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​PAINTING – BEGINNER & BEYOND​ ​

June 1st | 4-week class that meets on Thursday | 1-3:30 pm
July 6th | 4-week class that meets on Thursday | 1-3:30 pm
Aug 10th | 4-week class that meets on Thursday | 1-3:30 pm
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Whether you are a beginner or an accomplished painter, this is the painting class for you! For those of you who don’t know Kathy, she’s a gifted artist, but equally important to her students, she’s a patient, empowering instructor. You will learn a lot from her calm, skilled approach! Make sure to bring the items on the supply list in acrylic or oil  as well as images if you want them for reference. Register early, class size is limited to 8 students!
​​Class Fee: $80
​Instructor: Kathleen Laybourn, MFA 

Crocheting 

More dates coming soon!
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In this 4-week class, you will learn the basics of crochet while working on a fun new project every class, from home decor to stuffed animals (also known as amigurumi). Hooks and yarn provided by the instructor.​

​​​Class Fee: $80
Supply Fee: $20 to instructor
​Instructor: Brenna Eaves

Intro to Linocut printmaking

June 3rd & 17th | 2-week course | 12-2pm

Learn the history of relief printmaking and its many uses. Discuss techniques and tools used in creating a linocut. Students will have a hands-on workshop to create a small edition of professional styled prints.

​​​Class Fee: $50
Supply Fee: $15 to instructor
​Instructor: Joseph Szabo

Color REDUCTIVE linocut

Pre-requisite: Prior printmaking experience is recommended, but not required
June 24th - July 15th | 4-week class that meets on Saturday | 12-2pm
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Explore the wonderful world of color relief printmaking with this 4 week course! Discover depth and colorful contrast with the reduction printmaking process. All students will create a 3 color relief print as well as learn about registration and mixing printmaking ink. You will walk away with professional printing techniques and a small series of prints that contain 3 colors!
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​​​Class Fee: $65
Supply Fee: $15 to instructor
​Instructor: Joseph Szabo

Intro to Stained glass

June 23rd | 1-day class | 5-9pm
June 24th | 1-day class | 10-2pm
June 25th | 1-day class | 10-2pm
July 1st | 1-day class | 10-2pm
July 2nd | 1-day class | 10-2pm
July 21st | 1-day class | 5-9pm
July 22nd | 1-day class | 10-2pm
July 23rd | 1-day class | 10-2pm
Aug 4th | 1-day class | 5-9pm
Aug 6th | 1-day class | 10-2pm
Aug 25th | 1-day class | 5-9pm
Aug 26th | 1-day class | 10-2pm
​Aug 27th | 1-day class | 10-2pm

This hands-on class introduces students to the copper-foil method (Tiffany style) stained glass craft by completing a small project. You will design a small sun-catcher, select and cut the glass, grind each piece, foil them and then solder the glass pieces together. The supply fee of $5 (paid to the instructor) covers all supplies needed. Class size is limited to 5 students so register early!

Class Fee: $50
Supply Fee: $5 to instructor
​Instructor : Melanie Hovey

Adult Pottery Classes

Intro to the pottery wheel

June 5th & 6th | 2 day class |  6-9 pm
June 19th & 20th | 2 day class |  10-1 pm
June 20th & 21st | 2 day class |  6-9 pm

​Learn the basics of throwing on a potter’s wheel in this introductory two-session workshop. In the first class, students will learn the techniques of wedging, centering, and opening a vessel. In the second session students will learn to trim the vessel made in the first class. This workshop is designed to build confidence in students enabling them to work in the open clay studio independently. Class size is limited to 4 students so register early! Clay is included in the fee.

Class Fee: $65
Instructor: Betsy Davis

pottery wheel- Special Projects

Pre-requisite: Wheel experience is recommended
​​More dates coming soon!

Class Fee: $65
​Instructor: Betsy Davis

HAND BUILDING BASICS

Flask & Shot Glass | June 16th | 6-9pm

* = Family friendly
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This 2 and a half hour session will teach basic hand-building techniques like coil, slab and pinch pots and how to create both functional/ sculptural pottery. Additionally, surface design and glaze interactions will be covered. Learn the ins and outs of our open clay studio while gaining the confidence to work independently in an open studio environment.

​Class Fee: $40
Instructor: Betsy Davis

Special Hand building Projects

Pre-requisite: Basic hand building clay skills such as pinch, slab, and coils

Creating Your Pet in Clay | Aug 4th, 11th, 18th | 11-1:30pm

​The pinch pot may have been your first wobbly encounter with clay in grade school...however, it's actually a low-tech , but very sophisticated form in disguise. 

In this class, you'll learn how the simple cup shape of a pinch pot can be adapted to make more complex, composite hollow forms which offer countless options for creating animal sculptures. Just bring in a picture of a pet or animal you'd like to create- or you can choose from various pictures provided.

​Class Fee: $65
Supply Fee: $9 to instructor
Instructor: Julie Schilf

Youth Classes

Kids Intro to the wheel, Ages 10-14

More Dates Coming Soon!

Learn the basics of throwing on a potter’s wheel in this introductory workshop. Students will learn the techniques of wedging, centering and opening a vessel. This workshop is designed to build confidence in students to work in the open clay studio independently. Class size is limited to 4 students so register early!  Clay included in the tuition.

​Class Fee: $30
Instructor: Betsy Davis

Kids Summer Plein Air Program, 7-12

July 10th - 21st | Monday to Friday | 10-12pm

Join us for the free summer plein air program for ages 7-12 years old! In this program, your child will learn the color wheel, color mixing, basic composition, how to make a self-portrait, and how to capture their surroundings all while connecting with the great outdoors. The program will be taught by Haven Wells and hosted in Union Park (a block away from the gallery) but if the weather is nasty/too hot to go outside it will be held in the gallery's classroom. Check-in and pick-up will be done at the gallery.

​We will provide snacks/beverages during the program as well as host a reception to showcase the finished works of the students. Class is limited to 15 students so register early! 
​This program is funded by the Kenosha Community Foundation through the CBK Grant and we truly appreciate their support in fostering creativity in young artists!

​Class Fee: FREE!
Instructor: Haven Wells

​ART ala Carte!

 Get your own private class of your own! Choose from stained glass, clay pinch pots, or linoleum carving. Classes are scheduled at your group's convenience, you will be asked for your groups availability when you go to check out.  Check back for class updates and additions!

Stained Glass

2 - 4 People
5  People
3 Hour Class
4 Hour Class
$100 with a $5 supply fee per person, paid to the instructor
 $150 with a $5 supply fee per person, paid to the instructor

Handbuilding Ceramics

2 - 6 People
3 Hour Class
$100

Pottery Wheel

1 - 4 People
2 days, 3 hours each
$185

Printmaking - Linocut

2 - 4 People
5 - 6 People
3 Hour Class
4 Hour Class
$100 with a $15 supply fee per person, paid to the instructor
$150 with a $15 supply fee per person, paid to the instructor
Any questions? Give us a call at 262-605-4745