Sculpture
Space is limited. Workshop sign-up sheets are posted in the Sculpture Building Studio near the tool room door (sign-up is not required for the orientations).

Basic Orientation

The Basic Orientation is a short introduction to standard shop policies and expectations with the shop Technician. Presence at an orientation is required of any student interested in attending any of the following workshops.
Estimated Length: 30-45 minutes
Dates: Orientation dates have passed for Fall 2011.  Please contact Ethan Worden at eworden@mills.edu to schedule a time for an orientation.

Table Saw Intensive

The table saw is perhaps the most versatile tool in any woodshop but is also one of the more dangerous and intimidating. In this workshop we will focus on the table saw, what it can do and what it can't, how to use it safely and what can go wrong. We will discuss jigs that make specific cuts more safe, easy and accurate, work with the dado set and go over more advanced operations (bevel cuts, rabbets, etc).
Prerequisite: Basic Orientation
Estimated Length: 3 hours 
Dates: September 21 at 1:00 pm
September 21 at 9:30 am
September 28 at 1:00 pm 

Moldmaking

In this two part workshop, students will make a two part rubber mold with a plaster mothermold, suitable for casting with a wide range of materials. In addition to making the mold, we will discuss other moldmaking techniques and considerations. Mold materials will be provided. Students are responsible for bringing in a suitable "image" or object from which to create their mold.
Prerequisite: Basic Orientation
Estimated Length: 3 hours
Dates: October 11 and 18 at 9:30 am
October 12 and 19 at 1:00 pm

Introduction to Plastics

This workshop will serve as an introduction to a wide range of materials commonly known as plastics. We will discuss and experiment with a wide variety of materials including resins, casting products and sheet goods.
Prerequisite: Basic Orientation
Estimated Length: 3 hours
Dates: October 25 at 9:30 am
October 26 at 1:00 pm

Introduction to Spraybooth

This workshop will cover the safe and proper use of the spray booth and the spray guns. We will cover techniques to get a good surface, problems to look for, waste protocol and how to clean the gun afterwards.
Prerequisite: Basic Orientation
Estimated Length: 3 hours
Dates: November 15 at 9:30 am
November 16 at 1:00 pm

Photography

All photography workshops will be held on Fridays, beginning at 1:00 pm and will run two to three hours, as necessary. Workshops will be conducted in either Rm 153 (Digital Lab), Rm 141 (Critique Room) or the Prieto Lab.

Digital Lab Basic Orientation

This workshop introduces users to the equipment and procedures used in the Digital Lab. It is a requirement for all prior to using the Digital Lab. If you haven't received this orientation during a Photo class schedule this training with the Studio Tech.
Date: Any

Shooting RAW affords a great deal of control and  improved image quality not possible shooting jpg only. We will explore these many advantages and introduce the primary tool for dealing with RAW images: Adobe Camera Raw.
Prerequisites: None.
Estimated Length: 1 hrs. (plus 1 additional hr for questions or more in-depth study)
Date: 26 September, 3 October @ 5 pm

Printing and the Digital Darkroom

The digital darkroom gives us many new ways of working with images, both scanned film as well as digital photos. Using Photoshop and our HP Z3200 printer we will explore techniques and concepts for getting the most out of our digital files. 
Prerequisites: Photoshop Basics (or demonstrated equivalent competence).
Estimated Length: 2 hrs.
Date: 10, 17 October @ 5 pm

Documenting Your Work

It is extremely important that your art is displayed in the best possible manner. In many aspects of photography color and other aspects of the image are highly subjective. When attempting to convey your work to others (galleries, grant applications, etc.) The most accurate representation of your work is critical. In this workshop we will look at how to ensure that your digital reproductions of your work are as true to the originals as possible.

Prerequisites: None.

Estimated Length: 1 hrs. (plus 1 additional hr for questions or more in-depth study)

Dates: TBD

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