From printmaking, to painting, Life Drawing with Art of Modeling, to crocheting with the Crochet Guild, to textile classes with Vulture Collective – the Firehouse has many fun classes for adults!
Wednesday night classes starting in April!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT ART EXPERIENCES FOR ADULTS
EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT, JOIN US AS THE FIREHOUSE FOR A CREATIVE ART EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY!
1ST WEDNESDAY- CROCHET GUILD
2ND WEDNESDAY- PAINTING/2D CLASS (ON TUESDAY IN OCTOBER)
3RD WEDNESDAY- TEXTILE LOVE NIGHT
4TH WEDNESDAY- CERAMICS
SEE BELOW FOR THE SPECIFIC CLASSES AND SIGN UP INFORMATION!
2ND WEDNESDAY… IS ON TUESDAY IN OCTOBER AS WE WELCOME MUSICAL CANVAS TO THE FIREHOUSE!
SIGN UP HERE: Musical Canvas @ Firehouse Art Center Tickets, Wed, Sep 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite
Musical Canvas combines art, music, and collaboration for a unique and memorable evening. Come express yourself through painting!
Hosted by Devon Tree (devontreeart.com) – Devon Lindsay, also known as “Tree”, had his nickname given to him by his uncle to reflect his Native American heritage, strong physical stature, and his deep spiritual roots. Devon has been painting since 2009 and fell in love with live painting at events shortly after. He uses a variety of different mediums including acrylic spray paint, and airbrush.
With his variety of styles ranging from mountain landscapes to far-out psychedelic abstract paintings, Devon took on the challenge of creating original paintings from start to finish during live music shows for the band and concertgoers’ enjoyment alike. He has also performed in a variety of Colorado-based music groups across the nation. The crossroads of these experiences culminated in a special project, Rooted Loops, in which Devon performs live music while simultaneously painting a piece from start to finish.
3RD WEDNESDAY- TEXTILES!
SUSTAINABLE COSTUME DESIGN WITH STACI!
Sustainable Costume Design Class
https://costumedesignclass.eventbrite.com
Dates: Oct 18th 6-8pm- $40
Design and plan a costume from secondhand sources. This skills class is for people that have the confidence to finish a project on their own but want help making a solid plan and materials list. In this class students get hands on learning of key techniques like machine sewing; adding studs or gromets; building internal supports; working with glues; and sewing leather and similar materials. Who knew trash could look so good? If you want support throughout building your entire costume, please consider the workshop instead.
Bring with you the materials you want to make your costume from.
No experience needed. Additional guidance and sewing time to complete projects is available through our free Mend and Sew events on the third Sunday of the month at the Firehouse.
Ages 14 and up. Younger participants are welcome when accompanies by an adult.
4TH WEDNESDAY- CERAMICS!
4TH WED- 6PM-8PM
PLAY WITH CLAY OCTOBER
PLAY WITH CLAY JAN
(WE ARE TAKING A BREAK FROM PLAY WITH CLAY FOR THE HOLIDAYS IN NOV AND DEC)
Who: Anyone interested in handbuilding ceramics
When- 4th Wednesday of the Month
Where: Firehouse Art Center Ceramics Studio (Upstairs)- 667 4th Ave Longmont, CO
Join us for a casual gathering to play with clay and meet fellow clay lovers. Open to folks of all levels, demos will be shown for construction for beginners or just come and do your own thing! Only 15 dollars and the class covers your clay and for your pieces to get bisque fired. You can then pick up your fired work to paint at home or bring to our next Play with Clay night to glaze the work. Handbuilding projects only.
MEND AND SEW THIRD SUNDAYS!
Every 3rd Sunday join upcycling specialist Staci Bernstein (a.k.a., Spellcaster Aggie V) at Firehouse Art Center and fix up your old clothes.
Come for camaraderie, guidance, and bring the sewing or textile upcycling project that you’ve been dreaming of. Whether it’s altering something to fit better, mending your most loved garments, creating something new from a pattern, or upcycling something old into something new.
Staci is here to inspire and support you on your textile adventures by answering questions, offering advice, and sharing tools.
Feel free to bring snacks and beverages. Just make sure they don’t end up on anyone’s projects.
Space is limited, please register in advance. On registering, please indicate if you would like access to a sewing machine, or other specialty equipment.
This is a donation-based event, please pay what you can to show appreciation for the time, tools, and guidance.
June 18
September 17
ART AND CREATIVE BUSINESS WORKSHOP
Meet with other art & creative businesses to discuss struggles, successes, tips and resources. Professional advice and feedback from Coy Ink
Are you struggling with the ins and outs of starting or continuing a successful art business? Do you wish you could ask someone basic questions to help you avoid hours of research and banging your head on your desk in frustration? Questions like how to use square/credit card payments, how to approach retail stores and galleries, wholesale vs consignment vs shops vs booths, sales tax, business registration? Or just give you tips on local groups and opportunities happening in your community?
This workshop is customized to meet you at whatever stage you’re in with your art or creative business. The class size will be a max of 10 people in a similar situation to yourself. This provides the opportunity to learn from and lean on your fellow classmates and their experiences.
I’ll spend time ahead of the class gathering info and research before the class starts to answer your questions and provide resources to help you get started. If you still want more one-on-one help after the class I’m offering art career counseling starting at $150/mo or on demand sessions for $75/hr.
Fill out the questionnaire below to complete your registration and help me prepare answers and information for you ahead of the class! I look forward to meeting you!
Sustainable Costume Design Class
https://costumedesignclass.eventbrite.com
Dates: Oct 18th 6-8pm- $40
Design and plan a costume from secondhand sources. This skills class is for people that have the confidence to finish a project on their own but want help making a solid plan and materials list. In this class students get hands on learning of key techniques like machine sewing; adding studs or gromets; building internal supports; working with glues; and sewing leather and similar materials. Who knew trash could look so good? If you want support throughout building your entire costume, please consider the workshop instead.
Bring with you the materials you want to make your costume from.
No experience needed. Additional guidance and sewing time to complete projects is available through our free Mend and Sew events on the third Sunday of the month at the Firehouse.
Ages 14 and up. Younger participants are welcome when accompanies by an adult.
Sustainable Costume Design Workshop
4 weekly sessions
https://costumedesign.eventbrite.com
Dates: Oct 2, 9, 16, 23 from 4-7pm in Studio 64
Design and build a costume from secondhand sources in this weekly workshop. You’ll start with your materials, design, and plan as well as learn hands-on techniques for your project. In subsequent classes you’ll get support every step of the way through to your finished masterpiece.
Bring the materials you want to make your costume from. Tools and sewing machines will be provided but students will be responsible for purchasing supplies specific to their designs.
No experience needed.
Ages 14 and up. Younger participants are welcome when accompanies by an adult.
$150 The cost can be prorated by the instructor at the end of class for students that start late or finish early.
BOOK BINDING CLASSES WITH BRANDY COONS
Coptic Stitch Bookbinding Class
Sept 30, 2023: 9am-12pm
Make your own sketchbooks with decorative paper covers, using the coptic stitch. The coptic stitch is used for both exposed bindings and bindings concealed behind a closed spine, and the class will cover both techniques. We’ll prepare the signatures and covers, stitch and glue to assemble, and become familiar with various bookbinding tools.
Long Stitch Bookbinding Class
October 7, 2023: 9am-12pm
Make your own sketchbooks with decorative paper covers, using the long stitch technique. Used often in creating leather-bound books without glue, we’ll learn with heavyweight papers for covers, using two different variations, and decorative embellishments. We’ll prepare the signatures and covers, stitch to assemble, and become familiar with various bookbinding tools.
Japanese Bookbinding Class
October 21, 2023: 9am-12pm
Make your own sketchbooks with decorative paper covers, using Japanese binding stitches. We’ll cover the basic four-hole stitch and three patterned variations. Class members will create two books: one basic four-hole stitch and one variation of your choosing. We’ll prepare the papers and covers, stitch to assemble, and become familiar with various bookbinding tools.
The Firehouse is proud to offer a socially distanced life drawing session coordinated with Art of Modeling.
Short Sit- Dry and wet media only (wet media okay with restraint!): the Firehouse provides chairs and tables, BYO easel and supplies (newsprint and vine charcoal is available if you forget your supplies).
In this two-hour session poses vary from short gestures to 15 or 20 minute studies in an open-studio format. This is not an instructor-led class: artists are invited to practice their craft in their own style.
Sign up here!
MONDAYS- 6pm-8pm- In the Main Gallery
Members- $12
Non-Members- $15
Image: Brandy Coons
Long Pose Life Drawing Session (3 hours) with Art of Modeling.
Long poses- Dry and Wet media only: the Firehouse provides chairs and tables, BYO easel and supplies (newsprint and vine charcoal is available if you forget your supplies).
In this three-hour session starts with short gestures and moves into one to two LONG poses in an open-studio format. This is not an instructor-led class: artists are invited to practice their craft in their own style.
Sign up here!
4th SUNDAY of the MONTH- 6pm-9pm- In the Main Gallery
Members- $15
Non-Members- $23
Image: Elaine Waterman
All artists are responsible for cleaning their area after class. For distancing reasons, each person will need a separate table or must bring their own easel. No materials will be provided or shared. Space is LIMITED.
Classes are socially distanced and for ages 18+
