Apr
1
to May 27
Classes, Pottery

Open Pottery Studio

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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.

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Apr
4
to May 2
Classes, Education

Advanced Color Theory

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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.

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Apr
12
to May 24
Exhibitions

Tom Walton: Time in Louisiana

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april 12 - may 24, 2025
exhibition opening during spring for art
april 12, 2025 from 6:00pm - 9:00pm

The St. Tammany Art Association is honored to present Time in Louisiana, a solo exhibition of oil paintings by Tom Walton.

Time in Louisiana is a collection of sometimes figurative paintings, oil on linen, set in domestic spaces. The paintings are evocative of universal themes such as home, shared spaces, and even isolation in those spaces. Painting from direct observation, Walton describes his surroundings, inviting the viewer into paintings that feel deeply personal but are not limited to autobiography. The work is liminal in that it captures a moment that is otherwise looked over; here is the time when something has already occurred, or something is about to happen. The moments are fragile in their evanescence, quiet, and meditative. The paintings are gifts in that they honestly describe these moments.  

Walton’s process is one in which he practices focus with intention, but with restriction. Because of the care Walton gives to his practice of observation, his paintings are deeply attentive to his subjects, giving them almost formal and symbolic resonance.  The restriction is more the permission to allow the act of painting to lead the work. The paintings are content inspired, and yet not content driven.

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Apr
14
to Apr 16
Camps

Spring Break Pottery Camp

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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. 

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Apr
29
6:00 PM18:00
Classes, Workshop

Girls' Night Out - Artistic Journaling

This single-session girls’ night out meets
tuesday, april 29th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Ladies! Come explore ways to capture ideas, thoughts, and feelings in the spur of the moment as you create your story through art! Feed your soul and spark your imagination by assembling a unique journal using techniques such as painting, sketching, stamping, collage, and inspired writing. All skill levels are welcome with NO exceptions as we share in the joy of self-expression, creativity, and community!

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May
8
to May 22
Classes, Pottery

Alligator Platters

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This 3-week course meets
Thursday, may 8, 15, & 22
from 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Use the slab roller to handbuild everyone’s favorite Louisiana friend!
Over these three classes, build your platter, create your alligator attachments, and pick a custom color for your reptilian friend!
Creativity is welcomed! If you have clay experience and want to sculpt a different animal on your platter, you are more than welcome to!

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May
20
6:00 PM18:00
Classes, Pottery

Girls' Night Out - Mugs & Merlot

Single-Session Class
thursday, may 20th
6:00pm - 8:00pm

B.Y.O.W.
Get the girls together, 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!

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May
30
4:30 PM16:30
Classes, Pottery

Clay Date!

single-session “Couples” Classes
Friday, May 30th
4:30pm & 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!

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Jun
2
to Aug 1
Camps

Young Artists Studios

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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.

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Jun
21
9:00 AM09:00
Classes, Education

Introduction to Impactful Negative Painting Techniques

Single-Session workshop Saturday, June 21st
9:00am - 1:00pm

In this introduction workshop, students take advantage of the nature of acrylic paint and work in multiple layers of transparency and opacity. Students will create a painting from start to finish using a negative painting approach - painting “around” an object to suggest its shape, as opposed to “filling it in!”

This 3 to 4-hour workshop introduces negative painting techniques with demonstrations and mini-exercises to impart basic acrylic painting tips about brushwork, edges, color characteristics, value contrasts and more. As a culmination to the workshop, you will use these tips and techniques to create your own nature-inspired painting!

Students will learn the difference between “positive” and “negative” painting, learn about the color characteristics integral to the technique, conduct transparency tests, and identify fundamental shapes.

In their main project, students will build on their exercises to create a dramatic acrylic painting.

Students will also receive a Workshop Handbook to print out and keep for reference to help you continue your practice and exploration of negative painting at home!

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Jul
7
to Jul 25
Camps

Summer Pottery Camp

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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. 

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Jul
12
to Sep 13
Exhibitions

The 55th Annual Summer Show

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The St. Tammany Art Association is proud to present the return of the 55th Annual National Juried Exhibition, The Summer Show, to the Miriam Barranger Gallery. A minimum of $3,500 in cash prizes including a $2,000 prize for Best of Show will be awarded. Other cash and merit awards will be presented at the discretion of the Juror.

The juror for the 2025 Summer Show is Sasha Newkirk. Newkirk has designed and curated exhibitions, taught and given lectures, and mounted artwork at some of New York’s leading institutions, and contributes regularly to Metalsmith Magazine.

Up to three artworks may be submitted per artist. The fee to enter is $35 for one, two or three artworks.

  • DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Online entry and payment will be accepted until 11:59 PM in Mountain Time on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Submissions will be accepted only through CaFE.org.

  • NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS: Results of the selection process will be announced on or before Tuesday, June 3, 2025

  • EXHIBITION: The exhibition will be on display July 12 - September 12, 2025 in the Miriam Barranger Gallery of the St. Tammany Art Association in historic downtown Covington. Regular gallery hours are Wednesday to Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM and Saturdays from 11 AM to 4 PM. The exhibition is free and open to the public.

  • ARTISTS RECEPTION: Saturday, July 12, 2025, 6-9pm with presentation of awards at 7pm.

  • CLOSING RECEPTION: Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 6-9pm

  • All events are free and open to the public.

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Mar
21
4:00 PM16:00
Classes

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!

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Mar
14
4:00 PM16:00
Classes

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!

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Mar
14
to Mar 28
Classes, Education

Gouache Techniques

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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

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Mar
13
6:00 PM18:00
Classes, Workshop

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.

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Mar
11
6:30 PM18:30
Classes

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

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Mar
9
to Mar 30
Classes, Education

Discovering Watercolor

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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.

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Feb
15
4:00 PM16:00
Classes

Mugs & Merlot - Galentine's Day!

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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!

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Feb
14
4:00 PM16:00
Classes, Pottery

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!

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Feb
7
to Feb 28
Classes, Education

Introduction to Color & Design

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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).

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Feb
6
to Feb 27
Classes, Pottery

Pottery Wheel Basics

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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!

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Jan
31
4:00 PM16:00
Classes, Pottery

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!

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Jan
15
to Feb 12
Classes, Education

Abstract Mixed-Media II

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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.

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Jan
7
to Feb 25
Classes, Pottery

Open Pottery Studio

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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.

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Dec
30
to Jan 3
Camps, Pottery

New Year Pottery Camp

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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. 

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Dec
14
6:00 PM18:00
Events

Artist Talk with Amanda Morris and Nonney Oddlokken

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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.

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Dec
6
5:30 PM17:30
Classes, Pottery

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!

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Nov
29
to Dec 7
Classes, Pottery

Ceramic Christmas Ornaments

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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!

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Nov
25
to Nov 28
Camps

Thanksgiving Visual Art Camp

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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!

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Nov
25
to Nov 27
Camps

Thanksgiving Pottery Camp

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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. 

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Nov
22
6:00 PM18:00
Classes, Pottery

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!

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Nov
16
4:30 PM16:30
Classes

Clay Date!

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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!

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Nov
2
9:00 AM09:00
Classes

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

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