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 […]
Beginner In this 3-hour workshop, students will learn the difference between traditional broad edge and modern pointed pen calligraphy. Participants will use a range of pressure sensitive writing implements and learn the basic foundational strokes used in such hands as Copperplate, Spencerian, and modern brush lettering. We will cover the preparation, use, and care of […]
WorkshopBeginner You may have heard of the art of scherenschnitte but can you pronounce it? Paper cutting is exactly what it sounds like- cutting delicate paper to produce beautiful, interesting works of art. This class will teach you the basics of safe cutting using an x-acto knife, as well as how to design your own […]
Beginner, Intermediate This workshop is a follow up to the introductory course and students should be familiar with how to use a broad edged nib to create curved strokes. We will learn how to properly lay out a hand and examine the differences between Italic, Roman, and Gothic miniscules. A comparison of selected majuscules will […]
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 […]
WorkshopAll levels welcome! Learn three ways that artists pre sketch their paintings and three methods of drawing that you can use every day. Learn to use the Rule of Thirds as a compositional device, and method of sketching. Learn how to sight-size and gauge measurement to draw from direct observation, and how to transfer your […]
All levels welcome! The principles of pointed pen calligraphy can be used to make wonderful, expressive drawings using a simple brush marker. This beginner-friendly art can be drawn with basic instruction long before one masters the basic strokes and learns a complete set of letterforms. This one day course provides a great introduction to the […]
All levels welcome! Titanium is a great metal for jewelry. It is hypoallergenic and anodizes to a wide range of beautiful colors. I will have a selection of precut, roller printed earring blanks for you to choose from. You will finish the edges, drill holes, connect pieces and attach ear wires to form the earrings. […]
Beginner This beginner brush lettering class will go over the basics of modern calligraphy using brush pens and markers. Once students understand the fundamental strokes and how to combine them to form letters, the real fun begins! Feel free to BYOB to get those creative juices flowing and please be aware that this class will […]
WorkshopBeginner, Intermediate Summon your creativity and prepare to embark on a new voyage! This workshop will lead you through various components of whimsical cartography as we work toward a visual masterpiece. From fairy tale lands to mythological sea-serpents, your imagination is the limit; you could also depict a real place with personal significance. We will […]
All levels welcome! Watercolor can be used along with or in place of black ink to create casual and fun letterforms and designs. In this class we will cover the basic principles of brush lettering and use both paintbrushes and dip pen nibs to write with. Students will become familiar with using pan watercolors as […]