Visual Arts & Ceramics   

Discover how to communicate through line, form, light and shading using graphite and pen. Develop keen observation and learn to draw accurately from what you see. This popular course now includes extended sessions to practice drawing skills in class. No previous experience necessary and all supplies provided. 

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.

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 previous experience necessary and all supplies provided.

This fun and informative watercolors course takes the mystery out of mixing and matching colors. Learn practical color theory as well as how to use a simplified color palette to navigate the color wheel and mix colors with ease. No previous experience necessary and all supplies provided. No class Nov 26.

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 photography fundamentals from awardwinning 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, weekly image critiques and tips for choosing camera gear without breaking the bank.

“Shodo” is the ancient Japanese art of handwriting often translated as “the way of artistic handwriting.” Learn how to write your name in Japanese and Kanji (Chinese characters representing meanings) with brush and ink on a decorative scroll.

Create beautiful and memorable holiday cards and gift tags using watercolors in preparation for the holiday season. No previous experience necessary and all supplies provided.