Tag: #thingstodointampa

Fundamental Figure Drawing

Sundays, Jan 11 – Mar 1 | 1:00–4:00 PM (7 classes)Ages 18+ | All Levels
This class located at the Tampa Museum of Art in Tampa, FL | Get Directions
This class will teach students to capture the character, structure, and movement of the
human figure. Students will make a 18×24” tonal drawing from the live model and sketch the sculptures in the museum’s antiquities collection in order to learn core principles. Each lesson focuses on using simple tools to communicate the action of the body clearly and effectively.

*Drawing materials provided. This class has a live Nude Model.

Studio 55 | Weaving On and Off the Loom | TMA@Firehouse

Wednesdays, Jan 28 – Mar 4 | 1:00–4:00 PM (7 classes)Ages 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level
This class located at the Firehouse Cultural Center in Ruskin, FL | Get Directions
305 US 41 N, Ruskin (On the corner of Shell Point Rd and U.S. 41 N)

Be inspired by artists Mark Bradford and Charles Atlas while learning the art of fabric weaving. Using paper, fabric and thread students will warp and weft their way to unique tapestry designs that include a phone bag, wall hanging, coil basket, and greeting cards. Don’t miss this fun 6 weeks of unconventional weaving on and off the loom.

*All supplies included.

Remix | Jun Kaneko

Thursday Jan 29 | 6:00–9:00 PM

Ages 18+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level
This class located at the Tampa Museum of Art in Tampa, FL | Get Directions
Remix is a series of make-and-take art workshops for adults inspired by the Museum’s current exhibitions with a new project every month. Workshops are designed to be enjoyed by participants of any skill level and all materials are provided. This month’s project will be inspired by the Jun Kaneko: Silence Before Sound exhibition.

Remix | Life & Death in the Ancient World

Thursday Feb 19 | 6:00–9:00 PM Ages 18+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level
This class located at the Tampa Museum of Art in Tampa, FL | Get Directions
Remix is a series of make-and-take art workshops for adults inspired by the Museum’s current exhibitions with a new project every month. Workshops are designed to be enjoyed by participants of any skill level and all materials are provided. This month’s project will be inspired by the Life & Death in the Ancient World Introduction to the Antiquities Collection exhibition.

Glazing Party

Select Sundays | 10:00–1:00 PM

Classes Available | Feb 22, Apr 26
Ages 16+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level
This class located at the Tampa Museum of Art in Tampa, FL | Get Directions
For past and currently enrolled ceramics students. Sign up for glazing party to put those finishing touches on your ceramic work.

*Firing costs, essential tools, and glazes included.

Studio 55 | Ceramics | March

Saturdays | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Class Dates | Mar 7 – Apr 25 (6 classes *No class Mar 21)
Ages 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level
This class located at the Tampa Museum of Art in Tampa, FL | Get Directions
Use clay to build, mold, and sculpt three-dimensional works using coil building, slab building, and other hand-building techniques. All experience levels are welcome; beginners and up.

*Firing costs, essential tools, and glazes included. Clay available for purchase separately in studio.

Encaustic Monotype Basics

Monday Mar 9 – Tuesday Mar 10 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (2 classes)Ages 18+ | Beginner Level
This class located at the Tampa Museum of Art in Tampa, FL | Get Directions

In this specialized class students will learn the process of encaustic monotype printing and manipulation to those prints using a heated hot box.

Monotype with a hot box involves creating an encaustic print on a heated hot box which was invented by Paula Roland.

The artist applies and manipulates molten wax on the heated surface with tools, then transfers the image to paper.

This can be a one-of-kind print or can have layers added to create ghost prints. Basic encaustic experience required.

Thursday Ceramics

Thursdays | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Classes Available | Jan 15-Mar 5 (7 classes), Mar 12-April 30 (7 classes *No class Mar 19)
Ages 18+ | Beginner-Intermediate
This class located at the Tampa Museum of Art in Tampa, FL | Get Directions
Work with clay on the potters’ wheel and learn how to hand-build. Beginners start with a hand-building project to get acquainted with the clay and then jump into learning how to create their next ceramic adventure. Intermediate students can dive right into getting dirty and take inspiration from instructor-led projects. All experience levels are welcome!

*Firing costs, essential tools, and glazes included. Clay available for purchase separately in studio.

Studio 55 | Jewelry Sampler

Sundays | 1:00 – 4:00 PM Class Dates | Mar 15– 29 (3 classes)
Ages 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level
This class located at the Tampa Museum of Art in Tampa, FL

In this series, discover three distinct jewelry-making techniques, drawing inspiration from exhibitions that include Life and Death in Antiquity and the Etruscans: A Mysterious Italian People. Students will create mosaic pendants, transform artwork and photos into necklaces, and learn metal texturing and stamping. Each session will guide you in creating your own unique, wearable pieces of art

Remix | Charles Atlas: Kiss the Day Goodbye

Thursday Mar 26 | 6:00–9:00 PM Ages 18+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level
This class located at the Tampa Museum of Art in Tampa, FL | Get Directions
Remix is a series of make-and-take art workshops for adults inspired by the Museum’s current exhibitions with a new project every month. Workshops are designed to be enjoyed by participants of any skill level and all materials are provided. This month’s project, inspired by Charles Atlas: Kiss the Day Goodbye, will be a video art project, including time to record and edit your videos to take home!