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Fused Glass: Freeze & Fuse 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 July 9th. Discover the art of fused glass in this engaging workshop, perfect for both beginners and experienced glass enthusiasts! Enjoy creating unique glass shapes using glass powder and silicone molds, all while having fun in a supportive group setting. The workshop fee includes 2 hours of hands-on instruction, all necessary materials, and supplies to craft approx. 6-8 artistic glass shapes (shapes are approx. 1-2 inches) that can be used as magnets, pendants or in other glass projects. Completed projects will be available for pickup at the OTAS front desk on the Monday following the workshop. Class size is limited to 8           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

Sensory Art Workshop – 5 years and under – Saturday

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

@ 10:30am – 11:30am $5.00 (includes supplies). This class is on July 26. 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. If this workshop is sold out, call 760-777-1444 to join the waitlist.

$5.00

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 $165 per 4-week session. Includes all materials and firing costs. Session 1: September 2, 9, 16 & 23 Session 2: September 30, October 7, 14 & 21 Session 3: October 28, November 4, 11 & 18 Session 4: November 25, December 2, 9 & 16 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 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

FREE Youth Digital Art – Ages 12 to 18 – Tuesdays

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

@ 4:00pm – 5:00pm FREE for 4-week session. Students MUST register to reserve their seat. Includes all materials. Session 1: September 2, 9, 16 & 23Session 2: September 30, October 7, 14 & 21Session 3: October 28, November 4, 11 & 18Session 4: November 25, December 2, 9 & 16 This class is designed for students ages 12-18 years only. Youth Digital Art 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. Class size is limited to 8.                            Instructor: Andy Taylor Plans changed? Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior […]

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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!

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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 $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!

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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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Pottery Wheel I: The Fundamentals – Adult – Monday PM

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

@ 2:00pm – 4:00pm $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: Robin Hart 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!

Sold Out $185.00

Acrylic Pour Workshop – Adult

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

@ 10:00am – 12:00pm $85.00 (includes all materials). This class is on September 16. 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 8x8 and one 12x12). Due to drying time and spray varnishing each piece, student work will be available for pickup on the Saturday after the workshop. All skill levels are welcome! 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.

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