BOPARC's Community Art Studio-Studio 287- is located on the basement level of the Wiles Hill Community Center and is a great place to relax and create! BOPARC Manager of Arts & Wellness, Debora Palmer, oversees all aspects of the Studio as well as Gallery 287. The Studio is open to all and no previous experience is necessary. Stop in, relax, create, and socialize in a fun atmosphere! The Studio includes a general art space and clay studio.
There are so many great offerings at Studio 287, please keep scrolling to learn about all them all! Questions? Email d.delap,palmer@gmail.com or call 304-296-8356.
OPEN STUDIO- ARTS STUDIO
Access to the ARTS STUDIO is by monthly membership or daily drop in fee. Fee includes instruction, access to the studio during listed open times, as well as use of general materials/tools (full list of included tools/materials provided in studio). Open studio participants can choose from one of the projects listed below or create their own! Please note some projects, like those listed below, will require an additional fee. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Be creative, socialize, and learn a new skill0 but most of all have fun!
Usage of the clay studio, including open studio and classes, is separate and requires additional fees.
Instructor: Debora Palmer
Open Studio Hours- ARTS: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am-Noon
Fees:
Monthly Membership Senior Rate: (Ages 55 and over): $50 per month
Monthly Membership Regular Rate: (Ages 18-54): $75 per month
Daily Drop In-Fee Senior Rate: $11 per day
Daily Drop In-Fee Regular Rate: $15 per day
MOST LISTED PROJECTS REQUIRE MORE THAN ONE OPEN STUDIO SESSION
**PLEASE NOTE FEE LISTED IS IN ADDITION TO OPEN STUDIO FEE**
PROJECT 1: Alphabet Crayons
.25cents per letter, includes crayons and silicone molds
PROJECT 2: Cup Catch All
$15, includes wood base, vitreous, tiles, cup, hooks, stained glass, and grout
PROJECT 3: WV Dirty or Dutch Pour
$10, includes wood base, acrylic paint, and floetral
PROJECT 4: Mosaic Mirror
$15, includes wood and mirror base, border tiles, stained glass and grout
PROJECT 5: Fused Glass Suncatchers
$15, includes bullseye Tekta base, fuseable glass, bade, kiln firing
PROJECT 6: Tree Stump Table
$25, includes hardwood stump, stained glass, grout
OPEN STUDIO-CLAY STUDIO
Access to the CLAY STUDIO is by PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY due to space limitations and supply ordering. Open studio sessions are purchased in 8 week clusters that coincide with our wheel throwing class schedule, allowing participants an opportunity to purchase additional time to hone their skills if needed. Open studio 8 week fees includes instruction, access to the studio during registered for day/time, use of wheels, general tools, 25lbs of clay per 8 week session, and 5oz of glaze per 8 week session. Open studio participants may register for more than one day and time. Open studio sessions are limited to 6 persons per day to ensure a quality experience. Usage of the art studio (including open studio and classes) heel throwing class fees and special workshops are also sperate and require a separate fee.
Instructor:
SPRING SESSION DATES, TIMES, DAYS, FEES- COMING SOON!
SPECIAL WORKSHOPS- ARTS STUDIO
On select evenings Studio 287 hosts Visiting Artists via a workshop style format. Workshops are typically 2 hours each and require a 1 to 2 night commitment. Pre-registration is required. Classes are limited to 16 participants per workshop.
To register please call 304-296-8356 or CLICK on the REGISTER NOW button at the top of this page.
Wired Vases
Join visiting Artist Sandy Cress at Studio 287 and create three unique wire and glass vases. Sandy will teach the art of wire sculpture to be combined with both new and antique glassware.
Date: March 5, 2024
Location: Art Studio
Times: 6pm-8pm
Fee: $30 per person
Ages: Adults. Youth age 10 and over are welcome with adult supervision (adult must remain for entire workshop).
WHEEL THROWING CLASSES- CLAY STUDIO
CURRENT CLASSES ARE FULL! New sessions and related information will be available soon!
KIDS CLAY- CLAY STUDIO
A beginner offering for the kiddos who wish to explore art through a clay centered hand-building experience. No experience necessary & all materials provided.
SPRING SESSIONS COMING SOON!
There are so many great offerings at Studio 287, please keep scrolling to learn about all them all! Questions? Email d.delap,palmer@gmail.com or call 304-296-8356.
OPEN STUDIO- ARTS STUDIO
Access to the ARTS STUDIO is by monthly membership or daily drop in fee. Fee includes instruction, access to the studio during listed open times, as well as use of general materials/tools (full list of included tools/materials provided in studio). Open studio participants can choose from one of the projects listed below or create their own! Please note some projects, like those listed below, will require an additional fee. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Be creative, socialize, and learn a new skill0 but most of all have fun!
Usage of the clay studio, including open studio and classes, is separate and requires additional fees.
Instructor: Debora Palmer
Open Studio Hours- ARTS: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am-Noon
Fees:
Monthly Membership Senior Rate: (Ages 55 and over): $50 per month
Monthly Membership Regular Rate: (Ages 18-54): $75 per month
Daily Drop In-Fee Senior Rate: $11 per day
Daily Drop In-Fee Regular Rate: $15 per day
MOST LISTED PROJECTS REQUIRE MORE THAN ONE OPEN STUDIO SESSION
**PLEASE NOTE FEE LISTED IS IN ADDITION TO OPEN STUDIO FEE**
PROJECT 1: Alphabet Crayons
.25cents per letter, includes crayons and silicone molds
PROJECT 2: Cup Catch All
$15, includes wood base, vitreous, tiles, cup, hooks, stained glass, and grout
PROJECT 3: WV Dirty or Dutch Pour
$10, includes wood base, acrylic paint, and floetral
PROJECT 4: Mosaic Mirror
$15, includes wood and mirror base, border tiles, stained glass and grout
PROJECT 5: Fused Glass Suncatchers
$15, includes bullseye Tekta base, fuseable glass, bade, kiln firing
PROJECT 6: Tree Stump Table
$25, includes hardwood stump, stained glass, grout
OPEN STUDIO-CLAY STUDIO
Access to the CLAY STUDIO is by PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY due to space limitations and supply ordering. Open studio sessions are purchased in 8 week clusters that coincide with our wheel throwing class schedule, allowing participants an opportunity to purchase additional time to hone their skills if needed. Open studio 8 week fees includes instruction, access to the studio during registered for day/time, use of wheels, general tools, 25lbs of clay per 8 week session, and 5oz of glaze per 8 week session. Open studio participants may register for more than one day and time. Open studio sessions are limited to 6 persons per day to ensure a quality experience. Usage of the art studio (including open studio and classes) heel throwing class fees and special workshops are also sperate and require a separate fee.
Instructor:
SPRING SESSION DATES, TIMES, DAYS, FEES- COMING SOON!
SPECIAL WORKSHOPS- ARTS STUDIO
On select evenings Studio 287 hosts Visiting Artists via a workshop style format. Workshops are typically 2 hours each and require a 1 to 2 night commitment. Pre-registration is required. Classes are limited to 16 participants per workshop.
To register please call 304-296-8356 or CLICK on the REGISTER NOW button at the top of this page.
Wired Vases
Join visiting Artist Sandy Cress at Studio 287 and create three unique wire and glass vases. Sandy will teach the art of wire sculpture to be combined with both new and antique glassware.
Date: March 5, 2024
Location: Art Studio
Times: 6pm-8pm
Fee: $30 per person
Ages: Adults. Youth age 10 and over are welcome with adult supervision (adult must remain for entire workshop).
WHEEL THROWING CLASSES- CLAY STUDIO
CURRENT CLASSES ARE FULL! New sessions and related information will be available soon!
KIDS CLAY- CLAY STUDIO
A beginner offering for the kiddos who wish to explore art through a clay centered hand-building experience. No experience necessary & all materials provided.
SPRING SESSIONS COMING SOON!