Mixed Media Painting
Dates: Fridays. February 6 - 27 from 1 pm - 4 pm
Fee: $235/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Saman Shojaei Barjuei
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting and Drawing Studio
In this hands-on workshop, students will explore the exciting world of mixed-media painting. Through step-by-step guidance, participants will learn essential techniques such as:
1. Creating 3D Textures: Discover how to use modeling paste to build rich, dynamic textures that bring your painting to life. Learn how to layer and apply the paste for various effects.
2. Decoupage Techniques: Learn how to incorporate printed photos or illustrations into your artwork seamlessly using decoupage. You’ll master the process of adhering, sealing, and blending images into your textured surface.
3. Painting with Acrylics: Explore acrylic painting techniques, focusing on blending colors, adding depth, and complementing the textures and decoupaged elements in your piece.
All supplies included.
3D Animal Woodcarving for Beginners
Dates: Fridays. February 6 - 20 from 6 pm - 9 pm
Fee: $155 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 3
Instructor: Saman Shojaei Barjuei
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 1
Would you like to see how you would carve a 3-dimensional figure or object? Saman is just the person to show you how to go about it, from the different tools to use to what woods to choose for your project. In this class, a 3-dimensional whimsical animal will be carved. During the class, Saman will discuss and demonstrate sharpening and honing techniques to keep your tool edges razor-sharp.
Students will need to bring to class:
Raised Stencil Art with Modeling Paste
Dates: Fridays, March 13, 20, and 27 from 1 pm to 4 pm
Fee: $175/discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 3
Instructor: Saman Shojaei Barjuei
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio
Join us for a hands-on creative workshop where you’ll explore the art of raised stencil design using flexible modeling paste. Over the course of 3 sessions, you’ll learn how to create stunning textured backgrounds, apply stencils to achieve beautiful raised patterns, and bring your designs to life with acrylic paint.
Inspired by floral and botanical motifs, participants can choose from a variety of stencil designs to personalize their artwork. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this class will introduce you to exciting texture-building techniques that can be applied to mixed-media art, home décor, and more!
All supplies included.
3-Dimensional Fruit Painting
Dates: Fridays, April 3 - April 24, from 1 pm to 4 pm
Fee: $225/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 4
Instructor: Saman Shojaei Barjuei
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting and Drawing Studio
In this workshop, students will learn how to create a relief fruit sculpture on canvas using lightweight construction foam and flexible modeling paste. Each participant will select a fruit of their choice—such as a pomegranate, lemon, orange, or similar—and build the raised form using sculpting foam as the core structure.
Students will refine the surface and sculpt dimensional branches using SamanArt Flexible Modeling Paste. They will also learn painting techniques for both the background and the sculpted fruit using acrylics, and will complete their piece with painted leaves to enhance the composition.
By the end of the session, each student will have a fully sculpted and painted 16x20-inch relief artwork ready to take home.
Materials Students Need to Bring:
Please dress for mess!
Spoon Carving for Beginners
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Dates: Fridays, April 3, 10 & 17, from 6 pm - 9 pm During this hands-on class, you will be making two spoons. Get started with the basic skills and safety practices while carving a simple and useful kitchen spoon. Continue to hone your skills as you carve a more decorative "love spoon" -- something often given as a gift. Learn about wood selection, preparing blanks, basic carving techniques, and traditional oil finishing. These skills will help you become prepared for future wood carving projects that you can use in another class or at home. Students will need to bring to class:
Fee: $160/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 3
Instructor: Saman Shojaei Barjuei
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 2
Mixed Media and Painting
Dates: Fridays, May 1 -29, from 1 pm to 4 pm
Fee: $255/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 5
Instructor: Saman Shojaei Barjuei
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting and Drawing Studio
In this hands-on workshop, students will explore the exciting world of mixed-media painting through step-by-step instruction. Participants will learn how to create rich, dimensional textures using modeling paste, building and layering it to add depth and tactile interest to their canvas.
They will also be introduced to decoupage techniques, incorporating printed photos or illustrations and seamlessly adhering, sealing, and blending them into the textured surface.
Finally, students will work with acrylic paints to enhance their compositions, learning how to blend colors, add depth, and unify the painted and decoupaged elements. Students will leave the class having completed two 16” x 20” canvases and one larger 19” x 23” work on a mixed-media board.
All supplies included.
Woodcarving: Fantasy Animals
Dates: Fridays. May 1, 8, and 15 from 6 pm - 9 pm
Fee: $155 / discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 3
Instructor: Saman Shojaei Barjuei
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 2 and Painting and Drawing Studio
Would you like to see how you would carve a 3-dimensional figure or object? Saman is just the person to show you how to go about it, from the different tools to use to what woods to choose for your project. In this class, a 3-dimensional whimsical animal will be carved. During the class, Saman will discuss and demonstrate sharpening and honing techniques to keep your tool edges razor-sharp.
Students will need to bring to class:
Linocut Printmaking
Dates: Fridays, May 22 & 29 from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Fee: $165 / discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 2
Instructor: Saman Shojaei Barjuei
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio
Explore the creative, rewarding, fun art of block printing! This class will teach you how to use linocut to create prints. Learn the basic skills and techniques of woodblock carving and experience the rewarding feeling you get by peeling off a piece of paper printed with your original art!
Make multiple copies of greeting cards, gifts, fabric, and decor. Block printing is an ancient art with roots in many cultures that can provide inspiration. Block prints have a unique and artistic look. Are you not good at designing or drawing? Don’t worry! We have several design options for you. Use your creativity and curiosity to carve and print your own one-of-a-kind art! This class is for everybody, from complete beginners to experienced carvers and artists.
All supplies included.
Spoon Carving
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Dates: Fridays, January 9 - 23, from 6 pm - 9 pm During this hands-on class, you will be making two spoons. Get started with the basic skills and safety practices while carving a simple and useful kitchen spoon. Continue to hone your skills as you carve a more decorative "love spoon" -- something often given as a gift. Learn about wood selection, preparing blanks, basic carving techniques, and traditional oil finishing. These skills will help you become prepared for future wood carving projects that you can use in another class or at home. Students will need to bring to class:
Fee: $155/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 3
Instructor: Saman Shojaei Barjuei
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 2
Linocut Printmaking
Dates: Fridays, January 9 - 23 from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Fee: $190/ discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 3
Instructor: Saman Shojaei Barjuei
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio
Explore the creative, rewarding, fun art of block printing! This class will teach you how to use linocut to create prints. Learn the basic skills and techniques of woodblock carving and experience the rewarding feeling you get by peeling off a piece of paper printed with your original art!
Make multiple copies of greeting cards, gifts, fabric, and decor. Block printing is an ancient art with roots in many cultures that can provide inspiration. Block prints have a unique and artistic look. Are you not good at designing or drawing? Don’t worry! We have several design options for you. Use your creativity and curiosity to carve and print your own one-of-a-kind art! This class is for everybody, from complete beginners to experienced carvers and artists.
All supplies included.
Linocut Printmaking
Dates: Fridays, October 24 & 31 from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Fee: $150 / discount with member code
Ages: 15+
Levels: All
Sessions: 2
Instructor: Saman Shojaei Barjuei
Location: Schack Art Center, Printmaking Studio
Explore the creative, rewarding, fun art of block printing! This class will teach you how to use linocut to create prints. Learn the basic skills and techniques of woodblock carving and experience the rewarding feeling you get by peeling off a piece of paper printed with your original art!
Make multiple copies of greeting cards, gifts, fabric, and decor. Block printing is an ancient art with roots in many cultures that can provide inspiration. Block prints have a unique and artistic look. Are you not good at designing or drawing? Don’t worry! We have several design options for you. Use your creativity and curiosity to carve and print your own one-of-a-kind art! This class is for everybody, from complete beginners to experienced carvers and artists.
All supplies included.
Raised Stencil Art with Modeling Paste
Dates: Sunday. June 8 from 9 am - 12 pm
Fee: $95/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 1
Instructor: Saman Shojaei Barjuei
Location: Schack Art Center, Painting and Drawing Studio
Join us for a hands-on creative workshop where you’ll explore the art of raised stencil design using flexible modeling paste. In this 3-hour session, you’ll learn how to create stunning textured backgrounds, apply stencils to achieve beautiful raised patterns, and bring your designs to life with acrylic paint.
Inspired by floral and botanical motifs, participants can choose from a variety of stencil designs to personalize their artwork. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this class will introduce you to exciting texture-building techniques that can be applied to mixed-media art, home décor, and more!
All supplies included.
Woodcarving: Jewelry and comb making
Dates: Fridays, May 16 - 30 from 6 pm - 9 pm
Fee: $155/ discount with member code
Ages: 18+
Levels: All
Sessions: 3
Instructor: Saman Shojaei Barjuei
Location: Schack Art Center, Studio 2
Whittling is a simple and fun hobby that many people enjoy all over the world. In this hands-on class, carve your own one-of-a-kind necklace, comb, hairpins, or similar object! Learn how to use carving tools safely and select wood for your project. Gain skills in making basic cuts and using proper whittling techniques. You will also learn how to sharpen and hone your tools to keep them razor-sharp. This type of small object can be a bit more delicate than carving a spoon, so it's great practice. If you’ve taken carving classes with us before, this will be an opportunity to hone your skills and enjoy working on another project with Saman and a classroom of peers. Discover a new hobby, develop handy skills, and meet other crafty folks in this rewarding class! No previous whittling experience is required.
Students will need to bring to class:
