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Intermediate Acrylics
Monday, 3:40 pm
February 2 – February 23 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

Take your acrylic skills to the next level in a fun, creative space to explore bold color, dynamic composition, and expressive brushwork! Building on what you learned in Beginner Acrylics, you’ll learn layering, glazing, and texture techniques to bring more depth and personality to your paintings. Whether you’re refining your style or experimenting with new approaches, this class is perfect for artists ready to grow and play.

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you will learn more involved tips and techniques of using the medium of acrylics. We will focus on color mixing, composition, blending, and rendering. You will have the opportunity for one-on-one guidance, and inspiration from the instructor.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of each class meeting you will have a more understanding of how use acrylics in your own artworks. After each class meeting, you will have learned a new acrylic application.

Deadline to register by: January 29th 

Instructor: Hunter Fluery

Supply List

***Please bring a reference image that you would like to paint. ***

-Acrylic paints (Liquitex, Basics or Golden Heavy Body)

-A range of brushes (Princeton Select or Royal & Langnickel)

-Canvas panels or stretched canvases

-Palette knife

-Palette (plastic or disposable).

 

 

Introduction to Gouache
Mondays, 9:00 am
February 2 – February 23 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

Want to discover more about how to use gouache? In this informative four-week introductory class, you’ll learn how to start using its unique creative qualities to your artistic advantage, and about the materials and techniques you need to get started. Receive personal one on one attention as well as daily demonstrations are given in order to help you grow in experience as a gouache artist. (Some painting experience is preferred, but not required.)

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you will be working on your own current self-pace artwork, and will have the opportunity for one-on-one guidance, feedback on your artwork, feedback guidance including color mixing, brush techniques, and drawing, and inspiration form the instructor.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of each class meeting you will have more confidence and better understanding of the process of using gouache.

Deadline to register by: January 29th 

Instructor: Ken Buck

Supply List

Materials:

300 lb (640 gsm) Watercolor Paper

White watercolor Derwent pencil

Watercolor brushes suggested: a detail brush, one flat brush, a script or liner brush, a round brush

Water container

Watercolor palette tray,

4H Pencil or similar

Optional:  One Kroger freezer zip lock bag ( 2 gallon size) to slide your palette in.

Rag or paper towels

Art stores to get WN gouache, Holbein or Daniel Smith: Suders, Plaza or online stores for the deals and sets. Plaza says they can order Holbein sets if you call them and it is on their website.

You can get a primary set with red, yellow, blue and white, but I suggest buying the colors you use regularly in your palette, but it is expensive. So at least : Primary colors,  Permanent white, black (prefer Indigo instead of black) burnt sienna, and ultramarine blue.

Photo reference will be provided by Baker Hunt at Ken’s choice. Everyone will be painting the same image to completion for 3 weeks. Do Not Miss The First Class

Introduction to Quilting
Monday, 6:00 p.m.
January 5 – February 23
Ages 11-15

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Class:

Discover the joy of quilting! This class will focus on the fundamentals of piecing a quilt top. Different styles of quilting will be discussed throughout the course with examples from the instructor provided. No prior sewing experience is needed, however if a student has their own machine at home, it is highly encouraged they bring it with them to class.

What You’ll Learn:

In the 8-week course you will learn tips and techniques of how to use a sewing machine, and obtain the knowledge of how to create a quilt top that you can repeat in future project endeavors.

What You’ll Leave With:

At the end of the class, students will have sampler quilt top completed 6-8 quilt blocks (total number of blocks completed dependent on speed and accuracy of cutting and sewing) that are traditional blocks and leave with a strong foundation to continue their quilting journey.

Deadline to register by: January 1st  

Instructor: Rachel Robertson

Supply List

All Supplies included.

Beginner Sculpture: Feathered Friends
Monday, 6:30 pm
January 5 – February 23 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

Dip your hands into the world of ceramic sculpture! Learn how to use handbuilding techniques and underglaze decoration to create sculptures inspired by your favorite feathered creatures! This beginner level class introduces sculpting techniques to students who have had prior experience with clay working and will have a focus on birds for subject matter.

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you will learn step-by-step instructions of the fundamentals of basic handbuilding construction techniques such as: pinch pots, slabs, coil, and additive and subtractive processes. You will also learn sculptural techniques such as carving, texturing, dynamic and in-the-round posing, balance, and positive and negative space compositions as you create your favorite birds.  You will also learn about basic glazing finishing skills for completing your ceramic sculptures.

***(Students are required to follow the instructor’s curriculum. Only work produced from that curriculum will be fired.)***

What You’ll Leave With:

Depending on the disciplinary skill of the student, they will leave with 1-3 completed pieces by the end of this class.

(Students will submit glazed works for final firing on the last class of the session. Students will be contacted, via email, once their pottery has finished firing and available for pick up on a later date)

Deadline to register by: January 1st 

Instructor: Amy Pellegrino

Supply List

Students will need to bring:

  1. Own set of clay tools
  2. Small clay work sponge
  3. Approximately 2ft x 2ft piece of canvas
  4. (Optional but recommended) Small/detail paintbrushes for glazing
  5. (Optional but recommended) Plastic bags for wrapping work
  6. Reference photos of chosen birds will be needed after the first week of class
  7. (optional but recommended) Any sized notebook

Students will be provided:

  1. Shelf space as close to their creation station as possible
  2. (1x) bag of clay

Links to Class Required Items:

  1. Clay / Throwing Tools
  2. Small clay work sponge
    • We recommend buying a basic toolkit with a small sponge included.
  3. Canvas
    • We recommend a minimum of 2ft x 2ft piece.

Introduction to Gouache
Mondays, 9:00 am
January 5 – January 26 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

Want to discover more about how to use gouache? In this informative four-week introductory class, you’ll learn how to start using its unique creative qualities to your artistic advantage, and about the materials and techniques you need to get started. Receive personal one on one attention as well as daily demonstrations are given in order to help you grow in experience as a gouache artist. (Some painting experience is preferred, but not required.)

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you will be working on your own current self-pace artwork, and will have the opportunity for one-on-one guidance, feedback on your artwork, feedback guidance including color mixing, brush techniques, and drawing, and inspiration form the instructor.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of each class meeting you will have more confidence and better understanding of the process of using gouache.

Deadline to register by: January 1st 

Instructor: Ken Buck

Supply List

Materials:

300 lb (640 gsm) Watercolor Paper

White watercolor Derwent pencil

Watercolor brushes suggested: a detail brush, one flat brush, a script or liner brush, a round brush

Water container

Watercolor palette tray,

4H Pencil or similar

Optional:  One Kroger freezer zip lock bag ( 2 gallon size) to slide your palette in.

Rag or paper towels

Art stores to get WN gouache, Holbein or Daniel Smith: Suders, Plaza or online stores for the deals and sets. Plaza says they can order Holbein sets if you call them and it is on their website.

You can get a primary set with red, yellow, blue and white, but I suggest buying the colors you use regularly in your palette, but it is expensive. So at least : Primary colors,  Permanent white, black (prefer Indigo instead of black) burnt sienna, and ultramarine blue.

Photo reference will be provided by Baker Hunt at Ken’s choice. Everyone will be painting the same image to completion for 3 weeks. Do Not Miss The First Class

Beginner Wheel Throwing
Monday, 6:00 pm
January 5 – February 23 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

Experience of magic of working in clay as you create and glaze functional, decorative, and sculptural forms using a pottery wheel. Students will develop a basic understanding of how to operate a pottery wheel as they work on teacher-led projects and practices.

What You’ll Learn:

In a small group learning environment, you will learn step-by-step instructions of the fundamentals of how to use a potter’s wheel such as wedging, centering, pulling, shaping, and finishing. With these skills, you will learn how to throw the three basic forms on a potter’s wheel: a cylinder, a bowl, and a simple vase form. You will also learn about basic glazing finishing skills for completing your pottery.

***(Students are required to follow the instructor’s curriculum. Only work produced from that curriculum will be fired.)***

What You’ll Leave With:

Depending on the disciplinary skill of the student, a student may leave with 7-10 completed pieces of pottery from 25lb bag of clay.

(Students will submit glazed works for final firing on the last class of the session. Students will be contacted, via email, once their pottery has finished firing and available for pick up on a later date)

Deadline to register by: January 1st 

Instructor:  Seana Higgins 

Supply List

Students will need to bring:

  1. Own set of clay or throwing tools
  2. Large cleaning sponge
  3. Small clay work sponge
  4. Approx. 2ft x 2ft piece of Canvas
  5. Small bucket for cleaning and tool storage
  6. (Optional) Small/detail paintbrushes for glazing
  7. (Optional) Plastic bags for wrapping work
  8. Any sized notebook.

Students will be provided:

  1. Shelf space as close to their creation station as possible
  2. (1x) bag of clay

Links to Class Required Items: (These are recommendations, not the required brands)

  1. Clay / Throwing Tools
  2. Large Cleaning Sponge
  3. Small clay work sponge
    • We recommend buying a basic toolkit with a small sponge included.
  4. Small Bucket for cleaning
    • Any clean, small to medium sized bucket will do.
  5. Canvas
    • We recommend a minimum of 2ft x 2ft piece.

Oil Painting Open Studio Monday, 9:30 am
January 5 – February 23 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

Looking for more studio time to work on your oil paintings? Incorporate feedback into your artwork, including color mixing, brush techniques, and drawing.  Students of all levels are welcome in this open-studio class. 

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you will be working on your own current self-pace oil painting, and will have the opportunity for one-on-one guidance, feedback, and inspiration form the instructor.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of each class meeting you will have more confidence in the progression of your current oil painting.

Deadline to register by: January 1st 

Instructor: Matthew Litteken

Supply List

Below is a list of suggested supplies, however, you are welcome to wait and discuss supplies with the instructor on the first day of class.

Click Here For List of Items

 

Oil Painting Open Studio Monday, 12:00 pm
January 5 – February 23 | Ages 16-99+

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Class:

Looking for more studio time to work on your oil paintings? Incorporate feedback into your artwork, including color mixing, brush techniques, and drawing.  Students of all levels are welcome in this open-studio class. 

What You’ll Learn:

In a group learning environment, you will be working on your own current self-pace artwork, and will have the opportunity for one-on-one guidance, feedback on your artwork, feedback guidance including color mixing, brush techniques, and drawing, and inspiration form the instructor.

What You’ll Leave With:

By the end of each class meeting you will have more confidence in the progression of your current artwork.

Deadline to register by: January 1st 

Instructor:  Judy Guttman

Supply List

Below is a list of suggested supplies, however, you are welcome to wait and discuss supplies with the instructor on the first day of class.

Click Here For List of Items

 

Winter Diorama Ornaments
Monday, 6:00 p.m.
December 15th
16-99+

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Class: 

Take a break from the holiday rush and relax. We will be painting and exploring mixed media winter dioramas. All participants will take home two ornaments perfect for stocking stuffers or festive home décor.

What You’ll Learn:

You will get first-hand experience of how to transform a 2-demsional surface to create a whimsical 3-demsional ornament in a step-by-step instructional, teacher-led environment. With this new knowledge and skill, you’ll be able to repeat the same steps at home to create as many as you need to help you spreading your annual holiday cheer!

What You’ll Leave With:

You will leave with a pair of beautiful, custom, and decorated holiday ornaments.

Deadline to register by: December 11th 

Instructor: Sarah Rocheleau

Supply List

All Supplies included.