A rich experience awaits the everyday artist who seeks a break from the stresses of life. When life so easily entangles our soul and steals the joy right out of our days we need a place to rest. Art classes, taught by national teaching artists, give our students a safe place to express themselves visually. Whether this is your first time, or you’re a seasoned artist who desires to refine your skills, our workshops offer a variety of options to allow your creative spirit to soar.

If there are prerequisites for classes or experience needed, the workshop description will clearly tell you. Otherwise, if you are interested, dive in! You can do it! Our talented instructors are thrilled to teach beginners and experienced “everyday artists” alike!

Introduction to Stained Glass: February 2019

Description

Want to break some glass? Play with Flux & Solder? Learn from someone with 25+ years of experience? Gaye Brewer will lead you in the process of creating stained glass in February. You’ll walk away with a finished piece sized 8″ x 10″.

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  Instructor

  Gaye Brewer
  Gaye Brewer's amazing stained glass work can be found in prominent places around Paducah. If you've admired the bar window at Cynthia's Ristorante or the decorative header around the concessions stand at Maiden Alley Cinema, then you've admired Gaye's artistic ability!

• Introduction to Stained Glass
  February 4, 2019
  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• 2nd Class
  February 5, 2019
  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• 3rd Class
  February 11, 2019
  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• 4th Class
  February 12, 2019
  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• 5th Class
  February 18, 2019
  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• Make-up (if needed)
  February 19, 2019
  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Introduction to Sashiko Stitching (added due to popularity!)

Description

Sashiko stitching is a traditional embroidery style from Japan. Originally used for repairs and reinforcements, in the present day, it is more often employed for its decorative purposes. Sashiko stitching is a simple yet elegant embroidery style that creates repeating patterns of varying complexity.

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  Instructor

  Aaron Sanders Head
  Aaron Sanders Head is a Nashville based textile artist offering workshops, original artwork and naturally dyed, hand-stitched goods.

• Sashiko Stitching
  March 1, 2019
  1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Introduction to Sashiko Stitching

Description

Sashiko stitching is a traditional embroidery style from Japan. Originally used for repairs and reinforcements, in the present day, it is more often employed for its decorative purposes. Sashiko stitching is a simple yet elegant embroidery style that creates repeating patterns of varying complexity.

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  Instructor

  Aaron Sanders Head
  Aaron Sanders Head is a Nashville based textile artist offering workshops, original artwork and naturally dyed, hand-stitched goods.

• Sashiko Stitching
  March 2, 2019
  12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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4-Week Daytime Art Journaling Series

Description

Find out why we LOVE Art Journaling at Ephemera Paducah!

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  Instructor

  Kristin Williams
  Kristin Williams is the owner of Ephemera Paducah. She adores mixed media and messing up her manicures with gesso, paint, glitter and other cool stuff.

• Daytime Art Journaling Series
  March 7, 2019
  1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Week 2
  March 14, 2019
  1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Week 3
  March 21, 2019
  1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Week 4
  March 28, 2019
  1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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4-Week Evening Art Journaling Series

Description

Dive into Art Journaling with this popular series!

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  Instructor

  Kristin Williams
  Kristin Williams is the owner of Ephemera Paducah. She adores mixed media and messing up her manicures with gesso, paint, glitter and other cool stuff.

• Evening Art Journaling Series
  March 7, 2019
  6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
• Week 2
  March 14, 2019
  6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
• Week 3
  March 21, 2019
  6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
• Week 4
  March 28, 2019
  6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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Collage your Pup! (or Kitten or Fish)

Description

Using your favorite pet photographs and some great painting techniques, capture what makes your favorite companion special in this fun mixed media workshop!

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  Instructor

  Kristin Williams
  Kristin Williams is the owner of Ephemera Paducah. She adores mixed media and messing up her manicures with gesso, paint, glitter and other cool stuff.

• Collage Your Pet!
  March 23, 2019
  10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Encaustic & Mixed Media

Description

Join R&F Certified Instructor Julie Snidle for a weekend of Encaustic & Mixed Media!

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  Instructor

  Julie Snidle
  Encaustic artist Julie Snidle continually seeks ways to elevate her work as an artist and art workshop instructor. Julie engages students new to the art of encaustic painting, as well as those working to heighten their skills, in this ancient art form.

• Day 1 - Encaustic & Mixed Media
  April 6, 2019
  9:30 am - 4:00 pm
• Day 2 - Encaustic & Mixed Media
  April 7, 2019
  9:30 am - 4:00 pm

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Custom Leather Jacket Painting (or Faux Leather)

Description

Have you seen the crazy prices on these custom-painted leather jackets??! In 2 days, Debi Adams will lead you step-by-step transforming your leather (or faux leather) jacket into a very cool and on-trend fashion statement!

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  Instructor

  Debi Adams
  Debi Adams is multi-faceted artist based in Southern California. She has been featured in Somerset Studios, Cloth Paper Scissors, Where Women Create and Where Women Cook magazines. She has mad art & craft skills in sooo many areas, and we're excited to host her first Kentucky Workshop!

• Custom Leather Jacket Painting
  April 12, 2019 - April 13, 2019
  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Forge, Cage, Wire & Fire with Susan Lenart Kazmer

Description

Susan Lenart Kazmer is returning to enchant you with her totally mad, awesome metalsmithing skills! Forge, Cage, Wire, and Fire!

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  Instructor

  Susan Lenart Kazmer
  Susan Lenart Kazmer’s work is built on years of researching cultures, repairing ethnographic adornment, art school, training in the craft of metallurgy and a strong fashion background. Her work creates a unique industry voice of Raw Authenticity and Expressive Adornment.

• Forge Cage Wire & Fire - Susan Lenart Kazmer
  May 3, 2019 - May 5, 2019
  9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Bohemian Rhapsody with Gwen Lafleur

Description

Gwen Lafleur’s Bohemian Style and Iconic Flair will make for a terrific 3-days of art-making!

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  Instructor

  Gwen LaFleur
  Gwen LaFleur has loved arts and crafts her entire life. Gwen has tired everything from drawing lessons to paper crafts, until finally finding her true home as a mixed media artist. Her work can be found in private collections around the world and has been published in Cloth Paper Scissors and Creative Scrapbooker magazines. 

• The Hanging Art Journal
  June 6, 2019
  10:00 am - 5:00 pm
• More Angels More Icons
  June 7, 2019 - June 8, 2019
  10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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