Pre-registration is required for all workshops.
Refunds are not offered for workshops unless the class is cancelled by Jasper Community Arts.
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Wednesdays, March 29 - May 3 (6 classes)
5:15 - 6:45 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Clay Roomy.
Beginning Wheel Throwing (Adults)
Enjoy an evening filled with clay and wheel-throwing on the beginner's level. During this class we will learn the basics to ceramics, how to create 3-D forms and wheel-throwing techniques.
Instructor: Jen Tolbert
Cost: $90
Wednesdays, March 29 - May 3 (6 classes)
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Clay Roomy.
Intermediate Wheel Throwing (Adults)
Enjoy an evening filled with clay and wheel-throwing on the intermediate level. Join us as we climb to the next level of ceramics and learn how to create functional pieces of pottery. We will continue our process of creating 3-D forms and learning even more wheel-throwing techniques.
Instructor: Jen Tolbert
Cost: $90
Wednesday, April 5
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Flex Workshop B.
Easter Watercolor
Card-making
Participants will create personal greeting cards, as they learn watercolor wash techniques. Watercolorist, Tina Drew, demonstrates in this friendly and relaxing session. Participants are invited to explore their own compositions as well! No previous experience necessary.
Instructor: Tina Drew
Cost: $12
Thursdays, April 6 - May 25 (8 classes)
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Flex Workshop A.
Camera Sense! (Adults)
Learn photography from a local master! In this workshop, Jay Hamlin will lead students through an eight-week sensory photography experience aimed at capturing any subject with distinction and personal interpretation. Whether you are interested in photographing beautiful landscapes, family memories, or your next great culinary masterpiece, Jay's got you covered. Participants will experience personal critiques from an approachable and engaged professional. Participants are responsible for providing their personal camera phone or digital camera. No previous experience necessary.
Instructor: Jay Hamlin
Cost: $85
Tuesdays, April 11 - May 16 (6 classes)
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Clay Room
Adult Clay Handbuilding - Level 2
Join us for a second round of hand-building, creating new fun and functional artwork! Enjoy an evening on the intermediate level as we explore even more hand-building techniques and create our one-of-a-kind 3-D pieces!
Instructor: Steve Poehlein
Cost: $70
Tuesdays, April 11 - May 16 (6 classes)
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Clay Room
Adult Clay Handbuilding - Level 1
Enjoy a day full of clay! Join us for an afternoon exploring the many hand-building techniques as we create our one-of-a-kind 3-D pieces!
Instructor: Steve Poehlein
Cost: $70
Wednesdays, April 12, 19, 26 (3 classes)
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Flex Workshop Ay.
Acrylic on Woodblock: Bird & Cherry Blossoms (Adults)
Learn to paint a classic motif on a unique surface! Artist Carissa Rasche will guide participants, as they render acrylic birds and cherry blossoms on a locally harvested tree cross-section. Participants will leave with finished artwork ready for immediate display. No previous experience necessary.
Instructor: Carissa Rasche
Cost: $55
Saturday, April 22 (1 class)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
All-day intensive
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Painting Studio.
Limited Space Available
Pastels with Avon Waters
Join us for an all-day pastel intensive suitable for beginners to advanced artists! Participants will enjoy a live demonstration of Avon's 'construction, deconstruction, and reconstruction' painting process. Avon demonstrates the use of various wet pastel mediums to build paintings with depth, atmosphere, layers, and richness. Participants bring, set up, and use their own materials; some materials provided for a limited number of beginners. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. for participant set up. Sessions are from 9:00 a.m. to noon; and 1:00-4:00 p.m. Participants are welcome to bring a cooler and enjoy their lunch on campus! Learn more about Avon at www.avonwaters.com/artist-statement.
Instructor: Avon Waters
Cost: $60
Summer workshops
Grades are based on enrollment in Fall 2023
Tuesdays, June 20 - August 1 (6 classes)
(no class July 4th)
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Flex Workshop B.
Adult Clay Handbuilding for Beginners
Enjoy a day full of clay! Join us for an evening exploring the many hand-building techniques as we create our one-of-a-kind 3-D pieces!
Instructor: Steve Poehlein
Cost: $70