Ceramics Open Studio is available to hobbyists and professionals who are not currently taking a class and would like to begin or work on their projects.  All the materials and tools are provided, so take a chance on getting dirty and have fun.  Contact Robert Gladney for additional information. [email protected]

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 […]

Maybe you have thought about taking a pottery class or considered learning how to turn a bowl on a potter’s wheel but did not know where to begin. Here is your chance. This class is for anyone with little or no clay experience! Instruction includes how to design and glaze your pieces, and you’ll be […]

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 […]

Edward Degas, Mary Cassatt, Eugène Delacroix, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, James Whistler, Georgia O’Keeffe and Pablo Picasso all embraced pastels.  Learn through understanding basic tools, materials to use as surfaces, subject matter and storage from an instructor with 40 years’ experience with medium. Demonstrations will be provided.  Participants will paint from their own photos brought to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Students will carve a decoy using a knife or more advanced students will power carve. All decoys are completed with paint. A $90 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the first class for the wood, eyes, and paint for the project. A list of additional supplies and power tools are available.