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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 $150 per 4-week session. Includes all materials and 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: November 27, December 4, 11 & 18 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. 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

Intermediate Pottery Wheel – Adult – Thursdays

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

@ 10:00am – 12:00pm $180 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: December 5, 12, & 19* (*3-week session at a prorated cost of $135) 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 $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!

$135.00 – $180.00

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: September 5, 12, 19 & 26 Session 2: October 3, 10, 17 & 24 Session 3: October 31, November 7, 14 & 21 Session 4: December 5, 12, 19 & 20* (*Dec. 20 is a Friday) 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

Glass Mosaic II – Adult – Thursdays

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

@ 1o:00am – 12:30pm $195 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and supplies. Session 1: September 5, 12, 19 & 26 Session 2: October 3, 10, 17 & 24 Session 3: October 31, November 7, 14 & 21 Session 4: December 5, 12, 19 & 20* (*Dec. 20 is a Friday) *NEW CLASS & TIME* 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. Class size is limited to 8.                           Instructor: Judy 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!

$195.00

Fused Glass III – 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 5, 12, 19 & 26 Session 2: October 3, 10, 17 & 24 Session 3: October 31, November 7, 14 & 21 Session 4: December 5, 12 & 19* (*3-week session at a prorated cost of $180) *NEW CLASS & TIME* 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. Completion of Fused Glass 1 and II or instructor approval is required. Class size is limited to 8.                […]

$180.00 – $240.00

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: September 5, 12, 19 & 26 Session 2: October 3, 10, 17 & 24 Session 3: October 31, November 7, 14 & 21 Session 4: December 5, 12, 19 & 23* (*Dec. 23 is a Monday) 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 own paintings will be based on “how you see it” by interpreting nature, not copying it. Basic design fundamentals will be stressed. 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

Glass Mosaic I – Adult – Thursdays

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

@ 1:30pm – 4:00pm $180 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and supplies. Session 1: September 5, 12, 19 & 26 Session 2: October 3, 10, 17 & 24 Session 3: October 31, November 7, 14 & 21 Session 4: December 5, 12, 19 & 20* (*Dec. 20 is a Friday) 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. Class size is limited to 8.                           Instructor: Judy 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!

$180.00

Pottery Wheel – Adult – Fridays

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: September 6, 13, 20 & 27 Session 2: October 4, 11, 18 & 25 Session 3: November 1, 8, 15 & 22 Session 4: November 29, December 6, 13 & 20 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!

$170.00

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: September 9, 16, 23 & 30 Session 2: October 7, 14, 21 & 28 Session 3: November 4, 11, 18 & 25 Session 4: December 2, 9, 16 & 23 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!

$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: September 9, 16, 23 & 30 Session 2: October 7, 14, 21 & 28 Session 3: November 4, 11, 18 & 25 Session 4: December 2, 9, 16 & 23 *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!

$295.00