Fridays, 6 Week ClassAll levels welcome! Improve your skills in technique, composition and concept. Individualized instruction to develop your own style of painting in acrylics or oils. (Colored pencil and other media accepted with instructor's permission). Choose personal subject matter, explore composition and color theory, solve painting problems. Drawing experience recommended. Ages 17 and up. […]
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 ClassBeginner, Intermediate Discover the joy of creating with clay and make something that could only come from you. Whether you're new to clay or have some experience, […]
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 […]
All levels welcome! At any stage of developing skills, one wants to speed up the process: Depending upon the needs of the individual and the project one can learn about: […]
Saturdays, 6 Week ClassAll levels welcome! The ancient Mayan art of back-strap weaving is a delicate and beautiful art form, highly portable (you can tie it to any post, tree, or even a nail in the wall), and you can make original table runners, scarves, place mats, shawles and much more. Students will learn to […]
Saturdays, 6 Week ClassIntermediate In this class, students will learn how to draw the nude figure from life. Students will do gestures and longer drawings of live models. This class is best suited for students who already have a solid foundation in drawing and are looking to learn drawing strategies specific to figure drawing. It […]
All levels welcome! This class is a brief introduction to watercolors for beginners. No prior experience needed, just a desire to have fun. We will finish a painting that you […]
Mondays, 5 Week Class Intermediate In this Intermediate Metalsmithing class, students will be introduced to technique-based projects designed to increase confidence with the torch and expand and hone their jewelry fabrication skill set, with a focus on torch control and more advanced stone setting techniques like unusual bezel and tube settings. Basic metal fabrication skills are […]
Mondays, 5 Week ClassAdvanced, Professional This is a guided independent studies class for the intermediate to advanced metalsmith student. A different skill-set is focused on each semester, but you may bring in your jewelry projects or start something new! Bring in your jewelry projects or start something new! We'll troubleshoot both design and technique challenges […]
Workshop Tarpon SpringsAll levels welcome! Bring your camera phone or bring your DSLR, because the best camera is always the one you have on you! Join this two-hour walking Photo […]
Tuesdays, 6 Week ClassBeginner Refresh the fundamentals or learn from scratch! In this introductory 6-week metalsmithing class, you'll learn thefundamental skills of metal jewelry fabrication. Learn good studio habits while learning how to solder with a gas torch. Sawing, filing, using the flex-shaft, riveting techniques. finish work and other common bench andstudio necessities are also […]