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Fall Session begins September 27, 2010.  Enrollment is now open! Our Summer Session has ended. 



YOUTH CLASSES       


ADULT CLASSES     

WORKSHOPS

STUDIO PASSES 

ART GROUPS


Enrollment
You can sign up online, over the phone (VISA and MC accepted), or with a check (payable to the Arts Alliance).  Classes do fill up, so register early!  Payment is required in advance.  Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10 am to 5 pm, and Saturday noon to 5 pm. Arts Alliance members receive a 10% discount on classes. To join, visit the MEMBERSHIP page. 

Cancellations: If you cancel more than one week prior to the start of class for any reason, we can refund your payment, or we can offer you a 100% credit toward future classes within one year. Cancellations made less than one week in advance of the start of the class are subject to credit only minus a $25 processing fee; no refund is offered.  If you do not show up for class or change your mind after the class has begun, there is no refund or credit for future classes. Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment may be cancelled by the Arts Alliance and 100% of your payment will be refunded. This policy enables the organization to continue offering classes and events to the community.

Location: Classes and workshops are held at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts, 518 Oak St. in Sandpoint, Idaho, on the corner of 6th & Oak.  Coming from the north on Hwy 95, go through the stoplight at Cedar, and take a right at the next block - that's Oak St.   Go one block up, look for the red building. We're on the northeast corner.

Instructors: All Arts Alliance instructors are professionals in their field, with teaching experience.  If you are interested in teaching, please contact us; we contract instructors year-round.

 

Scholarships:  Our youth classes are subsidized by grant funding and contributions from members like you.  The class prices are already reduced. When possible, we offer full scholarships based on need.  Please contact us if you are in need of a scholarship for your child. 

Adult Discounts: There is a 10% discount on class fees for Arts Alliance members. We do not offer scholarships for adults at this time, but can offer a discount for volunteering.  Please contact us to ask about our volunteer policy.


Questions?  Call us at 265-ARTS (265-2787) or email artsalliance@sandpoint.net.



Session I               Fall 2010      
 
September 27 – October 31, 2010

 

YOUTH CLASSES

Drawing from Stories & Poetry     Mondays, 3:30-5 pm     $35

Clay Creations                          Tuesdays, 3:30-5 pm     $35

Photography Techniques      Tuesdays, 3:30-5 pm     $35

Drawing Skills for Teens       Tuesdays, 6:30-8 pm     $45

Art Adventures                        Wednesdays (early release) 2-3:30 pm

$10 drop-in or $35 punch card (5 visits)

Wool Felt Handcrafting         Thursdays, 3:30-5 pm   $45

 

ADULT CLASSES

The Business of Art                          Mondays, 1-3 pm                              Free

Continuing Pottery Wheel          Mondays & Wednesdays, 10 am - noon + open studio $195

Pottery Wheel Basics                        Mondays & Wednesdays, 1-3 pm                $195

Pottery Wheel Basics                        Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-8 pm    $195

Techniques of the Masters              Tuesdays, 6-8:30 pm                        $100

Beginning Stained Glass                 Wednesdays, 6-8:30 pm                  $120

Drawing Studio                                 Wednesdays, 6-8:30 pm                  $90

Exploring Acrylics                                Wednesdays, 6-8:30 pm                  $100

Portraits in Colored Pencil             Thursdays, 6-8 pm                            $100

Beginning Stained Glass                Saturdays, 10 am-12:30 pm            $120

Advanced Stained Glass                Saturdays, 1-3:30 pm                       $135

Oil Painting                                        Saturdays, Oct. 16 & 30, 10 am – 2 pm       $195

 

WORKSHOPS

Journaling in Watercolor                Saturday, Oct. 2 10 am – 4 pm      $75

Soldered Silver Ring                         Tuesday, Oct. 5  6-8:30 pm             $65

Charcoal Drawing                            Saturday, Oct. 9 10 am – 4 pm      $85

Intuitive Painting                              Saturday, Oct. 9 10 am - 4 pm       $75

Etched Silver Pendant                     Tuesday, Oct. 12                6-8:30 pm             $65

Pine Needle Baskets                         Saturday, Oct. 23               10 am – 3 pm      $45

Silver Water Casting                        Saturday, Oct. 23               10 am – 2 pm      $75

SoulCollage                                        Saturday, Oct. 30               10 am – 4 pm      $100

Intro to Watercolor                            Tuesday, Oct. 26                6- 9 pm                  $65

 

ART GROUPS

Artists Salon                                       Mondays, 6-8:30 pm         ongoing, starting Sept. 27

 

STUDIO PASSES (ages 17 & up)

Pottery Wheel Studio Pass – Days & Times vary.  See complete description.  $50

Stained Glass Studio Pass – Days & Times vary.  See complete description.  $75



 YOUTH CLASSES

Arts Alliance drawing classDrawing from Stories & Poetry (Ages 8-12)             
Mondays, 3:30-5 pm         Sept 27 – Oct 25, 2010     

Instructor:  Lynn Guier                   
at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts, 518 Oak St.

If you love to draw, this class is for you! We will listen to inspiring stories and poetry, and create works of art.  Develop and enhance your understanding of basic techniques including line, light and shadow, color and texture. Explore the color wheel using different media: pastels, crayon, colored pencil, ink and pencil. Most of all, we’ll have fun drawing!  All levels welcome.  Min/max: 5 to 12    $35   

 Youth ($35)

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Arts Alliance Clay Creations classClay Creations (ages 8-12)                             
Tuesdays, 3:30-5 pm        Sept. 28 – Oct. 26, 2010

Instructor: Lynn Guier                   
at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts, 518 Oak St.

Get your hands working and turn your creativity into ceramic masterpieces.  We’ll learn different techniques including slab building, coil building and sculpting techniques.  Make everything from vessels to platters to creatures. Min/max: 4 to 12      $35   

 Youth ($35)

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Photography Techniques (ages 13-18)      
Tuesdays, 3:30-5 pm, Sept 28 – Oct 26, 2010

Instructor: Marsha Lutz          
at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts, 518 Oak St.                   

This class is for beginning photographers using either film or digital cameras, who wish to gain an understanding of photographing in manual mode. Students will need to have a camera equipped with manual settings and an interchangeable lens (SLR). We'll learn the technical and aesthetic aspects of photography, including f-stops, shutter speeds, lighting and the basics of composition. Bring your camera. Min/max: 4 to 6    $35   

 Youth ($35)

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Arts Alliance Drawing for Teens classDrawing Skills for Teens (ages 13-18)       
Tuesdays, 6:30-8 pm        Sept. 28 – Oct. 26, 2010

Instructor:  Lynn Guier      
at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts, 518 Oak St.

Like to draw? Want to learn to draw well?  Learn in a relaxed setting with a professional illustrator / designer.  Open to all skill levels, novice to advanced. No experience required. This is individualized instruction in a group setting.  Work on illustrating posters, album covers, in a journal, and more. These drawings will help you develop an art portfolio, a great tool for college and careers.  Ipods welcome.  Min/max: 5 to 12    $45   

 Youth ($45)

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Arts Alliance Art Adventures classArt Adventures (ages 6-13)                           
every Wednesday, 2-3:30 pm         starting September 29

$10 drop-in (one visit) or $35 punch card (5 visits)   

Instructor:  Lynn Guier      
at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts, 518 Oak St.

Looking for something fun to do after school? With a range of different art projects, each day will be loads of fun.  We will explore drawing, painting, clay, sculpture, printmaking and more.  All supplies are included. Parents are encouraged (and required for 6 year-olds) to come in and help. Parent signatures required; come in the first day.   Cards are transferable to friends and to future sessions.  Max: 15 cards sold + 5 drop-in per day                  $10 drop-in or $35 punch card        

 Youth ($35)

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Arts Alliance Wool Felt HandcraftingWool Felt Handcrafting (ages 6 & up)       
Thursdays, 3:30-5 pm      Sept. 30 – Oct. 28, 2010

Instructor: Susan Morton    
at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts, 518 Oak St.

Children love to hand sew and create with natural wool.  Handwork improves fine motor skills and concentration.  We’ll make beautiful little dolls, animals and purses of wool in this class and add to our knowledge base of sewing stitches.  Students will create a variety of projects during this 5-week class.  Also open to parents who may make their own projects for the same price, or come in and help for no additional cost. Min/max: 4 to 8    $45   

 Youth ($45)


 


ADULT CLASSES                       Session I 2010-11

 

The Business of Art            Mondays, 1-3 pm             
Sept. 27 – Oct. 25, 2010

Instructor: Kristie Sherrodd          
at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts, 518 Oak St.                   

This five-part series is designed to provide artisans with information and business skills needed to take the products of their creative endeavors into the marketplace. Topics include business decisions (structure, hobby versus business, names, business requirements), customers and your market, pricing and selling, packaging and labeling, and working with social and fashion trends.  This series is sponsored in part by the Idaho Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.  Min/max: 4 to 16. Free to Arts Alliance members ($30/year minimum). You may become a member online or call 265-ARTS.

 

$30 Individual Membership (10% discount on classes for a year)

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Arts Alliance Pottery classContinuing Pottery Wheel      Mon & Weds, 10 am – noon

Sept. 27 – Oct. 27, 2010         Instructor: Daryl Baird    
at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts, 518 Oak St.

This course is designed for continuing students, or potters with comparable experience. All tools, one bag of clay, glaze & firing provided.  A pottery studio pass is included, so you may use the studio at time outside of class as well.  Min/max: 4 to 6   $195 

Member ($175.50)

$30 Individual Membership (10% discount on classes for a year)

Nonmember ($195)

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Arts Alliance Pottery classPottery Wheel Basics           Mon & Weds, 1-3 pm               

Sept. 27 – Oct. 27, 2010      Instructor: Daryl Baird        
at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts, 518 Oak St.                   

This course is designed for those who have limited or no experience using a pottery wheel.  Students will learn the basics of good pottery-making technique; from preparation of the clay to decorating the finished piece.  Learn about wedging clay, making cups and bowls, trimming, glazing and firing.  All tools, clay and glazes are provided.  Students should bring a shirt, smock or apron to wear while working.  Min/max: 4 to 6   $195 

Member ($175.50)

$30 Individual Membership (10% discount on classes for a year)

Nonmember ($195)

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Arts Alliance Pottery classPottery Wheel Basics         Tues & Thurs, 6-8 pm                   

Sept 28 – Oct 28, 2009     Instructor: Daryl Baird   
at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts, 518 Oak St.

This course is designed for those who have limited or no experience using a pottery wheel.  Students will learn the basics of good pottery-making technique; from preparation of the clay to decorating the finished piece.  Learn about wedging clay, making cups and bowls, trimming, glazing and firing.  All tools, clay and glazes are provided.  Students should bring a shirt, smock or apron to wear while working.  Min/max: 4 to 6   $195

Member ($175.50)

$30 Individual Membership (10% discount on classes for a year)

Nonmember ($195)

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Techniques of the Masters classTechniques of the Masters    Tuesdays, 6-8:30 pm                                       
Sept. 28 – Oct. 26, 2010        
Instructor: Carol Kovalchuk   
at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts, 518 Oak St.

This class is for participants that want to paint expressively in both soft pastel and oil pastel. You will learn about the exciting Post-Impressionist concepts and techniques used by artists like Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, et al. The Post-Impressionists were interested in color and shape as well as the  artists initial impression of the image they were going to paint. So the techniques were more fluid and at times abstract.  Supplies included.  Min/max: 4 to 8  $100     

Member ($90)

$30 Individual Membership (10% discount on classes for a year)

Nonmember ($100)

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Beginning Stained Glass              Wednesdays, 6-8:30 pm                 
Sept. 29 – Oct. 27, 2010       
Instructor: Sara McTavish             
at Skeleton Key Art Glass, 521 Church St.

Design and fabricate a stained glass panel in the Tiffany copper foil method. We'll learn techniques including cutting, grinding, applying foil, and soldering. Complete a finished stained glass panel to hang in the window!  Equipment and supplies provided, but purchase your own glass separately.  Glass is available in class (about $50-$75). Min/max: 4-6          $120  

Member ($108)

$30 Individual Membership (10% discount on classes for a year)

Nonmember ($120)

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Drawing Studio                  Wednesdays, 6-8:30 pm 
Sept. 29 – Oct. 27, 2010      
Instructor:  Lynn Guier                   
at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts, 518 Oak St.

This class is designed to give individualized attention to all students, at all levels, from beginner to advanced. If you have never learned to draw, or if you have been drawing for years, you will advance your skills in this class. Drawing is the foundation for many art forms.  Mastering the five basic drawing skills will enable you to draw for life, and enhance your ability to work in a variety of media.  The focus is on perception of edges, spaces, relationships, light and shadow, and gestalt.  All levels welcome; supplies included. Min/max:  5 to 12  $90  

Member ($81)

$30 Individual Membership (10% discount on classes for a year)

Nonmember ($90)

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Exploring Acrylics             Wednesdays, 6-8:30 pm 
Sept. 29 – Oct. 27, 2010     
Instructor: Jacque Rickard             
at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts, 518 Oak St.                   

Acrylics is the medium, but the lessons cover a myriad of concepts and formats.  Students will plan and paint pictures using color theory, composition, and techniques of application from washes to layered paints using knives, brushes, and odds and ends.  First, we'll study composition by looking at pictures from the past, and then we'll include the elements of design to create artful pictures.  We'll experiment with different surfaces including stretched paper, boards, and canvases. Each class will focus on a specific topic:  composition, materials, color theory, elements of design, and light, shade, and tone.  Students are encouraged to come with a free spirit, and heart for art; it'll be fun. All levels welcome. Min/max: 4 to 8  $100    

Member ($90)

$30 Individual Membership (10% discount on classes for a year)

Nonmember ($100)

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Arts Alliance Portraits in Colored Pencil classPortraits in Colored Pencil   Thurs, Sept. 30 – Oct. 28, 6-8 pm

Instructor: Carol Kovalchuk         
at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts, 518 Oak St.

Color, control and versatility are the three most winning features of colored pencil--and they are also inexpensive to use.  Learn the fundamental techniques and principles you will need for mastering this incredible modern medium. Bring a photo to work from.  Min/max: 4 to 10     $100    

Member ($90)

$30 Individual Membership (10% discount on classes for a year)

Nonmember ($100)

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Beginning Stained Glass             Saturdays, 10 am - 12:30    Oct. 2-30, 2010

Instructor: Sara McTavish              at Skeleton Key Art Glass, 521 Church St.

Design and fabricate a stained glass panel in the Tiffany copper foil method. We'll learn techniques including cutting, grinding, applying foil, and soldering. Complete a finished stained glass panel to hang in the window!  Equipment and supplies provided, but purchase your own glass separately.  Glass is available in class (about $50-$75). Min/max: 4-6        $120    

Member ($108)

$30 Individual Membership (10% discount on classes for a year)

Nonmember ($120)

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Advanced Stained Glass            Saturdays, 1-3:30 pm      
Oct. 2 – 30, 2010       
Instructor: Sara McTavish             
at Skeleton Key Art Glass, 521 Church St.

We'll make a beautiful stained glass window using lead came, in the traditional technique, or work on a more complex piece in the Tiffany copper foil method.  Students will work with glass and lead safely, cut and fit, solder, and apply finishing treatments. Prerequisite: beginning stained glass class or be comfortable cutting glass. You'll upgrade your basic skills, including cutting, soldering, and finishing.  Use of tools and materials included, but each student will need to purchase glass separately, available in class. ($50-$75)  Min/max: 4 to 6   $135  

Member ($121.50)

$30 Individual Membership (10% discount on classes for a year)

Nonmember ($135)

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Oil Painting       
Two sessions (one class): Saturday, Oct. 16 & 30            
10 am – 2 pm         
Instructor: Robert Bissett                
at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts, 518 Oak St.

Experience the fun and joy of oil painting with the new water mixable oils!  This class is designed for beginning oil painters.  You'll learn to mix any color using the three primary colors, plus black and white.  Learn how to do the 'Daily Warmup' and other tips and techniques.  Brushes, canvas panels, paints and palette knife are yours to take home.  The entire painting process, from idea to final touch, will be demonstrated.  Robert Bissett is an award-winning artist; view his work at www.buildart.com/beginning_oil.htm.  Min/max: 4 to 8

      $195  

Member ($175.50)

$30 Individual Membership (10% discount on classes for a year)

Nonmember ($195)

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 WORKSHOPS – ages 17 & up                     Session I 2010-11

 

Arts Alliance Journaling in Watercolor ClassJournaling in Watercolor        
Saturday, Oct. 2, 10 am – 4 pm

Instructor: Robert Bissett         
at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts, 518 Oak St.

For beginners and up! It takes a while to master the skills needed to make a traditional watercolor painting. Luckily there is an easy way to use watercolors that is fun and effective for sketching and more. Record your impressions on location, keep a travel journal, make studies, create finished paintings. A very flexible technique. Bring your sketchbook or use our watercolor paper. Min/max: 4 to 10                        $75  

Member ($67.50)

$30 Individual Membership (10% discount on classes for a year)

Nonmember ($75)

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Soldered Silver Ring   Tuesday, Oct. 5, 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Titina Zuberbuhler     
at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts, 518 Oak St.

Create your own customized silver ring in this fun workshop.  We’ll practice basic bench skills, and see how soldering, oxidization and polish finishing can add beautiful details to simple projects.  This is a great foundation for beginning to work in silversmithing.  Min/max: 4 to 6  $65  

Member ($58.50)

$30 Individual Membership (10% discount on classes for a year)

Nonmember ($65)

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Arts Alliance Charcoal Drawing classCharcoal Drawing     Saturday, Oct. 9, 10 am – 4 pm

Instructor: Robert Bissett       
at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts, 518 Oak St.

For beginners and up! A very flexible, fluid and forgiving way to draw that is much like painting...easy and fun! A great way to practice picture-making. You will learn to work with values alone to make a picture, an essential thing to know for good painting. Recommended for on location work or studio. A good first step prior to plein air painting. Supplies included; bring a lunch. You A sketchbook to take home is also included. Min/max: 4 to 10              $85

Member ($76.50)

$30 Individual Membership (10% discount on classes for a year)

Nonmember ($85)

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Arts Alliance Intuitive Painting ClassIntuitive Painting      Saturday, Oct. 9, 10 am - 4 pm

Instructor: Colleen Russell            
at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts, 518 Oak St.

This class is for students who are hungry to express themselves creatively, but feel they lack the skills.  You will learn how to paint with acrylics by following your intuition.  What’s important is that you come with an open and playful mind. No skills are necessary. Intuitive painting is an expressive art. The focus is on process, not product. You will be amazed at what emerges! Min/max: 4 to 10 $75  

Member ($67.50)

$30 Individual Membership (10% discount on classes for a year)

Nonmember ($75)

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Etched Silver Pendant            Tuesday, Oct. 12, 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: Titina Zuberbuhler           
at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts, 518 Oak St.

Create a custom gift for someone special and learn about silver etching!  We’ll begin with a basic silver shape and turn it into a custom pendant. We’ll learn about the materials used, various design details and how to finish the piece.  Min/max: 4 to 8                            $65

Member ($58.50)

$30 Individual Membership (10% discount on classes for a year)

Nonmember ($65)

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Arts Alliance Pine Needle Baskets ClassPine Needle Baskets               
Saturday, Oct 23, 2010     10 am - 3 pm

Instructor: Jacqueline Rickard           
at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts, 518 Oak St.

What better to do in the fall than make pine needle baskets, with local materials?  We'll make beautiful pine needle baskets using ponderosa pine needles and imitation sinew.  Students will learn about the materials and how to prepare ad finish each basket.  The baskets are small, approximately 3" in diameter, and each one has a lid.  Min/max: 4 to 10   $45

Member ($40.50)

$30 Individual Membership (10% discount on classes for a year)

Nonmember ($45)

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Silver Water Casting         Saturday, Oct. 23, 10 am - 2 pm

Instructor: Titina Zuberbuhler          
at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts, 518 Oak St.

Learn a unique way to make organic silver shapes, through water casting and wiring techniques. We’ll turn molten silver into a pair of earrings or pendant in this fun workshop. Bring a sack lunch. Min/max: 4 to 8  $75  

Member ($67.50)

$30 Individual Membership (10% discount on classes for a year)

Nonmember ($75)

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Arts Alliance SoulCollage ClassSoul Collage®                     Saturday Oct. 30, 10 am - 4 pm                    

Instructor: Colleen Russell        
at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts, 518 Oak St.

SoulCollage® is an intuitive art process designed by Seena Frost to help people understand their unique gifts. In this class, participants will take magazine images and intuitively put together artful images that represent aspects of the self. Participants will learn how to use Active Imagination to unleash their creativity and to discover their unique path. No previous art experience required. For more information about the SoulCollage® process, visit www.soulcollage.com. Each week we will explore the different levels of the process to deepen awareness of how to work with the cards we create.  Min/max: 4 to 8                 $100

Member (90)

$30 Individual Membership (10% discount on classes for a year)

Nonmember ($100)

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Intro to Watercolor          Tuesday, Oct. 26, 6-9 pm

Instructor: Karen Robinson         
at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts, 518 Oak St.

Color theory, washes and other basics will be covered in this fun class. If time permits, we'll go beyond brushes and explore unusual watercolor techniques such as pouring paint, masking, stamping, scraping, and salt application.  This class will help you discover hidden reserves of creativity and playfulness to enhance your own unique style.  Continuing students welcome.  Supplies included.  Min/max: 4 to 10   $65    Image (c) Karen Robinson  

Member ($58.50)

$30 Individual Membership (10% discount on classes for a year)

Nonmember ($65)

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ART GROUPS

Artists Salon             Mondays, 6-8:30 pm         Ongoing, call to join.

Facilitator: Mark Kubiak                
at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts, 518 Oak St.

This is a group of intermediate to advanced artists, working together to share ideas, inspiration and technique.  No instruction. We'll work figuratively, drawing &/or sculpting from a live model. Cost is $10 per night for models.  Must be a current Arts Alliance member.  Space is limited; each night is first come, first serve. Students must join in advance. Call the Arts Alliance to join, 265-2787.

$30 Individual Membership (10% discount on classes for a year)

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STUDIO PASSES

Pottery Wheel Studio Pass            Sept. 27 – Oct. 30, 2010   

Days & times vary            
at the Sandpoint Center for the Arts, 518 Oak St.

Hone your pottery skills with practice on the wheel! With a studio pass, you will have access to the pottery wheels and clay tools.  Students will attend a brief studio orientation session.  Purchase your own clay; we will give you a shelf for storage.  Firing & glazing is available, and the cost will vary depending on your load.  Monday - Thursday, 10 am to 3 pm and some evenings, depending on other classes.  Call for exact times. $50. 

Member ($45)

$30 Individual Membership (10% discount on classes for a year)

Nonmember ($50)

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Stained Glass Studio Pass             
Sept. 27 – Oct. 30, 2010       Days & times vary.

Want to work independently on your own stained glass window? With a studio pass, you will have access to the grinder, soldering irons and other tools.  Work at Skeleton Key Art Glass, with access to instruction, glass and other supplies.  (Supplies not included.)  Arrange your schedule with glass instructor Sara McTavish.  Prerequisite: beginning or advanced stained glass class.  $75  

Member ($67.50)

$30 Individual Membership (10% discount on classes for a year)

Nonmember ($75)

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