- Children's Art (Ages 6-8) Meg Graham810.2 | Sat 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Room G Begins September 26 | $332 | 10 weeks Drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture will be explored using pastels, acrylics, ink and clay. Projects to include mixed media, cultural, and artist inspired works. MATERIALS INCLUDED. This class meets once a week for 10 weeks. A $20 registration fee applies to total.
Collage: Process & Possibility Vince Serecin
114.2 | Tue, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Room A Begins September 22 | $236 | 6 weeksLet’s explore the art of collage together in a welcoming and supportive studio environment. This hands-on class is designed for beginners, returning creatives, and experienced artists alike — no prior art experience needed.Using vintage papers, photographs, books, found materials, and everyday objects, students will create flat collages, altered books, accordion books, and small sculptural or boxed works while exploring techniques in layering, composition, texture, and storytelling. Alongside collage, the class may include playful additions such as simple printmaking, handmade marks, transfers, and drawing with bamboo pens.Blending contemporary collage practices with historical inspiration, this course encourages experimentation, curiosity, and personal expression. Whether you are looking to begin a creative practice, reconnect with art-making, or expand an existing body of work, this class offers an open and encouraging place to explore.This class meets once a week for 6 weeks.A $20 Registration fee will be added on to your total.- Color & Light: Painting from an Impressionist Point of ViewLinda Butti126.0 | Thu, 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Room FBegins September 24 | $272 | 8 weeksWe will concentrate on color principles, application, and art history in our study of light and color! Hope to see you!Color painting from an Impressionist point of view:While concentrating on Impressionist approaches, we will discuss traditional approaches as well. The class will look at master paintings and their approaches.Using oils or acrylic paint, this class will emphasize color theory from an impressionist point of view. The impressionists used fresh bright colors using the color wheel to mix opposite tones to get the desired effect, rather than using browns or blacks. Their colors are lively and bright and very tonal. We will work the aspects of painting- depth, space and form emphasizing complementary color mixtures.Students can work with any images that they prefer, and the instructor will help each student get the desired effect that they want from their work. Students will learn composition and application of color principles in describing what each student wants to express in their painting.This class meets once a week for 8 weeks. (there will be no class Nov.12)There is a $20 registration fee applied to the total.
Color Mixing for Painters: Acrylic and Watercolor Maria Alekseev
123.4 | Thu 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Room F Begins: Sept 24th | $262 | 6 Weeks
Learn how to mix color with control and intention. This class covers creating sophisticated color relationships, building your color palette, and mixing strategies for impressive paintings. Work from reference images or observation while developing stronger, more cohesive color choices in your artwork.Beginner–intermediate friendly.Required Materials: Primary colors in Acrylic and watercolor paint, brushes and watercolor pad.There will be a $20 registration fee applied to your total.
Learning Color Theory Painting Simple Still Lifes Annamarie Trombetta
122.2 | Tue, 2:00-5:00PM | Room F Begins: September 22 | $375 | 10 weeksThis course is designed for all levels, painters and students, who want to learn more about Color Theory through the practice of still life painting. Each major and minor color in the color wheel will be scientifically explained and discussed. The practice of color theory will be implemented by painting a simple still life painting. For example, students will begin with the color yellow by painting a lemon , concentrating and learning the properties of the colors in the yellow family, noting if it is transparent--semi transparent or opaque, if it has a high or low tinting strength, etc. Direct perception and painting while integrating the science of color will enhance the technique of painting realistically.See below for supplies list.This class meets once a week for 10 weeks.A $20 registration fee will be applied to your total.- Color to Canvas: Oil Painting Basics Lynnanne O'Connor Daly128.0 | Wed, 5:30 - 8:00 PM | Room F Begins: September 23 | $272 | 8 weeks Starting from the beginning, students will be shown the proper handling of oil paint, including set-up and clean-up best practices. This class will explore the qualities that make oil painting unique, such as the ability of painting wet on wet, dry- brush, and the importance of the brush stroke; as well as explore various painting styles and techniques, referencing artists, and looking at classical and modern qualities of art. Students will paint from life and imagination, while learning the importance of observation. Students will be taught how to mix color, how to look at proportions, and how to see light and shadow. Students will be shown distinctions specific to oil painting. They will learn how to work in a compositional manner.This class meets once a week for 8 weeks.A $20 registration fee will be applied to the total.Must be 16 years or older to take this class.
- Comics Lab Structured Studio *New*Julia Ricci135.7 | Sunday, 10:00am-12:00pm | Room ABegins: Sept 20 | $332 | 10 weeksWorking on comics can often be an isolating process. If you're missing the energy of your fellow comic artists, needing a new challenge to break up your routine, or a suitable space to work on your current project, come to the Comics Lab Structured Studio! Each two-hour session consists of a 30-minute warm-up prompt, an hour to freely work on your project, and a 30-minute closing conversation to discuss feedback, industry news, and set goals. This is a great opportunity to meet other artists in the comics community and break out of your comfort zone.Meets once a week for 10 weeks. A $20 registration fee applies to your total.
- Creations (Ages 6-8) Brianna Caraballo 814.0 | Sun 12:30-2:30 PM| Room B Begins: September 20| $332 | 10 Weeks Let’s have fun while we learn! Students will paint, draw, use clay, and many other materials as they explore their imaginations. Projects will include paintings, collages, watercolors, sculptures and more. MATERIALS INCLUDED. A $20 Registration fee will be applied to the total.
Crochet *NEW* Adrienne Mikulka
401.2 | Mon, 5 PM - 8 PM | Gallery Begins September 28 | $281 | 8 Weeks How do you learn to crochet? My grandmother taught me when I was 9, and I have to warn you... it's very addictive. This is a 10-week crochet class for beginners who want to learn how to make with their hands in a steady and clear way. We will start at the very beginning… how to hold the hook, how to hold the yarn, how to form the first loop. Each week builds on the last so you are not overwhelmed, just practicing, repeating, and gaining control. You will learn the foundational stitches and understand how they actually work. You will make small projects such as a scarf, a granny square, and a mug cozy. You will learn how to read patterns so you are not dependent on a teacher once the course ends. By the end of ten weeks, you will be able to start and complete a project on your own.This is a space to learn a skill, build confidence, and leave with something you made yourself. Advanced students welcome, this is also a space for guidance and community. Practice yarn provided, Please supply your own crochet hooks and project yarn.This class meets once a week for 8 weeks. This class will not meet on 10/12. A $20 Registration fee will be applied to the total.Crochet for Young Artists (Ages 9-12) *NEW* Olivia Lacerra
715.8 | Wed: 4:00 - 6:00 pm | Room G Begins September 23 | $332 | 10 Weeks Over the course of 10 weeks students will learn the basics of crochet and how to read patterns. We will start small with basic stitches and granny squares as we gradually build our confidence to dive into bigger projects. We will practice skills during class that will keep your crocheting for years to come!Ages 9-12 This class meets once a week for 10 weeks. A $20 Registration fee will be applied to the total.- Draw Bridge: From Still Life to Life Drawing Annamarie Trombetta166.6 | Tue, 10:00am - 1:00pm | Room B Begins September 22 | $445 | 10 Weeks This course is designed to teach any student the rudimentary components for realistic drawing. Emphasis on observational drawing will include free-hand drawing from still life setups. Students will learn how to measure by sight and one class will be devoted to the basic principles of perspective. The course will explore drawing materials such as vine charcoal, charcoal pencils and working in pencil on various grades and types of paper. The subject matter will begin with simple set ups, still lifes and will progress to working from live models for the last 3 weeks. We will be working with a clothed model and if the students wish, from a nude model.See below for supply list A $20 registration fee will be added to your total.
- Drawing and Painting for Teens Lynnanne Daly644.4 | Tue, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Room B Begins: September 22 | $261 | 8 weeksThe instructor will reference painting styles, techniques, and artists with classical to modern qualities. Students will draw and paint from life and imagination, while being shown how to mix color, how to understand proportion, and see light and shadow. Students will be shown distinctions specific to painting and to drawing, while learning to work in a compositional manner.This class meets once a week for 8 weeks.All materials will be supplied for this class.A $20 registration fee will be applied to the total.
