Arts   

Learn about yarn, needles, pattern reading and the basic stitches and textures needed to create simple to intermediate projects. Class includes practice yarn, yarn needle, "fun yarns" to try, and a guidebook/sample pattern. 

Bring a pattern if you have one, metal hook sizes G, H, I and J, a ruler or gauge guide, small scissors, and one skein of acrylic worsted weight yarn. 

Worsted weight yarn is a medium weight yarn, also known as a "number four" yarn. Look for "worsted," "medium," or the number 4 on the skein wrapper, where you will also find the fiber composition. Lion Brand Heartland and Pound of Love are good examples of acrylic worsted weight yarns. 

Create your own stained glass sun catcher in this hands-on class. Learn basic stained glass skills like choosing and cutting glass and soldering your final product. All supplies and equipment provided, including sun catcher designs.

Perform prepared songs each week, receive tailored feedback and work on specific acting elements such as character objectives, emotional connection and movement. Class culminates in a final showcase to demonstrate your development in both singing and acting. 

Take a closer look at our natural world and learn how to draw and paint it. Create beautiful illustrations each week in graphite, colored pencil and watercolors from the instructor's natural history collection of nests, feathers, insects, stones and skulls. All materials are provided. 

Learn the basic techniques of watercolor painting and create a new piece each week. Explore a variety of methods to enhance your work and express your creativity. The final class is dedicated to creating a finished painting that brings together everything you’ve learned.

Learn basic drawing, painting and plant anatomy to create beautiful watercolor studies of flowers with accuracy. This popular course now includes extended sessions to practice drawing skills in class. No previous experience necessary and all supplies provided.

Explore the art, symbolism and joy of creating traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs. Pysanky eggs are decorated using a method of batik/wax resist dyeing. With a little practice, some beeswax, a special stylus and dyes, create your own collection of beautiful eggs. 

Using plants and flowers for inspiration, learn plant anatomy and basic skills of creating accurate line, form, light and shading in graphite and pen. No previous experience necessary and all supplies provided.

Create beautiful portraits of men, women and children using basic tools. Explore different styles from modern representational art to photo realism using both live models and photos as references. Work on your own subjects during teh week and discover the satisfaction of capturing human emotions through your artwork. 

Learn foundational techniques and four essential methods for shaping and assembling realistic paper flowers of your choice. Finish with a creative display project, arranging flowers in a vase, frame or wreath. No prior experience needed.

In anticipation of Valentine's Day, make beautiful and memorable hand-painted cards in watercolors for the ones you love. Watch a demonstration in class as you work independently. No previous watercolor experience necessary and all supplies provided. 

Under the guidance of a contemporary narrative collage artist, explore a series of projects designed to boost creativity and teach techniques while helping you create a variety of mixed media collages. Bring your own supplies. Class meets every other Saturday.

Learn about yarn, needles, pattern reading and the basic stitches and textures needed to create simple to intermediate projects. Class includes practice yarn, yarn needle, "fun yarns" to try, and a guidebook/sample pattern. 

Bring a pattern if you have one, metal hook sizes G, H, I and J, a ruler or gauge guide, small scissors, and one skein of acrylic worsted weight yarn. 

Worsted weight yarn is a medium weight yarn, also known as a "number four" yarn. Look for "worsted," "medium," or the number 4 on the skein wrapper, where you will also find the fiber composition. Lion Brand Heartland and Pound of Love are good examples of acrylic worsted weight yarns. 

Dive into the fundamentals of comedy improv! Through fun games and exercises, build confidence, sharpen your comedic timing and learn to stay present in the moment. This class is the perfect foundation for those interested in taking Comedy Improv Showmanship. 

Learn to use embroidery thread to make the right size stitches, transfer designs to your surface and get creative with personal projects or gifts. Needles, thread, fabric choices and instruction booklet provided. Bring an embroidery kit or design if you have one.

Create your own stained glass sun catcher in this hands-on class. Learn basic stained glass skills like choosing and cutting glass and soldering your final product. All supplies and equipment provided, including sun catcher designs.

The Jitterbug, an upbeat form of swing dancing, is associated with various dances such as the Lindy Hop, jive and East Coast Swing. Danced to all types of music and in all venues, the Jitterbug is a must-have in your dance repertoire.

Partner required. Please either register with your partner or contact Continuing Education to coordinate your partner's registration.

Considered by some as the “mother of present-day dances” of the ballroom, the waltz is the basis for many dances. Learn the steps of this smooth dance that is all about gliding in a lively manner, characterized by its rise and fall action.

Partner required. Please either register with your partner or contact Continuing Education to coordinate your partner's registration.

Not a beginning class, but for those who want to dive deeper into acrylic painting. Intense studies of specific painting challenges each week. 

Learn the basics of metal stamping with a hammer, alphabet stamps and metal blanks to create unique, personalized keychains. Leave with three completed keychains that make great gifts and keepsakes. All supplies provided.

Learn about the traditional art form of English paper piecing and to cut, prep and hand-stitch fabric around paper templates to create a beautiful, geometric design. Finish a small (under 18”) project in class or layout a larger one to complete at home. Bring scissors, ruler, needles and neutral sewing thread. Use your own fabric scraps or choose from those provided.

Create your own stained glass sun catcher in this hands-on class. Learn basic stained glass skills like choosing and cutting glass and soldering your final product. All supplies and equipment provided, including sun catcher designs.

Take your comedy improv skills to the next level. Through focused practice and performance exercises, build confidence and timing, preparing for a live performance. Recommended prerequisite: Comedy Improv for Beginners. 

Learn to use embroidery thread to make the right size stitches, transfer designs to your surface and get creative with personal projects or gifts. Needles, thread, fabric choices and instruction booklet provided. Bring an embroidery kit or design if you have one.

Learn how to craft layered paper flowers using shaping, curling and stacking techniques, then arrange them with greenery to design your own decorative wreath. Class covers color coordination, balance and assembly tips to help your wreath look full and professional. All materials are provided. 

Learn the basics of metal stamping with a hammer, alphabet stamps and metal blanks to create unique, personalized keychains. Leave with three completed keychains that make great gifts and keepsakes. All supplies provided.

Learn photography fundamentals from award-winning wildlife photographer Nick Fucci. Explore camera functions, exposure, depth of field, composition, lighting, photography ethics and much more. Course includes six classroom sessions, one field session on 4/25, weekly image critiques and tips for choosing camera gear without breaking the bank.  

Step into the world of handmade books and learn the basics behind this timeliness craft. Explore how various folds, stab binding, cake box technique and much more come together to create one-of-a-kind books. 

Build on the foundations from Colored Pencil Basics and advance your skills in color theory and drawing techniques by creating a landscape, spring flowers and a still life. Basic colored pencil skills are required. All supplies provided. 

In this advanced course, learn new skills and techniques for painting spring flowers in bloom each week, including how to add layers of glazes to create color/form, textures and veins on leaves and petals. Join for positive support, demonstrations and one-on-one instruction. Recommended prerequisite: Watercolor Basics. All professional grade art supplies provided. 

Learn the basics of setting type, applying ink and printing with a vintage proofing press and 100+ year old type. This once-prolific production process now thrives as an art form and a means of self-expression. Choose a quote, short poem or passage to set in type, print a small run of posters and then exchange your work with classmates. 

Build on your basic drawing skills and deepen your ability to draw plants and flowers. Learn more advanced techniques while developing a stronger understanding of plant anatomy and vitality. Create accurate, life-like botanical drawings in pen and ink using line, form, light and shading. Basic drawing skills required and all supplies provided. 

Create your own stained glass sun catcher in this hands-on class. Learn basic stained glass skills like choosing and cutting glass and soldering your final product. All supplies and equipment provided, including sun catcher designs.

Learn the basics of metal stamping with a hammer, alphabet stamps and metal blanks to create unique, personalized keychains. Leave with three completed keychains that make great gifts and keepsakes. All supplies provided.

For beginning and next-level fabric crafters who want to learn about hte eclectic form and technique of handwork and quilt projects. Materials and stich book provided to help guide you through developing your own design. Learn 10-15 crazy quilt stitches, how to add embellishments and how to meticulously plan your design for a stylish, haphazard look. 

Learn foundational techniques and four essential methods for shaping and assembling realistic paper flowers of your choice. Finish with a creative display project, arranging flowers in a vase, frame or wreath. No prior experience needed.

Learn the basics of etching through an approachable process that uses easily available materials. Follow each step of creating an etching, from preparing and inking the plate to wiping and printing, to produce at least two small-edition prints of your own. 

Create a seasonal table topper out of the rich, wool textures. Choose from a variety of templates and patterns for 12" or 18" scalloped edge bases, and personalize your design with dozens of shape and theme options. Learn essential wool techniques and 4-6 creative stitches to embellish and add texture.

Designed for aspiring performers, learn to master the essential skills required for successful theater, film and television auditions. Explore various audition techniques, learn to prepare and present monologues and songs, and receive constructive feedback in a supportive environment. Develop confidence, hone your unique artistic voice and learn how to navigate the audition process effectively. 

The Jitterbug, an upbeat form of swing dancing, is associated with various dances such as the Lindy Hop, jive and East Coast Swing. Danced to all types of music and in all venues, the Jitterbug is a must-have in your dance repertoire.

Partner required. Please either register with your partner or contact Continuing Education to coordinate your partner's registration.

Learn the versatile nightclub two-step, a partner dance originally developed for dancing to slower music. Enthusiastic instructors teach how to move in the “box” and move smoothly so you can dance confidently to most songs in any venue.

Partner required. Please either register with your partner or contact Continuing Education to coordinate your partner's registration.

Enjoy afternoon tea and tea sandwiches while making beautiful and memorable hand painted Mother's Day cards in watercolors for the ones you love! Join award-winning watercolor artist Hillary Parker for demonstrations as you work independently. No previous watercolor experience necessary and all supplies provided. 

Create your own stained glass sun catcher in this hands-on class. Learn basic stained glass skills like choosing and cutting glass and soldering your final product. All supplies and equipment provided, including sun catcher designs.

Learn Irish dance steps that have been around for hundreds of years. These dances have been recorded and preserved by the great Irish dance masters of the time. Join this non-competition style of dance as a fun and
fulfilling form of exercise.

Connect to the great outdoors while expressing your artistic side. Respond, reflect and record your thoughts, feelings and observations freely through writing, sketching, painting and collage on location at various outdoor places throughout the Flathead Valley. No previous art experience required and all skill levels welcome.

Learn to sketch on location using both pencil and marker. After a classroom introduction, head out to draw in a mix of urban and rural settings, indoors and outdoors. Practice capturing people, architecture and natural elements. 

Discover the beauty of Mizuhiki, the traditional Japanese art of decorative cord tying. In this hands-on class, you will learn how to create the Awaji Knot, which represents lasting connection and harmony. Through the practice, students will experience the meditative and symbolic nature of this beautiful Japanese craft. You'll complete your own Mizuhiki piece, attached to a card as a keepsake. 

Design and cut a personalized vinyl phrase using a Cricut, learn how to apply it to a wooden frame and then add handmade paper flowers using simple shaping and layering techniques to complete your design. This class is perfect for beginners and includes all materials.

Create your own stained glass sun catcher in this hands-on class. Learn basic stained glass skills like choosing and cutting glass and soldering your final product. All supplies and equipment provided, including sun catcher designs.