Moderate level hike. Revisit three hundred years of European-Native American contacts and conflicts, from Coronado to the Alamo (1540-1850). Join an expert Archaeologist and Historic Preservationist for about 3 hours covering 4 miles. Our hikes explore the more remote areas of the Preserve. The difficulty of the hikes varies. Please come prepared and choose hikes that...
Intermediate glass blowing provides a venue for students to refine their skills at creating basic forms and adapt that knowledge to create original works. Weekly demonstrations will expose students to a broad range of techniques and a deeper understanding of the material. The curriculum is flexible, and demonstrations can be adjusted to address student goals...
Expand on your existing jewelry making skills and hone your technique in Advanced Jewelry Fabrication. Elevate your designs by pushing your skills to create more complicated pieces. Learn to alloy your own precious metal, work in gold, and precision solder. We will focus on traditional goldsmithing techniques including forging, stone setting, file carving, recycling/alloying your...
Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio all month using recyclables plus a dash of imagination. Free with Admission
Students will learn the basics of cutting and polishing stones into cabochons for jewelry and other creative applications. Safe use of equipment and skill development will be emphasized. Students may work independently with instructor guidance. Ages 16+ No class 11/28/24 Oct. 24 - Dec. 12, 2024 Thursday 9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Students may work independently with or without the instructor's assistance as needed. Demonstrations and instruction on recycling/alloying metal, advanced texture and finishing technique, and stone setting will be provided. This is an intermediate/advanced level class. Students must have experience using a gas (acetylene) torch for jewelry soldering and have metal fabrication experience. This is an...
Families are welcome every Thursday to design, create, and collaborate! Try out sewing, animating, programming, inventing, and more! Join us to CrEaTE! Every Thursday. Every Thursday, 4:30-6:00 Free thanks to...
These all-level classes are open to new and returning students alike. Returning students explore new ideas or work to refine various fusing techniques on projects of their own design. Instructors are available for support, guidance, and weekly demos for beginning students. New students can expect to complete 5-6 projects and gain a thorough introduction to...
Photographing the night sky can challenge the most accomplished photographer. Still when properly done, the rewards are worth all the effort. Join us as we discuss the various techniques needed...
Sharpen your flower making skills. This dynamic class will focus on the sculptural techniques to make several different flowers, such as roses, daffodils, sun flowers, and calla lilies. Students need to have previously taken beginning glass blowing or have equivalent experience. This class is the next step after a beginner class. Students will be expected...
Students will be introduced to the basic tools, techniques, safety, and skills used in the creation of jewelry and small sculptures. Introductory fabrication skills including sawing, soldering, forming, and basic stone setting will be explored. Students with previous jewelry making experience may expand on existing skills with assistance from the instructor. Ages 16+ No class...