Open Arts Studio is following current health and safety guidelines recommended from the CDC and Tacoma Pierce County Health Department. Please feel free to contact us via email or phone with any questions you may have.
If any cancelations to classes must occur it will be posted on the website and those who have already purchased will be notified with the option to either a refund or credit towards a future camp.
We look forward to seeing you this coming school year!
Thank you for your continued support, John, Lucy and Angela
If any cancelations to classes must occur it will be posted on the website and those who have already purchased will be notified with the option to either a refund or credit towards a future camp.
We look forward to seeing you this coming school year!
Thank you for your continued support, John, Lucy and Angela
Open Arts Studio Offers Adult Drawing and Painting classes in a variety of mediums and genres. Watercolor, Portraiture and Acrylic Painting classes designed for beginners but offer challenges for more intermediate students are fun and educational. These classes are set up as six week sessions that meet once a week on the given day and time for a duration of two hours. Most adult classes are offered in the evening but we are able to create a class during the day as well when we have four or more students interested in the specific type of class and time slot.
Click "Adult Drawing and Painting" to browse current classes.
Our adult pottery course covers all the basic techniques on the wheel and hand building such as coiling, slab methods, thrown pots and sculpting in clay. Various decorative techniques, including sgraffito, slip-painting, under glazing and glazing are taught. The course concentrates on three-dimensional art – sculpture and pot-making, with an emphasis on technical skills development and artistic exploration. Classes are designed to be relaxing and fun, without the pressure of academic qualifications, but with all the support and educational guidance needed to develop good work and gain skills and experience with clay. Students are encouraged to experiment and to develop their own styles and techniques. For those with experience in ceramics, we can expand and develop your skills, sharing hints and tips for throwing or glazing and experimenting with new materials – paper clay, porcelain, engobes and on-glaze enamels. Whatever your prior level of experience is Open Arts aims to tailor the course to your needs.
Click "Adult Pottery and Ceramics" to browse classes.
Click "Adult Pottery and Ceramics" to browse classes.
Students will follow a hands-on approach to learning, in which they execute various dished and baked goods from start to finish, following instruction from local and in house chefs. Six week session meets once a week. Each class is 2.5 hours long, and covers new lessons and recipes each week. All culinary classes will cover the basics of using kitchen utensils, such as the proper way to measure, pour, cut, slice, stir, melt and peel. Classes will also cover kitchen and food safety, as well as basic cooking and dining etiquette. At the end of each class, students will enjoy eating their creations together as they discuss and reflect on the process they just completed.
*all cooking classes will run when at least 6 students are registered
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Open Arts Studio is offering sewing classes throughout the year for adults! Sewing classes are designed for beginners but offer challenges for more intermediate students and are both fun and educational. These classes are set up as six week sessions that meet once a week on the given day and time for a duration of two hours. Most of these classes are offered during weeknights.
Sewing courses will be centered around easy functional projects for you and your home. You will learn the basics of machine operation, measuring, pattern sizing, terminology, layout, cutting and assembly. Students will explore projects such as shoulder bags, purses, table runners, napkins, pillow slips, simple skirts, and so much more!
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Beading and Jewelry Making is here!
Have you ever seen beautiful jewelry and thought how cool would it be to make your own one day? Well "one day" is here! Join us for learning how to make your own jewelry to wear and show off or make as gifts for friends and family. Our experience jewellry maker has spent years making and selling her own jewelry and is now here to teach you her amazing handiwork!
Students will explore the art of jewelry making and learn techniques to complete several especially chosen projects such as charms, necklaces, bracelets, earrings and macrame. Jewelry is made with high quality glass beads, Irish linen and more.
Open Arts Studio offers adult music classes and one on one lessons. Are you interested in the Guitar, Ukulele, Piano or Voice? We can help you out.
Our 6 week sessions run ones a week as 1/2 hour private sessions with our instructor Peter.
Click "Adult Music" to browse classes.