Youth and Teen
Youth Pottery - Clay Slab Fish Dish
Instructor: Kim Lomax
Ages: 8 - 12
Fee: $60 resident / $75 non-resident
Date and Time: Mondays, May 11 - 18, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Register for Youth Pottery - Clay Slab Fish Dish
Form a dish in the shape of a fish! Have fun while learning to hand build using the slab method, then apply a variety of additive and subtractive textures to make your piece unique. All supplies included. 2 sessions. Instructor: Kim Lomax.
Teen Fibers - Fiber Wonderlands
Instructor: Patrizia Ferreira
Ages: 12 - 15
Fee: $90 resident / $105 non-resident
Date and Time: Tuesdays, May 12 - June 9, 1 - 3 p.m. (no class May 25)
Register for Teen Fibers - Fiber Wonderlands
Create a fiber wonderland out of scraps, fiber remnants, and other surprising and sustainable materials. Students will learn stitching, wrapping, embroidery, and beading techniques to create their own unique wonderlands. No experience necessary! All supplies included. 5 sessions. Instructor: Patrizia Ferreira.
Adult
Fibers - Fabric Biomes
Instructor: Patrizia Ferreira
Ages: 16+
Fee: $72 resident / $87 non-resident
Date and Time: Mondays, May 4 - June 1, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (no class May 25)
Register for Fibers - Fabric Biomes
Create your own biome out of fabric! Using a wire structure as our foundation, students will be introduced to a wide variety of techniques to mimic nature and develop their own biomes. Sustainable materials will be introduced to create unique effects and trigger our curiosity. Supply list prints on receipt. 4 sessions. Instructor: Patrizia Ferreira.
Jewelry - Enamel Intensive
Ages: 16+
Fee: $174 resident / $189 non-resident
Date and Time: Tuesdays, May 5 - June 9, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Register for Jewelry - Enamel Intensive
Are you new to enameling, or do you have some experience and want to learn more? Our enameling program covers a broad spectrum of techniques in both kiln and torch fired enameling. Each class will start with an overview of the basics and include lots of time for practice. For those who are ready, there will be opportunities for open-ended experimentation with more complex pieces or specific processes. Taking a range of enameling classes will provide a full, well-rounded understanding of enameling as an art form. A required supply kit will be available for purchase at Pullen Arts Center for $25 and students must bring their own N95 mask. 6 sessions.
Painting - Beginning Watercolor Groundwork for Adventure
Instructor: Rick Bennett
Ages: 16+
Fee: $121 resident / $136 non-resident
Date and Time: Tuesdays, May 5 - June 9, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Register for Painting - Beginning Watercolor Groundwork for Adventure
Students will learn the basic skills of watercolor painting and how to create colorful and glowing effects. The instructor will demonstrate the properties of paints, paper and brushes, wet and dry techniques, washes, glazes, and traditional methods of developing a watercolor painting. Students will gain an understanding of how pigment and water work along with specific brush skills. Skills to be taught include the use of the color wheel, how values work, and the importance of leaving your whites and mixing bright colors, neutrals, and darks. Paints and brushes are provided for use during class. A list of additional required materials will print on receipt. This class qualifies students for a painting studio membership. 6 sessions. Instructor: Rick Bennett.
Pottery - Advanced Handbuilding: Tree of Life Candelabra
Instructor: Julie Rowe
Ages: 16+
Fee: $140 resident / $155 non-resident
Date and Time: Wednesdays, May 6 - June 17, 7 - 9:30 p.m.
Register for Pottery - Advanced Handbuilding: Tree of Life Candelabra
A hand-crafted, personalized centerpiece for your home? Yes, please! We will use a variety of methods to create a one-of-a-kind centerpiece/candelabra for your table or mantle. Traditional Tree of Life examples will be explored as well as unique and personal interpretations. This process relies heavily on decorations. The instructor will share their vast and personal supply of sprig molds, shape cutters, and textures. You are encouraged to bring you own items as well. Different finishes will also be taught with your own underglazes or dipping in studio glazes, or maybe a little of both! This is an intense 7 week class and it is recommended that you do not miss any classes. This class is designed for experienced handbuilders. 7 sessions. Instructor: Julie Rowe.
Painting - Open Studio Sessions: Watercolor
Instructor: Nancy Carty
Ages: 16+
Fee: $72 resident / $87 non-resident
Date and Time: Thursdays, May 7 - 21, 1 - 4 p.m.
Register for Painting - Open Studio Sessions: Watercolor
This class is for intermediate and advanced watercolor students who wish to further their technical mastery and development on a personal level. The instructor will provide one-on-one assistance with regards to planning a composition, use of transparent color layers, and value placement for creating a dramatic affect. Students provide their own supplies. Suggested supply list prints on receipt. 3 sessions. Instructor: Nancy Carty.
Printmaking - Learn to Screen Print
Instructor: Jocelyn Steslicke
Ages: 16+
Fee: $161 resident / $176 non-resident
Date and Time: Thursdays, May 7 - June 11, 2 - 5 p.m.
Register for Printmaking - Learn to Screen Print
Learn how to screen print! This class will cover the entire screen printing process, from selecting imagery and preparing screens, to registration and printing, to reclaiming your screens so you can start fresh for your next screen print idea. Once you learn the process you will be able to print on paper and fabric! All skill levels are welcome. Supply list prints on receipt. This class qualifies students for a print studio membership. 6 sessions. Instructor: Jocelyn Steslicke.
Painting - Impressionistic Watercolors with the Mouth Atomizer
Instructor: Ryan Fox
Ages: 16+
Fee: $145 resident / $160 non-resident
Date and Time: Saturday and Sunday, May 9 - May 10, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Register for Painting - Impressionistic Watercolors with the Mouth Atomizer
Learn to create impressionistic watercolors with the mouth atomizer. The atomizer is a device that is used to spray watercolor paint, ink, or other liquids evenly over a surface. A traditional, non-aerosol way to apply paint, the mouth atomizer functions like an airbrush powered by your breath. The atomizing technique creates an atmospheric effect that is difficult to achieve with a brush. We will create several paintings using this technique with step-by-step instruction. Link to supply list prints on receipt. 2 sessions. Instructor: Ryan Fox.
Drawing - Intro to Drawing with Colored Pencils
Instructor: Jocelyn Steslicke
Ages: 16+
Fee: $144 resident / $159 non-resident
Date and Time: Mondays, May 11 - June 22, 2 - 5 p.m. (no class May 25)
Register for Drawing - Intro to Drawing with Colored Pencils
Join this class to learn both drawing fundamentals as well as colored pencil techniques! Gesture drawing, shading, and blending are just a couple of techniques we will be working on, all while keeping in mind and learning more about the color wheel, color theory, and different ways of blending colored pencils. Regardless of skill level walking in, we will learn and build on skills that are essential for any drawing practice. This class is great for complete beginners, beginners in colored pencils, or those with more experience who might be lacking a little color in their sketchbooks. Supply list prints on receipt. This class qualifies students for a Painting Studio membership. 6 sessions. Instructor: Jocelyn Steslicke.
