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 CourseAll levels welcome! In this course, students will learn the language of color in an easy to understand, objective format. This will greatly aid in their ability to describe and mix any color, and to maintain control of their palette. In short, we’ll be discussing practical color theory for painters that can […]
Thursdays, 6 Week Class All levels welcome! This 6-week creative writing and storytelling class encourages students to develop their narrative voice, craft compelling characters and complete an original short story or storytelling piece. Through a blend of structural lessons, imaginative prompts and peer sharing, students will walk away with a draft they are proud of […]
All levels welcome! Personal Pan Meatloaf with Chipolte BBQ Gravy Gouda Mashed Potatoes Apple Crisp and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream 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 […]
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 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 […]
All levels welcome! This class is for students with little to no stone carving experience. This class covers choosing appropriate stones, appropriate subjects, effective use of basic hand tools, and approaching form without getting lost. Measuring techniques, geometric and arithmetic enlargement/reduction. Introduction to advanced tools and techniques Students will learn to carve stone sculptures using […]
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 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 […]
Beginner This Class is designed for beginners and students with some experience with clay. Students will learn the fundamental techniques of hand building, including coiling, pinching, and slab construction, to create sculptural vessels. They'll explore how to manipulate clay to achieve organic forms, textures, and detailed surfaces, while gaining a deeper understanding of balance, proportion, […]
All levels welcome! At any stage of developing skills, one wants to speed up the process: Depending upon the needs of the individual and the project one can learn about: Pointing device for accurate same-size reproduction from a model. Three compass enlargement /reduction. Pneumatic tools, electric tools; diamond and carbide blades. Customizing chisels. Fine edges, […]