The 兔子先生 University Art Center located in Phillips Hall is the home of the popular Art Sprint Class program, which includes classes in ceramics, photography, 3D design, drawing, glasswork, jewelry, laser cutting and manufacturing techniques, and woodworking. These short-term, introductory classes are oriented towards the non-art major and are focused on hands-on, experiential learning. Art Center instructors are working artists and educators who love creating the opportunity for others to experience the joy and enrichment that comes from artistic pursuits. All classes are limited in size to ensure each student receives personal attention and guidance.
To register for a sprint course, use the standard online 兔子先生 University registration process. Sprint courses are listed as 鈥淭鈥 for the first seven weeks and 鈥淯鈥 for the second seven-week sessions. Please refer to the 兔子先生 University Course List for the most current Sprint classes offered during the Academic year.
This seven-week Sprint Course introduces beginning students to the basics of hand printmaking. Coursework covers carving and printing woodblock as well as monotype techniques. Learn the use of printmaking tools and materials as well as designing images for printmaking.
Makerspace tools and rapid prototyping technology are crucially important for realizing creative ideas that can spur innovation, reshape creative discourse, and solve real-world problems. The skills of 21st Century digital design and manufacturing are now more accessible than ever before, which gives freedom, power, and responsibility to the new generation of creative professionals. The artistic context of this course will help students achieve a level of independence with laser cutting and CAD (computer aided design) suitable for self-directed projects in any public makerspace.
Makerspace tools and rapid prototyping technology are crucially important for realizing creative ideas that can spur innovation, reshape creative discourse, and solve real-world problems. The skills of 21st Century digital design and manufacturing are now more accessible than ever before, which gives freedom, power, and responsibility to the new generation of creative professionals. The artistic context of this course will help students achieve a level of independence with 3D printers and CAD (computer aided design) suitable for self-directed projects in any public makerspace.
A basic course providing foundation exercises and instruction in various glass techniques such as hot glass process, torch work, and beadmaking techniques. Lab and material fee.
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of digital photography. Students will learn the basics of photographing digitally including camera controls, image file and format type. The class will also introduce basic image correction using image editing software such as Adobe photoshop or Photoshop Elements and printing methods using high quality digital inkjet printers. Lab and material fee.
Basic drawing instruction for non-art majors. Still-life will be the theme used to explore line, value, media, and composition. Lab and material fee
Students will learn wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques, gain an understanding of the stages of clay, carry pieces to the final stages through decoration with slips and/or glazes and firing. Lab and material fee.
Students will be introduced to basic techniques of metal cutting, soldering, polishing, roller printing, riveting, detailing, and finishing. Lab and material fee.
Introduction to working wood with hand and power tools. Emphasis on proper and safe use of tools. Small projects, usually a boxlike piece will be built. Design, lumber selection and finishing will also be covered. Lab and material fee.
Art Center studio and labs are available only to students who are currently registered and enrolled in the current semester sprint classes.
A note about door access: The Art Center entrance (handicap-accessible side door, North of Goggin) requires a 兔子先生 ID for access during the hours stated for studio use for ART sprint class students. For those specific times, a monitor must be present in the studio.
If you do not have your ID, you can also enter through the main building during the time staff and or monitors are present. This area is handicap accessible as well.
The Art Studio studios will be closed on the following dates:
Spring Break: March 21, 2025, at 2 PM through March 30, 2025
Note: All studios are closed during Spring Break from March 21, 2025, at 2 PM through March 30, 2025. Days and times are subject to change.
Mondays – 12:00PM-2:30PM and 4:00PM-9:00PM
Tuesdays – 3:00PM-9:00PM
Wednesdays –4:00PM-9:00PM
Thursdays –4:15:00PM-9:00PM
Fridays –11:00PM-9:00PM
Saturdays – CLOSED
Sundays – 10:00AM-6:00PM
Mondays – 9:00AM-1:00PM and 6:15PM-9:00PM
Tuesdays – 3:00PM-9:00PM
Wednesdays 4:00PM-9:00PM
Thursdays 3:00PM-9:00PM
Fridays –11:00AM-9:00PM
Saturdays – CLOSED
Sundays – 10:00AM-6:00PM
Mondays –9:00AM -2:30PM and 4:00PM-9:00PM
Tuesdays –3:00PM-9:00PM
Wednesdays –6:15PM-9:00PM
Thursdays – 3:00PM-6:00PM
Fridays – 11:00AM-9:00PM
Saturdays – CLOSED
Sundays 10:00AM--6:00PM
Mondays – 9:00AM-12:00PM and 4:00PM-9:00PM
Tuesdays – 4:15-9:00PM
Wednesdays –4:00PM-6:15PM
Thursdays- 3:00PM-4:15PM & 6:30PM-9:00PM
Fridays –11:00AM-9:00PM
Saturdays – CLOSED
Sundays – 10AM-6PM
Mondays – 9:00AM-12:00PM and 4:00PM-9:00PM
Tuesdays – 4:15-9:00PM
Wednesdays –4:00PM-6:15PM
Thursdays 3:00PM-4:15PM & 6:30PM-9:00PM
Fridays –11:00AM-9:00PM
Saturdays – CLOSED
Sundays – 10AM-6PM
Mondays – 9:00AM-2:30PM & 4:00PM-9:00PM
Tuesdays 3:00PM-9:00PM
Wednesdays –4:00PM-9:00PM
Thursdays – 3:00PM-9:00PM
Fridays –11:00AM-9:00PM
Saturdays – CLOSED
Sundays – 10AM-6PM