Upcoming Classes
ArtTrax: Mixed Media Sculpture II
Build on knowledge learned in Art Trax Sculpture 1, while learning some wildly non-traditional techniques and tricks to gain some base knowledge to start building with plaster, clay, and one-part mold making. Bemis ArtTrax is a new curriculum created to provide equitable and accessible pathways to the arts. ArtTrax courses introduce the fundamental concepts of painting, drawing, and sculpting through a series of engaging exercises. Emphasis is not on producing finished works of art but rather on developing a basic skill set through practice and repetition. No prior knowledge or experience in the medium is needed or expected for level I classes. The courses then proceed sequentially, each level building upon what was previously presented. Ages 16-Adult
The (Simple) Art of Iris Paper-folding
Iris folding is a simple paper-folding technique that originated in Holland. Color-coordinated strips of folded paper are taped into place over a pattern, creating a spiraling design that resembles the iris of an eye or camera. You can use this craft technique to create cards, or the finished project can simply be framed and hung. In this class, students will make two unique designs. Ages 16-Adult
Introduction to Mosaic Art
Learn the basics of mosaic art while making a wall hanging or trivet from a choice of colorful Mexican ceramic tiles. Handcrafted ceramic tiles have been produced in Mexico since the late 1500s, and are unique, functional, and easy to maintain. Set against a black grout, the vibrant colors will pop! Ages 16-Adult
Repujado: Mexican Tin Art
Please join us for a lesson on the history and tradition of Mexican metal embossing or "repujado." "Repujado," also known as embossing metal, is the art of working in metallic foil to give volume and relief to a decorative design. You will learn how to emboss and deboss on tooling aluminum and create your own design, engrave it into aluminum, and incorporate new techniques into your art. Ages 16-Adult
Line, Color, Blend
Join your child in this fabulous, shared experience! Together, you all will create a variety of compositions in collage, painting, pastels, simple printmaking, and more. Work with various textural surfaces and colorants in your layered processes. Create your own designs on tissue and rice paper. This class is based on workshops from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Ages 6-12 with participating adult
Botanical Gelli Printing
This course covers all the aspects of the Gelli Printing Plate; from playing around and creating wonderful backgrounds to working out the results with various mixed media techniques. To make it extra fun, we will be printing botanical items. I will encourage you to look for things in and around your home for botanical items to put on your Gelli plate that provide extra texture. Ages 12-16
Botanical Gelli Printing
This course covers all the aspects of the Gelli Printing Plate; from playing around and creating wonderful backgrounds to working out the results with various mixed media techniques. To make it extra fun, we will be printing with botanical items. I will encourage you to look for botanical items in and around your home to put on your Gelli plate. Ages 16-Adult
Basic Mountain Landscapes and Watercolor Techniques
Discover unique watercolor techniques and try something new! In this class, we will examine and practice the style of contemporary artist Jen Aranyi, known for drawing simple, abstract mountain ranges and painting skies with watercolors using special techniques. We’ll explore the diverse ways to finish the foreground which will require some drawing skills but don't let that intimidate you, this class is for everyone! Ages 12-16
Repujado: Mexican Tin Art
Please join us for a lesson on the history and tradition of Mexican metal embossing or "repujado." "Repujado," also known as embossing metal, is the art of working in metallic foil to give volume and relief to a decorative design. You will learn how to emboss and deboss on tooling aluminum and create your own design, engrave it into aluminum, and incorporate new techniques into your art. Ages 12-16
Red Hot Poppies
Paint these beauties by touching undiluted watercolor to still damp paper for a stunning bleed with the deepest, darkest tones! Create petal curves and ruffles by building up and pulling out using the correct combination of paint and water. Incorporate an unpredictable background. We will use brush control to portray hard, soft, and lost edges. Add sparkle with highlights. Red often dries dull, but there are tricks to make the color sing! Ages 16-Adult
Rock ‘n’ Roll and Stamp: Create Clay Texturing Tools (Semiprivate)
Make your own expressive set of clay texturing tools from clay! Build hollow balls, eggs, flying saucers, rolling cylinders, rolling coils, and stamps. Then carve your own design and textures into leather hard surfaces to be bisque fired clay. Imprint plants, transfer your own designs, and create your signature stamp. Press a collection of found objects in the clay and create sprig molds. Then Rock ’n’ Roll & Stamp a clay tumbler or platter! Ages 16-Adult
Splatter Watercolor Paintings
Learn how to create action-packed splatter watercolors! Great for creating visual movement and excitement in a watercolor painting. The instructor will provide you with reference images to inspire you as you create and bring your own unique piece to life! Adults
Tuned-In: The Soundtrack of Your Life
Tuned-In... where psychology meets the music you love. Discover what really happens when music crawls inside your head. Two wildly fun, life-changing days with very cool people and intriguing dialogue offer life-altering insights and deep music listening from Bach to Rock. Explore how six human behavior patterns (archetypes) –the victim, wanderer, warrior, caregiver, innocent, and magician–aim to run your life's show. Discover how to choose music to positively direct that show to the outcome you desire. Lunch, refreshments, and supplies are included. Adults