Inking & Watercolor Landscapes with Averyl Veliz
Saturdays, June 8th - 29th, 10:00am - 12:30pm (4 weeks)

This landscape class will focus on techniques involved with inking and watercolor painting. In addtion to discussing design basics, various brush usages, and painting applications, this course will cover important aspects of landscape painting such as atmospheric perspective, warm vs. cool color temperatures, and establishing a focal point. This is a fantastic course for anyone looking to get into landcapes, and anyone looking to brush up on their skills and advance their watercolor techniques. If you have an idea of what you would like to paint, please bring photo references with you to class. Ages 15 & up. $155 (materials included)

Space Available: 10 (minimum of 5 required)

For more information about Averyl and to see some of her artwork, visit her blog here

Mixed Media Painting with Candice Christie
Thursdays, June 20th - July 18th, 6:30 - 9:00pm (4 weeks, skipping July 4th)

Explore the world of mixed media through combining paper, found objects, layers of acrylic mediums, fluid acrylics, and gold leafing. The instructor will discuss the elements of design, as well as demonstrate basic collage techniques, how to create texture with acrylic mediums, stamping techniques, and the use of gold leaf. This class is suited for beginners and intermediate students. $155 (materials included)

Space Available: 10 (minimum of 5 required)

Abstract Acrylic Painting II with Julie and Kent Crabtree
Mondays, July 8th - August 12th, 6:30 - 9:00pm (6 weeks)

This class will continue to explore the world of abstraction. Over the course of six weeks, both instructors will guide you through various styles and numerous approaches to abstract painting. Reference materials may be used, however in comparison to the previously offered abstract class, this class will focus more intensely on the free-form painting process; imagination leading the way. This course is well suited for all levels, whether you are a seasoned painter looking to expand your skill set or just starting out. $220 (materials included)

Space Available: 10 (minimum of 5 required)

Formline Design with Ricky Tagaban
Tuesdays, July 9th – July 30th, 6:30- 9:00 pm

This course will give you an introduction to Tlingit art and the different aspects of its visual elements. You will construct Tlingit crest working through drawing, painting, and collage. This class will give you the basic tools to explore this beautiful art form.  This class is suited for beginners and intermediate students.  $155 (materials included)

Mixed Media Painting with Candice Christie
Thursdays, August 8th - 29th, 6:30 - 9:00pm (4 weeks)

Explore the varied options available to you in the world of mixed media painting. The instructor will discuss the elements of design, as well as demonstrate basic collage techniques, how to create texture with acrylic mediums, similar to the previously offered mixed media class by Candice. However, this time around she will also be covering faux encaustics as well as the making and use of gel transfers. This class is suited for beginners and intermediate students, and an excellent follow up course to the first mixed media class. $155 (materials included)

Space Available: 10 (minimum of 5 required)

Zines with Electra Gardinier
Wednesdays, June 5th - 26th, 6:30 - 9pm (4 weeks)

Publish your own handmade magaine! Zines are independently produced, do-it-yourself magazines. Created in response to mainstream media culture they often include original artwork, collage art or words, poetry, stories, journal entires, photos, non-fiction information, information on local activisim, cartooning, and much more! Zines are a great way to share pieces of diaries/ journals, academia, or sketchbooks with others. In this class we will make our own original zine and xerox another copy. We will then use simple book binding techniques to finish our zine. Finally, we will brainstorm ideas of how to distribute our zines both locally and nationally. If you would like you can bring photos, magazines, poems, essays, fabric, greeting cards, wrapping paper, or anything else you can think of to collage into your zine pages! The Canvas will also provide tons of fabulous resources. Ages 15 and up. $115 (materials included)

Space Available: 10 (minimum of 5 required)

Glass

We currently have no scheduled glass classes, but keeping checking back for updates!

If you would like to be notified of upcoming classes, please email info@canvasarts.org.

We currently have no scheduled jewelry classes, but keeping checking back for updates!

If you would like to be notified of upcoming classes, please email info@canvasarts.org.

Beginning Wheel II with Brandon Howard
Tuesdays, June 18th - July 23rd, 5:30 - 8:30pm (6 weeks)

Continue honing your skills as a potter, working on wedging, centering, and throwing bowls, cups, and vase forms. $210 (materials included)

Space Available: 6 (minimum 4 required)

Raku Workshop with Louise Kuntz-Tadda
Saturdays, July 20th, 10:00am - 1:00pm (3 hours), July 27th & August 3rd, 9:00am - 2:00pm (5 hours)

In this special summer time workshop, you will learn about the dynamic world of raku pottery. Experience the entire process by creating, firing, and glazing your own pieces in this three week extravaganza. Some experience with pottery is necessary (minimum one beginning class). $210 (materials included)

Tlingit Basket Weaving: Plating and Twining with Ricky Tagaban
Session 1: Monday - Friday, June 3rd - 7th, 1:00 - 4:00pm, for ages 11 and up
Session 2: Monday - Friday, July 8th - 12th, 1:00 - 4:00pm, for ages 9 and up

Students will weave Tlingit style baskets with contemporary materials, such as cardboard, plastic, and yarn. Students will learn twining, plating, and various methods of finishing a basket. $95 (materials included)

Space Available: 8 (minimum 4 required)

Art & Nature with ORCA and the Canvas with Mary Vanderjack
Monday - Friday, June 10th - 14th, 12:30 - 4:30pm (5 days)

This exciting class will be focused on creating art using nature as your inspiration, as well as your art making materials. Each day you will be taken to a new location in beautiful Juneau, and you will use what nature provides at each destination to create your art for the day. Your teacher will guide you in this process and then teach you how to photograph the art so that you can document your creation. It's a great opportunity to explore art, photography, and nautre, not to mention a fantastic way to wrap up the summer! Ages 9 - 14. Please call the Canvas to sign up for this class. Destination TBD based on the weather. $125 (materials included)

Cartooning with Averyl Veliz
Session 1: Saturdays, June 15th - 29th, 2:00 - 4:00pm (3 weeks)
Session 2: Saturdays, July 13th - 27th, 2:00 - 4:00pm (3 weeks)

This exciting class will be focused on you creating animated cartoon characters. Students will learn the basics of drawing cartoons, and the skies the limit, practice creating and drawing one character, a whole group of characters, and even a world for them to live in. This class will be drawing and collage based, and is a perfect class for kids ages 8 and up. $95 (materials included)

Space Available: 10 (minimum 4 required)

Wheel Throwing for Young Adults with Brandon Howard
Mondays - Friday, June 17th - 28th, 9:00am - 12:00pm (two weeks)

This special two week long summer class is designed to introduce throwing on the wheel to young adults. Learn the basic techniques for wedging, centering, and throwing bowls and cups. This is a great class for new comers, as well as those wishing to continue fine tuning their skills. Ages 12 and up. $285 (materials included)

Space Available: 6 (minimum 4 required)

Formline Relief Printing with Ricky Tagaban
Monday - Friday, June 17th - 21st, 1:00 - 4:00pm (5 classes)

Students will learn basic conventions of Tlingit formline design and create their own images. Students will carve a linocut block and learn methods of transferring ink and printing on paper and various materials. Ages 11 and up. $95 (materials included)

Space Available: 8 (minimum 4 required)

Mixed Media Abstract Painting with Candice Christie
Session 1: Monday - Friday, June 24th - 28th, 1:00 - 4:00pm
Session 2: Monday - Friday, July 15th - 19th, 1:00 - 4:00pm

Students will explore the world of mixed media through combining papers, found objects, layers of acrylic mediums, fluid acrylics, and gold leafing. The instructor will discuss elements of design, as well as demonstrate basic collage techniques, how to create texture with acrylic mediums, stamping techniques, and the use of gold leaf. Ages 11 and up. $95 (materials included)

Space Available: 8 (minimum 4 required)

Beginning Wheel Throwing
with Brandon Howard
Session 1: Monday - Friday, July 1st - 5th (skipping July 4th), 9:00am - 12:00pm, $140
Session 2: Monday - Friday, July 8th - 12th, 9:00am - 12:00pm, $175

This week long summer class is designed to introduce throwing on the wheel to youths. Learn the basic techniques for wedging, centering, and throwing bowls and cups. This is a great class for new comers, as well as those wishing to continue fine tuning their skills. Ages 9 and up. All materials included in the price of the class.

Space Available: 6 (minimum 4 required)

Mural Painting with Liz Villanueva
Monday - Friday, July 8th - 12th, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Seeing the big picture is not easy. Creating one together can bea whole lot of fun. We will choose an aspect of Juneau's community that we would like to focus on as a group, and use our research on the issue to inspire a mural made of mixed mediums. The mural, in the style of Diego Rivera, will allow the artists to understand and show multiple perspectives of the topic they explore. Ages 9 and up. $95 (materials included)

Space Available: 8 (minimum 4 required)

Digital Photography with Ben Huff
Session 1: Monday - Friday, July 15th - 19th, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Session 2: Monday - Friday, August 12th - 16th, 9:00am - 12:00pm

This course will create an environment for the student to feel comfortable taking pictures with their digital camera. We will, daily, take excursions where we will focus on camera settings, composition, and quality of light. The students will also have the benefit of peer and teacher evaluation of their photographs daily, as we take photographs in the community and at the Canvas. Ages 11 and up. $95 (camera required)

Space Available: 8 (minimum 4 required)

Zines! with Electra
Wednesdays, July 10th - 31st, 6:30 - 9:00pm (4 weeks)

Zines are independently produced, do-it-yourself magazines! They often include original artwork, collage art, words, poetry, stories, journal entries, photos, non-fiction information, cartoons and much more! In this class we will make our own original zine and xerox another copy. Finally, we will use simple book binding techniques to finish your publication. $95 (materials included)

Space Available: 10 (minimum 4 required)

Writing Workshop with Liz Villanueva
Monday - Friday, July 22nd - 26th, 9:00am - 12:00pm (5 classes)

Ever wanted to be a spy? Be a writer - its the same things. Observing daily interactions is the first step to being able to write an intriguing story or to create dynamic dialogure tha tcarries a reader's interest. But, Juneau's summer streets offer us plenty of treats to entice a tale or two. Create fictional characters based on real-life observations. To be able to attend this class, parents must give permission for walking field trips. Ages 9 and up. $95 (materials included)

Space Available: 8 (minimum 4 required)

Wheel Throwing for Young Adults with Brandon Howard
Session 1: Monday - Friday, July 22nd - 26th, 9:00am - 12:00pm (5 classes)
Session 2:Monday - Friday, August 5th - 9th, 9:00am - 12:00pm (5 classes)

This summer class is designed to introduce throwing on the wheel to young adults. Learn the basic techniques for wedging, centering, and throwing bowls and cups. This is a great class for new comers, as well as those wishing to continue fine tuning their skills. Ages 12 and up. $175 (materials included)

Space Available: 6 (minimum 4 required)

Porcelain and Light with Brandon Howard
Monday - Friday, July 29th - August 2nd, 9:00am - 12:00pm (5 classes)

Summer sunshine is here and in honor of the "light" this class will explore the world of porcelain, the most translucent of the clay bodies! From lamp shades to window hangings, students will learn a variety of differnt ceramic techniques as they build porcelain vessels to capture light. This is a great class for new comers, or for youtsh that wish to experience a new type of clay. Ages 9 and up. $175 (materials included)

Space Available: 6 (minimum 4 required)

Formline Stitching with Ricky Tagaban
August 5th - 9th, 1:00 - 4:00pm (5 classes)

Students will create a canvas and felt bag. They can create their own formline designs or trace one thats been prepared for them. They will learn a basic backstitching technique, sew buttons, and become familiar with Tlingit crests. Ages 8 and up. $95 (materials included)

Space Available: 8 (minimum 4 required)

Book Arts with Sherri McDonald
Monday - Friday, August 5th - 9th, 9:00am - 12:00pm

In this class students will be guided through both traditional and non-traditional book binding techniques. Learn about techniques for accordion and hexagon books and minature and coptic style bindings. Ages 9 and up. $95 (materials included)

Space Available: 6 (minimum 4 required)

Hand Building Workshop with Brandon Howard
Monday - Friday, August 12th - 16th, 9:00am - 12:00pm (5 classes)

Explore handbuilding techniques using slabs, coils, and scuplting methods. Increase your understanding of clay by fully exploring its properties through hand building. Whether your interest is functional work or sculptural, you will learn the techniques to create whatever it is you imagine. Ages 9 and up. $175 (materials included)

Space Available: 7 (minimum 4 required)