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Art Classes

 

Children's Classes (Ages 6-13)
School-age students may enroll in three session options: morning, afternoon or a day-long combination of both. A supervised lunch space is provided for students enrolled in the entire day but students must bring their own food and drinks. All campers will receive a TMA summer camp t-shirt.

Teen Classes (Ages 14-18)
Explore art and hone your skills. We offer a variety of classes for high school age students in Blacksmithing, Acrylic Painting, and more.

Adult Classes
Students will find inspiration from the Toledo Museum of Art’s vast and vibrant collections and special exhibitions in our in-person and virtual class formats. There are plenty of exciting options for adults! Try one of our many workshops – perfect to take with a friend – or try your hand in a traditional or non-traditional class in drawing, painting, jewelry, glass, and metal! Sign up soon to reserve your spot. See you at the Museum!

***SUMMER SEMESTER REGISTRATION BEGINS MARCH 21***

Questions? Email us at classes@toledomuseum.org.

 

Have a TMA gift card? Please call 419.255.8000 if paying for a class with a gift card.

Scholarships:
The Museum has several scholarship opportunities available for youth and adult students. Scholarships, awarded based on financial need, cover 100% of tuition fees for most classes. Students submitting a scholarship application form require no other method of registration. Only one scholarship form may be submitted per class, but students may apply for scholarships in multiple classes. Scholarships are competitive and the volume of submissions is high; unfortunately applying does not guarantee automatic approval. For more information and an application, visit toledomuseum.org/education/classes.

Weekday Youth Art Camps (Ages 6-13)

Art Around the World: Asian Civilizations (Ages 6-9)

Instructor: Adrienne Armstrong

Travel around the galleries to find artwork from across the continent of Asia. Learn about the diverse art-making styles from places like India, China & Japan. After visiting the galleries, students will create their own 2D and 3D works of art based on traditional and contemporary artwork form the continent of Asia.

[$95 members / $105 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday beginning April 10-April 14, 10am–noon

Duration 5 Sessions
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Art Around the World: Explorers (Ages 6-9)

Instructor: Sarah Ritchey

Find artwork from around the world while exploring the galleries. Searching through the collection, students will learn about the diverse art-making styles from across the globe. After visiting the galleries, students will create their own 2D and 3D works of art by cultures past and present.

[$95 members / $105 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday beginning April 10-April 14, 10am–noon

Duration 5 Sessions
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Art Around the World: Passport Adventure (Ages 10-13)

Instructor: Paula Nowicki

Travel around the galleries to find artwork from across the globe. Learn about the diverse art-making styles from around the word. After visiting the galleries, students will make their own passports to mark their journey from country to country. Then they will create 2D and 3D works of art by cultures past and present.

[$95 members / $105 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday beginning April 10-April 14, 10am–noon

Duration 5 Sessions
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Glass Art Mini-Class for Adults

Flameworking: Leaf Mini-Class

Instructor: Lex Renner
Students will learn the fundamentals of working with borosilicate glass and create their own glass leaf. No experience necessary.

[$70 members / $80 nonmembers]
Friday March 31, 6:30-9:30 pm

Course Code: 23WAGFWS104B

Duration 1 Session
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Summer Youth Art Camps (Ages 6-13)

Expanding Horizons: Art Discovery (Ages 6-9)

Week 1
Explore the themes of the exhibition Expanding Horizons: The Evolving Character of a Nation by viewing a selection of TMA’s collection of American art. Students in this class will find inspiration from the drawings, paintings, sculptures, and various objects that represent the diverse history of America. Using painting, sculpting, and drawing techniques, students will then create their artwork inspired by American artists throughout history.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 5-June 9, 9am-noon

Course Code: 23SY100AM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Expanding Horizons: Art Discovery (Ages 10-13)

Week 1
Explore the themes of the exhibition Expanding Horizons: The Evolving Character of a Nation by viewing a selection of TMA’s collection of American art. Students in this class will find inspiration from the drawings, paintings, sculptures, and various objects that represent the diverse history of America. Using painting, sculpting, and drawing techniques, students will then create their artwork inspired by American artists throughout history.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 5-June 9, 9am-noon

Course Code: 23SY102AM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Creatures Great and Small (Ages 6-9)

Week 1
Students in this class explore depictions of animals, real and imaginary, in art from various cultures. Using painting, sculpting, and drawing techniques, students will then create their own creatures using a variety of 2-D and 3-D art media.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 5-June 9, 9am-noon

Course Code: 23SY104AM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Creatures Great and Small (Ages 10-13)

Week 1
Students in this class explore depictions of animals, real and imaginary, in art from various cultures. Using painting, sculpting, and drawing techniques, students will then create their own creatures using a variety of 2-D and 3-D art media.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 5-June 9, 9am-noon

Course Code: 23SY106AM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Intro to Drawing & Painting (Ages 6-9)

Week 1
Perfect for artists of all skills, this class explores the foundations of drawing and painting. Students will learn from the art masters by exploring the galleries to study the various techniques used in drawing and painting throughout history.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 5-June 9, 1-4pm

Course Code: 23SY100PM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Intro to Drawing & Painting (Ages 6-9) Section 2

Week 1
Perfect for artists of all skills, this class explores the foundations of drawing and painting. Students will learn from the art masters by exploring the galleries to study the various techniques used in drawing and painting throughout history.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 5-June 9, 1-4pm

Course Code: 23SY102PM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Fiber Art Adventure (Ages 10-13)

Week 1
Experience the exciting world of fiber arts! Learn about mixed media art making using fibers (yarn, rope, twine, felt & fabric) and unconventional materials. Pulling inspiration from the artwork at TMA, students will be encouraged to create and develop their own personal artistic style using unique artmaking techniques..

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 5-June 9, 1-4pm

Course Code: 23SY104PM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Miniature Sculpture (Ages 6-9)

Week 2
Design your own small-scale works influenced by TMA’s collection of small and large-scale sculptures inside the museum galleries and outside in the Georgia and David K. Welles Sculpture Garden. Students will use a variety of materials such as clay, found objects, and wire.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 12-June 16, 9am-noon

Course Code: 23SY200AM

Duration 5 Sessions
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The Inventive Artist (Ages 6-9)

Week 2
Students in this exciting, multimedia camp will learn how to integrate TinkRworks Launchpad kits and related programming tools with artmaking to create interactive art projects. No experience necessary. TinkRworks kits can be taken home at the end of the week.

[$160 members / $170 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 12-June 16, 9am-noon

Course Code: 23SY202AM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Sensory Friendly Art Adventure (Ages 6-7)

Week 2
TMA is happy to introduce this pilot class designed to be sensory accessible to young artists who benefit from an inclusive environment. In this class, students will create flexible, choice-based projects with an instructor experienced in inclusive education. Fidgets, headphones and some alternative seating will be available. Students will be welcome to take in classroom breaks as needed. The class will also have a private escort to view the galleries before the museum is open to the public.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 12-June 16, 9am-11am

Course Code: 23SY204AM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Impressionist Exploration (Ages 10-13)

Week 2
Delve into the artwork of the Impressionist masters in this color filled art camp. Learn about how Impressionist artists used color and texture to depict landscapes, still lifes, and more. Get in touch with your creative side in this fun, art-filled summer camp.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 12-June 16, 9am-noon

Course Code: 23SY206AM

Duration 5 Sessions
Register

Fiber Art Adventure (Ages 10-13)

Week 2
Experience the exciting world of fiber arts! Learn about mixed media art making using fibers (yarn, rope, twine, felt & fabric) and unconventional materials. Pulling inspiration from the artwork at TMA, students will be encouraged to create and develop their own personal artistic style using unique artmaking techniques.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 12-June 16, 9am-noon

Course Code: 23SY208AM

Duration 5 Sessions
Register

Miniature Sculpture (Ages 10-13)

Week 2
Design your own small-scale works influenced by TMA’s collection of small and large-scale sculptures inside the museum galleries and outside in the Georgia and David K. Welles Sculpture Garden. Students will use a variety of materials such as clay, found objects, and wire.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 12-June 16, 1-4pm

Course Code: 23SY200PM

Duration 5 Sessions
Register

Impressionist Exploration (Ages 6-9)

Week 2
Delve into the artwork of the Impressionist masters in this color filled art camp. Learn about how Impressionist artists used color and texture to depict landscapes, still lifes, and more. Get in touch with your creative side in this fun, art-filled summer camp.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 12-June 16, 1-4pm

Course Code: 23SY202PM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Creative Printmaking & Mixed Media (Ages 6-9)

Week 2
Inspired by TMA’s modern and contemporary collection, students in this class will learn various printmaking and mixed media processes. Printmaking is an artistic process where artists transfer an original image onto a piece of paper or other media. There are many ways to create prints and students will learn a variety of these techniques, including using mini printing presses.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 12-June 16, 1-4pm

Course Code: 23SY204PM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Creative Printmaking & Mixed Media (Ages10-13)

Week 2
Inspired by TMA’s modern and contemporary collection, students in this class will learn various printmaking and mixed media processes. Printmaking is an artistic process where artists transfer an original image onto a piece of paper or other media. There are many ways to create prints and students will learn a variety of these techniques, including using mini printing presses.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 12-June 16, 1-4pm

Course Code: 23SY206PM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Mixed Media Art: Pattern, Color, Energy (Ages 6-9)

Week 3
Students will discover the dynamic colors, patterns, energy, and ideas expressed in the special exhibition, Black Orpheus: Jacob Lawrence and the Mbari Club. Using paint, pencils, and mixed media art supplies, students will create bright colors, bold patterns, and use story-telling practices to create individual and collaborative artwork based on themes from the exhibition.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 19-June 23, 9am-noon

Course Code: 23SY300AM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Mixed Media Art: Pattern, Color, Energy (Ages 10-13)

Week 3
Students will discover the dynamic colors, patterns, energy, and ideas expressed in the special exhibition, Black Orpheus: Jacob Lawrence and the Mbari Club. Using paint, pencils, and mixed media art supplies, students will create bright colors, bold patterns, and use story-telling practices to create individual and collaborative artwork based on themes from the exhibition.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 19-June 23, 9am-noon

Course Code: 23SY302AM

Duration 5 Sessions
Register

Comic Book Adventure (Ages 6-9)

Week 3
Explore the world of comic book design. See how artwork from across history has inspired comic book illustrations. Students will learn the basics of creating their own comic strips and comic books using illustration techniques.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 19-June 23, 9am-noon

Course Code: 23SY304AM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Monsters & Myths (Ages 10-13)

Week 3
Drawing inspiration from mythological and legendary works in the Museum’s collection, students will create their own monsters and fantastical creatures using a variety of materials, including plaster or air-dry clay.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 19-June 23, 9am-noon

Course Code: 23SY306AM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Monsters & Myths (Ages 6-9)

Week 3
Drawing inspiration from mythological and legendary works in the Museum’s collection, students will create their own monsters and fantastical creatures using a variety of materials, including plaster or air-dry clay.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 19-June 23, 1-4 pm

Course Code: 23SY300PM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Comic Book Adventure (Ages 10-13)

Week 3
Explore the world of comic book design. See how artwork from across history has inspired comic book illustrations. Students will learn the basics of creating their own comic strips and comic books using illustration techniques.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 19-June 23, 1-4 pm

Course Code: 23SY302PM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Mix it Up: Mixed Media (Ages 6-9)

Week 3
Looking to mix things up? Join us on Saturdays for this mixed media extravaganza. Use a variety of traditional and non-traditional art media to paint, glue, stamp, construct, and create elaborate designs based on the museum’s collection of mixed media artwork.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 19-June 23, 1-4 pm

Course Code: 23SY304PM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Mix it Up: Mixed Media (Ages 10-13)

Week 3
Looking to mix things up? Join us on Saturdays for this mixed media extravaganza. Use a variety of traditional and non-traditional art media to paint, glue, stamp, construct, and create elaborate designs based on the museum’s collection of mixed media artwork.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 19-June 23, 1-4 pm

Course Code: 23SY306PM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Art in the Dark (Ages 6-9)

Week 4
Inspired by works in the Museum’s modern and contemporary collection, students in this class will create fluorescent and glow-in-the-dark art! From sculptures lit by blacklight to paintings that glow, learn all about how light—or lack of light—can impact the art-making process.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 26-June 30, 9 am-noon

Course Code: 23SY400AM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Architect’s Dream (Ages 6-9)

Week 4
Take a stroll around the Museum’s campus and collection to learn about TMA’s exciting architecture and artwork. Back in the studio, students will work with a variety of materials to create their own 2D and 3D artwork.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 26-June 30, 9 am-noon

Course Code: 23SY402AM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Architect’s Dream (Ages 10-14)

Week 4
Take a stroll around the Museum’s campus and collection to learn about TMA’s exciting architecture and artwork. Back in the studio, students will work with a variety of materials to create their own 2D and 3D artwork.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 26-June 30, 9 am-noon

Course Code: 23SY404AM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Digital Discovery (Ages 10-13)

Week 4
Designed for beginners, learn about digital artmaking in this technology-based art class. Students will learn the basics of photo editing and digital painting using cameras, laptops, and tablets.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 26-June 30, 9 am-noon

Course Code: 23SY406AM

Duration 5 Sessions
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LEGO Master Pieces (Ages 6-9)

Week 4
Using the TMA collection for inspiration, students will build their own one-of-a-kind LEGO masterpieces and create LEGO-inspired works of art. LEGO pieces are for in-class only and cannot be taken home.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 26-June 30, 1-4 pm

Course Code: 23SY400PM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Mixed Media Painting (Ages 10-13)

Week 4
Through visits to the Museum’s collection, students will explore techniques in painting that go beyond using a brush! A variety of materials may be used such as oil pastels and paint.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 26-June 30, 1-4 pm

Course Code: 23SY404PM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Art of Illustration (Ages 6-9)

Week 5
Learn the basics of illustrating by drawing inspiration from the mythological and mysterious works in the Museum’s collection. Students will create their own illustrations of the mysterious, monsters, and mythological creatures using a variety of illustration materials.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, July 10-July 14, 9 am-noon

Course Code: 23SY500AM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Art of Illustration (Ages 10-13)

Week 5
Learn the basics of illustrating by drawing inspiration from the mythological and mysterious works in the Museum’s collection. Students will create their own illustrations of the mysterious, monsters, and mythological creatures using a variety of illustration materials.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, July 10-July 14, 9 am-noon

Course Code: 23SY504AM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Painting Adventure! (Ages 6-9) Section 1

Week 5
See all the amazing things you can create with paint! From realistic to abstract, from brushstrokes to splatters, create your own paintings based on artwork in the museum’s galleries.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, July 10-July 14, 9 am-noon

Course Code: 23SY504AM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Largescale Painting (Ages 10-13)

Week 5
Students in this class will examine larger-than-life paintings, including works from the Great Gallery and Wolfe Gallery. Students will get to think big and produce their own unique largescale artwork!

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, July 10-July 14, 1-4 pm

Course Code: 23SY500PM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Painting Adventure! (Ages 6-9)

Week 5
See all the amazing things you can create with paint! From realistic to abstract, from brushstrokes to splatters, create your own paintings based on artwork in the museum’s galleries.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, July 10-July 14, 1-4 pm

Course Code: 23SY502PM

Duration 5 Sessions
Register

Largescale Painting (Ages 6-9)

Week 5
Students in this class will examine larger-than-life paintings, including works from the Great Gallery and Wolfe Gallery. Students will get to think big and produce their own unique largescale artwork!

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, July 10-July 14, 1-4 pm

Course Code: 23SY504PM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Sculpt It! (Ages 6-9)

Week 6
Let the art jump off the page with 3-D art. Students will explore our extensive sculpture and 3-D object collection and learn how artists create. Students will create their own masterpieces using plaster, clay, and wire.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, July 17-July 21, 9 am-noon

Course Code: 23SY600AM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Sculpt It! (Ages 10-13)

Week 6
Let the art jump off the page with 3-D art. Students will explore our extensive sculpture and 3-D object collection and learn how artists create. Students will create their own masterpieces using plaster, clay, and wire.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, July 17-July 21, 9 am-noon

Course Code: 23SY600AM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Intro to Digital Photography (Ages 10-13)

Week 6
In this introductory class, students will learn the basics of using a digital camera, including ways to compose and creatively enhance images. Original compositions will be created using the Museum's galleries and buildings as part of the setting. Cameras are provided in class.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, July 17-July 21, 1-4 pm

Course Code: 23SY602AM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Mixed Media Collage (Ages 6-9)

Week 6
Through visits to the Museum's modern and contemporary collection, students will learn about works of art that use a variety of materials, then make their own collaged creations.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, July 17-July 21, 1-4 pm

Course Code: 23SY604AM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Upcycled Art (Ages 6-9)

Week 6
In this class, students will learn the history of repurposed and found object artwork. Found object artwork is created by using ordinary objects not commonly used for art to produce works of art. Participants will explore the galleries to see works by artists such as Louise Nevelson and Elias Sime. Then, students will make creations with the techniques learned in class.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, July 17-July 21, 1-4 pm

Course Code: 23SY606AM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Upcycled Art (Ages 10-13)

Week 6
In this class, students will learn the history of repurposed and found object artwork. Found object artwork is created by using ordinary objects not commonly used for art to produce works of art. Participants will explore the galleries to see works by artists such as Louise Nevelson and Elias Sime. Then, students will make creations with the techniques learned in class.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, July 17-July 21, 1-4 pm

Course Code: 23SY608AM

Duration 5 Sessions
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LEGO Masterpieces (Ages 6-9)

Week 7
Using the TMA collection for inspiration, students will build their own one-of-a-kind LEGO masterpieces and create LEGO-inspired works of art. LEGO pieces are for in-class only and cannot be taken home.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, July 24-July 28, 9 am-noon

Course Code: 23SY700AM

Duration 5 Sessions
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LEGO Masterpieces (Ages 10-13)

Week 7
Using the TMA collection for inspiration, students will build their own one-of-a-kind LEGO masterpieces and create LEGO-inspired works of art. LEGO pieces are for in-class only and cannot be taken home.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, July 24-July 28, 9 am-noon

Course Code: 23SY702AM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Drawing Intensive (Ages 6-9)

Week 7
Do you have a child that loves to draw? Encourage those talents in this special skill-building session that will focus on close looking and other important drawing techniques.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, July 24-July 28, 9 am-noon

Course Code: 23SY704AM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Drawing Intensive (Ages 10-13)

Week 7
Do you have a child that loves to draw? Encourage those talents in this special skill-building session that will focus on close looking and other important drawing techniques.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, July 24-July 28, 9 am-noon

Course Code: 23SY706AM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Mixed Media Painting (Ages 6-9)

Week 7
Create a variety of works of art using mixed media and painting techniques. Students will look through the museum’s collection to see the wide variety of mixed media artwork to find inspiration for their own works of art.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, July 24-July 28, 1-4 pm

Course Code: 23SY700PM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Mixed Media Painting (Ages 10-13)

Week 7
Create a variety of works of art using mixed media and painting techniques. Students will look through the museum’s collection to see the wide variety of mixed media artwork to find inspiration for their own works of art.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, July 24-July 28, 1-4 pm

Course Code: 23SY702PM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Dynamic Design & Patterns (Ages 6-9)

Week 7
Design your own paper quilt and create dynamic relief sculptures using plaster. These are some of the projects students will explore in this class. Students will focus on abstract design using the elements and principles of art and design and will use a variety of materials such as woven paper, plaster, and wire.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, July 24-July 28, 1-4 pm

Course Code: 23SY704PM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Mixed Media Painting (Ages 10-13) Section 2

Week 7
Design your own paper quilt and create dynamic relief sculptures using plaster. These are some of the projects students will explore in this class. Students will focus on abstract design using the elements and principles of art and design and will use a variety of materials such as woven paper, plaster, and wire.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, July 24-July 28, 1-4 pm

Course Code: 23SY706PM

Duration 5 Sessions
Register

LEGO Masterpieces (Ages 6-9) Section 2

Week 7
Design your own paper quilt and create dynamic relief sculptures using plaster. These are some of the projects students will explore in this class. Students will focus on abstract design using the elements and principles of art and design and will use a variety of materials such as woven paper, plaster, and wire.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, July 24-July 28, 1-4 pm

Course Code: 23SY708PM

Duration 5 Sessions
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Weekday Teen Art Camps (Ages 14-18)

Digital Painting (Ages 14-18)

Designed for beginners, learn about digital artmaking in this technology-based art class. Students will learn the basics of digital painting using laptops, and tablets.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 5-June 9, 1-4 pm

Course Code: 23ST100PM
Duration 5 Sessions
Register

Digital Photography (Ages 14-18)

In this introductory class, students will learn the basics of using a digital camera, including ways to compose and creatively enhance images. Original compositions will be created using the Museum's galleries and buildings as part of the setting. Cameras are provided in class.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 19-June 23, 9am-noon

Course Code: 23ST300AM
Duration 5 Sessions
Register

Drawing Intensive (Ages 14-18)

Do you have a student that loves to draw? Encourage those talents in this special skill-building session that will focus on close looking and other important drawing techniques.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 26-June 30, 1pm-4pm

Course Code: 23ST400PM
Duration 5 Sessions
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Immersive Environments & Installation (Ages 14-18)

Inspired by the exhibition Machine Auguries, students will explore and create their own immersive installation. Using lighting, sounds, sculpture, and mixed media techniques, students have the exciting opportunity to learn about how to activate a space and create their own environment.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, July 10-July 14, 1pm-4pm

Course Code: 23ST500PM
Duration 5 Sessions
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Intro to Acrylic Painting (Ages 14-18)

Learn basic approaches to acrylic painting through the study of the Museum’s collection as well as exercises in the classroom. Particular attention will be paid to color mixing and composition.

[$120 members / $135 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, July 17-July 21, 1pm-4pm

Course Code: 23ST600PM
Duration 5 Sessions
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Teen Art Classes (Ages 14-18)

Teen Blacksmithing (age 14-18) Section 1

Instructor: Hans Rubel
Hammer and shape hot steel like Louis Majorelle and Albert Paley while learning basic blacksmithing techniques. No experience necessary.

[$190 members /$220 non-members]
5 Tuesdays beginning May 16-June 20, 4pm-6pm

Course Code: 23ST101PM
Session 1

Duration 5 Session
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Teen Blacksmithing (age 14-18) Section 2

Instructor: Hans Rubel
Hammer and shape hot steel like Louis Majorelle and Albert Paley while learning basic blacksmithing techniques. (no class July 4) No experience necessary.

[$190 members /$220 non-members]
5 Tuesdays beginning June 27-Aug 1, 4pm-6pm

Course Code: 23ST201PM
Session 2

Duration 5 Session
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Adult Art Classes

Acrylic Painting

Instructor: Michael Clink

Learn basic approaches to acrylic painting through the study of the Museum’s collection as well as exercises in the classroom. Particular attention will be paid to color mixing and composition. All skill levels welcome.

[$135 members / $150 nonmembers]
5 Sundays beginning May 14-June 18, 1–4 pm (no class May 28)

Course Code: 23SAPS100
Session 1

Duration 5 Sessions
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Drawing Foundations

Instructor: Michael Clink

Students will learn the foundations of drawing through gallery visits and observation of the world around them. The class will explore materials such as graphite, charcoal, and conté. No experience necessary.

[$135 members / $150 nonmembers]
5 Thursdays beginning May 18-June 15, 6–9 pm

Course Code: 23SADS102
Session 1

Duration 5 Sessions
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Acrylic Painting

Instructor: Michael Clink

Learn basic approaches to acrylic painting through the study of the Museum’s collection as well as exercises in the classroom. Particular attention will be paid to color mixing and composition. All skill levels welcome.

[$135 members / $150 nonmembers]
5 Sundays beginning June 25-July 23, 1–4 pm

Course Code: 23SAPS200
Session 2

Duration 5 Sessions
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Figure Drawing

Instructor: Michael Clink

Interested in advancing your drawing skills? This class allows students the opportunity to study the human form from live, draped models and figurative works in the Museum's collection. Previous drawing experience encouraged. Must be 18 or older to register.

[$135 members / $150 nonmembers]
5 Thursdays beginning June 29-July 27, 6–9 pm

Course Code: 22SADS202
Session 2

Duration 5 Sessions
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Letterpress Discovery

Instructor: Sven Olaf Nelson
In this class, you will immerse students into historic letterpress techniques to create a variety of projects in an introduction to letterpress printing course. Each week, students will progressively expand their skills by using printing presses and vintage metal and wood type creating projects including designing, creating, and printing an edition of art prints or event posters, create your journal and journal cover, print a variety of greeting cards & stationery. Get hands on experience of hand-setting type and basic typographic design concepts. No experience necessary

[$135 members / $150 nonmembers]
5 Sundays beginning June 25-July 23, 1–4 pm

Course Code: 23SAPS203

Duration 5 Sessions
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Adult Workshop

Pastel Exploration Workshop

Instructor: Paul Brand
Students will create pastel artwork using various techniques and demonstrations provided by the instructor as a guide. Soft pastels will be used to create original artwork based on TMA’s collection.

[$80 members / $85 nonmembers]
3 Saturdays July 1, July 8 & July 15, 1–4 pm

Course Code: 23SAWS102

Duration 3 Sessions
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Glass Classes for Adults

Glass Discovery: Glassblowing Animal Forms

Instructor: Steve Cothern
This class will involve basic sculpting techniques in the hot shop. Throughout this class, students will create a series of simple animal forms. The title of the class comes from the tradition of studying animals to create martial arts systems that mimic and are influenced by the animal world around them. The instructor, Steve Cothern, is a former martial arts instructor and will use his knowledge of martial arts to inspire the animals students create. This is the first step into the technique of glass sculpting that will lead students into many other areas of the hot glass manipulation processes.

Prerequisite: Glassblowing I

[$550 members / $605 nonmembers]
10 Mondays beginning May 22-August 7, 6-9 pm (No class May 29 & July 10)

Course Code:23SAGBS100

Duration 10 Sessions
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Stained Glass I

Instructor: Chuchen Song
Begin or continue your stained glass journey in this exciting glass class. The focus of this class will be the flat stained glass tiffany technique. Students will experience demos and will learn a variety of techniques including cutting flat glass, basic cold working with small grinders, copper foiling, soldering and stained glass framing. The class will begin with small geometric projects and will move into larger more complex projects. No experience required.

[$400 members / $440 nonmembers]
5 Mondays beginning May 22-July 17, 6-9 pm (No class May 29, June 12, June 26, July 10)

Course Code: 23SAGBS102

Duration 5 Sessions
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Glass Discovery: Pate de Verre

Instructor: Chuchen Song
An ancient glass technique, pâte-de-verre or “paste of glass” uses glass paste and kiln casting techniques to create unique objects and sculptures. In this 5-day course, students will learn the basics of this technique including kiln use, adding color, and sculpture techniques

[$400 members / $440 nonmembers]
5 Wednesdays beginning May 24-July 19, 6-9 pm (No class June 7, June 14, June 28, July 12)

Course Code: 23SAGBS104

Duration 5 Sessions
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Glass Discovery: Flameworking Botanicals

Instructor: Lex Renner
In this 5-week course, students will learn the fundamentals of working with borosilicate glass. Using inspiration from the outdoors, students will create glass mushrooms, leaves, branches, and other botanical-themed project. Take some time this summer to explore glass and find inspiration for the outdoors. No experience necessary.

[$230 members / $255 nonmembers]
5 Tuesday beginning May 23-June 20, 6:00-9:00 pm

Course Code: 23SAFWS106

Duration 5 Sessions
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Glass Discovery: Beginner Stained Glass

Instructor: Amanda Speer & Michael Clink
In this 5-day beginner class, students will learn the basics of stained glass including how to cut glass and use stained glass tools. Students will learn the basics of grinding, foiling, and soldering. By the end of class, students will have created a small, framed glass panel of their choice. All supplies and tools are provided. This class is intended for beginners who have never done stained glass before.

[$400 members / $440 nonmembers]
Monday-Friday, June 19-June 23, 4:00-7:00 pm

Course Code: 23SAFWS106

Duration 5 Sessions
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Exploration of Flameworked Glass

Instructor: Sandy Hartke
Students will learn the fundamentals of working with flameworked glass. Each week, the class will focus on a particular technique that can be incorporated into many different types of work. Students should expect to learn how to make pendants, marbles, beads, flowers, and other types of sculptures including cane techniques, and flame chemistry. No experience necessary.

[$230 members / $255 nonmembers]
5 Wednesday beginning July 5-Aug 2, 6:00-9:00 pm

Course Code: 23SAFWS200

Duration 5 Sessions
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Glass Art Mini-Class for Adults

Flameworking: Marble Making Workshop

Instructor: Lex Renner
Students will learn the fundamentals of working with borosilicate glass and create their own marbles and implosions. No experience necessary.

[$100 members / $125 nonmembers]
Friday May 26 & June 2, 6:30-9:30 pm

Course Code: 23WAGFWS110

Duration 2 Session
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Blacksmithing and Sculpture for Adults

Beginning Welded Sculpture

Instructor: Joe Lalonde
Learn how artists like Tony Smith, Alexander Calder, and David Smith create artwork in steel. MIG weld steel together to make your own sculpture. No experience necessary.

[$260 members /$285 non-members]
10 Tuesdays beginning May 16-July 25, 6:30-9:30pm (No Class July 4)

Course Code: 23S9AB111

Duration 10 Session
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Intermediate Welded Sculpture

Instructor: Hans Ruebel
Continue creating sculptures with steel and found objects. Arc and TIG welding will be introduced to build your welding skills.

Prerequisite: Beginning Welded Sculpture

[$260 members /$285 non-members]
10 Mondays beginning May 15-July 24, 6:30-9:30pm (No Class May 29)

Course Code: 23S9AS520

Duration 10 Session
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Beginning Blacksmithing

Instructor: Joe LaLonde
Hammer and shape hot steel like Louis Majorelle and Albert Paley while learning basic blacksmithing techniques. No experience necessary.

[$260 members /$285 non-members]
10 Thursdays starting May 18-July 20 6:30-9:30pm

Course Code: 23S9AB110

Duration 10 Session
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Intermediate Blacksmithing

Instructor: Hans Ruebel
Continue to develop your blacksmithing techniques by honing in on skills learned in Beginning Blacksmithing. Prerequisite Beginning Blacksmithing.

[$260 members /$285 non-members]
10 Wednesdays starting May 17-July 19 6:30-9:30pm

Course Code: 23S9AB110

Duration 10 Session
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Blacksmithing Workshops

Make Your Own: Letter Opener

Instructor: Joe Lalonde
Create your own, forged steel letter opener in this one-day workshop. No experience necessary.

[$60 members / $70 nonmembers]
Fridays June 2, 6-9pm

Course Code: 23S9ABW102

Duration 1 Session
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Make Your Own: Letter Opener

Instructor: Joe Lalonde
Create your own, forged steel letter opener in this one-day workshop. No experience necessary.

[$60 members / $70 nonmembers]
Friday June 9, 6-9pm

Course Code: 23S9ABW102

Duration 1 Session
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Make Your Own: Gingko Leaf Hook

Instructor: Hans Ruebel
In this one-day workshop, students learn how to hammer and shape a ginkgo shaped leaf hook from one piece of steel. No experience necessary.

[$60 members / $70 nonmembers]
Friday June 16, 6-9pm

Course Code: 23S9ABW201

Duration 1 Session
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Make Your Own: Gingko Leaf Hook

Instructor: Hans Ruebel
In this one-day workshop, students learn how to hammer and shape a ginkgo shaped leaf hook from one piece of steel. No experience necessary.

[$60 members / $70 nonmembers]
Friday June 23, 6-9pm

Course Code: 23S9ABW201

Duration 1 Session
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Make Your Own: Steel Vessels

Instructor: Hans Ruebel
Learn how to make your own bowl or dish out of metal using a variety of blacksmithing techniques. No experience necessary.

[$60 members / $70 nonmembers]
Friday July 14, 6-9pm

Course Code: 23S9ABW201

Duration 1 Session
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Make Your Own: Steel Vessels

Instructor: Hans Ruebel
Learn how to make your own bowl or dish out of metal using a variety of blacksmithing techniques. No experience necessary.

[$60 members / $70 nonmembers]
Friday July 21, 6-9pm

Course Code: 23S9ABW201

Duration 1 Session
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Jewelry for Adults

Beginning Enameling (Sunday)

Instructor: Harriet Nearing
The technique of enameling has been used by artists such as René Lalique and Louis Tiffany to create jewelry with amazing color and depth. Learn how to apply enamel (powdered glass) to decorate your own metal forms. No experience necessary.

[$260 members /$285 non-members]
10 Sundays beginning May 14-July 16, 1-4pm

Course Code: 23S9AE110A

Duration 10 Sessions
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Beginning Enameling (Saturday)

Instructor: Harriet Nearing
The technique of enameling has been used by artists such as René Lalique and Louis Tiffany to create jewelry with amazing color and depth. Learn how to apply enamel (powdered glass) to decorate your own metal forms. No experience necessary.

[$260 members /$285 non-members]
10 Saturdays beginning May 20-July 22, 1-4pm

Course Code: 23S9AE110B

Duration 10 Sessions
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Beginning Jewelry Fabrication

Instructor: Jane Lamanna
Visit the Jewelry Gallery and Classic Court and see master works created in metal. Learn how these pieces were made while creating your own jewelry. This class focuses on fabrication methods using sheet metal, wire, and soldering to create your own artwork. No experience necessary.

[$260 members /$285 non-members]
10 Mondays beginning May 15-July 24, 6:30-9:30pm (No class May 29)

Course Code: 23S9AM110

Duration 10 Sessions
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Intermediate Jewelry Fabrication Section 1

Instructor: Jane Lamanna
Continue to develop your own jewelry skills. Techniques will include colored resin and cabochon stone setting. These techniques were used by diverse artists as seen in the Ancient Art Collection and in the Jewelry Gallery.

Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry

[$260 members /$285 non-members]
10 Mondays starting May 15-July 24, 1-4pm (No class May 29)

Course Code: 23S9AM111A

Duration 10 Sessions
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Intermediate Jewelry Fabrication Section 2

Instructor: Jane Lamanna
Continue to develop your own jewelry skills. Techniques will include colored resin and cabochon stone setting. These techniques were used by diverse artists as seen in the Ancient Art Collection and in the Jewelry Gallery.

Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry

[$260 members /$285 non-members]
10 Tuesdays beginning May 16-July 25, 6:30-9:30pm (No class July 4)

Course Code: 23S9AM111C

Duration 10 Sessions
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Intermediate Jewelry Fabrication Section 3

Instructor: Jane Lamanna
Continue to develop your own jewelry skills. Techniques will include colored resin and cabochon stone setting. These techniques were used by diverse artists as seen in the Ancient Art Collection and in the Jewelry Gallery.

Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry

[$260 members /$285 non-members]
10 Wednesdays starting May 17-July 19, 1-4pm

Course Code: 23S9AM111B

Duration 10 Sessions
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Advanced Jewelry Fabrication Section 1

Instructor: Jane Lamanna
Build your jewelry skills while fabricating your own designs. Recent subjects have included die forming and keum boo.

Prerequisite: Intermediate Jewelry

[$260 members /$285 non-members]
10 Tuesdays beginning May 16-July 25, 1-4pm (no class July 4)

Course Code: 23S9AM520A

Duration 10 Sessions
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Advanced Jewelry Fabrication Section 2

Instructor: Jane Lamanna
Build your jewelry skills while fabricating your own designs. Recent subjects have included die forming and keum boo.

Prerequisite: Intermediate Jewelry

[$260 members /$285 non-members]
10 Wednesdays starting May 17-July 19, 6:30-9:30pm

Course Code: 23S9AM520B

Duration 10 Sessions
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Jewelry Casting

Instructor: Hans Ruebel
Casting is a traditional method of making jewelry from wax models. It has been used by artists from ancient China to present day. Cast your own jewelry using this lost wax casting method.

No experience necessary

[$260 members /$285 non-members]
10 Thursdays starting May 18-July 20, 6:30-9:30pm

Course Code: 23S9AM310

Duration 10 Sessions
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Jewelry Workshops

Make Your Own: Hammered Cuff Bracelets

Instructor: Jane Lamanna
In this 1-day workshop, create your own hammered cuff bracelet. Add to your own jewelry collection or create a gift for a friend.

No experience necessary

[$55 members / $65 nonmembers]
Friday May 19, 6-9pm

Course Code: 23S9AM310

Duration 1 Sessions
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Make Your Own: Earrings Sampler

Instructor: Jane Lamanna
Over the course of two class session you will make a new earring wardrobe. Including dangles, hoops, and posts. No experience necessary.

[$110 members / $120 nonmembers]
2 Fridays June 9 & 16, 6–9 pm

Course Code: 23S9AM310

Duration 1 Sessions
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Make Your Own: Spinner Ring

Instructor: Jane Lamanna
This 2-day workshop is perfect for someone who is looking to learn something new or explore jewelry-making techniques. Design and create your own spinner ring using brass, copper, and nickel silver.

[$110 members / $120 nonmembers]
2 Fridays June 23 & 30, 6-9pm

Course Code: 23S9AM310

Duration 1 Sessions
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