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Workshops

COUPLES' CERAMIC WORSHOP (WINTER & SPRING SESSIONS)
Instructor: Mary Wolter
Make it a memorable Friday-night date night playing together in the dirt! Bring a lover or your mother, and spend some quality time making unique creations. Wine and treats served!
Session 1 (WINTER) • One evening • Ages 21 & up • Friday • Feb. 15 • 5:30-7:30pm • $95 per couple  REGISTER 
Session 2 (SUMMER) • One evening • Ages 21 & up • Friday • July 26 • 5:30-7:30pm • $95 per couple
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CLASSIC FLORALS AND STILL LIFES IN OIL
Instructor: Douglas David 
This exciting class will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting florals florals, fruits and vegetables and maybe even a donut or two! Douglas will review his palette and the concepts that his work, and students will leave with a good number of paintings and a logical thought process in a fun yet focused atmosphere. Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are an incredible foundation for painting, whether beginner or seasoned professional. See the full class overview, Douglas's biography, images of his work, and the class supply list here.
Ages 18 & up • Friday & Saturday  • April 26-27 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm • $350
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FINDING BEAUTY IN THE BRUSHSTROKE WITH CAT POPE
Pack your brushes and journey across your canvas with purpose. We will be exploring dynamic brushwork and its importance in creating focused paintings with remarkable edges and implied texture. Students will learn valuable techniques that break boundaries— keeping their paintings “loose” with contrast, movement and visual personality. This oil workshop is open to students of all levels, but previous painting experience is recommended. Instructor demonstrations will begin each day, with class discussion and working time woven throughout the workshop. Class size is limited register early.  Supply list upon registration.
Ages 18 & up • three days • Friday August 16, Saturday August 17 & Sunday August 18 • 10:00 am to 4:00 pm • $335 ($315 for members) • REGISTER
SEASCAPES IN OIL
Instructor: Douglas David 
Capture the atmosphere and the wave of a seascape in this studio seascape painting workshop. Over a two day period, students will create several waves and exciting seascapes. The first day will be spent in the studio, reviewing Douglas’s palette, concepts for seascapes, and demonstration with follow along. The second day, students will start at the beach to study real waves and gather references to complete more paintings in the afternoon. Douglas will leave time for individual discussion and review and encourage students to work in their own style so that finished works are your own. See the full class overview, Douglas's biography, images of his work, and the class supply list here.
Ages 18 & up • Friday & Saturday  • October 11-12 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm • $350
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Drawing and Design

PYROGRAPHY!
​Instructor: Tom Reverman
In this 4-week wood burning class we will start by teaching you how to properly use your wood burning pen on a slab. You’ll learn how to use the different tips, how to shade, and why it is important to adjust the temperature. Come to the first class with items listed below. Experience in drawing or painting is encouraged, but not required. We will create two projects of your choice over the course of the 4 weeks. Tom looks forward to sharing the art of pyrography with you! Woodburning pen & log slab available at local hobby stores.
Ages 16 & up • 4 weeks • Wednesdays • April 10-May 1 • 6:00--8:00 pm • $100 members $110 non-member
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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 questi
Ages 14 & up • Tuesday • February 5, 12, 19 • 6:15 pm -8:00 pm • $75 members $85
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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 • March 5, 12, 19 • 6:15 pm -8:00 pm • $75 members $85
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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) or during Ages 14 & up • April  9, 16, 23  • 6:15 pm -8:00 pm • $75 members $85
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Jewelry

ART GLASS JEWELRY
Instructor: Gini Cooper
Learn basic techniques for fusing glass jewelry. You’ll make earrings, pins and pendants using frits, stringers, dichroic glasses 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 prior fusing experience is necessary. Use of tools and materials, including fusible glass, is included.

Session 1 • Ages 16 & up • 6 weeks • Tuesdays • Jan 15 & 22 (off Jan 29), February 5-26 • 5:30-7:30pm • $85 ($75)
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Session 2 • Ages 16 & up • 6 weeks • Tuesdays • March 12- April 16 • 5:30-7:30pm • $85 ($75)• REGISTER
Session 3 • Ages 16 & up • 6 weeks • April 30-June 11 (no class May 7) • 5:30-7:30pm • $85 ($75)• REGISTER

PRECIOUS METAL CLAY JEWELRY
Instructor: Gini Cooper
Learn how to combine the fun of sculpture and jewelry making to create one-of-a-kind with silver pendants, earrings or charms in this fun workshop. Precious Metal Clay is microscopic pieces of silver mixed with an organic binder to achieve a clay-like substance. When fired in a kiln, the binder burns out leaving a fine silver sculpture.
Session 1 •  Ages 16 & up • 6 weeks •Mondays, January 14 & 21 (off Jan 28), February 4-25• 5:30-7:30pm • $185 ($175)• REGISTER
Session 2• Ages 16 & up 6 weeks • Mondays March 11- April 15 • 5:30-7:30pm • $185 ($175)• REGISTER
Session 3 • Ages 16 + 6 weeks • Mondays April 29-June 3 (no class May 6 and May 27) • 5:30-7:30pm • $185 ($175) •REGISTER

Painting

ACRYLIC PAINTING - IMAGINARY LANDSCAPES
Instructor: BUX DHYNE
Have a fun and creative time learning the basics and beyond of acrylic painting. Bux will teach you how ro mix paints and use all the brush techniques. Think Bob Ross on steroids with rainbow colors! Supply list includes a mixing set of acrylic paints. A flat 1” brush, some round brushes and 16” x  20” canvases.
Ages 16 & up • 6 weeks • Thursdays • February 21-April 11 (no class March 7 & April 4)  6:00--7:45 pm • $90 members $105 non-member
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WATERCOLOR PAINTING
​Instructor: Audrey Salada
The class spends first sessions exploring the versatility of the watercolor mediums through still life and color exercises such as color charts, gradient work and color mixing and one color value work. During the remaining sessions, students create 1 or 2 larger watercolor pieces of your choosing, whether they be landscape, portraiture, architecture, or still life or abstrations.
Ages 16 & up • 4 weeks • Monday • February 25-March 18  1:00 pm-3:00 pm • $80 members $90 non-member
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Photography

PHOTOGRAPH LIKE THE PROS
Instructor: Mike Lozon
Photographer Mike Lozon shares tips for creating digital images that are of professional quality. The class helps you understand the workings of your digital camera and offers techniques on how to achieve the best results while shooting any subject matter. The class also details the use of photo imaging software to enhance your images. The class is designed for Single Lens Reflex cameras, but point-and-shoot cameras are also welcome.
Session 1 • Ages 16 & up • 4 weeks • Wednesdays  • January 23-February 13 • 5:30-7:30 pm • $90 ($80)  • REGISTER
Session 2 • Ages 16 & up • 4 weeks • Wednesdays  • March 6-March 27 • 5:30-7:30 pm • $90 ($80) • REGISTER

Ceramics & Sculpture

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.
Spring Session • Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Tuesdays • April 16th -  June 18th • 10:00am - 12:00pm• $275 ($265) • REGISTER

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.
Spring Session • Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Tuesdays • April 16th -  June 18th • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm• $275 ($265) • CLASS IS FULL!

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 • July 16 - September 17 • 10:00am - 12:00pm• $275 ($265) • REGISTER

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 • July 16 - September 17 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm• $275 ($265) • REGISTER

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.
Fall Session • Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Tuesdays • October 8 - December 10 • 10:00am - 12:00pm• $275 ($265) •  REGISTER

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.
Fall Session • Ages 18 & up • 10 weeks • Tuesdays • October 8 - December 10 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm• $275 ($265) • REGISTER
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