Ceramic Bead Making Class
Facemasks will be required as well as following posted health/safety protocol
A class focused on creating your own handmade beads for beautiful jewelry and fashionable home decor items.
In this class you will create a selection of beads that can be assembled into earrings, necklaces/bracelets or keyrings etc, as well as wall hangings or table garlands. You will learn different decorating techniques such as carving, texturing and refining, along with options for assembling your beads.
The class is suitable for all levels and is a great introduction to clay for a beginner.
Discover the joy of creating your own useful, wearable art and experience the meditative process of forming beads in a fun and relaxed environment.
A minimum of three classes is recommended to see your creations through to completion. This allows time for making, drying, firing, decorating and assembling your pieces to take home
A 2 person minimum is required for this class (bring a friend!). You will be notified at least 24 hours prior to class start date if cancelled/rescheduled
Materials kit included
Contemporary Tapestry and Weaving Workshop with Leticia Hess
Facemasks and adherence to health policies in effect
Air-conditioned Studio
Workshop Dates #1 - Monday, Wednesday, Friday - May 10, 12, 14, 2021 - 11:00am-2:00pm -
Workshop Dates #2 - Monday, Wednesday, Friday - May 24, 26, 28, 2021 - 11:00am-2:00pm
When registering online, you will select the first day of the workshop and you are automatically registered for all thee days
Learn textile design fundaments in tapestry, weaving, and knot making by Mexican artist and university teacher Leticia Hess at Art VallARTa. With over 30 years of textile experience. Leticia's work has been exhibited throughout Mexico, Europe, UK and South America
Course details:
- Mounting tapestry frame
- Learn the various techniques in knot and stitch making
- Color combinations, volume and textures
- English & Spanish instruction
- Materials for lessons are included. Opportunities to buy additional for ongoing/special projects
“Build The World of Alebrijes” (Prop, Mask, and Puppet Workshop) led by lead puppeteer and performer Mindy Leanse
“The of [Un]Reason” led by Mexican, New York-based playwright Georgina Escobar – October 26th – 6pm-8pm
This workshop will set to explore, engage with, decentralize, immobilize, and activate a series of playwriting methodologies. It will prompt participants to create a story based on personal myths and set against a backdrop of a recent natural/cultural/societal/or political events. This is a workshop about "theatrical wild abandon" and it is to writers what a physical warm-up is to actors.
2 Day Paper Mache / Piñata Workshop
Join Ernesto Guerra (February 28th and March 1st ) 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm and learn how to create with paper mache. Create a piñata from start to finish. Day 1 brainstorming and sketching ideas. Set up workplace and lay out supplies. Learn how to create the shell. On the second day you will learn how to decorate the piñata and bring it to life.
Acrylic Pour Class with Carol Anne Anderson
Advanced Fused Glass Art Workshop with Carol Anne Anderson
This is a four day workshop that starts on a Monday, continues Tuesday, and then the following Monday and Tuesday from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (January and March dates only). February dates will be February 3 and 4 - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - and February 10 and 11 - 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
2020 starting dates of January 13, February 3, March 2
Join us for an exciting 4 day workshop working with fused glass with Carol Anne Anderson. Over the four days of classes you will learning the advance techniques fusing glass
Taught by talented instructor Carol Anne Anderson formerly of Opps Perfect
Glass Kit includes:
Kiln time / findings / pin backs / bales / head pins / earring binding / drill bits / fiber paper / glass for class project
Alcohol Ink Workshop with Carol Anne Anderson
Beginning Fused Glass Art Workshop with Carol Anne Anderson
This is a four day workshop that starts on a Monday, continues Tuesday, and then the following Monday and Tuesday from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm -
2020 starting dates of January 13, February 10, March 2
Join us for an exciting 4 day workshop working with fused glass with Carol Anne Anderson. Over the four days of classes you will learning the basics of cutting glasses, composition, materials and kiln fusing while make a plate, jewelry, art pieces, cuff bracelet and more.
All the basics to get you creating your own glass art work. Taught by talented instructor Carol Anne Anderson formerly of Opps Perfect
Kiln time / findings / pin backs / bales / head pins / earring binding / drill bits / fiber paper / glass for class project