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 – September 12!
- 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 September 12
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!
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: $80. Members: $65.
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.
1 Saturday, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Who ever said that art is “knot” your thing? String art begins with the pounding of nails into a block of wood, then a methodic wrapping of colored embroidery threads around the nails to create pretty designs. You’ll find the transition from hammer to nail a great way to decompress! Participants will have several themed options (autumn, Thanksgiving & Christmas) to choose from.
Capacity: 16 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages 18+.
Ceramics
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. Please bring old towels. Glazing and firing included with 25lbs of clay.
One additional 25 lbs. of clay 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.'
Studio is available to students outside of class. (See our Studio Use Policy)
Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 4 students.
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. Please bring old towels. Glazing and firing included with 25lbs of clay.
One additional 25 lbs. of clay 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.'
Studio is available to students outside of class. (See our Studio Use Policy)
Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 4 students.
Drawing
1 Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Explore, using pastels, the path to your creative center where you will focus your creative energies and be in the moment! Without too much structure, we can experience the joy of painting and the feel of color instantly on paper. This workshop will utilize still life. Bring your pastel supplies or supplies will be provided.
Capacity: 8 students. Minimum: 4 students. Ages 16+. Instructor: Nancy Connelly. Non-members: $70. Members: $55.
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: $80/Members: $65.
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: $80/Members: $65.
Glass
8 Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Whether you are new to stained glass or are continuing to hone your craft, this class provides equipment, guidance, and materials to create beautiful works of art using the copper foil method. Beginners will learn how to cut, grind, foil, and solder to complete a 11” x 14” stained glass panel from a selection of provided patterns. Advance students may create larger and more elaborate patterns of their choice up to 18” x 24”. All levels may continue using the studio on their own time while enrolled. One roll of solder, copper foil, and all the glass you need are included in the class fee.
Capacity: 8 students. Minimum: 4 students. Ages 18+. Non-members: $240/Members: $210.
6 Thursdays, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Use the copper foil method to create a series of 5-6 sun catchers to assemble into a single mobile. This class can be easily modified to challenge both beginning and advanced students. Students may continue using the studio on their own time while enrolled. One roll of solder, copper foil, and all the glass you need are included in the class fee.
Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 4 students. Ages 18+. Non-members: $200/Members: $170.
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: $80. Members: $65.
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
6 Tuesdays, 6 - 7:30 pm
Explore the elements and principles of design with guided projects using the Adobe Creative Suite. Each week will feature a design prompt illustrating the use of various tools/functions: texture (week one), contrast (week two), line (week three), movement (week four), pattern (week five), and balance (week six). Students should bring a flash drive, camera (phone, tablet, or DSLR), and SD card (if using camera).
Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 5 students ages 18+. Non-members: $115 Members: $85.
Do you want to learn more about Adobe Illustrator? Explore tools, functions, and applications of Adobe Illustrator. Questions are encouraged!
Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages: 16+. Non-members: $45/ Members: $30.
Music
8 Thursdays, by one-hour appointment
Private instruction cover the basics of playing, note reading, rhythms, tuning, and other general topics on the harp. Instrument and worksheets are provided for use with practice time available outside of class.
Capacity: 6 students. One-hour appointments may be scheduled from Noon – 7:00 pm. Non-members: $160/Members: $130.
4 Thursdays, by appointment
Curious about the harp? This 4-week course offers a “taste” of the instrument for those who would like to try the instrument before making a commitment. Non-members: $80/Members: $65.
8 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..
4 Thursdays, by appointment
Curious about the harp? This 4-week course offers a “taste” of the instrument for those who would like to try the instrument before making a commitment. Non-members: $80/Members: $65.
Painting
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.
4 Wednesdays, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Get outside and paint like an Impressionist. Classes will meet at the Hoyt, but students will also go into the community to find inspiring landscapes and cityscapes. In case of rain, the class will be conducted in the Hoyt’s outdoor classroom. A materials list will be provided. Easels are available.
Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages 16+.
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
6 Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Are you looking for a non-committal class? Come to one class or all six! Sign up as late as 3:00 p.m. the day class meets. Learn fundamental skills of photography and photo-editing, while exploring your own photography and getting feedback from others. The first half of class will begin each week with formal instruction on a different topic. The second half of the class will be open for questions, critiques, and utilizing the digital media lab’s equipment. Equipment and software are provided for use in class, but you are welcome to bring your own, along with any images you wish to have critiqued. Please bring an SD card to save your work
Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages: 18+. Instructor: Cassidy Tonks-Hatch. Non-members: $115 Members: $85.
Yoga
6 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+. Non-members: $80. Members: $65.
Scholarships
Full and partial Scholarships are available to those demonstrating financial need. Get scholarship application here.