Open Studios

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.

Ceramics 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 3 hours, once per week, and free for students currently taking in-person classes.

Students registered for virtual classes have scheduled glazing and firing time for their class.

​Additional open studio time may be purchased for $40 (4-weeks, once per week, for 3 hours).

Students are responsible for signing in and out, as well as cleaning their work area. No models or materials are provided.

​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-hr 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 to a monthly rental space to keep your glass and tools. Space is limited so please contact Carolyn if you are interested.

Eligibility

Members who have recently taken Intro Class and are currently enrolled in Fused Glass Classes at Lighthouse Art Center 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.

We ONLY use Bullseye Glass that is purchased from LAC. Glass is available for purchase in the studio and 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 Fused Glass Instructor.

* Choose a slumping mold prior to design. Students are responsible for prep, care and set up of glass project and molds for slumping their projects.

* Basic tools, GlasTac and glass cleaner is provided.

* Grinders and Saws are available for those who have taken a class with instruction on how to use and care for them.

Be sure to leave enough time before end of session for clean-up of your space and any tools and equipment you have used.

Firing Fees

Firing costs will be based on the footprint of your project. Cost to fire an individual project is $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

½” distance between your piece and the shelf edge in all directions. Instructor will help you with this.

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

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

We look forward to creating with you!!!

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

2-D Open Studio A

Three hours of open studio time free when students register for a regularly scheduled class.

Open Studio Hours: Tuesday 9:00am-12:00pm

2-D Open Studio B

Three hours of open studio time free when students register for a regularly scheduled class.

Open Studio Hours: Friday 12:00pm-3:00pm

2-D Open Studio C

Three hours of open studio time free when students register for a regularly scheduled class.

Open Studio Hours: Monday 9:00am-12:00pm