This session is offered for students to complete projects started in other classes. Access to tools with instruction will be provided. Metals will not be provided with the exception of jump rings or bails. Prerequisite: Principles of Metal Work Studio time with instruction
Principles of Metal Work This is a pre-requisite to all metal forming or soldering classes. Students will learn what metals are made of and how to work with them. Students will learn to identify basic metal working tools. Students will learn (metal working) studio safety. Students will take home printed resources to help begin their […]
Learn how to work with metal in one of our classes!
Hammer, nails and paint will transform your board into a work of art. Students must be Age 10-adult and able to swing a hammer in order to play with these tools. Masks are required to be worn over mouth and nose during the entire class. 2 student minimum. $20
Make your own copper bracelet Hammer time! Time to get out the bracelet mandrel, copper and torch to craft your own copper bracelet. You must be Age 18+ to play with these tools. This piece takes at least three hours to complete. Registration is required and limited to 3 students per class.
We will use various pliers, copper and sterling silver to form a basket to hold crystals and turn them into your next favorite pendant. All materials are included, though you may bring a crystal if you have one already. You must be Age 11-111 to play with these tools. $26. 2 student min, 6 max.
Play with metal! Time to get out the ring mandrel, copper and beads to make your own rings. You must be Age 11+ to play with these tools. $26
Play with fire! Time to get out the torches and heat up the pickle. Make the solder flow and join metal. Sorry, you must be Age 18+ to play with fire. $45
Book a private session with your friends to paint (glaze) ceramics. Booking includes a private room, instruction, set up and clean up. This booking does not include the ceramics. To pay for the ceramics, contact Erika with your budget or have guests pick and pay at the time of the party. For kids, you may […]
Learn the art of macrame, knotting rope to create textiles, in this 2.5 hour workshop with artist, Sharon Argo. Take home a completed plant hanger. Macrame cord and rings provided. Suitable for ages 10+. 6 student maximum. Reservations are required. Email erika@sweetartemproium.com for link to pay. $45
In this 2-hour workshop join Charlotte Broxon of the Golden Fish Art Studio and learn how to fashion your own whistle from a ball of clay. Return in a week (at your leisure) to glaze your whistle during open ceramic painting hours. Ages 10-adult (5 children max, 8 student max.) $45 Reservations are required. Email […]
As part of the Fluvanna Portrait Project; Looking Back, Seeing Now, artist Bryan Fair, is offering a workshop on mixing skin tones in paint. This installment is for artists to study the art of color mixing in order to better portray realistic features of the face in studio portraiture. Students are welcome to observe or […]