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Beginner Wheel Throwing
Tuesdays, 6:00 pm
June 2 – July 28 | 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: June 2nd 

Instructor:  Margaret Weiner

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.

 

Adventures in Quilting: Star Pop Quilt Top
Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
June 2 – July 28
Ages 16+

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

Class:

In this beginner class, we will make the Star Pop quilt pattern in the *small throw size* (52″x60″).

The instructor will teach students several tips and tricks to make cutting and sewing efficient and accurate, taking the stress out of the quilting process and allowing creativity to flow. This is a traditionally pieced quilt top. Students will learn to prepare fabric, cut, and piece a finished quilt top.

*Note: the finished object is the QUILT TOP, which is not a finished quilt. For a quilt to be finished, it has a middle batting layer and a back layer that are all sewn together. Students will leave with resources to get their quilt top quilted outside of class.*

**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:

Students will learn how to prepare fabric for quilting, including how to cut, mark, sort, and label quilt pieces. Students will learn traditional quilt piecing, and the instructor will share techniques to increase efficiency in order to take the stress out of quilting. Students will learn to effectively manage different pieces, their time, and how to effectively read a quilting pattern.

What You’ll Leave With:

Students will leave with a small throw size (52″x60″) quilt top that is ready to be quilted together with batting and backing fabric. Students will be given resources on where and how to get their quilt top finished for use.

Deadline to register by: May 28th  

Instructor: Rachel Robertson

Supply List

Baker Hunt provides all the standard tools to create the featured project, and provides limited material fabric for the project.

Students will need to purchase:

  • 11 coordinating Fat Quarters –OR– forty two 10″ squares (called a layer cake)
  • 1.5 yards contrast fabric for the stars

 

Gentle Slow Flow Yoga
Tuesdays, 10:00 am
July 7 – July 28
Beginner Yoga for Ages 16+

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Class:

Join us to help find your center and help maintain your mental and physical health. This yoga class is slower in pace, cadence, and more gentle to your nervous system. In this class we practice less intense positions, and offer extended time for meditation, breath work, and relaxation. Beginner friendly. Class is beginner friendly, for adults ages 16+.

What You’ll Learn:

In a group, movement-by-movement instructed environment, you will learn traditional and easy yoga stances and practices.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of each class meeting you will leave refreshed with a better mental and physical well-being.

Deadline to register for the full 4-week: July 3rd  

Drop in pricing is available for each class session. Please select the date you wish to attend when registering.

Instructor: Sara Dauwe

Supply List

 

Equipment you’ll need:

  • Yoga Mat
  • Comfortable, unrestricting attire
  • Drinking Water
  • Face Towel

Equipment you may need (we have some):

  • Blocks
  • Yoga Blanket
  • Bolster

** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

** Please review our terms and conditions here.

 

Multi-Layer Linocut Printmaking br/>Tuesday, 6:00 pm
July 7 – July 28 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

In this exciting new mixed media 4-week class, you will learn all about the rudimentary skills of creating a series of  linocuts creations to create wonderful layered effect print to give your carving and print more depth and help bring your prints more to life!

What You’ll Learn:

In this 4-week class, In a group learning environment you will learn how to design, carve, and print a dynamic image using multiple layers of color. Starting with the basics of linocut tools and safety, you’ll develop a simple composition and explore how to break it into separate layers for printing. You will also learn practice carving techniques, registration methods for aligning layers, and inking processes to build up rich, vibrant prints.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end the 4 class meetings, you will have a more understanding of the properties of printmaking linoleum cuts and leave with the skill set to repeat your prints at home, and you will have completed a small edition of your own multi-color linocut print.

Deadline to register by: July 3rd 

Instructor: Stephanie Barker

Supply List

All Supplies Included.

 

 

Carve and Color!:
Printmaking & Watercolor
Tuesday, 6:00 pm
June 2 – June 23 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

In this exciting new mixed media 4-week class, you will learn all about the rudimentary skills of creating linocuts with creating watercolor enhancements, to create wonderful and whimsical prints with stunning watercolor backgrounds and/or embellishments!

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you will design and carve traditional linoleum blocks to create unique low relief stamps for the first two weeks, and then you will print them add watercolor backgrounds or fill in pieces they may want a pop of color to enhance your design in the last two weeks of class. You will have the opportunity for one-on-one guidance, and inspiration from the instructor.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end the 4 class meetings, you will have a more understanding of the properties of printmaking linoleum cuts and the watercolor making process, and leave with the skill set to repeat your prints at home, along with a couple of successful prints of your class project.

Deadline to register by: May 28th 

Instructor: Stephanie Barker

Supply List

All Supplies Included.

 

 

Introduction to Stained Glass
Tuesdays, 12:00 pm
July 7 – 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.***]

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 on a single stained glass panel from a selected group of popular beginner level patterns by the instructor. 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 a completed piece of stained glass artwork. (A small-medium practice piece design)

Deadline to register by: July 3rd 

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.

Introduction to Stained Glass
Tuesdays, 12:00 pm
June 2 – June 23 | 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. In a step-by-step instruction, small group learning environment, you will create on a single stained glass panel from a selected group of popular beginner level patterns by the instructor. 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 a completed piece of stained glass artwork. (A small-medium practice piece design)

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.

Florals in Soft Pastels
Tuesday, 12:00 pm
July 7 – July 28 | Ages 16+

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Class:

This 4-week course is designed to help students develop their basic understanding of how to use the soft pastel medium, while understanding basic addresses to composition and perspective, practicing shading, texture, and by the process of drawing still-life’s, portraits, and abstract compositions. Perfect for beginners and intermediate artists, this course offers both instruction and hands-on practice to build confidence and creativity in drawing the figure and using soft pastels.

What You’ll Learn:

Each week, students will explore different technical skill and simple techniques to create a pastel rendering.  Students will work in a group-learning environment, and will also have the opportunity for one-on-one guidance and feedback on their artwork from the instructor.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of the course, students will have a solid foundation in using soft pastels understanding of the techniques learned throughout the class, and students will obtain an average of 1 – 3 completed pieces based on the students dedication.

Deadline to register by: July 2nd 

Instructor: Crystal Oskovich

Supply List

Baker Hunt provides basic materials for the class. But we suggest students to bring their own materials that they are most comfortable using.

Suggested Materials list: (But not required)

  • Pastel-toned paper with colors (pad or individual sheets)
  • Pastel boards or sanded pastel paper (your choice of drawing surface)
  • Soft Pastels of the students choice
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Stiff bristle brush
  • Soft vine charcoal

Flow to Floor Yoga
Tuesday, 12:00 pm
July 7 – July 28 | Ages 16+

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Class:

Join us to help find your center and help maintain your mental and physical health. . “Flow to Floor” first begins with 30 minutes or so is a traditional vinyasa flow sequence, and then the end of class, students transitions into a slower pace with more restorative postures. (i.e. mainly seated, supine, or prone poses). Class is beginner friendly, for adults ages 16+.

What You’ll Learn:

In a group, movement-by-movement instructed environment, you will learn traditional and easy yoga stances and practices.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of each class meeting you will leave refreshed with a better mental and physical well-being.

Deadline to register for the full 4-weeks by: July 3rd

Drop in pricing is available for each class session. Please select the date you wish to attend when registering

Instructor: Lily Fast

Supply List

 

Equipment you’ll need:

  • Yoga Mat
  • Comfortable, unrestricting attire
  • Drinking Water
  • Face Towel

Equipment you may need (we have some):

  • Blocks
  • Yoga Blanket
  • Bolster

** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

** Please review our terms and conditions here.

Beginner Soft Pastels
Tuesday, 3:00 pm
July 7 – July 28 | Ages 16+

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Class:

This 4-week course is designed to help students develop their basic understanding of how to use the soft pastel medium, while understanding basic addresses to composition and perspective, practicing shading, texture, and by the process of drawing still-life’s, portraits, and abstract compositions. Perfect for beginners and intermediate artists, this course offers both instruction and hands-on practice to build confidence and creativity in drawing the figure and using soft pastels.

What You’ll Learn:

Each week, students will explore different technical skill and simple techniques to create a pastel rendering.  Students will work in a group-learning environment, and will also have the opportunity for one-on-one guidance and feedback on their artwork from the instructor.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of the course, students will have a solid foundation in using soft pastels understanding of the techniques learned throughout the class, and students will obtain an average of 1 – 3 completed pieces based on the students dedication.

Deadline to register by: July 2st 

Instructor: Crystal Oskovich

Supply List

Baker Hunt provides basic materials for the class. But we suggest students to bring their own materials that they are most comfortable using.

Suggested Materials list: (But not required)

  • Pastel-toned paper with colors (pad or individual sheets)
  • Pastel boards or sanded pastel paper (your choice of drawing surface)
  • Soft Pastels of the students choice
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Stiff bristle brush
  • Soft vine charcoal