All workshops are for Adults 18+
Poet and Planet: Reading Ada Limón
THIS CLASS IS FULL
September 22 | 2 PM
with Lori Brack
Before the U.S. Poet Laureate arrives in Salina for a reading on Oct. 17, take this opportunity to read and chat about “In Praise of Mystery: A Poem for Europa” and other Ada Limón poems. Guided by your questions and responses, you’ll learn about Limón’s work and life, her role and project as laureate, and above all (like the NASA spacecraft headed to a moon of Jupiter with her Europa poem etched into it), read three poems together in a friendly group of curious thinkers like yourself. Poet and educator Lori Brack will lead the discussion at the Salina Art Center. “In Praise of Mystery: An Evening with Ada Limón” is hosted by Humanities Kansas. Salina Arts & Humanities and the Salina Art Center.
Leather Belts
Class fee: $55
September 26 | 6-9 PM
with Ian Shaw
The world of leather-crafting is expansive, with a wide variety of methods, styles and tools that can make it difficult to find where to start. This class aims to take away the stress and guide you, step-by-step, towards the creation of a functional, heirloom quality leather belt. (Due to the organic nature of leather, belts are limited to 60" in length for this class)
Just Desserts
Class fee: $85
September 29 | 1-4 PM
with Linda Ganstrom
Pie or Cake? Whatever your preference, dessert looks and tastes great in a handmade ceramic serving dish. We will throw and alter a large plate that can serve as a pie plate or top of a cake stand. We will make a matching pedestal for the cake stand and a bowl for whipped cream or berries. If time permits, we will make small plates for individual servings. You can bring a favorite dessert to inspire and share.
Mural Workshop
Class fee: $85
October 5 | 10 AM-5 PM
with Brady Scott
Come and learn the basics of mural making and help create a mural in the Art Center Warehouse! Brady will walk you though some air-brush and spray can techniques. Also, get some inside tips on the mural business and what it takes to be a mural artist. Lunch and supplies will be provided.
Ecologically Friendly Etching
Class fee: $75
November 2 | 9 AM-Noon
with Keith Bushwell
For hundreds of years, the chemicals needed to etch a metal plate used for printing have been harmful to humans and the environment. Using materials anyone can find in their local grocery and hardware stores, this form of printmaking also becomes more accessible to to a wider audience. In this workshop, we will etch a plate using an Eco-friendly solution that we can put ink on and create prints on paper.
Wood Shop Skills
Class fee: $45
December 7 | 9 AM-Noon
with Darren Morawitz
Want to learn how to do some simple woodworking, but you're afraid of cutting a finger off? This workshop is for you! Come and learn some basic safty and woodworking techniques. We will learn about the mider saw, table saw, and scroll saw and build a basic functional box.