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Catalog of Classes & Workshops at IDAHO ART LAB in St. Anthony _ Your not-for-profit community art center _

January 17, 2014 Edition__

This Catalog is available online at www.IdahoArtLab.org/workshops

Workshops are often added or updated. Make sure you have the latest Edition!

Pick up the latest Scheduled Workshops Calendar to know when workshops are being held.

Idaho Art Lab & Art Gallery hours are: Tuesday – Friday: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. / Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

(208) 932-0893

Email: [email protected] • Website: www.IdahoArtLab.org

www.facebook.com/IdahoArtLab

When are Workshops offered? The first student sets the date & time by coordinating with the art instructor. Workshop are scheduled at least 3 weeks out, then the current Scheduled Workshops Calendar is promoted on our website, via email blasts, on Facebook and available in print at the Lab and on local bulletin boards. ___________________________________________________________

Registration Procedures (Form on Page 14) You must pre-register & pre-pay in advance before we will schedule a Workshop. All registrations are considered confirmed upon completion. You will not receive further confirmation. Therefore, it is your responsibility to record all registration information to ensure attendance on the correct date and time. If a workshop for which you have registered is full, postponed or cancelled, you will be notified. Be assured that Workshops (except Guest Artist Workshops) will not be canceled due to a lack of students, so you may occasionally enjoy 1-on-1 instruction.

Lab Hours

Monday Closed to the public.

Open for pre-scheduled Family Activity Night.

Tuesday – Friday 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Sunday CLOSED

PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION BEFORE

SUBMITTING YOUR FORM

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YOU MAY REGISTER FOR A CLASS IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:

Drop-In: 2355 S. Yellowstone Hwy. St. Anthony, Exit #344 Tues – Fri: 12pm – 7pm Saturday: 12pm – 9pm.

Fill out a class registration form at the front desk.

Mail-In: Mail your class

registration form, with payment, to: Idaho Art Lab

2355 S. Yellowstone Hwy. St. Anthony, ID 83445

Phone-In (credit card): Call (208) 932-0893. To expedite phone registration, please have the title of your

class(es) ready when you call & be prepared to provide credit card

information.

We accept the following credit/debit cards:

• Visa

• Discover • MasterCard • American Express

Waiting List Once the instructor’s maximum enrollment is reached, names will be placed on a waiting list.

Cancellations If an emergency arises and a class must be canceled, we will make every effort to contact enrolled students. With the exception of Guest Artist Workshops, no workshop will be canceled due to a lack of students.

REFUND POLICY • 100% if we cancel class. • If you cancel more than 7 days before the first day of the workshop … workshop & material fees are fully refunded. • If you cancel less than 7 days before the first day of the workshop … material fees are not refunded but workshop fees, minus a $10.00 fee will be refunded. • No refunds after the first day of class.

No refunds are given due to failure to attend class.

FEES Workshop fees (& material fees, if applicable) are due, in full, upon registering. You are not considered registered until you pay these fees. Note: Unpaid fees hold up teacher pay-processing, so please be courteous to your instructor by enrolling and paying for classes right away.

Participation Policies IAL is not responsible for unattended children on the premises. We do not assume responsibility if your child is dropped off early or picked up late. Please come into the building to see that your child gets to class. Parents are responsible for children brought onto the premises who are not registered in our classes.

Teaching at the Lab Interested in teaching a workshop? Send a

description of the class, including appropriate age group, time & day of week,

proposed fee and your résumé to:

[email protected].

Registration Info Teaching at the Lab Contact Info Drop-In Guest pass Gift Certificates Studio Punch Card Labs offered Weekly/Monthly class ●●● Art, General ●●● Cartoon Animation ●●● Ceramics ●●● Drawing /Colored Pencil & Marker ●●● Metal Working ●●● Painting ●●● Photography ●●● Pottery ●●● Print Making / Screen Printing ●●● Scroll Saw ●●● Sculpture ●●● Stamping Registration Form

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Drop-In Guest Pass: $100.00 Try out a range of creative activities with a Drop-In Guest Pass. You get 10 classes or workshops for only $100.00 ($10 each). The DIG IT! card is good for select workshops only; look for the DIG IT! logo by the class name. Note: Only 1 cancellation is allowed per Pass.

Gift Certificates: any denomination Gift Certificates … the gift that keeps on giving! For artists & artisans of all ages. Art relaxes, boosts self-esteem & fosters creative self-expression. Art Classes ● Workshops ● Lab Fees ● Studio Fees

Studio Punch Cards: $90.00 30 hours of discounted ($60 off) use of our Pottery Wheels, Scroll Saws, Lapidary Lab, Screen Printing Lab, Vinyl Baker Table, Computer Lab, Photography Darkroom, Cartoon Animation Lab

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Supplies for all our Labs: Drawing ● Illustration,

Painting ● Pottery ● Ceramics ● Scroll Saw

Lapidary ● Screen Printing ● Photo Darkroom

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Ongoing Art Classes___

Explore a variety of drawing, sculpting & painting medias and techniques including graphite, pen, ink, watercolor, acrylic and clay. These classes allow students to explore different styles and techniques. For children: This is a great opportunity for creative play and helps your child expand their imagination and creativity. For teens: Art helps boost creative self-expression, improves problem solving skills and is great for raising your self-esteem. We can help guide and mentor you in a career in the arts. For adults: This course dives deeper into lessons about light & shadow and the trick to portraying 3D perspective. Find your inspiration here!

Instructor: Daniel Hidalgo Cost: $35.00/mth, materials included Class Size Limit: 10 Age: 6 to Adult (grouped by ability)

1 day/week, ongoing Call for the current schedule as

classes are added based on demand.

Please consider sponsoring an at-risk

or underprivileged student who has

shown a passion and talent for art.

Special Needs Art Classes__

This 1 hour class helps those with special needs engage with others, learn through creating and develop a better understanding of the world around them. Fun, relaxing and rewarding! Instructor: Daniel Hidalgo Cost: $35.00/mth, materials included Class Size Limit: 10 Age: All ages

1 day/week, ongoing. Call for current schedule

Family Activity Night__

We will provide an art activity your whole family can be involved in!

1 family per week, $35.00/family

Monday evenings 2 hour block, at your convenience

Itsy Bitsy Artists: _

Art for Toddlers & Preschoolers__

Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to explore and create in a fun environment. Parents are invited to stay and play with their child! Instructor: Heidi Weatherston Cost: $35.00/mth, materials included Class Size Limit: 10

Ages: 4 – 5 Fridays, ongoing , 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. Ages: 2 – 3 Fridays, ongoing, 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.

Live Figure Drawing__

Once a month we offer a live model for you to draw or paint from. The Lab has easels (standing, bench and tabletop) for artists to use on a first come, first serve basis.

Lead Artist: Different each month! Cost: $10.00 ($5 to the model, $5 to Lead Artist) Class Size: 20 Age: 16+

1st Saturday of each month, 1 – 3 p.m.

Want to be the Lead Artist or model? Give us a call 932-0893.

Monthly Artists Gathering__

On the 3rd

Saturday of each month

artists from all mediums gather to create. Great networking and a wonderful way to get inspired! The Lab has easels (standing, bench and tabletop) for artists to use on a first come, first serve basis. Time: 1:00 p.m. - ? Cost: Free

Age: 16+ (13+ with an adult)

No pre-registration necessary.

Just drop in!

Key Codes: = for Children = for Teens = for Adults = Drop In Guest Pass

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Basic Art Design (2 part series)__ This 2 day course will teach and review the elements and principals of design. Artists of all mediums, and art lovers, will enjoy this informative class. Come and learn what makes a strong composition and how to evaluate art objectively. This is great class for the artist who is considering our ongoing art classes or as a refresher course for those who want to begin creating again. Enrich your art with the basic fundamentals of good design. (2 days, 2 hours each) Instructor: Daniel Hidalgo, Cost: $50.00, materials included, Class Size Limit: 10, Age: 16+ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Artist Portfolios & Scholarships__ This FREE workshop is especially for our prospective Teen Mural Artists, but anyone may attend. Learn about a career in the arts & gain insight into the scholarship process. You will then make your own large portfolio. (2 hours)

Instructor: Daniel Hidalgo. Cost: FREE, materials included, Class Size Limit: 10, Age: 13+ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Pioneer Days Art Workshops__ The Idaho Art Lab offers an annual exhibit of artwork inspired by historic photographs of the Upper Snake River Valley. We will set you up at a computer in our Computer Lab to peruse our database of local historic photos. The image you wish to create from will be photo copied (B&W) for you. Stay and work on your artwork with others inspired by our history!

Cost: $6.00, includes 3 printouts, Class Size Limit: 11, Age: 16+

Pioneer Days Art Exhibit is July 22 – August 12

Opening Reception: Friday, July 25, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Art Submission Deadline: Saturday, July 12, 9:00 p.m.

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Cartoon Animation__ To teach you how to create classical animated cartoons, we will begin with a basic shape drawn on a light table … the bouncing ball. Once your cartoons are complete, we will scan your drawings to create a "pencil test." This class will teach you what you need to know to continue to drop into the Lab to use our light tables and copy stand station. (4 hours) Class: $50.00, Materials included, Class Size Limit: 8, Age: 8+


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Ceramic Glazing Techniques__ With the 1,000+ paint-your-own-pottery pieces available at the Idaho Art Lab, wouldn’t you like to know some awesome techniques for glazing them? Try your favorite style out on a take-home ceramic piece. We will demonstrate styles from fun to elegant and awe inspiring! (2 hours)

Instructor: Daniel Hidalgo, Cost: $30.00, materials included, Class Size Limit: 16, Age: 10+ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Ceramic Mold Pouring & Shaping__ The Lab always needs help pouring & shaping ceramic mold casts for our Paint-Your-Own-Pottery store. Join us as we create fun figurines, bowls, vases or whatever strikes your fancy. Messy fun … bring a friend! (2 hours or more)

Cost: FREE, Class Size Limit: 6, Age: 13 & up

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How to Draw a Realistic Horse__

We will demonstrate how to draw a horse from a photo to create a realistic sketch portrait. Photos of different horses will be available for you to choose from or bring a 4x6 or larger photograph of your own horse to work from. (2 hours) Instructor: Volunteer Artist, Class: $25.00, materials included, Class Size Limit: 10, Age: 13+ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Eraser Effects__ Did you know that a single highlight often dictates the total range of tonal contrast throughout the drawing? Learn how to use your eraser to create unique effects. We will practice eraser effects on graphite, charcoal and colored pencil drawings. (2 hours) Instructor: Kara Hidalgo, Cost: $25.00, materials included, Class Size Limit: 10, Age: 12+ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Drawing Lakes & Mountains__ Learn how to create the appearance of craggy peaks, snow capped mountain tops and observe how the lights and darks play on the mountains and in reflections in the water. (2 hours)

Instructor: Volunteer Artist, Class: $25.00, materials included, Class Size Limit: 10, Age: 13+ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Drawing Trees & Bushes__ We will study a tree’s structure, learn about the two different types of trees and learn to SEE the tree instead of just drawing what we think we see. (2 hours)

Instructor: Volunteer Artist, Class: $25.00, materials included, Class Size Limit: 10, Age: 13+


Perspective Drawing__ Students will learn several different approaches to drawing buildings, interiors, and objects in perspective, including linear perspective, sighting techniques and free-hand sketching. (2 hrs) Instructor: Daniel Hidalgo, Class: $25.00, materials included, Class Size Limit: 10, Age: 13+ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Portrait Drawing (2 Part Series)_ Day 1: The first day of this 2 part workshop will focus on learning proper proportions, how to draw eyes, noses and lips. Bring a close-up photograph/photocopy, 5” x 7” or larger, or use one of ours. (2 hours) Day 2: Students will finalize a portrait drawing, learn about shading, shadows and how to draw the eyes to bring life into your drawing. (2 hours)

Instructor: Daniel Hidalgo, Cost: $40.00, materials included, Class Size Limit: 10, Age: 13+ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Drawing Dragons__ Learn to draw a dragon from start to finish! You'll learn everything from generic shapes, to specific anatomy. Starting with a simple dragon, you'll progress to a more detailed dragon head, horns, wings, and finally a complete dragon. (2 hours)

Instructor: Volunteer Artist, Cost: $25.00, materials included, Class Size Limit: 10, Age: 13+ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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How to Draw Hair with Colored Pencil__ When drawing portraits, it is often the hair of an individual that makes them unique. You will learn how to choose the right color tones, what colors make up brown, red, black and blond hair and how to create natural highlights and shadows. Please bring a photo reference if you’d like or you can use one of the many we have on file. (2 hours)

Instructor: Volunteer Artist, Class: $25.00, Class Size Limit: 10, Age: 13+ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Lapidary__ Idaho is the Gem State! Learn the art of stone cutting, grinding, polishing to create beautiful jewelry, belt buckles or worry stones. Ask the Lab about our occasional rock hounding trips where we gather stones, bring them back to the Lab and slab them open to see what’s inside. A great hobby! (2 hours)

Instructor: Bill Wilson, Cost: $25.00, materials included, Class Size Limit: 4, Age: 14+ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Intro to Wire Wrapping__ Bring in the cabochon you created in our lapidary class or any other rock, gem or fossil and learn how to create a wire wrap necklace to showcase your beautiful piece. (2 hours)

Instructor: Bill Wilson, Cost: $25.00, materials incl’d, Class Size Limit: 4, Age: 14+ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


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Decorative Jewelry using Coins__ Cutting coins for jewelry is an art that can be fun and profitable. You can select coins with special dates like birth year or an anniversary date. These make unique gifts! Please note: This instructor prefers to schedule Friday & Saturday workshops but may be able to accommodate other days. Instructor: Michael Grayson, Class: $50.00, materials included, Class Size Limit: 9, Age: 12+ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Intro to Lost Wax Casting__ Casting molten metal is one of the oldest metal techniques dating back thousands of years. You will learn how to work wax to create a ring, bead or small pendant. Your wax object will be cast in metal incorporating the lost wax casting technique. Please note: This instructor prefers to schedule Friday & Saturday workshops but may be able to accommodate other days. Day 1 (Friday): 3 hours. Sketch design and begin wax carving Day 2 (Saturday): 3 hours. Finish wax carving, lecture about the Lost Wax Method & prep for mold making. Casting: Casting will be done at the instructor’s home studio in Rexburg. Students are invited to watch and learn about the casting process. Day 3: (Following Friday or Saturday): 3 hours. Your piece will have been cast in metal so you can do the finishing polish. Instructor: Michael Grayson, Class: $150.00, wax & studio fee included, Class Size Limit: 8, Age: 12+ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Under drawing for Painters__

This workshop will help you plan out your paintings. You will learn how much is just enough to add to your under drawing, proper balance and composition and how to imply texture. (2 hours) Instructor: Volunteer Artist, Class: $15.00, materials included, Class Size Limit: 10, Age: 13+ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Wall Murals: How to design & Paint__

Daniel has helped local artists create 17 murals around St. Anthony. This workshop will teach you how to create your own! You will see how to take a design or photograph and scale it to whatever wall mural size you desire, learn how to give the appearance of detail & depth and receive a basic overview of composition. We will discuss specialty paints used in outdoor murals & how to seal a mural. (2 hours) Instructor: Daniel Hidalgo, Cost: $25.00, materials included Class Size Limit: 10, Age: 12+

Teen Mural Artist project

Local Teens are invited to call 932-0893 to sign up to be a mural artist. Interviews will begin in February, 2014.


Color Mixing__ The basics of color theory will be covered, but most of the class will be spent mixing color and making small paintings as examples of the expressive and communicative power of colors. This is a workshop for all painting media but we will be mixing with acrylic paint. (2 hours)

Instructor: Daniel Hidalgo, Cost: $30.00, supplies included, Class Size Limit: 10, Age: 13+ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Acrylic Painting for Beginners__ Your instructor will guide you through the process of color blending using acrylic paints, brush techniques to show luminosity and shadows and steps to creating the illusion of depth. (2 hours) Instructor: Volunteer Artist, Class: $25.00, materials included, Class Size Limit: 10, Age: 13+ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Water Marbling__ Using water marbling paints you will create several beautiful and unique marble-like paintings that can be used for scrapbook pages, the background for a painting, wrapping paper and more! Older students who still want to play can receive guided help in discovering and emphasizing images in their marble design. This is a great whole-family workshop, so consider a Dig-It card! (2 hours) Instructor: Michael Grayson, Class: $25.00, materials included, Class Size Limit: 10, Age: 8+ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Oil Painting for Beginners__ Have you ever tried your hand at oil painting? Find out why it is the favorite medium of so many fine artists! (2 hours)

Instructor: Volunteer Artist, Cost: $25.00 + Materials, Class Size Limit: 10, Age: 13+ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Pastel Painting for Beginners__ Learn how to make dynamic color choices and achieve balance through composition and harmony. You will strive to create a luminous pastel painting with depth and mood. (2 hours)



Color Landscapes in Pastel__ Learn how to create a luminous pastel landscape painting with depth and mood, create colors found in nature that compliment each other and achieve balance through composition and harmony. (2 hours) Instructor: Volunteer Artist, Cost: $30.00, materials included, Class Size Limit: 8, Age: 13+ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Painting Animals in Pastel__ Learn how to depict feathers, fur and skin with pastels, how to achieve crisp eyes and how to create a pleasing background. (2 hours) Instructor: Volunteer Artist, Cost: $30.00, materials included, Class Size Limit: 8, Age: 13+ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Portraits in Charcoal & Pastel (2 Part Series)__ This workshop is for the beginner to intermediate artist. You will be surprised how well you can create portraits when you apply the simple rules, guidelines & tips provided in this workshop.

Day 1: Black & White Portraits in Charcoal You will focus mostly on the under drawing, learn how to maintain proper proportions and receive tips on how to draw eyes, noses and lips. (2 hours)

Day 2: Color Portraits in Pastel We will explore how to achieve depth of value using the full range of your palette to create life in your color portraits. (2 hours) Instructor: Daniel Hidalgo, Cost: $50.00, materials included, Class Size Limit: 10, Age: 16+ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Watercolor Tips & Tricks__

Many special effects can be achieved using ordinary household items and tools, making your watercolors stand out from the crowd. No watercolor experience is needed, so grab a friend and have fun learning about this wonderful art medium. Many happy accidents occur in this workshop! (2 hours)


Watercolor for Beginners__

Watercolor painting can be tricky. Learn how to use watercolor’s distinct characteristics to achieve the painting you visualize. You will learn about washes, blending, wet and dry and how to create crisp whites.



Easy Watercolor Portraits from Photos__ Using your favorite close-up portrait photograph, we will teach you how to easily turn it into a two-toned watercolor. We will be using the light tables to render the images so no drawing (or painting) experience is needed. Leave with a finished original watercolor portrait. Email your photo to [email protected] or drop it by upon registering. A great

gift idea!


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Digital Photography for Beginners__

Lighting & composition are at the heart of communicating your photographic vision. In this workshop you will learn to use your camera’s Special Modes to their greatest effect. Topics will include lighting and exposure, and the basic principles of photographic composition. (2 hours)

Instructor: Kara Hidalgo, Cost: $25.00, bring your camera, Class Size Limit: 20 , Age: 13+ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Photography for Children__ This workshop is a great way for children to help them become familiar with a camera and learn about composition. They will learn to shoot creatively and try to capture something really special. (1 hour) Instructor: Kara Hidalgo, Cost: $15.00, Class Size Limit: 10, Ages: 8-12 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Photography Darkroom Learn the old school method of creating photographs from film. Bring your old negatives (35mm to 4” x 5”) or borrow ours. We will develop prints, create contact images and play with special effects. (2 hours) Instructor: Volunteer Staff, Cost: $30.00, materials included, Class Size Limit: 4, Age: 13+ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Make a Pinhole Camera (2 part series)__ Grab a friend for this fun, informative workshop! You will create a pinhole camera and take photographs directly on photo paper then develop them in the darkroom. Participants will learn basic camera mathematics and principles, how to build cameras, and test exposures with paper negatives. After constructing a camera, students will then photograph outside and then head into the darkroom where they will develop their images. (4 – 6 hours) Day 1: Learn about and build your camera, test exposures (3 hours) Day 2: Photograph and develop prints in the darkroom (3 – 4 hours)

Instructor: Kara Hidalgo, Cost: $50.00, materials included, Class Size Limit: 6, Age: 12+ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Intro to Medium & Large Format Photography__ You will learn about the mechanisms of medium and large format film cameras using our 120mm & 4x5 view cameras. We will discuss why this traditional art medium is still in use today by fine art photographers and demonstrate how to develop film (up to 4” x 5”) and prints in our darkroom. Take the Photography Darkroom workshop to engage in hands-on darkroom processing. (2 hours) Instructor: Kara Hidalgo, Cost: $15.00, bring your camera, Class Size Limit: 6, Age: 16+

We are a non-profit. We provide tax benefits for your donations.

Donate your unused digital, medium or large format camera so we can provide this program to all.

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Pottery Lesson__ In this 1 hour lesson, you will learn how to wedge clay, center your clay on a potter’s wheel and throw a basic vessel, PLUS 3 hours to play on the wheel. Wheelchair accessible. Instructor: Daniel Hidalgo, Cost: $35.00, materials included, Class Size Limit: 4, Age: 7+ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Pottery Class (4 part series)__ Learn how to use the pottery wheel, from clay prep to finished pieces. In four classes, you will learn how to prepare your clay, center the clay & create a few pottery pieces, trim the bases, then finish your pieces off with glazes of your choice. (4+ hours instruction, 16 hours on the wheel with guided help) Week 1: Learn how to prepare your clay and throw a vessel Week 2: Trim your pieces, create feet or handles Week 3: Learn glazing techniques and glaze your pieces Week 4: Pick up finished pieces and play on the wheel! Instructor: Daniel Hidalgo, Cost: $100.00, materials included, Class Size Limit: 1 (couples are okay), Age: 7+ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


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Hand-Carved Block Printing__ Learn the beautiful and ancient process of printing by hand from master block printer, Daniel Hidalgo of Dung & Dunger Paper Arts Studio. Each student will work on carving a lino block and printing during the session, exploring the endless possibilities of printmaking. (3 hours) Instructor: Daniel Hidalgo, Cost: $35.00, materials included, Class Size Limit: 4, Age: 14+ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Screen Printing__ Using our commercial screen printing lab, you can create anything from t-shirts to fine art. You will create a stencil, set up a screen for printing, prep the ink and the proper technique for applying ink to your art piece. (2 - 3 hours) Instructor: Volunteer Staff, Cost: $25.00, materials included, Class Size Limit: 4, Age: 14+ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Scroll Saw Woodworking__ Scroll saws have fine blades that can cut very intricate patterns in wood, from very basic lines and curves to complex, ornamental patterns. Bill will determine the project for each workshop based on the ages & skills of the students signed up. Upon completion of the class, you will have the skills needed to use the scroll saw lab on your own.

Instructor: Bill Wilson, Cost: $25.00, materials included, Class Size Limit: 4, Age: 14+ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Sculpture for Beginners__ In this class we cover different hand building techniques and discuss elements of composition. This class is geared towards the beginner, but advanced students are welcome. Projects are from one’s own imagination, but instructor guidance is offered as needed. Cover-ups or old clothes recommended. (2 – 3 hours) Instructor: Daniel Hidalgo, Cost: $30.00, materials/firing included, Class Size Limit: 10, Age: 13+


Clay Play! __ This is a class for children. They will learn the basic techniques of hand building while having fun with shapes and textures. Cover-ups or old clothes recommended, smocks provided. (1 hour)

Instructor: Volunteer Artist, Cost: $15.00, Materials/firing included, Class Size Limit: 10, Age: 5 – 10 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Stampaholics Anonymous__ Heidi Weatherston will teach rubber stamping. Each session will be teaching different techniques or projects. (1 – 1.5 hours) Instructor: Heidi Weatherston, Cost: $6.00, materials included, Class Size Limit: 8, Age: 13+

Registration Form

Student’s Name (Last, First): _________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name (Last, First): ____________________________________

Phone: ____________________ Emergency Phone: ____________________

Home Address: __________________________

Workshop # Workshop Title Date/Start Date Cost

Total Fee:

The undersigned participant or parent and/or legal guardian of under-aged participant, does hereby acknowledge that he/she is aware of the dangers and the risks to the participant’s person and property involved using the facilities of the Idaho Art Lab. The undersigned recognizes the importance of and agrees to fully comply with the applicable laws, policies, rules and regulations, and any supervisor’s instructions regarding participation in this activity. The undersigned understands that the Idaho Art Lab (IAL) does not insure participants in the above-described activity. The

undersigned voluntarily elects to participate in this activity with knowledge of the danger involved, and hereby agrees to accept and assume any and all risks of property damage, personal injury, or death. Consent is given for the participant to receive medical treatment, which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident or illness during an activity or event. This release, indemnification, and waiver shall be construed broadly to provide a release, indemnification, and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law.

Date: ____ / ____ / ____ Signature (If minor, parent/guardian must sign): _____________________________

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