Each week we’ll make a different clay sculptures project using handbuilding techniques. Once our pieces are dried and fired, we’ll add color with glazes. We’re going to get messy, so wear play clothes and tie back long hair if you have it!

There will be no class on April 6th.

Calling all creative souls that are looking for a more open-ended class! Now 2 hours! This class will teach the basics of hand building while leaving projects intentionally open for your creativity to shine. Techniques that will be discussed this session are creating a sculpture, exploring folded slabs, and layering glazes on carved pieces. If you are prone to staying up late thinking on your projects or enjoy the pull of going in your own direction, this class is the one for you!With your class registration, you have access to the studio an additional two hours per week during Open Studio so the fun can continue (or so you can make up a missed class). Enjoy taking a pause mid week and doing something you love-come join the clay community at the Kish Center!

There will be no class on April 8th.

This eight week hand building class is a great way to pause mid week and do something for yourself! Students will explore a range of hand building techniques as they create a wall hanging, folded slab piece, explore layering glazes in a creative way, and explore working small with a miniature piece. Of course, if your creativity is taking your projects in another direction, create what your heart desires. With your class registration, you have access to the studio an additional two hours per week during Open Studio so the fun can continue (or so you can make up a missed class). Enjoy your Wednesday nights doing something you love-come join the clay community at the Kish Center.

There will be no class on April 8th.

Learn to do plein air painting and urban sketching! Each week we’ll go to a different location around Woodstock to make work on location. (If the weather is bad, we’ll retreat to the Reeves House to work from photos.) We’ll discuss different techniques for working quickly, and create a fresh plein air piece during each class. Students are encouraged to keep their supply kit lightweight and fast to set up. ** Please note that this class will be mostly outside! We won’t be hiking, but there will some walking and sitting in the sticky Georgia heat.** Zero experience, some experience, and intermediate experience levels are all welcome.

Recommended Art Supplies:

- a small block of watercolor paper (cold-press paper is a good choice if you want to focus on painting, hot-press paper is a good choice if you want to draw with ink and then paint, small sizes like 4”x6” or 8”x10” are best for packing light and painting)

- fasta pigment ink pen (single-width 0.5 [or larger]; Sakura Pigma Micron or Faber-Castell Pitt Pens are good choices)

- a small watercolor pan set (tube watercolors are annoying outside, trust me

- a watercolor brush (or more; a reservoir brush with water in the handle is really convenient, but regular short-handle watercolor brushes are also great!)

- a mechanical pencil

- a paper towel (or an old washcloth)

- **water for painting with**

Optional Art Supplies:

- artist or painters’ tape

- a binder clip (or bulldog clip)

- a compact travel easel

Recommended Human-Comfort Supplies:

- a travel chair (or stool)

- a hat and sunscreen

- bug repellant

- a bag that fits all your supplies

- **drinking water**

There will be no class on April 9th

This class helps young artists improve their skills, try new techniques, and develop their creative voice. We’ll use both realistic and illustrative styles for a variety of class exercises, and students will get plenty of individual guidance on projects that they’re passionate about. (All skill levels and interests are welcome! Whether you’re interested in photo-realistic drawings or making webcomics, I’m happy to fuel your creative journey.)

There will be no class on April 9th.

Do you want to get into art, but aren’t sure where to start? Don’t really want to get supplies without knowing if you’ll like a new medium? This is your chance to try before you buy! Each week we’ll make a project using different materials and different techniques, so that you can get a feel for what you enjoy most. Options include acrylics, abstract pouring, watercolors, dry pastels, charcoal drawing, polymer clay, resin casting, block printing, and needle felting. (Class interest will determine the specific mediums and projects that we do.) All supplies are included!

There will be no class on April 9th.