Kids Claypalooza | 6-10

Kids Claypalooza | 6-10

Dates

 -

Ages

On Mondays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Each week we’ll make a different clay sculpture projects using handbuilding techniques. Once our pieces are dried and fired, we’ll add color with glazes. We’re going to get messy, so wear play clothes and tie back long hair if you have it!
 
Supplies Provided
 

Class space is limited. 

 

INSTRUCTOR

Allison Frink

Allison has been creating since she was old enough to hold a crayon. She earned a BFA in Animation and has been teaching and organizing community art classes since 2006. She loves trying new mediums, learning new skills, and sharing that knowledge. Current favorites include watercolors, drawing, jewelry, and fiber arts. 

 

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If you have any questions, please let us know.

Fabulous Felting

Fabulous Felting

Dates

 -

Ages

On Mondays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Needle felting lets you make amazing flat objects and sculptures by stabbing loose wool with a special needle. We’ll make a different project each week, so you’ll go home with lots of fiber art to keep or share. (Warning: Felting needles are sharp! We’ll be careful, but you’ll probably poke yourself at least once.)
 
 
Supplies Provided
 

Class space is limited. 

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.

 

 

 

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Allison Frink

Allison has been creating since she was old enough to hold a crayon. She earned a BFA in Animation and has been teaching and organizing community art classes since 2006. She loves trying new mediums, learning new skills, and sharing that knowledge. Current favorites include watercolors, drawing, jewelry, and fiber arts. 

 

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If you have any questions, please let us know.

Acrylic Painting

Acrylic Painting

Dates

 -

Ages

On Mondays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Come paint with acrylics! All skill levels are welcome, from fresh beginners to experienced artists. We’ll work on a combination of directed projects and personal projects to improve your skills in your style. Please bring any water-based media that you would like to use. 
 

Supplies List Below

Class space is limited. 

 

Recommended Supplies:

 something to paint on – 

stretched canvas, canvas board, artboard, or illustration board are all good options – acrylic sticks to just about anything, so use what you’d like 

brushes 

 at least 1 flat (about an inch wide), 1 larger round, and 1 smaller round is a good assortment – bristle brushes create more texture, nylon/taklon brushes make smoother strokes

 acrylic paints 

 craft paints work okay, but student- and professional-grade paints behave better 

 color suggestions – 

a warm red (like cadmium or scarlet) –

 a cool red (like alizarin crimson or quinacridone rose) – 

a warm blue (like ultramarine or cobalt) – a cool blue (like phthalo blue – green shade)

 – a warm yellow (like hansa yellow deep or quinacridone gold) 

– a cool yellow (like hansa yellow light or cadmium lemon) 

– titanium white 

– mars black 

– sap green 

– raw sienna 

– burnt sienna 

essential tools 

 palette (anything to mix on) – old rag / paper towels – water cup – pencil

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Allison Frink

Allison has been creating since she was old enough to hold a crayon. She earned a BFA in Animation and has been teaching and organizing community art classes since 2006. She loves trying new mediums, learning new skills, and sharing that knowledge. Current favorites include watercolors, drawing, jewelry, and fiber arts. 

 

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Drawing Basics

Drawing Basics

Dates

 -

Ages

On Mondays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

If you’ve always wanted to learn to draw, but aren’t sure where to start, this 6 week class is for you! We’ll cover basic perspective, value (shading), people and animals, and how to get your eyes and hands working together.
 

Supplies will be provided but if you have a sketchbook you already use feel free to bring it.


Class space is limited. 

 

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Allison Frink

Allison has been creating since she was old enough to hold a crayon. She earned a BFA in Animation and has been teaching and organizing community art classes since 2006. She loves trying new mediums, learning new skills, and sharing that knowledge. Current favorites include watercolors, drawing, jewelry, and fiber arts. 

 

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Teen Drawing | 12-17

Teen Drawing | 12-17

Dates

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Ages

On Thursdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This class helps young artists improve their skills, try new techniques, and develop their creative voice. We’ll use both realistic and illustrative styles for a variety of class exercises, and students will get plenty of individual guidance on projects that they’re passionate about. (All skill levels and interests are welcome! Whether you’re interested in photo-realistic drawings or making webcomics, I’m happy to fuel your creative journey.) 
 

Supplies will be provided but if you have a sketchbook you already use feel free to bring it.

Class space is limited. 

 There will be no class held October 19th or November 23rd.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Allison Frink

Allison has been creating since she was old enough to hold a crayon. She earned a BFA in Animation and has been teaching and organizing community art classes since 2006. She loves trying new mediums, learning new skills, and sharing that knowledge. Current favorites include watercolors, drawing, jewelry, and fiber arts. 

 

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Intermediate Throwing | Saturday

Intermediate Throwing | Saturday

Dates

 -

Ages

On Saturdays

Class Location

REGISTRATION

CLASS DESCRIPTION

This Saturday class is for intermediate students.  This class will improve your style. You’ll make larger, lighter and well balanced pieces. Also trimming and finishing! 

October-
14th- 1st class- Throwing, Hand-building.
21st- 2nd class- Working.
28th- 3rd class- Working.
November- 
4th- 4th class- Last Class for Wet Clay.
11th- 5th class- No Class / Bisque Firing.
18th- 6th class- Glazing.
 
December-
2nd- 7th class- Glaze Firing- Practice.
9th- 8th class- Pickup Finished Pieces. 
 

Class space is limited. Supplies will be provided but dress for a mess and bring an old towel for your lap.

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.

INSTRUCTOR

Barbara Murphy

I have been playing in Clay for over 25 years. And teaching for the past 5 years.

 

 

 

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If you have any questions, please let us know.

Wheel-y Fun Pottery | 3:30pm

Wheel-y Fun Pottery | 3:30pm

Dates

 -

Ages

On Tuesdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Wheel-y fun is a 6 week class that will teach you the basics of pottery including centering the clay, opening, pulling up walls, trimming, firing, and glazing.
 
Dress for a Mess! Long aprons are recommended. Other Supplies will be provided
 

Class space is limited.


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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Suzanne Altschul

 Suzanne is a fun-loving, laid-back clay creator. Her approach to teaching art is to guide you through the basics while you enjoy every step of the process; relaxing and allowing your artistic expression to reveal itself. Suzanne’s family of 4 plus 2 wire-hair griffon puppies live, work & play in the Woodstock community. For a peek at her hand-building and wheel-thrown work: TheSuzShine can be found on Instagram

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If you have any questions, please let us know.

Wheel-y Fun Pottery | 9:00am

Wheel-y Fun Pottery | 9:00am

Dates

 -

Ages

On Tuesdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Wheel-y fun is a 6 week class that will teach you the basics of pottery including centering the clay, opening, pulling up walls, trimming, firing, and glazing.
 
Dress for a Mess! Long aprons are recommended. Other supplies will be provided
 

Class space is limited.


MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Suzanne Altschul

 Suzanne is a fun-loving, laid-back clay creator. Her approach to teaching art is to guide you through the basics while you enjoy every step of the process; relaxing and allowing your artistic expression to reveal itself. Suzanne’s family of 4 plus 2 wire-hair griffon puppies live, work & play in the Woodstock community. For a peek at her hand-building and wheel-thrown work: TheSuzShine can be found on Instagram

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Lunch Clay Club | Guided Studio

Lunch Clay Club | Guided Studio

Dates

 -

Ages

On Wednedays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

CLAY CLUB will be a 6 week Instructor led, interactive studio time for creators with clay experience in either hand-building or wheel-throwing. 

One previous class in clay is required to participate. 

Students are welcome to work on their own projects with instruction as needed or requested. Students will sign up for a wheel OR hand-building slot.

Class space is limited.


MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Suzanne Altschul

 Suzanne is a fun-loving, laid-back clay creator. Her approach to teaching art is to guide you through the basics while you enjoy every step of the process; relaxing and allowing your artistic expression to reveal itself. Suzanne’s family of 4 plus 2 wire-hair griffon puppies live, work & play in the Woodstock community. For a peek at her hand-building and wheel-thrown work: TheSuzShine can be found on Instagram

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Clay Community: Wed PM

Clay Community: Wed PM

Dates

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Ages

On Wednesdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

You asked and we listened-Clay Community is now an 8 week class! We will use hand building techniques to create unique projects for your home and the upcoming holiday season (and a barrel fire!). Techniques will be taught in a way that allows options for project outcomes so that both beginners and advanced students enjoy. Join the clay community at the Kish Center!

There will be no class held on November 22th

 

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!

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Clay Community: 9:00 Friday Am

Clay Community: 9:00 Friday Am

Dates

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Ages

On Fridays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

You asked and we listened-Clay Community is now an 8 week class! We will use hand building techniques to create unique projects for your home and the upcoming holiday season (and a barrel fire!). Techniques will be taught in a way that allows options for project outcomes so that both beginners and advanced students enjoy. Join the clay community at the Kish Center!

There will be no class held on November 24th

 

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!

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Clay Community: 11:00 Friday Am

Clay Community: 11:00 Friday Am

Dates

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Ages

On Fridays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

You asked and we listened-Clay Community is now an 8 week class! We will use hand building techniques to create unique projects for your home and the upcoming holiday season (and a barrel fire!). Techniques will be taught in a way that allows options for project outcomes so that both beginners and advanced students enjoy. Join the clay community at the Kish Center!

There will be no class held on November 24th

 

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!

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Clay Community: 11:45 Monday Am

Clay Community: 11:45 Monday Am

Dates

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Ages

On Mondays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Monday Clay Community is a 6 week class. We will use hand building techniques to create unique projects for your home and the upcoming holiday season (and a barrel fire!). Techniques will be taught in a way that allows options for project outcomes so that both beginners and advanced students enjoy. Open studio is conveniently scheduled right before this Monday session. Join the clay community at the Kish Center!

There will be no class held on November 20th

 

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!

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Out of the Box: Intuitive Painting

Out of the Box: Intuitive Painting

Dates

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Ages

On Wednesdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

With my therapy training and experience teaching, I bring an approach to teaching that is both fun and informative about personal growth and personal signature to your artwork. I observe the level of art and style in your work and help push you into areas of technique and expression that will better compliment your own natural style. The class if fun and involves some body movement and group sharing as well. It is a safe and positive environment where I encourage all people to process together and embrace and encourage each other. All levels of art are invited. I specialize in art therapy modalities and have recommendations from students who have incorporated my style of teaching and helped them grow past their limitations in a fun and exciting way.
 

Class space is limited.

There will be no class held over Thanksgiving week .

 

 

Supplies List

Much of what I would like for you to have for class I will go over that first day. Depending on your level of experience, you may or may not have many of the supplies already. You can acquire the supplies as you go. This is a fun class that if you bring yourself to the class, that is the best part!

 For the first day, please bring the following: 

1. An art apron or shirt (optional but recommended) 

2. A mixed media paper pad (11×14 is fine or you can go larger- this is your choice) you can also bring in canvas or a wood panel as well, it really is up to you! If you are a beginner, paper is just fine!

 3. Invest in at least 1-3 nice and art grade, professional paint brushes. A filbert, A flat and a Fan brush are nice to start with. Or get a nice beginner pack if you haven’t your own collection yet. Brushes are your best friend when it comes to creating good art! They are also a personal choice, so if you want to come to class the first day and learn about them before you buy, that is fine as well! 

4. Acrylic paint (heavy body recommended), (this will be a better level of acrylic paint than the one supplied, but I like to have both levels of paint on hand, both the paint given from Woodstock Arts in the large pump jars and then have students bring higher level grade to use both for various techniques)

 5. Gel medium and Modeling Paste (Golden or Ultrecht makes a nice brand) (These next are optional and can be acquired as classes go on and I describe their use in artwork) 

6.. Oil sticks (3-5 of favorite colors or can wait until class to choose) These are optional for now, but if you have them this will be a wonderful addition to your art box!

 7. Oil pastels and or Pastels (a starter kit with these is great, I will also go over these so these are optional that first day and yet if you have them, bring them in, they are just a wonderful supply to have in your art box! 

8. Watercolors 

9.Art paper 

10. Graphite pencils 

11. Pens

12.Gloss Gel Medium and  Polyacrylic Gloss 

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Tarn Eyl

Tarn Eyl is a long time local artist here in Woodstock. She is a mixed media artist who is known for her textural and descriptive style. Her passion to work with healing and therapeutic modalities with art come from a deep desire to encourage and inspire people to know how amazing they are just at being themselves. Tarn does life experience coaching as well as art workshops to help promote a sense of community and passion into the Woodstock and surrounding  arts. She has worked with at risk youth , hosted workshops at a local middle school level as well as done zoom workshops for people struggling with grief, addiction or trauma. Her life experience has taught her that every story is a unique expression that needs to be heard and expressed. Art is a doorway for such self exploration !

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If you have any questions, please let us know.