Over this eight-week after school camp, students will explore a variety of materials and techniques, from making a pattern forest and an animal collage to exploring abstract sculpture and a walking through a unique science experiment with marker chromatography. Along the way they will learn about the elements of design and composition in both two […]
This class is designed to build on students' knowledge of wheel-thrown ceramics. Ben will demonstrate more advanced forms like bowls, mugs, and plates. The class will further explore the ceramic process by discussing the chemistry of clay and glaze. Students will be introduced to some surface design techniques, including painting and drawing with underglaze colors. […]
Learn to capture the beauty of the North Shore and the wonders of nature by keeping a nature sketchbook of your adventures! Join us for this fun and free mini-class and learn some basic drawing techniques to get you started. Janet Moore, our Studio 21 Visitor Engagement Manager, artist, and naturalist will provide you with […]
Join us for an open house in the Clay Studio! We recently launched a new studio access program for local artists working with clay, and we want to tell you about it! This open house will be a time to tour the studio, meet our new ceramics studio manager, and learn about our new studio […]
David Hahn was a beloved community-member, artist who passed away in 2022. He attended Washington University School of Fine Arts and the University of Minnesota. David was Art Director for Miller Publishing. After retiring to Hovland, David focused on watercolor and enjoyed teaching youth classes at the Art Colony as well as working within the […]
Struggling to see what your manuscript needs next? This class will help you refocus on the big picture. Discover tools to examine your work-in-progress from different angles to pinpoint what more you need for your narrative arc and your character connections—as essential in memoir as for fiction. Re-visioning will help you see through to a […]
Explore the possibilities with friends at the Art Colony after school art camp! Allison will teach a variety of art techniques and students will learn about the elements of design and composition through a ton of fun activities, including paper pulp painting, handmade sketchbooks, air dry clay mosaics, foil embossing, and pastel glow effects, among […]
Explore the possibilities with friends at the Art Colony after school art camp! Allison will teach a variety of art techniques and students will learn about the elements of design and composition through a ton of fun activities, including paper pulp painting, handmade sketchbooks, air dry clay mosaics, foil embossing, and pastel glow effects, among […]
Join us to celebrate the work of our youth artists that participated in After School Art Camp. Friends and family welcome! The exhibition will take place on the last day of camp for each age group, November 13th &14th.
This class will provide an introduction to ceramic art: historical and contemporary examples, the process of clay transforming into ceramic, and offer a hands-on exploration of wheel-thrown pottery. The pottery wheel is a wonderful tool for generating pottery forms. Students will learn to prepare the clay for use, center the clay on the wheel, open […]
This class is designed to build on your foundational knowledge of wheel-thrown ceramics. In this class we will demonstrate more advanced forms like bowls, mugs, and plates. We will also explore the ceramic process further by discussing the chemistry of clay and glaze. This class will introduce some surface design techniques–painting and drawing with underglaze […]
Are you someone who enjoys being playful with art materials and experimenting with different techniques? If that sounds like you, then the Art Colony after-school art club is the perfect fit! We will dive into a variety of drawing, painting, and printmaking techniques, allowing you to discover and develop your artistic style. Nan will focus […]