Benefactor and Above
“Art is Long, and life is short”- Hippocrates Participants will learn the building blocks of painting while strengthening their artistic vision and skills. The essential use of drawing, mixing color and painting techniques are demonstrated in each class. Fundamentals using the notan sketch, limited palettes of color and color relationships,…
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Understanding watercolor comes from knowledge of how the materials work and learning how to control them. This class will cover the 7 basic watercolor techniques, masking and color mixing through demos, experiments, exercises and class discussion/brief critique.
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Develop and enhance skills in both drawing and painting. Participants are encouraged to work with a limited color palette on canvas or heavy paper with the aim of starting and completing a new work during each class session. The students will work with the instructor in creating preparatory drawings and…
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Learn the exciting medium of oil paint. Explore basic design and color mixing techniques to gain confidence, and develop your skills to produce beautiful paintings.
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This class continues the journey into wheel-formed pottery. This hands-on class includes wheel and glaze demonstrations, critiques, kiln-loading. Types of vessel construction covered in this class include lidded forms, pouring vessels, handles, and large forms. As well as glaze application and firing techniques.
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This class will introduce you to the fundamental skills necessary to center clay and produce beginning to intermediate pottery forms such as cups, mugs, bowls, plates, cylinders, and vases. Learn about the balance between aesthetic and utilitarian concerns with this in depth and fun wheel throwing class.
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The clay is your oyster! In this introductory Handbuilding class, students will embrace taking risks as they bring imagination and whimsy to everyday objects such as mugs, baskets, plates, and more! Coil, slab, and pinch methods will be covered, as well as decorative surface techniques. No handbuilding experience necessary.
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This hands-on class includes pottery wheel and glaze demonstrations. Types of vessel construction covered in this class include platters, jars, pouring vessels, other large forms, and beyond. Intermediate students are encouraged to push themselves by advance techniques such as darting and altering forms.
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This class will introduce you to the fundamental skills necessary to center clay and produce beginning to intermediate pottery forms such as cups, mugs, bowls, plates, cylinders, and vases. Learn about the balance between aesthetic and utilitarian concerns with this in depth and fun wheel throwing class.
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Create your own freshwater cultured pearl bracelet with a sterling silver clasp! Students will learn the proper technique of pearl stringing and knotting using sterling french wire, diamond drill bits, and silk cord. You can also use this technique to repair any broken strands you might have. All materials are…
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