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Have you held a desire to write a book, but didn't know where to start? Well, then this author workshop is perfect for you! Join author, Eileen Erikson, on Saturday, January 28th from 10am-12pm to learn the process of writing, publishing, and marketing a book from the author's experiences. Erikson published her first book in … Continue reading "So, You Want to Write a Book? Author Workshop with Eileen Erikson at ABAM *SOLD OUT*"

Explore the art of sketching with instructors and artists, Ronnie Phillips! In this workshop, students will sketch out faces and hands with artist pencils, as well as learn how to sketch a favorite picture onto canvas with charcoal sticks along with using kneaded erasers for fine details. This class is best suited for ages 16 … Continue reading "Sketch Workshop with Ronnie Phillips"

Join artist, Linda Hawkins, for a fun watercolor tricks & techniques workshop! Learn the basics of watercolor while also learning how to create special effects with masking, alcohol, wax crayons, plastic wrap and more. This is not a follow the teacher painting a picture class but rather a technique class to give you skills to … Continue reading "Watercolor Tricks & Techniques Workshop with Linda Hawkins"

Join Visual Arts Educator Rebecca Cornelius, @beachtobayclay on Instagram, for a clay hand-building workshop, “Birds of a Feather” In this two-part workshop students will sculpt a clay bird using the pinch method during the first class and will learn glazing techniques in the second class after the firing is completed. The stages of ceramics, (wet, … Continue reading "2-Day Pottery Workshop: Birds of a Feather *DAY 2*"

Cure any of those lingering post-Holiday blues with ABAM at our Artist Meet & Greet on Saturday, February 4th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm! Explore our creative space of 100+ artists and vendors of all art mediums, including paintings, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry, photography, glass, furniture, vintage items, and so much more! More information, including … Continue reading "Artist Meet and Greet at Atlantic Beach Arts Market"

Join Rebecca at ABAM, for a 2-day course to create your own ceramic dishes! In this 2-day workshop, students (ages 12+) will create small dishes from a clay slab and wood forms using a drape method. Choices of shapes include hearts, squares, circles, triangles, and hexagons. During the 2nd day of the workshop, various glaze … Continue reading "2-Day Pottery Workshop: Ceramic Dishes *DAY ONE* SOLD OUT"

In this workshop, students will create a decorative pot, bowl, or vase using the coil method. Coils can be twisted, braided, stamped, exposed, or smoothed to build an organic vessel with emphasis on form, shape, space, and texture. Coil building began with the Anasazi in North America and continues as a strong tradition with Native … Continue reading "2-Day Pottery Workshop: Traditional Clay Coil Pot *DAY TWO*"

Join Bonnie Williams for a fun watercolor painting workshop! Come and learn watercolor techniques in a relaxed, no pressure atmosphere. Crashing waves can be a challenge in watercolor, but you can do it! Come and learn how. Be prepared to spray, spritz, and scratch your way to frothy waves. Tickets are $50 per person Click … Continue reading "Watercolor Painting Workshop with Bonnie Williams"

Join us at ABAM to make your own beautiful set of stackable rings on Saturday, February 11th! In this workshop, you will learn the basic soldering techniques while making your own rings, as well as applying textures and patinas. You will learn basic torch use, the different types of solder and tricks and tips on … Continue reading "Stackable Sterling Rings Workshop *SOLD OUT*"