Adult

Join this pottery class to explore clay bowls and the things we can turn them into. This class will cover both hand building techniques and wheel throwing to create functional bowls from clay. No previous experience necessary. All materials will be provided. 

9:30am - Noon, Mondays, August 24, 31, September 7, 14, 21, 28.

Adult

This class will be all about making functional pottery mugs. We will cover both wheel throwing and hand building techniques to create all the parts needed to create a perfect and user-friendly mug. Matching sets, handle making, decoration, and form. Previous experience with clay will be beneficial but not necessary. All materials will be provided. 

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Tuesdays, August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.

Grades 3 - 6

Creative Constructions is designed for students who have taken Art Adventures or have the basic art skills needed to create more complex activities and projects. This class will allow young creatives to construct original pieces of art and to learn more about painting, drawing, mixed media, narrative art, and printmaking. Creative Constructions students will be introduced to a variety of art materials and learn new artistic techniques while reinforcing the basic elements of art. For example, students will work with scratchboards, learn perspective drawing, try their hand at watercolor and acrylic painting, and learn about master artists. Small class size allows for individual attention in a fun and inviting environment!

4:30 - 5:30 pm, Wednesdays, August 26, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28.

Grades 9 - Adult

This is a class for students who would like to explore watercolor painting from home. Students will also learn how to use additional mixed media such as color ink, watercolor pencils, and other media and techniques incorporated with watercolor. The class is open to all students who wish to experience water painting techniques. Zoom instruction includes step-by-step projects designed to guide you through the painting process from start to finish. The course will offer a variety of special techniques and approaches to making paintings of different subjects. Students will work on paintings along with the instructor as she demonstrates the steps. You will also receive emails with detailed information and examples so that you may practice further or complete a piece at home. Each session will also be recorded. Students will receive a supply list after they register.

The cost is $146 plus supplies.

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm, Wednesdays, ONLINE, August 26, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28.

Ages 10 - 15

Advanced Creative Constructions is for any child who wants to learn more complicated art concepts. Most projects will be taught over a two-week period. Students must have already taken Creative Constructions once before taking the advanced class. Possible class projects will consist of three-point perspective, beginner oil painting, shadow and light, figure drawing, and advanced print making.

6:00 - 7:00 pm, Wednesdays, August 26, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, October 6, 13, 20, 27.

Grades 9 - Adult

Cyanotype is a photo process discovered in the mid 1800’s. We will be coating paper with a photosensitive solution to make our exposures using the sun. Exploring both regular and the wet processes will give the participants a variety of prints to take home. This class is a wonderful way to understand how photography was originally used in its inception. Beautiful Prussian Blue prints are the result of this process.

11:00 am - 1:30 pm, Saturday August 29.

Grades 6 - 8

This is a pottery class for older elementary and middle school children. In this course, students will create fun, decorative, and functional projects and can explore different techniques for working with clay including the pottery wheel.

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm, Saturdays, August 29, September 5, 12, 19.

Adult

Shaker Tape Chair woven with Shaker Tape. A couple of different colors of material will be offered. All materials and chair will be provided. 

9am - 3pm Saturday, September 5.