Welcome to the learning opportunity where you'll start with simple drawing lessons and transition to painting with oils or acrylics when you're ready. Whether you choose from provided still life setups, bring your own objects, or work from photos using a tablet, you'll explore traditional techniques, studying how light defines shape and color, allowing form to emerge. No prior experience is required, and you'll progress at your own pace – seize this opportunity to unleash your creativity! Enroll now and let the artistic journey begin!

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Embark on a dynamic class exploring the diverse possibilities of clay through handbuilding and wheel throwing. In this intermediate/advanced class engage in group activities to inspire creative ideas and bring your artistic visions to life. Craft unique pieces using handbuilding, wheel throwing, or a blend of both methods, while gaining valuable insights from class demonstrations, surface technique decoration, and glaze application.

This class is scheduled to be held in CCS, which is only accessable by stairs.

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Take your portrait painting to the next level in this dynamic, multi-week course designed for artists with basic oil painting experience. Learn the subtle art of color mixing, value and temperature in skin tones. Included is a one day session with a professional photographer who will guide you through the process of taking a quality photo reference—setting your painting up for success. Concluding with a live model, study facial anatomy and proportions. Step by step, you’ll build confidence in your process while discovering your personal approach to expressive, lifelike portraits.

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This 10-week intermediate to advanced ceramics course explores innovative approaches to wheel-thrown and altered forms, as well as hand building from thrown elements. Students will refine their technical skills while experimenting with cutting, reassembling, and reshaping thrown pieces. Surface decoration techniques, including newsprint transfers, resists, stencils, and screen printing with underglaze, will also be covered. This course is ideal for those looking to push their creative boundaries. Students must be comfortable with both throwing and hand building techniques.

This class is held in a ADA accessable studio space

• We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
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Open Studio is available exclusively to students (ages 16 and up) enrolled in a full-semester ceramics class. Students must register for Open Studio at the same location as their class to avoid transporting pottery between studios. Use this time to continue working on class projects. Tech support is offered during select Open Studio hours. 

• Monday: 9:30-12:00
• Tuesday: 1 pm - 3:30 pm
• Wednesday/Thursday: 4 pm - 6 pm
• Saturday/Sunday: 1 pm - 6:30 pm

This 10-week course offers a comprehensive introduction to the art of wheel throwing. Students will learn the fundamentals of clay preparation, centering, and shaping basic forms like bowls and cylinders. As the course progresses, students will explore trimming, attaching handles, surface decoration techniques and glazing. With hands-on practice and one-on-one guidance, participants will refine their skills and complete personal projects. The final weeks focus on finishing touches and group critiques, providing students with a well-rounded foundation in the art of functional pottery. Suitable for beginners eager to explore the world of ceramics.

This class is held in a ADA accessable studio space

• We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
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Class is designed for beginners as well as experiencedpractitioners. We will cover materials such as types ofpaper, brushes and paints. I will display original worksfrom professional artists as well as examples from artiststhroughout history. Each class will cover a specific topicsuch as basic technique, studies from nature, and portraiture.Students will be encouraged to develop their own style and themes. 

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Unlock the world of oil painting in a welcoming class designed for beginners like you! Dive into the basics with small weekly paintings from fresh still lifes, gaining valuable insights into paint behavior, palette preparation, color mixing, and brushwork. Achieve impressive results using basic materials while painting uncluttered still lifes featuring fruits or vegetables – no intimidation, just creativity! Enroll now to explore the art of oil painting and discover the artist in you! A basic level of experience in drawing is needed.

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• We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
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