Weekly Classes
Art for Adults
Working in pencils and charcoal, participants will focus on refining basic drawing skills using still life objects and photographs for future classes in oil, pastel, watercolor, and acrylics.
8 Mondays, Sept. 13-Nov. 8
8 Saturdays, Sept. 18-Nov. 6
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$160 + $15 registration fee*
Watercolor
Create a painting you will be proud to hang. Learn what makes a good painting - composition, light sources, color - as well as watercolor techniques and the unique qualities of watercolor.
8 Mondays, Sept. 13-Nov. 8
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
$160 + $15 registration fee*
Painting with Texture & Color
Instructor: Rhonda Counts
Learn various processes of applying textures to prep a canvas followed by the application of color with mixed mediums. A variety of materials and techniques will be utilized in assorted ways to yield artwork for beginning or experienced artists looking for a new challenge and creative outlet.
8 Tuesdays, Sept. 14-Nov. 2
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
$160 + $15 registration fee*
Sculpture
Make sculptural and decorative pieces, starting simply and moving up to larger works. All levels of experience are welcome.
8 Wednesdays, Sept. 15-Nov. 3
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
$160 + $15 registration fee*
Painting in Oil or Acrylics
Learn how to paint what you see!
8 Thursdays, Sept. 16-Nov. 4
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
$160 + $15 registration fee*
Drawing Techniques: Try It and Like It
Instructor: Jean Esther
Learn assorted drawing techniques with charcoal, pencil, colored pencil, pastel, and art markers. Practice the basics in portraiture, manga, anime, cartooning, and still life. Explore your imagination and learn how to translate ideas into successful drawings.
8 Saturdays, Sept. 18-Nov. 6
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
$160 + $15 registration fee*
Manga and Illustration
Instructor: Jean Esther
Learn all about different styles of illustration, with a focus on the popular Japanese style. Students will explore drawing techniques to develop their own drawings and comics.
8 Saturdays, Sept. 18-Nov. 6
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$160 + $15 registration fee*
Families Together: Art with Mommy, Daddy, and Me
Bring your parent figure(s) and enhance creativity together, develop strong drawing skills, and learn different media and basic techniques while practicing valuable listening, direction-following, and fine motor skills.
8 Sundays, Sept. 19-Nov. 7
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
$240 + $20 registration fee*
Soul Biography
Instructor: Sandy Williams
Share your personal experiences and take time to write them down as poems, stories, essays, or letters to friends.
8 Wednesdays, Nov. 10-Dec. 29
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
$160 + $15 registration fee*
Discovering the Writing World: Poetry, Memoir, & Fiction
Instructor: Heather Goodman
If you write a journal, poems, stories, memoirs, or have always wanted to give writing a shot, the time is now! Through writing exercises, discussion, published work, and sharing, we will investigate ways to create or enhance your work.
For Adults
8 Wednesdays, Sept. 15- Nov. 3
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
For Home-Schooled Students (Age 11-18)
8 Wednesdays, Sept. 15- Nov. 3
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
$160 + $15 registration fee*
Revising Prose
Instructor: Heather Goodman
Through discussion, writing exercises, and workshop, you will revise your fiction and/or non-fiction based on self- and class-generated questions, sentence-level critiques, plot points, details to show what can’t be said, scene vs. narration, and alternate points of view.
8 Thursdays, Sept. 9-Oct. 28
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
$160 + $15 registration fee*
Workshops
Basic Photography
Instructor: Andy D’Angelo
In this introductory class, review basics in photography; learn all of YOUR camera’s buttons, dials, functions, settings, and modes; navigate those pesky sub menus; and understand how to use them. Very limited class size, so sign up early! Bring your own camera and manual.
Saturday, Sept. 11
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
$75 per student
Getting Better Pictures with Your Digital Camera
Instructor: Andy D’Angelo
Bring a few photos you have taken for an artist’s critique to learn what “works” and/or what design and composition elements you could choose to achieve even better images. Get ready for holiday gifting of your art: cards, calendars, or framed prints.
Saturday, Oct. 23
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
$75 per student
Beginning Your Memoir
Instructor: Heather Goodman
Whether you want to write your family history to share with your family or you have an incredible story that needs to be shared, this class will help you begin your memoir through writing exercises, review and discussion of your work, and tips from the masters.
Saturday, Oct. 9
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$75 per student
Your Book: From Brainstorm to Page
Instructor: Heather Goodman
Get tips for putting your idea down on paper, resources to keep you focused and motivated, and writing exercises to begin your book-length manuscript.
Saturday, Nov. 6
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$75 per student
Questions or comments regarding classes contact
Jane at 610.563.7879 or email
