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                           by Risa Gettler

 

Many of our workshops are appropriate for any age if the student and parent both feel prepared to participate. Demonstrations and technical information are geared towards adults.

Call 619-231-3900 with questions and to register.

PAINTED PET MAT
Lauren Becker Downey
Rover and Fluffy will love it! Create this decorative and functional piece of art to place under your dog or cat's food & water bowls. Learn how to design and paint with acrylics. Brushes, paints, ideas and a primed piece of durable, washable vinyl will be provided.

1-Day Workshop Fee  $34.00  
Materials Fee  $15.00

         Sunday, June 22                       10am-1pm
         Saturday, July 19                      10am-1pm
         Sunday, August 10                       2-5pm
 

PAINTED PLASTIC CHAIR
Lauren Becker Downey
Give new life to those inexpensive stackable resin chairs by turning them into a work of art. Now is your opportunity to upgrade. Create a beautiful, decorative chair by painting flowers, animals, color, pattern, shapes, texture, lines, etc. on the surface. No previous painting experience necessary. Clean & prime chairs at least 24 hours prior to class.
Priming instructions sent upon registration.

1-Day Workshop Fee  $72.00
Materials Fee  $14.00

Sunday, June 29                        10am-4pm
Sunday, July 27                         10am-4pm
 

CERAMIC SELF-PORTRAIT (ages 10 and up)
Mary Carin
Everyone loves working with clay! After making a direct mold of your own (or a friend's) face with reinforced plaster bandage, clay is pressed into the mold. With a few finishing touches to smooth, add texture and refine the clay mask, it will be sent out for firing. This is a great class to share with a family member or friend.

2-Day Workshop Fee  $72.00
Materials Fee  $18.00

Sundays, May 4 & 11               9:30am-12:30pm  

WIRE SCULPTURE (ages 12 and up)
Mary Carin
Learn to bend, twist and coil wire of various thickness and types to create a sculpture that is sure to become a conversation piece in your home. You may work with a freestanding form or on a base. You may bring objects to enhance your pieces. Beads with large holes, old jewelry and bits and pieces of hardware are fun to work with.

1-Day Workshop Fee  $72.00
Materials Fee  $15.00

Sunday, June 15                      9:30am–3:30pm
Sunday, July 20                       9:30am–3:30pm