RICHARD M PARRISH
...a Montana-based artist and educator working in kilnformed glass
THE VISUAL ELEMENTS OF DESIGN
August 10 - 13, 2024
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Design like you give a damn!
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This class will investigate fundamental principles of design that are common to all forms of art, design, architecture, and craft. It focuses on the primary elements of two- and three-dimensional design, principles for ordering these elements, and transformation of the elements into a rich composition. These include systems of ordering and relationships (symmetry and asymmetry, hierarchy, rhythm and repetition, transformation, proportion, and scale). Learn to understand these essential visual elements of design, how they can be used, and their role in developing and enriching the artistic concept in finished work.
Design principles will be explored through various drawing and painting media, maquettes and in kilnformed glass, relying primarily on a black and white palette. The emphasis will be on applying these design elements and principles to enrich your kilnformed glass work. Projects will include two-dimensional and three-dimensional projects.
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4 days
6 students maximum
Fee: $1100, all materials included. Deposit at registration: $500.
CLASS REGISTRATION
HOW REGISTRATION WORKS
Register by filling in the form below and submitting it. Class spaces are filled in the order that registrations are received. If you do not get a space, you will be placed on a waitlist. People on the waitlist will be contacted, in order, if spaces open or it additional sections of the class are added.
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NOTIFICATIONS
Registrants will be notified of their status as soon as possible after registration, but not later than 24 hours after registration, unless circumstances restrict a prompt notification.
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PAYMENT
An invoice for the deposit will be sent to participants who are assigned a space in the class. The invoice for the deposit must be paid within 24 hours or the space in the class will be forfeited.
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The balance of the fee will be invoiced 6 weeks prior to the class and is due within 2 weeks, or as noted on the invoice. Failure to pay the balance due by the due date will result in forfeiture of the deposit paid and place in the class.
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REFUNDS
Refund policy: if you withdraw from the class up to 4 weeks prior to the first day of class, 90% of the fees paid to date will be refunded if another participant can be found to fill your space. If you cancel less than 4 weeks prior to the first day of class, the fee is non-refundable except that 50% of the fees paid will be refunded if another participant can be found to fill your space.
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CANCELLATION BY FUSIO STUDIO
In the unlikely event that a class must be cancelled to low enrollment or circumstances beyond the control of Fusio Studio, such as a pandemic, registrants will receive a full refund of all fees paid. Whenever possible, cancellations will be made at least 4 weeks prior to the beginning of class. If a class is cancelled, Fusio Studio is not responsible for reimbursing travel costs.
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COVID-19
Participants in classes at Fusio Studio are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to follow current CDC protocols. Proof of vaccination may be required.
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