First Friday - May Makers Market
May
1
5:00 PM17:00

First Friday - May Makers Market

On the first Friday of each month, families and visitors of all ages are invited to join the Foundry and celebrate the arts. The FAC will be open for extended hours through 8pm for visitors to spend time in the galleries, meet resident studio artists, engage with the community, and enjoy a wide array of art programming, entertainment, and special events.

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Love at First Throw
May
1
5:30 PM17:30

Love at First Throw

Monthly on First Fridays 5:30 – 7:30 pm | February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1 | $100 per couple 

Looking for a fun and creative night out? Join Christine Tavares at the Foundry Art Centre during First Fridays for Love @ First Throw… a playful clay experience in our community clay classroom.

Whether you're bringing a partner or a friend, you’ll have a chance to get your hands dirty, try the pottery wheel, and create something uniquely yours. No experience necessary, just bring your sense of adventure!  Students will typically complete 2 pieces to fire (one for each of you). You pick your colors, and Christine will glaze it for you. Pottery is usually ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer. This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics. (This is a one-day class). When registering, only one name is needed to secure a spot for you + one). If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

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May
2
11:00 AM11:00

Tween & Teen Introduction to Drawing

Saturdays April, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 and 16 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | Ages 10-14 | $175

Join us at the Foundry Art Centre for this exciting 6 week drawing course presented by artist Beena McMahan! In this introductory drawing workshop, students will go over basic skills that will help them learn to draw from life. They will also be introduced to topics such as contour lines, tone and shading, simplifying complex items into shapes, and perspective. Students will work in various materials such as pencil, charcoal, marker, and ink.  All supplies provided.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able. 

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May
2
1:00 PM13:00

Tween & Teen Intermediate Drawing

Saturdays April, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 and 16 | 1pm to 2pm | Ages 10-14 | $175

Students who have a solid background in drawing will love this new class presented by artist Beena McMahan! In this 6 week session, students will build upon their basic drawing skills to tackle intermediate topics like perspective, portrait, and still life. Students will work in various materials such as pencil, charcoal, marker, and ink. All supplies provided. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

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Daytime Stich 'n B***h
May
7
10:00 AM10:00

Daytime Stich 'n B***h

Monthly on Thursdays: November 6, December 4, January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7 | 10 am to 12 pm | FREE

Stitch n’ Bitch with us during the Foundry Art Centre’s FREE fiber crafts club! All fiber crafts are welcome from knitting, to embroidery, to crochet, and beyond. This is not a class-but of course all skill levels are welcome and crafters are welcome to help each other out. Stitch n’ Bitch is an inclusive environment and everyone is welcome. Vibe out with us as we craft, and… bitch. BYO snacks & supplies.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

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Clay Together
May
7
11:00 AM11:00

Clay Together

Monthly on Thursdays at 11 am | January 8, February 12, March 12, April 9, May 7 | Ages 3+ | $50 per pair

Clay Together invites little hands and their grown-up sidekicks to spin, shape, and create together! Designed for children ages 3 & up and their parent or caregiver, this playful pottery wheel class offers a fun introduction to clay, creativity, and collaboration. No experience needed, just a sense of adventure and a willingness to get a little muddy! Pairs will complete 1 piece to fire. You pick your colors, and Christine Tavares will glaze it for you. Pottery is usually ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer. (This is a one-day class). When registering, only one name is needed to secure a spot for you + one. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

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May
9
11:00 AM11:00

Tween & Teen Introduction to Drawing

Saturdays April, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 and 16 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | Ages 10-14 | $175

Join us at the Foundry Art Centre for this exciting 6 week drawing course presented by artist Beena McMahan! In this introductory drawing workshop, students will go over basic skills that will help them learn to draw from life. They will also be introduced to topics such as contour lines, tone and shading, simplifying complex items into shapes, and perspective. Students will work in various materials such as pencil, charcoal, marker, and ink.  All supplies provided.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able. 

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May
9
11:00 AM11:00

Planters with Personality

Saturday, May 9 | 11 am to 12 pm | Ages 6-12 | $40

Come play in the mud and unleash your creativity at our Kid’s Planter Workshop. Foundry Education Coordinator Christine Tavares will instruct students as they use handbuilding skills to create an awesome planter with personality. Students of all experience levels are invited to participate in this clay workshop. Students will create and then glaze their sculptures, and finished pieces will be ready to pick up 2-3 weeks later. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

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May
9
1:00 PM13:00

Tween & Teen Intermediate Drawing

Saturdays April, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 and 16 | 1pm to 2pm | Ages 10-14 | $175

Students who have a solid background in drawing will love this new class presented by artist Beena McMahan! In this 6 week session, students will build upon their basic drawing skills to tackle intermediate topics like perspective, portrait, and still life. Students will work in various materials such as pencil, charcoal, marker, and ink. All supplies provided. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

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Figure Drawing
May
13
6:00 PM18:00

Figure Drawing

Monthly on Wednesdays: January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8 | 6 - 8 pm | $15 per session

The Foundry Art Centre is offering an opportunity to draw from a live model without instruction. The Foundry will provide a model for 2 hours during which participants can practice their figure drawing at their own pace, work on incorporating a figure into an existing piece, or however they’d like to use their time. Foundry staff members – who are also practicing artists – will facilitate the session. Each session will include a series of short poses (1 – 5 min) as well as some longer poses (10 – 20min). This class is for adult students (ages 21+). Space is limited and registration is required. It is recommend that participants bring tools and surfaces of their choice to the session. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

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May
16
11:00 AM11:00

Tween & Teen Introduction to Drawing

Saturdays April, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 and 16 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | Ages 10-14 | $175

Join us at the Foundry Art Centre for this exciting 6 week drawing course presented by artist Beena McMahan! In this introductory drawing workshop, students will go over basic skills that will help them learn to draw from life. They will also be introduced to topics such as contour lines, tone and shading, simplifying complex items into shapes, and perspective. Students will work in various materials such as pencil, charcoal, marker, and ink.  All supplies provided.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able. 

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May
16
1:00 PM13:00

Tween & Teen Intermediate Drawing

Saturdays April, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 and 16 | 1pm to 2pm | Ages 10-14 | $175

Students who have a solid background in drawing will love this new class presented by artist Beena McMahan! In this 6 week session, students will build upon their basic drawing skills to tackle intermediate topics like perspective, portrait, and still life. Students will work in various materials such as pencil, charcoal, marker, and ink. All supplies provided. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

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Evening Stich 'n B***h
May
21
6:00 PM18:00

Evening Stich 'n B***h

Monthly on Third Thursdays: November 20, December 18, January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21 | 6:00 to 8:00 pm | FREE

Stitch ‘n Bitch with us during the Foundry’s new FREE fiber crafts club. All fiber crafts are welcome, from knitting, to embroidery, to crochet and beyond. Whether it’s your first time trying it, or you’re a pro. This is not a fibers class, but crafters are welcome to help each other out. Vibe with us as we craft, and… bitch. BYO snacks & supplies. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

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Hip Hop Dance with Tyrus Watson
May
27
6:00 PM18:00

Hip Hop Dance with Tyrus Watson

Wednesdays: September 24, October 22, November 19, March 25, April 22, May 27
6 - 7 pm | $15 per session

Hip Hop dance class is coming to the Foundry Art Centre!  Bring a friend and learn the art of Hip Hop Dance with Tyrus Watson!  With over 15 years of experience, Tyrus is a versatile dancer, choreographer, and instructor. His career has included choreographing for artists like Chingy, competing on major platforms like So You Think You Can Dance, and performing in live shows. As an instructor, he's dedicated to sharing his passion and expertise with the next generation of dancers.  This class is for all skill levels and is available for adult students 18+. 
If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry.

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Foundry Art Camp - Art Adventures
Jun
1
to Jun 5

Foundry Art Camp - Art Adventures

Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. // Ages 6-16 // $235 Per Session

Get ready for a week bursting with color! Campers will explore the exciting world of the color wheel, experiment with mixing paints, create bold and beautiful artworks, and learn how colors work together to tell a story. From vibrant rainbows to subtle shades, we’ll play with every hue under the sun. To top it all off, each camper will tie-dye their very own camp T-shirt — a wearable, colorful work of art to remember the week by!

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First Friday - Off the Block Print Show
Jun
5
5:00 PM17:00

First Friday - Off the Block Print Show

On the first Friday of each month, families and visitors of all ages are invited to join the Foundry and celebrate the arts. The FAC will be open for extended hours through 8pm for visitors to spend time in the galleries, meet resident studio artists, engage with the community, and enjoy a wide array of art programming, entertainment, and special events.

June’s First Friday features the opening of Off the Block, our summer juried exhibition, featuring a wide array of print media and methods.

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Foundry Art Camp - Art a la Carte
Jun
8
to Jun 12

Foundry Art Camp - Art a la Carte

Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. // Ages 6-16 // $235 Per Session

This week, we’re serving up a menu of creativity! Campers will explore the delicious world of food as inspiration for their art, from colorful fruit still life to funky food collages. Using a variety of materials and techniques, we’ll create artwork that looks almost good enough to eat (but we’ll save the real snacks for break time!). Get ready for a flavorful week where imagination is the main ingredient!

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Figure Drawing
Jun
10
6:00 PM18:00

Figure Drawing

Monthly on Wednesdays: January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8 | 6 - 8 pm | $15 per session

The Foundry Art Centre is offering an opportunity to draw from a live model without instruction. The Foundry will provide a model for 2 hours during which participants can practice their figure drawing at their own pace, work on incorporating a figure into an existing piece, or however they’d like to use their time. Foundry staff members – who are also practicing artists – will facilitate the session. Each session will include a series of short poses (1 – 5 min) as well as some longer poses (10 – 20min). This class is for adult students (ages 21+). Space is limited and registration is required. It is recommend that participants bring tools and surfaces of their choice to the session. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

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Block Party - The Steamroller Print Event
Jun
13
11:00 AM11:00

Block Party - The Steamroller Print Event

This FREE festival features interactive art projects for all ages, a print market, food trucks, beer booths, live music, heavy machinery, and steamroller printing.

The Foundry’s Block Party centers on a unique and over-the-top method of printmaking, using a STEAMROLLER! Large-scale images created by regional artists are carved on large woodblocks. Kansas City-based Twin Hound Print Shop and their team of inkers roll ink onto these blocks, canvas is laid on top, and then the whole thing is run over with a steamroller – squishing the ink from the woodblock to the sheet. These fantastic prints will be taken into the Foundry’s Grand Hall to dry on display.

In addition to the steamroller prints, the Foundry’s Block Party features an interactive, heavy machinery display in the Foundry’s parking lot, where families can interact with the St. Charles Public Works Department and more. The Foundry will also host live music and food & drinks throughout the day. Visitors are invited to visit artist and sponsor booths, print demonstrations, free art activities for all ages, and of course, to view all of the prints created throughout the day.

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Foundry Art Camp - Fired Up!
Jun
15
to Jun 19

Foundry Art Camp - Fired Up!

Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. // Ages 6-16 // $235 Per Session

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to dig in! This week, campers will explore the endless possibilities of clay — from hand-built sculptures to imaginative pottery. We’ll shape, sculpt, and decorate our creations, learning fun techniques along the way. Whether it’s a whimsical creature, a functional piece, or an abstract design, every project will be one-of-a-kind. By the end of the week, campers will have a collection of clay masterpieces to treasure for years to come!

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Foundry Art Camp - Magic, Myths, and Markers
Jun
22
to Jun 26

Foundry Art Camp - Magic, Myths, and Markers

Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. // Ages 6-16 // $235 Per Session

Step into a world of wonder where mythical creatures, magical lands, and legendary stories come to life! In this week of art camp, campers will explore myths from around the world and use their imagination to create colorful illustrations, magical scenes, and fantastical characters using markers, paints, and clay. From dragons to fairies, campers will learn fun techniques to bring their magical visions to life on paper. Get ready to let your creativity soar in a week full of enchantment and artistic adventure!

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Foundry Art Camp - Art on the Wild Side
Jul
6
to Jul 10

Foundry Art Camp - Art on the Wild Side

Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. // Ages 6-16 // $235 Per Session

Get ready to go wild with your creativity! This week, campers will explore the untamed beauty of the animal kingdom. Using a variety of art materials and techniques, campers will draw, paint, and sculpt animals in bold and imaginative ways. Whether realistic or fantastical, every creature comes to life as campers unleash their artistic instincts and embrace their wild side!

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Figure Drawing
Jul
8
6:00 PM18:00

Figure Drawing

Monthly on Wednesdays: January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8 | 6 - 8 pm | $15 per session

The Foundry Art Centre is offering an opportunity to draw from a live model without instruction. The Foundry will provide a model for 2 hours during which participants can practice their figure drawing at their own pace, work on incorporating a figure into an existing piece, or however they’d like to use their time. Foundry staff members – who are also practicing artists – will facilitate the session. Each session will include a series of short poses (1 – 5 min) as well as some longer poses (10 – 20min). This class is for adult students (ages 21+). Space is limited and registration is required. It is recommend that participants bring tools and surfaces of their choice to the session. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

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Foundry Art Camp - Artful Garden
Jul
13
to Jul 17

Foundry Art Camp - Artful Garden

Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. // Ages 6-16 // $235 Per Session

Step into a week where art and nature grow side by side! Campers will explore the beauty of plants, flowers, and rocks through a variety of creative projects. We’ll paint vibrant garden scenes, design plant-inspired prints, craft with natural textures, and transform stones into colorful works of art. Along the way, we’ll learn about the shapes, colors, and patterns found in the natural world — and how to bring them to life in our artwork. By week’s end, campers will have their own little “artful garden” to take home!

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Foundry Art Camp - Clay Creations
Jul
20
to Jul 24

Foundry Art Camp - Clay Creations

Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. // Ages 6-16 // $235 Per Session

Step into a week where art and nature grow side by side! Campers will explore the beauty of plants, flowers, and rocks through a variety of creative projects. We’ll paint vibrant garden scenes, design plant-inspired prints, craft with natural textures, and transform stones into colorful works of art. Along the way, we’ll learn about the shapes, colors, and patterns found in the natural world — and how to bring them to life in our artwork. By week’s end, campers will have their own little “artful garden” to take home!

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Foundry Art Camp - Time Travel Guide to Art
Jul
20
to Jul 24

Foundry Art Camp - Time Travel Guide to Art

Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. // Ages 6-16 // $235 Per Session

Travel through time with your creativity as your guide! In this week-long camp, campers will explore art from different eras and bring it to life through fun, hands-on projects—think disco balls from the funky ‘70s, lava lamps inspired by the ‘60s, bright colors of the ‘80s and more. Each day is a new adventure in art history, with exciting, era-themed creations and a tie-dye t-shirt to take home as the perfect souvenir from your artistic time travels!

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First Friday - Quinn Antonio Briceño & Ido Michaeli
Aug
7
5:00 PM17:00

First Friday - Quinn Antonio Briceño & Ido Michaeli

On the first Friday of each month, families and visitors of all ages are invited to join the Foundry and celebrate the arts. The FAC will be open for extended hours through 8pm for visitors to spend time in the galleries, meet resident studio artists, engage with the community, and enjoy a wide array of art programming, entertainment, and special events.

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Tattoo Arts & Crafts Fair
Aug
14
2:00 PM14:00

Tattoo Arts & Crafts Fair

The Foundry Art Centre and Oasis Studio and Gallery are teaming up again to present the Tattoo Arts & Crafts Fair, a part-tattoo, part-convention, part-arts-and-crafts fair bringing together the best tattoo artists and craft artisans to the St. Louis and St. Charles area.

Booths presenting tattoos and fine art, live demonstrations, artist talks, food trucks, and tattooing will be featured throughout the Foundry’s Grand Hall.

This is a family-friendly event; children ages 12 and under are free with an adult.

Follow the Tattoo Arts & Crafts Fair on Instagram and Facebook.

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Tattoo Arts & Crafts Fair
Aug
15
12:00 PM12:00

Tattoo Arts & Crafts Fair

The Foundry Art Centre and Oasis Studio and Gallery are teaming up again to present the Tattoo Arts & Crafts Fair, a part-tattoo, part-convention, part-arts-and-crafts fair bringing together the best tattoo artists and craft artisans to the St. Louis and St. Charles area.

Booths presenting tattoos and fine art, live demonstrations, artist talks, food trucks, and tattooing will be featured throughout the Foundry’s Grand Hall.

This is a family-friendly event; children ages 12 and under are free with an adult.

Follow the Tattoo Arts & Crafts Fair on Instagram and Facebook.

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Tattoo Arts & Crafts Fair
Aug
16
12:00 PM12:00

Tattoo Arts & Crafts Fair

The Foundry Art Centre and Oasis Studio and Gallery are teaming up again to present the Tattoo Arts & Crafts Fair, a part-tattoo, part-convention, part-arts-and-crafts fair bringing together the best tattoo artists and craft artisans to the St. Louis and St. Charles area.

Booths presenting tattoos and fine art, live demonstrations, artist talks, food trucks, and tattooing will be featured throughout the Foundry’s Grand Hall.

This is a family-friendly event; children ages 12 and under are free with an adult.

Follow the Tattoo Arts & Crafts Fair on Instagram and Facebook.

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First Friday - Grand Hall Mural Project / Luba Briginets
Sep
4
5:00 PM17:00

First Friday - Grand Hall Mural Project / Luba Briginets

On the first Friday of each month, families and visitors of all ages are invited to join the Foundry and celebrate the arts. The FAC will be open for extended hours through 8pm for visitors to spend time in the galleries, meet resident studio artists, engage with the community, and enjoy a wide array of art programming, entertainment, and special events.

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First Friday - Melissa Whiteman, Peter Manion, & Igor Karash
Oct
2
5:00 PM17:00

First Friday - Melissa Whiteman, Peter Manion, & Igor Karash

On the first Friday of each month, families and visitors of all ages are invited to join the Foundry and celebrate the arts. The FAC will be open for extended hours through 8pm for visitors to spend time in the galleries, meet resident studio artists, engage with the community, and enjoy a wide array of art programming, entertainment, and special events.

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First Friday
Nov
6
5:00 PM17:00

First Friday

On the first Friday of each month, families and visitors of all ages are invited to join the Foundry and celebrate the arts. The FAC will be open for extended hours through 8pm for visitors to spend time in the galleries, meet resident studio artists, engage with the community, and enjoy a wide array of art programming, entertainment, and special events.

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First Friday - Merry Makers Market / 8x8x8
Dec
4
5:00 PM17:00

First Friday - Merry Makers Market / 8x8x8

The Foundry Art Centre's Merry Maker's Market is a two-day event showcasing regional makers, designers, and artists selling handmade items. This is the perfect event to celebrate the Holidays, get your Christmas shopping done, and support local small businesses!

Friday, December 4th, Merry Makers Market will occur in conjunction with the Foundry’s monthly First Friday event.

Saturday, December 5th, shop our amazing vendors, and visit our resident artists upstairs.

Source:: https://foundryartcentre.org/merry-makers-market

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Merry Makers Market
Dec
5
5:00 PM17:00

Merry Makers Market

The Foundry Art Centre's Merry Maker's Market is a two-day event showcasing regional makers, designers, and artists selling handmade items. This is the perfect event to celebrate the Holidays, get your Christmas shopping done, and support local small businesses!

Friday, December 4th, Merry Makers Market will occur in conjunction with the Foundry’s monthly First Friday event.

Saturday, December 5th, shop our amazing vendors, and visit our resident artists upstairs.

Source:: https://foundryartcentre.org/merry-makers-market

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Apr
25
1:00 PM13:00

Tween & Teen Intermediate Drawing

Saturdays April, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 and 16 | 1pm to 2pm | Ages 10-14 | $175

Students who have a solid background in drawing will love this new class presented by artist Beena McMahan! In this 6 week session, students will build upon their basic drawing skills to tackle intermediate topics like perspective, portrait, and still life. Students will work in various materials such as pencil, charcoal, marker, and ink. All supplies provided. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

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Apr
25
11:00 AM11:00

Tween & Teen Introduction to Drawing

Saturdays April, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 and 16 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | Ages 10-14 | $175

Join us at the Foundry Art Centre for this exciting 6 week drawing course presented by artist Beena McMahan! In this introductory drawing workshop, students will go over basic skills that will help them learn to draw from life. They will also be introduced to topics such as contour lines, tone and shading, simplifying complex items into shapes, and perspective. Students will work in various materials such as pencil, charcoal, marker, and ink.  All supplies provided.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able. 

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Apr
25
11:00 AM11:00

Tween & Teen Introduction to Drawing

Saturdays April, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 and 16 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | Ages 10-14 | $175

Join us at the Foundry Art Centre for this exciting 6 week drawing course presented by artist Beena McMahan! In this introductory drawing workshop, students will go over basic skills that will help them learn to draw from life. They will also be introduced to topics such as contour lines, tone and shading, simplifying complex items into shapes, and perspective. Students will work in various materials such as pencil, charcoal, marker, and ink.  All supplies provided.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able. 

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From Slab to Fab - Build a Serving Piece
Apr
24
11:30 AM11:30

From Slab to Fab - Build a Serving Piece

Friday, April 24 | 11:30 am to 1:30 pm | $50 

Come play in the mud at the Foundry Art Centre as you create your own ceramic serving piece! Whether it be a wine chiller, a charcuterie or cutting board, or large tray, Foundry Education Coordinator Christine Tavares will make you the star of any social occasion. You’ll roll up your sleeves and get dirty with clay as you learn the process of hand building with clay slabs. You pick the color, and Christine will glaze your vase for you. Your fired and finished serving piece will be ready for pick-up two to three weeks after the workshop. This class is for adult students (ages 18+) of all skill levels. All supplies provided. Dress to be messy! If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

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Art Club
Apr
23
5:00 PM17:00

Art Club

Thursdays Beginning January 22 | 5:00 to 6:00 pm | Ages 7-11| $12.50/week 

Back by popular demand, the Foundry Art Centre Art Club is an opportunity for kids to explore, invent, experiment and CREATE! Students will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. This drop-in art club is for ages 7-11 and will meet on various Thursdays from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

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Hip Hop Dance with Tyrus Watson
Apr
22
6:00 PM18:00

Hip Hop Dance with Tyrus Watson

Wednesdays: September 24, October 22, November 19, March 25, April 22, May 27
6 - 7 pm | $15 per session

Hip Hop dance class is coming to the Foundry Art Centre!  Bring a friend and learn the art of Hip Hop Dance with Tyrus Watson!  With over 15 years of experience, Tyrus is a versatile dancer, choreographer, and instructor. His career has included choreographing for artists like Chingy, competing on major platforms like So You Think You Can Dance, and performing in live shows. As an instructor, he's dedicated to sharing his passion and expertise with the next generation of dancers.  This class is for all skill levels and is available for adult students 18+. 
If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry.

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Botanical Casting w/ Ramona Kristmann
Apr
22
5:30 PM17:30

Botanical Casting w/ Ramona Kristmann

Wednesday, April 22 | 5:30 to 8 pm | $60

Celebrate Earth Day and learn the art of botanical bas-relief casting with botanical artist Ramona Kristmann! Bas-relief casting is a simple and rewarding way to capture the ephemeral beauty of nature in a lasting art form. No artistic experience is necessary! You’ll leave this workshop with a botanical casting and ideas how to dry-cure and finish your piece at home. Sign-up with a friend or come make some new friends. Either way, you'll have fun creating beautiful botanical impressions. This class is for adult students 18+. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

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Homeschool Art Class
Apr
22
11:00 AM11:00

Homeschool Art Class

Ages 8-12 | Classes are offered week to week sessions at a cost of $12.50 per week
Wednesdays January 21 - April 22 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

The Foundry Art Centre is pleased to offer our newest Homeschool Art Series: 13 Artists Children Should Know. At the Foundry Art Centre, homeschoolers will have an opportunity to discover their hidden talents and allow their creativity to shine while acquiring fine art credit. As they become inspired by 13 masters, students will learn new techniques and experiment with a variety of media such as sculpture, painting, watercolor, charcoal, colored pencil, and more. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Wednesday, January 21 | Winslow Homer | Mixed Media and Origami

Wednesday, January 28 | Frederick Childe Hassam | Impressionism Field of Flowers

Wednesday, February 4 | John Singer Sargent | Plein Air Landscapes

Wednesday, February 11 | Edward Hopper | Lighthouse Study

Wednesday, February 18 | Georgia O’Keefe | Skull and Flower Study

Wednesday, February 25 | Alexander Calder | Circus Tent Study

Wednesday, March 4 | Mark Rothko | Color Field Study with Pastels

Wednesday, March 18 | Joseph Cornell | Divided Box Collage 

Wednesday, March 25 | Louise Bourgeois | Wire Spider

Wednesday, April 1 | Jackson Pollock | Drip Paint Technique

Wednesday, April 8 | Jacob Lawrence | Migration Series Study 

Wednesday, April 15 | Alma Thomas | Colorful Abstract Painting

Wednesday, April 22 | Jasper Johns | American Flag Collage

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Apr
18
1:00 PM13:00

Tween & Teen Intermediate Drawing

Saturdays April, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 and 16 | 1pm to 2pm | Ages 10-14 | $175

Students who have a solid background in drawing will love this new class presented by artist Beena McMahan! In this 6 week session, students will build upon their basic drawing skills to tackle intermediate topics like perspective, portrait, and still life. Students will work in various materials such as pencil, charcoal, marker, and ink. All supplies provided. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

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Apr
18
11:00 AM11:00

Tween & Teen Introduction to Drawing

Saturdays April, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 and 16 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | Ages 10-14 | $175

Join us at the Foundry Art Centre for this exciting 6 week drawing course presented by artist Beena McMahan! In this introductory drawing workshop, students will go over basic skills that will help them learn to draw from life. They will also be introduced to topics such as contour lines, tone and shading, simplifying complex items into shapes, and perspective. Students will work in various materials such as pencil, charcoal, marker, and ink.  All supplies provided.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able. 

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Apr
18
11:00 AM11:00

Tween & Teen Introduction to Drawing

Saturdays April, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 and 16 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | Ages 10-14 | $175

Join us at the Foundry Art Centre for this exciting 6 week drawing course presented by artist Beena McMahan! In this introductory drawing workshop, students will go over basic skills that will help them learn to draw from life. They will also be introduced to topics such as contour lines, tone and shading, simplifying complex items into shapes, and perspective. Students will work in various materials such as pencil, charcoal, marker, and ink.  All supplies provided.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able. 

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Evening Stich 'n B***h
Apr
16
6:00 PM18:00

Evening Stich 'n B***h

Monthly on Third Thursdays: November 20, December 18, January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21 | 6:00 to 8:00 pm | FREE

Stitch ‘n Bitch with us during the Foundry’s new FREE fiber crafts club. All fiber crafts are welcome, from knitting, to embroidery, to crochet and beyond. Whether it’s your first time trying it, or you’re a pro. This is not a fibers class, but crafters are welcome to help each other out. Vibe with us as we craft, and… bitch. BYO snacks & supplies. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

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Art Club
Apr
16
5:00 PM17:00

Art Club

Thursdays Beginning January 22 | 5:00 to 6:00 pm | Ages 7-11| $12.50/week 

Back by popular demand, the Foundry Art Centre Art Club is an opportunity for kids to explore, invent, experiment and CREATE! Students will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. This drop-in art club is for ages 7-11 and will meet on various Thursdays from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

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Homeschool Art Class
Apr
15
11:00 AM11:00

Homeschool Art Class

Ages 8-12 | Classes are offered week to week sessions at a cost of $12.50 per week
Wednesdays January 21 - April 22 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

The Foundry Art Centre is pleased to offer our newest Homeschool Art Series: 13 Artists Children Should Know. At the Foundry Art Centre, homeschoolers will have an opportunity to discover their hidden talents and allow their creativity to shine while acquiring fine art credit. As they become inspired by 13 masters, students will learn new techniques and experiment with a variety of media such as sculpture, painting, watercolor, charcoal, colored pencil, and more. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Wednesday, January 21 | Winslow Homer | Mixed Media and Origami

Wednesday, January 28 | Frederick Childe Hassam | Impressionism Field of Flowers

Wednesday, February 4 | John Singer Sargent | Plein Air Landscapes

Wednesday, February 11 | Edward Hopper | Lighthouse Study

Wednesday, February 18 | Georgia O’Keefe | Skull and Flower Study

Wednesday, February 25 | Alexander Calder | Circus Tent Study

Wednesday, March 4 | Mark Rothko | Color Field Study with Pastels

Wednesday, March 18 | Joseph Cornell | Divided Box Collage 

Wednesday, March 25 | Louise Bourgeois | Wire Spider

Wednesday, April 1 | Jackson Pollock | Drip Paint Technique

Wednesday, April 8 | Jacob Lawrence | Migration Series Study 

Wednesday, April 15 | Alma Thomas | Colorful Abstract Painting

Wednesday, April 22 | Jasper Johns | American Flag Collage

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Apr
11
1:00 PM13:00

Tween & Teen Intermediate Drawing

Saturdays April, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 and 16 | 1pm to 2pm | Ages 10-14 | $175

Students who have a solid background in drawing will love this new class presented by artist Beena McMahan! In this 6 week session, students will build upon their basic drawing skills to tackle intermediate topics like perspective, portrait, and still life. Students will work in various materials such as pencil, charcoal, marker, and ink. All supplies provided. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

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Apr
11
11:00 AM11:00

Hey Bud, Let's Make a Vase

Saturday, April 11 | 11:00 am to Noon | Ages 6-12 | $40

Let’s make a bud vase just in time for Mother’s Day. In this creative workshop, Foundry Education Coordinator Christine Tavares will instruct students as they use handbuilding skills to create a beautiful vase. Students of all experience levels are invited to participate in this clay workshop. Students will create and then glaze their vases in one class, and finished pieces will be ready to pick up 2-3 weeks later. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

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Apr
11
11:00 AM11:00

Tween & Teen Introduction to Drawing

Saturdays April, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 and 16 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | Ages 10-14 | $175

Join us at the Foundry Art Centre for this exciting 6 week drawing course presented by artist Beena McMahan! In this introductory drawing workshop, students will go over basic skills that will help them learn to draw from life. They will also be introduced to topics such as contour lines, tone and shading, simplifying complex items into shapes, and perspective. Students will work in various materials such as pencil, charcoal, marker, and ink.  All supplies provided.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able. 

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Art Club
Apr
9
5:00 PM17:00

Art Club

Thursdays Beginning January 22 | 5:00 to 6:00 pm | Ages 7-11| $12.50/week 

Back by popular demand, the Foundry Art Centre Art Club is an opportunity for kids to explore, invent, experiment and CREATE! Students will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. This drop-in art club is for ages 7-11 and will meet on various Thursdays from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

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Clay Together
Apr
9
11:00 AM11:00

Clay Together

Monthly on Thursdays at 11 am | January 8, February 12, March 12, April 9, May 7 | Ages 3+ | $50 per pair

Clay Together invites little hands and their grown-up sidekicks to spin, shape, and create together! Designed for children ages 3 & up and their parent or caregiver, this playful pottery wheel class offers a fun introduction to clay, creativity, and collaboration. No experience needed, just a sense of adventure and a willingness to get a little muddy! Pairs will complete 1 piece to fire. You pick your colors, and Christine Tavares will glaze it for you. Pottery is usually ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer. (This is a one-day class). When registering, only one name is needed to secure a spot for you + one. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

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Figure Drawing
Apr
8
6:00 PM18:00

Figure Drawing

Monthly on Wednesdays: January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8 | 6 - 8 pm | $15 per session

The Foundry Art Centre is offering an opportunity to draw from a live model without instruction. The Foundry will provide a model for 2 hours during which participants can practice their figure drawing at their own pace, work on incorporating a figure into an existing piece, or however they’d like to use their time. Foundry staff members – who are also practicing artists – will facilitate the session. Each session will include a series of short poses (1 – 5 min) as well as some longer poses (10 – 20min). This class is for adult students (ages 21+). Space is limited and registration is required. It is recommend that participants bring tools and surfaces of their choice to the session. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

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Pottery and Petals - A Two-Part Workshop
Apr
8
6:00 PM18:00

Pottery and Petals - A Two-Part Workshop

Saturday, March 21 from 2 to 3:30 pm and Wednesday, April 8 | 6 to 8 pm** | $100

Join Education Coordinator Christine Tavares in this creative two-part workshop as she first leads you in creating your own ceramic vase using handbuilding methods. Artists of all skill levels will design, shape, and add texture to their functional vase. You pick the color, and Christine will glaze your vase for you. This is designed to complement a second workshop on April 8 at 6 pm where florist Christine Lautrentius of Blushing Blooms Designs will take you through the steps in creating a beautiful spring floral arrangement for your amazing vase! This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics or floral design. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.**This is a 2 part workshop**

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Homeschool Art Class
Apr
8
11:00 AM11:00

Homeschool Art Class

Ages 8-12 | Classes are offered week to week sessions at a cost of $12.50 per week
Wednesdays January 21 - April 22 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

The Foundry Art Centre is pleased to offer our newest Homeschool Art Series: 13 Artists Children Should Know. At the Foundry Art Centre, homeschoolers will have an opportunity to discover their hidden talents and allow their creativity to shine while acquiring fine art credit. As they become inspired by 13 masters, students will learn new techniques and experiment with a variety of media such as sculpture, painting, watercolor, charcoal, colored pencil, and more. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Wednesday, January 21 | Winslow Homer | Mixed Media and Origami

Wednesday, January 28 | Frederick Childe Hassam | Impressionism Field of Flowers

Wednesday, February 4 | John Singer Sargent | Plein Air Landscapes

Wednesday, February 11 | Edward Hopper | Lighthouse Study

Wednesday, February 18 | Georgia O’Keefe | Skull and Flower Study

Wednesday, February 25 | Alexander Calder | Circus Tent Study

Wednesday, March 4 | Mark Rothko | Color Field Study with Pastels

Wednesday, March 18 | Joseph Cornell | Divided Box Collage 

Wednesday, March 25 | Louise Bourgeois | Wire Spider

Wednesday, April 1 | Jackson Pollock | Drip Paint Technique

Wednesday, April 8 | Jacob Lawrence | Migration Series Study 

Wednesday, April 15 | Alma Thomas | Colorful Abstract Painting

Wednesday, April 22 | Jasper Johns | American Flag Collage

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Love at First Throw
Apr
3
5:30 PM17:30

Love at First Throw

Monthly on First Fridays 5:30 – 7:30 pm | February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1 | $100 per couple 

Looking for a fun and creative night out? Join Christine Tavares at the Foundry Art Centre during First Fridays for Love @ First Throw… a playful clay experience in our community clay classroom.

Whether you're bringing a partner or a friend, you’ll have a chance to get your hands dirty, try the pottery wheel, and create something uniquely yours. No experience necessary, just bring your sense of adventure!  Students will typically complete 2 pieces to fire (one for each of you). You pick your colors, and Christine will glaze it for you. Pottery is usually ready for pick-up in 2 weeks but sometimes it takes a little longer. This class is for adult students (ages 18+) with little to no experience in ceramics. (This is a one-day class). When registering, only one name is needed to secure a spot for you + one). If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

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First Friday - Brian Zimmerman, Ruth Lantz, & Nabil Mousa
Apr
3
5:00 PM17:00

First Friday - Brian Zimmerman, Ruth Lantz, & Nabil Mousa

On the first Friday of each month, families and visitors of all ages are invited to join the Foundry and celebrate the arts. The FAC will be open for extended hours through 8pm for visitors to spend time in the galleries, meet resident studio artists, engage with the community, and enjoy a wide array of art programming, entertainment, and special events.

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Art Club
Apr
2
5:00 PM17:00

Art Club

Thursdays Beginning January 22 | 5:00 to 6:00 pm | Ages 7-11| $12.50/week 

Back by popular demand, the Foundry Art Centre Art Club is an opportunity for kids to explore, invent, experiment and CREATE! Students will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. This drop-in art club is for ages 7-11 and will meet on various Thursdays from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

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Daytime Stich 'n B***h
Apr
2
10:00 AM10:00

Daytime Stich 'n B***h

Monthly on Thursdays: November 6, December 4, January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7 | 10 am to 12 pm | FREE

Stitch n’ Bitch with us during the Foundry Art Centre’s FREE fiber crafts club! All fiber crafts are welcome from knitting, to embroidery, to crochet, and beyond. This is not a class-but of course all skill levels are welcome and crafters are welcome to help each other out. Stitch n’ Bitch is an inclusive environment and everyone is welcome. Vibe out with us as we craft, and… bitch. BYO snacks & supplies.

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

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Homeschool Art Class
Apr
1
11:00 AM11:00

Homeschool Art Class

Ages 8-12 | Classes are offered week to week sessions at a cost of $12.50 per week
Wednesdays January 21 - April 22 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

The Foundry Art Centre is pleased to offer our newest Homeschool Art Series: 13 Artists Children Should Know. At the Foundry Art Centre, homeschoolers will have an opportunity to discover their hidden talents and allow their creativity to shine while acquiring fine art credit. As they become inspired by 13 masters, students will learn new techniques and experiment with a variety of media such as sculpture, painting, watercolor, charcoal, colored pencil, and more. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Wednesday, January 21 | Winslow Homer | Mixed Media and Origami

Wednesday, January 28 | Frederick Childe Hassam | Impressionism Field of Flowers

Wednesday, February 4 | John Singer Sargent | Plein Air Landscapes

Wednesday, February 11 | Edward Hopper | Lighthouse Study

Wednesday, February 18 | Georgia O’Keefe | Skull and Flower Study

Wednesday, February 25 | Alexander Calder | Circus Tent Study

Wednesday, March 4 | Mark Rothko | Color Field Study with Pastels

Wednesday, March 18 | Joseph Cornell | Divided Box Collage 

Wednesday, March 25 | Louise Bourgeois | Wire Spider

Wednesday, April 1 | Jackson Pollock | Drip Paint Technique

Wednesday, April 8 | Jacob Lawrence | Migration Series Study 

Wednesday, April 15 | Alma Thomas | Colorful Abstract Painting

Wednesday, April 22 | Jasper Johns | American Flag Collage

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Sculptural Papermaking w/ Shannon Brock of Gaptoothed Studio
Mar
28
1:00 PM13:00

Sculptural Papermaking w/ Shannon Brock of Gaptoothed Studio

Saturday, March 28 | 1-4 pm | $65

Take handmade paper from fiber to the 3-dimensional! During this workshop, artist Shannon Brock will lead participants in forming a small sculptural bowl or rock using the paper from recycled linen fabric pulp. Using an overlapping technique, students will apply torn pieces of newly formed paper to an armature. Directions will be given for separating the form from the armature later, once the drying stage is complete. Basic pulp preparation, sheet forming, and armature building will be reviewed. Sign-up with a friend or come make some new friends. Either way, you'll have fun creating a beautiful paper sculpture! This class is open to all skill levels (ages 18+).  If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Shannon Brock is a hand papermaker, an artist, and Founder of Gaptoothed Studio. In her work, Shannon tells stories from her childhood growing up in rural Missouri and explores the dynamics of family. She has traveled nationally and internationally teaching hand papermaking techniques and establishing paper studios, as well as exhibiting her paper works. Brock received her BFA in Fiber from the Kansas City Art Institute in 1995. She has served on several boards including Hand Papermaking Magazine and North American Hand Papermakers (formerly Friends of Dard Hunter). Shannon is a current member of The Pulparazzi, a group of exhibiting hand papermakers focusing on pulp painting. Her work can be found in many personal collections and museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC and Yale University Art Gallery in CT.

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Tween & Teen FUNdamentals of Pottery - An Introduction to Wheel Throwing
Mar
28
11:00 AM11:00

Tween & Teen FUNdamentals of Pottery - An Introduction to Wheel Throwing

Ages 8-12 | $150 + $20 Studio Fee | 4 weeks
Winter Session: Saturdays, January 10 – 31     11 am to 12:30 pm
Spring Session: Saturdays, March 7 – 28   11 am to 12:30 pm

In this 4 week class, artist Abigail Banholzer will introduce students to the FUNdamentals of creating art on the potter’s wheel. Students will learn the basic skills of creating work on the wheel including: centering, opening, pulling and shaping. Abigail will also introduce finishing techniques such as trimming, adding handles, and glazing. This class is for ages 8-12 with little to no experience in ceramics. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

Abigail Banholzer is a recent graduate of Webster University, holding a BFA in Studio Arts with an emphasis in ceramics. She specializes in functional pottery with detailed surface design. Abigail currently operates out of Folsom Studio in St. Louis City where she assists artist Malaika Tolford (Place Value Pottery), leads workshops, and produces work under her label, Hindsight Studio. She looks forward to FUNdamentals of Pottery and the opportunity to teach the next generation of local artists!


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Art Club
Mar
26
5:00 PM17:00

Art Club

Thursdays Beginning January 22 | 5:00 to 6:00 pm | Ages 7-11| $12.50/week 

Back by popular demand, the Foundry Art Centre Art Club is an opportunity for kids to explore, invent, experiment and CREATE! Students will explore various art forms from painting to drawing to sculpture and more. This drop-in art club is for ages 7-11 and will meet on various Thursdays from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Sign up for each week that you want to attend. Sessions include all materials and tools. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.

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