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.
Advance registration is required. Walk-ins are not permitted.
Registration for each Friday event closes at 4:00 PM.
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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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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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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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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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Students will learn how to apply texture to nonferrous metal using a variety of different hammers to produce a unique surface for a pendant. To spice it up, each student will learn how to solder a bezel cup and set a stone to complete their beautiful pendant/charm.
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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
