CULINARY ARTS

Introduction to Wheel Throwing

Satisfy your curiosity and experience a fun and thorough introduction to throwing on the potter’s wheel. Learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups, bowls and more in this exciting introduction to throwing fundamentals. Mr. Jim will guide you through the process of throwing, shaping and trimming pots on the wheel. Basic surface decoration and glazing techniques are also demonstrated.

Course Fee: $145 Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., June 10-July 15 Macoupin Art Collective, Staunton, Ill.

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Introduction to Metalsmithing and Jewelry Making

You will learn the foundations of metalsmithing and jewelry making. This course will introduce you to sawing, filing, cold and hot connections, surface design, and shaping oncopperorbrass(sterlingsilveratanadditionalcharge) within a state-of-the-art dedicated metalsmithing studio at SIUE. The course includes the use of tools within the studio, as well as a personal toolkit and materials to get you started. Students should complete 1-2 projects which might include a pendant, brooch, ring or earrings.

ArtisanBreadsI

Learn the basics of bread-making, including the terminology, ingredient functionality, dough handling, fermentation steps, mixing and dough development, as well as the fermentation in the baking process. You will be able to take all recipes and finished products (20-30 loaves of bread) home. All ingredients will be provided for the baking process.

Course Fee: $179 (parking included) Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m., June 1-July 6 Metalsmithing Studio, SIUE Campus Course Fee: $129 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 5-8 p.m., June 21-23 Artisan 222 Bakery, Edwardsville

ReflectiveSurfaces:Watercolor Painting Workshop with Lana Cease

The instructor for this class is watercolorist Lana Cease, known for her paintings of beautiful glass surfaces (marbles in particular). In this class, she shares her favorite techniques and tips for how to paint glass and hard reflective surfaces that shimmer and refract the light.

Course Fee: $190 Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., July 31 and Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Aug. 1 Macoupin Art Collective, Staunton, Ill.

ArtisanBreadsII

This course will build on the knowledge learned in Artisan Breads I. The focus will be on sourdough breads and the functions of bread making. You will be able to take all recipes and finished products (20-30 loaves of bread) home. All ingredients will be provided for the baking process.

Course Fee: $129 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 5-8 p.m., July 19-21 Artisan 222 Bakery, Edwardsville

Breads of the World

You will learn how to create and bake breads from around the world, including Brioche, Challah, Mediterranean and many more! You will be able to take all recipes and finished products (20-30 loaves of bread) home. All ingredients will be provided for the baking process.

Course Fee: $129 Two sessions available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 5-8 p.m., Aug. 2-4 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 5-8 p.m., Aug. 9-11 Artisan 222 Bakery, Edwardsville