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WT387 Friday Morning Woodturning with Bob Anderson

Fridays, 6 Week ClassAll Levels Welcome! This class is designed for all levels of wood turning. Classes will include short demonstrations on technique, tool use and safety. Students can select items to make for personal use and gifts including pens, bowls, candlesticks, lidded boxes, bottle stoppers, etc. Classes have a limited size to permit coaching […]

JW269 A Great Combination: Metal Smithing and Metal Clay for Jewelry Making with Barbara Rivolta and Gail Thayer

Fridays, 6 Week ClassIntermediate, Advanced, Professional This class is for those who would like to stretch their skills in metal clay and/or metalsmithing. Combining metal clay elements with metal-smithed pieces allows jewelry makers to more easily incorporate molded or highly textured elements into their jewelry. Knowing basic metal smithing techniques allows metal clay jewelry makers […]

PT583 Creative Techniques in Watercolor With Kerry Stratton Waltz

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 […]

TN401 Wheel with Jacqueline LaDrig

TN401 Wheel with Jacqueline LaDrig

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: […]

YH502 VR Painting for Kids with Emma Beatty

YH502 VR Painting for Kids with Emma Beatty

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, […]

W-CG212 Copperplate Calligraphy with Margot Griffin

Intermediate This intermediate level calligraphy course assumes prior knowledge of how to use a dip pen with a pointed nib, though students may also use a brush marker if preferred. Copperplate is a lovely, traditional hand that stems from English Roundhand and was popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. The contrast between elegant hairlines […]

CL112 (4 WEEK) Let’s Play With Clay With Sondra Elder

Wednesdays, 4 Week ClassAll levels welcome! Students will learn to bring the clay to life using techniques appropriate for their form and style. While most demonstrations will be done on the wheel, hand-builders are always welcome and will benefit tremendously from the demonstrations. Students may also work on their own independent projects. Intermediate and advanced […]

PH106 Exploring Film Photography & Darkroom Techniques With Lance Rothstein

Wednesdays, 6 Week ClassAll levels welcome! Whether you're new to film photography or just want to refine your skills, this class will help unlock the magic that can be created using traditional film camera and darkroom techniques. Escape the digital doldrums and explore the vast world of tangible imagery, crafting your own hand-made gelatin silver […]

W-AW108 WATER MARBLING WITH ACRYLICS ON GLASS BAUBLES ORNAMENTS! With Peggy Wertheim

All levels welcome! Fun, Easy and Inspiring! Yes, Marbling with acrylics on carrageenan will inspire you with instant gratification and success! Peggy teaches Traditional Marbling techniques for you to create DECORATIVE GLASS BAUBLES ORNAMENTS. You will create 10 One-of-a-Kind Glass Beauties! A $35 materials fee is paid directly to the teaching artist the day of […]

W-AW111 It’s Not the Busy world, It is the Busy Mind. Meditative Drawing Event with Roberta Spain

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 […]

CL134 Handbuilt Sculptural Vessels with Joanna Mazurek (5 Week)

Fridays, 5 Week ClassBeginner, Intermediate This Class is designed for beginners and students with some experience with clay.  Students will learn the fundamental techniques of hand building, including coiling, pinching, and slab construction, to create sculptural vessels. They'll explore how to manipulate clay to achieve organic forms, textures, and detailed surfaces, while gaining a deeper […]