2013 Classes

WHOOHOOO, I may actually be a little organized this year.  Although I have a few empty months due to the other half of my business (environmental education classes), I think this year's classes will interest everyone.  They showcase some of the cool things I have been designing and will give you the experience to do them as well.  Not to worry, as I work out some of my other designs and set dates for the EE portion of my of my life more classes will be added throughout the year. 

If you are interested in registering for any of the classes please contact Peninsula Art Academy either via info@peninsulaartacademy.com or 330.657.2248.  Because I have to order supplies 2 weeks in advance I do ask that everyone pre-register.  However, if you suddenly find yourself with nothing to do for a class day please just send me a note at dabbles.heather@gmail.com as I am pretty sure I have extra supplies laying about the studio just waiting for you to come and play.


Painting with Felt
March 9 2013; 10pm - 2pm; NonMembers $75, Members $65
Felted landscapes will start conversations and just ask for people to stop to admire.  This class will teach you how to start with a base, lay your design in  and the start creating the finer details with a felting needle.  All materials are included in the class.  The piece should finish to be about 8x10 when finished.  You will leave the class with a mostly finished piece, instructions on how to finish it off and Heather’s contact information for any questions that may pop up.  

 

 

 

 Felted Trading Cards

June 15, 2013; 12pm - 3pm; NonMembers $40, Members $30

ACEO’s are the artist version of trading cards.  Designed to be 3.5inches by 2.5 inches these little wonders are miniature versions of larger pieces many artists create.  This class will teach you the skills in creating your own ACEO (Art Cards, Editions, and Originals).  The base and basic shapes within the piece are wet felted but the details are needle felted.  All materials are provided for the class.  If you would like to take the needle and foam home to continue with your new hobby there is an additional $5 fee paid to the instructor. 

 

 

Felted Doodads

August 24, 2013; 12pm - 3pm; NonMembers $45, Members $35 

Let’s felt us up some do-dads!  This class will incorporate a little wet felting, a little needle work, and some needle felting.  Depending on how much your creativity takes over we can create a couple 3-d flowers, a bee, a turtle/animal of your choice, and possibly a fairy or two.  When you leave this class only your  imagination will restrict your ability to create new pieces using wet and needle felting methods.  All materials are included in the class.  If you would like to purchase a small piece of foam and felting needle to take home it is only an  additional $5 to the instructor at the time of class.

 

 

 The Following are CANCELLED -NEW LISTING!

 3-D Scarves

October 19, 2013; 12pm - 4pm; NonMembers $75, Members $65

How much fun do these scarves look!?! Join Heather in learning how to craft these 3-d scarves that embody the basics of felting with more advanced techniques.  This class will be restricted to 5 people due to the space and materials needed so sign up quick!  You will walk away with a beautiful 3-d scarf of your choice of flowers or leaves and the knowledge to make more.  Materials cost is included and Heather will share with you how to make your own nifty electric sander. 

 

 

 

 

Ribbons and Ginko Leaves

November 16, 2013; 12pm - 4pm; NonMembers $75, Members $65

For those faint of heart this is a class to tax your ability to ‘stretch’ your faintness.  We will be manipulating  the wool as we felt it, from pulling and stretching to tearing into it as needed to create these ribbon and or ginko leave scarves.  You will have the choice of either the ribbon or ginko leaves.  All supplies are included in the cost of the class.

 

 

Scarf Art

December 14, 2013; 1pm - 4pm; NonMembers $75, Members $65

Interesting in the felting process but a little trepidation about starting? Or are you an experienced felter who is curious about new techniques?  This is the class for both the novice and experienced felter.  In this class you will have your choice of creating designs in a flat scarf or creating a ladder scarf.  All materials are included in the class price.