Work with clay to create pots or sculptures! This class will go over the basic techniques of pinching clay to create a functional or sculptural vessel. Because pinching clay is simple to grasp, all ages can participate and design objects of varying complexity. We will use airdry clay so participants can take their work home […]
read moreJoin us in VisArts' Cabell courtyard for Raku! Try your hand at raku pottery firing—an exciting approach to pottery surface design! Bring family, friends, or a date for a fun time! Participants will glaze their pieces and help load them into the kiln. Grab a beer or snack from Goatocado across the street and return […]
read moreWork with fiber artist Julia Pfaff to personalize a tote bag using easy-peasy low tech fabric printing. We will use stencils, stamps and texture plates to make unique designs. No previous printing experience necessary.
read moreCreate your own design, stamp it into metal and make your own pendant, textured charm, key tag or talisman. This hands-on experience will introduce you to our metals studio, traditional metalworking tools, and texture stamping techniques.
read moreJoin artist Jud Judson and spend a night in our letterpress studio. Letterpress is a form of relief printmaking that uses a printing press and typesetting individual letters to create words and designs for printed media. We will be using Legos to create our own designs and print them on paper.
read moreWork with fiber artist Julia Pfaff to personalize a tote bag using easy-peasy low tech fabric printing. We will use stencils, stamps and texture plates to make unique designs. No previous printing experience necessary.
read moreCreate your own design, stamp it into metal and make your own pendant, textured charm, key tag or talisman. This hands-on experience will introduce you to our metals studio, traditional metalworking tools, and texture stamping techniques.
read moreJoin us in VisArts' Cabell courtyard for Raku! Try your hand at raku pottery firing—an exciting approach to pottery surface design! Bring family, friends, or a date for a fun time! Participants will glaze their pieces and help load them into the kiln. Grab a beer or snack from Goatocado across the street and return […]
read moreJoin artist Jud Judson and spend a night in our letterpress studio. Letterpress is a form of relief printmaking that uses a printing press and typesetting individual letters to create words and designs for printed media. We will be using Legos to create our own designs and print them on paper.
read moreWork with clay to create pots or sculptures! This class will go over the basic techniques of pinching clay to create a functional or sculptural vessel. Because pinching clay is simple to grasp, all ages can participate and design objects of varying complexity. We will use airdry clay so participants can take their work home […]
read moreWork with clay to create pots or sculptures! This class will go over the basic techniques of pinching clay to create a functional or sculptural vessel. Because pinching clay is simple to grasp, all ages can participate and design objects of varying complexity. We will use airdry clay so participants can take their work home […]
read moreTry your hand at flameworking. Work with glass artist Maddie League to create a unique leaf pendant. Students will experience glass in its molten state and create a wearable treasure to take home. Students will need to come back at a later date in order to pick up their work, so the pieces can anneal […]
read moreCome make a beautiful, glowing nightlight with artist Celine Anderson. Inspired by great artists like Jenny Holzer and Glenn Ligon, participants will be able to create a beautiful statement piece for their room. If you are passionate about sculpture, interior design or found materials, this is the class for you. Think tiny packing tape sculptures […]
read moreWork with fiber artist Julia Pfaff to personalize a tote bag using easy-peasy low tech fabric printing. We will use stencils, stamps and texture plates to make unique designs. No previous printing experience necessary.
read moreWork with fiber artist Julia Pfaff to personalize a tote bag using easy-peasy low tech fabric printing. We will use stencils, stamps and texture plates to make unique designs. No previous printing experience necessary.
read moreCome make a beautiful, glowing nightlight with artist Celine Anderson. Inspired by great artists like Jenny Holzer and Glenn Ligon, participants will be able to create a beautiful statement piece for their room. If you are passionate about sculpture, interior design or found materials, this is the class for you. Think tiny packing tape sculptures […]
read moreWork with Duffy to craft 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 […]
read moreWork with artist and writer Lauren Miner to learn basic embroidery stitches, to create your own personalized spring flower on felt. Your work of art can be given as a gift, displayed on a wall, or incorporated into another fiber-arts project.
read moreTry your hand at flameworking. Work with glass artist Maddie League to create a unique leaf pendant. Students will experience glass in its molten state and create a wearable treasure to take home. Students will need to come back at a later date in order to pick up their work, so the pieces can anneal […]
read moreWork with artist and writer Lauren Miner to learn basic embroidery stitches, to create your own personalized spring flower on felt. Your work of art can be given as a gift, displayed on a wall, or incorporated into another fiber-arts project.
read moreDiscover the art of paper folding with our crash course in creating Virginia flowers! Join Raven Smith and learn step-by-step techniques to transform simple paper into intricate floral designs, like the Virginia Dogwood or Wild Dandelion. Perfect for exploring your creativity with a new medium!
read moreWork with Duffy to craft 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 […]
read moreDiscover the art of paper folding with our crash course in creating Virginia flowers! Join Raven Smith and learn step-by-step techniques to transform simple paper into intricate floral designs, like the Virginia Dogwood or Wild Dandelion. Perfect for exploring your creativity with a new medium!
read moreJoin artist and illustrator Duffy and paint a mini portrait of your pet! Use acrylic paint and learn basic painting techniques to create art of your favorite fury friend! Please bring a photo of your pet on your phone or printed out.
read moreDiscover the art of paper folding with our crash course in creating Virginia flowers! Join Raven Smith and learn step-by-step techniques to transform simple paper into intricate floral designs, like the Virginia Dogwood or Wild Dandelion. Perfect for exploring your creativity with a new medium!
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