Hot Shops Art Classes & Workshops

On-Going Classes & Workshops
Classes in iron working, drawing, painting, glass blowing, glass bead making and many others are also available at the Hot Shops Art Center by many of its artists. Here is a list of most of them, plus their relative links and phone number. Please contact them so we can arrange a time that fits your schedule:

INSTR.	CLASS	CLASS DESCRIPTION	CONTACT	STUDIO MAP
Ed Fennell	Glassblowing	Classes are three day, weekend workshops, limited to three students per workshop. Download an application here, [PDF].	(402) 578-1081	004
John Miller	Painting	Teaches group or private Painting Classes, once a week for duration agreed upon with student.	(402) 451-4434	311
Margie Shanahan	Glass Beadmaking	Hot Glass Beads is a beginners class with a curriculum focusing on safety and setup, torches and tools, round and barrel beads, embellishments, shaping, encasing, and more. (Maximum of 6 students.)	email	304
Meridith Merwald-Gofta	Metal Jewelry Stamping/Texturizing	Learn about texturing metal and using letter stamps. Copper and brass to practice on provided. You will leave with a Sterling and Copper pendant and bracelet. Classes approximately 1 1/2 - 2 hours -- cost is between $50 and $60 per person, depending on the price of Sterling Silver. (Maximum of 6 students; individuals are welcome. Available every weekend, Wednesday evenings and Tuesday day in January, February, except the 6,10,11 & 24, March, April and July 2013.) Contact Meridith for latest class schedule.	(402) 203-9399 email	102
Amy Haney	Printmaking	Interesting in learning the basics of printmaking, or improve existing technical skills, refine conceptual approaches and broaden knowledge of contemporary printmaking? Contact Amy for class schedules and details.	email	216
Dawn Smith	Adult Paint & Needle Felting	Peacock Paint Studio teaches adult art classes in painting or needle felting. Contact Dawn for the latest schedule of classes.	(402) 677-0035 email	314

Come Create It!
Our “Come Create It” workshop experiences allow you two or more hours with a skilled, professional artist. From African Drumming to Painting to Jewelry Making to Sock Monsters – our “Come Create It” workshops are great for anyone needing a pathway to their creativity! All workshops are held at Hot Shops Art Center, 1301 Nicholas St., Omaha, NE, unless otherwise noted on the OCI website.

Visit the OCI website for complete information.

You Can Paint These!
in the Aksarben Village

Join us for our artist guided paint sessions as Omaha's paint and sip gallery, the Village Canvas and Cabernet in the Aksarben Village. Visit canvasandcab.com to book your session.

Life Drawing Sessions continue in the 1st Floor Events Center at the Hot Shops Art Center on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8:30 pm.

The cost for six 2 1/2 hour sessions is $50.00 payable in advance (this is a shortened session compared to normal, due to the College World Series parking shortage). If your schedule doesn’t allow you to commit for several consecutive weeks, you may DROP-IN any session for $12 ($10 students & retired). Artists from beginner to professional are welcome. The room is very large and well-lit. Easels, tables, and chairs are provided for use. Models are professionally trained. The model holds five 2-minute warm-up poses, one 10-minute pose, two varied 25-minute poses, followed by one 45-minute pose. Emphasis is on pencil drawing, charcoal, and pastels.

An Annual Life Drawing Exhibition will be held at one of the main Hot Shops Galleries complete with a formal opening with refreshments. All participants of Drawing from Life Sessions will be invited to show at least one framed drawing.

To register or for more information, please email:
dstoffelryan@me.com or call Diane at 402-659-2962.

The 1st Floor Events Center is in the NW corner (room 101).

Art: Mark-It is a hands-on art activity for many occasions. The classes are offered at the Hot Shops Art Center, 1301 Nicholas Street, in the heart of the new Market North Development.

The following offerings are perfect for: Parties, Birthday Parties for Children or Adults, Dates, Adult or Youth Groups, Inter-Generational Parties, Anniversaries, Special Occasions, Corporate Fun Days, Singles, or just because you are interested!

Please call Dar at 712-329-9392
or darvandevoort@mac.com.