Select Fridays
Select Fridays are unique hands-on experiences that provide students with the opportunity to try something new and exciting here at Lighthouse ArtCenter. Each event is geared for both the curious beginner and the experienced artist. These fun-filled, two hour evenings allow people to explore a variety of disciplines with talented instructors. Choose from glass, jewelry, ceramics, or painting. All tools and materials are included unless stated otherwise.
Fridays
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385 Flex Space
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Look like a domestic goddess and learn how to create easy, hand-sewn collages!
These simple, colorful designs can be mounted to a greeting card and sent as happy mail. They can be matted and framed, or hung on the wall, as-is. This beginner-friendly workshop will approach the basics of fiber art and sewing in a fun (promise) and accessible way.
Using just a few stitches (literally), a handful of fabric scraps, and some stickerbacked fabric that disappears in water, students will create textile collages of florals, animals, landscapes, and other simple shapes. Matted collages can be framed, hung on walls, or given as gifts.
Designs will rotate seasonally and can be adapted to meet the needs of every student. All levels of expertise are welcome. Materials are inlcuded!
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395 Seabrook Road - Studio F
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Learn the basics of Handuilding in this 2 hour ceramics crash course. Each student will create a unique Face Jug or Vase from just a slab of clay! By carving, sculpting, attaching and smoothing, these comical heads will come to life. No prior experience necessary and all tools and materials are provided.
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395 Seabrook Road - Studio D
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In this 2-hour Select Friday, students will gain the basic fundamentals of wheel work and a general understanding of the ceramic process, which includes firing & glazing. Each student will walk away having completed 4 pieces of their very own wheel thrown creation. All supplies included – no experience necessary.
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373 Tequesta Drive - Studio B
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Bring your creative imagination to a fun new acrylic pouring workshop. We’ll explore how acrylics react to different mediums and substrates. You’ll be creating your own palettes, exploring how the pouring medium reacts to the acrylics as the medium continues to grow and react creating a vibrantly colored canvas or panel.
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All Levels Welcome
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373 Tequesta Drive
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Shibori is the ancient Japanese technique of creating patterns by binding, stitching, folding and twisting fabric during the dyeing process. Students will learn some basic traditional techniques such as Kumo and Itajime using commonly available commercial dyes. Students will experiment on a set of tea towels and are welcome to bring in additional items to dye. All items brought from home should be white or light colors.
*Please dress expecting to get messy and wet. Bring a smock, over shirt or apron, and wear comfortable shoes.
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All Levels Welcome
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395 Seabrook Road - Studio D
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In this Select Friday Event, students will experience the entire process of creating, glazing, and raku firing. The class begins with students glazing and loading the kiln with their complimentary vase, in preparation for the raku firing. Once the kiln is lit and heating, the wheel portion of the night begins. Students will learn to use the wheel to successfully create ceramic forms. They will be able to keep their best three creations of the night. After the wheel throwing, the red-hot kiln will be opened, and the glowing pots placed into combustion chambers, where the fire will create beautiful copper glaze results. All materials are provided.
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All Levels Welcome
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385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio J
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“Bring love letters, old clothing, jewelry scraps, paper momentos, and an open mind to this innovative fiber art jewelry workshop. Learn simple ways to preserve and transform paper and fabric momentos by combining them with traditional jewelry components to make a pair of earrings, or a pendant. Earrings can be of indefinite length (hello my concert junkies and statement earring peeps!) or as small as everyday posts, for an understated look.
Preserve bits of books, greeting cards, failed paintings, handwriting, love letters, old papers, precious concert tees, special occasion dresses, ticket stubs, and more in this unique workshop. Using just a few stitches (literally), some dye, a handful of fabric scraps, a bead or two, and a little acrylic, students will create their own jewelry pieces with deep sentimental value, or make fun statement pieces that are both large and lightweight.
All tastes can be accommodated. This beginner-friendly workshop will approach the basics of the fiber arts in a fun and accessible way.
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All Levels Welcome
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373 Tequesta Dr. Studio C
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Discover the art of crafting distinctive textures in watercolor to elevate the visual impact of your paintings. You’ll explore different techniques for creating texture, you’ll develop one or several color field paintings adorned with fresh textures. All supplies are included.
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All Levels Welcome
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385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio G
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Great for Beginners and a fun night out with friends and family! Try your hand at Glass Fusion. In this mini workshop you will learn how to cut glass and properly lay out a pattern using a variety of colored glass, frit and stingers to create a one of a kind functional or decorative piece of art glass in a comfortable relaxed atmosphere.
Materials and firing schedules are included with additional materials and firings schedules available for purchase. Please wear closed toed shoes, comfortable clothes and an apron if you like.
Email Carolyn with any questions at: Carolyn@lighthousearts.org