Fused Glass Origami Bowl, Serving Plate OR Sushi Set with Maggie Spencer

Create a unique fused glass serving dish to serve your hors d'oeuvres.

Bio
Maggie Spencer began working with glass as a hobby in the ‘70’s while studying Engineering Science at the University of California, Irvine. Though she abandoned the engineering, she kept the enthusiasm for glass, and in 1993 it became her career. She continually learns new glass techniques that keep her art evolving, energetic and enthusiastic. Maggie’s glass fusion radiates with capricious colors and shapes, an infusion that reflects her own Zen philosophy of a joyful and enriched life. She has maintained a studio in Laguna Canyon for over 20 years and is a long term Sawdust Festival Exhibitor.

Sat, May 4, PM (Sushi Set): CLOSED

Fri, May 17, PM (Serving Dish): REGISTER

Sat, May 25, AM (Origami Bowl): REGISTER

Fri, May 31, PM (Sushi Set): REGISTER

Sat, June 1, AM (Serving Dish): REGISTER

Fri, June 14, PM (Origami Bowl): REGISTER

Sat, June 15, AM (Sushi Set): REGISTER

Sat, June 22, AM (Serving Dish): REGISTER

Sat, June 29, AM (Origami Bowl): REGISTER

Oil Painting with John Eagle

Come paint a beautiful landscape or seascape in oils on canvas with Laguna Beach artist John Eagle. Learn about design values; color mixing will be emphasized.

Bio

John Eagle was born in Ashtabula, Ohio. He grew up in Hawaii and the San Francisco Bay area. His artistic career began in San Jose, California, where he completed his undergraduate degree. Post graduate studies include Otis Art Institute Los Angeles and the Laguna College of Art & Design. His style developed from exposure to many types of art, and natural scenes, and a great love for the style of French Impressionists. He is nationally known for his impressionist scenes of the Laguna Beach area. John is a registered artist in Who's Who in American Art.

Glassblowing with Sawdust Glass Artists

Learn how to blow glass in just one two-hour session! Join one of our Sawdust Art Festival glassblowing artists in our famous Glass Hut, right here on the festival grounds. Students will experience a taste of what it's like to create a mini glass masterpiece using hot malleable glass straight from the kiln. Beginners welcome. Class fee includes all materials and instruction needed. $250 per two-hour session - up to two students per session. Custom classes also available. Call 714.745.9973 to register! Available in March only.

Digital Photography & Photoshop with Mary Gulino

Here's a unique class where you can learn how to maximize the settings on your camera as well as improve the photos you've already taken!  Learn about f-stops, shutter speed, metering, white balance, ISO and more.  All camera types and brands welcome.  Then explore how to reduce wrinkles, remove unwanted items in a photo, improve harsh lighting, and learn about adjustment layers and masking.  Instructor will have laptop connected to projector so that students can watch demonstrations on large screen and follow along on their own computers with the same image. Laptop is not necessary to take class.

Bio

Originally from NY, Mary Gulino, owner of My Artist Loft in Laguna Beach provides instruction in all levels of photography both in group workshops and with one-on-one lessons.  She has strong technical expertise with all camera makes and models as well as with Adobe Photoshop Elements.  She has a keen eye for color, design, balance and perspective, and incorporates these important elements into each lesson and into her own art and photography.

Sat, Mar 30, PM: CLOSED

Art Glass Clay with Paula Radke

In this class we will learn about the possibilities for Art Glass Clay.  Students will learn how to mix the clay.  We will mold and roll and cut beads, We will use texture plates and molds as tools to shape and layer the clay. After the clay is air dried, it is easily sanded and carved for more detail.  It is also easily pierced in the dried state. We will make collages showing how to join dry pieces.  The class will be technique rich and Paula will allow students to explore the area that interests them the most.

Bio

Paula has been working with glass for 30 years, first studying under Boyce Lundstrom, co-founder of Bullseye Glass, and making her living making art glass.  Most of these years focused on the magic of dichroic glass.  In March 2010 she discovered glass clay and has been working with this new and exciting material obsessively since.  For the past year, she has extensively worked with glass clay, developing a technique that works with the microwave oven.

Sun, June 9, 10AM-4PM ($195): REGISTER