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Pre-Teen and Teen Classes & Workshops

Advanced Cyanotype
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Advanced Cyanotype

$93

with Kay Grogg

Grades 9 - Adult

Advanced Cyanotype will take you to the next level of this photo process. Students will further explore the wet method, learn how to layer their prints, make double exposures, and print on fabric. This two-session workshop will emphasize cyanotype techniques so the students can successfully create cyanotypes at home.

Pre-requisite: Beginning level Cyanotype Class or basic Cyanotype experience.

11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Saturdays, September 6, 13.

Flower Painting & Vase Mosaic

$167

with Beverly Thomas Jenkins

Calendar Sep 10, 2025 at 9 am, runs for 2 weeks

Grades 9 - Adult

This 4-day Impasto painting and mosaic workshop is for the person who wants to try painting and mosaics without having prior knowledge of either.  Students will be creating a beautiful bouquet of flowers using water-soluble oil paint in a mosaic vase.  The style is intuitive, casual, and abstract.  The canvas is a 12" x 16" flat board which will fit a frame of your choice (not included).  This is a great workshop to take with family or friends!  

9:00 am - Noon, Wednesdays and Fridays, September 10, 12, 17, 19.

Story Collecting

$58

with Anne G'Fellers-Mason

Calendar Sep 11, 2025 at 6:30 pm, runs for 2 weeks

Ages 15 - Adult

This two-part class is designed for those interested in collecting oral stories from family members, neighbors, veterans, and community members. Participants learn how to conduct one-on-one interviews as well as how to hold story circles through a combination of class instruction and hands-on training, covering such skills as generating effective questions, finding potential storytellers, creating the best environment, as well as proper use of recording equipment. Participants each receive a PDF guidebook which follows the training course and Power Points. All who complete the course will be certified story collectors for Jonesborough’s StoryTown Programs. All Participants are encouraged to continue using the skills learned in this class by becoming a StoryTown Brigade member, and to collect stories from Washington County community members for use in Jonesborough’s StoryTown programs, which include a monthly radio show, podcast, annual play, and other projects.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Thursdays, September 11, 18.

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Glass Fusion - Bowls Workshop

$104

with Karen Hitchcock

Calendar Oct 2, 2025 at 6 pm

Ages 14 - Adult

In this glass fusion class, each student can make up to two, 8 inch bowls. All tools and materials are included and fired projects will be available two weeks after the class.

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Thursday, September 25.

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Glass Fusion - Holiday Ornaments Workshop

$104

with Karen Hitchcock

Calendar Oct 16, 2025 at 6 pm

Ages 14 - Adult

In this two-hour glass fusion workshop, students will make decorative glass holiday ornaments. This hands-on session is designed for fun!  Students will make up to five ornaments while learning the basics of fused glass.  Students will have the chance to use frit, and stingers glass to make unique creations!  All tools and materials are included and fired projects will be available two weeks after the class.

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Thursday, October 16.

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Glass Fusion - Pendants Workshop

$104

with Karen Hitchcock

Calendar Nov 4, 2025 at 6 pm

Ages 14 - Adult

In this two-hour glass fusion workshop, students will make decorative glass pendants to wear or share.  This hands-on session is designed for fun!  Students will make up to eight pendants while learning the basics of fused glass.  Students will have the chance to use frit, stingers, and dichroic glass to make unique creations!  All tools and materials are included and fired projects will be available two weeks after the class.

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Tuesday, November 4.

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