Kusama Clay Pumpkin Design with Mrs. Vredeveld

Kusama Clay Pumpkin Design
Thurs., October 5 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Ages 8-12 $10
There is an artist who loves dots and pumpkins. Her name is Yayoi Kusama. Learn about the artist and then create a colorful clay pumpkin with holes to let the light out.

 

Participants must be pre-registered for all classes. Call 231-924-4022, or stop in, or mail registration to NCCA-Artsplace, 13 E. Main, Fremont, MI 49412

Claude Monet and His Japanese Bridge

Claude Monet and His Japanese Bridge
Thurs., September 21 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Ages 8-12 $10
In this class students will make a relief sculpture of Monet’s garden and his arched bridge and also view his other paintings.

Participants must be pre-registered for all classes. Call 231-924-4022, or stop in, or mail registration to NCCA-Artsplace, 13 E. Main, Fremont, MI 49412

Autumn Leaves Bowl with Mrs. Maat

Autumn Leaves Bowl with Mrs. Maat
Saturday, October 7 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Ages 6-8 $10
Add texture, pattern and color to clay slab leaves, and press into a bowl form. Select from a wide variety of glaze colors to complete your design.

Clay Bees

Clay Bees
Sat., April 8 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Ages 8 – 12 $10
Get ready for the “hmmm” of spring by using clay to form a coil hive covered with bees. So fun! Pick up clay projects after April 14.

What’s on the Menu? Clay Pizza!

What’s on the Menu? Clay Pizza!
Thurs., April 6 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Ages 8 – 12 $10
Starting with a slab of clay these students will use texture tools and sculpting techniques to design their own pizza slices. Pick up projects after April 14.

Beginning Clay for the Little Artist

Beginning Clay for the Little Artist
Tues., April 4 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ages 4 – 5 $7
In this class these little artists will play with clay, learn some simple techniques and then make a handprint tile. Pick up tiles after April 14.

 

Art of the Bonsai Pot

Art of the Bonsai Pot
Sat., March 4 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Ages 16+ $60 ($55 Members)
Use traditional shapes, proportions, and learn about the proper drainage and wiring holes needed to create your own Bonsai pot! Use pinch, coil and slab techniques with high fire clay to complete one miniature bonsai and one medium bonsai pot. Have your pots ready for exciting Bonsai classes to come in March and April led by members of the West Michigan Bonsai Club!

Fimo Sushi!

Fimo Sushi!
Thurs., January 19 3:30 – 4:45 p.m.
Ages 10 – 18 $10
Have a little fun making these miniature fimo clay sushi plates and bento boxes! Miniatures are a very exciting artform to explore. Each student will make at least three miniature fimo sculptures that will be oven baked and ready to take home the same day!

Feathered Friends – Clay Bird

Feathered Friends – Clay Bird
Sat., January 28 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ages 8-18 $10
Using basic clay sculpting techniques students will form a bird that will be able to hang in a special place in their homes. Birds can be picked up after firing.

Snow Landscape – Clay Tile

Snow Landscape – Clay Tile
Thurs., January 26 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Ages 8-18 $10

Students will design a winter scene on a rolled slab of clay. The possibilities are endless!! Tiles can be picked up after firing.