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.
Using templates and handbuilding techniques, create your own ceramic mug perfect for your favorite beverage. You will learn how to create slabs of clay, following a template, and incorporate textures to the surfaces to make interesting functional object!
Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.ย
Create realistic or expressive paintings of meaningful placesโlandscapes, homes, and interiorsโusing 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.
Learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups, bowls, and more in this exciting introduction to the fundamentals of working on a potterโs 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.
Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.ย
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.
Learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups, bowls, and more in this exciting introduction to the fundamentals of working on a potterโs 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.
Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.ย
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 studioโs selection.
Please wear clothes you donโt mind getting dirty.
Find other One-Day on the Wheel Workshop classes listed below:
Dive into the bold and expressive world of pen and ink! Learn the basics of creating marks and tone using pens and ink washes. We will then interpret a photo using a pen and ink style.
Learn the basics of fused glass art and create your own nature-inspired glass dish. Using a variety of colorful glass sheets, you will design and assemble a beautiful, leaf-shaped piece. Your finished creation will be a functional work of art, perfect for protecting tables and adding a touch of nature to any room.
Learn the basics of woodturning while transforming raw pieces of wood into functional and beautiful turned bowls. Working on wood lathes, you will learn safe and efficient woodturning techniques along with proper turning tool usage. This class is for all levels and designed to develop basic wood turning skills. A materials fee is due at registration.
Closed-toe shoes are required.
Find other upcoming sessions of Intro to Bowl Turning below: