Create a beautiful found object and recycled glass wind chime. Several wind chime styles will be available for students to choose from and a wide selection of recycled glass beads, rings, donuts and other pieces. Students are encouraged to bring found objects to incorporate into their wind chime. This class is recommended for kids 6+, and both adults and kids will make their very own wind chime for display!
Saturday
Clay Snow Scapes!
In this class, students will learn fun hand building techniques to make their own snow scape! Make igloos, snowmen, snowflakes, snowy mountains and more! After constructing pieces, students will apply slips and underglazes to finish their piece before it goes into the kiln. Due to drying and firing times, pieces will be ready 10-12 days after the class.
Making Pottery Together: Wheel Throwing I
Learn the basics of wheel throwing! Students will learn how to throw on the wheel and will decorate and add glazes to finish their pieces. A wheel throwing demo will be given and then students will work beside their family member to each create one wheel thrown piece. Students will add hand built embellishments and paint so that their piece is ready to fire in the kilns. Due to drying and firing times, pottery will be ready to pick up 10-12 days after the class session is finished. Please note that children under 7 cannot use a wheel independently as they are not strong enough and must share a wheel with an adult!
Fused Glass Christmas Ornaments
Have you ever wanted to create one-of- a-kind Christmas ornaments or gifts? We will be creating unique ornaments from fused glass using provided patterns or your own ideas to decorate your tree or give to friends and family. The class will also cover the basic tenets of glass fusion and is suitable for ages 12 and older. This class is for beginners, but experienced students can join in, as well.
Wake & Draw: Open Studio Figure Draw Session V
Ages 18+
Unwind from the work week and enjoy your Saturday morning in the studio. This class has been offered because of popular demand! Grab an easel or a drawing horse, bring a pad of paper, your preferred drawing medium, and your creativity. A nude and/or draped model will be present to pose. Students will work with the model to communicate positions, quick draw exercises, or extended time draws, etc., which will allow students to continue their study of the figure. There is no instructor during this open studio session, so it is suggested that students who register have figure drawing experience. Wake & Draw is meant to be a creative meeting place for artistic people to share their techniques and skills on a community setting. Come by and try it! Space is limited to 10 students, so please register in advance to reserve your space.
Encaustic Review: Introduction to Beeswax & Paper
This workshop is for the artist who wants to continue a conversation with encaustic…and begin an exploration of combining papers with beeswax in countless ways! Students will be introduced to the endless possibilities of combining beeswax with paper by utilizing collage techniques, creating translucent layers, working with mixed media materials for mark-making along with stenciling and image transfers. The workshop will begin with a discussion of encaustic history, safety procedures, materials and equipment followed by a brief review of encaustic medium and paint applications, appropriate supports, grounds, brushes, and tools. Each demonstration and discussion will be followed by ample time for practice and creative exploration throughout the 2-day workshop.
