Winter 2022–2023 Class List

This course is designed for students who have a strong foundation in drawing and cartooning concepts. The sole purpose of cartooning or illustration is to tell a story. In this class, we explore not only telling a story but expressing individuality through the use of illustration techniques that can be applied in any medium. Students will participate in class critiques as they work together, discuss each other’s work, and support one another’s growth.

Take your drawing and cartooning skills to the next level with Jim Giar. In this course Jim will teach basic drawing skills, showing how to give figures form and incorporating storytelling while helping you find your own personal style. Open to any skill level, this class will leave students with a cartooning portfolio to be proud of and tools to apply to any discipline of art.

Students will learn how to successfully incorporate their hand-building skills and new wheel throwing skills to create one-of-a-kind sculptures and utilitarian pieces. Each session within the course will focus on a specific theme, helping students to really explore their ideas and imagination culminating in a unique body of work at the end of the course.

Participants will use digital and traditional media techniques to create posters, books, T-shirts and CD covers. Projects will be based on exploring the 10 top rules of graphic design; including hierarchy, usage of type and application of design solutions to product. Students will be encouraged to explore their ideas and imagination to create pieces that would communicate their ideas in the graphic medium. This program will encourage students to combine drawing and painting with typography, photography and digital media. We will be using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop on MAC laptops (provided).

This class is designed for students who have no experience working in watercolor. The purpose of the class is to become comfortable using the unpredictable medium and learn to make friends with the water. We will explore different techniques, tools and supplies and create works of art you never thought that you could master. 

Start from scratch as you learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing. Assignments are designed to encourage students to expand their skill level in pottery making. Decorating and glazing techniques will be explored. Returning students are welcome!

Join us in the studio and learn to make soup bowls, balloon bowls, and pinch pot nesting bowls. Make one or try all three techniques! At the end of class you will pick a glaze for the instructor to apply after bisque firing. Bring a friend or two and some snacks!

Do you have a collection of special little things? Stones gathered on camping trips, beach glass, or objects that call back memories of a loved one? A Cabinet of Curiosities, also known as a ‘cabinet of wonder’, is a collection of extraordinary objects which attempts to categorize and tell stories about the wonders and oddities of the natural world.  Using paper mache’ techniques and everyday materials, create your own display cabinet for your collection of special objects.

If you are looking to finish pieces from our fall pottery class, hoping to make a few items for the holidays, or want to avoid pottery class withdrawal, then sign up for this 4 week session. Andrea will be available with ideas, instruction and guidance to help you reach your goals.

“Color Mixing”-Color concepts and terms will be demystified through discussion and handouts on color mixing. This class will eliminate hesitation about how to use color in your work and help express the message and mood that support your work. Unique color palettes will be developed and sketchbook archived for future use. 

Have you ever wondered how to paint like a master or have an interest in the rumors and facts that surround their lives? Bring along a friend and a comfort drink and have an enjoyable, enlightening evening exploring a famous artist from the past. No previous art experience needed; you will paint along with the instructor. All supplies are provided!  Choose to paint grapes or a landscape.

Have you ever wondered how to paint like a master or have an interest in the rumors and facts that surround their lives? Bring along a friend and a comfort drink and have an enjoyable, enlightening evening exploring a famous artist from the past. No previous art experience needed; you will paint along with the instructor. All supplies are provided! Choose to paint a landscape or a flower.

Create works in clay inspired by the festive holiday season, or the beauty of winter! *Projects will not be returned in time for Christmas due to the drying and firing schedule. 

Create works in clay inspired by the festive holiday season, or the beauty of winter! (Projects will not be returned in time for Christmas due to the drying and firing schedule)

This cheery snowman paint-along lesson will be on a canvas and students will create a work of art ready to hang next to the Christmas tree and be admired!

This course will start at the very beginning, teaching students some age-old techniques that will help your brain to “see” like an artist. We will begin with contour and gesture drawing before proceeding to visual measuring techniques for proportion and scale. From there we will explore the rules of linear perspective and add in the rendering of light and shadow, also known as shading. Working from still life objects and landscape, you will leave this course with a thorough overview of drawing from observation and a set of skills that will take you a long way!

This workshop will cover the strategies for drawing on toned paper with colored pencils, where the middle value is already set. The first half of the workshop will be exercises and discussion, followed by an hour of drawing Indian Corn from direct observation, with individualized input from the instructor.

Are you wanting to take a painting class but trying to decide between oil, acrylic, watercolor, or gouache class? This workshop allows you to dabble in all of the paint mediums to help you decide your next painting class experience. You will learn the differences between the application and techniques so you can sign up for a class with a little more knowledge and confidence. Supplies are provided.

Join us for an afternoon of holiday fun! We will use family photographs to make snow globe ornaments together and then tap into our creativity, making additional ornaments from a variety of festive materials. Photographs for the snow globe ornament should be emailed to Hilary.nemecek@gmail.com by December 3. Registration includes one adult and up to 2 children age 3 and up. Please register under your adult account.

Come create sweet gingerbread house gift boxes to share this season – and garlands to display! Cardboard and white paint pens combined with simple lines and loose doodles turn into lovely decor for the holidays.  With your new skills and handouts you can make multiple boxes at home for everyone on your list.

Learn the fundamentals of wheel throwing. Assignments are designed to encourage students to expand their skill level into pottery making. Decorating and glazing techniques will be explored. Returning students are welcome!

Whether your aim is functional or sculptural ceramics, students will learn the basic techniques of handbuilding and the mysteries of the potter’s wheel. Beginning students will develop fundamental techniques while returning students will work on refining their skills.

Also available Tuesdays 10:00A-12:00P 1/17-3/7

Whether your aim is functional or sculptural ceramics, students will learn the basic techniques of handbuilding and the mysteries of the potter’s wheel. Beginning students will develop fundamental techniques while returning students will work on refining their skills.

Also available Tuesdays 12:30-2:30P 1/17-3/7

Spend a few weeks creating fun, colorful ornaments, holiday decorations and sweet personalized gifts to give to family and friends!

Working with slabs, coils and pinching techniques or working on the potter’s wheel, students will create functional or sculptural ceramics. Instructor will provide various demonstrations for multi-level students.

Did something happen in your childhood that made you feel like you cannot draw, and that it is a natural gift and not a learned skill? Let me teach you differently, with this past outlook, you dismiss your creativity and inherent abilities. You CAN draw and you CAN enjoy expressing yourself in artistic mediums. Come learn some of the “so called” secrets and become closer to your confidence in your creativity! 

This class is designed for students who like to develop specific ideas and pursue independent projects. Beginners will learn the basic skills in pottery making and glazing. Demonstrations and assignments will be given as needed.

This class is designed for students who need time to finish special projects for the holidays and to make some last minute gifts.

This class is designed for students who like to develop specific ideas, a body of work, refine techniques, and pursue independent projects.  One full year of hand building and wheel throwing experience necessary.

Join us as we use found leaves, clay and paints to create beautiful leaf trinket dishes. Use simply as an accent piece in your home, add a small candle, or let it hold jewelry. Bring a friend and come create with us! No experience necessary. We’ll supply all the materials and you’ll learn how to create these beautiful vessels in Polymer Clay! You can make a few in various shapes and sizes.

Come out of the cold and create a winter inspired work of art while learning and experimenting with printmaking techniques! Try something new!

If you’re looking for a fun way to spend the day after Thanksgiving, come and create holiday ornaments that you can add to your tree or gift to a special family member or friend. We will try a couple of different ornament making lessons and students will decide which lessons they like best and create multiples for special holiday gifts.

Your heart will grow 3 sizes when you join us in this paint-along lesson! Artists will create a colorful Grinch inspired painting sure to warm your heart.

Spend the first hour in the art room, reading stories and exploring a variety of art media in a positive and creative environment. During the second hour, students will work with a music therapist from the Music Therapy Enrichment Center exploring instruments, rhythm and song in a dynamic and social learning environment. Children must be toilet trained.

Young artists can explore their creativity through drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, crafts & more! Learn both indoors and on campus, through books and wonderful art & nature experiences. Children must be toilet trained.

No better way to beat the winter blues then to spend some time in the art room creating together! We will experiment with a variety of materials and techniques to create winter themed works of art.

Walk-In

Includes live model 

Space is limited 

Let’s make owls from spare parts and natural materials! Turn your unique owl into a stand alone sculpture or sweet wall art for your home. Guided workshop with plenty of room for your own personal touch. All supplies included to explore and create.

Explore different techniques and processes while experimenting with paint, paper mache, collage and creative surfaces in one of our most popular classes!

Explore different techniques and processes while experimenting with paint, paper mache, collage and creative surfaces in one of our most popular classes! Students will create dedicated projects inspired by the holiday season in this 3 week special session.

No art experience necessary, just a desire to paint your pet and have a meaningful piece of artwork to hang that you painted yourself. Please send a fantastic picture of your pet to the instructor (artbycam@yahoo.com) at least one week before the class for your pet to be drawn onto the gallery wrapped canvas. Bring along a friend and a light snack! 

If you love to create dimensional projects out of unconventional and interesting materials, join us in this mixed media class! Guaranteed to produce awesome works of art!

If you love to create dimensional projects out of unconventional and interesting materials, join us in this mixed media class! Students will create dedicated projects inspired by the holiday season in this 3 week special session.

This structured course covers the basics of wheel throwing, hand building, altered pottery and glazing through a series of functional ware projects. 

Spend a fun evening in the studio learning to throw on the potter’s wheel. You will make and paint your pottery all in this two hour class. Bring a friend and some snacks, and dress for a mess!

If you are interested in fibers and color and pattern without using a sewing machine, punch needle is a great option for making anything from soft coasters to seat cushions to rugs and decorative wall pieces. We will work from our own sketches and inspirations to find color palettes and patterns best suited for our punch needle pieces, big and small.This class will explore the expression of the participants ideas while learning the basic skills of Punch Needle.  Utilizing demonstration, discussion and open studio time, the student will gain knowledge and skills necessary in executing imagery in punch needle. The process of creating small to medium pieces can be completed in any space that allows for the materials. Students will create at least two pieces during the course.

This class will explore the expression of the participants’ ideas while learning the basic skills of Punch Needle.  Utilizing demonstration and open studio time, the student will gain introductory knowledge and skills necessary in executing imagery in punch needle. The process of creating small to medium pieces can be completed in any space that allows for the materials. Students will begin their pieces in class and take whatever remains to be finished at home.

Also available 1/25/23

This class will explore the expression of the participants’ ideas while learning the basic skills of Punch Needle.  Utilizing demonstration and open studio time, the student will gain introductory knowledge and skills necessary in executing imagery in punch needle. The process of creating small to medium pieces can be completed in any space that allows for the materials. Students will begin their pieces in class and take whatever remains to be finished at home.

Also available 1/11/23

Making a New Year’s resolution to finally learn how to use your sewing machine? Or do you just need to brush up on your skills? In this workshop, you’ll learn/review machine threading, operation, accessories, troubleshooting and organizational tips. Class format will be combo lecture/demo with hands-on practice on your own machine.

This workshop will sharpen your skills at drawing accurately from direct observation. We’ll start out with some warm-ups, including blind contour drawing and breaking objects down into simple shapes, followed by open drawing of a teacup still life, with individualized input from the instructor.

Roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty!  Learn how to roll, smush, push, pull, pinch and texture clay as you create a variety of Valentine inspired projects to share with those you love!

Also available Tuesdays at 4:30-6P from 1/17-3/7.

Roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty!  Learn how to roll, smush, push, pull, pinch and texture clay as you create a variety of Valentine inspired projects to share with those you love!

Also available Tuesdays at 3:15-4:15P from 1/17-3/7.

Spend a few hours in the art room creating a colorful, jumbo heart painting, glowing luminarie and stuffed heart pillow! Share a hug and your finished projects with someone you love!

This workshop will cover basic mark-making in pen and ink. (hatching, cross-hatching, stippling, random scribbles), as well as controlling value with this medium, followed by open drawing of winter leaves and berries from direct observation, with personalized input from the instructor.

As the winter rolls in, settle down with a sketchbook and relaxing Zentangle inspired art-making. This is a beginner friendly class that will dive into different Zentangle patterns and styles at your pace. These calming creations have a wow factor when they are completed and you will leave with a sketchbook and markers to continue your creations at home.

Join us in Audra’s super popular class and create a mixture of creative winter inspired projects while learning basic sewing and embroidery skills. You’ll love it!

Shortened days and woodsmoke nights give rise to our inner creative voice. This winter writers will explore the art of memoir writing. We will be seeking inspiration from Wintering by Katherine May. Take time this winter to pen a gift to yourself. New, familiar, and Zoom members are always welcome.