Kimball Art Center

Park City, Utah Art Center

Workshop

Jewelry: Torched Enamel Workshop (1 Day)

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An evening of making colorful and fun earrings and pendants.  Students learn how to add color to copper shapes using powdered glass enamel and drawing designs onto their shapes with graphite pencils.  All is made permanent with the torch!  

Prerequisite:  none

Jewelry: Earrings & Pendants Workshop (1 Day)

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Design and make earrings and pendants in sterling silver.  Students learn how to use basic jewelers tools to saw, pierce, file, form and hammer textures into metal.

Prerequisite:  none 

All levels from zero experience on up are welcome.  Repeat students will advance their skills per their unique needs.

Jewelry: Earrings, & Pendants Workshop (1 Day)

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Design and make earrings and pendants in sterling silver.  Students learn how to use basic jewelers tools to saw, pierce, file, form and hammer textures into metal.

Prerequisite:  none 

All levels from zero experience on up are welcome.  Repeat students will advance their skills per their unique needs.

Sculpting the Face: Exploration and Observation

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Join us for a fun and in-depth exploration of portrait sculpting in clay!

Students will learn about proportion, shape, line, and texture, while also relying heavily on observation to create a 1:1 scale self-portrait. This workshop is great for students wanting to expand their clay skills or 2D artists who want to explore 3D anatomical understanding of the face. Emphasis will be placed on sculpting a likeness, as well as incorporating illusionistic elements to make our sculptures seem more alive. At the conclusion of this workshop, students will learn how to prep their sculptures for firing, and have the option to glaze them. Additionally, we will discuss various alternative finishing techniques. 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.

Encaustic Workshop (2 day)

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Encaustic Painting: Expressing Yourself Through Concept and Process In this two-day workshop we will explore encaustic painting: color, texture, multi-media and conceptual ideas. As we create, we will discuss the history of encaustic painting and look at inspirational examples. Each student will leave with one or two paintings. This is a beginner level course. 

Materials are provided.

Lidded Pieces (2 Day) Workshop

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Students will enjoy two intensive days learning all tips and tricks related to making lidded vessels. Join us as we simplify this very complicated aspect of the process. We will begin with a deep dive into the world of lidded vessels, various methods, the advantages and disadvantages of each technique. Students will be introduced to upwards of 5 lidded techniques—single-piece to lidded vessel; honey-pot style lid; trick lids; Gallery lids; and cusp lids. Students will learn methods for vessels such as honey jars, bread bakers, urns, teapots, and butter dishes/salt cellars. The two day workshops will allow students to pick a focus, and have ample time to get a sense for the drying times necessary for proper lid trimming and fit. Requirements: Students will benefit most from this class if they have basic wheel-throwing skills. One or two wheel-throwing courses previous to the start of this workshop is advised. Beginner/intermediate to Advanced skills recommended.