Join us to learn about the wonders of clay in a supportive environment where your creativity will be encouraged! No prior experience necessary but experienced individuals may pursue self-directed projects. Instructor Sam Purze will provide guided directions and specific demonstrations when needed.
8 Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 est
Hand-building 2 is a perfect course for students interested in furthering their already established hand building skills. We will explore new techniques, complex forms, exaggerated scale, and intentional surfaces to create thoughtful ceramic artwork. Whether you are interested in ceramic sculpture or intricate functional pots, instructor Sam Purze will guide you through this 6-week course to accomplish your goals. Hand Building 1 (or a similar qualifying experience) is a required prerequisite for this upper-level ceramics class. If you have specific ideas, please bring thorough sketches with you on the first day of class. If you don’t know where to start, a project will be suggested to you. All tools and supplies included. Pick-up finished artwork 2-3 weeks after the last day of class.
6 Friday Nights, 6-9pm cst
Get ready for the “Fall into Art Pop-up Tent Sale,“a special event taking place at the Courtyard Gallery in New Buffalo, Michigan. Browse a wide selection of original fine art and unique handcrafted pieces, all on display under festive tents.
10-4 est
Learn how to create handmade porcelain jewelry in this engaging 3-week class! We will begin by forming playful stud earrings, dangling earrings, necklaces or pins out of porcelain clay. We will connect high temperature wire where needed for future hardware attachments. Then we will add color to our tidbits with glazes made in house. During our final class, we will assemble all the trinkets, so they will be ready to wear before you leave. Give the gift of handmade this holiday season! Price includes all tools, supplies and jewelry hardware including wire, pin backs and string. Long fingernails are NOT recommended.
If you have a necklace or bracelet chain you would like to repurpose, or a pair of jeweler's pliers, bring them with you to class.
3 Saturdays, 4-6 est
Immerse yourself in a world of art-making and creativity at the 9th annual Art Blitz!
Enjoy hands-on art activities, exhibits, artist demos, hayrides, live music, great food, and more. Don’t miss out on cutting your own sunflowers, joining a scavenger hunt, and shopping our brand-new art supply sale! Admission and parking are FREE, with activity tickets available at the gate.
Visit the first ever Instructor Showcase to see short demos on how our teaching artists create their own work.
Saturday, September 20 9-5 cst
Art Barn is excited to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Juried Art Exhibition. We received 171 artist applications, with 100 out of the 416 submitted pieces being selected, making that a 24% acceptance rate for this year's exhibition.
Pick out a handmade bowl, take home supper, and help fight hunger! All profits will be donated to Redbud Area Ministries Food Pantry. Sponsored by the Buchanan Community Schools and Roti Roti Art Center of Buchanan.
Children will learn the basics of hand building with clay in the form of coiling, pinching and slab building. They will complete their projects with simple glazing techniques. At the end of the session each child typically goes home with several ceramic works which they made themselves from start to finish. These children will have the opportunity to pick up a new hobby, learn a multitude of hand skills, and work on problem solving. They will be welcomed into an environment where their creativity is encouraged and make new friends along the way. Experienced students may pursue their own projects under the guidance of the instructor. Pick-up finished work 2-3 weeks after last class.
Teens will learn the basics of hand building with clay in the form of coiling, pinching, slab building and throwing on the wheel. They will complete their projects with simple glazing techniques. At the end of the session each child typically goes home with several ceramic works which they made themselves from start to finish. These children will have the opportunity to pick up a new hobby, learn a multitude of hand skills, and work on problem solving. They will be welcomed into an environment where their creativity is encouraged and make new friends along the way. Experienced students may pursue their own projects under the guidance of the instructor. Pick-up finished work 2-3 weeks after last class.
March Featured Artists
MARCH 1 – APRIL 3
Sales Gallery & Online
Samantha Purze, Joe Singewald, Betsy Williams, Joel Willson
Jewelry Spotlight: April D. Felipe
Exhibition in conjunction with the NCECA 54th Annual
Conference, MULTIVALENT: Clay, Mindfulness, and Memory, in Richmond,
Virginia, March 25-28, 2020.
Sun, May 5 - Sat, May 11, 2019
Vergette Gallery
Allyn Building Room 107
1100 S Normal Ave
Carbondale, IL 62901
