Upcoming Classes
Art & Acting in the Forest
***REGISTRATION IS CLOSED*** Enjoy outstanding arts education with instructors from the FAC’s Bemis School of Art, set in the lush forest at the 400–acre La Foret Conference & Retreat Center. *Multiple dates, click through to view.* Ages 6-11
Y1 What is Cubism?
Have you ever viewed Picasso’s work & wondered what he was thinking? In this workshop, we will explore just that & begin creating in Picasso’s style of Cubism. This style shows many possible viewpoints of a person or an object all at once. Ages 6-9
Y2 Artivism Empowers Youth
Are you trying to foster a community change agent? In this Artivism workshop, we enable, encourage, & empower you to do just that. Learn what role creativity plays in the Artivism movement as we explore & create art that evokes emotions & change! Ages 6-9
The Secret Garden
This class is inspired by the classic book, The Secret Garden, by Frances Burnett. Learn to draw the main character Mary Lennox, paint colorful blossoms, & collage the graffiti garden in an art journal format. Fun for the whole family! *Multiple dates, click through to view.* Ages 6-9
Cutting into Color
Matisse traded in his paint brush for a pair of scissors & you can, too! Explore collage using various layering techniques as Matisse did to create fabulous out-of-the box compositions. Fun for the whole family! *Multiple dates, click through to view.* Ages 6-9
Y10 What is Cubism
Have you ever viewed Picasso’s work & wondered what he was thinking? In this workshop, we will explore just that & begin creating in Picasso’s style of Cubism. This style shows many possible viewpoints of a person or an object all at once. Ages 9-12
Painting & Collaging on Tyvek
Tyvek is a plastic-like commercial building material. Repurposed, it is a fabulous pliable surface for collaging with papers, fibers, and painting. Lots of experimental fun for the whole family! *Multiple dates, click through to view.* Ages 9-12
Y14 Artivism Empowers Youth to Change the World
Are you trying to create a community change agent? In this Artivism workshop, we enable, encourage, & empower you to do just that. Learn what role creativity plays in the Artivism movement as we explore & create art that evokes emotions & change! Ages 9-12
Kids Clay
Kids will have a chance to learn how to create ceramic objects using clay building techniques to complete a guided project *Multiple dates, click through to view.* Ages 9-12
Y17 Mural Workshop
This one-day workshop will walk you through the process of executing a mural, from finding a location to final production of the painted mural. Our final mural composition will be created on a 11-by-14-inch wood panel or canvas. Ages 12-16
Pottery Wheel Throwing for Teens
The pottery wheel is a fun way to make ceramic objects! Come try your hand at this cool skill & learn what it takes to create on a pottery wheel. *Multiple dates, click through to view.* Ages 12-16
Y20 Artivism Creates Change Agents
Learn what role creativity plays in the Artivism movement as you explore & create art that evokes emotions & change! Learn about human, civil, animal, & environmental rights & explore how change can occur. Ages 12-16
A21 Fundamentals of Drawing Workshop
Spend the day learning new drawing skills or brushing up on your existing skills. Learn to maneuver the pencil in ways that will relax a heavy hand. Ages 16-Adult