loader image

Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

Holiday High Tea – Fundraiser

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

Friday, December 6, 2024 12:00 - 3:00 pm Join us for a delightful holiday tea experience in Old Town Artisan Studios’ Leland Gallery. Enjoy an elegant tea menu and more, while making a meaningful impact in our community. By attending, you’ll be directly supporting our mission to bring the joy of art to underserved groups in the Coachella Valley. All proceeds go to funding transportation for outreach youth and adults to come to Old Town Artisan Studios for special events and classes.  We will make every effort to accommodate your seating preferences, but please note that we cannot guarantee specific requests. Sponsored by Joyce Title If this event is sold out, call 760-777-1444 to join the waitlist.

$150.00 – $900.00

Acrylic Pour Workshop – Adult – Tuesday

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

@ 10:00am – 12:00pm $75.00 (includes all materials). This class is on December 10th. 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.

$75.00

McQuaid Studio Glass Heart Workshop – Adult – Wednesday

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

December 11th $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.

$150.00

The Art of Music: Desert Winds Freedom Band

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

Desert Winds Freedom Band December 12, 2024 @ 6:00 - 7:30 pm Sponsored by Jerry Gomez & Sidney Clark The Desert Winds Freedom Band is a large and diverse all-volunteer community band based in Palm Springs, California. Founded by Gary Moline in 2001 with just 17 members, the band has grown steadily both in membership and concert attendance. Now in its 23rd season, the Band has grown to over 110 members who enjoy rehearsing, performing, and meeting new friends during our September through May season. A fabulous mix of Palm Springs diversity, the band has members who were former professional musicians, as well as those who picked up their instruments again in retirement, young and old (age range 15 to 86), gay and straight, valley residents and seasonal visitors. The Art of Music welcomes a quartet and sextet from Desert Winds Freedom Band, playing standard jazz and music from the American SongBook, as well as improvisation.  https://www.desertwindsfb.org/ Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the event to receive a full refund. Learn more about the venue, seating, and The Art of Music series here!

$10.00 – $50.00

Holiday Finger Knitting Workshop – Adult – Tuesday

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

@ 10:00am – 1:00pm $65.00 (includes all materials). This class is on December 17th. No needles needed!Using luxuriously soft yarn, you will learn to knit a cozy scarf with your fingers. No needles and no knitting experience necessary! Have some fun with us and take home a finished scarf at the end of class to either give as a gift of keep for yourself! 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.

$65.00

Fused Glass Pocket Hearts Workshop – Adult – Tuesday

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

@ 2:00pm – 4:00pm $75.00  (Includes all materials and firing costs) This class is on December 17th. 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 pocket hearts. Cost includes 2 hours of instruction, glass and supplies to complete 3 original pocket hearts. 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.

$75.00

Hand Blown Ornament Workshop – Adult – Wednesday

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

December 18th $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.

$100.00

Pottery Wheel – Adult – Mondays AM

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: 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 […]

Sold Out $170.00

Fused Glass II – Adult – Mondays

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

@ 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, CA, United States

@ 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