Virtual Teen and Adult Workshops

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These workshops are for ages 16 and up. They will be held via ZOOM at the date and time specified below.

Materials can be picked up in the Craft Shop in the Student Center on the SIU Carbondale campus or kits can be mailed to you for an additional fee of $12.

Registration closes one week before the workshop begins.

Contact the Craft Shop to pick-up supplies:

Phone: 618/453-3636
E-mail: craftshp@siu.edu

Minimum: 3 / Maximum: 9-person class

Register Now

Online by clicking any of the session links below.

• Fax the Registration Form to 618/453-5680 or email it to conferenceservices@siu.edu

• Call 618/536-7751 with credit card information.

Saluki Paint Night

Wednesday, September 30, 6-8 P.M.
Workshop Fee: $32 pick-up  |  $44 shipped
Learn to paint a saluki themed painting with acrylic paint on canvas.


Polymer Clay Jewelry

Tuesday, September 22, 6-8 P.M.
Workshop Fee: $42 pick-up  |  $54 shipped
Learn to create bold statement jewelry using polymer clay.


Clay Jewelry Dishes

Tuesday, October 6, 6-8 P.M.
Workshop Fee: $37 pick-up  |  $49 shipped
In this workshop you will learn how to pinch, coil and embellish kiln fired clay to make ceramics jewelry dish or tray. Your project will need to be returned to the Craft Shop for firing and glazing. If you prefer air-dry clay, email us.


Mosaic Picture Frames

Tuesday, October 13, and Thursday, October 15, 6-8 P.M.
Workshop Fee: $40 pick-up  |  $52 shipped
Add a bit of color to your home décor and create a colorful mosaic picture frame. In this workshop you will learn how to build a pattern, apply mosaic and grout for a unique finish.


Art of Collage

Thursday October 22, and Thursday, October 29, 6-8 P.M.
Workshop Fee: $49 pick-up  |  $61 shipped
This workshop will focus building collage from found imagery. We will look at both historical and contemporary artists working in this artistic style. Our projects will focus on a word or theme to create a collage from images from newspapers and magazines. We will discuss how to build an image, arrange, adhere images on the page.


Hand Build Clay Mugs

Saturday, October 17, and Saturday, October 24, 1-3 P.M.
Workshop Fee: $49 pick-up  |  $61 shipped
In this workshop you will learn how to pinch, coil and embellish kiln fired clay to make a ceramic mug. Your project will need to be returned to the Craft Shop for firing and glazing. If you prefer air-dry clay, email us. (Note: if made with air dry clay, it will not be food safe).


Paint Night: Techniques in Watercolor

Wednesday, November 4, 6-8 P.M.
Workshop Fee: $37 pick-up  |  $49 shipped


Recycled Paper Beads

Monday, November 9, 6-8 P.M.
Workshop Fee: $27 pick-up  |  $39 shipped
Use recycled paper from books and magazines to make paper beads. This workshop will cover how to make variation in size and shapes to make a unique piece of jewelry.


Soft Sculpture

Monday, November 16, 6-8 P.M.
Workshop Fee: $42 pick-up  |  $54 shipped
Discover how to make your own soft sculpture using hand sewing techniques with tapestry thread and felt.


Foam Stamp Greeting Cards

Thursday, December 3, 6-8 P.M.
Workshop Fee: $37 pick-up  |  $49 shipped
Create a series of custom greeting cards using printmaking techniques with foam onto cardstock.

Camp Requirements

The Camp Release Form is required for camp participation under the age of 18 and must be received in our office prior to camp beginning.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

ALL requests for refunds must be submitted in writing. The registration fee, less a $10 cancellation fee, will be refunded if you cancel at least 7 business days prior to the camp. Any time after that date, refunds (less the $10 fee) will be issued for medical reasons only. Refunds are not given to campers who voluntarily leave camp.

Questions

Please contact Coordinator Jackie Welch at 618/536-7751 or jackiew@siu.edu