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Spring classes and workshops are in full bloom around Ogden

By The Monarch, Special To The Standard-Examiner - | Mar 31, 2021
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Make a candle for spring at Art Box gift shop, located at The Monarch, anytime during business hours.

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Elizabeth Robbins and Shanna Kunz are award-winning artists and best friends who launched Inspired to Paint online subscription art classes, wildly popular with over 1,500 members from all over the world, one year ago.

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Ink flow class at the Local Artisan Collective is a meditative exploration of the art of ink on paper.

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Jewelry classes are offered monthly at the Local Artisan Collective by a 16th-generation silversmith.

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The Local Artisan Collective hosts the monthly online Ladies Night.

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Celebrate Earth Day at the Lotus Wellness Spot through grounding yoga and crafts.

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Sound Bath Sundays are hosted by the Lotus Wellness Spot.

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Ninth Muse Academy offers art classes for all ages at The Monarch.

Classes are springing up everywhere in the Nine Rails Creative District. From jewelry to candles, watercolor to yoga, April is packed with classes and workshops for everyone to learn something new this spring.

ART BOX

Spring Candle Making

You can always pop in to learn how to make a candle at Art Box, at The Monarch, anytime during open business hours. Make a candle and shop for Easter basket goodies on Saturday during the Gourmet Market! For more upcoming classes and events, visit artboxogden.com.

COW CREEK STUDIOS

Watercolor Classes

Stephen Henry offers three-session watercolor classes for all ability levels, especially those who are totally inexperienced. Come to this class with nothing but a desire to create and leave with a beautiful watercolor painting made by your own hand. All materials included. Ongoing classes, Tuesdays or Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $145, email art@cowcreekstudio.com, cowcreekstudio.com

ECCLES COMMUNITY ART CENTER

Kummooyeh: The Korean way of the sword and archery

Kummooyeh is a martial art based mainly in ancient Korean sword art forms and traditional Korean archery. Classes are fun, stimulating and physically active. Training involves wooden practice swords similar to a katana, and foam swords for sparring. You will also practice traditional meditation techniques as well as Korean archery. Kids learn about respect and discipline. If you want to, you can also participate in tournaments, test into higher belt rankings and eventually become a black belt! Learn more about the art and history of Kummooyeh at Kummooyeh.org. Fridays, April 30 through June 18, 5:30-7 p.m., $75/month, ogden4arts.org or Facebook @Ogden4arts

INSPIRED TO PAINT

Still Life & Landscapes

Free instructional videos on both still life and landscape, time-lapse painting and more by award-winning artists Elizabeth Robbins and Shanna Kunz. These are online, subscription-based classes. Try it out for free at inspiredtopaint.com.

JOANNE HALL ART

Watercolor Studio Class

For those who know a little (or a lot) about watercolor and want to paint their own projects, around other artists, with some help and direction. Tuesdays, April 6-27, 10:30 a.m. to noon, The Monarch, 455 25th St., $70, joannehallart.com or Facebook @joannehallart

LOCAL ARTISAN COLLECTIVE

Ink Flow Exploration Class

This class will not be creating a finished project but will be about exploring the flow of ink on paper in a mindful way. They will be using a variety of “brushes” to explore mark-making on paper, making several pieces while exploring flow, viscosity and blending of handmade inks. There will also be a selection of natural inks made from local plants. Inks will include clove and wintergreen oil and are made of walnut, sumac, Virginia creeper, mugwort and madder seed. If you have allergies to these items, this would be a problem. Friday, April 2, 7:30 p.m., $20, localartisancollective.com/calendar

Silver Ring/Band Class

Make a silver band ring, complete with an inscription inside. All materials and tools will be provided. This class is taught by Rene Venegas, a 16th-generation silversmith. His family was one of the first to arrive from Spain to the Americas. His ancestor, Felipe Venegas, was the silversmith for the early cathedrals in the Dominican Republic and stamped the first European coins in the New World. Friday, April 2, 6 p.m., and Friday, May 14, 6 p.m., $40/person or $75/couple, 801-686-5351, localartisancollective.com/calendar

Upcycled Silver Spoon Ring

Learn how to make a ring out of an upcycled silver spoon or fork, complete with an inscription inside. This class is taught by Rene Venegas, a 16th-generation silversmith. His family was one of the first to arrive from Spain to the Americas. His ancestor, Felipe Venegas, was the silversmith for the early cathedrals in the Dominican Republic and stamped the first European coins in the New World. All materials and tools will be provided. Friday, April 9, 6 p.m., and Friday, May 14, 6 p.m., $50/person or $95/couple, 801-686-5351, localartisancollective.com/calendar

Copper Cuff Bracelet

Make a copper bracelet, complete with an inscription. This class is taught by Rene Venegas, a 16th-generation silversmith. All copper, materials and tools will be provided. Friday, April 9, 6 p.m., $30/person or $55/couple, 801-686-5351, localartisancollective.com/calendar

Ladies Night: Pressed Flower Wall Hanging

A fun night to laugh, relax, have fun and create with other women where you can dress up or come in your pajamas and meet new people. During this online class, you will make and design a pressed dried flower art piece inside a 5×7 double-sided, golden glass frame. This class is taught by Stephanie Howerton from Our Children’s Earth. The next Ladies Night class on May 14 will be Spoon Garden Stakes. Friday, April 16, 9 p.m., $35, localartisancollective.com/calendar

THE LOTUS WELLNESS SPOT

Earth Day Yoga + Upcycling Workshop

Join Joss at Lotus in honoring the Earth with yoga flow and an opportunity to get your hands in some dirt. In this fun and creative craft, you will be using recycled materials to make a self-watering planter to house your new plant baby. All materials are provided: pre-cut glass containers, cotton rope, soil, water and baby plants. Saturday, April 17, 1-3 p.m., $30, thelotuscafeyogastudioandshop.com or Facebook @thelotuscafeyogastudioandshop

Sound Bath Sunday

A Sound Bath is an experience that is particular to each person. Instruments are played such as the didgeridoo, harmonium, heartbeat drum, flutes, chimes, gongs, crystal/Tibetan singing bowls and more. The results are waves of peace, heightened awareness, and relaxation of the mind, body and spirit. Some people experience emotional healing, others great insights into their lives. Sunday, April 18, 1-2:30 p.m., $25, thelotuscafeyogastudioandshop.com or Facebook @thelotuscafeyogastudioandshop

NINTH MUSE ACADEMY OF ART

Spring Art Camp

Drawing and painting lessons for all ages. Sign up for one day or all four. Visit the website or Facebook @artclubogden for all upcoming classes and events at Ninth Muse Academy. Monday, April 5, through Thursday, April 8, 9-10:30 a.m. or 9 a.m. to noon, The Monarch, 455 25th St., 385-231-9551, 9thmuse.art

SARA AUSTIN ART

Colored Pencil Workshop

This four-day, in-person workshop will give you all the tools you need to get the foundation of skills needed to continue to grow as an artist. Enjoy good company and great instruction to finally be able to say “I can draw better than a stick figure.” All materials are provided. The two-hour sessions will be on May 4, 11, 18 and 25 at The Monarch. For details, visit saraaustinart.com.

Check websites and social media pages often from all of these artists and venues for more upcoming classes, workshops and events throughout spring.

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