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Raku: Japanese Pottery Glazing (All Ages with an Adult)

January 06, 2020

Feel the heat with this traditional method of Japanese pottery firing! We’ll fire a piece that you glaze and then smoke it in a fire-filled can while you enjoy the campfire-like atmosphere on our patio! There will be finished clay pieces available to choose from. *Two-piece maximum per person unless kiln space permits.*

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Pen + Ink Winter Landscapes (Ages 7+ with an Adult)

January 06, 2020

Explore pen and ink to illustrate a winter landscape! Amelia will give drawing and painting instruction as an introduction to art and illustration. Students will take a home a miniature landscape drawing inspired by a winter scene.

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Wheel Throwing (Ages 11+ with an Adult)

January 06, 2020

Get both hands on the wheel with Christine Orr! Receive 75 minutes of hands-on training on the potter’s wheel from one of VisArts’ talented clay instructors. Select one of your clay creations to fire, then return to VisArts during the next Second Friday session to retrieve your completed work of art.

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Pen + Ink Winter Landscapes (Ages 7+ with an Adult)

January 06, 2020

Explore pen and ink to illustrate a winter landscape! Amelia will give drawing and painting instruction as an introduction to art and illustration. Students will take a home a miniature landscape drawing inspired by a winter scene.

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Photo Transfer Collage (Ages 5+)

December 02, 2019

Learn to quickly and easily make photo transfer art with regular household supplies! Guests can bring material to transfer (postcards, magazine pages, family photos, etc.) or print something out during class. You will leave with a piece of custom art and the skill to produce more amazing custom collage!

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Photo Transfer Collage (Ages 5+)

December 02, 2019

Learn to quickly and easily make photo transfer art with regular household supplies! Guests can bring material to transfer (postcards, magazine pages, family photos, etc.) or print something out during class. You will leave with a piece of custom art and the skill to produce more amazing custom collage!

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Holiday Origami: Japanese Paper Folding (Ages 10+)

December 02, 2019

Learn the Japanese art of paper folding, to make trees, houses, and other special shapes from simple paper squares. Use these shapes to create garlands, table settings, gift tags, and more to decorate for the holidays!

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Holiday Origami: Japanese Paper Folding (Ages 10+)

December 02, 2019

Learn the Japanese art of paper folding, to make trees, houses, and other special shapes from simple paper squares. Use these shapes to create garlands, table settings, gift tags, and more to decorate for the holidays!

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Watercolor Holiday Cards (All Ages)

December 02, 2019

Interested in painting your own unique set of cards to gift to your friends and family this holiday season? Learn basic, watercolor painting techniques with winter-inspired themes including elements like pine trees, wreaths, holly, snow and reindeer!

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Wheel Throwing (Ages 11+)

December 02, 2019

Get both hands on the wheel with Tracy Shell! Receive 75 minutes of hands-on training on the potter’s wheel from one of VisArts’ talented clay instructors. Select one of your clay creations to fire, then return to VisArts during the next Second Friday session to retrieve your completed work of art.

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Watercolor Holiday Cards (All Ages)

December 02, 2019

Interested in painting your own unique set of cards to gift to your friends and family this holiday season? Learn basic, watercolor painting techniques with winter-inspired themes including elements like pine trees, wreaths, holly, snow and reindeer!

read more

Wheel Throwing (Ages 11+)

December 02, 2019

Get both hands on the wheel with Tracy Shell! Receive 75 minutes of hands-on training on the potter’s wheel from one of VisArts’ talented clay instructors. Select one of your clay creations to fire, then return to VisArts during the next Second Friday session to retrieve your completed work of art.

read more

Raku: Japanese Pottery Glazing (All Ages)

December 02, 2019

Feel the heat with this traditional method of Japanese pottery firing! We’ll fire a piece that you glaze and then smoke it in a fire-filled can while you enjoy the campfire-like atmosphere on our patio! There will be finished clay pieces available to choose from. *Two-piece maximum per person unless kiln space permits.*

read more

Photo Transfer Collage (ages 5+)

November 01, 2019

Learn to quickly and easily make photo transfer art with regular household supplies! Guests can bring material to transfer (postcards, magazine pages, family photos, etc.) or print something out during class. You will leave with a piece of custom art and the skill to produce more amazing custom collage! Ages 5+ are welcomed, if accompanied […]

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Photo Transfer Collage (ages 5+)

November 01, 2019

Learn to quickly and easily make photo transfer art with regular household supplies! Guests can bring material to transfer (postcards, magazine pages, family photos, etc.) or print something out during class. You will leave with a piece of custom art and the skill to produce more amazing custom collage! Ages 5+ are welcomed, if accompanied […]

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Tiny Portrait Darkroom Magic (ages 5+)

November 01, 2019

Learn the magic of the darkroom with a night of instruction from Tristan Wright. You will leave this class with an understanding of how the darkroom chemistry works to make images appear on light sensitive paper, as well as how to use a 35mm camera to create a tiny portrait without film! Ages 5+ are […]

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Tiny Portrait Darkroom Magic (ages 5+)

November 01, 2019

Learn the magic of the darkroom with a night of instruction from Tristan Wright. You will leave this class with an understanding of how the darkroom chemistry works to make images appear on light sensitive paper, as well as how to use a 35mm camera to create a tiny portrait without film! Ages 5+ are […]

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Flameworking (ages 14+)

November 01, 2019

Try your hand at flameworking! Work with glass jewelry designer Kristi Totoritis to create unique pendants. Students will experience glass in its molten state and create a wearable treasure to take home! Ages 14+ are welcomed, if accompanied by an adult.

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Flameworking (ages 14+)

November 01, 2019

Try your hand at flameworking! Work with glass jewelry designer Kristi Totoritis to create unique pendants. Students will experience glass in its molten state and create a wearable treasure to take home! Ages 14+ are welcomed, if accompanied by an adult.

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Needle Felt a Small Wool Animal (ages 12+)

November 01, 2019

Learn to needle felt and make a tiny soft sculpture out of wool! Students will take soft wool batting and a felting needle, and learn to form small cozy objects out of wool. Take your tiny friend home with you! Ages 12+ are welcomed, if accompanied by an adult.

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Needle Felt a Small Wool Animal (ages 12+)

November 01, 2019

Learn to needle felt and make a tiny soft sculpture out of wool! Students will take soft wool batting and a felting needle, and learn to form small cozy objects out of wool. Take your tiny friend home with you! Ages 12+ are welcomed, if accompanied by an adult.

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Ink Painting Sunflowers (ages 7+)

November 01, 2019

Explore painting with ink to illustrate sunflowers! Amelia will give drawing + painting instruction as an introduction to art + illustration. Students will take a home a miniature sunflower painting inspired by fresh flowers. Ages 7+ are welcomed, if accompanied by an adult.

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Ink Painting Sunflowers (ages 7+)

November 01, 2019

Explore painting with ink to illustrate sunflowers! Amelia will give drawing + painting instruction as an introduction to art + illustration. Students will take a home a miniature sunflower painting inspired by fresh flowers. Ages 7+ are welcomed, if accompanied by an adult.

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