Visual Arts Workshops

Visual Arts Workshops are short classes that give the participant a taste of a specific visual arts skill. Workshops are project-specific where the students come away with a finished product. Most workshops are one-day classes on Saturdays ranging between 2 - 4 hours long. Some workshops might be more than one class and offered during the week. Make sure to check the day your workshop is offered. Workshops change throughout the year so check the website and calendar often to see what new workshops are being offered. 

DRAWING, PAINTING and DESIGN WORKSHOPS

Ages 14 and over 

Various Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

$35 non-member / $31.50 member

Monthly workshops with Greg Albert that focus on specific topics to improve your drawings and paintings. Drawing and Painting techniques are explained in depth. Register for one or all!  Supplies will be provided.

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Drawing & Painting
Workshops
Date Time Non-member/
Member Fee
 Register
    9:30 am - 12:30 pm $35 / $31.50 Register Here

PAPER MARBLEING

Ages 14 and up


10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

$45 non-member  / $40.50 member


Learn the beauty and fun of marbleizing! Students will make various papers using many different colors.  Learn to stylize and make intricate designs. All supplies included. 

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Paper Marbleing
Workshop Date
Day and Time Non-member /
Member Fee
Register
  SAT 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $45 / $40.50 Register Here
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FINGER KNITTING

Ages 14 and up


10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

$45 non-member  / $40.50 member


Learn how easy it can be to knit using only yarn and your fingers. Students will make a beanie-style hat. All supplies included.  It's so rewarding wearing something that you made! All supplies Inluded.

Finger Knitting 
Workshop  Date
Day and Time Non-member / 
Member Fee
Register
  SAT 10:00 am - 12:00 pm $45 / $40.50 Register Here

ENAMELED 3D SHAPES

Ages 14 and up


9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

$50 non-member  / $45 member


Enameling is the technique of fusing powdered glass to metal by heating them together in a kiln at 1450 F. Students will be taught how to form copper sheet metal into a 3D shape and then use vitreous enamels to create a colorful art piece. Students can select from a seahorse, butterfly or buckeye leave.  They will choose what colors to decorate the metal. All supplies included.

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Enameled 3D Enameling
Workshop Date

Day and Time Non-Member /
Member Fee
Register
  SAT 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 pm $50 / $45 Register Here

WRITING YOUR OWN MEMOIRS (3 WKS)

Ages 14 and up


10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

$75 non-member  / $67.50 member


In this 3-week workshop, students will explore approaches to crafting their own memoirs. They will learn the basics with an emphasis on simplicity. Students will design their memoirs by crafting scenes, dialogue, and organizing chapters. Topics will include establishing writing practices, time management and exploring memory. Create something to pass down to future generations.

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Writing Your Own Memoirs
Workshop Date
Day and Time Non-Member /
Member
Register
  SAT 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $75/ $67.50 Register Here

STAINED GLASS EASTER EGG SUNCATCHER

Ages 14 and up


9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

$50 non-member / $45 member


Make a small Stained Glass Easter Egg Suncatcher. Learn the Tiffany copper foil technique of stained glass with step-by-step instruction and all the tools you need! You will have a variety of glasses to choose from for specific class projects. All supplies included.

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Stained Glass Easter Egg Suncatcher
Workshop Date
Day and Time Non-Member /
Member
Register
  SAT 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $50 / $45 Register Here

ADULT INTRO TO MAGIC

Ages 14 and over 


10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. 

$40 non-member / $36 member


Learn how to do basic magic tricks using everyday objects such as cards, coins, money, rubber bands, business cards, and rope.  Each trick will be performed, explained, and taught, then the students try the tricks. All supplies included.

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Bookbinding Basics
Date
Day and Time Non-Member /
Member 
Register
  SAT 10:00 - 11:30 am $40 / $36  Register Here

FUSED GLASS FLOWER NIGHTLIGHT

Ages 14 and over 


10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

$50 non-member / $45 member


Learn the process of Glass Fusing.  Students will be making a glass flower. You will glue an electic fixture to the back to make it into a nightlight. All supplies included. 

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Calligraphy Basics
Date
Day and Time Non-Member /
Member
Register
  SAT 10:00 a.m. -
12:00 p.m.
$50 / $45 Register Here

INTRO TO SKETCH JOURNALING

Ages 14 and over 


10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

$35 non-member / $31.50 member


Learn to create your own artist’s sketch journal to celebrate the moments of your life, capture memories from vacations, record thoughts and impressions of the world around you with award-winning watercolor artist Gary Brooks.

 This two-hour exploration will introduce you to types of sketchbooks, materials you can use: pens, pencils, inks, markers, watercolor, etc., to create a personal record of your life through words and art.

 Several examples of sketch journals will be shown, design ideas presented, and materials demonstrated.

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Intro to Sketch Jounaling
Workshop Date
Day and Time Non-Member /
Member
Register
  SAT 10:00 a.m. -
12:00 p.m.
$35 / $31.50 Register Here

LAMPWORKING - GLASS BEAD TORCHING

Ages 14 and over 


10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

$45 non-member / $40.50 member


Experience the technique of Lampworking, "The Art of melting glass rods in the flame of a torch.' In this beginner class, learn to safely operate a torch and manipulate colorful glass rods in a flame to make doughnut-shaped beads. Experiment with different shapes and decorations. All supplies included. 

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Lampworking - Glass Bead Torching
Workshop Date
Day and Time Non-Member /
Member
Register
  SAT 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $45 / $40.50 Register Here

Class Cancellations & Weather Closings
A minimum of six students must be enrolled for the session prior to the stated deadline for the class to take place (maximum 12 students). The ArtsConnect Springfield Township Community Arts Center follows Finneytown School District inclement weather closings. To verify closings, call 513-522-2108.

Due to costs incurred in planning for art classes, full refunds will only be issued when the Arts Council cancels the class. Class cancellations made within 10 business days of the class start date are eligible for a refund, minus a $5 administration fee per student. Refunds will be made by check, not to a credit card. To notify us of a cancellation, please send an email to artsinfo@springfieldtwp.org.

Checks are payable to ArtsConnect and can be mailed to 9150 Winton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231

For more information, call 522-2108