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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Join the Throwing with Confidence class to discover how to transform thrown objects and customize them to your unique style! Learn valuable studio tricks and tips that will boost your skills. Participate in weekly demonstrations to acquire techniques for altering thrown forms and enhancing their functionality. Enroll now and take your next step towards mastering the art of pottery!

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Draw what you see by learning to see what you draw. Learn visual techniques that make drawing rewarding and fun. Discover ways to draw by establishing the underling structure from a variety of still life objects. Focus on drawing a new, uncluttered still life each week using graphite, charcoal, or the drawing material of your choice. Get individual encouragement and support as you progress at your own pace, with instructor demonstrations to guide you through techniques and materials. A materials list is provided.

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Join our pottery adventure where we explore basic to advanced wheel-throwing techniques! Beginners will start by mastering clay centering and throwing cylinders and bowls, while returning students refine their personal style with advanced techniques and individual projects. Discover the art of glaze application and decoration in a vibrant group setting – don't miss out on the chance to enjoy a fantastic environment, unleash your creativity, and focus on crafting functional pots for specific foods and events this Fall! Enroll now for a hands-on pottery experience!

Enjoy the beauty of autumn in the vicinity of Chester Springs as we explore and express the landscape in oil paint. In this class, learn visual skills to compose a strong composition to create space and mix colors. Sky, clouds and atmosphere and their effect on the landscape will be the core of the class. Drawing with the brush will be emphasized to develop brushwork techniques and skills. Demonstrations will be conducted in simplifying and blocking in the painting with bold brush strokes and color mixing. 

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Embark on a journey into the timeless craft of pottery on the wheel! Join our class to discover the secrets of crafting bowls, plates, mugs, and even create unique and fascinating objects yet to be imagined. Learn from the wisdom of ancient pots to create your own masterpieces, and let this class be the beginning of a lifelong artistic pursuit. Seize the opportunity to start your pottery adventure – enroll now and nurture an art form that can flourish for years to come!

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Unleash your creativity in the world of ceramics by learning handbuilding, throwing, or a mix of both techniques! Explore the artistic possibilities of sculptural, decorative, and functional clay creations through hands-on demonstrations and engaging class discussions. Join us to develop your own unique projects, experiment with hand-building and potter's wheel skills, and discover traditional and innovative methods to finish your pieces. All skill levels are welcome – take the first step towards crafting your own ceramics masterpiece, and sign up now!

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This class presents the opportunity to draw, paint or sculpt from the human figure without formal instruction. Students may pre-register for a 5 or 10-week class card. Cards are good for one year from date of purchase. They may be used during any semester until the expiration date. $243.00 member price for 10 weeks. Drop-ins are welcome at $27 member and $30 non-member per class and must pay the monitor at the beginning of each class.

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