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Fall Pumpkin Workshop – Ages 7 & Up

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta, CA, United States

Saturday 10:30am – 12:30pm $75  (Includes all materials and firing costs)  The date for this workshop is Oct 28. As Thanksgiving draws near, we must prepare to decorate and celebrate! Join us for a Pumpkin Making Clay Workshop! Step by step, we will teach you to transform the clay into a festive pumpkin. Participants will make one pumpkin. Why get started so early? Once you have brought them to life, these holiday gourds need time to dry and be fired before they embellish your Thanksgiving table. By the time Thanksgiving arrives, you will be ready to decorate your table with your handmade pumpkin made of clay! Class size is limited to 10.                              Instructor: Jess Jordan Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class in order to receive a full refund.

$75.00

Ceramics I – Adult

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta, CA, United States

Tuesdays 10:00am – 12:00pm  $155 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and firing costs.  The dates for this class are October 31, November 7, 14 & 21 Ceramics I is an introductory handbuilding class in which you learn all about techniques and tools. Students will be creating, by hand, functional ceramic pieces from start to finish with the guidance of an instructor. Learning to build with tools in the studio other than the wheel is key to understanding the art of clay. Students will get to explore the various capabilities of the slab roller, extruder, and numerous hand tools, all of which provide an excellent foundation for the art of sculpture and pottery wheel. 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.

$155

Holiday/Note Card Workshop – Adult

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta, CA, United States

Tuesday 10:00am – 1:00pm $75.00 (includes all materials). This class is on October 31 One of a Kind Card-Making Workshop! Join us for a holiday/occasion card-making workshop, using different styles of stamps, fun ways to make backgrounds and a variety of embellishment supplies! You will have the opportunity to make up to 6, one of a kind card masterpieces. Beginners and experienced card makers are welcome! All card-making supplies are provided. 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.

$75.00

Fused Glass I – Adult

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta, CA, United States

Tuesdays 10:30am – 12:30pm $185 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and firing costs. This class is on October 31, November 7, 14 & 21 Fused Glass I is an introductory level class in which students will learn safety and basic fusing concepts such as how glass behaves at different temperatures in a kiln, cutting and shaping sheet glass, and the various types of glass that are available to the kiln glass artist. We will focus initially on arranging glass for flat fusing―the first step towards many more advanced techniques, including bowl making. Students will work on specific projects designed by the instructor to master each of the basic skills. No previous experience 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.

$185

Youth Intro to Ceramics – Ages 7 to 15

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta, CA, United States

Tuesdays 3:30pm – 5:00pm $145 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and firing costs.  The dates for this class are October 31, November 7, 14 & 21 Intro to Ceramics is an introductory handbuilding class in which you learn all about techniques and tools. Students will be creating, by hand, functional ceramic pieces from start to finish with the guidance of an instructor. Learning to build with tools in the studio other than the wheel is key to understanding the art of clay. Students will get to explore the various capabilities of the slab roller, extruder, and numerous hand tools, all of which provide an excellent foundation for other ceramic disciplines. 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.

$145.00

Ceramics III – Adult

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta, CA, United States

Tuesdays 6:00pm – 8:00pm $175 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and firing costs. The dates for this class are October 31, November 7, 14 & 21 Do we have you hooked yet? Can’t get enough of this brilliantly intricate and tactile artform with endless possibilities? Come together with other experienced artists to challenge yourself and strengthen your skills in a more fast-paced and independently driven environment. Students will have access to all studio tools, including the pottery wheel. Previous experience and instructor permission is required. Class size is limited to 10.                       Instructor: Roark Shirley 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.

$175

Hand Blown Ornament Workshop – Adult

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta, CA, United States

Wednesday, November 1st $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. 10 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.

$100.00

Ceramics II – Adult

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta, CA, United States

Wednesdays 10:00am – 12:00pm $165 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and firing costs. The dates for this class are November 1, 8, 15 & 22 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.

$165.00

Youth Pottery Wheel – Ages 10 to 15

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta, CA, United States

Wednesdays 3:30pm – 5:00pm $145 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and firing costs.  The dates for this class are November 1, 8, 15 & 22 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 6.                              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.

$145.00

Intermediate Pottery Wheel – Adult (Thursdays)

Old Town Artisan Studios 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta, CA, United States

Thursdays 10:00am – 12:00pm $175 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and firing costs. The dates for this class are November 2, 9, 16 & 30* *(No class November 23) 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 9.                      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.

$175.00