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Open Pottery Studio
Open Pottery Studio
Starts June 8 and ends October 27 Tuesdays 6-9 pm and Wednesdays 1-4 pm A studio opportunity for students with prior clay experience to renew their work with clay and those who are taking GAAC clay classes to practice their newly learned skills in a supportive and nurturing environment. Participants not currently enrolled in a […]
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Have Pencil, Will Travel
Have Pencil, Will Travel
Date & Time: June 30, 9 am-2:30 pm (45-minute break for lunch) Registration Deadline: June 27 Enjoy the outdoors more deeply by sketching—even if it's in your backyard. This one-day session will take place at two sites—one will focus on the outdoor urban environment and the other on the natural landscape. Participants will practice quick […]
Open Pottery Studio
Open Pottery Studio
Starts June 8 and ends October 27 Tuesdays 6-9 pm and Wednesdays 1-4 pm A studio opportunity for students with prior clay experience to renew their work with clay and those who are taking GAAC clay classes to practice their newly learned skills in a supportive and nurturing environment. Participants not currently enrolled in a […]
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Kurinuki 1
Kurinuki 1
Date & Time: July 5, 6 and 9; 1:30-4:30pm Registration Deadline: July 2 Kurinuki is an excellent introduction to clay for those new to clay, as well as a challenge for the experienced as they move from a quick, initial beginning to the slow and deliberate refinement of artisanship and character. Kurinuki is a hand-building […]
Pottery on the Wheel 1
Pottery on the Wheel 1
Date & Time: July 5, 12, 19, and 26; 6-9 pm Registration Deadline: July 2 Learn and practice wedging, centering, throwing, and trimming basic forms. Enjoy one-on-one interaction as you learn the skills needed to become comfortable working on the potter's wheel. The class will include the basics of decorating, glazing, and firing finished work. […]
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Kurinuki 1
Kurinuki 1
Date & Time: July 5, 6 and 9; 1:30-4:30pm Registration Deadline: July 2 Kurinuki is an excellent introduction to clay for those new to clay, as well as a challenge for the experienced as they move from a quick, initial beginning to the slow and deliberate refinement of artisanship and character. Kurinuki is a hand-building […]
Open Pottery Studio
Open Pottery Studio
Starts June 8 and ends October 27 Tuesdays 6-9 pm and Wednesdays 1-4 pm A studio opportunity for students with prior clay experience to renew their work with clay and those who are taking GAAC clay classes to practice their newly learned skills in a supportive and nurturing environment. Participants not currently enrolled in a […]
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Plein Air at the Farm
Plein Air at the Farm
Date & Time: July 7, 8, and 9; 9 am-1 pm Registration Deadline: July 4 Experience Plein Air oil painting in the historic Port Oneida landscape. This workshop will introduce Plein Air techniques and teach strategies for depicting natural and rural landscapes. Subjects of study will include atmosphere, trees, terrain, sky, water, beach, and farm […]
Open Pottery Studio
Open Pottery Studio
Starts June 8 and ends October 27 Tuesdays 6-9 pm and Wednesdays 1-4 pm A studio opportunity for students with prior clay experience to renew their work with clay and those who are taking GAAC clay classes to practice their newly learned skills in a supportive and nurturing environment. Participants not currently enrolled in a […]
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Plein Air at the Farm
Plein Air at the Farm
Date & Time: July 7, 8, and 9; 9 am-1 pm Registration Deadline: July 4 Experience Plein Air oil painting in the historic Port Oneida landscape. This workshop will introduce Plein Air techniques and teach strategies for depicting natural and rural landscapes. Subjects of study will include atmosphere, trees, terrain, sky, water, beach, and farm […]
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Plein Air at the Farm
Plein Air at the Farm
Date & Time: July 7, 8, and 9; 9 am-1 pm Registration Deadline: July 4 Experience Plein Air oil painting in the historic Port Oneida landscape. This workshop will introduce Plein Air techniques and teach strategies for depicting natural and rural landscapes. Subjects of study will include atmosphere, trees, terrain, sky, water, beach, and farm […]
Linocut Printmaking Workshop
Linocut Printmaking Workshop
Date & Time: July 9, 10am-4pm Registration Deadline: July 7 In this daylong workshop, participants go through the basics of linocut printmaking step-by-step. We will begin by talking about the specific challenges of drawing for linocut printing. The instructor will have drawings available for students to use, and students may bring their drawings (4" x […]
Kurinuki 1
Kurinuki 1
Date & Time: July 5, 6 and 9; 1:30-4:30pm Registration Deadline: July 2 Kurinuki is an excellent introduction to clay for those new to clay, as well as a challenge for the experienced as they move from a quick, initial beginning to the slow and deliberate refinement of artisanship and character. Kurinuki is a hand-building […]
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Pottery on the Wheel 1
Pottery on the Wheel 1
Date & Time: July 5, 12, 19, and 26; 6-9 pm Registration Deadline: July 2 Learn and practice wedging, centering, throwing, and trimming basic forms. Enjoy one-on-one interaction as you learn the skills needed to become comfortable working on the potter's wheel. The class will include the basics of decorating, glazing, and firing finished work. […]
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Open Pottery Studio
Open Pottery Studio
Starts June 8 and ends October 27 Tuesdays 6-9 pm and Wednesdays 1-4 pm A studio opportunity for students with prior clay experience to renew their work with clay and those who are taking GAAC clay classes to practice their newly learned skills in a supportive and nurturing environment. Participants not currently enrolled in a […]
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The Fundamentals of Composition for Painters
The Fundamentals of Composition for Painters
Date & Time: July 14, 9am-4:30pm Registration Deadline: July 11 Have fun learning how the simple fundamentals of artistic composition will make you a better painter. Explore the basics of scene selection and design; the easy to understand principles of visual perspective; massing and building of form; scale; light and shadow; near and far; capturing […]
Drawing for Beginners
Drawing for Beginners
Date & Time: July 14, 21 and 28; 10 am - 1 pm Registration Deadline: July 11 This class focuses on developing observational skills and drawing techniques, employing a wide range of drawing media, including charcoal, graphite, Conte, and ink. Students develop both technical abilities and creative responses to material and subject matter. No prior […]
Open Pottery Studio
Open Pottery Studio
Starts June 8 and ends October 27 Tuesdays 6-9 pm and Wednesdays 1-4 pm A studio opportunity for students with prior clay experience to renew their work with clay and those who are taking GAAC clay classes to practice their newly learned skills in a supportive and nurturing environment. Participants not currently enrolled in a […]
Portrait and Personal History
Portrait and Personal History
Date & Time: July 14 and 21; 2-5 pm Registration Deadline: July 11 Many of us have an old shoebox full of photos or a family photo album or a digital library; the vital part is the memory and connections to people, friends, and family. In this workshop, we'll start with that photograph that holds […]
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One day Screen Printing Workshop
One day Screen Printing Workshop
Date & Time: July 16, 10 am-1 pm Registration Deadline: July 13 From custom clothing to posters, art prints, and more, screen printing is a fun way to explore your creative side. In this one-day workshop, we'll explore the medium of screen printing using drawing fluid and create custom graphics along the way. Bring along […]
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Tiny Houses 1
Tiny Houses 1
Date & Time: July 19, 20 & 23; 1:30-4:30 Registration Deadline: July 16 In this popular class, we will be constructing tiny clay houses using extruded and slab-rolled parts. John will teach various decorating techniques to finish the houses. Weather permitting, we will Raku fire the houses on Friday. The tranquil setting of Thoreson Farm […]
Pottery on the Wheel 1
Pottery on the Wheel 1
Date & Time: July 5, 12, 19, and 26; 6-9 pm Registration Deadline: July 2 Learn and practice wedging, centering, throwing, and trimming basic forms. Enjoy one-on-one interaction as you learn the skills needed to become comfortable working on the potter's wheel. The class will include the basics of decorating, glazing, and firing finished work. […]
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Tiny Houses 1
Tiny Houses 1
Date & Time: July 19, 20 & 23; 1:30-4:30 Registration Deadline: July 16 In this popular class, we will be constructing tiny clay houses using extruded and slab-rolled parts. John will teach various decorating techniques to finish the houses. Weather permitting, we will Raku fire the houses on Friday. The tranquil setting of Thoreson Farm […]
Open Pottery Studio
Open Pottery Studio
Starts June 8 and ends October 27 Tuesdays 6-9 pm and Wednesdays 1-4 pm A studio opportunity for students with prior clay experience to renew their work with clay and those who are taking GAAC clay classes to practice their newly learned skills in a supportive and nurturing environment. Participants not currently enrolled in a […]
3 events,
Drawing for Beginners
Drawing for Beginners
Date & Time: July 14, 21 and 28; 10 am - 1 pm Registration Deadline: July 11 This class focuses on developing observational skills and drawing techniques, employing a wide range of drawing media, including charcoal, graphite, Conte, and ink. Students develop both technical abilities and creative responses to material and subject matter. No prior […]
Open Pottery Studio
Open Pottery Studio
Starts June 8 and ends October 27 Tuesdays 6-9 pm and Wednesdays 1-4 pm A studio opportunity for students with prior clay experience to renew their work with clay and those who are taking GAAC clay classes to practice their newly learned skills in a supportive and nurturing environment. Participants not currently enrolled in a […]
Portrait and Personal History
Portrait and Personal History
Date & Time: July 14 and 21; 2-5 pm Registration Deadline: July 11 Many of us have an old shoebox full of photos or a family photo album or a digital library; the vital part is the memory and connections to people, friends, and family. In this workshop, we'll start with that photograph that holds […]
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Cancelled Bird Tiles, Creating with Clay
Cancelled Bird Tiles, Creating with Clay
Sorry, This class has been cancelled. Date & Time: July 23, 1:30-4:00 pm Registration Deadline: July 20 Taking inspiration from Charley Harper's work, participants will choose a bird design to create a colorful ceramic tile. Participants will explore Charley Harper's illustrations to draw and design a template to use (or select a template provided by […]
Tiny Houses 1
Tiny Houses 1
Date & Time: July 19, 20 & 23; 1:30-4:30 Registration Deadline: July 16 In this popular class, we will be constructing tiny clay houses using extruded and slab-rolled parts. John will teach various decorating techniques to finish the houses. Weather permitting, we will Raku fire the houses on Friday. The tranquil setting of Thoreson Farm […]
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Pottery on the Wheel 1
Pottery on the Wheel 1
Date & Time: July 5, 12, 19, and 26; 6-9 pm Registration Deadline: July 2 Learn and practice wedging, centering, throwing, and trimming basic forms. Enjoy one-on-one interaction as you learn the skills needed to become comfortable working on the potter's wheel. The class will include the basics of decorating, glazing, and firing finished work. […]
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Open Pottery Studio
Open Pottery Studio
Starts June 8 and ends October 27 Tuesdays 6-9 pm and Wednesdays 1-4 pm A studio opportunity for students with prior clay experience to renew their work with clay and those who are taking GAAC clay classes to practice their newly learned skills in a supportive and nurturing environment. Participants not currently enrolled in a […]
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Painting the Figure in the Landscape
Painting the Figure in the Landscape
Date & Time: July 28 and 29, 9 am-2 pm Registration Deadline: July 25 Learn and practice building your skills for observing and capturing the figure when painting outdoors. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, David will cover composition, values, perspective, and more. Oil and acrylic painters welcome.
Drawing for Beginners
Drawing for Beginners
Date & Time: July 14, 21 and 28; 10 am - 1 pm Registration Deadline: July 11 This class focuses on developing observational skills and drawing techniques, employing a wide range of drawing media, including charcoal, graphite, Conte, and ink. Students develop both technical abilities and creative responses to material and subject matter. No prior […]
Open Pottery Studio
Open Pottery Studio
Starts June 8 and ends October 27 Tuesdays 6-9 pm and Wednesdays 1-4 pm A studio opportunity for students with prior clay experience to renew their work with clay and those who are taking GAAC clay classes to practice their newly learned skills in a supportive and nurturing environment. Participants not currently enrolled in a […]
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Painting the Figure in the Landscape
Painting the Figure in the Landscape
Date & Time: July 28 and 29, 9 am-2 pm Registration Deadline: July 25 Learn and practice building your skills for observing and capturing the figure when painting outdoors. Through demonstration and one-on-one instruction, David will cover composition, values, perspective, and more. Oil and acrylic painters welcome.
Plein Air Landscape Painting
Plein Air Landscape Painting
Date & Time: July 29, 9 am-4 pm Registration Deadline: July 26 This popular one-day Plein Air class is designed for the emerging painter who desires to further their skill while appreciating the beauty of nature in Sleeping Bear country. We will start the day with a slide presentation on the history of landscape painting, […]
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Solar Dye-Printing on Clothing
Solar Dye-Printing on Clothing
Date & Time: July 30, 10 am-12 pm Registration deadline: July 27 Combining photography, the sun's power, and the colors of the rainbow, we'll create artistic prints on clothes and other fabric items. Customize a t-shirt with a photo of your dog in your favorite color, or create a solar printed fern on a handbag. […]
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