Course Description:
Whether used as studies for larger works, or as an ongoing design activity that parallels quit making, or even as an art form in its own right, collage can sharpen the eye and challenge the mind. Throughout this workshop, students pursue their own visual instincts to produce numerous collages with one on one coaching from the instructor. Studio production is augmented by slide shows of historic and contemporary art and related concepts. Classroom "walkaround" discussions of ongoing work foster mutual awareness and the exchange of ideas. Although we begin with painted paper, students are free to use any collage material including found paper, cloth, photographic images, translucent or printed papers, and so on. This immersive workshop supports free experimentation, risk taking and embracing the surprising and unfamiliar.
Course Description:
Based on David Hornung’s textbook Color: A Workshop for Artists and Designers, this workshop is designed to give students a deeper understanding of color and the confidence to use it in their art practice. Step by step, through a series of small, carefully guided assignments the class will explore the structure and inter-relational nature of color. Students get to know color essentials through illustrated lectures, demonstrations, and the clear discussion of class work. This informative and relaxed course is an excellent choice for painters, quilters, surface designers, graphic designers, and anyone who makes two-dimensional art.
Course Description:
In this relaxed and supportive five-day workshop, we make small scale acrylic paintings that explore an improvisational approach to abstraction. The emphasis is on experimentation and workflow with special focus on the interplay between intention and chance in the creative process. We use various tools and both additive and subtractive processes to generate surprising visual events that can be developed into compelling abstract compositions. Studio work is complemented by slide shows and discussions that examine both historical and contemporary abstract painting. Painters at all levels of experience are welcome to participate. Workshop fee include lunches and some provided supplies.
Course Description:
This workshop offers an opportunity for anyone who practices the art of collage in any form to convene with a group of fellow collage artists for three days of production, critique and discussion. Studio work is augmented by slide presentations focused on technique, historical examples, and current trends in the medium. The studio atmosphere supports a relaxed exploration of individual work with one-on-one conversations with the instructor on work in progress.
Recommended for artists and designers at all levels. Ages 18+
Course Description:
Based on David Hornung’s textbook Color: A Workshop for Artists and Designers, this workshop is designed to give students a deeper understanding of color and the confidence to use it in their art practice. Step by step, through a series of small, carefully guided assignments the class will explore the structure and inter-relational nature of color. Students get to know color essentials through illustrated lectures, demonstrations, and the clear discussion of class work. This informative and relaxed course is an excellent choice for painters, quilters, surface designers, graphic designers, and anyone who makes two-dimensional art.
Course Description:
Join me for a relaxed and supportive retreat where you will make small scale acrylic paintings that explore an improvisational approach to abstraction. The emphasis is on experimentation and workflow with special focus on the interplay between intention and chance in the creative process. You’ll use various tools and both additive and subtractive painting strategies to generate visual events that can be developed into compelling abstract compositions. Studio work is complemented by slide shows and discussions that examine both historical and contemporary abstract painting. Painters at all levels of experience are welcome to participate. Class size is limited to ensure personalized instruction, so sign up soon to secure your spot.
Course Description:
This workshop is for anyone who feels the need for a concentrated course in 2D design fundamentals applicable to painting, illustration, graphic design, and quilt making practice. In this four-day curriculum, students make a series of small studies that examine basic design principles. Assignments focus upon the special character of shape and contour, the development of figure/ground awareness, the use of limited color, composition, and the impact of relative scale. All studies are made in cut paper collage: no painting. Studio work is augmented by slide presentations and discussion. Based on a course I developed at the Rhode Island School of Design, this course unfolds in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere.
Course Description:
Based on David Hornung’s textbook Color: A Workshop for Artists and Designers, this workshop is designed to give students a deeper understanding of color and the confidence to use it in their art practice. Step by step, through a series of small, carefully guided assignments the class will explore the structure and inter-relational nature of color. Students get to know color essentials through illustrated lectures, demonstrations, and the clear discussion of class work. This informative and relaxed course is an excellent choice for painters, quilters, surface designers, graphic designers, and anyone who makes two-dimensional art.
(If you are interested in taking this or any other class at Hornung Online Studio please contact David directly at: hornung@adelphi.edu.)
Course Description:
In this class students explore design by making collages using colored papers with a variety of simple techniques. Work is modest in size (under 8 x 11) to facilitate productivity. The course begins with a few simple assignments and then transitions to greater individual independence. Students work at their own pace to produce a series of color studies in a supportive studio atmosphere with technical help, thoughtful discussion, and individual critique.
(If you are interested in taking this or any other class at Hornung Online Studio please contact David directly at: hornung@adelphi.edu.)
Course Description:
This is the second installment of David Hornung’s color class. It’s for students who have taken his first workshop either online or in person and would like to go deeper into his book Color: A Workshop for Artists and Designers. Color 2 explores the development of color relationships through visual research into natural and manufactured sources. This course also strengthens color mixing skills and perception through specific color applications like tonal progression and the illusion of transparency. Also under scrutiny is the psychological impact of color combinations and the relationship between color and the development of pictorial space.
As with Color 1, classes meet on alternate days (MWF) which allows time in between to complete assignments. The materials list is identical to that of Color 1.
(If you are interested in taking this or any other class at Hornung Online Studio please contact David directly at: hornung@adelphi.edu.)
Course Description
Part I
For anyone working in two dimensions the fundamental elements of design are always in play. Artists and designers rely upon line, shape, interval, balance, relative scale, pattern and the development of visual space to communicate their vision. This workshop is an enriched version of the classic two-dimensional design curriculum that has been a foundational study for artists and designers since its introduction at the Bauhaus in the 1920’s.
In Elements of Design and Composition you will make a number of small, focused studies using creative strategies to explore the elements of design with cut paper collage. Throughout the workshop, you will organize your studies and notes into a book/portfolio that serves as both a record of your exploration and a useful design reference for your own studio practice. Classroom work will be augmented by slide presentations and discussion.
Part II
In Part II students will explore the design principles introduced in Part I in greater depth and with the introduction of color. Specific exercises will be assigned but, over the course of the week, they will gradually be replaced by self-directed studies that will help students bring the workshop experience into line with their own sensibility. As in the preceding week, classroom work will be augmented by slide presentations and discussion.
This informative and relaxed workshop is an excellent choice for quilters, surface designers, textile artists, painters, graphic designers, and anyone who makes two-dimensional art.
Course Description:
Based on David Hornung’s textbook Color: A Workshop for Artists and Designers, this workshop is designed to give students a deeper understanding of color and the confidence to use it in their art practice. Step by step, through a series of small, carefully guided assignments the class will explore the structure and inter-relational nature of color. Students get to know color essentials through illustrated lectures, demonstrations, and the clear discussion of class work. This informative and relaxed course is an excellent choice for painters, quilters, surface designers, graphic designers, and anyone who makes two-dimensional art.
Course Description
In this relaxed, supportive workshop students make small scale acrylic paintings that explore the language of abstract painting through improvisation. The emphasis is on experimentation and workflow with a focus on process over product. Using a variety of tools, such as, knives, brushes, and blotting and scraping materials, students are encouraged to discover visual surprises that can be developed into compelling abstract compositions. Studio work is complemented by slides shows and discussions that examine historical and contemporary abstract painting.
Course Description
In this relaxed, supportive workshop students make small scale acrylic paintings that explore the language of abstract painting through improvisation. The emphasis is on experimentation and workflow with a focus on process over product. Using a variety of tools, such as, knives, brushes, and blotting and scraping materials, students are encouraged to discover visual surprises that can be developed into compelling abstract compositions. Studio work is complemented by slides shows and discussions that examine historical and contemporary abstract painting.
Course Description:
In this relaxed and supportive workshop, we make small scale acrylic paintings that explore an improvisational approach to abstraction. The emphasis is on experimentation and workflow with special focus on the interplay between intention and chance in the creative process. We use various tools and both additive and subtractive processes to generate surprising visual events that can be developed into compelling abstract compositions. Studio work is complemented by slide shows and discussions that examine both historical and contemporary abstract painting. Painters at all levels of experience are welcome to participate.
Course Description:
Whether used as studies for larger works, or as an ongoing design activity that parallels quit making, or even as an art form in its own right, collage can sharpen the eye and challenge the mind. Throughout this workshop, students pursue their own visual instincts to produce numerous collages with one on one coaching from the instructor. Studio production is augmented by slide shows of historic and contemporary art and related concepts. Classroom "walkaround" discussions of ongoing work foster mutual awareness and the exchange of ideas. Although we begin with painted paper, students are free to use any collage material including found paper, cloth, photographic images, translucent or printed papers, and so on. This immersive workshop supports free experimentation, risk taking and embracing the surprising and unfamiliar.
Course Description:
This workshop offers an opportunity for anyone who practices the art of collage in any form to convene with a group of fellow collage artists for three days of production, critique and discussion. Studio work is augmented by slide presentations focused on technique, historical examples, and current trends in the medium. The studio atmosphere supports a relaxed exploration of individual work with one-on-one conversations with the instructor on work in progress.
Course Description:
This workshop is for anyone who feels the need for a concentrated course in 2D design fundamentals applicable to painting, illustration, graphic design, and quilt making practice. In this four-day curriculum, students make a series of small studies that examine basic design principles. Assignments focus upon the special character of shape and contour, the development of figure/ground awareness, the use of limited color, composition, and the impact of relative scale. All studies are made in cut paper collage: no painting. Studio work is augmented by slide presentations and discussion. Based on a course I developed at the Rhode Island School of Design, this course unfolds in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere.
Course Description:
In this relaxed and supportive five-day workshop, we make small scale acrylic paintings that explore an improvisational approach to abstraction. The emphasis is on experimentation and workflow with special focus on the interplay between intention and chance in the creative process. We use various tools and both additive and subtractive processes to generate surprising visual events that can be developed into compelling abstract compositions. Studio work is complemented by slide shows and discussions that examine both historical and contemporary abstract painting. Painters at all levels of experience are welcome to participate. Workshop fee include lunches.