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Pottery Wheel – Adult – Mondays AM

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta

@ 10:00am – 12:00pm $170 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and firing costs.  Session 1: December 30, January 6, 13 & 20 Session 2: January 27, February 3, 10 & 24* * (No Class February 17) Session 3: March 3, 10, 17 & 24 Session 4: March 31, April 7, 14 & 21 The pottery wheel is a rather exciting and challenging tool in the world of ceramics! Explore the art of throwing clay on the pottery wheel as you learn to craft one-of-a-kind pieces from start to finish. Students will learn the basics and beyond, including clay preparation, proper body positioning, centering, pulling walls, shaping, trimming, and glazing. No previous experience required. Class size is limited to 10.                             Instructor: Colby Cramer Classes include materials, firing costs, and 2 hrs. weekly studio time designed to help students complete work between classes. (Additional studio time can be purchased for the reduced student rate of $8/hr.) Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class in order to receive a full refund. If this class is sold out, join the waitlist […]

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Fused Glass II – Adult – Mondays

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta

@ 10:30am – 12:30pm $295 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and firing costs. Session 1: December 30, January 6, 13 & 20 Session 2: January 27, February 3, 10 & 24* * (No Class February 17) Session 3: March 3, 10, 17 & 24 Session 4: March 31, April 7, 14 & 21 *NEW CLASS FORMAT* Fused Glass II is designed to build on the skills learned in Fused Glass I. With a solid foundation of knowledge and technique, this intermediate class will focus on 3 specific projects, (project samples pictured) to sharpen your skills - the first steps toward more advanced projects! Completion of Fused Glass 1 or instructor approval is required. Class size is limited to 8.                              Instructor: Kelly Walter Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class in order to receive a full refund. If this class is sold out, join the waitlist here!

Sold Out $295.00

Pottery Wheel – Adult – Monday PM

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta

@ 2:00pm – 4:00pm $170 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and firing costs.  Session 1: December 30, January 6, 13 & 20 Session 2: January 27, February 3, 10 & 24* * (No Class February 17) Session 3: March 3, 10, 17 & 24 Session 4: March 31, April 7, 14 & 21 The pottery wheel is a rather exciting and challenging tool in the world of ceramics! Explore the art of throwing clay on the pottery wheel as you learn to craft one-of-a-kind pieces from start to finish. Students will learn the basics and beyond, including clay preparation, proper body positioning, centering, pulling walls, shaping, trimming, and glazing. No previous experience required. Class size is limited to 10.                       Instructor: Colby Cramer Classes include materials, firing costs, and 2 hrs. weekly studio time designed to help students complete work between classes. (Additional studio time can be purchased for the reduced student rate of $8/hr.) Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class in order to receive a full refund. If this class is sold out, join the waitlist here!

Sold Out $170.00

Youth – Digital Art Dynamic Anatomy – Ages 12 to 18 – Mondays

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta

@ 4:00pm – 5:30pm $135 for 4-week session. Includes all materials. Session 1: December 30, January 6, 13 & 20 Session 2: January 27, February 3, 10 & 24* * (No Class February 17) Session 3: March 3, 10, 17 & 24 Session 4: March 31, April 7, 14 & 21 Discover the art of the human form with Dynamic Anatomy, specially designed for students 12-18. Through four comprehensive classes, students will build a solid foundation in figure drawing for cartoons, comics, animation, and manga. They will explore essential techniques such as shapes, proportions, and gesture drawing. Students will delve into muscular anatomy and how to exaggerate proportions to reach their desired outcome in a variety of styles. As they progress, students will learn to capture motion with dynamic action poses, understand the nuances of drapery and apply advanced techniques like foreshortening and shading to add depth to their characters. The final class culminates in a portfolio review, showcasing their newfound skills and artistic growth! Class size is limited to 8.                              Instructor: Andy Taylor Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of […]

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Glass Mosaic II – Adult – Thursdays

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta

@ 1o:00am – 12:30pm $195 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and supplies. Session 1: January 2, 9, 16 & 23 Session 2: January 30, February 6, 13 & 20 Session 3: February 27, March 6, 13 & 20 Session 4: March 27, April 3, 10 & 17 *NEW CLASS & TIME* Expand your creativity in glass mosaic! Pick a base from our large selection of wood forms or have an idea in mind and bring in your own piece (under 12"x12"x12" or 18"x 24" flat) to mosaic with our amazing variety of stained and art glass. The possibilities are endless! Completion of Glass Mosaic 1 or instructor approval is required to enroll in this class. Class size is limited to 8.                           Instructor: Judy Howell Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class in order to receive a full refund. If this class is sold out, join the waitlist here!

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Transparent Watercolor – Adult – Thursdays

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta

@ 10:00am – 12:30pm $155 for 4 week session - student provides art materials and suppliesStudio to supply art materials for an additional $75 fee Session 1: January 2, 9, 16 & 23 Session 2: January 30, February 6, 13 & 20 Session 3: February 27, March 6, 13 & 20 Session 4: March 27, April 3, 10 & 17 This class is tailored for beginning to intermediate students with some drawing skills. Advanced level artists are also welcomed. You will learn and practice basic techniques of transparent watercolor. You will become familiar with the concept of creating art (not copying nature). We will review the basic principles to creating good art and share ideas and tricks of the trade with each other. Click here for a suggested list of supplies. Class size is limited to 8.                       Instructor: Dave Howell Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class in order to receive a full refund. If this class is sold out, join the waitlist here!

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Intermediate Pottery Wheel – Adult – Thursdays

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta

@ 10:00am – 12:00pm $180 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and firing costs.  Session 1: January 2, 9, 16 & 23 Session 2: January 30, February 6, 13 & 20 Session 3: February 27, March 6, 13 & 20 Session 4: March 27, April 3, 10 & 17 Intermediate pottery wheel class will help you polish your potter’s wheel skills with projects specially designed to develop your technique and creativity. Previous wheel throwing experience is required. You must know how to wedge, center, pull, trim and shape the clay Class size is limited to 10.                      Instructor: Colby Cramer Classes include materials, firing costs, and 2 hrs. weekly studio time designed to help students complete work between classes. (Additional studio time can be purchased for the reduced student rate of $8/hr.) Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class in order to receive a full refund. If this class is sold out, join the waitlist here!

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Sculpture I – Adult – Thursdays

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta

@ 10:00am – 12:30pm $160 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and firing costs. Session 1: January 2, 9, 16 & 23 Session 2: January 30, February 6, 13 & 20 Session 3: February 27, March 6, 13 & 20 Session 4: March 27, April 3, 10 & 17 Sculpture 1 is a project based class with an emphasis on constructing the head. Students can anticipate learning how to make a bust, face or head step by step. Each week focuses on continuing building from the previous week. No experience needed. Class size is limited to 10.                          Instructor: Angel Prudencio Classes include materials, firing costs, and 2 hrs. weekly studio time designed to help students complete work between classes. (Additional studio time can be purchased for the reduced student rate of $8/hr.) Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class in order to receive a full refund. If this class is sold out, join the waitlist here!

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Fused Glass III – Adult – Thursdays

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta

@ 10:30am – 12:30pm $240 for 4 week session, plus an additional $25 per pound of glass used for each project completed. Price includes all firing costs. Session 1: January 2, 9, 16 & 23 Session 2: January 30, February 6, 13 & 20 Session 3: February 27, March 6, 13 & 20 Session 4: March 27, April 3, 10 & 17 *NEW CLASS & TIME* Fused Glass III is designed to build on the skills learned in our introductory classes. With a solid foundation of knowledge and technique, this more advanced class will spark your creativity and imagination to help you see what is possible when you begin to unlock the “artist within”. In this course students will create and design unique projects of varying size and shape. There will be an additional cost per pound used, per project. We encourage students to bring in their inspiration photos and create their own one-of-a-kind pieces, on average a student will complete up to 3 projects during this 4 week class. Completion of Fused Glass 1 and II or instructor approval is required. Class size is limited to 8.                          […]

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Glass Mosaic I – Adult – Thursdays

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta

@ 1:30pm – 4:00pm $180 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and supplies. Session 1: January 2, 9, 16 & 23 Session 2: January 30, February 6, 13 & 20 Session 3: February 27, March 6, 13 & 20 Session 4: March 27, April 3, 10 & 17 Learn to create your own glass mosaic critter or picture in this super fun and relaxing class. These pieces are perfect for your wall indoors or out. You will learn all the steps needed to create your piece from start to finish including designing your piece, color choices, cutting glass, gluing and grouting. You will create your own glass mosaic on a pre-cut wood board. Choose from a variety of wood shapes to make your own. Possible shapes include circles, squares, hearts, butterflies, palm trees, flowers and more. Class size is limited to 8.                           Instructor: Judy Howell Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class in order to receive a full refund. If this class is sold out, join the waitlist here!

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Watercolor Landscapes – Adult – Thursdays

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta

@ 1:30pm – 4:00pm $155 for 4 week session - student provides art materials and supplies. Session 1: January 2, 9, 16 & 23 Session 2: January 30, February 6, 13 & 20 Session 3: February 27, March 6, 13 & 20 Session 4: March 27, April 3, 10 & 17 This class is geared toward the artist with some watercolor experience. Join other artists as we explore the concepts of expressing the feeling of a subject and how NOT to paint “in the lines”. Learn to paint free, loose and FUN! Dave will share his philosophy, techniques, and theory of this expressive medium. We will work on landscape, seascape and cityscape. Your own paintings will be based on “how you see it” by interpreting nature, not copying it. Basic design fundamentals will be stressed. Click here for a suggested materials list. Class size is limited to 8.                      Instructor: Dave Howell Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class in order to receive a full refund. If this class is sold out, join the waitlist here!

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Drawing For The Fun of It – Adult – Thursdays

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta

@ 2:00pm – 4:30pm $155 for 4 week session - includes all materials. Session 1: January 2, 9, 16 & 23 Session 2: January 30, February 6, 13 & 20 Session 3: February 27, March 6, 13 & 20 Session 4: March 27, April 3, 10 & 17 Discover easy to learn drawing skills with Karin Harris. Enjoy a new awareness of what we “really see”, creating depth and dimension with light and shadow. Then add exciting and innovative techniques to create your own unique art! No previous experience required. Paper, Pencils, AND erasers provided! Class size is limited to 10      Instructor: Karin Harris Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class in order to receive a full refund. If this class is sold out, join the waitlist here!

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Pottery Wheel – Adult – Fridays

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta

@ 10:00am – 12:00pm $170 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and firing costs. Session 1: January 3, 10, 17 & 24 Session 2: January 31, February 7, 14 & 21 Session 3: February 28, March 7, 14 & 21 Session 4: March 28, April 4, 11 & 18 The pottery wheel is a rather exciting and challenging tool in the world of ceramics! Explore the art of throwing clay on the pottery wheel as you learn to craft one-of-a-kind pieces from start to finish. Students will learn the basics and beyond, including clay preparation, proper body positioning, centering, pulling walls, shaping, trimming, and glazing. No previous experience required. Class size is limited to 10.                       Instructor: Colby Cramer Classes include materials, firing costs, and 2 hrs. weekly studio time designed to help students complete work between classes. (Additional studio time can be purchased for the reduced student rate of $8/hr.) Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class in order to receive a full refund. If this class is sold out, join the waitlist here!

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Ceramics II – Adult – Wednesdays

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta

@ 10:00am – 12:00pm $170 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and firing costs. Session 1: January 8, 15, 22 & 29 Session 2: February 5, 12, 19 & 26 Session 3: March 5, 12, 19 & 26 Session 4: April 2, 9, 16 & 23 Ceramics II is an intermediate level handbuilding class in which students will build on the skills learned in our introductory course. Students will have the opportunity to expand their thinking and drive their own creative ideas for class projects. Completion of Ceramics I is not required, but is highly recommended. Class size is limited to 10.                          Instructor: Colby Cramer Classes include materials, firing costs, and 2 hrs. weekly studio time designed to help students complete work between classes. (Additional studio time can be purchased for the reduced student rate of $8/hr.) Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class in order to receive a full refund. If this class is sold out, join the waitlist here!

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Beginning Acrylic Painting – Adult – Wednesdays

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta

@ 10:00am – 12:30pm $180 per 4-week session. Includes all materials. Session 1: January 8, 15, 22 & 29 Session 2: February 5, 12, 19 & 26 Session 3: March 5, 12, 19 & 26 Session 4: April 2, 9, 16 & 23 This 4-week acrylic painting class is designed for beginners, with insights and techniques valuable for all skill levels. Each week, we'll explore foundational techniques and principles to help you build a lasting art practice, while sharing creative tips and industry insights. Join us for an inspiring journey, where you’ll develop skills to enjoy and express through art for years to come. Multiple paintings will be completed during each 4-week session. Class size is limited to 8.             Instructor: Ravi Wilkie Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class in order to receive a full refund. If your desired session is sold out, join the waitlist here!

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Joy of Watercolor – Adult – Wednesdays AM

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta

@ 10:00am – 12:30pm $155 for 4 week session - student provides art materials and supplies. Session 1: January 8, 15, 22 & 29 Session 2: February 5, 12, 19 & 26 Session 3: March 5, 12, 19 & 26 Session 4: April 2, 9, 16 & 23 For the experienced watercolor painter that would like to learn new skills, enhance your personal style and explore new techniques, this class is for you! Karin will be demonstrating and sharing individual instruction in mixing vibrant colors, strong design and sharing the impact of light and shadow. Class size is limited to 8              Instructor: Karin Harris Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class in order to receive a full refund. If this class is sold out, join the waitlist here!

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Joy of Watercolor – Adult – Wednesdays PM

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta

@ 1:30pm – 4:00pm $155 for 4 week session - student provides art materials and supplies. Session 1: January 8, 15, 22 & 29 Session 2: February 5, 12, 19 & 26 Session 3: March 5, 12, 19 & 26 Session 4: April 2, 9, 16 & 23 For the experienced watercolor painter that would like to learn new skills, enhance your personal style and explore new techniques, this class is for you! Karin will be demonstrating and sharing individual instruction in mixing vibrant colors, strong design and sharing the impact of light and shadow. Class size is limited to 10           Instructor: Karin Harris Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class in order to receive a full refund. If this class is sold out, join the waitlist here!

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Abstract Acrylic Painting – Adult – Wednesdays

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta

@ 1:30pm – 4:00pm $180 per 4-week session. Includes all materials. Session 1: January 8, 15, 22 & 29 Session 2: February 5, 12, 19 & 26 Session 3: March 5, 12, 19 & 26 Session 4: April 2, 9, 16 & 23 This 4-week acrylic abstract painting class invites beginners and artists of all levels to explore expressive techniques in a relaxed, creative setting. Each week, we’ll dive into the essentials of abstract art, focusing on techniques and principles to cultivate a personal art practice. Discover new approaches, share creative insights, and gain skills that will enrich your artistic journey long after the class ends. Multiple paintings will be completed during each 4-week session. Class size is limited to 8.             Instructor: Ravi Wilkie Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class in order to receive a full refund. If your desired session is sold out, join the waitlist here!

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Youth Pottery Wheel – Ages 10 to 15 – Wednesdays

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta

@ 3:30pm – 5:00pm $150 per 4-week session. Includes all materials and firing costs. Session 1: January 8, 15, 22 & 29 Session 2: February 5, 12, 19 & 26 Session 3: March 5, 12, 19 & 26 Session 4: April 2, 9, 16 & 23 The pottery wheel is a rather exciting and challenging tool in the world of ceramics! Explore the art of throwing clay on the pottery wheel as you learn to craft one-of-a-kind pieces from start to finish. Students will learn the basics and beyond, including clay preparation, proper body positioning, centering, pulling walls, shaping, trimming, and glazing. Class size is limited to 8.                              Instructor: Colby Cramer Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class in order to receive a full refund. If your desired session is sold out, join the waitlist here!

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Youth – Digital Art World Building Basics – Ages 12 to 18 – Thursdays

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta

@ 4:00pm – 5:30pm $135 for 4-week session. Includes all materials. Offered:  Session 2: January 30, February 6, 13 & 20 and Session 4: March 27, April 3, 10 & 17 Embark on a journey through the realms of digital art with our World Building class designed for aspiring young artists. Over four immersive classes, students will be introduced to perspective with architectural drawing while exploring the intricacies of creating believable worlds for their illustrations. By the end of the course, students will have created a background image of their own design, blending imaginative concepts with technical drawing skills. This hands-on experience will not only enhance their artistic abilities but also stimulate creative thinking, empowering them to bring their fantastical worlds to life. Class size is limited to 8.                              Instructor: Andy Taylor Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class in order to receive a full refund. If this class is sold out, join the waitlist here!

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