Classes
LadyBug Hinged Box: Sculpting Functional Art in Clay
Participants: Min: 5 / Max: 10 Date: March 7th from 10am to 2pm with artist Ana Balzan Discover the fascinating world of functional ceramic art in this hands-on workshop! You’ll learn to create a unique hinged box in the shape of a bug, where the wings open and close like a lid. This workshop will guide you through the process of sculpting a bug-inspired design, making and attaching hinges, and ensuring your piece is both functional and decorative. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced clay artist, this class offers the perfect opportunity to explore new techniques and unleash your creativity. All materials and firings are included. * What You’ll Learn: • How to sculpt a bug form with clay. • The fundamentals of creating hinges for movable wings. • Tips and tricks for designing functional ceramic pieces. * What Students need to bring: • Needle Nose, Round Nose and Wire Cutters to make the hinges. After your piece has been fired, you’ll take home a one-of-a-kind bug box that opens to reveal a hidden compartment—perfect for storing small treasures or displaying as a decorative keepsake. Note: The pieces will need to be fired once they are completely dry, which may take up to 1 weeks. Once ready, you’ll receive an email to pick up your finished birdhouse at Tumbleweed. Skill Level: Suitable for all levels Age: 10 +
Cost: $ 100.00
Participants: Min: 5 / Max: 10 Date: March 7th from 10am to 2pm with artist Ana Balzan Discover the fascinating world of functional ceramic art in this hands-on workshop! You’ll learn to create a unique hinged box in the shape of a bug, where the wings open and close like a lid. This workshop will guide you through the process of sculpting a bug-inspired design, making and attaching hinges, and ensuring your piece is both functional and decorative. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced clay artist, this class offers the perfect opportunity to explore new techniques and unleash your creativity. All materials and firings are included. * What You’ll Learn: • How to sculpt a bug form with clay. • The fundamentals of creating hinges for movable wings. • Tips and tricks for designing functional ceramic pieces. * What Students need to bring: • Needle Nose, Round Nose and Wire Cutters to make the hinges. After your piece has been fired, you’ll take home a one-of-a-kind bug box that opens to reveal a hidden compartment—perfect for storing small treasures or displaying as a decorative keepsake. Note: The pieces will need to be fired once they are completely dry, which may take up to 1 weeks. Once ready, you’ll receive an email to pick up your finished birdhouse at Tumbleweed. Skill Level: Suitable for all levels Age: 10 +
Cost: $ 100.00
Abstract Painting for Peace
This workshop is lead by artist Jennifer Jarvis. She will gently guide you through color mixing and abstract painting exercises. Will introduce you to the medium of acrylic paints, the process of painting as a healing modality, the ability to connect to your inner resources and disconnect from stress, all while building your confidence in you ability to non verbally express yourself. No prior experience is needed, All painting supplies will be provided. Saturday March 21st 10-11:30pm
Cost: $ 65.00
This workshop is lead by artist Jennifer Jarvis. She will gently guide you through color mixing and abstract painting exercises. Will introduce you to the medium of acrylic paints, the process of painting as a healing modality, the ability to connect to your inner resources and disconnect from stress, all while building your confidence in you ability to non verbally express yourself. No prior experience is needed, All painting supplies will be provided. Saturday March 21st 10-11:30pm
Cost: $ 65.00
Assemblage Art Workshop
Bring your treasures to class. Join Tumbleweed resident Artist, Barbara Soloff Levy as she guides you into the wonderful world of assemblage art! This class will reuse found objects and turn them into art. You can make a collage, sculpture, journal or doll. You can add the small sculpture to your collage. The possibilities are endless! Bring things that have meaning to you. Things from the past lying in a drawer or something from your family members that you don't know what to do with it but is nostalgic to you. Or bring in items that you found in a thrift-shop, flea market or antique shop.
Cost: $ 125.00
Bring your treasures to class. Join Tumbleweed resident Artist, Barbara Soloff Levy as she guides you into the wonderful world of assemblage art! This class will reuse found objects and turn them into art. You can make a collage, sculpture, journal or doll. You can add the small sculpture to your collage. The possibilities are endless! Bring things that have meaning to you. Things from the past lying in a drawer or something from your family members that you don't know what to do with it but is nostalgic to you. Or bring in items that you found in a thrift-shop, flea market or antique shop.
Cost: $ 125.00
Build a Ceramic Birdhouse
Build Your Own Ceramic Birdhouse Participants: Min: 5 / Max: 10 Join artist Ana Balzan for a creative two-day workshop where you’ll design and hand-build a unique birdhouse using clay slabs. Along the way, you’ll also learn the beautiful sgraffito technique to carve your own decorative design. No experience needed—just bring your imagination! All materials and firings are included. What to Expect: Day 1: Saturday, February 14th from 10am to 1pm We’ll cut and build the birdhouse pieces, learning how to successfully attach the walls and roof. Ana will demonstrate the sgraffito technique on clay. Day 2: Sunday, February 15th from 10am to 1pm You’ll add color to your birdhouse using slips and underglazes, then create your own sgraffito design. After the workshop, your pieces will be left to dry before going through bisque and glaze firings (this may take 1–2 weeks). Once ready, you’ll receive an email to pick up your finished birdhouse at Tumbleweed.
Cost: $ 150.00
Build Your Own Ceramic Birdhouse Participants: Min: 5 / Max: 10 Join artist Ana Balzan for a creative two-day workshop where you’ll design and hand-build a unique birdhouse using clay slabs. Along the way, you’ll also learn the beautiful sgraffito technique to carve your own decorative design. No experience needed—just bring your imagination! All materials and firings are included. What to Expect: Day 1: Saturday, February 14th from 10am to 1pm We’ll cut and build the birdhouse pieces, learning how to successfully attach the walls and roof. Ana will demonstrate the sgraffito technique on clay. Day 2: Sunday, February 15th from 10am to 1pm You’ll add color to your birdhouse using slips and underglazes, then create your own sgraffito design. After the workshop, your pieces will be left to dry before going through bisque and glaze firings (this may take 1–2 weeks). Once ready, you’ll receive an email to pick up your finished birdhouse at Tumbleweed.
Cost: $ 150.00
Cyanotype Photography 101
Students will learn the basics of printing a cyanotype photograph using a digital negative. Students will also learn how to tone their print with various materials from the kitchen such as tea, coffee, or vinegar. The goal is to produce a finished print measuring 5" x 7" ready to display. Negatives will be provided, but you can email up to 3 high contrast digital photos to contact@tesstubbs.studio by 10/13. If no images are emailed by specified date students will print from images provided by the instructor. All materials included. Saturday October 18th from 10am - 1pm. Class fee is $50, limited to 8 students. The Instructor is Tess Tubbs.
Cost: $ 50.00
Students will learn the basics of printing a cyanotype photograph using a digital negative. Students will also learn how to tone their print with various materials from the kitchen such as tea, coffee, or vinegar. The goal is to produce a finished print measuring 5" x 7" ready to display. Negatives will be provided, but you can email up to 3 high contrast digital photos to contact@tesstubbs.studio by 10/13. If no images are emailed by specified date students will print from images provided by the instructor. All materials included. Saturday October 18th from 10am - 1pm. Class fee is $50, limited to 8 students. The Instructor is Tess Tubbs.
Cost: $ 50.00
Film Photography 101
Did you inherit grandma's old 35 mm? Have that old Cannon tucked away in the closet that you used in your high school photography class? Perhaps it's time to learn what all of those dials, levers and numbers mean on that old camera! Don't have a film camera? Cameras are available for class use on a first come first serve basis. Digital cameras cannot be used for this class. Nope, no digital here; this is strictly a film camera class! Instructor Tess will explain the basics of your camera as well as give an overview of the photographic process. These basics include composition, the mechanics of your camera and a rudimentary understanding of film development. Join her around the neighborhood for a photo shoot to put these lessons to use. The class will conclude with film development. Yes, you will develop your own film!* Students will shoot an entire roll of film and develop the roll with Tess' help. Class is limited to 5 so register soon! *Due to the nature of film photography, students may not have a successful roll of film. However, the journey is always more exciting than the destination! 1pm-4pm
Cost: $ 50.00
Did you inherit grandma's old 35 mm? Have that old Cannon tucked away in the closet that you used in your high school photography class? Perhaps it's time to learn what all of those dials, levers and numbers mean on that old camera! Don't have a film camera? Cameras are available for class use on a first come first serve basis. Digital cameras cannot be used for this class. Nope, no digital here; this is strictly a film camera class! Instructor Tess will explain the basics of your camera as well as give an overview of the photographic process. These basics include composition, the mechanics of your camera and a rudimentary understanding of film development. Join her around the neighborhood for a photo shoot to put these lessons to use. The class will conclude with film development. Yes, you will develop your own film!* Students will shoot an entire roll of film and develop the roll with Tess' help. Class is limited to 5 so register soon! *Due to the nature of film photography, students may not have a successful roll of film. However, the journey is always more exciting than the destination! 1pm-4pm
Cost: $ 50.00
Oil Painting- Flower Power!
Grab your valentine or galentine and join artist Peg Connery-Boyd in a peaceful morning painting pretty flowers from fresh bouquets. The focus of this workshop will be painting cheerful and colorful flowers using a loose, contemporary style! All supplies provided. Saturday February 14th 10am-12:30pm
Cost: $ 89.00
Grab your valentine or galentine and join artist Peg Connery-Boyd in a peaceful morning painting pretty flowers from fresh bouquets. The focus of this workshop will be painting cheerful and colorful flowers using a loose, contemporary style! All supplies provided. Saturday February 14th 10am-12:30pm
Cost: $ 89.00
Wool Appliqué Class
This class will focus on hand appliqué methods to “build a picture with wool”. Layer fabrics, stitched together to form a picture, scene or design. Focus will be given to the specific technique of using felted wool and hand stitching. Lessons will cover designing of patterns, choosing fabrics, bonding the pieces, stitching techniques, and finishing the product for use or display. Saturday February 28 10-12:30 pm All the supplies provided, with choices available. $75
Cost: $ 75.00
This class will focus on hand appliqué methods to “build a picture with wool”. Layer fabrics, stitched together to form a picture, scene or design. Focus will be given to the specific technique of using felted wool and hand stitching. Lessons will cover designing of patterns, choosing fabrics, bonding the pieces, stitching techniques, and finishing the product for use or display. Saturday February 28 10-12:30 pm All the supplies provided, with choices available. $75
Cost: $ 75.00
Kids Art Club
Join the Tumbleweed resident artists this Fall for our after school Kids Art Club! This will be a laid back format with plenty of open time for exploration. Each week we will have various art supplies/materials available for use. We will have a few demos with suggested activities but if your kiddo would rather just free play with the materials available that works too. Have a school art project that your child needs to work on at home? Bring it with you and have the Tumbleweed Artists help them out with materials, direction and knowledge. Kids of all ages are welcome! Art club is a great way for you kiddo to explore and learn all sorts of new art forms in a fun and supportive environment! Art Club is Thursday afternoons 3:30-5:30, October 2- December 18th. $20 per session, sibling discount available. Just enter coupon code SIBLING at check out.
Cost: $ 20.00
Join the Tumbleweed resident artists this Fall for our after school Kids Art Club! This will be a laid back format with plenty of open time for exploration. Each week we will have various art supplies/materials available for use. We will have a few demos with suggested activities but if your kiddo would rather just free play with the materials available that works too. Have a school art project that your child needs to work on at home? Bring it with you and have the Tumbleweed Artists help them out with materials, direction and knowledge. Kids of all ages are welcome! Art club is a great way for you kiddo to explore and learn all sorts of new art forms in a fun and supportive environment! Art Club is Thursday afternoons 3:30-5:30, October 2- December 18th. $20 per session, sibling discount available. Just enter coupon code SIBLING at check out.
Cost: $ 20.00
