“It’s December, and nobody asked if I was ready.”
hello December
We warmly welcome, as they say, “the most wonderful time of the year”! December at Liberty Arts is a time for celebrating, learning, making and giving and we hope you will join us this month!
LEARN AT LIBERTY
Classes for All interests + all Levels
Welding 101
This class gives students an overview and better understanding of how a GMAW (MiG) welder works. This class also covers basic dismantling of the machine, changing of consumables, and how to preserve the machine while welding.
Intro to Glass Blowing
Working in partnership with a skilled glassblower, students will select a specific glass object and learn to make it completely on their own by the end of the class. Three important points to consider:
1. Prior glass blowing is not required
2. Eye protection will be provided as needed, and students should not wear loose-fitting clothes nor clothes made of synthetic fabric (this material melts easily).
3. Age limited: minimum age is 14 years old
Beginner Glass Open Studio
The purpose of this class is for students to improve skills acquired in Beginner Glassblowing class and learn new ones in a group/collaborative setting. This beginner open studio provides a supportive environment for students who are transitioning to independent rental time.
Intro to Jewelry: Stacking Rings
Students will learn how to make stacker rings from start to finish. Brass and copper are included in the material fee of $15, paid directly to instructor upon arrival. If students would prefer to work in silver or silver 14k gold filled, they can pay a class fee of $10 and purchase the metal directly from the instructor during class.
ART APPRECIATION
Meet the artist: Henry Lilly (Welding 101)
“Henry was the optimal teacher. He taught us the machinery, safety, and real-life applications. We spent the class having fun and enjoying the new experience of welding.”
I was born in Durham and have lived here my whole life. I started my interest in welding when I was in 4th grade when I took my first class making a metal animal. After high school I found myself enrolling in Durham techs welding certification program which I loved, with this more advanced knowledge in welding I didn’t want to leave it behind and am happy to be still able to go to a shop and help others learn this process. Currently I am still at Durham tech getting my associate’s degree in architectural technology.
HOLIDAY HOOPLA
Saturday, December 13th | 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Celebrate the season with creativity…
Join Liberty Arts for the Holiday Hoopla at 918 Pearl Street on December 13th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm for an evening of art, gifts and treats hosted by our member artists!
Pick-up last-minute gifts at the art market which will feature 14 unique artists, many of whom call Liberty Arts home. In this open studio event, we invite you into the workspaces of our resident jewelers, glass artists, metal working artists, and more.
PLUS - stay toasty warm in the glass hot shop where several glass blowing instructors will provide demonstrations throughout the evening.
The Holiday Hoopla is FREE and open to the public. Please register on Eventbrite to help us track attendance.
GIVING TUESDAY
light the way and give today
December is a major month for giving and the holidays make giving and receiving gifts more special. Liberty Arts believes that art education, creative collaboration and community partnerships are gifts that contribute to the quality of life in Durham and throughout the Triangle and we hope that you will helps us light the way for this month.
Connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn to learn more about how you can help light the way, this holiday season.
Liberty Arts artists, board members and employees, thank our community for choosing Liberty Arts as their place for connecting, learning, and having fun!