Lively Lizard with Jim and Amy Anderson

There are approximately 6,000 species of these cold blooded reptiles in the world!  Students will create their own unique reptile with spots, stripes or other designs using a variety of tools and colored slips  After class projects are bisque fired, they will be glazed in a clear coat and ready to be picked up in about three to four weeks.

Sunday, February 9, 2-4

A sculpture course for welding that will teach students how to use welding techniques to create metal sculptures.

Welding skills: Students will learn how to weld metal to metal using techniques like MIG and arc welding, and how to cut, shape and bend steel.

Safety: Students learn how to combine welding with artistic expression to create unique projects that showcase their style.

Ages 18+

Painting Basics

Wed Feb 12

5:30-7pm

Go over some basic set up techniques and  color ideas to be able to confidently create a simple painting. 

Adult

Metalsmith Studio Open Hours

Thursday, February 13th 5 pm to 9 pm 

Ages:  18+; 13-17 years old may participate with enrolled parent/guardian

Join us for open studio hours in our state-of-the-art metal studio. Full use of great equipment for fabrication and casting. An opportunity to network and share camaraderie and the joy of wearable art. Gases include natural/ oxygen, propane, butane, and oxyacetylene, as well as an electric gas melt furnace. Equipment includes a hydraulic press with multiple stakes and add one, steel rolling mill, solder stations, flex shafts, buffers, lathe, drill press, and a full supply of hand tools. 

Silver Feather Cabochon Ring

Thursday February 13th 5pm to 9 pm

Ages 18+ or by instructor approval

One & Done: Vino Valentine

You bring the wine and I’ll show you (and a friend/partner/relative/random person you met on the street who also shares a budding interest in the ceramic arts) how to create a one-of-a-kind goblet to drink from. 

No previous experience with clay necessary. 

All materials, tools, firing, and cheese and crackers provided.

Friday Feb. 14th 6-8pm, Clay Studio

Metalsmith Studio Open Hours

Saturday, February 15th

 9am - 1pm

Ages:  18+; 13-17 years old may participate with enrolled parent/guardian

Join us for open studio hours in our state-of-the-art metal studio. Full use of great equipment for fabrication and casting. An opportunity to network and share camaraderie and the joy of wearable art. Gases include natural/ oxygen, propane, butane, and oxyacetylene, as well as an electric gas melt furnace. Equipment includes a hydraulic press with multiple stakes and add one, steel rolling mill, solder stations, flex shafts, buffers, lathe, drill press, and a full supply of hand tools. 

 Silver Textured Stacking Rings

Sunday  February 16th 1-4

Age 13+ or instructor approval