INT/ADV Course Description: This course is designed for students who possess the fundamental skills of... Learn More »
Adult Classes & Workshops
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Ceramics
Instructor:
Sean Lutz
Day/time:
Wednesdays, April 12 - June 21, 6:30pm - 9:30pm (no class 4/19)
BEG Course Description: In this introductory class adult students will learn the basics of wheel throwing... Learn More »
Instructor:
Carli Kusiolek
Day/time:
Thursdays, April 27 - June 22, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
BEG/INT/ADV Course Description: In Sarah’s coiling class, participants will learn the fundamental steps of... Learn More »
Instructor:
Sarah Chapman
Day/time:
Tuesdays, April 11 - June 20, 6:30pm - 9:30pm (no class 4/18)
INT/ADV Course Description: This course is designed to assist intermediate and advanced students looking... Learn More »
Instructor:
Katie Bosley Sabin
Day/time:
Thursdays, April 13 - June 22, 10:00am - 1:00pm (no class 4/20)
BEG/INT/ADV Course Description: This wheelthrowing class gives students a creative way to explore a new... Learn More »
Instructor:
Marc Mancuso
Day/time:
Fridays, April 14 - June 23, 6:30pm - 9:30pm (no class 4/21)
BEG/INT/ADV In this class we will explore hand building techniques with emphasis on creating sculpture (figurative and abstract). We... Learn More »
Instructor:
Mary Kenny
Day/time:
Fridays, April 14 - June 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm (no class 4/21)
INT/ADV Course Description: See what’s possible by pushing your boundaries in clay; didn’t think you can... Learn More »
Instructor:
Tina Forbes
Day/time:
Fridays, April 14 - June 23, 2:00pm - 5:00pm (no class 4/21)
INT/ADV This class is for those who have never done saggar firing and those who want more practice with the process. We will first... Learn More »
Instructor:
Suzanne Hill
Day/time:
Wednesdays, April 12 - June 21, 10:00am - 1:00 pm (no class 4/19, 5/10)
INT/ADV Are you in a throwing rut? Do you want to kick your skills up to the next level? In this class we will be paying particular... Learn More »
Instructor:
Suzanne Hill
Day/time:
Tuesdays, April 11 - June 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm (no class 4/18, 5/9)
BEG/INT This course is designed for those who would like to gain a basic understanding of the fundamentals of wheel throwing as well as... Learn More »
Instructor:
Katie Bosley Sabin
Day/time:
Mondays, April 10 - June 26, 6:30pm - 9:30pm (no class 4/17, 5/29, 6/19)
BEG/INT/ADV Course Description: This course is designed for those who would like to gain a basic... Learn More »
Instructor:
Zachary Mickelson
Day/time:
Mondays, April 10 - June 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm (no class 4/17, 5/29, 6/19)
Purchase up to six different kinds of clay in bags of 25lbs.Clay Type DetailsThe clays currently available are:Laguna B mix 5Laguna 15 PorcelainLaguna #40... Learn More »
Instructor:
No Instructor
Day/time:
INT/ADV Course Description: In two week class, students will learn to liven up the surfaces of their... Learn More »
Instructor:
Katie Bosley Sabin
Day/time:
Wednesdays, March 22 & 29, 10:00am - 1:00pm
BEG/INT/ADV Course Description: Our zone 6 climate gives our landscape the opportunity to overwinter. A... Learn More »
Instructor:
Sean Lutz
Day/time:
Saturdays, May 6, 13, 20, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
INT/ADV Course Description: In this two week class, students will learn about cups and mugs through... Learn More »
Instructor:
Katie Bosley Sabin
Day/time:
Tuesdays, March 21 & 28, 10:00am - 1:00pm
In this weekend workshop Paul will share with us his unique and meditative process for creating pinched vessels. In demonstration as well as guided instruction he... Learn More »
Instructor:
Paul Briggs
Day/time:
Saturday & Sunday, April 29 & 30, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Drawing
Course Description: For adults who wish to revisit their creativity or who have always wanted to learn to draw. Step by step... Learn More »
Instructor:
Bryony Bensly
Day/time:
Tuesdays, April 11 - June 6, 9:30am - 12:00pm (no class 4/18)
Course Description: For students with basic drawing skills that wish to plumb the world of color and texture, this course invites... Learn More »
Instructor:
Bryony Bensly
Day/time:
Tuesdays, April 11 - June 6, 12:30pm - 3:00pm (no class 4/18)
Course Description: This class is open to those who would like to feel comfortable using graphite pencils, colored pencils, charcoal,... Learn More »
Instructor:
Joy Buell
Day/time:
Wednesdays, April 12 - June 7, 1:00pm - 3:00pm (no class 4/19)
Course Description: Madhubani painting is a centuries old Indian folk art originating in Mithila, a region in the state of Bihar,... Learn More »
Instructor:
Anjana Bhargava
Day/time:
Mondays, April 10 - May 22, 10:00am - 1:00pm (no class 4/17)
Course Description: Participants will create a story board and a picture book mock-up. We will cover materials and illustration... Learn More »
Instructor:
Yetti Frenkel
Day/time:
Thursdays, April 13 - June 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm (no class 4/20 and 5/11)
Course Description: Soft pastels are fun to use, colorful and expressive. Learn the foundations through a series of guided exercises,... Learn More »
Instructor:
Cheryl O’Neil
Day/time:
Wednesday & Thursday, April 12 & 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Course Description: Soft pastels are fun to use, colorful and expressive. Learn the foundations through a series of guided exercises,... Learn More »
Instructor:
Cheryl O’Neil
Day/time:
Saturday, April 15, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Painting
Course Description: Starting with basic techniques and an introduction to the acrylic medium, this course takes you through a series of... Learn More »
Instructor:
Joy Buell
Day/time:
Wednesdays, April 12 - June 7, 9:30am - 12:30pm (no class 4/19)
Course Description: This painting course is a opportunity to deeply explore your current relationship with oil. We begin with drawing,... Learn More »
Instructor:
Nancy Hart
Day/time:
Tuesdays, April 11 - June 6, 2:00pm - 5:00pm (no class 4/18)
Course Description: In this step by step by step class we will learn about the expressive potential of watercolor painting. Painting... Learn More »
Instructor:
Nancy Hart
Day/time:
Tuesdays, April 11 - June 6, 10:00am - 1:00pm (no class 4/18)
Course Description: Madhubani painting is a centuries old Indian folk art originating in Mithila, a region in the state of Bihar,... Learn More »
Instructor:
Anjana Bhargava
Day/time:
Mondays, April 10 - May 22, 10:00am - 1:00pm (no class 4/17)
Course Description: Designed for intermediate to advanced oil or acrylic painters. Students may work in either oil or acrylic, or a... Learn More »
Instructor:
Kat O'Connor
Day/time:
Fridays, April 14 - May 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm (no class 4/21)
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 10 - June 12, 6:30pm - 9:30pm (no class 4/17, 5/29)
Course Description: A painting class for intermediate to advanced watercolor painters. This class will emphasize technique and its... Learn More »
Instructor:
Kat O'Connor
Day/time:
Fridays, April 14 - May 26, 9:30am - 12:30pm (no class 4/21)
Mixed Media
A pysanka is a Ukrainian Easter egg, decorated with traditional Ukrainian folk designs using a wax-resist method. The word pysanka comes from the verb pysaty, "to... Learn More »
Instructor:
No Instructor
Day/time:
Saturday, March 25, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Class Closed
Film and Photography
Course Description: With a mix of lectures, critiques and field trips students will explore how ideas have evolved around the landscape... Learn More »
Instructor:
Suzanne Révy
Day/time:
Saturdays, April 15 - May 20, 2:00pm - 5:00pm (no class 4/22)
Makers and Design
Course Description: A crash course on how a lasercutter works. Get some hands on experience making a bookmark, small gifts, or any... Learn More »
Instructor:
Joe Blair
Day/time:
Mondays, April 24 - June 12, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Course Description: Join a small group for an intimate introduction to vinyl plotting. Learn about production, application and design... Learn More »
Instructor:
Joe Blair
Day/time:
Thursday, April 6 & 13, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Course Description: This six-week class will cover the use of all the tools you will need to understand the basics of woodworking. With... Learn More »
Instructor:
Palo Coleman
Day/time:
Tuesdays, April 25 - May 30, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Course Description:Students who have worked in introductory laser cutting workshop (or with professor approved experience) are invited to join an extended self... Learn More »
Instructor:
Joe Blair
Day/time:
Thursdays, May 18 & 25, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Course Description: This class is broken into two sections of three hours each. First, we will discuss and create a series of river-... Learn More »
Instructor:
Palo Coleman
Day/time:
Tuesdays, June 6 & 13, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Course Description: This three-hour class will teach you the entire process from start to finish of making a pen. Each student will be... Learn More »
Instructor:
Palo Coleman
Day/time:
Wednesday, March 15, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Course Description: This class will teach students at all levels to use hand tools and some basic jigs to make an asa-no-ha pattern (a... Learn More »
Instructor:
Palo Coleman
Day/time:
Tuesday, April 11, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Glass
Course Description: This class, we will be using soft Moretti glass to shape and style beads in your own designs, while using a small... Learn More »
Instructor:
Toby Walters
Day/time:
Saturdays, April 15 - May 13, 2:00pm - 5:00pm (no class 4/22)
Course Description: In this class we will have fun creating your own glass animal zoo. Basic glass skills and safety discussions, (use... Learn More »
Instructor:
Toby Walters
Day/time:
Saturdays, May 20 - June 17, 2:00pm - 5:00pm (no class 5/27)
Course Description: This is a class for those students who have some glass experience, but beginners will be welcomed. We will be... Learn More »
Instructor:
Toby Walters
Day/time:
Thursdays, April 27 - June 1, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Course Description: In this 2 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, June 3, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Course Description: Using a wide selection of precut colored glass pieces, beads, iridized and dichroic glass, create a mini mosaic... Learn More »
Instructor:
Michel L'Huillier
Day/time:
Saturday, June 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Course Description: Participants will create a one foot square mosaic using small, square glass tiles. Parents and children can work... Learn More »
Instructor:
Yetti Frenkel
Day/time:
Saturdays, April 29, 2:00pm - 5:00pm & May 6, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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, June 3, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Fiber Arts
Course Description: In this 6-week class we will create three paintings using both traditional wet and dry felt-making techniques. This... Learn More »
Instructor:
Elizabeth Stubbs
Day/time:
Tuesdays, April 25 - May 30, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Course Description: Do you have a sewing machine you'd like to use but are not sure where to start? This workshop will give you an... Learn More »
Instructor:
Maire-Anne Diamond
Day/time:
Saturday, May 6, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dance
Latin Rhythms is a dance fitness class that will keep you moving and smiling the entire time! Featuring rhythms from Puerto Rico to Africa, this introductory class... Learn More »
Instructor:
Becky Bearse
Day/time:
Saturdays, May 6 - June 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm (no class 5/27)
Latin Rhythms is a dance fitness class that will keep you moving and smiling the entire time! Featuring rhythms from Puerto Rico to Africa, this introductory class... Learn More »
Instructor:
Becky Bearse
Day/time:
Tuesdays, April 25 - May 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
