Kintsugi for Beginners

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Workshops

Course Description:

Kintsugi is a traditional Japanese art form in which gold and Urushi (the natural resin/glue collected from the lacquer tree) sap, is used to repair broken ceramics. The practice of Kintsugi highlights the break rather than erasing it and emphasizes that the break, or trauma, is what makes the ceramics more valuable.

 

The Art of Seeing Color

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Workshops

Course Description:

Discover how the painter’s color wheel was created to inform color harmony, and how to move beyond the wheel to find your own appreciation for color choices. Students will learn the history of color systems through the ages, how the 3-pigment primary color system was developed, and how human color perception affects the colors you see. Each concept in class is supported with hands-on exercises using colored paper and class discussion, creating multiple examples to take home and study.

Skill Level: Beginner

Screen Printing & Make Sculptural Books Ages 13 - 18

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Classes

Course Descrioption:

If you are new to either art making or screen printing—or you appreciate analog art forms like embroidery or film photography—this class is for you. 

You will learn to photo expose screens and play with images and inks to make prints. You can make a lot of them quickly, each one with slight imperfections that make it unique. Plan to play and make a few mistakes and messes along the way. You’ll have help and examples to guide you to a finished project meaningful to you.

Teen Metalsmithing Ages 12-16

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Classes

Perfect for the novice and aspiring metalsmith. We will explore the field of contemporary jewelry, and how to create unique, one-of-a-kind and/or conceptual pieces. Learn basic fabrication skills such as using a jeweler’s saw, drilling, filing, sanding, polishing, soldering, riveting, basic forming and color.

Skill Level: All Levels

Ceramics for Teens Ages 12-17

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Classes

Course Description:

Learn the basics using both the wheel and hand-building techniques. Wheel techniques will begin with simpler forms including a cylinder, bowl, and plate leading into more in-depth processes. Hand building will include pinch pots, coil, and slab. You will receive direction and encouragement to expand on areas of your own interest.

Intermediate Woodworking for Adults

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Classes

Course Description:

Building upon the information, tools, and techniques covered in the Basic Woodworking class or for new students with previous woodworking experience. Students will continue working on current projects as well as beginning new ones approved by the instructor. Understanding wood and wood movement, purchasing raw lumber, furniture joinery, finishing techniques, and a thorough understanding of hand and power tools in today’s woodworking shops will be explored. Students will be expected to purchase their own materials for their projects.