Our doors will be open for self-guided tours\, hands-on demos\, workshops and studio visits. Everyone is welcome to join us for an afternoon of fun and a preview of what'\;s in store for our spring session.
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\nWe have a day full of art\, creativity and fun planned for all ages this week. Don'\;t miss our lineup of workshops and demonstrations: \;
DIGITAL FABRICATION &\; DESIGN
\nCharacter Design: Characters\, Creatures &\; Costumes
\nUsing random prompts\, we'\;ll design original characters. We'\;ll talk about drawing faces\, character silhouettes and shapes\, dynamic poses\, basic anatomy\, and costume design.
\n12-1pm
\n(Ages 8+)
METALSMITHING &\; JEWELRY
\nHands-On Workshop: Copper Band Rings
\nHammering metal can be fun! Learn to create a stamped and textured ring out of copper.
\nLimit one ring per person
\n1-3pm
\nLimit 10 students. Ages 10+
DRAWING &\; PAINTING
\nDemonstration: Working with Watercolor \;
\nLearn more about working with watercolors in this informative demonstration on color mixing with complementary colors!
\n1:30-3:30pm
KIDSTREET
\nOpen Art For Kids! \;
\nJoin us for springtime crafts in the Kidstreet classrooms! Drop in\, decorate your own flower jar and plant a seed for spring. All ages welcome!
\n12-4pm
CERAMICS
\nHands-On Demo: Open Wheelthrowing
\nTry your hands on the wheel and get a little messy. Participants will not get to keep thrown pieces but it&rsquo\;s your chance to experience clay and have fun!
\n2-4pm
AiR Demonstration: Wheelthrowing
\nDon&rsquo\;t miss resident artist Nolan Baumgartner! He&rsquo\;ll work is magic on the wheel while throwing his beautiful ceramic work. \;
\nNolan Baumgartner
\n12-2pm
AiR Demonstration: Sculpture
\nWatch and learn from our resident artist\, Charity White. She&rsquo\;ll demonstrate skillful techniques as she molds clay into a sculpture.
\nCharity White
\n1-3pm
TEXTILES
\nWorkshop: Fabric Collage as Art \; \;
\nCollage has been around for centuries and still makes its way into crafts today in the form of scrapbooking\, fiber art and printmaking. In this drop-in workshop\, you&rsquo\;ll learn the basic techniques of heat press\, stitching and small-scale print. These techniques can be used in sync or independently across a surface. Come ready to experiment and leave with a one-of-a-kind work of art.
\n1-3pm \;
\n(Ages 13+)
PRINTMAKING &\; BOOK ARTS
\nWorkshop: Letterpress Bookmarks
\nJoin us in the studio and make your very own letterpress bookmarks. We&rsquo\;ll teach you to create unique prints using vintage type on an antique press.
\n1-3pm \;
\n(Children must be accompanied by an adult)