Have you begun to learn the basics of painting and are ready for more? Build on the skills you learned in Learning to Paint Again (or a similar experience) and take your painting to the next level. This class focuses on refining your technique, deepening your understanding of color theory, and experimenting with advanced brushwork and texture. You’ll work from life to improve composition, light, and shadow, while developing a more intuitive and personal approach to painting. Whether you're refining your skills or exploring new techniques, this class offers a supportive environment where you can push your boundaries while continuing to develop your skills and artistic voice. This class is for advanced beginners who are building their confidence and are interested in going beyond an absolute beginner-level class. 

All materials are included. The quality of water-based acrylic paint has improved greatly over the years, and we will be working with acrylic and a slow drying medium that increases paint flow. If you prefer to use oil paint, please email the instructor.

No class on January 31st

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We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

Unlock your creativity and explore the expressive world of abstract art! This class is perfect for anyone new to painting or those looking to expand their current practice. Under the guidance of teaching artist Melanie Delgado, students will experience a variety of warm-up exercises, multiple demonstrations, and hands-on techniques designed to build confidence and inspire experimentation. This class offers a supportive space for students of all skill levels to play, explore, and develop your unique creative voice. Basic materials are included, and students are encouraged to bring in additional supplies they want to experiment with or learn more about.

Our class/workshop cancellation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

An exploration of what a “zine” is and discovering what kind of zine you’ll make in this workshop! Learn about the history, wide range of subject matter, and variety of approaches to craft your own. 

Whether you have an idea for a mini-comic, poetry to share, personal thoughts or social critiques to voice, zines are a wonderful way to do that and more. Through them, artists amplify their message and find a community. All materials are included.

Our class/workshop cancellation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

In this workshop, kids will be using geometric and organic shape to explore placement, space, and layering to create a simple or complex composition. Inspired by artist Jack Whitten, we will make rubbings with various crayons to highlight foundational shapes, adding depth, definition, and color conversation to complete the piece. All materials are included.

Our class/workshop cancellation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

This workshop will cover mixing alternative materials into your clay to create unique clay bodies. Traditionally, clay has materials mixed into it to allow for porosity. In commercial clay, this is typically grog, but ancient people used to use materials such as sand, ground stone, ground ceramics, volcanic ash, diatomaceous earth, shells, charcoal, plant fibers, manure, and more! Inspired by this history, as well as the work of artists such as Don Ricardo and Masaomi Yasunga, we are going to play around and experiment with introducing organic materials to clay. This workshop is taught by teaching artist Lisa Knaus, who has been experimenting with clay additives and the unique effects they create in her own works for years. All materials are included.

Our class/workshop cancellation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

In this workshop, participants will learn how to spin wool into hand-made yarn with a drop spindle. It’s a wonderful and meditative craft perfect for fiber lovers of any kind. Participants will learn what makes wool such a special fiber, as well as the tools and techniques that turn a sheep’s fleece into spun yarn. All materials are included.

Our class/workshop cancellation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

Join teaching artist Linda Barboni and learn how to create strong contrast with value changes in a still life setting with pastels.  A set-up will be provided using colorful objects that we’ll have fun painting. Students will provide their own materials; we will reach out to you to discuss before the workshop.

Our class/workshop cancellation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.