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Learn to make a two or three dimensional piece out of a variety of materials that will fuel your creative spirit. We offer many classes for every age that teach color, design and painting techniques in a fun and nurturing environment while making projects for holiday gifts or decorations for the home.
Consist of making blankets, clothes to purses. Whatever you desire. Bring your own supplies and materials
Painting is a visual art course where seniors will explore and experience a variety of painting techinques. Painting is a great stress relief and is found to be very therapeutic and fulfilling.Creating your own paintings. Bring your own canvas, paint and supplies.
Come have fun and socialize while working on your Ceramics Projects!
Come have fun and socialize while working on your Arts and Crafts Projects!
Join us monthly for Fun Friday where we work in various mediums to create lasting memories. Please call the studio at (813) 274-8364 to register. Once enrolled, students may be responsible for bringing some materials; an email will be sent at least one week prior to class. We share a community "Pot Luck" dinner at 5:00 p.m. with class beginning at 6:00. Hope to see you soon!CLAY SUGAR SKULLS AND CORAL REEFS:This September is our Fourth Annual Fun Friday of Sugar Skull Platters. This year, just in case you have enough sugar skulls in your home, make a brilliantly colored underwater coral reef clay sculpture. Whatever project you choose, it will be a fun and informational evening.ECO PRINTING:In October, we will explore different substrates (paper, fabric, clay) in our continuing journey on turning leaves into art. GLASS AND CLAY:November will host our 3rd Annual Holiday Clay and Glass Workshop. Come make fun and festive pieces of art. HOLIDAY LINOCUTS, PRINTMAKING AND ALCOHOL INKS:We will close out the year with carving linoleum blocks for greeting cards, gift tags, and more. We will also explore using alcohol inks as a background for our printmaking projects.
This class will meet two Fridays per month (please check schedule) with mediums changing monthly. Class is from 1:00 pm till 4:00 pm and cost $5.00/week. Please contact the studio to register by calling 813-274-8364. Since this class meets twice a month, we are able to get more involved exploring various mediums. Similar to Fun Fridays, Cross Over Crafts will break out of the box allowing you to expand your horizons and create art in different forms. The studio will have the tools needed for each class; however, students will be responsible for providing some of their own materials. Once enrolled, the instructor will provide a supply list at least one week in advance.PAPER MAKING AND BOOK BINDING: In this two-week class we will learn how to make our own paper then turn those pages into a book by binding them.ECO PRINTING: We will explore different substrates in our continuing journey on turning leaves into art. WIRE WRAPPING AND HELIX:This class will be about how to manipulate wire into jewelry by wrapping a stone, building a cage, and weaving a flat bracelet.PRINTMAKING AND ALCOHOL INKS:Come make some holiday gift tags with linocuts, printmaking, and alcohol ink art.
Students will learn the different expansion rates of glass and how they will react together. They will learn how to cut and place the glass together to create artful forms and jewelry. Those interested in participating are encouraged to call the studio to discuss skill level and materials needed prior to registering for the class. Glass and tools are provided for use during the first class. Tools and glass can be purchased from the studio for future projects. All participants must wear closed toe shoes at all times. Current recreation card required. Current JCC members are not required to obtain a recreation card to register.
Our After School art program is a mixed-media class. It can involve clay, polymer, metal collage, paper, drawing, painting and re purposing found objects.For their safety, we require all children to wear closed-toe shoes at all times in this working art studio.Children will be using paint that may not be able to be removed from their clothing, so please wear appropriate clothing.This mixed media class is for after schoolers who want to experience many mediums in art. We work in clay, drawing, painting, collage, weaving, textiles, and more.
Learn all levels of techniques on the potters wheel. This class is designed for all levels of student. Beginners will study basic methods including centering, pulling walls, trimming, and glazing. As students progress, projects may be, but are not limited to, throwing altered forms, lid making, and pot assembly. High and low fire glazes are discussed as well as advanced surface decoration using texture, slips, and wax resist techniques. Web registration not permitted, please call for information.Current Rec Card Required for participants. Class fee includes glazes, slips, and firing fees. Clay ($11.24 per 25 lbs) is available for purchase as needed.
Learn all levels of techniques on the pottery wheel. This class is designed for the beginner, intermediate, or advanced student.Beginners will study basic methods including centering, pulling walls, trimming, and glazing. As students progress, students may be, but are not limited to, throwing altered forms, lid making, and pot assembly. High and low fire glazes are discussed as well as advanced surface decoration using texture, slips, and was resist techniques. Web registration not permitted; please call the studio for more information.
Kumihimo Class meets the first Wednesday of each month. Students will learn the art of Japanese braiding utilizing a foam disk. We will begin with simple cord then work up to using various types of glass beads. Instruction will be offered on determining how bead size affects the overall length of your piece. Complex design techniques will be studied so you will be capable of creating beautiful pieces from conception to completion. Students are responsible for all supplies and will be provided a necessary list upon registering for the class.This Kumihimo Class is an interactive class that builds from one month to the next. You must complete the basic class before you may enroll in the advance techniques.SEPTEMBER:Basic 8-strand Kumihimo on foam disk.OCTOBER:Basic 8-strand bead design on foam disk.NOVEMBER:Advanced 8-strand bead flower design using seed, pips, and fringe beads on foam disk.DECEMBER:Advanced 8-strand necklace using mushrooms, seed, drops, and fringe beads on thick foam disk with counter weight.
For those who have little to no sewing experience this class is for you! Learn how to properly operate a sewing machine and choose appropriate fabrics and notions for class projects. You will learn the basics of sewing like reading a pattern, pattern layout and cutting, and sewing simple seams. You will work on the selected class project together in order to master sewing techniques together. You will need to purchase your supplies for each project. There are a limited number of sewing machines available so you may need to bring a machine. Basic hand tools, needles, pins, scissors available.For those who have little to no sewing experience this class is for you! Learn how to properly operate a sewing machine and choose appropriate fabrics and notions for class projects. You will learn the basics of sewing like reading a pattern, pattern layout and cutting, and sewing simple seams. You will work on the selected class project together in order to master sewing techniques together. You will need to purchase your supplies for each project. There are a limited number of sewing machines available so you may need to bring a machine. Basic hand tools, needles, pins, scissors available.
Students will learn the different expansion rates of glass and how they will react together. They will learn how to cut and place the glass together to create artful forms and jewelry. Those interested in participating are encouraged to call the studio to discuss skill level and materials needed prior to registering for the class. Glass and tools are provided for use during the first class. Tools and glass can be purchased from the studio for future projects. All participants must wear closed toe shoes at all times. Current RecCard required.Glass and tools are provided for use during the first class. Tools and glass can be purchased from the studio for future projects. All participants must wear closed tow shoes at all times.
Parents and Children will learn how to express themselves through painting, clay, drawing, and other art medium to discover art and develop visual awareness and creative expression together. Each week a new project will be introduced using a variety of materials such as paint, clay, ceramis, whiteware, wood and found objects. Current Rec Card is required.
Learn all manners of ceramic hand building in this all levels class. Coil, pinch and slab construction methods are taught and some design theory will be investigated as well. Low and mid-range glazes will also be discussed.Clay available for purchase, $11.24 including tax.
Students will work on various mediums to include clay, paper mache, collaging, cartooning, drawing and painting
This class is designed for all levels of art student. In this class you will explore; drawing in perspective, rendering highlights and low lights, and composition to start. Students then move on to addressing two dimensional forms with paint and canvas. This portion of the class starts with an introduction to canvas preparation, under-painting and color theory.
Learn all levels of techniques on the potters wheel. This class is designed for all levels of student. Beginners will study basic methods including centering, pulling walls, trimming, and glazing. As students progress, projects may be, but are not limited to, throwing altered forms, lid making, and pot assembly. High and low fire glazes are discussed as well as advanced surface decoration using texture, slips, and wax resist techniques. Web registration not permitted, please call for information.Finishing studio punch cards are available for an additional purchase of $16.00 for currently enrolled participants.
This class offers instruction in the fundamentals of metal jewelry making. Students learn basic still in metal preparation, including sanding, stamping, roller mill texturing, soldering, and various cold connections. Students are provided individualized instruction along with practical demonstrations as they design and construct jewelry or small table top sculpture for personal use and gifts.
Play in the mud with your family! Each week a new project will be introduced and new avenues of creative expressions in ceramics will be explored. Our goal is to create a nurturing environment for families to come together, spend quality time and learn through the joy of making art.Students are encouraged to bring a smock or apron to protect your clothing.No class on 10/9/19, JCC closed in observance of Yom Kippur
Create one of a kind scarves, bags and paper using natural print and dye processes. Great techniques for Fiber Artists, Bookbinders and More!Eco Printing is a technique where plants, leaves and flowers are bundled with a textile or paper to make a contact print, leaving the plants shapes, colors and textures. The bundles are steamed or simmered along with a fixative to release the naturally occurring dyes found inside the plants creating a work of art both natural and unique.In the first half of the class students will prep their fabric bundles for a simmer process which takes 2-3 hrs depending on the fabric type. Students can un-wrap their bundles right away or return the next day for their eco art.Materials listAll Classes-Plant MaterialSome plant materials will be provided, however, students are encouraged to forage and bring in their own to test out. Both the leaves and flowers from different plants and trees will be used. Please use caution when collecting. Because some plants are poisonous or can irritate skin, make sure to identify a plant before you touch it and use gloves. Plant material can be green or dried and plants that work best are rich in Tannin.The following is a list of plants that have been successfully printed in the past: • Oak• Maple• Australian Pine (must be fresh)• Sumac• Chestnut• Guava• Pecan• Sweet Gum• Cotinus• Rose leaves (from the florist)• Eucalyptus (round)• Onion Skins (red or yellow) Other Materials needed:• 1 gallon jug-empty or full will be used as weight• 1 shallow ½ shoe box size plastic container• Bakers Twine• Gloves (latex or nitrile)• Plastic wrap with the slide cutterFollowing are materials for specific workshop dates, please bring the materials that correspond to your workshop:Silk• Silk scarf from Please choose from the 8mm machine hemmed Habotai Stock # MH8, Sizes 8x54, 21x21, 8x72, or 11x60Cotton• Cotton Bag- from Please choose either the Small Stuffable Tote Stock #SSCT or the Boho Hobo Bag Stock #BC272Paper• 15 Sheets Watercolor paper 9x12- Canson XL Pads• 2 Cotton Bags- Please choose either the Small Stuffable Tote Stock or the Boho Hobo Bag Some plant materials will be provided, however, students are encouraged to forage and bring in their own to test out. Both the leaves and flowers from different plants and trees will be used. Please use caution when collecting. Because some plants are poisonous or can irritate skin, make sure to identify a plant before you touch it and use gloves. Plant material can be green or dried and plants that work best are rich in Tannin.The following is a list of plants that have been successfully printed in the past:• Oak• Maple• Australian Pine (must be fresh)• Sumac• Chestnut• Guava• Pecan• Sweet Gum• Cotinus• Rose leaves (from the florist)• Eucalyptus (round)• Onion Skins (red or yellow)Other Materials needed:• 1 gallon jug-empty or full will be used as weight
Students will learn the different expansion rates of glass and how they will react together. They will learn how to cut and place the glass together to create artful forms and jewelry. Those interested in participating are encouraged to call the studio to discuss skill level and materials needed prior to registering for the class. Glass and tools are provided for use during the first class. Tools and glass can be purchased from the studio for future projects. All participants must wear closed toe shoes at all times. Current recreation card required. Current JCC members are not required to obtain a recreation card to register.No class on 9/30/19. JCC closed in observance of Rosh Hashanah
This class offers instruction in the fundamentals of metal jewelry making. Students learn basic still in metal preparation, including sanding, stamping, roller mill texturing, soldering, and various cold connections. Students are provided individualized instruction along with practical demonstrations as they design and construct jewelry or small table top sculpture for personal use and gifts.No class on 9/30/19. JCC closed in observance of Rosh Hashanah.
This class will focus on basic design elements that will help the student compose completed paintings. Students are required to supply their own materials for class. Materials list is as follows; One set of oil paints with at least ten colors (reeves makes an inexpensive set of 24 colors) Canvas or Canvas boards at least 11x14 inches or larger metal pallet knife Pallet glass 12x14 from hardware or glass store. A small assortment of brushes hog bristle filbert #3,#6 and a small #0 sable or synthetic sablea small Sketch book. Current Rec Card required.No class held on 9/30/19. JCC closed in observance of Rosh Hashanah.
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