Talent Maker City   

This is a beginning course in 3D printing. Students will learn about the history of 3D printing, its uses and how it works. The many types of 3D printers and the wide range of materials that can be used for printing will be discussed. As part of the actual printing process, students will use 3D modeling software to access existing files of 3D models for printing 3D objects. Toward the end of the course, students will work on customizing and printing a 3D printed bobblehead or light box. Students will learn how to set up the 3D printer, change filaments and perform basic maintenance. No prior experience is required. Participants should be comfortable following directions to navigate computer software.

NOTE: Total cost to participate is $112 ($28 per session) and includes course materials. Payment should be made directly to Talent Maker City after registration is processed. Registration fees are nonrefundable, and a signed liability waiver is required to participate.

Join us as we harvest from our community dye garden and fix living color onto natural fibers! Students will be harvesting natural botanicals from our dye garden that the previous OLLI participants helped grow from seed and plant. Projects will also use some dye materials that are purchased from a woman-owned dye supply company in Washington. In this five-week series, you will learn the basics of natural dyes while using indigo on napkins, bundle dye techniques on socks and marigold dyestuff on bandanas.

NOTE: Total cost to participate is $140 ($28 per session) and includes course materials. Payment should be made directly to Talent Maker City after registration is processed. Registration fees are nonrefundable, and a signed liability waiver is required to participate.

In this course you will learn about the art of serigraphy, aka screen printing. Students will practice three different techniques for making screen prints and look at the work of screen printing legend Corita Kent. Learn about the screen filler/drawing fluid technique, Grafix Dura-lar drawing technique and screen stencil making. You will come away with your own unique prints on paper and fabric!

NOTE: Total cost to participate is $112 ($28 per session) and includes course materials. Payment should be made directly to Talent Maker City after registration is processed. Registration fees are nonrefundable, and a signed liability waiver is required to participate.

Explore the fundamentals of clay and handbuilding in this beginner-friendly clay class. During the four weeks, students will learn pinch, coil and slab construction techniques. Surface decoration methods, glazing and an introduction to the firing process will also be covered. No previous experience in clay is needed, just a desire to play and explore.

NOTE: Total cost to participate is $112 ($28 per session) and includes course materials. Payment should be made directly to Talent Maker City after registration is processed. Registration fees are nonrefundable, and a signed liability waiver is required to participate.

If you have ever watched a solid lump of clay take form on a potter’s wheel, it looks like magic, but really it is just a skill that can be practiced and learned. Over four weeks, students will learn the fundamental steps of throwing: preparing the clay, centering, opening, pulling the clay into a cylinder and shaping. We will also cover trimming and glazing. This course is designed for students with no experience or those who want to refine their skills.

NOTE: The total cost to participate is $112 ($28 per session) and includes course materials. Payment should be made directly to Talent Maker City after registration is processed. Registration fees are nonrefundable, and a signed liability waiver is required to participate.

Discover the joy of shaping wood on the lathe in this hands-on introductory course. You’ll learn the fundamentals of safe lathe operation and tool selection, the principles of spindle and face plate turning, and essential turning techniques while practicing on a variety of small projects. This is a project-directed class. Students will leave with projects reflecting their learned skills. No prior experience is required — just curiosity and a willingness to try something new.

NOTE: The total cost to participate is $100 ($25 per session) and includes course materials. Payment should be made directly to Talent Maker City after registration is processed. Registration fees are nonrefundable, and a signed liability waiver is required to participate.

In this course you will learn the basics of relief printmaking. Students will learn design tips and tricks to make a dynamic print, proper tool usage and cleanup, and how to successfully transfer a design. Instructor Amy Godard will guide you through the process of creating your own one- color relief prints that can be made into cards or limited-edition prints.

NOTE: Total cost to participate is $112 ($28 per session) and includes course materials. Payment should be made directly to Talent Maker City after registration is processed. Registration fees are nonrefundable, and a signed liability waiver is required to participate.

Transform nature into metal clay jewelry! Discover the magic of turning leaves, flowers and found treasures into stunning jewelry. In this hands-on course, participants will learn how to capture botanical textures and natural forms using Art Clay bronze, copper and silver — all versatile metal clays. Create your own one-of-a-kind pendant, earrings or charms inspired by the beauty of the world around you. No prior experience is needed — just your curiosity and a love of nature and wearable art. Let your creativity take root and blossom into timeless jewelry you’ll be proud to wear.

NOTE: The total cost to participate is $120 ($30 per session) and includes course materials. Payment should be made directly to Talent Maker City after registration is processed. Registration fees are nonrefundable, and a signed liability waiver is required to participate.

Explore the timeless art of stained glass in this beginner-friendly, hands-on class. Over four weeks, you will learn the essentials of the copper foil method, including choosing patterns, cutting glass, foiling, soldering and finishing your piece. Guided step-by-step, you will create your own stained-glass artwork to take home while gaining confidence with the tools, materials and techniques of the craft. No prior experience is necessary.

NOTE: The total cost to participate is $132 ($33 per session) and includes course materials. Payment should be made directly to Talent Maker City after registration is processed. Registration fees are nonrefundable, and a signed liability waiver is required to participate.

If you’ve been wanting to dive into a rainbow of color, this class is for you! No prior art experience is necessary. We will work with tempera/gouache paint on large-scale art paper in a welcoming studio environment, one that is free of judgment and critique. Process painting invites artists and nonartists alike to step toward the blank canvas and discover the richness that emerges from within. Imagination, intuition and creativity flow as we follow the energy of the creative process.

NOTE: Total cost to participate is $112 ($28 per session) and includes course materials. Payment should be made directly to Talent Maker City after registration is processed. Registration fees are nonrefundable, and a signed liability waiver is required to participate. There is no class on Nov. 3.