BEGINNING IN AUGUST
Payment of Class Fee secures placement in class. To sign up call 251.981.2787 or go here.

BEGINNING ACRYLICS
Wednesdays, Beginning August 18 for four weeks
9:30am - 12:30pm
Fee: $60
Jane Sellier is an award-winning artist who enjoys helping beginning artists get over their fears so they can enjoy the painting process. A painting instructor for ten years, she is always pleasantly surprised by the paintings students in her classes produce and encourages anyone who is even slightly interested (but feeling intimidated) to try.

DRAWING FUNDAMENTAL
Thursdays, Beginning August 19 for six weeks
10:0am - 12:00pm
Fee: $100
Zach Baisden will teach the basics of drawing using pencils, charcoal and pastels.

BEGINNING IN OCTOBER
DRAWING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN
Thursdays, Beginning November 11 for six weeks
9:30am - 12:30pm
Fee:  $90
This is a very relaxing, fun class...taught from the famous book "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain".  You will be taught at your level from beginning to advanced with a series of drawing exercises your will be amazed how quickly and easily you will learn to draw.  Once this skill is learned drawing will become automatic, like driving a car.  ONCE YOU LEARN THIS YOU WILL ALWAYS SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY.. IT WILL INCREASE YOUR PERCEPTION AND APPRECIATION OF THE VISUAL WORLD AROUND YOU… AN ARTISTIC, CREATIVE PERSON IS   NEVER BORED. This technique is often used in business to release the creative thinking of non-artistic people...help you think outside the box. SO COME JOIN US  ON THIS CREATIVE JOURNEY….
CLASS REGISTRATION HERE

The following classes are limited in size to ensure ample access to tools and materials and to maximize individual time with the instructor and/or teaching assistant.

MEMORIES IN GLASS - BEGINNING SAND CASTING
Second Tuesday of each month
6:00pm - 8:30pm    a one day work shop
Fee:  $45 all supplies and equipment provided
Instructor: Sam Cornman
Learn about hot glass casting while creating a momentous piece of art.  Students will cast a creation out of molten hot glass in Orange Beaches' very own sand!  Bring a small object (8"x8" or smaller) to imprint in the sand and learn the glass art of casting.  The memory objects will be used for impressions in the sand and will not be harmed.  Examples of objects to bring: military metals, antique jewelry,  sea shells.

GLASS BLOWING FOR BEGINNERS I 
$150   -  a one day workshop!
First and Fourth Saturdays of each month
2pm -  5pm
This three hour class is designed to give beginners an introduction to basic glassblowing.  The class will give students ample hands on experience as they learn classic techniques such as shaping the glass, making basic forms and apply basic color to the glass.  By the end of the work shop students will have made paperweights, ornaments and vessels.  Students can expect to make 2 to 4 pieces, which will be ready to take home the next day.  Shipping is available for visiting students.  To Sign Up for Classes Call 251.981.2787
or go here.

GLASS BLOWING FOR BEGINNERS II
$150   -  a one day workshop!
Second Saturday of each month
2pm - 5pm
Building on the skills learned in Beginners I, students will learn how to gather glass out of the furnace and reheat. These skills are necessary for students to start to make pieces totally on their own. With ample instruction, students will make blown vessels from start to finish.   Students can expect to make 2  to 4 pieces, which will be ready to take home the next day.  Shipping is available for visiting students. To Sign Up for Classes Call 251.981.2787 or go here.

INTERMEDIATE GLASS BLOWING
$150 -  a one day workshop!
Third Saturday of each month
Students who have taken Glass Blowing For Beginners I & II at The Hot Shop or another facility can register for our Intermediate Glass Blowing Class. Techniques for shaping, color application, and design will be explored in more depth in these continuing classes. Students must purchase their own color at this level.  To Sign Up for Classes Call 251.981.2787or go here.

ADVANCED GLASS BLOWING
$150 -  a one day workshop!
CALL FOR DATE & TIME
Prerequisites  Beginning I, II, and Intermediate Glass Blowing are necessary to take this class. Students should be capable of gathering , heating and making simple blown shapes. New skills such as handles and bit work will be introduced, as well as advanced color application. After taking this class along with the prerequisites, students are eligible to rent The Hot Shop for personal use.

 

BEGINNING IN June
Payment of Class Fee secures placement in class. To sign up call 251.981.2787 or go here.