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Youth, Teen & Family

Teens

Intro to Hand-Building

Instructor: Shanique Fowling
Ages: 12-16 years         
Fee: $135 resident/ $150 non-resident
Date & Time: Saturdays, June 23 – July 28, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Register for Intro to Hand-Building

Create decorative and functional ceramic works using different techniques such as slab, coil, and pinch techniques. Each day of class will have a different focus. The final class will be a glaze day, so don’t miss it! This class is a great way for teens in middle and high school to explore art! Supplies included. Projects will be ready for pickup 2-3 weeks after the last class. 6 sessions.Youth

Teen Jewelry 

Workshop Collage 3D Style
 

Instructors: Amy Veatch and Ndidi Kowalczyk
Ages: 12-18 years         
Fee: $270 resident/ $285 non-resident
Date & Time: Saturdays, August 10 – August 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Register for Collage: 3D Style

Do you like to build things from other things? Do you like to find objects and combine them with other things you’ve found to make something new? Then this is the workshop for you! You will have your choice from everything but the kitchen sink to make collages that are three dimensional. They can be jewelry, wall art, sculptures, mobiles, or you-name-its. All supplies included. Join ndidi kowalczyk and Amy Veatch for this workshop. Students should bring a brown bag lunch with them each day.

Youth Painting 

Experiments in Watercolor

Instructor: Aurelius Lugo
Ages: 9-14 years         
Fee: $60 resident/ $75 non-resident
Date & Time: Saturdays, August 10 – August 17, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Register for Experiments in Watercolor

Ready to experiment and play with new ways of using watercolor? This class is an opportunity to explore painting from a new lens and trying out new ways of applying mark-making and color. Come have fun while trying something new! All supplies included. 2 sessions.

Youth Pottery

Pinch Pot Animals

Instructor: Sue Chegari
Ages: 9-12 years         
Fee: $30 resident/ $45 non-resident
Date & Time: Sunday, July 21, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Register for Pinch Pot Animals

Let’s celebrate Beatrix Potter's birthday by making a pinch pot animal. While listening to our choice Beatrix Potter’s audiobook, youth potters will use hand-building skills to create their one-of-a-kind pinch pot animal and figurine. Youth potters will explore different textures and add color with underglazes. Pieces will be left for firing and available for pickup between 2-3 weeks after the last class. All supplies included. 1 session.

Family

Field Studies in Art

Instructor: Julia Einstein
Ages: 6-12 years         
Fee: $30 resident/ $45 non-resident
Date & Time: Saturday, August 3, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Register for Field Studies in Art

This workshop is taught by an artist whose work will be exhibited in the main lobby gallery at Pullen Art Center. You'll take a hands-on tour through this exhibition, creating art as a way to interpret the art on view. The artist will lead you outside into the Pullen Art Center gardens to do as she has done and be inspired to paint florals in the natural environment. Adult/parent/caregiver attends with child. The class fee includes one adult and one child; please register a child only. All supplies included.

Fibers

Embroidered Wonderlands

Instructor: Patrizia Ferreira
Ages: 16+ years         
Fee: $96 resident/ $111 non-resident
Dates & Time: Tuesdays, July 23-August 13, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Register for Embroidered Wonderlands

This is an experimental class where we create wonderlands out of repurposed and discarded materials. Unexpected effects are achieved using non-textile materials and incorporating them into our textile pieces providing them with unusual textures, shine and luster. Students will learn techniques to stitch them, mold them, wrap them and alter them. All elements are put together with the use of stitches. No prior experience necessary. All supplies included. 4 sessions. 

Painting

New Paths in Watercolor: A Workshop with Rick Bennett

Instructor: Rick Bennett
Ages: 16+ years         
Fee: $60 resident/ $75 non-resident
Dates & Time: Saturday, August 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Register for New Paths in Watercolor: A Workshop with Rick Bennett

This workshop is for intermediate or advanced artists with some experience with the basics of watercolor who are looking to expand their skills. The focus will be on moving the paint, advanced layering to build textures and refine values, creative correcting skills, and how to make colors intricate and interesting. I will teach how to create depth in the painting and give volume to objects. The students will learn ways to evaluate and adjust at the final stages of your painting. Successful paintings by watercolor masters will be examined for learning skill sets. We will discuss what creates your style. Painting methods will be demonstrated, and students will have lots of painting time with individual assistance. Photo references will be provided but participants may bring their own. Students should plan to bring a bag lunch, break will take place from 12-1pm. Students bring their own materials, supply list prints on receipt. 1 session.

Jewelry & Metals

Continuing Enamel: Expanding the Palette

Instructor: Sarah West
Ages: 16+ years         
Fee: $185 resident/ $200 non-resident
Dates & Time: Saturday, July 23, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Register for Continuing Enamel: Expanding the Palette

In this class, we will delve into alternative techniques in enameling. Students will experiment with decals, iridescent powders, underglazes, enamel paints, and crayons. We will also learn about silver foil and how to use it with transparent enamels. Students should bring their own 18g (0.040 inches) or 20g (0.032 inches) copper sheet to class or purchase it through the Pullen Arts Center supply store. All supplies are included in the price of class EXCEPT for copper. Prerequisite: Beginning Enamel at Pullen or Sertoma.