ADVANCED STUDIO
Instructed by Dan O'Connor
Saturdays, 1:30 - 4:30 PM
September 27 - November 22
(No class October 18)
Registration Deadline: September 24
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Description
Advanced Studio is a capstone-style course for experienced students working in painting, drawing, or both, who are ready to move beyond technique and into the deeper questions driving their practice. Designed for those with a solid grasp of both realist and abstract approaches, this course shifts the emphasis from how to make an image to why—challenging students to define, articulate, and refine the intent behind their work. With a focus on independent projects, in-progress critique, and one-on-one mentorship, students will develop a more cohesive body of work while investigating the conceptual, aesthetic, and personal motivations that inform it. In addition to the independent work, we will have regular demonstrations and exercises covering more advanced media handling and manipulation. Advanced Studio is ideal for artists seeking to clarify their voice, push the boundaries of their process, and begin thinking seriously about how their work fits into a broader artistic conversation.
This class will cover the following topics:
• Develop a cohesive body of work that reflects both technical skill and conceptual depth.
• Define and articulate the motivations, themes, and questions driving your creative practice.
• Refine your visual voice through independent projects and sustained in-progress critique.
• Deepen your ability to make intentional choices and push beyond habitual approaches.
• Engage critically with your own work and the work of others through mentorship and group dialogue.
Tuition: $370
Class Size
Minimum: 5
Maximum: 12
Materials List:
• Sketchbook – something portable that you can use for in-class exercises and critique notes.
• Your choice of materials for in-class exercises.
• Your choice of materials for out-of-class personal work.
Level of Study: Advanced
This class is for individuals with art-making experience interested in developing their personal artistic practice. Foundational knowledge of the materials and techniques an artist uses in their studio is recommended, and the curiosity and drive to create art outside of a classroom setting is a must!
Suggested Prerequisites: Abstract Drawing II, Observational Drawing II, Painting II: Abstraction, Painting II: Realism
LOCATION: Unless otherwise specified, all courses are hosted at Manifest's new facility at 'M1' in Clifton at 3464 Central Parkway (see map and directions below). Manifest's new facility provides multiple studio classrooms, private lesson space, a darkroom, a film processing room, and a multi-purpose lecture and class meeting space as well as on-site parking, grounds, and exterior spaces in which to relax, discuss, and make art. The studios are outfitted with professional equipment, furniture, and study aids.
Map to Manifest's M1 Studios | Studio Calendar | Darkroom Calendar
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O'Connor
O'Connor
About the instructor
Dan O’Connor is a painter and sculptor originally from Kentucky, currently based in the Camp Washington neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio. He holds a BFA in Painting and Drawing from the University of Cincinnati and an MFA from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, where he collaborated closely with Scott Noel to sharpen his ability to observe—both paintings and the potential that the physical world holds for them.
For over a decade, Dan has taught painting and drawing at higher education institutions, including the University of Miami in Florida, Shawnee State University in Ohio, the University of Cincinnati, DAAP, and the Art Academy of Cincinnati. In that time, he has also expanded his field of study to include digital media, both to support his traditional work and as finished work. He is intrigued by the boundlessness of digital space and the peculiarities of individualized perception.
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