Adult & Teen Classes

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Adult & Teen Winter into Spring 2022 Sessions begin as noted in each listing.

Mondays
Beginner/Intermediate Watercolor Painting 6-8pm
With Mo Myra
March 7 - April 18  Release your inner artist and create beautiful watercolor still-life and landscape paintings. Mo Myra is an absolute gem of an instructor and teaches beginners foundational basics, “wet on wet” and “dry brush” techniques. Intermediates will continue building their skills and develop more advanced techniques. All students will complete work they can proudly display at home. 
Members: $160, Non-Members: $175, Material Fee: $10   REGISTER HERE:

Portfolio Preparation for High School/College Applicants 6-8pm

Tuesdays
Veteran’s Drawing, Painting & Collage 10-12noon
Ongoing with Susan Brereton
This unique class gives veterans their own unique space to explore artistic interests in three different mediums—drawing, painting & collage. Susan will guide beginners and intermediates as they complete drawing exercises in both graphite and charcoal; learn how to create compositions and paint with acrylics; and finally, complete a mixed media collage from start to finish. Truly a one of a kind experience. All materials included.
Members: $160, Non-Members: $175, Material Fee.  $0  REGISTER HERE:

Acrylic Painting 1-3pm
With Abbe Wade
February 8 - March 22  If you’ve never taken a class with Abbe, you’re in for a real treat. Sign up for this beginner and intermediate class and you will learn her step by step process to make beautiful art. Using a favorite photograph or print you will learn how to paint what you see. Not what you think you see. Learn how to mix custom colors that are just right for your work. Bring your own image or choose from one of ours.
Members: $160, Non-Members: $175, Material Fee: $10. REGISTER HERE:

Introduction to Weaving 1-3 pm, or 6-8 pm, or Saturday 10am-12noon
With Ulla Budde
March 8 - April 19  If you enjoy the feel and color of textiles, this is a great class for you. Come and join Ulla in this introductory class to learn how to weave on one-harness and two-harness table looms. Weave a custom table runner or a personal scarf. Create works of art you’re proud to keep or to give as a gift. You’ll be inspired to create as you explore yarns, color theory, and weaving techniques.  
Members: $160, Non-Members: $175, Material Fee: $10 ea project. REGISTER HERE:

Photoshop for Beginners  6-8pm

Wednesdays
Drawing 10 am-12noon
With Cindy Parsons
March 2 - April 13  Bring pencil drawings to life! This beginner to intermediate level class will show you how. Working primarily from subject matter that interests you, Cindy will teach you everything from basic compositional techniques to value. From contour lines and perspective to negative and positive space. She will also teach you a wide variety of pencil techniques to help you develop your drawing skills further.  Members: $160, Non-Members: $175, Material Fee: $0. REGISTER HERE:

Drawing from Still Life  10am -12noon
With Zbigniew Grzyb

Painting with Oil Pastels  1 - 3pm

Pastel Painting 10:30am - 12:30pm
With Susan Brereton
March 11 - April 29 (no class April 15)  Open the door and embrace the artistic possibilities of pastel painting. Join Susan as she skillfully guides you through learning multiple pastel techniques. You will study design and layout, and how to create and use both light and shadow. By the end of this course, you will have created your very own pastel painting masterpiece ready to exhibit. 
Members: $160, Non-Members: $175, Material Fee: $10. REGISTER HERE:

Beginner/Intermediate Oil Painting 1-3pm
With Susan Brereton
March 11 - April 29 (no class April 15)  This is the perfect class for anyone new to the arts or intimidated by painting. Considered the easiest medium to learn, oils are flexible, forgiving, and easy to manipulate. And oils are fun to work with because they have a beautiful sheen that’s unique to oil paint. Whether you’re are a beginner or intermediate, come discover the basics of oil painting with Susan. When you’re done you’ll have a gorgeous painting to display. 
Members: $160, Non-Members: $175, Material Fee: $10. REGISTER HERE:

Printmaking Techniques Into Collage 1-3pm
With James Brunelle
March 11 - April 29 (no class April 15)  Discover endless possibilities and inspiration with James as he takes you on an artistic journey. Students explore printmaking methods with a variety of papers and printmaking techniques. You will learn traditional block-printing, monotype, and mono-printing techniques from demonstrations. Creating your own stunning prints is the first step to producing a series of prints. Then participants will use sketching exercises and multi-layered printing to develop mixed media collage works. All in a supportive environment.  Because some sessions involve cutting linoleum and rubber with gouges and knives, special care and attention to the proper use of tools are required. Members: $160, Non-Members: $175, Material Fee: $20. REGISTER HERE:

Introduction to Weaving  10am-12noon
With Ulla Budde
March 5 - April 16  If you enjoy the feel and color of textiles, this is a great class for you. Come and join Ulla in this introductory class to learn how to weave on one-harness and two-harness table looms. Weave a custom table runner or a personal scarf. Create works of art you’re proud to keep or to give as a gift. You’ll be inspired to create as you explore yarns, color theory, and weaving techniques.  
Members: $160, Non-Members: $175, Material Fee: $10 ea project. REGISTER HERE: