| Kids' Winter Classes - register here Get ready to shimmer and shine. Use beads, gems, jewels and sea glass to make fantastical mosaic creations such as a sorcerer's box for spells, a mirror fit for a king or queen and magic pools for a frog prince and garden fairy. Learn how to create your own basic computer game! Students will program the games in "Scratch", a visual, easy to learn programming language create at MIT for kids. Students will learn basic computer programming concepts in a fun and creative environment while creating their own original computer games. If you are already a bit friendly with your sewing machine but would like to become "Best Friends," then this is the class for you! We will explore sewing hems, lace, smocking, and embroidery. You may be surprised to discover the possibilities. There will be plenty of time for personal project guidance so come with your own ideas. This is a great class to learn the more complex things you and your sewing machine can create together! You are welcome to bring your own machine to class or use one of the machines we have at the studio. Looking for a unique, high quality activity for you and your child? This class is designed for children to attend with a participating adult. We will explore art through watercolor, printmaking, acrylic painting, collage, sculpture and much more. Each class session will have five or six engaging art and craft activities. Adults are welcome and encouraged to make their own art along with their preschooler. Explore the rich culture of ancient China and create a wonderful array of Chinese inspired art. Learn the art of papermaking (invented by the Chinese), make your own useful and beautiful abacus, sculpt a terracotta warrior from clay, paint on paper, silk cloth, and stone as you learn Chinese brush painting techniques and calligraphy. Enjoy delicious Chinese food at our reception. Each author will be supported in developing characters and plot for a short story or chapter book. You will be able to choose from a wide variety of art materials for your illustrations (acrylic, watercolor, pastels, pen & ink, printmaking, paper or fabric collage, etc.). Your original book will be color-copied and bound with beautiful papers or fabrics and hand stitching. At the conclusion of the class we will have a reception for the authors, complete with book readings. Make an elaborate piece of art inspired by an African animal headdress or a ceremonial mask. You will be able to incorporate many interesting materials into this wall hanging such as beads, wood, shells, plant material, feathers & textiles. Learn to create intricate patterns on cloth using batik or printmaking techniques. In addition you will also construct and decorate an African inspired musical instrument. Possibilities include a conga drum or a 'shekere.' If you like to work in three dimensions you will love this innovative class. We will make abstract and representational sculptures using a wide variety of materials. Create a clay sculpture, a wire sculpture, a soft sculpture figure, a faux glass and a faux bronze sculpture. Our reception will feature edible art sculptures created by students and their guests. If you've ever wanted to try your hand at drawing comics and cartoons, here is your chance. You'll have the opportunity to create your own original cast of characters. You will learn to draw your characters from many views and with a range of expressions and poses. You can match captions or dialogue with your illustrations. Add color or shading to make your drawings pop. By the conclusion of this class you will have created your own comic book. Get cozy this winter with your very own hand crafted funky quilt. In this class you will learn how to piece, stitch, and embellish a quilt in your own funky, fun and personal style. Participants are invited to bring in old clothes, fabrics, and interesting trimmings or chose from the selection we have on hand. Quilt batting, backing fabric, and sewing machines will be provided. Create bright, bold and beautiful paintings. Learn painting & color mixing techniques. Use a variety of tools: brushes, palette knives, sponges, etc. for interesting effects. Paint several full color paintings on quality artists' paper & one painting on a large-sized canvas. Get ready to rock out in your own fabulous one of a kind rocker gear! In this class we will listen to upbeat music while turning plain t-shirts, jeans, shoes, and accessories into hip, retro, rock star style fashions. Use a sewing machine and learn some creative hand sewing techniques. The only previous experience needed is to be able to thread a needle and tie a knot. Leonardo DaVinci was a man who created hundreds of ideas and inventions, (including even the helicopter, centuries before it became a reality!) What are you interested in inventing? In this class, we will seek to make your inventions a reality, as you become explores, seekers, inventors and artists, coming up with new and creative ideas to make some fun artworks. We will create our own artist's journals, brainstorm, sketch, collaborate, and build/create inventions of our own, using all sorts of various processes and materials. Come explore your own ideas, and become your own true Renaissance person! Create a family treasure by coming to this class with your daughter, son, granddaughter, auntie, sister, etc. The two of you will work together to make your own serving plates, cups, saucers, etc. from clay. These will be painted, glazed and fired in a kiln. You will also have the opportunity to make beautiful hand printed & embellished placemats and napkins. Join us a few weeks later for a festive mad hatter tea party using your beautiful pieces. (Each student will make a hat the day of the tea party... be sure to bring your camera.) If you are passionate about exploring your art in depth, this class will provide you with studio time and support. You will focus on a particular category of art of your choice, select your materials, and produce several quality pieces. You'll write an artist's statement and have the opportunity to show your work in Davis Studio or another public venue. Six week class (no reception, but invited to display work at Art Hop, in September) Note: This is an-going class. Students are encouraged (though not required) to take more than one, six-week session throughout the year in order to develop a body of work. Students will make five quality holiday gifts in our "Secret Santa Workshop." (No parents allowed inside or that would spoil the secret.) Gifts will be appropriate for Christmas gift giving or for birthdays, etc. throughout the year. Students will also create their own wrapping paper and cards. Adults' Winter Classes - register here Learn tricks and tips for using a wide variety of interesting materials to create unique and exciting paintings. In this mixed media class you will have the opportunity to explore working with materials such as watercolor, ink, acrylic, pastels, fabric, tissue paper and much more. Find out how to combine materials for surprising and wonderful results in your artwork. Explore the amazing possibilities while completing several finished pieces. If you are already a bit friendly with your sewing machine but would like to become "Best Friends," then this is the class for you! We will explore sewing hems, lace, smocking, and embroidery. You may be surprised to discover the possibilities. There will be plenty of time for personal project guidance so come with your own ideas. This is a great class to learn the more complex things you and your sewing machine can create together! You are welcome to bring your own machine to class or use one of the machines we have at the studio. In this class, we will learn the fundamentals of batik and silk painting. Each student will design, batik and paint a few silk pieces. You will learn various techniques, such as blending, layering, and using salt & sugar. Students will leave this class with all of the skills to continue to use silk as a medium along with a completed silk batik project. Want to freshen up your home decor? Try printing on fabric. Learn how to effectively use stencils, carve your own linoleum blocks, and even print with potatoes to create unique, sophisticated or whimsical designs. You can print onto pillow cases, dish towels, placemats, curtains and anything else you can dream of! You will leave this workshop with lots of ideas and carved printing blocks that you can use again and again. These projects will also make excellent gifts for friends and family. We will provide a number of pillowcases and dish towels, etc. and we encourage you to bring items from home as well. Learn to embellish jeans by focusing on applique, stitching, sewing and printing techniques to create a one of a kind pair of designer jeans! Bring in the jeans in your life that need a little lift. We will provide all other necessary materials. Working with your digital camera, whether or not it is a simple, point and shoot, or a fancy-schmancy DLSR can be overwhelming, or exciting, depending on how much you know about your camera itself. Once you know that, your creativity is the limit! Awaken your inner shutterbug by learning the basics of how to use your digital camera to take visually compelling pictures and begin to create a visual voice of your own. You will compile an online library of beautiful imagery, and receive a photo book of your best pictures. Get cozy this winter with your very own hand crafted quilt. In this class you will learn how to piece, stitch, and embellish a quilt in our own personal style. Participants are invited to bring in old clothes, fabrics, and interesting trimmings or chose from the selection we have on hand. Quilt batting, backing fabric, and sewing machines will be provided. You are also welcome to bring your own sewing machine if you prefer. If you have always wanted to try painting or if you've painted in the past but you're feeling "rusty" - this is a great class for you. Explore and create in a relaxed environment. Complete beginners are encouraged to attend. Paint with either acrylic or watercolor. Select subjects of your choice & receive individualized technique tips, encouragement & support to begin your painting adventure. Up to three canvases as well as all paint and materials are included in the cost of this class. Making Your Mark Have you ever had the desire to draw, but don't know where to begin? In this class we will awaken your creativity by mixing up our drawing tools, our subject matter, and our styles of working. One day, we will explore india ink and washes for making marks, in another class we will get messy with charcoal and explore portraiture, or we may just sit down and take a walk with a simple 6B pencil and some exercises done by the Old Masters. This class has room for those completely new to drawing, as well as those who may have been drawing for awhile, but just want to mix things up a little. Individualized Art If you are passionate about exploring your art in depth, this class will provide you with studio time and support. You will focus on a particular category of art of your choice, select your materials, and produce several quality pieces. You'll write an artist's statement and have the opportunity to show your work in Davis Studio or another public venue. Six week class (no reception, but invited to display work at Art Hop, in September). Note: This is an-going class. Students are encouraged (though not required) to take more than one, six-week session throughout the year in order to develop a body of work |
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| ages 8 - 14 5 day camp Date: July 19 - 23 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Performance: 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 23rd Instructor: Teresa Davis Cost: $300 Tap into your humor and creativity to write, act and produce humorous skits, spoofs or "mockumentaries." Team up with others for a comedy sketch. Spoof well known movies such as "Star Wars" or "Twilight." Invent crazy characters to interview for a fake newscast or "Mockumentary." You will be able to create the set, props, and costumes for your show. The performance will be filmed and each student will receive a DVD. REGISTER NOW>> ages 6 - 13 5 day camp Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. July 26 - 30 with Diana Cilenti August 2 - 6 with Diana Cilenti Cost: $300 Taking our inspiration from the amazing work of Vincent Van Gogh you will paint two acrylic paintings on canvas. (Choose from a Landscape, Flower, or Portrait). Learn about color mixing and try out Vincent's unique pallet of colors. Try your hand at "hatching" to add tremendous texture to your work. In addition we will make a wide variety of interesting art pieces using several types of media. Explore print-making, use fabric paint on a "Starry Night" pillow case, create your own unique three dimensional scenes using materials such as fabric, wood and found materials and much more. ages 8 - 14 5 day camp Date: August 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Reception: 3:00 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 20th Instructor: Teresa Davis Cost: $300 In this camp you will develop your ideas, plans and drawings for your fantasy tree house. We will take inspiration from fabulous tree house architecture and other interesting architecture from around the world. You will be able to compete a small model tree house in great detail. Focus on both the exterior and interior. Tree houses can be space age and futuristic or more like a house for a garden fairy. What features will your tree house have? Perhaps you'll design a mote, a swing, stained glass windows, an elevator, a moon roof? Your imagination can go wild in this terrific hands-on camp. |
| NEW FALL CLASSES ARE ONLINE |
| (ages 6 - 12) 7 week class Dates: Mondays, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15 Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Instructor: Jen Labie Cost: $200 Explore the exciting possibilities of working with clay. You will learn the basics of hand building and will make several interesting and useful projects such as an animal shaped pinch pot, an original slab-built plate or tray, a customized mug or bowl. Students can get creative and make fun and interesting objects like ice cream cones, fish sculptures, palm tree islands, cartoon character sculptures and more. All pieces will be glazed and fired for a professional finish. Pick-up date held after clay is fired: to be announced. REGISTER NOW>> (ages 9 - 14) 6 week class Dates: Mondays Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8 Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Reception: Nov. 15 at 4:00 p.m. Instructor: Marc Gamble Cost: $200 Create movies where Lego blocks, toys and other objects appear to move and "build" themselves. Learn to use computer software to create stop-action, animated mini-movies. If you can imagine it moving, you can animate it. Learn to add music or sound effects to your movie. Final movies will be placed on youtube to share with family and friends. View samples of student work below. REGISTER NOW>> (ages 9 - 14) 6 week class Dates: Mondays, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8 Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Reception: Nov. 15 at 3:30 p.m. Instructor: Wylie Garcia Cost: $200 Learn how to use a sewing machine while making several fun projects. (You can use one of our machines, or bring in your own.) We will learn sewing machine basics like how to thread the machine, fill a bobbin, etc. You will also learn to put in a zipper, make buttonholes and much more. We will make a variety of projects while we learn sewing techniques. Our projects will include: a shopping bag made from recycled clothing, a deconstructed t-shirt, a wallet and a soft sculpture creature. REGISTER NOW>> (ages 3 - 5 with adult) 6 week class Dates: Tuesdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9 . . . . . . . . or . . . . . . . Dates: Wednesdays, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Instructor: Teresa Davis Cost: $125 for 1 adult with 1 child Cost: $175 for 1 adult with 2 children Looking for a unique, high quality activity for you and your child? This class is designed for children to attend with a participating adult. We will explore art through watercolor, printmaking, acrylic painting, collage, sculpture and much more. Each class session will have four or five engaging art and craft activities. Adults are welcome and encouraged to make their own art along with their preschooler. REGISTER NOW>> (. . .an ancient Egyptian, that is . . .) (Homeschoolers ages 7 - 15) 6 week class Dates: Tuesdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Reception: Nov. 16 at 1:00 p.m. Instructor: Teresa Davis Cost: $200 Explore the rich culture of ancient Egypt and create a wonderful array of Egyptian inspired art. Make an elaborate painting on papyrus, write in Hieroglyphics on stone or slate, create a cartouche, make a hand painted Egyptian inspired tunic, and then consider completing your costume with a collar, bracelet and an amulet. REGISTER NOW>> (ages 7 - 13) 6 week class Dates: Tuesdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9 Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m Reception: Nov. 16 at 3:30 p.m. Instructor: Teresa Davis Cost: $200 Create a handmade map that is geographically accurate as well as visually appealing. Each map will be a unique work of art. Your map may contain all the continents or you can focus on one continent in particular. In addition you will be able to complete two art projects inspired by art from any part of the world you choose. Examples include, Gargoyle masks from Europe, scrolls with Chinese brush painted images from Asia, or a gourd inked with designs from Maori tattoo artists from Oceana. REGISTER NOW>> (ages 7 - 13) 6 week class Dates: Tuesdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9 Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Reception: Nov. 16 at 3:30 p.m. Instructor; Erika White Cost: $200 Have fun twisting and turning all types of wire to make whimsical and wonderful creations. Explore this unique and creative style of sculpture. Some projects examples include: a wire sculpted animal, a wire and bead mobile, a wire basket, a wire portrait and more. Take inspiration from artists such as Alexander Calder who created his own miniature wacky circus from wire and found materials. REGISTER NOW>> (Homeschoolers ages 7 - 15) 6 week class Dates: Wednesdays, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Instructor: Teresa Davis Cost: $200 Explore the exciting possibilities of working with clay. You will learn the basics of hand building and will make several interesting and useful projects in this fun class. Try your hand at an animal shaped pinch pot. Make useful items like plates and bowls, or sculptures of objects that inspire you like ice cream cones, fish sculptures, cartoon character sculptures and more. You pieces will be glazed and fired for a professional finish. Pick-up date held after clay is fired: to be announced. REGISTER NOW>> (ages 5 - 12) 6 week class Dates: Wednesdays, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10 Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Reception: Nov. 17th at 3:00 p.m. Instructor: Teresa Davis Cost: $200 Create bright, bold and beautiful paintings. Learn painting & color mixing techniques. Use a variety of tools: brushes, palette knives, sponges, etc. for interesting effects. Paint several full color paintings on quality artists' paper & one painting on a large-sized canvas. Students choose their own subject matter for each painting. REGISTER NOW>> (ages 9 - 14) Dates: Wednesdays, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10 Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Reception: Nov. 17th at 3:00 p.m. Instructor: Wylie Garcia Cost: $200 Design Chic meets thrift in this fun, creative class where you will learn to "upcycle" old materials into new fabulous creations. In this 6 week class, an old set of sweaters may become a new sunggly quilt, stained novelty towels may transform into beautiful pillow cases, or a worn pair of jeans could get turned into a classy new clutch. Become the ultimate artsy recycler. Bring your old items to upcycle (or we can provide some raw materials). We will also provide sewing machine guidance and our expertise in upcycle design. Discover the endless possibilities for finding new and exciting uses for items that mind otherwise end up in the landfill. REGISTER NOW>> (ages 8 - 14) Dates: Thursdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11 Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Reception: Nov. 18th at 3:30 p.m. Instructor: Teresa Davis Cost: $200 Would you like to learn to draw more realistically? This class will help you master the basics. You will have the opportunity to draw from photos and from life. No matter what subject matter you choose you will be able to practice techniques that will greatly improve your drawing skill level. Learn to make your drawings look three-dimensional, acquire shading techniques, learn proportion & perspective skills, and more. REGISTER NOW>> (ages 9 - 14) Dates: Thursdays, Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12 Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Reception: Nov. 18th at 3:30 p.m. Instructor: Claudia Venon Cost: $200 Instructor Claudia Venon, a local fashion designer who has her own clothing line, will share tips and tricks to create your own sophisticated designer fashions. You will learn how to customize your wardrobe by adding interesting details and embellishments to basic t-shirts and jeans to make them stylish, one of a kind art pieces. We will provide each student with up to three t-shirts. Learn various techniques such as printing, appliquing, embroidering and more to create fun accents. Bring in one pair of your own jeans and transform them into high fashion designer jeans. After this class you'll never wear boring jeans and t-shirts again. REGISTER NOW>> (Ages 6 - 10) Dates: Fridays, Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13 Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Reception: Nov. 19th at 3:30 p.m. Instructor: Wylie Garcia Cost; $200 Let your imagination run wild as you create unusual creatures such as aliens, monsters or robots. You will have the opportunity to draw with shading pencils and professional markers to bring your illustrations to life. In addition, you will use a variety of interesting found materials to create a sculpture inspired by one of your drawings. REGISTER NOW>>  Glee Club (Ages 9 - 13) Dates: Fridays, Oct. 8, 15, 22, 30, Nov. 6, 13 Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Reception: Nov. 13th at 5:00 p.m. Instructor: Kelly Becker Cost: $200 Do you want to be part of a Glee Club? Then fill your fall with "glee" and join our musical theater performance class. We will sing, dance, and act our way to Showtime, performing songs, dances, and scenes in the style of the hit new show GLEE. Who knows, we might even make it to nationals! REGISTER NOW>> (Ages 8 - 12) Dates: Saturday, Oct.16, 23, 31, Nov. 6, 13, 20 Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Reception: Nov. 20 at 12:00 p.m. Instructor: Carin Lilly Cost: $200 Gather up your digital camera and join us for some in adventures in photography! In this class we will go "on assignment," spending each class period on some new and exciting task! One day we will be working to photograph portraits and high fashion, on another day, we will be on the hunt for the latest around the town shot for our Newsflash magazine, or maybe will try food photography for a restaurant review! You will learn the basics of how to take funtastic images with your digital camera. You may also want to get wacky and crazy in front of the lens. Together we will create numerous fabulous images and add some silly text to create our very own color magazine. Students will receive a copy of the magazine, which will include several of each students photographs. REGISTER NOW>> (Ages 12 - 18) Dates: Saturday, Oct. 9, 16, 23, 31, Nov. 6, 13, Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Instructor: Diana Cilenti Cost: $200 If you are passionate about exploring your art in depth, this class will provide you with studio time and support. You will focus on a particular category of art of your choice, select your materials, and produce several quality pieces. You'll write an artist's statement and have the opportunity to show your work in Davis Studio or another public venue. Six week class (no reception, but invited to display work at Art Hop, in September) Note: This is an-going class. Students are encouraged (though not required) to take more than one, six-week session throughout the year in order to develop a body of work. REGISTER NOW>> One Day Teacher Conference Workshops (Ages 6 - 13) Dates: Mon/Tues, October 18 and/or 19 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Instructors: Teresa Davis & Erika White Cost: $60 per day Learn tricks and tips for using a wide variety of interesting materials to create unique and exciting paintings. In this mixed media class you will have the opportunity to explore working with materials such as watercolor, ink, acrylic, pastels, fabric, tissue paper and much more. Find out how to combine materials for surprising and wonderful results in your artwork. REGISTER NOW>> |
| NEW FALL ADULT CLASSES ARE ONLINE |
| Dates: Thursdays Oct. 7, 14, 21, 29, Nov. 4, 11 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Instructors: Teresa Davis Cost: $200 If you have always wanted to try painting or if you've painted in the past but you're feeling "rusty" - this is a great class for you. Explore and create in a relaxed environment. Complete beginners are encouraged to attend. Paint with either acrylic or watercolor. Select subjects of your choice & receive individualized technique tips, encouragement & support to begin your painting adventure. Up to three canvases as well as all paint and materials are included in the cost of this class. REGISTER NOW>> (Beginning Drawing for Adults) Dates: Tuesdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 Instructor: Teresa Davis Cost: $200 If you'd like to learn to draw, but you find yourself saying, "I can't even draw stick people," then this is the class for you. This class is for the absolute and total beginner or those who have been previously traumatized in an art class. Each evening, we will have several fun and fabulous drawing experiences that will open up a whole new world of art for you. We will use many types of pens, pencils, & markers and even try drawing with ink and paint. Play around during our drawing exercises like, "eyedropper faces, Picasso dogs, and doodling on steroids." Come and join in on the fun. REGISTER NOW>> Dates: Monday, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Instructor: Wylie Garcia Cost: $200 Learn how to use a sewing machine while making several fun projects. (You can use one of our machines, or bring in your own). We will learn sewing machine basics like how to thread the machine, fill a bobbin, etc. You will also learn to put in a zipper, make buttonholes, and much more. We will make a variety of projects while we learn sewing techniques. Our projects will include: a recycled bag for shopping, a deconstructed t-shirt, a wallet, and a table place setting. REGISTER NOW>> Dates: Wednesdays, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Instructor: Wylie Garcia Cost: $200 Design Chic meets thrift in this fun, creative class where you will learn to "upcycle" old materials into new fabulous creations. In this 6 week class, an old set of sweaters may become a new sunggly quilt, stained novelty towels may transform into beautiful pillow cases, or a worn pair of jeans could get turned into a classy new clutch. Become the ultimate artsy recycler. Bring your old items to upcycle (or we can provide some raw materials). We will also provide sewing machine guidance and our expertise in upcycle design. Discover the endless possibilities for finding new and exciting uses for items that mind otherwise end up in the landfill. REGISTER NOW>> Dates: Wednesdays, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Instructor: Teresa Davis Cost: $200 Do you have an idea for a children's book? How about a family story you wish to record as a gift for your children or grandchildren? In this class you will be supported in bringing your book to completion. You will be offered support and editing feedback on your text. Then, even if you feel you don't have strong art skills, we will help you find ways to "illustrate" your manuscript. You will be able to choose from a wide variety of art materials for your book, (acrylic, watercolor, pastels, pen & ink, printmaking, paper or fabric collage, etc.) Your original book will be color-copied and bound with beautiful papers or fabrics and hand stitching. Seven week class, published books to be picked up at a later date - to be announced. REGISTER NOW>> Dates: Oct. 5, 12, 19 Time: 6:30-8:30 Instructor:Charlotte Albers Cost:$100 Mirror, mirror, on the wall - your mirror will be the coolest one of all. Learn how to create beautiful mosaic patterns and how to grout and set your masterpiece. Choose from our collection of glass and ceramic tile, stained glass, pebbles and ephemera to create an unusual mosaic art piece made from recycled materials. We provide materials, but you may want to bring in your costume jewelry or other fun items to add some personalization and sparkle to this one of a kind original art piece. REGISTER NOW>> Dates: Wednesdays Oct. 6, 13, 20 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 Instructor: Carin Lilly Cost: $100 Ever wonder how to take fantastic pictures of those fast moving kiddos of yours? Or what about capturing a beautiful image of your grandmother? This class will teach you the basics of how to use your digital camera, whether a point and shoot or a fancy DSLR, to take beautiful portraits. You will learn the basics of composition, the fundamentals of digital photography, and learn some of the secrets that the pros use. You will compile an online library of imagery, and receive a professional photobook of your best pictures. Bring your camera with you to the first class. REGISTER NOW>> Dates: Mondays, Nov. 1, 8, 15 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Instructors: Jen Labie & Erika White Cost: $100 Get ready for a handmade holiday season this year. Make several styles of beautiful ornaments from clay, then add color with glaze & paint. Ornaments will be fired in our kiln and ready in plenty of time for Christmas. Learn to create your own unique wrapping paper and cards by discovering many print-making possibilities. Get lots of creative ideas for personalizing. Your creations will enhance your holidays and all projects will be great for gift-giving as well. REGISTER NOW>> |
