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CERAMICS
MUGS, JUGS, AND BUILDING LARGE
Instructor: Earline Green
This class focuses on beginning and advanced throwing techniques, but handbuilders are also welcome. Students learn at their own pace to throw from the hump, safely increase their centering mass, and create altered wheel thrown forms. We will use stoneware clay, food safe cone 6 oxidation glazes and various alternative firing processes such as raku.
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Date & Time |
May 3 - June 7 (6 weeks)
SATURDAYS, 9:30am - 12:30pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$145 Members ($175 Non-Members) $25 Kiln Fee
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Date & Time |
June 28 - August 2 (6 weeks)
SATURDAYS, 9:30am - 12:30pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$145 Members ($175 Non-Members) $25 Kiln Fee
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Date & Time |
May 3 - June 7 (6 weeks)
SATURDAYS, 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$145 Members ($175 Non-Members) $25 Kiln Fee
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Date & Time |
June 28 - August 2 (6 weeks)
SATURDAYS, 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$145 Members ($175 Non-Members) $25 Kiln Fee
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Date & Time |
April 29 - June 10 (7 weeks)
TUESDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $25 Kiln Fee
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Date & Time |
June 24 - August 5 (7 weeks)
TUESDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $25 Kiln Fee
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Date & Time |
May 1 - June 12 (7 weeks)
THURSDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $25 Kiln Fee
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Date & Time |
June 26 - August 7 ( 7 weeks)
THURSDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $25 Kiln Fee
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THE ART OF CERAMICS
Instructor: Lynn Wilkes Armstrong
Students will investigate new ways of creating sculptural or functional ceramic forms. Basic as well as advanced techniques for hand building and wheel throwing will be covered. Students will explore ways of working with slabs, coils, and wheel thrown techniques using stoneware or porcelain clay bodies. Glaze emphasis is on classic high fire reduction glazes with an option for experimenting with raku firing.
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Date & Time |
April 29 - June 10 (7 weeks)
TUESDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $25 Kiln Fee
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MADE BY HAND
Instructor: Kathy Loucas
You will explore various ceramic handbuilding techniques including pinch, flattened coil, slab and bas relief tiles. Past projects have included vessels, shrines, boxes, tiles and just plain "objects d'art". Tiles would be suitable for counter tops, walls, table insets, fireplaces, backsplashes, etc. No design, drawing or ceramic experience needed.
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Date & Time |
April 30 - June 11 (7 weeks)
WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $25 Kiln Fee
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Date & Time |
June 25 - August 6 (7 weeks)
WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $25 Kiln Fee
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CLAY SCULPTURE
CREATIVE CLAY SCULPTING
Instructor: Glo Coalson
Students will learn the materials and techniques to sculpt any 3-dimensional figure they can imagine or see. Subjects can include animals, photographs, sketched ideas, or wherever your inspiration takes you. Water-based and oil-based clays will be introduced and instruction will include armatures and 3-dimensional design. The class is designed for all skill levels and each student will receive individualized instruction specific to their project.
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Date & Time |
April 29 - June 10 (7 weeks)
TUESDAYS, 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $15 Kiln Fee
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FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE
Instructor: Glo Coalson
This class is for beginners and experienced students interested in the human form as a basis for artistic expression. Working from live models, students will develop their ability to see the complexity of the human form and will discover ways to translate their observations into a sculpture. Students will focus on fundamental ideas of sculpture such as form, volume, gesture, balance, weight, surface, geometry and structure. Students will learn basic properties and possibilities of working with clay and will gain an understanding of constructing armatures and firing finished works.
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Date & Time |
April 29 - June 10 (7 weeks)
TUESDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$175 Members ($205 Non-Members) $15 Kiln Fee
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FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE
Instructor: Art Wells
This class is for beginners and experienced students interested in the human form as a basis for artistic expression. Working from live models, students will develop their ability to see the complexity of the human form and will discover ways to translate their observations into a sculpture. Students will focus on fundamental ideas of sculpture such as form, volume, gesture, balance, weight, surface, geometry and structure. Students will learn basic properties and possibilities of working with clay and will gain an understanding of constructing armatures and firing finished works.
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Date & Time |
April 29 - June 10 (7 weeks)
TUESDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$175 Members ($205 Non-Members) $15 Kiln Fee
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Date & Time |
June 24 - August 5 (7 weeks)
TUESDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$175 Members ($205 Non-Members) $15 Kiln Fee
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SCULPTING THE HEAD IN CLAY
Instructor: Art Wells
Let’s take a journey through the creative process to bring forth from your imagination a head sculpted in clay. Learn to see what we have always looked at in new ways. What makes a face beautiful or ordinary? What makes it feminine or masculine? What about ethnic distinctions? What’s the difference between sculpting a head or sculpting a portrait? You will be provided with the support structure for your sculpture as well as 25lbs of clay. Please bring one rag or towel approximately 12” x 18” and one plastic bag approximately 15” deep.
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Date & Time |
May 3 - June 14 (7 weeks)
SATURDAYS, 2:00pm – 5:00pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$175 Members ($205 Non-Members) $35 Kiln and Materials Fee
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Date & Time |
June 28 - August 9 (7 weeks)
SATURDAYS, 2:00pm – 5:00pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$175 Members ($205 Non-Members) $35 Kiln and Materials Fee
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CONTEMPORARY CLAY SCULPTURE
Instructor: Keith Livingston
Students will explore the basics of form, design and the application of various hand-building techniques using a live model. The class is for all skill levels and each student will try several techniques in the construction of their sculptures revolving around a central theme, issue or concept. The class is designed to challenge your imagination and enhance your clay building capabilities.
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Date & Time |
April 28 - June 9 (7 weeks)
MONDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$175 Members ($205 Non-Members) $15 Kiln Fee
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Date & Time |
June 23 - August 4 (7 weeks)
MONDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$175 Members ($205 Non-Members) $15 Kiln Fee
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DRAWING
QUICKDRAW
Instructor: Al Kraayvanger
Welcome to the special world of pictorial shorthand. Sketching is a fine art. Improve your power to “speak” clearly and quickly with a pencil and have a ball doing it. We treat sketching as the pathway to learning to draw. Quick drawing is personal, it embraces all styles, from realism to symbolism, caricature to cartooning.
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Date & Time |
May 1 - June 12 (7 weeks)
THURSDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee
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Date & Time |
June 26 - August 7 ( 7 weeks)
THURSDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee
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FIGURE DRAWING A – Z
Instructor: Al Kraayvanger
“If you can draw the figure, you can draw anything”. This course is a complete overview of the principles of figure drawing from the bottom through the top with live models. Beginner or professional, there will be plenty for you here. Just bring your pad, pencils and an open mind.
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Date & Time |
April 30 - June 11 (7 weeks)
WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$175 Members ($205 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee
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Date & Time |
June 25 - August 6 (7 weeks)
WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$175 Members ($205 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee
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DRAWING FROM THE MASTERS
Instructor: Cynthia Padilla
An investigation of drawing mediums and techniques inspired by the Great Masters of landscape, seascape, abstract, floral, interior, portraiture and still life drawing. Produce a body of work in the mediums of graphite pencil, colored pencil, hard and soft pastel, pastel pencils, conte, ink and mixed media combinations. In the time-honored method of The Masters, you begin via a simple gridded sketch.... so even complete beginners emerge with frameable work each afternoon! Daily lecture, demo of technique, 1 on 1 guidance, positive group critique and video-supported instruction in an encouraging atmosphere. Consider signing up for the companion painting course immediately before.
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Date & Time |
April 29 - June 3 (5 weeks, will not meet May 27)
TUESDAYS, 2:00pm - 6:00pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee
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TEEN PORTRAIT CLASS
Instructor: Anne Weary
For this class only, we will take teens 13 and up, and provide an opportunity for students to work with other teens to draw portraits of live models. From observation, students will practice drawing individual facial features. After careful observartion, they will outline their portrait composition and shade it with charcoal showing contrast of light, medium and dark shades. Young artists will complete a straight on, profile and three-quarter portrait drawing. Minimum of 4 students required.
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Date & Time |
June 27 - August 8 (6 weeks, class will not meet July 4)
FRIDAYS, 10:00am - 12:30pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$155 Members ($185 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee
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THE HUMAN FORM
Instructor: Caroline Ometz
The human body is so intricate and fascinating that it can be studied for a life time. This is an ongoing class that will explore the different aspects of the human form. You may study the hands, the face or maybe just a shoulder. Come and have fun capturing the body in gesture and learn to see the planes of the body. The human form is the most interesting still life and landscape there is because it is always changing, always different. Some drawing experience necessary.
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Date & Time |
April 30 - June 18 (6 weeks, class will not meet May 7 & 14)
WEDNESDAYS, 10:30am – 1:30pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$155 Members ($185 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee
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ALL DIMENTIONAL DRAWING
Instructor: Tomas Bustos
Drawing constitutes the foundation of all artistic disciplines. We will explore techniques and sketches for three-dimentional sculpture as well as the fundamentals of drawing and design. Whether designing your next painting, clay pot, sculpture or jewelry piece, this class will give you extra skills to help your design develop smoothly. We will be drawing from still life, photographs and live models. Bring ebony pencils, kneaded erasers, charcoal and a 24" by 36" sketchpad.
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Date & Time |
May 1 - June 12 (7 weeks)
THURSDAYS, 1:30pm - 4:30pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$175 Members ($205 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee
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Date & Time |
June 26 - August 7 ( 7 weeks)
THURSDAYS, 1:30pm - 4:30pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$175 Members ($205 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee
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OBSERVATIONAL DRAWING: THINGS AND PLACES
Instructor: Anne Weary
In this class students will work from observation, looking closely at various things and places. Using charcoal and graded pencils, participants will explore different drawing techniques. Students will examine these ‘things and places’ as a means to help develop an understanding of basic drawing vocabulary, such as line, composition, volume, tone, shape and perspective. Working from observation, students will develop their ability to see the complexity of the world around them and discover ways to translate their observations into the world of drawing.
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Date & Time |
April 28 - June 9 (7 weeks)
MONDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee
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Date & Time |
June 23 - August 4 (7 weeks)
MONDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee
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FIBER ARTS
FABRIC DESIGN
Instructor: Valery Guignon
New at the Creative Arts Center is Fabric Design. You will learn a wealth of information about fabric from weave structures to fiber qualities to textures. Explore different dyeing techniques, including direct application, tie-dye, resist, immersion dye, shibouri, scorching, transfer dye and salt effects. You will also learn to properly wash and set colors, how to paint on fabrics and special manipulating techniques, including applique, hand weaving, gluing, etc.
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Date & Time |
April 30 - June 11 (7 weeks)
WEDNESDAYS, 9:30am - 12:30pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee
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Date & Time |
June 25 - August 6 (7 weeks)
WEDNESDAYS, 9:30am - 12:30pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee
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GLASS
BEGINNING FUSED GLASS
Instructor: Rebecca Romanek Johnson
This is a complete fusing class with an emphasis on technical and artistic possibilities of glass. We start with a review of basic fusing information, firing schedules and glass cutting techniques and then quickly move to individual projects. Students need to bring a glass cutter, goggles, a notebook and creativity. Enrollment is limited to 8 students per class.
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Date & Time |
May 1 - June 5 (6 weeks)
THURSDAYS , 9:00am – 12:00pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $75 Materials Fee
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Date & Time |
June 26 - July 31 (6 weeks)
THURSDAYS , 9:00am – 12:00pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $75 Materials Fee
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BEGINNING FUSED GLASS
Instructor: Rosanne Taylor
This is a complete fusing class with an emphasis on technical and artistic possibilities of glass. We start with a review of basic fusing information, firing schedules and glass cutting techniques and then quickly move to individual projects. Students need to bring a glass cutter, goggles, a notebook and creativity. Enrollment is limited to 8 students per class.
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Date & Time |
May 1 - June 5 (6 weeks)
THURSDAYS , 6:30pm - 9:30pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $75 Materials Fee
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Date & Time |
June 26 - July 31 (6 weeks)
THURSDAYS , 6:30pm - 9:30pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $75 Materials Fee
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BEGINNING FUSED GLASS
Instructor: Virginia Lindsay
This is a complete fusing class with an emphasis on technical and artistic possibilities of glass. We start with a review of basic fusing information, firing schedules and glass cutting techniques. We then quickly move into individual projects. Students need to bring a glass cutter, goggles, a notebook and creativity. Enrollment is limited to 8 students per class.
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Date & Time |
May 3 - June 7 (6 weeks)
SATURDAYS, 9:00am – 12:00pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $75 Materials Fee
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Date & Time |
June 28 - August 2 (6 weeks)
SATURDAYS, 9:00am – 12:00pm |
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Location |
Creative Arts Center |
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Cost |
$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $75 Materials Fee
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Date & Time |
May 3 - June 7 (6 weeks)
SATURDAYS, 12:30pm – 3:30pm |
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