Hot Wire Classes
The following places feature classes using Hot Wire tools. Please get in touch with them for dates, times and more information. The summary of sites by state and city are just below, while more information about the classes and locations is available below the locations. If you offer classes using Hot Wire Foam Factory tools and would like to be listed here, please contact us
Alabama:
Homewood - www.forstallartcenter.com
Arizona:
Phoenix - www.millieshallmark.com
Arkansas:
Conway - www.averymerrychristmasstore.com
California:
Anderson - www.makinglass.com
Fullerton - www.katherineengland.com
Grover Beach - www.passifloramosaics.com
Los Angeles - www.hotwiredesignworks.com
Oakland - www.instituteofmosaicart.com
Richmond - www.douglasandsturgess.com
Riverbank - www.morrisnursery.com
San Francisco - www.europeanimports.com/seasons
Colorado:
Greeley - www.colettepitcher.com
Ouray - www.paintingmarmotart.com
Florida:
Hollywood - www.lpballoons.com
The Villages - www.allthingsfineonline.com
Winter Park - www.dinorentosstudios.com
Georgia:
Atlanta - www.theengineerguy.com
Illinois:
Niles - www.europeanimports.com
Indiana:
Schererville - www.hobbytown.com/Store/Profile/insch
Kansas:
Wichita - www.baldmanstudios.com
Michigan:
Lake Orion - www.canterburyvillage.com
Norton Shores - www.grandio.com
New Mexico:
Farmington - Ku-Tips Nursery
New York:
Amherst - www.customizedsurfaces.com
New York - www.sculpt.com
North Carolina:
Greensboro - www.puretexture.com
Winston-Salem - www.salemcreek.com
Ohio:
Cincinnati - www.nancyshmk.net
Oklahoma:
Oklahoma City - www.northpolecity.com
Oregon:
Medford - www.qualiteesigns.com
Pennsylvania:
Mifflinburg - www.countryfarmandhome.net
Tennesee:
Bell Buckle - www.sherriwarnerhunter.com
Texas:
Corpus Christi - www.hamlinpharmacy.com
Denison - www.artplace.com
Ft. Worth - www.bezhousearts.com
Grapevine - www.goodthingsforallseasons.com
Richardson - www.brickintheyard.com
Utah:
Virginia:
Blacksburg - www.stegercreek.com
Forest - www.stegercreek.com
Norfolk - www.atlantis-comics.com
Occoquan - www.goldgoose.com
Portsmouth - www.atlantis-comics.com
Roanoke - www.stegercreek.com
Canada:
Montreal - www.noeleternal.com
Winnipeg - www.artistsemporium.net
Online:
Forstall Art Center
Offering a variety of art classes and supplies.
Forstall Art Center
402 Palisades Blvd.
Homewood, AL 35209
www.forstallartcenter.com
Phone 205.870.0480
Millie's Hallmark
Department 56 Classes & Events
Millie's Hallmark
The Ahwatukee Plaza
5027 E. Elliot Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044
www.millieshallmark.com
millie@millieshallmark.phxcoxmail.com
Phone 480.893.3777 / 800.893.4779
A Very Merry Christmas Store
Department 56 Classes & Events
A Very Merry Christmas Store
923 Front Street, Suite 1
Conway, AR 72032
www.averymerrychristmasstore.com
Phone 501.548.6177
Makin Glass & Pottery
Lightweight Concrete Sculpture & Mosaic Classes
Learn how to make you very own concrete sculpture that is easy to move around and work on. The substrate will be lightweight foam and you will learn how to properly carve and treat your concrete piece for many years of outdoor use. You will be able to build your own creation from materials that are found locally. This is a fun filled workshop for beginners, intermediate, or more experienced students.
Makin Glass & Pottery
2908 Douglas Street
Anderson, CA 96007
www.makinglass.com
makinglass_pottery@yahoo.com
Phone 530.365.6316
Katherine England
Lightweight Concrete Sculpture & Mosaic Classes
The lightweight concrete sculpture class is only offered once a year and is a real favorite. In this 2-day session students learn about the materials and techniques needed to create their own garden sculpture ready to mosaic. The class includes instruction, handouts, demonstration, and all the materials needed to transform your foam sculpture into a sturdy exterior-ready art piece. Then we get to work!!
Class is $200 (which includes a $15 lab fee) and includes foam, netting, concrete mix, accouterments for structure, and so much more. Students must bring their imagination, grunge clothes, rubber gloves and a great sense of adventure. This class covers structure only. Completed piece will be made of concrete. Doing the actual mosaic can be done at home or by signing up for a mosaic class.
Click here for workshop information
Fullerton, CA 92832
www.katherineengland.com
queenladeeda@yahoo.com
Passiflora Mosaics
Styrofoam & Concrete Sculptures for Mosaics
Instructors: Fred & Donnell Pasion
Learn to make weatherproof mosaic-ready concrete forms from Styrofoam. Award-winning mosaic artists and mixed media sculptors Fred & Donnell Pasion will guide you through discussions and demonstrations as you create your own 3-D form from start to finish. At a workshop you will learn:
1. Basic design concepts and layout.
2. How to safely use the latest hot wire tools for carving.
3. How to mix, apply and finish a durable concrete surface.
4. Curing and preparing your sculpture for mosaic.
Passiflora Mosaics is located in the town of Grover Beach midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco along California's beautiful Central Coast.
Click here for workshop information
Passiflora Mosaics
330 N. 10th St.
Grover Beach, CA. 93433
www.passifloramosaics.com
pasion@passifloramosaics.com
Phone 805.489.8860
Hot Wire Design Works
Serving Malibu, San Fernando Valley, Southbay, Los Angeles, Westside and Orange County
www.hotwiredesignworks.com
createsso@aol.com
Phone 310.419.0314
Institute of Mosaic Art
Don't wait for the right exterior substrate to appear for your mosaic. Create it yourself! Offering various classes teaching students how to use hot wire tools to easily sculpt lightweight forms out of Styrofoam. Students will then cover the forms with concrete and fiberglass mesh to create a sturdy, weather proof sculpture suitable for an exterior mosaic application.
Click here for class information
Institute of Mosaic Art
3001 Chapman St.
Oakland, CA 94601
www.instituteofmosaicart.com
www.mosaicstudiosupply.com
info@instituteofmosaicart.com
Phone 510.437.9899
Douglas & Sturgess
Offering a variety of hands-on art classes at "DS University"
Click here for more information about classes
Douglas & Sturgess
1023 Factory Street
Richmond, CA 94801
www.douglasandsturgess.com
Phone 510.235.8411 / 888.278.7883
Morris Nursery
Morris Nursery
1837 Patterson Road
Riverbank, CA 95367
www.morrisnursery.com
Phone 209.527.5553
Seasons
Department 56 Classes & Events
Building N, Level 2 on Pier 39
San Francisco, CA
www.europeanimports.com/seasons
Phone 415.398.2944
Showcase Art Center
Offering a variety of art classes, supplies and a gallery.
Showcase Art Center
1335 Eighth Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
www.colettepitcher.com
Phone 970.356.8593
Painting Marmot Art Supply
Offering a variety of art classes for adults and children. Private classes can be arranged.
Painting Marmot Art Supply
612 Main St.
Ouray, CO 81427
www.paintingmarmotart.com
paintingmarmot@ouraynet.com
Phone 970.325.7232
Lauderdale Paper & Balloon Co.
Lauderdale Paper & Balloon Co.
3401 N. 29 Avenue, Suite 102
Hollywood, FL 33020
www.lpballoons.com
info@lpballoons.com
Phone 800.940.3577 / 954.923.3555
All Things Fine, Inc
Department 56 Classes & Events
Styrofoam sculpting demonstrations - learn how to create fantastic displays using hot-wire tools & Styrofoam. Other demonstrations are also offered related to village displays.
All Things Fine, Inc
1171 Main Street
The Villages, FL 32159
www.allthingsfineonline.com
Phone 352.259.7384
Dino Rentos Studios
What are the different foams? What kind of glues are there? What kind of tools should you use, and use safely? What kind of foam coatings are there? In this class you will have the opportunity to create your own foam sign or wall sculpture.
We will take you from the basic design, carving techniques, sanding methods and tools and then how to properly coat your foam sculpture or sign. We will talk on the subject of making a mold and casting.
Dino Rentos Studios
6869 Stapoint Court, Unit 106
Winter Park, Florida 32792
www.DinoRentosStudios.com
DRentos@DinoREntosStudios.com
Phone 800.704.7089
The Engineer Guy
The Engineer Guy
1000 Tradeport Blvd Suite 1003
Atlanta, GA 30354
www.theengineerguy.com
sales@theengineerguy.com
Phone 404.685.8804
European Imports & Gifts
Department 56 Classes & Events
European Imports & Gifts
Oak Mill Mall
7900 N Milwaukee Ave
Niles, IL 60714
www.europeanimports.com
Phone 847.967.5253 / 800.227.8670
Hobbytown USA: Schererville
Focusing on railroad layouts and demos, every Wednesday from 6:30pm-8:00pm and every Saturday from 10:00am-12:00pm - weather permitting.
Hobbytown USA
1519 U.S. Hwy. 41
Schererville, IN 46375
www.hobbytown.com/Store/Profile/insch
Phone 219.864.1944
Foam Art Creation Classes
Offering instruction in creating Styrofoam signs, sculptures, etc.
Paul McKee
Designer / Trainer
Wichita, KS
www.baldmanstudios.com
Phone 316.303.4359
Olde World Canterbury Village
Department 56 Classes & Events
A variety of events are hosted by Caterbury Village.
For event information click here.
Olde World Canterbury Village
2369 Joslyn Ct.
Lake Orion, MI 48360
www.canterburyvillage.com
Phone 248.391.5700 / 800.442.XMAS
Grandiosity
Grandiosity, Inc.
6175 Norton Center Dr.
Norton Shores, MI 49441
www.grandio.com
help@grandio.com
Phone 800.870.2240 / 231.799.0159
Ku-Tips Nursery
Department 56 Classes & Events
Ku-Tips Nursery
1817 Schofield Ln
Farmington, NM 87401
Phone 505.325.6602
Customized Surfaces
Offering decorative concrete classes.
Customized Surfaces
855 Niagara Falls Blvd
Amherst , NY 14226
www.customizedsurfaces.com
Phone 716.694.1032
The Compleat Sculptor
Offering ongoing foam sculpting classes. If you have a group that would like a class on a particular topic, TCS offers custom classes either in-house or at your location.
The Compleat Sculptor
90 Vandam Street
New York, NY 10013
www.sculpt.com
Phone 212.243.6074 / 800.9.SCULPT
Pure Texture
Synthetic Stone & Concrete Coating Seminars
2 Day Hands-On Seminar includes:
Synthetic Stone - Synthetic rock building for water features, pools, spas and landscape boulders. Learn how to build a synthetic stone water-feature from the ground up.
Concrete Coatings - Troweled concrete overlayment replicating slate, tile or flagstone at a minimum of 1/8" with custom coloring techniques. This is NOT a stamped overlay and requires no stamp tools
Click here for class information.
Pure Texture
517 Medley St.
Greensboro, NC 27406
www.puretexture.com
dominick@puretexture.com
Phone 336.335.3010
Salem Creek
Department 56 Classes & Events
Salem Creek
694 Hanes Mall Blvd.
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
www.salemcreek.com
orders@salemcreek.com
Phone 336.760.1717
Nancy's Hallmark
Department 56 Classes & Events
Nancy's Hallmark
11959 Lebanon Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45241
www.nancyshmk.net
Phone 888.4NANCYS (626297) / 513.563.9200
North Pole City
Department 56 Classes & Events
North Pole City
4201 South I-44
Oklahoma City, OK 73119
www.northpolecity.com
Phone 405.685.6635 / 800.526.5829
Qualitee Signs
Offering personalized lessons on incorporating foam into sculpting multi-media art.
Qualitee Signs
Medford, OR 92501
www.qualiteesigns.com
Phone 541.261.1971
Country Home & Garden
Department 56 Classes & Events
Country Home & Garden
7801 Old Turnpike Rd.
Mifflinburg, PA 17844
www.countryfarmandhome.net
Phone 570.966.4030
Sherri Warner Hunter's Workshops
Sherri offers a variety of classes in her studio and around the country. She also offers groups the opportunity to design a custom workshop, so if you have a group of 6 to 10 participants and would like to develop a custom workshop that works with your schedule, please contact her. Mosaics, garden sculptures, water features, sculpture and more!
Click here for workshop information
SWH Art Studio Inc.
3375 Fairfield Pike
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
www.sherriwarnerhunter.com
sherriartstudio@aol.com
Phone 931.389.9649
Hamlin Pharmacy and Fountain
Department 56 Classes & Events
Hamlin Pharmacy and Fountain
3801 South Staples Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
www.hamlinpharmacy.com
Phone 361.853.7303
Artplace
Offering classes and mixed media art supplies.
Artplace Gallery and Framing
413 West Main Street
Denison, TX 75020
www.artplace.com
info@artplace.com
Phone 888.219.4561
Bezhouse Arts Studio
Bezhouse Arts is committed to finding new products and providing fun and inspirational workshops
Bezhouse Arts Studio
4712 Vance Rd
Ft. Worth, TX 76180
www.bezhousearts.com
info@bezhousearts.com
Phone 817.205.2627
Good Things For All Seasons
Department 56 Foam Sculpting Class
Instructor: Harold Hand
Good Things For All Seasons
334 S. Main St.
Grapevine, TX 76051
www.goodthingsforallseasons.com
contactus@goodthingsforallseasons.com
Phone 817.251.3673
Brick in the Yard Mold Supply
Offering classes on mold making and lifecasting. Also offers free video instructionals on YouTube.
BITY Mold Supply
521 Sterling Drive
Richardson, TX 75081
www.brickintheyard.com
Phone 888.676.2489
Haws & Co.
Dave Haws is willing to offer private lessons on foam sculpting for village displays, sculptures and more
Haws & Co.
127 E. Main, Suite D
Lehi, UT 84043
www.lehifloral.com
Phone 801.768.8306
Steger Creek
Department 56 Classes & Events
Steger Creek has three locations - Roanoke, Forest, and Blacksburg, Virginia
4361 Starkey Road
Roanoke, VA 24018
Phone 540.774.0004
16890 Forest Rd
Forest, VA 24551
Phone 434.525.9355
1520 South Main Street
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Phone 540.552.6564
www.stegercreek.com
gifts@stegercreek.com
Atlantis Games & Comics
Gaming Terrain Classes & Events
Atlantis Games & Comics
6231 Portsmouth Blvd
Portsmouth, VA 23701
Phone 757.465.1617
Atlantis Games & Comics
145 E Little Creek Rd
Norfolk, VA 23505
Phone 757.502.8954
The Golden Goose
Department 56 Classes & Events
The Golden Goose
302 Mill St
Occoquan, VA 22125
www.goldgoose.com
goldgoose@verizon.net
Phone 703.494.4964
Noel Eternal
Department 56 Classes & Events
Noel Eternel
461, Rue Saint-Sulpice
Montreal, QC H2Y 2V8
Canada
Artists Emporium
Offering a variety of art classes and supplies.
Artists Emporium
1610 St. James Street
Winnipeg MB R3H0L2
Canada
www.artistsemporium.net
Phone 204.772.2421 / 800.665.0322
Foam Relief Painting
Rob Hendriks offers online workshops on making relief artwork utlizing foam.