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Advanced Decorative Techniques, Ted Camp

Ted Camp I-A
Wednesdays 9:00-12:00

Thursdays 1:00-4:00

This class, designed for the intermediate/advanced clay student, will focus on decorative techniques, which contribute to the improved complexity of the design of the student’s pieces. The use of colored slip in the process of mishima and sgraffitto, using colored clay in the process called millefiore (Italian) or Neriage (Japanese), and techniques of applying glazes with spray guns will be employed on either wheel thrown or handbuilt clay objects, functional and/or sculptural. Use of low-fire lusters will also be introduced. Discussion will focus on improving the aesthetics and refinement of the student’s end product. Class fee includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, and all firing.

S1: Apr 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, Jun 1

$203 ACM Members
$229 Future Members

Setting Small Stones, Wendy Thurlow

Wendy Thurlow I-A
Saturday & Sunday 10:00-4:00

In this two-day workshop students will gain the confidence and skills necessary for working with small stones. Enhance your jewelry with more setting styles, color, beauty and sparkle. Learn to flush set, tube set and create baby bezels to incorporate into your designs. Working with tube and sheet metal students will learn a number if ways to add small gems to jewelry designs.

S1: Jul 8 & 9

$175 ACM Members
$225 Future Members

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Forged & Fused Cuff Bracelet, Wendy Thurlow

Wendy Thurlow B-I
Saturday 10:00-4:00

Make an artful and timeless bracelet! In this one-day class students will explore forging, forming and fusing to add pattern and texture. Learn to size a cuff properly, design a template and create a finished cuff bracelet with your own unique pattern.

S1: Jun 17

$88 ACM Members
$138 Future Members

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Sculpture Studio, Thomas Satcher

Thomas Satcher B-A
Tuesdays 6:00-9:00

Unleash your creativity and learn the art of sculpting three-dimensional forms in clay with our hands-on course, taught by the renowned artist, Thomas Satcher! This course is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike who are interested in learning the fundamental techniques of sculpting. Thomas will guide you through increasingly complex techniques and projects as you build upon the skills and knowledge gained in previous sessions. You will learn to design and create dynamic sculptural forms with accuracy and finesse while discovering your unique artistic voice. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to sculpt your dreams into reality!

S5: 6 wk: Mar 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 18, 25

S1: 7 wk: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Jun 6, 13
S2: 7 wk: Jun 20, 27, (no Jul 4), Jul 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 8

7 wk: $236 Future Members
$261 Future Members

6 wk: $201 ACM Members
$226 Future Members

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Figure Sculpture Studio, Thomas Satcher

Thomas Satcher B-A
Thursdays 6:00-9:00

Join expert figure artist Thomas Satcher and learn to express the beauty and movement of the human form in clay. You’ll have the opportunity to study the human form from a live nude model in classes of five or more. For smaller classes, you’ll engage in directed study and Figure Sculpture demonstrations from Edouard Lanteri’s renowned book, ”Modeling and Sculpting the Human Figure.” Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from an expert and master.

S1: May 4, 11, 18, 25, Jun 1, 8, 15
S2: Jun 22, 29, (no Jul 6), Jul 13, 20 ,27, Aug 3, 10

$266 ACM Members
$291 Future Members

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Sailboats, Kris Peterson

Kris Peterson I-A
Thursday 1:00-4:00

Wet-in-wet sky and water with two detailed sailboats. Learn to draw lines and rigging with watercolor pens or a fine tip black sharpie and make instant mist with an application of white gouache. Other techniques using white gouache will also be demonstrated, plus an additional reference photo for a companion painting.

S1: Aug 3

$55 ACM Members
$80 Future Members

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Let’s Paint Veggies, Kris Peterson

Kris Peterson I-A
Tuesday 1:00-4:00

In this 2-part class we will be painting colorful vegetables to apply to wooden panels, ready to hang in the kitchen or give as gifts to friends. Session One: Paint an artichoke in bloom and prepare and paint the sides of the wood panel in your choice of colors. Session Two : Paint a head of garlic in soft colors and learn how to apply your first painting to the wooden panel. The panels are ready for hanging without frames or mats and look great in every room.

S1: May 16 & 23

$96 ACM Members
$121 Future Members

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Seafood Schack, Kris Peterson

Kris Peterson I-A
Thursday 1:00-4:00

Paint an iconic restaurant in the fishing village of Cortez. We will do a wet-on-wet colorful sunset sky and water. Then paint the Seafood Shack with docks and sailboats in the background.
Techniques will include how to use a spray bottle to keep the paint moving and techniques for painting water and reflections. Painting palm trees with a fan or fur brush will also be covered.

S1: Jun 8

$55 ACM Members
$80 Future Members

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Advanced Decorative Techniques, Ted Camp

Setting Small Stones, Wendy Thurlow

Forged & Fused Cuff Bracelet, Wendy Thurlow

Sculpture Studio, Thomas Satcher

Figure Sculpture Studio, Thomas Satcher

Sailboats, Kris Peterson

Let’s Paint Veggies, Kris Peterson

Seafood Schack, Kris Peterson

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