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This is an all-beginners class option that will introduce students to the art of pottery. It will cover the basic process and techniques of throwing and glazing. Students will also learn the important safety guidelines and procedures of the ceramics studio. New students only, please. For all virtual and onsite Pottery classes, the tuition includes…
Note: Class skips July 4th for 4th of July Weekend. Creative Movement is a joyful blend of movement exploration, socialization, imaginative play and skill building in dance. Dancers should arrive in dance or yoga attire and ballet shoes. Maximum 10 in-person. Dates: June 6th – July 25th (Skips July 4th) Day/Time: Saturday 9:40am – 10:25am…
In this hands-on workshop students learn to decorate and fire using westernized raku methods using combustible materials to create striking glaze results that vary depending on the way the flames and oxygen react to create vibrant colors and/or crackle effects. We also will do one special firing using aluminum sagger techniques for unique effects. –…
Note: Class skips July 4th for Fourth of July Weekend This class offers children a basis in both ballet and tap. 20 minutes of primary ballet (basic positions, body awareness, imagination based moving) followed by 20 minutes of tap (flaps, claps, stomps, enriching rhythms). Students need both ballet and tap shoes and dance attire (leotards…
Note: Class skips July 4th for 4th of July weekend. Progression based foundations classes in ballet and modern. Ballet barre, ballet center with introduction to modern movement, exploration and discovery. Leotards and convertible tights and ballet shoes are required. Dates: June 6th – July 25th (Skips July 4th) Day/Time: Saturdays 11:30am – 12:30pm Location: Retreat…
NOTE: Class skips July 4 Beginning weavers continue their studies and gain weaving independence in this studio class. Celebrate summer with Seersucker. Learn to design with textures and bumps to add interest to your cloth. Class discussions, demonstrations, and woven samples help students learn terminology, reading patterns, and project planning. Weavers who can dress a…
NOTE: Class skips July 4. Watercolor is a level one observational painting class. In Watercolor, students will learn color theory and application techniques and will receive weekly assignments geared towards advancing their observational skills and technical application. Students will receive compositional and conceptual liberties toward the end of the term with their final assignment as…
NOTE: Class skips July 4 Watercolor II is a level-two independent painting class. Students will be responsible for creating their own series of work, which the instructor will guide and evaluate. In Watercolor, students will be responsible for creating two paintings per month, with each painting relating to the next to complete a series with…
Workshop Overview: This is a fast-paced, hands-on workshop where students will create two expressive floral paintings using charcoal and acrylic paint on canvas. The focus is on loosening control, embracing “mistakes”, and building confidence through intuitive mark-making. I encourage students to let go of perfection through quick exercises. We will use vine charcoal for loose…
Handbuilding is the art of making ceramic forms without the use of a potter’s wheel. Students will study the basics of building pots by pinch, coil, and/or slab built techniques, and learn the important safety guidelines and procedures of ceramics studio.