Beginning and Intermediate Wheel Throwing
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With Helene Stolzenberg
6 week course on Thursdays 5:30-8:30 PM Starting September 16th through October 21st One 25lb bag of clay included. *Additional clay is available to purchase. Participation is limited to 8 people Covid-19 Vaccination is required due to the physically close nature of this class. Helene is an excellent instructor and sometimes she needs to get in close to guide your hands! Thank you for your cooperation and understanding in this. Class is $140 for family memberships and above, $160 for basic and non-members For more information please contact us at info@myartscouncil.net or call 716-372-7455 |
CLASS IS FULL!
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Creative Clay: Platters and Plates Using GR Molds
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Instructor: Tara Dedrick
Date: September 14th 6-8pm and September 28th 6-7pm 2021 (Tuesday) Cost: $35 Family Members and Above $45 Non-Members/Basic Members Are you interested in working with clay? This is a great class for you to get started. Tara Dedrick will instruct you on how to make a plate or platter with a GR form and then glaze it. GR Pottery Forms are wood drape molds ideal for making dinnerware and serving platters. |
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Brushes N Brews: October
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Instructor: Samila Sosic
Date: October 3rd 2021 (Sunday) Time: 5:00-7:00 pm Cost: $35 Family Members and Above $45 Non-Members/Basic Members Hosted at: Four Mile Brewing Supplies are covered in the cost but not beverages. Join artist Samila Sosic 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!! |
We will be painting this gorgeous landscape. |
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Tatting: Vintage Lacework
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Instructor: Linda Georgian
Date: October 6th to November 3rd 2021 (Wednesdays) Time: 6:00 -7:30 pm Cost: $100 Family Members and Above $120 Non-Members/Basic Members Tatting is a type of vintage lacework. If you enjoy crochet, knitting, embroidery, and sewing, then there's a good chance that you'll enjoy tatting. |
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Creative Clay: Pumpkins
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Date: October 4th from 6-8pm and October 18th from 6-7pm 2021 (Monday) Cost: $35 Family Members and Above $45 Non-Members/Basic Members Get in the holiday spirit with these festive clay pumpkins. Tara Dedrick will instruct you on how to make your own wonderful clay pumpkins. This will be a great addition for any decorating you might want to do for Halloween or Thanksgiving. The first class will be all about making the clay pumpkin and the second class will be glazing your pumpkin. |
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Paper Making
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Instructor: Susan Doran
Date: October 9th 2021 (Saturday) Time: 12:00 - 3:00pm Cost: $60 Family Members and Above $80 Non-Members/Basic Members In this introductory workshop, students will learn the basics of hand paper-making, including pulp preparation, sheet forming, couching, pressing, and drying. Note: Paper will not be ready for students to take home on the day of the class. |
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Collage
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Instructor: Theresa Heinz
Date: October 23rd 2021 (Saturday) Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cost: $35 Family Members and Above $45 Non-Members/Basic Members This class is a mixed media collage class. Students will learn to utilize painting, drawing and printmaking in a work of art. Theresa Heinz will instruct you how you can take all these elements of art and integrate them in a beautiful collage. You will be able to learn a lot of different artist techniques and have a lot of fun while doing it. Students are encouraged to bring in their favorite art supplies but not obligated. |
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Paper Marbling
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Instructor: Susan Doran
Date: November 6th 2021 (Saturday) Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm Cost: $60 Family Members and Above $80 Non-Members/Basic Members Discover the joy of paper marbling in this hands-on workshop! Learn traditional marbling techniques with combs and rakes and be guided through the process of creating unique experimental designs. Students will go home with 15+ sheets of paper that can be used for bookbinding, card making, scrapbooking, framing, and more. No previous art experience necessary. |
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Encaustic
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Instructor: Merry Ryding
Date: November 6th 2021 (Saturday) Time: 1:00 - 4:00pm Cost: $45 Family Members and Above $55 Non-Members/Basic Members This is a basic introduction into the encaustic medium. Encaustic is an ancient medium which has recently enjoyed a resurgence in the art world. Beeswax and damar resin make up the medium and powdered pigments provide the color. Learn the basic techniques used by current encaustic artists including preparation of the base, layering the colors and fusing. After you have learned the basics in this workshop participants may be intrigued to explore more advanced techniques. |
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Calligraphy
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Instructor: Betsy Afton
Date: November 13th 2021 (Saturday) Time: 1:00 - 4:00pm Cost: $45 Family Members and Above $55 Non-Members/Basic Members "Learn the art of calligraphy, literally, "beautiful writing," from professional calligrapher Betsy Afton, who has over 40 years' worth of experience in this art form and has been both using it and teaching it for that long. Three different styles, Italics, Gothic and Celtic will be presented and taught in a relaxed, informative and accessible way that anyone with any level of art background or even no previous art background will find stimulates and inspires their creative flow. Calligraphy can be done as a stand-alone art form or combined with everything from collage to illustrations, painting, photography, scrapbooking, invitations, gifts, etc. As handy and quick as computer-generated graphics are, hand-written calligraphy surpasses them all in uniquely evoking one's personal artistic expression. Good handwriting is definitely NOT a requirement to learn this art form that has stood the test of time and continues to intrigue and delight modern-day enthusiasts. |
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Master Class - Glass Blowing Workshop/Thomas Militello
Postponed, new date TBA
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
Postponed, new date TBA
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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Tri-County Arts Council | 110 W. State St, Olean NY 14760 | PO 406 Olean, 14760 | 716.372.7455 | info@myartscouncil.net