Workshops require pre-registration unless indicated.
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Refunds are not offered for workshops unless the class is cancelled by Jasper Community Arts.
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For those who are interested in our open drawing studio information, please click here.
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All workshops are held at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center located in Jasper, Indiana.
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Wednesday, October 16
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Flex Workshop A
No-sew Knitted Pumpkins
(Ages 16+)
Create cozy knitted pumpkins with no sewing involved! Various knits provided. Participants may bring their own sweaters/knits to upcycle for a personal touch. No experience necessary.
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Instructor: Emily Bartelt
Cost: $12
Tuesday, October 22
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Flex Workshop B
Retired & Ready to Paint Watercolor: Autumnal Follow-Along
(Ages 55+)
Follow-along as Tina teaches this classic autumn composition! Participants leave with a completed watercolor landscape ready for sharing or framing. All materials provided. No experience necessary.
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Instructor: Tina Stroud Drew
Cost: $40
Tuesdays, October 22 & 29
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Painting Studio
Jimson Weed in Oil
(Adults)
Re-create this native, North American floral in oil! In this two-part workshop, participants will be guided through each stage of an oil painting using O'Keefe's love of contrast and blending techniques. Patrons leave with a completed 16x20" oil painting on stretched canvas ready for framing or gifting. All materials provided. No experience necessary.
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Registration Deadline: October 18 @ Midnight
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Instructor: Leah Diekhoff
Cost: $65
Thursday, October 24
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Painting Studio
Figure Night
(Ages 16+)
In this two-hour, open workshop session, participants use their favorite mediums to render the figure via a live, costumed model. Sessions are themed for visual interest and fun! Sessions include short, one to two-minute poses, as well as a final, longer pose of 12-20 minutes. Each session ends with time for applauding and sharing work with the model and fellow participants. Materials provided for artistic experimentation! Registration recommended, but not required. Walk-ins pay cash.
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Instructor: Elizabeth Wertman
Cost: $10
Limited
Space
Available
Tuesday, November 12
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Flex Workshop B.
Intro to Watercolor Paints
(Ages 16+)
Expand your technical knowledge and get to know your palette! Tina teaches transparency vs. opacity, granulation, lightfastness, tone, consistency, single vs. multi-pigments, pigment coding, staining, lift-ability, and dispersion. Participants will experiment with a variety of professional grade paints and produce reference images, in order to gain confidence working through watercolor challenges. A great way to try out the medium! All materials provided. No experience necessary.
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Instructor: Tina Stroud Drew
Cost: Free
Wednesday, November 13
5:30 - 8:00 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Flex Workshop B
Microfiction Writing Workshop
(Ages 16+)
Participants will learn microfiction techniques that lead to dynamic storytelling in 300 words or less. A great workshop for songwriters, journal-keepers, sketchbook-ers, and narrative poets. Also great for genealogists aiming to enhance their skills at recording snippets of family history. Handouts, writing exercises, and time for sharing included. Participants may bring their favorite writing tools for the workshop - notepads and pens, devices and laptops, all writing tools are welcome.
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Instructor: ShaeBreeann Wagner
Cost: $25
Wednesdays, November 13 & 20
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Painting Studio.
Sunlight in Oil
(Adults)
Re-create Frank Weston Benson's incredible painting, Sunlight! In this two-part workshop, participants will be guided through each stage of an oil painting using Benson's love of mood and light. Patrons leave with a completed 10x20" oil painting on stretched canvas ready for framing or gifting. All materials provided. No experience necessary.
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Registration Deadline: November 9 @ Midnight
Instructor: Leah Diekhoff​​
Thursday, November 14
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Painting Studio
Figure Night
(Ages 16+)
In this two-hour, open workshop session, participants use their favorite mediums to render the figure via a live, costumed model. Sessions are themed for visual interest and fun! Sessions include short, one to two-minute poses, as well as a final, longer pose of 12-20 minutes. Each session ends with time for applauding and sharing work with the model and fellow participants. Materials provided for artistic experimentation! Registration recommended, but not required. Walk-ins pay cash.
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Instructor: Elizabeth Wertman
Cost: $10
Saturday, December 7
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Flex Workshop B.
Intuitive Watercolor Winter Landscapes
(Ages 16+)
Celebrate O'Tannenbaum Days by painting a gorgeous snowscape in watercolor! Participants will leave with watercolor practice references, as well as a finished intuitive winter landscape painting, ready for sharing or gifting. No experience necessary. All materials provided, including professional grade Daniel Smith watercolors.​
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Instructor: Tina Stroud Drew
Cost: $30
Thursday, December 19
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Thyen-Clark Cultural Center - Painting Studio
Figure Night
(Ages 16+)
In this two-hour, open workshop session, participants use their favorite mediums to render the figure via a live, costumed model. Sessions are themed for visual interest and fun! Sessions include short, one to two-minute poses, as well as a final, longer pose of 12-20 minutes. Each session ends with time for applauding and sharing work with the model and fellow participants. Materials provided for artistic experimentation! Registration recommended, but not required. Walk-ins pay cash.
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Instructor: Elizabeth Wertman
Cost: $10