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  YOUTH CLASSESClick on DATES to learn moreTo the top
 
  DATES TIMES TITLE DESCRIPTION
  Feb. 15-
April 19
Mondays
4:30-6:30 pm
Centered on Ceramics Roll, pinch, coil and throw yourself into the medium of clay. Students will be introduced to the potter's wheel and glazing techniques. More...
  Feb. 16-
April 20
Tuesdays
4:30-6:30 pm
Clay All the Way This class is geared for the youngest ceramicists. Explore this great medium as you roll, punch, coil, throw and manipulate clay in different ways. Prepare to get messy and wear your grubbies! More...
  Feb. 16-
Mar. 23
Tuesdays
4:30-6:30 pm
Drawing FUNdamentals Introduction to basic sketching techniques using pencil, charcoal, pastel and more. More...
  Feb. 18-
Mar. 25
Thursdays
4:30-6:30 pm
Mixed Media Mania Bring your ideas and creativity -- it's the ultimate in self-expression! Experiment with combining drawing, painting, collage and other media to create new artistic effects. More...
  Feb. 13-
Mar. 20
Saturdays
12:30-2:30 pm
Marvelous Machines
in Motion
Science, art, creativity and fun come together as students build their own contraptions while learning basic machine principles. More...
  Feb. 15-
Mar. 22
Mondays
4:30-6:30 pm
The Science and
Art of Cooking
A class of ooey, gooey activities and hands-on exploration! Discover the science behind some of your favorite treats! More...
 
  ADULT CLASSESTo the top
 
  DATES TIMES TITLE DESCRIPTION
  Feb. 3-
April 28
Wednesdays
7-10 pm
Beginning/Intermediate Ceramics Beginners and intermediate beginners only. Explore form and surface while creating project of your choice. Includes use of potter's wheel. More...
  Feb. 4-
April 8
Thursdays
7-10 pm
Functional Pottery Intermediate throwing skills necessary. Design and create functional pottery while also representing your unique style. More...
  Feb. 2,23,
Mar. 23,
Apr. 27
Tuesdays
7-10 pm
Independent Study in
Ceramics (open studio)
For advanced students with self-sufficient working level in ceramics. Primarily independent work; as-needed interactions with instructor. More...
  Feb. 4-
April 29
Thursdays
1-4 pm
Anyone Can Draw:
Introduction to Drawing
For those new to drawing or wanting a refresher. Learn about shapes, shading, contour drawing, negative space and more. More...
  Feb. 3-
April 7
Wednesdays
6:30-9 pm
Figure Drawing Ages 18 and above; 16 and 17 with parental consent. Students will work from live models, with emphasis on proportion, anatomy and representation of the figure as a dynamic, living entity. More...
  Feb. 4-
April 29
Thursdays
7-10 pm
The Art and Skill
of Drawing IV
Two years drawing experience required. Focus is on drawing concepts, developing individual expression and finding natural artistic language. More...
  Feb. 2-
April 27
Tuesdays
7-10 pm
Jewelry: Lost Wax Casting Intermediate and advanced students. Students will take their unique ideas from paper to completed piece of jewelry. More...
  Feb. 1-
April 5
Mondays
7-8:30 pm
Advanced Critique Intermediate and advanced artists only. Explore work through discussions, questions on work in progress and designing new strategies for conceptual expansion. More...
  Feb. 4-
April 8
Thursdays
9:30 am-
12:30 pm
Collage and Montage Beginners and intermediate. Work outside the world of paint and canvas by ceating art using found objects and images. More...
  Mar. 22-
April 19
Mondays
5:30-6:30 pm
Magic of the American Musical Open to musicians and music fans alike. Experience the magic of the American song on Broadway from 1920 to the Beatles of 1960. More...
  Feb. 1-
April 5
Mondays
7-10 pm
Stained Glass All experience levels welcome. Learn how to create stained glass pieces from design and material selection, through final finishing. More...
  Feb. 1-
April 26
Mondays
7-109 pm
The Art of Weaving Beginning through advanced students will learn techniques of floor loom weaving. More...
  Feb. 2-
April 27
Tuesdays
9:30 am-
12:30 pm
Advanced Water Media For intermediate students. Learn advanced water media techniques, interact with others, and take part in critiques. More...
  Feb. 3-
Mar. 10
Wednesdays
9 am -
12 pm
Chinese Brush Painting: The Landscape 1 Beginning and intermediate students. Step-by-step instruction, complete with Chinese calligraphy and seals. More...
  Mar. 17-
April 28
Wednesdays
9 am -
12 pm
Chinese Brush Painting: The Landscape 2 Beginning and intermediate students. Step-by-step instruction, complete with Chinese calligraphy and seals. Landscape 1 not required. More...
  Feb. 1-
April 5
Mondays
1-4 pm
Fundamentals of Oil Painting For beginners as well as more experienced painters. Learn several techniques for oil painting, including a la prima, as well as classical glazing techniques and how to make mediums. More...
  Feb. 3-
April 28
Wednesdays
1-4 pm
Intermediate Painting For the painter who knows the basics of painting but wants to learn more. Self-expression, motivation and exploration in painting is stressed. More...
  Feb. 4-
April 29
Thursdays
7-10 pm
Open Painting For those who know the basics of painting but want to learn more. Stress is on self-expression, motivation and exploration. More...
  Feb. 1-
April 26
Mondays
7-10 pm
The Art and Skill of Watercolor II Students refine skills learned in Art and Skill of Watercolor I, and explore experimental techniques. More...
  Feb. 5-
April 30
Fridays
1-2 pm
Painting the Portrait in Acrylic Learn the art of human portraiture, starting with proportions of the face. Class includes studies in pencil, black and white acrylics, and color acrylics. Students will make several skin tone charts. Includes taking and selecting photographs for use in portraiture. More...
  Feb. 4-
April 8
Thursdays
7-10 pm
Beginning Photography,
Digital or Film
Get to know your camera before exploring basic concepts of photography including shutter speed, depth-of-field, pixels, cropping and more. Includes an introduction to the darkroom. More...
  Feb. 2-
April 6
Tuesdays
7-10 pm
Exploring Photography as an Art Medium, Digital or Film Best for highly motivated students with photographic passion and experience. Explore and create new approaches to achieve unique photographs. More...
  WORKSHOPSClick on DATES to learn moreTo the top
 
  DATES TIMES TITLE DESCRIPTION
  June 24, 25, 26 Thurs., Fri.
& Sat.
9:30 am -
4:30 pm
Adding the You Factor to Paintings All abilities welcome. Turn ordinary subjects into creative and imaginative paintings. More...
  April 17 Sun. 1 -
4 pm
Finding History Online:
A Beginner's Guide
Participants will discover how to find on the internet thousands of primary documents such as maps, census data and photographs. More...
  Mar. 20 Sat. 10 am - 3 pm Pysanky Egg Workshop I Learn to create intricately designed Ukrainian Easter eggs: Pysanky. Participants will complete 2 eggs. More...
  Mar. 27 Sat. 10 am - 3 pm Pysanky Egg Workshop II Knowledge of basic Pysanky techniques necessary. Participants learn to use better, more professional supplies and receive tips for improving design work. More...
  Session 1
April 16
Fri. 11 am -
5 pm
Professional Practices for the Artist - Photographing your Artwork All abilities welcome. Enhance professionalism by improving the photographic representation of your artwork. More...
  Session 2
April 17
Sat. 11 am - 5 pm Professional Practices for the Artist - Nuts and Bolts All abilities welcome. Covers the details of publicizing your work from how to assemble your portfolio, to writing an artist statement and resume. Emphasis is on use of the Internet. More...
  Session 3
April 28
Sun. 11 am - 5 pm Professional Practices for the Artist - Picture Framing for
the Artist
All abilities welcome. Learn the proper way of presenting and protecting your work. More...

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