Page 14 - Southern Exposure - December '21

Page 14, Southern Exposure

art haPPeningS

Get Creative At Lighthouse ArtCenter

Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta is offering a plethora sizing a ring, and finishing. Students will apply the Wine Down Wednesdays
of unique hands-on art experiences for anyone looking to basic fundamentals of fabricating twisted and hammered W ine Down
relax, learn, and rejuvenate through art. The not-for-profit’s textured rings and leave with a completed piece. Wednesday takes
winter classes for adults and children run from Jan. 3 to Instructor: Lisa Johnson place at Vintage
Feb. 26, 2022 and include ceramics, drawing, jewelry, $60 per person Wine & Charcuterie,
mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture, and glass. Days and times: Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. 381 Tequesta Drive,
Friday night art classes, or “Select Fridays,” provide a Date: Dec. 17 located adjacent
creative and relaxed setting to learn wheel throwing, glass Acrylic Pouring to Lighthouse
fusion, jewelry, Shibori, raku firing, painting and more. Imagination, creativity, and a bottle of wine. This Select ArtCenter Gallery
“Wine Down Wednesdays” feature painting instruction Friday will explore how acrylics react to different mediums and 2-D Studio.
using a variety of subjects including pet portraits, seabirds, and substrates. Students will be creating their own palettes Participants paint
and self-portraits. Private party workshops are available while learning how the pouring medium reacts to the i n a r e l a xi n g
creating a unique opportunity to build comradery while acrylics, forcing the medium to grow to produce a vibrant environment while
entertaining a group of friends or clients. The instructors and colorful piece of art. Paint and pouring mediums are sipping on wine to
lead guests through each step to create their own piece of included. discover their artist
art. The classes are in a group setting and geared for both Instructor: Jim Rigg within. Subject
the curious beginner and the experienced artist. For more $60 per person themes change each
information, visit lighthousearts.org. Days and times: Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. week and include
Date: Feb. 11 pet portraits, sea Instructor Pam Ayres
Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery And 2-D Studio Raku creatures, seabirds,
373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469 In this one-evening event, each student will glaze their and self-portraits on a 6- by 6-inch canvas. All materials
(561) 746-3101 own pot and have the opportunity to pull or witness their and personalized instruction are included. Must be 21 or
Select Fridays red-hot pots being taken from the raku kiln. Pots are then older. First glass of wine is on us.
Give The Wheel A Whirl placed into the reduction chamber (also known as a trash can Instructor: Pam Ayres
In this two-hour select Friday, students will gain with combustible materials), they will be able to watch the $60 per person
the basic fundamentals of wheel work and a general flames paint the surface of their newly fired pot. Students Days and times: Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m.
understanding of the ceramic process, which includes are encouraged to bring their own small, bisqued pieces Dates: Dec. 8, Jan. 19, Feb. 16
firing and glazing. Each student will walk away having (using a raku clay body and no bigger than 6 by 4 inches, Location: Vintage Wine & Charcuterie Courtyard, 381
completed their very own wheel thrown creation. All and/or purchase a pre-bisqued piece for $20 at the event. Tequesta Drive, Jupiter, FL 33469 (located adjacent to
supplies included – no experience necessary. Instructor: Ron Shaw Lighthouse ArtCenter)
Instructor: Ron Shaw $100 per person For more information including registration, visit
$50 per person Days and times: Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. https://lighthousearts.org/wine-down-wednesdays/.
Days and times: Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. Date: Feb. 25
Dates: Dec. 3, Jan. 28, Feb. 18 For more information including registration, visit
https://lighthousearts.org/our-classes/select-fridays/.

Wine Down Wednesdays with Pam Ayres
Glass Fusion
Great for beginners
and a fun night
out with friends
and family. In this
workshop, students
will learn how to cut
glass and properly lay
out a pattern using a
variety of colored glass, frit, and stringers to create a one-of-a
kind functional or decorative piece of art in a comfortable,
relaxed atmosphere. No experience necessary. Materials and
firing schedules included. Please wear closed-toed shoes,
comfortable clothes, and an apron, if you have one.
Instructor: Carolyn Austin
$60 per person
Days and times: Friday, 6 to 8 p.m.
Dates: Dec. 17, Jan. 14, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, Feb. 18
Shibori
Shibori is the ancient Japanese technique of creating
patterns by binding, stitching, folding and twisting fabric
during the dyeing process. Students will learn some basic
and traditional techniques such as Kumo and Itajime using
commonly available commercial dyes. Tea towels will
be used to experiment, but students are welcome to bring
additional items to dye. All items brought from home
should be white or light colors. Please dress expecting
to get messy and wet. Bring a smock or apron and wear
comfortable shoes.
Instructor: Serin Leas
$50 per person
Days and times: Friday, 6 to 8 p.m.
Dates: Jan. 28, Feb. 18
Stacked Rings
This workshop will explore how to fabricate a series
of three stacking rings in sterling silver and gold filled.
Demonstrations will include basic soldering techniques,