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Pottery Wheel – Adult (Thursday PM)

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

Thursdays 2:00pm – 4:00pm $170 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and firing costs. The dates for this class are July 25, August 1, 8 & 15  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!

$170

Summer Art Camp 2024 Week Seven

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

Week 7: July 29 - August 2 Looking for a fun way to beat the heat? Join us for Summer Art Camp at Old Town Artisan Studios! This week-long camp offers students the chance to work with a wide variety of mediums, such as ceramics, fused glass, watercolor, acrylic painting, sewing, and more. Multiple, week-long sessions will be offered throughout the summer. Each session takes place Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. Each day, students will have 2 classes with an hour lunch break in between. We hope to see you there! Lunch break from 12:15 to 1:15 (students must provide their own lunch & bottled water) There will be a maximum of 10 students allowed per age group  $275 per weekly session All materials and art supplies are included in the price. Students will create new projects each session. Classes and art projects are subject to change. Financial assistance and student sponsorships available. Apply here. Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class in order to receive a full refund. If this camp is sold out, join the waitlist here!

$275

Summer Art Camp 2024 Week Eight

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

Week 8: August 5 - 9 Looking for a fun way to beat the heat? Join us for Summer Art Camp at Old Town Artisan Studios! This week-long camp offers students the chance to work with a wide variety of mediums, such as ceramics, fused glass, watercolor, acrylic painting, sewing, and more. Multiple, week-long sessions will be offered throughout the summer. Each session takes place Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. Each day, students will have 2 classes with an hour lunch break in between. We hope to see you there! Lunch break from 12:15 to 1:15 (students must provide their own lunch & bottled water) There will be a maximum of 10 students allowed per age group.  $275 per weekly session All materials and art supplies are included in the price. Students will create new projects each session. Classes and art projects are subject to change. Financial assistance and student sponsorships available. Apply here. Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class in order to receive a full refund. If this camp is sold out, join the waitlist here!

$275

Sensory Art Workshop – 5 years and under (Saturday)

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

Saturday 10:30am – 11:30am $5.00 (includes supplies). This class is on August 10. 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.

$5

Ceramics I – Adult – Tuesdays

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

@ 10:00am – 12:00pm  $160 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and firing costs. Session 1: September 3, 10, 17 & 24 Session 2: October 1, 8, 15 & 22 Session 3: October 29, November 5, 12 & 19 Session 4: November 26, December 3, 10 & 17 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 […]

$160

Fused Glass I – Adult – Tuesdays

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

@ 10:30am – 12:30pm $200 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and firing costs. Session 1: September 3, 10, 17 & 24 Session 2: October 1, 8, 15 & 22 Session 3: October 29, November 5, 12 & 19 Session 4: November 26, December 3, 10 & 17 Fused Glass I is an introductory level class in which students will learn safety and basic fusing concepts, such as how to cut, shape and assemble your glass piece. In addition you will learn about glass behavior in the kiln. With a special focus on 4 specific projects to sharpen your skills - the first steps toward more advanced projects! No previous experience required. Class size is limited to 10.                              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!

$200

Youth Intro to Ceramics – Ages 7 to 15 -Tuesdays

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

@ 3:30pm – 5:00pm $150 per 4-week session. Includes all materials and firing costs. Session 1: September 3, 10, 17 & 24 Session 2: October 1, 8, 15 & 22 Session 3: October 29, November 5, 12 & 19 Session 4: November 26, December 3, 10 & 17 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. If your desired session is sold out, join the waitlist here!

$150

FREE Youth Digital Character Creation – Ages 12 to 18 – Tuesdays

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

@ 3:30pm – 5:00pm FREE for 4-week session. Students MUST register to reserve their seat. Includes all materials. Session 1: September 3, 10, 17 & 24 Session 2: October 1, 8, 15 & 22 Session 3: October 29, November 5, 12 & 19 Session 4: November 26, December 3, 10 & 17 *Our newest class and FREE for all! *  Character Creation is an immersive methods and materials class that introduces students to the world of digital art. Through a combination of theory and hands-on practice, aspiring artists will learn how to bring their original characters to life. The course covers the entire creative process, from initial concept sketches to final print-ready artwork. By the end of this course, students will have a portfolio piece of original character artwork ready for publication. Whether they aspire to create comic book heroes, fantasy creatures, sci-fi protagonists, or the next animated hit, this course introduces students to the skills needed to succeed in the competitive world of professional illustration. Thanks to generous funding from community partners, OTAS is able to offer this class for FREE! Class size is limited to 8.                          […]

Free

Ceramics III – Adult – Tuesdays

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

@ 6:00pm – 8:00pm $180 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and firing costs. Session 1: September 3, 10, 17 & 24 Session 2: October 1, 8, 15 & 22 Session 3: October 29, November 5, 12 & 19 Session 4: November 26, December 3, 10 & 17 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. If this class is sold out, join the waitlist here!

$180

Ceramics II – Adult – Wednesdays

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

@ 10:00am – 12:00pm $170 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and firing costs. Session 1: September 4, 11, 18 & 25 Session 2: October 2, 9, 16 & 23 Session 3: October 30, November 6, 13 & 20 Session 4: November 27 December 4, 11 & 18 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!

$170