Mar
8
to Mar 29
Founding visions
Mar
9
to Mar 30
Discovering Watercolor
This four-week course Meets sunday, March 9, 16, 23, & 30
9:00am to 11:00am
This Discovering Watercolor Course is for all skill levels. This four-week course explores nontraditional watercolor techniques. Together, we will navigate a variety of techniques and exercises. Rachael will guide you in developing the skills, knowledge, and confidence in these unique areas of watercolor creation. No prior knowledge of watercolor is required! This course is for adults only. This course is mainly about having fun, creating art with unexpected outcomes, and applying experimental skills to everyday watercolor ideas.
Mar
11
6:00 PM18:00
STAA Annual Meeting
It’s that time of year! STAA’s Annual Meeting is Here!
Interested in joining our Board of Directors? Or know someone that is?
Email Maggy at maggy@sttammany.art for and application and more information!
Mar
11
6:30 PM18:30
Life Drawing Studio
THe second tuesday of each month
march through november
6:30PM to 9:00pm
Drawing is the foundation of the arts, the basis of all eventual understanding of every form of painting, including abstract, figure, landscape, etc. Drawing classes stress the comprehension of value, proportion and scale.
Bring your own drawing utensils and paper/newsprint or whatever you wish to draw on. This is a laid back group of art enthusiasts that gather to learn from each other and draw. All levels of experience welcome. Adults only; under 18 with parent permission.
No Instructor, Group Gathering
Location: The Art House at 320 N. Columbia St. in Downtown Covington
FEE: $25; includes rental facility, live model, wine and cheese.
Pre-registration and pre-payment is required!
Please contact Bill Badon: 504-812-0973 or LTHRART@hotmail.com
Mar
13
6:00 PM18:00
Earring Workshop with Emma Fick
This single-session workshop takes place
thursday, March 13th
From 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Come one, come all - and make a custom pair of earrings in the gallery! I provide the pieces, the inspo, and the how-to. You provide your design and color sensibilities. After two hours of music, wine, and fun, you’ll get to take home your one-of-a-kind, ready-to-wear-earrings - and maybe you’ll make a new friend while you’re at it.
Mar
14
to Mar 28
Gouache Techniques
This 3-week COURSE meets Friday, march 14, 21, & 28
from 1Pm to 3pm
In this class, students will learn how to paint with gouache! Gouache is a wonderful opaque watercolor paint that has been in use for centuries. It is used on paper and dries to a matte finish. Students will learn all of its various uses, from thick to thinned with water, layering techniques, and beyond.
Week One: Layering Techniques
Week Two: Botanical Study
Week Three: Ink Wash Technique
Mar
14
4:00 PM16:00
Clay Date!
Single-Session Classes
Friday, March 14th
Friday, March 21st
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Have a special someone you want to create a memorable evening with, or do you and your friends need a night out?
Join us for this “couples” course! Each couple creates hand thrown pieces on the potter’s wheel. Instructor Janie Dick will teach students how to work with clay to throw their very own vessel. Create a variety of pieces, then choose the best one to complete the firing process. Students will work with stamps and tools to add texture to their pieces, attachments, and choose glazes to add color. Pieces are then fired, and students will receive an email when they are ready to be picked up!
Mar
21
4:00 PM16:00
Clay Date!
Single-Session Classes
Friday, March 14th
Friday, March 21st
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Have a special someone you want to create a memorable evening with, or do you and your friends need a night out?
Join us for this “couples” course! Each couple creates hand thrown pieces on the potter’s wheel. Instructor Janie Dick will teach students how to work with clay to throw their very own vessel. Create a variety of pieces, then choose the best one to complete the firing process. Students will work with stamps and tools to add texture to their pieces, attachments, and choose glazes to add color. Pieces are then fired, and students will receive an email when they are ready to be picked up!
Mar
22
6:00 PM18:00
Art House Live
Art House Live
A Fundraiser for The St. Tammany Art Association
SATURDAY, march 22, 2025
6:00PM TO 10:00PM
AT THE ART HOUSE
320 n. Columbia St. in Downtown Covington
Mar
31
to Apr 2
Spring Break Pottery Camp
All students should bring a snack and something to drink!
All Supplies Included
Everyone’s favorite pottery camp is back! Resident ceramics instructor, Janie Dick, will explore old and new techniques used throughout history in ceramics with students. Campers will work with clay and use a variety of techniques to create fabulous ceramic pieces. While developing their fine and major motor skills, children will be encouraged to use their imaginations to create functional and sculptural work on the potter’s wheel and through handbuilding techniques.
Apr
4
to May 2
Advanced Color Theory
This 4-week COURSE meets Friday, april 4, 11, 25, & May 2
(note: class does not meet friday, april 18)
from 1Pm to 3pm
In this class students will explore the visual effects of color and how our eyes and minds perceive it. Students will make a painting a week based upon the various visual effects we will be studying in this class. The supply list is the same as Intro to Color & Design.
Jun
2
to Jun 27
Fingerprints Art Camps
Children are guided in a hands-on learning environment through the basics of painting, drawing and clay, exploring Art History and their own imaginations.
Jun
2
to Aug 1
Young Artists Studios
Does your child want a summer program where they can immerse themselves in visual art?
The Young Artists Studio summer program educates and promotes teen artists in a hands on learning environment through painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed-media project. Students will create unique projects while also learning professional art techniques and theories. With only 10 spots available, specialized and personal instruction gives students the opportunity to pick their own path as an artist and develop skills to create a diverse portfolio or art for their personal collection.
Jul
7
to Jul 25
Summer Pottery Camp
Everyone’s favorite pottery camp is back! Resident ceramics instructor, Janie Dick, will explore old and new techniques used throughout history in ceramics with students. Campers will work with clay and use a variety of techniques to create fabulous ceramic pieces. While developing their fine and major motor skills, children will be encouraged to use their imaginations to create functional and sculptural work on the potter’s wheel and through handbuilding techniques.
Feb
22
4:00 PM16:00
Olympia at the Art House
Join us for Covington’s Olympia Parade on Saturday, February 22nd!
A single ticket includes restroom and a covered viewing area!
Pre-purchase tickets end at 4pm on the 22nd, so be sure to buy ahead of time!
Feb
15
4:00 PM16:00
Mugs & Merlot - Galentine's Day!
Single-Session Class Saturday, February 15th
4:00pm and 6:00pm
B.Y.O.W.
Get the girls together this Galentine’s Day, sip some wine, and build a mug!
Students will learn the basics of handbuilding with clay to create their very own ceramic mug. Students will work with stamps and tools to add texture to their pieces, add attachments, and use glazes to add color. Pieces are then fired, and students will receive an email when they are ready to be picked up!
Feb
14
4:00 PM16:00
Clay Date! Valentine's Day!
Single-Session Class
Valentine’s Day!
Friday, February 14th
4:00pm and 6:00pm
Have a special someone you want to create a memorable evening with, or do you and your friends need a night out?
Join us for this “couples” course! Each couple creates hand thrown pieces on the potter’s wheel. Instructor Janie Dick will teach students how to work with clay to throw their very own vessel. Create a variety of pieces, then choose the best one to complete the firing process. Students will work with stamps and tools to add texture to their pieces, attachments, and choose glazes to add color. Pieces are then fired, and students will receive an email when they are ready to be picked up!
Feb
7
to Feb 28
Introduction to Color & Design
This 4-week COURSE meets Friday, FEBRUARY 7TH, 14TH, 21ST, & 28TH
from 1pm to 3pm
Want to know why Van Gogh, Cezanne and Monet's paintings are so famous and well loved? Want to make your artwork sing like theirs? In this four week class, instructor Rachel Crawford will let you in on one of their secrets... COLOR! This beginning Color Theory class will explore the theory and history of color through hands-on color mixing and painting. Students will create a variety of color wheels and each week, will create a small painting applying color mixing theory using the various color wheel relationships to learn color harmony, contrast, and value. This class will also cover the principles of design, the elements of art, and the Divine Proportion when planning out the small painting designs.
*Note: Traditional gouache will be used in this class (see materials list).
Feb
6
to Feb 27
Pottery Wheel Basics
this 4-week class meets
Thursday, February, 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th
from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Students will learn step by step how to throw basic forms on the potter’s wheel. In the first two classes, students will learn and practice making different vessels that could be wheel thrown such as mugs, bowls, and plates. Students will trim their thrown pieces and then work with stamps and tools to add different textures, designs, and attachments to their work. In the last class students will apply glazes and the instructor will give students a time and date to pick up their fired pieces. Students are asked to bring an old rag or towel to use for clean up!
Jan
31
4:00 PM16:00
Clay Date!
Single-Session Class
January 31, 2025
4:00pm and 6:00pm
Have a special someone you want to create a memorable evening with, or do you and your friends need a night out?
Join us for this “couples” course! Each couple creates hand thrown pieces on the potter’s wheel. Instructor Janie Dick will teach students how to work with clay to throw their very own vessel. Create a variety of pieces, then choose the best one to complete the firing process. Students will work with stamps and tools to add texture to their pieces, attachments, and choose glazes to add color. Pieces are then fired, and students will receive an email when they are ready to be picked up!
Jan
15
to Feb 12
Abstract Mixed-Media II
this 5-week course is held wednesday, january 15th, 22nd, 29th,
& february 5th & 12th
from 1pm to 4pm
Join STAA and Zona for “Part 2” of her popular Abstract Mixed-Media Workshop! In their Beginner’s course, students learned about the formal elements of design and discovering their artistic voices. Now, put these skills to use and continue your education with Zona by going deeper into your abstract expression as an artist. Zona will guide you in blind contour drawing, spontaneous line drawings, observational painting, and composition investigation. Explore these new skills and work intuitively to find your natural “mark” as an artist. Students will learn what it means to create a cohesive series as they complete paintings throughout the course.
Jan
11
6:00 PM18:00
Exhibition Reception: Carnival of Curiosities
Join us Saturday, January 11th for the Opening Reception of Molly McGuire’s Carnival of Curiosities with New Works in the Members’ Gallery.
Jan
7
to Feb 25
Open Pottery Studio
Open Pottery Studio allows individuals with previous pottery knowledge to freely create new works of art! Resident pottery instructor, Janie Dick, will be in attendance to monitor ceramicists and answer questions, but only minimal instruction is provided. Students receive as much low-fire Gator White clay as they need for $1.00/lb, use of the pottery wheel, slab roller, and all tools and glazes. Students may also bring any low-fire clay, low-fire glazes, and tools, they may want to use. STAA will handle all bisque and glaze firing on site. Firings will take place at the end of the third and fourth weeks of studio, so make sure your pieces are bone dry and ready! Any additional firings will be a $15 charge per firing to the student.
Jan
4
to Feb 8
Dec
30
to Jan 3
New Year Pottery Camp
this 4-day camp is from monday, december 30th to friday, january 3rd
no Camp on January 1st
9am to 12pm
Everyone’s favorite pottery camp is back! Resident ceramics instructor, Janie Dick, will explore old and new techniques used throughout history in ceramics with students. Campers will work with clay and use a variety of techniques to create fabulous ceramic pieces. While developing their fine and major motor skills, children will be encouraged to use their imaginations to create functional and sculptural work on the potter’s wheel and through handbuilding techniques.
Dec
14
6:00 PM18:00
Artist Talk with Amanda Morris and Nonney Oddlokken
Join us Saturday, December 14th at 6pm for an Artist Talk with Thick with Color artists, Nonney Oddlokken and Amanda Morris!
In conjunction with our recent fibers show, “Thick With Color,” Morris discusses her works focus on personal worth within the realm of commodity culture, as it determines desirability on an individual level, and thus makes trophies of us all. She discusses her artworks, both lithographic and sculptural, the transitions and juxtapositions between the two, as well as delves into the meanings behind the use of materials, such as the taxidermy form, as they relate to commodity culture and consumerisms view on individuals but especially women.
Dec
6
5:30 PM17:30
Build a Ceramic Gingerbread House
This single-session class takes place
Friday, december 6th from 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Price is per house built
Sign up on your own, or with a partner, to create a ceramic gingerbread house! Students will use the slab roller to roll out clay slabs to assemble their own 3-D gingerbread house. Use carving tools, stamps, underglazes, glazes, and your imagination to decorate and design a custom and festive piece. Students will be notified when their houses are ready to be picked up!
Nov
29
to Dec 7
Ceramic Christmas Ornaments
ThESE single-session classES take place
friday, november 29th & saturday, December 7th
from 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Want to spruce up your Christmas tree, or do you need a last minute gift? Create your own unique and festive ceramic Christmas ornaments! In the first class, students will use the slab roller and cookie cutter shapes to cut out 4 ornaments and decorate them using carving tools and glazes. Finished ornaments will be available for pickup before Christmas!
Nov
25
to Nov 28
Thanksgiving Visual Art Camp
Local educator, Barbie Kehoe, will share her 29 years of Elementary Arts Education experiences exploring a variety of techniques with students. Campers will create an illustration to be printed as their very own set of holiday cards, dabble in paint techniques with acrylic and watercolor and use other materials to create adorable altered paintbrush people! Campers will complete three or four finished works of art. Holiday cards will be ready for pickup following the Thanksgiving holiday. Campers will work with a variety of medium developing problem solving skills and fine art skills while pushing the boundaries of creativity!
Nov
25
to Nov 27
Thanksgiving Pottery Camp
this 3-day camp is monday, november 25th to wednesday, november 27th
from 9am to noon
Everyone’s favorite pottery camp is back! Resident ceramics instructor, Janie Dick, will explore old and new techniques used throughout history in ceramics with students. Campers will create their own Thanksgiving serving platters, ceramic pumpkins, turkeys, and more! Students will have at least three to four finished pieces.
Campers will work with clay and use a variety of techniques to create fabulous ceramic pieces. While developing their fine and major motor skills, children will be encouraged to use their imaginations to create functional and sculptural work on the potter’s wheel and through handbuilding techniques.
Nov
22
6:00 PM18:00
Sip and Sgraffito
single-session class friday, november 22nd
from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
B.Y.O.W.
Want to have a girls night, a date night, or a night of family fun? Join us for a night of wine and pottery!
Join Janie Dick and learn about the ancient technique of Sgraffito! Janie will prepare plates painted with black underglaze which allows students to focus on carving unique designs onto the plates. Once fired, plates will be black, white, and glossy!
Nov
16
4:30 PM16:30
Clay Date!
single-session class
Saturday, November 16th
4:30pm and 6:00pm
Have a special someone you want to create a memorable evening with, or do you and your friends need a night out?
Join us for this “couples” course! Each couple creates hand thrown pieces on the potter’s wheel. Instructor Janie Dick will teach students how to work with clay to throw their very own vessel. Create a variety of pieces, then choose the best one to complete the firing process. Students will work with stamps and tools to add texture to their pieces, attachments, and choose glazes to add color. Pieces are then fired, and students will receive an email when they are ready to be picked up!
Nov
9
10:00 AM10:00
Art Under the Oaks During Three Rivers
Saturday, november 9 to sunday november 10, 2024
10am to 5pm
lOCATED IN FRONT OF THE ST. TAMMANY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS BUILDING (THE OLD COURTHOUSE)
510 e. boston st. in downtown covington
Nov
2
9:00 AM09:00
Monoprinting & Bookbinding
Single-session workshop
Saturday, november 2nd
9am - 4pm (STUDENTS WILL HAVE A LUNCH BREAK FROM 12PM-1PM)
Are you interested in learning how to make unique and handmade cards and books for the holidays? Join Rachel in this hands on workshop where you will learn how to work with a gel plate and acrylic paints to monoprint on paper! Students will learn how to turn their printed paper into a book cover to create a basic pamphlet stitch booklet. Students will leave with a completed project.
Skills learned:
basic monoprinting using a gel plate
basic bookbinding
basic single pamphlet stitch
single cards
Oct
25
6:00 PM18:00
Oct
19
5:00 PM17:00
Oct
16
to Nov 13
Beginning Abstract Mixed-Media Workshop
This 5-Class Course is held
wednesday, october 16, 23, 30, & november 6 & 13
from 1pm to 4pm
In this introductory workshop, students will explore the theories and techniques of larger scale abstract painting. Zona will lead students through the theories and techniques of color-mixing, effectively applying paint, composing visual space, and understanding abstract language.
Each student will develop their personal expression to further explore the process of abstract art. Students will investigate composition using the formal elements and principles of design and find their natural “mark.” Over this five-week course, students will be introduced to techniques in working intuitively, investigating composition using the “formal elements of design,” and developing a personal style. Students can expect to create at least three 18”x24” abstract pieces. Zona hopes to provide her students with the tools to explore new concepts, develop a creative voice, and build confidence as artists!
Oct
16
9:00 AM09:00
Abstract Mixed-Media Workshop II
This 5-Class Course is held
wednesday, october 16, 23, 30, & november 6 & 13
from 9am to 12pm
Join STAA and Zona for “Part 2” of her popular Abstract Mixed-Media Workshop! In their Beginner’s course, students learned about the formal elements of design and discovering their artistic voices. Now, put these skills to use and continue your education with Zona by going deeper into your abstract expression as an artist. Zona will guide you in blind contour drawing, spontaneous line drawings, observational painting, and composition investigation. Explore these new skills and work intuitively to find your natural “mark” as an artist. Students will learn what it means to create a cohesive series as they complete paintings throughout the course.
Beginning Abstract Mixed-Media with Zona Wainwright is a required prerequisite to this course!
Oct
12
6:00 PM18:00
Fall for Art
Mark your calendar because there are few better ways to spring forward than with Fall for Art, a celebration of music, art and performing arts, and few better places to celebrate such than historic downtown Covington. Fall for Art is a free festival held in the streets of the city’s historic downtown district. Produced by St. Tammany Art Association, the annual event draws thousands of patrons who come out to enjoy the live music, art demonstrations, performances and dining in numerous Fall for Art locations.
This year, Fall for Art will feature a sprawling Art Market along Columbia Street, live music, and demonstrations.
Oct
12
to Dec 31
Oct
11
6:00 PM18:00
Handbuilding Mini Ghosts
Friday, october 11
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Each student will work with their hands to sculpt spooky ghosts for Halloween! Customize your ghosts with carving tools, stamps, attachments, and underglazes to add color. Pieces will then be fired, and students will be given a time to pick up their little friends!
Oct
4
to Oct 25
Advanced Color Theory
This 4-week COURSE meets Friday, oCTOBER 4, 11, 18, & 25
from 1Pm to 3pm
In this class students will explore the visual effects of color and how our eyes and minds perceive it. Students will make a painting a week based upon the various visual effects we will be studying in this class. The supply list is the same as Color Theory 1.
Rachel’s Color Theory and Design I is a prerequisite for this course.
Sep
27
6:00 PM18:00
September Block Party Art Market
Friday, September 27
6:00pm - 9:00pm
art alley - right next to the art house!
The C0lumbia Street Block Party Art Market provides entrepreneurial opportunities to local artists, while fostering creative community relationships by allowing artists to sell directly to the public.
This year, stroll through our Art Market located in the 300 block of Columbia Street, right next to the Art House! Find a variety of hand-made arts including: pottery, jewelry, metal sculpture, stained glass, mixed-media, hand-made garments, wood carvings, photography, and more!
Sep
27
to Sep 28
