Youth & Teen
Youth Mixed Media - Pumpkin Marbling Workshop
Instructor: Zeynep Guvenc
Ages: 10 - 14
Fee: $45 resident / $60 non-resident
Date and Time: Saturday, Oct. 18, 1 - 3 p.m.
Register for Youth Mixed Media - Pumpkin Marbling Workshop
Combine the art of water marbling with pumpkin decorating! Participants will learn to apply marbled designs to small pumpkins, creating unique, colorful decorations for the fall season. Participants should bring their own mini pumpkin (or two!) to the workshop; all other supplies included. 1 session. Instructor: Zeynep Guvenc.
Adult
Jewelry - Beginning Metals
Instructor: Amy Veatch
Ages: 16+
Fee: $146 resident / $161 non-resident
Date and Time: Thursdays, Oct. 9 - Nov. 20, 6:30 - 9 p.m. (No class Oct. 16)
Register for Jewelry - Beginning Metals
Design and construct earrings, pins, pendants, charms, or other small objects and tokens in this basic metalworking class. Students will learn how to saw, drill, file, hammer, and texture metal before joining it with rivets, and solder to create individual projects. Students may purchase and/or bring their own metal for projects. Supply kits will be available for purchase at Pullen Arts Center for $25. This class qualifies students for a jewelry studio membership. 6 sessions. Instructor: Amy Veatch.
Painting - Oil Painting Mastery: Capturing Glass and Metal
Instructor: Allison Coleman
Ages: 16+
Fee: $144 resident / $159 non-resident
Date and Time: Thursdays, Oct. 16-Nov. 20, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Register for Painting - Oil Painting Mastery: Capturing Glass and Metal
Discover the secrets to painting reflective surfaces with confidence in this specialized oil painting class! Designed for artists of all skill levels, this course will focus on techniques for realistically rendering glass and metal. Through guided exercises and step-by-step demonstrations, students will learn how to capture reflections, transparency, highlights, and shadows to bring these challenging materials to life. Emphasis will be placed on color mixing, brushwork, and layering to achieve luminous and dynamic effects. Whether you're looking to refine your skills or tackle a new artistic challenge, this class provides a supportive environment to explore the beauty of light and reflection in oil painting. Supply list prints on receipt. 6 sessions. Instructor: Allison Coleman.
Painting - Anthropomorphic Cats
Instructor: Anna Podris
Ages: 16+
Fee: $72.50 resident / $87.50 non-resident
Date and Time: Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25-26, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Register for Painting - Anthropomorphic Cats
Using cats as our muses, we will create a multi-faceted painting exploring the many fascinating and magical traits of the feline species. Students are welcome to use oils or acrylics. Supply list prints on receipt. 2 sessions. Instructor: Anna Podris.
Bookmaking - Halloween Zines
Instructor: Jocelyn Steslicke
Ages: 14+
Fee: $30 resident / $45 non-resident
Date and Time: Sunday, Oct. 26, 1 - 4 p.m.
Register for Bookmaking - Halloween Zines
Get into the Halloween spirit by joining us to make some haunted house inspired zines! In this workshop we will have three different zine design bases that you can learn to make and then you’ll have plenty of time to customize them with anything from spooky scary skeletons to your favorite horror movie villains. No experience needed and all materials provided! 1 session. Instructor: Jocelyn Steslicke.
Drawing - Drawing Big!
Instructor: Julia Einstein
Ages: 16+
Fee: $45 resident / $60 non-resident
Date and Time: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Register for Drawing - Drawing Big!
Discover the wide range of drawing tools and techniques, from technical pencils to charcoal to ink. You'll learn how to master the art of drawing on oversized paper, inspired by the ancient art of scrolls and the contemporary art of visual storytelling. A class for all levels of drawing experience. All supplies included. 1 session. Instructor: Julia Einstein.
Jewelry - Intro to Kiln Fired Enamel
Instructor: Amy Veatch
Ages: 16+
Fee: $173 resident / $188 non-resident
Date and Time: Mondays, Nov. 3 - Dec. 15, 1 - 4 p.m. (No class Dec. 1)
Register for Jewelry - Intro to Kiln Fired Enamel
This class is designed for the aspiring enamellist. Starting with the absolute basics, we will explore color on metal with transparent and opaque enamels. The sky’s the limit; there will be tons of room for experimentation! Students will come away with the basic knowledge and confidence to enamel oodles of samples to make into finished jewelry. All supplies included, except copper, which can be purchased through the Pullen Arts Center supply store. 6 sessions. Instructor: Amy Veatch.
Mixed Media - Media Exploration II
Instructor: Jocelyn Steslicke
Ages: 16+
Fee: $162 resident / $177 non-resident
Date and Time: Mondays, Nov. 3 - Dec. 8, 6 - 9 p.m.
Register for Mixed Media - Media Exploration II
In this class we will focus on creating one composition that we will repeat in four different mediums; illustration, stitching, lino print, and sculptural collage. The aim of this class is to focus on different processes and see how that could affect the type of image that we started with. By using the same image for all four iterations, we can place them side by side to see the differences in stark contrast. Play with different mediums and possibly learn something new, all while creating four thought provoking works of art that can be displayed together or separately. A $10 fee to the instructor will cover all materials. 6 sessions. Instructor: Jocelyn Steslicke.
Jewelry - Flush Setting Basics
Instructor: Sarah West
Ages: 16+
Fee: $109 resident / $124 non-resident
Date and Time: Sundays, Nov. 9-16, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Register for Jewelry - Flush Setting Basics
Adding stones to a piece of jewelry can really make your designs shine! This class is will get you comfortable with the basics of flush setting. First, students practice setting stones on a copper plate. Once comfortable, students can choose a design and create a finished piece of jewelry with flush set stones. Students should bring Optivisors and or magnifying glasses if they have them. The studio will have some to share. All other materials will be provided! Prerequisite: Beginning and Continuing Jewelry at Pullen or Sertoma Arts Center. 2 sessions. Instructor: Sarah West.
Pottery - Wall Hearts
Instructor: Julie Rowe
Ages: 16+
Fee: $100 resident / $115 non-resident
Date and Time: Mondays, Nov. 10 - Dec. 1, 2 - 4:30 p.m.
Register for Pottery - Wall Hearts
With previous hand building experience, the instructor will guide you through designing and creating a sacred or profane heart to hang on your wall or to give as a gift. The instructor will share some of her personal templates and tools so you can create a dynamic wall piece with ease. Students should plan to purchase clay from Pullen Arts Center. Underglazes are included. 4 sessions. Instructor: Julie Rowe.
