A painting is abstract if it doesn't attempt to accurately depict the real world, but instead uses shapes, colors, forms, gesture and texture. Minimalism and exaggeration and a variety of levels of detail are also considerations. In this abstract class, students will explore personal expression through abstract form. Color, texture and design principles will be discussed and employed. All levels welcome including newcomers to the field of painting.

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

If you ever wanted to know what alcohol inks are and how they can be used, this is the class for you.  Students will learn the properties of alcohol inks and they will manipulate and blend it on compatible black and white papers to create a striking image.

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Celebrate the beauty of nature with pastels. In this class, students will learn to paint boulders and waterfalls, bluffs of the southwest, and blues of the skies and clouds. 

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.

In this class, students will be working with recycled products that include hand cut, kiln fused glass, gemstones, crystal beads and wood.   They will learn how to connect the various materials in artistic and exciting ways.  Participants will create and their own individual expression of glass art chimes in this one-session class.

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In this class students will learn a fundamental wire wrap technique to make a pair of dangle earrings, a pendant and a zipper pull.  They will explore design, color, and balance with a wide assortment of beads and semi-precious gemstones.

Next time creativity calls, pack your new favorite art medium: a gelli plate, a squishy gel surface that serves as a printing plate, allowing anyone who values immediacy to create remarkable monoprints. Add a few tubes of acrylic paint, a brayer, and some paper; keep an eye out for natural elements, and you're ready to go. This technique is particularly appealing due to its ease of use, lack of a press, and the potential for both abstract and detailed imagery. In the kitchen or art room, bring out torn paper scraps, ink transfers, rubber stamps, stencils, water-soluble paints, pens, and inks to add unique textures and unusual compositions. Gelli plate printing is a fun, versatile, and accessible mono-printing technique that requires only a few basic skills to start but can evolve into a deep exploration with unpredictable results. The plate is a durable, reusable gel surface that allows you to create unique prints on paper and fabrics.

A painting is abstract if it doesn't attempt to accurately depict the real world, but instead uses shapes, colors, forms, gesture and texture. Minimalism and exaggeration and a variety of levels of detail are also considerations. In this abstract class, students will explore personal expression through abstract form. Color, texture and design principles will be discussed and employed. All levels welcome including newcomers to the field of painting.

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

Summertime is an amazing opportunity to paint the landscape around Sandpoint.  This 3-week class will give students an opportunity to paint rivers, aspen groves and the lake scenes around the area.  Come enjoy the medium and play with the support of your classmates and instructor.

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 students will learn a fundamental wire wrap technique to make a pair of dangle earrings, a pendant and a zipper pull.  They will explore design, color, and balance with a wide assortment of beads and semi-precious gemstones.

If you ever wanted to know what alcohol inks are and how they can be used, this is the class for you.  Students will learn the properties of alcohol inks and they will manipulate and blend it on compatible black and white papers to create a striking image.

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.

Next time creativity calls, pack your new favorite art medium: a gelli plate, a squishy gel surface that serves as a printing plate, allowing anyone who values immediacy to create remarkable monoprints. Add a few tubes of acrylic paint, a brayer, and some paper; keep an eye out for natural elements, and you're ready to go. This technique is particularly appealing due to its ease of use, lack of a press, and the potential for both abstract and detailed imagery. In the kitchen or art room, bring out torn paper scraps, ink transfers, rubber stamps, stencils, water-soluble paints, pens, and inks to add unique textures and unusual compositions. Gelli plate printing is a fun, versatile, and accessible mono-printing technique that requires only a few basic skills to start but can evolve into a deep exploration with unpredictable results. The plate is a durable, reusable gel surface that allows you to create unique prints on paper and fabrics.

A painting is abstract if it doesn't attempt to accurately depict the real world, but instead uses shapes, colors, forms, gesture and texture. Minimalism and exaggeration and a variety of levels of detail are also considerations. In this abstract class, students will explore personal expression through abstract form. Color, texture and design principles will be discussed and employed. All levels welcome including newcomers to the field of painting.

Class members will be introduced to basic drawing and watercolor techniques. At the beginning of each class, members will meet in the JDS Studio for an introduction to subject matter and move to the outdoors and explore drawing and painting the historic architecture of Sandpoint.

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.

Next time creativity calls, pack your new favorite art medium: a gelli plate, a squishy gel surface that serves as a printing plate, allowing anyone who values immediacy to create remarkable monoprints. Add a few tubes of acrylic paint, a brayer, and some paper; keep an eye out for natural elements, and you're ready to go. This technique is particularly appealing due to its ease of use, lack of a press, and the potential for both abstract and detailed imagery. In the kitchen or art room, bring out torn paper scraps, ink transfers, rubber stamps, stencils, water-soluble paints, pens, and inks to add unique textures and unusual compositions. Gelli plate printing is a fun, versatile, and accessible mono-printing technique that requires only a few basic skills to start but can evolve into a deep exploration with unpredictable results. The plate is a durable, reusable gel surface that allows you to create unique prints on paper and fabrics.

A painting is abstract if it doesn't attempt to accurately depict the real world, but instead uses shapes, colors, forms, gesture and texture. Minimalism and exaggeration and a variety of levels of detail are also considerations. In this abstract class, students will explore personal expression through abstract form. Color, texture and design principles will be discussed and employed. All levels welcome including newcomers to the field of painting.

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

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.

Next time creativity calls, pack your new favorite art medium: a gelli plate, a squishy gel surface that serves as a printing plate, allowing anyone who values immediacy to create remarkable monoprints. Add a few tubes of acrylic paint, a brayer, and some paper; keep an eye out for natural elements, and you're ready to go. This technique is particularly appealing due to its ease of use, lack of a press, and the potential for both abstract and detailed imagery. In the kitchen or art room, bring out torn paper scraps, ink transfers, rubber stamps, stencils, water-soluble paints, pens, and inks to add unique textures and unusual compositions. Gelli plate printing is a fun, versatile, and accessible mono-printing technique that requires only a few basic skills to start but can evolve into a deep exploration with unpredictable results. The plate is a durable, reusable gel surface that allows you to create unique prints on paper and fabrics.

A painting is abstract if it doesn't attempt to accurately depict the real world, but instead uses shapes, colors, forms, gesture and texture. Minimalism and exaggeration and a variety of levels of detail are also considerations. In this abstract class, students will explore personal expression through abstract form. Color, texture and design principles will be discussed and employed. All levels welcome including newcomers to the field of painting.

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

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.

Next time creativity calls, pack your new favorite art medium: a gelli plate, a squishy gel surface that serves as a printing plate, allowing anyone who values immediacy to create remarkable monoprints. Add a few tubes of acrylic paint, a brayer, and some paper; keep an eye out for natural elements, and you're ready to go. This technique is particularly appealing due to its ease of use, lack of a press, and the potential for both abstract and detailed imagery. In the kitchen or art room, bring out torn paper scraps, ink transfers, rubber stamps, stencils, water-soluble paints, pens, and inks to add unique textures and unusual compositions. Gelli plate printing is a fun, versatile, and accessible mono-printing technique that requires only a few basic skills to start but can evolve into a deep exploration with unpredictable results. The plate is a durable, reusable gel surface that allows you to create unique prints on paper and fabrics.

A painting is abstract if it doesn't attempt to accurately depict the real world, but instead uses shapes, colors, forms, gesture and texture. Minimalism and exaggeration and a variety of levels of detail are also considerations. In this abstract class, students will explore personal expression through abstract form. Color, texture and design principles will be discussed and employed. All levels welcome including newcomers to the field of painting.

Next time creativity calls, pack your new favorite art medium: a gelli plate, a squishy gel surface that serves as a printing plate, allowing anyone who values immediacy to create remarkable monoprints. Add a few tubes of acrylic paint, a brayer, and some paper; keep an eye out for natural elements, and you're ready to go. This technique is particularly appealing due to its ease of use, lack of a press, and the potential for both abstract and detailed imagery. In the kitchen or art room, bring out torn paper scraps, ink transfers, rubber stamps, stencils, water-soluble paints, pens, and inks to add unique textures and unusual compositions. Gelli plate printing is a fun, versatile, and accessible mono-printing technique that requires only a few basic skills to start but can evolve into a deep exploration with unpredictable results. The plate is a durable, reusable gel surface that allows you to create unique prints on paper and fabrics.

A painting is abstract if it doesn't attempt to accurately depict the real world, but instead uses shapes, colors, forms, gesture and texture. Minimalism and exaggeration and a variety of levels of detail are also considerations. In this abstract class, students will explore personal expression through abstract form. Color, texture and design principles will be discussed and employed. All levels welcome including newcomers to the field of painting.

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

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.

Next time creativity calls, pack your new favorite art medium: a gelli plate, a squishy gel surface that serves as a printing plate, allowing anyone who values immediacy to create remarkable monoprints. Add a few tubes of acrylic paint, a brayer, and some paper; keep an eye out for natural elements, and you're ready to go. This technique is particularly appealing due to its ease of use, lack of a press, and the potential for both abstract and detailed imagery. In the kitchen or art room, bring out torn paper scraps, ink transfers, rubber stamps, stencils, water-soluble paints, pens, and inks to add unique textures and unusual compositions. Gelli plate printing is a fun, versatile, and accessible mono-printing technique that requires only a few basic skills to start but can evolve into a deep exploration with unpredictable results. The plate is a durable, reusable gel surface that allows you to create unique prints on paper and fabrics.

A painting is abstract if it doesn't attempt to accurately depict the real world, but instead uses shapes, colors, forms, gesture and texture. Minimalism and exaggeration and a variety of levels of detail are also considerations. In this abstract class, students will explore personal expression through abstract form. Color, texture and design principles will be discussed and employed. All levels welcome including newcomers to the field of painting.

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

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.

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

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.