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  • PT380 Zen Art & Meditation with Noriko Kuehn

    All levels welcome! Unite mindfulness with creativity in this transformative class combining meditation practice and intuitive art creation. Begin with guided breathing and centering exercises, then express your inner calm through spontaneous drawing. No artistic experience required - focus on process over product. Perfect for stress reduction, self-discovery, and accessing your inner creative flow. Leave […]

    MM101 2D Open Studio with Monitor

    All levels welcome! Already taking a course with DFAC and you need more time to work on your two dimensional work?  Then this is the course for you.  This is a 6 week session of unguided course time.  A monitor will be provided to check class rosters and help set up the room, but there […]

    CL647 Bottles and Vases with Glen Woods

    Mondays, 6 Week ClassIntermediate, Advanced In this class, we will focus on bottle forms as well as vase forms - throwing, trimming, and preparing pieces for glaze night will take place weeks 1 through 4. Week 5 will be glaze night. We 6 will be finishing pieces and a group critique exploring glaze results. This […]

    DR125 Drawing Atelier With Zoe Papas

    DR125 (5 Week) Drawing Atelier With Zoe Papas 

    Tuesdays, 6 Week ClassBeginner, Intermediate An atelier is an art school focused on teaching classical drawing techniques. Atelier training has been highly sought after by prospective art students in recent years because it provides students with the skills they need to create realistic artworks. In this class, students will learn foundational drawing techniques that are […]

    PR104 Intermediate Linocut Printmaking with Holly Bird

    Tuesdays, 6 Week ClassIntermediate, Advanced, Professional Introduction and continuing practice in reduction linocut printmaking. Reduction allows for wonderful carved textures, painterly effects and experimentation in relief printmaking. This is not a beginner's class: students must have some previous basic printmaking experience and drawing ability.    Using a single block of unmounted linoleum and working with […]

    PA104 Beginner Pastels with Betsy Glass

    All levels welcome! Beginner Pastels is designed for those new to pastels or artists wanting to strengthen their foundation. This class focuses on essential skills and techniques, including understanding materials, controlling value and color, layering for depth, and creating simple, strong compositions. Students will be introduced to alcohol underpainting. Instruction is step-by-step with demonstrations and individual guidance […]

    PT368 Introduction to Japanese Sumi-e with Noriko Kuehn

    Wednesdays, 6 Week CourseAll levels welcome! Discover the serene artistry of Sumi-e, the traditional Japanese art of ink painting. In this course, students will learn the fundamental techniques of this meditative art form that captures the essence of subjects with minimal, fluid brushstrokes.  We begin by exploring proper brush handling, ink preparation, and essential brushstrokes […]

    JW231 Metal Clay Beads, Boxes, and Hollow Forms with Barbara Rivolta

    All levels welcome! Metal clay is finely ground metal mixed with a food grade binder. It is easy to texture, mold, and sculpt. Extend your metal clay skills and learn to make hollow forms. We will use silver and bronze clay to make hollow beads for necklaces and bracelets, a box pendant reminiscent of Japanese […]

    CL642 Handbuilding With Maryann Charmoz

    CL642 Handbuilding with Maryann (Afternoon) With Maryann Charmoz

    Intermediate, Advanced, Professional This course is dedicated to intermediates to professionals. Work on your own projects or follow along as I introduce a new project each week. Projects will include functional pieces like serving ware, bowls, plates, platters, pitchers, vases, and lidded boxes. Do you want to make ceramic animals? No problem! Learn to dart […]

    PT487 Contemporary Narrative Painting with Carol Dameron

    All levels welcome! How do artists put together a narrative painting today?  I will guide you, step-by-step, through the process of composing a story, understating your message and effectively communicating it to the viewer. Learn to reference images, photos and your imagination; find your style and vision. See you in class! Details Date & Time: Instructor