Course Catalog - One Day Workshops - Sawtooth Center for Creative Art

One Day Workshops and Weekend Workshops

Sawtooth's Newest Painting Program - A Taste of Art

4450. A Taste of Art
Instructor Du Jour
Add a taste of art to your life. Bring your favorite bottle of wine to this low-key class. It’s a great opportunity for anyone wanting to enjoy the thrill of creativity and the company of good friends. Follow the stroke-by-stroke instructions or tap into your wild, avant-garde side. It is completely up to you. Have a good time and some good wine. Make some new friends as you paint and at the end of the night you take home your masterpiece. All supplies included. No experience necessary. Class space limited to 20 people per night.

Location: Graphics 2
Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, $35 per person
Fridays, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, $40 per person

Ceramics Workshops

2309. Fun Clay Bird Feeders - Make Two, Share One
Instructor Juanita Disher and Jill Bolick
Create a festive bird feeder for your favorite neighborhood feathered friends. After constructing the main clay structure, have lots of fun embellishing it into an original bird feeder that every bird would want to feed from. Finished bird feeder available in time for spring feeding. Make a bird feeder for yourself and one to be donated to Birdfest, a fund-raiser for Habitat for Humanity. No previous experience required. Great project for parent/child or big brother/big sister.

Location: Handbuilding/Stained Glass Studio
Saturday, 2/16, 1:00 – 5:00 pm
member fee: $55 non-member $75

2312. Pottery Bowls - Make 3, Share 1
Instructor Warren Moyer
Have fun working in clay, creating several bowls for yourself and one to contribute to “Empty Bowls”, a fundraiser for the Second Harvest Food Bank. Bowls are stoneware, dishwasher, microwave safe. No experience necessary.

Location: Handbuilding/Stained Glass Studio
Saturday, 3/8, 1:00 – 5:00 pm,
member fee: $50 non-member $70

2315. Raku Workshop
Instructor Gaff Pearce
Have a fun experience raku firing while learning new techniques. The first meeting will focus on terra sigilatto and how to apply it to your greenware pots to achieve rich satiny blacks in raku. Bring two pieces to apply terra sigilatto. The second meeting will focus on the actual raku firing using the bisqued pieces you have applied terra sigilatto to. Techniques covered will include spraying glazes, using underglazes for additional color, masking patterns, etc. .

Location: Handbuilding/Stained Glass Studio
Saturday, 2/23, 12:00 – 1:30 pm &
Saturday, 3/15, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
member fee: $40 non-member $60

2390. Photographing Ceramics
Instructor Warren Moyer & Kathryn Kelly-Hensley
Come learn how to create an easy and relatively inexpensive photo set that allows you to make professional looking photos of your work. Students will learn how to construct a photo set complete with lighting to make photographing artwork a breeze. Learn simple lighting techniques to make your photos professional and creative. Class not limited to pottery students. Photo techniques learned can apply to other small art forms. Class limited to 15 so register early. Each student should bring 1-2 pieces to be photographed as examples during class.

Location: Handbuilding/Stained Glass Studio
Saturday, 3/29, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm,
member fee: $25 non-member $40

*One-on-One - $20 per half hour
Sign up for a half hour of personal Q & A and bring
additional artwork to have photographed

Fibers Workshop

3024. Shibori Fabric Design & Dyeing
Instructor Jen Swearington
Learn the ancient Japanese art of folding and dying fabric to create wonderful vibrant patterns on silk. You will learn from the Asheville artist and creator of Jennythreads. During this six hour workshop you will be creating texture and color by folding and stitching silk and applying permanent, heated fabric dyes. At the end of the session, you will have several unique silk scarves to wear or give as gifts. A $20 supply fee is included in cost.

Location: Wetroom
member fee: $75 non-member fee: $95
Saturday, 2/2, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

3223. Rags to Riches
Instructor Pat Mauck
Rug weaving and more! In this class you will create a one-of–a-kind textile of your choice, for example, a rug, wall hanging, table runner, etc. You can choose from a variety of raw materials to weave into your creation, i.e. interesting cloth strips or a variety of yarns. You are free to use our supplies, or provide your own. No experience in weaving on a floor loom required. This will be a fun creative one week workshop. Bring in a bag lunch.

Location: Weaving Studio
member fee: $165 non-member fee: $195
Monday - Friday, 3/10 - 3/14, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

3320. How to Draft Twill Patterns – A Weaving Workshop
Instructor Pat Mauck
In this one-day workshop, you will draft several twill patterns for 4 to 12 harnesses, dress the loom with a short warp, and weave a towel using the twill patterns you create. All supplies are provided. Some harness loom weaving experience is required; you should know how to put a warp on the loom.

Location: Weaving Studio
member fee: $85 non-member fee: $105
Saturday, 3/8, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Bring a bag lunch)

3116. Felting - Making a Clutch Purse
Instructor Rachel Nicholson
Come learn the ancient textile technique of felting. In this half-day workshop, you will learn how to felt wool fleece into a versatile seamless purse that you can use or give as a gift. Materials provided will be wool for felting, silk fibers and fabric. Bring other treasures (yarns, fibers, bits of fabric for added texture and visual interest). A $15 supply fee is included in cost.

Location: Graphics II
member fee: $45 non-member fee: $65
Saturday, 2/9, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

3115. The Art of Needle Felting
Instructor Melisse Hopping
In this class you will create colorful shapes of your own design utilizing the ancient technique of needle felting. Barbed felting needles are used to make wool fibers adhere together without using water. A variety of colorful wool yarns, will be available for use in your designs. You will be able to create your finished shapes as decorative pins, 3 dimensional Easter eggs and more. A $15 supply fee is included in cost.

Location: Wetroom
member fee: $45 non-member fee: $65
Saturday, 2/16, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Creative Fibers

3041. Whimsical Jewelry & Small Wall Art
Instructor Diane Cain
Try your hand at making whimsical, colorful jewelry loosely based on the yarn painting art of the Huichol Indians of Mexico. In class, we will explore making symbols relating to our life. We will be combining yarn, beads and small findings into wearable jewelry or small art pieces. Class is open for teens and adults. Three or four pieces of jewelry will be made as time allows. Supplies will be provided.

Location: Wet Room
member fee: $85 non-member fee: $105
Saturday, 2/23, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

3302. Taste of Fashion Vintage Remake
Instructor Caylin Hoyme, Wild Flower Boutique
Have you been saving some special piece of clothing from Grandmother’s attic trunk? Have you been collecting pieces of antique lace and fabric? Come to this class and make a NEW piece of wearable art. Bring your treasures, scissors and a sketch pad. Friday evening is a project planning session. Using dress forms and skilled sketching, we will help you plan your vintage remake. On Saturday we will guide you through the reconstruction process. Handsewing experience a plus, but not required. We will get you well-started; finishing may take more time than class allows. A $20 materials fee is included.
Ages 14 & Up (Bring a Bag Lunch)
Location: Wetroom
member fee: $95 non-member fee: $125
Friday, 11/16, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Saturday, 11/17, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Metals Workshops

5101. Bead and Pearl Stringing
Instructor Kathy Young Albertelli
Learn to string beautiful pearls and other types of beads using a knotting process, complete a beautiful necklace. Through discussion, demonstration and hands-on practice, learn the basics of creating a skillfully crafted piece of beaded jewelry. Experienced students may proceed at their own pace. Bring any beads and-or stringing supplies you want. First project materials are provided. Beads and supplies available for purchase.

Location: Metals Studio
member fee: $50 non-member fee: $75
Saturday, 1/26, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

5107. Simple Forming Techniques for Jewelry
Instructor Betty Helen Longhi
Jewelry with three-dimensional form is much more elegant and professional-looking than flat pieces, and the techniques to create dimension from flat sheet can be quick and easy. Let Betty show you her approach to making simple sheet metal come alive with form! Hammers and wooden stakes you create are all that are needed to add a new dimension to your jewelry work. Some experience with metal/jewelry is helpful, but beginners are welcome. This is a much-condensed version of her very popular 5-day shell-forming workshop that Betty has taught across the country. Supply list.

Location: Metals Studio
member fee: $165 non-member fee: $195
Saturday & Sunday, 2/2 & 2/3, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

5106. Beginning Jewelry Fabrication - Weekend Workshop
Instructor Marcia Macdonald
Have you always wanted to learn to make jewelry but never had the time? If that is the case, this condensed two day exploration of beginning jewelry basics may be your ideal solution. If you have never used a jewelers' saw or metal file, try this introductory workshop, especially for beginners. Explore a variety of jewelry making and metalsmithing techniques such as; sawing, filing, piercing, sanding, bending and polishing. All the necessary tools will be provided. Basic materials to create several pieces will be provided, and silver will be available for purchase during the workshop.

Location: Metals Studio
member fee: $165 non-member fee: $195
Saturday & Sunday, 3/1 & 3/2, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

5201. Welding for the Artist
Instructor John Martin
Learn how to weld using the oxy-acetylene torch. Take scrap metal, copper, brass and steel, and turn them into sculpture, jewelry and found object art. This one-day workshop will teach you how to operate the oxy-acetylene torch, and use it safely to create metal work that can be used as functional or decorative art. Students will be contacted regarding supplies, etc. Class limited to 6 students.

Location: Metals Studio
member fee: $105 non-member fee: $135
Saturday, 3/15, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (Bring a bag lunch)

5203. MIG Welding for the Artist
Instructor John Martin
Try your hand at welding with a 110-volt MIG welder.
For students with or without any experience in welding, come see what MIG welding can offer. MIG welding can be a quicker and cleaner process than traditional stick welding or oxy-acetylene welding. It can also be used on a wide variety of metals and alloys. You will also be able to use a plasma cutter, which offers the possibility of intricate cuts. There will be demonstration and hands-on practice. Bring long-sleeve shirt, wear cotton/denim pants, closed-toe shoes or boots, heavy leather gloves, bring lunch, welding helmets provided, or bring one, metal to practice with provided, bring some if you have it.

Location: Metals Studio
member fee: $105 non-member fee: $135
Saturday, 3/29, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Glass Workshops

532. Introduction to Lampworking – The Art of Making Glass Beads
Instructor Jeff Wilson
Learn the art of glass beadmaking. Basic beadmaking techniques, the tools and methods used, and safety will be covered. Discuss setting up a safe workspace, eye protection and proper ventilation for flame work, different gas options, torches, methods for cooling/ annealing the beads, and basic tools used. Create beautiful beads using molten glass, stringers, mandrels and a torch. Learn the importance of slow, even rotation of the mandrel, positioning of your hands, working in the flame, shaping the bead and adding extra glass. No experience necessary. All materials provided. Class limited to 8 students.

Location: Metals Studio
member fee: $165 non-member fee: $195
Saturday & Sunday, 2/23 & 2/24, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

5301. Blown Glass Beads
Instructor Curtis Cecil
Explore this exciting way of creating glass beads. Use colored and decorated glass tubing, applying techniques on the inside and outside of the tubing for
beads and pendants. No experience necessary. Class limited to 8 students. A $15 supply fee is included in your registration fee. (Bring a bag lunch)

Location: Metals Studio
member fee: $185 non-member fee: $210
Saturday & Sunday, 3/8 & 3/9, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

5302.Hand-Blown Glass Perfume Bottles
Instructor Curtis Cecil
What could be more beautiful and romantic than a hand-blown glass vessel filled with perfume? (And Valentine’s Day is February 14th). In this fun workshop, you’ll learn how to create a number of hand-blown vessels, using centuries-old techniques. This workshop is available for all levels; no experience is necessary. Class limited to eight students. A $15 supply fee is included in your registration fee. (Bring a bag lunch) Perfume not included.

Location: Metals Studio
member fee: $185 non-member fee: $210
Saturday & Sunday, 2/9 & 2/10, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

540. Creative Fused Glass - Jewelry and More...
Instructor Patrick Burger
Learn a fascinating new hobby, and create art you can wear and use! No previous experience is necessary and your teacher, Patrick Burger, has been instructing students of all ages in glass fusion for over 20 years. While creating pins, earrings, pendants, and ornaments, you’ll also learn a lot about glass itself – from its creation to its innumerable uses. Each student will have many useful finished pieces to cherish or give as gifts for friends and family. Some materials included in the fee. Other supplies discussed in class.

Location: Handbuilding/Stained Glass Studio
member fee: $150 non-member fee: $170
Saturday & Sunday, 2/16 & 2/17, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Photography Workshops

6653. Photo Scrapbooking
Instructor Kathryn Kelly-Hensley
Do you have boxes and boxes of photos that you have wanted to put into albums? How about placing all of your photo memories into a scrapbook to share with your family and friends and enjoy for years to come? Scrapbooking can be very easy for anyone who is willing to try. This popular hobby is a method of preserving important events and times in people's lives by using photos, notes and letters, memorabilia and other souvenirs. Learn the basics of scrapbooking & complete at least one simple page! Some supplies provided. Students should bring photos and anyadditional scrapbook materials they would like to use.

Location: Youth II
member fee: $55 non-member fee $75
Saturday, 4/12, 1:00 - 5:00 pm

6654. Unique Photo Valentines
Instructor Kathryn Kelly-Hensley
Learn to create unique Valentines using your favorite photos. Win over your Valentine's heart with your own beautiful handmade cards. Your creative personal touches will make these cards very special. We will be sharing ideas and techniques for these one of a kind creations! Have fun and make cards with other cardmakers! See our 3rd-8th grade Valentine Workshop page 32.

Location: Graphics I
member fee: $25 non-member fee: $45
Saturday, 2/2, 1:00 - 3:00 pm

6652. Altered Books Using Photography
Instructor Benita VanWinkle
“Open the book… turn to the first page. Now tear it out!” While this is a very unusual statement, that is exactly what you will hear in this one day workshop when you are learning how to create the latest art craze – altered books! Learn how to create secret pockets, paint pages, use rubber stamps, fibers, and even leaves out of your yard to create incredible works of art. This workshop will open up your eyes to endless possibilities of using an old discarded book as a canvas for creative adventure. Bring your own old book (or use one of ours)…and your favorite photos Come prepared to have fun!

Location: Youth II
member fee: $115 non-member fee $145
Saturday, 2/9, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

6660. Eye to Eye - Capturing the Face
Instructor Kathryn Kelly-Hensley
Learn to capture the spirit of a person in the decisive moment. This workshop will help you discover and develop your individual style and push yourself to get images you've always imagined. We will examine a multitude of images and work with models to examine portraiture.

Location: Photography Classroom
member fee: $50 non-member fee: $65
Saturday, 3/1, 1:00 am - 5:00 pm

6079. Digital Point and Shoot Workshop
Instructor Benita VanWinkle
Digital cameras are great tools – but you still need to take the photograph. Whether you own a point and shoot digital camera or are planning on getting one, this workshop will provide you with tips for making your photographs better with this new technology. A walking field trip to practice shooting techniques will be included in this workshop. Bring your camera, accessories and manual.

Location: Computer Lab/Photography Classroom
member fee: $70 non-member fee: $90
Saturday, 3/8, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (Bring a bag lunch)

Location: Photography Classroom
member fee: $50 non-member fee: $65
Saturday, 3/1, 1:00 am - 5:00 pm

6288. Digital Photo Adult Art Camp
Instructor Mike Shoaf
An introduction to digital imaging! Digital cameras, photos on floppy/CD and photo-editing software are all aspects of digital imaging. This class is structured for digital photographers who want to learn how to adjust and improve existing images. Students will become familiar with image-manipulation programs to correct and manage their digital files. Printers and the printing options will also be discussed. No experience necessary.

Location: Computer Lab/Photography Classroom
member fee: $120 non-member fee: $150
Tuesday - Friday, 1/22 - 1/25, 2:00 - 5:00 pm

Location: Youth II
member fee: $115 non-member fee $145
Saturday, 2/9, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Youth II
member fee: $55 non-member fee $75
Saturday, 4/12, 1:00 - 5:00 pm

Location: Graphics I
member fee: $25 non-member fee: $45
Saturday, 2/2, 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Drawing and Painting Workshops

4249. Life Drawing Intensive
Instructor Mark Spangenberg
Students have often suggested this class and we agree that it’s a great idea. Spend one week on the figure, every day, three hours a day. Under Mark’s expert tutelage, you will come away with a new and more complete understanding of the human figure.
Location: Graphics 2
member fee: $130 non-member fee: $160
5 Days, Monday - Friday, 12/3 - 12/7, 6:30 - 9:00 pm

4249. Life Drawing Intensive
Instructor Mark Spangenberg
Students have often suggested this class and we agree that it’s a great idea. Spend one week on the figure, every day. Under Mark’s expert tutelage, you will come away with a new and more complete understanding of the human figure.

Location: Graphics 2
member fee: $130 non-member fee: $160
5 Days, Monday - Friday, 3/24 - 3/28, 6:30 - 9:00 pm

4230. Drawing Sampler in 5-part Harmony
Instructor Jeffrey Cates
This one-week art camp is for beginners and anyone who wants to fill-in-the-blanks in their drawing repertoire. If you want to learn how to use graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, pen and ink, and a “mystery” tool in 5 easy lessons, this is the class for you. We will concentrate on one medium each day, creating at least one finished piece that will certainly be good enough to stick on your refrigerator!
Location: Graphics 1
member fee: $105 non-member fee: $125
5 Days, Monday - Friday, 12/3 - 12/7, 5:30 - 8:30 pm

4230. Drawing Sampler in 5-part Harmony
Instructor Jeffrey Cates
This one-week art camp is for beginners and anyone who wants to fill-in-the-blanks in their drawing repertoire. If you want to learn how to use graphite, charcoal, colored pencils, pen and ink, and a “mystery” tool in 5 easy lessons, this is the class for you. We will concentrate on one medium each day, creating at least one finished piece that will certainly be good enough to stick on your refrigerator!

Location: Graphics 1
member fee: $105 non-member fee: $125
5 Days, Monday - Friday, 3/24 - 3/28, 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Workshop “Minis"

4615. Storytelling with Collage
Instructor Walt McGervey
No art experience (or “talent”) required: all are welcome! Collages are images created by pasting bits of paper to a hard backing. In this sometimes messy, but always fascinating workshop, you will produce random words from which you will write a small story. This story supplies the idea for your finished collage. An outrageous variety of materials will be supplied by the Sawtooth thanks to a donation from one of Winston's local artists. Expect to come away with a new way of thinking about your own creativity. Great for “blocked” artists of all kinds.
Location: Graphics 2
member fee: $125 non-member fee: $155
Friday, 11/16, 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Saturday, 11/17, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday, 11/18, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Location: Wetroom
member fee: $120 non-member fee: $150
Saturday, 3/29, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

4660. Whimsical Critters in Papier-mâché
Instructor Karen Parker
This is the perfect workshop for those who want dabble in art-making, while feeding your sense of whimsy. Explore the messy fun of papier-mâché by making a support structure with Styrofoam, tape and even sticks! Then, after drying overnight, we will decorate your critter with acrylic paint. Great for creating unique gifts or one of a kind works of art.

Location: Graphics 2
member fee: $140 non-member fee: $170
Saturday, 2/16, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm (Bring a bag lunch)
Sunday, 2/17, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Painting Workshops for 6th - 10th Grade

8870. Dream Painting for 6th - 10th Grade
Instructor JJ Jackson
Let your mind wander, dream and create in this workshop where reality dissolves and fantasy becomes reality. Draw what is inside your head or visualize your dreams to make images appear. The idea is to work with the creative energy where no boundaries exist. Paint and canvas provided!

Location: Youth 2
member fee: $80 non-member fee: $110
Section A - Saturday, 2/16, 12:30 - 4:00 pm
Section B - Saturday, 3/1, 12:30 - 4:00 pm

849. Animation for 6th - 10th Grade
Instructor David Emerson
Make your drawings come to life – learn how to animate! Students will become acquainted with the basics of animation, and get lots of hands-on practice as they explore a variety of animation techniques. At the conclusion of the course, each student will get a video copy of the animation they create. This class is suitable for new and continuing animation students. Space is limited so sign up early!

Location: Youth 2
member fee: $80 non-member fee: $110
Section A - 4 Wednesdays, 2/6 - 2/27, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Section B - 4 Wednesdays, 3/5 - 3/26, 6:30 - 8:30 pm