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Intermediate Pottery Wheel – Adult (Thursdays)

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

Thursdays 10:00am – 12:00pm $180 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and firing costs. The dates for this class are May 23, 30, June 6 & 13 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!

$180

Transparent Watercolor – Adult

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

Thursdays 10:00am – 12:30pm $155 for 4 week session - student provides art materials and supplies Studio to supply art materials for an additional $75 fee This class is on May 23, 30, June 6 & 13 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. A suggested list of supplies will be provided. 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 – $155

Watercolor Landscapes – Adult

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

Thursdays 1:30pm – 4:00pm $155 for 4 week session - student provides art materials and supplies. This class is on May 23, 30, June 6 & 13 For those with basic watercolor experience who would like to 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. Our own paintings will be based on "how we see it" by interpreting nature, not copying it. Basic design fundamentals will be stressed. Some watercolor and drawing experience is recommended. A suggested list of supplies will be provided. 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

Glass Mosaic – Adult

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

Thursdays 1:30pm – 4:00pm $180 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and supplies. This class is on May 23, 30, June 6 & 13 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

Pottery Wheel – Adult (Fridays)

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

Fridays 10:00am – 12:00pm $170 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and firing costs. The dates for this class are May 24, 31, June 7 & 14  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

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 June 8. 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

Summer Art Camp 2024 Week One

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

Week 1: June 10 - 14 Looking for a fun way to beat the heat? Join us for Summer Art Camp at Old Town Artisan Studios! This week-long camp offers students the chance to work with a wide variety of mediums, such as ceramics, fused glass, watercolor, acrylic painting, sewing, and more. Each session takes place Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. Each day, students will have 2 classes with an hour lunch break in between. We hope to see you there! Lunch break from 12:15 to 1:15 (students must provide their own lunch & bottled water) There will be a maximum of 10 students allowed per age group.  $275 per weekly session All materials and art supplies are included in the price. Students will create new projects each session. Classes and art projects are subject to change. Financial assistance and student sponsorships available. Apply here. Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class in order to receive a full refund. If this camp is sold out, join the waitlist here!

$275

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 June 10, 17, 24 & July 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. If this class is sold out, join the waitlist here!

$295

Summer Art Camp 2024 Week Two

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

Week 2: June 17 - 21 Looking for a fun way to beat the heat? Join us for Summer Art Camp at Old Town Artisan Studios! This week-long camp offers students the chance to work with a wide variety of mediums, such as ceramics, fused glass, watercolor, acrylic painting, sewing, and more. Multiple, week-long sessions will be offered throughout the summer. Each session takes place Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. Each day, students will have 2 classes with an hour lunch break in between. We hope to see you there! Lunch break from 12:15 to 1:15 (students must provide their own lunch & bottled water) There will be a maximum of 10 students allowed per age group.  $275 per weekly session All materials and art supplies are included in the price. Students will create new projects each session. Classes and art projects are subject to change. Financial assistance and student sponsorships available. Apply here. Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class in order to receive a full refund. If this camp is sold out, join the waitlist here!

$275

Ceramics I – Adult

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

Tuesdays 10:00am – 12:00pm  $160 for 4 week session. Includes all materials and firing costs.  The dates for this class are June 18, 25, July 2 & 9 Ceramics I 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 the art of sculpture and pottery wheel. 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 […]

$160