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Beginner Acrylics
Thursdays, 6:00 pm
June 4 – July 30 | Ages 16-99+

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***No Classes The Week Of June 29th – July 5th***

Class:

Discover the basics of acrylic painting including how to get started, use of materials, color theory, and rendering. Throughout this 8-week 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.

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you will learn more involved tips and techniques of using the medium of acrylics. We will focus on color mixing, composition, blending, and rendering. You will have the opportunity for one-on-one guidance, and inspiration from the instructor.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of each class meeting you will have a more understanding of how use acrylics in your own artworks. After each class meeting, you will have learned a new acrylic application.

Deadline to register by: June 1st 

Instructor: Stephanie Barker

Supply List

All Supplies Included.

Beginner Oil Painting
Thursday, 12:00 pm
June 4 – July 30 | Ages 16-99+

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***No Classes The Week Of June 29th – July 5th***

Class:

Be introduced to the wonderful world of oil painting!

In this class, we will explore the basics of painting with oil based paints.

What You’ll Learn:

In a step-by-step group learning environment, students will learn new painting techniques and topics such as the importance of drawing, (describing forms in space); one point perspective; composition; basic color theory; organizing a palette; color mixing techniques; choosing paint brushes; brush care; how to choose oil paints ; and more!

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of the course while far from being comprehensive , the goal is that this class will help students to venture into the world of oil painting  with confidence and the urge to explore on their own path through the use of oil paints.

Deadline to register by: June 1st

Instructor: Craig Britton

Supply List

All supplies provided

Due to the nature of the materials, we recommend that you bring an apron or an over-shirt.

 

Introduction to Colored Pencil
Wednesday, 6:00 pm
June 3 – July 29 | Ages 14-99+

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***No Classes The Week Of June 29th – July 5th***

Class:

Have you ever wanted to learn how to draw with colored pencils, but didn’t know where to start? During this 8-week class, students will be introduced to techniques essential to drawing with the colored pencil medium. Over the course of the class, the students will establish a necessary foundation on which to build their skills, and will help their artistic skill and renderings come to life!

(Prior drawing experience isn’t required for this class, but it is encouraged.)

What You’ll Learn:

Students will learn how to use fundamental drawing techniques with the colored pencil medium to create drawings by participating in follow along exercise to study elements such as; value, composition, texture, etc.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of this class, each student will leave with 2 colored pencil drawings/exercises exhibiting the understanding of fundamental drawing techniques and how to utilize them to create believable results.

Deadline to register by: May 29th 

Instructor:  Nathan Klare 

Supply List

– One 8in. x 10in. Pad of Bristol/Drawing Paper

– One #2 Pencil

– One Durable Eraser

– One 24 count set of Prismacolor Colored Pencils

– These other colors of Prismacolor Colored Pencils will also be needed: 20% Cool Grey, 30% Cool Grey, 50% Cool Grey, 70% Cool Grey, and 90% Cool Grey.

– One Handheld pencil sharpener.

 

Beginner Wheel Throwing
Wednesdays, 6:00 pm
June 3 – July 29 | Ages 16-99+

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***No Classes The Week Of June 29th – July 5th***

Class:

Experience of magic of working in clay as you create and glaze functional, decorative, and sculptural forms using a pottery wheel. Students will develop a basic understanding of how to operate a pottery wheel as they work on teacher-led projects and practices.

What You’ll Learn:

In a small group learning environment, you will learn step-by-step instructions of the fundamentals of how to use a potter’s wheel such as wedging, centering, pulling, shaping, and finishing. With these skills, you will learn how to throw the three basic forms on a potter’s wheel: a cylinder, a bowl, and a simple vase form. You will also learn about basic glazing finishing skills for completing your pottery.

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

What You’ll Leave With:

Depending on the disciplinary skill of the student, a student may leave with 7-10 completed pieces of pottery from 25lb bag of clay.

(Students will submit glazed works for final firing on the last class of the session. Students will be contacted, via email, once their pottery has finished firing and available for pick up on a later date)

Deadline to register by: May 29th

Instructor:  Sage Hummel

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
  8. Any sized notebook

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.

 

Beginner Handbuilding
Wednesdays, 9:00 am
June 3 – July 29 | Ages 16-99+

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***No Classes The Week Of June 29th – July 5th***

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Explore the magic of clay as you learn the uniquely expressive qualities of clay to create pottery and sculpture.  Students will create beautifully glazed and fired ceramic ware as they work on teacher-led projects and practices. Come join us and create your next favorite fictional piece or your new favorite piece of home décor.

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you will learn step-by-step instructions to develop various hand-building techniques including pinching, coiling, slab-making., unique shaping techniques, and surface manipulation to create functional and/or sculptural ceramic projects designed by the instructor.

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

What You’ll Leave With:

Depending on the disciplinary skill of the student, a student may leave with 7-9 completed pieces of pottery from 25lb bag of clay.

(Students will submit glazed works for final firing on the last class of the session. Students will be contacted, via email, once their pottery has finished firing and available for pick up on a later date)

Deadline to register by: May 29th 

Instructor: Amy Pellegrino 

Supply List

Students will need to bring:

  1. Own set of clay tools
  2. Small clay work sponge
  3. Approximately 2ft x 2ft piece of canvas
  4. (Optional but recommended) Small/detail paintbrushes for glazing
  5. (Optional but recommended) 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:

  1. Clay / Throwing Tools
  2. Small clay work sponge
    • We recommend buying a basic toolkit with a small sponge included.
  3. Canvas
    • We recommend a minimum of 2ft x 2ft piece.

Beginner Stained Glass
Tuesdays, 6:00 pm
June 2 – July 28 | Ages 16-99+

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

[***PLEASE WEAR CLOSED TOE SHOES TO CLASS.***]

***No Classes The Week Of June 29th – July 5th***

Class:

Explore the wonderous world of stained glass making! Come and discover the basic steps and the tools used in the Stained Glass making process. In a step-by-step instruction, small group learning environment, you will create your very own individualized stained custom design. This class is set up as a beginner class or a refresher class.  No glass working experience is needed.

What You’ll Learn:

You will learn how to properly use the basic tools of a stained glass artist, and you will learn the FOUR basic steps of the stained glass making process: Glass Cutting, Glass Grinding, Foiling, and Soldering. You will demonstrate these four steps on a simple class practice piece design first, and then demonstrate them on your final project design.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of the course, you will have learned and experienced first-hand all the steps of how to make a piece of stained glass art, and you will leave with two completed pieces of stained glass artwork. ( A small practice piece design, and your final project design of your choosing.)

Deadline to register by: May 28th 

Instructor:  Rachel Seligman

Supply List

All Supplies included.

***Please Note***

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.

Beginner Watercolor
Wednesdays, 9:00 am
June 3 – July 29 | Ages 16-99+

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***No Classes The Week Of June 29th – July 5th***

Class:

Prepare to become a successful watercolor painter. There is a strong emphasis on drawing and painting subjects such as landscapes, architecture, and water scenes. No experience in watercolor painting is required

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you will learn more involved tips and techniques of using the medium of watercolor. You will have the opportunity for one-on-one guidance, and inspiration form the instructor.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of each class meeting you will have a more understanding of how use watercolor in your own artworks. After each class meeting, you will have learned a new watercolor application.

Deadline to register by: May 29th 

Instructor: Sarah Rocheleau 

Supply List

Please bring a few photos you love and would like to paint.

All supplies included.

 

Beginner Stained Glass & Open Studio
Fridays, 9:00 am
June 5 – June 26
Ages 16-99+

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

[***PLEASE WEAR CLOSED TOE SHOES TO CLASS.***]

Class:

Explore the wonderous world of stained glass making! Come and discover the basic steps and the tools used in the Stained Glass making process, and in a step-by-step instruction, small group learning environment, you will create a stained design.

This class is set up to accommodate BOTH groups of a Beginner Class / Refresher Class for students new to the medium, as well as to accommodate Open Studio / ‘Maker Space’ students from a previous Baker Hunt stained glass classes that just needs a space to work in stained glass, or for current stained glass students enrolled in another class who desire more working time on a class project.

What You’ll Learn:

You will learn how to properly use the basic tools of a stained glass artist, and you will learn the FOUR basic steps of the stained glass making process: Glass Cutting, Glass Grinding, Foiling, and Soldering. You will demonstrate these four steps on a simple class practice piece design first, and then demonstrate them on your final project design.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of the course, you will have learned and experienced first-hand all the steps of how to make a piece of stained glass art, and you will leave with two completed pieces of stained glass artwork. ( A small practice piece design, and your final project design of your choosing.)

Deadline to register by: June 1st

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.

The “Write” Stuff! :
A Writing, Discussion, & Feedback Workshop
Wednesday, 6:30 pm
May 20 | Ages 16+

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An evening workshop of intimate writing in which writers will participate in fastwrite prompts, feedback discussions, and small group breakouts to share and receive responses to their brought work. The workshops format supports fiction, non-fiction, poetry, journaling, or any other format that the writers wish to bring.

What You’ll Learn:

Participants will learn methods for providing constructive and adaptive feedback based on the requests of the writer, how to create a welcoming and supportive space for receiving feedback and sharing their work, and will gain greater insight into how their work is received by an audience, and what ways they might improve towards their own writing goals (if they choose to share with the group).

What You’ll Leave With:

Participants will leave with honest and constructive feedback on whatever piece they chose to bring to the workshop (if they choose to share), will leave with further writing prompts for future fastwrites, and with a sense of a writing community that they created together during this workshop.

Deadline to register by: May 16th

Instructor: Michael Georgilis 

Supply List

 

Writing supplies – either pen and paper, journals, laptops; anything that’s needed for class participants to write in a way that is comfortable for them.

 

Intro to Photography
Wednesday, 6:00 pm
April 15 – May 6 | Ages 16+

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Class:

During this new and exciting 4-week course, its intent is to teach each student how to confidently use their camera by understanding exposure, composition and natural ambient light. In addition, we will cover basic editing. Each session will blend instruction, hands-on practice and group discussion to build skills progressively.

What You’ll Learn:

In a small group learning environment, students will learn the camera basics and exposure fundamentals, the understanding of the usage of light, color and basic editing, composition and visual storytelling, and more!

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of the 4-week course, you will understand and control exposure settings, compose visually engaging photographs, use natural light effectively, perform basic photo editing, and approach photography with confidence and creative intention

Deadline to register for the full 4-weeks by: April 11th

Instructor: Tommy Jordan

Supply List

 

Equipment you’ll need:

  • Any DSLR camera and lens
  • Fully charged camera battery for each class
  • A memory card for the camera (8 GIG minimum.)
  • Notebook and Pencil