Wednesday Watercolor Techniques with Carol Freas FEE $40/class Beginners to advanced painters are welcome to experience the joys of watercolor. Develop new skills with transparent color by watching demonstrations and more. Join us to advance your techniques, expand your portfolio, or elaborate on your skills. Bring supplies and a sketchbook. Please call our office for the […]

Come learn the process of Raku with Studio Manager/Fire Boss, Jeff and long time LBIF resident, Sandi as we cover the raku process from wet clay to finished work. We will create raku friendly vessels the first 2 weeks and fire the subsequent 4 weeks. Techniques covered will be Horsehair & Feather, Obvara, Crackle glazes, […]

Drawing using a Mindful Approach with Diane Grimes FEE $50/class Join Diane Grimes, professor of art, as she instructs a unique drawing course that incorporates using mindfulness while exploring a variety of drawing materials and drawing techniques. This course is open to all, as all can draw! Beginners to Advanced are welcome! $10 materials fee payable […]

Learn to Block Print – Card Workshop with Beach Block Prints Fee $50/class Learn how to block print with Lauren Rothstein of Beach Block Prints! Each participant will be able to choose from several provided designs, but are also encouraged to bring your own 4 x 6 inch design as well. You will then learn […]

Glass Mosaic with Cheryl Syminink $70.00 / session In this workshop, come learn how to create a glass Mosaic with instructor Cheryl Syminink! Made on a 6″ x 8″ piece of wood, you will learn the art of mosaic, how to handle glass tools, cut glass, and grout your piece all int that same class.  Cheryl […]

In this beginner wheel pottery class, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of working on the pottery wheel in a supportive, hands-on environment. Participants will learn basic throwing techniques, trimming, and simple surface decoration while building confidence and control with clay. Each week builds on the last, allowing students to practice skills and create […]

Figure Drawing with Diane Grimes Fee $50/class Experience the great opportunity to draw from live models with Professor Diane Grimes. With 30 years of experience, Diane will guide you through observational figure drawing. In this class, you will learn about the proportions, construction and mechanics  of the figure, with a focus on gesture and contour […]

Join us in the Ceramic Studio and enjoy a relaxed, creative environment. Those interested in ceramics can drop by and learn the basics of wheel-throwing and/or hand-building. Even experienced potters can drop by to utilize our fabulous studio. We also have pre-made ceramic items and you can choose to paint at your own pace. We […]

Join LBIF’s Ceramic Studio Manager Jeff as he shares his ceramic knowledge and experiences. This weeklong workshop will cover the basics of ceramics in an advanced capacity. We will be looking at the history of American ceramics to its current state. Reviewing materials, processes, and firing techniques. Throwing, trimming, hand building and glazing will be […]