Today was the beginning of our three day mini photo 101 camp. As we are learning to take our camera’s off auto, we focused on Aperture Today. The photos in this post were taken by students during the workshop today. APERTURE: The aperture of a lens is how wide the lenses opens when you take… Read More
Pop Up Open Studio
My first Pop Up Open Studio was so much fun. “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” ― Pablo Picasso Thanks for coming and creating with me! XO, Jamie
Next Session Starts Nov 8th
Hi, The next session of classes starts Nov 8th and runs for five weeks. There are just a few spaces left. Registration information is below. YOUTH AND TEENS: Nov 8 – Dec 8th, 2016 Tuesdays: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Grades 2nd – 4th Class is Full – Email for Wait list 6:00 pm –… Read More
End of First Session
Hi Parents and Students, The First Session of Classes is now over! I leave Wednesday morning to see my daughter in Spain. Yes, I am a little excited to see her. The Next Session begins on November 8th. You can find Registration Information Here. Most classes are already full. If you did not register… Read More
Last Week of Classses
Hi Parents and Students, This is the last week of class in Session One! Here is a look at the projects we are wrapping up: Teen Mosaics The Teen Classes have been so diligent in their work on these truly unique Mosaics. And they are turning out so cool! They will start to go home… Read More
Classes Start in One Week
Hi Everyone, One week until we kick off another season at Picket Fence Art Studio. SESSION ONE: Sept 13 – Oct 13, 2016 Teen and Youth Classes: Tuesdays: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Grades 2nd – 4th REGISTER SESSION ONE Sept 13 – Oct 13 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Grades 6th – 8th REGISTER… Read More
Adult Art Classes
Art Classes at PFA resume the week of September 13th. I am working on the curriculum for the upcoming sessions. I like to have a little flexibility so we can explore mediums that the group may be interested in. At the same time, I understand it’s much easier to decide what sessions to register for… Read More
Painting with Glass Frit
As our last glass project, some of the Teen and Adult students made these lovely Glass Frit paintings. I just love these! Some of them I took to a full fuse, others I did a custom fuse so the frit could retain some of the texture. I thought they turned out beautifully and look so… Read More
Full Fusion Glass Tiles and Bowls
After our introduction to glass fusion through the making of frames, students in the Teen and Adult Classes were given the opportunity to continue their experimentation with glass by completing a full fusion glass project. Design Basics for a Full Fuse A Full Fuse results in a finished piece that is smooth on top with… Read More
Glass Fusion Frames and Mirrors
The adult and teen class had a great time learning about glass fusion. We learned how to cut glass and how to layer it to achieve different effects. Glass Cutting Cut on smooth side. First cut is a score line – cut from one edge to the next. Hold it straight up and down to… Read More