Utah Tech University is inviting community members to participate in a series of art workshops led by the university’s Master of Fine Arts students. Designed for beginners, the sessions will cover pottery, photography, drawing, and watercolor.
The workshop series begins on Nov. 13 with Rooted in Clay, taught by Cailin Cambell from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Participants will learn to hand build and design a unique succulent planter using provided materials and a succulent. Also on Nov. 13, Alaina Pierce will lead Take Control of Your Camera from 4 to 6:30 p.m. This session focuses on using digital cameras outside of auto mode, covering camera dials, buttons, and lighting. Attendees are asked to bring their camera, manual, memory card, and a charged battery.
Workshops will continue on Nov. 14. From 9 to 11:30 a.m., Brandon Raabe, Markus Wetzel, and Colton Smith will lead Drawing the Portrait, where attendees can draw a portrait from life alongside the artists. The series concludes with The Art of the Sky, taught by Aspen Harrison from 1 to 3:30 p.m., which focuses on foundation watercolor techniques to capture the sky.
The workshops are open to community members ages 16 and up and will be held in Utah Tech’s North Commons Building, located at 46 S. 1000 East in St. George. The cost is $15 for a single workshop or $25 for two or more workshops.
Master of Fine Arts students at Utah Tech participate in a Studio Art degree program focused on career readiness through active and applied learning. The program prepares graduates to be experts in their specific mediums and provides knowledge for starting businesses in visual art or teaching in studio practices.
Registration for the workshops is currently open through the university's website.
