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 December 13th 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 December 13th 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
Loosening Up Your Landscapes - Oil Painting Series
Loosening Up Your Landscapes with Peg Connery Boyd 4 Sessions Saturday, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 and 2/7 10-12:30 Oil Painting Take your landscapes to the next level with bigger brushes and larger canvases in a warm and inviting setting. Enjoy four cozy winter mornings in the lovely art filled environment at Tumbleweed Art Collective. All levels welcome! Peg will guide you through painting two different landscapes over a period of 4 sessions, using photos for reference. Our first piece will be a coastal scene., and the second will be artist's choice! We will be working on 20' x 16 size canvas, provided by Peg. Students may bring their own materials, or Peg can provide materials for an extra $10 per session for those who prefer that option. A list of recommended oil painting supplies is provided. Please let Peg know if you have any questions by sending an email to conneryboydart@gmail.com. $259 for the series
Cost: $ 259.00
Loosening Up Your Landscapes with Peg Connery Boyd 4 Sessions Saturday, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 and 2/7 10-12:30 Oil Painting Take your landscapes to the next level with bigger brushes and larger canvases in a warm and inviting setting. Enjoy four cozy winter mornings in the lovely art filled environment at Tumbleweed Art Collective. All levels welcome! Peg will guide you through painting two different landscapes over a period of 4 sessions, using photos for reference. Our first piece will be a coastal scene., and the second will be artist's choice! We will be working on 20' x 16 size canvas, provided by Peg. Students may bring their own materials, or Peg can provide materials for an extra $10 per session for those who prefer that option. A list of recommended oil painting supplies is provided. Please let Peg know if you have any questions by sending an email to conneryboydart@gmail.com. $259 for the series
Cost: $ 259.00
Open Studio Time
Need space to work on your creative projects? We have that! Pull up a chair in our studio space and get to work. These are uninstructed drop-in spaces. Stay for an hour or stay for the day, the choice is yours! $20/drop in session, available 10-6 on Open Studio Days
Cost: $ 20.00
Need space to work on your creative projects? We have that! Pull up a chair in our studio space and get to work. These are uninstructed drop-in spaces. Stay for an hour or stay for the day, the choice is yours! $20/drop in session, available 10-6 on Open Studio Days
Cost: $ 20.00
