July 2020
Making Jewelry with Rivets, The Basics: Mon. July 6, 12-3pm
Instructor:Barb Amador This class is for adults, and teens age 16 and up. There is a materials fee: $25 Payable to the instructor on the day of class.Description: The focus of this class is to learn the basics of riveting and complete a piece of jewelry using copper and brass, wire and tubing. You will learn to connect metal without soldering, a process known as cold connections. We will also use tools to stamp designs, texture, and polish. Each student…
Find out more »Watercolor Techniques at Donna’s Studio:Mondays July 6,13,20,27, 1-3pm
Watercolor Experiences, taught by Donna Flebbe, will be held at Donna's home studio. Please contact Donna for directions.This class is suitable for teens age 12 and up as well as for adults. Description: Experience painting with watercolors in a positive and successful atmosphere. Each session will begin with a mini lesson through a demo. Participants will experience working with color and design. You will learn other strategies for creating your finished piece, with time to paint and experiment.. Individual support…
Find out more »Drawing Nature-Online Class; July 8,15,22,29, 3:30-5:00pm
Online drawing course This class will be run online. In this class we will explore nature using our pencils, focusing on drawing techniques for all those elements big and small. Bring a 9”x12” spiral bound sketchbook and a set of graphite pencils and eraser. You can also just use computer paper and a pencil. This class is for beginners and experienced students.Contact April with questions: aprilpencilart@gmail.com
Find out more »Watercolor Techniques at Donna’s Studio:Fridays, July 10.17,24,31, 10:30-12:30pm
Watercolor Experiences, taught by Donna Flebbe, will be held at Donna's home studio. Please contact Donna for directions.This class is suitable for teens age 12 and up as well as for adults. Description: Experience painting with watercolors in a positive and successful atmosphere. Each session will begin with a mini lesson through a demo. Participants will experience working with color and design. You will learn other strategies for creating your finished piece, with time to paint and experiment.. Individual support…
Find out more »Encaustic Process with Wax Workshop:Saturday July 11, 9:30am-11:30pm
Instructor: Donna Flebbe Adults and Teens: Encaustic classes will be held at Donna's Studio; call Donna for directions Description: Encaustic painting using heated beeswax mixed with pigments dates back to the 1st century BC. Donna offers three hours of encaustic technique for beginners and advanced students to create art in a positive and successful way. Explore several methods of creating hot wax art from beginning to completion of your art piece. Bring to class: All materials included Contact: Call Donna…
Find out more »Hands On Intro to Digital Photography-Sat July 11, 10am-5pm
Description: Learn the basics of using a digital camera at home, at work, or traveling, whether you have a point-and-shoot with some features or a fancy new DSLR. Please contact the instructor if you are unsure about your camera having the needed features.This intimate, laid- back, and non-competitive class will teach you how to use your new camera – or make better use of your existing camera’s features. With a mixture of lecture and hands-on photography, this class will cover taking photographs and…
Find out more »Make Fused Glass Pendants and Barrettes: Sunday, July 12, 12:30-2:30pm
This Saturday class, taught by Joy Weinstein, is suitable for adults, and children ages 10 and up. Materials fees payable to instructor: $20 covers 2 glass pieces. Additional pieces are $10 each for pendants and $12 for barrettes. Description: Use dichroic & colored glass to make your own pendants or barrettes. Begin with a base of colored glass, then add the design pieces of precut dichroic glass followed by a piece of clear glass to the top or bottom layer (bottom for barrettes)…3 layers in…
Find out more »Intro to Soft Pastel: Saturday, July 18, 1-4pm
This class, taught by Linda Bice, is designed for adults and teens. There is a materials fee of $7 payable to the instructor on the first day of class. Class size will be limited to 8 to ensure sufficient individual support. Designed for the absolute beginner. We will discuss materials (papers and boards, pastel brands and types), style (abstract, realism), basic techniques (how to use the pastel stick) and basic process (how to create a simple painting). Each participant will…
Find out more »Whimsical 3D Felted Birds: Sunday July 19, 11:30-3pm
This class is designed for all ages: kids 8 and up, teens, families, and adults. There is a $10 materials fee payable to the instructor on the day of class. Class is limited to a class size of 8. Learn how to make a detailed 3D bird using needle and wet felting techniques. Sculpting, attaching, and creating embellishments will be demonstrated to enhance your bird design. Each student will make one bird during the workshop and will have enough materials…
Find out more »August 2020
Making Jewelry with Rivets, Advanced: Mon. Aug. 3, 12-3pm
Instructor:Barb Amador This 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. Materials fee: $25 payable to the instructor, cash or check accepted Description: The focus of this class if to learn to rivet and complete a bracelet using copper and brass, wire and tubing. You will learn to connect metal…
Find out more »Watercolor Techniques at Donna’s Studio:Mondays Aug 3,10,17,24, 1-3pm
Watercolor Experiences, taught by Donna Flebbe, will be held at Donna's home studio. Please contact Donna for directions.This class is suitable for teens age 12 and up as well as for adults. Description: Experience painting with watercolors in a positive and successful atmosphere. Each session will begin with a mini lesson through a demo. Participants will experience working with color and design. You will learn other strategies for creating your finished piece, with time to paint and experiment.. Individual support…
Find out more »Mixed Media Seascape: Tuesday, Aug. 4, 9am-Noon
Instructor: Linda Bice: www.lindabice.comAdult & Teens - Class limited to 10Let’s create a playful seascape mixed media piece while learning about and experimenting with various acrylic gels, pastes, mediums and techniques. We will use shells, sand, stones, fibers, collage papers and acrylic paints to create one of a kind art works to hang anywhere in your house or give as a gift. Come and play with other creative’s and learn about acrylic mediums in an experimental and supportive atmosphere. This class…
Find out more »Drawing What You See and Beyond-ONLINE-Tues., Aug 4,11,18,25; 2-4pm
This class is appropriate for Adults and Teens. Class meets on Tuesdays from 2-4pm. Drop-in's are welcomed after recieving a verbal confirmation from April for $40 per class. If you can sign your name, you can draw, but you must learn how just like anything else. Basic drawing is the stepping stone to a better painting; seeing differently is the key to a great drawing. Give your drawings and paintings more depth, better perspective, and master the secret of lights,…
Find out more »Colored Pencils Drawing Studio:Tuesdays Aug. 4,11,18,25; 4-6pm
This class meets on Tuesdays, is designed for adults and teens, with a material fee of $15 to be paid to the insructor on the first day of class. You are welcome to purchase a $40 drop-in admission ticket only after recieving a verbal confirmation from April. Learn the magic of drawing with colored pencils using prismacolor or comparable colored pencils. Learn to match, blend and layer colors to create a drawing of your own choosing. Bring a set of…
Find out more »Drawing Nature- Birds- ONLINE- Wednesdays, Aug 5,12,19,26; 3:30-5:00pm
Suitable for teens and adults, both beginning and experienced. Description: We will explore nature using our pencils, focusing on drawing techniques for birds big and small. Bring a 9”x12” spiral bound sketchbook and a set of graphite pencils and eraser. If you have photos of birds bring those too. This class is for beginners and experienced students. Contact: April at aprilpencilart@gmail.com
Find out more »Painting in Oils and Acrylics-Wednesdays, Aug 5,12,19 12:30-3pm
This is an ongoing class taught by Jeanne Hougen, which meets on Wednesdays from 12:30-3pm. This class is designed for students who have taken one of Jeanne’s beginning oil or acrylics classes, or for those with some previous painting experience. Please bring the painting supplies you normally use. Getting a firmer handle on the basics of painting and design will give any artist a boost toward better paintings. You will learn through discussions, demonstrations, and one-on-one instructor help as you…
Find out more »Loosen Up Your Painting: 4 pack- Thursdays in August, 1:00-3:30pm
This is an on-going class; you can start at any time Thursdays, 1:00 - 3:30 pm, September through December • 4 sessions $168; Drop in fee - $47 Can be used within four months of purchase Description: This adult class is designed to help intermediate and advanced artists approach their painting in a loose and intuitive way. Discussion and description of other artists’ work will help the students see and create in new ways. It is for intermediate and above…
Find out more »Friday Painting in Oils and Acrylics- ONLINE- Fridays in August, 9am-Noon
This is an ongoing class taught by Jeanne Hougen, which meets on Fridays from 9am-Noon. This class is designed for students who have taken one of Jeanne’s beginning oil or acrylics classes, or for those with some previous painting experience. Please bring the painting supplies you normally use. Getting a firmer handle on the basics of painting and design will give any artist a boost toward better paintings. You will learn through discussions, demonstrations, and one-on-one instructor help as you…
Find out more »Watercolor Techniques at Donna’s Studio:Fridays, Aug 7,14,21,28, 10:30-12:30pm
Watercolor Experiences, taught by Donna Flebbe, will be held at Donna's home studio. Please contact Donna for directions.This class is suitable for teens age 12 and up as well as for adults. Description: Experience painting with watercolors in a positive and successful atmosphere. Each session will begin with a mini lesson through a demo. Participants will experience working with color and design. You will learn other strategies for creating your finished piece, with time to paint and experiment.. Individual support…
Find out more »Encaustic Process with Wax Workshop:Saturday Aug. 8, 9:30am-11:30pm
Instructor: Donna Flebbe Adults and Teens: Encaustic classes will be held at Donna's Studio; call Donna for directions Description: Encaustic painting using heated beeswax mixed with pigments dates back to the 1st century BC. Donna offers three hours of encaustic technique for beginners and advanced students to create art in a positive and successful way. Explore several methods of creating hot wax art from beginning to completion of your art piece. Bring to class: All materials included Contact: Call Donna…
Find out more »Whimsical 3D Felted Birds: Saturday, August 8, 2:30-6pm
This class is designed for all ages: kids 8 and up, teens, families, and adults. There is a $10 materials fee payable to the instructor on the day of class. Class is limited to a class size of 8. Learn how to make a detailed 3D bird using needle and wet felting techniques. Sculpting, attaching, and creating embellishments will be demonstrated to enhance your bird design. Each student will make one bird during the workshop and will have enough materials…
Find out more »Whimsical 3D Felted Birds for returning students: Saturday, Aug. 8, 2:30-6pm
If you have taken this class before, you can use this time as a workshop, and the class fee will be $27. The materials fee will be dependant on the project and waived if you bring your own supplies. Contact: szconnollyhowes@gmail.com, 303-499-0635
Find out more »Make Fused Glass Pendants and Barrettes:Saturday, Aug. 22, 10:30-12:30pm
This Saturday class, taught by Joy Weinstein, is suitable for adults, and children ages 10 and up. Materials fees payable to instructor: $20 covers 2 glass pieces. Additional pieces are $10 each for pendants and $12 for barrettes. Description: Use dichroic & colored glass to make your own pendants or barrettes. Begin with a base of colored glass, then add the design pieces of precut dichroic glass followed by a piece of clear glass to the top or bottom layer (bottom for barrettes)…3 layers in…
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