Live Drawing Studio

Practice gesture and live drawing portraiture. Bring your own paper and drawing materials and we’ll provide drawing boards and easels. It is free to participate but cash contributions to our model are appreciated. Be advised that all of our live drawing sessions will include clothed models. No instruction will be offered during this self-guided session.

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Studio Watercolor

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Class dates: THURSDAYS
January 15 and 22, 4:30 - 6:30 PM

Explore and develop your painting expertise during this 2 week watercolor class! The class emphasizes critique, compositional elements, and developing unity in a painting. Students should be prepared with supplies weekly.

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Pottery Wheel

Class dates: WEDNESDAYS
January 14 - February 25, 6:00 - 8:30 PM

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!

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Intermediate Pottery Wheel

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Class dates: MONDAYS
January 12 - February 23, 6:00 - 8:30 PM

Designed for students who have taken the 7-week Beginner Pottery Wheel class with our instructor, Patricia Shook. All materials are included. Students will be given one 25lb block of clay.

Live Drawing Studio

Practice gesture and live drawing portraiture. Bring your own paper and drawing materials and we’ll provide drawing boards and easels. It is free to participate but cash contributions to our model are appreciated. Be advised that all of our live drawing sessions will include clothed models. No instruction will be offered during this self-guided session.

MAKE COLLAGE ORNAMENTS

Pop by The Arts Center and make a personalized collage ornament during Old Fashioned Downtown Christmas.

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Loom Weaving

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Class date: SATURDAY
November 8, 1:00 - 4:00 PM

With various yarns and fabrics, create your own wall art using a loom! This workshop is open to all ages but please accompany younger children. This workshop is a good opportunity to make a gift for someone special for the holidays!

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Watercolor Studio

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Class dates: THURSDAYS
November 6 - 13, 4:30 - 6:30 PM

Explore and develop your painting expertise during this 2 week watercolor class! The class emphasizes critique, compositional elements, and developing unity in a painting. Students should be prepared with supplies weekly.

TAKE THE STAGE

Auditions Workshop

Make an impression at YOUR next audition. ACT director Melonie Carideo gives you lots of tips and tricks for standing out at auditions.

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Holiday Tree Ceramics

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Class date: SATURDAY
November 1, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Create a clay holiday tree ready for lights! This class introduces students to clay handbuilding techniques with step-by-step guidance to create a clay tree decoration. No prior experience required!

PUMPKIN PAINTING

Come paint Pumpkins with us during Pumpkintown in our Visual Arts Wing!* We provide the pumpkins and paint—you provide the inspiration!

*While supplies last

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Intuitive Painting

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Class dates: TUESDAYS
October 14 - 28, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Enjoy a creative and soulful art practice enhanced by centering relaxation methods and the use of multiple art-making media. Explore your inner landscape and creativity in a serene and relaxed setting.

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Pottery Wheel

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Class dates: WEDNESDAYS
October 8 - November 19, 5:30 - 8:00 PM

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!

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Fall Break Artsplorations

Join us for a la carte theatre workshops during Fall Break (Oct 6-10) taught by local theatre directors and long time performers of ACT. You can sign up for single classes, or sign up for all of them!

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Beginning Watercolor

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Class dates: MONDAYS
September 29 - November 3, 4:30 - 6:30 PM

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. All materials are provided.

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Get Your Hands Dirty - Build a Mug

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Class date: SATURDAY
September 20, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Get your hands dirty and learn how to make your very own pottery! This one-day class is perfect for those who have never made pottery and want to try hand building techniques, or are looking for a refresher.

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Handbuilding Pottery

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Class dates: TUESDAYS
September 16 - October 28, 1:00 - 3:30 PM

This 7-week course includes techniques such as pinch pots, slab rolling, coil pots, and using patterns for the form. Learn decoration methods using texture tools and stencils. All finished pieces will be glazed and fired.

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Get Your Hands Dirty - Build a Mug

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Class date: SATURDAY
September 6, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Get your hands dirty and learn how to make your very own pottery! This one-day class is perfect for those who have never made pottery and want to try hand building techniques, or are looking for a refresher.

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Get Your Hands Dirty - Pottery Wheel

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Class date: SATURDAY
August 23, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Get your hands dirty and learn how to make your very own pottery! This one-day class is perfect for those who have never made pottery and want to try hand building techniques, or are looking for a refresher.

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Date Night Pottery

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Class date: FRIDAY
August 22, 7:00 - 8:00 PM

Have an adventure with your partner in crime for one price! In this class, each of you will create a one of a kind object on the pottery wheel! Students will collectively choose a glaze color for the instructor to finish.

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Get Your Hands Dirty - Build a Mug

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Class date: SATURDAY
August 16, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Get your hands dirty and learn how to make your very own pottery! This one-day class is perfect for those who have never made pottery and want to try hand building techniques, or are looking for a refresher.

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Get Your Hands Dirty - POTTERY WHEEL

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Class date: SATURDAY
August 9, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Get your hands dirty and learn how to make your very own pottery! This one-day class is perfect for those who have never made pottery and want to try hand building techniques, or are looking for a refresher.

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BEGINNING ACRYLIC PAINTING

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Class dates: THURSDAYS
August 7 - September 11, 4:30 - 6:30 PM

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.

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KIDS CERAMICS

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Class date: SATURDAY
August 2, 10 AM - NOON

Let’s use handbuilding methods to make a clay mug! We’ll use texture techniques to decorate and learn the slip and score method for attaching the handle. Choose your favorite food safe studio glaze color during class and then your mug will be finished and kiln fired by the teacher. Students will be notified when their creations are ready for pickup, approximately 6 - 7 weeks after the class.

CANCELED Kids Pottery Wheel

Class dates: SATURDAYS
September 13 - October 25, 10:00 AM - NOON

Learn all about pottery throwing on the wheel! From centering and throwing, to glazing and decorating, this class is perfect for beginners, and those who want to try out the wheel.

CANCELED
Get Your Hands Dirty - Pottery Wheel

Class date: SATURDAY
September 27, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Get your hands dirty and learn how to make your very own pottery! This one-day class is perfect for those who have never made pottery and want to try hand building techniques, or are looking for a refresher.

CANCELED
Get Your Hands Dirty - Pottery Wheel

Class date: SATURDAY
September 13, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Get your hands dirty and learn how to make your very own pottery! This one-day class is perfect for those who have never made pottery and want to try hand building techniques, or are looking for a refresher.