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Youth and Adult Art Classes:
Valentine’s Day Fused Glass Jewelry - #54750
Take this fun class and create a unique gift for that special person in your life! During this class you will learn the basics of glass fusion, and create your own art pieces. Upon completion of this class you will have created 2 pendants and 2 earrings available for pick up in 7 days.
All materials will be included and no experience is required. 8 and up, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required.
Location: The REC
Instructor: Dirk Hosie
Ages: 8+ with guardian; 12+
Wednesday, January 29, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Fee: $40/$50
Intro to Traditional Drawing - #54748
In this fun intro class, you will develop skills in representational drawing. This class will cover perspective, line, form, value and composition. This class will strengthen your skills in traditional drawing and as an artist. All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary! Pre-registration required.
Location: The REC
Instructor: Jessie Brugger
Ages: 16+
Wednesday, February 5, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Fee: $50/$63
Pysanky - Ukrainian Easter Eggs - #
54746
Check out this unique class! Pysanky are intricate colorful designs created on the egg shell through the layering of beeswax and dyes. Participants in this workshop will be introduced to the rich traditions and history of the art of Pysanky. Using the fascinating canvas of the egg shell (chicken, pre-blown and prepared), students will complete a simple star-burst design, with the traditional batik method using kistka, bees wax, dyes, and candle.
No experience required and all materials will be provided. Open flames will be used, so oxygen equipment cannot be used on the premises where instruction is taking place. Pre-registration required.
Location: The REC
Instructor: Susan Blubaugh
Ages: 12+
Saturday, February 15, 12:00 PM-3:00 PM
Fee: $35/$44
Intro to Portraiture Drawing - #54749
In this great new class you will learn the fundamentals of Portraiture. In this class you will be introduced to the basics of anatomy of the human head and learn to create life-like portraits with traditional drawing materials.
All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary! Pre-registration required.
Location: The REC
Instructor: Jessie Brugger
Ages: 16+
Wednesday, February 19, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Fee: $50/$63
Beginning Fused Glass - #54745
Astound your significant other, amaze your friends and family, be the envy of your neighborhood with your very own fused glass creations. Our 2 hour class covers basic types of fusible glass and techniques that will allow you to create two 4x4 tiles and a pendant art piece.
Your art pieces will be fired by the instructor and available for pickup 7 days after the class. Ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required.
Location: The REC
Instructor: Dirk Hosie
Ages: 8+ with guardian; 12+
Wednesday, March 4, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Fee: $35/$44
Pysanky II - Ukrainian Easter Egg Etching - #
54747
Pysanky are intricate colorful designs created on the egg shell through the layering of beeswax and dyes. Participants in this workshop need to have completed the introductory Pysanky workshop. You will be introduced to etching a brown and white chicken egg.
Students will complete two eggs, a simple star-burst design on a brown egg and a flower design on a white egg , with the traditional batik method using kistka, bees wax, dyes, and candle. Open flames will be used, so oxygen equipment cannot be used on the premises where instruction is taking place. Pre-registration required.
Location: The REC
Instructor: Susan Blubaugh
Ages: 12+
Saturday, March 7, 12:00 PM-3:00 PM
Fee: $35/$44
Japanese Orizomegami Paper Dyeing - #54785
In this fun new class students will learn the centuries-old art of traditional Japanese Orizomegami paper dyeing! Folding and dyeing absorbent Japanese paper will produce beautiful and interesting geometric patterns. Papers can be used for gift wrapping, card making, envelope lining, book binding or other creative applications. No experience is needed and all materials will be provided.
Pre-registration required.
Location: The REC
Instructor: Allison Hyde
Ages: 12+
Wednesday, March 11, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Fee: $30/ $38
Professional Development Classes for Artists:
Writing an Artist Statement - #
54800
Artist statements are hard to write, but they’re an important tool for artists working in any discipline. In this workshop, led by Artist Trust program manager Lydia Boss, you’ll learn the basics of writing successful artist statements and create your own. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a solid statement to use for grant, residency, or fellowship applications, on your website, and/or in your portfolio.
TAKEAWAYS: Strong artist statement to use for presenting your work, artist statement essentials, when you might need an artist statement, and how to explain your work and creative aspirations in writing
Location: Auburn Community and Event Center
Instructor: Artist Trust Program Manager
Ages: 16+
Wednesday, January 29, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Fee: $5
Networking and Elevator Speeches for Artists - #
54801
Join us for this great professional development class for artists! The elevator speech is often used in the business world. It’s based on the idea that you only have the time it takes to get from the top to bottom floor of a building to introduce yourself and your work. In this workshop, led by Artist Trust program manager Lydia Boss, you’ll develop your elevator speech, practice telling your story, and learn effective networking techniques to build on the connections you make in the arts community. By the end of the workshop, you’ll be more comfortable talking about yourself and your work and be prepared for your next networking opportunity!
Location: Auburn Community and Event Center
Instructor: Artist Trust Program Manager
Ages: 16+
Tuesday, March 3, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Fee: $5