WHEEL THROWING CERAMICS: BEGINNERS
with Lyric Cairns
Wednesdays
April 1 - May 20 | 3:30-5:30pm
Ages 18+ | $200
Students will learn basic throwing techniques for the potter’s wheel along with glazing. Fee includes all supplies and 25lbs of clay. Additional 25lbs of clay is $25.
ADVANCED WHEEL THROWING CERAMICS
with Lyric Cairns
Wednesdays
April 1 - May 20 | 6-8pm
Ages 18+ | $200
This class is open to beginners and beyond. Fee includes all supplies and 25lbs of clay. Additional 25lbs of clay is $25.
Monday Classes
Relief printmaking
With Crystal Hammerschmidt
Mondays, February 2, 9,16, 23
6-8pm
Class fee: $120
*NO Printmaking experience needed, drawing & composition skills recommended
Week #1- Carving Basics and Composition: Students will develop a composition based on an original idea or concept; they are encouraged to explore the unique textures and line qualities achieved through the use of carving gouges into linoleum.
Week #2 Dailing in the Details: Students will continue to develop their composition while practicing new methods of carving to achieve depth and texture in their print.
Week #3 Inks, Printing & Paper: We explore the pros and cons of different products and papers for printing on. Students will start printing and learn best practices in oil-based printmaking, including cleanup, safety & cost.
Week #4 Printing: This final class will focus on inking and production. Students will be allowed to and encouraged to print multiples and invited to contribute a print to a collaborative community print project, in conjunction with the Salina Arts & Humanities, the Smoky Hill River Festival, and Salina Downtown Inc. or a public artwork to be installed in the spring of 2027.
Watercolor Sunflower Series
With Megan Hessman
Mondays, April 13, 20, 27
10am-Noon OR 6-8pm
Class fee: $75
Come and learn the basics techniques and terms of watercolor through the step-by-step process of painting a sunflower.
Week 1 - Painting a front view of a sunflower while learning basic watercolor terms and techniques.
Week 2 - Painting a Sunflower from a side perspective while being introduced to more advanced art terms and watercolor techniques.
Week 3 - Painting 3 Sunflowers together, discussing composition, more advanced art terms and watercolor techniques.
Tuesday Classes
Gelli Printing
With Shawn Delker
Tuesdays, February 3, 10,17
10am-Noon OR 6pm-8pm
Class fee: $75
Make one-of-a-kind prints using a Gelli® plate and acrylic paint or alcohol inks. These prints on paper or fabric can be used for collage, junk journals, art journals, scrapbooking, book making, and even sewing projects. We will add many layers of acrylic paint to create depth to each piece. We will learn to use stencils both commercial and homemade, masks, stamps both commercial and homemade and experiment with specialized techniques developed by print artists. Experiment, play with print making, and create fabulous papers and fabric that are distinctively you.
Drawing Basics
With Darren Morawitz
Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19
6pm-8pm
Class fee: $75
Learn the fundamentals of drawing. We will cover different drawing tools, shading techniques, and start to train your brain to observe what you're drawing.
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