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Call the Arts Center at 357-7707 or sign up on-line. All classes are held at the Arts Center @ 319 |
Classes at the Arts Center @ 319
Classes are held if the minimum number of students specified by the instructor are enrolled; most classes also have a maximum enrollment. We suggest you sign up early. Use the "signup for a class" link above to signup online.
Class fees and Materials fees, if any, are due no later than the 'register by' date included in the class description and payable to the Isle of Wight Arts League. Convenient online payment options for Class Fee and Materials Fees (if any) are included below the class description. IWAL Members Class Fee rate is for Members of the Isle of Wight Arts League, otherwise select Non-members option. Materials fees may also be paid on line using the Materials Fee button.
Parents / guardians: For safety considerations, you must accompany your child into the Arts Center at the beginning of class and pick up your child from the Center. Children will only be released from the Center to a parent or guardian.
Classes are held if the minimum number of students specified by the instructor are enrolled; most classes also have a maximum enrollment. We suggest you sign up early. Use the "signup for a class" link above to signup online.
Class fees and Materials fees, if any, are due no later than the 'register by' date included in the class description and payable to the Isle of Wight Arts League. Convenient online payment options for Class Fee and Materials Fees (if any) are included below the class description. IWAL Members Class Fee rate is for Members of the Isle of Wight Arts League, otherwise select Non-members option. Materials fees may also be paid on line using the Materials Fee button.
Parents / guardians: For safety considerations, you must accompany your child into the Arts Center at the beginning of class and pick up your child from the Center. Children will only be released from the Center to a parent or guardian.
If you feel unwell or have a fever on the day of class, please contact us by phone and do not attend the session.
Beginner/Intermediate Introduction to Acrylics
April 16, 17 and 18, 2025
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 1 to 3 PM
Instructor: Athena A. Rhodes
Learn to paint with acrylics on canvas with three consecutive 2-hour sessions. No Experience Necessary! You will learn basic techniques of color mixing, brushwork and more, all suited to the featured painting. Build on skills learned in each class.Instructor supplied materials include brushes, paint and canvas.
Class Fee is $75 for Members ($85 for Non-members) plus a Materials fee of $25.
Register by April 13, 2025 to reserve a seat in this class.
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Jewelry Workshop - Teardrop Bracelet
Sunday, April 13, 2025 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM Instructor: Diane Milner This is a great beginner class. Students will create a single strand bracelet featuring hand blown glass teardrop beads and Fire Polish Czech crystals. The class will focus on using the proper tools for jewelry making, how and where to obtain components, and skills to create a well-executed and secure closure. Suitable for young bead enthusiasts. A great project for home schooled students. Inquire about group rates and private class. Student Age Level: 10 years and up, Special Requirements: Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Workshop Fee $40, ($50 for non-members) plus a Materials Fee: $16 all materials and tools will be purchased and provided by the instructor. The costs for obtaining the materials will be listed as a separate fee and paid 1 week prior to class. |
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Beginner Introduction to Watercolor
April 21, 22 and 23, 2025, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 2 to 4PM
Instructor: Alexis Jones
Interested in learning about watercolor? Then this class is for you! The class will cover everything from basic color mixing to different watercolor techniques. Don't know what hot and cold press means? What layering and wet into wet processes are? After this class you'll understand all the "lingo"! The materials fee will provide each student with paper, paints and brushes so you can continue learning outside of the classroom. No experience is needed. Ages 13 years and up.
Class Fee is $75 for Members ($85 for Non-members) plus a Materials fee of $25.
Register by April 14, 2025 to reserve a seat in this class.
April 21, 22 and 23, 2025, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 2 to 4PM
Instructor: Alexis Jones
Interested in learning about watercolor? Then this class is for you! The class will cover everything from basic color mixing to different watercolor techniques. Don't know what hot and cold press means? What layering and wet into wet processes are? After this class you'll understand all the "lingo"! The materials fee will provide each student with paper, paints and brushes so you can continue learning outside of the classroom. No experience is needed. Ages 13 years and up.
Class Fee is $75 for Members ($85 for Non-members) plus a Materials fee of $25.
Register by April 14, 2025 to reserve a seat in this class.
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Jewelry Workshop - Chaining With Two-Hole Beads
Sunday, May 11, 2025 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Instructor: Diane Milner
Another beginner class. Students will create a single strand chain using Czech two-hole glass beads and seed beads. Explore several different patterns. Learn how to attach a clasp and focal bead. This class will focus on using the proper tools, where to obtain components, and skills to create a well-executed closure and how to attach the chain to a focal bead. Execution required fine motor skills and patience. Student Age Level: 10 years through adult. Special Requirements: Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration Deadline: Registration/fees paid 1 week prior to class. Walk-ins by exception only.
Class Fee: $40 (Non-members will pay an additional $10.00 per class) plus Materials Fee: $12
All materials and tools will be purchased and provided by the instructor. The costs for obtaining the materials will be listed as a separate fee and paid 1 week prior to class.
Sunday, May 11, 2025 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Instructor: Diane Milner
Another beginner class. Students will create a single strand chain using Czech two-hole glass beads and seed beads. Explore several different patterns. Learn how to attach a clasp and focal bead. This class will focus on using the proper tools, where to obtain components, and skills to create a well-executed closure and how to attach the chain to a focal bead. Execution required fine motor skills and patience. Student Age Level: 10 years through adult. Special Requirements: Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration Deadline: Registration/fees paid 1 week prior to class. Walk-ins by exception only.
Class Fee: $40 (Non-members will pay an additional $10.00 per class) plus Materials Fee: $12
All materials and tools will be purchased and provided by the instructor. The costs for obtaining the materials will be listed as a separate fee and paid 1 week prior to class.
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Watercolor Florals May 6, 7 and 8, 2025, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 2 to 4PM Instructor: Alexis Jones This class will give you some tips, tricks and pointers on how to tackle flowers with watercolors. We will explore different leaves and flowers as well as go over different watercolor techniques to help give depth to your paintings. We will use wet into wet and wet on dry techniques in this class. Some experience with watercolor would be helpful but is not necessary. Materials needed for class listed below. Class Fee is $75 for Members ($85 for Non-members). Register by April 28, 2025 to reserve a seat in this class. Materials needed: -A set of brushes- mixed media or watercolor specific preferred. Should have a variety of tips to allow detail work and larger layers for leaves and color -Watercolor sketchbook- preference of 5.5" x 8.5" or larger. Mixed media sketchbooks also work -Set of watercolor paints with mixing area- beginner sets with half pans work great. Preference of at least 2 yellows, 2 reds and 2 blues to allow adequate color mixing for variety -Paper towel or rag Any questions about materials please feel free to reach out to me. No need to buy new supplies if you already have some! We can make it work, this is a beginner friendly class- Alexis Jones [email protected] |
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Jewelry Workshop - Bezel a Focal Bead
Sunday, May 18, 2025 : 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Instructor: Diane Milner
This class will teach basic bead embroidery. Students will select a decorative button and embellish with Czech or Japanese glass seed beads. The class will focus on the sequence of stitching, application of the ultra-suede backing, and creating an attachment base for the chain/hanging material. Instruction will discuss how and where to obtain supplies, alternative stitching patterns, and appropriate components. Students will have a choice of two color palettes. Student Age Level: 10 years and up Special Requirements: Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Workshop Fee $45, ($55 for non-members) plus a Materials Fee: $20 all materials and tools will be purchased and provided by the instructor. The costs for obtaining the materials will be listed as a separate fee and paid 1 week prior to class.
Sunday, May 18, 2025 : 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Instructor: Diane Milner
This class will teach basic bead embroidery. Students will select a decorative button and embellish with Czech or Japanese glass seed beads. The class will focus on the sequence of stitching, application of the ultra-suede backing, and creating an attachment base for the chain/hanging material. Instruction will discuss how and where to obtain supplies, alternative stitching patterns, and appropriate components. Students will have a choice of two color palettes. Student Age Level: 10 years and up Special Requirements: Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Workshop Fee $45, ($55 for non-members) plus a Materials Fee: $20 all materials and tools will be purchased and provided by the instructor. The costs for obtaining the materials will be listed as a separate fee and paid 1 week prior to class.
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Intro to Stained Glass: The Copper Foil Method
May 30 and June 1, 2025, Friday and Sunday, 12:30-3:30p.m
Instructor: Heidi Wurm
Intro to Stained Glass: Copper Foil Method will teach basic fundamentals of the copper foil method. This technique involves cutting glass, wrapping each piece with an adhesive-backed copper foil tape, and soldering the pieces together to create stained glass panels, suncatchers, boxes, lamps, and more. Students will meet for two, three-hour sessions and complete a suncatcher. All supplies and tools for use during class will be provided. Instructional Fee: $90 for members ($100 for non-members), plus Materials Fee: $30 Enrollment: Maximum 4 students; minimum 2 students, sign up by May 26, 2025.
Minimum age: 18 yrs old
May 30 and June 1, 2025, Friday and Sunday, 12:30-3:30p.m
Instructor: Heidi Wurm
Intro to Stained Glass: Copper Foil Method will teach basic fundamentals of the copper foil method. This technique involves cutting glass, wrapping each piece with an adhesive-backed copper foil tape, and soldering the pieces together to create stained glass panels, suncatchers, boxes, lamps, and more. Students will meet for two, three-hour sessions and complete a suncatcher. All supplies and tools for use during class will be provided. Instructional Fee: $90 for members ($100 for non-members), plus Materials Fee: $30 Enrollment: Maximum 4 students; minimum 2 students, sign up by May 26, 2025.
Minimum age: 18 yrs old
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Stained Glass: Build a Box
Friday, June 20, 2025 from 12pm - 4pm
Instructor: Heidi Wurm
Build a Box is a one day, four hour workshop that will teach the fundamentals of box-making using the copper foil method. Students will craft one, hinged stained glass box during this class and learn the skills necessary to begin working on dimensional projects. Instructional Fee $45 (non-members fee $55) plus Materials Fee $15. All supplies and tools for use during class will be provided.
Enrollment: Maximum 4 students, Minimum 2 students, Minimum age 18 years old
Prior experience with stained glass fabrication is required to participate. Register by June 16, 2025
Box Dimensions: Top: 3” x 1 1/2”, Bottom: 2 7/8” x 1 3/8” , Sides (short): 1 3/8” x 1” (x2)
Sides (long): 2 7/8” x 1” (x2)
Friday, June 20, 2025 from 12pm - 4pm
Instructor: Heidi Wurm
Build a Box is a one day, four hour workshop that will teach the fundamentals of box-making using the copper foil method. Students will craft one, hinged stained glass box during this class and learn the skills necessary to begin working on dimensional projects. Instructional Fee $45 (non-members fee $55) plus Materials Fee $15. All supplies and tools for use during class will be provided.
Enrollment: Maximum 4 students, Minimum 2 students, Minimum age 18 years old
Prior experience with stained glass fabrication is required to participate. Register by June 16, 2025
Box Dimensions: Top: 3” x 1 1/2”, Bottom: 2 7/8” x 1 3/8” , Sides (short): 1 3/8” x 1” (x2)
Sides (long): 2 7/8” x 1” (x2)
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Stained Glass: Build a Box
Sunday, June 22 from 12pm - 4pm
Instructor: Heidi Wurm
Build a Box is a one day, four hour workshop that will teach the fundamentals of box-making using the copper foil method. Students will craft one, hinged stained glass box during this class and learn the skills necessary to begin working on dimensional projects. Instructional Fee $45 (non-members fee $55) plus Materials Fee $15. All supplies and tools for use during class will be provided.
Enrollment: Maximum 4 students, Minimum 2 students, Minimum age 18 years old
Prior experience with stained glass fabrication is required to participate. Register by June 16, 2025
Box Dimensions: Top: 3” x 1 1/2”, Bottom: 2 7/8” x 1 3/8” , Sides (short): 1 3/8” x 1” (x2)
Sides (long): 2 7/8” x 1” (x2)
Sunday, June 22 from 12pm - 4pm
Instructor: Heidi Wurm
Build a Box is a one day, four hour workshop that will teach the fundamentals of box-making using the copper foil method. Students will craft one, hinged stained glass box during this class and learn the skills necessary to begin working on dimensional projects. Instructional Fee $45 (non-members fee $55) plus Materials Fee $15. All supplies and tools for use during class will be provided.
Enrollment: Maximum 4 students, Minimum 2 students, Minimum age 18 years old
Prior experience with stained glass fabrication is required to participate. Register by June 16, 2025
Box Dimensions: Top: 3” x 1 1/2”, Bottom: 2 7/8” x 1 3/8” , Sides (short): 1 3/8” x 1” (x2)
Sides (long): 2 7/8” x 1” (x2)
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Jewelry Workshop - Antiquing a Focal Bead
Sunday, June 29, 2025 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Instructor: Diane Milner
Suitable for beginners and young adults. Students will work on a practice piece, then select a metal focal component and use antiquing paints, stains, and fixatives embellishing the piece with color. Students will explore different application techniques, stain/paint combinations, and the use of UV light to fix the colors. This class will focus on using the proper tools, where to obtain components. Suitable for young bead enthusiasts and a great project for home schooled students. Inquire about group rates and private classes. Student Age Level: 10 years through adult. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Class Fee: $40 (Non-members will pay an additional $10.00 per class) plus Materials Fee: $20 All materials and tools will be purchased and provided by the instructor. The costs for obtaining the materials will be listed as a separate fee and paid 1 week prior to class.
Sunday, June 29, 2025 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Instructor: Diane Milner
Suitable for beginners and young adults. Students will work on a practice piece, then select a metal focal component and use antiquing paints, stains, and fixatives embellishing the piece with color. Students will explore different application techniques, stain/paint combinations, and the use of UV light to fix the colors. This class will focus on using the proper tools, where to obtain components. Suitable for young bead enthusiasts and a great project for home schooled students. Inquire about group rates and private classes. Student Age Level: 10 years through adult. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Class Fee: $40 (Non-members will pay an additional $10.00 per class) plus Materials Fee: $20 All materials and tools will be purchased and provided by the instructor. The costs for obtaining the materials will be listed as a separate fee and paid 1 week prior to class.
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Jewelry Workshop – Leather Wrap Bracelet
Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Instructor: Diane Milner
A great beginner class. Students will create a double strand bracelet featuring Czech glass seed beads, a Pewter button, and leather cord. The class will focus on using the proper tools for jewelry making, how and where to obtain components, and skills to create a well-executed and secure closure. Suitable for young bead enthusiasts and A great summer project for young beaders. Also a good project
For home schooled students. Inquire about group rates and private class.
Student Age Level: 10 years through adult. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Class Fee: $40 (Non-members will pay an additional $10.00 per class) plus Materials Fee: $18 All materials and tools will be purchased and provided by the instructor. The costs for obtaining the materials will be listed as a separate fee and paid 1 week prior to class.
Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Instructor: Diane Milner
A great beginner class. Students will create a double strand bracelet featuring Czech glass seed beads, a Pewter button, and leather cord. The class will focus on using the proper tools for jewelry making, how and where to obtain components, and skills to create a well-executed and secure closure. Suitable for young bead enthusiasts and A great summer project for young beaders. Also a good project
For home schooled students. Inquire about group rates and private class.
Student Age Level: 10 years through adult. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Class Fee: $40 (Non-members will pay an additional $10.00 per class) plus Materials Fee: $18 All materials and tools will be purchased and provided by the instructor. The costs for obtaining the materials will be listed as a separate fee and paid 1 week prior to class.
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Jewelry Workshop – Antique a Shell & Bead a Chain with 2-hole Beads
Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Instructor: Diane Milner
An advanced beginner class. Students will select a shell and use antiquing paints, stains, and fixatives to embellish the piece with color. Instruction will include how to create a hanging device to use as a focal bead. Next students will create a single strand chain using Czech two-hole glass beads and seed beads. Explore several different patterns. Learn how to attach a clasp and focal bead. This class will focus on using the proper tools, where to obtain materials, skills to create a well-executed closure, and how to attach the chain to a focal bead. Students will also explore different application techniques, stain/paint combinations, and the use of UV light to fix the colors. This project is executed at a fast pace. Students who have taken previous workshops will have no trouble completing the project in the allotted time.
Ability Level: Advanced Beginner. Student Age Level: 10 years through adult. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Class Fee: $45 (Non-members $55) plus Materials Fee: $18 All materials and tools will be purchased and provided by the instructor. The costs for obtaining the materials will be listed as a separate fee and paid 1 week prior to class.
Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Instructor: Diane Milner
An advanced beginner class. Students will select a shell and use antiquing paints, stains, and fixatives to embellish the piece with color. Instruction will include how to create a hanging device to use as a focal bead. Next students will create a single strand chain using Czech two-hole glass beads and seed beads. Explore several different patterns. Learn how to attach a clasp and focal bead. This class will focus on using the proper tools, where to obtain materials, skills to create a well-executed closure, and how to attach the chain to a focal bead. Students will also explore different application techniques, stain/paint combinations, and the use of UV light to fix the colors. This project is executed at a fast pace. Students who have taken previous workshops will have no trouble completing the project in the allotted time.
Ability Level: Advanced Beginner. Student Age Level: 10 years through adult. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Class Fee: $45 (Non-members $55) plus Materials Fee: $18 All materials and tools will be purchased and provided by the instructor. The costs for obtaining the materials will be listed as a separate fee and paid 1 week prior to class.
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