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Youth Pottery Wheel – Ages 10 to 15 – Wednesdays

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

@ 3:30pm – 5:00pm $165 per 4-week session. Includes all materials and firing costs. Session 1: September 3, 10, 17 & 24Session 2: October 1, 8, 15 & 22Session 3: October 29, November 5, 12 & 19Session 4: November 26, December 3, 10 & 17 The pottery wheel is an 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 8.                            Instructor: Colby Cramer Plans changed?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!

$165.00

Beginning Transparent Watercolor – Adult – Thursdays

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

@ 10:00am – 12:30pm $185 for 4 week session - student provides art materials and suppliesStudio to supply art materials for an additional $75 fee Session 1: September 4, 11, 18 & 25Session 2: October 2, 9, 16 & 23Session 3: October 30, November 6, 13 & 20Session 4: December 4, 11, 18 & 23* (*December 23 is a Tuesday) You will learn and practice basic techniques of transparent watercolor. You will become familiar with the concept of creating art (not copying nature). We will review the basic principles needed to create watercolor art and share ideas and tricks of the trade with each other. This class is tailored for beginning adult students. Class size is limited to 8.                       Instructor: Dave Howell Plans changed? 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!

$75.00 – $185.00

Pottery Wheel II: Beyond the Basics – Adult – Thursdays

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

@ 10:00am – 12:00pm $195 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and firing costs.  Session 1: September 4, 11, 18 & 25 Session 2: October 2, 9, 16 & 24 Session 3: October 30, November 6, 13 & 20 Session 4: December 4, 11. 18 & 23* (*December 23 is a Tuesday) 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 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 $12/hr.) Plans changed? 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!

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Sculpture I: Head’s Up – Adult – Thursdays

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

@ 10:00am – 12:30pm $175 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and firing costs. Session 1: September 4, 11, 18 & 25 Session 2: October 2, 9, 16 & 24 Session 3: October 30, November 6, 13 & 20 Session 4: December 4, 11, 18 & 23* (*December 23 is a Tuesday) Explore the art of sculpting heads using a simple, step-by-step approach. Rather than focusing on realism, we’ll explore stylized and expressive forms — encouraging creative interpretation and personal flair. Whether you're brand new to sculpture or just curious to try something different, this class will guide you through proportion, structure, and features in a supportive and engaging environment. Each student will complete one head sculpture over the course of the class. No prior sculpting experience needed! This class is for adults. Firing & Finishing Information: Sculptures created in this class will not be ready to glaze by the final day of class. Clay must dry slowly and thoroughly before it can be safely fired in the kiln. This drying and firing process takes approximately two weeks. Once your piece has been bisque fired, you’ll have the opportunity to return during open studio or a separate session to […]

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Glass Mosaic I: The Fundamentals – Adult – Thursdays

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

@ 10:00am – 12:30pm $200 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and supplies. Session 1: September 4, 11, 18 & 25 Session 2: October 2, 9, 16 & 23 Session 3: October 30, November 6, 13 & 20 Session 4: December 4, 11, 18 & 23* (*December 23 is a Tuesday) Learn to create your own glass mosaic critter or picture in this super fun and relaxing class. These pieces are perfect for your wall indoors or out. You will learn all the steps needed to create your piece from start to finish including designing your piece, color choices, cutting glass, gluing and grouting. You will create your own glass mosaic on a pre-cut wood board. Choose from a variety of wood shapes to make your own. Possible shapes include circles, squares, hearts, butterflies, palm trees, flowers and more. This class is for adults. No experience necessary. Class size is limited to 8.                           Instructor: Judy Howell Plans changed? 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 […]

$200.00

Glass Mosaic II: Beyond the Basics – Adult – Thursdays

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

@ 1:30pm – 4:00pm $225 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and supplies. Session 1: September 4, 11, 18 & 25 Session 2: October 2, 9, 16 & 23 Session 3: October 30, November 6, 13 & 20 Session 4: December 4, 11, 18 & 23* (*December 23 is a Tuesday) Expand your creativity in glass mosaic! Pick a base from our large selection of wood forms or have an idea in mind and bring in your own piece (under 12"x12"x12" or 18"x 24" flat) to mosaic with our amazing variety of stained and art glass. The possibilities are endless! Completion of Glass Mosaic 1 or instructor approval is required to enroll in this class. This class is for adults. Class size is limited to 8.                           Instructor: Judy Howell Plans changed? 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!

$225.00

Fused Glass III: Self-Exploration – Adult – Thursdays

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

@ 10:30am – 12:30pm $240 for 4 week session, plus an additional $25 per pound of glass used for each project completed. Price includes all 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: December 4, 11, 18 & 23* (*December 23 is a Tuesday) Fused Glass III is designed to build on the skills learned in our introductory classes. With a solid foundation of knowledge and technique, this more advanced class will spark your creativity and imagination to help you see what is possible when you begin to unlock the “artist within”. In this course students will create and design unique projects of varying size and shape. There will be an additional cost per pound used, per project. We encourage students to bring in their inspiration photos and create their own one-of-a-kind pieces, on average a student will complete up to 3 projects during this 4 week class. This class is for adults. Completion of Fused Glass I and II or instructor approval is required. Class size is limited to 8.                  […]

$240.00

Intermediate Watercolor Landscapes – Adult – Thursdays

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

@ 1:30pm – 4:00pm $185 for 4 week session - student provides art materials and supplies. Session 1: September 4, 11, 18 & 25 Session 2:  October 2, 9, 16 & 23 Session 3: October 30, November 6, 13 & 20 Session 4: December 4, 11, 18 & 23* (*December 23 is a Tuesday) This class is geared toward the artist with some watercolor experience. Join other artists as we explore the concepts of expressing the feeling of a subject and how NOT to paint “in the lines”. Learn to paint free, loose and FUN! Dave will share his philosophy, techniques, and theory of this expressive medium. We will work on landscape, seascape and cityscape. Your paintings will be based on “how you see it” by interpreting nature, not copying it.  Class size is limited to 8.                      Instructor: Dave Howell Plans changed? 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!

$185.00

Pottery Wheel I: The Fundamentals – Adult – Fridays

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

@ 10:00am – 12:00pm $185 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and firing costs. Session 1: September 5, 12, 19 & 26 Session 2: October 3, 10, 17 & 24 Session 3: October 31, November 7, 14 & 21 Session 4: November 28, December 5, 12 & 19 The pottery wheel is an 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: Frank Lemus 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 $12/hr.) Plans changed? 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!

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Pottery Wheel I: The Fundamentals – Adult – Mondays AM

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

@ 10:00am – 12:00pm $185 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and firing costs.  Session 1: September 8, 15, 22 & 29Session 2: October 6, 13, 20 & 27Session 3: November 3, 10, 17 & 24Session 4: December 1, 8, 15 & 22 The pottery wheel is an 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 $12/hr.) Plans changed? 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!

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