Classes
The Art Gallery is proud to announce the Fall 2007 class schedule. Please remember that if there are not enough people registered for a class it will be cancelled. You can download the class registration form by clicking on the link - fill it out and send it in today!
Can’t Make It To Class?
If you register for a class and are unable to come, we still have to pay the instructor. If you cancel your class 5-days in advance, we then have enough time to try to fill your spot, and we will be glad to give credit toward another class. If you planned on taking a beading class your credit would be for another beading class or for beading merchandise. So, please write your class dates on your calendar and if you find a conflict, let us know as soon as possible. If you cannot cancel your class with a 5-day notice, we would still appreciate a call; there may be someone on a waiting list who would love to take the class, and if we can fill the space we will give you credit as described above! If you can’t come on short notice for a beading class with a kit, we will still hold your class kit here at the store for two months time so you can pick it up.
Check the sidebar for regularly scheduled class dates and times. Please call us if you have any questions: 440-946-8001.
Class: Saturday, October 20, 2007, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Cost: $70.00.
Explore your self-expression through silk painting. This hands-on course will introduce you to the fascination of an art form that is like watercolor – only different! Topics covered will include resist techniques, color theory, materials, brush control, and special effects. He will teach special color mixing to those who are interested at this class. Participants will complete two 11" X 60" or 29" square scarves/banners.
All ages and experience levels are welcome.
Class: Wednesday evenings from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (starting in September - call for date).
Cost: $35.00 a session.
Cleveland artist, David Rankin, nationally known watercolor artist, teacher and writer, is teaching watercolor techniques to beginners and advanced painters. You do not need any previous experience to join this class. If you are interested in trying your hand (paintbrush) at this wonderful form of art this is the place to be. David will teach you the basics in the art of watercolors, materials, brush strokes and various 'recipes' for creating a variety of effects. In this uniquely enjoyable way you will then learn precisely how to create a wide range of visual effects easier and faster than ever, and with visibly superior results that will encourage your creativity!
Materials for Rankin's Watercolor Class:
Imagination Arts Workshops:
Everything needs to be done yesterday. But does it? Each 3-hour Imagination Arts workshop includes an introductory talk on the physical and emotional benefits of living a balanced life. Participants will use several methods to increase awareness of the skills and attributes of all the senses, including intuition. The exercises are easily learned during the each session and can be used on a daily basis for stress relief, problem-solving, creative thinking, pain relief, and wellness. You can attend one workshop or as many as you choose.
October 27: Assess your Priorities
November 24: Relax! (two days after Thanksgiving)
December 29: New Year, New Life
Cost: $30 each, includes materials. Each session is from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.
Class size: Minimum of 5. Registration is required 10-days before the class.
Are you interested in learning to draw or refresh you skills? We are working with an artist to have drawing classes on our schedule. If you are interested in this class, please call us and put your name on the list. As soon as we have the class dates and times we will contact you.
Intro to Beading
Have you always wanted to know how to make your own necklace, bracelet or earrings? This is the place to begin or to refresh your knowledge of the basics of beading. You will learn about the tools and materials for beading a simple necklace or bracelet and a pair of earrings. We will teach you about crimps, clasps, beading wire, and you will use headpins and ear wires to create a pair of earrings. The cost of the class includes the wire and findings needed to complete your projects. You will need tools and beads for your jewelry. We have beads and supplies you can purchase or bring your own from home. This is a two-hour class and you will take (or wear) home a finished piece of jewelry.
Class: Saturday, September 15; Sunday, October 7; Saturday, November 3, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Class Cost: $28.00 includes the wire and findings
Going Up - Next Level
You learned how to do the basics and want to know more. In this class you will learn how to make a pendant piece or earrings with more than a plain loop. This will be very basic wire wrapping to give a little more flare and finish to your piece. You will learn to work with the tools to wrap headpins or wire to make some twists and turns to dress up a pendant and/or earring drops. You will need tools, beads for earrings and focal pieces for this class. We have beads and supplies you can purchase or bring your own from home. This is a two-hour class.
Class: Saturday, September 22, and Sunday, October 14, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Class Cost: $28.00 includes some headpins and wire for practice
Earrings Only
Learn to create unusual and interesting earrings. You will complete three different pairs of earrings. Bring your own beads and crystals, or buy them here.
Class: Sunday, October 21, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Class Cost: $45.00 includes silver components (sterling chain, chandeliers, additional components, ear wires)
Crystal Craze Bracelet
Class size is a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 10. Learn to create a beautiful bracelet featuring 3 rows of Swarovski crystals. Using a needle and thread stringing technique, this “beginner” level project definitely does not produce an average bracelet. All supplies needed for this project are included in the kit. Registration is needed by the Wednesday before the class. Class size is limited so register early.
Class: Saturday, September 29, 12:30 – 3:30 PM
Class Cost: $25.00
Kit Cost: $25.00
Tennis Bracelet
Class size is a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 10. This makes a beautiful gift to give or keep for yourself. Use Swarovski crystals, silver beads, and seed beads to create a fabulous bracelet. You will pick your own Swarovski crystal color and seed beads to create a sparkly tennis style bracelet.
Class: Saturday, October 27, 12:30 – 3:30 PM
Class Cost: $25.00
Kit Cost: $44.80
Stained Glass Bracelet
Class size is a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 10. Create a bracelet with “bling” using Swarovski crystals, bugle beads and seed beads. This bracelet has a “wow” factor. This is a needle and thread project, even a beginner can do and produce a finished bracelet to wear home.
Class: Saturday, November 10, 12:30 – 3:30 PM
Class Cost: $25.00
Kit Cost: $34.50
Ladder Bracelet
Learn to make this bracelet with beads, wire, a toggle and wire cutters. You will find it fun and easy to do as you weave with wire. There are no crimp beads or crimping in this one. The kit includes the beads, wire and toggle. Just bring yourself and a friend and have some fun.
Class: Saturday, October 6, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Class Cost: $28.00
Kit Cost: $15.00
Notes and Materials needed for Beading classes:
There are sufficient materials in the kits to complete a 7-1/2 inch bracelet. There will be an additional cost if more materials are needed to complete the project.
We have tools available for class use or purchase a Starter tool kit for $29.00 that includes flat nose pliers, round nose pliers, wire cutters, and crimpers.
Tools:
Supplies:
Beaders Nite Out: Join us on the 2nd Thursday of the month. Mark the following dates on your calendar – September 13, October 11, and November 8, 2007, for Beaders Nite Out! Bring your projects and questions. We’ll have all kinds of conversation along with wine and goodies while beading. Make your reservations early (or just show up) so you can be part of the fun with fellow beaders! $1.00 donation.
Party Hearty!!
Birthdays, Showers, Bachlorette parties, Kids beading parties, Adult beading parties – you provide the food and beverages or we will, let us know. Call for additional information.
Can’t Make It To Class?
If you register for a class and are unable to come, we still have to pay the instructor. If you cancel your class 5-days in advance, we then have enough time to try to fill your spot, and we will be glad to give credit toward another class. If you planned on taking a beading class your credit would be for another beading class or for beading merchandise. So, please write your class dates on your calendar and if you find a conflict, let us know as soon as possible. If you cannot cancel your class with a 5-day notice, we would still appreciate a call; there may be someone on a waiting list who would love to take the class, and if we can fill the space we will give you credit as described above! If you can’t come on short notice for a beading class with a kit, we will still hold your class kit here at the store for two months time so you can pick it up.
Check the sidebar for regularly scheduled class dates and times. Please call us if you have any questions: 440-946-8001.
Silk Painting with Gunther Schwegler
Class: Saturday, October 20, 2007, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Cost: $70.00.
Explore your self-expression through silk painting. This hands-on course will introduce you to the fascination of an art form that is like watercolor – only different! Topics covered will include resist techniques, color theory, materials, brush control, and special effects. He will teach special color mixing to those who are interested at this class. Participants will complete two 11" X 60" or 29" square scarves/banners. All ages and experience levels are welcome.
Class: Wednesday evenings from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (starting in September - call for date).
Cost: $35.00 a session.
Cleveland artist, David Rankin, nationally known watercolor artist, teacher and writer, is teaching watercolor techniques to beginners and advanced painters. You do not need any previous experience to join this class. If you are interested in trying your hand (paintbrush) at this wonderful form of art this is the place to be. David will teach you the basics in the art of watercolors, materials, brush strokes and various 'recipes' for creating a variety of effects. In this uniquely enjoyable way you will then learn precisely how to create a wide range of visual effects easier and faster than ever, and with visibly superior results that will encourage your creativity!
Materials for Rankin's Watercolor Class:
- Arches Rough 140 lb Watercolor block, 10" x 14" – A MUST!
- Roll of 3/4 - 1" Masking Tape.
- Basic set of watercolor brushes – must include a long bristled "rigger brush."
- A good 1" wash brush. David recommends the Steve Quiller 1" wash brush by Richeson #07010.
- A couple palettes that hold more paint than usual. (David's favorite palettes are partitioned white plastic microwave dinner trays that have 2-3 deeper receptacles for color mixing.)
- A roll of paper towels.
- A small portable hair dryer with extension cord.
- A basic working set of watercolors.
- In addition to the basic set you will need: Payne's Gray, Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna, Permanent Rose, New Gamboge Yellow, Cerulean Blue, Windsor Blue, Windsor Green, Hookers Green Dark.
Imagination Arts Workshops:
Paths to Peace and Wholeness for teens and adults
Everything needs to be done yesterday. But does it? Each 3-hour Imagination Arts workshop includes an introductory talk on the physical and emotional benefits of living a balanced life. Participants will use several methods to increase awareness of the skills and attributes of all the senses, including intuition. The exercises are easily learned during the each session and can be used on a daily basis for stress relief, problem-solving, creative thinking, pain relief, and wellness. You can attend one workshop or as many as you choose.
October 27: Assess your Priorities
November 24: Relax! (two days after Thanksgiving)
December 29: New Year, New Life
Cost: $30 each, includes materials. Each session is from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.
Class size: Minimum of 5. Registration is required 10-days before the class.
Drawing 101
Are you interested in learning to draw or refresh you skills? We are working with an artist to have drawing classes on our schedule. If you are interested in this class, please call us and put your name on the list. As soon as we have the class dates and times we will contact you.
Beading Classes
Intro to Beading
Have you always wanted to know how to make your own necklace, bracelet or earrings? This is the place to begin or to refresh your knowledge of the basics of beading. You will learn about the tools and materials for beading a simple necklace or bracelet and a pair of earrings. We will teach you about crimps, clasps, beading wire, and you will use headpins and ear wires to create a pair of earrings. The cost of the class includes the wire and findings needed to complete your projects. You will need tools and beads for your jewelry. We have beads and supplies you can purchase or bring your own from home. This is a two-hour class and you will take (or wear) home a finished piece of jewelry.
Class: Saturday, September 15; Sunday, October 7; Saturday, November 3, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Class Cost: $28.00 includes the wire and findings
Going Up - Next Level
You learned how to do the basics and want to know more. In this class you will learn how to make a pendant piece or earrings with more than a plain loop. This will be very basic wire wrapping to give a little more flare and finish to your piece. You will learn to work with the tools to wrap headpins or wire to make some twists and turns to dress up a pendant and/or earring drops. You will need tools, beads for earrings and focal pieces for this class. We have beads and supplies you can purchase or bring your own from home. This is a two-hour class.
Class: Saturday, September 22, and Sunday, October 14, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Class Cost: $28.00 includes some headpins and wire for practice
Earrings Only
Learn to create unusual and interesting earrings. You will complete three different pairs of earrings. Bring your own beads and crystals, or buy them here.
Class: Sunday, October 21, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Class Cost: $45.00 includes silver components (sterling chain, chandeliers, additional components, ear wires)
Crystal Craze Bracelet
Class size is a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 10. Learn to create a beautiful bracelet featuring 3 rows of Swarovski crystals. Using a needle and thread stringing technique, this “beginner” level project definitely does not produce an average bracelet. All supplies needed for this project are included in the kit. Registration is needed by the Wednesday before the class. Class size is limited so register early. Class: Saturday, September 29, 12:30 – 3:30 PM
Class Cost: $25.00
Kit Cost: $25.00
Tennis Bracelet
Class size is a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 10. This makes a beautiful gift to give or keep for yourself. Use Swarovski crystals, silver beads, and seed beads to create a fabulous bracelet. You will pick your own Swarovski crystal color and seed beads to create a sparkly tennis style bracelet. Class: Saturday, October 27, 12:30 – 3:30 PM
Class Cost: $25.00
Kit Cost: $44.80
Stained Glass Bracelet
Class size is a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 10. Create a bracelet with “bling” using Swarovski crystals, bugle beads and seed beads. This bracelet has a “wow” factor. This is a needle and thread project, even a beginner can do and produce a finished bracelet to wear home. Class: Saturday, November 10, 12:30 – 3:30 PM
Class Cost: $25.00
Kit Cost: $34.50
Ladder Bracelet
Learn to make this bracelet with beads, wire, a toggle and wire cutters. You will find it fun and easy to do as you weave with wire. There are no crimp beads or crimping in this one. The kit includes the beads, wire and toggle. Just bring yourself and a friend and have some fun.Class: Saturday, October 6, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Class Cost: $28.00
Kit Cost: $15.00
Notes and Materials needed for Beading classes:
There are sufficient materials in the kits to complete a 7-1/2 inch bracelet. There will be an additional cost if more materials are needed to complete the project.
We have tools available for class use or purchase a Starter tool kit for $29.00 that includes flat nose pliers, round nose pliers, wire cutters, and crimpers.
Tools:
- 1 pair of round nose pliers
- 1 pair of flat nose pliers
- 1 side cutter
- 1 crimper
Supplies:
- Assorted beads (or purchase them here from The Beaded Lady)
- Beading wire
- Crimps
- Head pins
- Findings
- Wire
Beaders Nite Out: Join us on the 2nd Thursday of the month. Mark the following dates on your calendar – September 13, October 11, and November 8, 2007, for Beaders Nite Out! Bring your projects and questions. We’ll have all kinds of conversation along with wine and goodies while beading. Make your reservations early (or just show up) so you can be part of the fun with fellow beaders! $1.00 donation.
Party Hearty!!
Birthdays, Showers, Bachlorette parties, Kids beading parties, Adult beading parties – you provide the food and beverages or we will, let us know. Call for additional information.