In this two-day intensive, students will be introduced to both of the main styles of wood turning: spindle and bowl. Both styles offer unique challenges, techniques, and uses. Students will also learn how to sharpen the basic turning tools as well as the process for finishing with oils. Students will leave with completed projects ready to decorate the home.
Glass Fusing - Window Suncatcher Sticks
Join us in adding some color to your windows! Students can make up to three suncatcher sticks of fused glass with a wire hook fired into the glass for hanging. The maximum width will be 2 inches and maximum length is 10 inches. Each suncatcher will be fired in a glass kiln and can be picked up the following Tuesday, May 3rd. Instructor Candy Beth Michalski will guide you through the process. No previous experience is needed.
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Sunflower Embroidery Workshop
Join us in learning basic embroidery filler stitches! We will work on learning how to fill your pattern with color blocks and how to add shading and texture with your threads. Patterns will be provided by the instructor. No previous experience required.
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Mondays - Wheel Throwing 1 Kim Bryant
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 instructional open studio time.
Monday - Introduction to Handbuilding with Missy Hitch
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 pots, slab building, mold slumping, and texture. The objective is not to make pieces to take home, rather learning what is possible and allowing you to get your hands dirty and feel what it's like! No previous experience in clay is needed for this class. (an introduction class is a prerequisite for instructional open studio)
Intermediate Paint a Landscape of Your Choosing
Ready to paint a landscape of your own choosing? Bring a picture to work from and let artist Mark Crow guide you through the process! Come put your beginner skills to work and learn new ones to make your landscape come to life. This class requires you to purchase your own set of acrylics and brushes so you can work at home in between classes. (See links in supplies)
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