Workshops - Fall

@ 10:00am – 1:00pm $175.00 (includes materials). This class is on October 15th & October 22nd. Create Your Own Needle Felted Landscape! This is a 2-day needle felting class that will teach you different needle felting techniques. Students will use wool batting, as if it were paint, along with a special barbed needle to create a felted image of a landscape on a backing of linen and muslin. Class size is limited to 8.           Instructor: Nettie Roberts Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the start of class in order to receive a full refund. If this workshop is sold out, call 760-777-1444 to join the waitlist.

@ 10:30am – 2:30pm $85.00 (includes materials and firing costs). This class is on October 15. Jump into the exciting world of creative surface decoration for clay in this fun one-day workshop on Sgraffito and Mishima. Sgraffito is a decorating technique used on leather hard pottery, produced by applying layers of colors then scratching off parts of the layers to create images, patterns and texture. Mishima is considered the opposite of sgraffito and involves scratching first into leather hard clay, filling the lines with color then scraping the clay back to reveal lines filled with color. Students will also be learning different methods for transferring images onto clay and experimenting with different tools while creating one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces. This workshop is for those with a basic knowledge of ceramics who want to explore a bit with decorating their ceramic work. Please bring a lunch/snack, as there will be a break allowing for drying time. Class size is limited to 8.           Instructor: Robin Hart Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the start of class in order to receive a full refund. If this workshop is sold out, call 760-777-1444 to join the waitlist.

@ 2:00pm – 4:00pm $75.00  (Includes all materials and firing costs) This class is on October 22nd. Whether you are an experienced glass fuser or have never heard of fused glass, this workshop is a great opportunity to have fun with a group of people making fused glass plant stakes. Cost includes 2 hours of instruction, glass and supplies to complete 3 amazing plant stakes. Projects will be ready for pickup at the OTAS front desk on the Monday after the workshop. Class size is limited to 10.           Instructor: Kelly Walter Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the start of class in order to receive a full refund. If this workshop is sold out, call 760-777-1444 to join the waitlist.

October 23rd $150.00 (includes all materials) Classic first project for those curious about glassblowing techniques. This workshop requires no previous experience. Students will pick out colors and create their own glass vessel using traditional techniques under the instruction of Jason and Nicole McQuaid who have over 35 years of experience in glassblowing. All items will be available for pick up at the Old Town Artisan Studios’ reception desk 48 hours after the workshop. 4 students per time slot.        Instructors: Jason and Nicole McQuaid Safety Requirements: Please keep long hair tucked and tied back, also wear closed-toed and closed-heeled footwear for this workshop.Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the event to receive a full refund. If this workshop is sold out, call 760-777-1444 to join the waitlist.

@ 10:00am – 12:00pm $75.00 (includes all materials). This class is on October 29th. Acrylic Pour is a fluid painting technique using acrylic paint to create marvelous works of art! This technique is very approachable for beginners, and yet allows one the opportunity to get as creative and complex as you desire. Students will be working on wood canvases with a gloss finish. Each student will make 2 acrylic pours, one small wood canvas for practice and a larger wood canvas to perfect your technique. Due to drying time, student work will be available for pickup on the Saturday following the workshop. Class size is limited to 10.           Instructor: Nettie Roberts Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the start of class in order to receive a full refund. If this workshop is sold out, call 760-777-1444 to join the waitlist.

October 30th $150.00 (includes all materials) Create your very own stunning heart paperweight! This workshop requires no previous experience. Students will pick out colors and create their own glass heart using traditional techniques under the instruction of Jason and Nicole McQuaid who have over 35 years of experience in glassblowing. All items will be available for pick up at the Old Town Artisan Studios’ reception desk 48 hours after the workshop. 4 students per time slot.        Instructors: Jason and Nicole McQuaid Safety Requirements: Please keep long hair tucked and tied back, also wear closed-toed and closed-heeled footwear for this workshop.Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the event to receive a full refund. If this workshop is sold out, call 760-777-1444 to join the waitlist.

@ 10:00am – 1:00pm $145.00 (includes supplies). This class is on November 5th. Create a wearable art silk scarf blended with wool roving and embellishments, while learning the introductory processes of felting in this 3-hour workshop. Nuno Felting is a process of blending natural fibers such as silk and wool using water, heat and friction. Bring your creativity - no sewing or knitting required! Please bring a snack if you wish! Class size is limited to 8.           Instructor: Nettie Roberts Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the start of class in order to receive a full refund. If this workshop is sold out, call 760-777-1444 to join the waitlist.

@ 2:00pm – 4:00pm $75.00  Includes all materials and firing costs. This class is on November 5th. Whether you are an experienced glass fuser or have never heard of fused glass, this workshop is a great opportunity to have fun with a group of people making a set of fused glass coasters. Cost includes 2 hours of instruction, glass and supplies to complete a set of 4 amazing drink coasters. Projects will be ready for pickup at the OTAS front desk on the Monday after the workshop. Class size is limited to 10.           Instructor: Kelly Walter Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the start of class in order to receive a full refund. If this workshop is sold out, call 760-777-1444 to join the waitlist.

November 6th $100.00 (includes all materials) Classic first project for those curious about glassblowing techniques. This workshop requires no previous experience. Students will pick out colors and blow their own glass ornament using traditional glassblowing techniques under the instruction of Jason and Nicole McQuaid who have over 35 years of experience. All items will be available for pick up at the Old Town Artisan Studios’ reception desk 48 hours after the workshop. 8 students per time slot.        Instructors: Jason and Nicole McQuaid Safety Requirements: Please keep long hair tucked and tied back, also wear closed-toed and closed-heeled footwear for this workshop.Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the event to receive a full refund. If this workshop is sold out, call 760-777-1444 to join the waitlist.

@ 10:30am – 12:30pm $75.00 (includes glazes and firing costs). This class is on November 9th. Saturday Workshop - Successful Glazing Successful Glazing is an informative workshop aimed to improve glazing skills and results. Students will learn about glaze properties, various methods of application, and techniques to expand their creative language. Glaze defects, touch ups, and finishing will also be discussed. Students are recommended to be familiar with basic glazing processes. Students may bring two pieces to glaze at the end, but it is not required. Open for beginners and advanced students alike. Class size is limited to 8.          Instructor: Angel Prudencio Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the start of class in order to receive a full refund.