@ 2:00pm – 3:30pm $35.00 - This class is on November 12th. Join us for a concise and informative 1.5-hour workshop designed to introduce you to the fascinating world of glass kilns. While we won't be fusing glass in this workshop, you'll gain essential knowledge about how to use and program a glass kiln, laying the foundation for your future glass art projects. Workshop Highlights: - Kiln Basics: Gain a solid understanding of the fundamental components and types of glass kilns, demystifying this essential tool for glass artists. - Safety Essentials: Learn crucial safety practices and guidelines for operating a glass kiln safely, ensuring a secure and worry-free experience. - Kiln Programming: Dive into the art of kiln programming, exploring temperature control, firing schedules, and other critical settings used in glass art. - Maintenance Tips: Discover valuable insights into the maintenance and care required to keep your glass kiln in optimal working condition. - Hands-On Demonstration: While we won't be fusing glass during this workshop, you'll observe a hands-on demonstration of kiln operation and programming, providing you with practical insights. - Q&A Session: Engage in a dedicated Q&A session with our experienced instructor, allowing you to seek answers to your […]

@ 1:00pm – 4:00pm $65.00 (includes all materials). This class is on November 15th. Discover impressionistic styles ~ Karin will encourage you to find your own bold brush work with both ‘lost & found’ edges and the magic of ‘negative-shaped’ patterns!… All made easy through simple techniques and defined by step-by-step demonstrations! Come join the fun of exploring art! All levels welcome! Class size is limited to 10.           Instructor: Karin Harris 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 – 11:30am $5.00 (includes supplies). This class is on November 16th. Have little ones under 5 years old? Help them discover colors, lines, shapes, textures and a variety of media. Experience various sensory related toys and activities! Young artists can enjoy the process, while making their own creations to take home! Activities are designed for children, age birth to 5 years. If bringing older siblings to class please be advised that the activities are designated for the littles ones only and participation will only be for the children that are 5 years and under. Workshop Facilitator: Helen Shafton, a retired elementary art teacher, specializing in providing authentic art experiences for children with all abilities. Helen has also worked with students with cognitive and motor disabilities for more than two decades. Parent must accompany their child. Class size is limited to 10.  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 – 1:00pm $75.00 (includes materials and firing costs) This class is on November 16th. Saturday Workshop - Beginning Wheel Throwing! Just starting your journey with clay and want to see if pottery wheel throwing is for you? This workshop introduces the basic principles of throwing clay on the pottery wheel, with a focus on the key elements for success needed to make a handled mug. Students will pick their best mug to keep and the instructor will bring that mug to life with the glaze of your choice. Your mug will be available for pick up 3 weeks after the workshop. 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. If this workshop is sold out, call 760-777-1444 to join the waitlist.

@ 1:00pm – 3:30pm $65.00 (includes all materials). This class is on November 16th. Discover drawing ~ just for the fun of it! Have fun learning the “secrets” of turning drawing paper into a three-dimensional image that you feel can come right off the paper!! Karin will gladly share the simple techniques to make this magic happen!! All levels welcome! Class size is limited to 10.           Instructor: Karin Harris 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 November 19. 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 November 19th. 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 holiday ornaments. Cost includes 2 hours of instruction, glass and supplies to complete 3-4 ornaments. 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 20th $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.