New this session: Visual development for teens, designed for building an original world of your own creation. Participants will create characters and immersive settings through concept art, model sheets, and otherworldly illustrations, drawing inspiration from favorite fantasy and science fiction artists and writers. A variety of traditional materials will be available to use, and participants are welcome to bring any digital formats they enjoy. 

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.

Two different days are available.

Our teaching artist, Renee Curci Ivanoff, will guide young artists through the techniques of working with clay: pinch, slab, coil, and wheel. Students will be introduced to both hand-building and the pottery wheel. Continuing students will develop and push their skills in all ways with adaptive projects that will meet everyone at their own level. This class is for students ages 7-12 of all skill levels.

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 class will focus on the fundamental features of the face. We'll draw and paint from a live model, learning to capture a likeness or an abstraction — your choice. Together we'll study the proportions and personality of the model, with instruction on the shapes and features of the eyes, nose, mouth, and hair. Bring your own materials to work with: watercolor, pastels, acrylic, or charcoal.

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.

No class on October 2

In this class for children ages 7 to 11, artists will explore samples of art and processes from every continent and have the opportunity to experiment, learn, and create their own pieces inspired by the vast and rich art forms beyond our backyard.  

This class is scheduled to be in our print studio, which is only accessible by stairs. 

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.

Two different days are now available!

No Friday classes on October 2 and 23.

No Saturday classes on October 3, 10, 24, and November 28.

We are pleased to offer a pottery class just for teens!

This class will provide a break from the stress of middle and high school and serve as an excellent place to nurture their inner selves while learning all aspects of ceramics. Students will focus on developing skills in wheel throwing, hand building, surface design, and glazing.

No experience required! Teenagers at all levels of experience can be accommodated in our small classes. For teens ages 13 and up.

Firing fees and material costs are the responsibility of each student.

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.

No class on October 2

Are you writing a memoir? Have you been taking notes for a novel but are unsure where to begin? Do you wonder if your work is ready for submission? This five-week course is intended for writers of fiction and nonfiction who want to hone their craft. Through readings, discussions and editorial feedback of up to 20 pages of your writing, we’ll explore voice, structure and revision to best tell the stories that matter.

No class on May 22

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.

No class on October 12

Learn the basics of drawing cartoon characters! Using shapes as a foundation, students will experiment with creating their own characters for comics. Attention to beginning technique will be given while fostering students' creativity and character ideas!

This class is open to students ages 8 and up of all skill levels. All materials are included.

This class is scheduled to be in our print studio, which is only accessible by stairs. 

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 class is an introduction to mosaic using glass and broken ceramics, covering design, cutting techniques, and grouting to create a finished piece. Students will learn to plan a cohesive color palette and design, then bring their vision to life through hands-on cutting and grouting techniques.

Open to beginners as well as those with some experience, this class is designed for adults and teens of all skill levels. All materials are included.

This class is scheduled to be in our print studio, which is only accessible by stairs. 

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.