Explore large scale puppetry with master puppeteer, Director of All the Saints Theater Company, founder of Richmond's Halloween Parade, and local artist, Lil Lamberta. We will make a 15-foot high paper-mâché puppet that takes eight people to operate. You'll learn to use cardboard, boxcutters, staple pliers, bamboo and fabric to make street puppets for any […]
read moreJoin us for this multi-media workshop to create a felt flower bouquet and a wooden vase to display them in. Both sections of this workshop are wonderful introductions to both felt craft and woodworking. You will learn about the different types of wool felt as you take pre-cut pedals and arrange them to create succulent […]
read moreLearn how to make and cast clay molds in plaster, use plaster sculpting tools, create alginate molds, and incorporate mixed media into the mold casting process. Plan to create a wall hanging or freestanding plaster sculpture, and leave with the skills to pursue your own at-home casting projects.
read moreLearn how to make your own unique porcelain doll with a fiber body. We will start with a discussion about the history of dolls and dollmaking to help you start working on your own designs. We'll cover figure modeling on a small-scale using porcelain. Then we'll learn learn simple, soft, doll-part fabrication using fabric pattern […]
read moreHandcraft your very own colorful magnets! Sculpt an image of a human face, an animal, a flower, or anything else of your choosing and use a variety of sculpey colors to bring your creation to life. You'll end the class with a finished magnet that you can finish in the oven at home. It's the […]
read moreHandcraft your very own colorful magnets! Sculpt an image of a human face, an animal, a flower, or anything else of your choosing and use a variety of sculpey colors to bring your creation to life. You'll end the class with a finished magnet that you can finish in the oven at home. It's the […]
read moreMake a piece of live edge wood furniture such as a stool, bench or coffee table, using wood native to Virginia. You’ll learn how to work with the surprises wood presents, and we’ll introduce you to several simple but professional finishing techniques.
read moreRecycle found objects into papier-mâché people, animals, or creatures!
read moreMindfulness is paying attention to what’s happening, what you’re doing, and the space you’re moving through. We’ll explore how combining art and nature can help you become more mindful. Enjoy the fun and relaxing benefits of making beautiful art inspired by nature!
read moreWant a giant pet or an impossibly huge shoe? Make one! Paste, newspaper, cardboard and wire—that’s just about all you need to explore the world of papier-mâché and make BIG sculptures. Work hard, have lots of fun, get really messy and end up with the most amazing sculpture you’ve ever made!
read moreWant a giant pet or an impossibly huge shoe? Make one! Paste, newspaper, cardboard and wire—that’s just about all you need to explore the world of papier-mâché and make BIG sculptures. Work hard, have lots of fun, get really messy and end up with the most amazing sculpture you’ve ever made!
read moreInvestigate the principles of flight by making paper airplanes, kites and learning about flying machines, both real and imagined.
read moreExplore artists books (specifically tunnel books) that make use of visual tricks like depth and perspective, and incorporate line, color, storytelling, and construction skills. Develop and construct a tunnel book of your own, based off of your own research and interests!
read moreLearn how to make and use shadow puppets and crankies, a special story telling set-up, to tell your own short story!
read moreWant a giant pet or an impossibly huge shoe? Make one! Paste, newspaper, cardboard and wire—that’s just about all you need to explore the world of papier-mâché and make BIG sculptures. Work hard, have lots of fun, get really messy and end up with the most amazing sculpture you’ve ever made!
read moreRecycle found objects into papier-mâché people, animals, or creatures!
read moreLearn how to make and use shadow puppets and crankies, a special story telling set-up, to tell your own short story!
read moreExplore the jungle through different art techniques. Make 2-D and 3-D animals such as chameleons, tree frogs, snakes and toucans in various media, including tempera paint, oil pastels and watercolors.
read moreInvestigate the principles of flight by making paper airplanes, kites and learning about flying machines, both real and imagined.
read moreMake a piece of live edge wood furniture such as a stool, bench or coffee table, using wood native to Virginia. You’ll learn how to work with the surprises wood presents, and we’ll introduce you to several simple but professional finishing techniques.
read moreJump into the relaxing, low stress and super creative world of papier-mâché in this five-week introduction. You’ll learn how to sculpt a quirky, wonky figure from the most humble of materials: Paper, tape, aluminum foil, and paste, among a few other things. No experience necessary.
read moreBrush up on the basics! We will review wheel throwing techniques and skills. We’ll create and complete work during class, leaving enough time to fire and glaze. This class is open to students who have previously taken wheel throwing classes. We will review and refresh our knowledge of wedging, centering, throwing, trimming, and glazing. We […]
read moreBrush up on the basics! We will review wheel throwing techniques and skills. We’ll create and complete work during class, leaving enough time to fire and glaze. This class is open to students who have previously taken wheel throwing classes. We will review and refresh our knowledge of wedging, centering, throwing, trimming, and glazing. We […]
read moreNew to clay? Learn to create functional pieces of pottery such as cups, bowls and platters using slab-building and coil-building processes. Learn to select and use the right tools, create a variety of forms and apply both glazes and slips. By the end of the class, you’ll have a good understanding of basic ceramic studio […]
read moreKurinuki is the Japanese technique of starting with a block of clay, developing the exterior, then hollowing it out. This class will create a box, bud vase, tea bowl and more. We will also explore images of Kurnuki work and talk about bottles, incense burners, pouring vessels and larger bowls.
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