Hand-Built Pottery Class "Small Beginnings" by Kirsten Medlock 2 sessions $60 June 4th and June 25th (Sundays) at 2:00
Intro to basic clay using textures and tools. Each student will make two small items and decorate.
Note: Class is two sessions.
#1 Clay
#2 Glaze
Note: pickup finished item 3 to 4 wks. TBD
Clay and glaze provided. Kiln fire time provided.
Bring Rolling Pins & Items to Texture Clay.
STORYTELLING June 7th at 6:00 PM by Master Story Teller Linda Durrett Your Sense of Scents Makes Good Story Sense
Learn the Art of Storytelling with Master Story Teller Linda Durrett. Linda is a recognized Story Teller in the State of WV and outside its borders. Join her for this evening of exploring the stories you might not even realize you are holding! This class is called- Your Sense of Scents Makes Good Story Sense! You will learn how your five senses can reveal the guts of a story and unlock long hidden story elements. Using your body's ability to take information through smell, touch, sound, taste, and sight, we will explore how to navigate and capture those messages, turning them into words that will captivate the reader or audience. Class requirements: Please bring a notebook and a pen or pencil Class cost $30 When: Wednesday June 7th 6:00 pm Class Max 12
Stream of Consciousness Writing Workshop Thurs June 22nd at 6:00 Thurs July 27th at 6:00
Practice up to four different forms of stream of consciousness writing. This type of writing may create thought-provoking topics that are just under the surface into your subconscious. If you desire, share this with the rest of the class for discussion. Often discussions will delve into untapped realizations and inspire interesting conversations. Cost $30
MONSTER MASH DRAWING PARTY
This class is for any age, as long as they can use a Sharpie Marker. Creatures will be described in sections and drawn by the students, often making a hilarious “monster” with intricate detail. Copies of these masterpieces from all the students will make a coloring book to take home. Students under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult. This would be a great parent / child class, and a great deal of fun. Participating adults must also register and pay for their participation. See example.
Saturday, June 24th at 2:00 Saturday, July 15th at 2:00
Oil Painting Class - $130 for 8 sessions by Joe McInroy Wednesdays & Fridays starting July 12 - 6 to 9 PM for 1 month 2 classes a week x 4 weeks
Painting! Have you always wanted to learn to paint? Now is your chance for some great instruction!! Join us for a twice per week oil painting class in February or March. Beginners and novices welcome. Paint several small still life's over the 4 week course as you learn by doing under the watchful eye of your instructor! Your cost for four weeks is $130.00 plus materials. That averages out to only $16.25 a session! You aren't going to get this kind of instruction for that price anywhere else. So let the budding artist in you bloom! Your instructor will be long time artist Joe McInroy, a well known artist known for his Helvetia scenes. He learned the art of painting many years ago at Fairmont State College and has been actively creating his art since then. Joe has won several awards from various shows throughout the years and is pleased to pass on his knowledge to you! Joe's current work can be viewed in Artistry on Main in Buckhannon and he has prints available of previous sold originals.
Will stress difference of oil paint to watercolor and acrylic with exercises and small still lifes. Will paint thin first coat, let dry, paint heavy on subsequent coats. Will emphasize value contrast. Beginners welcome. Unlimited ages and skill levels. Bring your own oil paints, brushes and canvas, or purchase them from Joe. If you have any of the following, bring, otherwise they are available at Walmart or I will bring most. Cups - Metal or Glass Brushes: at least 2 small rounds, 1 medium flat Pencils and Erasers Paints: Oil Paints and/or Water Clean-Up Oil Paints Canvas: Walmart carries an 7” x 11” canvas board a size I like; at least 3 Painting knives, plastic or metal: Good for mixing Rags: absorbant. Pallet: paper plates or any flat surface. We have chairs, tables, easels Class size is limited to 12 maximum, with a minimum of 2 students. See form below paintings.
Printmaking Made Easy by Emilee Goodman Thursday, June 29th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM $40
Explore the wonderful world of printmaking through this beginner level workshop. We will focus on the basics of relief-style prints and the beauty of creating multiple originals from a single image. Come prepared to have fun and make a mess! (*wearing an apron and/or paint clothes is encouraged*)
Hand-Building Clay Pinch Pots by Emilee Goodman Saturday, July 8th 10:00 to 12:00 then 1:00 to 3:00
This beginner friendly class will help you create a masterpiece - from a lump of clay to a unique finished item - in just one day! We will use oven-baked clay to create our hand-built pinch pots and experiment with adding texture and design elements to the wet clay. After a short lunch break we will return to add color, finish and seal our projects. *please note that finished items will not be food safe*
Tissue Paper Art Flowers, Butterflies, Dragonflies by Melissa Dennison Sunday, July 16th from 2:00 to 3:30 All materials provided.
Sweet fun in an inspiring location!
This class is for the beginner cookier or for the person who is just curious about what cookie decorating is all about! If you have limited experience with sugar cookies, found yourself frustrated with royal icing, or if you're trying to have fun with family or friends, this is the class for you! We will be doing a fun theme set that tastes amazing and will look even better once you’ve completed your decorating!
This class is open to any child mature enough to follow step by step decorating instructions, but also work independently as instructions are given. Due to space restrictions, we do not have room for parents to stand by and watch their children in class. So unfortunately, your adorable kiddo cannot take the class alone. A parent must also purchase a seat and take the class as well - the good news is that means more delicious cookies to take home.
