2020 Classes
Students enrolled in a series type class (6 weeks long) are eligible to use the Tri-County Arts Council's facilities during “Open Studio” hours for further practice and to create their own work. This does not include one night classes.
Creative Clay
All classes 6-9 pm
Members $35; Non-members $45
Ages: 14+
Everyone is doing group painting events, so why not try group ceramics? Each month, participants can create a different functional ceramic piece while enjoying a social atmosphere. Students of all skill levels are welcome and all supplies will be provided. Your project will be created in one class session and can be picked up after the piece has been fired.
All classes 6-9 pm
Members $35; Non-members $45
Ages: 14+
Everyone is doing group painting events, so why not try group ceramics? Each month, participants can create a different functional ceramic piece while enjoying a social atmosphere. Students of all skill levels are welcome and all supplies will be provided. Your project will be created in one class session and can be picked up after the piece has been fired.
April 6th - "Spring Chicken" Vases
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May 4th - Leaf Bowls
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Creative Clay May - Non-Member - $45
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45.00
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Creative Clay May - Member - $35
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35.00
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More Creative Clay classes to be announced!
Project for June Brushes and Brews
Brushes & Brews/Samila Sosic
June 5th / 6-9pm August 28th / 6-9pm October 23rd / 6-9pm Fee: Members $35; Non-members $45 Ages: 21+ Join artist Samila Sosic for the paint nights of 2020! She will take you from your first dip of the brush to the finishing touches in creating your very own masterpiece. Bring a group of friends to complete this fun evening of social creativity. All painting supplies will be provided! No need to bring a beverage as Four Mile Brewing is fully stocked! Postponed Until June 5th
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Clay: Hand-building/Helene Stolzenberg
Thursdays, April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, May 7th/ 5:30-8:30pm Fee: Members $140; Non-members $160 Ages: 14+ Join Helene in the world of hand-building! This class will cover the basic skills such as coil, slab, pinch pot and wet slab construction. However, Helene will work with you on pushing beyond the basic building steps and learn some less than ordinary and exciting techniques. These techniques will push you to step outside the box and explore your own creativity. Supplies include a 25 lb bag of clay. Postponed Until May 7th
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Clay: Beginner Throwing Section 2/Helene Stolzenberg
Tuesday, April 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, May 5th and 12th/ 6-9pm Fee: Members $140; Non-members $160 Ages: 14+ This 6 week class will give students the basics of throwing vessels on a pottery wheel. You will learn to wedge, center, and pull up walls for your first time throwing pottery. The final class will be spent learning very basic glaze techniques. All supplies included along with 25 lbs of clay. Postponed Until May 5th
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Master Class - Luminous Landscapes/Mikel Wintermantel
May 1st - 3rd / 6-9pm, 12-4pm Fees: Members $120; Non-members $140 Ages: 14+ Local artist and landscape master Mikel Wintermantel will be teaching this 3 session class on his unique style of luminous painting. A variety of mediums will be explored. Samples of each will be provided.
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Weekend with The Gills - Artist Talk/John and Andrea Gill
May 30th - 31st / 10-5pm with breaks for lunch Fees: Members $55; Non-members $65 Ages: 14+ Join both Andrea and John Gill for a two-day Artist talk. Saturday, John will spend the day sharing his ceramic handbuilding technique, his process as well as his thoughts and ideas. Sunday, Andrea will show her lightweight mold techniques as well as her majolica surface treatments. During both days, Andrea and John will be answering any process questions, technique questions as well as any troubles students may have in your own work. Bring in photos or examples and John and Andrea will answers your questions.
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Master Class - Glass Blowing Workshop/Thomas Militello
June 5th-6th / 6-9pm, 9-10am, 10-11am, 11am-12pm, 1-2pm, 2-3pm, 3-4pm Fees: Members $45; Non-members $55 Ages: 14+ Join Tom for a two day glassblowing workshop! This introductory workshop will teach you basic flamethrowing techniques, transforming clear and colored borosilicate glass rods into small marbles, pendants or icicles. This class will be broken up into 6, one hour sessions with 2 student per session. All participants will attend a one-hour orientation on Friday from 6-9pm, then return on Saturday during their individual one-hour time slot to create their own chosen piece. If you are below the age of 18, you must be accompanied by an adult for the entire session. To sign up for this class, please call the Tri-County Arts Council during our open hours. (716.372.7455) or email info@myartscouncil.net |
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Master Class - Watercolor/Samila Sosic
June 12th-14th / 6-9pm, 12-3pm Fees: Members $50; Non-members $100 Ages: 14+ Join artist Samila for a weekend of watercolor painting. She will take you from your first dip of the brush to the finishing touches and walk you step by step through the watercolor process.
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Woven Tiles/Linda Georgian
July 20th / 6-8:30pm Fees: Members $45; Non-members $55 Ages: 14+ Learn some intricate weaving techniques with Linda as she walks you through weaving decorative tiles. All supplies will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own tiles and yarn if they like.
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