Open Studios

Open Portrait Studio

Days & Times:

Thursdays, 1pm - 4pm

Level:

All Levels Welcome

Location:

373 Tequesta Drive - Studio B

Open Portrait Studio
Open Studio is an uninstructed session in which Lighthouse ArtCenter provides the studio and a model. The monitor will direct the poses of the model throughout the session. These sessions are excellent for students who wish to learn the most important aspects of drawing the human form: anatomy, proportion, composition, motion, drawing from memory, and capturing emotion. Students are welcome to work in any medium of their choice.

Open Studio requires a minimum of 4 participants to run

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Winter: Members $200, Non-Members $240

Class Dates: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26

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Spring: Members $200, Non-Members $240

Class Dates: 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24

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Late Spring: Members $100, Non-Members $120

Class Dates: 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22

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Open Portrait Studio

Open Portrait Studio is an uninstructed session in which the ArtCenter provides the studio and a model. The monitor will direct the poses of the model throughout the session. These sessions are excellent for students who wish to learn the most important aspects of drawing the human form: anatomy, proportion, composition, motion, drawing from memory, and capturing emotion. Students are welcome to work in any medium of their choice.

The price for Open Portrait Studio is $20
Location: 2D Studio–Studio C

Models interested in modeling for these sessions should contact Serin Leas at 561-746-3101 or Serin@LighthouseArts.org.
Models are paid a set fee for each session.

3D Building Open Studio

*(Only for currently enrolled students)

No Open Studio the first week of each session while schedule is being adjusted; all other arrangements must be by appointment only.

Open Studio is 3 hours, once per week, and only for students currently taking classes.

Open Studio is a self-directed time; please reserve all questions and concerns for class time. Highly suggested: write in a notebook and present in class for all to learn.

Most importantly: students are responsible for cleaning their work area. 100%.

No models or materials are provided.

Clay can be purchased when staff are at the front desk (see hours at front desk).

Jewelry Open Studio (Members Only)

The Open Studio schedule is created the first week of each session; all other arrangements must be by appointment only.

Open Studio is free for students currently taking in-person classes.

LAC Members not taking a class or workshop may purchase open studio through registration for $40 per 3-hour day. Registrants must have Beginning-level jewelry skills—studio safety, operation of a torch, and other studio equipment.

Glass Fusion Open Studio (Members Only)

Use your new skills from classes and workshops to create your own one-of-a-kind art glass or continue to work on your class project in our Open Studio with Carolyn Austin. Contact Carolyn to register as seating is limited: Carolyn@lighthousearts.org.

There is also availability for a monthly rental space to keep your glass and tools. Space is limited; please contact Carolyn if you are interested.

Eligibility

Members who have recently taken the Intro Class and are currently enrolled in Fused Glass Classes at Lighthouse ArtCenter are eligible to attend Open Studio time.

We do not teach during Open Studio hours, so you must have the knowledge and skills necessary to work in the studio as well as operate and care for the equipment and tools to complete your project.

Open Studio Rules
  • Fused Glass Instructor must be present during Open Studio.
  • Only Bullseye Glass purchased from LAC may be used. Glass is available for purchase in the studio; custom orders are usually taken monthly.
  • Projects must be composed entirely of Bullseye glass, including accessory glass like dichroic, frit, stringer, etc. Any other materials used must be deemed appropriate for firing by the Fused Glass Instructor.
  • Choose a slumping mold prior to design. Students are responsible for prep, care, and setup of glass projects and molds for slumping.
  • Basic tools, GlasTac, and glass cleaner are provided.
  • Grinders and saws are available for those who have taken a class with instruction on their use and care.
  • Leave enough time before the end of session for cleanup of your space and any tools and equipment used.
Firing Fees

Firing costs are based on the footprint of your project: $0.20 per square inch per firing (a slumped item requires two firings) with a minimum charge of $7.50. Mold rental charges are included in the firing fee.

Factor in shelf dimensions when designing your piece: there must be at least ½″ between your piece and the shelf edge in all directions. The instructor will help you with this.

Kilns must be programmed and monitored by the Fused Glass Instructor.

Lighthouse ArtCenter is not responsible for damage to items left on the premises or projects that fail due to customer negligence or error.

Email Carolyn@lighthousearts.org for availability.

Jewelry

Contact us at 561-746-3101 for the open studio schedule made available the first week of classes each session.

2D Open Studio

Three hours of open studio time are free when students register for a regularly scheduled class. Please call the Gallery for studio availability: (561) 746-3101.