ART INSTRUCTION
ART CLASSES, CREATIVE WORKSHOPS AND GROUP EVENTS
FOR KIDS & ADULTS
At AEI, we believe in celebrating Life, Love, and Creativity. It is with this in mind that we are offering instructor-led courses in various mediums and groups. We have regularly scheduled classes, individual sessions, and special group programs available for your special event, so there is something for everybody.
Art Classes
Create Your Own Class
Choose the class and we work together to arrange dates and times
KID'S ART CLASSES
Youth Stained Glass
$100
Learn the basics of creating stained glass projects. Learn about different types of glass, how to handle, cut and grind the glass. Also learn how to solder and finish your glass project using the copper foil method. Students will create a small window. All supplies are included in the cost of the class. Taught by Pamela Tallon.
Ages 11+ (unless approved by the instructor)
Call for available class times
Tie Dye
$25
Play with various techniques to design a tie dye shirt and socks. Students must bring a 100% cotton T-shirt and socks.
1 session
60 minutes
For ages 6+
With flexible scheduling, we will work together to arrange dates and times that work for you.
Classes must have 2 or more students
All supplies are included.
Sculpt Clay Jewelry
$25
Make your own colorful beads out of Sculpey clay. We will create pins and pendants as well.
Taught by Pamela Tallon.
1 session
60 minutes
For ages 7+
With flexible scheduling, we will work together to arrange dates and times that work for you.
Classes must have 2 or more students
All supplies are included.
Paper Mache' Rain Stick
$30
Even if it is not raining you will be able to listen to the rain with a magical rain stick you created yourself. Taught by Pamela Tallon.
2 sessions
60 minutes
For ages 7+
With flexible scheduling, we will work together to arrange dates and times that work for you.
Classes must have 2 or more students
All supplies are included.
Beginning Print Making
$85
We will work with the art of print making on linoleum tiles. It is an art that uses tools to cut into the linoleum and black and colored ink rolled onto the linoleum to pull prints from your piece.
Taught by Pamela Tallon.
3 session
60 minutes
For ages 10+
With flexible scheduling, we will work together to arrange dates and times that work for you.
Classes must have 2 or more students
All supplies are included.
Jewelry Beading
$25
Make your own jewelry from art beads. Make a bracelet and necklace. All supplies included.
Taught by Pamela Tallon.
Ages 6+
With flexible scheduling, we will work together to arrange dates and times that work for you.
Classes must have 2 or more students
All supplies are included.
Dream Catcher
$30
Design your own dream catcher using a hoop, yarn, ribbon, flowers, and other decorations. All supplies are included in the cost of the class. Taught by Pamela Tallon.
Ages 8+
With flexible scheduling, we will work together to arrange dates and times that work for you.
Classes must have 2 or more students
Make Your Own Kaleidoscope
$30
Design your kaleidoscope using paper tubes, beads bits of glass, and paper mirrors. All supplies included in the cost of the class. Taught by Pamela Tallon
Ages 6+
With flexible scheduling, we will work together to arrange dates and times that work for you.
Classes size is 1-5 students
Watercolor & Paper Weaving
$30
Learn about watercolor painting and create your own combinations of colors, then weave the paper together to make your art project.
1 session
90 minutes
For ages 8+
With flexible scheduling, we will work together to arrange dates and times that work for you.
Classes must have 2 or more students
All supplies are included.
Create with Duct Tape
$30
Students will create their very own pencil case out of colorful duct tape. Taught by Pamela Tallon.
1 session
75 minutes
For ages 7+
With flexible scheduling, we will work together to arrange dates and times that work for you.
Classes must have 2 or more students
All supplies are included.
God's Eye Project
$25
God's eyes (Ojo de Dios) are a traditional Mexican object made by weaving a colorful design on a wooden cross. Learn to make your own God's eye using colorful yarn and wooden dowel sticks.
Taught by Pamela Tallon.
1 session
90 minutes
For ages 9+
With flexible scheduling, we will work together to arrange dates and times that work for you.
Classes must have 2 or more students
All supplies are included.
CLASSES FOR ADULTS
Beginning Stained Glass
$130/ 4 sessions
Learn the basics of creating stained glass projects. Learn about different types of glass, how to handle, cut and grind the glass. Also learn how to solder and finish your glass project using the copper foil method. You will need to purchase one roll of solder. If you chose to make a fan lamp additional cost will be for the lamp base and light. These items can be bought at the studio. The copper foil and standard glass will be provided in the cost of the class. Instructed by Pamela Tallon.
Class meets for 4 weeks
2-hour lessons are held once a week
Tue: 12:30-2:30 PM
Wed: 10:00-12:00 PM, 1:00-3:00 PM, or 5:30 - 7:30 PM This class is full
Fri: 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Sat: 10:00AM-12:00 PM unavailable until October
Click to inquire about availability or to register.
Intermediate Stained Glass
$130 / 4 sessions
Prerequisite: Beginning Stained Glass or approval from the instructor.
Learn how to design your own original stained glass panel using the Tiffany copper foil method. Learn about using bevels and/or bevel clusters. Glass, copper foil and solder can be purchased at the studio. Instructed by Pamela Tallon.
Class meets for 4 weeks
2-hour lessons are held once a week
Tue: 12:30-2:30 PM
Wed: 10:00-12:00 PM, 1:00-3:00 PM, or 5:30 - 7:30 PM This class is full
Fri: 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Sat: 10:00AM-12:00 PM unavailable until October
Click to inquire about availability or to register.
Advanced Glass Mosaics
$130 / 4 Sessions
Prerequisite: Beginning Stained Glass or approval from the instructor.
Learn how to design your own mosaic plate or vase using your own stained glass design. Instructed by Pamela Tallon.
Class meets for 4 weeks
2-hour lessons are held once a week
Tue: 12:30-2:30 PM
Wed: 10:00-12:00 PM, 1:00-3:00 PM, or 5:30 - 7:30 PM This class is full
Fri: 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM-12:00PM unavailable until October
Click to inquire about availability or to register.
Advanced Stained Glass
$130 / 4 Sessions
Prerequisite: Beginning Stained Glass or approval from the instructor.
Learn to make a 3-dimensional stained glass piece which includes glass box, business card holder, candle holders, or kaleidoscopes. Pieces can be made out of bevels or stained glass. Student will buy foil, solder bevels, and hardware. Instructed by Pamela Tallon.
Class meets for 4 weeks
2-hour lessons are held once a week
Tue: 12:30-2:30 PM
Wed: 10:00-12:00 PM, 1:00-3:00 PM, or 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Fri: 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM unavailable until October
Click to inquire about availability or to register.
Acrylic Painting Instruction
$35 / 1 hr
Acrylic is the most forgiving of all the paints! Learn all of it's virtues including hard edge, palette knife painting and layering with washes. This class is available on an individual basis. Learn basic techniques on acrylic painting. Private instruction with Pamela Tallon.
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Beginning Watercolor Painting Instruction
$35 / 1 hr
Watercolor painting is the process of painting with pigments that are mixed with water. Of all the painting processes, watercolor painting is known for its inherent delicacy and subtlety! Learn basic techniques like washes, working wet in wet and wet on dry, lifting out and masking. This class is available on an individual basis. Private instruction with Pamela Tallon.
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Beginning Drawing Instruction
$30 / 1 hr
Learn the basics of drawing including line, cross hatching, shading, and texture. We will start with basic warm-up exercises to get our hands and eyes in sync with each other. Stop by AEI for a supply list. This class is available on an individual basis. Professional instruction from Pamela Tallon. Ages 16 and up
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Advanced Drawing Instruction
$35 / 1 hr
Discover the beauty of drawing with Prismacolor Colored Pencils! These pencils are not the pencils you used in school projects! Learn shading and color blending. We will work off of still life and your imagination. Professional art instruction from Pamela Tallon.
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CREATIVE WORKSHOPS
Experimental Watercolor
$80
This is not your traditional watercolor class. We will have fun with watercolors, mixing it with other mediums to get the desired results. $35.00 of supplies are included in the cost of the class. You get to keep the set of watercolor paints.
Available for Adults
2-hour class
Next session TBD
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