Dirty Potters
3rd Saturday of the month (With holiday exceptions)
1/19, 2/16, 3/16, 4/13, 5/18
10am-2pm
Share. Learn. Create. Socialize- ceramics style! Meet up with other potters and ceramicists in this once- a- month meet up. Share ideas, talk techniques, and get in some wheel time! Open to all past and current ceramics students.
The Hook and Needle Club
Every Fourth Thursday, 6-8pm
Free for members
Share. Learn. Create. Socialize. A night for yarn crafters, quilters, and more. All are welcome! Just bring your own project and join in. BYOB if desired. The Hook and Needle club meets the fourth Thursday of every month. You must be a member of the art center but participation is free! Not a member? Join starting as low as $25.
Intro to Knitting Workshop
Erin Abney
Saturday, Jan 26
$40 member $50 non member
Bring a sack lunch for the afternoon break and knit the day away. Students will learn the basic knitting techniques from start to finish, how to read basic patterns, see types of yarn fibers, blocking and finishing. This workshop is great for both beginners and people wanting to refresh their knitting skills. Ages 8 and Up It is the perfect intro to our new knitting club where you can continue to practice techniques in monthly meetings.
Intermediate Adult Ceramics
Kelsey Daugherty
Tuesdays
6pm-8pm
S1: 1/29-3/5 S2: 3/19-4/30
Classes will not meet the first week of April
$75 members, $100 non-members
This class is an opportunity for ceramicists to take their skills to the next level. The instructor will build on student's existing skills and explore new techniques designed to improve ceramics capabilities. Participants must be able to center and create works on the wheel.
*Glaze and firing is included. Clay must be purchased through the PCAA at $30/bag. Students enrolled in ceramics classes can use studio when available, for up to two weeks after the end of class Please see PCAA staff for details.
Art Explorations
Robert Coveney
Thursdays
2pm-4pm
S1: 1/31-3/7 S2: 3/21-5/2
This class is multi-media and is designed to give students personal guidance through the project of their choice. Students are responsible for choosing their subject matter and any needed supplies.
Adult Ceramics
Robin Dakin
Evening: 6pm-8pm
This class is great for beginners as well as those with wheel experience. The small class sizes and tailored individual attention from the instructor help students learn and improve no matter their skill level. Participants will learn a variety of wheel and hand building techniques.
Adult Soft Pastels
Erica Keener
6pm-8pm 1/31-3/7
$85 members, $110 non-members All materials included
Instructor and pastel artist, Erica Keener will teach students the ins and outs of soft pastels. Participants will learn a wide variety of techniques and learn about a range of materials. Open to all skill levels.
No refunds can be given within 72 hours of the event.
Spellbinding Wizard Painting @ Proto Buildbar
Saturday, Feb 1nd, 2019
6-8pm
$30
The Art Center is on the road! Join us at The Proto Buildbar to create this Spellbinding Wizard Painting. Enjoy a magical evening with friends as you paint the evening away. All materials and instruction are included.
-Space is limited-
No refunds can be given within 72 hours of the event
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Taste & Create @ the 1808 Café
Saturday, Feb 2nd, 2019
10:30am
Enjoy a sampling of 5 coffees from around the world, learning a little about their origins and flavor profiles. In between samples, you will be guided by a Preble County Art Association instructor to paint/glaze your very own Ohio Pride Plate. Cost is $30/person and includes all supplies and coffee tastings.
No Refunds Given 72hr prior to the event.
Machine Sewing Crash Course
Pat Heffron- Cartwright
Saturday, Feb 2
11am-1pm
$30 member $40 non member
This one-day workshop is perfect for getting acquainted with a sewing machine. Whether you're new to sewing or need to refresh your skills, this workshop will familiarize participants with threading, stitching and more all
Participants will learn threading, stitching and more all while creating a fun quilted pillow. This class is the perfect precursor to the Reversible Market Tote and Delightful Daisy workshops!! Participants are free to bring their own machine.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds can be given within 72 hours of the event
Adult Painting: Acrylic
2/5-3/12 with Rick Wenning
This class will guide you through fundamentals of painting. The project-based course will introduce key design principles and then incorporate them into finished acrylic paintings. Participants will complete 2-3 paintings per session.
No refunds can be given within 72 hours of events
Unwind and Create, Valentine Dot Frame
Heidy Flory
Friday, Feb 8
$20 member, $30 non member
Paint and sip the night away in a special Valentine's Day Unwind as instructor, Heidi Flory guides participants step by step in creating a Valentines picture frame. All materials are included. Bring your favorite beverage and your creativity!
Cancellation Policy: No refunds can be given 72 hours prior to event.
Comics Crash Course
Adam Fields
Thursday, Feb 21
Learn the secrets of drawing comic book characters! Comic artist, Adam Fields will teach participants the secrets to creating iconic characters. Students will learn about body composition, pose, and motion.
Crochet Crash Course
Jane Marshall
Saturday, Feb 23
10am-12pm
This intro to crochet will teach you all the basics. Participants will learn to chain, single chain, and double chain. Once you master these, you can crochet just about anything! Continue your crochet practice by coming to our monthly fibers meet up, The Hook and Needle, free for members!
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Photography Crash Course
Lori Daugherty
Thursday, Feb 28
$30 member, $40 non member
Learn how to take great photographs! Instructor and professional photographer, Lori Daugherty will teach participants the “do’s and don’ts” of photography. Learn angles, composition, lighting, exposure, and more to take amazing images. Participants must bring a smart phone to work from.
Flow Painting
Friday, Mar 1
6pm-7pm
$15 member $20 non member
Explore the viral trend of paint pouring! This workshop will guide participants through this super fun process. You'll be wowed by your creation!
Block Printing Crash Course
Yetunde Rodriguez
Saturday, Mar 2
Participants will learn all about block printing in this unique workshop. Each step from creating the stamp to creating a finished one of a kind tea towel will be detailed in Block Printing Crash Course.
Ceramic Aromatherapy Necklace
Cheri Simon
Tuesdays, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19
Create a hand built ceramic necklace that’s more than just a beautiful statement piece! In this workshop, participants will learn about essential oils and make a necklace that contains their favorite oils, making a unique piece that provides the benefits of aroma therapy.
Photo Editing Crash Course
Jon Daugherty
Thursday, Mar 7
This exciting workshop will teach participants how to use photo editing apps to make their photographs look next-level great! The instructor will show students how to crop, use filters, balance colors, and more. This class is the perfect follow-up to the Photography Crash Course. Participants must bring a smart device that can download Snap Seed, a free app.
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Enjoy a delicious sampling of ice creams! In between samples, you will be guided by a Preble County Art Association instructor to paint/glaze your very ice cream bowl. Cost is $25/person and includes all supplies and ice cream tastings.
No Refunds Given 72 hr prior to the event.
Reversible Market Tote
Jesy Anderson
Saturday, Mar 16
Sew a reversible tote bag in this 2-hour class. Participants will see how easy it is to make; this class gives the necessary measurements of a market tote using 1 yard of fabric total. Once you take this class, you will be able to take any amount of material and make yourself a quick tote for any occasion! Participants must have a basic understanding of machine sewing. Ages 9 and up. New to all of this? Sign up for Machine Sewing Crash Course and you’ll be ready to take this workshop!
Learn to sew this market-ready reversible tote. Sew this cute tote using only one yard of fabric! Participants must have a basic understanding of machine sewing. Ages 9 and up. New to all of this? Sign up for Machine Sewing Crash Course and you’ll be ready to take this workshop!
This one-day workshop is perfect for getting acquainted with a sewing machine. Whether you're new to sewing or need to refresh your skills, this workshop will familiarize participants with threading, stitching and more all while creating a quilted coaster for your favorite beverage! Participants are free to bring their own
Classes will not meet first week of April
Adult Water Color
6pm-8pm 3/21-5/2
* Classes will not meet the first week of April 4/1-4/5 for Spring Break
Classes do not meet the first week of April
Unwind and Create, Wooden Board Art
Caitlin Cartwright
Friday, Apr 12
$40
Paint and sip the night away as an instructor guides participants step by step in creating this rustic, wooden board art. Participants will learn to distress wood and apply a custom vinyl design, creating a unique statement piece for your home. All materials are included. Bring your favorite beverage and your creativity!
Pet Prints!
Saturday, April 13
10am-1pm
$10 per print
Drop in any time all day and bring in your four-legged family member and make a fun print memento with their paw print.
Delightful Daisy Art Quilt
Pam Geisel
10:30am-1:30pm
Create a 9"x9"art quilt from start to finish with instructor, Pam Geisel. Participants will learn how to piece fabric, do raw-edge machine applique, yarn couching, knife-edge binding (also known as facing), and adding sleeves. (Actual fabrics might vary a bit from the photo.) Includes materials but you may bring your own stash.
Sigh up for the Machine Sewing Crash Course and you'll be ready for this event!
Ceramic Succulent Planter
Tuesdays, 4/23, 4/30
This two-part ceramic hand building class will use the coil technique to create this cute planter to house your succulent garden.
