Workshops

Create a jewelry piece from beginning to end with this hands-on workshop. Participants will explore the versatility of precious metal clay (PMC) to craft unique and personalized jewelry pieces (rings/pendants/earrings). From designing to firing, this class covers the entire process, allowing attendees to create custom jewelry. Tools and materials provided. Please note that the Jewelry Studio is located upstairs in the Sharon Art Studio.

You are invited to explore, play, and make beautiful art! Torn Paper collage is a fun way to channel your creativity as you use magazine clippings, discarded books, old drawings, and hand printed papers to transform them into original collages. Participants will create a one-of-a-kind artwork using supplied templates (or by using their own images). This class will touch up on basic gel plate printmaking and collage techniques. No prior art experience is required! Materials will be provided, but students are encouraged to students bring some reference pictures to work from as well their favorite paper along to use and share!

Come explore vast landscapes and abstraction through painting and drawing in this fun, playful, relaxed series. We will look at striking images of various landscapes and nature scenes in our process of creating unique works of art using basic watercolor painting and drawing techniques. We will also take information and inspiration from abstract landscapes created by other artists. On our journey, we will explore some of the elements and principles of art, such as shape, line, value, and balance. You get to be the orchestrator here. There is no right or wrong in this class and no experience is necessary. Students are required to bring materials to class. See materials list at sharonartstudio.org.

Enameling is one of the oldest forms of working with metal and glass to create colors and patterns on the surface of jewelry. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to use stencil enamel techniques to create beautiful designs on silver pendants or earrings. All skill levels welcome. Tools and materials provided. Please note that the Jewelry Studio is located upstairs in the Sharon Art Studio.

When you think of water based paints, you might only think of watercolor and maybe acrylic. But the truth is, there are a wide variety of possibilities including watercolor pencils, water soluble crayons and pastels, ink, and more. The diversity of mark making and the changeable nature of those marks offer much to explore. This is a process based class that prioritizes experimentation as a way to let go of perfectionism. Only happy accidents here! We will do several quick studies and then use our favorite ideas and techniques to make a large work on 350 weight cold press paper. All materials provided.

In this workshop you will learn the basic steps of the trace monotype process. This easy printing technique is called "trace monotype" because you trace the desired image on the back of the paper. The act of tracing the image transfers the ink to the paper, creating a one-of-a-kind print. In this workshop we will be using non-toxic, water-soluble printing inks. Prints will be hand-pulled without a press. No previous printing experience is needed. Materials provided. Students are encouraged to bring simple line drawings, photographs, or other simple imagery sized for a 6x9 plate. (Other images to trace will also be available in class.)

In this workshop, students will learn how to paint with oil in a non-toxic/sustainable way, while gaining a new appreciation for the trees in San Francisco - who will be serving as our muse for the class activity. We will do an overview of oil paints as a medium, their history, and a quick overview of color theory. Then diving right in, students will be guided on how to use paint brushes and a palette knife to create their own unique version of a tree of San Francisco (provided by the teacher). This workshop is perfect for both beginners and intermediate artists who want to learn the basics of oil painting, sharpen their eye for detail, all while focusing on one of the magnificent trees of San Francisco. By the end of the workshop, students will have a new set of oil painting skills and the proof to show for it! Their ready to frame piece of art will make for a great gift or home décor addition! 8"x10" canvas, palettes, palette knives, and cleaning materials provided. Students will be required to bring paint set and brushes, and be encouraged to bring an apron or wear clothes to get messy in. Please see materials list for what is required to bring to the workshop. Materials list available at sharonartstudio.org.