“If I had my way, I’d remove January from the calendar altogether and have an extra July instead.”
HELLO JANUARY
Though January has just begun, we have July on our minds and this month is going to be fun! From classes for all interests to a summer inspired 3rd Friday fundraising experience + special workshops– there is a lot happening at Liberty Arts this month.
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Community Events
A Beach Party in January
Friday, January 17th 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Durham Central Park
Join Liberty Arts for a night of heat, sand, surf rock and art in Durham Central Park! Ward off January’s chill with beach vibe beverages at The Glass Jug (location: 545 Foster Street) and bites from the Locals Seafood food truck. Surf’s up and we look forward to seeing you!
Did you know… When you sign up for classes, special workshops and attend events, like the Annual Iron Pour and the Third Fridays at the Foundry, you also support our mission which is to create experiences that enhance artistic growth and community building through creative practice and collaboration. Learn more about how you can support Liberty Arts here.
Special Fundraising Workshops
Scratch Block Workshop: Carve designs into blocks of resin-bonded sand. An hour later, watch your creation become a work of art during an aluminium pour in the Liberty Arts Foundry across the street from The Glass Jug. $100 per block. This is a Liberty Arts FUNdRAISER, so don’t delay and sign up today!
Other ways to support Liberty Arts this month
Mini Terrarium Workshop: Create mini beach scenes with colored sand topped with a wee succulent in a recycled jar or Glass Jug beer glass. $30 per jar.
Sand Casting Workshop: Learn to make a small object using Delft Clay and pewter and walk away with a finished piece! $150 plus $25 materials fee.
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classes for all
“What a fun project, such a different craft project… Highly recommend it to anyone thinking of doing this the next time it is offered!”
Saw and Solder: Jim Cohen’s class is designed to give students an introduction to two of the basic elements of metal-smithing and jewelry making, sawing and soldering.
Advanced Cup Making –(only 4 spots available ): This class is for intermediate and advanced level glass blowers. Two, four-hour sessions - Thursdays 1/9 and 1/16. Students will learn the steps leading to making symmetrical cups of various shapes, styles and sizes. In the process, students will grow more comfortable blowing thinner and how to maintain sufficient heat.
Intro to Welding + Plasma Cutting – limited seats available: This welding class will be a beginner to intermediate MIG welding class. You will learn the basics of operating a gas metal arc welder as well as a plasma cutter. Using these skills, we will create a metal bird suspended by rebar which one could put into their garden or yard.
Pottery Open Studio – Jan 10th: Open studio is the perfect opportunity to practice what you’ve learned in class as well as explore new pottery ideas. These classes fill up fast so sign up today or add your name to the waiting list.
These are just a few of the classes offered this month see all of the classes with the button below!
Liberty Arts artists, employees, and board members hope you join us this month!