Icicles & Pendants In this 3-hour workshop, we’ll cover the basic manipulation of solid borosilicate glass using an oxygen/propane-powered burner, a comprehensive understanding of safety standards, and equipment functions. We will be making clear glass icicles and some basic colored pendants. November 24, 2024 (9:30am – 12:30pm) $100 class + $25 material fee payable to...
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Beginner Stained Glass with Stacey Zaremba
This introductory class provides a foundation for stained glass using the copper foil method, originally developed by L. C. Tiffany. The class begins with a safety overview and an introduction to the tools used. We will cover the art of glass cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, and finishing with patina and wax. By the end of...
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Kiln design and wood firing with Justin Lambert
June 10 – 15, 2024 – During this one-week workshop you will learn through observation and hands on applications. Our wonderful Tube Anagama is ten years old and in need of some modifications. We have contacted Justin Lambert to redesign the fire box and add a baffle wall to the back of the kiln. Cost:...
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Silk Scarves with Suzi Foster
Have fun creating unique and colorful silk scarves with an endless variety of color combinations. We will be using 100% habotai silk scarves that are so soft and luxurious and can be worn all year. You will choose a straight or infinity scarf. They make wonderful gifts; extra scarves can be made during class for...
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Seed Bead Necklace with Y’vonne Page-Magnus
Make your own seed bead necklace by combining seed beads and semi-precious stones. Learn how to space out your beads while creating a unique pattern and attach a clasp. Design a pair of matching earrings to go with your necklace by using simple wire wrapping techniques. These skills can be applied to future jewelry making...
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Eco-printing with Jill Spiro
Introduction to Eco-Printing on a heat press. In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to create your own unique prints using real plant material on watercolor paper. Jill will provide colored paper and stencils to enhance your design. The possibilities are endless – If you have leaves that you would like to print, bring them...
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Dyeing Frozen Wool with Juliana Kapusta
Looking Forward to the Cold Weather! In this fun class we will be using the cold weather to our advantage. With frozen wool, we’ll create a multicolored piece of fabric. We will start with the basics of dyeing a single color then move on to the multicolored frozen wool and finish up with dyeing multiple...
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Macramé with Barbara Neale
Macramé is an ancient art of knots. Macramé knowledge travelled with sailors from port to port as they would make and sell their knotted creations. People were interested in how these knots were made and macramé became several versions of itself in each destination. Macramé art can be simple or elaborate, large or small, it...
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Printmaking with Sue Fox Mitrano
Print, ink, repeat! Discover the excitement of printmaking in this fun workshop led by local printmaker Sue Fox Mitrano. Sue will guide you through the entire process from drawing to carving and printing. Make multiple prints you can frame or give as a gift. Try different colors, mix your own inks, and enjoy some creative camaraderie! March...
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Shibori Dye Workshop with Sue Fox Mitrano
Learn the ancient art of Shibori dyeing! Create fabulous wearables using Indigo dye for yourself or to give as gifts. Four different techniques will be taught and participants choose two ways to prep their fabrics. Students can create two silk scarves from start to finish or opt to create a cotton tote or pillow covers....
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Membership
Tyler Park Center for the Arts (TPCA) is a 501(c)(3) private non-profit organization. Your membership, along with the contributions of generous individuals and businesses, has allowed us to keep our costs lower, our programs vibrant and the arts accessible to everyone in our community. As we grow, your continued support will help us develop and...
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Pet Portraits with Michelle Geipel
Come join Michelle in painting a fun colorful version of your Best Friend! May 13, 2023 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm (Ages 18+)
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Felting Workshop with Nelly Kouzmina
Explore the possibilities of felt-making and learn various techniques to create one of the oldest forms of textile using natural fibers – wool. Winter Ornaments & Table Runner Students will create unique handmade ornaments and table runner at one workshop. December 7, 2024 (10:00am – 4:00pm) $100 class + $30 material fee payable to instructor...
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Rug Hooking with Juliana Kapusta
The historic art of traditional hand hooked rugs has been admired since colonial times. Like many forms of art, hooked rugs were made out of necessity, utilizing scraps and upcycling. By pulling up one loop at a time you can create a beautiful 6” by 6” heirloom textile. Candle Mat This class is for the...
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Pysanky Eggs with Basia Andrusko
Explore the art, symbolism and joy in creating Pysanky. You will be guided through all the steps of transforming a plain egg into a work of art. Adult and/or teen students will learn the age-old Ukrainian method of writing Pysanky. We will apply a series of melted beeswax and dyes to create traditional and individually creative...
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Precious Metal Clay Jewelry with Monique Perry
Hearts for Valentines Day Come learn how to make beautiful fine silver jewelry using Precious Metal Clay (PMC). Students will leave with a finished pair of earrings and a pendant necklace they can be proud to wear! January 18, 2025 (9:30am – 4:30pm) $150 + $95 materials fee payable to instructor at the time of...
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Pastel Workshop with Elissa Goldberg
Landscape Learn how to work with or enhance your skills with pastels. You will be guided through the process of how to create a landscape scene with soft pastels. You will be taught the underpainting process, scrumbling, and different layering techniques. No experience necessary – only an interest to learn and have fun. Or, an...
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Stained Glass Workshops with Barbara Konschak
Leaded Stained Glass goes way back to medieval times. The glass is cut to a pattern and then, instead of copper foil, lead came is used to join the pieces together. This comes in 6ft lengths and is cut to size and bent around the glass shapes. Then each join is soldered, before the panel...
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Pour Painting & More with Michelle Geipel
Let’s pour some paint! No experience necessary! Learn how to have fun with Acrylic Pour Painting. This is a simple way of creating your own “one of a kind” piece of art. October 29, 2022 from 1:00pm – 2:30pm. Ages 18+ We’ve all heard of acrylic pours. This time, let’s do more! Come and play...
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Alcohol Paint with Michelle Geipel
Come and try something new – Paint your own ornaments with alcohol inks! November 11, 2023 from 11:00am – 1:00pm (SOLD OUT) or 2:00pm – 4:00pm (Ages18+)
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Fused Glass Workshops with Barbara Neale
Fused glass, also known as warm glass, is a process of cutting and overlapping glass that will be melted in a kiln into a solid piece. No prior experience is needed as we will go over some basics of glass prior to the actual hands on. Small Tea Candle Holder February 12, 2025 (6:00pm –...
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Plein Air Painting with Renee Egan
Winter Landscape This is a oil painting class for all levels, from the beginner painter up to advanced. Students will participate and develop their painting skills through creative and technical approaches. They will learn to make great choices during the process of conceptualizing their photo reference. Color mixing and brush application will be discussed, as well as...
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Pottery Classes & Workshops
Experience the joy of wheel-throwing and hand-building pottery at your own pace, while in a nurturing teaching environment. Great for all levels of experience.
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Wood Kiln Firing
The Tyler Park Arts Manabigama (Japanese for “beautiful learning kiln”) is a single chamber wood kiln designed to be efficient, and give beautiful results. Kiln firings are scheduled periodically throughout the year. Community Firings – Stay tuned for upcoming dates Our community firings are split in-to “Shares.” In addition to the loading/prep and unloading/clean up...
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Basket Workshop with Karen Wychock
Apple Basket Working over wooden molds, in the methods of the Shakers, you have an opportunity to weave a traditional 12” apple basket. The apple baskets will be woven of reed. The handles are made of pre-bent oak. Students will learn to lay out the base over a mold, weave the sides of the basket...
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Birthday Parties & Friends Night Out
Schedule a special night at TPCA. Offerings in a multitude of mediums including pottery, Pysanky, pour painting, fine art, & more! For details & scheduling contact Director@tylerparkarts.org or 267-218-0290.
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Gift Certificates
Give a gift to Create! Use for workshops, kiln firings or a special occasion.
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Workshop & Camp Proposals
Tyler Park Center for the Arts is presently accepting proposals for workshops and successive class programs in art, poetry, music, movement & environmental consciousness. Please submit a workshop proposal form and contact us with your information & inspiration – 267-218-0290 or workshops.tylerparkarts@gmail.com