THIS 4-WEEK COURSE MEETS THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 11, 25, & MAY 2
*THIS CLASS DOES NOT MEET THE WEEK OF APRIL 18*
FROM 10AM TO NOON

In this class we will explore the visual effects of color and how our eyes and minds perceive it. Students will make a painting each week based upon the various visual effects we will be studying in this class. The supply list is the same as Color Theory 1. 

*Advanced Color Theory class is for students who have already completed Color Theory I taught by Rachel Crawford. 

OPEN POTTERY STUDIO DATES INCLUDE:
APRIL 9, 16, 23, &B 30

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. With a monthly subscription, students will receive 25 pounds of low-fire Gator White clay, 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.
Come and go during the offered dates and times as you please! We ask that students that require use of the pottery wheel email maggy@sttammany.art with their required dates to reserve a wheel. All students must clean up after themselves before leaving!

THIS 3-WEEK COURSE MEETS THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 14, & 21
FROM 10AM TO NOON

In this three week class we will explore watercolor with an experimental approach. Students will paint with watercolor and other compatible mediums such as gouache, ink, and water soluble pencils/crayons. Students will learn how each medium works on its own and experiment with using them with each other. This is a playful and fun class to see what watercolor can do!

Week One: Mark Making and Charting Mediums 
Week Two: Wet into Wet Techniques
Week Three:  Experimental Abstract Deconstruction

Note: This is a hands-on painting class, with both classwork and homework.

OPEN POTTERY STUDIO DATES INCLUDE:
MARCH 4, 7, 11, 14, 25, 28, & APRIL 1’
SIGN UP FOR TWO OR MORE MONTHS AND RECEIVE A $25 DISCOUNT FOR EACH ADDITIONAL MONTH!

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. With a monthly subscription, students will receive 25 pounds of low-fire Gator White clay, 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.
Come and go during the offered dates and times as you please! We ask that students that require use of the pottery wheel email maggy@sttammany.art with their required dates to reserve a wheel.

SINGLE SESSION CLASSES FEBRUARY 9, 10, 11, & 14
FROM 6:00 - 7:30PM

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!

SINGLE SESSION CLASSES FRIDAY FEBRARY 2ND, 16TH, & 23RD
FROM 6:00PM TO 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!

Students will learn the basics of handbuilding with clay. Instructor Janie Dick will teach students how to work with clay to hand build your very own mug. Students will work with stamps and tools to add texture to their pieces, add attachments, and use underglazes to add color. Pieces are then fired, and students will receive an email when they are ready to be picked up!

THIS 4-WEEK COURSE MEETS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 8, 22, & 29
FROM 10AM TO NOON

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.

THIS 5-WEEK COURSE MEETS:
SUNDAY, JANUARY 14TH, 21ST, 28TH, AND FEBRUARY 4TH & 18TH
AT 1:00PM
THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 11TH IS SKIPPED FOR FIRING

Over the course of 5 weeks, you will practice throwing different vessels on the wheel, and learn how to to trim, decorate, underglaze, and glaze your pieces. Pieces will be fired at the end of the course and ready to pick up 2 weeks later. Students will receive 15 pounds of low-fire Alligator clay to use throughout this course. Additional clay may be purchased. All students are expected to clean up after themselves. Please bring an old towel to each class for clean up!

THis MINI-POTTERY CAMPS TAKEs PLACE
JANUARY 3RD - 5TH, 2024
FROM 8:30AM TO NOON

Everyone’s favorite holiday pottery camps are back! Resident ceramics instructor, Janie Dick, will explore old and new techniques used throughout history in ceramics with students. Students 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. 

THis MINI-POTTERY CAMPS TAKEs PLACE
DECEMBER 27TH - 29TH, 2023
FROM 8:30AM TO NOON

Everyone’s favorite holiday pottery camps are back! Resident ceramics instructor, Janie Dick, will explore old and new techniques used throughout history in ceramics with students. Students 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. 

THIS 4-WEEK SESSION TAKES PLACE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, NOVEMBER 4, 11, & 18
10:00AM - 12:00PM

INSTRUCTOR: JESSICA DANBY

Get Cozy for Fall! STAA’s Introduction to Knitting with fiber artist Jessica Danby provides aspiring knitters with a small, specialized environment to hone their skills. This ensures that students will be able to successfully jumpstart their knitting hobby and learn all of the basics. You will create a rubbed scarf and a cabled wash cloth in just one month!

THIS 4-WEEK CLASS MEETS OCTOBER 19TH & 26TH, & NOVEMBER 2ND AND 9TH
FROM 10AM TO NOON

In this four-week class, students will learn how to paint with gouache. Gouache is a wonderful opaque watercolor paint that has been around for centuries. It is used on paper and dries to a matte finish. You will learn all its various uses, from thick to thinned with water, layering techniques and beyond. Students will work from imagination, still life and copying a 19th century master work.

Note: This is a hands-on painting class, with both classwork and homework.

Week One: Layering Techniques
Week Two: Botanical Study
Week Three:  Still Life
Week Four: Ink Wash Technique

THIS 3-WEEK COURSE MEETS:
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15TH, 22ND, & 29TH AT 10AM

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!

THESE 3-WEEK COURSES MEET:
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH, 20TH, & 27th AT 5PM

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!

THESE 3-WEEK COURSES MEET:
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH, 17TH, & 24th AT 2PM

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!

THIS 5-WEEK CLASS MEETS AUGUST 31ST, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 14TH, 21ST, & 28TH AT 10AM

In this class, students will explore the theory and history of color through hands-on color mixing and painting. Students will create a color wheel and learn color harmony, contrast, and value through mixing colors and exploring their visual effects through painting original designs of their own creation. This class will also cover the principles of design, the elements of art, and the Divine Proportion. *Note: Traditional gouache will be used in this class (see materials list).

THESE 3-WEEK COURSES MEET:
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6TH, 13TH, & 20TH AT 4PM

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!

Have a teen that’s interested in ceramics or wants to hone their skills? In this camp, hosted by resident ceramics instructor Janie Dick, students will explore old and new techniques used throughout history in ceramics while creating functional and sculptural work inspired by ceramic artists. Students will split their time between the potter’s wheel and developing hand-building techniques. Once their pieces are completed, Janie will teach students about the firing process and how to fire pottery using an electric kiln.

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. This week, Ms. Jessica with guide students through the processes of felting, knitting, embroidery, and soft sculpture. 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.

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. Students 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. 

Taught by Jessica Danby and Meghan Garcia

Children are guided in a hands-on learning environment through the basics of painting, drawing and clay, exploring Art History and their own imaginations. Please pack a bag lunch and morning snack.

DIFFERENT PROJECTS EVERY WEEK!

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. Students 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.