WEAVING
Instructor: Gail Pietrzyk
One 3-hour class,
$15 per session,
Ages 18+
Tue/Thu | 6-9pm | Year-round
Open studio for beginning and experienced weavers to work on floor looms. Tabletop looms also available. If new to the class, please call (302) 995-7661 before registering due to limited loom availability.
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BATIK DYEING WEEK
Instructor: Sarah Dressler
Five 2-hour classes,
$110R/$115NR,
Ages 16+
Mon-Fri | 2-4pm | 6/12-6/16
Come and explore this ancient technique of painting on fabric. Batik is an Indonesian technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to whole cloth. Batik uses layers of wax and dye to produce designs on fabric. Learn how to prepare your fabric, apply wax-resist, paint with dye and finish your piece. Leave with a beautiful one-of-a-kind scarf. Additional $25 material fee. Ages 16+
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BEGINNER’S WATERCOLOR
Instructor: Karen Berstler
Four 2-hour classes,
$88R/$93NR,
Ages 16+
Wed | 6-8pm | 6/21-7/19
*No class on 7/5
Learn watercolor techniques and how to apply them to a painting. Techniques include washes, brush work, glazing and color mixing. Practice each skill and combine them in a final project. Additional $30 material fee due to instructor. Ages 16+
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POTTERY
Instructors: Brenda Kingham and Betsy Conlan
Six 3-hour classes,
$144R/$150NR,
Ages 18+
Wed | 1-4pm | 6/28-8/2
Wed | 6-9pm | 6/28-8/2
plus open studio time on Thursday
Learn hand-building, throwing on the potter’s wheel and glazing. All levels. Additional $45 fee for glazing and firing. Clay is not included in the class cost or material fee and is available for purchase from the studio. Tools may also be purchased in class at an additional cost. Ages 18+ There will ONLY BE LOW FIRING AVAILABLE. Due to outdoor construction, we will not have the ability to high fire or raku fire this session.
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ICE & INDIGO DYEING CLASS
Instructor: Sarah Dressler
Two 1½-hour classes,
$33R/$38NR,
Ages 16+
Tue | 2-3:30pm | 7/11 & 7/18
First learn how to ice dye. Make a one-of-a-kind pattern, creating unique works of beauty that you can wear or display around your home. In the second class learn how to indigo dye. The fabric first comes out of the dye bath bright green and turns to deep blue right before your eyes. Dye and choice of 1 item per day to dye is provided. Bring your own additional cotton/linen items to dye (no larger than a t-shirt). Additional $40 material fee due to instructor. Ages 16+
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BEYOND BEGINNER’S WATERCOLOR
Instructor: Karen Berstler
Four 2-hour classes,
$88R/$93NR,
Ages 16+
Wed | 6-8pm | 7/26-8/16
Explore the use of light, shadow, and color to create forms using watercolors. Previous experience required. Additional $30 material fee due to instructor. Ages 16+
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INTRO TO CLAYPRINTING
Instructor: Meredith Wakefield
One 6-hour class,
$66R/$71NR,
Ages 18+
Fri | 10am-4pm | 7/28
Ready to experience something completely different? Learn how Mitch Lyons' unique printmaking process changed the way clay can be used. You will be working from a slab of clay, adding layers of colored clay slips, pastels, textures, and imagery. From this the monoprints will be pulled. Even if you’ve never worked with clay or know nothing about printmaking, you’ll be excited to learn how to pull your very own clay monoprints. All levels welcome. Additional $30 material fee. Ages 18+
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BLACK AND WHITE FILM PHOTOGRAPHY
Instructor: Steve Renzi
Four 2½-hour classes,
$110R/$115NR
Ages 18+
Tue | 6:30-9pm | 8/8-8/29
plus open studio time on Thursdays from 6:30-9pm
Learn and practice documentary, landscape, and portrait film photography. Additional $20 fee covers chemical use only. Students responsible for their own film and paper costs. Ages 18+ *Please note students should have a film camera. The instructor asks for students to bring a completed roll of black and white film on the first day of class to develop. Tri-X 400 is the preferred roll of film.
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INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR
Instructor: Karen Berstler
Four 2-hour classes,
$88R/$93NR,
Ages 16+
Wed | 6-8pm | 8/23-9/13
This class is for students who have experience in watercolor or have taken our Beginner and Beyond Beginner classes. We will take the study of value in composition further, learn basic drawing methods, and focus on painting simple still lifes from life. Participants will provide their own supplies. Ages 16+
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MAKE ART WITH YOUR BIG KIDS
Instructor: Lisa Weddell
One 2-hour class,
$30R/$35NR
Ages 6-10 with caregiver
Thursdays from 6-8pm
6/8 - Clay Tulip Fairy Home/Bird Feeder
6/22 - Just Keep Swimming Wall Sign
7/13 - Summer Night in the Garden Illuminated Canvas
8/3 - Beach String Art
8/17 - Hanging Sunflower Mixed Media
Caregivers and children come create art and memories together! In this class, we will be creating fun art that will feature seasonal or holiday themes! Additional $10 material fee. The cost of the class and material fee is for the caregiver and child. There must be at least one caregiver per child. Work on your project together (and only register for one person). If you each want to create your own piece, please register individually.
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COLORING OUTSIDE THE LINES: ART WITH YOUR LITTLE
Instructor: Lisa Weddell
One 1-hour class,
$25R/$30NR
Ages 12 months-5 with caregiver
Saturdays from 11am-12pm
6/10 - Clay Handprint Crab
8/12 - Handprint Sand & Seashell Keepsake
Caregivers and children come create art and memories together! In this class, we will be creating fun art that will feature seasonal or holiday themes! Additional $10 material fee. The cost of the class and material fee is for the caregiver and child. There must be at least one caregiver per child. Work on your project together (and only register for one person). If you each want to create your own piece, please register individually.
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KALEIDOSCOPE ADAPTED ART SUMMER CAMP
Instructor: Lisa Bartoli
Six 2-hour classes
$96R/$102NR
Ages 16+
Thu | 1-3pm | 7/6-8/10
Join The Art Studio and Art Therapy Express on a summer journey as we explore a new expressive art medium each week. Sessions will introduce a wide range of new techniques by a master’s level art therapist with 35 years’ experience, UD visual arts summer scholars, and a master’s level art therapy intern. This exciting program will provide many new visual art techniques, but also provide a place to meet new friends while gathering in a joy-filled, creative art studio! Adaptive tools and technology available upon request. Additional $30 material fee. Ages 16+
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ADAPTIVE PAINT PARTY AT CAROUSEL PARK – CANVAS PAINTING
Instructor: Lisa Bartoli
One 2-hour class
$25R/$30NR
Tue | 4-6pm | 7/11
Enjoy a fun-filled painting workshop in an inclusive setting within beautiful Carousel Park and horse stables, while socializing with new friends and making art. This session, in partnership with Art Therapy Express, will introduce a step-by-step, success-oriented technique, to help reveal the true artist within. Participants will take pride in their accomplishments. Plus - enjoy a short barn tour and meet the horses before beginning your art project. This workshop will take place outside in a covered area. Please discuss any special requirements for adaptive technology in advance. Additional $10 material and snack fee due to instructor. Ages 16+
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County Executive Matthew Meyer
Department of Community Services
Division of Community Resources
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The Art Studio | 310 Kiamensi Road | Wilmington, DE 19804 | (302) 995-7661 | | | | |