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Art and Antiques Appraisal + Connoisseurship | Culinary Arts + Entertaining | Family Workshops | Glass | Landscape Design | Photography | Seasonal Celebrations |

Louise T. Hall

Brian Tierney, Alexandra Allardt

Appraisers, collectors and connoisseurs alike should understand how the aesthetic and market value of an object can be impacted by the quantity and quality of the restoration and conservation process. This one-day course defines the differences between conservation and restoration and introduces participants to the methods, techniques and challenges of both. Alexandra Allardt, Principal and Managing Director of Artcare Resources, a firm that offers a broad range of conservation services to both institutions and private clients, gives an overview of conservation methodology, and discuss projects in both the fine and decorative arts. The class visits the conservation studios of The RISD Museum, meeting Head Conservator Ingrid Neuman and Paper Conservator Linda Catano, who speak about conserving the collection and show us works in progress. Note: Limited enrollment.

Applies to the following certificate program (8 contact hours): AS-E

Haruki Kibe

Sushi -- popular because it lends itself to creative, colorful and delicious combinations of fish and vegetables -- is a great hors d'oeuvre for your next party, or can stand alone as the perfect entree for a light meal. This hands-on class held at Haruki's flagship restaurant in Cranston, RI offers the opportunity for you to learn from Chef Haruki himself how to make sushi at home. The class begins with an introduction to basic rice marinating for the sushi roll, and introduces tips and techniques for creating a variety of sushi using ingredients that are widely available to the home cook. The class concludes with a lunch at Haruki Restaurant, or participants may choose to take their sushi creations home with them. Note: Class meets at an off-campus location; directions are sent to registered participants.

Amy Leidtke

Bill Riker

Nothing quite captures holiday sparkle more than a dazzling, individually crafted glass ornament. Beauty fuses with functionality in this unprecedented all-day workshop, as students learn the intricacies of the glass medium through demonstrations and hands-on experience. Under the guidance of a skilled artisan, students master the basics of glass and are quickly able to make many samples and experiment with color, size and pattern, or students may prefer to develop a series of ornaments around a single concept -- for example, all clear, all textured or all red-striped. Either way, the end results make keepsake gifts or sparkly elements in a personal collection. Note: Space is limited in this course, which meets at an off-campus studio, so early registration is encouraged. Directions are sent to registered participants.

Bill Riker

Nothing quite captures holiday sparkle more than a dazzling, individually crafted glass ornament. Beauty fuses with functionality in this unprecedented all-day workshop, as students learn the intricacies of the glass medium through demonstrations and hands-on experience. Under the guidance of a skilled artisan, students master the basics of glass and are quickly able to make many samples and experiment with color, size and pattern, or students may prefer to develop a series of ornaments around a single concept -- for example, all clear, all textured or all red-striped. Either way, the end results make keepsake gifts or sparkly elements in a personal collection. Note: Space is limited in this course, which meets at an off-campus studio, so early registration is encouraged. Directions are sent to registered participants.

Elena M. Pascarella

The success of a residential landscape begins with a design plan that organizes the outdoor spaces around the home. This course examines such elements as plant materials, pavement, decks, fences, walls, garden furniture, outdoor lighting and pools. In section 1, The Essentials + Sustainability, we discuss sustainable approaches both in design and plant selection, resulting in a property that is more ecologically sound and adaptable to nature's whims. In section 2, The Plant Palette, we take a more in-depth look at suitable plant materials and review the three basic levels of every planting design: the upper story (trees), the middle story (shrubs) and the lower story (lawns, ground covers, vines, annuals and perennials). In both sections, participants draw upon techniques learned to complete individual design projects for their own residences and develop a working knowledge of landscape styles through the ages.

Jennifer Doumato

Boudoir photography entices both photographers and models alike, as they peek through the keyhole at the career of a working photographer who has embraced this lucrative market. More sensual than the base images that appear in magazines and on the Internet, the boudoir photograph has established itself as an intimate expression between lovers or as a personal exercise for celebrating one's own beauty or identity. Your presenter reveals the secrets of lighting, filter and lens technique, along with the aesthetic choices such as set-dressing, hair and makeup that demonstrate the true complexity of this specialized realm of photography.

Paul Visconti

While each food stylist's tool kit may be different -- from basic cooking equipment to brushes and spray bottles -- the goal is the same: to keep the food as fresh-looking as it did when it was first prepared, and to allow the photographer to shoot it as soon as possible. In this workshop, learn from a professional food stylist the role that styling plays in commercial food photography for advertising campaigns, stock agencies and cookbooks. We start with the visualization process to solve problems of composition, scale and color, and then move on to considerations of preserving, reflectivity and chemistry. The lessons learned -- including secrets such as how to keep ice from melting or the soda fizzy -- should prove valuable for photographers considering a career in food photography.

Dennis DelSignore

Deck the halls with boughs of holly, or add some spice with flowers. Stoneblossom's Dennis DelSignore helps you explore new possibilities for your holiday decor, and shows you how to create the most eye-catching wreath on the block, festive garlands to drape on the mantle or banister, a gorgeous tree, and boxes and bows like no other. In this hands-on workshop, learn how to create original, colorful and seasonal arrangements that can transform your home into a winter wonderland. You create your own unique holiday design using fresh evergreens and flowers, ready to take home to welcome in the holiday and guests. Class meets at an off-campus location; directions are sent to registered participants.

Dennis DelSignore

Deck the halls with boughs of holly, or add some spice with flowers. Stoneblossom's Dennis DelSignore helps you explore new possibilities for your holiday decor, and shows you how to create the most eye-catching wreath on the block, festive garlands to drape on the mantle or banister, a gorgeous tree, and boxes and bows like no other. In this hands-on workshop, learn how to create original, colorful and seasonal arrangements that can transform your home into a winter wonderland. You create your own unique holiday design using fresh evergreens and flowers, ready to take home to welcome in the holiday and guests. Class meets at an off-campus location; directions are sent to registered participants.