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Classes are 5 weeks long and cost $190. Classes are for ages 14+. Each class is small, maximum of 12 students and all materials are included in the course cost. Each session also comes with free open studio practice time, this time is bonus practice time 🙂
Courses start with the very basics of working with clay and take you through the whole process of preparing clay. Throwing clay on the pottery wheel, drying your work, trimming, bisque firing and then finally a glazing your work. Start to finish, including the foundational science and safety behind working with clay.
Classes are kept small to make sure everyone is getting personalized help from the course instructor. Pottery might look easy but it’s really hard and small classes help make sure each student is getting adequate and personalized help. Students who have thrown before might be ready for more technical help and first time throwers will need more time on the foundational skills. Small classes make sure everyone is getting something out of the class.
Tamara Wasserman is a visual artist whose paintings have been featured in solo and group exhibitions nationally. Her art is in private collections world-wide. She describes her most recent works as resulting from the fusion of observation with emotion. She creates using oils, acrylics, oil pastels, and charcoal on canvas or wood.
Wasserman offers art classes and Dancing Brush creativity workshops for individuals
LET THE BRUSH LEAD YOU
FIND YOUR CREATIVE ENERGY
RIDE THE WAVE
Independent studies are available as well for students wishing to pursue private instruction.
Classes starting at $120 for 4 hour sessions.
The Chicago Maker Space is a creators’ workplace born of the need for artists to continue their practice beyond post-secondary or institutional training. Founders Eli Merritt and Sam Merritt have designed an open studio-style environment equipped with a metal and wood shop along with four private, 10′ x 10′ studio spaces available for rent. Centrally located at the Bridgeport Arts Center. (Enter on North side off of Racine Ave / 34th Place.
CLASS DETAILS
During a two-hour class customers will create a sculpture made in steel, stainless steel, or aluminum.
Materials, tools, and equipment are included.
The purpose of the studio session is for the customer to create a tabletop sculpture that expresses their own vision. Finished pieces make wonderful additions to home or gifts to family and friends.
Students will be given the opportunity to make either a figurative or an abstract piece and to select metal pieces from an assortment provided to them. Then they will decide how they are to be assembled, using clamps and vises, and joined by welding.
Customers will have access to welding equipment, hand tools, and sanders for cutting and finishing and personal guidance by Chris. At the beginning, he will provide information on the equipment and instruction on designing and making the sculpture. At all times, emphasis is placed on personal safety, including wearing masks and permitting only non-alcoholic beverages.
During the studio visit, Chris will guide the customers through the process of making a sculpture. He will answer all the questions and show examples of the kind of sculpture customers will make.
Classes are limited to 2 persons. Studio times are from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
About the instructor: Chris is a recognized professional sculptor with a portfolio that includes public and private sculptures. He has exhibited in the Chicagoland area and many other locations. He has taught sculpture and design at the college level, including the Cleveland Institute of Art.
Come, let me share with you a chance to view some of my newest as well as some of my earliest works of art. My studio is opened by appointment only and open to the public every Third Friday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. I am located at the Bridgeport Art Center, 1200 W. 35th Street, Chicago, Studio 3140, WET PAINTBRUSH. You are invited browse for a while and perhaps you’ll find the perfect work of art for yourself or for a special someone. You learn about opportunities to participate in our “Make Mine Art” and “Sip & Sew Chicago” party events. My studio is also available for small meetings and events.
Make Mine Art are 3-hour art-making workshops held in a beautifully inspirational gallery/workspace. The classes are led by me, a professional teaching artist. These art activities will introduce the basics of creating fabulous works of art, and/or crafts while listening to music, chatting with new and old friends, enjoying spectacular beverages, and scrumptious snacks.
Sip and Sew Chicago is designed for groups to experience the art of sewing. These classes are appropriate for beginner and intermediate seamsters. We create complete projects in each 3-hour class. You are encouraged to sign up for future classes. We supply all materials and sewing machines usage. We provide complimentary drinks and light snacks. Participants learn to use the sewing machine, make basic seams, and creative finishings as an introduction into the world of sewing. This class is co-hosted by Sew Creative Lounge from Washington, DC.
1200 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609
(Enter on North side off of Racine Ave / 34th Place)
Free parking North lot
Monday — Saturday 8 AM — 6 PM
Sunday 8 AM — 12 PM