ONSITE: Drawing Fundamentals (A)
Learn the basic tenets of drawing and composition. We’ll cover line, shape, space and value. Hone your observation skills and use charcoal to translate what you see to paper.
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ONSITE: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator + InDesign for Beginners (A)
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are the three most popular programs within the Adobe Creative Cloud. When used together, they give you the power to create and manage visual content with amazing results. Learn to create documents for printed or digital platforms using Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. We will edit images in Photoshop, design graphic elements […]
read moreONLINE: Increase Your Speed + Capture The Color in Oil
Limit your time and complete an oil painting “alla prima”—in a single session. After watching the instructor paint a demo of a simple arrangement from his studio, students will paint their own simple arrangement they have set up in their space. Progress is shared with the instructor for one-on-one feedback. Suggestions will be given for […]
read moreRaku in VisArts’ Courtyard (Halloween B)
Head over to VisArts’ courtyard for Raku Fridays! Need a safe, socially distanced night out of the house, a date night or a fun night with friends? Join us for some raku pottery firing—an exciting approach to pottery surface design! Participants will glaze their pieces, help load them into the kiln, grab a beer or […]
read moreRaku in VisArts’ Courtyard (Halloween A)
Head over to VisArts’ courtyard for Raku Fridays! Need a safe, socially distanced night out of the house, a date night or a fun night with friends? Join us for some raku pottery firing—an exciting approach to pottery surface design! Participants will glaze their pieces, help load them into the kiln, grab a beer or […]
read moreRaku in VisArts’ Courtyard (D)
Head over to VisArts’ courtyard for Raku Fridays! Need a safe, socially distanced night out of the house, a date night or a fun night with friends? Join us for some raku pottery firing—an exciting approach to pottery surface design! Participants will glaze their pieces, help load them into the kiln, grab a beer or […]
read moreJapanese Clay Hollowing: Incense or Essential Oil Burners
Kurinuki is the Japanese technique of starting with a block of clay, developing the exterior, then hollowing it out. We’ll create an incense or essential oil burner. Students will receive two 3-5 pound blocks of stoneware clay and be shown the basic techniques of forming both the outside and hollowing the inside to create airflow.
read moreRaku in VisArts’ Courtyard (C)
Head over to VisArts’ courtyard for Raku Fridays! Need a safe, socially distanced night out of the house, a date night or a fun night with friends? Join us for some raku pottery firing—an exciting approach to pottery surface design! Participants will glaze their pieces, help load them into the kiln, grab a beer or […]
read moreStart The Day With Clay: Guided Outdoor Studio
This block of outdoor studio time is not instructed, but we will have a VisArts Clay teacher actively creating their own body of work, answering questions, or offering suggestions. We’ll stay safe and socially distanced outdoors, socializing and creating art together. Note: You get four hours of time (instead of the two you get inside).
read moreWheel Throwing for Everyone
Have you always wanted to try wheel throwing? Come throw a pot using white stoneware, then fire and finish your pieces using food-safe glazes.
read moreIntermediate Wheel Throwing Workshop: Bird Baths + Garden Stools
In this four-hour, wet working workshop, students will create a bird bath or garden stool by learning to create small and large basins with a pedestal. We’ll discuss size and depth of basins appropriate for birds and connections for the base that provide maximum stability.
read moreWheel Throwing for Everyone
Have you always wanted to try wheel throwing? Come throw a pot using white stoneware, then fire and finish your pieces using food-safe glazes.
read moreHand-Building Workshop: Make a Mug or Cup
Participants will learn how to make a coil built mug or cup and have the opportunity to decorate it using slips and underglazes.
read moreRaku in VisArts’ Courtyard (A)
Head over to VisArts’ courtyard for Raku Fridays! Need a safe, socially distanced night out of the house, a date night or a fun night with friends? Join us for some raku pottery firing—an exciting approach to pottery surface design! Participants will glaze their pieces, help load them into the kiln, grab a beer or […]
read moreRaku in VisArts’ Courtyard (B)
Head over to VisArts’ courtyard for Raku Fridays! Need a safe, socially distanced night out of the house, a date night or a fun night with friends? Join us for some raku pottery firing—an exciting approach to pottery surface design! Participants will glaze their pieces, help load them into the kiln, grab a beer or […]
read moreRaku in VisArts’ Courtyard (C)
Head over to VisArts’ courtyard for Raku Fridays! Need a safe, socially distanced night out of the house, a date night or a fun night with friends? Join us for some raku pottery firing—an exciting approach to pottery surface design! Participants will glaze their pieces, help load them into the kiln, grab a beer or […]
read moreIntermediate Wheel Throwing Workshop: Pottery with Holes
In this four-hour, wet working workshop, students will create pottery with holes, including luminaries (perfect for halloween), oil burners, soap dishes or berry bowls and collanders. We will discuss reproducible gifts for your friends and family for the holiday season. If possible, please bring a leather hard bowl to work with.
read moreRaku in VisArts’ Courtyard (B)
Head over to VisArts’ courtyard for Raku Fridays! Need a safe, socially distanced night out of the house, a date night or a fun night with friends? Join us for some raku pottery firing—an exciting approach to pottery surface design! Participants will glaze their pieces, help load them into the kiln, grab a beer or […]
read moreStart The Day With Clay: Guided Outdoor Studio
This block of outdoor studio time is not instructed, but we will have a VisArts Clay teacher actively creating their own body of work, answering questions, or offering suggestions. We’ll stay safe and socially distanced outdoors, socializing and creating art together. Note: You get four hours of time (instead of the two you get inside).
read moreRaku in VisArts’ Courtyard (A)
Head over to VisArts’ courtyard for Raku Fridays! Need a safe, socially distanced night out of the house, a date night or a fun night with friends? Join us for some raku pottery firing—an exciting approach to pottery surface design! Participants will glaze their pieces, help load them into the kiln, grab a beer or […]
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