Valentine Book Folding (Cancelled)
4 Mondays: Jan. 13 - Feb. 3, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
M: $60, NM: $65
Instructor: Cynthia Wilson
Class Limit: 10
Level: ★★ & UP
Materials Fee: $25
Book folding art is a unique craft that involves marking and folding the pages of a book to create images on the edges of the pages. In this four-week beginner class, you’ll learn how to accurately fold and cut patterns into the pages of books to create visually stimulating sculpted masterpieces, worthy of displaying on your bookshelf at home. Books will be provided, or feel free to bring your own!
Stained Glass 2
6 Mondays: Jan. 13 - Feb. 17, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
OR 6 Tuesdays: Jan. 14 - Feb. 18, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
M: $55, NM: $60 (Class priced per 6 week session)
Instructor: Jean Thompson
Class Limit: 6
Level: ★★★ & UP
Students who are able to cut and foil accurately and produce a smooth, consistently beaded solder line advance to more intricate work. Students select their own pattern and provide all glass and materials for their project. Tools and equipment are provided by the Arts Center. Closed toed shoes are required, and no long fingernails. There are two sessions to choose from - sign up for what suits your schedule best!
Spring session: 6 Mondays, March 10 - April 14, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
OR 6 Tuesdays, March 11 - April 15, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Multimedia Drawing (Cancelled)
3 Tuesdays: Jan. 14 - 28, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
M: $40, NM: $45
Instructor: Janice Sandak
Class Limit: 6
Level: ★★ & UP
If you love to draw this class is for you. Students will create in three different drawing mediums: pencil, colored pencil, and pastel. Learn the fundamentals of techniques in shading, blending, the importance of light to show depth, and some helpful tips to create three personalized pieces. Perfect class for any skill level. Each student receives their own drawing kit to take home and continue practicing after the class is completed.
Wheel Thrown Pottery
6 Tuesdays: Jan. 14 - Feb. 18, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
M: $100, NM: $105
Instructor: Adam Borodach
Class Limit: 8
Level: ★★ & UP
This class offers the very basics and also more advanced understanding of learning to work on a pottery wheel, including clay prep, wedging, centering clay, lifting or pulling clay into a 5 inch cylinder, and intro to hand-building. Mastery is not expected in one session. Repeat this class several times to maximize and expand your skills! Beginner & intermediate students are both welcome. No long fingernails and no valuables. Please bring a towel with you.
Silk Fabric Painting
6 Tuesdays: Jan. 14 - Feb. 18, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
M: $30, NM: $35
Instructor: Mark Ed
Class Limit: 10
Level: ★★ & UP
With 30 different colors to choose from, come make your own beautiful wearable art! Students will each design a 14x72 inch silk scarf, which will be ready to wear by the end of class!
Four-Style Art Exploration
4 Tuesdays: Jan. 14 - Feb. 4, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
M: $50, NM: $55
Instructor: Duane Webb
Class Limit: 10
Level: ★★ & UP
This class will introduce you to four different styles of painting: Realism, Surrealism, Impressionism and Post Impressionism. Each week will include a brief art history lesson, as well as learning about the characteristics of each style of painting. The students will then create one unique piece of art influenced by these four styles.
Stained Glass 1
6 Wednesdays: Jan. 15 - Feb. 19, 6:00 - 8:00 PM (FULL!)
6 Thursdays: Jan. 23 - Feb. 27, 6:00 - 8:00 PM (NEW!)
M: $60 + Materials NM: $65 + Materials
Due to popular demand, we've added an additional Stained Glass 1 class on Thursdays running from January 23 through February 27. All Wednesday sessions are FULL.
Instructor: KC Schutte
Class Limit: 6
Level: ★★ & UP
Materials Fee: $18
Students with no glass experience will create a simple panel while learning the basic skills of pattern and glass preparation, cutting, foiling, soldering and patina. All supplies and equipment are provided by the Arts Center. Closed toed shoes are required. No long fingernails please.
Spring session: 6 Wednesdays, March 12 - April 16, 6:00 - 8:00 PM (SPRING SESSION IS FULL!)
Pour Some Acrylic On Me
4 Wednesdays: Feb. 5 - 26, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
M: $40 NM: $45
Instructor: Queen-Poetri Dozier
Class Limit: 15
Level: ★★ & UP
The instructor will walk you through how to create beautiful abstract acrylic pour paintings using a variety of 4 different techniques such as dirty pour, flip-cup, and tree ring pour. Make some fantastic pieces to adorn your home in this acrylic pour. In four weeks you will create a series of canvas pieces for your wall, picture frames, vase, and charger plates. Choose captivating colors that will complement your home. All materials provided.
Couples Clay Hand-Building
2 Saturdays: Feb. 8 & 22, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
M: $60 NM: $65 per couple
Instructor: Mark Ed
Class Limit: 8 couples
Level: ★★ & UP
Learn how to hand-build clay works of art with your partner! Students will learn how to make coiled pots or vases out of clay. What a perfect Valentine’s date night! The first class will cover molding the clay, while the second class will cover glazing and kiln firing. All materials included.