Art in Every Life and Every Home
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Open Daily 11-7
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Upcoming Classes
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Friday, October 25th
6:30 - 8 pm 
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Artist Road ShowInstructor: Kim Nickens
Friday October 25th 6:30 - 8 pm ASG Classroom In this class I will share much of what I have learned in the past 5 years doing art shows. I have traveled throughout the Western states and found there are many aspects to creating a traveling art gallery. I will go over the where, how, when and why I do art shows. I think I can help artists avoid some of the pitfalls I encountered as I learned about the artist road show life. Cost $25 |
Two Quilling Classes will be offered in December.
History of Quilling
Paper quilling, also known as paper filigree, is an art form that is over five hundred years old. The name is derived from the feather quill, on which the strips of paper were rolled. Quilling seems to be connected with the invention of paper in China around 105 AD. the first known quillers were most likely members of European religious orders. Nuns would create ornate designs of quilling to embellish religious articles. Quilling spread to England by the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. It was brought to the American colonies and was taught to proper young ladies.
The technique of quilling has evolved to using a hatpin, quilling tool, or even fingers to roll the narrow strips of paper, shaping each of the individual segments. The segments are then joined together forming the desired design, which may take hours, even days, to achieve the finished effect.
Paper quilling, also known as paper filigree, is an art form that is over five hundred years old. The name is derived from the feather quill, on which the strips of paper were rolled. Quilling seems to be connected with the invention of paper in China around 105 AD. the first known quillers were most likely members of European religious orders. Nuns would create ornate designs of quilling to embellish religious articles. Quilling spread to England by the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. It was brought to the American colonies and was taught to proper young ladies.
The technique of quilling has evolved to using a hatpin, quilling tool, or even fingers to roll the narrow strips of paper, shaping each of the individual segments. The segments are then joined together forming the desired design, which may take hours, even days, to achieve the finished effect.
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Friday, December 13th
6:30 - 8 pm 
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Quilling Class (Snowflake Ornaments)Instructor: Kim Nickens
Friday December 13th 6:30 - 8 pm ASG Classroom In this class we will learn some basic Quilling techniques. We will create a snowflake ornament. Each student will go home with a beginner Quilling kit so you can keep on creating long after this class. Ages 12 and up. Cost $20 class fee paid at registration. $15 materials fee paid to the instructor. |
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Friday, December 20th
6:30 - 8 pm 
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Quilling Class (Snowflake Ornaments)Instructor: Kim Nickens
Friday December 20th 6:30 - 8 pm ASG Classroom In this class we will learn some basic Quilling techniques. We will create a snowflake ornament. Each student will go home with a beginner Quilling kit so you can keep on creating long after this class. Ages 12 and up. Cost $20 class fee paid at registration. $15 materials fee paid to the instructor. |
Previous Classes
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Thursday, April 11th
7 - 8:30 pm 
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Drawing 101Instructor: Maquette Reeverts
Thursday April 11th 7 - 8:30 pm ASG Classroom 16 years old and up Learn drawing fundamentals by learning to draw what you see. Bring your sketchbook, drawing pencils, white eraser and a few markers. Cost $35 |
Saturday, Jan. 26th
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Stretch a Canvas Like a ProfessionalInstructor: Michelle L Purvis
January 26th 10-11am ASG Classroom 16 years old and up In this hour-long class you will learn where to get supplies, how to stretch your own gallery-wrapped canvas, how to professionally wire the back of your canvas, and how to frame your canvas with no power tools. You will leave with a blank, wired and stretched canvas. $30 per Student $20 supply fee paid to Michelle L. Purvis at the beginning of class. She accepts cash, check or card for supplies. |
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** Sold Out **Mosaic Jewelry WorkshopArtist: June Martin October 28 10am - 2pm $75.00 Create unique Mosaic Art Jewelry in this fun 4-hour workshop! You will design and complete one or two mosaic jewelry pieces where you can express your own personal style. Basic mosaic techniques, methods and applications will be covered in the workshop and a range of studio materials will be available to you including tile, glass, millefiori, filati, and beads. If time allows, you will be able to create a third piece, either a small pendant or small earrings at a cost of $10 for materials. Students will also receive a class handout and comprehensive resource list. No prior mosaic or jewelry making experience necessary. All materials and tools provided, however, you may want to bring your own magnifying eye-wear if desired. Workshop size is limited to 10 students. Workshop will be taught by June Martin of MOTH & TWIG. |