Foundry Workshops
If you’re looking for the opportunity to explore your creative side, you’ve come to the right place! The Foundry Art Centre offers unique opportunities to try your hand at new techniques, explore different mediums, and create finished pieces that you can proudly display or share with friends and family. Join us for a fun evening of creation and exploration.
If you are looking for an opportunity for one-on-one instruction, please visit our Studio Artists to see if there is a medium or class you would like to explore!
ADULT WORKSHOPS
Join the Foundry Art Centre for an evening of grown-up fun! Bring a date, a friend, bring any adult you want. No art skills needed, but you can flex those social muscles as you pick up a new creative skill. 21+ only, please.
Evening Stitch ‘n B***h
Monthly on Third Thursdays: Thursday, July 17, Thursday, August 21, Thursday, September 18, Thursday, October 16, Thursday, November 20, Thursday, December 18 | 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.
Daytime Stitch ‘n B***h
Monthly on Thursdays: Thursday, June 5th, Thursday, July 3, Thursday, August 7, Thursday, September 4, Thursday, October 2, Thursday, November 6, Thursday, December 4 | 10 am to 12 pm | FREE
New to the Foundry this year, we will offer a Stitch ‘n Bitch session monthly during the day!
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
Hip Hop Dance with Tyrus Watson
Monthly on Wednesdays: September 24, October 22, November 19
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.
Figure Drawing
Monthly on Wednesdays: July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12, and December 17 | 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.
Punch Needle with Dee Levang
Saturday, November 8 | 1 to 4 pm | $75
Join artist Dee Levang to learn everything you need to know to create a punch needle project. In this comprehensive 3-hour workshop, you will learn all the skills required to make a punch needle artwork from start to finish. Through the process of punching a "mug rug" coaster, you'll pick up a whole bunch of tips and tricks along the way. This class is suitable for total beginners, as well as those who have tried punch needle before but are looking for more in-depth guidance on technique. You'll come away from this class with a small art piece or coaster in a design of your choice -- and the knowledge to create future pieces of any size! Sign-up with a friend or come make some new friends. If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.
Dee Levang is an American multidisciplinary visual artist working in fiber, encaustic, oil and cold wax, and water-soluble media. Born and raised in the Los Angeles area, she currently resides and works in St. Louis, Missouri. She studied graphic design at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). As a teaching artist, she teaches classes and workshops both locally and regionally, including at Contemporary Art Museum Saint Louis, St. Louis Artists' Guild, St. Louis Community College, and the Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles.
An alumnus of the Saint Louis Art Fair’s Emerging Artists as Entrepreneurs program, Levang has participated in local juried art fairs and events including Schlafly's Art Outside, Cherokee Street Print Bazaar, Maplewood's Let Them Eat Art, Queeny Park Art Fair, and Wall Ball.
Fall Floral Arranging at the Foundry
Thursday November 20 | 6 pm to 8 pm | $75
Join us at the Foundry Art Centre for a fun evening of floral arranging. Christine Laurentius from Blushing Bloom Designs will lead you step-by-step in designing a beautiful fall centerpiece (just in time for your holiday table!). You will walk away with floral arranging tips, some new friends, and a beautiful fresh arrangement designed by you! We will provide all of the flowers, the oasis foam and a vessel. Just bring yourself, a friend or two, and your creativity! If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.
Gold Stacker Ring Workshop with Shanika Hartrum
Saturday, December 13 | 11 am – 1:30 pm | $95
Ready to dip your toes into the shiny world of goldsmithing? This beginner-friendly workshop is the perfect place to start! Artist Shanika Hartrum from Moon.u.mental Jewelry will lead you in the creation of your very own custom set of gold-filled stacker rings. No experience necessary! Students can choose to make a personalized set of 2-3 stunning gold-filled rings to mix, match, or stack high and proud! Shanika will guide students through the essential techniques of working with gold-filled metal such as: measuring & shaping, filing & polishing, using a torch to solder, and pro finishing techniques. This class is open to students ages 16+. All supplies provided, just bring yourself, a friend or two, and your creativity! If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Foundry as soon as you are able.
REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS
Limited seats available and advanced registration required so sign up today to secure your creative seat. The Foundry Art Centre does not make up or refund classes if a student misses a class. Accommodations can be made for cancellations 14 days prior to the date of the workshop. Please contact program coordinator Christine Tavares with any concerns.
For more information contact Christine Tavares, Program Coordinator, at ctavares@foundryartcentre.org
