In this 2.5 hour per week ceramics class, potters will alternate time on the potter’s wheel and time hand-building. Students will learn and practice basic techniques. Supplies and firing costs included in the fee. Class is capped at 6 and must have 4 enrolled to run. Facilitator: Jessica Mitchell
If you like miniature worlds full of magic, make believe, and maybe even fairies, this class is sure to spark your creativity! In this class, students will use a variety of materials and objects to build their mini world, complete with map drawing. Mini worlds can be built in pots, like fairy gardens, as well as shoe boxes, lunch boxes, and small …
In this 1.5hr one-time hand-building ceramics workshop, young potters between the ages of 8-10 will work on a hand-building project. The project on 1/30 will be textured slab-built mugs. Young potters will make pieces out of brown stoneware clay and can decorate them with underglazes. Pieces will be glazed clear by FYA Ceramics Staff and …
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In this 3D adventure tailored to our younger sculptors, we will have a wide range of materials and techniques to broaden each artist's understanding of sculpture! Using fun prompts, some structural problem solving, a touch of art history, and interesting materials like found objects and foil, we'll carve out a new artistic path. **Please Note: …
In this class we'll do a more in depth exploration of what makes a sculpture, take our time with thoughtful planning, and push boundaries with the medium. Wire, plaster, wood, and found objects will all come into play, and thinking bigger and bolder is the name of the game! Students will practice larger sculptures with …
This course is designed to introduce you to the Native American Style Flute and teach you the basics of playing music (alone and with others).We will cover breath control, finger placement, playing scales, and some embellishments. We will learn some songs and also focus on improvising, allowing the players to bring forth their own music …
Drop in between 10-noon for Members Adult Open Studio! This is uninstructed studio time where you are welcome to bring your own materials and project and enjoy working in our classroom spaces. No cost, participants must have an active membership at FYACS.
Using inspiration from our favorite things, real life, and other artists, we'll dive into the drawing process to explore its endless possibilities. By exploring basic techniques, students can begin to look at composition, line, form, and texture, bringing the pictures in their imaginations to life like never before Facilitator: Chiara Pieri
This inquiry-based group will look at “real” art by noted Masters and discuss what they see and what they think is happening. The group will then give it a try to create their own work in this artists’ style exploring various art materials. The group will work on expressive vocabulary describing what they see and …
In this drawing class, we'll work on projects that build on our artist's interests, exploring different techniques through engaging subjects. Individual instruction will help your young artist learn the fundamentals of building a drawing and developing a personal style, building on what they already know, and encouraging exploration and experimentation. Facilitator: Chiara Pieri
In this 2 hour per week ceramics class, our potters will spend much of their time on the potter’s wheel learning basic wheel-throwing techniques and practicing how to form pots on the wheel. Potters will also complete at least one hand-built project. Supplies and firing costs included in the fee. Class is capped at 6 …
This is a great opportunity for artists with a passion for drawing to get together, learn from each other, and gain valuable skills with Chiara as their guide. The group will meet weekly; artists can work independent study style on drawings from manga, cartoon character development to classical rendering and composition building. Facilitator: Chiara Pieri
