The final week of our summer camp season will be an exciting investigation into the artistic traditions of the people and nations of Southern Africa. Our inspirations will range from the ancient San rock art of southern Africa to Malangatana of Mozambique, from the amazing mixed media works of Simphiwe Ndzube in Cape Town, South Africa to the colorful art markets of Swaziland. We will be sure to soak up all these rich and varied influences as our camp season comes to a close!
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1001 S Duck Street, Stillwater, OK 74074
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All Classes
Introduction to Lapidary - Art Partner
Have you ever wanted to learn how to cut your own cabachons? A cabochon is a gemstone that has been shaped and polished to be a dome shape on the top and is usually flat on the bottom. In this one day class you will learn how to cut, shape and polish cabs from slab material. Students will learn how to use a trim saw and cabbing equipment.
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.
Altered Forms - Interemediate Pottery Workshop
Unleash your creativity with our Intermediate Altered Forms pottery workshop, guided by instructor Missy Hitch. Explore altered forms by integrating wheel throwing, hand building, and pulled handle techniques. Enhance your expertise in modifying wheel-thrown bowl shapes during this engaging 3-hour in-person workshop. No special tools are needed—just bring your usual wheel-throwing tools. Participants should have a good grasp of throwing a broad bowl shape. Don't miss this chance to elevate your ceramic craftsmanship.
Rug Tufting Tuesday Nights
This class offers an opportunity to get up close and personal with the newest fiber arts phenomenon - rug tufting. We will provide your frame, your tufting cloth, your choice of four different yarn colors from our selection, and your tufting machine, as well as an instructor to guide you through it! By the end of the two day class, you’ll have a fully tufted rug. You can choose a design from our preselected options or create your own design! After the workshop we will finish the backing of your rug for you, and they will be available for pickup right back here at the PAC.
Ceramic Garden Flowers
Join instructor Missy Hitch, to craft and personalize your very own ceramic garden flowers. No prior experience is required. All flowers will be bisque-fired and prepared for glazing by April 13th. This project is ideal for enhancing your garden or as a thoughtful gift for a loved one. Each participant can create a maximum of 2 flowers.