Art of the Bonsai Pot
Sat., March 4 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ages 16+ $60 ($55 Members)
Use traditional shapes, proportions, and learn about the proper drainage and wiring holes needed to create your own Bonsai pot! Use pinch, coil and slab techniques with high fire clay to complete one miniature bonsai and one medium bonsai pot. Have your pots ready for exciting Bonsai classes to come in March and April led by members of the West Michigan Bonsai Club!
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Art of the Bonsai Pot
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Intaglio/Etching Printmaking with Lee Ann Frame
Intaglio/Etching Printmaking with Lee Ann Frame
Sat., March 11 • 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sun., March 12 • 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Ages 16+ $85 ($80 Members)
Inspired by the printmaking exhibit? Learn to create a metal plate by acid and dry point etching taught by artist Lee Ann Frame! These intaglio etching techniques of aqua tint, etching, open bite, and others will be taught. Students will develop a 4” x 6” plate and print multiple copies in this two day workshop. All tools and materials provided.
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Wire Wrapping – Tree of Life On Petoskey Stone with Tim Varboncoeur
Wire Wrapping – Tree of Life On Petoskey Stone with Tim Varboncoeur
Tues., February 28 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Ages 16+ $40 ($35 Members)
Rock hounds can find a new and exciting way to make art from their treasures! Learn from one of our local artists, Tim Varboncoeur, how to wire wrap stone. Using silver wire on provided petoskey stones, Tim will walk you through the materials, tools and techniques used to perform the art of wire wrapping.
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Ink, Watercolor and Gilded Pattern Study with Susie Rodriquez
Ink, Watercolor and Gilded Pattern Study with Susie Rodriquez
Sat. February 25 12:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Ages 16+ $30 ($25 Members)
This fun design class is a great way to expand your skills from watercolor and drawing to the use of bold color and bold contrast using ink and metallic accents. This class is fun for beginner and continuing students. Gather together with friends and a talented instructor in warm and friendly surroundings!
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Mixed Media Folk Art with Susie Rodriquez
Mixed Media Folk Art with Susie Rodriquez
Sat. February 11 12:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Ages 16+ $30 ($25 Members)
Using a variety of mediums including paint, ink, and metallics, participants will study the artwork of Mexican and Latin American folk artists to combine to create their own folk art masterpiece! Taught by Susie Rodriquez, all materials provided.
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Watercolor Exploration – Bursts of Color with Susie Rodriguez
Watercolor Exploration – Bursts of Color with Susie Rodriguez
Sat. January 21 12:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Ages 16+ $30 ($25 Members)
Wash, layering, fine line and broad bleeds will be used in combination with fun, whimsical patterns to complete a watercolor original. A great class for beginners and a wonderful way to build your discipline for experienced watercolor painters too. Taught by Susie Rodriquez, all materials provided.
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Lapidary with Andrea Huntley Man-Made Stones of the Region – Stud Earrings
Lapidary with Andrea Huntley
Man-Made Stones of the Region – Stud Earrings
Wed., August 10 and 17 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Ages 16 to Adult
$65 ($60 Members)
Create beautiful pieces with Leland Blue or Frankfort Green slag glass. Learn where to collect these beautiful man made “rocks” and the challenges of cutting and polishing slag glass. Students create a beautiful pair of 8 mm round Leland blue prong easy-set earrings.
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Hunter the Hedgehog: Creative Critters Art Quilt Class with Dr. Kruszynski
Hunter the Hedgehog: Creative Critters
Art Quilt Class with Dr. Kruszynski
Tues., August 9 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 16+
Class Fee: $35 ($30 Members) + Materials Kit Fee: $30
You will amaze yourself at how easy it is to create a simple fabric landscape a whimsical hedgehog. Learn to use freezer paper templates, focus on layering, fusing and creative quilt stitching too add texture and dimension to your fiber art quilt. Check for tools/supplies list. You can see Dr. Kruszynski’s work featured in the NCCA-Artsplace Quilting Kaleidoscope exhibit.
