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Curious about pottery but feeling hesitant? Explore the possibilities of ceramics in our welcoming studio! Join this 3-hour class (for ages 16 and up) where you'll learn the basics of pottery and craft two unique pieces with guidance from our skilled instructor. Once completed, choose from three glaze options to finish your creations, which will be fired and ready for pickup after. Don’t miss this chance to unleash your creativity—sign up now and dive into the world of ceramics!

• We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
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Unlock your imagination and embrace your creative side! This class invites you to step outside your comfort zone and explore new ways of expressing yourself through drawing. Guided by encouraging instruction, you’ll experiment with techniques and approaches that challenge traditional boundaries, allowing your artistic voice to emerge. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to reignite your creativity, this class offers a relaxed and supportive setting to help you connect with your unique artistic vision. Let your daydreams inspire you as you transform ideas into captivating works of art.

• We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
• Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!

Learn one of the earliest photographic processes called the cyanotype. Cyan = blue and type = print - a blueprint! Also known as sun printing, this class will introduce you to the basics of this historic process on paper. In the 3-hour class you will learn a brief history of the process, why plants are so often used in the creation of the cyanotype, how to expose, develop and dry your prints as well as how best to frame and store them. Everyone will have the chance to create 5-10 original cyanotypes. All materials are included. Materials fee of $40.

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• We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
• Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!

Explore the unique qualities of watercolor in this immersive workshop designed to enhance composition, expand visual language, and develop artistic voice. Learn to create dynamic shapes, strong value contrasts, and expressive edges while simplifying scenes with a limited palette. Discussions on perspective and color theory will deepen your understanding, and you may paint alongside the instructor or work from your own reference with individualized guidance.

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• We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
• Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!

Create a unique slab-constructed mug and personalize it with a custom relief print in this hands-on ceramics workshop. Learn slab-building techniques, surface decoration, and how to transfer a relief design onto clay. No prior experience needed!

Join me for an immersive exploration into the world of mixed media, where creativity extends beyond paint and collage. We'll delve into composition, form, and color, discovering new techniques that can enhance your current artistic practice or inspire a fresh journey into abstraction and non-representational art. Whether you’re seeking to expand your skillset or embark on a new artistic path, this workshop offers endless opportunities for creative experimentation.

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In this workshop, we will explore the art of outdoor painting and sketching using a combination of watercolor, gouache, and dry media such as pencils and chalks. We’ll discuss strategies for working in various lighting conditions and adapting to changing weather while capturing the beauty of our surroundings. Whether completing a painting on-site or creating quick sketches to serve as studies for studio work, participants will gain valuable techniques for translating the outdoor experience into expressive artwork.

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• We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
• Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!

Create a unique slab-built lidded box in this hands-on workshop. Learn essential hand-building techniques, including slab construction, texture application, and lid fitting. This class offers a fun and creative approach to functional ceramic design.