Fridays, 6 Week ClassAdvanced, Professional Only Exploration of traditional, safe methods of etching with anon-acid solution (ferric chloride) using copper plates. This Friday session is for students with considerable etching experience who may expand on more advanced techniques or try mezzotints (Please contact instructor in advance to order plates.) The studio is equipped with both a large 36” and smaller […]
Fridays, 6 Week ClassIntermediate, Advanced This course is dedicated to intermediates to professionals. Work on your own projects or follow along as I introduce a new project each week. Projects will include functional pieces like serving ware, bowls, plates, platters, pitchers, vases, and lidded boxes. Do you want to make ceramic animals? No problem! Learn […]
All levels welcome! This is not just a drawing class, this may be your key to harmony! Meditative ornamental ink drawing is an ordinary activity that may bring you extraordinary results. I will share my 20+ years of experience in drawing as it always brings me peace and joy. I believe we can be the […]
Fridays, 6 Week ClassAll levels welcome! This class will focus on using experimental techniques to create special effects in watercolor. We will focus on color theory, strong composition, value control and unique techniques to create strong paintings. We will be using a variety of watermedia materials such as; gouache, acrylic, gesso and water-soluble inks, pencils […]
Fridays, 6 Week Class All levels welcome! Learn basic wheel throwing techniques while experimenting with underglazes, glazes and non-traditional materials added to clay. Individual expression is encouraged. Students will learn and be responsible for set up, operation and the clean up of their wheels. For new and continuing students. Ages 11-16. Details Date & Time: […]
Fridays, 6 Week Class All levels welcome! Families can now explore the ishy gishy, squishy clay together! Join Mr. Steve as he guides you through the pinch, coil and slab methods of handbuilding clay. Also, try your hand at throwing on the wheel. This class serves as a fun, basic, artful overview of the ever-popular […]
Saturdays, 6 Week Class All levels welcome! Explore the exciting world of Virtual Reality! In this class students will draw their favorite animal, dinosaur, flower, or character, then paint it with traditional 2D materials. After painting, students will then construct an abstract 3D wire model using wire and self-hardening clay. Finally, students will use headsets, […]
All levels welcome! This workshop will entail talking about creativity as a mean to socialize and make functional crafts/images or objects that each participant feels comfortable in doing or even sharing with the class. Each participant is invited to come with something to create/paint/embroider, sew, etc. This open-ended concept is to re-create a social forum […]
All levels welcome! This one-day workshop will explore all the wonderful creative techniques that watercolor offers. Demonstrations, individual attention, and classroom discussions that will help you create loose, impressionistic and expressive watercolors. We will learn how to plan for success by using the elements of design, color theory, and making painting plans. Enjoy the liquidity […]
Beginner Students in this workshop will learn the essential principles of broad edge calligraphy used to write in classic hands such as Roman and Italic. We will start with basic strokes and move on to a full set of minuscules, majuscules, and numerals. Beginning with markers, we will cover the range of implements used in […]
All levels welcome! Using only basic wire skills, you can finish this complex-looking but simply lovely necklace in only a day! In this one-day workshop, you'll learn to make beautiful spirals with simple hand tools and the tricks for creating consistent and matching components in wire. You'll also be introduced to 2-in-2 chain maille and […]
All levels welcome! Here is a wonderful opportunity to use Lumiere fabric paints and interpret photographs of a Wood Duck and a Blue Heron by the esteemed photographer Mikell Herrick. Students will be able to meet Mikell and hear all about her feathered friends who are residents of Lake Rhonda. Come and play with color […]
