Stained Glass Suncatcher
2 Saturdays: Feb. 8 & 15, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
M: $50, NM: $55
Instructor: Jean Thompson
Class Limit: 6
Level: ★★ & Up
Ever wanted to learn how to make a basic stained glass piece, but don’t have the time to commit to a full session of weekly classes? This two-week class will give you a chance to sample the world of stained glass with a fun, easy to follow and beginner-friendly pattern! Learn the basics of pattern and glass prep, cutting, foiling, soldering and patina, and leave the class with a finish stained glass suncatcher to show off in your home.
Spring session: 2 Saturdays, March 29 & April 5, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Batiking For Beginners
4 Mondays: March 10 - 31, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
M: $45, NM: $50
Instructor: Mark Ed
Class Limit: 10
Level: ★★ & Up
Learn a unique artistic skill! Batiking is a traditional textile design technique that involves applying hot wax to fabric to create intricate patterns. Students will use this method along with a variety of fabrics, techniques, and textured surfaces to create multiple decorative pieces over four weeks, such as a wall hanging.
Pottery 101: Fundamentals
6 Mondays: March 10 - April 14, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
M: $100, NM: $105
Instructor: Maxine Cullen
Class Limit: 8
Level: ★★ & Up
This class offers the very basics and understanding of learning about clay, including clay prep, wedging, hand-building, coil making, pinch pots, and an intro to wheel throwing. Repeat this class several times to maximize and expand your skills! No long fingernails and no hand jewelry. Please bring a towel with you.
Crochet
6 Tuesdays: March 11 - April 15, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
M: $45, NM: $50
Instructor: Mary Lynn Mahla
Class Limit: 10
Level: ★★ & Up
Beginners will learn how to start a project with basic stitches such as chain stitch, single and double crochet, and more. This class will also cover other techniques such as increasing, decreasing, and pattern reading. Projects include a dishcloth, spa cloth, scarf, or necklace. Experienced students are welcome to join and bring something that they are currently working on. Bring a G, H, or J size crochet hook. All experience levels welcome!
Acrylic Painting
4 Tuesdays: March 4 - 25, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
M: $50, NM: $55
Instructor: Richard Hower
Class Limit: 10
Level: ★★ & Up
Students will learn the ins and outs of painting with synthetic acrylic resins. Acrylics dry rapidly, serve as a vehicle for any kind of pigment, and are capable of giving both the transparent brilliance of watercolors and the density of oil paints. Learn different brushstrokes and layering techniques to really bring your project to life.
Pottery 201: Wheel Thrown Exclusive
6 Tuesdays: March 11 - April 15, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
M: $100, NM: $105
Instructor: Adam Borodach
Class Limit: 8
Level: ★★★ & Up
This class offers a deeper understanding of learning to work on a potters wheel, including clay prep, wedging, centering clay, and lifting or pulling clay into a 5 inch cylinder. Beginner & intermediate students are both welcome. Students are encouraged to have taken at least one or two Pottery 101 classes before moving in to Pottery 201. Repeat this class several times to maximize and expand your skills! No long fingernails and no valuables. Please bring a towel with you.
Geode Paint & Pour
6 Wednesdays: March 12 - April 16, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
M: $65, NM: $70
Instructor: Queen-Poetri Dozier
Class Limit: 10
Level: ★★ & Up
Students will learn how to replicate the stunning, crystalized appearance of natural geodes by pouring layers of acrylic paint onto a canvas, often incorporating special effects like mica powder, glitter, and alcohol inks to achieve a unique and vibrant rock-like aesthetic. The class will be very hands-on, allowing students to experiment with color combinations and pouring techniques to create their own beautiful geode-inspired artwork. Once students get comfortable with the techniques, the final project will be completed on a piece of slate.