Classes
Realistic Drawing Class
Mondays
5:30 – 7pm
In this ongoing class, artists will learn techniques to render realistically the three-dimensional forms and textures found in the world around us, including people and animals. Artists will explore shape, line, value and texture using charcoal and graphite. A supply list will be provided.
Ages: 16+
Instructor: Amy Watts
Cost: Members $50 per month / Non-Members $60 per month
Clay Class
Tuesdays, January 12 – April 27
4 – 5:30pm
This class focuses on the fundamentals of sculpting with clay, such as hand-building techniques like coiling, slabbing and pinching and the beginning stages of wheel throwing. We will also focus on pre-fire surface methods, including the application of colored clay slips and post-fire glazes. All materials are provided within price.
Ages: 8-12
Class Size: 10 Max.
Instructor: Cecilie Redding
Cost: Members $140 per semester / Non-Members $160 per semester(fees can be paid in monthly installments)
Beginning Oil Painting
Wednesdays, January 13 – April 28
9 – 11:30am
In the first oil painting class at the Center for the Arts, students learn the basics of color, texture, value, composition and materials. There will be a materials list on registration receipt. If we do not reach our minimum number of artists, we will keep a waiting list of interested individuals and begin the class when the minimum number of students have registered.
Ages: 18+
Class Size: 8-10
Instructor: Marilyn Collins
Cost: Members $50 per month/ Non-Members $60 per month
Introduction to Digital Photography and Editing (On-Line Program)
Wednesdays, January 13 – April 28
5– 6pm
In this digital class, artists will learn how to use readily-available software to manipulate photos made with a camera or phone. Participants will learn a new technique per week.
Ages: 13+
Instructor: Jonathan Reed
Cost: Members $145 per semester / Non-Members $160 per semester
Beginner/Advanced Watercolor Portraits
Saturdays
1pm – 3pm
The class teaches beginning and more advanced artists how to use the medium of watercolor. More skilled artists will work on projects that are self-driven with verbal critiques and tutoring. Beginning artists will have more supervision and instruction. A supply list will be on your registration receipt.
Ages: 18+
Instructor: Wanda Cox
Cost: Members $50 per month / Non-Members $60 per month
Acrylics Class
Thursdays
2pm – 4pm
Class will focus on drawing and painting in acrylics and getting familiar with supplies of the medium. The course is designed for beginners-advanced and will focus on new techniques and subjects monthly.
Ages: 18+
Instructor: Tom Hays
Cost: Members $50 per month/ Non-Members $60 per month.
Beyond the Classroom Open Studio
Tuesdays 1–4pm
Thursdays 1–4pm
Saturdays 2–5pm
Open Studio allows those who are familiar with the ceramic process, don’t need hands-on instruction and feel confident working independently to share our space, equipment and materials to create with clay. A monitor will be present to assist with orientation. Tools and kiln service are provided, but clay and glazes are not.
Cost: Member $50 per month / Non-Member $60 per month
Morning Ceramics
Fridays
10am – 12pm
Students learn to design and make pottery and ceramic sculpture using techniques like slab construction, coiling and pinching. We will also explore form and surface and different texture and glazing techniques. This class is a must for novices. A list of required tools will be printed on your registration receipt.
Ages: 18+
Instructor: Ashan Pridgon
Cost: Members $80 per month / Non-Members $90 per month
Teen Ceramics
Thursdays, January 14 – April 29
4 – 5:30pm
This class introduces the pottery wheel to young artists. Students will learn how to make basic forms on the wheel, some hand-building techniques and surface adornments. Students will make a small selection of work to be displayed during the semester.
Ages: 13-18
Instructor: Cecilie Redding
Cost: Members $140 per semester / Non-Members $160 per semester
Creative Construct
Fridays, January 15 – April 30
4pm – 5:30pm
Students receive one-on-one instruction in painting, drawing, mixed-media, clay, realistic and abstract art while discovering the world of famous artists like Henri Matisse, Andy Warhol and Georgia O’Keefe. All materials are provided.
Ages: 7 – 12
Class Size: 15 Max.
Instructor: Marcella Kuykendall
Cost: Members $130 per semester / Non-Members $140 per semester (Fees can be paid in monthly installments)