Learn the basics of watercolor painting with emphasis on letting the water and materials work for you. Other topics covered include mixing colors on and off the paper, how to paint a wash/glaze, wet on wet technique, dry brush technique, and the use of various materials and tools to make unique paintings. Along with the basics, some experimental techniques will be explored.
Jewelry and Metalsmithing Independent Study Group: Session A
Sep 3–Oct 8
/ 6 sessions
Wednesday
/ 10am–2pm
Member: $314.50
/ Non-Member: $370.00
Skill Level: Intermediate
Age: Adult
For experienced jewelry makers who want to advance their skills, share ideas, and develop new proficiencies, this intermediate level class will cover a range of various metalsmithing topics, with a focus on design, fabrication, and stone setting applications. Please bring your own fine metals and gemstones to class.
Embark on a woodworking adventure designed for beginners with a passion for craftsmanship. Working on the lathe, you’ll learn essential techniques and create a variety of turned wood projects. Whether you’re dreaming of crafting bowls, pens, or decorative items, this class provides the foundation you need to start your woodturning journey with confidence and enthusiasm. A materials fee is due at registration. Note: There is no class Sept. 17 or Oct. 15.
Create realistic or expressive paintings of meaningful places—landscapes, homes, and interiors—using water-based media like watercolor and gouache. Develop your skills in composition, color mixing, and capturing atmosphere using water-based media like watercolors and gouache (opaque watercolors). Note: There is no class Sept. 25.
Discover the art of flameworking as you melt and shape glass using torches and tools. Learn safe equipment use, basic techniques, and how to add color and effects.
Wear closed-toe shoes, natural fabrics (like cotton), and tie back long hair in the studio.
Learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups, bowls, and more in this exciting introduction to the fundamentals of working on a potter’s wheel. You will be guided through the process of throwing, shaping, and trimming your pieces. Express your creative voice through basic surface decoration and glazing techniques.
Brighten up any room by creating a functional fused glass nightlight. Learn glass cutting, safety practices, and the glass fusing process as our instructor guides you through design options and assembly techniques.
Get some hands-on experience with glassblowing as you learn how to gather hot glass from the furnace, add color, and sculpt it into a glass pumpkin. Our artists will guide you through the process of making a one-of-a-kind centerpiece for the fall season.
Closed-toe shoes, long pants, hair tie are required.
Discover the vibrant world of stained glass. Whether you’re a beginner or an experience artist, this is the perfect way to explore the magic of stained glass on a small scale that’s fun and approachable. Leave with the skills to make a colorful stained glass masterpiece and your very own handcrafted piece of art to display.
Closed-toe shoes are required.
Find other Mini-Stained Glass classes listed below:
Learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups, bowls, and more in this exciting introduction to the fundamentals of working on a potter’s wheel. You will be guided through the process of throwing, shaping, and trimming your pieces. Express your creative voice through basic surface decoration and glazing techniques.
Sip some freshly steeped tea and awaken the magic of healing through tea blending and ceramics. In this workshop, you will create a slab built ceramic iced tea tumbler. Then learn how to blend your own tea to take home and enjoy. The healing tea blend will be created using GoggleWorks’ grown and dried herbs.
Join us for a creative night with clay! Our ceramic instructor will walk you through the basics of wheel throwing. Create a unique piece of pottery, then choose a glaze from our ceramic studio’s selection.
Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Find other One-Day on the Wheel Workshop classes listed below:
