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Drawing For The Fun Of It – Adult

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

Thursdays 2:00pm – 4:30pm $150 for 4 week session - includes all materials This class is on February 29, March 7, 14 & 21 Discover easy to learn drawing skills with Karin Harris. Enjoy a new awareness of what we “really see”, creating depth and dimension with light and shadow. Then add exciting and innovative techniques to create your own unique art! No previous experience required. Paper, Pencils, pens AND erasers provided!                             Class size is limited to 10.                       Instructor: Karin Harris Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class in order to receive a full refund.

$150.00

Nuno Felted Vessel Workshop – Adult

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

Tuesday 10:00am – 1:00pm $145.00 (includes supplies). This class is on March 5 Looking for a new art form to try this year? Wet felting is the process by which wool, warm water, soap and agitation are used to create a non-woven felted fabric. Join us as we explore the possibilities of wet felting techniques and create a one of a kind vessel to take home. Please keep in mind that felting can be repetitive and labor intensive. Please bring a snack 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.

$145.00

Beginning Glass Blowing Workshop – Adult

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

Wednesday, March 6th $150.00 (includes all materials) Classic first project for those curious about glassblowing techniques. This workshop requires no previous experience. Students will pick out colors and create their own glass vessel using traditional techniques under the instruction of Jason and Nicole McQuaid who have over 35 years of experience in glassblowing. 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

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