Intensive Classes
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Intensive Classes
- Nuno Felting Intensive
- Intensive Oil Painting:Landscapes
- The Art of Decoupage Intensive
- Watercolor Intensive
- Metal Clay Intensive
- Drawing Intensive
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Nuno Felting Intensive
Instructor: Ramune Jauniskis
Nuno felting is the process of adhering the finest merino fibers to silk gauze through a moisture and agitation technique. This is a wonderful new art form that is easy and results in beautifully layered fabrics. Students can make pieces that are either functional scarves, bags and clothing or artistic wall hangings.
Tuesdays:, 6:00–9:00pm
August 7 – 28
4 sessions M: $99 NM: $110 Materials: $25
Intensive Oil Painting with Kim Mellema: LANDSCAPES
Monday-Friday, 9:00am–12:00pm; 12:30–3:30pm
Learn the basics of oil painting in a focused and supportive environment. Open to both beginners and those with experience. Emphasis will be on observation and composition of still lifes and landscapes. Students will look at how different light sources change the local color of objects. Three-value thumbnail sketches will be used to design the composition.
August 27 - 31
5 sessions M: $242 NM: $270
*Students may take this as a half day class 5 sessions M: $131 NM: $145
The Art of Decoupage Intensive
Instructor: Jenn Sherr
Decoupage is a collage technique that you can use to decorate your home with personal style and flair! Learn traditional techniques and new techniques, plus sophisticated approaches to design and composition. Make lamp shades, boxes, trays, and other creative items for your home. Several projects will be completed. No prior experience is necessary.
Tuesday-Friday, 6:00–8:00pm
July 10 – July 13
4 sessions M: $70 NM: $78 Materials: $15
Watercolor Intensive
Instructor: Wendy (Hoo) Soneson
Beginners learn everything about watercolor in one week. Advanced students get to indulge in their favorite activity full time. Beginners will be inspired by the experienced students, while the veterans are refreshed by watching newcomers’ enthusiasm. Like summer camp for grown-ups, this week is always full of surprises and joy. Open to adults and serious teens.
Limited to 8.
Monday-Thursday 10:00am–1:00pm or 1:00pm–4:00pm
Section One: June 18-21
Section Two: June 25-28
M: $192 NM: $214 Still life fee: $25
*Students may take this as a half day class 4 sessions M: $106 NM: $117 Still life fee: $25
Metal Clay Intensive
Instructor: Stephanie Houston
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 6:00-9:00pm
The invention of Precious Metal Clay, better known as PMC, is a new approach to making jewelry. Pure silver or gold is suspended in an organic binder that burns away when the material is fired in a kiln. This is an exciting class where students will mold, sculpt and use household tools to create earrings, pendants, and even rings. Students are encouraged to experiment and develop new designs with this new medium. Limited to 8.
August 28 - 30
3 sessions M: $80 NM: $88 Materials: $60
Drawing Intensive: Drawing in Ink
Ages 9+
Instructor: Yaron Dotan
Monday-Friday, 3:00-5:30pm
Ink is a medium that allows for a variety of strikingly different yet delightful effects. Learn how to use an assortment of pens, ink techniques and tones. Students will also learn how to compensate for mistakes. Each class will feature a presentation of ink artwork, demonstrations, exercises and a project. Limited to 10.
Sec 1: July 23 - 27
Sec 2: August 20 -24
5 sessions M: $108 NM: $120 Materials: $20
Workshops
Ceramic Raku Workshop
Friday, 10:00am - 6pm
We have arranged a special field trip to the Potters Studio for an alternative firing opportunity. Raku firing is a Japanese method of glazing and firing, where the heat, glazes, clay and kiln come together to make a uniquely beautiful ceramic artwork. Invest one day learning and participating in this ancient art form, and you will discover a brand new look for your works. Bring three bisque pieces. Call for more details.
Friday, August 17th
1 session M: $58 NM: $65
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