Classes
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
Beginner Pastel Series
If you are interested in delving deeper into the medium of soft pastel, come join us in a relaxed atmosphere. Tumbleweed resident artist, Janine Ewing- Belletire will be offering a 4 part series to expand your skills. We will be exploring different papers, pastels, new techniques and applications of the pastel medium. This is a wonderful way to spend a hot afternoon flexing your creative muscle. All supplies will be provided, but if you have supplies you like to use, please bring them along. See you soon!
Cost: $ 225.00
If you are interested in delving deeper into the medium of soft pastel, come join us in a relaxed atmosphere. Tumbleweed resident artist, Janine Ewing- Belletire will be offering a 4 part series to expand your skills. We will be exploring different papers, pastels, new techniques and applications of the pastel medium. This is a wonderful way to spend a hot afternoon flexing your creative muscle. All supplies will be provided, but if you have supplies you like to use, please bring them along. See you soon!
Cost: $ 225.00
Film Photography 101
June 28th and July 26 10:00 - 1:00 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!
Cost: $ 50.00
June 28th and July 26 10:00 - 1:00 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!
Cost: $ 50.00
Loosening up in Pastel Workshop
Let go of perfection and experiment with a different approach to starting a pastel painting! Sandy Marvin is a Master Signature member of the Pastel Society of Colorado and an award-winning painter. She is an inveterate experimenter, searching for new and interesting ways to interpret landscape and still-life subjects. The workshop will consist of experimental drawings, followed by a mixed-media painting using soft pastel, watercolor and water-soluble pencil. A complete materials list will be provided once you are registered, but plan to bring 1-2 sheets of white Uart sanded paper (I use 400 grit), 1-2 sheets of medium value Canson Mi-teintes paper, pastels, a soft round brush size 8 or larger and a tray, plate or dish for mixing watercolor. Some materials will be provided and included in the fee. August 2nd, 10-3:00 with a 45 minute lunch break. Fee: $125
Cost: $ 125.00
Let go of perfection and experiment with a different approach to starting a pastel painting! Sandy Marvin is a Master Signature member of the Pastel Society of Colorado and an award-winning painter. She is an inveterate experimenter, searching for new and interesting ways to interpret landscape and still-life subjects. The workshop will consist of experimental drawings, followed by a mixed-media painting using soft pastel, watercolor and water-soluble pencil. A complete materials list will be provided once you are registered, but plan to bring 1-2 sheets of white Uart sanded paper (I use 400 grit), 1-2 sheets of medium value Canson Mi-teintes paper, pastels, a soft round brush size 8 or larger and a tray, plate or dish for mixing watercolor. Some materials will be provided and included in the fee. August 2nd, 10-3:00 with a 45 minute lunch break. Fee: $125
Cost: $ 125.00
Oil Painting- Colorful Landscapes!
Peg Connery-Boyd invites you to spend a relaxing morning experimenting with color in your landscape painting. We will be working from reference photos provided by Peg or you are welcome to bring a photo that speaks to you. Peg will be providing demonstrations to guide you in her process. This will be a relaxing, fun and supportive environment. All skill levels welcome, but this class is geared for adults. Oil painting materials provided, or you are welcome to bring your own. You will be completing a 10 x 8” canvas. $89. Sat July 12th 10-12:30
Cost: $ 89.00
Peg Connery-Boyd invites you to spend a relaxing morning experimenting with color in your landscape painting. We will be working from reference photos provided by Peg or you are welcome to bring a photo that speaks to you. Peg will be providing demonstrations to guide you in her process. This will be a relaxing, fun and supportive environment. All skill levels welcome, but this class is geared for adults. Oil painting materials provided, or you are welcome to bring your own. You will be completing a 10 x 8” canvas. $89. Sat July 12th 10-12:30
Cost: $ 89.00
Sunday Figure Drawing Clothed
Figure drawing with a live clothed model, long pose. No instructor provided but the easels and model are. Join us for an opportunity to draw from life. Bring your own preferred drawing materials. Limited space so a reservation is required. Bring a cash tip for the model! Offered the 4th Sunday of each month
Cost: $ 25.00
Figure drawing with a live clothed model, long pose. No instructor provided but the easels and model are. Join us for an opportunity to draw from life. Bring your own preferred drawing materials. Limited space so a reservation is required. Bring a cash tip for the model! Offered the 4th Sunday of each month
Cost: $ 25.00
Sunday Figure Drawing Nude
Figure drawing with a live nude model, long pose. No instructor provided but the easels and model are. Join us for an opportunity to draw from life. Bring your own preferred drawing materials. Limited space so a reservation is required. Bring a cash tip for the model! Offered the 2nd Sunday of each month.
Cost: $ 25.00
Figure drawing with a live nude model, long pose. No instructor provided but the easels and model are. Join us for an opportunity to draw from life. Bring your own preferred drawing materials. Limited space so a reservation is required. Bring a cash tip for the model! Offered the 2nd Sunday of each month.
Cost: $ 25.00
Kids Art Club
Join the Tumbleweed resident artists this summer as they take turns teaching our summer Kids Art Club! We will cover all sorts of art forms including but not limited to: Photography, clay, 3-d design, watercolor and so much more! 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 1-3:30, June- July for ages 6-12. $35 per session, sibling discount available. Just enter coupon code SIBLING at check out Sign up for 3 or more sessions and get a 15% discount. Enter coupon code CLUB at check out Please note that the June 26 and July 10th class must be purchased together. This will be the clay session and we need 2 sessions, 1 to create our pieces and the second to glaze. All other sessions can be purchased individually.
Cost: $ 35.00
Join the Tumbleweed resident artists this summer as they take turns teaching our summer Kids Art Club! We will cover all sorts of art forms including but not limited to: Photography, clay, 3-d design, watercolor and so much more! 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 1-3:30, June- July for ages 6-12. $35 per session, sibling discount available. Just enter coupon code SIBLING at check out Sign up for 3 or more sessions and get a 15% discount. Enter coupon code CLUB at check out Please note that the June 26 and July 10th class must be purchased together. This will be the clay session and we need 2 sessions, 1 to create our pieces and the second to glaze. All other sessions can be purchased individually.
Cost: $ 35.00
