Adult Classes

New! Drop In Registration!

Need the flexibility of a last-minute decision? Want to try before you buy into a longterm commitment? A select number of traditional classes are now open to “drop in” registration, allowing students to work around their busy schedules and test an interest in photography, watercolors, drawing, stained glass and yoga before investing the time and the money!

How it works:

  • Drop in registration will open the first day of classes – April 2!
  • Only those classes designated “DROP IN!” are open for drop in registration.
  • Students may register up until 3 pm the day of the class.
  • The number of drop-in seats available will be determined by the maximum capacity of each classroom, thus advanced registration is required.
  • Drop in tuition is determined by each class and includes use of equipment/consumable materials.

Drop In Registration Opens April 2

Art Exploration Workshops

Running short on time, but not on creativity? Try a one-day workshop in various mediums. These are great workshops for beginners, or a fun day out with friends!

Graphic Design: Invitations
$45 Non-members | $30 Member
Instructor: Cassidy Tonks
Save the Date: Apr 17, 2024

1 Wednesday, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Want to explore graphic design without investing in expensive software? In this one-day workshop, you will get an introduction to graphic design by creating a party invitation using free graphic design software. Bring either a flash drive or have access to cloud-based storage (ex. google drive).

Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages: 16+. Instructor: Cassidy Tonks (Hatch). Non-members:  $45 Members: $30.

Mosaic on Tile
$80 Non-members | $65 Members
Instructor: Kate Burke
Save the Date: Apr 25, 2024

Learn the techniques needed to shape mosaic surfaces in this introductory tile workshop featuring a spring flower theme.  You will walk away with the skills necessary to take on larger projects. You will walk away with the skills necessary to take on larger projects. All materials included.

Capacity: 5 students. Minimum: 5 students.  Non-members: $80/Members:  $65.

Ceramic Tile Charms
$65 Non-members | $50 Members
Instructor: Skyler Campbell
Save the Date: Apr 27, 2024

1 Saturday, 1-3 pm

Did you know that art can be wearable, fashionable, and charm-ing? Learn the basics of hand building as well as getting a charm to take home with you. In this class, we will go over how to roll slabs, how to cut and modify slabs with tools and stamps, and how to finish a piece for the kiln. Students will have the option to add a matt or glossy texture to their charm. The tiles be dried and fired by our instructor and available for pick up the following week. All materials included. This workshop can be a great get-together for friends!

Capacity: 12 students. Minimum: 4 students.  Ages 18+ Non-members: $65/ Members: $50.

Intro to DSLRs
$45 Non-members | $30 Member
Instructor: Cassidy Tonks
Save the Date: May 1, 2024

1 Wednesday, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Want to learn more about DSLR photography? Join us for this one-day introductory workshop. No camera or camera experience is needed! However, if you have a camera, you are welcome to bring it. Bring either a flash drive or have access to cloud-based storage (ex. google drive).

Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages: 16+. Instructor: Cassidy Tonks (Hatch). Non-members:  $45 Members: $30.

Stained Glass Sun Catcher Workshop
$75 Non-members | $60 Members
Instructor: Louis Recchione
Save the Date: May 4, 2024

Learn the basic skills of the copper foil method to by creating a simple sun catcher! Choose from a selection of seasonal patterns to cut, grind, foil and solder glass into a lovely work of art for your window! Tuition includes all materials.

Capacity: 8 students. Minimum: 3 students. Ages: 18+. Non-members: $75. Members: $60.

Mommy & Me Photo Walk
$45 Non-members | $30 Member
Instructor: Cassidy Tonks
Save the Date: May 4, 2024

1 Saturday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Want to learn how to use your cell phone to capture great photos of your child(ren)? Join us for this one-day workshop. Class will meet in the Digital Media lab and then proceed to have hands-on instruction while walking around the grounds of the Hoyt. Children are welcome and encouraged to attend! In the event of inclement weather, class will be rescheduled.

Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages: adult and child. Instructor: Cassidy Tonks. Non-members:  $45 Members: $30.

Paper Quilling
$50 Non-members | $35 Member
Instructor: Paige Kleinfelder
Save the Date: May 11, 2024

1 Saturday, 10:00 - 11:30 am

A fun workshop just in time for Mother’s Day. Share some enjoyable time with that special lady in your life!  Paper quilling uses strips of paper that are rolled, looped, curled, twisted, and shaped to create decorative designs. Join Paige Kleinfelder for an introduction to this creative art form and make unique greeting cards. All materials included.

Capacity: 16 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages 18+.   Non-members:  $50/Members:  $35.

Floral-gami Workshop
$45 Non-members | $30 Members
Instructor: Beth Magyan
Save the Date: May 11, 2024

Celebrate Spring and Mother’s Day by creating origami flowers! Participants will learn to make a Daylily and the Kusudama flower with stem and leaves using origami paper folding techniques. All materials are supplied. Beginners welcome.

Capacity:  10 students.  Minimum:  4 students.  Ages 12+.  Non-members:  $45/Members: $30.

Stained Glass Sun Catcher Workshop
$75 Non-members | $60 Members
Instructor: Louis Recchione
Save the Date: May 25, 2024

Learn the basic skills of the copper foil method to by creating a simple sun catcher! Choose from a selection of seasonal patterns to cut, grind, foil and solder glass into a lovely work of art for your window! Tuition includes all materials.

Capacity: 8 students. Minimum: 3 students. Ages: 18+. Non-members: $75. Members: $60.

Mosaics on Glass
$80 Non-members | $65 Members
Instructor: Kate Burke
Save the Date: May 25, 2024

This workshop is great for an opportunity to learn something new and creative! Learn to create colorful mosaics on glass with black grout to render the look of stained glass. This introductory workshop will gain students the techniques needed in shaping mosaic surfaces. Students will acquire the skills necessary to take on larger projects.

All materials included. Capacity: 5 students. Minimum: 3 students. Ages n/a.   Non-members:  $80/Members:  $65.

Artist Skills

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Ceramics

Ceramics: Tuesdays
$230 Non-members | $200 Members
Instructor: Nancy Sontich-Lenhart
Apr 2 - May 21, 2024

Tuesdays, 6-8:30 pm

Be prepared to get dirty while learning skills of hand building, the potter’s wheel, and glazing.  The projects are as endless as your imagination and the studio is available for use outside of class.

Studio use is permitted up until 2 hours prior to scheduled classes and 30 minutes prior to closing. Please bring old towels.  Glazing and firing included with 25lbs of clay.

One additional 25 lbs. may be purchased for $75. Students are not permitted to bring outside clay. All wet work must be completed by week 6. There will be no formal class on week 7. Instead, students may use studio time to trim pieces. Week 8 is devoted to glazing. Work not glazed by week 8 will not be glaze fired.

Capacity: 10 students.  Minimum: 4 students.  Non-members: $230/Members: $200.

Throwing Cylinders and Sgraffito
$165 Non-members | $135 Members
Instructor: Skyler Campbell
Apr 3 - Apr 24, 2024

4 Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

In this four-week class, students will work on the wheel to learn the fundamentals of throwing. This advanced ceramics course will take students through how to throw and modify cylinders, one of the best shapes to learn for control on the wheel. Once students are able to create a shape they like on the wheel, they will then be guided on the technique of sgraffito on clay. This greenware (or unfired) clay technique will demonstrate the use of underglaze and then caving away to create surface artwork. All materials included.

Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 4 students.  Ages: 16+. Non-members: $165/ Members: $135.

Ceramics: Thursdays
$230 Non-members | $200 Members
Instructor: Nancy Sontich-Lenhart
Apr 4 - May 23, 2024

Thursdays, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Be prepared to get dirty while learning skills of hand building, the potter’s wheel, and glazing.  The projects are as endless as your imagination and the studio is available for use outside of class.

Studio use is permitted up until 2 hours prior to scheduled classes and 30 minutes prior to closing. Please bring old towels.  Glazing and firing included with 25lbs of clay.  One additional 25 lbs. may be purchased for $75.

Students are not permitted to bring outside clay. All wet work must be completed by week 6. There will be no formal class on week 7. Instead, students may use studio time to trim pieces. Week 8 is devoted to glazing. Work not glazed by week 8 will not be glaze fired.

Capacity: 10 students.  Minimum: 4 students.  Non-members: $230/Members: $200.

Ceramic Tile Charms
$65 Non-members | $50 Members
Instructor: Skyler Campbell
Save the Date: Apr 27, 2024

1 Saturday, 1-3 pm

Did you know that art can be wearable, fashionable, and charm-ing? Learn the basics of hand building as well as getting a charm to take home with you. In this class, we will go over how to roll slabs, how to cut and modify slabs with tools and stamps, and how to finish a piece for the kiln. Students will have the option to add a matt or glossy texture to their charm. The tiles be dried and fired by our instructor and available for pick up the following week. All materials included. This workshop can be a great get-together for friends!

Capacity: 12 students. Minimum: 4 students.  Ages 18+ Non-members: $65/ Members: $50.

Wax Resist and Paper Stencil on Ceramics
$165 Non-members | $135 Members
Instructor: Skyler Campbell
May 1 - May 8, 2024

2 Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Wax Resist is the process in ceramics of using a liquid wax to keep glaze from adhering to bisqued work. In this class, we will go over the different applications of wax resist as well as the basics for glazing a piece. As this is a two-week class, students will be given a pre-made and bisqued piece to start. The first class will consist of going over the basics of using the wax resist and helping students get started. The second class will let students finish waxing their pieces and then students will be advised on how to complete their piece with glaze. All materials included.

Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 4 students.  Ages: 16+. Non-members: $165/ Members: $135.

 

Drawing

Basics & Beyond: Drawing Session 1
$90 Non-members | $75 Members
Instructor: Richard DiGia
Apr 2 - Apr 30, 2024

4 Tuesdays, 6-7:30 pm

This four-week course will cover the fundamentals of drawing. Students will learn to see as an artist and draw by using simple shapes. Students will learn to shade and how light affects shadows, in addition to proportions. Instruction will become more advanced as skill levels improve. All materials provided. 

Capacity:  10 students.  Minimum:  6 students.  Ages 16+.  Non-members:  $90/Members:  $75.  

 

Drawing and Illustration Skills
$125 Non-members | $95 Members
Instructor: Jason Naelitz
Apr 6 - Apr 27, 2024

4 Saturdays, 10 am - 12 pm

This four-week course will start with guided practice on observational drawing skills using basic forms, still life, and the figure—making use of varied media. In the second portion of the course, students will apply these skills to imaginative and conceptual illustrations. All materials are included.

Capacity: 20 students. Minimum: 4 students. Ages 16+.  Non-members: $125 | Members: $95.

Basics & Beyond: Drawing Session 2
$90 Non-members | $75 Members
Instructor: Richard DiGia
Apr 30 - May 21, 2024

4 Tuesdays, 6-7:30 pm

This four-week course will cover the fundamentals of drawing. Students will learn to see as an artist and draw by using simple shapes. Students will learn to shade and how light affects shadows, in addition to proportions. Instruction will become more advanced as skill levels improve. All materials provided. 

Capacity:  10 students.  Minimum:  6 students.  Ages 16+.  Non-members:  $90/Members:  $75.  

 

Glass

Stained Glass Advanced
$365 Non-members | $335 Members
Instructor: Lou Recchione
Apr 3 - May 22, 2024

8 Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Whether you are new to stained glass or honing your craft, this class provides the equipment, guidance, and materials to create a panel using the copper foil method.  Beginners will learn how to cut, grind, foil, and solder a suncatcher before applying each step to their panel.  Glass, solder, foil, and other consumable materials are included for up to a 24”x24” panel (a $200+ material value).

Tuition is based on panel size. Framing is optional at $10/ft.  All levels may continue using the studio on their own time while enrolled.

Capacity: 8 students. Minimum: 4 students. Ages 18+.   Non-members:  $365/Members:  $335.

Stained Glass Beginner
$265 Non-members | $235 Members
Instructor: Lou Recchione
Apr 3 - May 22, 2024

8 Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Whether you are new to stained glass or honing your craft, this class provides the equipment, guidance, and materials to create a panel using the copper foil method.  Beginners will learn how to cut, grind, foil, and solder a suncatcher before applying each step to their panel.  Glass, solder, foil, and other consumable materials are included for up to an 11” x 17” panel (a $100+ material value).  Tuition is based on panel size. Framing is optional at $10/ft.  All levels may continue using the studio on their own time while enrolled.

Capacity: 8 students. Minimum: 4 students. Ages 18+.   Non-members:  $265/Members:  $235.

Intro to Stained Glass
$180 Non-members | $150 Members
Instructor: Lou Recchione
Apr 6 - Apr 27, 2024

4 Saturdays, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

New to stained glass?  This introductory class provides the equipment, guidance and materials to create a 10–12-piece panel from provided patterns using the copper foil method.  Glass, solder, foil, and other consumable materials are included. Framing is optional at $10/ft. A number of pre-selected patterns are available to choose from.

Capacity: 10 students.  Minimum: 4 students. Ages 16+. Non-members:  $180/Members:  $150.  Drop-ins available on the following dates: April 6, 13, 20, and 27.

Mosaic on Tile
$80 Non-members | $65 Members
Instructor: Kate Burke
Save the Date: Apr 25, 2024

Learn the techniques needed to shape mosaic surfaces in this introductory tile workshop featuring a spring flower theme.  You will walk away with the skills necessary to take on larger projects. You will walk away with the skills necessary to take on larger projects. All materials included.

Capacity: 5 students. Minimum: 5 students.  Non-members: $80/Members:  $65.

Stained Glass Sun Catcher Workshop
$75 Non-members | $60 Members
Instructor: Louis Recchione
Save the Date: May 4, 2024

Learn the basic skills of the copper foil method to by creating a simple sun catcher! Choose from a selection of seasonal patterns to cut, grind, foil and solder glass into a lovely work of art for your window! Tuition includes all materials.

Capacity: 8 students. Minimum: 3 students. Ages: 18+. Non-members: $75. Members: $60.

Stained Glass Sun Catcher Workshop
$75 Non-members | $60 Members
Instructor: Louis Recchione
Save the Date: May 25, 2024

Learn the basic skills of the copper foil method to by creating a simple sun catcher! Choose from a selection of seasonal patterns to cut, grind, foil and solder glass into a lovely work of art for your window! Tuition includes all materials.

Capacity: 8 students. Minimum: 3 students. Ages: 18+. Non-members: $75. Members: $60.

Mosaics on Glass
$80 Non-members | $65 Members
Instructor: Kate Burke
Save the Date: May 25, 2024

This workshop is great for an opportunity to learn something new and creative! Learn to create colorful mosaics on glass with black grout to render the look of stained glass. This introductory workshop will gain students the techniques needed in shaping mosaic surfaces. Students will acquire the skills necessary to take on larger projects.

All materials included. Capacity: 5 students. Minimum: 3 students. Ages n/a.   Non-members:  $80/Members:  $65.

Graphic Design

Intro to Graphic Design
$145 Non-members | $115 Members
Instructor: Cassidy Tonks
Apr 4 - May 9, 2024

6 Thursdays, 6 - 7:30 pm

Explore the basics of graphic design with guided projects using the Adobe Creative Suite. Each week will feature a design prompt illustrating the use of various tools/functions of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Students should bring a flash drive or have access to cloud storage (google drive).

Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages: 16+. Non-members: $145 | Members: $115.

Graphic Design: Invitations
$45 Non-members | $30 Member
Instructor: Cassidy Tonks
Save the Date: Apr 17, 2024

1 Wednesday, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Want to explore graphic design without investing in expensive software? In this one-day workshop, you will get an introduction to graphic design by creating a party invitation using free graphic design software. Bring either a flash drive or have access to cloud-based storage (ex. google drive).

Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages: 16+. Instructor: Cassidy Tonks (Hatch). Non-members:  $45 Members: $30.

Intro to DSLRs
$45 Non-members | $30 Member
Instructor: Cassidy Tonks
Save the Date: May 1, 2024

1 Wednesday, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Want to learn more about DSLR photography? Join us for this one-day introductory workshop. No camera or camera experience is needed! However, if you have a camera, you are welcome to bring it. Bring either a flash drive or have access to cloud-based storage (ex. google drive).

Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages: 16+. Instructor: Cassidy Tonks (Hatch). Non-members:  $45 Members: $30.

Intro to Photo Manipulation
$110 Non-members | $80 Members
Instructor: Cassidy Tonks
May 7 - May 28, 2024

4 Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Have you always wanted to learn how to "photoshop" images? In this four-week course you will be introduced to photoshop and its functions while creating photo manipulations.  Bring either a flash drive or have access to cloud-based storage (ex. google drive).

Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages: 16+. Instructor: Cassidy Tonks. Non-members:  $110 Members: $80.

Music

Private Voice Lessons
$120 Non-members | $97.50 Members
Instructor: Jewel Ullrich
Apr 6 - May 11, 2024

6 Saturdays, by half-hour appointment

Join teacher Jewel Ullrich for 1:1 vocal instruction to help you find your unique vocal quality. Lessons are appropriate for beginners, as well as for those interested in improving skills. Instruction will include proper breathing techniques, vocal registration, resonance, vowel placement and more. Lessons are open to children and adults.

Ages 10+.  Appointments 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Non-members: $120/ Members: $97.50.

Painting

Watercolor Tuesdays
$150 Non-members | $120 Member
Instructor: Jocelyn Beatty
Apr 2 - May 21, 2024

8 Tuesdays, 10 am - 1 pm

Join celebrated painter, Jocelyn Beatty, for step by step instruction in this versatile medium. Instruction includes use of watercolor and drawing techniques. Several paintings will be completed in the course of the eight weeks.

Capacity: 20 students. Minimum: 14 students. Ages 16+.  Non-members:  $150/Members:  $120.

Watercolor Wednesdays
$150 Non-members | $120 Member
Instructor: Jocelyn Beatty
Apr 3 - May 29, 2024

8 Wednesdays, 6-9 pm

Join celebrated painter, Jocelyn Beatty, for a step by step instruction in this versatile medium. Instruction includes use of watercolor and drawing techniques. Several paintings will be completed in the course of the eight weeks.

Capacity: 20 students. Minimum: 14 students. Ages 16+.  Non-members:  $150/Members:  $120.

Photography

Creative Photography
$110 Non-members | $80 Members
Instructor: Cassidy Tonks
Apr 2 - Apr 23, 2024

4 Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

In this four-week course, you will be encouraged to think outside of the box. Each week you will learn different fundamental photography skills by completing a series of creative photography prompts. Cameras are provided, however if you have a camera, you are welcome to bring it. Bring either a flash drive or have access to cloud-based storage (ex. google drive).

Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages: 16+. Instructor: Cassidy Tonks. Non-members:  $110 Members: $80.

Intro to DSLRs
$45 Non-members | $30 Member
Instructor: Cassidy Tonks
Save the Date: May 1, 2024

1 Wednesday, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Want to learn more about DSLR photography? Join us for this one-day introductory workshop. No camera or camera experience is needed! However, if you have a camera, you are welcome to bring it. Bring either a flash drive or have access to cloud-based storage (ex. google drive).

Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages: 16+. Instructor: Cassidy Tonks (Hatch). Non-members:  $45 Members: $30.

Mommy & Me Photo Walk
$45 Non-members | $30 Member
Instructor: Cassidy Tonks
Save the Date: May 4, 2024

1 Saturday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Want to learn how to use your cell phone to capture great photos of your child(ren)? Join us for this one-day workshop. Class will meet in the Digital Media lab and then proceed to have hands-on instruction while walking around the grounds of the Hoyt. Children are welcome and encouraged to attend! In the event of inclement weather, class will be rescheduled.

Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages: adult and child. Instructor: Cassidy Tonks. Non-members:  $45 Members: $30.

Intro to Photo Manipulation
$110 Non-members | $80 Members
Instructor: Cassidy Tonks
May 7 - May 28, 2024

4 Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Have you always wanted to learn how to "photoshop" images? In this four-week course you will be introduced to photoshop and its functions while creating photo manipulations.  Bring either a flash drive or have access to cloud-based storage (ex. google drive).

Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages: 16+. Instructor: Cassidy Tonks. Non-members:  $110 Members: $80.

Yoga

Yoga
$115 Non-members | $85 Members
Instructor: Cindy Naples
Apr 4 - May 23, 2024

8 Thursdays, 6-7 pm

Discover the fundamental philosophies, lineages, physical practice and language of yoga. We’ll practice yoga postures, breathing exercises and meditation and mindfulness. Bring a yoga mat.

Capacity: 10 students.  Minimum: 6 students.  Ages 16+.  $115 Non-members | $85 Members

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