Educating and empowering through art.
1140 Speedway Ave Fairmont, WV 26554
These are some of our classes & workshops that are offered at different times. If you are interested in one and it's not on the calendar let us know. We may be able to make it happen soon.
Introduction to Welding Steel Sculptures
This workshop is designed to introduce you to a variety of metal welding and fabricating techniques within an art context. The main focus is on technical skill acquisition with a variety of thematic and conceptual approaches through the creation of your own work.
You will learn the proper use of using Oxy/Acetylene torches, the MIG welder, angle grinders, drill press, steel clamps, and other tools used for this process to create a small steel sculpture.
This workshop is 8 hours and is scheduled over a span of 2-4 days.
The class size is limited to 5 students.
Class cost includes tuition, materials, and the use of safety gear. (No other costs involved)
This is a 4-week course. $180 Participation in this class reserves 2 free hours of studio use, which can be used during any open studio day.
Payment reserves your space in this class. You may pay here using the Register button.
Introduction to Welding Steel Sculptures (Ages 10-18)
This workshop is designed to introduce kids to a variety of metal welding and fabricating techniques within an art context. The main focus is on technical skill acquisition with a variety of thematic and conceptual approaches through the creation of your own work.
Students will learn the proper use of using Oxy/Acetylene torches, the MIG welder, angle grinders, drill press, steel clamps, and other tools used for this process to create a small steel sculpture.
The class meets Tuesdays from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm.
Call or email for the next session.
Students must listen and follow safety rules. If your child has a hard time with this, they may not be ready for this workshop.
The class size is limited to 4 students.
Class cost includes tuition, materials, and the use of safety gear. (No other costs involved)
This is a 4-week course. $180 Participation in this class reserves 2 free hours of studio use, which can be used during any open studio day.
Payment reserves your space in this class. You may pay here (Buy Now button),
mail a check, or drop off a check (slip it under the door). You may also check in
the day before the class and if there is space you may join us.
LADIES NIGHT and Powertools
Ladies Night will begin its workshop series by building wood picture frames using table saws, radial arm saws, hand saws, clamps, etc.
This class is an outlet to express our creative brains while feeding and expanding them at the same time. All of this while having fun!
CALL ahead of time if interested in joining.
SPLATTER PAINT PARTY
Teen's and Up (Seasoned adults like to have fun too!)
Stay tuned for next scheduled event. OR request a date and time.
Splatter, drip, and throw paint onto walls and surfaces of your choice.
Paper provided. You bring a t-shirt, shoes, photo frames or items of your choice to paint in this non-traditional and fun painting process.
Please sign up or contact us if you plan to come to this event.
Click the "Buy Now" link and pay, or email me, to reserve a
spot. Limited to 6 participants.
Payment reserves your space in this class. You may pay here
(Buy Now button), mail a check, or drop off a check (slip it under the door).
You may also check in the day before the class and if there is space you may join us.
Thursday Art for Kids (Ages 6-12) Meets Thursdays @ 4:30
Inquire about the next session.
Photo: Drawing in pogress by Megan, 10 from Thursday Art for Kids Drawing class.
Private Lessons for All Ages (Schedule your time)
One-to-one private lessons in:
- all levels of drawing.
- all levels sculpture (plaster casting, tape sculptures, papier mache, concrete, steel, wood ...._
- beginning level painting.
- name your medium!
Photo: painting in progress. Wendy, 60.
Draw and Drink (Adults Only) Time to be announced. Email me with a time you would like to have it.
This is a casual drawing night for all skill levels. We will start each session with a pass-around drawing that ANYONE can add to and feel confident about. (You will even want to frame it and take it home!)
BYOB. Fun. Relaxing.
Email for event night.
Build Your Own Class Chose your class time.
Have a few friends and an art project you would like to do together?
Give me a call or email me and we can custom fit it to your needs.
Photo: Fairy House. By 7 year old.