EVENT:Summer Programs from ICA/CA
Architectural Literacy Americans Abroad: Thomas Jefferson, John Merven Carrère & Thomas Hastings, and John Russell Pope Friday, June 16; 2 – 7 pm~ Lectures & DiscussionSaturday, June 17; 10 am – 4 pm ~ Walking Tour $210 ($189 Members); 10 AIA/CES LUs
As part of the ICA & CA’s ongoing Architectural Literacy program, this series explores the theme of “Americans Abroad”. Thomas Jefferson, John Merven Carrère & Thomas Hastings, and John Russell Pope all deepened their understanding of classicism while studying in Europe. Calder Loth (Jefferson), Charles Warren (Carrère & Hastings), and James Garrison (Pope) will each share their knowledge on these architects and illustrate the contribution they made to the beautification of New York. On Saturday Francis Morrone concludes the program with a walking tour highlighting their work and legacies.
Exploring Pattern and Color in Ornament at EverGreene Painting Studios
Friday, June 23; 9 am – 12 pm$110 ($99 Members); 3 AIA/CES LUs
Join the ICA&CA and EverGreene Painting Studios for this special on-site seminar on the design and production process for decorative painting, murals, trompe l’oeil, and plaster ornament in historic and new interiors. Explore how patterns and colors were used historically as a symbolic language, and how they are being incorporated in interiors today. Students will see demonstrations, discuss design theory and historical sources, examine renderings, try their hands at design exercises, and discuss practical aspects of specification, studio production and on-site implementation.
The Art and Craft of Stone Inscriptions
Saturday, June 24; 10 am – 5:30 pm$210 (189 Members); 6 AIA/CES LUs
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn from the artisan Nicholas Benson of The John Stevens Shop in Newport, Rhode Island, whose work includes the exquisite stone inscriptions that grace many of America’s leading landmarks-The National Gallery of Art, The Frick Collection, The Georgia O’Keefe Museum, and the National World War II Memorial in Washington, DC . Mr. Benson apprenticed with his father, John E. Benson, recipient of the Arthur Ross Award, to learn the delicate skill of broad edged brush lettering and carving with mallet and chisel in the tradition of the great Roman inscriptions. Join us for a day long workshop on lettering and inscriptions. The day begins with a presentation and discussion of Benson’s projects, including an in-depth discussion of techniques, tools, materials, and concepts to keep in mind when designing. In the afternoon students will be given an opportunity to design their own inscription, followed by an interactive demonstration of carving technique. This course is suitable for architects, interior designers, sculptors, or those who have an interest in lettering and inscription design. Basic manual facility is recommended.
For more information on Continuing Education please call:Pati Canseco, Coordinator of Academic Programs
[email protected] 212.730.9646 Ext. 100
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