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WORKSHOPS

At Suntan Art Center, we offer a variety of Workshops for every level of artist. Check out our latest offerings.

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Haiku and Sumi-E Workshop 

Instructor: Timothy Huff &

Vanda Sucheston Hughes​

Saturday
September 21, 2024 
10:00am - 12:00pm

$60 per person - supplies included
Space is limited so sign up today!

Join us for a serene 2-hour workshop blending the art of Haiku poetry with the elegance of Sumi-e painting. Begin by exploring the principles of Haiku, capturing the fleeting moments and natural beauty in simple yet profound verses. Then, transition to the art of Sumi-e, where you will learn the techniques of brushwork and ink to create harmonious, expressive paintings.

Whether you are a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, this workshop offers a tranquil space to discover and deepen your creative practice.

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Timothy Huff, a Binghamton, New York transplant, is a lover of nature andsunshine - which brought him to our beautiful St. Petersburg some 30+ yearsago.He lives his Florida dream with husband Randy and his dog, Toby.A custom window treatment designer by profession, the Covid crisis brought outhis inner poet and is now a published haiku poet.

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Formerly an art educator from Columbus Ohio, Vanda Sucheston Hughes now finds her bliss painting Florida seascapes and the beautiful surroundings of St.Petersburg. Vanda learned her Sumi painting techniques while attending a workshop at the Savannah College of Art and Design taught by Professor Chin-Cheng Hung.

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Make and Take Enamel Jewelry Experience 

Instructor: Doug D'Souza​

Sunday, 10:00am - 1:00pm
October 6, 2024 & October 12, 2024
$80 per person - supplies included
Space is limited so sign up today!
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GOAL: each participant will decorate and take home 1 enameled pendant using black artwork and transparent colors on a white background.

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  • Introduction to enameling (brief explanation of the process)

  • Instructor gives brief explanation/demonstration of annealing & doming process, and counter enamels 1 pendant to show the stages of the process with a torch. All other firings may be done with a torch or in the kiln.

  • Participants get one pre domed and counter enameled pendant (choice of 3 shapes) participants sift white enamel on the domed part of the pendant. Instructor torch or kiln fires pieces. After pieces have cooled down, this process is repeated.

  • After pieces have cooled down, participants will draw their designs directly onto their pendant using a dipping pen or fine line brush with a special black paint.

  • After it dries, participants sift clear enamel over their drawing, and instructor fires pieces. This process may be repeated to properly cover the drawing.

  • After pieces have cooled, participants sift transparent colored (4 colors to choose from) enamel on their designs. Instructor fires pieces

  • After pieces have cooled, participants sand the edges of their pendant, instructor adds a bail and cord, and participants wear it home.

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Who should participate:
No prior experience is necessary.
Having the ability to draw or doodle would be helpful.

*all materials and tools provided by the instructor

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Bird Sculpture Workshop 

Instructor: Joyce Curvin​

2 Day Workshop
Saturday November 16
Sunday November 17 
1:00pm - 4:00pm


*Must have 6 people sign up to make the class. Younger than 16 must be accompanied by a parent.
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In our first class, we’ll be crafting the armature and diving into the delightful world of paper mache. Then, we’ll unleash our inner Picassos in the second meeting with painting and fabulous embellishments. You’ll be strutting home with a birdie that stands about 12” tall!

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Creative Resin-ations
October 12th Classes
10am - Resin Art Lazy Susan
1pm - Resin Art Mosaic Lamp 
Instructor: Brigitte Miner
custserv.creativeresinations@gmail.com

Let’s put a SPIN on resin art! Join us to create your own unique design on a Lazy Susan

  • During this 2 hour class you will create a  design of choice on  a  large 13” round Lazy Susan.

  • You may choose from a variety of colored dried flowers or create ocean waves as shown in picture

  • If you choose the floral design, after you have arranged the dried flowers, Brigitte will guide you with measuring and mixing the resin and then pouring a resin overlay.

  • If you choose the Ocan Waves design, Brigitte will guide you with measuring and mixing the resin and adding pigments. Then instructions on how to apply the different colored pigment will follow.

  • The resin art is left overnight to cure. It is not advisable to take your art home the day of the class. If you choose to transport your art home the day of the class, it is at your own risk.

  • 13” Bamboo Lazy Susan: $73 Per person

  • Reservations in advance are required

  • Only paid attendees may be  present during the workshop

  • Suitable for children 12 y.o+ with an accompanying parent.

Wear clothing that is suitable for art projects, spills & stains.

Please arrive 15 min. early to be ready to participate in the class at the start time.      

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Join us to create the newest thang in art projects but with a resin twist for a more vibrant lamp!

 

  • During this 2.5 hour class you will create a mosaic design on a glass globe

  • There's a template you may follow with an array of mosaic colors as shown in the picture

  • After the design is completed, you’ll add a thin overlay of resin.

  • No chalky plaster grout for us.  We will get our resin on for a glossy vibrant finish!

  • All Supplies are provided

  • You may bring the lamp & mosaic designed glass globe home with you to finish curing.

  • Two Lamps to choose from: Swan/Gooseneck Lamp – 14.5 inches high - $79.00 PP or Table Lamp – 11 inches high - $69.00 PP

  • Reservations in advance are required.

  • Only paid attendees may be present during the workshop

  • Suitable for children 12 y.o.+ with an accompanying parent.    

Creative Resin-ations
November 9th Classes  
10am - Glass Globe Light
1pm - Christmas Tree on Canvas

Create A Beautiful, Bright & Colorful Globe Light or Candle Holder To Match Any Room or Season

  • During this 2-hour class you will create a design of your choice on a large 4.9” inch glass globe.

  • There will be different templates to follow or create your own design.

  • A variety of supplies will be available: Glass/mirrored tiles of different colors, shapes & sizes, seed beads, crushed glass and trinkets.

  • You will apply the items using mosaic glue onto your glass globe   

  • After the glue has dried, at home you will apply a thin coat of resin over the globe

  • A take home resin kit is provided along with verbal/written instructions for applying the resin 

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$55 Per Person- Large 4.9” Round Glass Globe-Includes Round Wood Base LED Light

$49 Per Person- Large  4.9” Round Glass Globe-No LED light incl. (A ‘No Flame’ Votive Candle Holder)  

 

The glass globes lights are interchangeable. Create one for every season or holiday.                 

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Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adult & child may share one project. Only paid attendees may be in the room during the workshop unless a reasonable accommodation is requested.                   

Reservations in advance are required.

*****BRING A BOX TO TRANSPORT YOUR GLASS GLOBE HOME*****

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Instructor: Brigitte Miner
custserv.creativeresinations@gmail.com
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It’s time to Deck the Halls for the holiday season!

Join us to create & embellish your own twinkling holiday tree  

During this 2 hour workshop:

  • During this 2-hour workshop, Brigitte will guide you with creating a unique Holiday Tree on a 4 x 12” canvas

  • There will be templates to follow

  • All supplies are provided:  A variety of colored/mirrored glass, holiday/seasonal items, seashells, trinkets

  • Feel free to bring your own items or collected treasures to add

  • Transform your art to another level by applying an overlay of resin to enhance the colors. It will look AMAZING!

  • Your art is left overnight to cure. You may pick it up the next day or as designated by the host.   

  • $49 Per person

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adult & child may share one project

  • Only paid attendees may be in the room during the workshop unless a reasonable accommodation is requested.                   

  • Reservations in advance are required.

Creative Resin-ations
December 14th Classes  
10am - Resin Art Lazy Susan
1pm - Christmas Tree on Canvas
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Let’s put a SPIN on resin art! Join us to create your own unique design on a Lazy Susan

  • During this 2 hour class you will create a  design of choice on  a  large 13” round Lazy Susan.

  • You may choose from a variety of colored dried flowers or create ocean waves as shown in picture

  • If you choose the floral design, after you have arranged the dried flowers, Brigitte will guide you with measuring and mixing the resin and then pouring a resin overlay.

  • If you choose the Ocan Waves design, Brigitte will guide you with measuring and mixing the resin and adding pigments. Then instructions on how to apply the different colored pigment will follow.

  • The resin art is left overnight to cure. It is not advisable to take your art home the day of the class. If you choose to transport your art home the day of the class, it is at your own risk.

  • 13” Bamboo Lazy Susan: $73 Per person

  • Reservations in advance are required

  • Only paid attendees may be  present during the workshop

  • Suitable for children 12 y.o+ with an accompanying parent.

Wear clothing that is suitable for art projects, spills & stains.

Please arrive 15 min. early to be ready to participate in the class at the start time.      

Instructor: Brigitte Miner
custserv.creativeresinations@gmail.com
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It’s time to Deck the Halls for the holiday season!

Join us to create & embellish your own twinkling holiday tree  

During this 2 hour workshop:

  • During this 2-hour workshop, Brigitte will guide you with creating a unique Holiday Tree on a 4 x 12” canvas

  • There will be templates to follow

  • All supplies are provided:  A variety of colored/mirrored glass, holiday/seasonal items, seashells, trinkets

  • Feel free to bring your own items or collected treasures to add

  • Transform your art to another level by applying an overlay of resin to enhance the colors. It will look AMAZING!

  • Your art is left overnight to cure. You may pick it up the next day or as designated by the host.   

  • $49 Per person

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adult & child may share one project

  • Only paid attendees may be in the room during the workshop unless a reasonable accommodation is requested.                   

  • Reservations in advance are required.

PAINTING EXPRESSIVE LANDSCAPES
Instructor: Eric Jacobsen
jacobsenstudio@gmail.com​
February 21, 22, 23 - 2025
Three All-day workshops starting at 10:00 am
Total Cost $450.00
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Reserve Your Spot - $150
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Workshop Balance - $300
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*We need 10 people to register and reserve a spot to make the class! 
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Painting Workshop with Eric Jacobsen. Loosen up your style and paint expressive landscapes. This workshop is for students of all levels, beginner through advanced. Join award winning artist and popular instructor, Eric Jacobsen for this workshop. This workshop is for oil and acrylics. We will focus on the fundamentals of good painting as it relates to landscape painting. We will cover the following topics: Composition, Value, Design, Choosing a Motif, Identifying and mixing accurate Warm and Cool Colors, Establishing a Focal Point as well as Tips and Do’s and Don’ts for the Landscape Painter to consider. The workshop will be complete with informal lectures, instructor demos.Please sign up and join Eric for an informative and enjoyable workshop experience.

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