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Featured Workshops

Calligraphy Workshop
Instructor: Jane Ewing
A workshop designed for beginning and intermediate calligraphers who will receive step-by-step instructions to guide them in learning a gentle Gothic script using a traditional
broad-edged pen.Pack a lunch to eat while watching Jane’s PowerPoint presentation on “The Fine Art of Calligraphy.” Materials included: pens, cartridges, paper, and exemplars.
Saturday • October 5 • 10:00 - 4:00 pm • $95 non-members ($90 members)
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Drawing & Design

Linocut Printmaking with Lee Ann Frame
Relief printmaking is one of the oldest forms of printmaking.  Linoleum has a very smooth, soft surface that allows for a crisp, bold imagery with can be cut and printed very quickly.  A dynamic process that can allow for textures and patterned surfaces. This material is easy to work into with hand tools. With the addition of colored papers, a second block can create a very sophisticated print. Enjoy this fun rewarding and tactile workshop with nationally known printmaking artist Lee Ann. Please bring a bag lunch. Most supplies are included including BFK Rives printmaking papers.
Ages 16 & up • 2 days • Saturday & Sunday • October 19 and 20 • 10-3:30 pm • $125 members $135.00 non-members 
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Adobe Illustrator
Instructor: McCoy Khamphouy
Learn how to create logos, illustrations, and more for use in print and web design by active professional designer McCoy. This program allows you to make crisp, vector images for brand and product development. Take this introductory class to learn the basics and get all your questions answered.
Ages 14 & up • Tuesday • September 24, October 1, 8 • 6:15 pm -8:00 pm • $90 members $100
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Adobe InDesign
Instructor: McCoy Khamphouy
Are you interested in creating posters, flyers, brochures, and other publications? This is the software used for layouts. Learn from active professional designer McCoy.
You will need to sign up with the Adobe Creative Cloud subscription service on your laptop before class (credit card required) or during the first day—we can help you if you need it. This is a month-to-month service, so you can end it after class is over if you wish. You may also qualify for a discount if you verify you are a student or educator when subscribing.
Ages 14 & up • Tuesday • October 22, 29 November 5 • 6:15 pm -8:00 pm • $90 members $100
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Adobe Photoshop
Instructor: McCoy Khamphouy
Learn how to edit photos like the pros and more! Photoshop allows you to make photo collages, paint, and alter images to create original artwork. Take this introductory class to learn the basics and get all your questions answered from an active professional in the field. You will need to sign up with the Adobe Creative Cloud subscription service on your laptop before class (credit card required) 
November 19, 26, December 3 • 6:15 pm -8:00 pm • $90 members $100
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Adobe Photoshop Character Design Workshop
Instructor: McCoy Khamphouy
Learn how to design and illustrate characters for animation, comic books, and video games! We will cover character sketching, silhouettes, turnarounds, expression charts, and other character design aspects! Please bring any drawing tools you need (pencils, erasers, drawing pad/sketchbook, laptop, drawing tablet, etc.) If working digitally, Photoshop CC is preferred, but other digital illustration programs may work (please contact us ahead of time to confirm which program you are using.) Please bring a bag lunch!
Sunday • September 22  • 10:00 am -4:00 pm • $90 members $100
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Jewelry

Fused Glass Art Jewelry 
Instructor: Gini Cooper
Learn basic techniques for fusing glass jewelry. You’ll make earrings, pins and pendants using frits, stringers, dichroic glass and rich sepia-toned decals using photo-fusing. Your creations will be great for gift giving! Fusing is easy to do even if you’ve never worked with glass before so no fusing experience is necessary. Use of tools and materials, including fusible glass in included. 
Ages 14 & up • 12:30-2:30 pm Tuesdays • September 10, 17, & 24 and October 1,5, 15• $100 members $110 non-members• REGISTER

Fused Glass Art Jewelry 
Instructor: Gini Cooper
Learn basic techniques for fusing glass jewelry. You’ll make earrings, pins and pendants using frits, stringers, dichroic glass and rich sepia-toned decals using photo-fusing. Your creations will be great for gift giving! Fusing is easy to do even if you’ve never worked with glass before so no fusing experience is necessary. Use of tools and materials, including fusible glass in included. 
Ages 14 & up • 12:30-2:30 pm Tuesdays • November 5, 12, 19 & 26 and Dec. 3 & 10 • $100 members $110 non-members​• REGISTER

Painting

Egg Tempera Painting
Instructor: Diane Hayworth 
To make egg tempera paint the artist must mix egg yolk with pure pigment to create beautiful color. This hand mixed paint is frequently used in a very clean, crisp and detailed style layering thin glazes. Egg Tempera paint has a deep historical history. This durable paint was used before the oil paint became common and is the reason why so many incredible 13-14th century works survive today. In this class we learn how to prepare a board and mix pigments along with excellent painting and drawing instruction. 
Ages 18 & up • Friday & Saturday  • November 9-10 • 10:00 am - 3:30 pm • $130 members $135 non-members 
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Ceramics & Sculpture

Winter Ceramics, Morning
10-week course
Instructor: Mary Wolter
This class provides expert artist instruction in wheel-throwing, hand-building, texturizing, glazing and firing.  Twenty-five pounds of clay, glazing, firing and 18 hours of open studio access are included in tuition. Additional clay is available to purchase at $30 for 25 pounds.  This class is limited to people 18 years & older.
Summer Session • Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Tuesdays • January 14 - March 17 • 10:00am - 12:00pm• $275 ($265) • REGISTER

Winter Ceramics, Evening
10-week course
Instructor: Mary Wolter 
This class provides expert artist instruction in wheel-throwing, hand-building, texturizing, glazing and firing.  Twenty-five pounds of clay, glazing, firing and 18 hours of open studio access are included in tuition. Additional clay is available to purchase at $30 for 25 pounds.  This class is limited to people 18 years & older.
Summer Session • Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Tuesdays • January 14 - March 17 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm• $275 ($265) • REGISTER