Classes

Classes now available in the Frisco, TX area beginning September 30, 2013...details coming soon!

2012-13 After School Art Classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at The Discovery Montessori School in Edinburg, TX...please call/email for details

2010-12 Classes available at the following locations in the Sarasota/Venice, FL area:


Vidrio Arts Studio
456 S. Tamiami Trail
Osprey, FL 34229
941-586-8698
karen.naismith@gmail.com





Private Handmade Paper Instruction
For a very limited time, private personalized handmade paper instruction in my studio is available for only $20/hour!
Other Classes
All classes listed are available at my studio for groups of 6-12 people (all ages). A two-hour class is only $15/person (all materials included/all ages).

Mobile Studio
All classes listed can be brought to your location for groups of 6-12. Great for parties, "Girl's Night Out", clubs, community centers, bridal/baby showers, and churches! Two-hour class is only $15/person (all materials included/all ages). Call or email me to schedule your group!

Sarasota County School Classrooms & Homeschools
Teachers and parents - I can bring the following classes to your classroom for only $4 per student/all materials included!  ITS LIKE A FIELD TRIP BROUGHT TO YOU! I have a Master's degree in Elementary Ed., am PALS approved for all Sarasota County Schools, and would be happy to provide references.

These classes are also great for homeschoolers and are $12/student for groups of 6-12.  Homeschool classes offer more one-on-one time and in-depth discussion. Call or email me to schedule your class!



Handmade Paper
Students will learn how to recycle waste paper into pulp & back into a beautiful new sheet of paper while learning about the history & process of papermaking. Their new paper will be transformed into a unique card that will be treasured forever!




Funky Loaf Soaps
Students will experience a twist on the "melt & pour" method of soap making and be amazed at how cool, artsy, & colorful soaps can be! Each student will make one "loaf" cut into four mini bars with mini boxes & tags to decorate for special gifts.




(Paper & soap classes run @ 2 - 3 hours depending on class size/ages & are done in small groups as other students work on your class activities. An additional 15 minutes before & after will be needed for set up/clean up. At least one adult volunteer is required.)


Amazing Artists
Students will discover the art and life of an amazing artist through stories, open discussions, & lots of examples. We will discuss relevant art terms, historical/cultural context, & wrap up with an art activity related to the artist. ("Amazing Artists" lasts about 1 1/2 - 2 hours & is done as a whole group. A parent volunteer is helpful but not necessary and access to an active board greatly enhances the experience. Artists to choose from: Georgia O'Keeffe, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dali, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Henri Matisse, Vincent Van Gogh, Alexander Calder, & Pablo Picasso.)



The Art & Photography Studio of Colleen Cassidy
Stop by or call Lisa at 941-924-1200 to register! http://www.collencassidy.com/


Amazing Artists
4 week session 4:30 - 6:00 pm. Tuesdays 02/01 - 02/22
$150 (all materials included)
Classes offered for kids ages 8-13 (teen classes available upon request)


Funky Loaf Soaps
Sat. 01/22
10 am. -12 pm. (kids ages 6-13)
1 - 3 pm. (teens)
$30 (all materials included)

Handmade Paper
Monday 01/24 from 10 am.-12 pm. (adults)
Sat. 02/26 10 am. - 12. pm. (kids ages 7 - 13)
Sat. 02/26 1 - 3 pm. (teens)
Monday 02/28 from 10 am.-12 pm. (adults)
Monday 03/21 from 10 am.-12 pm. (adults)
 $30 (all materials included)

Papermaking & Wine Girl's Night
Wed. 03/02 7-9 pm. (adults)
$40 (includes materials & tea sampling)
Bring your wine and friends and have a blast while learning how to recycle the tea leaves & flower petals into gorgeous sheets of handmade paper. Create personalized greeting cards in class or take your paper home for scrapbooking, mixed media projects, or other creative paper ideas!

K2 Scrapbook Studio
Introduction to the Art of Papermaking for Scrapbookers
Sat. 02/19 1:00 – 2:30
$20 (all materials included)
No experience necessary – fun for all ages!
Stop by K2 or call 941-926-1744 to register http://www.k2scrapbookstudio.com/

Free Handmade Paper Demos
Stop by anytime during times listed and see for yourself the amazing process of transforming ordinary waste paper, water, and delicious Local Coffee +Tea tea and herbal blends into gorgeous one-of-a-kind sheets of handmade paper! A wide variety of handmade paper greeting cards will be available for sale.

"Sarasota Maker Faire" at GWIZ
Saturday, January 15th from 9-5
Learn how to make plantable handmade paper with recycled paper & wildflower seeds!
See www.gwiz.org for details about this event which runs all day Sat. & Sun.

Selby Gardens (Local Coffee + Tea Shop)
March date TBA soon
http://www.localcoffee.com/
http://www.selby.org/