This is not a typical class, instead, a studio staff member will provide a demonstration at the start of the session in either wheel throwing or hand building techniques. A nominal $45 fee includes enough clay for two completed pieces as well as firing and glazing. All ages are welcome, but children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Potter’s wheel not recommended for children under 8. All work will be fired and ready for pick up in the Kimball Art Center lobby 7-14 days after your class. We do not ship class work. If artwork is not picked up after 60 days it will be recycled. *Since artwork may look different after firing, make your pottery or sculpture recognizable by carving a signature into your piece.
Sunday
Getting Started Coloring Clay Workshop (1 Day)
This class will introduce students to the fundamentals of pigmenting clay. The instructor will discuss best practices including safety measures and methods for making a line of colored clay samples. Students can expect to spend time making samples of their own and as the focus of this one-day class will be on learning the above, there will not be time to produce art pieces with colored clay. Students can expect to have, by the end of the class, a small batch of color clay tiles. Time outside of class will not be needed.
All work will be fired and ready for pick up in the Kimball Art Center lobby 7-14 days after your class. We do not ship class work.
Fearless Abstract (2 Day) Painting Workshop
FEARLESS ABSTRACT PAINTING WORKSHOP Play, experiment, have fun! Explore spontaneous creation with emphasis on “no rules!”. Join professional artist Samantha da Silva as she shares her unorthodox method of painting: Rollers rather than brushes, tables instead of easels, lots of paint and water, canvas manipulation and plaster, salt, sand and wood shavings to create ethereal, textured abstracts. Heart-centered discussions will be offered to assist you to let go of fear, silence the inner critic, turn up your intuition and explore your own artistic style in a safe, supportive environment including: 5 Things To Make Painting Easier, Compassionate Critiques, How to tell your painting is finished, and so much more! Everyone is considered a beginner. No previous artistic experience necessary, just an open mind and an open heart.
Basic Metalsmithing: Part 2 (2 day workshop)
Design and make a sterling silver ring or pendant with a gemstone. Students will learn how to solder and bezel set a cabochon stone.
Prerequisite: basic Metalsmithing part 1, (and/or experience using basic jewelers tools to saw, pierce, file, and hammer metal).
Silversmithing (2 Day Workshop)
Design and make a pair of sterling silver earrings inspired by Karl Blossfeldt’s classic botanical photography. Students will learn the basics of Metalsmithing.
Pottery Wheel Basics Workshop
Students will learn the essential steps to making functional forms on the pottery wheel. Examples of what can be made will be shared along with tips and tricks. Specific project ideas will be offered for those who wish to push their new skillset. Students can finish pieces made with colored slips and leave them to be fired and picked up later. Each 2-day participant can expect to have completed, with or without assistance, 2-3 thrown forms.
All work will be fired and ready for pick up in the Kimball Art Center lobby 7-14 days after your class. We do not ship class work.