Browse all Adult Classes and Workshops
To register, please call (616) 396-3278 or email helpdesk@hollandarts.org. Member prices are in parentheses. If a student opts out of a class after registering, only class credit is available.
One-Day Workshops & Master Classes
Psychedelic “Rock Poster” Art
Instructor: Maranda Shear
“What a long, strange trip it’s been...” -Grateful Dead The Psychedelic movement gave birth to an amazing style for Rock posters and other promotional media. Learn about these design elements and create your own “poster” art. This class focuses on color and design.
Ages 14 & up • 1 night • Thursday • November 3 • 5:00 - 8:00 pm • $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Decoupage Christmas Cookie Tiered Platter
Instructor: Bux Dhyne
Create a show stopping centerpiece for your holiday parties. Bux will guide you through the decoupage and construction of this totally unique total ‘yours’ multi-tiered cookie platter!
Ages 25+ • Nov 15-16 • 1:00-2:30 pm • $30 for members and $40 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Winter Still Life Painting (oil)
Instructor: Bux Dhyne
Using the old master’s technique, Bux will guide you through creating a beautiful winter still life that will be warmth to your home this holiday! This class is appropriate for all skill levels.
Recommended Supply LIst:
An Oil - Linseed or Stand
Gamsol
Dammar Varnish, Galkyd, or Liquin (optional)
4-6 brushes various sizes and tips - Synthetic bristles graded for oil
(at least one flat size 2-5, and a round 00-2, and a large flat)
2 Glass jars
Palette paper (wax paper will work, but it's not preferred)
Palette knife
1 canvas (no bigger than 11x14, not canvas board)
Paint Colors:
Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, or Raw Umber
Indigo Blue
Alizarin Crimson
Cadmium Red
Cadmium Yellow
Cerulean, Ultramarine, or Prusian (Blue tones)
Large titanium white
Ages 18+ • Dec. 6, 13, 20 • 1:00-3:00 pm • $120 for members and $150 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Holiday Watercolor Mini Paintings
Instructor: Maranda Shear
Inspired by Famous Artists, utilize different watercolor techniques and Holiday inspiration to create unique framable paintings to give as gifts to family and friends.
Ages 14 & up • 1 night • Thursday • December 22 • 5:00 - 8:00 pm • $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Instructor: Maranda Shear
“What a long, strange trip it’s been...” -Grateful Dead The Psychedelic movement gave birth to an amazing style for Rock posters and other promotional media. Learn about these design elements and create your own “poster” art. This class focuses on color and design.
Ages 14 & up • 1 night • Thursday • November 3 • 5:00 - 8:00 pm • $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Decoupage Christmas Cookie Tiered Platter
Instructor: Bux Dhyne
Create a show stopping centerpiece for your holiday parties. Bux will guide you through the decoupage and construction of this totally unique total ‘yours’ multi-tiered cookie platter!
Ages 25+ • Nov 15-16 • 1:00-2:30 pm • $30 for members and $40 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Winter Still Life Painting (oil)
Instructor: Bux Dhyne
Using the old master’s technique, Bux will guide you through creating a beautiful winter still life that will be warmth to your home this holiday! This class is appropriate for all skill levels.
Recommended Supply LIst:
An Oil - Linseed or Stand
Gamsol
Dammar Varnish, Galkyd, or Liquin (optional)
4-6 brushes various sizes and tips - Synthetic bristles graded for oil
(at least one flat size 2-5, and a round 00-2, and a large flat)
2 Glass jars
Palette paper (wax paper will work, but it's not preferred)
Palette knife
1 canvas (no bigger than 11x14, not canvas board)
Paint Colors:
Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, or Raw Umber
Indigo Blue
Alizarin Crimson
Cadmium Red
Cadmium Yellow
Cerulean, Ultramarine, or Prusian (Blue tones)
Large titanium white
Ages 18+ • Dec. 6, 13, 20 • 1:00-3:00 pm • $120 for members and $150 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Holiday Watercolor Mini Paintings
Instructor: Maranda Shear
Inspired by Famous Artists, utilize different watercolor techniques and Holiday inspiration to create unique framable paintings to give as gifts to family and friends.
Ages 14 & up • 1 night • Thursday • December 22 • 5:00 - 8:00 pm • $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Abstract Art with Alcohol Ink Workshop
Instructor: Anya Boekestein
Create beautiful abstract art with Alcohol Inks! Enjoy brunch appetizers and coffee while Anya demonstrates different techniques. Students can expect to create a postcard, wall art, gift tags & more!
Ages 16+ • Saturday, Feb 4 • 10:30-12:30 • $50 for members and $60 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Instructor: Anya Boekestein
Create beautiful abstract art with Alcohol Inks! Enjoy brunch appetizers and coffee while Anya demonstrates different techniques. Students can expect to create a postcard, wall art, gift tags & more!
Ages 16+ • Saturday, Feb 4 • 10:30-12:30 • $50 for members and $60 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Learning How To Draw; Techniques, Fundamentals, and Procedures
Instructor: Larry Blovits
The first class involves a discussion and demonstration of the characteristics of unique characteristics of drawing media, such as pencil and charcoal. With this basic knowledge, Larry will discuss and demonstrate how to establish the correct tonal value; hatching and cross-hatching, contour and cross-contour lines, and the importance of understanding the different types of light and their unique characteristics, and how this knowledge is applied to creating tonal value, planes, forms, structures, and the illusion of depth. The remainder of the time in class will involve still-life drawing practice and applying this knowledge.
In the ensuing days, there will be additional discussion building on the previous fundamental information (including proportion) as it applies to drawing the still-life, landscape, or figure. There will be a discussion and demonstration on how to create drapery, and how it encompasses the form. There will also be discussions and demonstrations of the unique characteristics of other drawing media and their characteristics, such as Conte crayon, oil pastel, soft pastel, compatible tools, and drawing surfaces.
Individual instruction regarding personal drawing problems will be addressed throughout the workshop.Supplies are not provided. A pencil supply list will be provided.
Ages 18+ • Saturdays, Feb 4, 11, 18, 24 • 10:30am-1:30pm • $175 for members and $200 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Instructor: Larry Blovits
The first class involves a discussion and demonstration of the characteristics of unique characteristics of drawing media, such as pencil and charcoal. With this basic knowledge, Larry will discuss and demonstrate how to establish the correct tonal value; hatching and cross-hatching, contour and cross-contour lines, and the importance of understanding the different types of light and their unique characteristics, and how this knowledge is applied to creating tonal value, planes, forms, structures, and the illusion of depth. The remainder of the time in class will involve still-life drawing practice and applying this knowledge.
In the ensuing days, there will be additional discussion building on the previous fundamental information (including proportion) as it applies to drawing the still-life, landscape, or figure. There will be a discussion and demonstration on how to create drapery, and how it encompasses the form. There will also be discussions and demonstrations of the unique characteristics of other drawing media and their characteristics, such as Conte crayon, oil pastel, soft pastel, compatible tools, and drawing surfaces.
Individual instruction regarding personal drawing problems will be addressed throughout the workshop.Supplies are not provided. A pencil supply list will be provided.
Ages 18+ • Saturdays, Feb 4, 11, 18, 24 • 10:30am-1:30pm • $175 for members and $200 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Create! 102 Series
Create! 102: Perception is Reality
Instructor: Maranda Shear
Have you ever tried to put into words how you are feeling but don’t quite know what to say? Have you ever experienced deja vu or could have sworn something was there that isn’t… Art can be the vessel to make the impossible possible. With a strong focus on concept development, this class digs into the emotional and challenges realistic norms.
Ages 13 & up • 5 Sessions • Tuesdays • October 18 - November 15 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm • $135 for members and $145 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Create! 102: Your Favorite Artist
Instructor: Maranda Shear
They say mimicry is the best form of flattery. Draw inspiration from your favorite artist and learn how to develop, build and create your very own painting/drawing in their style. Develop skills and try new techniques.
Ages 13 & up • 5 Sessions • Tuesdays • November 29 - December 27 • 6:00pm -7:30pm • $135 for members and $145 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Instructor: Maranda Shear
Have you ever tried to put into words how you are feeling but don’t quite know what to say? Have you ever experienced deja vu or could have sworn something was there that isn’t… Art can be the vessel to make the impossible possible. With a strong focus on concept development, this class digs into the emotional and challenges realistic norms.
Ages 13 & up • 5 Sessions • Tuesdays • October 18 - November 15 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm • $135 for members and $145 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Create! 102: Your Favorite Artist
Instructor: Maranda Shear
They say mimicry is the best form of flattery. Draw inspiration from your favorite artist and learn how to develop, build and create your very own painting/drawing in their style. Develop skills and try new techniques.
Ages 13 & up • 5 Sessions • Tuesdays • November 29 - December 27 • 6:00pm -7:30pm • $135 for members and $145 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Ceramics
Making Flat and 3D Decorative Tiles
Instructor: Sherrill Cannon
Create a splash with your custom, handmade tiles. Unique to you patterns and 3D elements. Custom themes with colors and shapes to match your decor or imagination! You will learn the ins and outs of tile making beginning with successful slab rolling, carving into slabs and transforming a flat slab into a slab that has a 3D surface. You will also explore painting on tiles as another surface decoration technique. All materials are included. Students should expect approximately 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class.
Ages 18 & up • 9 weeks, 8 classes • Thursdays • September 15 - November 10 (No class Nov 3) • 6:00pm -8:00pm • $280 for members and $270 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Beginner Ceramics, Tuesday Evening
Instructor: Eileen LaMore
In the beginner ceramic class you will learn the basics of handbuilding, wheel throwing and glazing. It is the foundation class for all other ceramic classes offered at HAAC. All materials are included. Students should expect approximately 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class. Additional clay is available to purchase at $30 for 25 pounds. This class is limited to 18 years and older.
Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Tuesdays • October 4 - December 13 (No class November 22) • 6:00pm - 8:00pm • $285 for members and $295 for nonmembers • FULL! Please email helpdesk@hollandarts.org to be added to waitlist
Beginner Ceramics, Wednesday Morning
Instructor: Mary Wolter
In the beginner ceramic class you will learn the basics of hand-building, wheel throwing And glazing. It is the foundation class for all other ceramic classes offered at HAAC. All materials are included. Students should expect approximately 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class. Additional clay is available to purchase at $30 for 25 pounds. This class is limited to 18 years and older.
Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Wednesdays • October 5 - December 14 (No class November 23) • 10:00am - 12:00pm • $285 for members and $295 for nonmembers • FULL! Please email helpdesk@hollandarts.org to be added to waitlist
Intermediate Wheel PLUS, Wednesday Evening
Instructor: John Diaz
You’ve gained enough confidence in throwing a variety of the basic pottery vessels that you now feel ready to further your skills and explore more of what can be done with clay on the wheel. In this class we want to expand your knowledge of form and function and help further develop your wheel throwing abilities. All materials are included along with 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class. *Must have taken Intermediate Wheel or have equivalent experience before registering for this class, and the desire and/or experience to tackle more complex throwing projects.
Ages 18 & up • 7 weeks, 6 classes • Wednesdays • October 5 - November 16 (No class November 9) • 6:00pm - 8:00pm • $230 for members and $240 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Create with Coils
Instructor: Mary Wolter
Continue to develop your hand-building skills by making a vessel using the coil method. Learn how to roll coils and join them to develop shape. We will explore ways to texturize and decorate the surface of our pieces. Learning the skill of coil building opens the door for the hand builder to create vessels that range from small to LARGE. Students should expect additional work time in the studio outside of class.
Ages 18 & up • 5 weeks, 4 classes • Mondays • November 7- December 5 (No class November 28) • 6:00pm - 8:00pm • $130 for members and $140 for nonmembers • FULL! Please email helpdesk@hollandarts.org to be added to waitlist
Beginner Ceramics, Tuesday Evening
Instructor: Mary Wolter
In the beginner ceramic class you will learn the basics of hand building, wheel throwing and glazing. It is the foundation class for all other ceramic classes offered at HAAC. All materials are included. Students should expect approximately 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class.
Ages 18 & up • 10 classes • Tuesdays • January 17 – March 21 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm • $285 for members and $295 for nonmembers • FULL! Please email helpdesk@hollandarts.org to be added to waitlist
Beginner Ceramics, Wednesday Morning
Instructor: Mary Wolter
In the beginner ceramic class you will learn the basics of hand building, wheel throwing and glazing. It is the foundation class for all other ceramic classes offered at HAAC. All materials are included. Students should expect approximately 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class.
Ages 18 & up • 10 classes • Wednesdays • January 18 – March 22 • 10:00am - 12:00pm • $285 for members and $295 for nonmembers • FULL! Please email helpdesk@hollandarts.org to be added to waitlist
Beginning Sculpture
Instructor: Sherrill Cannon
Have you ever wondered about how to make sculpture and did not know where to begin? In this 6 week class you will learn how to prep your clay for sculpting, use sculpting tools, make armatures supporting clay inside and outside your sculpture and use underglazes to add color. All materials are included. Students should expect approximately 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class. *Must have taken Beginner Ceramics before registering for this class.
Ages 18 & up • 6 weeks/6 classes • Thursdays • January 19 – February 23 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm • $210 for members and $220 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Women In Nature (Collaboration with Outdoor Discovery Center)
Instructor: Eileen Lamore
Join us at the Holland Area Arts Council for our first collaborative clay workshop! Ceramicists at HAAC will instruct how to make a custom hand-built tray - no prior experience with clay needed! This program is great for beginners as well as seasoned ceramicists. After our workshop, items will stay at HAAC for the drying, glazing, and firing processes; your tray can be picked up from HAAC after 3-4 weeks. Light refreshments provided. Though this is an indoor class, in the event of inclement weather preventing safe travel, the backup date is February 3. Facility is fully handicap accessible.
Ages 16+ • Friday, January 27 • 6:00pm-8:00pm • $75 for members and $85 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Instructor: Sherrill Cannon
Create a splash with your custom, handmade tiles. Unique to you patterns and 3D elements. Custom themes with colors and shapes to match your decor or imagination! You will learn the ins and outs of tile making beginning with successful slab rolling, carving into slabs and transforming a flat slab into a slab that has a 3D surface. You will also explore painting on tiles as another surface decoration technique. All materials are included. Students should expect approximately 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class.
Ages 18 & up • 9 weeks, 8 classes • Thursdays • September 15 - November 10 (No class Nov 3) • 6:00pm -8:00pm • $280 for members and $270 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Beginner Ceramics, Tuesday Evening
Instructor: Eileen LaMore
In the beginner ceramic class you will learn the basics of handbuilding, wheel throwing and glazing. It is the foundation class for all other ceramic classes offered at HAAC. All materials are included. Students should expect approximately 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class. Additional clay is available to purchase at $30 for 25 pounds. This class is limited to 18 years and older.
Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Tuesdays • October 4 - December 13 (No class November 22) • 6:00pm - 8:00pm • $285 for members and $295 for nonmembers • FULL! Please email helpdesk@hollandarts.org to be added to waitlist
Beginner Ceramics, Wednesday Morning
Instructor: Mary Wolter
In the beginner ceramic class you will learn the basics of hand-building, wheel throwing And glazing. It is the foundation class for all other ceramic classes offered at HAAC. All materials are included. Students should expect approximately 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class. Additional clay is available to purchase at $30 for 25 pounds. This class is limited to 18 years and older.
Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Wednesdays • October 5 - December 14 (No class November 23) • 10:00am - 12:00pm • $285 for members and $295 for nonmembers • FULL! Please email helpdesk@hollandarts.org to be added to waitlist
Intermediate Wheel PLUS, Wednesday Evening
Instructor: John Diaz
You’ve gained enough confidence in throwing a variety of the basic pottery vessels that you now feel ready to further your skills and explore more of what can be done with clay on the wheel. In this class we want to expand your knowledge of form and function and help further develop your wheel throwing abilities. All materials are included along with 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class. *Must have taken Intermediate Wheel or have equivalent experience before registering for this class, and the desire and/or experience to tackle more complex throwing projects.
Ages 18 & up • 7 weeks, 6 classes • Wednesdays • October 5 - November 16 (No class November 9) • 6:00pm - 8:00pm • $230 for members and $240 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Create with Coils
Instructor: Mary Wolter
Continue to develop your hand-building skills by making a vessel using the coil method. Learn how to roll coils and join them to develop shape. We will explore ways to texturize and decorate the surface of our pieces. Learning the skill of coil building opens the door for the hand builder to create vessels that range from small to LARGE. Students should expect additional work time in the studio outside of class.
Ages 18 & up • 5 weeks, 4 classes • Mondays • November 7- December 5 (No class November 28) • 6:00pm - 8:00pm • $130 for members and $140 for nonmembers • FULL! Please email helpdesk@hollandarts.org to be added to waitlist
Beginner Ceramics, Tuesday Evening
Instructor: Mary Wolter
In the beginner ceramic class you will learn the basics of hand building, wheel throwing and glazing. It is the foundation class for all other ceramic classes offered at HAAC. All materials are included. Students should expect approximately 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class.
Ages 18 & up • 10 classes • Tuesdays • January 17 – March 21 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm • $285 for members and $295 for nonmembers • FULL! Please email helpdesk@hollandarts.org to be added to waitlist
Beginner Ceramics, Wednesday Morning
Instructor: Mary Wolter
In the beginner ceramic class you will learn the basics of hand building, wheel throwing and glazing. It is the foundation class for all other ceramic classes offered at HAAC. All materials are included. Students should expect approximately 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class.
Ages 18 & up • 10 classes • Wednesdays • January 18 – March 22 • 10:00am - 12:00pm • $285 for members and $295 for nonmembers • FULL! Please email helpdesk@hollandarts.org to be added to waitlist
Beginning Sculpture
Instructor: Sherrill Cannon
Have you ever wondered about how to make sculpture and did not know where to begin? In this 6 week class you will learn how to prep your clay for sculpting, use sculpting tools, make armatures supporting clay inside and outside your sculpture and use underglazes to add color. All materials are included. Students should expect approximately 2 hours/week of additional work time outside of class. *Must have taken Beginner Ceramics before registering for this class.
Ages 18 & up • 6 weeks/6 classes • Thursdays • January 19 – February 23 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm • $210 for members and $220 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
Women In Nature (Collaboration with Outdoor Discovery Center)
Instructor: Eileen Lamore
Join us at the Holland Area Arts Council for our first collaborative clay workshop! Ceramicists at HAAC will instruct how to make a custom hand-built tray - no prior experience with clay needed! This program is great for beginners as well as seasoned ceramicists. After our workshop, items will stay at HAAC for the drying, glazing, and firing processes; your tray can be picked up from HAAC after 3-4 weeks. Light refreshments provided. Though this is an indoor class, in the event of inclement weather preventing safe travel, the backup date is February 3. Facility is fully handicap accessible.
Ages 16+ • Friday, January 27 • 6:00pm-8:00pm • $75 for members and $85 for nonmembers • Please call (616) 396-3278 to register
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