This course is for those wishing to engage in an in-depth practice in either Painting or Sculpture. Ongoing studio classes will be the central focus of our studies, augmented by seminars and/or ongoing classes in the History of Art and Human Consciousness, Goethean based aesthetics using Art as Spiritual Activity [Steiner/Howard] as a text, visual arts in the Waldorf curriculum, nature studies and other related subjects. Students will be expected to make a significant time commitment to self-directed studio time.

Seminar Courses and Sculpture: Patrick Stolfo
Painting and Drawing: Martina Angela Müller
Contributions from guest faculty

Who would benefit from this focused study?

• those wanting to become art specialist teachers in a Waldorf school or other setting
• individuals in need of creative renewal or an enriching sabbatical
• aspiring artists seeking experienced, artistic guidance based on a spiritual-scientific perspective

Pre-requisite: Foundation Studies in Anthroposophy or equivalent.

Alkion Certificates of Completion will be conferred on participants who satisfactorily meet the course requirements.

Studio work and exercises will be designed to meet the needs/interests of the group and the individual student.

The Visual Arts course is slated to begin in late September of 2010 and run until mid-April of 2011 (exact dates to be announced). Tuition for the entire year will be between $3600 and $5200, depending on the number of participants. Tuition covers 10-12 hours of instruction per week and studio space. Material fees will be additional. The $50 application fee will be credited towards tuition if received by June 1, 2010. Part time participation will also be considered in respect to total enrollment.

For information on upcoming Visual Arts Year, contact Patrick Stolfo: stolfo@taconic.net