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Get Creative At Lighthouse ArtCenter

Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta is offering a plethora Select Fridays Please wear closed-toed shoes, comfortable clothes, and an
of unique hands-on art experiences for anyone looking Give The Wheel A Whirl apron, if you have one.
to relax, learn, and rejuvenate through art. The not-for- In this two-hour select Instructor: Carolyn Austin
profit’s winter classes for adults and children run from Friday, students will gain $60 per person
Jan. 3 to Feb. 26, 2022 and include ceramics, drawing, the basic fundamentals of Days and times: Friday, 6 to 8 p.m.
jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture, wheel work and a general Dates: Dec. 17, Jan. 14, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, Feb. 18
and glass. Friday night art classes, or “Select Fridays,” understanding of the Shibori
provide a creative and relaxed setting to learn wheel ceramic process, which includes firing and glazing. Each student Shibori is the ancient Japanese technique of creating
throwing, glass fusion, jewelry, Shibori, raku firing, will walk away having completed their very own wheel thrown patterns by binding, stitching, folding and twisting fabric
painting and more. “Wine Down Wednesdays” feature creation. All supplies included – no experience necessary. during the dyeing process. Students will learn some basic
painting instruction using a variety of subjects including Instructor: Ron Shaw and traditional techniques such as Kumo and Itajime using
pet portraits, seabirds, and self-portraits. Private party $50 per person commonly available commercial dyes. Tea towels will
workshops are available creating a unique opportunity Days and times: Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. be used to experiment, but students are welcome to bring
to build comradery while entertaining a group of friends Dates: Dec. 3, Jan. 28, Feb. 18 additional items to dye. All items brought from home should
or clients. The instructors lead guests through each step Glass Fusion be white or light colors. Please dress expecting to get messy
to create their own piece of art. The classes are in a Great for beginners and and wet. Bring a smock or apron and wear comfortable shoes.
group setting and geared for both the curious beginner a fun night out with friends Instructor: Serin Leas
and the experienced artist. For more information, visit and family. In this workshop, $50 per person
lighthousearts.org. students will learn how to cut Days and times: Friday, 6 to 8 p.m.
glass and properly lay out a Dates: Jan. 28, Feb. 18
Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery And 2-D pattern using a variety of colored Stacked Rings
Studio glass, frit, and stringers to create a one-of-a kind functional or This workshop will explore how to fabricate a series
373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469 decorative piece of art in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. No of three stacking rings in sterling silver and gold filled.
(561) 746-3101 experience necessary. Materials and firing schedules included. Demonstrations will include basic soldering techniques,
sizing a ring, and finishing. Students will apply the basic
Oxbridge Academy on the Move fundamentals of fabricating twisted and hammered textured
rings and leave with a completed piece.
Instructor: Lisa Johnson
$60 per person
What does an acclaimed co-educational, independent newly appointed athletic director Stan Ross, also the Days and times: Friday, 6 to 8 p.m.
school – known for instilling values, building boys’ lacrosse coach. “Oxbridge paused the football Date: Dec. 17
character, emphasizing diversity, and creating a program in 2018 with some safety concerns with some Acrylic Pouring
curriculum suited for individual choice – do when of the games on the schedule and other reorganization Imagination, creativity, and a bottle of wine. This Select
it reaches its 10-year milestone? In the case of decisions.” Ross adds. “COVID-19 delayed our plans Friday will explore how acrylics react to different mediums
Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach it adds a a little, however we feel we are ready for the return of and substrates. Students will be creating their own palettes
while learning how the pouring medium reacts to the acrylics,
middle school for grades seven and eight and brings football as a junior varsity sport next fall and varsity forcing the medium to grow to produce a vibrant and colorful
back one of its signature athletic programs, football competition in the years to come.” piece of art. Paint and pouring mediums are included.
along with a return of its cheerleading team. The Instructor: Jim Rigg
Oxbridge Academy Middle School opened its doors The athletic program also includes baseball, $60 per person
in August and football is set to return to campus in basketball, cross-country, equestrian, golf, lacrosse, Days and times: Friday, 6 to 8 p.m.
the fall of 2022. sailing, soccer, softball, swimming, track & field, Date: Feb. 11
tennis, girls volleyball, and girls flag football. Over Raku
“When we began planning for our 10-year anniversary the years, many Oxbridge student-athletes have In this one-
and identified ways to build on our strong foundation, received scholarships to play at the next level in evening event,
a middle school and bringing back our football college. each student
program were a big part of the conversation,” will glaze
explained Oxbridge Head of School Ralph Maurer. Academically, Oxbridge boasts an average class their own pot
and have the
The school’s 10-year milestone also coincided with size of 14, a 9:1 student/faculty ratio, and a faculty opportunity to
several other important factors: more families moving of which 77% have advanced degrees, including pull or witness
into the area and an increasing demand for private 13% with doctorates. Oxbridge is also proud of its their red-hot
school education. The timing is right, and so is the unique, signature programs: Artificial Intelligence pots being taken from the raku kiln. Pots are then placed
mission. (AI), Aviation, Cambridge (England) Scholars, and into the reduction chamber (also known as a trash can
Independent Research. The school’s Model U.N. and with combustible materials), they will be able to watch the
“Adding middle school grades means preparing debate teams and its theater students consistently flames paint the surface of their newly fired pot. Students are
students at a younger age to be world citizens receive statewide awards and recognition. The encouraged to bring their own small, bisqued pieces (using
and future leaders who are caring, confident, number of extra-curricular options grows as students a raku clay body and no bigger than 6 by 4 inches, and/or
compassionate, critical thinkers,” Maurer continues. are encouraged to bring new ideas for clubs. Oxbridge purchase a pre-bisqued piece for $20 at the event.
“It gives younger students from all walks of life the also emphasizes community service, which includes Instructor: Ron Shaw
opportunity to benefit from a culture that nurtures tutoring students, clothing and toy drives, and beach $100 per person
Days and times: Friday, 6 to 8 p.m.
and instills values such as integrity, honesty, respect, clean ups. Date: Feb. 25
and gratitude. It will help them develop character and For more information including registration, visit https://
discover their passions at an earlier age and prepare It’s your turn to discover Oxbridge. lighthousearts.org/our-classes/select-fridays/.
them for a seamless transition to our high school.”
For more information about Oxbridge Academy, Get Creative on page 6
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