Arts   

Learn the fundamentals of finding perspective in any environment. Understand how perspective lines add depth and accuracy to your artwork, especially with incorporating architecture and people. All supplies included. 

Learn basic drawing, painting and plant anatomy to create beautiful watercolor studies of flowers with accuracy. Class includes extended sessions to practice drawing skills together. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

Enjoy drawing with pen, marker, colored pencil and watercolor while exploring creative doodling techniques. Perfect for beginners and experienced doodlers alike. No experience necessary and all materials provided.

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

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. 

For both hand-built and wheel-thrown, and for all skill levels. Students gain confidence in their ability by learning and understanding the five basic elements of art and how to apply them to projects through the seven principles of design.

Capture the beauty of fall landscapes with accuracy and vivid color. Learn basic drawing techniques, color and composition in the classroom before putting your skills into practice during two outdoor on-location sessions. No experience necessary and all supplies 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 painting skills through projects that explore broken color, composition, washes, tonal underpainting, and texture techniques. Create paintings in a variety of styles and subjects, including palette knife, still life, flowers, birds, and landscapes.

Designed for beginners, learn knitting fundamentals, including casting on, knit and purl stitches and basic finishing techniques. Build your skills by creating a simple scarf and hat, then continue knitting projects on your own with confidence.

Explore how color works and how to create dynamic, engaging compositions. Using collage, apply newly learned principles of color and composition to create original artwork.

Learn the basics of Jitterbug, an upbeat swing dance associated with 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. A partner is required.

Learn the basics of Jitterbug, an upbeat swing dance associated with 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. A partner is required.

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.

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.

Create a small landscape quilted wall hanging (approximately 11 × 17 inches) using a provided landscape pattern or your own reference photo. Learn the basics of landscape design, fabric selection, fusible appliqué techniques, proper pressing with fusibles, and embellishment methods. Fabric and fusibles are included in the class kit. This class meets for two sessions. Please bring your own sewing machine.

Create a stained glass sun catcher while learning basic stained glass skills like choosing and cutting glass and soldering your final product. All supplies and equipment provided.

Create original prints using a variety of printmaking techniques, including monoprint, drypoint etching, linoleum and collagraph. Learn foundational methods by preparing plates, applying ink and printing on a press.

Create a stained glass sun catcher while learning basic stained glass skills like choosing and cutting glass and soldering your final product. All supplies and equipment provided.

Designed for knitters confident with the knit and purl stitches, build on basic skills while creating a beautiful baby blanket. Learn to read pattern abbreviations, follow more complex patterns and master decorative techniques such as bobbles.

Capture the rich colors of autumn by painting fall leaves and pumpkins in watercolor. Learn basic drawing, watercolor techniques, color theory and mixing. No experience necessary and all supplies provided. 

Whether you are a beginner or refreshing your skills, learn the fundamentals of drawing with graphite and pen. Explore line, form, light and shading while developing your observation skills to draw what you see. No experience necessary and all materials provided.

Designed for beginners, learn knitting fundamentals, including casting on, knit and purl stitches and basic finishing techniques. Build your skills by creating a simple scarf and hat, then continue knitting projects on your own with confidence.

The Jewel Quilt is designed for confident beginner quilters and can be completed in two sessions. Create a striking 56 × 64-inch quilt featuring bold jewel blocks set against a contrasting background. Learn pattern reading, fabric cutting, placement, piecing, pressing, and quilt assembly. Course fee includes the required fabric (12 fat quarters and 3 yards of light fabric). Please bring your own sewing machine.

For both hand-built and wheel-thrown, and for all skill levels. Students gain confidence in their ability by learning and understanding the five basic elements of art and how to apply them to projects through the seven principles of design.

Designed for painters with prior acrylic experience, explore more advanced techniques and tackle a new painting challenge each week to help refine your skills and expand your creative approach.

Learn the essentials of working with colored pencils including drawing techniques, color theory and colored pencil-specific methods as you create small nature compositions. No experience necessary and all supplies provided.

Take the mystery out of mixing and matching colors with watercolor. Learn practical color theory, navigate the color wheel and mix colors with ease using a simplified color palette. No experience necessary and all supplies provided. No class 11/26.

Create a stained glass sun catcher while learning basic stained glass skills like choosing and cutting glass and soldering your final product. All supplies and equipment provided.

Learn the basics of Jitterbug, an upbeat swing dance associated with 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. A partner is required.

Learn the basics of Jitterbug, an upbeat swing dance associated with 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. A partner is required.

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. A partner is required.

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. A partner is required.

Learn photography fundamentals from award-winning wildlife photographer Nick Fucci. Explore camera settings, exposure, depth of field, composition, lighting and photography ethics. Includes classroom instruction, a field session on 12/12, weekly image critiques, and guidance on choosing camera gear.

Create a handmade Christmas stocking to treasure for years to come. Learn to follow a pattern, shape the heel and toe, and add finishing details. Recommended for knitters who know the basic knit and purl stitches and how to cast on. All supplies provided.