HANDBUILDING WORKSHOP

REGISTER BY JUNE 16

In this 3-day workshop, you’ll apply the slab rolling method, using various template patterns for the forms you’ll make. You will also learn decoration methods with texture tools and stencils. All finished pieces will be glazed and fired. This class is great for beginners and those with some clay experience.

BEGINNER POTTERY WHEEL

REGISTER BY MAY 8

Learn to throw clay on a potter’s wheel! We’ll cover the foundations of wheel work, including wedging and centering clay, as well as forming cylinders, cups and bowls. Basic glazing information will help you finish your final forms. No prior clay experience necessary! Beginners and those looking for a refresher course in wheel-throwing are welcome!

STUDIO WATERCOLOR

REGISTER BY APRIL 22

Explore and develop your painting expertise during this 5-week watercolor class for intermediate and advanced painters! Emphasis will be placed on compositional elements and developing unity in a painting. Students will paint during class time and should be prepared with supplies weekly. This class was originally led by Sandy Brown, but due to retirement, she has handed the torch to Chris Ingram.

PAPIER MACHE SCULPTURE

REGISTER BY APRIL 3

Learn to make people and animal sculptures that will impress your friends and family! You’ll learn to design and build an armature. Next you’ll apply structure building material and add papier maché for sculpting details. Sculptures will be finished with acrylic paint.

BEGINNER POTTERY WHEEL

REGISTER BY APRIL 1

Learn to throw clay on a potter’s wheel! We’ll cover the foundations of wheel work, including wedging and centering clay, as well as forming cylinders, cups and bowls. Basic glazing information will help you finish your final forms. No prior clay experience necessary! Beginners and those looking for a refresher course in wheel-throwing are welcome!

BEGINNER POTTERY WHEEL

REGISTER BY MARCH 14

Learn to throw clay on a potter’s wheel! We’ll cover the foundations of wheel work, including wedging and centering clay, as well as forming cylinders, cups and bowls. Basic glazing information will help you finish your final forms. No prior clay experience necessary! Beginners and those looking for a refresher course in wheel-throwing are welcome!

BEGINNING ACRYLIC PAINTING

REGISTER BY MARCH 10

In this 6‐week class, students will be introduced to the basics of Acrylic painting with new lessons each week in techniques to develop a set of skills. Those skills will lead to students creating their own unique acrylic paintings.

INTERMEDIATE DRAWING

REGISTER BY MARCH 7

In this 6‐week class, students improve drawing skills and develop their own projects with more advanced rendering and materials handling techniques, allowing students to create more sophisticated drawings. This class is for those who have completed Drawing 101 or have taken a drawing class before.

STAINED GLASS

REGISTER BY FEBRUARY 3

In this 7 week long, beginner-friendly course, students will learn the techniques and skills to make their own stained glass creations.

HANDBUILDING POTTERY

REGISTER BY JANUARY 31

Learn the basics of handbuilding with clay. This 6 week course will include techniques such as pinch pots, slab rolling, coil pots, and using patterns for the form.

STUDIO WATERCOLOR

REGISTER BY JANUARY 27

Intermediate/Advanced watercolorists! Explore and develop your painting expertise during this 5-week watercolor class! Emphasis will be placed on compositional elements and developing unity in a painting. Students will paint during class time and should be prepared with supplies weekly.

BEGINNING WATERCOLOR

REGISTER BY JANUARY 1

In this 6‐week class, students will be introduced to the delight of watercolor. Each week the instructor covers new techniques to help beginners develop a set of skills. Soon, you’ll be creating your own unique watercolor paintings.

DRAWING 101

REGISTER BY JANUARY 1

In this 6‐week class, students will learn the basic techniques of drawing by observation. It’s important to “learn the rules before you start breaking them,” so students will learn to draw what they see. Each session will involve learning to manipulate the materials while learning to render objects with accuracy.

HANDBUILDING POTTERY

REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 29

Learn the basics of handbuilding with clay. This 6 week course will include techniques such as pinch pots, slab rolling, coil pots, and using patterns for the form. You will learn decoration methods using texture tools and stencils. Then you'll glaze your pieces. This class is suitable for both beginners who have never worked with clay and those with some experience who want to expand their skills.

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This therapeutic crochet training class helps you learn a pleasurable skill with a lifelong opportunity for creative expression. Did you know that crocheting also has mental health benefits? Crochet is not just a skill, but as one comes to discover with time, a doorway to soul connections.

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Make your Spring Break an Arts Break!

Join us for Artsplorations!

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Explore and develop your painting expertise during this 6-week watercolor class! Students will be painting the vast majority of the class time and should be prepared with supplies weekly. And… we will have fun!

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Learn to wedge, center, and throw small vessels on the wheel as well as hand building techniques. All pieces will be fired and glazed.

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Students in grades K through 5th are welcome to this hands-on experience. You might get a little messy, but you’re sure to learn a lot about building anything in your imagination.

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If you can write your name you can learn to draw! The secret is actually learning how to SEE! This class will teach you just that - no prior experience needed!