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Introduction to Oil Painting
The focus centers on foundational skills, hands-on practice, and completing at least one finished painting project, while maintaining a manageable pace for beginners. This course introduces adults to the fundamentals of oil painting in a supportive, hands-on environment. You’ll learn how to safely handle materials, mix colors, and apply essential techniques that form the backbone of classical and contemporary oil painting. Whether you’re new to art or returning after a break, this class will guide you through creating your own original paintings with confidence. By the end of the course, you will have completed value studies, a color exercise, and at least one finished oil painting. Supply list online. Ages 16-Adult
Acrylic Foundations
Join us for these 4 classes where you’ll learn about the qualities of acrylic paint, and the joy of painting with acrylic paint. You will learn how to mix colors, explore different painting techniques, how to form a composition, and more. We will have fun exploring many options of working with acrylic paint on canvas that will keep you painting for a lifetime! Supplies will be provided. Ages 13-16
Spring Into Nature Painting
Celebrate the beauty of spring through painting in this fun, nature-themed class! Young artists will explore color, texture, and composition while learning new painting techniques each week. This class encourages creativity, confidence, and a love of nature while ensuring every child leaves with a finished work of art. Supplies will be provided. Ages 6-9
Mini Masters: Vincent Van Gogh, Henri Matisse, Yayoi Kusama, and Claude Monet
Young artists will discover the imaginative worlds of four iconic artists who transformed how we see art, nature, and storytelling. Through painting, printmaking, and mixed media, students will learn to think like an artist and create their own artwork. Each day explores a different artist’s style, process, and inspiration — empowering the artists to connect with art history while expressing themselves in unique and meaningful ways. The week ends with a fun Mini Gallery Walk for family. Supplies will be provided. Ages 6-9
Drawing & Painting Studio
Young artists will develop their foundational art skills while learning how to express themselves through drawing and painting. Each day introduces a new concept—shading, perspective, or color blending—paired with fun, age-appropriate projects that encourage personal style and creative confidence. Your artist will explore pencil, ink, watercolor, and acrylic while learning how artists plan, observe, and bring ideas to life on paper and canvas. Perfect for tweens who love to draw, paint, or just get creative! Supplies will be provided. Ages 9-12
Mini Masters: Alma Thomas, Pablo Picasso, Georgia O’Keeffe & Keith Haring
This is a playful, hands-on art class that introduces young artists to famous artists and iconic art styles in a way that sparks creativity and imagination. Each day focuses on a different “master” artist, combining a short, engaging introduction to their life and work with a related art project. Kids will explore color, pattern, shape, texture, and emotion through painting, collage, and more — while developing their own unique artistic voice. At the end of the session, students will participate in a “Mini Masters Gallery Show” to share their creations. Supplies will be provided. Ages 6-9
Watercolor & Acrylic Sampler
This adult painting class offers a creative introduction to two water mediums — watercolor and acrylic — with guided instruction, hands-on experimentation, and personal expression. Each session focuses on core techniques, such as blending, layering, brush handling, and composition, while exploring a range of subject matter from abstract to representational. You will build confidence in both media through focused exercises and complete a small work of art each day. Whether you're a total beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this class invites you to explore painting with curiosity and creativity. Supplies will be provided. Ages 16-Adult
Art & Movement
Come join this playful and energetic workshop where kids will explore the exciting connection between movement and creativity! Through fun activities that combine dance and expressive motion, young artists will learn to use their bodies as tools for making art. This blends physical movement with hands-on projects—like painting to music or drawing with body motion—to help kids express themselves in new and imaginative ways. Get ready to move, create, and have fun! Supplies will be provided. Ages 6-9
Partners in Art: Toddlers Paint! Tempera and Texture
Join your toddler for an hour of experimental finger painting on slippery paper! We’ll use sticks, sponges, brushes and more to discover a range of delightful textures and marks. You’ll leave with one or more frame-able pieces of bright and joyful art created by your child. Supplies will be provided. Ages 2-4 with participating adult
Member Moments: Garden of the Gods Acrylic Landscapes
Capture the magic of Garden of the Gods with vibrant acrylics. Whether you bring your own photo or use one of ours, you’ll leave with your own masterpiece and a new set of painting skills. As a member, you can enjoy this normally $60 class for only $10, an exclusive perk you won’t want to miss. No experience necessary, we’ll guide you through each step of the way. Supplies will be provided. 16-Adult
Thursday @ 5-7 p.m.
April 9 ($10)
Instructor: Zandra Zieman-Foster