Riverhouse Pottery and Art Center

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Kids

Summer Art Classes

To register for classes please call 407-323-9272
or email us at kim@PotteryArtGallery.net

Riverhouse is located at 118 Palmetto Ave., in Historic Downtown Sanford.
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1.) The ABC's of ART - Drawing and Painting

ages 10 and up

June 20^th-24^th, 12-1:30

$95 All materials will be provided.

In this class students will explore a variety of techniques and mediums. We will work with pencil, acrylic, pastels and watercolor on projects that will build fundamental skills and develop creativity, while having fun! We will teach them which material best suits the project, so they can attain the best results. Recommended for students with a serious interest in art.

2.) Handbuilding and Pottery on the Wheel – Horray for Clay!

June 20^th – 24^th,2 - 3:30

Ages 6 and up

$95 (includes all materials)

Make your project from your own creative image – NO MOLDS!

Students will first be introduced to working on their handbuilding skills; wedging, slab, pinch pots, coil and carving. Then it is onto the wheel! Wheel-throwing helps to develop good touch senses and aspects in centering. Kids will leave the session with an understanding of clay plus some cool pottery projects such as a bowl, small plate and garden art made and glazed uniquely by them!

3.) Mixed Media

June 27- July1st, 11:30 - 1:00

Ages 6 & up

Price: $95 (price includes all materials)

Techniques used in this class will be each of the following: Design, clay handbuilding, glazing, paper making and watercolor painting. The theme for this class is “Beach, fun and sun”.

Children will be making every part of this project from start to finish handbuilding their own clay picture frames, making their own paper and finishing it off with a beautiful watercolor of the beach. The final project will be a colorful framed painting that they can hang and be proud of!

4.) Papier Mache Sculpting/Painting

June 27- July 2nd, 1:30 - 3:00

Ages 6 and up

Price $95 (price includes all materials)

Papier-mâché sculpting, drawing, painting and collage, are just a few of the techniques we will be using in this art camp. Our theme for this class will be “Sea and nature”. Students will choose a project such as fish, flowers, butterflies and birds. They will then plan and construct a large sculpture out of papier mache. All projects will be finished by painting beautiful color and design onto it. Any of these creations are sure to be whimsical and fun!

5.) Batik and tie-dye
July 6-8 (three days only) 11:30 – 1:30
Ages 6 & up
Price $65 plus $5 materials fee

Color your world! Kids really love working with color - It stimulates their minds and provides a constructive creative outlet. We will supply everything the student needs to make three dazzling, colorfast tie-dye projects. We use the same dyes that the pros use paying particular attention to the color wheel. Children will learn how to make cool patterns such as bulls-eyes, stripes, hearts...even spirals. Batik techniques will also be implemented into some of these projects. Students will take pride in having created their designs themselves every time they wear it! Don’t forget to wear your old art-safe clothes for this class!

6.) Handmade Paper and flower pressing

July 11^th – July 15^th, 11:30 – 1:30

Ages 6 and up

Price $95 (price includes all materials)

Paper and paper pulp has been used to make art throughout history and is used for many exciting mixed media projects. In this art class we will be making several different projects with handmade pulp. We will be using casting and embossing techniques plus experimenting by adding different materials to enhance our paper creations such as flower pedals that we will be pressing ourselves! To add color we will finish with applying watercolor paints.

7.) The ABC's of ART - Drawing and Painting

ages 10 and up

July 11^th- 15^th, 2 - 3:30

$95 All materials will be provided.

8.)Clay Handbuilding - Mosaics & Murals

Ages 6 & up
July 18^th – 22nd, 11:30 - 1:00

Ages 6 and up

Price $95 (price includes all materials)
Kids will design and make a mosaic mural using handmade clay tiles that they will create. Techniques include clay slab construction, transfers, glazing, grouting and sealing. Other materials used may be glass beads, shells and more. This is truly a one-of-a-kind project that can be displayed as garden-art or hung inside. Let's be creative!

9.) Batik and tie-dye
July 25th, - 29th, 12:30 – 2:30
Ages 6 & up
Price $95 plus $5 materials fee

Color your world! Kids really love working with color - It stimulates their minds and provides a constructive creative outlet. We will supply everything the student needs to make three dazzling, colorfast tie-dye projects. We use the same dyes that the pros use paying particular attention to the color wheel. Children will learn how to make cool patterns such as bulls-eyes, stripes, hearts...even spirals. Batik techniques will also be implemented into some of these projects. Students will take pride in having created their designs themselves every time they wear it! Don’t forget to wear your old art-safe clothes for this class!

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Adults and Teens

Introduction to Clay Handbuilding or Wheelthrowing

Saturdays, 1:30 - 4:00 (4 week class)
Price: $155 Includes up to 25lbs. clay, use of all tools, kiln firing and glazes.
For beginners to intermediates. Learn the art of making pottery and create decorative and functional pottery in a spacious indoor/outdoor studio. This class is designed for the beginners and for those who have taken beginning pottery classes in the past. We will cover the basic to intermediate level working with clay such as centering, wheel-throwing, handbuilding, trimming and glazing. If you choose to become an open studio member additional studio time can be purchased to practice on your own.

Adults/Teens - Mosaic Tile Class

Adults and Teens
Clay Handbuilding
(5 week class) Saturdays - 1:30 - 4:00
Price: $165 (price includes 25lbs. of clay, firing and stock glazes)
Make a mosaic or mural project using handbuilt tiles that you design and create. You can even add your own pieces from home such as sea glass, plate shards, glass beads and more.Bring in your own base or create a mosaic/mural from scratch for a one-of-a-kind project. Techniques include slab construction, textures, transfers, glazing, grout and sealing. Suggested forms: lamps, mirrors, picture frames, vases, small tabletops. Let's be creative!

Silversmithing (lost wax technique)

Teens and Adults.
Wednesdays, June 22nd - July27th (6 weeks) 5:30 - 7:30
Price: $180 (price does not include materials)
Tools used: Jewelers saw, bench pin, file set, hammer ball peen, leather hammer, pliers, safety goggles.
In this Silversmithing class you will be taught the lost wax technique of jewelry making. WHAT IS LOST WAX CARVING? It's the technique used to cast your own designs in metal. Carving a wax model is how you prepare your piece for casting. As a wax carver you will take your own sketch or design and translate it into a 3D wax model. Your wax model will be cast and poured with your choice of metal. Wax is versatile and lets you create very sculptural designs like flowers, animals, symbols, etc. Most jewelry actually begin as a wax model. If you are interested in making a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry that stands apart from the masses such as a ring, charm, earrings, pendant, belt buckle, miniature sculpture, just to name a few, it all starts with an idea. Materials available are copper, silver, bronze or pewter. Skills taught (depending on project chosen) will be carving, sawing, piercing, filing, fitting, hammering, polishing and finishing. Instructor: Paul Martrildono

Drawing

Drawing and painting
Teens - Adults
Tuesday, June 28th - Aug. 2nd, 5:30 - 7:30
Price: $135 (6 week session)
This class will be taught by European classically trained art instructor Alfredo Mujica. In this class we will focus on the fundamentals of composition, perspective (interior and exteriors), shading, textures, portraiture and figure drawing. A variety of media will be employed including pencil, ink, charcoal and pastels. Due to the small class sizes much individual instruction will produce great results in learning.

Introduction to Stained Glass

Thursdays, September 3rd - October 8th 2011, 12:00 - 2:00
$195 ($45 materials) 6 wks.
All levels. This class offers the beginning student the techniques of stained glass pattern design along with glass cutting, copper foiling and soldering. Your first project will be a sun catcher. Your second project will be a larger stained glass panel with background glass. Student tool packages will be available and offered at a discount for this class. More advanced level students will learn to improve their cutting ability as well as creating their own patterns and exploring soldering techniques. Projects may include boxes, panes, lampshades.

"Dazzling Dichroics Workshop"

Fused Glass Jewelry
Saturday Sept. 3rd, 2011, 3:00 - 6:00
Price: $95 ($55 material) - 1 day Workshop
We are firing up the Kiln! Learn to design Dazzling Dichroic Jewelry!
Beginners and Intermediates This class is an introduction to fused glass instruction that includes basic glass cutting along with design elements. You will be able to create beautiful pieces of wearable jewelry - just in time for Holiday gift season!

All Ages

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Arty-Parties!
All ages

Try something different for your next girls night out, Birthday Party or get together!
Arty-Parties are so much fun! We offer Arty-Parties in Painting, Drawing, Clay Handbuilding , Wheelthrowing, beading, stained glass and fused glass. Wine tasting is also available or you can bring your own!

Call for more details and scheduling.
Children Birthday Arty-Parties - $20 per person (minimum of 5)
Adult Arty-Parties $35 each (minimum of 5)

Events in the Courtyard

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Have your next event in the
Beautiful Riverhouse Courtyard!
For rates contact Riverhouse Pottery.
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"4th Friday's Gallery Walk"

Stroll downtown Sanford and visit over 5 galleries hosting art exhibits. Cast your vote for your favorite are piece entered in the Historic Welcome Center contest. Time is 6-8 and starting location is 230 First Street, downtown historic Sanford.