Pour painting is an innovative way to use acrylic paint to create an art piece. In this class you will learn the process of mixing acrylic paints with other materials to give it a more fluid consistency so that it can be poured directly onto a canvas. In this class we will learn how to manipulate the paint to create beautiful, holidy ornaments. Please bring a box or tray to bring your ornaments home.

Do you know what Post Impressionist art is or what sets it apart from the Impressionists? We'll discuss artists that came after the Impressionist movement and their contributions to the art world as we create a painting in the style of a famous artist following step-by-step instructions.

This is a self-led workshop where woodcarvers inspire and learn from one another while sharing knowledge of the craft. Participants provide their own projects and materials needed to complete them. Advanced registration required. Students age 12 and up are welcome to participate when accompanied by a paid adult.

Students age 13-adult are welcome to enjoy this fun folk art. Explore German inspired Folk Art. The painting is designed for all skill levels including those who have not painted before. Folk art history will be shared as you follow step-by-step instructions to create your own folk art using acrylic paint. All supplies are provided. Wear a paint apron or clothing you can get a little paint on.

Spend time with friends and family in a collaborative artisan environment while making funky tree ornaments! Select your glass, hand cut and design 3 ornaments. The ornaments go back to the artist studio for kiln fusing at 1400 degrees. After 1-2 weeks they are delivered back to Diamondhead for you to pick up. Pick up date is communicated in class. All tools and supplies are provided.

Spend time with friends and family in a collaborative artisan environment while making unique jewelry. You will select special COE glass, hand cut and design their own pendant and earrings. A pendant will come with a necklace cord or choker and gift bag for keeping your handmade treasure. Make the pendant and earrings in class They will be brought back to the artist studio for fusing. You will be notified once the pieces have been brought to DIamondhead for you to pick up about a week later.

Wool felting is a great hobby with many crafting possibilities. Learn to use felting needles, Core wool, and colorful felt batting to create a colorful, sculptural snowman.

Beginner level Make a sculpture for your home or garden while learning to TIG weld safely and with confidence. You will cut, bend and shape steel straps around a stone. Weld the steel to encase the stone and mount it on a steel rod with more welding. TIG stands for Tungsten Inert Gas. This type of welding bonds metal to metal without the use of rods, sticks or wire feeds.Local artist Greg Kraft covers welding safety and introduces concepts of sculptural design. Students should wear long sleeved cotton shirts, jeans or heavy-duty work pants, closed toe leather shoes or boots. Bring leather work gloves and a stone about the size of your fist. Wear a long sleeved cotton shirt, jeans or heavy-duty work pants, closed toe leather shoes or boots. Bring leather work gloves if you have them and your creativity. Tuition includes supplies. Instructor provides TIG welder, welding helmets, safety glasses, power tools and gloves and stones (if you do not have them).

Beginner level Learn about TIG welding while making an iron fish from a horseshoe. The iron fish may be used as a trivet, door stop or wall art. It may be combined with another horseshoes for a cellphone holder/charging station. TIG stands for Tungsten Inert Gas, a type of welding that bonds metal to metal without the use of rids, sticks or wire feeds.Local artist Greg Kraft covers welding safety and introduces concepts of sculptural design. Tuition includes supplies. Instructor provides TIG welder, welding helmets, safety glasses, power tools and gloves. (If you do not have them).

Beginner level Learn about TIG welding while making an iron fish from a horseshoe. The iron fish may be used as a trivet, door stop or wall art. It may be combined with another horseshoes for a cellphone holder/charging station. TIG stands for Tungsten Inert Gas, a type of welding that bonds metal to metal without the use of rids, sticks or wire feeds.Local artist Greg Kraft covers welding safety and introduces concepts of sculptural design. Tuition includes supplies. Instructor provides TIG welder, welding helmets, safety glasses, power tools and gloves. (If you do not have them).