During the 4-hour class, students will be able to finish a small approx. 4-5”diameter basket. The instructor will provide detailed hands-on guidance, including basic coiling techniques, different stitches, changing thread, and how to incorporate beads and embellishments. The basket will start with a pre-made center, and the students will be able to choose from a large variety of options. If time allows, the finished baskets will be lightly coated with natural bees wax to provide additional stability and structure.

In this class, Dan will teach acrylic painting at all levels. Painting topics covered during the course will include:

·      Composition

·      Perspective

·      Depth of Field

·      Values

·      Tone

·      Mixing Colors

·      Brush Work and the Use of Other Tools

There will be class discussions on some basic rules in painting and students will explore the idea that all rules can be broken or adjusted.

Kimekomi is a Japanese art form where fabric pieces are tucked into a base.  In this class students will be creating 2-D Kimekomi art that combines the painterly quality of impressionism, with complex quilting. We will begin by drawing a ‘stained-glass’ style design on foam-core. We cover basic cutting techniques for the foam, then cutting and tucking techniques for the fabric.

During the 4-hour class, students will be able to finish a small approx. 4-5”diameter basket. The instructor will provide detailed hands-on guidance, including basic coiling techniques, different stitches, changing thread, and how to incorporate beads and embellishments. The basket will start with a pre-made center, and the students will be able to choose from a large variety of options. If time allows, the finished baskets will be lightly coated with natural bees wax to provide additional stability and structure.

Embark on a journey of transformation with photo embroidery, turning cherished photos into new mini works of art. This full-day interactive class will cover photo manipulation techniques using the free publishing program, Canva.  Also covered will be background design, constructing the landscape, learning embroidery methods, stitches, and how to frame your finished art. Suitable for all skill levels.

Kimekomi is a Japanese art form where fabric pieces are tucked into a base.  In this class students will be creating 2-D Kimekomi art that combines the painterly quality of impressionism, with complex quilting. We will begin by drawing a ‘stained-glass’ style design on foam-core. We cover basic cutting techniques for the foam, then cutting and tucking techniques for the fabric.