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Youth Crochet for Beginners
Monday, 6:00pm
October 19 – November 9 | Ages 10-14

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General Class Description

If you’ve always wanted to learn to crochet but don’t know where to start, then this is the class for you! Learn the basics of the craft with provided tools, materials, and hands-on instruction.

What Will Students Learn?

-Basics of Crochet
-Learn Essential Crochet stitches
-Learn to make a hat
-If time allows students can making a matching scarf

What Will Students Leave With?

Students will leave the workshop with a crochet hat just in time for winter. If a student completes the project before the course ends, then they will also make a scarf.

Instructor: Gren Casas

Supply List

All supplies included.

Youth Crochet a Pumpkin or Clown Doll
Saturday, 9:00am
September 26 – October 17 | Ages 10-14

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General Class Description

Learn to crochet a cute (or creepy) Pumpkin doll or Clown doll: a perfect companion for the fall season! Students will be provided with tools, materials, and hands-on instructions. This class is for crochetters with a skill level of intermediate and up.

What Will Students Learn?

How to make a pumpkin doll or clown doll with step-by-step instructions. Further knowledge and increased skills of the art of crocheting.

What Will Students Leave With?

Students will leave the workshop with a unique, one-of-a-kind crochet doll and the knowledge to continue making similar dolls in the future.

Instructor: Gren Casas

Supply List

All supplies included.

Youth Beginning Watercolor
Thursday, 4:00pm
October 22 – November 12 | Ages 10-15

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Class Description:

Learn the fundamental materials and techniques of watercolor painting in this 4-week session. Each session will include inspiration from famous watercolor artists, teacher demonstrations and a fun mini project to practice new techniques.

What You’ll Learn:

We will learn techniques such as wet-on-wet, dry-brushing, edge control, gradients and adding mixed media to create expressive paintings. We will also learn to use materials to layer, mix colors and create dynamic effects.

What You’ll Leave With:

You will come away with a toolbox of techniques to practice on your own, color and technique charts, and at least 3 mini watercolor projects

Instructor: Sarah Pogue

Supply List

All supplies provided.

Youth Continuing/Intermediate Watercolor
Thursday, 6:30pm
October 22 – November 12 | Ages 10-15

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Class Description:

This class is designed for those students who have participated in a basic watercolor class or have prior experience in watercolor. Students will continue to broaden their visual vocabularies as we expand upon the fundamental materials and techniques of watercolor painting in this 4-week session. Each session will include inspiration from famous watercolor artists, teacher demonstrations and a fun mini project to practice new techniques.

What You’ll Learn:

We will exploit the techniques such as wet-on-wet, dry-brushing, edge control, gradients and adding mixed media to create expressive paintings. We will also learn more about the use materials to layer, mix colors and create dynamic effects.

What You’ll Leave With:

You will come away with a toolbox of new or expanded techniques to practice on your own, color and technique charts, and at least 3 mini watercolor projects

Instructor: Sarah Pogue

Supply List

All supplies provided.

The Art of Content Creation (video editing for teens)
Wednesday, 6:00pm
October 21 – November 11 | Ages 13-17

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General Class Description

In this hands-on course, students will learn the complete process of creating engaging short-form videos for today’s most popular social media platforms. From developing ideas and filming with confidence to editing polished content, performing on camera, and publishing strategically, students will gain practical experience producing videos using smartphones or cameras and beginner-friendly editing software.

What Will Students Learn?

Understand the complete video production process from concept to publication.
Develop engaging video ideas based on audience and purpose.
Learn storytelling techniques that capture attention.
Film high-quality video using smartphones or cameras.
Understand composition, lighting, and audio fundamentals.
Edit videos using modern editing software.
Add captions, music, graphics, and effects.
Learn platform-specific best practices for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Complete one polished 60 second promotional video.
Basic on-camera performance techniques, including body language, eye contact, and authentic delivery.

What Will Students Leave With?

One completed promotional video
A publishing strategy
Portfolio-ready work
Confidence sharing their creativity, and performing on camera.

Instructor: Cody West

Supply List

Smartphone or camera capable of recording HD or 4K video
Tripod or stabilizer (optional)
Headphones
Charging cable
Available storage space

Youth Wearable Art: Imagine. Create. Wear!
Thursday, 6:00pm
October 22 – November 12 | Ages 9-12

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General Class Description

Wearable Art is a hands-on creative class where students transform everyday garments and accessories into one-of-a-kind works of art. Whether customizing a denim jacket, handbag, hat, shoes, or another wearable item, students will learn the complete creative process, from developing an idea to presenting a finished piece.

What Will Students Learn?

Understand the complete creative process from inspiration to finished artwork.
Develop a personal artistic concept based on their own style and story.
Learn basic design principles including color, composition, and balance.
Explore techniques for painting, embellishing, and customizing wearable items.
Build confidence in creative decision-making and problem-solving.
Complete and present one custom wearable art piece.

What Will Students Leave With?

One completed custom wearable artwork
A deeper understanding of the creative process
Increased artistic confidence and creative skills

Instructor: Cody West

Supply List

Any piece of clothing to embellish.

Teen Open Studio
Tuesday, 6:30pm
October 20 – November 10 | Ages 13-17

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Class Description:

Express yourself and let your creativity run free! In this open studio, students can explore the art media and subjects of their choice with as much (or as little) teacher guidance as is desired/needed. If you are putting together a portfolio for an application of any kind, this class can help in that as well! Materials available include pencils, colored pencils, pastels, art markers, watercolor, acrylic, collage, air-dry clay, and more! Optional prompts and demos will vary week to week for inspiration, such as a still-life set-up, art magazines/books, and graphic novels/comic books.

Students may keep a portfolio at the studio for ongoing projects.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Variety of art techniques according to your interests
  • Artistic problem-solving
  • Self-directed creativity

What You’ll Leave With:

Creative, exciting projects created with a variety of materials

Instructor: Sarah Pogue

Supply List

All Supplies Included

Youth Creative Writing
Monday, 6:00pm
October 19 – November 9 | Ages 9-12

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General Class Description

Have you ever thought of a story in your head, but not been able to write it down on paper? Join this class where you will be able to bring your creative ideas to fruition.

What Will Students Learn?

– expanding vocabulary
– learning literary devices
-expressing thought and emotions
-sharing writings with others
-building confidence in speaking and presenting

What Will Students Leave With?

Polished stories to spread to their families and loved ones.

Instructor: Saylor Siegert

Supply List

All supplies included.

Youth Art of Photography: Ready, Set, Click!
Saturday, 9:00am
October 24 – November 14 | Ages 11-15

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General Class Description

In this hands-on course, students will learn the fundamentals of photography while developing their own creative eye. Through guided exercises, real-world assignments, and constructive critiques, students will explore composition, lighting, perspective, and visual storytelling using either a smartphone or digital camera.

What Will Students Learn?

Throughout the course, students will work from a real-world creative brief, learning how professional photographers create compelling imagery for clients, brands, and organizations. Students will photograph people, places, objects, and everyday moments while discovering how thoughtful photography can communicate emotion, personality, and purpose.

What Will Students Leave With?

  • Understand the fundamentals of photography and visual storytelling.
  • Learn how to create compelling images with intention.
  • Master composition techniques including the Rule of Thirds, framing, leading lines, symmetry, and depth.
  • Understand natural and artificial lighting.
  • Learn how perspective changes the story of an image.
  • Develop confidence photographing people, objects, architecture, and everyday scenes.
  • Understand basic camera settings and smartphone photography techniques.
  • Learn introductory photo editing and color correction.
  • Build a consistent photographic style.
  • Develop confidence giving and receiving constructive critiques.
  • Complete a polished photography portfolio.

Instructor: Cody West

Supply List

All supplies included.

Youth Art of Photography: Ready, Set, Click!
Saturday, 9:00am
September 26 – October 17 | Ages 11-15

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General Class Description

In this hands-on course, students will learn the fundamentals of photography while developing their own creative eye. Through guided exercises, real-world assignments, and constructive critiques, students will explore composition, lighting, perspective, and visual storytelling using either a smartphone or digital camera.

What Will Students Learn?

Throughout the course, students will work from a real-world creative brief, learning how professional photographers create compelling imagery for clients, brands, and organizations. Students will photograph people, places, objects, and everyday moments while discovering how thoughtful photography can communicate emotion, personality, and purpose.

What Will Students Leave With?

  • Understand the fundamentals of photography and visual storytelling.
  • Learn how to create compelling images with intention.
  • Master composition techniques including the Rule of Thirds, framing, leading lines, symmetry, and depth.
  • Understand natural and artificial lighting.
  • Learn how perspective changes the story of an image.
  • Develop confidence photographing people, objects, architecture, and everyday scenes.
  • Understand basic camera settings and smartphone photography techniques.
  • Learn introductory photo editing and color correction.
  • Build a consistent photographic style.
  • Develop confidence giving and receiving constructive critiques.
  • Complete a polished photography portfolio.

Instructor: Cody West

Supply List

All supplies included.