One-Nighters
A series of one-night art classes that provides a fun, care-free introduction to, or development in a certain medium. BYOB or snack to the studio, unless you are working in the metals lab or Edwards Place, in which we will ask that you do not bring alcoholic drinks.
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Oct 14: Diptych Duos: Adult
[Ally Padget]
Are you looking for a fun date-night or a girls night out? Come paint a diptych with your friends and loved ones! In this class you and a partner will learn about and create your own diptychs and at the end of the night, you and your partner will take home two finished canvases! Inspiration images will be provided but feel free to bring your own. $25 Non-Members/Person. $15 Members/Person SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Oct 15: Painting with Family
[Ally Padget]
Are you looking for a fun family night out? Come paint with your loved ones! In this class you and your family will create your own paintings that relate to each other and at the end of the night, you will take home your masterpieces! Inspiration images will be provided but feel free to bring your own. $25 Non-Members/Person. $15 Members/Person SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Oct 15: Spooky Sculptures: Teen + Adult
Saturday, October 15, 6 - 9 PM [Barbie La France]
Students are invited to this spooktacular workshop to make their very own spooky sculptures! Examples are provided or you may make your own creation. Students will also glaze their own greenware before leaving the studio. Ages 16 + $30 Non-Members. $20 Members SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Oct 18: Cuttlebone Casted Key Chain
Tuesday, October 18: 6-9 PM [ Bob Ritz]
Create your own pewter, cuttlebone key chain. In one evening, learn the technique of metal casting. $30 Non-Members/ Person. $20 Members / Person SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Broom Cast Pendant
3 Hours. [ Bob Ritz]
This is a unique form of casting, you will create a silver pendant. The pendant looks like an icicle or a stalactite You form these organic shapes by melted silver into broom straw. $35 Non-Members/ Person. $25 Members / Person SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Historical Craft - Basic WeavingSaturday, October 29 9 AM - 12 PM [Laura Reyman]
* This workshop will be in Edwards Place Using a small, square, hand loom, participants can learn basic weaving terminology, how to design a pattern, how to make color choices, and then make as many trivets/hot pads as are wanted (and time allows). It is also possible to weave just one square to make a "Crazy Chicken" which can be a kitchen mascot or a toy for a child. This session is a way to expand current weaving skills in, build a stash of quick gifts, or serve as a good introduction to weaving. Includes free tour of Edwards Place house museum to be used on day of workshop. $30 Non-Members/ Person. $20 Members / Person SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Historical Craft - Spool KnittingSaturday, November 19 9 AM - 12 PM [Laura Reyman]
* This workshop will be in Edwards Place This workshop offers instruction in the basics of spool knitting which can be everything from using a simple knitting Nancy with four pegs to working with a multi-peg loom to produce hats, scarves, and larger items. Some people find spool knitting to be a less stressful way to knit while others others use it as a step to learning traditional needle knitting. Includes free tour of Edwards Place house museum to be used on day of workshop. $30 Non-Members/ Person. $20 Members / Person SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Historical Craft - EmbroiderySaturday, January 7, 2023 9 AM - 12 PM [Laura Reyman]
* This workshop will be in Edwards Place This workshop is for all embroiderers whether they are beginners or have any degree of embroidery skill. Instruction will be given on how to use unexpected fabric choices to learn embroidery or to use the skills you already have in a different way. Instruction will be for one project in the workshop with samples and suggestions for others provided. Includes free tour of Edwards Place house museum to be used on day of workshop. $30 Non-Members/ Person. $20 Members / Person SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |
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Historical Craft - Victorian ValentinesSaturday, February 4, 2023 9 AM - 12 PM [Laura Reyman]
* This workshop will be in Edwards Place This session offers information about the general history of valentines, Helen E. Condell's extensive collection of valentines (granddaughter of Helen and Benjamin Edwards; the collection held by Illinois State Museum), and illustrations of original Victorian/Civil War era cards and envelopes. Participants will have the opportunity to construct their own Victorian valentines in much the same way in which they would have been in the 1800s. Includes free tour of Edwards Place house museum to be used on day of workshop. $30 Non-Members/ Person. $20 Members / Person SAA Members--After hitting purchase, don't forget to sign in to receive your member discount! |