In this 2-week mini class, students will have the opportunity to experiment with mixed media painting methods on paper to create a wide range of engaging textures and colors through paint.  These will then be used to cut and collage different compositions.  Participants are invited to bring 8x10 reference photos or email them to programs@luxcenter.org, and we will print them for you. All materials are provided. This workshop is for Adults 16+.        

Pre-registration required.

Painting with both watercolor and gouache allows artists to combine the transparency and layering capabilities of watercolor with the opaque coverage of gouache, creating richer, more detailed paintings by utilizing each medium's strengths. Typically, watercolor is used for washes and backgrounds while gouache is applied for sharp details and highlights. In this class, participants will experiment with different techniques using watercolor and gouache and will leave with a completed painting. All materials are provided. This class is for Adults 16+.

In this workshop, LUX Artist-in-Residence Jewelya Coffey will teach the basics of creating trace monotypes, a process she uses regularly to begin a drawing. A trace monotype is a printmaking process that involves drawing on paper laid over an inked plate. The pressure of the pencil transfers ink to the paper, creating a unique print. These specific monotypes will be used with oil paint, which makes it a print, painting, and drawing all in one.

In this workshop, participants will explore light and shadow, perspective, shape, and how to create textures as they paint fruit and vegetables using watercolors. Beginning students will be introduced to the fundamentals of painting with watercolor paints and more advanced students can use the time to hone their skills. This workshop is for Adults 16+.

Grab your family or friends or venture out on your own and join us for a fun evening of hands-on artmaking! You are guided through the basics of creating a fused glass object by one of our talented teaching artists. A paying adult must accompany all children ages 11 and under. Teens, age 12-15, do not need a parent/guardian to stay, but they MUST be reachable in case of emergencies. Projects will be ready two weeks from the class date. All materials and kiln firing are provided. This workshop is for All Ages.

Pre-registration is required.

Join us on Saturday mornings for our 2-D with a Cup of Tea series, where participants will be exposed to a wide variety of 2-D mediums and techniques while enjoying a selection of hot tea and a fresh pot of coffee from Mo Java Café!