The Littleton Studio School opened near the Gallery in September 2008. We are a not-for-profit art and craft school that offers classes for students of all ages and at all levels of experience. The school features a pottery and jewelry studio, with classes taught by both juried League members and professional local artists. We have a growing number of classes and workshops in other media, including painting, drawing and basketry.

The Studio School is located at 21 Mill Street, adjacent to the Grist Mill,
behind Main Street. For more information call 603-444-1066
or e-mail littleton.studio.school@gmail.com.

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*DISCOUNTS

Are you a member of the League of NH Craftsmen?

Are you registering 3 weeks in advance?

• If you answered "Yes" to either take $5 OFF each class tuition!

• 10% off one registration for siblings in the same class.

*One discount per registration, discounts cannot be combined. No discount for Little Hands and Teen Craft Club, already discounted classes.

 

 

CLAY


Try it FREE and see if you like it!

(pay for materials only)

with Alison Dodd

Have you ever wondered if you would like to take a pottery throwing class or wondered what making pots on a wheel was all about?  Alison will give you a basic demonstration and assist you on the wheel.  This is a hands on introduction to the pottery wheel.  Try it and see if you like it!

Wednesday, January 4th

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

or 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

FREE!!

Materials Fee: $10.00 for each session

Pre-registration is required

 

Throwing

with Alison Dodd

Open to students with any level of experience. This class covers it all, from basic throwing skills to creating advanced forms and applying surface designs. Students will learn to center, throw and trim a wide range of functional forms, including bowls, cups and plates. Finish your pieces by learning how to use under-glazes and glazes effectively.

Six six-week Sessions

A. Tuesdays: Jan 10 thru Feb 14 ~ 6 - 9 p.m.

B.  Wednesdays: Jan 11 thru 15 ~ 9am - 12 pm 

C. Thursdays: Jan 12 thru Feb 16 ~ 1 - 4 pm

D. Thursdays: Jan 12 thru Feb 16 ~ 6 - 9 pm

E.  Tuesdays: Mar 6 thru Apr 10 ~ 6 - p pm

F.  Wednesdays: Mar 7 thru Apr 11 ~ 9am - 12pm

G.  Thursdays: Mar 8 thru Apr 12 ~ 1 - 4 pm

H.  Thursdays: Mar 8 thru Apr 12 ~ 6 - 9 pm

$198 ($188 returning students)

Est. Materials Fee: $30

 

Hand-building

with Alison Dodd 

Beginners or experienced potters will gain a solid foundation or stretch their abilities working with the hand-building process. Maria’s creativity is sure to build upon your love of clay to make fun and fabulous pieces. Work with slabs to create mugs, bowls or boxes; use underglazes, wax resist, glazes and textures to create unique surfaces; and learn coiling and pinching techniques to create vases and other forms.

Six-week Session

Tuesdays:  January 10, 17, 24,31 & Feb 7, 14  

10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

If you miss it in January take it in March

Six-week Session

Tuesdays: March 6, 13, 20, 27 & Apr 3, 10

10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

$165, $155 returning hand-building students                                   

Est. Materials Fee: $30

 

Surface & Texture

Linda Sten

Be prepared to learn stamping using found and handmade stamps to texture clay. Use liquid latex to create texture mats for re-use. Resists: using shellac as resist to create raised designs on clay pieces.  Slip: using slip for surface decoration, slip trailing, scraffito and layering and, depending on time, other techniques as well. Students should bring leather hard tiles or thrown pieces & clay.

Saturday, April 7, 2012 From 10:00 – 3:00

Tuition $75.00  Materials: TBD

 

Weekly Clay Open Studio

 Sunday 1 – 4 p.m.

Tuesday 2 – 5 p.m.

Wednesday 9 - 12

Friday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Fee: $5 per hour

or $40 for 10 hours

Need more time in the studio? Continue working on class projects or independent work. A monitor oversees the studio and is available to answer questions. Students are required to use LSS clay and glazes to ensure the security of our kiln. Clay can be purchased as needed.  Additional sessions may be scheduled depending on studio availability.  These times are subject to change if there is a clay class in session or a holiday.  Check with the studio to confirm times and sign up for e-mail blasts to receive last minute information on these sessions.

*Prerequisites:

We ask that those using the LSS clay open studio support our school and mission of education. Students currently enrolled in a class may use clay open studio. Additionally, students who have completed a 5-8 week class may use open studio for the next two sessions.  After that time, students must enroll in another class in order to use the studio. Students not currently enrolled in a class will be asked to limit their clay use to 25 pounds per month and are required to use that clay in the studio (work can be taken home only to embellish).  Please contact the Clay Coordinator with any questions.

 

We can create custom classes and host ART PARTIES!

We can make your birthday party a unique and memorable experience!
We will work with you to plan a custom day of art for you and your friends!
Call us today. 603-444-1066

 

METAL/JEWELRY WORKSHOPS


Peyote Stripes Bracelet

with Deb Fairchild

Learn the basics of even-count peyote while making an elegant bracelet with diagonal stripes.  You’ll love the versatility of this design.  This class is ideal for beginners and will teach the skills recommended for Deneen’s Bracelet, which will be offered on February 19th and 20th.

Saturday, January 7

1:00 - 3:00 PM

Tuition: $48.00

Est Materials Fee: $12.00

 

 

Jewelry Fundamentals                                                                                                                           

with Jean Matray

Explore the fundamentals of metalsmithing, including

soldering, sawing, piercing, forming, filing, fitting, and texturing with stamps and hammers. Learn various techniques for finishing metalwork, manually and  using a flex shaft. All techniques will be applied to specific jewelry projects. This class can be taken repeatedly as students continue to develop their skills and personal styles.

Thurs 6:00 – 9:00 PM  Jan 19 thru Feb 23

Tuition $203.00  Materials $45.00

 

Copper Flowers

with Trenny Robb

Create  three-dimensional copper flowers for a long lasting bouquet.  Design and form realistic or fanciful petals, leaves & stems by cutting, shaping, hammering.  This all day workshop will provide you with gorgeous flowers that you will be proud to display.  
No experience necessary
Tuition:  $70.00 Estimated Materials Fee: $25.00

Saturday, January 2110:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

 

Deneen's Bracelet

with Deb Fairchild

This is all about connections! Learn how to connect peyote elements to make tubes and then how to connect tube with an interesting braiding technique.  The design is adapted from a NanC Meinhardt project and is taught with her permission . Some experience with even count peyote is recommended.

Sun & Mon Feb 19 & 20

From 12:00 – 4:00

Tuition $65.00  Materials $12.00

 

 

Get Comfortable with Soldering
with Jean Matray
This intensive one day class will help students understand and get comfortable with soldering. Students will work on a variety of diverse exercises in order to discover the subtleties of soldering by experimentation and repetition. All projects materials will be provided. Some experience is preferred.

Sunday, February 26  Time: 10a-5p

Tuition: $90.00
Materials fee $15

 

 

Guided Open Sessions

with Jean Matray

Students work on their own projects with assistance from the instructor . The group will choose one new technique to explore during the sessions, such as bezel setting, complex soldering, hinges, cold connections, or etching . Students connect as a group inspiring each other’s designs and learning from one  another. Students may supply their own material for projects or materials may be provided at additional cost.

Thursdays from 6:00 – 9:00

Mar 1 thru Apr 5

Tuition $203.00      Materials: variable

 

 

Tubular Peyote Cuff

with Deb Fairchild

This tubular technique is one of the easiest to master.  You will fall in love with the seamless and no-fuss construction.  No previous experience required.

Sunday Mar 4

From 12:00 – 4:00

Tuition $65.00

Materials $12.00

 

Jewelry Stone Setting

with Joy Raskin

This one-day workshop will cover the basics of how to make a bezel setting . You can set anything that has a flattish bottom and any shape top stone, glass, clay and more. We will cover how to set faceted stones in tube bezels and open back bezels as well. Learn tips and tricks on how to set your stone perfectly, how to clean up your bezel and create a beautiful polish.

Saturday Mar 24 From 10:00 – 5:00

Tuition $90.00

Materials $10 - 30

 

 

Get Comfortable with Soldering
with Jean Matray
This intensive one day class will help students understand and get comfortable with soldering. Students will work on a variety of diverse exercises in order to discover the subtleties of soldering by experimentation and repetition. All projects materials will be provided. Some experience is preferred.

Saturday, April 14 Time: 10a-5p

Tuition: $90.00
Materials fee $15

 

 

Forged and Hammered Textured Earrings

with Sue Mulvey

Spend the day with your hammer making 3 pair of sterling earrings. Participants will learn the basics of bending, forging & hammer texturing metal.

Sat, Apr 21  From 10:00 – 4:00

Tuition  $$90.00

Materials  $35.00

 

 

 

Russian Sprial Bangle or Bracelet

with Deb Fairchild

This tubular technique is a perennial favorite . You will love the distinctive spiral that is characteristic of the technique . Add a clasp, and finish your piece as a bracelet, or connect the beginning to the end to make a roll-on bangle. No previous experience required.

Sunday, Apr 22  From 12:00 – 4:00

Tuition $65.00  Materials $12 - $15

 

 

Jewelry Finishing - Tips and Tricks

With Joy Raskin

Finishing Tips and Tricks - Tired of using emery paper and want to get a better finish on your jewelry? Joy will discuss and instruct you in various ways to finish metal more efficiently, and use a variety of specialized grinding and polishing rubber wheels.  If you need to take your skills up a notch, then this workshop is for you.

Sunday, April 29 From 10:00 – 5:00

Tuition $85.00

Materials $25.00

 

 

Wire Works

with Joy Raskin

Explore the wonderful world of working with wire.  Wire is such a fascinating, flexible medium that you can do so much with it . We will coil, wrap, tinker, weave, twine, braid, crotchet, knot, twist and  much more to make all kinds of fabulous jewelry and accessories .

Saturday, April 28  From 10:00 -  5:00

Tuition $90.00 

Materials $25.00

 

 

*Metals Open Studio

Wednesdays  6:15 - 9 p.m.

Fee: $5 per hour or $40 for 10 hours

Metals Open Studio will only run if you’ve signed up by the day before.

Please call the school at 444-1066 or email littleton.studio.school@gmail.com to sign up.

Need more independent time in the studio? Continue working on a class project or start other personal projects. A monitor will be available to oversee the studio. Students provide their own materials, but may utilize the tools, soldering and finishing materials in the studio. E-mail blasts will be sent if a different time is scheduled or for cancellations. Additional days & times available upon request.

*Prerequisites:

We ask that those using the LSS metals open studio support our school and mission of education. Students currently enrolled in a metals class may use open studio. Additionally students who have completed Jewelry Fundamentals and at least one course of Guided Open Session may use metals open studio.



MULTI–MEDIA WORKSHOPS

Mixed media classes are open to

both adults and teens.


Introduction to Watercolor

with Ed Kadunc

Explore the unique characteristics that watercolor has to offer! Students will learn a variety of essential watercolor techniques including elements of color mixing and application. Instruction includes demonstrations, discussion and critique to foster creative growth and personal expression. Open to beginners and experienced artists who would like to brush up on their skills.

Four-week Session

Thursdays, January 5, 12, 19, 26

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

$115, Supply list will be provided

 

Intermediate Oil: Still Life

with Ed Kadunc

Still life is an arrangement of fruit, vegetables, flowers or other objects.  Emphasis will be on looking and seeing what we are painting, as well as on form, volume, value, contrast and composition.  Each class will begin with a demo and end with a critique.  All levels welcome.   A materials list will be provided.

Four-week Session

Thursday, January 5, 12, 19, 26
3:00 - 5:30 PM
Tuition: 115.00

Advanced Drawing

With Ed Kadunc
For those wishing to gain a deeper understanding of their own practice, whilst being pushed in new directions, both technically and conceptually. Students are encouraged to explore various approaches to drawing and use of drawing media, to expand their level of technical skills.
Wednesday, January 11, 18, 25, February 1
9:30 - 12:00
Tuition: 115.00
Materials: TBD

 

Pick-your own Basket(s)

with Ray LaGasse 

An assortment of wonderful baskets to choose from. Which will you create in this day long workshop with League artist, Ray LaGasse?

1. Pack Basket- 7” W X 14” L X 17” H with strap

2. Market Basket- 9” W X 18” L X 8” H with 2 wooden swing handles

3. Double Pie Basket- 10” W X 20”L X 5” H with 2 wooden swing handles

4. Laundry Basket- 11” W X 18” L X 12” high with 2 leather handles

5. Wood Gathering Basket- round 12: diameter, 12: deep w/leather handle

Saturday, January 21

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tuition:  $120

Materials Included

 

Watercolor: The Next Step

with Ed Kadunc

You understand the allure of watercolor & you have spent time developing your skills - now it is time to move on and continue your journey. Join your fellow artists in “Watercolor: The Next Step”

Thurs Feb 2 thru Feb 23

From 9:30 – 12:00 PM

Tuition $115.00

 

Landscape: Watercolor and/or Oil

with Ed Kadunc

An enduring motif of all artists, this class will explore

the elements of developing the skill of landscape painting. We will focus on composition, structure, color elements as well as reflective light, warm and cool color and other elements comprising the landscape using a variety of specialized techniques.

Thurs from 1:00 – 3:PM     Feb 2 thru Feb 23

Tuition $115.

 

Pencil: Figure or Facial Study

with Ed Kadunc

In this study of the human face and figure (not nude)

we will draw the live model and discuss balance, proportion, weight, character structure, musculature, portraiture, light and shadow, erspective, and  other relationships .  Student and the instructor will be asked periodically to volunteer for model duty.

Wed from 5:30 to 8:00 PM

Feb 8 thru Feb 29

Tuition $115.00

 

Drawing Workshop: Light and Shadow

with Ed Kadunc

This workshop exposes your senses and your pencil to

light and shadow and how to “fine tune” your skills.

Wednesday March 7

From 9:30 – 12:00

Tuition $67.00

Drawing Workshop: Perspective

with Ed Kadunc

Learn the mechanics of perspective. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced artist, enjoy the lively exchange of ideas that develop when you begin to discuss perspective!

Wed,  Apr 18 From 9:30 – 12:00

Tuition $65.00

 

Introduction to Oil Painting

with Ed Kadunc

This class covers the technical aspects of oil painting, including tools (brushes, canvas, gesso, paints, mediums and varnishes); color (mixing, values, tones), brushwork techniques and a variety of applications.

Thurs from 5:30 – 8:00

Apr 5 thru Apr 26

Tuition $115.

 

KIDS/TEEN/FAMILY

Kids Throwing Classes

with Cecily Yarosh

Ages 10+

2 Six-Week Sessions

Kids will learn the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel, making bowls, cups and even plates.  During the last class they will also learn how to glaze their pieces.  Pieces will be ready to pick up two weeks after the end of the class.

January 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15

3:30 to 5:30

OR

March 6, 13, 20, 27, Apr 3, 10

3:30 to 5:30

Tuition Fee: $132.00 plus a materials fee of $30.00

 

Piggy Banks

with Cecily Yarosh

ages 6+                                                                                    
Pieces will then be bisque fired, clear glazed and fired again. They will be ready for pickup by the end of February.

Monday, January  16                                                                                             

From 1-3
Tuition fee: 40.00 includes materials fee (30.00 plus 10.00 materials fee )

 

 

KIDS KNITS

with Sally Syren

Saturdays February 4 & 11

10:00AM - 12:00 PM

Ages 8+

Kids, spend two Saturday mornings learning to knit.  Strt with the simple garter stitch and move at your own speed.  Mix lots of colors together to make a potholder or a simple scarf.

Tuition:  $25.00

Materials:  Yarn and Needles Provided  (Yarn donated by the Yarn Garden of Littleton, NH)

 

 

Kids Vacation Clay Camp

with Cecily Yarosh

April 17, 18, 19

1:00 - 3:00 PM

Students may take one, two or all three classes

Tuesday, April 17 - Clay Baskets

   Weave strips of clay to make a clay basket and then decorate it with underglaze.

   Ages 8+

Wednesday, April 18 - Mugs with Faces

   Kids will make a clay mug and personalize it with a face - then decorate it with underglazes.

   Ages 8 +

Thursday,  April 19 - Wind Chimes

   Roll, Stamp, Cut and Pinch shapes

to make pieces to form a wind chime.

   Ages 6+                                                                                            Clay Camp Tuition Fee:     

        One Class $40.00 which includes materials

        Two Classes $75.00 which includes materials

        Three Classes $110.00 which includes materials

    


Registration Form

Click here to download our registration form.

You may either Mail or drop your registration form and payment at:
Littleton Studio School
21 Mill St., Littleton, NH 03561
Or call: 603-444-1066

Visa or Mastercard Accepted

  • Full tuition is due at the time of registration. Failure to make full payment may result in the loss of your place in the class.
  • A full refund less a $25 registration fee will be given if you withdraw from a class at least seven days prior to the first day. No refund will be given after that time.
  • We reserve the right to cancel classes due to inadequate enrollment and other circumstances beyond our control. In the event of a cancellation a credit or full refund will be given.

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