Mixed Media Folk Art with Susie Rodriquez
Sat. February 11 12:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Ages 16+ $30 ($25 Members)
Using a variety of mediums including paint, ink, and metallics, participants will study the artwork of Mexican and Latin American folk artists to combine to create their own folk art masterpiece! Taught by Susie Rodriquez, all materials provided.
Mixed Media Folk Art with Susie Rodriquez
Needle Felted Beach Scene
Needle Felted Beach Scene
Tues., February 7 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Ages 16+ $40 ($35 Members)
We all miss those warm Lake Michigan sunsets, learn to paint one with wool! Begin a 4 x 6 landscape using colored felt, a huge variety of wool roving and add embroidered details in this layered needle felted landscape. Daytime or sunset scene, your choice.
Lapidary with Andrea Huntley Man-Made Stones of the Region – Stud Earrings
Lapidary with Andrea Huntley
Man-Made Stones of the Region – Stud Earrings
Wed., August 10 and 17 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Ages 16 to Adult
$65 ($60 Members)
Create beautiful pieces with Leland Blue or Frankfort Green slag glass. Learn where to collect these beautiful man made “rocks” and the challenges of cutting and polishing slag glass. Students create a beautiful pair of 8 mm round Leland blue prong easy-set earrings.
Extruded Form Pottery Vases/Bottles
Extruded Form Pottery Vases/Bottles
Tues., August 9 and 23 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Ages 16 to Adult
$45 ($40 Members)
Use hollow and solid extruded clay along with slab, pinch and texture methods to create vases or oil bottles. Day one is building with the second day focusing on glazing after a drying and firing gap. Pieces can be picked up on or after August 25.
Fused Glass Nightlight
Fused Glass Nightlight
Thurs., August 18 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 16 to Adult
$45 ($40 Members)
Use frit, glass paint, stringers, glass slide film, and fuseable glass to create a vibrant night light to brighten your home or cottage.
Hunter the Hedgehog: Creative Critters Art Quilt Class with Dr. Kruszynski
Hunter the Hedgehog: Creative Critters
Art Quilt Class with Dr. Kruszynski
Tues., August 9 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 16+
Class Fee: $35 ($30 Members) + Materials Kit Fee: $30
You will amaze yourself at how easy it is to create a simple fabric landscape a whimsical hedgehog. Learn to use freezer paper templates, focus on layering, fusing and creative quilt stitching too add texture and dimension to your fiber art quilt. Check for tools/supplies list. You can see Dr. Kruszynski’s work featured in the NCCA-Artsplace Quilting Kaleidoscope exhibit.
Rockin’ Resin Coasters
Rockin’ Resin Coasters
Sat., July 30 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ages 16 to Adult
$40 ($35 Members)
Calling all rock hounds, bring your 3/8” stones and dainty driftwood to NCCA-Artsplace to learn how to incorporate them into poured resin coasters. No stones? No problem, all materials provided.
Lapidary with Andrea Huntley Born of Fire – Lake Superior Agate Earrings
Lapidary with Andrea Huntley
Born of Fire – Lake Superior Agate Earrings
Mon./Wed, July 25 and 27 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Ages 16 to Adult
$65 ($60 Members)
Create dainty dangle agate earrings featuring a natural edge/live edge with both faces polished. Learn how to identify agates, what makes an agate a true agate, agate look alike and wannabes.
Tiffany Foil Stained Glass Flower
Tiffany Foil Stained Glass Flower
Mon., July 11 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Ages 16 to Adult
$40 ($35 Members)
Use a simple pattern to cut petals, grid edges, copper tape and solder to a glass gem center. Add a garden state. This flower is a beautiful addition to any container garden or flower bed.