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LISA GRALNICK

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Raw average: 3.86/5 from 21 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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What students say

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ARTMETALS · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Really versed in the subject matter and expects you to take class seriously. Goes out of her way to help you be successful in the project while teaching you history and respect for the craft. Don't take this class if you expect a lightweight do what ever you like class for a grade.
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ART 244
Quality 5/5Difficulty 5/5
The best class I have ever taken but also the hardest. Professor is absolutely amazing and very knowledgable. She is also kind and fair. You will work your tail off and learn so much. Definately not a class for slackers .
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METAL101 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Lisa is incredible! Her passion for the craft comes through in every demo. Metalwork is extremely hard and time consuming, but the end result is always worth it. She can be tough, but only because she wants you to succeed and gain as much knowledge/skill as possible in a short period of time. If you get a chance to be in her class, take it!!
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ART 244
Quality 4/5Difficulty 4/5
You will learn a lot in Lisa's class! She really cares about you succeeding in metals. The projects are challenging, but you'll be really excited about what you've made in the end. She can be harsh at times, but it's from a place of her wanting you to really do the best you can do. Stick with it and you will see the rewards of your work!
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METAL101 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 5/5
Tough teacher, and youll have to work a lot! But itll be worth it!!
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METALS1 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Lisa is one of the coolest, most inspiring professors I have ever had. I feel honored to have learned from her, she is truly one of the best in her field. She is tough, but she provides her students with the skills and resources they need. Be prepared to work hard & dont get offended by her blunt personality. One of my favorite classes ever.
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Classes with LISA GRALNICK

ART 244

Art Metal I

3–4 credits

ART METAL I introduces basic jewelry techniques and metal fabrication including piercing, soldering, and forming.

No offering record · Spring 2023

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Lisa GralnickLucas Pointon

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2018–Spring 2023
ART 544

Advanced Art Metal I

4 credits

ART 544 teaches advanced techniques for creating functional and fine art metal objects.

No offering record · Spring 2023

with this instructor · course overall, matching historical terms

Lisa Gralnick

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2019–Spring 2022 · limited sample
ART 548

Special Topics: Advanced Level

1–4 credits

ART 548 covers special topics in advanced art at the graduate level.

No offering record · Spring 2023

Lisa Gralnick

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2018–Spring 2022 · limited sample
ART 644

Advanced Art Metal II

4 credits

ART 644 is Advanced Art Metal II, offering further advanced study in the art of metalsmithing.

No offering record · Spring 2023

Lisa Gralnick

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2023ART 244Art Metal I
Spring 2023ART 544Advanced Art Metal I
Spring 2023ART 548Special Topics: Advanced Level
Spring 2023ART 644Advanced Art Metal II
Fall 2022ART 244Art Metal I
Fall 2022ART 544Advanced Art Metal I
Fall 2022ART 548Special Topics: Advanced Level
Fall 2021ART 244Art Metal I
Fall 2021ART 544Advanced Art Metal I
Fall 2020ART 644Advanced Art Metal II
Fall 2020ART 944Advanced Research-art Metal
Fall 2020ART 999Independent Study
Spring 2020ART 244Art Metal I
Spring 2020ART 544Advanced Art Metal I
Spring 2020ART 548Special Topics: Advanced Level
Spring 2020ART 644Advanced Art Metal II
Spring 2020ART 699Independent Study
Spring 2020ART 944Advanced Research-art Metal
Spring 2020ART 999Independent Study
Fall 2019ART 244Art Metal I
Fall 2019ART 544Advanced Art Metal I
Fall 2019ART 548Special Topics: Advanced Level
Fall 2019ART 644Advanced Art Metal II
Fall 2019ART 944Advanced Research-art Metal
Fall 2019ART 999Independent Study
Spring 2019ART 244Art Metal I
Spring 2019ART 544Advanced Art Metal I
Spring 2019ART 548Special Topics: Advanced Level
Spring 2019ART 644Advanced Art Metal II
Spring 2019ART 944Advanced Research-art Metal
Spring 2019ART 999Independent Study
Fall 2018ART 999Independent Study
Spring 2018ART 244Art Metal I
Spring 2018ART 448Special Topics
Spring 2018ART 699Independent Study
Spring 2018ART 999Independent Study
Fall 2017ART 544Advanced Art Metal I
Fall 2017ART 548Special Topics: Advanced Level
Fall 2017ART 644Advanced Art Metal II
Fall 2017ART 699Independent Study
Fall 2017ART 944Advanced Research-art Metal
Fall 2017ART 999Independent Study
Spring 2017ART 244Art Metal I
Spring 2017ART 548Special Topics: Advanced Level
Spring 2017ART 699Independent Study
Spring 2017ART 999Independent Study
Fall 2016ART 244Art Metal I
Fall 2016ART 544Advanced Art Metal I
Fall 2016ART 548Special Topics: Advanced Level
Fall 2016ART 644Advanced Art Metal II
Fall 2016ART 699Independent Study
Fall 2016ART 944Advanced Research-art Metal
Fall 2016ART 999Independent Study
Spring 2016ART 244Art Metal I
Spring 2016ART 544Advanced Art Metal I
Spring 2016ART 548Special Topics: Advanced Level
Spring 2016ART 944Advanced Research-art Metal
Spring 2016ART 999Independent Study
Fall 2015ART 244Art Metal I
Fall 2015ART 544Advanced Art Metal I
Fall 2015ART 548Special Topics: Advanced Level
Fall 2015ART 644Advanced Art Metal II
Fall 2015ART 944Advanced Research-art Metal
Fall 2015ART 999Independent Study
Spring 2015ART 999Independent Study
Fall 2014ART 999Independent Study
Spring 2014ART 244Art Metal I
Spring 2014ART 448Special Topics
Spring 2014ART 699Independent Study
Spring 2014ART 999Independent Study
Fall 2013ART 244Art Metal I
Fall 2013ART 448Special Topics
Fall 2013ART 699Independent Study
Fall 2013ART 944Advanced Research-art Metal
Fall 2013ART 999Independent Study
Fall 2012ART 448Special Topics
Fall 2012ART 544Advanced Art Metal I
Fall 2012ART 644Advanced Art Metal II
Fall 2012ART 699Independent Study
Fall 2012ART 944Advanced Research-art Metal
Fall 2012ART 999Independent Study
Spring 2012ART 244Art Metal I
Spring 2012ART 548Special Topics: Advanced Level
Spring 2012ART 699Independent Study
Spring 2012ART 999Independent Study
Fall 2011ART 244Art Metal I
Fall 2011ART 448Special Topics
Fall 2011ART 699Independent Study
Fall 2011ART 944Advanced Research-art Metal
Fall 2011ART 999Independent Study
Spring 2011ART 244Art Metal I
Spring 2011ART 699Independent Study
Spring 2011ART 999Independent Study
Fall 2010ART 448Special Topics
Fall 2010ART 699Independent Study
Fall 2010ART 944Advanced Research-art Metal
Fall 2010ART 999Independent Study
Spring 2010ART 448Special Topics
Spring 2010ART 699Independent Study
Spring 2010ART 944Advanced Research-art Metal

Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.

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