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B965W24 Festive Holiday Trees! Thursday November 21, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Katie Brandt
Skill level: ALL

Setting up and taking down a Christmas tree can seem like more of a chore every year, but we still enjoy a bit of bright seasonal décor as the days get shorter. In this workshop, we'll turn unused holiday décor into a stunning new decoration, ready to use and enjoy, and easily put away after the holidays. We'll re-purpose Christmas tree balls, tinsel, and other festive bits of décor into a festive holiday tree! Some ball ornaments, tinsel, ribbon, and a base will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own items to personalize your tree - things you no longer decorate with, ornaments in a particular color to complement your décor, beads, etc. While you create, Katie will share tips for holiday decorating for you to try at home. Price includes $50 materials fee.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up

Single class scheduled on 11/21/2024 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 119.00 ea.

B909W24 Handbuilding and Surface Decoration: Liz Pechacek, Saturday, December 14, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Instructor: Liz Pechacek
Skill level: ALL

Local ceramics artist Liz Pechacek's sensitively formed pots and elegant surface treatments offer a chance to learn some new techniques. Mostly demonstration, this workshop will include some hands-on time so you can try out her ideas right away! Expand your ceramics skills with demonstrations of Liz's use of coil, pinch, and slab construction, and using templates and hump molds to create multiples or larger vessels. Next, we'll turn our attention to surface decoration with explorations in wax resist, slips and glazes, and metal leaf applications.

Enrollment limited to 18
Ages 16 and up

Single class scheduled on 12/14/2024 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 239.00 ea.

A319W24 The Glory of Autumn: Flower Arranging, Thursday, September 12, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Instructor: Lynne Tischler
Skill level: ALL

Celebrate autumn’s beauty and create a fresh floral design to share or keep. Lynne will share her award-winning floral design skills with you in this relaxing evening workshop. You'll leave with some new tips for making arrangements, and your creativity will be stirred to do more. Bring one or two vases, one shorter (about 6") and one medium height (about 9"), and garden shears or hand pruner. Price includes $25 materials fee.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up

Single class scheduled on 9/12/2024 at 6:30PM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 80.00 ea.

A438W24 Encaustic Painting: Working with Wax, Friday, October 4, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Instructor: Jodi Reeb
Skill level: ALL

Explore creating the translucent, layered paintings only achieved with molten beeswax on Ampersand Encausticbord. A brief history and description of encaustic painting will be discussed as well as basic supplies and tools, safety, preparation of supports including application of grounds and fusing. A variety of techniques will be demonstrated such as image transfers, mixing your own paint, creating texture and working with masks and stencils. You'll have plenty of studio time and one-on-one instruction as you create paintings that develop your aesthetic and artistic voice with this medium. All levels welcome. Price includes $50 materials fee. Bring a lunch for the half-hour break.

Enrollment limited to 10
Ages 16 and up

Single class scheduled on 10/4/2024 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 177.00 ea.

A439W24 Color Workshop for Painters, Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Instructor: Jon Neuse
Skill level: ALL

Painters of all levels and mediums: make your acrylic, watercolor, or oil paintings more powerful and effective by gaining a better understanding of color in this six hour workshop. Explore the dynamics and use of color in two-dimensional art in this collaborative, hands-on workshop! Study color theory, using a color wheel, emotional and manipulative powers of color, how to mix paints, color recipes, how to make a color chart, and more. Class handout includes information on color theory, palette arrangement, color formulas and recipes. Bring a lunch for the half-hour break. Materials list on website.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up

Single class scheduled on 10/12/2024 at 9:00AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 138.00 ea.

A969W24 Glass Mosaics, Saturdays, October 12-19, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Sold Out)

Instructor: Julie Vogl
Skill level: ALL

Discover the art of making mosaics. Bring your creativity and learn to clip and cut glass and apply grout to your own original design. We will be working with stained glass as the primary material to create two mosaic works of art. Feel free to bring any small treasures (buttons, beads, single earrings, keys, coins) you may want to incorporate into your art (optional). Price includes $20 materials fee.

Enrollment limited to 8
ages 16 and up

Classes scheduled every week on Saturday starting 10/12/2024 and ending 10/19/2024 at 9:00AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 181.00 ea.

A727W24 Saori Weaving Workshop, Saturday, October 12, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Sold Out)

Instructor: Chiaki O'Brien
Skill level: All

Founded in Japan in 1968, Saori weaving is contemporary, free-style weaving without restrictions about what or how to weave. It emphasizes exploration, group learning, and self-expression, recognizing the difference between machines and people. In the process of creating, the maker identifies their true self. You will be guided in the basic steps to get you started, but the final form of your project will be a collaboration between you and your weaving. Your Saori loom will be prepared for you in advance, so you can begin weaving right away. All materials are provided, but if you have materials you'd like to incorporate into your project (yarn, strips of fabric, etc.) feel free to bring them. Price includes $20 materials fee. Students ages 8 and up may register with a registered adult.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 14 and up

Single class scheduled on 10/12/2024 at 10:00AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 89.00 ea.

B727W24 Saori Weaving Workshop, Friday, December 6, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Instructor: Chiaki O'Brien
Skill level: ALL

Founded in Japan in 1968, Saori weaving is contemporary, free-style weaving without restrictions about what or how to weave. It emphasizes exploration, group learning, and self-expression, recognizing the difference between machines and people. In the process of creating, the maker identifies their true self. You will be guided in the basic steps to get you started, but the final form of your project will be a collaboration between you and your weaving. Your Saori loom will be prepared for you in advance, so you can begin weaving right away. All materials are provided, but if you have materials you'd like to incorporate into your project (yarn, strips of fabric, etc.) feel free to bring them. Price includes $20 materials fee. Students ages 8 and up may register with a registered adult.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 14 and up

Single class scheduled on 12/6/2024 at 10:00AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 89.00 ea.

A430W24 Freeing Abstraction! Wednesday, October 16, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Instructor: Genie Castro
Skill level: ALL

Are you drawn to abstract art, but unsure of how to begin developing an image or deploying color? Need some new ideas, or just a good push into the middle of your next canvas? Ready to try working flat instead of using an easel? Develop more confidence in creating non-objective compositions during this workshop with Genie Castro, whose work is known for its bold sense of color and form. She'll offer tips to get you started and individual attention as your painting takes shape. Bring your own painting materials; additional materials provided. Price includes $12 materials fee. Bring a lunch for the half-hour break.

Enrollment limited to 15
ages 16 and up

Single class scheduled on 10/16/2024 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 150.00 ea.

A481W24 Landscape Painting Two-Day Workshop, Wednesday-Thursday, October 23-24, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m

Instructor: Michele Combs
Skill level: AB, I, AD

Treat yourself to two days of painting! Michele will address the importance of choosing an image, thumbnail sketches, simplifying composition, underpainting, paint application, focal point, and color. Individualized instruction to strengthen your artistry. Work on one painting in the morning and another in the afternoon to maintain a fresh eye! Bring lots of photos for composition options. See materials list on the website. Bring a lunch each day for the half-hour break.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up

Irregular classes scheduled starting 10/23/2024 and ending 10/24/2024 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 253.00 ea.

B411W24 Awakening Creativity, Saturday, November 9, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Julie Humiston
Skill level: ALL

Are you so caught up in trying to make something that you've forgotten to nurture the sense of creativity that makes art-making possible? Enjoy what you're doing, but curious about how to expand your practice? Or has it been a while since your last creative endeavor, and you need to warm up before jumping back in? We'll do a number of creative exercises designed to enhance artistic thinking and esthetic problem-solving, using a journal that you can keep for inspiration and reference. Although these exercises will be a useful reference and may inspire future works, the emphasis will be on the creative experience rather than on creating finished pieces. See suggested materials list on the website.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 16 and up

Single class scheduled on 11/9/2024 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 69.00 ea.

B735W24 Cozy Hooked Mug Mat, Saturday, November 9, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Instructor: Laurie Lausen
Skill level: ALL

Flowers, foliage, birds... In this workshop, you'll choose a favorite image and learn the basic techniques of rug hooking while creating a small mug mat. You'll enjoy this early method of making rugs by pulling loops of wool fabric through a linen backing, and the result will be your very own design! All materials included. Bring simple design ideas or choose a template. Price includes $25 materials fee. Bring a lunch for the half-hour break.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 12 and up

Single class scheduled on 11/9/2024 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 152.00 ea.

B444W24 Shimmering Hummingbirds in Watercolor, Wednesday, November 13, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Instructor: Sonja Hutchinson
Skill level: AB, I, AD

Capture the beauty of a colorful hummingbird in this one-day workshop. Learn how to build up delicate layers of color, mix soft neutrals and create feathery textures - skills you can use to depict other natural subjects such as plants and animals as well. Reference materials and step-by-step demonstrations will be provided. Bring your watercolor supplies or see the suggested materials list on the website. Bring a lunch for the half-hour break.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up

Single class scheduled on 11/13/2024 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 138.00 ea.

B437W24 Creating Collages with an Artistic Voice, Friday-Saturday, November 15-16, 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Instructor: Jon Neuse
Skill level: ALL

This workshop is an opportunity to explore and learn the dynamic of designing and making collages. The workshop is constructed so you can learn from your instructor and the other participants. In the first half the instructor will walk you through the steps of putting a collage together, discussing both the practical and esthetic considerations. The second half is set up for you to focus on making your own collage(s). A materials list is available on the website.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up

Irregular classes scheduled starting 11/15/2024 and ending 11/16/2024 at 9:00AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 138.00 ea.

B494W24 Oil/Acrylic Painting One-Day Workshop, Friday, November 22, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Instructor: Michele Combs
Skill level: AB, I, AD

Here's your chance to get some expert help with an image you've been meaning to paint! Bring a variety of reference photos of anything you’d like to paint. Michele will begin by demonstrating her painting process and how she plans out a painting, so you can be more successful with yours. Emphasizing composition, she'll teach you to use value and color comparisons to help you capture the story you want to tell. Individual help at your easel. Bring your painting supplies or see the website for suggested materials. Bring a lunch for the half-hour break.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up

Single class scheduled on 11/22/2024 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 127.00 ea.

B435W24 Beginning Portraits in Watercolor, Wednesday, December 4, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Instructor: Sonja Hutchinson
Skill level: AB, I, AD

Learn how to define facial planes and forms with highlights and shadows to create the likeness of a person in watercolor, working in sepia tones before adding color. This is a great way to get started doing your own portraits. Drawing and image references will be supplied with step-by-step demonstrations. Bring your watercolor supplies or see the suggested materials list on the website. Bring a lunch for the half-hour break.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up

Single class scheduled on 12/4/2024 at 9:30AM

Non-member

Attendees: 1

$ 138.00 ea.

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