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June 2019
Along the Painted Journey – Artisan Reception 7-10pm
Pennsylvania Watercolor Board Members Show. This show will showcase high quality watercolor paintings. A good opportunity to meet PWS board members and learn about our societies history and commitment to promoting watercolor painting in our community.
Find out more »Create Your Own Creatures w/Jon Carraher
The one and only "Master" artist Jon Carraher will be instructing students in a two day class on June 12th and June 19th from 6:30-8:30PM on how to create your very own creatures. In this class you will learn how to combine animals, people, and other creatures, or start from scratch to create your own fantasy creatures. Fun stories for each creature can be added during the process. We will also explore and create environments for your creature. The focus…
Find out more »Inks and Drinks at Brain Vessel Gallery
They say the third time is a charm...Inks And Drinks will be here at Brain Vessel for a 3rd class and midweek treat! Enjoy creating your own art while checking out all that the gallery has to offer. Your ticket includes instruction from Janet McKelvey and supplies to create a beautiful set of four coasters using alcohol based inks on ceramic tiles and the option of adding a larger trivet. Janet will take your artwork with her to finish with…
Find out more »Functional Art 420 with Michael Peluso
Wait, what?? Are you ready to have fun? In this informative class you as well as the instructor will make a functional artist pipe or dabber. Basic glass blowing will be taught. Students will also see special techniques and simple color used in the process. Must be 21 or older to attend and participate in this class. Medical card must be present to test your creation (BYOW). Seats are limited. No experience required. Tea service from the Teafinery at BrainVessel…
Find out more »Make-a-Face Mug
Maureen Joyce is finally coming to teach some classes at Brain Vessel and we can't wait!! We have had Maureen's much loved and sought after face mugs at the gallery for some time but now you can make your own! Our Make-A-Face Mug class is going to be so much fun and seats will fill up fast. Maureen will provide a pre-thrown mug to each student. She will model and explain how she creates the character on the mug and…
Find out more »“Swirly Girl Silver Bracelet Cuff” with Nancy Sacco
We are excited to welcome Nancy Sacco to our artist instructed classes as BrainVessel Gallery. This class is sure to be fun and you will walk away with a pretty sterling silver bracelet that YOU make. Students will learn how to measure for a good cuff fit, file, form and hammer wire pieces. You will then solder the pieces together with silver solder using a small butane torch. The cuff will be hammered to shape on a bracelet mandrel and…
Find out more »EK Original “Secret Message Capsule and Earrings”
Discover the art of etching metal while creating a unique pendant and earrings. In this fun and informative workshop we will construct a unique Secret Message Capsule pendant using spent & cleaned bullet casings. Techniques explored in this class are chemical metal etching and heat embossing metal along with some basic jewelry techniques. Each student will leave with a finished Secret Message Capsule Necklace and Earrings. Students should bring apron and lap towel. All supplies and tools are provided. Ages…
Find out more »“An Introduction to Handwriting and Statement Analysis” with Kenneth E. Smith and Emmy Taylor
Did you know that you can determine whether or not an individual is being deceptive by studying their statements and handwriting??? Statement analysis is a process in which a statement, either written or oral is analyzed to determine deceptiveness. Did you know that there are "danger signs" in handwriting?? That you can tell if someone is having random thoughts about suicide and so much more by analyzing his/her handwriting?? It might sound crazy but it's true. Come join us on…
Find out more »Marble Madness or Glass Pendant with Michael Peluso
Get ready to be both educated and excited by the one and only Michael Peluso and this fun Introduction to Glass Blowing. Each student will have the opportunity to make up to two marbles or a glass pendant. Basic glass working techniques will be taught as well as simple color application. You will leave with what you create. There is no experience required for this class. Adult supervision required if under 18. No experience required. Tea service from the Teafinery…
Find out more »Shot Glass or Flower with Michael Peluso
Get ready to be both educated and excited by the one and only Michael Peluso and this fun Introduction to Glass Blowing. Each student will have the opportunity to make a shot glass or a flower. Basic glass working techniques will be taught as well as simple color application. You will leave with what you create. There is no experience required for this class. Adult supervision required if under 18. No experience required. Tea service from the Teafinery at BrainVessel…
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