives, etc. or replicas thereof.
No loud music or use of headphones during class time is permitted.
NO OPEN FLAMES (candles, oil lamps, etc) or items containing flammable liquids or fumes are permitted in any studio or lab.
Report any problems with equipment or facilities to your instructor. If something breaks, keep any parts that may come loose or fall off. Do not attempt to make repairs yourself.
Clean up work areas, tables and floors at the end of each class. Use a razor scraper to remove unwanted materials and avoid the use of solvents for clean up. Where required due to materials usage, areas are to be cleaned with wet/mop or HEPA filter vacuum. Spills of any substances must be cleaned up immediately and materials are to be disposed of according to proper studio procedures.
All studio furniture and equipment must be maintained and arranged in workable order at the end of each class.
No artwork may interfere with the conduct of any class or studio.
Artwork must be removed at the end of each class period.
Read any materials safety data sheets (MSDS) that pertain to your course work and be familiar with the proper application of said materials and their dangers.
GAMSOL is the only approved solvent for use in Continuing Studies and Special Programs studios. Gamsol cannot be used inside the studios for washing or for thinning down paint. Either linseed oil or stand oil should be used for these purposes. Gamsol washes may be done outside the studio away from the building door and brought into the studio when completely dry. All solvent rags – including paper towels used with solvents – must be placed in rag containers immediately after use. Work areas and hands are to be washed with soap and water after using solvents.
NO lead-based products may be used in any facility at any time. Beware of using old oil paint that may be lead-based.
For classes utilizing chemicals, they must be properly labeled and stored. Students may NOT bring chemicals into a darkroom, classroom, or studio.
Use provided disposal containers for all used mat-cutter and Exacto knife blades. Do NOT put used blades in the trash and do NOT leave used blades lying around.
Turn off all lighting equipment if you must leave the shooting area for any reason.
Use a ladder when adjusting the height of lighting, backgrounds or props in the studio. DO not use folding chairs or other furniture in place of a ladder.
Each student must bring an oil filled brush cleaning jar - any vegetable oil can be used for brush cleaning.
Spray fixatives should be used ONLY in the spray booths on the campus.
The waste from brush cleaning jars for all painting media (acrylics, water soluble oils, traditional oils) must be properly disposed of in containers provided in the studio.
Under NO circumstances should paint be washed down the sink.
Never wear loosing clothing that might be caught in moving parts of equipment.
Long hair must be tied back or tucked under a close-fitting cap or scarf.
Rings, bracelets, necklaces and wristwatches should not be worn while operating any power tool or machinery/equipment.
Worktables and floors must be covered when working with paint, plaster, flux or other materials that may cause damage or create a mess.
No storage of projects or materials in the shop or studio is permitted.
DO NOT USE A MACHINE without previous proper training.
Never leave a machine while it is running.
Never remove safety guards or other devices from a machine.
Use machines for bona fide operations only.
Do not adjust machines before they have come to a dead stop.
Vacuum equipment when performing work that creates dust.
While a machine is running, be alert to sounds, which indicate that it is not operating properly. If is doesn’t sound right, SHUT IF OFF and seek assistance from the instructor.
Use push blocks when making narrow cuts on power saws.
Do not distract attention of those using machines.
Abuse of a tool may result in the student replacing a tool or piece of equipment.
Children are not allowed in the ceramics studio, glaze room or kiln yard at any time.
Read the material safety data sheets (MSDS) for hazardous materials that you use.
Learn your safe lifting limits and how to lift objects properly. This is particularly important with heavy objects (over 30 pounds). The lifting method most generally recommended is keeping your back straight and bending your knees to pick up an object, rather than keeping your knees straight and bending over to lift.
Wear special clothing in the studio, and remove them after work. Wash them frequently and separately from other clothing. If you mix glaze, it must be stored in plastic containers or buckets with lids.
It is important not to put clay down the sink drains. All scrap clay and slip should be deposited in the slip barrels. Please clean out the sinks after use.
When rolling out a slab, use a top and bottom cloth. Do not roll directly onto the slab bed, or you will not be able to pick up your slab. If you get clay on the edges and sides of the machine, be sure to clean it off. DON’T FORCE THE ROLLER! If it seems difficult to turn, notify your instructor.
Take care that any loose clothing, hair, etc. is not going to be caught by the roller, handle, or cables underneath.
Make sure the table and floor areas are clear of obstructions.
Please do not leave clay out on the wedging table. Keep it clear for others to use. When finished wedging, the table should be scraped clean with a spatula or other tool. Chunks of dry and hard clay picked up from the table during wedging will cause problems both in working with the clay and as it is drying.
Wheels and wheel parts, (especially moving parts), need to be carefully maintained to keep them in good working condition. If a wheel is not working properly, inform your instructor. Try not to let water overflow the wheel table when working. A wet floor is a safety hazard. (All spills should be sponged up immediately). The wheel head, splash pan, seat, and table of the wheel must be cleaned after every use.
Beginning students are provided with a range of stock glazes (raku, stoneware, and low fire), and mix glaze only under the direction of their instructor. Glaze chemicals are expensive and some are toxic and should, therefore, be used with discretion.
Wear a dust mask/respirator if dry mixing or measuring glaze chemicals. Cover all open cuts, especially on your hands, and wear rubber gloves when handling glaze materials. The area in which the chemical bins are located is reserved for dry mixing only.
No water or wet mixing is allowed on top of or around the chemical bins. A spill would ruin the chemicals stored there.
Keep all containers closed, even when working, to prevent escape of dusts, etc. into the air. Use a ventilation fan.
As with all dry materials, transfer powders which create dust with spoons, scoops, or similar implements. (Do not dump, since this creates a lot of dust in the air).
Scales and tools should be cleaned and returned to the tool cabinet. Sieves should be rinsed and returned to their proper place. Any dry spills should be sponged up and the counters wiped off after mixing.
Wash your hands carefully with soap and water after work, before eating and during work breaks. Never use solvents to clean your hands; if soap and water are not sufficient, use a waterless hand cleanser and then soap and water.
*Keep your hands away from your mouth.
When glazing, please work on the table provided. Do not work on the chemical bin counter tops.
All glazes must be stirred well each time they are used. Rinse the stirring sticks between glazes.
Please be careful not to contaminate one glaze with another (for example, by pouring a glaze back into the wrong glaze bucket). If a glaze sees to be too thick or too thin, ask the advice of the instructor before attempting to adjust it.
All work that is to be glaze fired must be signed and must be completely cleaned of glaze on the bottom and up the sides from the bottom. Both wax emulsion and paraffin are provided to aid in the above requirement. When heating paraffin, do not turn the skillet above 250 degrees, and unplug after use. Wax is flammable and the fumes from burning wax are a health hazard.
Any work or possessions left out on the tables and counters will be disposed of.
Glazed work should be placed on the appropriate ware cart to be fired. Carts are labeled according to type of fire, e.g. raku, stoneware, etc.
Beginning students will not be directly responsible for operation of the kilns. Classes will alternate in helping to load the kilns, keep the kiln log, unstuck the kiln and clean the kiln shelves. Your instructor will tell you the specifics needed in each case.
The kiln furniture (posts, shelves, etc.) is to be kept organized and well maintained. You are responsible for grinding off any glaze on shelves and for keeping shelves in operating order. Your instructor will show you how to operate the grinder for cleaning shelves and proper application of kiln wash.
Electric kilns are to be loaded carefully, being aware of the fragile nature of the soft bricks and elements. Make sure posts and shelves are clean. Kiln firing requires that someone be in charge at all times.
Use proper equipment such as tongs or heavy gloves for handling hot objects.
Don’t stare into a hot kiln for extended periods of time. Wear protective eyewear when firing at higher temperatures.
Be careful not to arbitrarily grab or touch anything in the proximity of a firing kiln with bare hands. Whatever it is might be hot!!! Use gloves or tongs.
Keep the kiln yard and areas around the kilns free of obstacles and debris. Remove all material from the area where it may cause someone to trip and fall.
Make certain that all fires, coals, embers, etc. are out before you leave. If you are firing a gas kiln, make sure that the gas is off.
Section IV: RINGLING COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN IS A NON-SMOKING CAMPUS.
Ringling College of Art and Design is committed to providing a safe and healthful environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Research findings show that tobacco use in general, including smoking and breathing secondhand smoke, constitute a significant health hazard. In addition to causing direct health hazards, smoking contributes to institutional costs in other ways, including fire damage, cleaning and maintenance costs, and costs associated with employee absenteeism.
Smoking is prohibited on the Ringling College campus except in outdoor designated smoking areas. Smoking is also prohibited in all Ringling College vehicles including golf carts. For the purposes of this policy, smoking is defined as burning any type of tobacco product including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos and pipes. Smoking materials will not be sold or dispensed within any property owned, leased, or controlled by Ringling College.
This no-smoking policy applies to all persons including students, faculty, staff, visitors, contractors, subcontractors, and others on Ringling College property. Designated smoking areas are identified by signage and contain receptacles for the proper disposal of cigarette butts. All students, faculty, staff, and visitors are expected to observe these designated smoking areas and to dispose of cigarette butts safely and only in the receptacles provided.


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I should get out more.: Are animals capable of making conscious lifestyle choices?
Are animals capable of making conscious lifestyle choices?
Homosexuality in nature. This isn't a new discovery, yet it remains that a lot of people don't realize that animals can be gay, too. Which sort of flies in the face of accusations that homosexuality is a choice or is unnatural.

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Ready to help you solve those problems!
I am a hard working, tech-savvy, math loving guy.
Volunteered at a couple of schools to teach kids the importance of entrepreneurship.

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Rep. Frank Lucas, center, with Oklahoma builders.
Softwood lumber was the top issue as Oklahoma builders held several in-district meetings with their federal lawmakers this week. The meetings were part of NAHB’s national Bringing Housing Home™ week-long grassroots event.
Builders met with Reps. Frank Lucas (R-3rd district) and Tom Cole (R- 4th district) on April 30 and Republican Senator James Lankford on May 1. Meetings are scheduled later in the week with Reps. Steve Russell (R-5th district) and Markwayne Mullin (R-2nd district).
High on the agenda were rising softwood lumber prices brought about primarily by tariffs averaging more than 20% on Canadian softwood lumber shipments into the U.S. The increase in the cost of lumber since the beginning of 2017 has been enough to drive up the price of an average new single-family home by more than $6,000 and the market value of an average new multifamily housing unit by roughly $2,400.
Also on the docket were workforce and immigration issues, as Oklahoma builders – like many others across the nation – are having a tough time getting a sufficient number of workers on the construction site.
Oklahoma builders present Rep. Tom Cole, center, with the NAHB Defender of Housing Award.
The housing awards are given to federal legislators whose actions show they understand and appreciate the important role the home building industry plays in the national economy.
In addition to getting to know their lawmakers, Means also said it is important to know the staff.

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Chicken, broccoli and ravioli baked in one dish make a quick, easy and delicious meal.
PREHEAT oven to 425° F. Spray an 8-inch-square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
PREPARE pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli during last minute of cooking. Drain.
PLACE pasta, broccoli, chicken and Alfredo sauce in prepared dish; stir to combine. Top with cheese.
BAKE for 7 to 10 minutes or until cheese is golden.

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We've just finished with a midterm election and accomplished nothing. Some of the players changed, but the game didn't. They still accomplish nothing. Their main concern is getting votes for the upcoming 2008 Presidential Election instead of the problems facing our nation.
There is a lot of discontent with our political system today, so I decided to refresh my memory with what happens in a presidential election. There are primaries, but they're no held in every state. Movements to establish a nationwide primary election have been unsuccessful to date. The Elephants and Donkeys take the results to their national convention to determine who will bring in the most votes and pick their candidate. You have to ask yourself if your vote meant anything and remember on some cases you didn't get a chance to vote your opinion. This year, some states have been bumping up their primary and news media says that in future elections this will result in that only the very rich or famous will be able to run for president. Is this what our forefathers envisioned for our country?
In the final election the votes are tallied. You can have the popular vote and still lose the election because the Election College makes the end decision in a recent election and did not coincide with the popular vote. Look where we are today.
Our politicians have setup a system that works for them, and “we, the people” are left by the wayside. Some people believe there is a group called The Third Triumphant that actually determines who the president will be. Not knowing what's behind the closed doors in the political arena, it may be possible.
During the midterm election there was talk about a third part and perhaps its time. I know in 1992 Perot scared the hell out of the elephants and donkeys because he could afford to go toe to toe with them. Sam Waterson of “Law and Order” has been asked to join them at a group started by an elephant and a donkey. They are supposed to be for the people. Perhaps it's worth looking into.
Are “we the people” electing the president or is the political system picking one? Whatever is happening we get to watch “ The Elephant and Donkey Show” knowing whatever happens that promises made will end up on the shelf once they've taken office. I think they need new writers because they've never made the Academy Awards.

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The People of Hongdae - Experience It!
A few weekends ago I went walking around the Hongdae area. I decided to split my posts into 2 sections. This one is about the people and faces I saw and the next post will be about Hongdae area itself.
Hongdae is a buzzing area full of students and young people. People dress colorful and even the dogs has some style. In Hongdae, as in the rest of Korea, you will see a lot of couples holding hands and strolling along the beautiful streets and sitting in the cafes. They are almost one entity and you would see the one feeding the other on many occasions. Rarely do you see someone strolling around on his or her own.
Look out for my next post about Hongdae area.

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MADRAS, OR -- A fire at the Brightwood facility in Madras, was kept small, Tuesday, limiting the damage to the mill. Jefferson County Fire crews responded to the building on Northwest Hess, at about 5:30 p.m., and found heavy smoke coming from two open loading doors. They quickly extinguished the blaze, which was confined to the immediate area. Damage is estimated at about $400.
Then, early Wednesday morning, firefighters put out a brush fire threatening two homes on Roosevelt, in Madras. The blaze was spotted by Jefferson County medics as they returned from an unrelated call. They alerted residents and fire crews, just before 1 a.m. The fire in juniper brush was held at a 50'x15' area. There was no damage to either home; however, three lawn decorations were destroyed.


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With over 50 years of experience in liquid containment, and hundreds of happy customers, Stephens Industries is the partner of choice for your irrigation lagoon.
Below is a step by step guide showing a typical lagoon installation.
Protective matting is then laid across the base to protect the liner from sharp objects.
During the installation any seams between rolls of liner are securely joined using specialist tapes and adhesives.
The irrigation lagoon liner installation is now complete after just 4 days, leaving a high quality, durable and highly functional irrigation lagoon.
Just a short while later the lagoon is in full operational use, ensuring a reliable supply of water to the customer.

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Both parties will form the alliance based on risk and benefit sharing principle. This will make full use of both parties’ strengths in terms of technology, personnel and facilities to achieve win-win situation.
With the management capabilities of foreign pharmaceutical enterprises, we could introduce some new drugs from these foreign pharmaceutical enterprises to domestic pharmaceutical companies and fulfill the standards of both China and USA regulations. This would be the new idea for new drug development in China.

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Denise as an Archeologist with California State Parks who is currently working on creating the Emerald Bay Maritime Heritage Trail.
Parks play a role in putting together pieces of historical puzzles through archeology. Add water, and there is a new layer of mystery to historical sites.
Denise explains the great work California is doing to share maritime historical treasures with the citizens of California.


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Includes 4 DVDs and 156 page manual. Takes a minimum of 8 hours to complete booklet and provides the diligent, self-motivated employee with the opportunity to spend much more time developing their own skills while really learning from the manual and the training process. Helps the employee develop their skills and enhance their strengths.
Provides a practical way to understand the complexity of the disease and opportunity to practice the understanding using several persons for whom they provide care as examples to practice the techniques.
Provides an entire section for the employee to understand more about the family and friends of the person for whom they provide care. Clearly provides the employee with the tools to positively influence their frequent interactions with these persons who are truly the providers paying customers.
Entices the employee to set goals for improving their understanding and application of the care and quality of life for the person for whom they provide care.
These goals provide you the employer with the opportunity for frequent interaction and training opportunities to increase knowledge with experience, reward the employee for exemplary progress and identify the areas where additional training is required for continuous improvement.
The 8 Hour Training Program Package is designed for those who wish to print their own manuals to use with the Ten Absolute Training System DVDs. Package includes 1, 156 page manual that includes 4 DVDs, PDF file and licensing agreement for manuals, and template for certificates.
Includes 4 DVDs and 120 page manual. Takes a minimum of 4 hours to complete booklet and provides the diligent, self-motivated employee with the opportunity to spend much more time developing their own skills while really learning from the manual and the training process.
Provides a practical way to understand the complexity of the disease and opportunity to practice the understanding using at least one person for whom they provide care as examples to practice the techniques.
Provides the employee with minimal understanding of the needs of the person for whom they provide care and the opportunity to practice this knowledge with at least one person for whom they provide care as an example to practice the knowledge.
The 4 Hour Training Program Package is designed for those who wish to print their own manuals to use with the Ten Absolute Training System DVDs. Package includes 1, 120 page manual that includes 4 DVDs, PDF file and licensing agreement for manuals, and template for certificates.
19 page guide to use while viewing DVD and a copy of Evidence of Training Completion-this is provided in a PDF file with a limited use licensing agreement for manuals and template for Certificates.

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North Tyneside required a visionary ‘road map’ masterplan to bring together a number of recent initiatives and projects currently under construction to provide an exciting, coherent vision for the future of the Coastal Strip associated with Cullercoats, Brierdene and Whitley Bay.
The central focus to the study area is the iconic Spanish City which has been recently awarded funding through the Heritage Lottery Fund’s Heritage Enterprise Grant securing the building’s future and place in the culture of the region.
The coastal strip is typified by strong character areas and an intriguing legacy of seaside promenades, spaces and gardens all providing dramatic views of the sea and access to the beaches. The objective of the masterplan is to provide a coherent vision that will enable identification of specific projects which can be prioritised and implemented on a phased basis as and when funding becomes available and to provide a detailed, but coherent vision for future piecemeal delivery.


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Last month, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) reached out to stakeholder groups, requesting input on various clinical coverage policies. State law requires that the Department consult with and seek advice from the NC Physician Advisory Group and other professional organizations when amending or developing new Medicaid clinical coverage policies.
Thanks to the assistance of several subject matter experts within the membership, NCAPA was able to submit public comments to DMA on the following clinical coverage policies.
After reviewing Clinical Coverage Policy 1H – Telemedicine and Telepsychiatry, Samantha Rogers, PA-C, NCAPA President and practices gerontology within internal medicine at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, provided feedback that PAs should be included under the list of providers who can provide telepsychiatry professional services under Medicaid (page 6 – 6.0 Providers Eligible to Bill for the Procedure, Product, or Service). Additionally, Ms. Rogers located several places where the PA profession was misspelled (physician’s assistants instead of physician assistants).
Elyse Watkins, DHSc, PA-C, assistant professor at High Point University’s PA program, provided feedback on Clinical Coverage Policy 1E-7 – Family Planning Services. After reviewing the policy in its current form, Ms. Watkins provided comments and proposed several changes and clarifications to the policy, including that PAs should be named under 3.2.1 Specific Criteria Covered by Medicaid FP, NCHC and “Be Smart” (page 5).
DMA also reached out to NCAPA in order to receive input on what NCAPA believes should be covered under a yet-to-be-developed clinical coverage policy on genetic testing for susceptibility to breast and ovarian cancer. April Stouder, PA-C, and Kim Nolte, PA-C, who practices gynecologic oncology at Duke University Medical Center, provided information on what limitations to the services, and what evidence-based medical literature, should be considered when defining the service.


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Croatia is actually a small district that is situated in the south-eastern part of Europe and Zagreb is the capital city of Croatia. Obviously Croatia is not as popular as Greece, Italy, France or Spain. But many tourists visit Croatia every year in order to witness the beauty of this region. Croatia is considered to be the hidden gem in the Mediterranean region and it is also called “pearl of the Adriatic Sea”.
If you visit Croatia then you will surely get fascinated with the sunbathed beaches, hospitable locals and the quaint towns situated in the area. The most enchanting thing about Croatia is that it is surrounded by several beautiful islets and islands. You can just walk down the pebbled and sandy beaches and enjoy the sights of the turquoise waters of the beaches. Majority of the cities of Croatia are home to unique architectural structures and historical monuments.
You are sure to enjoy your stay in Croatia because the cuisine of Croatia is absolutely delectable and mouth watering. Pizza and pasta are cooked in Croatia in quite a different manner. A special mention should be given about the excellent Croatian gastronomy which consists of delicious lamb roasts, beef roasts, eels, oysters, mussels and so on. The wine that is found in Croatia must be tasted by you at all costs because it is extremely tasty.
Many boutiques and shops are located in Croatia. Thus you can also indulge in shopping while you are spending your holiday in the region. The busy port of Split should be visited by you. In addition to that, you have to stop by Dubrovnik- the walled city of Croatia. Another tourist destination in Croatia is Mijet- the island of Adriatic Sea that consists of dense forests. You can take part in several outdoor activities in Croatia such as hiking, sailing and so on.
One of the most flourishing holiday destinations in Qatar is its capital city- Doha. The mesmerizing historical emblems, interesting museums, remarkable monuments, enchanting cultural attractions and the thrilling sporting activities are what make Doha the preferred holiday destination for the people belonging to the different parts of the world. The government of Doha has been making tremendous efforts to make the city more and more comfortable and enjoyable for the hundreds of tourists that visit Doha every year.
Doha is surely a paradise for those of you who are in love with history and architecture. The entire landscape of Doha is marked by beautiful towers and forts which reflect the rich heritage of the city. You should make it a point to stop by the Doha Fort and Al Zubara Fort and Museum if you truly want to witness the history and culture of Qatar.
You can even indulge in shopping and enjoy yourself to the fullest. In case you want to get hold of something cheap yet beautiful then you must visit Souk Waqif and Gold Souk. Luxurious malls such as Landmark Mall, Doha City Center, Villagio Mall, Exclusive Boutique (Pearl Doha) are also situated in Doha which can be visited by you as and when required.
Your trip to the city would be incomplete if you do not undertake a cruising trip on Dhow which is the traditional boat of Doha. Thus ensure that you do go for ride in the Dhow. You can even undertake a desert safari while you are visiting Doha and take in the beauty of the sand dunes and the clear blue sky.
Al Maha Sanctuary is a place that should be visited by you to behold the sight of the Arabian Oryx which is an endangered deer species. Nightlife in Doha is quite impressive but conservative to a certain extent.


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· Deploy and manage Exchange Server 2013.
· Plan and configure the Mailbox server role.
· Manage recipient objects, address policies, and address lists in Exchange Server 2013.
· Plan and implement the Client Access server role in Exchange Server 2013.
· Securely plan and configure Microsoft Outlook Web App and mobile messaging using the Client Access server.
· Understand and manage highly available Client Access servers in Exchange Sever 2013.
· Plan for disaster mitigation, implement back up and recovery for Exchange Server 2013.
· Plan and configure message transport in an Exchange Server 2013 organization.
· Plan message security options, implement an antivirus solutions, and implement an anti-spam solution.
· Configure permissions and secure Exchange Server 2013.
This course is intended for people aspiring to be enterprise-level messaging administrators. Others who may take this course include IT generalists and help desk professionals who want to learn about Exchange Server 2013. People coming into the course are expected to have at least 3 years of experience working in the IT field—typically in the areas of network administration, help desk, or system administration. They are not expected to have experience with previous Exchange Server versions.
· Describe Exchange Server 2013 prerequisites and requirements.
· Perform an Exchange Server 2013 deployment.
· Manage Exchange Server 2013.
· Describe the Mailbox server role.
· Plan for a Mailbox server role deployment.
· Configure the Mailbox servers.
· Manage Exchange Server 2013 mailboxes.
· Manage other Exchange Server 2013 recipients.
· Configure address lists and policies.
· Plan Client Access server deployment.
· Configure the Client Access server roles.
· Manage Client Access services.
· Describe the client services Exchange Server 2013 provides.
· Configure Outlook Web App.
· Plan and configure mobile messaging.
· Configure secure Internet access for Client Access server.
· Describe high availability in Exchange Server 2013.
· Configure highly available mailbox databases.
· Configure highly available Client Access servers.
· Plan and implement Exchange Server 2013 backup.
· Plan and implement Exchange Server 2013 recovery.
· Describe message transport in Exchange Server 2013.
· Plan and configure message transport.
· Implement an antivirus solution for Exchange Server 2013.
· Implement an anti-spam solution for Exchange Server 2013.
· Monitor Exchange Server 2013.
· Maintain Exchange Server 2013.
· Minimum of two years of experience administering Windows Server, including Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012.
· Minimum of two years of experience working with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).
· Minimum of two years of experience working with name resolution, including DNS.

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Social WiFi's splash page allows you to easily display any sort of content to your visitors, allowing them to easily learn more about your business. Is there any better way to do that than to display the most important information immediately after the customers manage to connect to your WiFi network?
Display any content - text, images, animations, links and videos - directly after login process. Your customers will be able to quickly and surely access information about any coupons, latest promotions or offers and benefit from them, impacting their opinion about your business and building loyalty. After all, who doesn't like to receive new or cheaper things?
Once the splash page has been seen by the customer, it won't show up again for some time, unless its content has been changed. It is enough that the users see the site once - they won't necessarily like to see the same offers over and over again.
Make the most of your splash page by posting offers, promotions and information for your customers to see immediately after they connect to the internet!
Include widgets such as weather updates, sport scores and other utilities for you and your customers, providing them with all necessary information.


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99,-€/month VAT included. Without registration fee. October will be charged half a month.
Life is a theatre. We spend our lives playing various characters, which we have unconsciously created to take our place in the world and live up to the expectations of our environment. At work, the character we embody takes on an even bigger significance. Often it is a secondary character, or even a mute extra who spends most of the time in the background and behaves in a defined and tacitly predetermined way.
Being an entrepreneur is different. It’s a leading role. You are going to be seen, there is no way around it. It requires fighting every day and daring to stand out. Choosing to be free and responsible for your life has some drawbacks, but many advantages. You decide which role you want to play and you are ultimately responsible for the success or failure of your project.
There are times when we have a lot at stake. For example, when we have to sell our project to an investor or make a presentation to an important client. And often we lack the tools to make our performance worthy of an Oscar. This is where we want to help you. We want to teach you how to place your voice, have presence, move with intention, and also how to tell your project with truth and authenticity. We want to give you the tools to step confidently.
The workshop will apply the Learning by Doing methodology.
Presence, voice, body and different interpretation techniques will be worked on.
Jackie brings her more than 10 years of theatrical and improvisational training in order to create a workshop that acts as a safe and natural space to explore how our bodies and voices can be powerful instruments in conveying our message in everyday, professional arenas. Acting and improvisation are valuable educational tools, being excellent skills for exploring spontaneity, improving languages and public speaking, thinking on your feet, and teaching mindfulness and team building. Without a doubt, she has the ability to promote a fun environment and encourage people to let go of their insecurities and have a blast together!
Three hours a week of disconnection, fun, openness, transformation and learning.
A personalized toolbox that you can use when you need them and help you be more successful in your business project.
*The course is for a minimum of 10 students and a maximum of 20. If the required minimum is not reached, the course will not be held and the money will be refunded to those enrolled.


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Utilizing state of the art digital stories we present you exactly what repairs your automobile wants, then allow you to make decisions from there. By submitting this kind you may be scheduling a service appointment at no obligation and might be contacted within 48 hours by a Dallas Autos Direct service technician. It ought to checklist every restore, elements supplied, the price of every half, labor fees, and the car’s odometer studying when you brought the vehicle in as well as when the repair order was completed.
Whether or not your personal automotive, light business vehicle, or a fleet of firm autos Harlow Autos can maintain you and/or your business on the transfer by offering a fast versatile high quality accident restore & administration service including free computerised estimating, no obligation inspections supported by a 3 (3) year physique restore warranty.
Some things are extra complicated to restore than others, however we now have the expertise and tools to handle just about anything. BSL Auto Repair’s is a newly formed enterprise however with over 20 years experience within the industry. The more you already know about your automobile, the more probably you’ll be able to head off repair problems. Convoy Auto Repair strives to supply the best quality auto service and car restore within the San Diego space. Car restore workshops that are independently owned and operated companies.
The repair store should notify you of any storage fees you may owe in the event you do not pick up the car once the restore is completed. All European Autos is situated in the heart of Jupiter, just walking distance from the pretigous Jupiter Island.

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Research, develop, design and evaluate high quality onine learning resources for pupls in Key Stages 2 and 4.
Link the resources to the National Curriculum and relevant GCSE exam boards.
Research the Surrey Heritage Centre archives and utilise relevant source material.
Ensure the learning resource activities will enable pupils to engage with the First World War and its impact through local stories, and understand Surrey’s role in the conflict.
Coordinate resource evaluation and testing.
We hired Ruthie for the role of Educational Consultant to the Surrey in the Great War: A County Remembers project because of her enthusiasm, thoroughness and breadth of knowledge. She was utterly professional in carrying out her work for us, working to deadlines and to the agreed time schedule. We are so pleased with the high quality of the KS2 and KS4 learning resources that she has produced for us, and the detail and activities included in them. Ruthie was easy to work with and adaptable, and always willing to make changes where necessary to suit our requirements. We are excited to make them available for schools to use, and wouldn’t hesitate in recommending her as a freelance consultant.
Imogen Middleton, Project Officer, Surrey in the Great War: A County Remembers.


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Through community outreach and support programs, The Johnson Center supports and informs the community regarding all aspects of developmental disorders. These events include webinars, classes, conferences, trainings, support groups, and fun events for children in our area.
GrapeUp! Come Together - fully inclusive, summer family fun series.
Back to School Bash – a fun, frolicking way to beat the heat and gear up for school. Past events included a drum circle, kids’ band, bounce house, rock star photo booth, bubble machines, ring toss games, arts and crafts, and more.
Halloween Hoot – children are invited to practice their trick-or-treating at our offices and join us for some fun and games. Paint-the-pumpkin, a cupcake walk, costume contests, arts and crafts, and ‘spooky’ sensory activities are some of the entertainments.
Holiday Celebration – Santa Claus joins us so that families have a no-stress opportunity to get a treasured photo of their child with the jolly man himself. Fun holiday games and treats are always a part of this great tradition.
Valentine’s Day Party – Cupid fires his bow, and our office is the site for a fun-filled Valentine’s celebration. Delicious snacks, arts and crafts, and special valentines make this a great way to celebrate.
Drum Circles - These events are a fun way to encourage children’s creativity in a group setting, and provide an opportunity for social interaction in a relaxed environment. Our drum circles are led by a music therapist with extensive experience in working with people with special needs.


text: Looking for space and the convenience of close proximity to shopping and amenities, this home is for you! This spacious ranch offers 3 good sized bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 3 car garage, and fenced backyard with a storage shed. Formal living & dining room, huge family room, plus a potential 4th bedroom office addition. Traditional wood burning fireplace in livingroom. The master bedroom offers generous walk-in closet, over-sized bathroom with room for a hot tub, and separate access. Perfect floor plan for a mother-in law suite! Lovely patio area in the peacefully landscaped backyard. Well cared for home offers neutral paint tones, newer HVAC, windows, and situated on over half acre lot. Contact your real estate professional for details and showing by appointment.


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Ahh....my blog is getting dull...haven't been updating much lately. Just browsed thru my pics and realized that I've left out so many updates for the past 2 months!! Anyway, I've managed to get all the pics sorted out and posted a quick update of what I've been up to.
15 Jan 2009: Ex-FAS online gathering...interesting discussion...'bat gua-ing'...haha!! That's why certain parts were censored by me.
21 Jan 2009: Finally got all the books for the Spring sem...i like receiving packages..haha!! See those ACCA books...i only touched 1 so far...waste energy to bring here.
Foooood~!! Had chinese food also!!
walau~u got bring acca bk thr ah?geng o!!
Haha...yea lo...bring and didn't open at all...haiz!!!