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Pottery for Teens

$310

with Renee Curci Ivanoff

Calendar Current session started Sep 16, 2023 at 12 pm, runs for 8 weeks

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.

This class includes a fee for all materials. Firing fees are the responsibility of each student.

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

There is no class on Sept 30 and Oct 7.

Full Course

The Building Blocks of Watercolors

$205

with Greta Corens

Calendar Current session started Sep 17, 2023 at 10 am, runs for 4 weeks
1 additional session on Oct 29, 2023

In this Watercolors class, students use the three building blocks of painting; Hues, Values, and Chroma to learn to paint in several color palettes, from the neutrals of watercolor sketches to split-primary color ranges of the Impressionistic palette. This basis provides solid insight and an essential understanding of painting in watercolors. This class can be taken multiple times or as a stepping stone towards taking Watercolors Turbo.

New students will receive an email about what supplies they will need to bring; the class does not include materials. This class is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels.

No class on October 1 or 8

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

Watercolors Turbo

$260

with Greta Corens

Calendar Current session started Sep 17, 2023 at 2 pm, runs for 5 weeks
1 additional session on Nov 5, 2023

In the Watercolors Turbo class, students work on varied Drawing and Watercolor Techniques, from wet-in-wet to dry-brush, from loose watercolor sketches to detailed studies, boosting technical skills and brush techniques, while they progress into painting realistic landscapes and seascapes. This class of 4 weekly sessions is ongoing, exposing new aspects of painting as students progress, and is open to students who have already taken The Building Blocks of Watercolors or are intermediate-level watercolor painters.

New students will receive an email about what supplies they will need to bring; the class does not include materials. This class is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels.

No class November 26

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

Beginner Printmaking: collagraphs
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Beginner Printmaking: collagraphs

$185

with Emily Bicht

This class will introduce students to the unique process of collagraph printing. We will explore several ways of creating, inking, and printing plates. Collagraph plates are made using a variety of textures mounted onto cardboard and can be inked like an etching or like a relief print, or both. They can also be printed by hand or by using a press. Please join teaching artist Emily Bicht to create your own unique collagraph!

Week 1: present explanation and examples and printmaking terminology definitions. The first project will involve using textured mediums and sand/grit to create images, abstract or representational. Coat and leave plates to dry, and prep paper for printing.

Week 2: Printing! We will explore several different inking and printing methods, including intaglio, relief, and chine colle. 

Week 3: The second project will involve using found textures to create images, abstract or representational. Coat and leave plates to dry, and prep paper for printing.

Week 4: Printing! We will explore several different inking and printing methods, including intaglio, relief, and chine colle. Final wrap-up!

This class is for adults and mature teenagers of all skill levels and includes 2 hours a week of open studio time. All materials are included.

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

Art Making Adventures
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Art Making Adventures

$155

with Jane Bishow-Semevolos

You don't have to be good at art to make art. The goal of this class is not to create better artists but to inspire the person within, create a feeling of relaxation, and improve well-being. 

Through these classes, we will create art focusing on the process rather than the product.  We will encourage you to step outside your comfort zone and give it a try. Through the intentional process of art reflection, we encourage participants to untangle thoughts, make meaning and gain self-awareness. This often leads to new perspectives and opportunities to improve wellbeing all while having fun!

This class is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels, and all materials are included.

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

Upcycled Relief Sculpture for Teens

$160

with Candace Winter

Calendar Current session started Sep 19, 2023 at 4 pm, runs for 4 weeks
1 additional session on Oct 17, 2023

Join the movement to create art while promoting environmental awareness and learning sustainable practices! In this class teens ages 13-19 will learn how to create assemblage-style upcycled art inspired by art supply rescues and reclaimed art material shops such as Retake/Remake. Students will have to option to use hand and power tools to create relief-style found object wall sculptures similar to John F. Sendelbach and Louise Nevelson. An emphasis will be on placement and color, and to how unify different elements to create a cohesive whole.

This class is for teens of all skill levels and all materials are included. 

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

Beginner Printmaking: silkscreen

$185

with Michael Mueller

Calendar Current session started Sep 19, 2023 at 6:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Screen printing is a rich, expressive, and versatile medium. This course will cover all of the basics of screen preparation and printing. Express your ideas using hand-drawn, digital, or photographic techniques. Experimentation is encouraged! Printing on paper, wood, fabric, metal, and glass is possible. Previous printmaking experience is not required.

This class is for adults and mature teenagers of all skill levels and includes 2 hours a week of open studio time. All materials are included.

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

Full Course

Drawing and Painting for Teens

$160

with Danielle Lafayette

Calendar Current session started Sep 20, 2023 at 4 pm, runs for 4 weeks

In this class, teens aged 13-19 will explore line, value, color, and composition.  Drawing from life will be emphasized.

Materials used in class will include; Pencil, Charcoal, Pen, and Acrylic Paint. This class is for teens of all skill levels, and all materials are included. 

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





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