Join 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 moreSpend an evening in the clay studio with ceramicist Claudia Meyer, and create beautiful incense holders. This class will go over the basic techniques of using clay. Adults and youth can work together to design objects of varying complexity. You will use airdry clay so you can take them home immediately, and will also receive […]
read moreWork with artist Jen Cook-Asaro to learn the satisfying art of linocut printmaking. Use carving tools and an eraser to create a mini stamp of your own design!
read moreWork with fiber artist Julia Pfaff to personalize a t-shirt with discharge dye (Like bleach, but not bleach!). Students should bring in a colored cotton t-shirt (worn or new) and use shibori tie-dye methods to create bold unique designs by taking the color out. Tshirt must be cotton, and the color black works best, as […]
read moreTry your hand at fold forming a copper leaf with metal artist Jeannine Metzfield. Fold a thin piece of metal, cut your form into a leaf shape with metal shears, then forge the form with a hammer. Heat and cool the form, and then open it for a surprise leaf shape!
read moreCreate your own wrapping paper with artist Casha Stempniewicz. Put a personal touch on your gifts this holiday season by printing your own paper with hands-on printing techniques to produce unique patterns and textures. Layering and experimentation is encouraged!
read moreTry your hand at fold forming a copper leaf with metal artist Jeannine Metzfield. Fold a thin piece of metal, cut your form into a leaf shape with metal shears, then forge the form with a hammer. Heat and cool the form, and then open it for a surprise leaf shape!
read moreWork with fiber artist Julia Pfaff to personalize a t-shirt with discharge dye (Like bleach, but not bleach!). Students should bring in a colored cotton t-shirt (worn or new) and use shibori tie-dye methods to create bold unique designs by taking the color out. Tshirt must be cotton, and the color black works best, as […]
read moreSpend an evening in the clay studio with ceramicist Claudia Meyer, and create beautiful incense holders. This class will go over the basic techniques of using clay. Adults and youth can work together to design objects of varying complexity. You will use airdry clay so you can take them home immediately, and will also receive […]
read moreCreate your own wrapping paper with artist Casha Stempniewicz. Put a personal touch on your gifts this holiday season by printing your own paper with hands-on printing techniques to produce unique patterns and textures. Layering and experimentation is encouraged!
read moreWork with artist Jen Cook-Asaro to learn the satisfying art of linocut printmaking. Use carving tools and an eraser to create a mini stamp of your own design!
read moreExplore the screenprinting process with artist Casha Stempniewicz. Screenprinting is a way to make multiple prints by using a fine mesh screen, photosensitive emulsion, transparency, and exposure to light. The class will create a screen together and print a poster.
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 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 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 moreExplore the screenprinting process with artist Casha Stempniewicz. Screenprinting is a way to make multiple prints by using a fine mesh screen, photosensitive emulsion, transparency, and exposure to light. The class will create a screen together and print a poster.
read moreLearn to create polymer clay earrings with artist Jas Ramos. We’ll use pasta rollers, clay cutters, and jewelry findings to create fun earrings. Learn the basics of this accessible medium that you can do at home in the future!
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 moreLearn to create polymer clay earrings with artist Jas Ramos. We’ll use pasta rollers, clay cutters, and jewelry findings to create fun earrings. Learn the basics of this accessible medium that you can do at home in the future!
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 Jen Cook-Asaro to learn the satisfying art of linocut printmaking. Use carving tools and an eraser to create a mini stamp of your own design!
read moreWork with fiber artist Julia Pfaff to personalize a tea towel 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 clay to create fall pumpkins, ghosts and goblins! This class will go over the basic techniques of pinching clay to create a creature of your choosing. 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 […]
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 […]
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