Upcoming Classes
The Art of Haiku
Haiku originated in the 1600s in Japan but remains widely read today. In fact, its concision and brevity lend itself to today’s life. In this class we will learn the history and various forms of haiku. We will read traditional haiku and examples from today, including the contemporary journal Modern Haiku. You will come away with a better understanding and appreciation of haiku, as well as a batch of your own finely tuned haiku. Ages 16-Adult
Advanced Watercolor Workshop: Achieving Your Goals
This workshop will target those painters who are experienced in painting in watercolor yet who have still unrealized goals in the medium. The instructor will work individually with each painter to develop skills they already possess but want to improve upon. Adults
Watercolor: Fun & Easy
Beginners to experts will have fun in this informative workshop about watercolor basics. No drawing skills? Not needed. Never tried watercolor cause you heard it was hard? No problem. Using 8 pigments, 2 brushes, and 1 painting knife, you will be amazed at what you can create. By the end of the session, you will have at least 1 painting to frame. Adults
Beginning Wheel Throwing
*This class is sold out. Call to get on the waitlist.* This introduction to wheel throwing will focus on the basic methods of centering clay while throwing bowls and cylinder forms such as mugs and vases. Use a variety of finishing and glazing techniques to produce finished works of art. No previous experience required. Ages 16–Adult
Introduction to Acrylic Painting
Learn traditional painting techniques while giving your paintings a breath of life! You will learn fundamental techniques of drawing and painting and be introduced to color theory, paintbrush techniques like dry brushing, wet on wet techniques, layering, and so much more! Ages 9-12
Virtual: Military Artistic Healing
Discover techniques to inspire creative skills and gain greater self–awareness. Explore possibilities, develop your creativity, and gain personal insight through working with a variety of controllable mediums. There are many benefits to using art to express emotions: art can furnish a healthy outlet and an alternate way to communicate something that one cannot always put into words. The art can provide safe containment for emotions that are expressed and reflecting on the art can give new understanding and insight about feelings. Visual thinking strategies will be used to increase group cohesion. This course includes live Zoom class sessions. Adult
In-Person: Military Artistic Healing
Discover techniques to inspire creative skills and gain greater self–awareness. Explore possibilities, develop your creativity, and gain personal insight through working with a variety of controllable mediums. Adults
Introduction to Acrylic Painting
Learn traditional painting techniques while giving your paintings a breath of life! You will learn fundamental techniques of drawing and painting and be introduced to color theory, paintbrush techniques like dry brushing, wet on wet techniques, layering, and so much more! Ages 12-16
Crystalline Glazes
Learn how to properly make, apply, and fire crystalline glaze while discovering the most attractive forms for these spectacular glazes. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your knowledge of glazing in general and produce beautiful pieces of pottery. Ages 16–Adult
Cloth, Paper, Collage
Explore new creative processes in collage working on unusual surfaces. Create fabric paper on muslin, prepared papers, and design with image transfers on tea bags, rice paper, handmade papers, and more! Discover the historic process of paste paper (paper design with colored paste). Create fabric fusion collages adhered to simple books and canvases. Work with paints, inks, pastels, and metallic sprays. Ages 16–Adult
Drawing with Your Eyes, Head, Heart and Hands
Learn the practice of drawing through fascinating exercises, intense observations, refined coordination, and connecting with your subjects. Class includes learning about materials, perspective, highlights and shadows, and personal expression. Ages 16–Adult
Drawing Connections
This class is for people that have had one drawing class or haven’t drawn in years and still feel like a beginner. It will include projects that will jump-start your drawing practice and help you find your voice. You will explore which materials suit you best, how to choose the subject matter, and how to use your sketchpad as a jumping-off point for other artmaking. Ages 16–Adult
Beyond Relief: Dry Point and Paper Litho
Have you done some printmaking and want to do more? In this class you will learn to expand your printmaking vocabulary to include paper lithography and dry point. Learn how to use these techniques in addition to relief and mono prints. Ages 16–Adult