This class is intended to introduce you to what’s involved in the craft of stained glass.  The finished piece will be a 12 x 12 Tiffany-style panel using the copper foil method.  Students will be shown how to recognize and fix problems with patterns, how to choose colors that work well together, and how to […]

Start at the beginning with a simple bas relief tile, move through a simple wall sculpture, make an armature for slab sculpture, make a mask using an armature. Minimum 3, Maximum 5, age 16 and up

True beginners will see the progress they can make with even one class with Diana. Students will learn which brush to use, the proper water to paint ratio, how to set up a palette, how to mix colors, and whether to use wet on wet or wet on dry techniques. Students will experiment with several […]

This class is for both beginners and those with experience that want to improve their skills. Beginners will receive step by step instruction on the pottery wheel so that you can create a simple and unique piece of pottery. For those with previous experience, this is an opportunity to practice and refine simple forms and […]

Learn how to observe and draw objects from life, in a realistic style. In this workshop your instructor will provide exercises which will offer you a step-by-step approach to learn observational drawing. Working in pencil and charcoal, you will learn skills to help you create a successful basic drawing.  Participants will learn to make accurate […]

For those interested in an introduction to oil painting, participants will focus on technique, experimentation and play, and then dive into the indirect painting approach, which includes building the composition and under painting. incorporating glazing and shifts in temperature to bring a work to life will also be included. For intermediate and advanced painters, the […]

This class explores watercolor techniques including wet on wet and use of drawing gum. Students will practice learning different triad palette combinations and pulling and glazing watercolors using personal photographs and still life as inspiration. Use of gouache and egg tempera is acceptable. Painting experience is a must. Students work at their own pace with […]