Artist Toolbox

Artist Toolbox

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On Mondays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This course will focus on the skills and materials you need to create great acrylic paintings. Beginners will focus on learning the basic elements that go into making a great piece of art, while more seasoned artists will learn how to level up their work. Students will create studies to hone their new skills, and by the end of the session will complete a painting that they can be proud of using their new “toolbox” of skills. Students are asked to bring a canvas for their final painting but all other supplies for this class will be provided.
 
 
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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Kacee Friedman

Kacee Friedman is a painter living in Woodstock, Georgia. She has a background in film and fashion, but has devoted the last 11 years to being a full time artist. She works in series and past collections featured moody landscapes, foggy roads and high fashion portraits. She has shown in multiple galleries in Atlanta and has been published in Create magazine. Her most recent solo show was at Echo Contemporary and was featured in the AJC.
 

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Modern Still Lifes

Modern Still Lifes

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On Mondays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Each week will have a new, and fun still life set up ready to work from. The teacher will be there to help guide the process, teaching students skills as they create. In this special Summer class the students have an opportunity to work using the chosen materials they bring to create unique, modern still lifes. Students will be guided by the teacher to work on mastering light, form and composition. They will get helpful feedback, and tips throughout classes to make their work stronger so they can bring home a piece they can be proud of. The class will also learn how to use an app on their phones to digitally alter their still life if they desire.
 
 
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Supplies

Your medium of choice. Some suggestions are pencils, acrylic paint, watercolors, colored pencils, or makers. Something to work on. Some suggestions are a pad, paper clipped to a board, or a canvas. Your charged phone to take photos of the still life so that you can work on cropping or finish the piece at home if needed.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Kacee Friedman

Kacee Friedman is a painter living in Woodstock, Georgia. She has a background in film and fashion, but has devoted the last 11 years to being a full time artist. She works in series and past collections featured moody landscapes, foggy roads and high fashion portraits. She has shown in multiple galleries in Atlanta and has been published in Create magazine. Her most recent solo show was at Echo Contemporary and was featured in the AJC.
 

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Pottery: Tuesday 12:00

Pottery: Tuesday 12:00

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On Tuesdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Learn the art of pottery in the Woodstock Arts’ Kish Center, where creativity meets craftsmanship. This 6 week class will cater to all levels, from beginners to experienced potters, offering a fun and supportive environment to explore your creativity.

Class space is limited. Supplies will be provided but an apron is recomended.

 

 

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Meet Your Instructor

 

Meral Yalcinkaya

Hello! I’m Meral. I was born and raised in Istanbul. I graduated with a double major. Interior design and ceramic art in Marmara University fine Art faculity. I have undertaken many projects around the world. The idea of leaving a piece of myself to these projects sounded very enjoyable. I have attended many symposiums and workshops around the world. I trained my sweet students in the workshop we established in Istanbul. Now, I have been giving ceramics training in my own workshop for about 1 year. And I created my own ceramic brand. It calls Lori Ceramic. We are trying to grow now. I started producing personalized vases, lighting and furniture. I also design dinnerware. And I argue that details make our lives unique. You may come across my artworks in some galleries in Atlanta! For my artwork, check my instagram account! @Lori.ceramic

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Pottery: Saturday 11:00am

Pottery: Saturday 11:00am

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On Saturdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Learn the art of pottery in the Woodstock Arts’ Kish Center, where creativity meets craftsmanship. This 6 week class will cater to all levels, from beginners to experienced potters, offering a fun and supportive environment to explore your creativity.

Class space is limited. Supplies will be provided but an apron is recomended.

 

 

Register here

Meet Your Instructor

 

Meral Yalcinkaya

Hello! I’m Meral. I was born and raised in Istanbul. I graduated with a double major. Interior design and ceramic art in Marmara University fine Art faculity. I have undertaken many projects around the world. The idea of leaving a piece of myself to these projects sounded very enjoyable. I have attended many symposiums and workshops around the world. I trained my sweet students in the workshop we established in Istanbul. Now, I have been giving ceramics training in my own workshop for about 1 year. And I created my own ceramic brand. It calls Lori Ceramic. We are trying to grow now. I started producing personalized vases, lighting and furniture. I also design dinnerware. And I argue that details make our lives unique. You may come across my artworks in some galleries in Atlanta! For my artwork, check my instagram account! @Lori.ceramic

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Clay Explorations: Thursday 7:30

Clay Explorations: Thursday 7:30

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On Thursdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This is a 6 week class for students with or without knowledge of pottery. It’s going to be based in the material, exploring shapes on the wheel, and by hand. Getting in contact with wild clay and principles of self processing the material. It’s going to have an approach to South American pottery as well as contemporary pottery using color glazes and underglazes. We will center the class around making a mug with a handle and the chance of adding a handmade figure. The process will be throwing a piece, trimming it, adding handles, glazing it and firing. 

 

Class space is limited. Supplies will be provided.

Woodstock Arts is taking  measures to ensure your safety and well-being. We want to make this experience as comfortable, safe, and fun as possible for everyone involved.

 

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Meet Your Instructor

Feliciano Abaurre

I’m an Argentinian potter working and living in Georgia since 2015. I’m a production potter, I work with an electric and a kicking wheel, processing my own clay and some of the glazes. I’ve been always very curious about different cultures and their approach to ceramics. I’ve been lucky to have had a lot of mentors and teachers from different fields of the ceramic world. You can find my work in my Facebook page :El Gaucho Virgen or My Instagram: elgauchovirgen

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Pottery: Tuesday 10:00

Pottery: Tuesday 10:00

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On Tuesdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Learn the art of pottery in the Woodstock Arts’ Kish Center, where creativity meets craftsmanship. This 6 week class will cater to all levels, from beginners to experienced potters, offering a fun and supportive environment to explore your creativity.

Class space is limited. Supplies will be provided but an apron is recomended.

 

 

Register here

Meet Your Instructor

 

Meral Yalcinkaya

Hello! I’m Meral. I was born and raised in Istanbul. I graduated with a double major. Interior design and ceramic art in Marmara University fine Art faculity. I have undertaken many projects around the world. The idea of leaving a piece of myself to these projects sounded very enjoyable. I have attended many symposiums and workshops around the world. I trained my sweet students in the workshop we established in Istanbul. Now, I have been giving ceramics training in my own workshop for about 1 year. And I created my own ceramic brand. It calls Lori Ceramic. We are trying to grow now. I started producing personalized vases, lighting and furniture. I also design dinnerware. And I argue that details make our lives unique. You may come across my artworks in some galleries in Atlanta! For my artwork, check my instagram account! @Lori.ceramic

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If you have any questions, please let us know.
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Pottery: Saturday 9:00am

Pottery: Saturday 9:00am

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On Saturdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Learn the art of pottery in the Woodstock Arts’ Kish Center, where creativity meets craftsmanship. This 6 week class will cater to all levels, from beginners to experienced potters, offering a fun and supportive environment to explore your creativity.

Class space is limited. Supplies will be provided but an apron is recomended.

 

 

Register here

Meet Your Instructor

 

Meral Yalcinkaya

Hello! I’m Meral. I was born and raised in Istanbul. I graduated with a double major. Interior design and ceramic art in Marmara University fine Art faculity. I have undertaken many projects around the world. The idea of leaving a piece of myself to these projects sounded very enjoyable. I have attended many symposiums and workshops around the world. I trained my sweet students in the workshop we established in Istanbul. Now, I have been giving ceramics training in my own workshop for about 1 year. And I created my own ceramic brand. It calls Lori Ceramic. We are trying to grow now. I started producing personalized vases, lighting and furniture. I also design dinnerware. And I argue that details make our lives unique. You may come across my artworks in some galleries in Atlanta! For my artwork, check my instagram account! @Lori.ceramic

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If you have any questions, please let us know.
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Clay Explorations: Thursdays 6:00

Clay Explorations: Thursdays 6:00

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On Thursdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This is a 6 week class for students with or without knowledge of pottery. It’s going to be based in the material, exploring shapes on the wheel, and by hand. Getting in contact with wild clay and principles of self processing the material. It’s going to have an approach to South American pottery as well as contemporary pottery using color glazes and underglazes. We will center the class around making a mug with a handle and the chance of adding a handmade figure. The process will be throwing a piece, trimming it, adding handles, glazing it and firing. 

 

Class space is limited. Supplies will be provided.

Woodstock Arts is taking  measures to ensure your safety and well-being. We want to make this experience as comfortable, safe, and fun as possible for everyone involved.

 

Register here

Meet Your Instructor

Feliciano Abaurre

I’m an Argentinian potter working and living in Georgia since 2015. I’m a production potter, I work with an electric and a kicking wheel, processing my own clay and some of the glazes. I’ve been always very curious about different cultures and their approach to ceramics. I’ve been lucky to have had a lot of mentors and teachers from different fields of the ceramic world. You can find my work in my Facebook page :El Gaucho Virgen or My Instagram: elgauchovirgen

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If you have any questions, please let us know.
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SCHOLARSHIPS

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Clay Explorations: Tuesdays 6:00

Clay Explorations: Tuesdays 6:00

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On Tuesdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This is a 6 week class for students with or without knowledge of pottery. It’s going to be based in the material, exploring shapes on the wheel, and by hand. Getting in contact with wild clay and principles of self processing the material. It’s going to have an approach to South American pottery as well as contemporary pottery using color glazes and underglazes. We will center the class around making a mug with a handle and the chance of adding a handmade figure. The process will be throwing a piece, trimming it, adding handles, glazing it and firing. 

Class space is limited. Supplies will be provided.


Register here

Meet Your Instructor

Feliciano Abaurre

I’m an Argentinian potter working and living in Georgia since 2015. I’m a production potter, I work with an electric and a kicking wheel, processing my own clay and some of the glazes. I’ve been always very curious about different cultures and their approach to ceramics. I’ve been lucky to have had a lot of mentors and teachers from different fields of the ceramic world. You can find my work in my Facebook page :El Gaucho Virgen or My Instagram: elgauchovirgen

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If you have any questions, please let us know.
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SCHOLARSHIPS

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Clay Explorations: Tuesdays 7:30

Clay Explorations: Tuesdays 7:30

Dates

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On Tuesdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This is a 6 week class for students with or without knowledge of pottery. It’s going to be based in the material, exploring shapes on the wheel, and by hand. Getting in contact with wild clay and principles of self processing the material. It’s going to have an approach to South American pottery as well as contemporary pottery using color glazes and underglazes. We will center the class around making a mug with a handle and the chance of adding a handmade figure. The process will be throwing a piece, trimming it, adding handles, glazing it and firing. 

Class space is limited. Supplies will be provided.


Register here

Meet Your Instructor

Feliciano Abaurre

I’m an Argentinian potter working and living in Georgia since 2015. I’m a production potter, I work with an electric and a kicking wheel, processing my own clay and some of the glazes. I’ve been always very curious about different cultures and their approach to ceramics. I’ve been lucky to have had a lot of mentors and teachers from different fields of the ceramic world. You can find my work in my Facebook page :El Gaucho Virgen or My Instagram: elgauchovirgen

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.
REACH OUT

SCHOLARSHIPS

If you ARE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE,
PLEASE complete the form BELOW.
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Clay Community: Sunday

Clay Community: Sunday

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On Sundays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Welcome to the Clay Community at the Kish Center (now on Sunday!)-a hand building class that explores the relaxing process of hand building techniques. This summer session will run for 6 weeks with access to weekly open studio opportunities to practice skills and make up missed classes. Skills will be taught in a way that allows options for project outcomes so that both beginners and advanced students will enjoy. Join the clay community at the Kish Center!

There will be no class held June 16th or July 7th

 

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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Heather Stevens

Heather Stevens is an artist that loves utilizing creative objects in her work. She loves focusing on textures and combining art skills in unique ways. Teaching Ceramics brings her great joy; she loves that it provides students of all experience levels the opportunity to make impressive pieces.

When Heather isn’t staying up too late obsessing about her own art projects, she can be found working with her own Photography Company, exploring the beautiful outdoors with her family, or having fun with her children.

She has taught at Jan Dempsey Community Art Center, Jules Collins Smith Museum, and in various school systems. She loves working at, and managing, the Kish Center for Pottery and Ceramics!

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Clay Community: 7:00 Wed PM

Clay Community: 7:00 Wed PM

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On Wednesdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Welcome to the Clay Community at the Kish Center-a hand building class that explores the relaxing process of hand building techniques. This summer session will run for 6 weeks with access to weekly open studio opportunities to practice skills and make up missed classes. Skills will be taught in a way that allows options for project outcomes so that both beginners and advanced students will enjoy. Join the clay community at the Kish Center!

There will be no class held July 3rd.

 

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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Heather Stevens

Heather Stevens is an artist that loves utilizing creative objects in her work. She loves focusing on textures and combining art skills in unique ways. Teaching Ceramics brings her great joy; she loves that it provides students of all experience levels the opportunity to make impressive pieces.

When Heather isn’t staying up too late obsessing about her own art projects, she can be found working with her own Photography Company, exploring the beautiful outdoors with her family, or having fun with her children.

She has taught at Jan Dempsey Community Art Center, Jules Collins Smith Museum, and in various school systems. She loves working at, and managing, the Kish Center for Pottery and Ceramics!

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If you have any questions, please let us know.
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Intro to Wheel Throwing – Saturday

Intro to Wheel Throwing – Saturday

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On Saturdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This 6 week class is designed for you to get comfortable at the pottery wheel. Goals for this class will range from mug-making to larger vessels such as vases, so that students of all experience levels can expand their knowledge. We will learn all of the basic steps of creating a piece including wedging, centering, trimming, and glazing. Students will be encouraged to create at their heart’s desire and above all, value their creativity. The ultimate goal for this class is for you to feel knowledgeable about wheel throwing and to create work that makes you happy.

Class space is limited. Supplies will be provided but an apron is recomended.

There will be no class held June 29th

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Meet Your Instructor

 

Megan Yacoub

Megan Yacoub grew her passion for ceramics while at school, and has her BFA from Georgia College. Her philosophy behind ceramics is that it should be a fun, creative outlet to express yourself through physical work. Megan’s work focuses mostly on functional tableware, however she loves to add fun and funky twists to traditional wares. She sees her time in the studio as an environment that brings joy and a sense of community.

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Watercolor Painting

Watercolor Painting

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On Wednesdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This class is for beginners or people who have dabbled a bit with watercolor. We will explore different types of watercolor paintings – more structured and detailed and looser paintings. We willpractice layering color to add depth and shading, painting composition, and basic sketching. Participants will have at least three finished pieces and gain more confidence with the medium.
 

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Supplies List

Palette – any style, white, 

plastic Mason jar, or something to hold water 

Paint: • 

Cool Red – Permanent Alizarin Crimson • 

Warm Red – Cadmium Red Light,

 Light Red or Vermillion •

 Cool Blue: Ultramarine Blue or Cobalt blue •

 Warm Blue: Thalo Blue • 

Warm Yellow: Yellow Ochre or Raw Sienna •

 Cool Yellow: Light Yellow • 

Earths: Sepia, or Burnt Sienna • 

Payne’s grey •

 White gouache 


Size 10 round watercolor brush 

Size 5 or 6 round watercolor brush 

3/4 or 1 inch Flat wash watercolor brush 

Size 1 or 3 Rigger watercolor brush 

pencil 

Kneaded eraser

 At least 12 sheets of 9×12 watercolor paper


INSTRUCTOR

Holly Payton

Holly started painting with oils at age 14. While she worked predominantly in oils for many years, ten years ago, she decided to switch mediums and devote herself to improving her Watercolor skills. Holly is anxious to pass along what she’s learned to those starting out. Holly has a lively and energetic teaching style.

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