Tacoma Art Place
Classes
One of the many great things about Tacoma Art Place is the classes we offer. Select from the following list of currently scheduled classes to learn more:
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Beginning Jewelry Design
Instructor: Michelle Merritt
Date: Saturday 8/14
Time: 10 AM - noon
Cost: class #1: $10; class #2: $15
Beginning jewelry design class at Tacoma Art Place, Saturday, August 14th, from 10 am until noon. Class #1: Earrings; $10 for instruction and supplies. Class #2: Cord necklace; $15 for instruction, supplies, and your own masterpiece!
The supplies for this class were donated The Bead Factory (www.thebeadfactory.com) and you'll leave class with many finished jewelry designs! Instructor Michelle Merritt is donating the class proceeds back to Tacoma Art Place. We are grateful for The Bead Factory's sponsorship and the generosity of jewelry designer (and TAP board member) Michelle Merritt.
Beginning Jewelry Design
Instructor: Michelle Merritt
Date: Saturday 8/14
Time: 10 AM - noon
Cost: class #1: $10; class #2: $15
Beginning jewelry design class at Tacoma Art Place, Saturday, August 14th, from 10 am until noon. Class #1: Earrings; $10 for instruction and supplies. Class #2: Cord necklace; $15 for instruction, supplies, and your own masterpiece!
The supplies for this class were donated The Bead Factory (www.thebeadfactory.com) and you'll leave class with many finished jewelry designs! Instructor Michelle Merritt is donating the class proceeds back to Tacoma Art Place. We are grateful for The Bead Factory's sponsorship and the generosity of jewelry designer (and TAP board member) Michelle Merritt.
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Beaded Collage Journal
Instructor: Bo Chambers
Date: Saturday 8/14
Time: 10 AM - 2 PM
Cost: class $15
Handcraft your own keepsake journal featuring a beaded cover. Please bring a photograph of yourself to incorporate into the front cover. All other materials will be provided.
Beaded Collage Journal
Instructor: Bo Chambers
Date: Saturday 8/14
Time: 10 AM - 2 PM
Cost: class $15
Handcraft your own keepsake journal featuring a beaded cover. Please bring a photograph of yourself to incorporate into the front cover. All other materials will be provided.
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Watercolor Jewelry Workshop
Instructor: Michaela Eaves
Date: Saturday 8/21
Time: 1-2 PM
Cost: $15
You don't have to be a painter or a jeweler to make jewelry out of watercolor paintings. Anyone can learn to cross these two traditional disciplines and come up with wearable art. This is especially great if you have old watercolors hanging around that didn't quite work out as expected. Join illustrator Michaela Eaves in exploring this tiny art. All supplies will be provided, though you are welcome to bring failed watercolors for tearing up or beads and findings you'd like to use on a unique and colorful project.
Watercolor Jewelry Workshop
Instructor: Michaela Eaves
Date: Saturday 8/21
Time: 1-2 PM
Cost: $15
You don't have to be a painter or a jeweler to make jewelry out of watercolor paintings. Anyone can learn to cross these two traditional disciplines and come up with wearable art. This is especially great if you have old watercolors hanging around that didn't quite work out as expected. Join illustrator Michaela Eaves in exploring this tiny art. All supplies will be provided, though you are welcome to bring failed watercolors for tearing up or beads and findings you'd like to use on a unique and colorful project.
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Tie-Dye Workshop
Instructor: Meghan Lancaster
Date: Saturday 8/21
Time: 2:30-4:30 PM
Cost: $15
Join TAP Curator and Artist in Residence Meghan Lancaster for an afternoon of fun with color and fabric.
With Tie Dye, or Bound Resist, even absolute beginners can get exciting, colorful results to wear or use in sewing their own creations. Come learn to fold, tie, and dye clothing or plain cloth using safe household dyes. By folding and binding with rubber bands, you can create patterns from "hippie" spirals to dressy checks, a single motif or a repeating pattern. Participants MUST provide their own cloth or piece of clothing, AT LEAST 60% cotton, rayon or linen. T-shirts are great, but other clothing, yardage, or small pieces of cloth will work as well. (Maximum per person: 2 shirts/skirts/pants, OR 1 dress, OR 1.5 yd of fabric, OR a combination). Ages 10 and up. Children under 14 must have a partner 18 or older.
Tie-Dye Workshop
Instructor: Meghan Lancaster
Date: Saturday 8/21
Time: 2:30-4:30 PM
Cost: $15
Join TAP Curator and Artist in Residence Meghan Lancaster for an afternoon of fun with color and fabric.
With Tie Dye, or Bound Resist, even absolute beginners can get exciting, colorful results to wear or use in sewing their own creations. Come learn to fold, tie, and dye clothing or plain cloth using safe household dyes. By folding and binding with rubber bands, you can create patterns from "hippie" spirals to dressy checks, a single motif or a repeating pattern. Participants MUST provide their own cloth or piece of clothing, AT LEAST 60% cotton, rayon or linen. T-shirts are great, but other clothing, yardage, or small pieces of cloth will work as well. (Maximum per person: 2 shirts/skirts/pants, OR 1 dress, OR 1.5 yd of fabric, OR a combination). Ages 10 and up. Children under 14 must have a partner 18 or older.
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Materials and Techniques of Painting
Dates: September 15th, Wednesdays
Time: 5-6 PM (instruction time) plus 15 minutes clean up time. Members are welcome to work on their painting during any open times between classes.
Please RSVP
All ages (please remember that anyone under 14 must be accompanied by an adult while at TAP)
Supplies: In this class we will be exploring the use of oil pastels, acrylic paints, ink and watercolors. Participants should bring any brushes, canvases and paints they might have. Acrylic paints are a must; instructor will give a basic pallet list of colors for paint during the first class. The instructor might be able to help with some materials, please talk to her directly.
Cost: Members $20 per session. Non-members $15 per session plus a Day Pass. Sliding fee scale/scholarships are available; please talk with the instructor prior to the class.
Class size: 3 paying students minimum, 12 students maximum.
Instructor: Victoria Clayton
Have you ever wondered what would it be like to pick up a brush and just begin a new journey of discovery using paint and other materials? Have you talked yourself out of this because it seemed hard or intimidating? Well this class is just for you.
From the beginning of time people have been drawing and painting on about every surface they could use and with as many materials as they were able to figure out would allow them to make a mark; we do this because creative expression is a need all humans have. When this need is blocked or repressed, we experience blockages and repression in other areas of our lives. Art opens our world to possibilities; by allowing your creative energy to flow you allow your life energy to flow as well.
In this class we will journey together in the exploration of a number of materials and techniques of Drawing and Painting that would allow us to express ourselves creatively. In addition to the use of materials and techniques, participants will learn about five different modern styles of Painting: Pointillism, Expressionism, Cubism, Impressionism and Surrealism.
No previous experience is necessary and all levels are welcome.
Victoria Clayton both studied and taught art at the Art Institute of Chicago. She currently teaches at Annie Wright.
Materials and Techniques of Painting
Dates: September 15th, Wednesdays
Time: 5-6 PM (instruction time) plus 15 minutes clean up time. Members are welcome to work on their painting during any open times between classes.
Please RSVP
All ages (please remember that anyone under 14 must be accompanied by an adult while at TAP)
Supplies: In this class we will be exploring the use of oil pastels, acrylic paints, ink and watercolors. Participants should bring any brushes, canvases and paints they might have. Acrylic paints are a must; instructor will give a basic pallet list of colors for paint during the first class. The instructor might be able to help with some materials, please talk to her directly.
Cost: Members $20 per session. Non-members $15 per session plus a Day Pass. Sliding fee scale/scholarships are available; please talk with the instructor prior to the class.
Class size: 3 paying students minimum, 12 students maximum.
Instructor: Victoria Clayton
Have you ever wondered what would it be like to pick up a brush and just begin a new journey of discovery using paint and other materials? Have you talked yourself out of this because it seemed hard or intimidating? Well this class is just for you.
From the beginning of time people have been drawing and painting on about every surface they could use and with as many materials as they were able to figure out would allow them to make a mark; we do this because creative expression is a need all humans have. When this need is blocked or repressed, we experience blockages and repression in other areas of our lives. Art opens our world to possibilities; by allowing your creative energy to flow you allow your life energy to flow as well.
In this class we will journey together in the exploration of a number of materials and techniques of Drawing and Painting that would allow us to express ourselves creatively. In addition to the use of materials and techniques, participants will learn about five different modern styles of Painting: Pointillism, Expressionism, Cubism, Impressionism and Surrealism.
No previous experience is necessary and all levels are welcome.
Victoria Clayton both studied and taught art at the Art Institute of Chicago. She currently teaches at Annie Wright.
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Group Knitting with Megan Peters
Dates: Wednesdays (without instructor) and Thursdays (with instructor). Class is not held on holidays.
Times: Wednesday 1:00-4:00 PM, Thursday 5:00-8:00PM
Cost: Free for Members. Non-members free with a Day Pass (except on your first visit)
Group knitting is always free for members and those with a day pass. First time visitors also can join once for free. Try it out! All inclusive means beginner or expert; it doesn't matter. We do individual and group projects.
Bring your project or master knitter Megan Peters will help you choose one while she encourages us to pick up dropped stitches, teaches first time knitters and advanced techniques. We have every size needle and Roxy at Lamb’s Ear has donated enough yarn to puy the wool on a herd of lamb(s).
Please note that on Wednesdays there will be no instructor present—it is more of a social knit group. Megan Peters will be there on Thursdays. Students are welcome to attend both sessions.
Lamb’s Ear Yarn
Group Knitting with Megan Peters
Dates: Wednesdays (without instructor) and Thursdays (with instructor). Class is not held on holidays.
Times: Wednesday 1:00-4:00 PM, Thursday 5:00-8:00PM
Cost: Free for Members. Non-members free with a Day Pass (except on your first visit)
Group knitting is always free for members and those with a day pass. First time visitors also can join once for free. Try it out! All inclusive means beginner or expert; it doesn't matter. We do individual and group projects.
Bring your project or master knitter Megan Peters will help you choose one while she encourages us to pick up dropped stitches, teaches first time knitters and advanced techniques. We have every size needle and Roxy at Lamb’s Ear has donated enough yarn to puy the wool on a herd of lamb(s).
Please note that on Wednesdays there will be no instructor present—it is more of a social knit group. Megan Peters will be there on Thursdays. Students are welcome to attend both sessions.
Lamb’s Ear Yarn
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Working with Clay -- Open Studio Time with Artist Gail Kelly
By appointment only. Please RSVP with phone number. Gail Kelly will contact you about setting up a time to meet.
Ages 8-adult (please note children under 14 always must be accompanied at the facility by an adult)
Cost: Members $20 per hour. Non-members $20 per hour plus a Day Pass.
Class size: 1 minimum, 2 maximum.
Join clay sculpture artist Gail Kelly to learn about hand-building with clay. Each class will be geared to whatever the student is interested in. That might be throwing, handbuilding, glazing, special techniques of decorating, or even a class on firing the kiln. It's messy! Wear old clothes and bring towels for cleanup. All supplies will be provided.
To set up a class, please RSVP with your phone number. Gail Kelly will contact you about setting up a time to meet.
Working with Clay -- Open Studio Time with Artist Gail Kelly
By appointment only. Please RSVP with phone number. Gail Kelly will contact you about setting up a time to meet.
Ages 8-adult (please note children under 14 always must be accompanied at the facility by an adult)
Cost: Members $20 per hour. Non-members $20 per hour plus a Day Pass.
Class size: 1 minimum, 2 maximum.
Join clay sculpture artist Gail Kelly to learn about hand-building with clay. Each class will be geared to whatever the student is interested in. That might be throwing, handbuilding, glazing, special techniques of decorating, or even a class on firing the kiln. It's messy! Wear old clothes and bring towels for cleanup. All supplies will be provided.
To set up a class, please RSVP with your phone number. Gail Kelly will contact you about setting up a time to meet.
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Photography Class
Instructor: Phil Chang
Dates:
Session I Sept. 11 How to use your camera's manual mode
Session II Sept. 18 Understanding ISO ratings and exposure
Session III Sept. 25 Understanding and using f/stops and shutter speeds for creative control
Session IV Oct. 2 Flash exposure and control
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM
Cost: Members $40 per session. Non-members $40 per session plus a Day Pass, $10 for every additional hour afterward.
Ages: 18 and up, basic knowledge of your own camera
Requirements: camera, film
Class size: Limited to 8 students
Please RSVP (253) 238-1006 or rsvp@tacomaartplace.org
(please include a phone number, in case we need to notify you about a class cancellation)
You will learn the basics in using your SLR to fulfill your creative desires. The first class provides the basic information. Information will be provided in lecture, handouts and examples. Bring your camera to learn to apply the information specifically to your equipment. There will be a short group shoot following the class. You can take your camera and start applying the information right away! Additional sessions go into greater detail to provide an understanding that allows you to fully unleash your creativity and really take control of your camera. Class meets at TAP to fill out registration form and sign it and pay for class, then class will go to off-site location within Tacoma city limits. Each student should bring his/her own digital or 35 mm camera, with film (if applicable) and pay at time of arrival.
We ask all interested students to confirm their intent to attend and let the instructor know what kind of camera you will be using prior to the actual class (contact: Phil Chang at email: philchang53@gmail.com)
**Please note that any students who wish to print their photos in the darkroom at TAP must first take Darkroom Basics course. If you want instruction on printing, you can sign up for Beginning or Advanced Printing. Please note that these courses are only offered once a month on the Friday prior to this class.
I Intro/Over view
How to use your camera's manual mode
What ISO to set
Understanding your camera's meter
II Understanding ISO ratings and exposure
ISO
Metering
Scene Density Range
III Understanding and using f/stops and shutter speeds for creative control
f/stops
shutter speeds
IV Flash exposure and control
Basic flash exposure control
Flash fill
Flash key
Photography Class
Instructor: Phil Chang
Dates:
Session I Sept. 11 How to use your camera's manual mode
Session II Sept. 18 Understanding ISO ratings and exposure
Session III Sept. 25 Understanding and using f/stops and shutter speeds for creative control
Session IV Oct. 2 Flash exposure and control
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM
Cost: Members $40 per session. Non-members $40 per session plus a Day Pass, $10 for every additional hour afterward.
Ages: 18 and up, basic knowledge of your own camera
Requirements: camera, film
Class size: Limited to 8 students
Please RSVP (253) 238-1006 or rsvp@tacomaartplace.org
(please include a phone number, in case we need to notify you about a class cancellation)
You will learn the basics in using your SLR to fulfill your creative desires. The first class provides the basic information. Information will be provided in lecture, handouts and examples. Bring your camera to learn to apply the information specifically to your equipment. There will be a short group shoot following the class. You can take your camera and start applying the information right away! Additional sessions go into greater detail to provide an understanding that allows you to fully unleash your creativity and really take control of your camera. Class meets at TAP to fill out registration form and sign it and pay for class, then class will go to off-site location within Tacoma city limits. Each student should bring his/her own digital or 35 mm camera, with film (if applicable) and pay at time of arrival.
We ask all interested students to confirm their intent to attend and let the instructor know what kind of camera you will be using prior to the actual class (contact: Phil Chang at email: philchang53@gmail.com)
**Please note that any students who wish to print their photos in the darkroom at TAP must first take Darkroom Basics course. If you want instruction on printing, you can sign up for Beginning or Advanced Printing. Please note that these courses are only offered once a month on the Friday prior to this class.
I Intro/Over view
How to use your camera's manual mode
What ISO to set
Understanding your camera's meter
II Understanding ISO ratings and exposure
ISO
Metering
Scene Density Range
III Understanding and using f/stops and shutter speeds for creative control
f/stops
shutter speeds
IV Flash exposure and control
Basic flash exposure control
Flash fill
Flash key
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Beginning Darkroom Printing
Instructor: Cara Schingeck
Dates: *** Until further notice Cara Schingeck is taking a temporary hiatus from teaching at TAP. Please check back!
Time: 2-3 PM
Please RSVP (please include a phone number in case we need to notify you about a class cancellation)
Ages 18 and up & must have taken a Darkroom Basics course
Cost: Members $30 per session, $10 per extra hour afterward. Non-members $30 per session plus a Day Pass, $10 per additional hour.
Prerequisites: Student must have taken the “Darkroom Basics” class previously
Class size: Minimum 1, maximum 3
This course will teach you how to make a print from black and white film and provide an overview of darkroom printing techniques. Students may bring a roll black and white film (if provided by students please ensure it is b&w and developed), or a roll will be provided by instructor for demonstration purposes. Students will receive a handout covering the course material.
Any participants who wish to stay and learn more about printing may choose to stay an extra hour afterwards. If you would like to stay, please mention this when you RSVP or contact the Instructor beforehand.
Beginning Darkroom Printing
Instructor: Cara Schingeck
Dates: *** Until further notice Cara Schingeck is taking a temporary hiatus from teaching at TAP. Please check back!
Time: 2-3 PM
Please RSVP (please include a phone number in case we need to notify you about a class cancellation)
Ages 18 and up & must have taken a Darkroom Basics course
Cost: Members $30 per session, $10 per extra hour afterward. Non-members $30 per session plus a Day Pass, $10 per additional hour.
Prerequisites: Student must have taken the “Darkroom Basics” class previously
Class size: Minimum 1, maximum 3
This course will teach you how to make a print from black and white film and provide an overview of darkroom printing techniques. Students may bring a roll black and white film (if provided by students please ensure it is b&w and developed), or a roll will be provided by instructor for demonstration purposes. Students will receive a handout covering the course material.
Any participants who wish to stay and learn more about printing may choose to stay an extra hour afterwards. If you would like to stay, please mention this when you RSVP or contact the Instructor beforehand.
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Advanced Darkroom Printing
Instructor: Cara Schingeck
Dates: *** Until further notice Cara Schingeck is taking a temporary hiatus from teaching at TAP. Please check back!
Times: 3:30-4:30 PM
Please RSVP (please include a phone number in case we need to notify you about a class cancellation)
Ages 18 and up
Prerequisites: Student must have taken the “Darkroom Basics” class beforehand
Cost: Members $30, $10 per additional hour. Non-members $30 per session, plus a $10 Day Pass, $10 per additional hour.
Class size: Limited to 3 students
This course is a follow up to the Beginning Black and White Printing class. Instructor Cara Jennings will provide an overview of alternative printing techniques and advanced printing techniques. Students should bring their own Black and White negatives to work with.
Any participants who wish to stay and learn more about printing may choose to stay an extra hour afterwards. If you would like to stay, please mention this when you RSVP or contact the Instructor beforehand. Also, please note that every additional hour of instruction/use of darkroom that follows any darkroom class includes an additional $10 fee.
Advanced Darkroom Printing
Instructor: Cara Schingeck
Dates: *** Until further notice Cara Schingeck is taking a temporary hiatus from teaching at TAP. Please check back!
Times: 3:30-4:30 PM
Please RSVP (please include a phone number in case we need to notify you about a class cancellation)
Ages 18 and up
Prerequisites: Student must have taken the “Darkroom Basics” class beforehand
Cost: Members $30, $10 per additional hour. Non-members $30 per session, plus a $10 Day Pass, $10 per additional hour.
Class size: Limited to 3 students
This course is a follow up to the Beginning Black and White Printing class. Instructor Cara Jennings will provide an overview of alternative printing techniques and advanced printing techniques. Students should bring their own Black and White negatives to work with.
Any participants who wish to stay and learn more about printing may choose to stay an extra hour afterwards. If you would like to stay, please mention this when you RSVP or contact the Instructor beforehand. Also, please note that every additional hour of instruction/use of darkroom that follows any darkroom class includes an additional $10 fee.
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Darkroom Basics
Instructor: Cara Schingeck
Dates: *** Until further notice Cara Schingeck is taking a temporary hiatus from teaching at TAP. Please check back!
Times: 1-1:30 PM (depending on how large class size is, time may be more or less)
Please RSVP (please include a phone number in case we need to notify you about a class cancellation)
Ages 18 and up, with some basic knowledge of photography
Cost: Members $30 per session. Non-members $30 per session plus a Day Pass.
Class size: Limited to 3 students
The emphasis of this course is on safety in the darkroom and to familiarize students with the equipment and chemicals used in the developing process. This class is an overview only so there will be no development of film at this time. Students should supply a small notebook for notes. Students will receive a handout covering the course material. This course meets the Tacoma Art Place darkroom certification requirement to be able to use the darkroom unsupervised when it isn't in use for classes.
Darkroom Basics
Instructor: Cara Schingeck
Dates: *** Until further notice Cara Schingeck is taking a temporary hiatus from teaching at TAP. Please check back!
Times: 1-1:30 PM (depending on how large class size is, time may be more or less)
Please RSVP (please include a phone number in case we need to notify you about a class cancellation)
Ages 18 and up, with some basic knowledge of photography
Cost: Members $30 per session. Non-members $30 per session plus a Day Pass.
Class size: Limited to 3 students
The emphasis of this course is on safety in the darkroom and to familiarize students with the equipment and chemicals used in the developing process. This class is an overview only so there will be no development of film at this time. Students should supply a small notebook for notes. Students will receive a handout covering the course material. This course meets the Tacoma Art Place darkroom certification requirement to be able to use the darkroom unsupervised when it isn't in use for classes.
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How to Use Your Digital or Film Camera, Location Shoot
Instructor: Cara Schingeck
Dates: *** Until further notice Cara Schingeck is taking a temporary hiatus from teaching at TAP. Please check back!
Times: 10 AM- 12 PM
Please RSVP (please include a phone number in case we need to notify you about a class cancellation)
Ages: 18 and up, basic knowledge of your own camera
Cost: Members $40 per session. Non-members $40 per session plus a Day Pass, $10 for every additional hour afterward.
Requirements: camera, film.
Class size: Limited to 10 students
Learn how to use your digital or 35 mm camera and take great photos during an actual photo shoot! Class MEETS at TAP to fill out registration form and sign it and pay for class, then class will go to off-site location within Tacoma city limits. Each student should bring his/her own digital or 35 mm camera, with film (if applicable) and pay at time of arrival.
We ask all interested students to confirm their intent to attend and let the instructor know what kind of camera you will be using prior to the actual class (contact: Cara J. Jennings at email: cjhudson65@hotmail.com).
**Please note that any students who wish to print their photos in the darkroom at TAP must first take Darkroom Basics course. If you want instruction on printing, you can sign up for Beginning or Advanced Printing. Please note that these courses are only offered once a month on the Friday prior to this class.
How to Use Your Digital or Film Camera, Location Shoot
Instructor: Cara Schingeck
Dates: *** Until further notice Cara Schingeck is taking a temporary hiatus from teaching at TAP. Please check back!
Times: 10 AM- 12 PM
Please RSVP (please include a phone number in case we need to notify you about a class cancellation)
Ages: 18 and up, basic knowledge of your own camera
Cost: Members $40 per session. Non-members $40 per session plus a Day Pass, $10 for every additional hour afterward.
Requirements: camera, film.
Class size: Limited to 10 students
Learn how to use your digital or 35 mm camera and take great photos during an actual photo shoot! Class MEETS at TAP to fill out registration form and sign it and pay for class, then class will go to off-site location within Tacoma city limits. Each student should bring his/her own digital or 35 mm camera, with film (if applicable) and pay at time of arrival.
We ask all interested students to confirm their intent to attend and let the instructor know what kind of camera you will be using prior to the actual class (contact: Cara J. Jennings at email: cjhudson65@hotmail.com).
**Please note that any students who wish to print their photos in the darkroom at TAP must first take Darkroom Basics course. If you want instruction on printing, you can sign up for Beginning or Advanced Printing. Please note that these courses are only offered once a month on the Friday prior to this class.