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Studio 287

Wiles Hill Community Center
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BOPARC's Community Art Studio-Studio 287- is located on the basement level of the Wiles Hill Community Center (287 Eureka Dr. Morgantown, WV). The studio is a great place to relax, learn, and create! BOPARC Manager of Arts & Wellness, Debora Palmer, oversees the Studio. 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 them all! Questions? Email [email protected] or call 304-296-8356. 

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS/OPEN STUDIO FOR KIDS

Art in Action! 
This one-hour class will introduce the basics of Art and Design to young students including the principles of Color, Shape, Space, Value, Texture, and Line through hands on projects.  Each session will encourage individual creativity and problem solving while teaching important concepts fundamental to all art studies. Great class for homeschool families! NEXT SESSION- TBD

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS/OPEN STUDIO FOR ADULTS

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 skill but most of all have fun! 
Usage of the clay studio is by class registration and requires additional fees. 

Instructor: Debora Palmer
Open Studio Hours- ARTS: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am-Noon 
Monthly Membership: $50 per month (8 sessions) 
Daily Drop In-Fee:  $12 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
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PROJECT 2: Cup Catch All
$15, includes wood base, vitreous, tiles, cup, hooks, stained glass, and grout
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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


Workshops- Arts Studio
FREE Open Studio Workshops
December 18th
Make Two Different Types of Trees
Craft two unique decorative trees, ideal as last-minute homemade Christmas gifts.
​Details:
These workshops are free and open to the community.
Open Studio Time: 9:00 AM – Noon

​Pottery Classes- Clay Studio



  • Home
  • Facilities
    • BOPARC Ice Arena
    • Dorsey's Knob Lodge
    • POOLS
    • Wiles Hill Community Center >
      • Debora D Palmer Art Gallery
      • Eureka Café
    • Marilla Recreation Center
  • Programs & Events
    • Programs >
      • Couples Dance Classes
      • HIIT Strength Fusion Fitness
      • Learn to Play: Pickleball
      • STUDIO 287- Community Art & Pottery Studio
      • Wellness Classes
    • EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
  • Parks & Trails
    • Krepps Park
    • Marilla Park
    • White Park
    • Dorsey's Knob Park
    • Dog Parks
    • Jack Roberts Park
    • Pocket Parks
    • Trails
  • GO TO...
    • ALERTS & NOTIFICATIONS
    • BOPARC MEETINGS
    • CAPITAL PROJECTS
    • CURRENT BID OPPORTUNITIES
    • EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    • FOIA INFORMATION
    • FORMS & REPORTS
    • Know Before You Go
    • SEASON PASS INFORMATION
    • Trail Clean-ups and Events
    • Gift Cards