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Release your inner creativity!
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.
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.
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.
COVID-19 Policy:
If you feel unwell or have a fever on the day of class, please contact us by phone and do not attend the session.
If you feel unwell or have a fever on the day of class, please contact us by phone and do not attend the session.
Light Up the Night – Glass Lantern with Fairy Lights in Alcohol Ink
2 classes offered, pick a date in May –
Sunday, May 22, 3 - 5 pm
or
Tuesday, May 31, 7 - 9 pm
Instructor: Tammy Burgett
Create a beautiful glass lantern with alcohol inks on a recycled glass bottle. Add battery operated fairy lights to use your lantern indoors or out (with protection from the elements). A variety of different shaped bottles will be available to choose from, or if you have a special one you like feel free to bring it (labels removed and cleaned inside and out). Students age 12 and up of all skill levels are welcome in this workshop. Class Fee is $45 members/$55 non-members, plus $20 Materials Fee.
2 classes offered, pick a date in May –
Sunday, May 22, 3 - 5 pm
or
Tuesday, May 31, 7 - 9 pm
Instructor: Tammy Burgett
Create a beautiful glass lantern with alcohol inks on a recycled glass bottle. Add battery operated fairy lights to use your lantern indoors or out (with protection from the elements). A variety of different shaped bottles will be available to choose from, or if you have a special one you like feel free to bring it (labels removed and cleaned inside and out). Students age 12 and up of all skill levels are welcome in this workshop. Class Fee is $45 members/$55 non-members, plus $20 Materials Fee.
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Beginner Introduction to Acrylics
May 19, 20 and 22, 2022
6:30-8:30 pm Thursday & Friday, Noon to 2pm Sunday
Instructor: Athena A. Rhodes
Learn to paint with acrylics on canvas with three consecutive 2-hour sessions. No Experience Necessary! You will learn: 1) to tone a canvas, 2) block in your subject, 3) basic techniques of mixing colors and 4) brushwork techniques. This class is for beginning students 16 years old and over. Please register by May 17. Class Fee is $75 for Members, $85 for Non-members, plus Materials fee of $25. All paint, canvas and brushes supplied by instructor. Instructor will provide a color photo reference for students to paint from in class.
May 19, 20 and 22, 2022
6:30-8:30 pm Thursday & Friday, Noon to 2pm Sunday
Instructor: Athena A. Rhodes
Learn to paint with acrylics on canvas with three consecutive 2-hour sessions. No Experience Necessary! You will learn: 1) to tone a canvas, 2) block in your subject, 3) basic techniques of mixing colors and 4) brushwork techniques. This class is for beginning students 16 years old and over. Please register by May 17. Class Fee is $75 for Members, $85 for Non-members, plus Materials fee of $25. All paint, canvas and brushes supplied by instructor. Instructor will provide a color photo reference for students to paint from in class.
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Desire to Paint with Oils? You Can Do It!
June 7, 8 and 9, 2022, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
6:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: Kim Holland
Find your hidden creative passion with three consecutive 2-hour sessions.
You will learn:
1) How to easily sketch with correct proportions and understand color value,
2) How to mix colors, use brushes, and learn techniques,
3) How to create depth and detail for desired emphasis.
For beginning students 16 years old and over. Please register by May 25
Class Fee is 75.00 for Members, $85 for Non-members, plus Materials fee of $25.
All paint, canvas and brushes supplied by instructor.
Email your chosen photo for painting to Kim (khllnd@charter.net), be sure to select one with interesting contrasts. Arrive 10 minutes early for set-up prior to each class
Desire to Paint with Oils? You Can Do It!
June 7, 8 and 9, 2022, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
6:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: Kim Holland
Find your hidden creative passion with three consecutive 2-hour sessions.
You will learn:
1) How to easily sketch with correct proportions and understand color value,
2) How to mix colors, use brushes, and learn techniques,
3) How to create depth and detail for desired emphasis.
For beginning students 16 years old and over. Please register by May 25
Class Fee is 75.00 for Members, $85 for Non-members, plus Materials fee of $25.
All paint, canvas and brushes supplied by instructor.
Email your chosen photo for painting to Kim (khllnd@charter.net), be sure to select one with interesting contrasts. Arrive 10 minutes early for set-up prior to each class
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Glass in Session: Sharpen Your Stained Glass Skills
June 25, 2022
Saturday 11 am to 3 pm
Instructor: Heidi Wurm
A four hour seminar to refresh your knowledge of the copper foil method of glass fabrication. Each step of the process, from start to finish, will be reviewed. Bring your own tools, supplies, glass and a pattern for a new, small piece you’d like to work on. If you don’t have a project in mind, a suncatcher pattern will be provided. Prior experience with stained glass fabrication and the copper foil method is required to participate. Students 18 years old and up. Class fee is $50 for Members of Isle of Wight Arts League, $60 for Non-Members. Register by June 22, 2022 to reserve your space. Limited to 4 students.
June 25, 2022
Saturday 11 am to 3 pm
Instructor: Heidi Wurm
A four hour seminar to refresh your knowledge of the copper foil method of glass fabrication. Each step of the process, from start to finish, will be reviewed. Bring your own tools, supplies, glass and a pattern for a new, small piece you’d like to work on. If you don’t have a project in mind, a suncatcher pattern will be provided. Prior experience with stained glass fabrication and the copper foil method is required to participate. Students 18 years old and up. Class fee is $50 for Members of Isle of Wight Arts League, $60 for Non-Members. Register by June 22, 2022 to reserve your space. Limited to 4 students.
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A Day at the Beach - Expressive Seascape with Alcohol Ink
2 classes offered, pick a date in June –
Tuesday, June 21, 7 - 9 pm or
Sunday, June 26, 3 - 5 pm
The only thing better than a day at the beach is creating your own beach painting to enjoy every day. We’ll incorporate different techniques to create lots of texture in the sky and ocean, than you can add whatever you want to create your ideal beach. Students age 12 and up of all skill levels are welcome in this workshop. Class Fee is $45 members/$55 non-members, plus $15 Materials Fee. All materials and tools used in the class are provided by the instructor
A Day at the Beach - Expressive Seascape with Alcohol Ink
2 classes offered, pick a date in June –
Tuesday, June 21, 7 - 9 pm or
Sunday, June 26, 3 - 5 pm
The only thing better than a day at the beach is creating your own beach painting to enjoy every day. We’ll incorporate different techniques to create lots of texture in the sky and ocean, than you can add whatever you want to create your ideal beach. Students age 12 and up of all skill levels are welcome in this workshop. Class Fee is $45 members/$55 non-members, plus $15 Materials Fee. All materials and tools used in the class are provided by the instructor
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The Many Facets of Beading – A Jewelry Workshop
July 12 through 15, 2022 12:30 to 3:30 pm, Tuesday through Friday Instructor: Diane Milner This beginner level four day workshop is suitable for students ages 13 through adult. Students will complete a strung bangle, a spiral rope patterned bracelet, a 20” bead embroidered chain with focal bead and 3 pairs of earrings in four days of instruction. Projects will be worked with sterling silver findings and Czech and Japanese glass beads. Limited to six students. Reservations and payment are due no later than July 6, 2022. Class Fee is $130 for members ($140 for non-members) plus a Materials Fee of $60, which provides all materials and use of tools for the projects. Course Schedule: Day 1 – Basic Stringing Learn the tools and materials for beading – String a bangle bracelet and learn to secure ends and apply a clasp – Begin a spiral rope Day 2 – Simple Stitching Begin stitching a spiral rope pattern with megatoma accents. Choose a 7” bracelet or 20” Necklace. Project uses Czech and Japanese seed beads. Day 3 – Bead Embroidery Create a decorative chain using Czech 2-hole beads. A choice of focal beads will be available. Day 4 – Earring match-up Work with headpins, wire, crystals and 2-hole Czech beads to create matching earrings for previous projects. Also time to complete any unfinished projects |
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SUMMER SESSION 2022
Stained Glass for Beginners – Copper Foil Technique
July 26 through August 6, 2022
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays for 2 weeks
1 to 3 pm
Instructor: Heidi Wurm
A 2 week session that will teach the fundamentals of the copper foil technique
Each student will create a suncatcher and a small panel in class.
Students 18 years old and up. Class fee is $125 for members/ $135 for non-members, plus a Materials Fee of $275 for tools and supplies selected by instructor that will provide students with their own equipment that will last for many years. Grinder not included in supplies, one will be provided in class. Register by July 18, 2022 to reserve your space. Limited to 4 students.
Stained Glass for Beginners – Copper Foil Technique
July 26 through August 6, 2022
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays for 2 weeks
1 to 3 pm
Instructor: Heidi Wurm
A 2 week session that will teach the fundamentals of the copper foil technique
Each student will create a suncatcher and a small panel in class.
Students 18 years old and up. Class fee is $125 for members/ $135 for non-members, plus a Materials Fee of $275 for tools and supplies selected by instructor that will provide students with their own equipment that will last for many years. Grinder not included in supplies, one will be provided in class. Register by July 18, 2022 to reserve your space. Limited to 4 students.
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Glass in Session: Smooth Your Solder
September 17, 2022
Saturday 1 to 3 pm
Instructor: Heidi Wurm
Focuses on improving soldering skills for stained glass projects. Learn tips to help prevent glass cracking, drip through and to improve joints and finish beads. Please bring your soldering iron, iron stand, flux, flux brush, solder and a stained glass project that is cut, foiled and ready to be soldered. Prior experience with stained glass fabrication is required to participate.
Students 18 years old and up. Class fee is $25. Register by September 14, 2022 to reserve your space. Limited to 4 students.
September 17, 2022
Saturday 1 to 3 pm
Instructor: Heidi Wurm
Focuses on improving soldering skills for stained glass projects. Learn tips to help prevent glass cracking, drip through and to improve joints and finish beads. Please bring your soldering iron, iron stand, flux, flux brush, solder and a stained glass project that is cut, foiled and ready to be soldered. Prior experience with stained glass fabrication is required to participate.
Students 18 years old and up. Class fee is $25. Register by September 14, 2022 to reserve your space. Limited to 4 students.
Glass in Session: Build a Box
October 22, 2022
Saturday 12 to 3 pm
Instructor: Heidi Wurm
A three hour seminar that will teach the fundamentals of box making using the copper foil method. Students will craft one hinged stained glass box during the class and learn the skills necessary to begin working on dimensional projects. Please bring your soldering iron, iron stand, flux, flux brush, solder and six pieces of glass cut and foiled to the dimensions specified. Brass hinge and chain will be provided. Prior experience with stained glass fabrication and the copper foil method is required to participate.
Students 18 years old and up. Class fee is $40 Register by October 19, 2022 to reserve your space. Limited to 4 students.
October 22, 2022
Saturday 12 to 3 pm
Instructor: Heidi Wurm
A three hour seminar that will teach the fundamentals of box making using the copper foil method. Students will craft one hinged stained glass box during the class and learn the skills necessary to begin working on dimensional projects. Please bring your soldering iron, iron stand, flux, flux brush, solder and six pieces of glass cut and foiled to the dimensions specified. Brass hinge and chain will be provided. Prior experience with stained glass fabrication and the copper foil method is required to participate.
Students 18 years old and up. Class fee is $40 Register by October 19, 2022 to reserve your space. Limited to 4 students.