Complete a lovely painting or craft project - everyone leaves with a beautiful, completed piece.
All classes are lively and doable. Participants will complete an art or craft project in a one to two hour sitting resulting in artwork nice enough to display regardless of skill level. Classes are also available in a series of 6, where the students learn the art or craft in an in-depth manner.
479-439-3894
Deborah Bird
deborahbird053@gmail.com
Arts & Crafts Classes
Painting
Painting Party: Two hr Class
Students will be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to paint a lovely painting. Most newcomers feel that they can't paint well, and are a bit nervous about the outcome. Deborah puts everyone at ease and makes the process fun. Come paint a painting nice enough to hang on your wall. Deborah provides step-by-step instruction, and one-on-one guidance, to every student so that everyone leaves with a pretty painting.... wine and beverages optional.
Crafts
Paper Crafts Etc
Bouquest of Roses; Paper Daisies; Rock Painting; Gift Box
Paper Crafts Etc
Bouquest of Roses; Paper Daisies; Rock Painting; Gift Box
What the host provides:
- Tables: Host provides all the tables. One 6' x 2.5' table can accommodate 6 painters.
- Chairs: One chair for each attendee. Straight back dining room style chairs work best so painter can easily pull up to the table and work.
- Light: A well lit area is necessary for the painters to see their canvas and the instructor's canvas. We can bring spot lights if necessary.
- Five pitchers of water or a sink.
What We Provide:
- All painting and craft supplies
- Covers for tables
- Rags & paper towels
- Participants take their artwork home
Jewelry Making:
One to two hour class
One to two hour class
Students learn the basics of beaded jewelry and will make either one necklace, or one or two sets of earrings. Everyone leaves with a piece nice enough to wear. This includes: how to create an attractive design, how to string the beads, how to wire wrap, how to attach a clasp, how to use beading tools, and how to finish the piece in order to securely wear it. All supplies provided.
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About the Instructor: Deborah Bird
Deborah is a fun and conscientious art teacher. She takes great care to be sure that every student is confidently following her instructions. Before her art life, she worked in the business world in the securities field for many years and then decided to do something fun. She now is a full time artist and teacher. She teaches two hour art-party style classes, and also teaches classical painting and drawing.
Deborah has an MBA in Finance and is a certified Grumbacher instructor. She has taught in some of the nicest resorts in Sedona, such as the Los Abrigados Resort and Spa.
She has shown her work in the following galleries: Anderson Mandette Gallery in Jerome, AZ; Verdigris Gallery in Sedona; Crystal Magic in Sedona, AZ.
She has shown her work in the following galleries: Anderson Mandette Gallery in Jerome, AZ; Verdigris Gallery in Sedona; Crystal Magic in Sedona, AZ.
Fall Farm
by Deborah Bird
by Deborah Bird
This is the first time each painter with one finger raised has ever painted a painting.
Paint and Sip
Senior Living
Painting and Drawing Instruction:
Students receive ongoing instruction in how to paint, such as drawing, composition, value, hue, and contrast. Usually, a six week class.
Students receive ongoing instruction in how to paint, such as drawing, composition, value, hue, and contrast. Usually, a six week class.
Deborah teaches in a number of senior living centers, such as Cascades of Tucson, Atria Senior Living, and Country Club of La Cholla.