We have 11 classes starting in February...
Don't miss your class - call to register ASAP! 504-944-7900 Monday through Friday, 10am - 5pm.
We also offer gift certificates - classes make great gifts!
Click on class name for detailed course information including dates, times, description and fees.
CALLIGRAPHY
CURRENT CLASSES
A MODERN HAND AND GILDING NEW CLASS!
INTRODUCTION TO CALLIGRAPHY: Uncial Hand Back by popular demand!
Drawing
CURRENT CLASSES
DRAWING FOR CHILDREN back by popular demand!
PEN AND INK TECHNIQUES back by popular demand!
BEGINNING AND CONTINUING DRAWING (Philip C. Thompson) back by popular demand!
BEGINNING AND CONTINUING DRAWING (Harriet Burbeck) back by popular demand!
STORYTELLING THROUGH COMICS back by popular demand!
DRAWING THE URBAN LANDSCAPE NEW CLASS!
CONTINUING DRAWING NEW CLASS!
DRAWING FOR CHILDREN II back by popular demand! Now longer course!
Metalsmithing
CURRENT CLASSES
INTRODUCTION TO PRECIOUS METAL CLAY (PMC3) NEW DATE ADDED due to popular demand!
PMC3 - Beyond the Basics NEW CLASS!
PMC3 - Creating Your Own Texture Sheets & Molds For Use In Your PMC Creations NEW CLASS!
METALSMITHING I, II and Open Studio Back by popular demand!
TORCH FIRED ENAMEL WORKSHOP NEW CLASS!
SURFACE DESIGN TECHNIQUES BACK by popular demand!
Mosaics
CURRENT CLASSES
INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY MOSAICS – One Day Lecture Demo with Mini Project New Class!
BEGINNING GLASS MOSAICS DATE CHANGE!
INTERMEDIATE GLASS MOSAICS NEW CLASS!
MIXED MEDIA MOSAICS NEW CLASS!
MOSAICS FOR THE GARDEN back by popular demand!
GLASS ON GLASS MOSAICS back by popular demand!
Painting
CURRENT CLASSES
PORTRAIT PAINTING IN OILS (3-day weekend workshop) back by popular demand!
BEGINNING AND CONTINUING OIL PAINTING back by popular demand!
BEGINNING AND CONTINUING WATERCOLORS back by popular demand! More offerings, longer term (6 weeks!)
PAPERMAKING
CURRENT CLASSES
HANDMADE PAPERS new class!
Photography
CURRENT CLASSES
BASIC DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY back by popular demand!
INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY back by popular demand!
PHOTOJOURNALISM - Creating Storytelling Images NEW CLASS!
Printmaking
CURRENT CLASSES
PRINTMAKING - Pattern Block Printing Back by popular demand!
PRINTMAKING – Linocuts I Back by popular demand!
PRINTMAKING – Linocuts II NEW CLASS!
FINE ART CARDS: BATIK AND LINO BLOCK NEW CLASS!
STAINED GLASS
CURRENT CLASSES
SOLDERING TECHNIQUES FOR STAINED GLASS back by popular demand!
TECHNIQUES OF STAINED GLASS back by popular demand!
INTERMEDIATE STAINED GLASS back by popular demand!
STAINED GLASS MORAVIAN STAR NEW CLASS!
Call 504-944-7900 (Monday - Friday from 10am - 5pm) to register!
LIST OF UNSCHEDULED CLASSES
Dates and times are TBA - please call or send us an email if you're interested in taking one of the following courses. Click on class name for a course description.
ART APPRECIATION
UNDERSTANDING WHAT MAKES ART GOOD…OR BAD
Bookbinding
BOOKBINDING: Western Case and Coptic Bindings
PAPERMAKING AND BOOKBINDING
BASIC-TO-INTERMEDIATE BOOK BINDING
VINTAGE VALENTINES
CALLIGRAPHY
INTRODUCTION TO CALLIGRAPHY: Gothic Hand
PENCIL CALLIGRAPHY AND GILDING
BEGINNING CALLIGRAPHY: THE FOUNDATIONAL HAND
Drawing
DRAPERY: A modern approach to Still Life
DRAWING FOR CHILDREN II
PASTEL WORKSHOP
BEGINNING DRAWING
MASKMAKING
Metalsmithing
BEGINNING METALSMITHING II - PLAYING WITH FIRE
EXPLORING STONE SETTING
COLD CONNECTIONS (4 week class)
BEGINNING METALSMITHING I - Afternoon Class
BEGINNING METALSMITHING I - Evening Class
INTERMEDIATE METALS III: OPEN STUDIO
COLD CONNECTIONS INTENSIVE (3-day)
FLAME, FLAME, FLAME SOLDERING WORKSHOP
JEWELRY FOR CHRISTMAS - One Day Beginner's Intensive
MIXED mEDIA
POETIC BOX PROJECT – Joseph Cornell style boxes
Mosaics
MULTI-LEVEL MOSAICS-INDIVIDUAL PROJECT COURSE
MOSAIC MEMORY VESSEL/PIQUE ASSIETTE
ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATONS FOR MOSAICS – Floors and Walls
TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES FOR MOSAICS
FACILITATING COMMUNITY MOSAIC PROJECTS LOCALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY
SEMINAR/WORKSHOP WITH LAUREL TRUE
GLASS FUSING FOR MOSAICS
INTRODUCTION TO ITALIAN SMALTI MOSAICS
COMMUNITY MOSAIC MURAL WORKSHOP
MOSAICS WITH RECYCLED MATERIALS
GLASS MOSAIC EYES - Symbols of Vision and Protection
BEGINNING GLASS FUSING - Holiday Gift Making Class
Painting
WATERCOLOR - cityscapes in plein air
UNDERSTANDING CONTEMPORARY OIL PAINTING MATERIALS
PORTRAIT PAINTING IN OILS (6 week class)
BEGINNING OIL PAINTING
STILL LIFE PAINTING IN OILS
INTRO TO WATERCOLORS
CONTINUING WATERCOLORS I (4 week Summer Course)
CONTINUING WATERCOLORS I (5 week Fall Course)
Photography
Printmaking
PHOTOTRANSFERS WITH ENCAUSTICS AND PRINTMAKING
Sculpture / 3-d
PUPPETS: Head to toe, hoof or wing
STAINED GLASS
STAINED GLASS IN 3-D
INTRO TO STAINED GLASS
Call 504-944-7900 (Monday - Friday from 10am - 5pm) to register!