Tuesday, May 14
6:00-8:00 pm
Instructor: Pat Sullivan
Create a spectacular object of art in this fun class, where you will make a free-standing wave of fused glass. Each student will cut and arrange strips of glass in a wave shape, which will then be fired in a kiln. After firing, the wave will be in a high quality metal stand (included in the class price) for a beautiful statement piece for your home.
The completed works of art will then be fired in a glass kiln, and students may pick up their work at Womanspace in 7-10 days. No glass cutting experience required. Safety glasses and masks will be provided if working with powdered glass. Closed-toe shoes will be required.
Register by May 12 Minimum Registered: 4
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Paid enrollment in a Womanspace class must be cancelled in order for the student to be eligible for a refund. A refund (minus a $10 non-refundable deposit, minus the 3% service fee) will be granted according to the following:
Saturday, June 1
1:00-3:00p
Instructor: Colleen Blanchard
Quilter Colleen Blanchard will bring a wide variety of applique quilts and discuss some of the many ways to applique. From finger-turn to raw-edge there is an applique technique for everyone! A small hand applique piece will be available for everyone to try and take home with them.
Register by May 28
Minimum registration 3
Sunday, June 9
1:00–3:30 pm
Instructor: Cristi Hopp Kniess
Indulge in a creative escape in this Summer Sampler Series class featuring the fluidity and flair of alcohol ink. Let your creativity flow as you slip and slide through vibrant colors, guided by the expert and sometimes eccentric instruction of the one and only, Cristi Hopp Kniess. In this two-hour class, you'll learn the techniques of alcohol ink application, blending, and manipulation to create stunning effects on both tile and Yupo paper surfaces. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned artist, this class offers a serene environment to unleash your creativity and unwind. Join us for a relaxing Sunday afternoon of slip-sliding away with alcohol ink, and discover the joy of expressing yourself through this vibrant and expressive medium. All supplies provided.
Register by June 6 Minimum Registration: 3
Tuesday, June 11, 18 (2-wks)
What is a Breeze Chime? A wind chime that can withstand a breeze, but not a gale! In this 2-part workshop, students will learn the basics of working with fused glass, such as cutting and shaping the glass, applying frit (finely ground glass), and layering different colors to create a design. They will also learn about proper safety practices when working with the specialized equipment needed for fused glass, such as breakers and cutters. Pat will guide you through the process of planning and composing your Breeze Chime design, and will provide tips and techniques for choosing and combining different colors and textures of glass. Once you’ve assembled your wind chime, you’ll learn how it will be fired in a kiln to fuse the glass together. In the second portion of the workshop, we will assemble the wind chimes, using wire and beads. Your completed Breeze Chime will be ready to take home and display! No glass cutting experience required. Safety glasses and masks will be provided if working with powdered glass. Closed-toe shoes will be required.
Register by June 9 Minimum Registered: 4
Sunday, June 16
1:00-3:30pm
Create your own custom glassware! Choose from four pint beer glasses or four stemless wine glasses, and we will apply designs from an array of stencils (if you have a Cricut, feel free to bring your own vinyl stencils). No experience required! You will go home with a set of glasses of your own creation! Great for gifts, super easy and fun. If you have a glass piece at home that you'd like to try, bring it along!
Register by June 13 Minimum Registered: 3
Saturday, June 22, 29
2 sessions
1:00–3:00 pm
Ages 16+. Embark on a creative journey with this two-part workshop, creating a mesmerizing mosaic work of art with alcohol ink and glue. Unleash your imagination as you explore the interplay of vibrant colors and intricate patterns in this dynamic medium. Under the guidance of skilled instructor, you'll learn the step-by-step process of using glue as a masking fluid to create stunning mosaic effects with alcohol ink. Whether you're a novice or seasoned artist, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to experiment and refine your skills in a supportive environment. Join us and discover the exhilarating fusion technique with alcohol ink, and leave with your own captivating mosaic masterpiece.
Register by June 20 Minium Registration: 3
Sunday, June 23
1:00p-4:00p
Instructor: Cheri Heck
Summer has arrived! Create a beautiful nature inspired goddess using nature's gifts of sticks, dried flowers, leaves, etc. Embellish her with beads, ribbons, fabrics, charms and whatever you would like to bring to personalize your goddess. All supplies provided but feel free to bring your stash of ribbons, fabrics and other artsy things you would like for your goddess or to share with the class.
Register by June 20
Minimum registration: 3
Sunday, June 30
1:00-4:00 pm
Instructor: Nicole Landreth
Mandalas, meaning "circle" in Sanskrit, have been used to guide and inspire meditations throughout history and across cultures, representing wholeness, unity, and the interconnectedness of all things.
Learn about the symbolism of mandalas and techniques to imbue them with your own deeper meaning. Through this creative practice, you'll cultivate mindfulness, tap into your inner wisdom, and manifest positive change in your life. Using various mediums, you'll explore the meditative process of mandala creation while infusing your work with a unique mantra and intention, creating your own personal mandala.
This is a mixed media class and will offer a variety of mark making options, but if you have something specific from your art supplies you’d like to create with, bring it. Students will be provided with a canvas or wood surface to create their mandala. Other materials provided include: alcohol inks, various types of markers, watercolor and acrylic paints
Register by June 27
Minimum Registered: 3
Tuesday, August 27
Ages 8–Adult (children must be accompanied by an adult). In this class, you will create a set of votive candle cups by decorating a flat piece of glass with frit, stringers, and glass scraps. Your flat glass will then be fused in a kiln, then “slumped” over a form to make a votive shape. Pat will help you compose a theme and design, and embellishments will be available for decorating. This easy and fun class is open to all ages and abilities. No glass cutting is required, all materials provided. Your finished votive cups will be available for pickup at Womanspace a week after the class, to allow for fusing time. No glass cutting experience required. Safety glasses and masks will be provided if working with powdered glass. Closed-toe shoes will be required.
Register by August 25 Minimum Registered: 4
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