Encaustic Monotype Printing
In encaustic printmaking, solid encaustic wax (beeswax, damar resin and pigment) is used to draw and paint on a heated metal pallet. The wax can then be worked with brushes and tools on the pallet to create an image. When the image is complete, paper is laid on top of the painting and the image is pulled or lifted onto the paper. Participants will create and take home several monotype prints on various papers.
If under 16, must be accompanied by an adult.
Class availability:
Weekday mornings before noon, weekends before 11am (early evening sometimes available, please inquire)
Cost:
$95/ per person, for class only all materials included.
Combine with 1.5 hour walking tour of the River Arts District with local artist guide for $145/ per person.
Glass
Experience the thrill of creating a piece of glass art. Assisted throughout by a professional glass artist, you will use traditional glass making techniques to shape hot molten glass into your choice of a paperweight, ornament, or cup. A fun and unique experience is had by all! This experience is paired with a walking tour of the River Arts District with a local artist guide, visiting and meeting artists in their studios and hearing about their work
Cost:
$160/ Person, Includes a 1.5 hour tour of the River Arts District with local artist guide, shipping of your art piece to any US destination, and all materials
Age:
12 & up (If under 16, must be accompanied by an adult).
*The total length of this experience is dependent on the amount of people in your group. Please inquire for specific details and to book. This experience can also be done as a glass class only. Fill out an inquiry so we can customize this experience to what you desire. You can also email, text, or call us with any further questions or to get your booking started!
Clay
Do you love pottery and always wondered what it would be like to try making it yourself? Throw a piece of clay on the pottery wheel or try hand building techniques to create art in clay. In this class you work with an experienced pottery artist to make your own pieces of art. Then pick your colors and your piece will be fired and glazed by a skilled potter following your class, with your finished work shipped to your location
We have several options available to create and customize a clay experience suited to your in-terests and time frame!
Our preset clay experience includes one hour making clay, followed by a 1.5 hour walking tour of the River Arts District with a local artist guide, visiting and meeting artists in their studios and hearing about their work. Cost is $130/ person and includes all materials, tools, and shipping of your final product
We can also arrange an experience with a clay class and no tour (prices start at $85/person and up), or a longer clay class with the tour
Age:
Children and adults of all ages
Please Inquire to start the conversation and we can customize to your interests! Include in your inquiry the dates you are available, any specific time frame, and the length of class/tour that interests you to get a more specific quote on costs. You can also email, text, or call us with any further questions or to get your booking started!
Pysanky
Pysanky are a lot like Asheville- unique, fun and colorful!
In the this workshop, you will learn a traditional Ukrainian art form- pysanky. You will learn the process of wooden egg dying that uses bright and beautiful colors. You will learn the method of batik – also called wax-resist – dying. You will also be familiarized with the wide range of Ukrainian folk art traditional patterns, designs and symbols and their history. The designs are made with beeswax which is melted in the flame of a candle and applied to the egg using a tool called a kistka. The eggs are dipped into successively darker dyes. At the end of the process the beeswax is melted off to reveal the beautiful and colorful d
All supplies are included, and students take home whatever eggs they make (empty and unvarnished), or you can choose to have them varnished and shipped by the instructor for a small additional fee.
Max class size : 10 people
Availability: In general, Tuesday-Friday afternoons and evenings booked at least 5 days in advance (not available Saturday afternoons. Some Sundays are available)
* Please note, this class is not offered in the summer months June-August
Cost per person
One hour:
$40 per person- 3 person minimum.
Two hours:
$65 per person- 2 person minimum.
Three hours:
$80 per person- 2 person minimum.
This experience can also be combined with a walking tour seeing art and meeting artists in their studio.
Please Inquire to start the conversation and we can customize to your interests! Include in your inquiry the dates you are available, any specific time frame, and the length of class/tour that interests you to get a more specific quote on costs. You can also email, text, or call us with any further questions or to get your booking started!
(All participants must arrive 15 minutes early)
Enamel a Silver Charm
Spend an hour in the studio making a sterling silver and enamel charm.
Choose your charm and your favorite color of enamel. We will sift the enamel onto your choice silver charm(birds/whale/elephant/mountain) in a thin layer, then fire it in the kiln at 1,450 de-grees to melt the glass enamel onto the silver, and repeat three to four times. Your finished piece will tumble to perfection as the final step
Leave class with a finished charm. Optional chain available for in-class purchase.
This class is only offered in combination with a 1.5 hour walking tour in the River Arts District in the unique Foundy St location. In the tour you will be led by a local artist guide as you visit artists in their studio, see art in multiple mediums, and learn about some of the distinctive graffiti in this area. You will also get some ideas on some great places to visit for further exploration from a local artists perspective.
Cost:
$105/ person
Total Experience
2.5 hours (1 hour class + 1.5 hour walking art tour )
Age:
12 & up (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)
Offered:
11am-1:30pm Fridays 10am-12:30pm Saturday
Please Inquire to start the conversation and we can customize to your interests! Include in your inquiry the dates you are available, any specific time frame, and the length of class/tour that interests you to get a more specific quote on costs. You can also email, text, or call us with any further questions or to get your booking started!
Silver Stacking Rings
Spend 2 hours as a jeweler!
Work with silver wire to create a set of three textured stacking rings. Learn the techniques you need to fuse the silver, hammer, and polish the rings to a nice shine. Leave class feeling ac-complished and ready to show off your work!
This experience is also combined with a 1 hour walking tour in the River Arts District led by a local artist guide. You will get an overview of the unique Foundation studios/ Riverview Station, recommendations by a local for further exploration, and learn a little about the unique graffiti that is distinctive to this area.
Cost:
$130/ person
Total Experience Length:
3 hours (2 hour class + 1 hour walking art district tour)
Age:
12 & up (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)
Offered:
1- 4pm or 1:45pm- 5pm Fridays
1-4pm Saturdays
(All participants must arrive 15 minutes early)
Please Inquire to start the conversation and we can customize to your interests! Include in your inquiry the dates you are available, any specific time frame, and the length of class/tour that interests you to get a more specific quote on costs. You can also email, text, or call us with any further questions or to get your booking started!
Please fill out an inquiry to get the conversation started
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