Tuesdays
Discover the process of creative lost wax casting to make one-of-a-kind jewelry! Utilizing this ancient technique, students will develop wearable, fun, expressive, rings and necklaces or pendants. Reductive and additive techniques in wax working, casting of found objects, investing, pouring metal, and some soldering fabrication techniques will be demonstrated during…
More
Let the glass flow in this fun 4 week class! Create a one of a kind fused glass platter or free standing art piece for decorative and / or functional use.Students will learn how heat, viscosity and gravity work to create unique organic designs in glass.Mix and match a variety…
More
Participants will learn how to re-create a master work of art in their own personal style. The course will focus on a new way of using color, mark-making (drawing with paint) and the use of the grid to find structure and depth in the composition of the rectangle. Participants will…
More
This class will focus on the foundations of acrylic painting and techniques related to painting a portrait of man’s best friend. Students will learn methods of photographing a dog, creating a contour outline on canvas, and how to mix and apply paints. Through studies and demonstrations, we will explore painting…
More
Create a glass bowl or vase with a unique look that cannot be achieved with basic glass fusion. Students will learn and use their cutting skills in this 4-week class. “Glass toppers” will be cut and designed with glass frit, powders, and stringers in a variety of patterns to be…
More
Working with circles can be very challenging when it comes to glass. In this 4-week class students will learn how to carefully cut these curved shapes out of three different colors of glass. We will then cut them into various shapes and patterns. Using grinders and hand lap pads to…
More
The objective of this course would be to learn the basics of colored pencils, different types of paper, color theory, and drawing skills. · Ideally, the students will create 3 or 4 total drawings in colored pencil. The technique would be for the instructor to have the class do color…
More
Many of us travel, whether real or imagined. Learn how to document your travels through watercolor and colored pencil on a small scale. Explore techniques, methods, and materials to pack in your suitcase for your next adventure. Photography is an excellent way to document your journey, however, painting or drawing…
More
Learn the basics of drawing with graphite and Charcoal. The instructor will use different drawing exercises to help students practice their observational skills and get comfortable with the materials. Observational Drawing with Graphite and Charcoal Supply List
More
Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of metalsmithing through instructor demonstrations, one-on-one instruction, and hands-on experience with hand tools, flex shafts, and torches. Each student will learn to design, pierce, drill, solder, and set a cabochon stone. Students will work with sterling silver, brass, and copper throughout this course…
More