Sunday, December 7 / 1 – 4 pm

Using ink and watercolor, learn how to make your own cards for the holidays. Create several original cards ready for mailing and learn how to reproduce your favorites. No art experience necessary! Bring a friend, enjoy some cookies and go home with some fun holiday cards. All materials included.

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: 15 and up / All levels 

Saturday, February 7 / 10:30 am – 4:30 pm

This hardcover journal has an attractive opening in the center of the spine to better show off your hand stitching and signatures. The elegant bookcloth covers, end papers and eclectic assortment of inner pages make this a beautiful, personalized book.

Instructor: Katherine Case

Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels

Required Supplies: 

• pencil
• ruler
• x-acto knife
• 1″ glue brush
• bone folder
• scissors
• paper or small collage elements you would like to incorporate into your book

Wednesday, January 14 / 10 am – 2 pm

Students will explore the origins of the mandala (radiant) and the significance of these designs to various cultures. Experience the joy of learning the construction techniques that allow the inner self to manifest in a physical design filled with color and intricacy. Students will explore techniques to still their minds and bodies in order to relax and allow mandalas to flow onto paper and to then delve deeper in exploring journaling techniques. All necessary materials will be provided, but, if you have a journal or your own pens and colored pencils that you enjoy using, please bring them.

Instructor: Kaleigh Surber

Ages: 15 and up / All Levels

Mondays, January 5 – Friday, January 9 / 8:30 am – 12 pm

Kids ages 7 – 12 will have fun exploring the tactile nature of clay. Instruction will encompass basic hand building, throwing on the wheel, and sculpture. In this 5 day camp, students will learn about the basics of pottery, glazing and the transformation of their pieces from the heat of kiln. This will be a fun and educational class. All works will be fired in the Museums’ kiln. Snack and materials are included.

Instructor: Karen Vetter

Ages: 7 – 12 years 

Thursday, January 22 / 6 – 9 pm

Create a variety of image transfers in this class where various methods will be taught. Using black and white as well as color photocopies, create image transfers on to paper, canvas, wood, and more using gel transfer and packing tape transfer methods.

Instructor: Lisa Kurt

Ages: 15 and up / All Levels

Required Supplies:

• black and white toner-based photocopies and color photocopies* (must be toner ink, these cannot be printed on inkjet prints- they will not work) 
• sketchbook/moleskin/journal (any size and moleskin accordion books work great for this)
• magazines with images you like (fashion, home decor, art are all great for this) 
• small wood panels, raw canvas or other objects you might want to print on/decorate (wood/canvas/paper all work well)

Wednesdays, January 28 – February 18 / 1 – 4 pm

Learn the skills used in creating beautiful paintings using translucent watercolors. Beginners will learn the basics of pallet set up, color mixing, composition and a wide range of watercolor techniques including washes, glazing, dry brush work and “special effects.”

Instructor: Carroll Charlet

Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels

Required Supplies:

• Colors: Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine, Cadmium Yellow, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, New Gamboge, Yellow Ochre 
• Plastic studio pallet with at least 10 paint wells
• 2 HB Pencils 
• Watercolor Brushes: #6 or #7 Round and #10 or #12 Round and Wash (flat) Brush at least 1 inch wide
• Pad of Arches 140# cold press watercolor paper
• Roll of paper towels 
• 2 Plastic water containers
• Additional watercolor supplies (paints, brushes, etc) are welcome but not necessary

Please mail questions to carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net

Thursday, December 4 / 6 – 7 pm

Decorate a festive gingerbread house to take home and enjoy for the holidays. Kids will have fun frosting their houses and embellishing them with an assortment of candies to create that perfect winter scene. Dress for a mess!

Ages: All Ages (parent must accompany children under 10)

Wednesdays, January 21 – February 11 / 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Young artists will explore basic painting and drawing techniques to create portraits.  Drawing from the Museum’s exhibtions, students will explore techniques in this four-week series. All materials and a snack are included with registration.

Instructor: Merry Mathers

Ages: 7 – 12 years

Wednesdays, January 14 – February 18 / 6 – 9 pm

Create decorative and functional pottery in this six-week class designed for the beginner as well as those who have taken intermediate pottery classes in the past. Students will learn how to work with clay in both hand building, and wheel-throwing techniques. Finishing methods such as decorating, stamping, painting, and staining will be introduced as well as the discussion and practice of firing and glazing of clay works. Stoneware clay will be used and cone 6 and cone 06 glazes will be available. All firings will be done by the museum in an electric kiln.  All materials are provided.

Instructor: Karen Vetter

Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels

Wednesdays, December 3 – December 17 / 10:00 – 10:45 am

You and your child will enjoy create keepsake holiday gifts and ornaments while exploring a variety of mediums. Price includes one parent and one child. Dress for a mess!

Instructor: TBA
Ages: 2 – 5 with adult