Art Academy is an after-school class designed for students who wish to develop and grow their artistic aptitude. Throughout each six week session, students learn and practice foundational skills in the visual arts and are exposed to a variety of mediums in both the 2D and 3D arts. Art Academy students also develop strong visual literacy and critical thinking skills through looking at and discussing their own artwork and the artwork of others. For the 6-10 year old cohort, each session yields a "final" work or project that is shared and discussed. For the 11-14 year old students, the focus shifts to skills-based instruction with an emphasis on drawing, painting, design, and composition.
1001 S Duck Street, Stillwater, OK 74074
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All Classes
Pulling Handles - Intermediate Pottery Workshop
Let’s pull some handles! If you have ever wanted to add handles to your pots but find yourself daunted by the pulling process this class is for you. Practice is key when it comes to making handles so we will spend most of our time practicing rolling out carrots of clay and pulling them into handle shapes. We will also discuss best practices and tips on how to attach your handles to your pots. If you have a trimmed, leather-hard piece that you want to attach a handle to bring it and at least 1 lb. of matching clay to practice with. *Must have prior experience in Prairie pottery studio.
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Glass Casting Hearts Workshop
What is glass casting? Glass casting is the process of melting glass into a mold, where it solidifies and creates a glass object. Join instructor Candy Beth Michalski as she walks you through casting four different-sized hearts. These objects can be turned into plant decorations, necklaces, magnets, or paperweights.
Weaving a Scarf with a Rigid Heddle Loom
Looking for a new hobby or a special gift? Try using a rigid heddle loom to weave a beautiful scarf. With the loom prewarped by the instructor, you'll be able to start your project straight away. Looms are provided, but if you have your own and want to learn how to use it, bring it to the first class. The instructor will reach out to class members about a week before the class to discuss yarn and color options. Plan on bringing around 500 yards of yarn to ensure you have enough to complete your scarf.
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Wheel Throwing 1
Instruction will include students’ skills in the areas of general properties of clay, throwing on the wheel, and glazing. This is a class that will allow you to get your hands dirty, make mistakes, and get the feel of the wheel. No previous experience in clay is needed for this class. Upon completing this class, students are eligible for open studio time.
Introduction to Handbuilding
In this course, students explore the basic physical properties of clay by practicing a variety of hand-forming techniques used to create functional objects. Hand-forming techniques will include pinch pottery, slab and coil building, mold slumping, and texturizing surfaces. The objective of this class is not to make pieces to take home, but rather to learn what is possible and give students a chance to get their hands dirty and feel what it's like to work with clay. No previous experience with clay is needed for this class. This class is a prerequisite to attend open studio.