Call (317)275-1310 to register for any of the following workshops (except Art Play Sunday Open Studios). Please register at least one week prior to the event.

 

Saturday, June 13

10 a.m. – Noon

Tony Showa, Navajo drummer, will provide supplies and instruction to make your own Native American hand drum.

Drum-making workshop prices (Maple Frames):
10" deer hide: $45
13" elk hide: $85
16" elk hide: $100

 

Saturday, July 4

2 – 3 p.m.

Limit: 10 participants

Fee: $10, pre-registration required

Ages: All ages welcome (kids should be accompanied by an adult)

Instructor: Linda Montag-Olson

 

Our junk to jewelry workshop series focuses on repurposing everyday items that we typically toss into the garbage or recycling bin. In this workshop participants will learn how to upcycle an old soda can, turning it into a fabulous brooch. All materials will be provided. Each participant will leave the workshop with a finished piece of jewelry. 

 

 

Saturday, July 11

10 a.m. – Noon

Tony Showa, Navajo drummer, will provide supplies and instruction to make your own Native American hand drum.

Drum-making workshop prices (Maple Frames):
10" deer hide: $45
13" elk hide: $85
16" elk hide: $100

Saturday, July 11

1 – 3 p.m.

Limit: 10

Fee: $35, pre-registration required

Ages: All ages welcome (kids should be accompanied by an adult)

Instructor: Julia Conley, with intro and museum connections made by Linda or Alisa

 

Use reclaimed/recycled deerskin, elk or cow hide to create a leather pouch. Participants will learn the blanket stitch technique, design a bag and sew it using sinew. All materials will be provided and each participant will leave with a finished pouch. Additional kits will be available for $15 and make great gifts.

 

 

Saturday, July 18

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Limit: 10 participants

Fee: $65, pre-registration required

Ages: 14 and up

Instructor: Alisa Nordholt-Dean

 

Learn to create personalized keepsake soldered glass pendants using stained-glass soldering techniques. All materials will be provided, however, participants are encouraged to bring their own photos, paper, and ephemera to make their pieces more personal. Each participant will leave with several finished pendants and a basic soldering kit which includes everything necessary to continue soldering at home. 

August 5, 6 and 7

4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Tony Showa, Navajo drummer, will provide supplies and instruction to make your own Native American hand drum.

Drum-making workshop prices (Maple Frames):
10" deer hide: $45
13" elk hide: $85
16" elk hide: $100

Saturday, August 15

1 – 2:30 p.m.

Limit: 15

Fee: $ 20, pre-registration required

Ages: All ages welcome (kids should be accompanied by an adult)

Instructor: Julia Conley, with intro and museum connections made by Linda or Alisa

 

Join Julia and learn about her unique method of painting using only three colors. Anyone who can hold a paintbrush can create a beautiful painting in this workshop – no special artistic skill is required. All materials will be provided and participants will leave with at least one finished painting. 

 

 

Saturday, August 22

10 a.m. – noon

Limit: 10 participants

Fee: $15, pre-registration required

Ages: All ages (kids should be accompanied by an adult)

Instructor: Alisa Nordholt-Dean

 

Learn how to create beautiful domino jewelry using both black and white dominos. All supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring interesting stamps and decorative papers from home. Each participants will leave with several finished pieces and the knowledge to continue creating domino jewelry at home. 

 

 

Saturday, August 22

1 – 4 p.m.

Limit: 10 participants

Fee: $25, pre-registration required

Ages: 14 and up

Instructor: Alisa/Linda

 

Create an altered tin assemblage. Learn how to distress and paint a new tin to give it an antique appearance, then fill your tin with papers, fabrics and special trinkets to create a personal piece of art. All supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring interesting papers and trinkets from home to make the tin more personal. Each participant will leave with a finished piece and the knowledge to continue creating at home. 

 

 

Sunday, June 21, July 19, August 16 (the third Sunday of each month)

1 – 4 p.m.

Where: In the Art Studios in Discovery Junction at the Eiteljorg Museum

All ages welcome.

 

Calling all artists, crafters and life-long learners – bring your current project and enjoy an open studio at the Eiteljorg Museum on the third Sunday of each month.  Everyone is welcome whether your passion is knitting, sketching, beading, writing or painting.  Open studios provide the opportunity to work at your own pace on exactly what you are interested in while visiting with and learning from fellow artists and crafters.  There is no charge for the open studio time. If you plan to visit the galleries, general admission fees will apply.