Arts Classes at Appel Farm

AGES 4 TO 5

ART STARTS
Your child will explore the world of art through projects inspired by illustrations found in children's literature. Creativity and hands-on fun will be encouraged as we finger paint, concoct collages, devise sculptures and more.

Cost: $125
Saturdays, October 4 - December 13 • 9:30am – 10:45am
Instructor: Doris Nogueira-Rogers

SCULPTURE
Imagine making a work of art in 3D! We’ll start with all kinds of materials, like cardboard, papier-mâché, wire, clay, plaster and everyday objects that you find around the house.  Our class will help one another to create fantastic freestanding sculptures that will amaze your family and friends!

Cost: $130
Tuesdays, September 30 – December 9 • 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Instructor: Gretchen LaGrossa

CREATING WITH CLAY
No experience is needed! Your child will learn the basics of working with the potter’s wheel. We’ll pull up lumps of clay into cups, plates, bowls and other forms. You’ll be amazed at what you can happen with a bit of clay, and your creativity!

DRAWING GALORE
Young artists who love to draw will learn about the use of line, shape, composition and perspective. You’ll have the chance to work with pencil, charcoal, pastels, or pen and ink to create different effects in your sketches.

Cost: $125
Saturdays, October 4 - December 13 • 11:15am – 12:45pm
Instructor: Dennis Tawes

CLAY, CREATIVITY AND FUN!
Are you ready to learn how to make something really awesome with just some clay and your imagination? We’ll begin with projects made with slab, coil and pinch techniques, then progress to the potter’s wheel. We’ll work on a textured slab vase, cup or platter; an animal-shaped teapot or covered jar; and a lidded box.

Cost: $130
Sundays, October 5 - December 14 • 12:00noon - 2:00pm
Instructor: Lana Heckendorn

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AGES 13 TO 17

TEEN ACRYLIC PAINTING - Cancelled
No experience needed to learn this exciting and beautiful medium. You’ll be painting still-life, along with learning acrylic mediums and new brush techniques.

Cost: $130
Instructor: Dennis Tawes

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ADULTS

BEGINNING POTTERY
No experience necessary for this introduction to clay construction techniques and glaze application. Students learn to build forms using slab and coil techniques as well as trying their hand on the potter’s wheel.

Cost: $150 per session (Clay can be purchased from instructor at each class.)

Wednesdays, October 1 – December 10 • 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Instructor: Matina Lagakos

NEW! BEGINNING POTTERY (3 HOUR SESSION)
No experience necessary for this introduction to clay construction and glaze application. You will learn to build forms using slab and coil techniques as well as trying your hand on the potter’s wheel. Tool kits can be purchased in class, or at any crafts store. Some clay will be supplied, and additional clay can be purchased in the studio.

Cost: $200
Mondays, September 29 – December 8 • 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Instructor: Kassandra Huerta

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED POTTERY
For those who have mastered the basics and want to try more challenging forms. We’ll cover the essentials of throwing and trimming, handle-making, lidded forms, making sets, and more!

Cost: $150
Sundays, October 5 – December 14 • 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Instructor: Lana Heckendorn