Course Catalog
Creating a Fused Glass Greenhouse
Decorate clear glass in the shape of a house with sections to fill with flowers, leaves, and pots to complete a colorful greenhouse. Location: 456 University St., Pocatello Class Limit: 16 Class Fee: $45 How to Pay: Please RSVP and send check payable to Christine Brower at 235 Sorenson Ave., Pocatello ID 83201 by April 9th. Venmo available, please contact facilitator for more info. If payment is not received by this date, wait-list members will be invited. Fees are non-refundable unless your seat can be filled by another participant.
Glass Blowing - Pendants
Create custom pendants in this beginner lampworking class. Poky Glass Art Studio artists will show you how to manipulate color, shape, and flow in glass. Participants will make 2 or 3 pendants in this one-hour class. Choose from a wide selection of colored frit to make a unique piece of wearable art! ALL SECTIONS ARE THE SAME CLASS; PLEASE CHOOSE ONLY ONE Section 1 – Monday: September 15; 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – payment due by September 8th Section 2 – Monday: September 29; 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – payment due by September 8th Section 3 – Monday: October 13; 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – payment due by October 6th Section 4 – Monday: October 27; 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – payment due by October 6th Section 5 – Monday: November 10; 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – payment due by November 3rd Section 6 – Monday: November 24; 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – payment due by November 3rd Section 7 – Monday: December 8; 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – payment due by December 1st Section 8 – Monday: December 15; 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – payment due by December 1st Class Limit: 4 Class Fee: $40 How to Pay: send your $40 check payable to Poky Glass Art to: Chara Boehm 336 South 12th Ave Pocatello, ID 83201 Payments for the class fees are due one week before the day of the class.
Glass Blowing - Paperweight
Create your own paperweight in this beginner soft glass class. Work alongside Poky Glass Art Studio artists to create a work of glass art! Participants will make a solid glass paperweight swirled with color. Choose from a wide selection of colored frit to make something you can display, while learning the basics of soft glass in our furnace. Participants may have time to make more than one paperweight, but each additional paperweight will have a $35 fee applied for material cost. ALL SECTIONS ARE THE SAME CLASS; PLEASE CHOOSE ONLY ONE Section 1 – Monday: September 15; 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. – payment due by September 8th Section 2 – Monday: September 29; 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. – payment due by September 8th Section 3 – Monday: October 13; 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. – payment due by October 6th Section 4 – Monday: October 27; 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. – payment due by October 6th Section 5 – Monday: November 10; 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. – payment due by November 3rd Section 6 – Monday: November 24; 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. – payment due by November 3rd Section 7 – Monday: December 8; 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. – payment due by December 1st Section 8 – Monday: December 15; 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. – payment due by December 1st Class Limit: 4 Class Fee: $40 (for one paperweight) How to Pay: send your $40 check payable to Poky Glass Art to: Chara Boehm 336 South 12th Ave Pocatello, ID 83201 Payments for the class fees are due one week before the day of the class.
Uncle Sam Gnome
Monday: April 27: Section 1: 2:00 PM Section 2: 4:00 PM Section 3: 6:00 PM ALL SECTIONS ARE THE SAME CLASS; PLEASE CHOOSE ONLY ONE In this class, you’ll be creating a plush Uncle Sam gnome. Elwen Cottage will provide the materials. Location: Elwen Cottage, 334 N. Main St., Pocatello Class Limit: 12 per section Class Fee: $20 – please bring to class
Wind Chimes
You will make a wind chime out of various kitchen items. Location: The Elwen Cottage, 334 N. Main Street, Pocatello Class Limit: 14 Class Fee: $10 for supplies
Beginning Tatting
Basic techniques of tatting including making chains, rings, picots, and weavers knots are taught as well as how to read and interpret patterns. Tatting shuttle and #20 cotton thread will be provided. Location: Senior Activity Center, Room 6 Class Limit: 10 Class Fee: $10 for materials-please bring to first class.
Painting with Acrylics
Why not learn to paint! Painting enhances creativity, problem solving, stress reduction, fine motor skills and more! Artist Deanna Eveland shares knowledge gained from academic training and practical experience to help you understand composition, line, value and color. Using acrylics, you will learn techniques to create paintings with depth and dimension. Deanna holds a B.A. from Boise State University, and attended the master’s program at Academy of Art, San Francisco. This class is great for all levels. Class Limit: 15 Class Fee : $20 for supplies How to Pay: Payment of $20 for supplies due upon enrollment. Please send check payable to: Brenda Ehrler at P.O. Box 582, Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246. If payment is not received by September 16th, wait-list members will be invited. Venmo also available, please call Brenda for more information.
Paint Still Life
Join artist Deanna Eveland and learn to see the beauty in everyday objects while discovering the timeless art of still life. Whether you are a beginner or experienced artist, this course offers hands-on instruction in drawing and painting, composition, light and shadow, proportion, and color while working from a real-life arrangement. This session includes demonstrations, guided practice, and feedback in a supportive environment. All skill levels are welcome. Basic supplies will be provided. Class Limit: 15 Class Fee: $20 for supplies How to Pay: Payment for supplies due upon enrollment. Please send check payable to: Brenda Ehrler at P.O. Box 582, Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246. If payment is not received by April 3rd wait-list members will be invited. Venmo also available, please contact Brenda for more information.
Create Digital Art with your iPad
Want to learn digital art or get better at using Procreate? This relaxed, hands-on class will help you feel confident creating art on your iPad. Instructor Deanna Eveland will walk through the basics – using brushes, layers, colors, shading, texture, importing and exporting work and more. Bring your iPad with Procreate and a stylus (Apple pencil is best). All experience levels are welcome – just come ready to create and have fun! Class Limit: 15 Class Fee: $15 for supplies How to Pay: Payment of $15 for supplies due upon enrollment. Please send check payable to: Brenda Ehrler at P.O. Box 582, Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246 by April 3rd. If payment is not received before April 3rd, wait-list members will be invited. Paying with Venmo is also an option, please contact Brenda for more information.