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E481W26 Painter's Choice: Two-Day Painting Workshop, Wednesdays, April 23-30, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Michele Combs
Skill level: AB, I, AD

Treat yourself to two days of painting! Choose a subject you'd love to work on with some expert guidance, and bring plenty of photos for composition options. Michele will address the importance of choosing an image, thumbnail sketches, simplifying composition, underpainting, paint application, focal point, and color. Individualized instruction to strengthen your artistry. Work on one painting in the morning and another in the afternoon to maintain a fresh eye! See materials list on the website. Bring plenty of photos for composition options, your oil or acrylic painting supplies, and a lunch each day for the half-hour break.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Thursday starting 4/23/2026 and ending 4/30/2026 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 266.00 ea.

D392W26 Art Chat, Thursday, March 12, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Instructor: Faculty
Skill level: ALL

Getting comfortable with talking about your work, and learning how others see it, can deepen your enjoyment of the creative process and provide direction for your next steps. It can help to have some fresh input on a piece you've been working on, or share your process and inspirations. Your next idea could be sparked by someone in another class, or working in a different medium.
Bring a finished piece or two, or a piece you're working on, and come prepared to talk briefly about your work: What was your inspiration/intent? How's it going? Where's it going? Is it done? Not sure? Tell the group what you're looking for: Ideas, critique, or maybe just to enjoy a sense of community as you share and talk about what you're working on.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up
Single class scheduled on 3/12/2026 at 10:00AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 33.00 ea.

E393W26 Art Chat, Thursday, April 30, 6 - 8 p.m.
Instructor: Faculty
Skill level: ALL

Getting comfortable with talking about your work, and learning how others see it, can deepen your enjoyment of the creative process and provide direction for your next steps. It can help to have some fresh input on a piece you've been working on, or share your process and inspirations. Your next idea could be sparked by someone in another class, or working in a different medium.
Bring a finished piece or two, or a piece you're working on, and come prepared to talk briefly about your work: What was your inspiration/intent? How's it going? Where's it going? Is it done? Not sure? Tell the group what you're looking for: Ideas, critique, or maybe just to enjoy a sense of community as you share and talk about what you're working on.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up
Single class scheduled on 4/30/2026 at 6:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 33.00 ea.

D644W26 Gel Plate Printmaking, Thursday, March 19, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Lynn Foskett-Pierson
Skill level: ALL

Moving beyond the translucent gel prints of previous workshops, this time we'll be creating multicolor opaque prints without using a press or irritating solvents! Gel printing, using a polymer gel plate, offers an accessible printmaking method and cleans up easily, allowing you to create images more quickly and experimentally than other printmaking techniques. You can layer images, and incorporate stamps and stencils to expand your options. We'll work on a smaller scale that allows you to complete three or four images. Price includes $35 materials fee.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up
Single class scheduled on 3/19/2026 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 107.00 ea.

E644W26 Gel Plate Printmaking, Thursday, May 28, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Lynn Foskett-Pierson
Skill level: ALL

Moving beyond the translucent gel prints of previous workshops, this time we'll be creating multicolor opaque prints without using a press or irritating solvents! Gel printing, using a polymer gel plate, offers an accessible printmaking method and cleans up easily, allowing you to create images more quickly and experimentally than other printmaking techniques. You can layer images, and incorporate stamps and stencils to expand your options. We'll work on a smaller scale that allows you to complete three or four images. Price includes $35 materials fee.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up
Single class scheduled on 5/28/2026 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 107.00 ea.

D969W26 Glass Mosaics, Saturdays, April 4 - 11, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Julie Vogl
Skill level: All

Discover the art of making mosaics - or try out some new ideas if you've done it before! Bring your creativity and learn to clip and cut glass and apply grout to your own design. We will be working with stained glass as the primary material to create two mosaic works of art. Feel free to bring any small treasures (buttons, beads, single earrings, keys, coins) you may want to incorporate into your art (optional). Price includes $20 materials fee.

Enrollment limited to 8
Ages 16 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Saturday starting 4/4/2026 and ending 4/11/2026 at 9:00AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 189.00 ea.

E969W26 Glass Mosaics, Wednesdays, May 6 - 13, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Julie Vogl
Skill level: ALL

Discover the art of making mosaics - or try out some new ideas if you've done it before! Bring your creativity and learn to clip and cut glass and apply grout to your own design. We will be working with stained glass as the primary material to create two mosaic works of art. Feel free to bring any small treasures (buttons, beads, single earrings, keys, coins) you may want to incorporate into your art (optional). Price includes $20 materials fee.

Enrollment limited to 8
Ages 16 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Wednesday starting 5/6/2026 and ending 5/13/2026 at 9:00AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 189.00 ea.

D488W26 Painting Skies, Thursday, April 9, 6 - 9 p.m.
Instructor: Kevin Kluever
Skill level: ALL

Whether you're painting landscapes or need a background for a portrait, you can improve your work by learning to paint better skies! Working from a variety of examples, we'll study different approaches to rendering what's above and learn how to capture them in our own work. Bring your acrylic painting materials and enough painting surfaces to try some different techniques and styles.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 16 and up
Single class scheduled on 4/9/2026 at 6:00PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 72.00 ea.

D437W26 Creating Collages with an Artistic Voice, Friday-Saturday,, April 10-11, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Instructor: Jon Neuse
Skill level: ALL

This workshop is an opportunity to explore and learn the dynamic of designing and making collages. The workshop is constructed so you can learn from your instructor and the other participants. In the first half the instructor will walk you through the steps of putting a collage together, discussing both the practical and esthetic considerations. The second half is set up for you to focus on making your own collage(s). A materials list is available on the website.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up
Irregular classes scheduled starting 4/10/2026 and ending 4/11/2026 at 9:00AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 145.00 ea.

D418W26 Pastels: Learning from the Masters, Saturday, April 11, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Sophia Weisensel
Skill level: AB, I, AD

Copying famous paintings is a time-honored technique for painters of all ability levels to learn new skills. Doing it as a group, with demos and discussions along the way, offers even more opportunities to develop skills. You'll work from images selected by the instructor to nurture your understanding of color, different application techniques and expressive mark-making in this accessible medium. See suggested materials list on the website. Bring a lunch for the half-hour break.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up
Single class scheduled on 4/11/2026 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 120.00 ea.

E411W26 Awakening Creativity, Saturday, April 25, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Julie Humiston
Skill level: ALL

Have you forgotten to nurture the sense of creativity that makes art-making possible? Enjoy what you're doing, but curious about how to expand your practice? Tired of the same old same old, or did your last creative endeavor involve crayons and a coloring book? Need a warm-up before jumping back into art? We'll do many creative and varied exercises designed to enhance artistic thinking, using a journal that you can keep for inspiration and reference. The emphasis will be on the experience, not on creating finished pieces. Some materials provided; see suggested materials list on the website for the rest.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 16 and up
Single class scheduled on 4/25/2026 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 72.00 ea.

D952W26 New Shapes in Clay: Slabs + Throwing, Saturday, March 7, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Katharine Eksuzian
Skill level: ALL

Whether you're a thrower who'd like to add more handbuilding to your practice or a handbuilder curious about throwing, this is your chance to see how they can work together to expand your options. We'll focus on creating ovals, oblongs and other non-round shapes by combining thrown walls with slab bottoms. Blurring the line between handbuilding and throwing will give you the best of both techniques and open up new possibilities for your work. We'll discuss throwing techniques, clay selection, slipping/scoring, and other considerations involved in combining thrown elements with slabs. There will be opportunities for some hands-on work, but all you need to bring to this workshop is a notebook for capturing ideas, and a lunch for the half-hour break!

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 16 and up
Single class scheduled on 3/7/2026 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 145.00 ea.

E407W26 Travel Sketching for Artists, Wednesdays, May 20 - June 10, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Instructor: Frederick Richter
Skill level: ALL

Take your art on the road! Enrich your travels while growing as an artist by sketching memorable scenes along the way. Create images of your travels for your own use or to share with friends. Learn how sketching works with the photos you're already taking, as references to use as you further develop your sketches offsite. We'll cover perspective and vanishing points, techniques and strategies for sketching on location, as well as ways to add color to your sketches. Work in pencil, ink, or a combination. We'll begin with an overview of making travel sketches, sketch together in class, and use photo references to create a set of sketches based on a trip you've already taken - or hope to take! Bring an 8 x 10" notebook; see website for recommendations on drawing tools. No class June 3.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up
Irregular classes scheduled starting 5/20/2026 and ending 6/10/2026 at 10:00AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 131.00 ea.

E727W26 Saori Weaving Workshop, Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Instructor: Chiaki O'Brien
Skill level: ALL

Founded in Japan in 1968, Saori weaving is contemporary, free-style weaving without restrictions about what or how to weave. It emphasizes exploration, group learning, and self-expression, recognizing the difference between machines and people. In the process of creating, the maker identifies their true self. You will be guided in the basic steps to get you started, but the final form of your project will be a collaboration between you and your weaving. Your Saori loom will be prepared for you in advance, so you can begin weaving right away. All materials are provided, but if you have materials you'd like to incorporate into your project (yarn, strips of fabric, etc.) feel free to bring them. Price includes $20 materials fee. Students ages 9 and up may register with or without an accompanying adult.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 9 and up
Classes scheduled every week on Saturday starting 5/2/2026 and ending 5/2/2026 at 10:00AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 92.00 ea.

E439W26 Color Workshop for Painters, Friday-Saturday, May 8-9, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Instructor: Jon Neuse
Skill level: ALL

Painters of all levels and mediums: make your acrylic, watercolor, oil, or oil pastel paintings more powerful and effective by gaining a better understanding of color in this six hour workshop. Explore the dynamics and use of color in this collaborative, hands-on workshop! Study color theory, how to use a color wheel, how to mix paints to make a color chart, and more. Class handout includes information on color theory. Materials list on website.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up
Irregular classes scheduled starting 5/8/2026 and ending 5/9/2026 at 9:00AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 145.00 ea.

E480W26 Loosen Up: Painting Portraits with Speed and Style, Friday, May 8, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Richard Merchán
Skill level: AB, I, AD

Not all portraits demand days and weeks of labor. Learn to capture the essence of a sitter's appearance to create portraits quickly. Work with an established portrait artist to learn his 30-minute method. Beginning with a demo and inspiration, we'll work from live head/shoulder models. You can also bring someone to portray, or paint from images of your subject. Emphasis will be on working loosely to complete several paintings over the course of the day. This technique is ideal for artists with mid-level to advanced skill, but painters of all levels will gain useful insights into the portrait process. Work in oils, acrylics, or watercolors; see suggested materials list on the website. Bring a lunch for the half-hour break. Price includes model fee.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up
Single class scheduled on 5/8/2026 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 173.00 ea.

E964W26 Surface and Texture in Clay, Saturday, April 25, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Katharine Eksuzian
Skill level: ALL

Ready for a new look? Learn some new techniques for creating textural interest in clay, and then see how slips, terra sigillata, stains and other materials can enhance to surfaces of your work and expand the range of your glazes - or replace them completely! Learn how to plan ahead for the surface effects you want to create instead of leaving those final surface decisions all for the very end. Bring a notebook to capture all the tips you'll want to remember!

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 16 and up
Single class scheduled on 4/25/2026 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 72.00 ea.

D472W26 Drawn to Color: Drawing with Colored Pencils, Mon & Fri, April 6 & 10, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Instructor: Bonnie Lauber-Westover
Skill level: ALL

Take your drawings to a new level with color! Learn the colored pencil techniques that create deep, luminous color. First, we'll learn to achieve brilliant effects with colored pencils. Then you'll use these skills to create a still life with bold hues and an evocative sense of atmosphere. Along the way, we'll discuss composition, color selection, and layering techniques to bring out the full potential of this versatile and accessible medium. See materials list on the website.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up
Irregular classes scheduled starting 4/6/2026 and ending 4/10/2026 at 9:00AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 145.00 ea.

E444W26 Painting with the Prismatic Palette, Tuesday, May 12, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Instructor: Scott Lloyd Anderson
Skill level: AB, I, AD

Learn to mix paint and organize your palette in a way that facilitates the depiction of space and atmospheric effects - particularly useful for landscape painting! Developed by famed teacher/artist Frank DuMond, who taught Norman Rockwell, Georgia O'Keefe, and thousands of others, this approach to mixing and organizing your colors will increase your understanding of color temperature and values in your painting. Bring your painting supplies but check with the materials list on the website to make sure you've got the basics covered. In the morning session Scott will be describing the history and origins of the Prismatic Palette and demonstrate its principles. In the afternoon students will be practicing the ideas through color mixing and experimentation. Students who've taken Scott's classes before may work on their own paintings incorporating the palette's principles. Bring a lunch for the half-hour break.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up
Single class scheduled on 5/12/2026 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 145.00 ea.

E319W26 Spring at Last: Flower Arranging, Thursday, May 14, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Instructor: Diane Enge
Skill level: ALL

Celebrate spring’s beauty and create a fresh floral design to share or keep. The instructor will share her award-winning floral design skills with you in this relaxing evening workshop. You'll leave with ideas about using some new tips for making arrangements, and your creativity will be stirred to do more. Bring one or two vases, one shorter (about 6") and one medium height (about 9"), and garden shears or hand pruner. Price includes $25 materials fee.

Enrollment limited to 12
Ages 16 and up
Single class scheduled on 5/14/2026 at 6:30PM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 85.00 ea.

E433W26 Watercolor Workshop: Make a Splash!, Friday, May 29, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Instructor: Sonja Hutchinson
Skill level: AB, I, AD

Incorporate abstract backgrounds into your watercolors using an exciting splash of charcoal and water! From there, you'll develop a painting in response to the unexpected visual pathways created, using supplied reference materials or drawn from your imagination. Demonstrations and charcoal materials will be supplied. Bring your creative energy, 3-4 quarter-sheets of watercolor paper, your watercolor kit and a lunch for the half-hour break. Price includes $5 materials fee.

Enrollment limited to 15
Ages 16 and up
Single class scheduled on 5/29/2025 at 9:30AM
 
Attendees: 1 $ 150.00 ea.
Attendees: 1 $ 135.00 ea.

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(mid-June through August, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
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