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This class will experience clay hand building through the method of slab construction and slab manipulation, pinching and coiling to create decorative and also functional pieces. Projects will include cylinder vessels, slab boxes and pockets, tumblers, cups, mugs and plates. This class will also explore using under glazes and sgraffito techniques for surface decoration as well as texture techniques and slip trailing that will make your utilitarian pieces come to life with design.
Participants must be 15 or older to participate. The cost of the class includes clay, use of tools, and other studio equipment
Instructor: Melissa Michel
Bring your toddler/Pre-K kiddos to the Arts District Campus for a mini class for mini-artists. Projects are thirty minutes long and will provide parents an opportunity to be creative with their young ones. We will work on fine, gross and sensory motor skills along with cognitive, social and language development as they get crafty with unique, fun and artistic projects.
For ages 1 – 5. To ensure a spot, register online. Parents must register at Old Masonic Hall for first-time participants. NEW! $156 for Unlimited Creative Play for Pre-K Season Pass (May – Aug) – 25% savings!
Instructor: Paige P. Scheuermann
In this beginner welding class, students will learn oxy-acetylene welding techniques to produce unique sculptural projects. Our instructor will also cover: methods for identifying metals; surface preparation for scrap welding; and aesthetic and protective surface treatment for finished pieces. No prior experience is required, and materials are included in the cost for this class.
Participants must be 15 or older to participate. The cost of the class includes metal, use of gas, and other studio equipment.
Instructor: Lou Bibeau
In these intro classes we will go over basic woodworking techniques. Come learn how to make ordinary pieces of wood into functional items or simple pieces of art.
Participants must be 15 or older to participate. The cost of the class includes materials, use of tools, and other studio equipment.
Instructor: Dalton DiMatteo
Get creative and crafty in a fun and relaxed art studio environment! During each session, students will work on a new project, pushing the boundaries of imagination and invention. Throughout the summer, children will have the opportunity to explore new materials and techniques.
For ages 6 – 12. To ensure a spot, register online. Parents must register at Old Masonic Hall for first-time participants. NEW! $126 for Unlimited Crafty Kids Season Pass (May – Aug) – 25% savings!
Instructor: Paige P. Scheuermann
Projects:
6/5 stacking rings
6/12 silver pendant
6/19 Stacking rings
6/26 Silver pendant
7/3 Copper Pet Tags
7/10 Stacking rings
7/17 silver pendant
7/24 stacking rings
7/31 silver pendant
8/7 copper pet tags
8/14 silver pendant
8/21 stacking rings
Participants must be 15 or older to participate. The cost of the class includes materials for a set project, use of tools, and other studio equipment.
Instructor: Kerri Anne Stassen
The goal of the class is to introduce the safe and efficient use of basic carpentry tools and finishes. In our sessions, we will look at the function of tools, proper use, and will attempt to produce at least one of the three project options given or a personal project of choice.
Participants must be 15 or older to participate. The cost of the class includes wood, use of tools, and other studio equipment.
Instructor: Sage Miller
In this “Pick a Project” welding class, students will learn oxy-acetylene welding techniques to produce unique sculptural projects. The instructor will have three project options (all of different difficulties) available for students to choose from and people can drop-in any time between 5:30 PM- 8:30 PM to complete their creations or start a long-term project to finish in open studios.
Participants must be 15 or older to participate. The cost of the class includes metal, use of gas, and other studio equipment.
Instructor: Lou Bibeau
In this class, students will be introduced to various ceramic processes and projects, and allowed to pursue their own creativity in clay with guidance from the instructor. We will mostly utilize hand building techniques, while wheel throwing will be an option for more advanced students.
Ceramics is a multi session process, and it usually takes 2-3 classes to complete a project. Firings occur when there is enough work to fill the kiln.
The cost of the class includes clay, use of wheels, tools, and other studio equipment. For ages 6 – 12. To ensure a spot, register online. Parents must register at Old Masonic Hall for first-time participants. NEW! $90 for Unlimited Muddy Buddies Season Pass (May – Aug) – 25% savings!
Instructor: Kia Neill
Bring your toddler/Pre-K kiddos to the Arts District Campus for a mini class for mini-artists. Projects are thirty minutes long and will provide parents an opportunity to be creative with their young ones. We will work on fine, gross and sensory motor skills along with cognitive, social and language development as they get crafty with unique, fun and artistic projects.
For ages 1 – 5. To ensure a spot, register online. Parents must register at Old Masonic Hall for first-time participants. NEW! $156 for Unlimited Creative Play for Pre-K Season Pass (May – Aug) – 25% savings!
Instructor: Paige P. Scheuermann
This class is for aspiring or novice painters and for students who would like to brush up on their oil painting skills. These small classes are designed to meet the needs of individual students while covering painting skills that pertain to any level.
Participants must be 15 or older to participate. The cost of the class includes materials and use of studio equipment.
Instructor: Amy Evans + Emily Wahl
This adult class offers an introduction to the comprehensive process of ceramics and pottery, and students will practice both wheel throwing and hand building techniques. Other skills that will be covered include: wedging, trimming, and attachments. Each class will start with a specific skill-focused demonstration, and students can expect supportive guidance from our instructor. While participants will not be able to complete a project in 1 class, they are encouraged to take another class and/or open studio to complete their project. Firings occur when there is enough work to fill the kiln.
Participants must be 15 or older to participate. The cost of the class includes clay, use of tools, and other studio equipment.
Instructor: Melissa Michel
In this class, students will explore the unique properties of glass, an amorphous solid that showcases properties similar to liquid. Students will focus on replicating natural shapes (like mushrooms and leaves), and will learn how to achieve consistent results. While this class is appropriate for beginners, students are welcome to attend multiple classes, which will provide the opportunity to progress into more complex natural forms (like snails and lizards).
Participants must be 15 or older to participate. The cost of the class includes glass, use of gas, and other studio equipment.
Instructor: John Fetchko
Molds are a useful tool for duplicating objects or translating non-ceramics objects into clay. In this workshop, students will bring objects to practice creating accurate reproductions as well as discuss different types of molds, slip clay, recycling, and firing. Students will go home with their own molds and will have their slip casted product fired. All materials and tools included. No experience necessary.
Participants must be 15 or older to participate. The cost of the class includes clay, use of tools, and other studio equipment
Instructor: Kayla Mahoney
This class will experience clay hand building through the method of slab construction and slab manipulation, pinching and coiling to create decorative and also functional pieces. Projects will include cylinder vessels, slab boxes and pockets, tumblers, cups, mugs and plates. This class will also explore using under glazes and sgraffito techniques for surface decoration as well as texture techniques and slip trailing that will make your utilitarian pieces come to life with design.
Participants must be 15 or older to participate. The cost of the class includes clay, use of tools, and other studio equipment
Instructor: Melissa Michel
Bring your toddler/Pre-K kiddos to the Arts District Campus for a mini class for mini-artists. Projects are thirty minutes long and will provide parents an opportunity to be creative with their young ones. We will work on fine, gross and sensory motor skills along with cognitive, social and language development as they get crafty with unique, fun and artistic projects.
For ages 1 – 5. To ensure a spot, register online. Parents must register at Old Masonic Hall for first-time participants. NEW! $156 for Unlimited Creative Play for Pre-K Season Pass (May – Aug) – 25% savings!
Instructor: Paige P. Scheuermann
In this beginner welding class, students will learn oxy-acetylene welding techniques to produce unique sculptural projects. Our instructor will also cover: methods for identifying metals; surface preparation for scrap welding; and aesthetic and protective surface treatment for finished pieces. No prior experience is required, and materials are included in the cost for this class.
Participants must be 15 or older to participate. The cost of the class includes metal, use of gas, and other studio equipment.
Instructor: Lou Bibeau
In these intro classes we will go over basic woodworking techniques. Come learn how to make ordinary pieces of wood into functional items or simple pieces of art.
Participants must be 15 or older to participate. The cost of the class includes materials, use of tools, and other studio equipment.
Instructor: Dalton DiMatteo
Get creative and crafty in a fun and relaxed art studio environment! During each session, students will work on a new project, pushing the boundaries of imagination and invention. Throughout the summer, children will have the opportunity to explore new materials and techniques.
For ages 6 – 12. To ensure a spot, register online. Parents must register at Old Masonic Hall for first-time participants. NEW! $126 for Unlimited Crafty Kids Season Pass (May – Aug) – 25% savings!
Instructor: Paige P. Scheuermann
Projects:
6/5 stacking rings
6/12 silver pendant
6/19 Stacking rings
6/26 Silver pendant
7/3 Copper Pet Tags
7/10 Stacking rings
7/17 silver pendant
7/24 stacking rings
7/31 silver pendant
8/7 copper pet tags
8/14 silver pendant
8/21 stacking rings
Participants must be 15 or older to participate. The cost of the class includes materials for a set project, use of tools, and other studio equipment.
Instructor: Kerri Anne Stassen