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  • 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 […]

    PT368 Introduction to Japanese Sumi-e with Noriko Kuehn

    Mondays, 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 […]

    PT371 Advanced Japanese Sumi-e: Mastering Spirit and Form with Noriko Kuehn

    Wednesday, 6 Week ClassAdvanced This advanced Sumi-e course delves deep into the sophisticated techniques and philosophical underpinnings of Japanese ink painting. Designed for experienced Sumi-e practitioners who have mastered the fundamental techniques, this intensive course pushes the boundaries of traditional practice while honoring its core principles. Students will explore complex subjects including dynamic landscapes (sansui-ga), […]

    DR125 Drawing Atelier With Zoe Papas 

    Saturdays, 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 […]

  • CL639 (4 WEEK) Surface Decoration Techniques For Pottery With Maryann Charmoz

    Mondays, 4 Week ClassAll levels welcome! This course will cover several techniques for decorating pottery. We will cover modern day Majolica, stenciling, painting with underglazes, wax resist, bubble painting, masking, slip trailing, sgraffito, flicking, sponging, using oxides for antiquing, and others. Students will make slab tiles and bowls out of slump molds to practice the […]

    AW101 Art in Wellness With Anna Sandoval MAAT ATR

    Tuesdays, 6 Week ClassAll levels welcome! This class will provide students with the creative tools to improve overall functioning and will aim to introduce relaxation techniques that focus on positive thinking, mindfulness, self-awareness, and growth. Using therapeutic approach focused on natural expression and mindful intention, participants will learn to utilize important and beneficial coping skills […]

    PT477 Art & Soul of Landscape Painting With Karen Baker

    Wednesdays, 6 Week ClassIntermediate, Advanced Bring your passion for landscape painting to new heights in this guided, open studio, all media class.  Using your own reference materials, learn how to identify and convey the essence of your landscape subjects. Respond to your subjects by interpreting vs. copying. Develop more intuitive, spontaneous ways of seeing.  Paint […]

    CL641 Unconventional Clay: Innovative Handbuilding Techniques with Maryann Charmoz

    Thursdays, 4 Week ClassIntermediate, Advanced Dive deeper into the art of hand-building pottery with this unique course designed with creativity in mind. This course encourages you to explore new innovative forms, textures and techniques that will push the boundaries of traditional hand-building. There will be weekly demonstrations that will cover multi-pieced construction, darting, carving, and […]

    PT583 Creative Techniques in Watercolor With Kerry Stratton Waltz

    Fridays, 6 Week ClassAll levels welcome! This class will focus on using experimental techniques to create special effects in watercolor.  We will focus on color theory, strong composition, value control and unique techniques to create strong paintings.  We will be using a variety of watermedia materials such as; gouache, acrylic, gesso and water-soluble inks, pencils […]