Fri, & Sat, June 2 & 3,
10am – 4pm
2-Day Workshop: $220*
2-Day Workshop: $220*
+ $20 material fee to instructor
Currents Gallery Classes
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Current Class Schedule
You have a beautiful painting inside you—more than one! This oil and cold wax workshop will help you bring them to life! Working with this mixed medium is different from using water- based paints. It dries more slowly, giving you the opportunity to use a wide variety of tools and household items to add texture and drama to your art.
The Romans were fond of saying,”Fortune favors the bold,” so be bold! Come on this adventure and have some fun!
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Sunday, June 4, 10am – 3pm
1-Day Workshop: $70
1-Day Workshop: $70
+ $25 material fee to instructor
Certified instructor Aaron Akers offers new classes each month to teach the techniques of wet on wet oil painting. These on-going classes are perfect for the person who wants to explore painting without investing in supplies. All materials, mediums, and tools will be provided for each student to create their very own masterpiece! All levels of experience are welcome. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. Take one of Aaron's classes, or sign up for more than one of his classes and get an automatic discount.
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Saturday, June 10,
10am – 4pm
1-Day Workshop: $95
1-Day Workshop: $95
+ $15 material fee to instructor
Grab your goodies, and friends and drive to historic Independence for a clock class in Ann Durley’s backyard. Create a unique clock from your materials and additions from Ann’s personal stash. including all clock works. Learn assemblage with found objects and attachments of diverse items using glues, wire, nails, and screws. You’ll end up with a great functional clock. Bring a sack lunch. (In case of rain, we'll offer alternative dates.)
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Sunday, June 11,
10am – 4pm
1-Day Workshop: $95
1-Day Workshop: $95
+ $15 material fee to instructor
Grab your goodies, and friends and drive to historic Independence for a clock class in Ann Durley’s backyard. Create a unique clock from your materials and additions from Ann’s personal stash. including all clock works. Learn assemblage with found objects and attachments of diverse items using glues, wire, nails, and screws. You’ll end up with a great functional clock. Bring a sack lunch. (In case of rain, we'll offer alternative dates.)
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Fri, & Sat, June 16 & 17,
9:30am – 3:30pm
2-Day Workshop: $290*
2-Day Workshop: $290*
On Day One of this two-day workshop we will focus on the floral aspect of still-life artwork and on Day Two, the vessels! We will explore composition, values, form and atmosphere with lost and found edges, massing shapes, saturated colors and techniques used to recreate the shine found on glass, metal and other containers. Paintings may be done from real-life or student photo references. You will receive a supply list upon registration.
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Sat., June 24, 10am – 3pm
1-Day Workshop: $70
+ $25 material fee to instructor
Certified instructor Aaron Akers offers new classes each month to teach the techniques of wet on wet oil painting. These on-going classes are perfect for the person who wants to explore painting without investing in supplies. All materials, mediums, and tools will be provided for each student to create their very own masterpiece! All levels of experience are welcome. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. Take one of Aaron's classes, or sign up for more than one of his classes and get an automatic discount.
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Sun, June 25,
1pm – 4pm
3-Hour Workshop: $65
3-Hour Workshop: $65
All Materials Included
Learn how to dye your own silk scarf! Create beautiful designs! Other silk dying methods and techniques will be discussed. No experience is needed. This is a fun way to create a beautiful gift or an add to your own wardrobe. Each student will dye 2 scarves.
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Thursdays, June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27 and August 3,
1:30pm – 4pm
Six 2.5- Hour classes: $180
Six 2.5- Hour classes: $180
This 6-week watercolor course teach a variety of techniques to create beautiful paintings. Gain more confidence in your artwork! We will practice ways use this medium and create various effects. Use your own photos or the instructor’s images to paint 3-4 paintings in a step-by-step process. The lessons will include floral, landscape and still life This class is open to all levels of students, even those who have never picked up a brush. You will receive a supply list upon registration.
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Sat., July 15, 10am – 3pm
1-Day Workshop: $70
+ $25 material fee to instructor
Certified instructor Aaron Akers offers new classes each month to teach the techniques of wet on wet oil painting. These on-going classes are perfect for the person who wants to explore painting without investing in supplies. All materials, mediums, and tools will be provided for each student to create their very own masterpiece! All levels of experience are welcome. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. Take one of Aaron's classes, or sign up for more than one of his classes and get an automatic discount.
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Friday, July 21,
10am – 4pm
1-Day Workshop: $95
1-Day Workshop: $95
+ $15 material fee to instructor
Grab your goodies, and friends and drive to historic Independence for a clock class in Ann Durley’s backyard. Create a unique clock from your materials and additions from Ann’s personal stash. including all clock works. Learn assemblage with found objects and attachments of diverse items using glues, wire, nails, and screws. You’ll end up with a great functional clock. Bring a sack lunch. (In case of rain, we'll offer alternative dates.)
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Saturday, July 22,
10am – 4pm
1-Day Workshop: $95
1-Day Workshop: $95
+ $15 material fee to instructor
Grab your goodies, and friends and drive to historic Independence for a clock class in Ann Durley’s backyard. Create a unique clock from your materials and additions from Ann’s personal stash. including all clock works. Learn assemblage with found objects and attachments of diverse items using glues, wire, nails, and screws. You’ll end up with a great functional clock. Bring a sack lunch. (In case of rain, we'll offer alternative dates.)
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Saturday, August 5,
9am to 3pm
1-Day Workshop: $65
1-Day Workshop: $65
+ $10 material fee to instructor
Dip your creative toe into the art of bookmaking by starting small. In this one day class you will create two mini fold-out books, perfect for a memento or gift. Learn how to make your own paste papers and sumi-nagashi (marbled) papers in the morning session. In the afternoon session use those papers for your book covers. Bookmaking requires simple but precise measuring and the use of a sharp Xacto knife. Please bring both a ruler and an Xacto knife. The whole process can be messy, so bring an apron or cover-up.
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Friday, Aug. 11,
10am – 4pm
1-Day Workshop: $95
1-Day Workshop: $95
+ $15 material fee to instructor
Grab your goodies, and friends and drive to historic Independence for a clock class in Ann Durley’s backyard. Create a unique clock from your materials and additions from Ann’s personal stash. including all clock works. Learn assemblage with found objects and attachments of diverse items using glues, wire, nails, and screws. You’ll end up with a great functional clock. Bring a sack lunch. (In case of rain, we'll offer alternative dates.)
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Fri. & Sat., Aug 11 & 12,
10 am-4 pm
Two 6-hour classes: $140
+ $30 material fee to instructor
Two 6-hour classes: $140
+ $30 material fee to instructor
In this two-day class, students will discover how to transfer colors from leaves onto fabric and paper.
We will collect leaves and flowers and make magic happen! Class will be held outside on a rural
property near Lafayette. A supply list available upon registration. Class will be limited to 4 students.
We will collect leaves and flowers and make magic happen! Class will be held outside on a rural
property near Lafayette. A supply list available upon registration. Class will be limited to 4 students.
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Saturday, Aug. 12,
10am – 4pm
1-Day Workshop: $95
1-Day Workshop: $95
+ $15 material fee to instructor
Grab your goodies, and friends and drive to historic Independence for a clock class in Ann Durley’s backyard. Create a unique clock from your materials and additions from Ann’s personal stash. including all clock works. Learn assemblage with found objects and attachments of diverse items using glues, wire, nails, and screws. You’ll end up with a great functional clock. Bring a sack lunch. (In case of rain, we'll offer alternative dates.)
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Sat. & Sun., August 12 & 13, 10am– 4pm
Two Day Class: $120
Two Day Class: $120
+ $15 material fee to instructor
Learn to make this small colorful rib basket using hand dyed round reed and two 8” oak hoops. This is a good basket for all levels of weavers. You will have a choice of braiding the handle or leaving it natural. Learn to make a “God‘s Eye” to begin the basket. Other techniques used in creating the basket include: starting and stopping a weaver, packing the weaving, and adding ribs. Choose from a variety of colors to weave into your basket.
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Check out a great opportunity for one-on-one Zoom lessons with Kathleen Buck, an award-winning artist and one of our founding members!
An Opportunity
NOT TO BE MISSED!
Currents Gallery's own Kathleen Buck is offering a private lesson in the critical
ART of COLOR MIXING.
Once you have signed up, provided your phone number and email address, Kathleen will contact you to set up a date and time for your private lesson.
Here's how to Zoom: After you've registered, Kathleen will send you an email with the Zoom link. You may be asked to download the Zoom app. You will click on the link at the pre-arranged day and time of the lesson. Zoom will ask you three questions, click "YES" to all.
This class provides the basic skills that will serve you well throughout your
artistic journey!
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Check out a great opportunity for one-on-one Zoom lessons with Kathleen Buck, an award-winning artist and one of our founding members!
So Excited to Offer
Another Private Lesson Opportunity!
This class is designed for any skill level. Kathleen will teach the basics of acrylic painting, or help you to hone your painting skills. Once you have signed up, provided your phone number and email address, Kathleen will contact you to set up a date and time to discuss what you are interested in learning, and to set up a time for your private lesson.
Here's how to Zoom: After you've registered, Kathleen will send you an email with the Zoom link. You may be asked to download the Zoom app. You will click on the link at the pre-arranged day and time of the lesson. Zoom will ask you three questions, click "YES" to all.
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Important Messages from our Back Door Studio Coordinator
<> If you are interested in teaching a class or renting the Back Door Studio, contact the gallery today.
<> It is very important to include your Phone Number at checkout. It may be necessary for the gallery to contact you if there's a change in the class schedule.
<> CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
- If a student withdraws from a class more than 1 week before the class begins, a refund, less a processing fee equal to 20% of the class cost, will be paid.
- NO REFUND will be paid if the student withdraws 1 week or less before the class begins.
- In the event that Currents Gallery cancels a class, the Gallery will mail a full refund to the student.
Thank you for supporting Currents Gallery's Back Door Studio!