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Make It Take It: Pillow Case
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
July 25th
Ages: 13-17

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Class:

In this one-day workshop, students will make their very own pillowcase to take home! This class will cover how to use a sewing machine, how to sew a pillow case, and even use a fancy seam finish – French Seams!

What You’ll Learn:

Students will learn how to use a sewing machine, how to sew a pillow case, learn about French seams, and about the right side vs wrong side of fabric.

What You’ll Leave With:

A completed pillow case.

Deadline to register by: July 21st  

Instructor: Rachel Robertson

Supply List

All Supplies included.

Teen: Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
July 11th
Ages: 13-17

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Class:

This class is for students who want to start sewing but aren’t familiar with using a sewing machine. In the class, we will cover basic use, stitch length, width, and stitch selection, common troubleshooting problems, and how to clean your machine. Students will leave class with a small thread catcher sewing project.

**If you have your own sewing machine, please bring it to class! If you do not, one will be provided for you to use!**
**This is a beginner level class**

What You’ll Learn:

How to wind a bobbin, thread your machine, learn about what different stitches do, stitch length & width adjustment & why we do it, parts of the sewing machine and common troubleshooting  problems while using it, how to clean and maintain your machine, and how to use your machine to make a small project.

What You’ll Leave With:

A small fabric thread catcher and the knowledge of how to use a sewing machine.

Deadline to register by: July 7th  

Instructor: Rachel Robertson

Supply List

All Supplies included.

Stained Glass: Bird
Saturday , 12:00 p.m.
July 25th
Ages 16-99+

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

[*** SAFETY!!! : PLEASE WEAR CLOSED TOE SHOES TO CLASS.***]

Class:

In this Adult workshop, you discover the basic steps and the tools used in the Stained Glass making process. In a step-by-step instruction, small group learning environment, each person in the class will create your very own individualized stained glass BIRD! 

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. 

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of the two hour workshop, 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 a completed Stained Glass Bird pattern.

Deadline to register by: July 21st  

Instructor: Rachel Seligman

Supply List

All Supplies included.

Stylized Pet Portraits
Saturday, 12:00 pm
July 18th | Ages 16+

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What You’ll Discover:

Join us at Baker Hunt for a Saturday afternoon of creativity inspired by our furry friends!

Learn to ‘Cartoon-ify’ your pet in a whimsical watercolor portrait that will give you and your pet’s home a unique piece of artwork!

What You’ll Learn:

You will learn how to break down an animal’s structure into basic shapes and simplistic lines for a simple but recognizable construction. You will then forward this new found skill to simplify and stylize a real image from a reference photo of your vary own pet.

What You’ll Leave With:

You will leave with a watercolor portrait of their own pet, and the  knowledge of how to simplify anatomical structures to create believable cartoons.

Deadline to register: July 14th 

Instructor:   Sabrina Almeida

Supply List

(All Supplies Included)

 

Ken Sugimori Style Watercolor: Pokémon
Saturday, 12:00 pm
June 13th | Ages 13+

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What You’ll Discover:

You wanna be the very best, like no one ever was… when it comes to creating captive watercolors?

Learn how to paint Pokémon in the soothing, nostalgic watercolor style of Ken Sugimori, and learn all about the artist behind the Pokémon franchises original 151 watercolor illustrations!

What You’ll Learn:

Attendees will learn a wet-on-wet technique used by Ken Sugimori,to create his iconic soft and cloudy color look. You will also learn how to use multiple references to create a new, dynamic pose for your subject.

What You’ll Leave With:

You will leave with a better understanding of how to control and use watercolors with the wet on wet technique, have a better appreciation for Sugimori’s art work that went into the making of the first Pokémon concepts, and leave with a completed watercolor piece of their own design in the calming style of Ken Sugimori.

Deadline to register: June 9th 

Instructor:   Sabrina Almeida

Supply List

(All Supplies Included)

 

Weekend Watercolors
Saturday, 9:00 am
June 6 – August 1 | Ages 16-99+

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

Class:

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.

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you will be working on your own current self-pace artwork, and will have the opportunity for one-on-one guidance, feedback on your artwork, feedback guidance including color mixing, brush techniques, and drawing, and inspiration form the instructor.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of each class meeting you will have more confidence in the progression of your current watercolor artwork.

Deadline to register by: June 3rd 

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.

Stained Glass: Diamond Sun
Saturday , 12:00 p.m.
May 9th
Ages 16-99+

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

[*** SAFETY!!! : PLEASE WEAR CLOSED TOE SHOES TO CLASS.***]

Class:

In this Adult workshop, you discover the basic steps and the tools used in the Stained Glass making process. In a step-by-step instruction, small group learning environment, each person in the class will create your very own individualized stained glass DIAMOND SUN PATTERN! 

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. 

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of the two hour workshop, 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 a completed Stained Glass Diamond Sun pattern.

Deadline to register by: May 5th  

Instructor: Rachel Seligman

Supply List

All Supplies included.

Introduction to Broom Making: Cobweb Broom
Saturday, May 2nd, 12:00pm
Ages 16-99+

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Class:

Discover the old world charm of making a cobweb broom in the traditional style. These brooms are functional but make great decorative items, and great gifts!

What You’ll Learn:

Learn the basic weaving techniques used to make a broom, with natural broomcorn (sorghum) and organic handles.  Leave with a completed project.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a beautifully crafted cobweb broom and a deeper appreciation for the tactile knowledge carried through craft.

Deadline to register by: April 28th  

Instructor:  Dustin Cecil 

Supply List

 

All supplies included

I can paint an AXOLOTL
Saturday, 12:00 pm
February 21 | Ages 5-7

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Class:

Have your child join us on a Saturday and we will have ‘OLOTL’ fun when they learn how to use acrylics to paint an AXOLOTL on a canvas!

(This is a kids only workshop, no adults are in the classroom)

What You’ll Discover:

They will be in a step-by-step group learning environment as they learn how to paint their very own Axolotl painting on canvas board. The will learn the basics of how to paint using acrylics while learning some fun nature and axolotl facts!

What You’ll Create:

They will paint a copy of the pictured axolotl picture above on a 8×8″ canvas board.

Deadline to register: February 17th

Instructor:   Matthew Litteken

Supply List

 

All Supplies Included

APRONS WILL PROVIDED, BUT PLEASE WEAR CLOTHING YOU DON’T MIND GETTING DIRTY.

 

Introduction to Character Design
Saturday, 12:00 pm
January 10 – January 31 | Ages 11-13

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Class:

Learn the basics of character design in this four week course, offering demos on drawing basics like shape breakdowns and best sketchbook practices, with hands-on studio time. Students will develop original characters over the course of 4-weeks and learn visual storytelling elements.

What You’ll Learn:

You will learn what is meant by perspective, composition, foreshortening, anatomy, line quality, and shading. 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 and confidence of how of how to draw and develop elements of creating character. After each of the four class meeting, you will have learned a new drawing application and character development skills.

Deadline to register by: January 6th  

Instructor:  Elyse Thaman

Supply List

  • All Supplies Included.