Instructor: Neely Farren-Eller

Ages: 12+
Level: Must already know basic sewing machine skills

$40

Craft an upcycled bag from materials heading to the landfill or thrift shop without a pattern. Upcycling clothes for fabric is an art form and often slow (there's a reason it's called slow fashion), but it’s really fun. Meet friends and practice the mantra: imperfection IS perfection.

Bring your sewing machine, lots of heavy duty thread, a seam ripper, scissors, a ruler, at least 2 pairs of pants you don’t wear any more or are heading to the landfill (non stretch is preferable but we can make anything work), and at least one other clothing item that has contrasting/cool colors. I like to use dress shirts that the lads in my life no longer wear or want.

Explore distance and space with Brie Nadermann. Make friends and make art!

$25

Space—In this workshop, students will explore how artists create the illusion of depth and distance on a flat surface. Through fun, hands-on projects, they'll experiment with foreground, background, overlapping shapes, and perspective techniques to bring their artwork to life.

Instructor: Jess Ochoa

Artist Highlighted: David Caspar Friederich, David Hockney

$30

Jess Ochoa will lead engaging art lessons for children ages 7 and up. Meet others and have fun learning about art!

$30

Parents are welcome to stay.

Ages: Teens (anyone with a 1 plus another digit who loves art!)

Every Other Tuesday, 3:15-5:15
16, 30 Sept
14,28 Oct
11, 25 Nov
9 Dec

Join a group of other teens who like art. We provide guidance but not instruction. Bring supplies and projects you are working on. We will have some supplies to share, too. Sometimes we will work on our own projects. Sometimes we will collaborate. We might take a tour of a an artist’s studio or have an artist visit us. We might make art to support the art center. . .

You are welcome here.

$15 each

Friday 10:00am-noon
7, 14, 21 November
5, 12, 19 December

Instructor: Cindy Caraway
$175 for instruction
$15 for specialized materials
Ages: 14+

Using recycled and found materials students will create a personalized book called a junk journal. This art journaling technique incorporates collage and story-telling through ephemera (anything from scraps of pretty papers, old magazines and envelopes to personal photos and memorabilia. There are no rules!). This one-of-a-kind, eclectic book will provide an outlet for creative expression, self-awareness, memory-keeping, and relaxation.

MATERIALS

Student responsibility
Small container for scraps
Chipboard food box
Aileen's Tacky Glue
Tombow Mono Aqua Liquid Glue
Permanent glue stick
Fat quarter (22” x 18”) of quilt fabric or comparable
2 yards flat lace, decorative trim or rick rack
Baby wipes
Ribbon
Ink pad (black or brown)*
Makeup applicator sponge*
*optional

Instructor Provided ($15 materials fee per student)
Waxed binding cord
Blunt binding needle
Needle tool (awl)
Rubber pullers for gripping needle
Binding template
Eyelet setter and eyelets
Mix of scrapbook and specialty papers
Various ephemera: playing cards, postage stamps, vintage items, etc
Small charms, beads and dangles

Wednesdays 12:30-2:30pm
5, 12, 19 November
3, 10, 17 December

Instructor: Jessie Rebik
Ages: 14+

$175

Color is a powerful and complex visual element, and has the potential to add to the impact of an artwork. This course will provide students with a basic understanding of how to approach color in their art making. Content will include color characteristics, color mixing, color relationships, color schemes, and color of light.  Some of the projects in this class will be technical, while others will be observational. All will be colorful!

This is not a painting class or drawing class, so bring the medium you are most familiar with.   

Materials List

Tuesdays 6:00-8:00pm

4, 11, 18, 25 November
2, 9 December

Instructor: John Anderson-Bricker

Ages: 14+

$175

Beginners are most welcome. This is an introductory level course for learning how to paint on canvas. The course is designed to aid students in learning how to paint from life and provide a guided entrance into working with acrylic paint.

Come prepared with the items from the materials list. There is an option to rent the required brushes for the class. See the list and registration link for details.

Mondays 6:00-8:00pm

3, 10, 24 November
1, 8, 15 December

Instructor: Jessie Rebik

Ages: 14+

$175

Students will learn how to draw the likeness of human subjects, focusing on the head and face. Become more confident about structure, anatomy, value patterns, and surface details.  Some experience with drawing will be helpful. 

Materials List

3 Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm
30 October
6, 13 November

Instructor: Lucas Delaney
Ages: Middle School and up
Level: Beginners and up

Discover the versatility of paper mâché in this hands-on, low-stress workshop series. Lucas Delaney will teach how to transform everyday recycled materials into durable sculptural forms using glue-based paste and recycled paper. Over 3 sessions, participants will explore techniques for building armatures, layering, and finishing. This class is designed to be accessible for all energy levels, offering creative expression without pressure. No prior art experience needed—just a willingness to experiment, play, and build together.

$88

Ages: Teens (anyone with a 1 plus another digit who loves art!)

Every Other Tuesday, 3:15-5:15
16, 30 Sept
14,28 Oct
11, 25 Nov
9 Dec

Join a group of other teens who like art. We provide guidance but not instruction. Bring supplies and projects you are working on. We will have some supplies to share, too. Sometimes we will work on our own projects. Sometimes we will collaborate. We might take a tour of a an artist’s studio or have an artist visit us. We might make art to support the art center. . .

You are welcome here.

$15 each

Jess Ochoa will lead engaging art lessons for children ages 7 and up. Meet others and have fun learning about art!

$30

Parents are welcome to stay.

Explore color and value with Brie Nadermann. Make friends and make art!

$25

Color and Value—Dive into the world of color! In this session, students will explore how color choices and shading can bring artwork to life. We'll experiment with color mixing, learn about the color wheel, and practice using light and dark (value) to create depth and mood. A great way to build painting and drawing skills while having fun with bold, expressive color.

Instructor: Jess Ochoa

Artist Highlighter: Josef Albers, Alma Thomas

$30

Ages: Teens (anyone with a 1 plus another digit who loves art!)

Every Other Tuesday, 3:15-5:15
16, 30 Sept
14,28 Oct
11, 25 Nov
9 Dec

Join a group of other teens who like art. We provide guidance but not instruction. Bring supplies and projects you are working on. We will have some supplies to share, too. Sometimes we will work on our own projects. Sometimes we will collaborate. We might take a tour of a an artist’s studio or have an artist visit us. We might make art to support the art center. . .

You are welcome here.

$15 each

Ages: Teens (anyone with a 1 plus another digit who loves art!)

Every Other Tuesday, 3:15-5:15
16, 30 Sept
14,28 Oct
11, 25 Nov
9 Dec

Join a group of other teens who like art. We provide guidance but not instruction. Bring supplies and projects you are working on. We will have some supplies to share, too. Sometimes we will work on our own projects. Sometimes we will collaborate. We might take a tour of a an artist’s studio or have an artist visit us. We might make art to support the art center. . .

You are welcome here.

Register for all 7 sessions for a discount! Or, register only for the sessions you are able to attend.

$90 for all 7
$15 each

Ages: Teens (anyone with a 1 plus another digit who loves art!)

Every Other Tuesday, 3:15-5:15
16, 30 Sept
14,28 Oct
11, 25 Nov
9 Dec

Join a group of other teens who like art. We provide guidance but not instruction. Bring supplies and projects you are working on. We will have some supplies to share, too. Sometimes we will work on our own projects. Sometimes we will collaborate. We might take a tour of a an artist’s studio or have an artist visit us. We might make art to support the art center. . .

You are welcome here.

$15 each

Explore line and shape with Brie Naderman. Make friends and make art!

$30

More details to come.

Discovering Line and Shape- Explore how artists use line and shape to build powerful, expressive artwork. In this hands-on class, students will experiment with different types of lines and both geometric and organic shapes through drawing and design exercises. No experience needed—just bring your creativity!

Instructor: Jess Ochoa

Artists Highlighted: Gustav Klimt, Keith Haring, Henri Matisse

$30

Saturdays 9:00-11:00am

13, 20, 27 September
4, 11, 18 October

Instructor: Zoe Couvillion
Ages: 14+

$175

Beginners are most welcome.

You may choose to buy your own materials. You may also pay a $10 materials fee so you can use our materials while you are at the art center for class. You can choose that option when you register.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

·       Sketchbook (around 8x10 or 9 x 12 inches)

·       Viewfinder (store bought or hand-made)

·       Graphite drawing pencils (ranging from 2H-6B)

·       Compressed Charcoal (soft or extra soft)

·       Vine Charcoal (soft or extra soft)

·       Charcoal Pencils

·       Kneaded eraser

·       Blending sticks

·       Paper Towels or rag

·       Pencil sharpener

·       T-square or ruler

OPTIONAL

·       Eraser pencils

Wednesdays 12:30-2:30

10, 17, 24 September
1, 8, 15 October

Instructor: Jessie Rebik

$175

Ages: 14+

This course follows our Introductory Drawing courses and welcomes students with some experience in drawing from observation.  Students will learn how to see and draw complex forms and a variety of surface qualities (for example: shiny vs. matte, rough vs. smooth, etc.).

Some drawing experience helpful. Beginners are welcome if they are up for a challenge!

Materials List

Mondays 6:00-8:00pm

8, 15, 22, 29 September
6, 13 October

Instructor: Jessie Rebik

$175

Ages: 16+

This course will introduce painting processes and techniques through the medium of oil paint. Students will learn how to use the materials, determine a composition, mix color, and develop a finished oil painting. Students with some drawing experience are encouraged to register.

Materials list