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!
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 […]
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 […]
Cottage CampusTuesdays, 6 Week ClassAll levels welcome! This class is designed for all levels of wood turning. Classes will include short demonstrations on technique, tool use and safety. Students can select items to make for personal use and gifts including pens, bowls, candlesticks, lidded boxes, bottle stoppers, etc. Classes have a limited size to permit […]
Wednesdays, 6 Week Class Beginner, Intermediate Have you always wanted to learn how to make cool pottery on the wheel? Well, this is your chance to fall in love with clay. Let's all get muddy together and make bowls, cups, and more! All levels are welcome, but if you are a beginner, this class is […]
Wednesdays, 6 Week ClassBeginner, Intermediate In this class, you will learn the fundamental principles of portrait painting from life using direct painting methods. We will concentrate on proper proportion, values, skin tones, and getting a likeness. The instructor will give step-by-step demonstrations and lots of individual instruction from how to begin the initial drawing through […]
Cottage CampusWednesdays, 6 Week ClassBeginner, Intermediate This 6 week class is designed for the beginning wood turner. Classes include demonstrations on technique, tool use and safety. The first couple of sessions will focus on use of various tools and the techniques for using them. Tool control and safe practices are key to success. Students can […]
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 […]
Wednesdays, 6 Week ClassAll levels welcome! Every week we will explore a different technique through classroom demonstration, which can then be personalized in your project. We will be working with the extruder (think giant cookie press) at least once during the session and will also explore the extensive glazes in our studio. This is also […]
Wednesdays, 6 Week ClassAll levels welcome! Learn the techniques of pastel from an IAPS “Master Circle”, “Eminent Pastelist” and “ Golden Mentor” Award’s winner with over 50 years of experience. Brenda will share her knowledge of the medium with beginners to experienced artists. Details Date & Time: Instructor
Wednesdays, 6 Week ClassAll levels welcome! Introduction to collage. Learn how to create 2D collage works using a variety of materials. Student produced papers will be included in the collages. These will include gel printing including botanicals, using alcohol inks, and combining acrylics with found objects and ephemera. This is a fun and relaxed class […]
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 […]
Wednesdays, 6 Week ClassIntermediate, Advanced In this intermediate class you will explore several different approaches to perfecting your painting skills in portraiture and still life using pastel, charcoal or oils. You'll learn how to create beautifully accurate portraits from photographs. Students may also opt to paint from a still-life of various objects and learn how […]