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Art History

his·to·ry [his-tuh-ree, his-tree] –noun, plural -ries.
1.  the branch of knowledge dealing with past events.
2.  a continuous, systematic narrative of past events as relating to a particular people, country, period, person, etc., usually written as a chronological account; chronicle: a history of France; a medical history of the patient.
3.  the aggregate of past events.
4.  the record of past events and times, esp. in connection with the human race.
5.  a past notable for its important, unusual, or interesting events: a ship with a history.
6.  acts, ideas, or events that will or can shape the course of the future; immediate but significant happenings: Firsthand observers of our space program see history in the making.
7.  a systematic account of any set of natural phenomena without particular reference to time: a history of the American eagle.
 
Art  Spelled[ahrt] –noun
1.  the quality, production, expression, or realm, according to aesthetic principles, of what is beautiful, appealing, or of more than ordinary significance.
2.  the class of objects subject to aesthetic criteria; works of art collectively, as paintings, sculptures, or drawings: a museum of art; an art collection.

Art history has historically been understood as the academic study of objects of art in their historical development and stylistic contexts, i.e. genre, design, format, and look.  This includes the "major" arts of painting, sculpture, and architecture as well as the "minor" arts of ceramics, furniture, and other decorative objects.

 
Artist Presentations

pres·en·ta·tion   Spelled [prez-uh n-tey-shuh n]–noun  

1. an act of presenting.
2. the state of being presented.
3. a social introduction, as of a person at court.
4. an exhibition or performance, as of a play or film.
5. offering, delivering, or bestowal, as of a gift.
6. a gift.
7. a demonstration, lecture, or welcoming speech.
8. a manner or style of speaking, instructing, or putting oneself forward.
 
Presentation is the practice of showing and explaining the content of a topic to an audience or learner. A presentation program, such as Microsoft PowerPoint, is often used to generate the presentation content.
The purpose of the presentation in this setting may be to either demonstrate candidates' skills and abilities in presenting, or to highlight their knowledge of a given subject likely to relate closely to the job role for which they have applied.
 
Board Members

FALLBROOK ARTS INC.
Board of Directors 2012

FAI Board of Directors 2012

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Jerri Patchett, Pres.
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Sandi LeMasters, Vice Pres.
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Jennifer Jeffries, Liaison to the Board, Fallbrook School of the Arts
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Jim Claborn, Treasurer
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Connie Fish, Governance
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Marlene Rantanen, Past Pres.
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BOARD DIRECTORS:
Meline Giannini
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Jim Helms
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Kay Wagner MacMurray
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Karen Morry
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Helene Ross
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Jim Swan
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Beverly Thordarson 
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Ceramics

ce·ram·ics[suh-ram-iks]-noun

1.  the art or technology of making objects of clay and similar materials treated by firing.
2.  articles of earthenware, porcelain, etc.
 
A ceramic is an inorganic, non-metallic solid prepared by the action of heat and subsequent cooling. [1] Ceramic materials may have a crystalline or partly crystalline structure, or may be amorphous (e.g., a glass). Because most common ceramics are crystalline, the definition of ceramic is often restricted to inorganic crystalline materials, as opposed to the non-crystalline glasses.
 
The Ceramics program at Fallbrook School of the arts introduces students of all ages to a wide range of techniques and processes with an emphasis on creative thinking and individual artistic growth. The studio experience includes wheel throwing, hand building, glazing techniques and Raku firing. Classes vary throughout the year and range in ages from 5 to adult.

 
Drawing

 draw·ing [draw-ing] –noun

1. the act of a person or thing that draws.
2. a graphic representation by lines of an object or idea, as with a pencil; a delineation of form without reference to color.
3. a sketch, plan, or design, esp. one made with pen, pencil, or crayon.
4. the art or technique of making these.

Drawing is a visual art that makes use of any number of drawing instruments to mark a two-dimensional medium. Common instruments include graphite pencils, pen and ink, inked brushes, wax color pencils, crayons, charcoals, chalk, pastels, markers, stylus, or various metals like silverpoint Also offered are independent life drawing classes with a professional model, all media. See OPEN STUDIO section of our website http://www.fallbrookschoolofthearts.org/classes/open-studios.html.

 
Fabric Arts

fab·ric  [fab-rik] –noun

1.  a cloth made by weaving, knitting, or felting fibers: woolen fabrics.

2.  the texture of the woven, knitted, or felted material: cloth of a soft, pliant fabric.

Fiber art is a style of fine art which uses textiles such as fabric, yarn, and natural and synthetic fibers. It focuses on the materials and on the manual labour involved as part of its significance.

 
Glass

glass[glas, glahs]-noun

1.  a hard, brittle, noncrystalline, more or less transparent substance produced by fusion, usually consisting of mutually dissolved silica and silicates that also contain soda and lime, as in the ordinary variety used for windows and bottles.

2.  any artificial or natural substance having similar properties and composition, as fused borax, obsidian, or the like.
3.  something made of such a substance, as a windowpane.

Glass is an amorphous (non-crystalline) solid material. Glasses are typically brittle, and often optically transparent. Glass is commonly used for windows, bottles, and eyewear; examples of glassy materials include soda-lime glass, borosilicate glass, acrylic glass, sugar glass, Muscovy-glass, and aluminium oxynitride.

"Thanks to Ryan Clark for sponsoring the purchase of an electric furnace for our Studio and to Merrill Everett of Fallbrook Propane Gas for their continued support. Donors and patrons sustain our non-profit and support our Mission to provide quality art experiences" - Brigitte Schlemmer

 
Jewelry Making

Jewelry Making

jew·el·ry [joo-uh l-ree]–noun

1. articles of gold, silver, precious stones, etc., for personal adornment. 
2.any ornaments for personal adornment, as necklaces or cuff links, including those of base metals, glass, plastic, or the like.
 
Jewelry is a form of personal adornment, manifesting itself as necklaces, rings, brooches, earrings and bracelets. Jewellery may be made from any material, usually gemstones, precious metals or shells. Factors affecting the choice of materials include cultural differences and the availability of the materials. Jewellery may be appreciated because of its material properties, its patterns or for meaningful symbols. Jewellery differs from other items of personal adornment in that it besides looking appealing, it often has no other purpose. Items such as belts and handbags are considered to be accessories rather than jewellery.
 

 
Literary Arts

lit·er·ar·y  [lit-uh-rer-ee] –adjective

1. pertaining to or of the nature of books and writings, esp. those classed as literature: literary history.
2. pertaining to authorship: literary style.
3. versed in or acquainted with literature; well-read.
4. engaged in or having the profession of literature or writing: a literary man.
5. characterized by an excessive or affected display of learning; stilted; pedantic.
6. preferring books to actual experience; bookish.
 
Creative writing is considered to be any writing, fiction, poetry, or non-fiction, that goes outside the bounds of normal professional, journalistic, academic, and technical forms of literature. Works which fall into this category include novels, epics, short stories, and poems
 

 
Open Studios

 

 

stu·di·o [stoo-dee-oh]–noun,  plural -di·os.

1.  the workroom or atelier of an artist, as a painter or sculptor.
2.  a room or place for instruction or experimentation in one of the performing arts: a dance studio.
3.  a room or set of rooms specially equipped for broadcasting radio or television programs, making phonograph records, filming motion pictures, etc.
4.  all the buildings and adjacent land required or used by a company engaged in the production of motion pictures.
5.  studio apartment
 
A studio or workroom which is made accessible to all, where artistic or creative work can be viewed and created collaboratively. An Open Studio is intended to foster creativity and encourage experimentation in an atmosphere of cultural exchange, conversation, encouragement, and freedom of expression.
 
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