Canceled Saturday, July 27, August 3
2 sessions
10:00 am–3:00 pm
Instructor: Cindy Bear
Ages 16+. Where do you start when doing a still life project? This class will provide you with the tools you need to set up your still life that will give you the picture that you are hoping for, regardless of the medium. In the first session, you will learn how to group objects, create interesting compositions and gain helpful hints to avoid common mistakes. A check list will be shared so future still life compositions can be created using these same principles. One of the activities that this class will use to assist with your still life composition is simple grifaille (black and white to identify lights and darks for shading). The instructor will use photoshop and an overhead camera for you to see every concept that is being shared in the class. The second session will be the actual painting of the still life that you have created and effectively identified lights and darks. Both of these classes are full days so bring a sack lunch. You will be allowed time to spend some relaxation time outside to enjoy your lunch break. Supplies needed for this class: 9x12 Arches 140 lb. paper, watercolors of Payne’s Gray and Burnt Sienna, plus the colors already in your palette.
Register by July 25
Minimum Registration: 3
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Paid enrollment in a Womanspace class must be cancelled in order for the student to be eligible for a refund. A refund (minus a $10 non-refundable deposit, minus the 3% service fee) will be granted according to the following:
Canceled Saturday, July 27 1:00–3:00 pm
Instructor: Anya Nelson
Ages 16+. During this class you will be shown how to decorate your pieces in a fun new way. One of the techniques you will use to add a new look to your piece is stencils. You will also have an opportunity to add color and other textures to your piece by using underglaze and/or colorful slip.
For this class you will need to bring at least one piece of greenware (a piece that has not been fired). This piece needs to already have handles, knobs, other embellishments and have been trimmed. Be sure to leave all or some blank space on your pieces for the added decoration.
All equipment will be provided.
Register by July 25Minimum Registered: 3
Sunday, July 28
1:00-3:00pm
Instructor: Jaymee Fedor
Have you been thinking about learning how to draw but are nervous to sign up for a big, long class? Come learn some tips and tricks in this laid back class and see how you like drawing! Complete beginners and stick-figure connoisseurs welcome!
Register by July 26
Minimum registration: 3
Saturdays, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24
4 weeks
9:00am–12:30pm
Instructor: Jennie Johnson Sic
Ages 16+. [Prerequisite: beginner throwing skills consistently mastered or instructor approval*]. This 4-week course will allow you to take your skills further and learn to throw with larger amounts of clay and create more intricate forms such as bottles, plates, and lidded vessels. Students are welcome to suggest forms they’re interested in creating and demonstrations will be given based on interest. Students are also free to work on their own personal projects and receive assistance from the instructor as needed. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and leave your rings, watches and bracelets at home.
Fee includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes and firing. Please bring to class an apron, hand towel, and your own pottery tool kit (available at local craft stores or online).
*Previous mastering of basic wheel throwing skills and creating basic forms is required to take this class.
Register by Aug. 1 Minimum Registered: 3
Saturdays, August 3, 17
2 weeks
1:00–3:00 pm
Ages 16+. [Prerequisite: ability to throw and center 3 lbs. of clay. Basic wheel throwing skills mastered and creating basic forms is required to take this class.] The bowl you make in this class will give you one beautiful, well-baked loaf of bread with plenty of room for rising. You will make the bowl in the first class, and glaze it in the second class. This bowl can be used in other ways in your household. If you need assistance with a larger amount of clay or centering the clay, the instructor will give assistance as needed for a successful bread baking bowl. Class fee includes the clay, firing, and glazing.
Register by August 1
Minimum Registered: 3
Sunday, August 4
1:00-3:00 pm
Instructor: Nicole Landreth
So, you've created your masterpiece, or something you want to share anyway. Now what? How do you figure out the right lighting, the framing, the background? Do you need a special camera? Do you have a tripod? Do you need a remote? Bring a finished piece, 2D or 3D, that you would like to figure out how to capture in an image to use for your portfolio, your online shop, or promo for your next class. As a multimedia artist, Nicole has picked up a lot of great tips for photographing your artwork using just her iPhone camera, and will bring a few tripod and lighting options to learn. In addition to your finished piece, bring the camera you intend on using to photograph your work, your smartphone camera is perfectly fine for this!
Register by August 2
4 weeks 9:30a–12:30p
Fee includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes & firing.
Materials needed: Apron, hand towel, and your own pottery tool kit.
Register by November 18
Minimum Registration: 3 Maximum Registration: 6
Saturday, August 10
Ages 16+. Join this class if you like your pottery pieces to be unique and colorful. This class will provide you with the skill and information to make your pieces standout. Some pieces are best left "natural", but some are born to be unique and colorful. Bring three pieces to be glazed that have been fired to bisque. Fee includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes & firing.
Register by August 8 Minimum Registered: 3
Tuesdays, Aug 13, 20, 27, Sep 3, 10, 17
6 weeks
6:00–8:00 pm
Instructor: Lynette Porter
Ages 16+ Beginner. In this 6-week class, you will learn essential wheel-throwing techniques from centering to trimming. Bowls and mugs will be the first forms we practice throwing on the wheel. This class will give the student with little or no experience the opportunity to learn and develop a basic set of wheel-throwing skills. After taking this class, the student will take with them a small collection of functional wheel-thrown pottery, as well as, the skills needed to create more advanced pieces in the future. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and leave your rings, watches and bracelets at home. Fee includes up to 25 lb. of clay, glazes and firing.
Materials needed: an apron, hand towel, and your own pottery tool kit (available at local craft stores or online). Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Leave your rings, watches and bracelets at home.
Register by August 11 Minimum Registered: 3
Saturday, August 17
1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Instructor: Peighton Fei
Join our monthly Studio Art Club for kids, ages 6+. Our Studio Art Club gives students a unique opportunity to delve into the world of creativity and self-expression through various art projects.
Note: Kids 7 and under should be accompanied by an adult.
August- Color Experiment Close your eyes and choose three colors (colored pencils). Bring them to your paper and start drawing! This will be a still life session, with a twist on it. Studying a centerpiece, we’ll have a random arrangement of colors, to draw what we see in front of us. This exercises our artistic eye while presenting a game-like challenge and understanding of color theories.
Register 2 days before each class.Minimum Registration: 3
Join us for each month this summer!
May 25 — Birth Flowers June 15 — Self-Portraits July 20 – Art Roulette August 17 – Color Experiment
Rescheduled for August 18
Sunday, June 23
1:00p-4:00p
Instructor: Cherie Heck
Summer has arrived! Create a beautiful nature inspired goddess using nature's gifts of sticks, dried flowers, leaves, etc. Embellish her with beads, ribbons, fabrics, charms and whatever you would like to bring to personalize your goddess. All supplies provided but feel free to bring your stash of ribbons, fabrics and other artsy things you would like for your goddess or to share with the class.
Register by August 16
Sunday, August 18 5:00-7:00 pm
Support our Young Artists! Join us for a one-time gallery showing of artwork from students in our Studio Art Club, as well as local children’s art, to encourage artistic dreams, introduce sales, connect and make friends, and learn about Womanspace programs for artists and students of life of any age. Snacks and refreshments will be provided as the children experience their first showing.
This exhibit is free and open to the public.
Do you know a young artist that would like to be in this show?
Please email Nicole@womanspace-rockford.org for information.
Tuesdays, Aug 20, 27, Sept 3, 10, 17
5 weeks
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Instructor: Sue Abare
Register by August 18 Minimum Registrations: 3
5 weeks 9:30a–12:30p
Register by August 19
Maximum Registration: 8
Thursdays, Aug 22, 29, Sept 5, 12, 19
Ages 18+. Intermediate–Advanced. In this four-week class, we will continue to practice our skill building toward simplicity, spontaneity and success. We will discuss value, wetness, color and composition. Do you know what NOT to paint? Ideas abound! Lots of thinking goes on as we continue learning. Students will bring their own supplies.
Register by August 20 Minimum Registration: 3
Thursdays, Aug. 22, 29, Sept. 5, 16, 19, 26 6 weeks
Ages 16+ Intermediate. Advance your hand-building skills while having fun in this 6-week class. Explore many hand-building techniques to make mugs, plates, functional pieces and pieces students are interested in creating. Create your own texture and templates and explore many decorating and glazing options. Fee includes up to 25lb of clay, glazes and firing.
Materials needed: Apron, hand towel, and your own pottery tool kit (available at local craft stores or online). Bring any ideas/inspirations you may have. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Leave your rings, watches and bracelets at home.
Register by August 20
Tuesdays, Aug. 27, Sept. 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8 (skip 9/3) 6 weeks
Instructor: Nancy O'Neill
Ages 16+ Beginner. Join in on this fun pottery class to learn the basics of hand building! Working with textures, stamps, decals, different glaze techniques, and more, Nancy will guide you through the process of creating your one of a kind pottery pieces. Fee includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes & firing.
Register by August 25 Minimum Registered: 3
Tuesday, August 27
6:00-8:00 pm
Instructor: Pat Sullivan
Ages 8–Adult (children must be accompanied by an adult). In this class, you will create a set of votive candle cups by decorating a flat piece of glass with frit, stringers, and glass scraps. Your flat glass will then be fused in a kiln, then “slumped” over a form to make a votive shape. Pat will help you compose a theme and design, and embellishments will be available for decorating. This easy and fun class is open to all ages and abilities. No glass cutting is required, all materials provided. Your finished votive cups will be available for pickup at Womanspace a week after the class, to allow for fusing time. No glass cutting experience required. Safety glasses and masks will be provided if working with powdered glass. Closed-toe shoes will be required.
Register by August 25 Minimum Registered: 4
Wednesday Aug. 28, Sept. 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9 (skip Sept. 4) 6 weeks
2:30-4:30 pm
Register by August 26 Minimum Registered: 3
Thursdays, Aug. 29, Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3 6 weeks
Instructor: Margo Olson
Ages 16+ Beginner. Begin your journey learning to throw pottery. This 6-week class is for those with no knowledge of throwing on a wheel or with little experience of throwing and need more practice. The instructor will demonstrate during each class and assist learners with improving their skills. Start by throwing simple forms of cylinders and bowls, then to trimming vessels. Glazing will be demonstrated after the greenware is low fired in the kiln. Each glazed piece will then be high fired to finish the process. Fee includes up to 25 lbs. of clay, glazes and firing.
Register by August 27 Minimum Registered: 3
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