by director@amesart.org | Oct 15, 2024
Use resist and silk-formulated paints to create beautiful images on a silk scarf. This art form is fun for artists of any skill level, and there’s no such thing as a mistake! Learn effects such as water-blending, dry-brush application, and salting the paint to create...
by director@amesart.org | Oct 15, 2024
Learn how to use encaustic medium (beeswax and natural tree resin) to collage on a hot palette. We will have a variety of papers and other ephemera to experiment with but encourage participants to bring some of their own. We will also use encaustic paint to make...
by director@amesart.org | Sep 14, 2024
An introduction to creating functional pottery on the wheel. Start with the building blocks of centering clay and pulling cylinders, and move on to make bowls, mugs, and other forms. Learn how to pull handles, glaze and finishing techniques, and build the skills...
by director@amesart.org | Sep 14, 2024
Create a botanical wall hanging with a punch needle. Practice threading your needle for the best flow and for creating different textures. Leave the workshop knowing how to select the right yarn and monks cloth for your next project. Participants will be able to take...
by director@amesart.org | Sep 14, 2024
An introduction to creating functional pottery on the wheel. Start with the building blocks of centering clay and pulling cylinders, and move on to make bowls, mugs, and other forms. Learn how to pull handles, glaze and finishing techniques, and build the skills...