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  • 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: April 22, 29, May 6 & 13 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!

    $150.00

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

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

    @ 4:00pm – 5:30pm FREE for 4-week session. Students MUST register to reserve their seat. Includes all materials. Session 1: April 22, 29, May 6 & 13 This class is designed for students ages 12-18 years only. 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.                            Instructor: Andy Taylor Even though it is free, we ask that those who register please attend all 4 classes. Plans changed? If […]

    Free

  • Transparent Watercolor – Adult – Thursdays

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

    @ 10:00am – 12:30pm $155 for 4 week session - student provides art materials and suppliesStudio to supply art materials for an additional $75 fee Session 1: April 24, May 1, 8 & 15 This class is tailored for beginning to intermediate students with some drawing skills. Advanced level artists are also welcomed. 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 to creating good art and share ideas and tricks of the trade with each other. Click here for a suggested list of supplies. Class size is limited to 8.                       Instructor: Dave Howell 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 – $155.00
  • Watercolor Landscapes class at Old Town Artisan Studios.

    Intermediate Watercolor Landscapes – Adult – Thursdays

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

    @ 1:30pm – 4:00pm $155 for 4 week session - student provides art materials and supplies. Session 1: April 24, May 1, 8 & 15 Session 2: Not offered Session 3: Not offered Session 4: Not offered 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. Click here for a suggested materials list. Class size is limited to 8.                      Instructor: Dave Howell 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!

    $155.00

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