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Handful of Stitches: Introduction to Embroidery
Friday, 6:00 p.m.
November 14th
Ages 16-99+

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Do you want to learn hand embroidery but find the number of stitches intimidating? Then join us as we explore a handful of stitches!

We’ll take inspiration from modern embroidery artists who create traditional and not so traditional works of hand embroidery with just a handful of stitches. In this class we will learn a handful of stitches, incorporate beads, and review ideas for traditional abstract pieces.

***Please Note*** Due to the labor intensive nature of this craft, the project you create during this class, depending on the students individual designs, might not be completed by the end of the class session.

No makeup classes will be made available in the case of illness or inclement weather.

Instructor: Jennifer Smith

Supply List

All Supplies included.

A Handful of Stitches: Introduction to Embroidery
Friday, 6:00 p.m.
October 17th
Ages 16-99+

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Do you want to learn hand embroidery but find the number of stitches intimidating? Then join us as we explore a handful of stitches!

We’ll take inspiration from modern embroidery artists who create traditional and not so traditional works of hand embroidery with just a handful of stitches. In this class we will learn a handful of stitches, incorporate beads, and review ideas for traditional abstract pieces.

***Please Note*** Due to the labor intensive nature of this craft, the project you create during this class, depending on the students individual designs, might not be completed by the end of the class session.

No makeup classes will be made available in the case of illness or inclement weather.

Instructor: Jennifer Smith

Supply List

All Supplies included.

A Handful of Stitches: Introduction to Embroidery
Friday, 6:00 p.m.
October 10th
Ages 16-99+

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Do you want to learn hand embroidery but find the number of stitches intimidating? Then join us as we explore a handful of stitches!

We’ll take inspiration from modern embroidery artists who create traditional and not so traditional works of hand embroidery with just a handful of stitches. In this class we will learn a handful of stitches, incorporate beads, and review ideas for traditional abstract pieces.

***Please Note*** Due to the labor intensive nature of this craft, the project you create during this class, depending on the students individual designs, might not be completed by the end of the class session.

No makeup classes will be made available in the case of illness or inclement weather.

Instructor: Jennifer Smith

Supply List

All Supplies included.

Garden Planning with Jennifer Smith!
Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
September 23 – October 14
Ages 16-99+

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Love gardening, but need a little help in the planning process to design a new garden or update an existing garden?

Join Baker Hunt for this 4-week class that is perfect for homeowners or for the the occasional or recreationally gardener.  Students will review soil prep, site analysis, group, block, and Matrix planting styles, plant selection with an emphasis on plants that attract and support pollinators, and ongoing garden care. The class will review and discuss sun, shade, and gravel gardens, and look into works by influential gardeners in the nation.

Jennifer Smith: (information)

“Smith co-taught a UC-DAAP course (Herbaceous plants and the New Perennial Movement), has spoken for many garden clubs, The Midwest Native Plant Society, Tri-State green industry conference, and the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens (Native Plant Symposium) to name a few.
Some of her gardens have won awards and was featured on the CNC nature plant garden tour.”

No makeup classes will be made available in the case of illness or inclement weather.

Instructor: Jennifer Smith

Supply List

All Supplies included.

Beginner Acrylics
Mondays, 3:40 pm
September 22 – October 13 | Ages 16-99+

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Discover the basics of acrylic painting including how to get started, use of materials, color theory, and rendering. Throughout the course, you will be working on painting a still life, a landscape, and an animal. You will build confidence in your painting skills, have fun expressing yourself with acrylics, and gain inspiration to continue using the medium in your life. *Please note the start time*

No makeup classes will be made available in the case of illness or inclement weather

Instructor: Hunter Fluery

Supply List

All Supplies Included.

Beginner Wheel Throwing
Saturdays, 12:00 pm
September 27 – November 15 | Ages 16-99+

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Create and glaze functional, decorative, and sculptural forms using a pottery wheel. Students will develop their understanding of how to operate a pottery wheel as they work on teacher-led projects and practices.

Students are required to follow the instructor’s curriculum. Only work produced from that curriculum will be fired.

No makeup classes will be made available in the case of illness or inclement weather.

Instructor:  Emery Cotten

Supply List

Students will need to bring:

  1. Own set of clay or throwing tools
  2. Large cleaning sponge
  3. Small clay work sponge
  4. Approx. 2ft x 2ft piece of Canvas
  5. Small bucket for cleaning and tool storage
  6. (Optional) Small/detail paintbrushes for glazing
  7. (Optional) Plastic bags for wrapping work

Students will be provided:

  1. Shelf space as close to their creation station as possible
  2. (1x) bag of clay

Links to Class Required Items: (These are recommendations, not the required brands

  1. Clay / Throwing Tools
  2. Large Cleaning Sponge
  3. Small clay work sponge
    • We recommend buying a basic toolkit with a small sponge included.
  4. Small Bucket for cleaning
    • Any clean, small to medium sized bucket will do.
  5. Canvas
    • We recommend a minimum of 2ft x 2ft piece.

Weekend Watercolors
Saturday, 9:00 am
September 27 – November 15 | Ages 16-99+

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Enjoy a relaxing Saturday while learning the art of watercolor painting. Learn useful techniques such as layering, creating luminosity, and working with white space. All levels are welcome in this casual class.

No makeup classes will be made available in the case of illness or inclement weather

Instructor:  Ken Buck 

Supply List

Winsor Newton or Daniel Smith colors tubes

  • Permanent Alizarin Crimson
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Burnt Umber
  • Cadmium Red
  • Cadmium Yellow
  • Transparent Yellow
  • Cerulean Blue
  • Cobalt Turquoise
  • French Ultramarine Blue
  • Hooker’s Green Dark
  • Indigo
  • Permanent Mauve
  • Permanent Magenta
  • Permanent Sap Green
  • Rhodonite Genuine
  • Raw Sienna
  • Sepia
  • Phthalo Green

Additional Watercolor Supplies:

  • 4 H pencil and kneaded eraser
  • Watercolor paper; 140 pound to 300-pound, rough/cold press (individual sheets* or watercolor blocks)
  • Two plastic water containers
  • Rags or paper towels
  • Masking tape
  • A flat watercolor palette with multiple wells
  • Flat watercolor brushes, mop brush, and a script brush or liner

Please bring your own photographic images for reference each week.

*If using individual sheets of paper you will need a drawing board to attach the paper to.

Beginner Wheel Throwing
Fridays, 12:00 pm
September 26 – November 14 | Ages 16-99+

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Create and glaze functional, decorative, and sculptural forms using a pottery wheel. Students will develop their understanding of how to operate a pottery wheel as they work on teacher-led projects and practices.

Students are required to follow the instructor’s curriculum. Only work produced from that curriculum will be fired.

No makeup classes will be made available in the case of illness or inclement weather.

Instructor:  Anne Saker

Supply List

Students will need to bring:

  1. Own set of clay or throwing tools
  2. Large cleaning sponge
  3. Small clay work sponge
  4. Approx. 2ft x 2ft piece of Canvas
  5. Small bucket for cleaning and tool storage
  6. (Optional) Small/detail paintbrushes for glazing
  7. (Optional) Plastic bags for wrapping work

Students will be provided:

  1. Shelf space as close to their creation station as possible
  2. (1x) bag of clay

Links to Class Required Items: (These are recommendations, not the required brands

  1. Clay / Throwing Tools
  2. Large Cleaning Sponge
  3. Small clay work sponge
    • We recommend buying a basic toolkit with a small sponge included.
  4. Small Bucket for cleaning
    • Any clean, small to medium sized bucket will do.
  5. Canvas
    • We recommend a minimum of 2ft x 2ft piece.

Pastels
Fridays, 12:30 pm
September 26 – November 14 | Ages 16-99+

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Explore color through pastels at a beginner and intermediate level. Use traditional pastels as you learn about  mixing colors and layering processes. Create still lifes and landscapes using a photo reference. Expand your skills through demonstrations and personal instruction. 

No makeup classes will be made available in the case of illness or inclement weather

Instructor: Ken Buck

Supply List

Please bring your own reference photo to class each week.

Required:

  • Pastel-toned paper with colors (pad or individual sheets)
  • Pastel boards or sanded pastel paper (your choice of drawing surface)
  • Pastels: Sennelier, Nu Pastels, Rembrandt or Great American
  • For paper sheets you will need masking tape or bull clamps, and a drawing board that is larger than your paper.
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Stiff bristle brush
  • Soft vine charcoal

Optional:

  • Pastel pencils
  • Cookie tray
  • Dish towel or rags
  • Wet wipes

Beginner Stained Glass
Fridays, 9:00 am
September 26 – November 14
Ages 16-99+

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[***This class is construction based. Hand strength & dexterity are required.***]

Explore the tools, strategies, and techniques used to cut and grind glass into your own custom designs. Foil, solder, and patina to finish your piece. This class is set up as a beginner class or a refresher class.  No glass working experience is needed.

No makeup classes will be made available in the case of illness or inclement weather

Instructor:  Rachel Seligman

Supply List

All Supplies included.

***Please Note***

FOR YOUR SAFTEY, PLEASE WEAR CLOSED TOE SHOES TO EACH CLASS!!!!

Students may have to purchase their own glass, if the studio doesn’t have the exact materials for the student’s specific and/or unique needs.