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Watercolor Botanicals Series with Amy Jackson

Event Phone: 276.236.3500

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Watercolor Botanicals Feb 9show details +hide details - $30.00 (USD) Expired

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Watercolor Botanicals | Roses & Carnations February 9 | 12-3pm In this series, Amy will begin each class with different watercolor washes, layering techniques, and color mixing that will lead to smaller studies and a larger botanical painting in the second half of class. The class will cover florals, herbs, trees, and seasonal plants! While the class will be geared towards a beginner to intermediate painter, Amy can also challenge more advanced painters. Great as individual classes or a botanical journey you can sign up monthly or for the whole series for a special discount. Unsure of what kind of supplies to purchase? Just pay the $5 material fee to test run what Amy's favorites are, then you can purchase a kit in our gift shop or bring in your own watercolor supplies.

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Watercolor Botanicals Feb 9	Watercolor Botanicals \| Roses & Carnations February 9 \| 12-3pm In this series, Amy will begin each class with different watercolor washes, layering techniques, and color mixing that will lead to smaller studies and a larger botanical painting in the second half of class. The class will cover florals, herbs, trees, and seasonal plants! While the class will be geared towards a beginner to intermediate painter, Amy can also challenge more advanced painters. Great as individual classes or a botanical journey you can sign up monthly or for the whole series for a special discount. Unsure of what kind of supplies to purchase? Just pay the $5 material fee to test run what Amy's favorites are, then you can purchase a kit in our gift shop or bring in your own watercolor supplies.	$30.00 (USD)
Total		$30.00 (USD)

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Goes On Sale: December 18, 2018 6:25 pm
Sales End: February 9, 2019 11:55 pm

Watercolor Botanicals April 13show details +hide details - $30.00 (USD) Sold Out

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Fresh Herbs April 13 | 12-3pm In this series, Amy will begin each class with different watercolor washes, layering techniques, and color mixing that will lead to smaller studies and a larger botanical painting in the second half of class. The class will cover florals, herbs, trees, and seasonal plants! While the class will be geared towards a beginner to intermediate painter, Amy can also challenge more advanced painters. Great as individual classes or a botanical journey you can sign up monthly or for the whole series for a special discount. Unsure of what kind of supplies to purchase? Just pay the $5 material fee to test run what Amy's favorites are, then you can purchase a kit in our gift shop or bring in your own watercolor supplies.

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Watercolor Botanicals April 13	Fresh Herbs April 13 \| 12-3pm In this series, Amy will begin each class with different watercolor washes, layering techniques, and color mixing that will lead to smaller studies and a larger botanical painting in the second half of class. The class will cover florals, herbs, trees, and seasonal plants! While the class will be geared towards a beginner to intermediate painter, Amy can also challenge more advanced painters. Great as individual classes or a botanical journey you can sign up monthly or for the whole series for a special discount. Unsure of what kind of supplies to purchase? Just pay the $5 material fee to test run what Amy's favorites are, then you can purchase a kit in our gift shop or bring in your own watercolor supplies.	$30.00 (USD)
Total		$30.00 (USD)

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Goes On Sale: December 18, 2018 6:25 pm
Sales End: April 13, 2019 11:55 pm

Watercolor Botanicals June 15show details +hide details - $30.00 (USD) Quantity

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Tree Varieties June 15 | 12-3pm In this series, Amy will begin each class with different watercolor washes, layering techniques, and color mixing that will lead to smaller studies and a larger botanical painting in the second half of class. The class will cover florals, herbs, trees, and seasonal plants! While the class will be geared towards a beginner to intermediate painter, Amy can also challenge more advanced painters. Great as individual classes or a botanical journey you can sign up monthly or for the whole series for a special discount. Unsure of what kind of supplies to purchase? Just pay the $5 material fee to test run what Amy's favorites are, then you can purchase a kit in our gift shop or bring in your own watercolor supplies.

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Watercolor Botanicals June 15	Tree Varieties June 15 \| 12-3pm In this series, Amy will begin each class with different watercolor washes, layering techniques, and color mixing that will lead to smaller studies and a larger botanical painting in the second half of class. The class will cover florals, herbs, trees, and seasonal plants! While the class will be geared towards a beginner to intermediate painter, Amy can also challenge more advanced painters. Great as individual classes or a botanical journey you can sign up monthly or for the whole series for a special discount. Unsure of what kind of supplies to purchase? Just pay the $5 material fee to test run what Amy's favorites are, then you can purchase a kit in our gift shop or bring in your own watercolor supplies.	$30.00 (USD)
Total		$30.00 (USD)

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Goes On Sale: December 18, 2018 6:25 pm
Sales End: June 15, 2019 11:55 pm

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Watercolor Botanicals June 15 June 15, 2019	12:00 pm to 3:00 pm	0	8	2	8

Watercolor Botanicals Aug 10show details +hide details - $30.00 (USD) Quantity

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Floral Wreaths August 10 | 12-3pm In this series, Amy will begin each class with different watercolor washes, layering techniques, and color mixing that will lead to smaller studies and a larger botanical painting in the second half of class. The class will cover florals, herbs, trees, and seasonal plants! While the class will be geared towards a beginner to intermediate painter, Amy can also challenge more advanced painters. Great as individual classes or a botanical journey you can sign up monthly or for the whole series for a special discount. Unsure of what kind of supplies to purchase? Just pay the $5 material fee to test run what Amy's favorites are, then you can purchase a kit in our gift shop or bring in your own watercolor supplies.

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Watercolor Botanicals Aug 10	Floral Wreaths August 10 \| 12-3pm In this series, Amy will begin each class with different watercolor washes, layering techniques, and color mixing that will lead to smaller studies and a larger botanical painting in the second half of class. The class will cover florals, herbs, trees, and seasonal plants! While the class will be geared towards a beginner to intermediate painter, Amy can also challenge more advanced painters. Great as individual classes or a botanical journey you can sign up monthly or for the whole series for a special discount. Unsure of what kind of supplies to purchase? Just pay the $5 material fee to test run what Amy's favorites are, then you can purchase a kit in our gift shop or bring in your own watercolor supplies.	$30.00 (USD)
Total		$30.00 (USD)

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Goes On Sale: December 18, 2018 6:25 pm
Sales End: August 10, 2019 11:55 pm

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Watercolor Botanicals Aug 10 August 10, 2019	12:00 pm to 3:00 pm	0	8	2	8

Watercolor Botanicals Oct 12show details +hide details - $30.00 (USD) Quantity

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Pumpkins & Gourds October 12 | 12-3pm In this series, Amy will begin each class with different watercolor washes, layering techniques, and color mixing that will lead to smaller studies and a larger botanical painting in the second half of class. The class will cover florals, herbs, trees, and seasonal plants! While the class will be geared towards a beginner to intermediate painter, Amy can also challenge more advanced painters. Great as individual classes or a botanical journey you can sign up monthly or for the whole series for a special discount. Unsure of what kind of supplies to purchase? Just pay the $5 material fee to test run what Amy's favorites are, then you can purchase a kit in our gift shop or bring in your own watercolor supplies.

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Watercolor Botanicals Oct 12	Pumpkins & Gourds October 12 \| 12-3pm In this series, Amy will begin each class with different watercolor washes, layering techniques, and color mixing that will lead to smaller studies and a larger botanical painting in the second half of class. The class will cover florals, herbs, trees, and seasonal plants! While the class will be geared towards a beginner to intermediate painter, Amy can also challenge more advanced painters. Great as individual classes or a botanical journey you can sign up monthly or for the whole series for a special discount. Unsure of what kind of supplies to purchase? Just pay the $5 material fee to test run what Amy's favorites are, then you can purchase a kit in our gift shop or bring in your own watercolor supplies.	$30.00 (USD)
Total		$30.00 (USD)

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Goes On Sale: December 18, 2018 6:25 pm
Sales End: October 12, 2019 11:55 pm

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Watercolor Botanicals Oct 12 October 12, 2019	12:00 pm to 3:00 pm	0	8	2	8

Watercolor Botanicals December 7show details +hide details - $30.00 (USD) Quantity

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Holly & Pine December 7 | 12-3pm In this series, Amy will begin each class with different watercolor washes, layering techniques, and color mixing that will lead to smaller studies and a larger botanical painting in the second half of class. The class will cover florals, herbs, trees, and seasonal plants! While the class will be geared towards a beginner to intermediate painter, Amy can also challenge more advanced painters. Great as individual classes or a botanical journey you can sign up monthly or for the whole series for a special discount. Unsure of what kind of supplies to purchase? Just pay the $5 material fee to test run what Amy's favorites are, then you can purchase a kit in our gift shop or bring in your own watercolor supplies.

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Watercolor Botanicals December 7	Holly & Pine December 7 \| 12-3pm In this series, Amy will begin each class with different watercolor washes, layering techniques, and color mixing that will lead to smaller studies and a larger botanical painting in the second half of class. The class will cover florals, herbs, trees, and seasonal plants! While the class will be geared towards a beginner to intermediate painter, Amy can also challenge more advanced painters. Great as individual classes or a botanical journey you can sign up monthly or for the whole series for a special discount. Unsure of what kind of supplies to purchase? Just pay the $5 material fee to test run what Amy's favorites are, then you can purchase a kit in our gift shop or bring in your own watercolor supplies.	$30.00 (USD)
Total		$30.00 (USD)

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Goes On Sale: December 18, 2018 6:25 pm
Sales End: October 12, 2019 11:55 pm

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Date	Time	Sold	Remaining	Total Sold	Total Spaces Left
Watercolor Botanicals Dec 7 December 7, 2019	12:00 pm to 3:00 pm	0	8	2	8

Watercolor Botanicals Whole Seriesshow details +hide details - $189.00 (USD) Expired

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10% Discount if you register for the whole series before the first class. In this series, Amy will begin each class with different watercolor washes, layering techniques, and color mixing that will lead to smaller studies and a larger botanical painting in the second half of class. The class will cover florals, herbs, trees, and seasonal plants! While the class will be geared towards a beginner to intermediate painter, Amy can also challenge more advanced painters. Great as individual classes or a botanical journey you can sign up monthly or for the whole series for a special discount. Unsure of what kind of supplies to purchase? Just pay the $5 material fee to test run what Amy's favorites are, then you can purchase a kit in our gift shop or bring in your own watercolor supplies.

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Watercolor Botanicals Whole Series	10% Discount if you register for the whole series before the first class. In this series, Amy will begin each class with different watercolor washes, layering techniques, and color mixing that will lead to smaller studies and a larger botanical painting in the second half of class. The class will cover florals, herbs, trees, and seasonal plants! While the class will be geared towards a beginner to intermediate painter, Amy can also challenge more advanced painters. Great as individual classes or a botanical journey you can sign up monthly or for the whole series for a special discount. Unsure of what kind of supplies to purchase? Just pay the $5 material fee to test run what Amy's favorites are, then you can purchase a kit in our gift shop or bring in your own watercolor supplies.	$210.00 (USD)
Series Discount	10% Off if you sign up for all of the classes before February 9 10 %	-$21.00 (USD)
Total		$189.00 (USD)

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Goes On Sale: December 18, 2018 6:25 pm
Sales End: February 9, 2019 11:55 pm

Materials Fee | Watercolor Botanicals | REQUIREDshow details +hide details - $5.00 (USD) Sold Out

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Material cost will cover paint, paper and brushes to be used in class. You may purchase supplies in gift shop to bring to subsequent classes, bring your own or pay the fee for each class.

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Materials Fee \| Watercolor Botanicals \| REQUIRED	Material cost will cover paint, paper and brushes to be used in class. You may purchase supplies in gift shop to bring to subsequent classes, bring your own or pay the fee for each class.	$5.00 (USD)
Total		$5.00 (USD)

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Goes On Sale: December 28, 2018 5:20 pm
Sales End: December 15, 2019 12:00 am

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Date	Time	Sold	Total Sold	Total Spaces Left
Watercolor Botanicals June 15 June 15, 2019	12:00 pm to 3:00 pm	2	2	8
Watercolor Botanicals Aug 10 August 10, 2019	12:00 pm to 3:00 pm	2	2	8
Watercolor Botanicals Oct 12 October 12, 2019	12:00 pm to 3:00 pm	2	2	8
Watercolor Botanicals Dec 7 December 7, 2019	12:00 pm to 3:00 pm	2	2	8

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Watercolor Botanicals June 15
June 15, 2019
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Tree Varieties
Watercolor Botanicals Aug 10
August 10, 2019
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Floral Wreaths
Watercolor Botanicals Oct 12
October 12, 2019
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Pumpkins & Gourds
Watercolor Botanicals Dec 7
December 7, 2019
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Winter Time Botanicals | Holly & Pine

Summer Solstice Plein Air at Stonefarm

Event Phone: 276.236.3500

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Artist Registration | Plein Air Day at Stonefarmshow details +hide details - $15.00 (USD) Quantity

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Plein Air at Stonefarm Date: June 22, 2019 Time: 10am-3pm Registration Fee: $15/artist Join us on Summer Solstice at Stonefarm in Elk Creek for a Plein Air Event! Bring your travel supplies and scope out a beautiful spot to paint for the day. Lunch will be provided. At the end of the day there will be a reception, judging of the day's work for prize money and an opportunity to sell your "wet" paintings. If you would like to bring additional original work to sell, you are welcome to do so. The artist is responsible for the sales of extra work brought. Chestnut Creek School of the Arts will collect 25% of each sale from the "wet paintings" and asks for 25% of all other sales during the event. Schedule of Events for June 22, 2019 10am- 2pm with Reception to follow. Soup and bread provided for lunch. Art judged and prizes awarded at 3pm 1st place $500 2nd place $300 3rd place $200 Total prize money $1000 This event is open to the public to come watch artists as they paint scenes of the day as they see them and to purchase paintings of the day. Founded by Jeremiah Stone circa 1760, Stonefarm is now entering it ninth generation in the Stone family. Held in a conservation trust, the farm’s gentle rolling pastures and forest land sit in the middle of the Elk Creek Valley, with Point Lookout to the south and Iron Mountain to the north. Theresa Stone Lazo, the 7th generation to live on the farm, and her husband Robert, live in the farmhouse built by Theresa’s great grandfather, Chrisman Stone, in 1886. The house is adorned with the family’s extensive contemporary and classical art collection, which painters and visitors are encouraged to tour.

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Artist Registration \| Plein Air Day at Stonefarm	Plein Air at Stonefarm Date: June 22, 2019 Time: 10am-3pm Registration Fee: $15/artist Join us on Summer Solstice at Stonefarm in Elk Creek for a Plein Air Event! Bring your travel supplies and scope out a beautiful spot to paint for the day. Lunch will be provided. At the end of the day there will be a reception, judging of the day's work for prize money and an opportunity to sell your "wet" paintings. If you would like to bring additional original work to sell, you are welcome to do so. The artist is responsible for the sales of extra work brought. Chestnut Creek School of the Arts will collect 25% of each sale from the "wet paintings" and asks for 25% of all other sales during the event. Schedule of Events for June 22, 2019 10am- 2pm with Reception to follow. Soup and bread provided for lunch. Art judged and prizes awarded at 3pm 1st place $500 2nd place $300 3rd place $200 Total prize money $1000 This event is open to the public to come watch artists as they paint scenes of the day as they see them and to purchase paintings of the day. Founded by Jeremiah Stone circa 1760, Stonefarm is now entering it ninth generation in the Stone family. Held in a conservation trust, the farm’s gentle rolling pastures and forest land sit in the middle of the Elk Creek Valley, with Point Lookout to the south and Iron Mountain to the north. Theresa Stone Lazo, the 7th generation to live on the farm, and her husband Robert, live in the farmhouse built by Theresa’s great grandfather, Chrisman Stone, in 1886. The house is adorned with the family’s extensive contemporary and classical art collection, which painters and visitors are encouraged to tour.	$15.00 (USD)
Total		$15.00 (USD)

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Goes On Sale: March 27, 2019 1:59 pm
Sales End: June 21, 2019 10:00 am

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Plein Air Day at Stonefarm June 22, 2019	10:00 am to 3:00 pm	6	24	6	24

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Plein Air Day at Stonefarm
June 22, 2019
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Plein Air at Stonefarm Date: June 22, 2019 Time: 10am-3pm Registration Fee: $15/artist

Plein Air at Stonefarm Date: June 22, 2019 Time: 10am-3pm Registration Fee: $15/artist Minimum of 10 artist Join us on Summer Solstice at Stonefarm in Elk Creek for a Plein Air Event! Bring your travel supplies and scope out a beautiful spot to paint for the day. Lunch will be provided. At the end Read More

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Woodturning | Lidded Boxes Instructor: Morris Schlesinger Saturday, May 4 | 1 - 5 pm Class Fee: $56 Materials Fee to CCSA: $25.00 Skill Level: must have taken previous wood turning class Age: 18+ Only 3 spots left! Now that you know the basics of wood turning on a lathe take your skills to the next level by learning to [...]

May Double Bevel Marquetry with Kit Holland

Double Bevel Marquetry Instructor: Kit Holland Date: Saturday, May 11 Time: 12-4pm Class Fee: $56 Materials: Will be provided by instructor Skill Level: Beginner, Age: 12+| Some woodworking experience desired MUST REGISTER BY APRIL 11th! Learn how to use a variety of tools and techniques to create wood inlays. This class combines the use of double bevel marquetry with inlay [...]

QiGong with Donna Ellis

QiGong Instructor: Donna Ellis Dates: Wednesdays, April 24, May 1, 8, & 15 Time: 6-7pm Cost: $48/4 classes Materials: Bring your own yoga mat, blocks and strap, or borrow ours at no cost! * Must commit to these 4 dates, no walkins. Sampler QiGong Classes will be offered ever 1st Wednesday of the month from 5-5:30pm with consultations until 5:45pm. [...]

Wire Wrapped Earrings | Elizabeth Alexander

Wire Wrapped Earrings Art4Life Programming Instructor: Elizabeth Alexander Date: Tuesday, May 28 Time: 1-2:30pm Class Fee: $7.50 Materials: Included Transform some wire and a few sparkly beads to create earrings you will be proud to wear and show off or give to a loved one. You will learn to wrap wire forming the base of your wrapped beads as well [...]

Introduction to Wheel Throwing with Rachael McKenzie

Introduction to Wheel Throwing Instructor: Rachael McKenzie Dates: Saturday, June 8 & 22 | 9am-3pm plus open studio time Class Fee: $130 Material Fee: $25 for clay to CCSA Learn step-by-step how to make your own creations on the pottery wheel. With her guidance and your open studio pass, you will have studio time between classes to practice and hone [...]

Carve a Comfort Bird with Joy Choate

Carve a Comfort Bird Instructor: Joy Choate Date: Friday, June 14 Time: 10am-5pm Class Fee: $78 Material Fee: TBD Skill: All, Age: 16+ Learn to carve basic, yet creative tiny wood sculptures, Comfort Birds. Use simple tools and find the zen of carving with your hands. Each piece has a personality all its own. What is a “comfort bird”? Wood […]

Lidded Pottery Bowl | Rachael McKenzie

Lidded Pottery Bowl Art4Life Programming Instructor: Rachael McKenzie Date: Wednesday, May 22 Time: 4-5:30pm Class Fee: $7.50 Materials: $2.50 for clay & glazing Hand build a clay bowl with a lid for the dad in your life (or whoever)! We will learn hand building techniques. Students can return for an open studio to glaze their piece if they wish. All [...]

Woven Wine Basket with Diane Parker

Woven Wine Basket Instructor: Diane Parker Dates: Tuesday & Thursday | June 18 & 20 Time: 9am-1pm Class Fee: $104 Material Fee: $25* Learn to weave this rectangular basket large enough to carry 2 bottles of wine comfortably. This basket has a woven divider to keep the bottles secure as well as a large sturdy handle for carrying ease. *Materials [...]

Wet Felted Soap with Karen Bopp

Wet Felted Soap Instructor: Karen Bopp Art4Life Programming Dates: Tuesday, May 7 Time: 1-2:30pm Class Fee: $7.50 Using the technique of wet felting (the agitation of wool roving fibers with water and pressure) you will learn how to encase your favorite soap bar creating an exfoliating beauty. Keep it for your own spa day or give it to a loved [...]

June Intro to Woodturning Tools with Morris Schlesinger

June Intro to Woodturning Tools Instructor: Morris Schlesinger Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 23 | 2 - 4 pm Open Studio: Thursday, June 6, 13, 20, 25 | 2 - 4 pm Class Fee: $168 Materials Fee: $25 to CCSA Skill Level: Beginner, 18+ This class is a great introduction to the world of turning, a skill that can be [...]

Handbuilt Pottery Tray | Amy Jackson

Handbuilt Pottery Tray Art4Life Programming Instructor: Amy Jackson Date: Wednesday, May 22 Time: 1-2:30pm Class Fee: $7.50 Materials: $2.50 for clay & glazing Hand build a clay tray for the dad in your life (or whoever)! We will learn hand building techniques. Students can return for an open studio to glaze their piece if they wish. All Ages & Abilities [...]

Kumihimo Braid with Beads with Juanita Finger

Kumihimo Braid with Beads Instructor: Juanita Finger Date: Saturday, September 7 Time: 9am-12pm Class Fee: $39 Materials Fee: $30 Beading Kit Learn how to create a gorgeous Kumihimo beaded bracelet! Juanita will walk you through this Japanese art form and how to embellish your piece with beads. Beading kits include materials for a 7" wrist with extra beads to make [...]

Life Drawing Open Studio

Open Studio for Life Drawing Dates: March 9, May 4, July 13, September 14, & November 9 Times: 1-3pm Open Studio: $10/ 2 hour session Materials: Bring your own preference! Skill: ALL, Age: 14+ Join us for a new open studio: LIFE DRAWING! We will meet in Studio 203 every other month on the second Saturday, starting March 9th. This [...]

Woven Egg Basket with Diane Parker

Woven Egg Basket Instructor: Diane Parker Dates: Tuesday & Thursday | August 20 & August 22 Time: 9am-1pm Class Fee: $104 Material Fee: $25* Students will weave their own 10” multi-colored Appalachian style egg basket using hoop construction and a four-point lashing system. Use this completed basket to carry your eggs or as an artistic show piece. *Materials Fee [...]

QiGong with Donna Ellis

QiGong Instructor: Donna Ellis Dates: Wednesdays, May 22, 29, June 5 & 12 Time: 6-7pm Cost: $48/4 classes Materials: Bring your own yoga mat, blocks and strap, or borrow ours at no cost! * Must commit to these 4 dates, no walkins. Sampler QiGong Classes will be offered ever 1st Wednesday of the month from 5-5:30pm with consultations until 5:45pm. [...]

Build a Dulcimer with Chris Testerman

Build a Dulcimer Instructor: Chris Testerman Dates: Saturdays & Sundays, June 15, 16, 22, 23 Times: 12pm-5pm Class Fee: $280 Materials Fee: $100 Skill: All, Age: 18+ Build a beautiful cedar top with black walnut sides and finger board mountain dulcimer. You will learn how to design and build the body of your dulcimer proportionally, correct fretwork, and you may [...]

Build, Weave, & Take a Seat! with Christina Boy

Build, Weave, & Take a Seat! Instructor: Christina Boy Dates: Saturday, June 8 | 9am-5pm & Sunday June 9 | 10am-5pm Second Weekend Saturday June 22 |10am-4pm & Sunday June 23 | 10am-1pm Class Fee: $314 Materials Fee: $60 payable to instructor, CASH ONLY Skill: Beginner, Age: 18+ In this 4 day class students will learn basic woodworking skills such as [...]

Polymer Clay Earrings with Amanda Bolen

Polymer Clay Earrings Instructor: Amanda Bolen Date: Saturday, May 18 Time : 1-5pm Class Fee: $52 Material Fee: $15 to instructor Skill: All, Age: 16+ Sculpt a one-of-a-kind pair of earrings for yourself or give them as a gift. Learn how to make jewelry using polymer clay and copper wire. Learn the ins and outs of working with this man [...]

Handsaw Sharpening with Richard Moore

Handsaw Sharpening Instructor: Richard Moore Date: Saturday, May 25 Time: 9am-6pm Class Fee: $112 Materials: No Fee Skill: All, Age: 18+ Sharpening a handsaw is a necessary skill for anyone interested in hand tool woodworking. Why send it off to someone and have to wait when you can just do it yourself? The tools for doing this are fairly inexpensive [...]