Hocking College Visual Arts Center
Intro to Portrait Painting
Hocking College Visual Arts Center 3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, OH, United StatesABOUT THE CLASS In this workshop, Whitney Goller will provide an overview of portrait painting. INSTRUCTOR Whitney Goller is an artist living in Athens, Ohio. She received her Masters of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing from East Tennessee State University in 2016. Goller is inspired by movies, cultural symbolism, and Romantic Period monsters. She sees to conjure the magic of narrative, ritual, and symbolism in her work. Whitney works in painting, drawing, printmaking, and ceramics. WHEN August 27, 2022 2pm - 4pm WHERE Visual Arts Center Hocking College 3301 Hocking Pkwy Nelsonville, OH 45764 COST $35
Intro to Sculpture
Hocking College Visual Arts Center 3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, OH, United StatesABOUT THE CLASS Introduction to Sculpture gives the beginner an opportunity to start working with clay. This class is taught by ceramicist Whitney Goller, one of Southeast Ohio's best artisans! Participants will have access to all of the supplies and equipment needed to create their next masterpiece! INSTRUCTOR Whitey Goller is an artist living in Athens, Ohio. She received her Masters of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing from East Tennessee State University in 2016. Goller is inspired by movies, cultural symbolism, and Romantic Period monsters. She sees to conjure the magic of narrative, ritual, and symbolism in her work. Whitney works in painting, drawing, printmaking, and ceramics. WHEN August 20, 2022 2:00PM - 3:00PM WHERE Visual Arts Center (VAC) Hocking College 3301 Hocking Pkwy Nelsonville, OH 45764 Cost: $40
Hand Built Soap Dish/Underglaze Transfer Demo
Hocking College Visual Arts Center 3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, OH, United StatesABOUT THE CLASS In this class, students will be instructed how to make soap dishes by slab. Participants will be taught how to use the slab roller to create a workable surface to mold for a soap dish! The instructor will supply an array of fun patterned underglaze transfers to use and do a short demo as well. INSTRUCTOR Grace Gribble Grace grew up in Southeast Ohio. She has a B.A. in Studio Art and a Master's in Arts Administration. Fun Fact: Grace is obsessed with plants and got her minor in Plant and Environmental Biology! WHEN Saturday August 13, 2022 & Wednesday August 17, 2022 1pm - 3pm WHERE Visual Arts Center Hocking College 3301 Hocking Pkwy Nelsonville, OH 45764 COST $30
Intro To Flamework – Ladybug
Hocking College Visual Arts Center 3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, OH, United StatesABOUT THE CLASS In this workshop participants will learn the basics of flameworking. This class will cover how to form a glass ladybug. Your project will cool overnight and can be picked up as early as the next day. Ages 15 and up are welcome! INSTRUCTOR Sabrina Suman Sabrina has been inspired by art ever since she was a child. She has always wanted to find ways to combine art with science and has gravitated towards mediums where chemical reactions transform a piece of work. Sabrina studied Chemistry at Ohio University, and has attended several courses through the Hocking College Art & Marketing Program. She is currently a manager at a local glass blowing studio and gallery; the Jack Pine Studio. Sabrina is happiest and fueled when working with glass and ceramics. WHEN August 13, 2022 12pm - 2pm LOCATION Visual Arts Center (VAC) Hocking College 3301 Hocking Pwky Nelsonville, Ohio 45764 COST $35
Still Life in Acrylics
Hocking College Visual Arts Center 3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, OH, United StatesABOUT THE CLASS In this workshop, the instructor will present a three-part class; from blank canvas to finished painting, with emphasis on individual concept and techniques. Each participant will bring one item (i.e., candlestick, fruit, bottle, etc.) for a still life on a table. All other supplies will be provided to complete your new masterpiece! INSTRUCTOR Kevinn Pelham Drake Kevinn currently lives in Athens, Ohio and has lived in many states. He studied Fine Arts at Purchase College SUNY specializing in Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, and Printmaking. Kevinn has produced two large outdoor murals as well as two indoor murals, one of which can be viewed locally at Donkey Coffee in Athens, Ohio. His work can also be viewed on album covers! Kevinn has a diverse art career and enjoys educating others. WHEN August 10, 17, & 24, 2022 10am - 11:30am WHERE Visual Arts Center Hocking College 3301 Hocking Pwky Nelsonville, OH 45764 COST $25
Intro to Pottery
Hocking College Visual Arts Center 3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, OH, United StatesIntro to pottery is a workshop for all enthusiasts looking to start a new hobby! INSTRUCTOR Whitney Goller Whitney Goller is an artist living in Athens, Ohio. She received her Masters of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing from East Tennessee State University in 2016. Goller is inspired by movies, cultural symbolism, and Romantic Period monsters. She sees to conjure the magic of narrative, ritual, and symbolism in her work. Whitney works in painting, drawing, printmaking, and ceramics. WHEN August 6, 2022 2pm - 4pm WHERE Visual Arts Center Hocking College 3301 Hocking Pkwy Nelsonville, OH 45764 COST $35
Intro To Flamework – Honey Bee
Hocking College Visual Arts Center 3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, OH, United StatesIn this workshop participants will learn the basics of flameworking. This class will cover how to form a glass honey bee. Your project will cool overnight and can be picked up as early as the next day. Ages 15 and up are welcome! INSTRUCTOR Sabrina Suman Sabrina has been inspired by art ever since she was a child. She has always wanted to find ways to combine art with science and has gravitated towards mediums where chemical reactions transform a piece of work. Sabrina studied Chemistry at Ohio University, and has attended several courses through the Hocking College Art & Marketing Program. She is currently a manager at a local glass blowing studio and gallery; the Jack Pine Studio. Sabrina is happiest and fueled when working with glass and ceramics. WHEN August 6, 2022 12pm - 2pm LOCATION Visual Arts Center (VAC) Hocking College 3301 Hocking Pwky Nelsonville, Ohio 45764 COST $35
Community Glaze Night
Hocking College Visual Arts Center 3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, OH, United StatesMARCH 28, 5 - 7 p.m. Glaze Night is a community event where makers can bring their bisqueware to glaze with friends! There will be pizza and cocoa. If you bring your own glaze, this event is free, or you can use ours for $5. This event is also free to January ceramics workshop participants.
Glassblowing With Don Kocian
Hocking College Visual Arts Center 3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, OH, United StatesMARCH 28, 10 - 12 p.m. In this level two workshop, participants will learn to make blown glass objects with instructor Don Kocian. This workshop will refresh on the basics of gathering and will move into blown glass. This workshop will last two hours and will result in two to three objects that participants can... Read More
Spring Equinox Ceramic Workshop
Hocking College Visual Arts Center 3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, OH, United StatesMARCH 21, 1 - 3 p.m. - Spring Equinox Ceramic Workshop March 19 is the Spring Equinox! In this level two ceramics workshop, participants will learn to make planters on the wheel and handbuilt seed bombs with instructor Paige Fox. This workshop will cover centering, pulling and hand-building techniques. Then join us again for Glaze... Read More