Due to limited space available for teaching, my Classes are limited to 1, 2 or 3 students per class depending on the class, making my classes are very individualized providing you the one-on-one instruction that you will not receive in a larger class setting. This also allows me to be flexible in my teaching schedule.
Classes are generally Friday and/or Saturday evenings, except first Friday nights of the month, due to Village of the Arts Artwalks, but I can work with you to fit your class around your schedule. I am available most any evening of the week. I can also arrange a weekday afternoon class if that is the only time you are available.
LAMPWORK BEAD MAKING: This class teaches you how to make your own handmade lampwork beads. Glass rods are melted under an open torch and formed into glass beads. You will learn about expansion of glass, compatible glasses, how to anneal your beads, and much more. $90.00 includes all supplies and tools (you take home your finished beads). This is a one secession class, 5 hours long. The class is limited to two students.
SILK PAINTING: Paint on 100% silk. In this class you will learn how to stretch your silk onto stretcher bars and paint on the silk, about different methods of creating designs on silk, how to heat set the dyes and about different resists. $120.00 which includes all supplies (silks, paints, brushes and stretcher frames). This is a 3 secession class, each class secession is 5 hours long. The class is limited to two students.
BATIK: In this class you will learn the ancient art of Batik, using fabric dyes, and wax resists. Learn how to create a design on your fabric by drawing or stamping. You will use the tub dying method and use wax as a resist. Class fees are $90.00 which includes all supplies (fabric, dyes, wax, brushes). This is a 2 secession class, each class secession is 5 hours long. The class is limited to two students. Since this class requires greater space for diping into the dyes, I teach it at my home and not at the Gallery.
OFF WHEEL POTTERY: In this class you will learn how to wedge the clay, to make ball pots, coil pots, pinch pots and slab pots, and glazing your pieces. This is a very fun class. (This class is off-wheel, all pottery pieces are made without a potters wheel.) This class is for children and/or adults, all ages can have fun with the clay. This is a 4 secession class, each class secession is 4 hours long. Class is limited to 3 students at the Gallery or more students if I come to your location. Class Fees: $75.00 per student includes all supplies; (clay, glazes and kiln firing and I supply all tools). A per student discount will be given for larger classes, held at the location of your choice.
BEAD STRINGING: In this class you will learn the basic bead stringing techniques, including crimping and how to make a basic loop and a wrapped loop. Class fees are $30.00 and includes all supplies. This is a one secession, 3 hour class. Class is limited to 3 students.
STAINED GLASS: In this class you will learn the basics of preparing your cartoon (design), glass cutting and grinding, assembling, foiling and soldering. Class fees are $175.00, includes all supplies. This is a three secession class, each secession is 4 hours long. Class is limited to 2 students.
PRECIOUS METAL CLAY (PMC): This is a basic PMC class. You will learn about the different types of PMC, how to sculp a design using PMC 3, and how to fire the PMC in the kiln. Class fees are $75.00 includes all supplies. This is a one secession class, 4 hours long. Class is limited to 3 students. More advanced PMC classes are available please inquire.
FUSED GLASS PENDANTS: In this class you will learn basic glass fusion, about expansion of glass, compatible glasses, how to fire glass in a kiln, different types of shelf paper and shelf primer, how to finish your pendant for hanging, and much more. Knowledge of glass cutting and grinding is a plus, but not required. Class fees are $75.00 and includes all supplies. This is a two secession class, each secession 4 hours long. Class is limited to 2 students. Student will complete two pendants. More advanced classes in fusion are available.
If you are interested in classes, please e-mail Christina at leeshoregallery@tampabay.rr.com or call her at 941-750-8203 or 941-224-6394 cell to sign up or request more information.
