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Adult Classes
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Ceramics
Join us for a full day workshop with celebrated artist Lisa Orr, juror of this year's Earthworks biennial show, opening April 29th at The Umbrella Arts Center.This... Learn More »
Instructor:
Lisa Orr
Day/time:
Thursday, April 30, 10:00am - 4:00pm; Artist Talk 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Please note: Registration is open to all but does not include clay, glaze/glaze firings, or ceramics studio access outside of workshop hours.Course Description:... Learn More »
Instructor:
Sayako Hiroi
Day/time:
Friday, June 5, 10:00am - 1:00pm
INT/ADV Course Description: This is a hand building class where you can have fun, push your boundaries in... Learn More »
Instructor:
Tina Forbes
Day/time:
Fridays, May 1 - June 5, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
INT/ADV Course Description: This class is designed to help students apply surface decorating techniques... Learn More »
Instructor:
Katie Bosley Sabin
Day/time:
Wednesdays, May 6 - June 10 , 10:00am - 1:00pm
Course Description: Somerville based artist and current Umbrella instructor, Corran Shrimpton, will present and discuss her work,... Learn More »
Instructor:
Corran Shrimpton
Day/time:
Tuesday, June 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
BEG Course Description: Discover the joy of working with clay in our Beginner Wheel Class. This hands-on... Learn More »
Instructor:
Alex Hogan Kosciak
Day/time:
Tuesdays, May 5- June 9, 10:00am - 1:00pm
INT/ADV Getting a handle on your wheelwork but a little intimidated by an advanced class? This is the class for you! Reinforce your... Learn More »
Instructor:
Sean Lutz
Day/time:
Tuesdays, May 5- June 9, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
INT/ADV Course Description: In Sarah’s combined handbuilding and wheel class, students will explore coil... Learn More »
Instructor:
Sarah Chapman
Day/time:
Wednesdays, May 6 - June 10, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
BEG/INT/ADV Course Description: This wheel throwing class welcomes new and seasoned potters alike.... Learn More »
Instructor:
Marc Mancuso
Day/time:
Fridays, May 1 - June 5 , 6:00pm - 9:00pm
BEG/INT/ADV In this class we will explore hand building techniques using natural objects, creatures, and forms as inspiration. Students... Learn More »
Instructor:
Corran Shrimpton
Day/time:
Thursdays, May 7 - June 18, 10:00am - 1:00pm (no class 6/11)
INT/ADV Course Description: This spring we will be offering a three-part raku workshop that encompasses... Learn More »
Instructor:
Carli Kusiolek
Day/time:
Wednesday, May 13 6:30pm-8:00pm; Sunday, June 21 10:00am-1:00pm; Sunday, June 28 9:00am-2:30pm
BEG/INT/ADV Course Description: In this class we will explore the versatility of creating with slabs.... Learn More »
Instructor:
Mary Kenny
Day/time:
Fridays, May 1 - June 5, 10:00am - 1:00pm
INT/ADV Course Description: Registration for Spring soda firings is available to anyone enrolled in a... Learn More »
Instructor:
Zachary Mickelson
Day/time:
Wednesday, May 6, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
BEG/INT/ADV Course Description: Stop guessing and start knowing! Do you freeze while looking at the wall... Learn More »
Instructor:
Alex Hogan Kosciak
Day/time:
Mondays, June 1 - June 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
INT/ADV Go beyond simple wheel thrown pots and explore the world of altered forms. Students will throw forms on the wheel and then... Learn More »
Instructor:
Katie Fee & Kyle Johns
Day/time:
Tuesdays, May 5- June 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm (no class 6/2)
Please note: Registration is open to all but does not include clay, glaze/glaze firings, or ceramics studio access outside of workshop hours.Course Description:... Learn More »
Instructor:
Sayako Hiroi
Day/time:
Fridays, April 10 - May 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm (no class 4/24)
BEG/INT/ADV This course is designed for those who would like to gain a basic understanding of the fundamentals of wheel throwing as... Learn More »
Instructor:
Kyle Johns & Zachary Mickelson
Day/time:
Mondays, May 4- June 15, 6:00pm - 9:00pm (no class 5/25)
BEG/INT/ADV Course Description: This course is designed for those who would like to gain a basic... Learn More »
Instructor:
Carli Kusiolek
Day/time:
Thursdays, May 7 - June 11 , 6:30pm - 9:30pm
BEG/INT/ADV Course Description: This course is designed for those who would like to gain a basic... Learn More »
Instructor:
Sean Lutz
Day/time:
Wednesdays, May 6 - June 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Drawing
Course Description: In this one-day workshop, students will work from fresh flowers to explore how to approach a botanical subject in... Learn More »
Instructor:
Alice Rosa
Day/time:
Friday, May 8, 10:00am - 3:30pm
Course Description: This course is for participants who want to capture the beauty and vitality of animals and birds using a variety of... Learn More »
Instructor:
Yetti Frenkel
Day/time:
Thursdays, April 9 - June 4, 1:00pm - 4:00pm (no class 4/23)
Course Description: This drawing class will help you understand how to get proportions, scale, value, and perspective using a variety... Learn More »
Instructor:
Jill Pottle
Day/time:
Thursdays, April 9 - June 4, 10:00am - 1:00pm (no class 4/23)
Course Description: During this class we will work & play with a variety of approaches to drawing in black & white, exploring... Learn More »
Instructor:
Linda Bond
Day/time:
Mondays, April 6 - June 8, 10:00am - 12:30pm (no class 4/20, 5/25)
Course Description: This class provides an introduction to using charcoal and pastels, concentrating on developing compositions that... Learn More »
Instructor:
Rebecca Davidson
Day/time:
Wednesdays, April 8 - June 3, 6:00pm - 8:30pm (no class 4/22)
Course Description:This course will teach students the fundamentals of creating a picture book. Students will create a mock-up or “book dummy” from a story of... Learn More »
Instructor:
Ilse Plume
Day/time:
Tuesdays, April 7 - June 2, 10:00am - 1:00pm (no class 4/21)
Course Description: For centuries artists have rigorously studied human anatomy and drawing from self in order to create dynamic figure... Learn More »
Instructor:
Robin Masi Carlson
Day/time:
Tuesdays, April 7 - June 2 , 10:00am - 12:30pm (no class 4/21)
Painting
Course Description: Are you looking to take your oil painting further and elevate your skills from foundational to advanced? This... Learn More »
Instructor:
Aleksander Betko
Day/time:
Fridays, April 10 - June 12, 10:00am - 1:00pm (no class 4/24 and 5/1)
Course Description: This course is designed to demystify oil painting. The fundamentals of oil painting will be the mainstay of this... Learn More »
Instructor:
Aleksander Betko
Day/time:
Wednesdays, April 8 - June 3, 10:00am - 1:00pm (no class 4/22)
Course Description: This class provides an introduction to using watercolor and gouache paints, concentrating on developing color... Learn More »
Instructor:
Rebecca Davidson
Day/time:
Tuesdays, April 7 - June 2, 6:30pm - 9:00pm (no class 4/21)
Course Description: Enjoy experimentation in a supportive community of artists while you learn the fundamentals of watercolor. Learn... Learn More »
Instructor:
Sandra Pirie-St. Amour
Day/time:
Mondays, April 6 - June 8, 10:00am - 12:30pm (no class 4/20, 5/25)
Course Description: Acquire new tips and tricks for painting in your choice of acrylics or oils. Through still life and landscapes,... Learn More »
Instructor:
Jill Pottle
Day/time:
Thursdays, April 9 - June 4, 1:30pm - 4:30pm (no class 4/23)
Course Description: Think about some painting you admire; what are the elements the painter used to make that statement?This class... Learn More »
Instructor:
Lois Andersen
Day/time:
Mondays, April 6 - June 8, 6:30pm - 9:30pm (no class 4/20, 5/25)
Course Description: Build artistic courage and confidence with textural painting and process based exploration. In addition to learning... Learn More »
Instructor:
Jill Goldman-Callahan
Day/time:
Wednesdays, April 29 - June 3 , 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Course Description: This expressive watercolor class explores many spirited techniques to create vivid and luminous skies (all times of... Learn More »
Instructor:
Lisa Lubarr
Day/time:
Tuesdays, April 7 - May 19, 1:30pm - 4:00pm (no class 4/21)
Course Description: Through an exuberant exploration of landscape painting, come and experiment with many fun techniques where your... Learn More »
Instructor:
Lisa Lubarr
Day/time:
Tuesday, April 7 - June 2, 10:00am - 12:30pm (no class 4/22)
Mixed Media
Course Description: Customize from scratch a 5x7 inch hard cover book with a large choice of cover paper and stitch style. A perfect... Learn More »
Instructor:
Sarah Scoville
Day/time:
Mondays, April 13, May 11, June 1
Film and Photography
Course Description: Do you feel compelled to capture everyday moments but your phone skills are holding you back? Or perhaps you've... Learn More »
Instructor:
Elizabeth Hopkins
Day/time:
Friday & Saturday, May 15 & 16, 9:00am - 11:00am
Course Description: Learn how to hone your eye and tell stories through pictures in this introductory digital photography course. Over... Learn More »
Instructor:
Elizabeth Hopkins
Day/time:
Thursdays, April 9 - June 4 , 9:30am - 12:30pm (no class 4/23)
Course Description: Got an idea for a movie or TV show—or one you’ve already started? In this six-week course, you’ll learn the basics... Learn More »
Instructor:
Douglas Folsom
Day/time:
Tuesdays, April 7 - May 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm (no class 4/21)
Glass
Course Description: In this 3 hour workshop you will learn the basics of glass fusing while having fun playing with glass shapes,... Learn More »
Instructor:
Michel L'Huillier
Day/time:
Saturday, May 30, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Drawing and Painting
Course Description: This course will focus on capturing the likeness of a person in wet and dry media. Participants will be encouraged... Learn More »
Instructor:
Yetti Frenkel
Day/time:
Thursdays, April 9 - June 4, 6:00pm - 9:00pm (no class 4/23)
Fiber Arts
Course Description: In the series students will learn the basics of 3D felting. We will met once a month. Join for all three of drop in... Learn More »
Instructor:
Rachel Benson
Day/time:
Wednesdays, April 29, May 27, June 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Course Description: Are you curious about wet-felting? Are you baffled by the conflicting information found on felting videos? Have you... Learn More »
Instructor:
Elizabeth Stubbs
Day/time:
Fridays, April 10 - May 29, 10:30am - 1:30pm (no class 4/24, 5/1)
Dance
Course Description: This special eight-week session blends contemporary dance with cross-genre influences, such as jazz, African, Latin... Learn More »
Instructor:
Becky Bearse
Day/time:
Wednesdays, April 8 - June 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm (no class 4/22, 4/29)
Course Description: Kick off your weekend with rhythm, connection and community! This 4-week beginner-friendly series blends the... Learn More »
Instructor:
Becky Bearse
Day/time:
Fridays, April 17, May 8, and 15 (6PM-7PM); June 5 (6PM-7:30PM) (no class 4/24, 5/1, 5/22, 5/29)
Course Description: Step into the rhythm with Latin Rhythms, a beginner-friendly fusion dance class. Blending Latin and African-... Learn More »
Instructor:
Becky Bearse
Day/time:
Tuesdays, April 7 - May 5, 6:30pm - 7:30pm (no class 4/21)
Course Description: Step into the rhythm with Latin Rhythms, a beginner-friendly fusion dance class. Blending Latin and African-... Learn More »
Instructor:
Becky Bearse
Day/time:
Tuesdays, May 19 - June 9, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Course Description: Build the strength, control and elegance of a dancer in this all-levels workout designed to sculpt a powerful body... Learn More »
Instructor:
Becky Bearse
Day/time:
Fridays, April 17 - June 5, 5:00pm - 5:45pm (no class 4/24, 5/1, 5/22, 5/29)
Course Description: Rediscover the joy of contemporary dance in this fusion class where diverse styles meet to create a new and... Learn More »
Instructor:
Becky Bearse
Day/time:
Wednesdays, February 25 - March 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Course Description: Step into the rhythm with Latin Rhythms, a beginner-friendly fusion dance class. Blending Latin and African-... Learn More »
Instructor:
Becky Bearse
Day/time:
Tuesdays, March 10 - March 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Woodworking
Course Description: Join us for a hands-on Cutting Board Class, where you'll learn the fundamentals of woodworking while creating your... Learn More »
Instructor:
Palo Coleman
Day/time:
Thursday & Friday, May 7 & 8, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Course Description: This class will give you a basic introduction to routers. For this short but intensive class we will cover and use... Learn More »
Instructor:
Palo Coleman
Day/time:
Thursday, June 11, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Course Description: Join us for an immersive experience where you'll learn the entire process of creating a beautiful wooden pen from... Learn More »
Instructor:
Palo Coleman
Day/time:
Saturday, May 23, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Course Description: Together we’ll build a shed that teaches each student all the basics of framing and building. We will use the... Learn More »
Instructor:
Palo Coleman
Day/time:
Friday, April 24, 6:00pm - 9:00pm & Saturday & Sunday, April 25 & 26, 9:00am-5:00pm
Course Description: Join us for a hands-on Cutting Board Class, where you'll learn the fundamentals of woodworking while creating your... Learn More »
Instructor:
Palo Coleman
Day/time:
Thursday & Friday, June 4 & 5, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Writing and Acting
What do acting, directing, and improv have to teach us as fiction writers?If you’re bringing characters to life on the page—that’s Acting.If you’re imagining a... Learn More »
Instructor:
Chris Tebbetts
Day/time:
Sunday, May 17, 9:30am - 2:30pm
