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  • 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 […]

    CL126 Beginning Clay Handbuilding With Diane Abernathy

    Tuesdays, 6 Week ClassBeginner In this introductory class we will be exploring all the possibilities for clay handbuilding. Each week will be a new technique, including slab, coil, and extruder. With these techniques we can explore tile making, containers, dinnerware and non-functional decorative pieces. Lastly you will be learning how to decorate you pieces with […]

    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 […]

    DR404 Colored Pencil for Everyone With Melissa Miller Nece

    Tuesdays, 6 Week ClassIntermediate, Advanced Neat, portable and inexpensive, colored pencils can be used for any style work, from rough sketches to finely detailed realism. Students experiment with color and techniques for a full range of special effects. Emphasis on developing an individual style through personal guidance from instructor and class discussion. Some background in […]

    DR401 Basic Drawing With Melissa Miller Nece

    DR401 Basic Drawing With Melissa Miller Nece

    Tuesdays, 6 Week Class Beginner, Intermediate Learn to draw anything by learning to see as an artist sees, with emphasis on the perception of contour, negative space, proportion and value. Excellent foundation for beginners, also sharpens experienced drawing skills. Improving your drawing skills is invaluable in all of your other creative pursuits. Based on “Drawing on […]

    CL623 Learning to Throw With Lee Anderson

    CL623 Learning to Throw With Lee Anderson

    Tuesdays, 6 Week ClassBeginner, Intermediate This work-at-your-own-pace class covers the basic mechanics of throwing on the wheel, including preparing the clay, centering, shaping, trimming, and glazing. We also discuss firing techniques, including raku. The focus of the class is on practicing techniques, and students include those who have never worked with clay to those who […]

    CL112 Let’s Play With Clay With Sondra Elder

    CL112 (5 WEEK) Let’s Play With Clay With Sondra Elder

    Wednesdays, 5 Week ClassAll levels welcome! Students will learn to bring the clay to life using techniques appropriate for their form and style. While most demonstrations will be done on the wheel, hand-builders are always welcome and will benefit tremendously from the demonstrations. Students may also work on their own independent projects. Intermediate and advanced […]

    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 […]

    PH106 Exploring Film Photography & Darkroom Techniques With Lance Rothstein

    Wednesdays, 6 Week ClassAll levels welcome! Whether you're new to film photography or just want to refine your skills, this class will help unlock the magic that can be created using traditional film camera and darkroom techniques. Escape the digital doldrums and explore the vast world of tangible imagery, crafting your own hand-made gelatin silver […]

    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 […]