Classes

Whether you come to one of TSKW’s workshops as a seasoned artist or one of those people who “can’t even draw a stick figure,” the idea isn’t necessarily to walk away with a work of art in your hands – although quite often you do. We like to think the goal is to see the world differently, and more clearly, as well as picking up real skills. A watercolor class is a way to pinpoint exactly what kind of blue the ocean is, and a reading group can change what you see as you walk the streets of Old Town.

A digital photo workshop or a natural papermaking class can change your perception of the phone in your pocket or the contents of your kitchen cupboard. Trust us – whatever
direction you turn, you’ll end up somewhere new.

Click on “all classes and workshops” above to see a full listing of offerings.

Painting Boot Camp with Rick Worth

May 07, 2013 - May 28, 2013
Tuesdays, Session 1: 2-4:30pm, Session 2: 6-8:30pm


An annual favorite, and always a full house. Reserve your monthly seat for Worth’s non- stop, step-by-step, put-ya-through-the paces painting experience. Students are provided with all the materials necessary and stroke-by- stroke guided instruction.

Digital Photography with Michael Marrero

May 08, 2013 - May 29, 2013
Wednesdays, 9am-12pm


Cuban American photographer and filmmaker Marrero will share the scope of his professional experience from his commercial lens, to the fine art of image making. The goal of this class — whether your interest is in studio work, fine art or family archives — is to make you a better photographer.

Faces and Places: Portrait Painting with Letty Nowak

May 29, 2013 - May 31, 2013



Nowak is bringing her extensive knowledge of portraiture and her breezy fun approach back to TSKW for a one-time pop up workshop in May.

Art is Cool! with TSKW Instructors

June 01, 2013 - June 29, 2013
Saturdays, 10am-12pm


Fun Saturday classes for children who are ready to be encouraged to let their imaginations run free! When properly challenged and inspired, even the youngest child’s creativity will be sparked, and channeled into structured opportunities to create.

Painting Boot Camp with Rick Worth

June 04, 2013 - June 25, 2013
Tuesdays 6-8:30pm


An annual favorite, and always a full house. Reserve your monthly seat for Worth’s non- stop, step-by-step, put-ya-through-the paces painting experience. Students are provided with all the materials necessary and stroke-by- stroke guided instruction.

Silkscreen Printing with Lazaro Amaral

June 05, 2013 - June 07, 2013
Wednesday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm


Silk screen printing is an ancient technique that is both a fine art and commercial medium. Students are guided through the basics needed to print an inspired design, while learning about stencil-making, layering colors, high-contrast resolution, and photosensitive emulsion.

ARTCAMP 2013

June 10, 2013 - June 14, 2013
Sessions run from June 10-14, June 17-21, and June 24-28. Half or full days available


The Studios of Key West has partnered with the the Key West Art & Historical Society to offer ARTCAMP 2013, 3 week-long art camp sessions at the Fort East Martello Museum. Sessions run from June 10-14, June 17-21, and June 24-28. With displays of historical artifacts and artwork from Bone Island’s rich and colorful history – students will explore East Martello's galleries with creative activities led by artist-teachers from TSKW.  Children’s work will be displayed at the Custom House Museum during the month of July.

Tropical Flowers in Watercolor with Sean P. Callahan

June 11, 2013 - June 25, 2013
Tuesdays, 11:30-3:30pm


This June spend watercolor Tuesdays at the Studios of Key West with Sean P. Callahan. The classes  will focus on tropical flowers and foliage. Each class will be a different flower. Sean will provide a photo for each class to work from. This is a great opportunity to work with an artist that knows his way around watercolor and knows how to teach it in a relaxed and fun setting.  It is geared for all levels so whether you have taken classes with Sean before or only dabbled now is your chance to explore the beautiful flowers that our Island provides us in watercolor.


Summer Solstice Watercolor Painting with Susan Sugar

June 13, 2013 - June 16, 2013
Thursday-Sunday, 6-9pm


Learn to capture the light at day’s end, surrounded by sea and sky at sunset. Through painting demonstrations at the beach and one-on-one instruction, popular Key West-New York artist Susan Sugar fosters new ways of seeing.

ARTCAMP 2013

June 17, 2013 - June 21, 2013
Sessions run from June 10-14, June 17-21, and June 24-28. Half or full days available


The Studios of Key West has partnered with the the Key West Art & Historical Society to offer ARTCAMP 2013, 3 week-long art camp sessions at the Fort East Martello Museum. Sessions run from June 10-14, June 17-21, and June 24-28. With displays of historical artifacts and artwork from Bone Island’s rich and colorful history – students will explore East Martello's galleries with creative activities led by artist-teachers from TSKW.  Children’s work will be displayed at the Custom House Museum during the month of July.

Natural Paper & Print Making with Claire Krueger (AIR)

June 21, 2013
Friday, 2-5pm


Students make stamps, templates, and paper — all from things found in the wild and even the produce section of your supermarket! Created inks and paint from spices, flowers, and vegetation. Come ready to create wild homemade designs from things you might have never considered.

ARTCAMP 2013

June 24, 2013 - June 28, 2013
Sessions run from June 10-14, June 17-21, and June 24-28. Half or full days available


 

The Studios of Key West has partnered with the the Key West Art & Historical Society to offer ARTCAMP 2013, 3 week-long art camp sessions at the Fort East Martello Museum. Sessions run from June 10-14, June 17-21, and June 24-28. With displays of historical artifacts and artwork from Bone Island’s rich and colorful history – students will explore East Martello’s galleries with creative activities led by artist-teachers from TSKW.  Children’s work will be displayed at the Custom House Museum during the month of July.

 

Encaustics with Gina Adams (AIR)

June 27, 2013 - June 28, 2013
Thursday-Friday, 10am-2pm


This two day hands-on workshop provides a basic knowledge of encaustic, a tradition dating to the ancient Greeks and enjoying renewed popularity. By mixing pigment into wax, give unusual dimension to your work, provide new substance and body to a photograph, add translucent layers, alter the illusion of space, and transform your imagery.

Painting Boot Camp with Rick Worth

July 09, 2013 - July 30, 2013
Tuesdays 6-8:30pm


An annual favorite, and always a full house. Reserve your monthly seat for Worth’s non- stop, step-by-step, put-ya-through-the paces painting experience. Students are provided with all the materials necessary and stroke-by- stroke guided instruction.

Painting Boot Camp for Kids with Rick Worth

July 09, 2013 - July 30, 2013
Tuesdays, 10am-12 noon


Looking for a little something for your budding artists during holidays and summer vacations? Island treasure Rick Worth provides skilled, patient, step-by-step instruction on the basics of color composition and mixing, using latex enamel that dries in time to bring their finished painting straight home to put on the fridge (or in a frame)!

Pop-Up Papercraft with Amy Chan (AIR)

July 17, 2013
Wednesday, 1-4pm


This workshop is an introduction to the creative and versatile world of 3-D papercraft. In a few hours, learn the basic construction methods for pop-ups and tunnel books. The techniques and materials are amazingly simple, yet can expand into sophisticated sculptural shapes that are endlessly changeable.