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Sewing with Selvages! Zipper Pouch
Thursday, 6:00 p.m.
June 18th
16+

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Class:

Selvage is the tightly woven, “self-finished” edge that runs along the lengthwise sides of a piece of fabric. This class will teach you how to turn your selvages into a fun zippered pouch. This no-waste sewing is a fun and creative way to upcycle your selvages into something useful and unique! Perfect for storing other fiber arts projects or crafts.

**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 insert a zipper, how to sew a small pouch, and how to upcycle selvages of fabric.

What You’ll Leave With:

A creative and whimsical Zipper Pouch.

Deadline to register by: June 14th  

Instructor: Rachel Robertson

Supply List

All Supplies included.

Beginner Drawing
Thursday , 3:00 pm
July 9 – July 30 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

Be envious no more of those who draw well, because no you can too! Join us at Baker Hunt and discover your new passion of learning how to draw. You enjoy learning a new skill as you develop beginner-level drawing skills through quality instruction.

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. After each of the four class meeting, you will have learned a new drawing application.

Deadline to register by: July 5th

 Instructor: Sarah Rocheleau 

Supply List

  • All Supplies Included

Intermediate Wheel Throwing
Thursdays, 6:00pm
June 4 – July 30 | Ages 16-99+

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

Class:

Create challenging functional, decorative, and sculptural forms using the pottery wheel. Develop various throwing techniques introduced from previous beginning-level throwing classes.

What You’ll Learn:

In a small group learning environment, you will learn step-by-step instructions to improve existing wheel-throwing skills, create more advanced forms, and explore advanced glazing methods by working on teacher-led projects and practices. With these new skills, you will learn how to throw the three basic forms on a potter’s wheel such as: plates, lidded forms, throwing larger forms, more unique shaping techniques, and surface manipulation.

We prefer that students have taken a couple beginner wheel-throwing classes before registering for this class.

***(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 7-12 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 30th 

Instructor:  Harmony Maine 

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.

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.

 

Pastels
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:

Explore the world of color through pastels at a beginner and intermediate level. Use traditional pastels as you learn how to mix colors and layering processes. Create still life’s and landscapes using a photo reference of their choosing. Expand your skills through demonstrations and personal instruction.

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, drawing techniques, and inspiration from 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 artwork.

Deadline to register by: June 1st

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 

Drink & Draw! Caricatures With Friends!
Thursday, 6:00 p.m.
May 21st
Ages 21+

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Class: 

Spend a fun, humorous, and amusing evening at Baker Hunt with a friend, loved one, or that special someone and learn to draw their Whimsical Caricature!

In this new exciting one day workshop, you will learn to create fun amusement park style caricatures drawing while you sketch your partner in class, while creating lasting and humorous memories!

What You’ll Experience:

Due to the presence of alcohol, this is an adult (21 and up) only workshop. You will have a choice of either wine and/or beer from our Baker Hunt beer and wine list. There is a two drink limit per person, and outside alcohol is not permitted. Non-alcoholic options are available and a snack tray is provided.

You will learn tips and tricks of how to render a simplistic caricature sketch of a person. Then you’ll spend time sketching your partner using the basic caricature supplies; pencils, pastels, and outlining markers.

What You’ll Leave With:

You will leave with a fun one of a kind caricature portrait, the knowledge of the basic fundamental skills of caricature making, and a fun memory with your partner.

Deadline to register by: May 17th 

Instructor: Crystal Oskovich

Supply List

All Supplies included.