Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Discover the beauty of nature-inspired ceramic art. In this class, students will use real leaves to impress into earthy stoneware clay while exploring hand-building techniques to create a beautiful small dish. These dishes are perfect for holding small items or displayed as a decorative piece in your home. All skill levels welcome. Students will need to make arrangements to pick up fired pieces three-six weeks after workshop and will be emailed when ready.
*Cost includes all art supplies including firing and glazing of your pieces!
Offering this NEW one-time workshop in person! Inspired by the augmented reality on display in the exhibit, "Ginny Ruffner: Reforestation of the Imagination." Explore the exciting intersection between traditional art and augmented reality creation using your iPad, Procreate, and Artivive. In this immersive 3-hour experience, we'll start by creating a physical 8" X 10" piece of canvas art using acrylic paint. Then, delve into the world of augmented reality as we bring your masterpiece to life.
Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Spring is on its way and now is a great time to make a flower brick vase. This enclosed form has multiple openings in the top to place individual stems. It is the perfect small vase to beautifully display the seasons flowers. You may embellish your vase with textures and additional eye-catching features to make it uniquely your own. All skill levels welcome. Students will need to make arrangements to pick up fired pieces three-six weeks after workshop and will be emailed when ready.
Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! This glass sunflower will bring color and sparkle into your home. Can be hung in your window or displayed on an easel. Our experienced instructor, Amy Pepperney, will guide you through the fundamentals of glass fusing, cutting, and various forming techniques to help you create a truly unique piece. Finished work will be fired and ready for pick up in 2-3 weeks. Students will be emailed when ready. All skill levels welcome.
*Cost includes all art supplies. *$10 worth of materials included in class cost.
Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Join instructor and glass artist, Laurie Turner, for a fun day learning the basics of stained glass using lead came, assembly, and soldering techniques to create this beautiful stained glass tulip perfect to hang and display. Glass will be pre-cut. All skill levels welcome. Space is limited to eight students, sign up today!
*Cost includes all art supplies. *$23 worth of materials included in class cost.
Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Create this unique birdhouse plant stake made entirely of fused glass. This durable glass is weatherproof, suitable for inside or outside. The stake including birdhouse is 11" tall, perfect to brighten
Offering this NEW one-time workshop at CMA! Step into the enchanting world of ceramics where you'll craft your very own magical fairy door. Immerse yourself in the artistry of ceramics as you learn essential techniques for shaping, molding, and decorating clay to bring your fairy door to life. Drawing inspiration from folklore and fantasy in the exhibition, "Beyond Worlds: Paintings by Laine Bachman," infuse your creation with whimsy and charm. All skill levels welcome.
Offering this NEW 6 week course in person! Inspired by the augmented reality on display in the exhibit "Ginny Ruffner: Reforestation of the Imagination." Explore the exciting intersection of digital art and augmented reality creation using your iPad, Procreate, and Artivive. Learn essential techniques such as layering and digital elements to bring your artistic vision to life on a digital canvas. Delve into augmented reality in the final two classes, discovering how your digital art can evolve into immersive experience.
Offering this 6 week course in person! Learn to see like a photographer and go from taking snapshots to purposeful, well-composed images that reflect your personal vision. Master the buttons and dials on your camera and shoot in modes other than Auto. This course introduces participants to the creative and technical possibilities of digital photography. Some off-site subject matter near the museum and within walking distance downtown will be used for class projects and inspiration including visiting a professional photography studio!
Offering this 6 week course in person! Create and wear your own handmade pair of earrings. In this class, you will design either a dangle or post pair of sterling silver earrings set with cabochon stones of your choosing. Learn metalsmithing techniques, such as soldering, cutting, and bezel setting to create a one of a kind piece of your very own. Taken a jewelry class before? Make a companion piece to match! All skill levels welcome as instructor, Alex Draven, works with each individual student to see them grow. Sign up for multiple classes!
