Adults

Pastel Painting

Joyce Byrnes        $325/Senior $305

In this class we will create beautiful paintings using a variety of techniques with soft pastels. All levels are welcome. Each session will include a demonstration based on a photo as well as individual instruction. Students may follow along using provided photo references, or work on their own projects. A materials list will be sent upon registration. 

Registration for this class begins Tues. July 22 at 10:00am.

F20  9 sessions starting Wed. Sep. 17             9:30am-12:30pm

Cyanotype Workshop: Printing With the Sun

Poramit Thantapalit      $65

Learn how to use the cyanotype process to produce distinctive blue images by using sunlight. During this workshop, participants will learn how to mix and apply chemistry to paper and print unique cyanotypes using a sunlight exposure. This workshop is open to adults at all levels. Most materials will be provided, but participants should bring the following supplies: at least two watercolor or printmaking papers (size 8"x10" or smaller), pencil, tape, scissor/cutter and latex gloves. No experience needed!

THIS CLASS IS FULL! No new registrations will be accepted at this time. 

F41    1 session Sun. Oct. 19    1:00-4:00pm

NEW! Introduction to Metal Clay (16 and up)

Kelly Green Grady     $125, plus $75 material fee (payable in cash to the instructor the day of the workshop)

Metal Clay is an exciting medium that begins as a suspension of tiny particles of silver in an organic clay binder. This course enables students with little or no jewelry-making experience to begin producing fine silver jewelry on their own. Learn the skills necessary to form, fire, and finish PMC, producing earrings or a pendant.

F99 1 session Sunday, November 2    10:00am-4:00pm (with a one-hour break)

NEW! Ceramics for Families (ages 5 & up)  

Wendy Morris        $260 per person      

Enjoy exploring handbuilding and sculpting with clay along with your child, grandchild, niece, nephew….  First-timers are welcome!  Ages 5 and up. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult family member.

Registration for this class begins Tues. Nov. 18 at 10:00am.

M15     8 sessions starting Thu. Jan. 14     4:30-6:00pm

Wheel Throwing for Beginners
Jim Shaughnessy    $530 / senior $510  (plus $50 clay/firing fee (per brick))

Through demonstrations and one-on-one instruction, students learn to throw on the wheel to create beautiful pots for the table, kitchen and garden. Students will be introduced to a range of decorating techniques using slips, wax resist, glazes and on-glaze painting. The class will encourage students to experiment and look at both historical and contemporary pottery for inspiration.

THIS CLASS IS FULL! No new registrations will be accepted at this time.

F03 12 sessions starting Thurs. Sep. 18              6:30pm-9:30pm

Drawn to Drawing (beg./int.)  

Margery Theroux      $225/senior $215

This class explores the basics of traditional drawing practices and techniques. Understand materials, the importance of value charts, and drawing simple forms. You will learn how to create form with line and shadow, and investigate composition and space. Each class will include demonstration and a look at drawings in history. A materials list will be sent upon registration.

F77    6 sessions starting Wed. Sep. 17           6:30-9:30pm

Wheel Throwing Workshop for Families (ages 9 to adult)

Wheel Throwing (beg./int.)

Kate Poland Hetman                       $530/ senior $510 (plus $50 clay/firing fee (per brick)

For beginners or for those who want to improve their wheel throwing and/or handbuilding skills.  An overview of the entire ceramic process will be introduced, including glazing and firing techniques.

THIS CLASS IS FULL! No new registrations will be accepted at this time.

F04 12 sessions starting Mon. Sept. 15                 6:30-9:30pm

Lampworked Glass Beads Workshop

Stephanie Maddalena     $135 (plus $35 material fee)

Learn the Venetian art of glass bead making.  Make unique beads by melting glass rods with an oxygen/propane torch.  Learn to shape the glass and decorate it to customize your beads. It’s addictive!

THIS CLASS IS FULL! NO NEW REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME.

F39 1 session, Sun. November 9;  10:00am – 5:00pm (with one hour break for lunch)

Lampworked Glass Bead Workshop

Learn the Venetian art of glass bead making. Make unique beads by melting glass rods with an oxygen/propane torch. Learn to shape the glass and decorate it to customize your beads. It's addictive!

F38 1 session Sun. October 5; 10:00am – 5:00pm (with one hour break for lunch)