Have professional photos taken of your artwork for your portfolio, gallery submissions, or grant or festival applications. Forty-five minute slots are available on a consecutively-scheduled basis. Artists will receive a digital compilation of their images. Open to all artists; scholarships available as needed. Note that images taken are not intended for reproduction and sale but […]
This one night session will introduce students to the chemistry of pottery glazes. We will discuss what various materials are required to make a glaze, where to source them, how to quickly analyze a glaze recipe, and touch upon the more "science-y" approaches like Unity Molecular Formulas (great if you like math). If you've ever […]
Learn to use and incorporate PanPastels into your artwork. PanPastels work beautifully with mixed media, and may be applied to surfaces that can’t accept stick pastels. PanPastels are applied with sponge applicators that allow colors to be blended together either in the pan, on the substrate, or on the sponge. They can be used with […]
Explore the process of drawing a landscape from start to finish. Students will learn to decide on the framing, how to ensure proportionate drawing, pen techniques including methods for shading […]
Explore the process of drawing a bird from start to finish using proportionate drawing methods, pen techniques to include shading and texture, and finally marker color layering to bring the […]
This one night session will introduce students to the process of casting pottery and sculpture with liquid clay. Many industrial objects from toilets to lightbulb sockets are made from filling plaster molds with liquid clay. Artists use the process to make pottery and fine sculpture. Ben will discuss plaster molds and casting slip and demonstrate […]
Are you someone who enjoys being playful with art materials and experimenting with different techniques? If that sounds like you, then the Art Colony after-school art club is the perfect fit! We will dive into a variety of drawing, painting, and printmaking techniques, allowing you to discover and develop your artistic style. Nan will focus […]
Celebrate the work of our youth art club artists as they wrap up 10 weeks in the studio. All are welcome to pop in and see what they've been creating. […]
This class is designed to build on your foundational knowledge of wheel-thrown ceramics. In this class we will demonstrate more advanced forms like bowls, mugs, and plates. We will also explore the ceramic process further by discussing the chemistry of clay and glaze. This class will introduce some surface design techniques–painting and drawing with underglaze […]
Botanical drawing is a valuable way to grow your drawing practice, learn to see with a more focused eye, and use drawing as a way to explore and learn about […]
Students will be introduced to functional pottery making, starting with the basics of what clay is, why it’s such a unique substance, and how it has been used throughout history. Students will first learn basic hand building techniques to get a feel for clay as a material. They will then work on the potter’s wheel, […]
This class is for experienced students looking to go the next steps in wheel throwing while continuing to build on their foundational knowledge. Students will receive individualized instruction to help hone their wheel-throwing skills and participate in a series of activities designed to spark the creative process and develop their unique style in their finished […]