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Creative Play and Imaginative Story-Telling
Online
Ages 7-11
March 6 - 7 10:30am - 11:45 pm $45
Instructor - Nicole Tetreault
This class will focus on using teamwork and our imagination to create stories using everyday objects from around the house. We will reimagine what common household items can be used for and include them as props in our stories. We will also explore physical play as we move around as different animals, characters, and emotions.
Online
Ages 7-11
March 6 - 7 10:30am - 11:45 pm $45
Instructor - Nicole Tetreault
This class will focus on using teamwork and our imagination to create stories using everyday objects from around the house. We will reimagine what common household items can be used for and include them as props in our stories. We will also explore physical play as we move around as different animals, characters, and emotions.
Wool Painting
Online
Adults
March 15 and 16, 9:00am-11:00am
Registration for this class closes March 8
Instructor - Elizabeth Stubbs
$72
This workshop is suitable for adult beginners or those with some previous felt making experience. Join us for 2 pleasant mornings creating a 2-dimensional ‘painting' with soft, unspun sheep’s wool, using basic needle felting techniques. All supplies will be provided and a materials fee of $30 paid to the instructor.
Online
Adults
March 15 and 16, 9:00am-11:00am
Registration for this class closes March 8
Instructor - Elizabeth Stubbs
$72
This workshop is suitable for adult beginners or those with some previous felt making experience. Join us for 2 pleasant mornings creating a 2-dimensional ‘painting' with soft, unspun sheep’s wool, using basic needle felting techniques. All supplies will be provided and a materials fee of $30 paid to the instructor.
Explorative and Improvisational Painting with Model
In Person
Wednesdays 6:30 - 9:00pm
Brendan Lehman
March 3 - March 24
$205
Explore expressive techniques and improve painting skills. Expressive painting with a model offers the opportunity to combine non-traditional and traditional techniques resulting in new artwork that pushes boundaries. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or an advanced artist, you’ll discover expressive techniques on your own and with guidance available when needed. Demonstrations are primarily in oil paint but students are encouraged to work in any medium: acrylic, drawing, gouache, water color.
“Through these lessons, my goal is to open your mind to the unlimited creative potential you have, as well as experience the benefits that come with the self-explorative process of making art." - Brendan
In Person
Wednesdays 6:30 - 9:00pm
Brendan Lehman
March 3 - March 24
$205
Explore expressive techniques and improve painting skills. Expressive painting with a model offers the opportunity to combine non-traditional and traditional techniques resulting in new artwork that pushes boundaries. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or an advanced artist, you’ll discover expressive techniques on your own and with guidance available when needed. Demonstrations are primarily in oil paint but students are encouraged to work in any medium: acrylic, drawing, gouache, water color.
“Through these lessons, my goal is to open your mind to the unlimited creative potential you have, as well as experience the benefits that come with the self-explorative process of making art." - Brendan
- A live, nude model posing under dramatic lighting
- The opportunity to learn and improve in both realism and abstraction
- Use alternative techniques and gain a fresh perspective to oil painting
- Exclusive 30% Student Discount on Aspire Art Boards
- A comfortable and safe socially distanced creative environment
- Taught by Brendan Lehman, an enthusiastic and supportive instructor
Making Big Pots with Carmela Fratus
In Person
Adults
March 20 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Instructor - Carmela Fratus
$35
Challenge yourself with more clay. We'll learn different centering and throwing techniques specific to large pieces. We'll also hand build through coils and slabs. Be sure to stretch first and wear an apron. It's likely to get messy.
(Pots are limited to the size of the kiln)
In Person
Adults
March 20 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Instructor - Carmela Fratus
$35
Challenge yourself with more clay. We'll learn different centering and throwing techniques specific to large pieces. We'll also hand build through coils and slabs. Be sure to stretch first and wear an apron. It's likely to get messy.
(Pots are limited to the size of the kiln)
Sgraffito Techniques -
Surface Design in Clay
In Person
Adults
Saturday, April 10 12:00pm-4:00pm
Instructor - Celia Feldberg
$48
Sgraffito, meaning ‘to scratch’ in Italian, is the process of applying a slip or underglaze to an unfired piece, then carving through it to reveal the contrasting clay color beneath. After experimenting with different methods of drawing on clay this has become the primary method that Celia currently uses in her work.
"It’s simple, you can get really nice line qualities, and it feels similar to drawing with a pen on paper."
Surface Design in Clay
In Person
Adults
Saturday, April 10 12:00pm-4:00pm
Instructor - Celia Feldberg
$48
Sgraffito, meaning ‘to scratch’ in Italian, is the process of applying a slip or underglaze to an unfired piece, then carving through it to reveal the contrasting clay color beneath. After experimenting with different methods of drawing on clay this has become the primary method that Celia currently uses in her work.
"It’s simple, you can get really nice line qualities, and it feels similar to drawing with a pen on paper."
Raku Pottery - Outdoor Firing
In Person
Adults
May 15 10:00am - 12:00pm
May 22 10:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor - Mike Roche
$145
Join us for this rare opportunity to learn about Raku, a Japanese based firing process in which work is removed from a hot kiln and placed in a reduction chamber of combustible materials.
Bring bisque pots of choose from made pottery from the studio.
Free to observe.
In Person
Adults
May 15 10:00am - 12:00pm
May 22 10:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor - Mike Roche
$145
Join us for this rare opportunity to learn about Raku, a Japanese based firing process in which work is removed from a hot kiln and placed in a reduction chamber of combustible materials.
Bring bisque pots of choose from made pottery from the studio.
Free to observe.
Mixed Media: Exploring Materials and Projects I and II
Online
Students can choose to take Mixed Media I and II or chose to take only one of the workshops.
These 2 workshops are appropriate for students with no prior experience or students who have experience but would like to start again. The workshops can be a jumping point to a studio practice that is fulfilling and enjoyable.
In Mixed Media: Exploring Materials and Projects I students will be introduced to a variety of exciting and fun to use materials such as inks, both acrylic inks and pigment inks, gel pens, micron pens and markers. Students will try different papers and will learn what paper will be best suited for their project. Students will try collage with variety of handmade papers, found papers and will learn how to use a variety of geometric and organic shapes to create images. In addition, students will be able use drawing tools, experiment with mark making, variety of lines and patterns. Students can expect to leave the class with a number of pieces that can be taken home for additional development.
In Mixed Media: Exploring Materials and Projects II students will be introduced to fluid acrylic paints, a variety of acrylic mediums and markers. We will focus on creating images loosely inspired by landscapes. We will work on colors and compositions to create works that are abstract but still retain the feel of the natural world. Adding layers and removing layers will be part of the process. Students will be able to complete a piece on a small wood panel or a few smaller pieces using heavy weight paper.
Taught by Boriana Kantcheva
Workshop I, May 16, Sunday 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm $65 (ages 16+)
Workshop II, May 23, Sunday, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm $65 (ages 16+)
Online
Students can choose to take Mixed Media I and II or chose to take only one of the workshops.
These 2 workshops are appropriate for students with no prior experience or students who have experience but would like to start again. The workshops can be a jumping point to a studio practice that is fulfilling and enjoyable.
In Mixed Media: Exploring Materials and Projects I students will be introduced to a variety of exciting and fun to use materials such as inks, both acrylic inks and pigment inks, gel pens, micron pens and markers. Students will try different papers and will learn what paper will be best suited for their project. Students will try collage with variety of handmade papers, found papers and will learn how to use a variety of geometric and organic shapes to create images. In addition, students will be able use drawing tools, experiment with mark making, variety of lines and patterns. Students can expect to leave the class with a number of pieces that can be taken home for additional development.
In Mixed Media: Exploring Materials and Projects II students will be introduced to fluid acrylic paints, a variety of acrylic mediums and markers. We will focus on creating images loosely inspired by landscapes. We will work on colors and compositions to create works that are abstract but still retain the feel of the natural world. Adding layers and removing layers will be part of the process. Students will be able to complete a piece on a small wood panel or a few smaller pieces using heavy weight paper.
Taught by Boriana Kantcheva
Workshop I, May 16, Sunday 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm $65 (ages 16+)
Workshop II, May 23, Sunday, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm $65 (ages 16+)
Contemporary Approaches to Watercolor I and II
Online
Contemporary Approaches to Watercolor Workshops I and II can be taken together or as separate workshops.
They are for everyone who would like to experience watercolors. It will offer a number of projects that use this medium in an experimental and very enjoyable way from learning to use stencils, layers, salt and a variety of texture creating materials. In addition to exploring the medium of watercolor, students will find inspiration in textiles, surface designs, patterns and the natural world. Students will be able to work both representationally and abstractly.
Workshop I will focus on how to use stencils, how to create textures with variety of materials and introduce drawing as an integral part of making an image. We will use gel pens and acrylic markers to integrate the drawing element into the watercolors.
In Workshop II students will be able to try liquid watercolors and gouache in addition to traditional watercolor paints. The workshop will focus on using nature inspired themes and using natural elements to create patterns and more abstract compositions.
In both workshops students will be shown images of contemporary artists using the medium in very inspiring and unexpected ways.
Taught by Boriana Kantcheva
Workshop I, June 6, Sunday 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm $65 (ages 16+)
Workshop II, June 13, Sunday, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm $65 (ages 16+)
Online
Contemporary Approaches to Watercolor Workshops I and II can be taken together or as separate workshops.
They are for everyone who would like to experience watercolors. It will offer a number of projects that use this medium in an experimental and very enjoyable way from learning to use stencils, layers, salt and a variety of texture creating materials. In addition to exploring the medium of watercolor, students will find inspiration in textiles, surface designs, patterns and the natural world. Students will be able to work both representationally and abstractly.
Workshop I will focus on how to use stencils, how to create textures with variety of materials and introduce drawing as an integral part of making an image. We will use gel pens and acrylic markers to integrate the drawing element into the watercolors.
In Workshop II students will be able to try liquid watercolors and gouache in addition to traditional watercolor paints. The workshop will focus on using nature inspired themes and using natural elements to create patterns and more abstract compositions.
In both workshops students will be shown images of contemporary artists using the medium in very inspiring and unexpected ways.
Taught by Boriana Kantcheva
Workshop I, June 6, Sunday 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm $65 (ages 16+)
Workshop II, June 13, Sunday, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm $65 (ages 16+)