FUSED GLASS PLATE, BOWL Linda Jacobs, instructor

Monday, January 26, 10am-1pm

Learn how to use the glass tools, choose gorgeous stained glass colors, and learn the basics of fusing.  Put it all together, add trim (stringers, frit, cane, dichroic pieces, etc.), fuse in kiln.  Slump the fired piece on a mold, fire again, and you have a beautiful piece to use or just admire! Pick up following week.

 Ages 17 up

$50 for materials, provided

Mixed Media Explorations

Mondays 6:30-9 pm Jan 26-Feb 23          

Let your creativity loose in this playful series of classes as we experiment with a variety of media and explore a world of possibilities. You may be afraid to take an art class, believing you need to know how to draw. Maybe you have a playful spirit but don't know where to start. Perhaps you just want to try something new. In this series or classes we will work with different media every week to develop a variety of artworks, from landscape or animals to abstracts. You won't know from week to week what to expect...that is part of the fun!

$20 Material fee included 

Drawing for the Beginner

January 27.  6 Tuesdays - 2-4:30pm

Unlock the mystery and magic of drawing! Through demonstrations and hands-on exercises, you’ll learn the fundamentals of line, cross-contour, shape, form, and value. This class will help you develop a strong foundation and a deeper understanding of how to see—and draw—the world around you.

Introduction to Figure Drawing

January 27.  6 Tuesdays , 6-9pm

If drawing people feels complicated or intimidating, this class is the perfect place to start. Learn to simplify the human form by breaking down anatomy into basic shapes, forms, and proportions. Through guided instruction and practice, you’ll build confidence in capturing the figure with ease and accuracy.

A Perspective on Perspective Drawing

January 31.  6 Saturdays - 9-12pm

For beginning and intermediate artists alike, this class demystifies the principles of one-point, two-point, and three-point perspective. Learn how to create convincing depth, dimension, and space in your drawings—making your compositions more dynamic and realistic.

Beginning Flameworking – Beadmaking

6 weeks

Session 1: Saturdays • Jan 31 – Mar 7 • 9 AM–12 PM

Description:

Dive into the world of molten glass and discover the art of beadmaking! In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn how to build beads on the mandrel, shape them with confidence, and add simple, colorful designs.

In a welcoming and safe studio environment, you’ll get comfortable working with the flame while exploring your creativity. The perfect place to begin your flameworking journey!

Flameworking Sampler Workshop

Sat Jan 31 • 12–3 PM

Description:

Curious about flameworking? This fun, hands-on workshop lets you sample beadmaking, marble shaping, and simple borosilicate sculpting. Students will also create a bead stand and marble stand to take home. Great for beginners who want to try it all!

Plaster Relief Carving

January 31.  6 Saturdays – 1-4pm

Begin by casting your own plaster blank, then create a design—or choose one provided—to bring to life in low relief. Using plaster, a forgiving and responsive medium, you’ll explore how light interacts with form. Learn to use light and shadow to give even shallow carvings a sense of depth and dimension.