The Littleton Studio School opened near the Gallery in September 2008. We are a not-for-profit art and craft school that offers classes for students of all ages and at all levels of experience. The school features a pottery and jewelry studio, with classes taught by both juried League members and professional local artists. We have a growing number of classes and workshops in other media, including painting, drawing and basketry.

The Studio School is located at 21 Mill Street, adjacent to the Grist Mill,
behind Main Street. For more information call 603-444-1066
or e-mail littleton.studio.school@gmail.com.

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*DISCOUNTS

Are you a member of the League of NH Craftsmen?

Are you registering 3 weeks in advance?

• If you answered "Yes" to either take $5 OFF each class tuition!

• 10% off one registration for siblings in the same class.

*One discount per registration, discounts cannot be combined. No discount for Little Hands and Teen Craft Club, already discounted classes.

 

 

CLAY


Spring/Semester

Throwing

with Alison Dodd

Six Weekly Sessions (no class on May 31)

Open to students with any level of experience. This class covers it all, from basic throwing skills to creating advanced forms and applying surface designs. Alison works "one on one" with students. Students will learn to center, throw and trim a wide range of functional forms, including bowls, cups and plates. Finish your pieces by learning how to use underglazes and glazes effectively.  This class will also guide handbuilding students.

A. Tuesdays: May 1 thru June 12 ~ 6-9 pm

B. Wednesdays: May 2 thru June 13 ~ 9am - 12pm

C. Thursdays: May 3 thru June 14 ~ 6-9 pm

D. Tuesdays: July 10 thru August 21 ~ 6-9 pm

E. Wednesday: July 11 thru August 22 ~ 9am - 12pm

F. Thursdays: July 12 thru August 23 ~ 6-9 pm

Tuition $198 ($188 returning students)

Est. Materials Fee: $30

 

Handbuilding

Maria Neal

2 - Six Week Sessions

Beginners or experienced potters will gain a solid foundation or stretch their abilities working with the handbuilding process. Maria’s creativity is sure to build upon your love of clay to create fun and fabulous pieces. Work with slabs to create mugs, bowls or boxes; use underglazes, wax resist, glazes and textures to create unique surfaces; and learn coiling and pinching techniques to create vases and other forms.

Thursday: May 10 thru June 14 ~ 9-11:30 am

or

Tuesday: July 10 thru August 21 ~ 10am - 12:30pm

Tuition $165.00

Est. Materials Fee:  $30.00

 

Handbuilding Large Vessels

Alison Dodd

1- Five Week Session

Did you ever want to make something larger than you could throw - or perhaps make something you never thought you could?   Alison will teach students how to make large vessels using a technique called pinch and add. It is fairly easy to learn, no experience necessary and once mastered, the sky is the limit in terms of forms that you can make.

Thursday: May 10 thru June 14 ~ 9-11:30 am

Tuition $165.00

Est. Materials $30.00

 

Weekly Clay Open Studio

Sunday 1 - 4 pm

Tuesday 2 – 5 p.m.

Wednesday 12 - 3 p.m.

Friday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Fee: $5 per hour

or $40 for 10 hours

Need more time in the studio? Continue working on class projects or independent work. A monitor oversees the studio and is available to answer questions. Students are required to use LSS clay and glazes to ensure the security of our kiln. Clay can be purchased as needed.  Additional sessions may be scheduled depending on studio availability.  These times are subject to change if there is a clay class in session or a holiday.  Check with the studio to confirm times and sign up for e-mail blasts to receive last minute information on these sessions.

*Prerequisites:

We ask that those using the LSS clay open studio support our school and mission of education. Students currently enrolled in a class may use clay open studio. Additionally, students who have completed a 5-8 week class may use open studio for the next two sessions.  After that time, students must enroll in another class in order to use the studio. Students not currently enrolled in a class will be asked to limit their clay use to 25 pounds per month and are required to use that clay in the studio (work can be taken home only to embellish).  Please contact the Clay Coordinator with any questions.

 

We can create custom classes and host ART PARTIES!

We can make your birthday party a unique and memorable experience!
We will work with you to plan a custom day of art for you and your friends!
Call us today. 603-444-1066

 

BEADING JEWELRY WORKSHOPS

Some Beading Classes Are Open to Teens - Please Call to Inquire

 

FREE - Try your hand at Beading Workshop

With Deb Fairchild

Ages 12+

Two Free Workshops

Saturday, May 5 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

and

Saturday, May 5 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Beaded rings are easy to make and add something special to every outfit! They
are also a great introduction to the craft of beaded jewelry! If you’ve ever been
tempted to try beading, you won’t want to miss this ‘free’ class where you'll learn how to make a stunning beaded ring with seed beads and crystals.

Estimated Materials Cost $10.00

 

Beaded Trellis Necklace Workshop

with Deb Fairchild

This graceful necklace is made using diagonal bead netting technique. You’ll use seed beads and crystals, pearls, or semi-precious stones to make this piece perfect for you...for that special occasion or casual wear. No previous beading experience required.

Saturday, June 2      From 10:00AM to 2:00 PM

Tuition $48.00   Materials $15.00

 

Bead Netted Cuff

with Deb Fairchild

This cuff is deceiving! It has the look and feel of freeform without the challenges of true freeform. We’ll use a regular bead netting stitch and seed beads to create a richly textured beadscape bracelet. No previous beading experience required. Note: Students will not finish this bracelet in class. However, they will receive complete instructions for finishing, and the instructor will be available for consultation on finishing as needed.

Saturday, July 7     From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Tuition $48.00  Materials $15.00

 

Full Persian Chain Maille Bracelet

with Deb Fairchild

Chain maille jewelry, made by joining jump rings in prescribed patterns, is fun to make and wear! The Full Persian Weave works up into a beautiful chain. This intricate pattern forms a tubular chain that makes a wonderful bracelet for a woman or a man. Once you master this pattern, you'll be ready to tackle some of the interesting and challenging Half Persian patterns. Some prior experience with chain maille is recommended.

NOTE DATE CHANGE

Saturday: July 28 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Tuition: $37.50    Materials $10.00

 

METAL JEWELRY WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

Some Metal Jewelry Classes Are Open to Teens - Please Call to Inquire

JEWE RKSHO

Guided Open Sessions

with Jean Matray

Students work on their own projects with assistance from the instructor. The group will choose one new technique to explore during the sessions, such as bezel setting, complex soldering, hinges, cold connections, or etching. Students connect as a group inspiring each other’s designs and learning from one  another. Students may supply their own material for projects or materials may be provided at additional cost.

 Six Week Session

Thursdays from 6:00 – 9:00 PM

April 12 thru May 17

Tuition $203.00     Est. Materials: variable

 

 

Wire Works

with Joy Raskin

Explore the wonderful world of working with wire.  Wire issuch a fascinating, flexible medium that you can do so much with it . We will coil, wrap, tinker, weave, twine, braid, crotchet, knot, twist and  much more to make all kinds of fabulous jewelry and accessories .

Saturday, April 28  From 10:00 -  5:00

Tuition $90.00 

Materials $25.00

 

Metals Basics

with Beth Simon

 2 weeks, 2 projects. Learn the basics of metalsmithing including soldering, sawing, and forming metal, while creating two finished projects .

Week 1: Make a silver ring from ¼” heavy stock . Pattern with hammers, stamps or rolling mill designs.

Week 2: Square form bangle bracelet made of copper or brass. No experience necessary.

Two Sessions Available:

Tuesday: May 8 and May 15 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Or

Tuesday: May 8 and May 15 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Tuition: $77.00 

Est. Materials $25.00

 

Metal Beads

with Beth Simon 

Square, crescent and sphere shape metal beads. Learn to saw and cut shapes, texture, form and solder all while making beads. Beads have been significant in many cultures dating back many years. Traded as money or worn as amulets for protection. The beads you create can be worn on a chain  or used in other projects.  No experience necessary.
Tuesday, May 22 and May 29 

6:00 - 9:00p.m.
Tuition: $80  

Materials: Included

Guided Open Sessions

with Jean Matray

Students work on their own projects with assistance from the instructor. The group will choose one new technique to explore during the sessions, such as bezel setting, complex soldering, hinges, cold connections, or etching. Students connect as a group inspiring each other’s designs and learning from one  another. Students may supply their own material for projects or materials may be provided at additional cost.

 Six Week Session

Thursdays from 6:00 – 9:00 PM

May 24 thru June 28

Tuition $203.00     Est. Materials: variable

 

Introduction to Wire Links: Earrings or Bracelet

With Beth Simon

Big links, little links.  Learn to cut, shape and solder links using a combination of copper, brass and silver wire creating a classic yet contemporary piece of jewelry.  Wire will be textured with hammers or patterned using the rolling mill.

Tuesday: May 22 and May 29 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Tuition: $77.00 

Est. Materials: $25.00

Metals Basics

with Beth Simon

 2 weeks, 2 projects. Learn the basics of metalsmithing including soldering, sawing, and forming metal, while creating two finished projects.

Week 1: Make a silver ring from ¼” heavy stock . Pattern with hammers, stamps or rolling mill designs.

Week 2: Square form bangle bracelet made of copper or brass. No experience necessary.

Two Sessions Available:

Tuesday: June 12 and June 19

from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Or

Tuesday: June 12 and June 19

from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Tuition: $77.00 

Est. Materials $25.00

 

Get Comfortable with Soldering
with Jean Matray
This intensive one day class will help students understand and get comfortable with soldering. Students will work on a variety of diverse exercises in order to discover the subtleties of soldering by experimentation and repetition. All projects materials will be provided. Some experience is preferred.

Saturday, June 16  

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Tuition: $90.00
Materials fee $15

 

Jewelry Fundamentals

With Jean Matray

Explore the fundamentals of metalsmithing, including soldering, sawing, piercing, forming, filing, fitting, and texturing with stamps & hammers. Learn various techniques for finishing metalwork, manually & using a flexshaft. All techniques will be applied to specific jewelry projects. This class can be taken repeatedly as students continue to develop their skills and personal styles.

4 Week Session

Thursdays from 6:00 - 9:00 PM

July 5 thru July 26

Tuition $137.00  Est. Materials $45.00

 

Metal Beads

with Beth Simon 

Square, crescent and sphere shape metal beads. Learn to saw and cut shapes, texture, form and solder all while making beads. Beads have been significant in many cultures dating back many years. Traded as money or worn as amulets for protection. The beads you create can be worn on a chain  or used in other projects.  No experience necessary - age 13+
July 23 and July 24

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tuition: $80  

Materials: Included

 

Guided Open Sessions

with Jean Matray

Students work on their own projects with assistance from the instructor. The group will choose one new technique to explore during the sessions, such as bezel setting, complex soldering, hinges, cold connections, or etching. Students connect as a group inspiring each other’s designs and learning from one  another. Students may supply their own material for projects or materials may be provided at additional cost.

Four Week Session

Thursdays from 6:00 – 9:00 PM

August 2 thru August 23

Tuition $137.00    Est. Materials: variable

 

*Metals Open Studio

Wednesdays  6:15 - 9 p.m.

Fee: $5 per hour or $40 for 10 hours

Metals Open Studio will only run if you’ve signed up by the day before.

Please call the school at 444-1066 or email littleton.studio.school@gmail.com to sign up.

Need more independent time in the studio? Continue working on a class project or start other personal projects. A monitor will be available to oversee the studio. Students provide their own materials, but may utilize the tools, soldering and finishing materials in the studio. E-mail blasts will be sent if a different time is scheduled or for cancellations. Additional days & times available upon request.

*Prerequisites:

We ask that those using the LSS metals open studio support our school and mission of education. Students currently enrolled in a metals class may use open studio. Additionally students who have completed Jewelry Fundamentals and at least one course of Guided Open Session may use metals open studio.



MULTI–MEDIA WORKSHOPS

Mixed media classes are open to

both adults and teens.


Beginning Sculpture

with Ed Kadunc

Explore the fundamentals of face and figure sculpture. This class is just the beginning of a series of sculpture adventures.

Wed, May 9 thru May 30

From 6:00 - 8:30 PM

Tuition $115.00

 

 

Drawing Workshop: Light and Shadow

with Ed Kadunc

This workshop exposes your senses and your pencil to

light and shadow and how to “fine tune” your skills.

Thursday May 10

From 9:00 – 12:00

Tuition $37.50

 

 

Felting Shapes

with Laura Lacroix

During this workshop, we will use a wet felting technique to create a seamless 3- dimensional vessel or clutch purse, your choice. You will be pleasantly surprised to watch a pile of wool turn into soft fabric.  Once you learn the basic techniques, you might go on to make scarves, pillow covers, hats, mittens, boots – or beautiful wall hangings.

Saturday, May 12

From 10:00am ~ 4:pp PM

Tuition $72.00

Teacher Supplies Materials $10.00

(contact school for additional materials required)

 

Watercolor: Beginning

with Ed Kadunc

Explore the unique characteristics that watercolor has to offer! Students will learn a variety of essential watercolor techniques including elements of color mixing and application. Instruction includes demonstrations, discussion and critique to foster creative growth and personal expression. Open to beginners and experienced artists who would like to brush up on their skills.

Wednesday June 6 thru June 27

From 5:30 - 8:00 PM

Tuition $115.00

Watercolor – Intermediate

With Ed Kadunc

You understand the allure of watercolor & you have spent time developing your skills - now it is time to move on and continue your journey.  Join your fellow artists in "Watercolor: The Next Step".

Thursday: June 7, 14, 21, 28 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Tuition: $115.00

Est. Materials: TBD

 

Outdoor Sketchbook

With Kristine Lingle

Students will meet at The Rocks Estate in Bethlehem and learn to sketch a variety of subjects such as architecture, stonewalls, spectacular vistas, lovely ornamental gardens and a lily pond.  Students will learn how to compose a sketchbook page and how to incorporate text, as well as how to quickly capture the essence of the subject.  Concepts such as perspective, value, shape and color will be demonstrated.

Students should bring a sketchbook, pencil and eraser, and any other medium of their choice, such as colored pencils or watercolors.  Bring a bag lunch - we will take a lunch break and share our work.  Students may also wish to bring a light folding chair, a hat, water bottle, sunscreen and bug repellent.

Saturday: June 30 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Tuition: $65.00

Est. Materials: see description

Introduction to Collage

With Kristin Lingle

In this workshop, Kristine will demonstrate a variety of techniques for getting started in collage, such as watercolor background effects and using tissue paper or rice paper as a background.  She will also explain how various adhesives work, as well as what kinds of papers can be used, and will provide an assortment of papers and other materials for students to experiment with.  She will demonstrate how collage can be used to create cards and embellish journals and boxes, as well as to create expressive fine art.  Most materials will be provided.  Students should bring a pair of small scissors and an inexpensive flat synthetic brush ½” to ¾” wide for applying adhesive.  Students may wish to bring magazines, color or black and white photocopies, rubber stamps, gel pens and interesting papers.

Three Separate Sessions Available

Monday, July 2 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Saturday, July 14 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Monday, July 30 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Tuition: $37.50

Est. Materials:  $5.00

Intro to Intermediate Oil Painting – Landscapes

With Ed Kadunc

An enduring motif of all artists, this class will explore the elements of developing the skill of landscape painting. We will focus on composition, structure, color elements as well as reflective light, warm and cool color and other elements comprising the landscape.

Wednesday: August 8, 15, 22, 29 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Tuition: $115.00

Est. Materials: TBD

 

Color Theory

With Kristine Lingle

Do you have dozens of tubes of watercolor paints; yet have trouble choosing the right color for your painting?  In this workshop, Kristine will demonstrate how using a limited palette actually makes for a more harmonious and unified painting.  Students will create a color wheel, using only 3 primary colors, to create secondary and tertiary colors, complimentary colors and tints and shades. Past students have found this to be a valuable exercise and reference resource.  The instructor will provide all materials.

Saturday: August 11 from 9:00AM to 11:00AM

Tuition: $30.00

 

Drawing Workshop: Shape & Perspective

With Ed Kadunc

Learn the mechanics of perspective.  Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced artist, enjoy the lively exchange of ideas that develop when you begin to discuss perspective!

Thurs: August 16 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Tuition: $37.50

Est. Materials: TBD

 

 

KIDS/TEEN/FAMILY

Kids Throwing - Ages 10+

With Cecily Yarosh

Kids will learn the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel, making bowls, cups and even plates.  During the last class they will also learn how to glaze their pieces.   Pieces will be ready to pick up two weeks after the end of the class.

5 Session Class

Wednesday: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Tuition: $110.00

Est. Materials: $30.00

 

Kids Drawing - Ages 6+

With Ed Kadunc

Combine the powers of observation with imagination in this exploratory drawing class. Within a fun and supportive environment, students are encouraged to develop their skills in the fundamental art elements: line, shape, texture, color, value and space.

3 Session Class

Thursday: July 12, 19, 26 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Tuition: 72.00

Est. Materials: TBD

 

Metal Beads - Ages 13+

with Beth Simon 

Square, crescent and sphere shape metal beads. Learn to saw and cut shapes, texture, form and solder all while making beads. Beads have been significant in many cultures dating back many years. Traded as money or worn as amulets for protection. The beads you create can be worn on a chain  or used in other projects.  No experience necessary.
July 23 and July 24

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tuition: $80  

Materials: Included

 

Kids Clay Camp  - Ages 10+

Functional Creations

With Cecily Yarosh

Pinch, coil, build and personalize it!  Celebrate everyday with your own handmade cereal or ice cream bowl.  Make a dish for your pets, gifts for your grandma, and mugs with faces.  The sky is the limit!  Depending on time and the ability of the students there may even be an opportunity to try the potter's wheel.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

July 30, 31, August 1, 2, 3 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Tuition: $206.00

Materials: Included

 

Kids Clay Camp - Ages 6+

with Cecily Yarosh

Ages 6+

This will be a fun week of clay projects designed for kids ages 6+.  Check our website for details as the summer draws closer. 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday – July 2, 3, 5, 6

from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Tuition: $158.00  Materials Included

   

Click here to download our registration form.

You may either Mail or drop your registration form and payment at:
Littleton Studio School
21 Mill St., Littleton, NH 03561
Or call: 603-444-1066

Visa or Mastercard Accepted

  • Full tuition is due at the time of registration. Failure to make full payment may result in the loss of your place in the class.
  • A full refund less a $25 registration fee will be given if you withdraw from a class at least seven days prior to the first day. No refund will be given after that time.
  • We reserve the right to cancel classes due to inadequate enrollment and other circumstances beyond our control. In the event of a cancellation a credit or full refund will be given.

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