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.
Youth Painting - Watercolor World
Instructor: Julia Einstein
Ages: 6 - 10
Fee: $45 resident / $60 non-resident
Date and Time: Saturday, May 30, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Register for Youth Painting - Watercolor World
Explore the watery world of painting with wet on wet and lots of other techniques used by watercolor artists. You’ll sample a variety of effects with this magical medium and go home with your own masterpiece on paper. All supplies included. 1 session. Instructor: Julia Einstein.
Adult
Jewelry - Powerful Patterns: Using Motifs in Jewelry
Instructor: Amy Veatch
Ages: 16+
Fee: $145 resident / $160 non-resident
Date and Time: Wednesdays, May 20 - June 17, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Register for Jewelry - Powerful Patterns: Using Motifs in Jewelry
Motifs (or repeating elements) are what jewelry design is all about! Learning to design and construct these units is an essential skill in jewelry making. In this class you will work on a repeating pattern to make earrings, bracelets, and necklaces that feature a motif. Some jewelry studio experience is helpful, but this class is for all levels. Students will purchase a $25 supply kit at Pullen Arts Center. 6 sessions. Instructor: Amy Veatch.
Jewelry - Beginning Beading
Instructor: Anne Terry
Ages: 16+
Fee: $51 resident / $66 non-resident
Date and Time: Saturdays, May 23 - 30, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Register for Jewelry - Beginning Beading
Learn to make earrings, necklaces, and bracelets with beads! Beads, tools, and findings will be provided. Repairing jewelry will also be discussed. All supplies included. 2 sessions. Instructor: Anne Terry.
Printmaking - Prints for Patches
Instructor: Jocelyn Steslicke
Ages: 14+
Fee: $45 resident / $60 non-resident
Date and Time: Sundays, May 24 - 31, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Register for Printmaking - Prints for Patches
Come join the fun and craft your own lino stamp! We will be using these stamps to create patches that can be sewn or adhered to clothing or bags or even hung on a wall, though you'll be able to use these stamps to print on paper as well. At the end of the final class, students may opt in to trade the patches they make with their classmates! Beginner and experienced students welcome. A $5 supply fee is due to instructor at first class. Additional supplies can be purchased at Pullen Arts Center. 2 sessions. Instructor: Jocelyn Steslicke.
Painting - Watercolor Magic
Instructor: Julia Einstein
Ages: 16+
Fee: $45 resident / $60 non-resident
Date and Time: Thursday, May 28, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Register for Painting - Watercolor Magic
Explore the watery world of painting wet on wet, and other techniques used by watercolor artists. You’ll sample effects with this magical medium and go home with a wonderful work on paper. A class for all levels of painting experience. All supplies included. 1 session. Instructor: Julia Einstein.
Painting - Rule Breaking Watercolor
Instructor: Ryan Fox
Ages: 16+
Fee: $145 resident / $160 non-resident
Date and Time: Saturday and Sunday, June 6 - 7, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Register for Painting - Rule Breaking Watercolor
Explore inventive techniques and new applications for traditional watercolor paint. Break the rules of watercolor with non-traditional methods of painting: magnetic paint painting, texturing with spattering paint, dark to light, wet-into-wet bokeh (shallow depth of field), palette knife painting, and more. The workshop will be a learning experience with demonstrations, one-on-one consultations, and constructive critiques. Students will complete several quarter-sheet (11x15”) paintings during each session. All levels of students are encouraged to participate. Students are welcome to bring their own photographs or use the instructor’s photographic resources. Link to supply list prints on receipt. 2 sessions. Instructor: Ryan Fox.
Mixed Media - Woven Explorations
Instructor: K. Wood
Ages: 16+
Fee: $108 resident / $123 non-resident
Date and Time: Mondays, June 8 - 29, 1 - 4 p.m.
Register for Mixed Media - Woven Explorations
Participants will use the plain weave technique to fold newspaper strips and create a unique canvas. After creating the canvas, they can incorporate various recycled objects such as threads, thin wire, ribbons, and papers into the piece. Layers of paint can be added to enhance the canvas further, and embroidered patches can be stitched into the piece to make it even more personalized. This class offers a fun and creative activity that allows you to explore your artistic side while utilizing recycled materials. A $5 supply fee is due to the instructor to cover materials. In addition, feel free to bring any personal supplies you might want to weave into your piece. 4 sessions. Instructor: K. Wood.
Jewelry - Silkscreen Enameling with Betty McKim
Instructor: Betty McKim
Ages: 16+
Fee: $280 resident / $295 non-resident
Date and Time: Saturday and Sunday, June 13 - 14, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Register for Jewelry - Silkscreen Enameling with Betty McKim
Discover the vibrant possibilities of enameling in this two-day, hands-on workshop focused silkscreening and stencil sifting on copper. Using specialty enamels designed for silkscreen applications, you'll experiment with pre-cut copper shapes - including a custom light switch cover - to explore how pattern, texture, and color can come alive in fired enamel. You'll create a series of samples as you learn, giving you plenty of room to play, practice, and refine your designs. A required $40 fee covers specialty supplies such as Sunshine Enamels, gel medium, blackboard (pre-enameled steel), light switch covers, and assorted copper blanks. Join us for a colorful, creative, and productive workshop that welcomes all skill levels. Instructor: Betty McKim.
