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Pottery Wheel (Mondays AM) – Adult

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

Mondays 10:00am – 12:00pm $170 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and firing costs. The dates for this class are March 11, 18, 25 & April 1 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 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.

$170.00

Beginning Sewing – Adult

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

Mondays 10:00am – 12:00pm $150.00 for 4 week session. Includes all materials. This class is on March 11, 18, 25 & April 1 Students will walk away from this 4 week course with knowledge of the basics of sewing. You will be able to confidently work a sewing machine and understand how to cut fabric from a pattern. After making a few projects in this class, you will be able to start creating sewing projects at home! If you have old jeans or pants you no longer use, please consider donating them for use in making a fun sewing project. Thank you! Class size is limited to 6.                              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.

$150.00

Fused Glass II – Adult (Mondays)

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

Mondays 10:30am – 12:30pm $295 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and firing costs. This class is on March 11, 18, 25 & April 1 Fused Glass II is designed to build on the skills learned in our introductory class. With a solid foundation of knowledge and technique, this intermediate 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. Students will learn how to incorporate different materials such as metals, enamels, and decals into their work. We encourage students to bring in their inspiration photos and create their own one-of-a-kind piece. 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.

$295.00

Pottery Wheel – Adult (Monday PM)

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

Mondays 2:00pm – 4:00pm $170 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and firing costs. The dates for this class are March 11, 18, 25 & April 1 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 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.

$170.00

Youth Painting and Printmaking – Ages 9 to 15

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

Mondays 3:30pm – 5:00pm $150 for 4 week session. Includes all materials.  The dates for this class are March 11, 18, 25 & April 1 Painting, Printmaking and More! This class will teach the building blocks used by artists to create works of art through painting with acrylics and printmaking. Students will explore and learn techniques such as light, form, color wheel concepts, perspective, texture and composition. Class size is limited to 10.                              Instructor: Frank Lemus Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class in order to receive a full refund.

$150.00

Note Card Workshop – Adult

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

Tuesday 10:00am – 1:30pm $75.00 (includes all materials). This class is on March 12 One of a Kind Card-Making Workshop! Join us for a note 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. Please bring a snack/lunch if you wish! 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

Glass Lampworking Workshop – Adult

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

Wednesday, March 13th $150.00 (includes all materials) Lampworking is a type of glasswork that uses a torch to melt and shape glass. This is a basic course for those who want to start learning/or trying glass working with the lampworking technique. Students will work on the torch with Borosilicate Glass rods to create glass pendants and small sculptures. Students will pick out colored glass rods to use in their creations. Instructors are Jason and Nicole McQuaid, who have over 35 years of lampworking and jewelry making experience. 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.

$150.00

The Art of Music: Ken O’Malley

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

Ken O’Malley - Irish FolkMarch 14, 2024 @ 6:00 - 7:30 pm Sponsored by Jennifer Hart His passionate and compelling voice is what they notice first. As a solo artist, Ken O’Malley easily commands the room; with his band he also rocks the house. Quickly drawing the audience in, it is no wonder that the Irish News describes him “without question, as the single most enduring, influential and proficient of all Irish musicians in Southern California” and the University of St. Thomas at Houston acknowledges him to be "widely regarded as the finest Irish folk singer/songwriter in the United States today." Arriving in Los Angeles from Ireland over 30 years ago, Ken O’Malley was immediately offered a spot at Molly Malone's, the legendary Irish venue in the city's Fairfax district, and he hasn't stopped playing since. Through the years, O'Malley has performed solo and as part of The Mulligans, Blended Spirits and, currently, The Twilight Lords. He's shared bills with such artists as Mary Black, The Chieftains, The Saw Doctors, Michael Flately and Pierce Brosnan and continues to be an ever-popular and near legendary constant on Southern California's Celtic music circuit. In addition to his musical performances, he can also […]

$10.00 – $50.00

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 March 16 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.

$5.00

Ceramic Egg Planter Workshop – Adult & Youth

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

Saturday 10:30am – 12:30pm $75 (Includes all materials and firing costs for planter, decorations not included).  The date for this workshop is March 16th. Join us for a Handbuilt Cracked Egg Planter Workshop!Step by step, we will teach you to transform clay through working with coils into an adorable cracked egg planter. Participants will make one planter, then we'll glaze it and fire it for you. Enjoy your functional planter for many years to come. Families encouraged to attend together! Workshop open to adults and youth (aged 7 & up). Parent or guardian required to accompany youth ages 7 - 12. Please note, parent/guardian must register (purchase their own ticket) for workshop if planning to participate in art activity. 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