Arts & Cultural
February Classes @ Bisque, Beads, & Beyond
Start Date:2/1/2009
End Date:2/28/2009
Bisque, Beads & Beyond!
Announces Community Art, Glass Fusing and Beading Classes
for FEBRUARY , 2009.
ADULT ART CLASSES
Wed, Feb 4
Adult Beading Class.: Beading Basics . 11:00 to 1:00 PM Learn the basics to creating your own necklaces and bracelets . We will cover stringing materials, findings, kinds of beads and design concepts. Classes will include handouts and you will complete a necklace to take home! Tuition includes all supplies and instruction. Pre-registration is required as class size is limited to 8.
Wed, Feb 4
Adult Glass Fusing Class.: Beginner's Glass Fusing Class 1:00 to 3:00 PM Learn the basics of creating wonderful glass jewelry and functionals pieces using kiln fusing glass. We will cover the art of fusing glass, cutting glass, safety and clean up and design concepts. . Classes will include handouts and you will complete a glass project. Pre-registration is required as class size is limited to 6
Thurs, Feb 5
Adult Beading Class.: Earring Clinic 2:00 to 4:00
Learn the basics to creating your own earrings. We will cover three techniques, findings, kinds of beads and design concepts. Classes will include handouts and you will complete three pairs of earrings to take home! Pre-registration is required as class size is limited to 8.
Fri, Feb 6
Adult Glass Fusing Class.: Fused Glass Pendant Class 11:00 to 12:30 PM. Create two incredible fused glass pendants and learn two great fusing techniques. We will cover the art of fusing glass, cutting glass, safety and clean up and design concepts. . Classes will include handouts and you will complete the two pendants as the glass projects. Pre-registration is required as class size is limited to 6
Fri, Feb 6
Adult Beading Class.: INTRO TO CHAIN DESIGN 1:00 to 3:00 PM Learn the basics to creating your own necklaces and bracelets working with chain . We will cover chain stringing materials, findings, kinds of beads and design concepts. Classes will include handouts and you will complete a necklace to take home! Tuition includes all supplies and instruction. Pre-registration is required as class size is limited to 8.
Fri, Feb 6
Adult Glass Fusing Class.: Beginner's Glass Fusing Class 6:00 to 8:00 PM Learn the basics of creating wonderful glass jewelry and functionals pieces using kiln fusing glass. We will cover the art of fusing glass, cutting glass, safety and clean up and design concepts. . Classes will include handouts and you will complete a glass project. Pre-registration is required as class size is limited to 6
Fri, Feb 6
ADULT PAINTING CLASS: 6:00 to 8:00 PM Wax Resist Techniques Class: Learn to use wax in a resist technique to create unusual backgrounds and border on pottery. while painting a fabulous platter.
Fri, Feb 6
Adult Beading Class.: Earring Clinic 6:00 to 8:00 PM Learn the basics to creating your own earrings. We will cover three techniques, findings, kinds of beads and design concepts. Classes will include handouts and you will complete three pairs of earrings to take home! Pre-registration is required as class size is limited to 8.
Wed, Feb 11
Adult Beading Class.: Beading Basics . 1:00 to 3:00 PM Learn the basics to creating your own necklaces and bracelets . We will cover stringing materials, findings, kinds of beads and design concepts. Classes will include handouts and you will complete a necklace to take home! Tuition includes all supplies and instruction. Pre-registration is required as class size is limited to 8.
Wed, Feb 11
Adult Glass Fusing Class.: Beginner's Glass Fusing Class 11:00 to 1:00 PM Learn the basics of creating wonderful glass jewelry and functionals pieces using kiln fusing glass. We will cover the art of fusing glass, cutting glass, safety and clean up and design concepts. . Classes will include handouts and you will complete a glass project. Pre-registration is required as class size is limited to 6
Thurs, Feb 12
Adult Beading Class.: Beading Basics . 2:00 to 4:00 PM Learn the basics to creating your own necklaces and bracelets . We will cover stringing materials, findings, kinds of beads and design concepts. Classes will include handouts and you will complete a necklace to take home! Tuition includes all supplies and instruction. Pre-registration is required as class size is limited to 8.
Fri, Feb 13 Adult Glass Fusing Class.: Fused Glass Pendant Class 11:00 to 12:30PM . Create two incredible fused glass pendants and learn two great fusing techniques. We will cover the art of fusing glass, cutting glass, safety and clean up and design concepts. . Classes will include handouts and you will complete the two pendants as the glass projects. Pre-registration is required as class size is limited to 6
Fri, Feb 13Adult Beading Class.: INTRO TO CHAIN DESIGN 1:00 to 3:00 PM Learn the basics to creating your own necklaces and bracelets working with chain . We will cover chain stringing materials, findings, kinds of beads and design concepts. Classes will include handouts and you will complete a necklace to take home! Tuition includes all supplies and instruction. Pre-registration is required as class size is limited to 8.
Fri,Feb 13 Adult Glass Fusing Class.: Beginner's Glass Fusing Class 6:00 to 8:00 PM Learn the basics of creating wonderful glassjewelry and functional peices using kiln fusing glass. We will cover the art of fusing glass, cutting glass, safety and clean up and design concepts. . Classes will include handouts and you will complete a glass project. Pre- registration is required as class size is limited to 6
Fri, Feb 13ADULT PAINTING CLASS: 6:00 to 8:00 PM Scrapbooking on Pottery Learn to put your photos on pottery that is food safe and lead free! Bring your favorite photo as a jpeg on a disk and a printed copy.
Fri, Feb 13Adult Beading Class.: Beading Basics . 6:00 to 8:00 . Learn the basics to creating your own necklaces and bracelets . We will cover stringing materials, findings, kinds of beads and design concepts. Classes will include handouts and you will complete a necklace to take home! Tuition includes all supplies and instruction. Pre-registration is required as class size is limited to 8.
Sat, Feb 14ADULT PAINTING CLASS: 11:00 to 1:00 Scrapbooking on Pottery Learn to put your photos on pottery that is food safe and lead free! Bring your favorite photo as a jpeg on a disk and a printed copy.
Sat, Feb 14 Adult Glass Fusing Class.: Fused Glass Pendant Class 3:30 to 5:00. Create two incredible fused glass pendants and learn two great fusing techniques. We will cover the art of fusing glass, cutting glass, safety and clean up and design concepts. . Classes will include handouts and you will complete the two pendants as the glass projects. Pre-registration is required as class size is limited to 6
Friday, Feb 20 Adult Glass Fusing Class.: Beginner's Glass Fusing Class 11:00 to 1:00 PM Learn the basics of creating wonderful glass jewelry and functional pieces using kiln fusing glass. We will cover the art of fusing glass, cutting glass, safety and clean up and design concepts. . Classes will include handouts and you will complete a glass project. Pre- registration is required as class size is limited to 6
Sat, Feb 21ADULT PAINTING CLASS: 11:00 to 1:00 PM Sunrise/Sunset Painting Class: Learn to create a fabulous platter that features a perfect sunset or sunrise. We will teach you a fun and easy way to create a perfect sunrise/sunset every time! Your choice of theme.
Sat, Feb 21
ADULT CREATIVE THERAPY DAY Adult Pottery TechniqueClass: Cobblestone Glaze Technique on Pottery Platter 2;00 to 5:00PM . Create an incredible piece of functional pottery while learning how to use glaze to create a cobblestone look on pottery. . Pre- registration is required . Class is limited to 8 students. Call the studio for details.
Sunday , Feb 22Adult Beading Class.: Beading Basics . 11:00 to 1:00 . Learn the basics to creating your own necklaces and bracelets . We will cover stringing materials, findings, kinds of beads and design concepts. Classes will include handouts and you will complete a necklace to take home! Tuition includes all supplies and instruction. Pre-registration is required as class size is limited to 8.
Sun, Feb 22
Adult Beading Class.: Earring Clinic 3:00 to 5:00 Learn the basics to creating your own earrings. We will cover three techniques, findings, kinds of beads and design concepts. Classes will include handouts and you will complete three pairs of earrings to take home! Pre-registration is required as class size is limited to 8.
Wed, Feb 25Adult Beading Class.: Beading Basics . 11:00 to 1:00 . Learn the basics to creating your own necklaces and bracelets . We will cover stringing materials, findings, kinds of beads and design concepts. Classes will include handouts and you will complete a necklace to take home! Tuition includes all supplies and instruction. Pre-registration is required as class size is limited to 8.
Wed, Feb 25Adult Glass Fusing Class.: Beginner's Glass Fusing Class 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Learn the basics of creating wonderful glass jewelry and functional pieces using kiln fusing glass. We will cover the art of fusing glass, cutting glass, safety and clean up and design concepts. . Classes will include handouts and you will complete a glass project. Pre- registration is required as class size is limited to 6
Wed, Feb 25 Adult Beading Class.: Earring Clinic 2;00 to 4:00 Learn the basics to creating your own earrings. We will cover three techniques, findings, kinds of beads and design concepts. Classes will include handouts and you will complete three pairs of earrings to take home! Pre-registration is required as class size is limited to 8.
Thurs, Feb 26Adult Beading Class.: Intro to Illusion 2:00 to 4:00 Learn the basics to creating your own necklaces and bracelets using the illusion technique Classes will include handouts and you will complete a necklace to take home! Tuition includes all supplies and instruction. Pre-registration is required as class size is limited to 8.
Fri, Feb 27 DIVA NIGHT. Celebrating the Ultimate Diva : Marilyn Monroe" 5:30 to 9:00 A ladies only evening of food, friendship and creativity. Ladies can chose from paint your pottery, beading and mosaics or fused glass crafts while playing Bingo for door prizes and sampling incredible munchies. Bring your own beverage. Pre-registration is required.
Sat, Feb 28ADULT CREATIVE THERAPY DAY Adult Pottery TechniqueClass: Cobblestone Glaze Technique on Pottery Platter 11:00 to 2;00PM . Create an incredible piece of functional pottery while learning how to use glaze to create a cobblestone look on pottery. . Pre- registration is required . Class is limited to 8 students. Call the studio for details.
Sat, Feb 28ADULT PAINTING CLASS: 3:00 to 5:00 Scrapbooking on Pottery Learn to put your photos on pottery that is food safe and lead free! Bring your favorite photo as a jpeg on a disk and a printed copy.
FOR PRE SCHOOLERS
On special days throughout the month we invite our littlest guests and their grown up to enjoy an incredible story hour followed by a special project that allows us to express what we learned from our story.
Feb 5
11:00 to Noon OR 4:00 to 5:00 " Brown Bear's Wonderful Secret!" We will learn how to stamp a heart shaped plate with heart stamps. All plates are food safe & lead free..
Feb 12
11:00 to Noon OR 4:00 to 5:00 " The Very Greedy Bee" We will learn how to create a mosaic daisy after we read our story.
Feb 19 11:00 to Noon "The Perfect Pet We will paint a little pottery piglet while reading our story. All glazes are lead free.
Feb 26 11:00 to Noon OR 4:00 to 5:00 " Curious George goes to the aquarium" This is a special dinner size platter on which we will place our handprints and then turn them into fish. All pottery is food safe and lead free..
KIDS OPEN ART DAYS
Sun, Feb 15
My Doll & Me Matching Necklace Come in any time during the day with your doll and make matching necklaces for both of you. Choose from thousands of beads set up buffet style just for this event. . Best for ages 7 and over. We strongly suggest reservations on open art days to guarantee availability of seating.
FEBRUARY SCHOOL VACATION WEEK
Monday, Feb 16 11:00 to 12:00
Fused Glass Picture Frame
A kids fused glass class where we will used fused glass to create a 5 x 7 glass frame.
Tuesday, Feb 17 11:00 to 12:00Chalkboard Glaze Mug
Try this new kiln fired chalkboard glaze that is food safe & lead free on your very own message mug.
Wednesday, Feb 18 11:00 to 12:00Scrapbooking on Pottery
Learn how to put your favorite picture on pottery. All pottery is food safe & lead free.
Thursday, Feb 19 11:00 to 12:00Fused Glass 4 x 4 suncatcher tile
A kids fused glass class where we will used fused glass to create a 4 x4 glass suncatcher.
Friday, Feb 20 11:00 to 12:00Mosaic Class
A kids mosaic class where we will use real stain glass and wood shapes to create a mosaic . Choice of shapes available.
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
FAMILY FOUR PACK ON FRIDAY NIGHT
Friday Night, Feb 20th 5:00 to 8:00 PM
A special family party. Come in as a family and paint a set of dinner plates. Learn how to create your own family logo or paint each one to represent every member of the family. All potttery is food safe & lead free. And just for this family event, we are waiving all studio fees.
Bisque, Beads & Beyond
Bisque, Beads & Beyond! offers over 3000 square feet of creative fun for Berkshire county residents of all ages. From pottery to mosaics to the newest FUSED GLASS DEPARTMENT , customers may come in at their leisure, pick from hundreds of ready to paint pottery pieces that have been produced on site by Alexis Jones, Production Manager at Bisque, Beads & Beyond! and create their masterpiece. The Bisque, Beads & Beyond! studio features a private party room that is available for corporate get togethers, birthday parties, ladies nights out, scout badge meetings and more. Besides being a great place to explore the ceramic arts, Bisque, Beads & Beyond! features over 100,00 strands of imported and hand crafted beads in a full service create your own jewelry bead store. Customers can create their own jewelry at the studio and just pay for the beading materials they use. Bisque, Beads & Beyond is located at 370 Pecks Road, The Porter Plaza, Pittsfield.
Hours:
Sunday 11:00 to 5:00 PM
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 11:00 to 6:00
Thursday 11:00 to 8:00
Saturdays 11:00 to 6::00
Other hours are available for groups and private parties
Members of the PRESS are always invited to attend any of our events FREE of Charge . Please call the studio to reserve your space.
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