Art studio in Yerevan for children and adults: ceramics, classes with clay, on a pottery wheel, drawing, musical evenings, linocut.

Continuing the printmaking workshop series, the second topic is drypoint etching.

Drypoint etching is a technique of engraving without the use of etching fluids (hence the name), but with the use of steel needles directly on metal.
We will cover the complete printmaking process: creating a sketch, transferring the image onto the material, preparing the paper, printing the edition, and learning the term "burr" (sharp, ragged edges along the lines).
You can choose a sketch from the provided options or coordinate and bring your own in advance.

Details:

• Date and Time: May 7th, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
• Instructor: Ani
• Cost: 8000 dram
• Group size: Up to 6 people
• No special preparation is required
• All necessary materials will be provided
• You can choose your own image (but it must be discussed with the instructor beforehand), or use provided options during the workshop.
• The workshop is suitable for speakers of Russian/English/Armenian languages.

As Wikipedia states, an important technical feature of ceramic tiles is the presence of a rectangular protrusion on the backside - the "rump" - intended for mounting. So, in the spirit of fairness, we will be making relief ceramic tiles for wall cladding, stoves, and fireplaces.


And now, to business:

3 sessions on Tuesdays at 7:30 PM
Meeting one (2-3 hours): We'll discuss what we know about tiles and methods of their production, create a clay tile prototype, and make a plaster mold. Then, we'll let the mold set while we head home to study further.

Meeting two (1-2 hours): Using the freshly set plaster molds, we'll make two ceramic tiles using the press molding method and prepare them for firing.

Final session (1-2 hours): We'll discuss what glazes are and how to use them to decorate tiles.

From theory, we'll move on to practice. We'll rejoice as our creations are ready for the second firing.

3 sessions on Tuesdays starting from March 26th
All materials, firings, and coatings are included in the price Instructor: Taya Kupivina
Cost: 32,000 AMD
No special preparation required, just a willingness to learn
Bring only yourself and ideas for the shape, size, and decoration
Refreshments and good company included
Finished products will be stored for up to 1 month, after which they become the property of the workshop.

We will learn to create two-part plaster molds for clay casting. Casting accelerates the production process of serial items and allows for the creation of something unique and realistic. We'll experiment with vegetables and fruits (optional: you can bring your own figurine).
The program includes theory on plaster, safety techniques when working with plaster, preparation of plaster, and plaster casting.

• Date: Sunday, 18:00 - 20:00
• Cost: 12000 AMD
• Duration: 2 hours
• Instructor: Taya Kupivina
• All materials, coffee/tea, and cookies are included in the price.
• No special preparation is required, just the desire to learn.
• Please wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
• Bring only yourself and ideas for the form.
• Limited seats available, only 4 spots.

Indulge in the beauty of flowers and vases in Armenia:

• March 7th at 19:30
• Duration: 2-2.5 hours
• Cost: 12000 AMD
• An additional visit may be required - to refine the vase for a neater result (pay once - attend twice)
• All materials, firings, and coating with transparent glaze are included in the cost
• No special preparation is required, just the desire to create
• Bring only yourself and ideas for the shape, size, and decoration
• Refreshments and good company are included

We will celebrate Valentine's Day and Programmer's Day by embracing the beauty of the human body:

• ?? February, Wednesday at 19:30 - 22:00
• Cost: 12000 AMD
• Duration: 3 hours
• An additional visit may be required - to refine the vase for a neater result (pay once - attend twice) The cost includes firings, clay, decorating the item with colored engobes, coating with transparent glaze, coffee/tea, and cookies.
• No special preparation is required, just the desire to create Bring only yourself and ideas for the shape, size, and decoration
• Refreshments and good company are included.
• The finished piece can be picked up approximately 2 weeks after the master class, considering the technological process.
• We keep the finished product for up to 1 month, after which it comes under the care of the workshop.

Enough of putting up with this! Let's just go ahead and make beautiful egg stands!

• Pre-recorded
• Session duration: 2.5 hours
• It's likely that an additional visit will be needed - smoothing out the scrambled eggs to make the product more neat (pay once - come twice)
• All materials, firings, and coating with transparent glaze are included in the price No special preparation is required, the main thing is the desire
• Bring only yourself and ideas for decoration Refreshments and good company are included
• The finished product can be picked up approximately 2 weeks after the master class, after all, it's a technological process.
• We keep the finished product for up to 1 month, after which it falls under the workshop's care.

What to Expect?

• No preparation is required, the main thing is the desire
• Bring only yourself and ideas - you can come to us with any ceramic idea, and our masters will teach and help you bring it to life. No ideas? Don't worry, we can help with that too :)
• At the end - a product that has undergone a utility firing, which you made with your own hands
• You can pick up the finished product at home approximately after 2 weeks (time for drying and firing)
• The session lasts 2-2.5 hours
• Cost: 8000 dram
• The cost includes firing, up to 1 kg of clay, decorating the product with colored engobes, coating with transparent glaze, coffee/tea, and cookies. Only colored glazes are not included, glazing with colors is a separate class.
• We speak Russian, Armenian, English, Polish, and French.
• We keep the finished product for up to 1 month, after which it comes under the care of the workshop

In two hours, spent in good company with tea and cookies, you will have a finished product (or even more). You can make a vase, cup, plate, garland, and basically anything you want, based on your imagination and skills. Oh, and yes, you can come with or without experience.

We will share:

• the process of turning soft clay into something that can hold coffee
• where clay comes from
• how to make it beautiful

And, of course, all other conversations won't be about this. Let's sit down with the guys from Urban Armenia, sculpt, maybe talk about outdoor activities, or who knows what.
Currently, we are taking registrations for the waiting list. At the end - a funnel

• Session duration: 2.5-3 hours
• Cost: 10,000 dram
• The cost includes all materials, firings, and related materials
• No preparation is required, only the experience of hiking and drinking special coffee
• Bring only yourself and ideas
• The session is in Russian
• Limited seats available

We will tell you about:

• herbs (rose, rosemary, sage, lavender, etc.)
• all herbs are brought from a private Lebanese farm
• how to infuse oil from herbs what else can be done with herbs

All of this will be shared by Katerina - a Doctor of Biological Sciences, herbalist, and the owner of the herb farm with five children.
And then we'll move on to practice - prepare jars, wax, oils, wicks, herbs, and make super-eco-natural candles for ourselves

• You can take the made candle with you.
• Session duration: 1.5-2 hours
• Cost: 7000 dram
• The cost includes all materials and refreshments
• No preparation is required, just a desire to be careful
• Bring only yourself and, if desired, jars for future candles (in case you already have something you like)
• The session is in a slightly broken Russian (with occasional English interjections)
• Limited seats available

Reading books, listening to live jazz melodies.
Join us in helping the musicians with bells, applause, and dance
Festive treats will be provided by @cakes_with_sense

Family tickets with one child cost 15,000 dram, with two children - 21,000 dram. There are no more than 10 seats available for each concert

There's a special joy in listening to live music. Once a season, we organize musical gatherings to introduce you to talented young bands, and also celebrate the graduation of our ceramics course.

This time, together with Salt, we aim to surprise you - a genuine Christian rock band from America called Radiant Worship will be joining us.

Lineup on stage: electric guitar, bass, keyboards, vocals, and drums. In short, it's going to be awesome.
To get you motivated - composition.

We'll provide light refreshments, tea, and wine. Feel free to bring along any additional snacks you fancy.

Date: March 31st, 7:30 PM
The event is scheduled for 2 hours
Ticket price: 2500 dram, limited seats available.

CONDITIONS

• Work in the coworking space is self-directed.
• Items requiring drying or washing are stored on shelves with labels (date, name).
• We keep the crafted items for one month, after which they come under the care of the workshop.
• Unused clay remnants can be taken with you.
• Tools must be returned in the same condition and to the same place as they were before the coworking session.
• Firing is done in order or by separate agreement.
• Reservation is mandatory for working on the potter's wheel.

PRICE

• 1 hour of work - 1.5k dram
• 1 kg of clay (red/white) - 1k dram
• Engobes - 1k dram Glazes - 1-3k dram per item (cup - vase)
• Low-temperature firing (>900) 1 item/shelf/kiln - 500/3k/8k dram
• High-temperature firing (>1200) 1 item/shelf/kiln - 1000/4k/11k dram
• Coating with transparent glaze for 1 item - 500 dram

Walk-ins are welcome without prior reservation.

For a one-time session, your child will have the opportunity to sculpt, try the pottery wheel, and personally paint the creations, which will transform into real dishes after some time! In a couple of weeks (the time needed for firing), all the creations can be taken home. During the sessions, our master ceramists assist with ideas, guide their realization, and share insights into the material, its history, and various techniques.

Time and Preparation:

• Duration: 2 hours
• You can choose to leave your child to engage, participate together, or wait at our studio.
• Sessions with children around four years old require parental supervision to help the child adapt.
• Cost: 1 child - 6000 dram, parent+child - 12,000 dram (special offer)
• The price includes firing, up to 1 kg of clay, decorating with colored engobes, coating with transparent glaze, coffee/tea, and cookies.
• We speak Russian, Armenian, English, Polish, and French.
• No preparation is needed. Clay is better than playdough because it's much softer.
• Finished creations can be picked up approximately two weeks after the workshop. We store the finished items for up to one month, after which they become part of the workshop's collection.

Time and Preparation Details:

• Duration: 2 hours
• No special preparation is required. Just bring yourself and your ideas. You can come with any ceramic idea, and our masters will teach and assist you in bringing it to life. Don't have ideas? Don't worry, we can help with that too :)
• Cost: 1 child - 6000 dram, adult - 8000 dram, parent+child - 12,000 dram (special offer)
• Sessions with children around four years old require parental supervision to help the child adapt.
• The price includes firing, up to 1 kg of clay, decorating with colored engobes, coating with transparent glaze, coffee/tea, and cookies.
• We speak Russian, Armenian, English, Polish, and French.
• Finished creations can be picked up approximately two weeks after the workshop. We store the finished items for up to one month, after which they become part of the workshop's collection.

Join us for a creative and enjoyable time, where you can take your finished masterpiece home after just two weeks!

Art Laboratory is a regular creative group for children where we fully immerse ourselves in creativity. Each week, we explore new exciting themes and engage in activities such as drawing, sculpting, sewing, cutting, operating a printing press, weaving, and more.

Why Art Laboratory is great for children:

• We learn to use different tools like pencils, brushes, and scissors.
• We get acquainted with various materials and techniques.
• We foster imagination, exploring the possibilities of creating from anything at hand.
• We create a safe space for children to experiment and simply enjoy the creative process.
• We develop fine motor skills and spatial thinking, much-loved by everyone.
• It's just cool to learn something new!

Time and Preparation:

• Mondays 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
• Group size: Up to 7 children
• No special preparation is required from the child.
• For some sessions, we may ask you to bring additional materials like fabric scraps, papers, etc.
• Sessions are conducted in Russian."

Join us for a fun and educational journey into the world of art!

There will be 1 to 3 regular meetings. You can join at any time and engage in both drawing and painting - there are no restrictions. We draw in intervals of 30 minutes.
Each participant draws independently, using their own materials (we provide a water jar and cloths). The number of easels is limited, so you can bring your own easel, tripod, and any other necessary materials.
Duration: Approximately 3 hours Model: Alina Next session: January 6th at 11:00
You can also contact us if you're interested in trying yourself as a model.

During the session, you can either replicate your favorite artwork or bring your own idea to life under the guidance of a professional artist. Skill Level: Any
What to bring:

• Your idea
• Art materials (oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, etc.)
• Brushes (we provide a palette and jar)
• Surface to paint on (canvas or paper)

If you're unsure about materials, we're always ready to help. Just message Ase.
Cost per session:

• 5000 AMD without materials
• 7000 AMD with materials First session at a 50% discount

Subscription packages for 4/8/12 sessions are also available (18,000/35,000/48,000 AMD).

What will we do?

• During the sessions, we acquire basic knowledge of academic drawing and painting.
• We learn to depict form, volume, texture, tonality, composition, etc.
• We work with color, experiment with different materials and techniques.

What to bring:

• Watercolor paper A3
• Gouache/acrylic/watercolor
• Brushes, a jar *You can also use studio materials for an additional fee.

If you're unsure about materials, we're always ready to help. Just message Ase.

Cost:

• One session: 5000 AMD
• First session at a 50% discount
• Discounted subscriptions for 4/8/12 sessions are also available.

What will we do:
We'll "measure by pencil," develop an eye, learn to draw plaster lips, nose, eyes, ear, skull/block/ecorche, plaster head, portrait from life. Each setup is drawn in three perspectives (profile, front, and three-quarters) for a better understanding of how the volumetric figure is constructed.

What to bring*:

• Thick drawing paper: Goznak density ~200g, A3/A4 size
• Simple pencils (H, HB, B)
• Eraser *You can come without materials and pay an additional 1000 AMD.

Level: for beginners, no experience required
Cost: 7000 AMD/session, subscriptions available
First session at a 50% discount

"Art Laboratory" is a regular adult group where unique creative projects are undertaken, things that you won't find in YouTube tutorials or traditional art schools! Every week, a new exciting theme is explored, delving into creative processes such as graphics, painting, sculpting, assemblages, textile work, and much more.

The upcoming session is "Pre-New Year," where participants will create a fragrant garland from mandarins, decorate wrapping paper by hand, and simply have a great time.

Details and Preparation:

• Duration: 2.5-3 hours
• Group size: Up to 7 people
• No special preparation is required
• For some sessions, you may be asked to bring additional materials (fabric scraps, paper, etc.)
• The session will be conducted in Russian.

We're starting a whole cycle of graphic art classes, and the first topic is linocut.

We'll be exploring the entire printmaking process: creating a sketch, transferring the image onto the material, printing the edition, and storing the finished impression. We've chosen domes as the theme because, is it true that Russians in Armenia are called 'sohami'?:) Getting back to business, you can choose a sketch from the provided options or coordinate and bring your own in advance.

You can also bring a T-shirt to make a freshly cut impression on it, and we'll learn the word 'штихель.'

Time and preparation details:

• March 5, 19:30-22:00
• Instructor: Ani
• Cost: 7000 dram
• Group size: Up to 7 people
• No special preparation is required
• All necessary materials are provided
• You can choose your own image (but be sure to discuss it with the instructor beforehand) or use ready-made ones during the class.
• The class is suitable for speakers of Russian/English/Armenian.

There are 2 cool Japanese words for mixing different colored clays: "neriage" (clays mixed on a pottery wheel) and "nerikomi" (mixed by hand). We'll focus on the latter and even better, we'll call it clay collages.
In the program: a brief theory, understanding pigments, hands-on practice of mixing pigments and nerikomi, transforming all of this wonder into further forms.

• Date: March 22nd, from 19:30 to 22:00
• Cost: 12000 AMD
• Duration: 2-3 hours Collage
• Conductor: Taya Kupivina
• Additional session might be required to refine the work for a neater finish (it's already included in price).
• All materials and firings, coffee/tea, and cookies are included in the price.
• No special preparation is required, just bring yourself and ideas.
• Limited seats available - registration is required.

Have you been eyeing the pottery wheel, trying to decipher its secrets?
Craving perfection?
Seeking new sensations?
If you answered 'YES' to at least one of these questions, it's time to try your hand at the wheel and craft a mug, plate, or deep bowl. For more intricate shapes, coordinate in advance with the master.

Time and Preparation:

• Individual one-hour session
• No prior experience required
• Cost: 8000 AMD
• Couples can join; time and cost for a two-person session double accordingly
• Session time arranged individually with the master
• Suitable for children aged 6 and above, as well as adults
• The cost includes firing, up to 1 kg of clay, decorating with colored slips, coating with transparent glaze, coffee/tea, and cookies.
• You'll take home one item of your choice: a cup, mug, deep plate/bowl, or a small vase (depending on experience). Finished pieces can be collected after two weeks.
• During the session: theory, collaborative wheel work, drying, working with color (slips), and adding texture to the piece.
• We'll store your finished creation for up to one month, after which it becomes part of the workshop's collection.

Indulge your artistic side and join us for a memorable pottery experience on the wheel!"

For those eager to learn how to work with the pottery wheel and create basic items independently. This is an art form for those who appreciate perfection, seek to enhance hand-eye coordination, and reduce stress and aggression.

Time and Preparation:

• Cost: 50,000 dram
• 6 individual sessions, each lasting 1 hour
• Session times arranged individually with the master
• Course duration is 2-3 weeks, flexible to fit your schedule. We recommend practicing three times a week to reinforce your skills.
• Suitable for children aged 11 and above, as well as adults
• No prior experience required
• Upon completion: 4 to 6 unique items to use, admire, and share with the world.
• We will gradually cover 3-4 basic forms: cylinder, bowl with straight walls, deep bowl, and flat plate.
• We'll discuss and develop the design of your items and, of course, add decorative touches.

Join us on this journey, where you'll not only acquire new skills but also craft beautiful and functional pieces to enjoy and share with others.