February 2020
Encaustic and Mixed Media Valentine Art Workshop-Sat Feb 1, 9am-noon
Make your own Valentine art piece!This workshop is for teens and adults. All materials included . Description:Decorate and embellish a gigantic Valentine heart for you or your special someone with encaustic, collage and paint techniques. All supplies are included and no experience necessary!!!! Come for the experience! If you would like to add a personal touch to your valentine you are encouraged to bring quotes, tea bag tags, love letters, ephemera or flat memorabilia to place in your creation.Contact: Stephanie…
Find out more »Mosaic Class-Saturdays Feb 1, 1:30-5:30 and Feb 15, 1:30-3:30pm
2 day workshop- Fridays Dec 6, 1:30-5:30 and Dec 20, 1:30-3:30pm. Materials fee $25 paid to instructor on the first day of class. Suitable for teens 12 and up, as well as for adults.Description: Come learn how to mosaic. A great class if you want to explore working with glass, stones, beads, marbles, tiles, and more. A focus on color, texture, line, are introduced. Students will learn how to prepare the project and design it and will be guided through the process to complete…
Find out more »Intro to Book Binding:Sunday, Feb 2, 12:00-3:00 pm
Materials Fee: $5 to be paid to the instructor on the day of classDescription:Make 5 different easy books while learning the fundamentals of book binding. We'll cover sewing techniques, materials – where to get them and how to use them – and some basic binding philosophies. Contact: boneheadned@aol.com
Find out more »Metalsmithing: Cold Connections(Riveting Basics)- Feb 3, 2-5pm
Instructor:Barb AmadorThis class which meets on Mondays, is for adults, and teens age 16 and up. There is a materials fee: $20 Payable to the instructor on the day of class.Description:In this class students will learn the basics of riveting and complete a pendant using copper and brass wire and tubing. The focus of this class is to learn to connect metal without soldering, a process known as cold connections. You will learn to stamp designs, texture metal, rivet, and…
Find out more »Mixed Media Collage-Wednesdays Feb 5,12,19,26, 3:30-6pm
Learn Mixed Media Collage!This class is taught by Donna Flebbe, and meets at her home studio. Please contact Donna for directions. There is a $20 materials fee due to the instructor on the first day of class.Description:Mixed Media Collage is created by applying papers and other materials to design a pleasing piece of art. This procedure takes time as you manipulate the papers and other items to plan your piece. We will discuss design and composition. Participants will learn to…
Find out more »Get Ready for Valentines Day: Saturday Feb 8, 10:30am-12:30pm
This class is for Adults and children (10 and older). Class meets on a Saturday, with a $10 Materials Fee per participant to be paid to the instructor on the day of workshop.Description: We'll decorate sugar heart cookies then use the iris folding technique to make one or more valentines and then move on to pop up cards. The techniques are easy, and you will want to make more at home! Contact: joyweinstein@gmail.com
Find out more »Metalsmithing: Cold Connections(Beyond Riveting Basics)- Feb 10, 2-5pm
Instructor:Barb AmadorThis class which meets on Mondays, is for adults, and teens age 16 and up. There is a materials fee: $20 Payable to the instructor on the day of class. Prequisite: Beginning riveting class, or prior experience with riveting.Description:In this one day class, students will learn more advanced techniques of riveting, building on what was taught in the beginning class or any prior experience with basic riveting. We will design and fabricate a pendant using some of the techniques…
Find out more »Silk Painting Workshop: Sunday Feb 16, 10:30-4pm
This class is for All Ages - Kids 5 & up, Teens, Families, Adults.Meets on a Saturday. Materials fee of $10 payable to instructor.During this one day workshop you will create a special hand painted silk scarf. You will learn how to use a liquid resist to create your design on the silk. We will take a short break while the resist dries and paint the scarf with special silk dyes. We will set the dyes and wash and iron to finish your…
Find out more »Metalsmithing: Cold Connections(Creating a cuff bracelet using rivets))- Feb 17, 2-5pm
Instructor:Barb AmadorThis class which meets on Mondays, is for adults, and teens age 16 and up. There is a materials fee: $20 Payable to the instructor on the day of class. Sterling silver bracelet blanks can be purchased for an additional $25. Prequisite: Beginning riveting class, or prior experience with riveting.Description: Students will learn to fabricate a bracelet from copper and/or brass. We will discuss design elements using wire and decorative rivets, tube rivets, and the use of tabs. You will…
Find out more »Watercolor Class: H2OH! Still Water; Feb 21, 1:30-3:30pm
Materials Fee: $5 payable to teacher on the day of classDescription:Students must have a working knowledge of watercolor. Learn to paint lakes and puddles, water drops and water in a clear vase. There are a variety of techniques we can use to get the desired effects. Bring to class: 3 or more sheets of WC paper (11x14), brushes, pigment and palette, board, artist tape, water container and towels/rags. Contact: molly.hargarten@gmail.com
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