Fall Adult Classes & Workshops

View the art on view in AMFA's exhibition Studio Time + Studio Practice and discover how materials can be transformed by making your own artwork.

Use your hands to construct a clay mug and learn basic ceramic handbuilding methods in the first week, then learn how to colorfully decorate and glaze your mug the following week.

Price: $120 ($96 for Members)
Location: Ceramics Studio (L40)
Instructor: Jenn Perren
Length: Two Weeks
Dates: Tuesdays, October 22 & 29, 2024
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

All supplies included.

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Learn the fundamental techniques of handbuilding: pinch, coil, and slab. Explore how to combine these techniques to make functional and sculptural ceramics. Instruction will also cover the basics of glazing.

Location: Ceramics Studio (L40)

One bag of clay will be provided. See supply list for additional required materials.

FOUR WEEKS
Price: $210 ($171 for Members) $192 ($157 for Members)

Dates: Tuesdays, September 10 - October 1, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Jacqueline Currie
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EIGHT WEEKS
Price: $390 ($315 for Members) $330 ($267 for Members)

Dates: Mondays, September 9 - October 28, 2024
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Jean Mross
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Dates: Wednesdays, September 11 - October 30, 2024
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Jenn Perren
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Learn the fundamental techniques for making pottery: wedging, opening, centering, and pulling. This class focuses on the processes of wheel throwing to encourage skill building and exploration of making pottery on the wheel.

Location: Ceramics Studio (L47)

One bag of clay will be provided. See supply list for additional required materials.

FOUR WEEKS
Price: $210 ($171 for Members) $192 ($157 for Members)

Dates: Tuesdays, October 8 - 29, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Jacqueline Currie
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EIGHT WEEKS
Price: $390 ($315 for Members) $330 ($267 for Members)

Dates: Mondays, September 9 - October 28, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Jean Mross
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Dates: Mondays, September 9 - October 28, 2024
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Vijay Gondhalekar
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Dates: Tuesdays, September 10 - October 29, 2024
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Danielle James
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Continue to build upon the skills learned in Beginner Handbuilding, with instruction covering how to use drape molds and other available tools and equipment to create free-formed ceramic work.

Intermediate lessons in coiling, pinching, slabs, and glazing will be covered.

Price: $390 ($315 for Members) $330 ($267 for Members)
Location: Ceramics Studio (L40)
Length: Eight Weeks
Prerequisite: Beginner Handbuilding

One bag of clay will be provided. See supply list for additional required materials.

Tuesdays, September 10 - October 29, 2024, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: India Childress
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Thursdays, September 12 - October 31, 2024, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Kelly Edwards
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Expand upon learned techniques from Beginner Wheel Throwing. Some handbuilding techniques may also be taught during this class. Projects may include altered pots, lidded pottery, throwing sets, and the use of underglazes and glazes.

Price: $390 ($315 for Members) $330 ($267 for Members)
Location: Ceramics Studio (L47)
Length: Eight Weeks
Prerequisite: Beginner Wheel Throwing

One bag of clay will be provided. See supply list for additional required materials.

Thursdays, September 12 - October 31, 2024, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Tony Bockhold
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Fridays, September 13 - November 1, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Kelly Edwards
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Explore the art on view in The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art and create your own drawing inspired by the exhibition. Working with a draped model, students will learn how to draw by capturing nature-themed designs and movements inherent in the Art Nouveau style.

Price: $90 ($72 for Members)
Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
Instructor: Robert Bean
Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

All supplies included.

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Enjoy making an artistic "Journal of Life" with pen and paint. David Paul Cook guides participants on an adventure to draw, paint, collage images, and write in their journals while sharing examples of his unique handmade journals for inspiration.

Price: $75 ($60 for Members)
Location: Flex Studio I & II (L49)
Instructor: David Paul Cook
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

All supplies included.

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Drop in any of these drawing sessions to work in an untutored setting from the draped or undraped model. Each three-hour session will feature a variety of timed poses, providing a dynamic experience for both students and artists.

Must be 18+ to attend, as the sessions may use the undraped model. Instructor moderates the session and is available for critique and questions upon request.

Price Per Session: $25 ($20 for Members)
Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
Instructor: Michael Lierly
Dates: September 18; October 2, 16, & 30
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased from Guest Services before each session.

Students are encouraged to bring their own materials or purchase materials from the AMFA Museum Store. See supply list for recommended materials. Basic drawing materials will also be available.

Learn to draw portraits with traditional techniques using pencils and charcoal. Explore the areas of facial anatomy, model positioning, lighting, and expression.

Price: $180 ($144 for Members) $162 ($130 for Members)
Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
Instructor: Dominique Simmons
Length: Four Weeks
Dates: Wednesdays, October 9 - 30, 2024
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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Working with a model, learn gestural drawing to capture the model's pose, structural drawing to create correct proportions, and value to build contrast between light and shadow.

This class is perfect for beginners and for intermediate students to hone their drawing skills.

Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
Instructor: Michael Lierly
Length: Eight Weeks
Dates: Mondays, September 9 - October 28, 2024
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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Learn how to safely use a gas-fueled torch to shape, control, and melt solid glass rods into colorful, professional-looking glass marbles.

Price: $140 ($117 for Members)
Location: Glass Studio (L38)
Instructor: Donnell Williams
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
Time: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

All supplies included.

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Learn the basic techniques of glass fusing!

Cut shapes from glass sheets and prepare colorful mosaic-like designs to fuse and melt in a kiln. Use molds to slump and shape glass into dishes, bowls, and other artistic shapes. Explore the use of Bullseye sheet glass, frit, rods, stringers, and powders.

Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
Location: Glass Studio (L38)
Length: Eight Weeks
Dates: Wednesdays, September 11 - October 30, 2024

Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Sandra Graham
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6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Donnell Williams
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Learn to create colorful glass beads by melting and shaping glass together over a hot torch flame. Use thin and thick glass rods to decorate your beads by making dots, lines, and shapes.

Price: $210 ($171 for Members) $192 ($157 for Members)
Location: Glass Studio (L38)
Instructor: Laurie Ament
Length: Four Weeks
Dates: Saturdays, October 12 - November 2, 2024
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Some supplies included. See supply list for required materials.

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Build on learned skills from Beginner Fused Glass to create unique glass objects.

Intermediate Fused Glass students work with Bullseye sheet glass, frit, rods, stringers, and powders to explore the artistic process of glass making and learn advanced methods for kiln fusing glass by layering, shaping, and carving.

Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
Location: Glass Studio (L38)
Instructor: Carolyn Garner
Length: Eight Weeks
Dates: Mondays, September 9 - October 28, 2024
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Prerequisite: Beginner Fused Glass

Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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Visit AMFA's exhibition The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art and make your own necklace inspired by the sweeping lines and nature themes of Art Nouveau. Create a necklace from golden-toned brass and accent it with luminous resin in colors reminiscent of the period.

Price: $112 ($92 for Members)
Location: Metals Studio (L39)
Instructor: Myriam Saavedra
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

All supplies included.

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The ancient Korean gilding technique of Keum Boo uses small bits of gold to make a big impact. Using heat and pressure, bond high-karat gold to fine silver that is textured with the rolling mill.

Price: $149 ($124 for Members)
Location: Metals Studio (L39)
Instructor: Sandy Chai
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Time: 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.

All materials included. See supply list for required tools.

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View the art on view in AMFA's exhibition Studio Time + Studio Practice and discover how materials can be transformed by making your own artwork.

Create four pieces of jewelry in four weeks during this fun exploration of the Metals Studio by learning the metalsmithing techniques of sawing, filing, fusing, and soldering.

Price: $219 ($179 for Members) $201 ($165 for Members)
Location: Metals Studio (L39)
Instructor: Myriam Saavedra
Length: Four Weeks
Dates: Thursdays, October 10 - 31, 2024
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

See supply list for required materials.

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Learn or review basic silversmithing skills and the safe operation of common tools used in a metals studio. Instruction will cover using a torch to solder metal, creating a textured surface on metal, and how to make a bezel setting for a stone.

Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
Location: Metals Studio (L39)
Instructor: Erin House
Length: Eight Weeks
Dates: Wednesdays, September 11 - October 30, 2024

Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
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This class is for students experienced in basic silversmithing skills and torch soldering. Students will have access to new processes and techniques to pursue their own self-directed work. The instructor will advise students on their ongoing projects.

Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
Location: Metals Studio (L39)
Instructor: Sigrun Simons-Rank
Length: Eight Weeks
Dates: Mondays, September 9 - October 28, 2024
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Prerequisite: Beginner Silversmithing

Supplies not included. Students are responsible for bringing their own materials.

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This workshop provides an opportunity for participants to create expressive paintings influenced by live music. Learn how to create handmade brushes and join Hamid Ebrahimifar as he demonstrates the improvisational painting process.

Bring your lunch to enjoy during a lunch break from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $96 ($77 for Members)
Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
Instructor: Hamid Ebrahimifar
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

All supplies included.

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Use watercolors and acrylics to create botanical studies and expressive works based on botanical forms. Learn how to mix and build the right colors to match the subject and how to go from a technical representation to something more expressive.

Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
Location: Flex Studio I & II (L49)
Instructor: Emily Wood
Length: Eight Weeks
Dates: Fridays, September 13 - November 1, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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Learn how to use and apply color as an artist. Use the color wheel to learn how colors relate to one another. Gain an understanding of how to mix colors to achieve a desired result, including the technique of optical blending. Explore how to lighten and darken color intensity, harmonize colors, and create strong color relationships.

Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
Location: Flex Studio I & II (L49)
Instructor: Joel Boyd
Length: Eight Weeks
Dates: Wednesdays, September 11 - October 30, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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Create a painting that uses expressive lines, shapes, colors, forms, and gestural marks to represent a subject. Learn how to mix colors, what types of brushes to use, and ways to approach making a painting with acrylics.

This class focuses on the technical aspects of this versatile painting medium and abstraction.

Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
Instructor: Elly Bates
Length: Eight Weeks
Dates: Thursdays, September 12 - October 31, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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Learn how oil paints are made, various mixing techniques, brush selection, and explore different surfaces for painting. Explore this luminous medium while also creating works of personal investigation and expression.

This class is perfect for beginners and open to those with experience to continue building their skills in the medium.

Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
Instructor: Sarah Lassiter
Length: Eight Weeks
Dates: Thursdays, September 12 - October 31, 2024
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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Learn the painting techniques of watercolor, including how to layer watercolors and use washes, along with alternative methods like dry brushing to create a desired image.

This class is perfect for beginners and open to those with experience to continue building their skills in the medium.

Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
Location: Flex Studio I & II (L49)
Instructor: Sarah Lassiter
Length: Eight Weeks
Dates: Tuesdays, September 10 - October 29, 2024
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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Learn about linoleum block printing techniques from printmaking artist Perrion Hurd. Perrion’s distinctive carving style provides inspiration to create unique linocut prints that demonstrate a dynamic use of line, shape, texture, and pattern.

Participants will leave the workshop with a completed print and carved linoleum block.

Price: $75 ($60 for Members)
Location: Flex Studio I & II (L49)
Instructor: Perrion Hurd
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

All supplies included.

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Drop in during any of these printmaking sessions to work in an independent setting. The instructor will be available to moderate the session and answer questions upon request.

Price: $25 ($20 for Members) (16+)
Location: Flex Studio I & II (L49)
Instructor: Kristin Karr
Dates: September 11 & 25, October 9 & 23
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased from Guest Services before the session.

Students are encouraged to bring their own materials or purchase materials from the AMFA Museum Store. See supply list for recommended materials. Basic printmaking materials will also be available.

Build a Japanese-style wood box with a lid that cleverly locks into place by a tapered wedge. This box easily fits onto a dresser or nightstand to hold keepsakes or heirlooms.

Price: $300 ($243 for Members) $255 ($207 for Members)
Location: Wood Shop (L37)
Instructor: Reed James
Length: Six Weeks
Dates: Mondays, September 9 - October 14, 2024
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

All supplies included.

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Design and construct a four-legged wood end table by learning how to make your table components from rough lumber and create mortise-and-tenon joinery and taper legs with a tapering jig. Students will also learn how to select and purchase lumber with instructor guidance.

Two Saturday work sessions will be scheduled for extra student work time.

Price: $450 ($360 for Members) $375 ($300 for Members)
Location: Wood Shop (L37)
Instructor: Andrew Myers
Length: Eight Weeks
Dates: Wednesdays, September 11 - November 2, 2024
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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Learn the basic properties of wood and how to safely transform it from rough lumber into a finished project using the jointer, planer, table saw, band saw, drill press, chop saw, hand and power tools.

Finished projects include a cutting board and a small box.

Price: $454 ($373 for Members) $394 ($325 for Members)
Location: Wood Shop (L37)
Instructor: Chad Loucks
Length: Eight Weeks
Dates: Tuesdays, September 10 - October 29, 2024
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

All supplies included.

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Intermediate Woodturning picks up where Beginner Woodturning left off.

Learn the principles of bowl design and the difference between harvesting bowl blanks from a tree versus “dry wood.” The class will also explore dry and green woodturning, natural edge bowls, lidded boxes, and platters.

Price: $215 ($175 for Members) $197 ($161 for Members)
Location: Wood Shop (L37)
Instructor: Kim Fifer
Length: Four Days; Two Weeks
Dates: Fridays & Saturdays, September 27 - October 5, 2024
Time: Fridays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Prerequisite: Beginner Woodturning

All supplies included.

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Design individual projects with instructor guidance. The scale of projects is limited to small furniture or sculpture. Best practices for machine use will be reviewed and demonstrations will depend on student interest.

Price: $480 ($384 for Members) $400 ($320 for Members)
Location: Wood Shop (L37)
Instructor: Chad Loucks
Length: Eight Weeks
Dates: Tuesdays, September 10 - October 29, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Prerequisite: Beginner Woodworking

Supplies not included. Students are responsible for providing their own materials.

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