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Youth & Teen
STAINED GLASS BOARDS FOR CHECKERS OR CHESS (3 weeks)
with Linda Jacobs
3 Mondays: October 12th, 19th & 26th * 5:00pm – 8:00pm
You can have the most gorgeous, original game board you can imagine! A large 18x18 size, use it for checkers or chess or as a table decoration. Learn how to use the glass tools, choose the glass, and design a one-of-a- kind art piece. Glue, grout, and paint and you’re ready to play.
Ages: 17+
Gathering Basket (2 sessions)
with Jeanne Schafer
Monday October 19th and Wednesday October 21st * 6:00pm - 9:00pm
In this class you will learn how to weave a gathering basket from raw reed and seagrass.
Ages 13+
Block Printing on Fabric
with Rachel Lambes
Thursday October 22 * 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Join us for a fun evening learning the art of block printing with local artist, Rachel Lambes. Rachel will lead us through the entire printmaking process including preparing, carving, and printing your own custom design. We will be carving linoleum blocks to print personalized tea towels, zipper pouches, or reusable shopping totes.
All required materials are included in the class tuition. Additional materials will be available to purchase during the workshop if you want to create multiple projects, but are completely optional. Feel free to bring your own materials (shirts, towels, totes, etc.) to print on if you wish. No experience is necessary to participate in this workshop.
Rachel Lambes, the artist behind Thistlefield LLC, is a native of Northwest Ohio, currently residing near Wauseon with her family. She holds a Master’s of Education and works as a professional artist and paralegal. Rachel serves on the gallery committee for the Adrian Center for the Arts.
Ages 12+
Please note the print studio is in a historic building with stairs.
Halloween Metalsmithing
with Annemarie Kallenbach
Sunday October 25th * 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Create spooky earrings and keychains; bats, witches and sugar skulls to celebrate a favorite holiday.
Ages 13+
BEVELED GLASS ORNAMENTS (2 weeks)
with Linda Jacobs
2 Thursdays: November 13th and 20th * 10:00am - 12:00pm
Learn to use the glass tools and beveled glass pieces to create an original holiday or any day ornament. We have a variety of bevels to select from, add a little stained glass color around the outside, add a little copper foil and solder everything together. Attach a wire to hang and you’re ready for the holidays!
Age: 17+
Patriotic Christmas Tree
with Jim Anderson
Sunday November 15 * 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Patriotic Christmas Tree with Jim and Amy Anderson Every year we have a different tree for students to make and add to their Holiday collection. This years Christmas Tree will commemorate 250 years of our wonderful USA, in colors of red, white, and blue. Students will start by making a coil tree and adding clay balls and topped with a star using a slip and score method of attachment. The clay balls and star will be painted with red and blue colored slips. The tree will be slow dried and bisque fired, then glazed fired in white with the colors popping through. The trees will be ready to pick up in 2 - 3 weeks and ready for the Christmas Holiday!
Adults and Youth 6 - 14
Please note the youth studio is in a historic building with stairs.
Bread Basket (2 sessions)
with Jeanne Schafer
Tuesday November 17th and Thursday November 19th
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Weave your own Thanksgiving bread basket using primtive style weaving.
Handmade Ornaments
with Christine Filipek
Saturday December 5th * 11:00am to 1:00pm
In this class you will be able to make up to six ornaments to adorne your tree or to give as gifts.
Ages 13+