In this instructive beginner course, develop core skills and techniques by drawing still life arrangements, then create personal projects with instructor guidance. Please bring the following materials to class: Mixed media pad: 9x12 Colored pencil set with a wide variety of colors: 48 pack recommended but at least 24 - recommended: Prismacolor Blending pencils - ...
Interested in painting but not sure where to start? Start with the basics: color theory! Learn how to paint reflected light, create convincing illusions, and bring vibrancy to your artwork, all through the application of color! This course will cover the basics of acrylic painting, but the focus will be on color theory and how ...
Develop your personal artistic direction and create a series of works using drawing, painting, or mixed-media techniques in an open studio setting. Customized demonstrations and direction will meet class needs and interests. Individual and group critiques and discussions will help you expand on your favorite media. Open studio classes are not suggested for beginners. Previous ...
Independently refine ceramics skills and bring your personal visions to life in a supportive open studio environment. Students are encouraged to bring in ideas for projects and will receive as much or as little assistance as needed. Each class, there will be a demo highlighting a specific technique to be applied to new projects. Tuition ...
Explore the art of paper quilling! Roll, fold, weave, and shape paper into beautiful and colorful designs. All skill levels welcome. Please bring the following materials to class: Quilling kits (with paper and tools included) Quilling comb Estimated maximum cost: $35
Learn the basics of using wheel throwing to create functional ceramics such as mugs, cups, and bowls. Surface decoration, glazing, and finishing will be introduced as well. Tuition includes all supplies, as well as kiln loading and firing. Delaplaine staff will contact you to pick up your finished pieces after they have been fired. When ...
Develop your personal artistic direction and create a series of works using drawing, painting, or mixed-media techniques in an open studio setting. Customized demonstrations and direction will meet class needs and interests. Individual and group critiques and discussions will help you expand on your favorite media. Open studio classes are not suggested for beginners. Previous ...
Create one-of-a-kind bud vases in this Saturday afternoon workshop. These vases will brighten up any table, countertop, or bookshelf space that you have, and in them you can add dried flowers or a test tube with water for fresh cut flowers. Each vase will be individual based on the wood grain, shape choice, and finish. ...
Experience the joy of creating art without brushes or paint. In this relaxing, hands-on workshop, “paint” with soft, colorful wool fibers, layering and blending them to form a stunning, textured image. Perfect for all skill levels. Spend a Saturday afternoon exploring your creativity, and leave with a unique wool painting you will be proud to ...
Work on your oil painting projects and receive individual instruction. Students drive the topics, and the instructor will demonstrate various techniques in oil painting; discuss different substrates, color mixing, and composition, and work with you to tailor the classes to your specific questions and goals. All skill levels welcome. Please bring to class materials that ...
Continue to develop your skills in jewelry fabrication. Class sessions will include reviews and demos of essential techniques such as soldering, stone setting, and bezel making. Ideas for new directions will be discussed, with opportunity to explore alternative techniques and materials. Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry or equivalent. Please bring the following materials to class: Safety glasses ...
Step into the world of abstract art in this beginner-friendly class designed for creative exploration and discovery. Each week, explore the work of a renowned abstract artist, such as Wassily Kandinsky or Jackson Pollock, and learn what made their work unique and influential. Through guided prompts and hands-on painting, create your own abstract pieces inspired ...
Explore the modern art movement of Imaginative Realism, where fantasy blends with reality. Expand your imagination as well as technical skills in this beginner friendly drawing class. Please bring the following materials to class: Rives BFK paper: white, 22x30 Strathmore 300 Series charcoal pad: 18x24 Soft vine charcoal: 12 pack Charcoal pencil: HB and 6B ...
Learn the fundamentals of jewelry fabrication to create a forged cuff bracelet, a stack of bangles, earrings, or a soldered chain necklace. Techniques such as piercing, drilling, sawing, stamping, annealing, and simple soldering will be covered. Ideal for the new or novice jeweler, this class emphasizes safety, tool mastery, and skill development while supporting you ...
Discover the magic of throwing clay on the pottery wheel and learn as you are guided through the fundamentals of wheel throwing in this one-afternoon workshop. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, learn to center, pull, and shape clay into beautiful vessels. Join us for an afternoon of fun and ...
Would you like to confidently and expressively render the figure? Join this course to learn and develop your eye and skill sets in a positive environment and working from a live (nude) model. Previous basic drawing experience is recommended. Please bring the following materials to class: Drawing paper pad: 11 x 14 or larger Drawing ...
Discover the exciting world of comic creation. Dive into the essential elements of crafting a compelling comic book, from designing memorable characters to developing dynamic page layouts. Through hands‑on exercises and the process of drawing fully inked pages, strengthen both your artistic technique and storytelling skills, bringing your ideas to life with confidence and creativity. ...
Explore the fundamentals of character design through hands‑on exercises and the creation of both a full character turn‑around and an expressive character sheet. Strengthen your artistic technique, develop appealing and dynamic characters, and bring your ideas to life with confidence and creativity. Tuition includes all supplies except a sketchbook. Please bring a sketchbook to class. ...
In this Sunday afternoon workshop, learn a traditional process of manipulating wool fibers with water, soap, and agitation to create a colorful and dense material to make functional pieces of art! All skill levels welcome. Tuition includes all supplies.
Create jewelry while learning fundamental metalsmithing techniques in this weekend workshop. Learn the basics of sawing, forming, texturing, polishing, assembling, and soldering to create a pendant or charm that you can wear home! Tuition includes all supplies.