Register now for workshops this weekend!
(All workshops are open to beginners unless otherwise stated, and open to 13+ years,)
DISCOVER SILVER METAL CLAY WORKSHOP
Saturday, January 21, 10:00am-3:30pm
Instructor: Nancy Karpel
Silver Metal Clay feels like clay but is actually pure silver in an organic binder. Learn all the basic info and techniques for forming, surface texturing, firing and finishing. Great for beginners, jewelry students, clay artists, bead makers and others! Tuition: $170; members $153
DESIGNER WIRE EARRINGS WORKSHOP
Saturday, January 21. 1:00pm-5:00pm
Instructor: Lynn Sheft
You can never have too many earrings and they make great gifts for friends and family! Learn how to manipulate wire and incorporate beads into stunning designs. Wire and beads supplied. Fee payable with tuition $22. Tuition: $52; members $46.80.
THROWING KNIVES WORKSHOP (BLACKSMITHING)
Saturday-Sunday, January 21-22 10:00am-5:00pm
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Create throwing knives using the stock removal method. Blades will be heat treated, ground and set up for throwing. 1-3 blades can be made during the workshop. Fee payable with tuition $65. Tuition $350; members $315
DRAWING A MANDALA WORKSHOP
Saturday, January 21, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Instructor: Dolores Marchese
Create a mandala based on the teaching of cultural anthropologist Angeles Arrien. Use high quality colored pencils on black paper; the shape an individual is attracted to have specific meanings. What will you chose? Tuition $39; members $35.10
CONTEMPORARY COMPOSITION IN PAINTING, DRAWING & COLLAGE WORKSHOP
2 Sundays, January 22 & 29 11:00am-4:00pm
Instructor: Lexa McCrady
Skills and processes are important building blocks in image-making but composition can determine the sophistication of the work. Let’s make art together, focusing on composition and color elements. Bring three previous paintings, supplies for the process you work in and a few landscape photos or images you might work from. A still-life set up will also be available. Tuition $130; members $117
ABSTRACT EXPERIMENTATION WORKSHOP (VIA ZOOM)
Sunday, January 22 10:00am-3:00pm
Instructor: Shilo Ratner
Play and embrace paint from a place of no judgement. This high-energy workshop focuses on experimenting with abstract painting; explore color theory, color mixing, brush techniques, paint handling, layering and composition. This is a jump start to any creative painting practice. No prior experience necessary! Tuition $65; members $58.50
