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Youth Handbuilding
Thursdays, 9:00am
July 9 – 30 | Ages 7-11

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Explore the magic of clay as we create beautiful pieces of pottery, in a positive and creative atmosphere. This class focuses on the foundations of clay handling, technique development, glazing, and decorating 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.

What You’ll Learn:

Student’s will learn fundamental skills in handbuiling such as building from pinch pots and coils, introductory surface decoration, and the basics of glazing.

What You’ll Leave With:

Students taking this class will learn introductory skills in ceramics and will leave with 2-5 pieces.

(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)

Instructor:  Matthew Littekan

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All Supplies Included

Teen Open Studio
Thursday, 6:00 pm
July 9 – July 30 | Ages 13-17

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

Class Description:

Express yourself and let your creativity run free! In this open studio, students can explore the art media and subjects of their choice with as much (or as little) teacher guidance as is desired/needed. If you are putting together a portfolio for an application of any kind, this class can help in that as well! Materials available include pencils, colored pencils, pastels, art markers, watercolor, acrylic, collage, air-dry clay, and more! Optional prompts and demos will vary week to week for inspiration, such as a still-life set-up, art magazines/books, and graphic novels/comic books.

Students may keep a portfolio at the studio for ongoing projects.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Variety of art techniques according to your interests
  • Artistic problem-solving
  • Self-directed creativity

What You’ll Leave With:

Creative, exciting projects created with a variety of materials

Deadline to register by: July 5 

Instructor: Sarah Pogue

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Supplies will be provided, but students are invited to bring materials and images that may be unique or hold personal meaning.

Mosaic Art: Glass Lanterns
Tuesday, 6:00 pm
June 23 | Ages 11-15

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In this hands-on workshop, students will design and create a glowing glass lantern using jars, colored film, gems and reflective materials. Beginning with a guided sketch, students will explore pattern design, composition and color choices that respond to light. They will then build layered surfaces using transparent and textured elements to create depth and visual interest. In the final stage, students will assemble their lanterns and experiment with illumination, observing how light transforms color, shadow and overall design.

What You’ll Learn:

Students will acquire practical skills in arranging materials, planning designs, and working with light and color interaction. They will have a stronger sense of visual decision making specifically how to balance shapes, contrast and rhythm.

What You’ll Leave With:

Students will leave the workshop with a completed mosaic piece, foundational skills in pattern design and composition, and a deeper understanding of how light and color interact within visual art.

Deadline to register by: June 19 

Instructor: Chase Carroll

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All Supplies Included.

Paper Collage Storyboarding Workshop
Monday, 6:00 pm
June 15 | Ages 7-10

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Class Description:

Students will create a visual story using construction paper collage techniques. They will plan a beginning, middle, and end; design characters and settings; and assemble a storyboard using images instead of words (or with limited text).

What You’ll Learn:

  • Understand basic storytelling structure
  • Create characters and settings using collage
  • Learn cutting, layering, and gluing techniques
  • Organize ideas sequentially
  • Present and reflect on their visual stories

What You’ll Leave With:

Students will leave with the 3 to 4 Paper Collage Storyboards and a stronger understanding of what an art project is from start to finish.

Deadline to register by: June 11 

Instructor: Jason Trautz

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All Supplies Included.

Junk Journaling
Tuesday, 6:00 pm
July 14 | Ages 13-17

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Ever heard of Junk Journaling? Come try it out, and commit all of your thoughts and ideas to paper in visual and written form! This workshop for ages 13-17 provides participants with materials to work in their journals and a space to share their creations with each other.

What You’ll Learn:

Participants will learn how to layer textures, combine images and words, and experiment with composition to create visually rich, expressive pages. Along the way, we’ll inspire with creative prompts to spark ideas, helping each student turn everyday “junk” into meaningful art

What You’ll Leave With:

Students will leave with new “entries” in their journals and a sense of camaraderie with their fellow journalers and collagists.

Deadline to register by: July 10 

Instructor: Rebekah Trunnell

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All Supplies Included.

Fairytale Forward: Dragon’s Eye
Tuesday, 6:00 pm
June 16 | Ages 11-15

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Step into a world of fantasy in this imaginative fairytale workshop, where students will create their own mystical dragon eye sculpture. Using air-dry clay and a glass gem as the focal point, students will learn sculpting techniques to shape a textured base, build layered scales and add intricate details that bring their creature to life.

Once their forms are complete, students will explore color blending and painting techniques to enhance depth, contrast and realism. In the final stage, they will finish and refine their piece, transforming it into a striking, magical artifact.

What You’ll Learn:

Students will learn foundational sculpting techniques, including shaping forms, adding texture and detail and blending color through painting.

What You’ll Leave With:

Students will leave with a finished dragon eye clay sculpture that showcases their craftsmanship and creative expression.

Deadline to register by: June 12 

Instructor: Chase Carroll

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All Supplies Included.

Homemade Gummy Bears
Candy Making Class for Ages 7-12 w/Adult
Wednesday, July 15th | 6:00-7:30pm

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Join Chef/Owner Annie Brown of Laughing Bees Honey for a candy class making Gummy Bears! You’ll learn the steps to making gummy bears and other soft candies at home! You’ll go home with a batch of your own delicious gummy bears, and a silicone mold to make more! Class is for ages 7-12 who must be accompanied by an adult (18+)

Skills you’ll learn:

  • Kitchen safety
  • Making Gummy Bears and Soft Candy
  • Working with cooked sugar

What you’ll take home:

  • A batch of delicious gummy bears
  • A silicone gummy-bear mold
  • Recipes for making more gummy bears at home

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 7-12 with an Adult.
  • Great for beginner cooks!

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

Instructor: Annie Brown 

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All Groceries and Supplies Included

 

Paper Pulp “Clay” Sculptures
Monday, 6:00 pm
July 13 | Ages 11-15

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Class Description:

In this workshop, you will learn about the process of making paper pulp/paper clay and using it as an exciting medium to build three-dimensional objects. With its unique textural and moldable qualities, paper pulp sculptures are lightweight, eco friendly, and durable!

What You’ll Learn:

  • Learn how paper pulp becomes a sculptural medium
  • Explore form, texture, and structure
  • Build and finish a paper pulp “clay” sculpture
  • Practice patience, problem-solving, and craftsmanship

What You’ll Leave With:

Students will leave with a paper pulp bowl, vase, and/or a paper clay tile refill

Deadline to register by: July 9 

Instructor: Jason Trautz

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All Supplies Included.

Resin Jewelry-making
Saturday, 12:00 pm
June 6 | Ages 13-17

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In this class, we will be making a pair of earrings (in the shape of your choosing) out of resin. Embedded within the resin, we will be adding flowers and natural elements found on the grounds of Baker Hunt (or brought from home) and/or other materials such as pigments or powders. 

What You’ll Learn:

  • Learn to use resin safely to create artwork
  • Develop skills of adding elements to resin, working with molds, and setting correct temperature/UV exposure.
  • Learn to bring jewelry fixing together to create a cohesive, wearable art piece.

What You’ll Leave With:

A pair of beautiful, unique resin earrings, perhaps more if time allows.

Deadline to register by: June 2 

Instructor: Saylor Seigert

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All Supplies Included.

Mother’s Day Birdseed Wreaths
Friday, 6:00 pm
May 8 | Ages 5-12 w/Adult

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If you are looking for a unique, hand-made gift for Mom on Mother’s Day, this class is for you! Join us as we dive into the world of backyard birds as we create decorated birdseed wreaths! Sure to attract the attention of a variety of colorful, native birds to your backyard, this birdseed wreath will also attract the attention of Mom on her special day!

What You’ll Learn:

We will discuss the kinds of native and migrating birds that reside in the greater Cincinnati/NKY area for the spring and summer, as well as the different types of seeds, fruits, and nuts that they love to eat! We will also learn how to use eco- and bird-friendly materials as binding agents for our feeder wreaths.

What You’ll Leave With:

Each stud will leave with a beautiful, outdoor birdseed wreath (and a mold for future wreaths!) that has a one-of-a-kind design made with fruits, nuts, and other bird-loving foods…just in time for Mother’s Day! You will also have a greater appreciation for the birds in our area, and leave with tips for attracting specific birds to your backyard!

Deadline to register by: May 4

Instructor: Matthew Litteken

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All Supplies Included.