Artist Skills
Ceramics
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.
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.
Drawing
4 Wednesdays, 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 Wednesdays, 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
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.
8 Tuesdays, 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.
1 Thursday, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Bring in your beloved pieces of broken pottery to give them new life and transform them into a beautiful work of art. This is an introductory workshop that will gain students the techniques needed in shaping mosaic surfaces. Students will create brilliant mosaics on tile using grout. Students will acquire the skills necessary to take on larger projects. All materials included.
Capacity: 5 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages n/a Non-members: $80/Members: $65.
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.
Graphic Design
6 Wednesdays, 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.
Let it Go: Art for the Soul
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! Capacity: 16 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages 18+.
1 Saturday, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Paper quilling uses strips of paper that are rolled, looped, curled, twisted, and shaped to create decorative designs. Learn how to use this creative art form and make unique greeting cards.
Music
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..
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.
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 Saturdays, noon-1:30 pm
Whether you are a beginner or want to refine your painting skills, this is the class for you. You will experiment with different techniques and experience various media, including acrylic, watercolor, and oil. All supplies included.
Capacity: 20. Minimum: 4. Ages: 18+. Instructor: Alina Glath. $130 Non-members/ $100 Members.
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.
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.
Learn the fundamental skills of photography and photo-editing, while exploring different photographers and photography styles. Each week, we will explore a different technical and/or conceptual topic. Equipment and software provided for use in class. Please bring an SD card to save your work.
Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages: 16+. Instructor: Cassidy Tonks-Hatch. Non-members: $115 Members: $85.
1 Saturday, 12-1:30 pm
Explore the different tools and functions of the free Lightroom app all from the comfort of your smartphone. Instruction will cover subjects from color correction to composition. Bring your favorite photos and your phone.
Capacity: 10 students. Minimum: 5 students. Ages: 16+. Non-members: $45/ Members: $30.
Yoga
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+. Non-members: $115. Members: $85.00.
Scholarships
Full and partial Scholarships are available to those demonstrating financial need. Get scholarship application here.