Release your creative spirit and find new insights and skills within our multiple studio classrooms. Browse our offerings below, get to know our award-winning instructors, enroll in a class and start discovering the arts today!
Thursdays, 6 Week ClassAll levels welcome! Explore clay at your own pace in a relaxed atmosphere. Learn basic pottery skills, practice skills you already have learned, or try something new. Handbuilding and wheel techniques will be demonstrated as well as various surface treatments and firing techniques. Learn the basic do’s and dont’s of working in […]
Thursdays, 6 Week ClassBeginner, Intermediate This is an introductory class to the pottery wheel. Instructor provides step-by-step instruction and demonstrations to help you create functional clay objects. This class will cover the basics of wheel throwing, trimming, and glazing of functional forms. We will create mugs, bowls, plates, and more. Ages 17 and up. Details […]
Thursdays, 6 Week ClassAll levels welcome! Improve your skills in technique, composition and concept. Individualized instruction to develop your own style of painting in acrylics or oils. (Colored pencil and other media accepted with instructor's permission). Choose personal subject matter, explore composition and color theory, solve painting problems. Drawing experience recommended. Ages 17 and up. […]
Fridays, 6 Week ClassAll levels welcome! Improve your skills in technique, composition and concept. Individualized instruction to develop your own style of painting in acrylics or oils. (Colored pencil and other media accepted with instructor's permission). Choose personal subject matter, explore composition and color theory, solve painting problems. Drawing experience recommended. Ages 17 and up. […]
Fridays, 6 Week ClassAdvanced, Professional Only Exploration of traditional, safe methods of etching with anon-acid solution (ferric chloride) using copper plates. This Friday session is for students with considerable etching experience who may expand on more advanced techniques or try mezzotints (Please contact instructor in advance to order plates.) The studio is equipped with both a large 36” and smaller […]
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 […]
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 […]
All levels welcome! Steamed BBQ pork bunsShrimp dumplings with chive and cilantroPork shumai with sesame dipping sauzeWok fried baby bok choy with garlic and red pepper Adult students (21 and over) are welcome to bring a bottle of wine or beverage of choice to enjoy with their meal. Please wear comfortable shoes and tie back […]
All levels welcome! Andouille sausage JambalayaPan fried catfish with crawdaddy etouffeeTomato green bean salad with a lemon tarragon vinaigretteCroissant bread pudding Adult students (21 and over) are welcome to bring a bottle of wine or beverage of choice to enjoy with their meal. Please wear comfortable shoes and tie back long hair.*Please note: Substitutions to […]
Beginner, Intermediate Follow along step by step using pastel to create palm tree paintings that look colorful and realistic. Learn perspective tips and value studies to help you approach the subject on your own. Make a single painting and several studies during workshop. Supply List:Set of 72 or more soft pastels (not oil!)11 x 14 […]
All levels welcome! This class is a brief introduction to watercolors for beginners. No prior experience needed, just a desire to have fun. We will finish a painting that you can take home. We will even supply all the materials so you can try watercolor techniques before investing in supplies. Ages 17 and up. Details […]
Beginner, Intermediate Learn how to scumble, use linear strokes, daubing and dusting to create a single painting. Start with an underpainting using an alcohol wash, then build up layers using each technique, one at a time. Get handouts showing each technique and practice before applying it to your painting. Fun and step-by-step process, finish a […]