Art

• Painting on Acetate – A great way to gain confidence with painting, and create beautiful pictures suitable for framing.  A picture or photograph is drawn or traced on a piece of acetate, then painted with acrylic paints. Guidance will be provided in mixing colors to achieve the desired results. 
• Tissue Paper/Mixed Media Painting – Images are drawn or traced onto paper with marker or brush and ink.  Layers of subtle color are then applied with dye-infused tissue papers, using brush and water.  If desired, pen and ink or pastels can be applied to intensify colors and add depth.  This technique is perfect for floral compositions or beautiful abstracts.
• Stamp Printing – Personalized stamp images are designed and cut out of foam sheets, then glued onto blocks of wood.  The stamps are then inked onto paper to create unique patterns and designs. We will also work with novel stamping materials such as fruit and found objects to create interesting patterns and textures.
• Styrofoam Printing – This is a variation of a beautiful form of fine arts etching. Images are drawn or traced onto styrofoam sheets, and the lines are then etched into the styrofoam.  The surface is then coated with printing ink and paper is pressed on top, revealing a white line contour drawing in reverse. Each piece is one of a kind, but can be printed several times to create a limited edition series.
• Ceramic Hand-Building Workshop – The students will learn how to work with clay and to create clay containers.  We will discuss and view historic examples.  We will then guide them through the hand-building methods of pinching, coil building, slab building, slump forming, and press-molding. We will explore a variety of surface treatments and finishes, including glazing. Each student will create five finished pieces, using each of the hand-building methods.  (6 weeks, 2 hours per week - 12 hours total)
• Ceramic Functional Ware Workshop – The students will learn how to create beautiful and functional objects from basic hand-building clay techniques.  We will guide them through the construction, surface treatment, and glazing process.  Projects include a vase, a large bowl, a platter, a kitchen canister set, two trivet tiles, two spoon rests, two sponge holders, or two plant containers.  Or they may suggest their own project.  (4 weeks, 2 hours per week - 8 hours total)
• Wind Chimes and Mobiles – Outdoor wind chimes and indoor mobiles are created using a variety of man-made and natural materials.  We will use wire, leather lacing, and monofilament to attach various tone-producing objects, producing hangings that are as beautiful to look at as they are to hear.  We can provide the materials or the students can use any collected objects that they may have on hand.
• Garden Flags – Beautiful and colorful flags are created to hang in the student's rooms, or to give to family members for their garden or porch.  Designs of their choosing are applied on muslin fabric, using paint, markers, and ink stamps.  Samples will be provided for inspiration.  The flags are be pre-cut, with finished edges, and a dowel rod is inserted to hang the flag.
• Holiday Activity!    Gift Cards and Wrapping – Unique sets of wrapping paper, gift bag, gift tags, and greeting cards are created using a combination of stamping, painting, stenciling, and other decorative techniques.   These personalized, one of a kind creations are very special presentations for birthdays, anniversaries, graduation, holidays, or any other special occasion.
• Holiday Activity!    Holiday Ornaments – Round and square glass bulbs are beautifully decorated both inside and out for the holidays.  We will use paints as well as diorama materials to customize the bulbs, and create unique decorations for the students and their families to cherish for many holiday seasons to come.