8-WEEK & ONGOING CLASSES
BELOW are a variety of 8-week courses that BMS offers weekly over 2 months. Whether you are a beginner eager to build creative techniques, a student or an experienced artist seeking to expand your creative repertoire, our courses provide the inspiration and technical know-how to bring your artistic ideas to life.
OPTIONS!
New to us?
You can pay for individual 8-week courses at the non-member price as you go.
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Sign up for the new Blue Merle Studio Membership Subscription
Become a BMS member for a monthly subscription fee ($150) and take advantage of full access to classes and work periods. Weekend workshops excluded.
MONDAY NIGHT STONE CARVING
MONDAYS 7-10pm May 4 - June 22 $325 + stone fee non-members (or included in monthly membership + stone fee)
This 8-week course explores the techniques of subtraction utilizing two distinct yet easy to work with materials ( 1 consisting of a hydro-cal block and the second a soapstone or alabaster stone of the student’s choosing). All tools and supplies are provided to create two distinct works from inception to finish.
Beginners always welcome!
FIGURE SCULPTING IN CLAY FROM THE MODEL
AM TUES 10-1pm May 5 - June 23 $325 for non-members or included in $150 monthly membership
This 8-session day course utilizes 2 model poses. One model each month. Students will learn and practice the fundamental steps to successfully create a figure in clay through visual reference capture, observational techniques and creative choices. Special attention is paid in developing a personal approach to figure modeling, utilizing the model referentially as well as observationally. Firing of work & 1st bag clay included.
Beginners always welcome.
DRAW- SCULPT -PAINT FIGURE MODELing session
PM TUES 7-10pm May 5 - June 23 $325 for 8 non-members or included in $150 monthly membership
This 8-week ongoing evening course utilizes 2 models (1 each month). Come learn to draw, sculpt, paint or mix and match disciplines during these guided evening sessions. Students will learn and practice the fundamental steps to successfully draw, paint or sculpt the human figure through effective reference capture, observational techniques and creative choices. Special attention is paid in developing a personal approach to the figure utilizing the model referentially as well as observationally in a variety of media of the students’ choosing. Firing of work & 1st bag clay included if applicable
Beginners always welcome!
STUDIO LAB: GUIDED JOURNEYS IN SCULPTURE
May 6 - June 24 ONGOING
TUES 7-10pm / WED 7-10pm / THURS 10AM-1pm $325 non-members OR included with the $150 monthly membership
These individualized class sessions are designed to celebrate self-direction with expert support, emphasizing experimentation with mentorship and reflection. It is ideal for those who are interested in or are developing a personal vision and want direct feedback specifically related to their ideas and processes. It can be in any material or approach the studio facilitates, including clay. It’s also a great alternative to renting a personal studio space!
TEEN TUes Art jam
FULL DETAILS UNDER YOUTH PROGRAM
TUESDAYS 4-6pm ongoing monthly
$300 (8 weeks) for non-member teens or part of membership
Want to find a place to hang with other art teens outside of school? Know a teen who is interested in art or just into learning new cool stuff? This creative group is the place! Join us for eight weeks of fun, chattiness and unique creative sessions, including technical assistance w drawing, painting, design and sculptural works. Pieces will be completed that highlight their concepts as well as craft.
Check out our summer camp and Saturday Morning Art Jam too
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EXPLORING FUNCTIONAL SCULPTURE
THURSDAYS 7 - 10pm MAY 7- JUNE 24
$325 Non-member or (Included in $150 membership)
Discover the dynamic intersection of art and utility, outside of ceramics, in this immersive functional sculpture course designed for creative thinkers and hand makers. This program guides participants through the process of conceptualizing, designing and constructing sculptural works that serve everyday purposes from innovative lighting, imaginative vessels and interactive devices we will explore how artistic vision can transform practical objects into extraordinary experiences. Some materials included.