Tacoma Art Place
Events and Classes
Bottle Slumping and Decoration with Brenda Groboski
Saturday July 5th and 12th
10:15-11:15 A.M.
Please RSVP in Advance
Cost: Members $10.00. Non-Members $10 plus a Day Pass.
Ages 14-adult. Younger children can attend this class with an adult.
Bring your own wine/beer or other larger glass bottles to be slumped (melted) in our kiln. You will need to remove the label in advance and all glue residue from the outside of the bottle. **note: if you have trouble removing your label, we will discuss methods to make this easier for you. ** If your label comes off easily it may be saved to use as a decoration. The bottle needs to be completely dry inside and out. We will discuss methods of decoration and uses for your slumped bottle.
Spindle Spinning and Fiber Basics with Brenda Groboski of NaturallySpun
Saturday July 5th and 12th
4:00-5:30 P.M.
Please RSVP in Advance
Cost: Members $10.00. Non-Members $10 plus a Day Pass.
Learn the ancient art of spinning yarn on a spindle, a meditative pastime that produces a usable product. Learn fiber basics and the properties of different fibers. Bring your own spindle or call in advance and one will be provided for you to practice with. There will be small sample amounts of fiber to spin and you will be able to take home the yarn that you have made.
Get an introduction to different fiber dyeing techniques-there will be examples and information but no actual dyeing during this class.
Learn the Art of Glassblowing with Glass Artist Bonnie Burns
Saturday, July 12th, 11am to 3pm (
(Please drop in any time and plan to spend 30 minutes or longer)
Cost: $25.00 for members. Non-Members $25 plus a Day Pass.
Please RSVP in advance to Tacoma Art Place
Age 10-adult. Children under 14 should be accompanied by an adult.
This class is geared toward participants trying glassblowing for the first time. Students under 10 years old may take this class but they will have some restrictions.
**Please note this class will be held at Bonnie's studio (1334 S. Fawcett Avenue), not at Tacoma Art Place**
You get to choose the colors that you will use to make a paper weight. You can make a round or a heart-shaped paper weight. Raw glass is colorless, the brilliant swirling colors being added to molten glass is known as frit. Glass at 2150 F. is the consistency of honey. It is fun to make your own art piece out of glass! All supplies needed for this class will be provided.
Saturday July 5th and 12th
10:15-11:15 A.M.
Please RSVP in Advance
Cost: Members $10.00. Non-Members $10 plus a Day Pass.
Ages 14-adult. Younger children can attend this class with an adult.
Bring your own wine/beer or other larger glass bottles to be slumped (melted) in our kiln. You will need to remove the label in advance and all glue residue from the outside of the bottle. **note: if you have trouble removing your label, we will discuss methods to make this easier for you. ** If your label comes off easily it may be saved to use as a decoration. The bottle needs to be completely dry inside and out. We will discuss methods of decoration and uses for your slumped bottle.
Spindle Spinning and Fiber Basics with Brenda Groboski of NaturallySpun
Saturday July 5th and 12th
4:00-5:30 P.M.
Please RSVP in Advance
Cost: Members $10.00. Non-Members $10 plus a Day Pass.
Learn the ancient art of spinning yarn on a spindle, a meditative pastime that produces a usable product. Learn fiber basics and the properties of different fibers. Bring your own spindle or call in advance and one will be provided for you to practice with. There will be small sample amounts of fiber to spin and you will be able to take home the yarn that you have made.
Get an introduction to different fiber dyeing techniques-there will be examples and information but no actual dyeing during this class.
Learn the Art of Glassblowing with Glass Artist Bonnie Burns
Saturday, July 12th, 11am to 3pm (
(Please drop in any time and plan to spend 30 minutes or longer)
Cost: $25.00 for members. Non-Members $25 plus a Day Pass.
Please RSVP in advance to Tacoma Art Place
Age 10-adult. Children under 14 should be accompanied by an adult.
This class is geared toward participants trying glassblowing for the first time. Students under 10 years old may take this class but they will have some restrictions.
**Please note this class will be held at Bonnie's studio (1334 S. Fawcett Avenue), not at Tacoma Art Place**
You get to choose the colors that you will use to make a paper weight. You can make a round or a heart-shaped paper weight. Raw glass is colorless, the brilliant swirling colors being added to molten glass is known as frit. Glass at 2150 F. is the consistency of honey. It is fun to make your own art piece out of glass! All supplies needed for this class will be provided.
Beginning Sewing and Machine Maintenance with Nancy Ehlig
Saturday July 12th
2:00-4:00 P.M.
Age 14-adult.
Cost: $25 for Members. Non-Members $25 plus a Day Pass.
Please RSVP in advance.
This class will familiarize you with your machine or you may learn on one at TAP. We will also learn basic sewing and construction techniques to get you started on a simple project. Bring your own machine and owner's manual if you have it. You will learn how to clean and maintain your sewing machine and make minor adjustments to enhance performance.
Crazy Quilt Christmas Stockings with Fiber Artist Ruth Clapp
Saturday, July 12th
Noon to 2:00P.M.
Age 14-adult.
Cost: Free for Members. Non-Members need a Day Pass. Some supplies are needed.
Please RSVP in advance.
Learn crazy quilting and make a Christmas stocking or a panel that can be used to make a bag, vest front, or whatever. Ruth will provide the stocking pattern, instruction, and the use of her collection of scrap satins, velvets, silk, woolens, upholstery fabric, etc. Participants are encouraged to bring fabric scraps to share with the class. Used men’s ties are great sources of fine silk. If a satin blouse or a velvet skirt is stained, there are probably parts that can be cut and used. It will be helpful if you bring basic sewing supplies like scissors and straight pins, but if you don’t have them we will share.
Crazy quilts can be embellished with buttons, beads, braid, ribbons, machine or hand embroidery so any or all of those things will be useful. To finish the Christmas stocking, you will need backing and lining. The fabric used for the backing should measure about 20x12 inches, Lining fabric should measure 20x20 inches. Cotton batting measuring 20x12 inches is also needed and can be bought from the instructor in class for a small fee.
Traditionally, crazy quilts were made of silks, satins, and other highly textured fabrics, but you can chose to make them of cottons as well. Ruth recommend cottons for stockings made for children. The White River Historical Museum in Auburn has a display of crazy quilts this summer. The display includes two Christmas stockings made by Ruth Clapp.
Stockings can be made by hand or by machine. There are many sewing machines available at TAP for use during this class.
Saturday July 12th
2:00-4:00 P.M.
Age 14-adult.
Cost: $25 for Members. Non-Members $25 plus a Day Pass.
Please RSVP in advance.
This class will familiarize you with your machine or you may learn on one at TAP. We will also learn basic sewing and construction techniques to get you started on a simple project. Bring your own machine and owner's manual if you have it. You will learn how to clean and maintain your sewing machine and make minor adjustments to enhance performance.
Crazy Quilt Christmas Stockings with Fiber Artist Ruth Clapp
Saturday, July 12th
Noon to 2:00P.M.
Age 14-adult.
Cost: Free for Members. Non-Members need a Day Pass. Some supplies are needed.
Please RSVP in advance.
Learn crazy quilting and make a Christmas stocking or a panel that can be used to make a bag, vest front, or whatever. Ruth will provide the stocking pattern, instruction, and the use of her collection of scrap satins, velvets, silk, woolens, upholstery fabric, etc. Participants are encouraged to bring fabric scraps to share with the class. Used men’s ties are great sources of fine silk. If a satin blouse or a velvet skirt is stained, there are probably parts that can be cut and used. It will be helpful if you bring basic sewing supplies like scissors and straight pins, but if you don’t have them we will share.
Crazy quilts can be embellished with buttons, beads, braid, ribbons, machine or hand embroidery so any or all of those things will be useful. To finish the Christmas stocking, you will need backing and lining. The fabric used for the backing should measure about 20x12 inches, Lining fabric should measure 20x20 inches. Cotton batting measuring 20x12 inches is also needed and can be bought from the instructor in class for a small fee.
Traditionally, crazy quilts were made of silks, satins, and other highly textured fabrics, but you can chose to make them of cottons as well. Ruth recommend cottons for stockings made for children. The White River Historical Museum in Auburn has a display of crazy quilts this summer. The display includes two Christmas stockings made by Ruth Clapp.
Stockings can be made by hand or by machine. There are many sewing machines available at TAP for use during this class.
Thanks to our Class Series Sponsor:
Ongoing Classes
Glass Fusing and Slumping with Richard Walters
Every Saturday 2:00-5:00
Age 12-adult
Cost: Members $20. Non-members $20 plus a Day Pass.
Learn glass fusingheating and bonding glass shapes together) and slumping (melting glass into a previously formed mold.) Start with a small and simple fusing project and acquire new skills you can use on a larger project with each subsequent class. When purchasing glass to bring to class, please buy glass with the same rating numbers.
Some places to buy glass: Mandarin Glass at 8821 Bridgeport Way in
Group Knitting with Megan Peters
Every Thursday
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Cost: Free for Members. Non-members free with a Day Pass (except on your first visit)
Group knitting is always free for members and those with a day pass. First time visitors also can join once for free. Try it out! All inclusive means beginner or expert; it doesn't matter. We do individual and group projects.
Bring your project or master knitter Megan Peters will help you choose one while she encourages us to pick up dropped stitches, teaches first time knitters and advanced techniques. We have every size needle and Roxy at Lamb’s Ear has donated enough yarn to puy the wool on a herd of lamb(s).
Please Support this class sponsor:
Lamb’s Ear Yarn
PEOPLE! with Elisabeth Leaf
Every Sunday (This class is not available again until Mid-July)
Please RSVP in advance
1:00 to 3:00 PM
Cost: Free for Members. Non-members free with a Day Pass.
Please feel free to bring your own pens, pencils both lead and colored, erasers, and paper. There are some supplies available.
This class will incorporate a variety of materials and styles to explore portraying and conveying people in artistic works.
Register
Every Sunday (This class is not available again until Mid-July)
Please RSVP in advance
1:00 to 3:00 PM
Cost: Free for Members. Non-members free with a Day Pass.
Please feel free to bring your own pens, pencils both lead and colored, erasers, and paper. There are some supplies available.
This class will incorporate a variety of materials and styles to explore portraying and conveying people in artistic works.
Register
Drawing for All with Brian Groboski
Every Sunday 3:00-4:30
Please RSVP in Advance
Cost: Free for Members. Non-members free with a Day Pass.
This class is for all ages and skill levels.
Learn to see, learn to draw. Come and prove to yourself that you can draw by learning first to see like an artist. Brian will help you. Bring whatever you want to use, or bring just yourself and Brian will provide
Learn to see, learn to draw. Come and prove to yourself that you can draw by learning first to see like an artist. Brian will help you. Bring whatever you want to use, or bring just yourself and Brian will providethe materials.
Every Sunday 3:00-4:30
Please RSVP in Advance
Cost: Free for Members. Non-members free with a Day Pass.
This class is for all ages and skill levels.
Learn to see, learn to draw. Come and prove to yourself that you can draw by learning first to see like an artist. Brian will help you. Bring whatever you want to use, or bring just yourself and Brian will provide
Learn to see, learn to draw. Come and prove to yourself that you can draw by learning first to see like an artist. Brian will help you. Bring whatever you want to use, or bring just yourself and Brian will providethe materials.