Class Descriptions

Costs

Registration

Beginning in 1988, the University of Alaska Southeast has undertaken a special mission to support and extend the practice of traditional Northwest Coast Art in Alaska. This program offers a rare opportunity to study with the masters. Through demonstration and studio experience, you will deepen both your understanding and experience of traditional Northwest Coast Art. Please join us for this very special educational and cultural experience.

Instructor: Freda Diesing
December 31-January 11, 2002

ART S181-T01, S281-T01, S381-T01

M-F, 9:00am-noon

2 credits, Class Limit: 14
Book: Northwest Coast Art: An Analysis of Form by Bill Holm (available at UAS bookstore.)
Ask for Supply list at Front Counter or click here.

ART 181: Study of the basic elements of traditional Northwest Coast Design. Includes the use of ovoids and form lines to develop traditional as well as contemporary designs. Methods for transferring designs to other media, such as wood or cloth.

ART 281: Continued study of traditional Northwest Coast Design principles and elements.

ART 381: Advanced study of Northwest Coast Designs with an emphasis on both traditional and contemporary applications. (This course may be repeated for credit.)

Prerequisite for ART 281: 3 credits of ART 181
Prerequisite for ART 381: 3 credits of ART 281

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Instructor: Delores Churchill

December 31-January 11, 2002

ART S282/S382/S482-T01 & T02
Section 1: M-F, 1:30-4:30pm
Section 2: M-F, 6:30-9:30pm

2 credits, Class Limit: 14
$10 fee (Additional fees based on materials used, are paid to the instructors)
Ask for Supply list at Front Counter or click here.

ART 282: An introduction to basket weaving practiced by coastal Indians of Alaska. Projects will include twined or plaited weaving of spruce roots or cedar bark to produce a basket or plaited hat, with particular attention to traditional standards of design.

ART 382: Intermediate study of basket weaving, with emphasis on false embroidery, more complex weaving techniques and mastery of endings.

ART 482: Advanced study of basket weaving, with emphasis on design. (This course may be repeated for credit.)

Prerequisite: ART 382: 3 credits of ART 282
Prerequisite: ART 482: 3 credits of ART 382

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Instructor: Freda Diesing

ART S285/S385/S485-T01

December 31-January 11, 2002

2 credits, Class Limit: 12
Book: Northwest Coast Art: An Analysis of Form by Bill Holm (available at UAS bookstore.)
Materials fee: $20. Ask for supply list when registering.

Masks
Sec T01: M-F, 6:30-9:30pm

Students will design and carve a small portrait mask from alder. Experience with NWC design, completion or concurrent enrollment in ART S181 is highly recommended. Supply List is available at front counter or click here..

NW Coast Carving: Spoons

Instructor: Stan Bevan

December 31-January 11, 2002
M-F, 9am-noon
2 credits, Class Limit: 12

Materials Fee: $20; Ask for a Supply list at Front Counter or click here.

Students will carve traditional Northwest Coast spoons from alder.

NW Coast Carving: Bowls

Instructor: Stan Bevan

December 31-January 11, 2002
M-F, 1:30-4:30pm
2 credits, Class Limit: 12

Materials Fee: $20; Ask for Supply list at Front Counter or click here.

Students will carve bowls or small portrait masks from alder. Recommended prerequisites: One carving course and one course in Northwest Coast Design.

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NW Coast: Silver Carving Techniques

ART S280/S380-T01

Instructor: David Galanin

December 31-January 11, 2002
M-F, 6:30-9:30pm
2 credits, Class Limit: 10

Materials Fee: $30

This course is an introduction to Silver Carving Techniques. It includes application of design, tool making of engravers, cutting angles of engraving tools, methods of carving formline design, practice of carving, and carving a copper bracelet. A history of carving in NW Coast native Art will also be covered.

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NW Coast Basket Design

Instructor: Delores Churchill

ART S284-T01

January 12-14, 2002

Sat, 10:00am-5:00pm / Sun, 1:00-4:00pm / Mon, 6:30-9:30pm
1 credit, Class Limit: 30

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Additional Workshop added this year:

Stan Bevan will be doing a one day Tool Maintenance workshop on Sunday, January 6. Time TBA.

Tuition: $85 ($79 +$5+$1)per credit hour(for lower division courses);
$96 ($90+$5+$1)per credit hour (for upper division)

Materials: $10-30 per course

Fees for weaving materials may vary

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You may register for beginning, intermediate, or advanced levels in all courses. Credits can apply to the NW Coast Arts Certificate, to 2 and 4 year degree programs, or to your lifelong learning.

or register on campus

We look forward to having you stay and be a part of the
2002 Northwest Coast Arts Institute.

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