Thursdays, 6 Week ClassAll levels welcome! Explore clay at your own pace in a relaxed atmosphere. Learn basic pottery skills, practice skills you already have learned, or try something new. Handbuilding and wheel techniques will be demonstrated as well as various surface treatments and firing techniques. Learn the basic do’s and dont’s of working in […]
Thursdays, 6 Week ClassBeginner, Intermediate This is an introductory class to the pottery wheel. Instructor provides step-by-step instruction and demonstrations to help you create functional clay objects. This class will cover the basics of wheel throwing, trimming, and glazing of functional forms. We will create mugs, bowls, plates, and more. Ages 17 and up. Details […]
Thursdays, 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. […]
All levels welcome! This class is for students with little to no stone carving experience. This class covers choosing appropriate stones, appropriate subjects, effective use of basic hand tools, and approaching form without getting lost. Measuring techniques, geometric and arithmetic enlargement/reduction. Introduction to advanced tools and techniques Students will learn to carve stone sculptures using […]
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, this class invites you to slow down, experiment, and explore your creativity. You'll learn coiling, pinching, and slab-building techniques while creating expressive vessels with organic […]
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 […]
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: Pointing device for accurate same-size reproduction from a model. Three compass enlargement /reduction. Pneumatic tools, electric tools; diamond and carbide blades. Customizing chisels. Fine edges, […]
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 can take home. We will even supply all the materials so you can try watercolor techniques before investing in supplies. Ages 17 and up. Details […]