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

3RD WEDNESDAY- TEXTILE LOVE NIGHT

4TH WEDNESDAY- PRINTMAKING/2D CLASS

SEE BELOW FOR THE SPECIFIC CLASSES AND SIGN UP INFORMATION!

Join fellow crocheters for a free monthly guild meeting, every 1st Wednesday of each month from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. All skill levels are welcome. Meetings typically include learning new skills & techniques, sharing inspiration, helping beginners, and crocheting for charity.
To keep in touch with future guild events, you can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and join our newsletter mailing list.

2ND WEDNESDAY- PAINTING CLASS (STARTING IN MAY DUE TO EXHIBIT INSTALL)

May 10, 6pm-8:30pm

Come paint and have fun at the Firehouse! We will be painting Swinging Silhouette. As this is our May painting, this painting is perfect for Mother’s Day! Person in the swing can be modified to fit your style!

3RD WEDNESDAY- TEXTILES!

Cover up unsightly stains and spots with a unique and stylish stencil, or paint your own design.

During class you will learn best practices for using stencils and fabric paints.  You will be able to choose from pre-made stencils, or optionally choose to make a stencil to take home and use whenever you want.

All you need to bring is used (but clean) clothes with stains, spots, or areas you want to decorate.

4TH WEDNESDAY- PRINTMAKING WEDNESDAY

GELATIN PRINTMAKING- APRIL 26, 6PM-8PM

 

Megan Morgan will teach Gelatin Printmaking – a fun and low-tech printmaking process without a press that makes monotype printing possible.

 

Megan Morgan will teach Gelatin Printmaking – a fun and low-tech printmaking process without a press that makes monotype printing available to everyone. It is a spontaneous and satisfying way to create art. I will demonstrate in class how to make a gelatin plate, and I will make your plates prior to class.

 

MAKE YOUR OWN SKETCHBOOK WITH CAT ROBINSON

APRIL 8- 2PM-4PM

$65

Make your own sketchbook! You can pick your cover and your pages making your own custom sketchbooks that work for your artistic or writing practice.

This type of binding is perfect for beginner bookbinders and can lead the way to more advanced styles. It allows for several types of papers to be included in one book and the book can lay completely flat making it the perfect option for sketchbooks or diaries.
Please note the class size is extremely limited so book early!

MEND AND SEW THIRD SUNDAYS!

Ages: 8+
Price: Pay What You Can
Description: 
Every 3rd Sunday join our mending and upcycling specialists at Firehouse Art Center to extend the life of your favorite clothes.

Come swap sewing stories, tips, tricks, and misadventures while you make a dent in your “to mend” pile or start that sewing project you’ve been dreaming of. Work on whatever you want, 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.

Our mission is to help you extend the life of the textiles you already own and our sewing experts will be there to answer questions, offer advice, and share 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.

We kindly ask that if you are able, to pay what you can so our sewing specialists can continue to provide their time and tools.

April 16
May 21
June 18
July 16
August 20
September 17

Choose a Session and Register Here

ART AND CREATIVE BUSINESS WORKSHOP

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!

SONGWRITERS BREAKTHROUGH

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+

Discount pricing for Firehouse Artist members, space is limited. Doors close 5 minutes after class start and open 15 minutes before.