Have you always wanted to learn to craft your own jewelry using silver and other metals? Join Jan as she instructs students in the art of metalsmithing including sawing, shaping, soldering, forming, polishing and stone setting. Students should be able to create at least two finished projects in class. This class is for beginners.
Wednesday
Choose Your Own Medium: Pastel & Watercolor
These sessions will teach the basics of each medium. Intermediate students are welcome to participate as Jeanne will work at the individual pace of each student. Jeanne will teach you how to use the correct tools and the correct methods to achieve an awesome painting. On the first day of class, please bring one piece of Masonite or a thick wood panel to tape down the paper. Jeanne LaRae/Kimball Art Center will supply the pastels and the watercolor. This will allow you to explore these new mediums without a huge investment. This is a class that will help you learn the skills to move forward into other drawing and painting classes with more confidence and abilities to paint either on your own or along with an instructor. This class will be split into two sessions – 3 classes focusing on pastel, and 3 classes focusing on watercolor. You are welcome to continue in one medium if you choose.
Gingerbread House Sculptures I
Leave the sticky mess to us, and create unique houses and sculptures using icing, candy and graham crackers. Space is limited in this class. This class is offered 4 times to accommodate high demand. Please register early to reserve your spot. This class fills quickly! Please be aware the many food items are used in this class. We do our best to accommodate those students with allergies, but we MUST be informed ahead of time!
Favorite Faces Gallery: Drawing & Painting People and Critters Kids Love
Kids get to draw and paint portraits of the people and critters that are central to their lives, including themselves. Silly, serious and/or full of make believe portraits tell stories about both the subject and the artist. Students learn about adding supporting elements to art that help reveal the true nature of the subject. Kids will work with dry media as well as acrylics on canvas board. Printed, student-supplied photo reference of subject matter is required.
Winter Animal Habitats in Clay
Some animals love the cold and snow! Penguins swim in icy water, polar bears climb on glaciers and icebergs, and snow foxes burrow their noses in snow to find food. Families have fun imagining their favorite winter animals, where they live, and creating animals sculptures and animal habitats out of clay using coil, slab, slipping, and scoring techniques! This class will be a blast! Due to drying and firing times, pottery will be ready to pick up 7-10 days after the class session is finished.
Winter Wonderland Clay
Gear up for the holidays as Cameron leads winter holiday themed hand building projects in this class! Make ornaments, cookie plates, and hot cocoa mugs if time permits! Students will learn about slab, coil and pinching techniques. Kids will be able to paint their creations with bright colors! Pottery can be picked up 7-10 days after class to allow for drying and firing time.
