May 2012 Workshops
TUESDAY, May 1 – Art with Tresia – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
FRIDAY, May 4 – Art with Andrea – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 – 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels, composition and painting. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
TUESDAY, May 8 – Art with Tresia – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
FRIDAY, May 11 – Art with Andrea – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 – 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels, composition and painting. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
FRIDAY, May 11 – Teacher Appreciation Night – 5 to 7 pm
Tinman and the Garland District would like to thank teachers for their dedication and hard work. Start the evening with a visit to Tinman Gallery for coupons, hors d’oeuvres and a chance to win prizes. Then stop by participating merchants in the Garland District for other special events and discounts.
SATURDAY, May 12 – Mother’s Day Mommy and Me Workshop – 1 to 3 pm – All ages
Come and create a special I ♥ Mom painting project. Finish it up with glitter. Registration is required for this workshop. 509-325-1500. $10, Tresia Oosting instructor.
TUESDAY, May 15 – Art with Tresia – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
FRIDAY, May 18 – Art with Andrea – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 to 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels, composition and painting. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
SATURDAY, May 19 – Mis Libritos (My Little Books) – 1 pm
Margarita Placencia for an afternoon of Spanish folktales and stories, read in both Spanish and English. Perfect for curious kids and their parents. No fee.
TUESDAY, May 22 – Art with Tresia – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
FRIDAY, May 25 – Art with Andrea – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 to 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels, composition and painting. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
Pre-registration required for all classes. You must call the day before the class, so that the teachers can have enough materials ready. If enough students do not sign up, the class will be canceled. Please call 325-3001 to register for children’s classes and 325-1500 for adult classes.
April 2012 Workshops
SPRING BREAK
TUESDAY, April 3 – Sculpture Making with Tresia – 1 to 2:30 pm – ages 6 to 12
Have fun designing a relief sculpture using cardboard, wire and tape. Then finish your KEITH HARING inspired relief sculpture with paint. $12, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
WEDNESDAY, April 4 – Origami Paper Folding with Patti – 1 to 2:30 pm – ages 6 to 12
Patti will take students through several projects while she teaches them the fundamentals of folding paper. $12, Patti Reiko Osebold, Instructor.
THUR – FRI, April 5 & 6 – Kinetic Collage with Andrea – 1 to 2:30 pm – ages 6 to 12
Use found objects to create little sculptures that will then be hung to create a mobile. Students will be free to construct their own unique sculpture and are invited to bring in small objects that can be incorporated into to their design. Students will return on Friday, April 6 to finish and decorate their mobile. $20 for 2 days, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
TUESDAY, April 10 – Art with Tresia – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
FRIDAY, April 13 – Art with Andrea – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 – 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels, composition and painting. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
SATURDAY, April 14 – Sheila Evans Demo – 1 pm
Sheila will work on the various stages of pastel painting while talking about the process. Questions about technique and materials encouraged. No fee.
TUESDAY, April 17 – Art with Tresia – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
FRIDAY, April 20 – Art with Andrea – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 to 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels, composition and painting. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
SATURDAY, April 21 – Mis Libritos (My Little Books) – 1 pm
Join Mary Benham, an experienced Spanish teacher for Spanish folktales and stories, read in both Spanish and English. Perfect for curious kids and their parents. No fee.
TUESDAY, April 24 – Art with Tresia – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
FRIDAY, April 27 – Art with Andrea – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 to 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels, composition and painting. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
SATURDAY, April 28 – It’s Not Too Late! Tinman Grows Local – 1pm
As part of the Tinman Grows Local lineup we welcome Chrys Ostrander from Pine Meadow Farm Center. Chrys will give a seminar on how and what to do if you are one of the many people who are getting a late start on your garden. Attendees will take home their own copy of Chrys’ seasonal produce availability chart. $5
Pre-registration required for all classes. You must call no later than the day before the class, so that the teachers can have enough materials ready. If enough students do not sign up, the class will be canceled. Please call 325-3001 to register for children’s classes and 325-1500 for adult classes.
Coming in May:
Teacher Appreciation Night
Altered Books with Tresia
Chrys Ostrander returns with another Tinman Grows Local Workshop
March 2012 Workshops
FRIDAY, Mar 2 – Art with Andrea – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 – 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels, composition and painting. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
SATURDAY, Mar 3 – Katherine Malmo, Author Reading and Book Signing – 1pm
Based on autobiographic experiences, Who in This Room: The Realities of Cancer, Fish, and Demolition is a gripping collection of creative nonfiction that pushes the boundaries of story and memoir. Kate’s adventurous life is interrupted by a diagnosis of inflammatory breast cancer, giving her a ten percent chance of living five years. But her story isn’t just about cancer. It is a true tale of survival that is both lived and dreamt. It’s about joy found in lemon trees or fly-fishing. It’s about the survival instinct that helps us re-emerge and engage with the world.
SUNDAY, Mar 4 – “Making Art from Grief”, Memoir Writing Workshop – 11am-1pm
Katherine Malmo, author of Who in This Room: The Realities of Cancer, Fish, and Demolition is offering a two hour workshop focusing on journaling as a way to emotionally heal from life altering experiences. This workshop is for the beginning student. Please bring paper and pen for note taking. $20 includes a copy of Katherine Malmo’s’ book. Please call to register by February 25th. 509-325-1500
TUESDAY, Mar 6 – Art with Tresia – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
FRIDAY, Mar 9 – Art with Andrea – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 – 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels, composition and painting. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
SATURDAY, Mar 10 - Origami Paper Folding – 11am to 1pm – Ages 12 – adult.
Patti will take students through several projects while she teaches them the fundamentals of folding paper. This workshop is for beginning to intermediate students. $10 + $5 for supplies. Patti Reiko Osebold, instructor.
SATURDAY, Mar 10 – Patricia Nikolina Clark Book Reading and Discussion – 1pm – Ages 8 to 12
From the lives of pioneer families who once settled the shoreline coves and fished the waters of Tomales Bay comes the tender story of eleven-year-old Katia, her papa, uncles, brother and baby sister. Struggling to cope with the loss of her mother, Katia finds comfort in reading and spends her time writing poetry and dreaming of becoming a teacher. But when told she must leave school to care for the family, Katia rebels. She turns to her teacher-the only person Katia believes can help make dreams come true. No fee
TUESDAY, Mar 13 – Art with Tresia – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
FRIDAY, Mar 16 – Art with Andrea – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 to 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels, composition and painting. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
SATURDAY, Mar 17 – Mis Libritos (My Little Books) – 1 pm
Join Eastern Washington University professor, Barbara Loste for an afternoon of Spanish folktales and stories, read in both Spanish and English. Perfect for curious kids and their parents. No fee.
TUESDAY, Mar 20 – Art with Tresia – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
FRIDAY, Mar 23 – Art with Andrea – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 to 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels, composition and painting. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
TUESDAY, Mar 27 – Art with Tresia – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
FRIDAY, Mar 30 – Art with Andrea – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 to 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels, composition and painting. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
Pre-registration required for all classes. You must call the day before the class, so that the teachers can have enough materials ready. If enough students do not sign up, the class will be canceled. Please call 325-3001 to register for children’s classes and 325-1500 for adult classes.
Coming in April:
Spring Break workshops for kids
Tinman Goes Green with Sustainability Workshops
January 2012 Workshops
TUESDAY, Jan 3 – Let’s Paint! – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
FRIDAY, Jan 6 – Drawing Methods – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 – 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
SATURDAY, Jan 7 – Author Reading and Book Signing with Kelly Milner Halls & Chris Crutcher – 1pm – mature content, 14 and older recommended
These two award winning Spokaneauthors will be discussing their new collaborative work, Girl Meets Boy: Because There Are Two Sides to Every Story. This book contains 12 short stories written by some of today’s finest young adult authors. Each story has two authors. One author writes from the girls point of view and the other authors writes from the boys; creating a unique story about how two people perceive the same situation. Reserve your copy of Girl Meets Boy: Because There are Two Sides to Every Story before Saturday, Dec 31st and receive 10% off the cover price.
Mommy G’s Gourmet Grilled Cheese truck will be making a special appearance during this event. Come early as there will be a line.
TUESDAY, Jan 10 – Let’s Paint! – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
FRIDAY, Jan 13 – Drawing Methods – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 – 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
TUESDAY, Jan 17 – Let’s Paint! – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
FRIDAY, Jan 20 – Drawing Methods – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 to 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
FRIDAY, Jan 20 – Author Reading and Book Signing with Steven W. Siler & Nicole L. Manganaro – 6pm
Join the editors of, Signature Tastes of Spokane, for a progressive dinner through the Garland District showcasing our area’s food and drink from cocktails to cupcakes.
SATURDAY, Jan 21 – Mis Libritos (My Little Books) – 1pm
Jose’ Alonso will be reading Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear this Spanish classic in its native language. Perfect for curious kids and their parents. No fee.
TUESDAY, Jan 24 – Let’s Paint! – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
FRIDAY, Jan 27 – Drawing Methods – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 to 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
SATURDAY, Jan 28 – Book Signing and Author Reading with Kelly Milner Halls – 1pm
Kelly is once again searching for the truth in her newest publication, Alien Investigation: Searching for Truth about UFOs and Aliens. Explore UFO sightings, landings, crashes, aliens and even a few hoaxes from eyewitness’s accounts from around the world. Examine Kelly’s findings and decide for yourself whether visitors from other worlds are real. Reserve your copy of Alien Investigation: Searching from Truth about UFOs and Aliens before Saturday, Jan 21st and receive 10% off the cover price.
TUESDAY, Jan 31 – Let’s Paint! – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
Pre-registration required for all classes. You must call the day before the class, so that the teachers can have enough materials ready. If enough students do not sign up, the class will be canceled. Please call 325-3001 to register for children’s classes and 325-1500 for adult classes.
Coming in February: Celebrate Charles Dickens’ 200th birthday.
December 2011 Workshops
FRIDAY, Dec 2 – Drawing Methods – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 to 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
TUESDAY, Dec 6 – Let’s Paint! – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
FRIDAY, Dec 9 – Drawing Methods – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 – 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
SATURDAY, Dec 10 – Kenn Nesbitt – Author Reading & Book Signing – 1 pm
Kenn Nesbitt will introduce his book The Ultimate Top Secret Guide to Taking Over the World. Through humor, Kenn presents practical guidelines on how a junior Evil Genius can conquer and rule the world. Reserve your copy of The Ultimate Top Secret Guide to Taking Over the World before Saturday, Dec 3rd and receive 10% off the cover price.
SATURDAY, Dec 10 – Dr. Lorraine McConaghy – Slide Show & Book Signing – 11 am
“New Land, North of the Columbia: Historic Documents that Tell the Story of Washington State from Territory to Today”. Dr. McConaghy presents copies of the actual documents that created the history of our state and puts them into context. This book is the perfect gift for educators, parents or anyone interested in Washington State history. Reserve your copy before Saturday, Dec. 3rd and receive 10% off the cover price. (Tinman)
MONDAY, Dec 12 & Dec 19 – Clay – 4 to 5:30pm – ages 8- 12
This clay class will explore the beginning stages of hand building. The project is making a box out of slabs and adding clay for decoration. This is a two week class and students will be able to paint their fired project on Monday, Dec 19, $22, Liz Bishop, Instructor.
TUESDAY, Dec 13 – Let’s Paint! – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
FRIDAY, Dec 16 – Drawing Methods – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 – 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
TUESDAY, Dec 20 – Let’s Paint! – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
FRIDAY, Dec 23 – Drawing Methods – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 to 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
TUESDAY, Dec 27 – Let’s Paint! – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
FRIDAY, Dec 30 – Drawing Methods – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 to 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
Pre-registration required for all classes. You must call by the day before the class, so that the teachers can have enough materials ready. If enough students do not sign up, the class will be canceled. Please call 325-3001 to register for children’s classes and 325-1500 for adult classes.
November 2011 Workshops
TUESDAY, Nov 1 – Let’s Paint! – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor
FRIDAY, Nov 4 – Drawing Methods – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 to 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
SATURDAY, Nov 5 – Recyclosaur Workshop with Peter Thomas – 1 to 3pm – All ages
There is no “wrong way” to finish your Recyclosaur, so let your imagination run wild! Whatever you can dream, you can do! $15 including supplies, Peter Thomas instructor.
TUESDAY, Nov 8 – Let’s Paint! – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor
FRIDAY, Nov. 11 – Drawing Methods – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 – 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
SATURDAY, Nov. 12 – Imaginary Watercolor Landscapes with Tobe Harvey – 10:30am to 3:30pm – Adults
Spend the day creating imaginary landscapes using the medium of watercolor. $50, supply list available. Tobe Harvey, Instructor. (Tinman)
MONDAY, Nov 14 – Clay – 4 to 5:30pm – ages 8- 12
This clay class will explore the beginning stages of hand building. The project is making a box out of slabs and adding clay for decoration. This is a two week class and students will be able to paint their fired project on Monday, Nov 21, $22, Liz Bishop, Instructor.
TUESDAY, Nov 15 – Let’s Paint! – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
FRIDAY, Nov 18 – Drawing Methods – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 – 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
SATURDAY, Nov 19 – Mis Libritos (My Little Books) – 1pm
Join experienced Spanish teacher Marge Andrews for another fun afternoon of Spanish folktales and stories, read in both Spanish and English. Perfect for curious kids and their parents. No fee.
SATURDAY, Nov. 19 – Fall Leaf Painting – 1 to 3pm – ages 8 to 12
Join us for a festively fall art class! We’ll be using leaves to create a custom composition with crayons and watercolor. The resulting product will be a wax-resist painting on 12×18 inch paper. The process will include instruction on observational drawing, composition and color arrangements, color mixing, and watercolor techniques. Bring your creativity and be ready to learn and have fun! $10+$5 supply fee, Darcy Drury, Instructor. (Tinman)
TUESDAY, Nov 22 – Let’s Paint! – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
FRIDAY, Nov 25 – Drawing Methods – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 to 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
SATURDAY, Nov 26 – Mommy & Me Ornament Making Workshop 1 to 3pm
Come and create an original holiday ornament! Help your youngster squish around special clay into a wintery mitten or a freeform shape then finish it up with paint! $5, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
TUESDAY, Nov 29 – Let’s Paint! – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
Pre-registration required for all classes. You must call by the day before the class, so that the teachers can have enough materials ready. If enough students do not sign up, the class will be canceled. Please call 325-3001 to register for children’s classes and 325-1500 for adult classes.
OCTOBER 2011 WORKSHOPS
TUESDAY, Oct 4 – Let’s Paint! – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor
FRIDAY, Oct 7 – Drawing Methods – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 – 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
FRIDAY, Oct. 7 – Altered Book with Tresia Oosting- 6 to 8pm – all ages – Part of the Visual Arts Tour
Not only can you view Tresia’s new show, “Semblance” you can drop in to make some art as well. She’ll show you how to rewrite your old book with collage, drawing and painting to create an “altered book” that tells your own story. $15 if we supply the book. Preregistration is requested so we can have enough supplies. Call 325-1500.
MONDAY, Oct 10 – Clay – 4 to 5:30pm – ages 8- 12
This clay class will explore the beginning stages of hand building. The project is making a box out of slabs and adding clay for decoration. This is a two week class and students will be able to paint their fired project on Monday, Oct 17, $22, Liz Bishop, Instructor.
TUESDAY, Oct 11 – Let’s Paint! – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor
FRIDAY, Oct 14 – Drawing Methods – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 – 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
SATURDAY, Oct 15 – Drawing for Adults Workshop– 10:30 am – 3:30 pm – adults
Drawing is so much a matter of seeing. We will explore ways to attune our eyes and hands. The message can be used anytime we draw and with helping others to draw. This will be a fast paced fun workshop. $50. Judy Patterson, Instructor. Supply list available. (at Tinman)
SATURDAY, Oct 15 – Mis Libritos (My Little Books)– 1pm
Join an experienced Spanish teacher for another fun afternoon of Spanish folktales and stories, read in both Spanish and English. Perfect for curious kids and their parents. No fee.
TUESDAY, Oct 18 – Let’s Paint! – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
FRIDAY, Oct 21 – Drawing Methods – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 – 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
SATURDAY, Oct 22 – Monoprints with Margot – 1 pm – all ages
Margot will help you develop your own personal imagery and patterns as you also learn more about this method of unique printing. $15, Margot Casstevens, Instructor. (at Tinman)
TUESDAY, Oct 25 – Let’s Paint! – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
FRIDAY, Oct 28 – Drawing Methods – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 to 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
SATURDAY, Oct 29 – Mask Making with Tresia Oosting – 11am to 3pm – all ages
Come and create a silly – dilly abstract animal mask to celebrate October! We’ll have a great time with feathers, and other fun stuff! Wear your finished mask to your Halloween party. Drop by anytime between 11am – 3pm, mask will only take about 45 minutes to complete and then head over to Tinman Too at 1pm for author reading with Kelly Milner Halls. $5, (At Tinman)
SATURDAY, Oct 29 – Author Reading with Kelly Milner Halls
Kelly once again visits the world of the unusual in her newest book, “In Search of Sasquatch”. In her pursuit for the truth Kelly spoke with a wide variety of experts and obtained first hand stories from eyewitnesses who have had their own encounters with this allusive creature. This is sure to be a fun-filled author reading as Kelly never disappoints her fans.
Coming in November:
- Holiday Card Making
- Jewelry Workshop
- Mommy & Me Ornament Workshop
- Recyclosaur Workshop
Pre-registration required for all classes. You must call by the day before the class, so that the teachers can have enough materials ready. If enough students do not sign up, the class will be canceled. Please call 325-3001 to register for children’s classes and 325-1500 for adult classes.
SEPTEMBER 2011 WORKSHOPS
FRIDAY, Sept 9 – Drawing Methods –4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 – 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. $12. Andrea Perry, Instructor.
SATURDAY, Sept 10 – Author Reading with Claire Rudolf Murphy – 1pm
The Spokane Childrens’ Book Writers and Illustrators series starts again this fall with popular non-fiction writer Claire Rudolf Murphy. She will read from her new book, “Marching with Aunt Susan” and always enjoys answering questions from young readers and budding authors. (At Tinman Too)
MONDAY, Sept 12 – Clay – 4 to 5:30pm – ages 8- 12
This clay class will explore the beginning stages of hand building. The project is making a box out of slabs and adding clay for decoration. This is a two week class and students will be able to paint their fired project on Monday, Sept 19, $22, Liz Bishop, Instructor.
TUESDAY, Sept 13 – Let’s Paint! – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor
FRIDAY, Sept 16 – Drawing Methods –4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 – 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. $12. Andrea Perry, Instructor.
SATURDAY, Sept 17 – Drawing for Adults Workshop– 10:30 am – 3:30 pm – adults
Drawing is so much a matter of seeing. We will explore ways to attune our eyes and hands. The message can be used anytime we draw and with helping others to draw. This will be a fast paced fun workshop. $50. Judy Patterson, Instructor. Supply list available. (at Tinman)
TUESDAY, Sept 20 – Let’s Paint! – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
FRIDAY, Sept 23 – Drawing Methods – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 – 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. $12. Andrea Perry, Instructor.
TUESDAY, Sept 27 – Let’s Paint! – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
FRIDAY, Sept 30 – Drawing Methods – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 to 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. $12. Andrea Perry, Instructor.
Coming in October: altered book workshop with Tresia Oosting
Pre-registration required for all classes. You must call by the day before the class, so that the teachers can have enough materials ready. If enough students do not sign up, the class will be canceled. Please call 325-3001 to register for children’s classes and 325-1500 for adult classes.
SUMMER CLASSES
JULY
TUESDAY, July 5 – Let’s Paint! 11 am to 12 pm – ages 4 to 7
Each week will be a different project. $10. Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
WEDNESDAY, July 6 – Drawing Methods – 10:30 am to 12 pm – ages 8 to 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. $12 Andrea Perry, instructor.
MONDAY, July 11 – Free Form Clay Vessel – 11 am to 12:30 pm – ages 8 to 12
This clay class is geared towards the beginning stages of hand building. This project teaches how to use coils, balls and little slabs to create the free form vessel. Students will be able to paint the finished project on Monday, July 18 – 11 am to 12 pm. $22. Liz Bishop, Instructor.
MONDAY, July 11 – Clay Critters – 1 to 2:30 pm – ages 8 to 12
Construct birds, fish or animals in this clay workshop. Students will be able to paint the finished project on Monday, July 18 –12:30 to 1:30 pm. $22. Liz Bishop, Instructor.
TUESDAY, July 12 – Let’s Paint! – 11 am to 12 pm – ages 4 to 7
$10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
WEDNESDAY, July 13 – Drawing Methods – 10:30 am to 12 pm – ages 8 to 12
$12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
TUESDAY, July 19 – Let’s Paint! – 11 am to 12 pm – ages 4 to 7
$10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
WEDNESDAY, July 20 – Drawing Methods – 10:30 am to 12 pm –ages 8 to 12
$12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
TUESDAY, July 26 – Let’s Paint! – 11 am to 12 pm – ages 4 to 7
$10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
WEDNESDAY, July 27 – Drawing Methods – 10:30 am to 12 pm – ages 8 to 12
$12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
AUGUST
MONDAY, August 1 – “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle – 11 am to 1 pm – ages 8 to 12
In this workshop students will create a collage that is influenced by author Eric Carle’s classic tale. $12. Liz Bishop, Instructor.
TUESDAY, August 2 – Let’s Paint! – 11 am to 12 pm – ages 4 to 7
$10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
WEDNESDAY, August 3 – Drawing Methods – 10:30 am to 12 pm – ages 8 to 12
$12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
MONDAY, August 8 – Line and Shape Design – 11 am to 12:30 pm – ages 8 to 12
Explore the elements of design: line, shape, and pattern. The materials that will be used for this project are felt board, sharpies and construction crayons. $12. Instructor, Liz Bishop.
TUESDAY, August 9 – Let’s Paint! – 11 am to 12 pm – ages 4 to 7 $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
WEDNESDAY, August 10 – Drawing Methods – 10:30 am to 12 pm – ages 8 to 12
$12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
MONDAY, August 15 – Cave Man Painting – 11 am to 12:30 pm – ages 8 to 12
In this workshop students will explore and create their own cave man painting. Learn about the different animals and symbols that were discovered in the caves of Lascaux, France. For this project charcoal and painting with berries onto a tile will be used. $12, Liz Bishop, Instructor.
TUESDAY, August 16 – Let’s Paint! – 11 am to 12 pm – ages 4 to 7
$10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
WEDNESDAY, August 17 – Drawing Methods – 10:30 am to 12 pm – ages 8 to 12
$12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
MONDAY, August 22 – Free Form Clay Vessel – 11 am to 12:30 pm – ages 8 to 12
This clay class is geared towards the beginning stages of hand building. The project teaches how to use coils, balls and little slabs to create the free form vessel. Students will be able to paint the finished project on Monday, August 29 – 11 am to 12 pm. $22. Liz Bishop, Instructor.
MONDAY, August 22 – Clay Critters – 1 to 2:30 pm – ages 8 to 12
Construct birds, fish or animals in this clay workshop. August 29 – 12:30 to 1:30 pm. $22. Liz Bishop, Instructor.
TUESDAY, August 23 – Let’s Paint! – 11 am – 12 pm – ages 4 to 7
$10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
WEDNESDAY, August 24 – Drawing Methods – 10:30 am to 12 pm – ages 8 to 12
$12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
TUESDAY, August 30 – Let’s Paint! – 11 am to 12 pm – ages 4 to 7
$10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
WEDNESDAY, August 31 – Drawing Methods – 10:30 am to 12 pm – ages 8 to 12
$12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
Pre-registration required for all classes. You must call by the day before the class, so that the teachers can have enough materials ready. If enough students do not sign up, the class will be canceled. Please call 325-3001 to register.
All Workshop fees include supplies. All you need to bring is creativity. Instructor Information is located on our “about” page.
Please call (509) 325-3001 to register.
JUNE 2011 WORKSHOPS
FRIDAY, June 3 – Drawing Methods – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 – 12
Students will learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. $12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
TUESDAY, June 7 – Let’s Paint! – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
Creative painting and drawing for kids. Each week will be a different project. $10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
FRIDAY, June 10 – Drawing Methods – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 – 12
$12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
SATURDAY, June 11 – Michele Corriel and Janet Fox, Author Reading – 1 to 2 pm – all ages
Tinman Too is hosting regional authors, Michele Corriel and Janet Fox, for this month’s book reading and signing. Michele Corriel will be reading from her book “Fairview Felines – A Newspaper Mystery”, a middle school mystery. All the cats in Fairview disappeared and only Thomas Weston, newspaperman extraordinaire (and eighth grader) can find them. All the while Thomas battles the never-ending hysterical headlines that pop up in his head!
Janet Foxes book “Forgiven” is the story of Kula Baker, who must learn that the key to a happy life lies in accepting yourself. No fee.
TUESDAY, June 14 – Let’s Paint! – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
$10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor
FRIDAY, June 17 – Drawing Methods – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 – 12
$12, Andrea Perry, Instructor.
SATURDAY, June 18 – Photograph the Historical Garland District with Robert Lloyd – 11am to 1pm – HS – Adult
In this new workshop series retired Eastern Washington University Professor Robert Lloyd will be taking students on a walking tour of the Garland district. Students will learn how to photograph Garland’s remarkable architecture through the lesson of how shadows change at noon. $15, To register for this workshop please call Tinman Gallery, 325-1500. Bring your own camera.
SATURDAY, June 18 – Mis Libritos with Mary Benham – 11 am
Join Mary Benham, an experienced Spanish teacher for fun morning of Spanish folktales and stories, read in both Spanish and English. Perfect for curious kids and their parents. No fee.
TUESDAY, June 21 – Let’s Paint! – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
$10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
FRIDAY, June 24 – Drawing Methods – 4 to 5:30 pm – ages 8 to 12
$12, Andrea Perry, Instructor
TUESDAY, June 28 – Let’s Paint! – 4 to 5 pm – ages 4 to 7
$10, Tresia Oosting, Instructor.
Coming in July:
Summer art workshops for kids
Pre-registration required for all classes. You must call by the day before the class, so that the teachers can have enough materials ready. If enough students do not sign up, the class will be canceled. Please call 325-3001 to register.
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