Winter Registration is Now Open at The Art Studio!

HANDMADE FELT ORNAMENTS

Instructor: Sarah Dressler

One 1½-hour class, $16.50R/$21.50NR,

Tue | 1:30-3pm | 12/7

Tue | 6-7:30pm | 12/7

Sew an original felt holiday ornament. Choose from different patterns or bring your own. Additional $10 material fee due to instructor. Ages 16+

PERSONALIZED JOURNALS

Instructor: Sue Walton

One 2½-hour class, $27.50R/$32.50NR,

Wed | 6-8:30pm | 12/8

In this workshop, we’ll customize a plain journal using Re-design with Prima transfers, molds and stamps. A lovely gift and have the option to make another for yourself! Additional journals may be purchased and completed during the class. Techniques covered: applying transfers, making resin embellishments with molds, stamping. Additional $20 material fee due to instructor. Additional journals can be purchased during class for $12 each. Ages 16+

NUNO SILK SCARVES

Instructor: Sarah Dressler

One 4½-hour class, $49.50R/$54.50NR,

Sat | 1:30-6pm | 12/11

Layer fine, hand-dyed silk cloth and wisps of soft merino wool to felt fibers together, creating a light, beautifully textured scarf. Process is very hands-on. Ice or Indigo scarf can be embellished with this process. Additional $30 material fee due to instructor. ($15 if using ice or indigo dyed scarf from other class.) Ages 16+

FUROSHIKI: DYED WRAPPING CLOTH

Instructor: Sarah Dressler

One 1½-hour class, $16.50R/$21.50NR,

Tue | 6-7:30pm | 12/14

This holiday season give your gifts in beautiful and reusable hand-dyed fabric. Learn about and create your own Furoshiki, traditional Japanese wrapping cloths used to transport clothes, gifts, or other goods. Explore the process of fabric dyeing to decorate your cloth. Each piece will be graced with subtle color changes and stunning contrasts. Lastly, learn wrapping techniques as the finishing touch. Additional $20 material fee. Ages 16+

HAND BUILT CERAMIC BOWL

Instructor: Mary Lou Robinson

One 2-hour class,

$45R/$50NR,

Wed | 6-8pm | 12/15

First, build a functional pottery piece using introductory hand building techniques like slab rolling and pinching. Then, learn to decorate your piece using stamps and other decorative tools. Pieces may be glazed and fired by the instructor; participants will be notified when pieces are ready to be picked up. Materials are included in the cost of class. Ages 16+

WRAP STONE BRACELET AND MATCHING EARRINGS

Instructor: Sami Campbell Sarver

One 3-hour class,

$45R/$50NR,

Wed | 6-9pm | 12/15

Using memory wire, string a multi color stone, bead, crystal and charm wrap bracelet. Kit includes several lava beads to be used for your essential oils or just accents. Kit also includes enough beads and findings to make a matching pair of earrings. Class is appropriate for beginning through advanced students. Materials included in the cost of class. Ages 16+

SEW YOUR OWN FELT SUCCULENT MINI GARDEN

Instructor: Sarah Dressler

One 2-hour class,

$22R/$27NR,

Tue | 2-4pm | 1/11

Tue | 6-8pm | 1/11

Celebrate the promise of spring with a lush sustainable garden. Learn to make your own patterns and sew wool blend felt succulents and arrange them into a small planter. Additional $10 material fee due to instructor. Ages 16+

BEGINNER’S WATERCOLOR

Instructor: Karen Berstler

Four 2-hour classes, $88R/$93NR,

Wed | 6-8pm | 1/12-2/2

Learn watercolor techniques and how to apply them to a painting. Techniques include washes, brush work, glazing and color mixing. Practice each skill and combine them in a final project. Additional $29 material fee due to instructor. Ages 16+

FURNITURE PAINTING 101

Instructor: Sue Walton

One 2½-hour class, $27.50R/$32.50NR,

Wed | 6-8:30pm | 1/12

Wed | 6-8:30pm | 2/2

This is the perfect workshop if you're new to painting furniture or want to learn more about Fusion Mineral Paint. We'll cover all the steps, from prep to finish, and review the many ways to refresh and restyle your home with a pot of paint, a few basic tools, and some imagination! We’ll paint an instructor-provided piece together, then each participant will paint a small wood project (a tray or sign, depending on availability). Additional $15 material fee due to instructor. Ages 16+

HAND BUILT CERAMIC MUG

Instructor: Bridgette Zack

One 2-hour class,

$45R/$50NR,

Sat | 1-3pm | 1/15

Explore basic hand-building pottery techniques like slab, coil and pinching. Use these techniques to create your own functional mug. Because pieces will need to be fired, participants will be notified when pieces are ready to be picked up. Ages 16+

ACRYLIC PAINTING STUDIO

Instructor: Jen Hintz Eggers

Six 2-hour classes, $96R/$102NR,

Tue | 6-8pm | 1/18-2/22

Explore acrylic painting techniques and color mixing through still life and landscape. Techniques include underpainting and glazing using mediums/additives. Participants can receive constructive feedback on their projects in this fun and supportive class. All skill levels welcome! Additional $30 material fee due to instructor (waived if participants provide their own materials). Ages 16+

HAND BUILT CERAMIC VASE

Instructor: Mary Lou Robinson

One 2-hour class,

$45R/$50NR,

Wed | 6-8pm | 1/19

WIRE CROCHET NECKLACE AND MATCHING EARRINGS

Instructor: Sami Campbell Sarver

One 3-hour class,

$55R/$60NR,

Wed | 6-9pm | 1/19

Learn to crochet with wire, beads and crystals to make a beautiful, one of a kind necklace. Great for a special gift or something nice for you. Class is appropriate for intermediate through advanced students. Knowing how to crochet is helpful but not required. Materials included in the cost of class. Ages 16+

POTTERY

Instructors: Brenda Kingham and Betsy Conlan

Ten 3-hour classes, $240R/$250NR,

Mon | 10am-1pm | 1/24-3/28

Mon | 6-9pm | 1/24-3/28

Tue | 10am-1pm | 1/25-3/29

Tue | 6-9pm | 1/25-3/29

Wed | 10am-1pm | 1/26-3/30

Wed | 6-9pm | 1/26-3/30

Also open Thursdays for open studio

Learn hand-building, throwing on the potter’s wheel and glazing. All levels. Additional $60 fee for glazing and firing. Clay and tools may be purchased in class. Ages 16+

INTRO TO BATIK DYEING

Instructor: Sarah Dressler

Four 2-hour classes, $88R/$93NR,

Tue | 1:30-3:30pm | 1/25-2/15

Come and explore this ancient technique of painting on fabric! Batik is an Indonesian technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to whole cloth. Batik uses layers of wax and dye to produce designs on fabric. Learn how to prepare your silk scarf, apply wax-resist, paint with dye and finish your scarf. Leave with a beautiful one-of-a-kind scarf. Additional $20 material fee. Ages 16+

MILK PAINTED PLANTER BOX

Instructor: Sue Walton

One 2½-hour class, $27.50R/$32.50NR,

Wed | 6-8:30pm | 1/26

Wed | 6-8:30pm | 2/16

Milk paint has been around for thousands of years. Made from all-natural ingredients it provides a non-toxic, long-lasting finish for your painted pieces. Milk Paint by Fusion is a powder that is mixed with water. Learn how to mix, prep and paint to get a variety of looks, from Old World elegance to chippy to modern and sleek. Final project is a small wood planter box with three terracotta pots. A selection of houseplants and/or succulents will be available to fill your box! Additional $25 material fee due to instructor. Ages 16+

CLAY WITH FRIENDS

Instructor: Bridgette Zack

One 1½-hour class, $40R/$45NR,

Sat | 1-2:30pm | 2/5

Spend the afternoon with friends and loved ones and create your own wheel thrown bowl. Learn the basics of the potter’s wheel while spending quality time together. Everyone will complete a wheel-thrown bowl from start to finish with our skilled instructor there to guide you. After the student has created their piece, the instructor will mark your glaze color choice. Because pieces will need to be fired, participants will be notified when pieces are ready to be picked up. Ages 16+

LEATHER EARRINGS AND MATCHING PENDANT

Instructor: Sami Campbell Sarver

One 3-hour class,

$45R/$50NR,

Wed | 6-9pm | 2/16

Using leather cutout shapes, you will design cool leather earrings by stacking different sized shapes and colors. Add embellishments to complete your beautiful one-of-a-kind earrings. Finish up by creating a pendent to match, or not, it’s your design! Kit includes multiple leather cutout shapes, crystals for embellishments and choice of neckwear for the pendant (wire, leather or chain). Class is appropriate for beginning through advanced students. Materials included in the cost of class. Ages 16+

HAND BUILT CERAMIC TRINKET BOX

Instructor: Mary Lou Robinson

One 2-hour class,

$45R/$50NR,

Wed | 6-8pm | 2/16

PAINTING WITH WOOL - INTRO TO NEEDLE FELTING

Instructor: Sarah Dressler

One 1½-hour class,

$16.50R/ $21.50NR,

Tue | 2-3:30pm | 2/22

Tue | 6-7:30pm | 2/22

In this one session workshop we will introduce the basics of flat needle felting. Using special barbed needles we will take prefelt and wisps of wool roving to create painterly images. Open to beginners and experienced artists. Everyone can successfully create a finished piece. Additional $10 material fee due to instructor. Ages 16+

BEYOND BEGINNER’S WATERCOLOR

Instructor: Karen Berstler

Four 2-hour classes, $88R/$93NR,

Wed | 6-8pm | 2/23-3/16

Explore the use of light, shadow and color to create forms using watercolors. Focus on painting from life. Previous experience required. Additional $29 material fee due to instructor. Ages 16+

ABSOLUTE BASICS OF DRAWING

Instructor: Bob Palandrani

Four 2-hour classes, $88R/$93NR,

Mon | 6:30-8:30pm | 2/28-3/21

This is a fun beginner’s course that will give you the skills to draw what you see. Working from still life objects, the course will provide a solid foundation in understanding and drawing shapes, perspective and shading. If you’ve ever wanted to explore drawing then this is the course for you! Bring any size sketch pad and a pencil to the first class. Ages 16+

WEAVING

Instructor: Gail Pietrzyk

One 3-hour class,

$15 per session,

Tue/Thu | 6-9pm | Dec - Feb

*No class 12/23

One 3-hour class. Open Studio for beginning and experienced weavers to work on floor looms. Tabletop looms also available. Ages 16+

VIRTUAL BEGINNER’S ACRYLIC PAINTING

Instructor: Jen Hintz Eggers

Two 2-hour classes,

$44R/$49NR,

Fri | 6-8pm | 12/10 & 12/17

Fri | 6-8pm | 1/21 & 1/28

Fri | 6-8pm | 2/18 & 2/25

Learn fundamental painting techniques, explore color mixing, and play with mark making by painting along with Jen Hintz Eggers. Practice your new skills in a fun and supportive environment by exploring a different theme each month. Material list will be provided. Ages 16+

Themes:

12/10 & 12/17: Abstract Botanical Theme

1/21 & 1/28: Landscapes

2/18 & 2/25: Geometric Patterns

VIRTUAL WATERCOLOR WEEKNIGHTS

Instructor: Karen Berstler

One 2-hour class,

$22R/$27NR,

Tue | 6-8pm | 1/11

Tue | 6-8pm | 1/25

Tue | 6-8pm | 2/8

Tue | 6-8pm | 2/22

Paint along with our amazing watercolor instructor, Karen Berstler, in a series of one-night virtual painting workshops. Choose from curated themes and join us for one or all painting sessions. This series is ideal for someone with experience looking to practice their skills in a fun, helpful and encouraging environment. Bring your favorite paints and brushes to class. Ages 16+

HOMESCHOOLING ART DAYS HOLIDAY SPECIAL

Instructor: Lisa Weddell

Two 1½-hour classes, $33R/$38NR

Tue | 11am-12:30pm | 12/7-12/14

Join us for our Homeschooling Art Days with a holiday twist! Spend two weekday mornings making handmade holiday cards and ornaments while exploring different forms of art. During the first class, use printmaking to make your own holiday cards. Then, during the second week, learn how to make origami star ornaments. Additional $15 material fee due to instructor. Ages 6-10

PORTFOLIO BUILDING: AGES 10-16

Instructor: Seong Boyce

Eight 1.5-hour classes, $96R/$104NR,

Tue | 6-7:30pm | 12/14-2/8

*No class 12/28

Develop and prepare your portfolio in drawing and painting. Concentrate on drawing in the first 4 weeks and color work in the second half of class. Open studio time plus one-on-one advice from the instructor. Students will receive more information about materials after registration. Ages 10-16

HOMESCHOOLING ART DAYS

Instructor: Lisa Weddell

Four 1½-hour classes, $66R/$71NR

Tue | 11am-12:30pm | 1/4-1/25

Tue | 11am-12:30pm | 2/1-2/22

Join us for our Homeschooling Art Days! This class will center on learning about the works of famous artists and recreating or reinterpreting those works all while exploring different art materials. If you joined us in the fall, do not worry! New projects have been planned for the winter session. Additional $15 material fee due to instructor. Ages 6-10

DRAWING AND PAINTING

Instructor: Jen Hintz Eggers

Eight 1½-hour classes, $96R/$104NR,

Sat | 10:40am-12:10pm | 1/15-3/5

Experiment with a variety of themes while learning to draw and paint. Create beautiful pieces of art while exploring pastels, pencils, paint and more! Additional $30 material fee due to instructor. Ages 6-9

DRAWING AND PAINTING

Instructor: Jen Hintz Eggers

Eight 1½-hour classes, $96R/$104NR,

Sat | 9-10:30am | 1/15-3/5

CLAY WORKS

Instructor: Bridgette Zack

Eight 1½-hour classes, $96R/$104NR,

Sat | 10:40am-12:10pm | 1/15-3/5

Learn fundamental hand-building techniques and get an introduction to the potter’s wheel. Explore both functional and sculptural pieces. Additional $30 material fee due to instructor. Ages 10-17

FUN WITH CLAY

Instructor: Bridgette Zack

Eight 1½-hour classes, $96R/$104NR,

Sat | 9-10:30am | 1/15-3/5

Learn techniques and create new pieces using coils, slabs, pinching and sculpting techniques. Additional $30 material fee due to instructor. Ages 6-9

INTRODUCTION TO MOVIEMAKING

Instructor: Robert X. Golphin

Four 3-hour classes, $96R/$101NR,

Sat | 9am-12pm | 1/15-2/5

Actor and filmmaker Robert X. Golphin will guide participants in learning about storytelling, performance, lighting, cinematography, and sound. Sessions will include theoretical discussions, film clips/visual aids, and technical practice all resulting in the production of at least one collaborative 5-10 minute short film. All participants will gain hands-on experience in acting on camera, operating the camera, lights and sound, and directing actors. This course aims to expose participants to new ways of learning, and help them create and embrace their artistic abilities, and strengthen their creative, interpersonal and intrapersonal communication skills. Ages 14-17

VALENTINE’S DAY CERAMIC DISHES

Instructor: Bridgette Zack

One 1½-hour class, $35R/$40NR,

Sat | 1-2:30pm | 1/29

Learn fundamental hand-building techniques and build your own holiday decoration! No experience needed. Because pieces will need to be fired, participants will be notified when pieces are ready to be picked up. Materials included. Ages 6-12

CONNECTING GENERATIONS WITH BIG KIDS

Instructor: Lisa Weddell

One 1½-hour class,

$25R/$30NR

Thu | 6-7:30pm | 12/2 | Glass Painted Ornaments

Thu | 6-7:30pm | 12/16 | Bumble Mixed Media Canvas

Thu | 6-7:30pm | 1/13 | Snow Angel Canvas

Thu | 6-7:30pm | 2/10 | Polar Bears Clay Hand Building (piece will need to be fired and picked up at a later date)

Caregivers and children come create art and memories together! Create fun art that will feature seasonal or holiday themes! Join one or join them all. These projects will be available to take home at the conclusion of the class. Additional $10 material fee. The cost of the class and material fee is for the caregiver and child. There must be at least one caregiver per child. Ages 6-10

CONNECTING GENERATIONS WITH PRESCHOOLERS

Instructor: Lisa Weddell

One 1-hour class,

$25R/$30NR

Sat | 11am-12pm | 12/4 | Handprint Wreath Canvas

Thu | 11am-12pm | 12/9 | Handprint Wreath Canvas

Thu | 11am-12pm | 1/6 | Snowflake Canvas

Thu | 11am-12pm | 2/3 | Stuck on You Mixed Media Canvas

Caregivers and children come create art and memories together! Try something new and experience art with your family and friends. Create fun art that will feature seasonal or holiday themes! These projects will be available to take home at the conclusion of the class. Additional $10 material fee. The cost of the class and material fee is for the caregiver and child. There must be at least one caregiver per child. Ages 3-5

CONNECTING GENERATIONS WITH TODDLERS

Instructor: Lisa Weddell

One 1-hour class,

$25R/$30NR

Sat | 11am-12pm | 12/11 | Footprint Snow Globe Canvas

Sat | 11am-12pm | 1/8 | Happy Feet Canvas

Sat | 11am-12pm | 2/5 | Clay Thumbprint Heart Pendants (piece will need to be fired and picked up at a later date)

Caregivers and children come create art and memories together! In this class, you and your toddler will be creating fun art projects that will feature seasonal or holiday themes! These projects will be available to take home at the conclusion of the class. Additional $10 material fee. The cost of the class and material fee is for the caregiver and child. There must be at least one caregiver per child. Ages 12 months-2

CONNECTING GENERATIONS: MAKE YOUR OWN BOWL

Instructor: Bridgette Zack

One 1½-hour class,

$40R/$45NR,

Sat | 1-2:30pm | 2/12

Try something new and experience art with your family and friends. Create your own wheel thrown bowl from start to finish while enjoying time together. Learn the basics of the potter’s wheel from centering to forming in this fun and encouraging environment. Our skilled instructor will be there to help every step of the way. After the student has created their piece, the instructor will mark glaze color choice. Because pieces will need to be fired, participants will be notified when pieces are ready to be picked up. Adults and Ages 7+ with a Caregiver

The Art Studio | 310 Kiamensi Road | Wilmington, DE 19804 | (302) 995-7661