Classes & Workshops

Come indulge design impulses in our in-person studio art class! Find plenty of individual instruction & opportunities to try new media & techniques. We will draw, paint, sketch and build dynamic creations. For ages 9-14.

Note:  Welcome to our in-person classes.  Face coverings are required for all participants.  Please click here to review our COVID-19 safety measures prior to attending class.

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $140  Supply Fee: $10     Register by  September 14 for 10% tuition discount for non-members, 25% discount for members.

Theatre hits the stage in this premiere program at the Kellar Family Theater. Students will work on an entertaining new dramatic production while honing their acting skills. Participating young actors will showcase their talents with a final performance will be recorded for families and friends to view online due to audience restrictions during the health crisis.  Ages 12-18

Note: Welcome back to in-person classes.  Please click here to review our COVID-19 update prior to attending class. Face covering are required for all participants. 

Instructor: Stephanie Blakely

Tuition: $282 Register by September 7 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% tuition discount for members.

Alma Woodsey Thomas was an Expressionist Painter, an art educator, and the first African American woman to have a solo exhibit at the Whitney Museum of American Art.  She is the perfect artist to kick off our ARTstars Workshop Series!  We will learn about Ms. Thomas’ pioneering work in the art world, her devotion to her students, and her beautiful use of color and design.  Students will experiment with the painting techniques and powerful color choices that became signature elements in Alma Thomas’ work. We will have fun using very large canvases and beautiful saturated colors as we talk about mosaics, the emotional impact of color, and the meditative effects of pointillism painting techniques.  For ages 7-11

Note:  Welcome to our in-person classes.  Face coverings are required for all participants.  Please click here to review our COVID-19 safety measures prior to attending class.

Instructor: Heather Rankin

Tuition: $63  Supply Fee: $10   Register by September 14 for 10% tuition discount for non-members and a 25% tuition discount for members.

Students are challenged to create and sustain a role without the pressure of auditioning. This performance workshop provides an opportunity to take the stage while learning acting basics and valuable theatre skills. The final performance will be recorded for family and friends to view on YouTube. Ages 8-11.

Note:  Welcome to our in-person classes.  Face coverings are required for all participants.  Please click here to review our COVID-19 safety measures prior to attending class.

Instructor: Amy Treat

Tuition: $213    Register by September 7 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% tuition discount for members.

Explore the endless possibilities when using fluid and dry media together to make beautiful art. Through clear tutorial demonstrations, Mike will teach students to use a combination of watercolor, gouache, brushes, pencils, pens and ink to create compelling compositions with subtle and bold textures.  Subject matter will vary.  Register early to allow yourself time to obtain your supplies. Age15 – Adult.

**Welcome back to in-person classes. Please click here to review our COVID-19 update prior to attending class.  

Instructor: Mike Flynn

Tuition: $140  Supply Fee: $12  Register by September 14 for 10% tuition discount for non-members and a 25% tuition discount for members.

Explore the beautiful fluidity & transparency of watercolor. Beginners will learn basic tools & techniques; experienced students will explore new methods, materials, & styles. Class is offered throughout the year with a different approach presented each session. List of watercolor supplies given upon registration; watercolor paper will be provided by instructor. For ages 15 & up.

**Welcome back to in-person classes. Please click here to review our COVID-19 update prior to attending class.  Students are responsible for obtaining their own art supplies. A supply list will be provided by email after your registration.  Watercolor paper will be provided via your $10 paper supply fee.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $112      Paper Fee: $10 Register by September 21 for 10% tuition discount for non-members and a 25% tuition discount for members.

Take your drawings to new depths of visual interest with a better understanding of the colored pencils medium. This workshop will focus on color blending, shading and textural variations possible with an array of application techniques. Colored pencils are supremely portable and ideal for urban and plein air sketching, cartoon coloring, mixed media explorations, and abstract compositions. All skill levels welcome. Supplies will be provided. For ages 12 & up.

Welcome back to in-person classes. Please click here to review our COVID-19 update prior to attending class.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $56  Supply Fee: $8  Register by September 28 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

This in-person intro class for young artists will support improvement of fundamental drawing skills while bringing students together for fun and creativity.  Come explore line, form, shading and texture using traditional art media and a wide array of lessons and subject matter.  Your supply fee will provide each student with a kit to use during class that could include pencils, charcoal, colored pencils, pens, markers and pastels.  For ages 7-11

Note:  Welcome to our in-person classes.  Face coverings are required for all participants.  Please click here to review our COVID-19 safety measures prior to attending class.

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $105  Supply Fee: $10 Register by September 28 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% tuition discount for members.

Rudolph Carl Gorman was a Native American artist born in Chinle, Arizona. He grew up learning Navajo legends and stories of his artist ancestors, which greatly influenced his artwork. In 1973 the “Masterworks of the American Indian” show was held at the Metropolitan Museum in New York City, where Gorman was the only living artist to be included in the show. His work often depicted Native American women and are known for their fluid forms and vibrant colors. While his most recognizable works are lithographs, we will take inspiration from his art to introduce students to watercolors featuring simple figures and compelling landscape backgrounds.   For ages 11-14

Note:  Welcome to our in-person classes.  Face coverings are required for all participants.  Please click here to review our COVID-19 safety measures prior to attending class.

Instructor: Heather Rankin

Tuition: $63  Supply Fee: $10   Register by September 28 for 10% tuition discount for non-members and a 25% tuition discount for members.

Interested in improving your skills in creating likenesses and well-drawn faces? Instructor Emily Thomson will lead this in-person drawing class in our beautiful art gallery.  Class will feature multiple portraiture models, who will sit for us remotely, projected live to large screen TVs.   We will focus on facial proportions and symmetry and learn the subtle techniques of drawing the details of eyes, nose, and mouth. This portraiture class is suitable for both beginners and experienced drawing students. Please bring your artist sketching pencils and charcoals, and an 18″ x 24″ drawing pad.  For ages 13-18.

Note:  Welcome to our in-person classes.  Face coverings are required for all participants.  Please click here to review our COVID-19 safety measures prior to attending class.

Instructor: Emily Thomson

Tuition: $84     Register by  September 28 for 10% tuition discount for non-members, 25% discount for members.

Develop your artistic night vision in this fun Friday evening workshop. Night skies, glowing lights, and the aura of the moon can make for superbly dramatic color compositions in all scenarios. Learn the color palette for after-dark and special techniques to capture the intrigue of low light, highlights and reflections. Bring your acrylic paints and brushes and a portable easel. Class recommended for students who have a solid foundation in introductory acrylic painting techniques.   For ages 15 and up.

Welcome back to in-person classes. Please click here to review our COVID-19 update prior to attending class.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $42  Canvas Fee: $5  Register by September 28 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

Learn about different pastel supports (types of papers & boards) while exploring a variety of techniques in this workshop. Dive right in without needing paintbrushes, solvents, or a palette – no other medium allows you to apply rich color to support as quickly as you can with soft pastels. Supply list will be provided upon registration. Paper will be provided via Paper Fee.  For ages 15 & up.

Welcome back to in-person classes. Please click here to review our COVID-19 update prior to attending class.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $56  Paper Fee: $5    Register by October 5 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members,

Boost imagination and originality!  Creativity doesn’t always come naturally, it has to be learned and honed. John will share tips, techniques and games he uses regularly when making his weird and wacky art. These have helped him get through those creative lulls and pick up some inspiration for his artwork. Students will need a pencil, sketchbook and a willingness to think outside the box (that’s outside that other box.)  There will be lots of drawing, but no special drawing skills are required.  Great for writers, artists, and thinkers of all kinds! For ages 11-14

Note:  Welcome to our in-person classes.  Face coverings are required for all participants.  Please click here to review our COVID-19 safety measures prior to attending class.

Instructor: John Hartt

Tuition: $84  Supply Fee: $8   Register by October 5 for 10% tuition discount for non-members and a 25% tuition discount for members.

Versatile and forgiving, acrylic paints may be manipulated with a wide array of techniques, applied to many different surfaces, and modified with various additives. Students new to acrylics will learn introductory basics; experienced students will improve skills and explore new directions. Class is offered throughout the year with a different approach presented each session. List of acrylics supplies given upon registration; canvases and boards will be provided by the instructor. For ages 15 & up.

Note: Welcome back to in-person classes. Please click here to review our COVID-19 update prior to attending class.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $112  Supply Fee: $12    Register by October 5 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

Join us online and explore the unique principles of watercolor: transparency, speed, spontaneity.   Classes will emphasize and demonstrate brush work, color mixing, wash techniques, and composition. Subject matter will vary among a variety of landscapes, florals and still-life. Supply list will be provided upon registration. Subject matter will vary.  Register early to allow time to obtain your supplies. Age15 – Adult.

Watercolor Paper:  Pick up 22” x 30” sheet of 140 lb Arches Watercolor Paper at ARTfactory prior to class, or purchase online at DICK BLICK for home delivery, allow one week for shipment.  Order a minimum of one sheet to divide into 4 pieces 11” x 15”.

All online classes are offered with a live instructor and limited class size to provide an engaging learning environment for all participants. Online classes are presented using Zoom, so please download Zoom to an online device prior to class. Full instructions will be provided to each registrant. Only registrants will be admitted to the Zoom class.

Instructor: Mike Flynn

Tuition: $49   

Come indulge design impulses in our in-person studio art class! Find plenty of individual instruction & opportunities to try new media & techniques. We will draw, paint, sketch and build dynamic creations. For ages 9-14.

Note:  Welcome to our in-person classes.  Face coverings are required for all participants.  Please click here to review our COVID-19 safety measures prior to attending class.

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $140  Supply Fee: $10     Register by  October 5 for 10% tuition discount for non-members, 25% discount for members.

Actors – bring your inner Agatha Christie or Sherlock Holmes sleuthing skills to this five-week  production where mystery, mayhem, and intrigue all add up to a prescription for murder.  With nerve rattling suspense, chills, thrills, alibis and spine tingling plot twists, don’t tell anyone “whodunit”…and keep the audience guessing! We will video the final performance for our audience to view online.  Ages 12-18

Note: Welcome back to in-person classes.  Please click here to review our COVID-19 update prior to attending class. Face covering are required for all participants. 

Instructor: Josh Vest

Tuition: $282 Register by October 12 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% tuition discount for members.

Students are challenged to create and sustain a role without the pressure of auditioning. This performance workshop provides an opportunity to take the stage while learning acting basics and valuable theatre skills. The final performance will be recorded for family and friends to view on YouTube. Ages 8-11.

Note:  Welcome to our in-person classes.  Face coverings are required for all participants.  Please click here to review our COVID-19 safety measures prior to attending class.

Instructor: Amy Treat

Tuition: $213    Register by October 12 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% tuition discount for members.

Come enjoy five evenings of creativity as we explore the transparency, speed, and spontaneity of watercolor painting.  Lessons will emphasize and demonstrate brush work, color mixing, wash techniques, value patterns, design layout, and composition. This class may be taken multiple times through the year; subject matter will vary among a variety of landscapes, seascapes, florals, and still-life.

**Welcome back to in-person classes. Please click here to review our COVID-19 update prior to attending class.  Students are responsible for obtaining their own art supplies prior to the start of class. A supply list will be provided by email after your registration.  Your watercolor paper packet will be provided by ARTfactory at the first class.

Instructor: Mike Flynn

Tuition: $140     Paper Fee: $12

This in-person class for young artists will introduce the fundamentals of oil painting in a fun and engaging atmosphere. Students will learn to create weird and whimsical oil paintings with just basic shapes and a little imagination. John will share his tips and techniques for using oil paints in his strange and wonderful style. Areas covered will be color theory, composition and shading, handling of material and how to make it work for you.  A supply kit will be provided by ARTfactory.  For ages 13-18.

Note:  Welcome to our in-person classes.  Face coverings are required for all participants.  Please click here to review our COVID-19 safety measures prior to attending class.

Instructor: John Hartt

Tuition: $84  Supply Fee: $12   Register by October 19 for 10% tuition discount for non-members and a 25% tuition discount for members.

Improve your ability to draw directly in color in soft pastels and/or colored pencils, two vibrant media with very different application properties.  Explore value, color theory and composition while learning a variety of techniques in this class. Supply list will be provided upon registration. Paper will be provided via Paper Fee.  For ages 15 & up.
**Welcome back to in-person classes. Please click here to review our COVID-19 update prior to attending class.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $112  Paper Fee: $10    Register by October 19 for 10% tuition discount for non-members, 25% discount for members.

Empower yourself by learning to cultivate your Qi (energy) using self-healing movements, breathing & posture techniques of Qigong.  Relax your body, quiet your mind and uplift your spirit. Qigong is an ancient Chinese wellness practice that combines gentle meditative movements with breath regulation and visualization techniques. Qigong, suitable for all fitness levels, has been shown to improve sleep quality, lower blood pressure, improve balance and overall health. This introductory class will teach fundamental movements and breathing techniques. We will explore various protocols such as “The Nine Gates,” “Three Hearts” and others. Through the use of these Qigong practices, one can harmonize, strengthen and improve the functions of internal organs and bodily systems.  For Teens and Adults.

Instructor: Sensi Robert Maldonado

Tuition: $84     Register by October 19 for 10% tuition discount for non-members and a 25% tuition discount for members.

This in-person intro class for young artists will support improvement of fundamental drawing skills while bringing students together for fun and creativity.  Come explore line, form, shading and texture using traditional art media and a wide array of lessons and subject matter.  Your supply fee will provide each student with a kit to use during class that could include pencils, charcoal, colored pencils, pens, markers and pastels.  For ages 11-14

Note:  Welcome to our in-person classes.  Face coverings are required for all participants.  Please click here to review our COVID-19 safety measures prior to attending class.

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $105  Supply Fee: $20   Register by October 19 for 10% tuition discount for non-members and a 25% tuition discount for members.

Learn to mat and frame art and photos, and save money by doing it yourself. Participants will learn to cut a mat, which tools to use, where to buy supplies, and much more. Bring an image to be matted (size 4×6 or 5×7), and a frame (size 8×10.)  For ages 15 & up.

Welcome back to in-person classes. Please click here to review our COVID-19 update prior to attending class.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $56  Supply Fee: $5  Register by November 2 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

Come indulge design impulses in our in-person studio art class! Find plenty of individual instruction & opportunities to try new media & techniques. We will draw, paint, sketch and build dynamic creations. For ages 13-18.

Note:  Welcome to our in-person classes.  Face coverings are required for all participants.  Please click here to review our COVID-19 safety measures prior to attending class.

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $140  Supply Fee: $10     Register by  November 2 for 10% tuition discount for non-members, 25% discount for members.

Discover the art of “beautiful writing” in clear and easy steps. This program is suitable for both beginners and intermediate students who want to expand skills. The class includes simple take-home projects to help you become confident with this ancient and therapeutic art form.  A perfect class for card making and invitations, it is also ideal for students who are exploring the art of bookmaking and art journals.  Supply kit will be provided via supply fee.  For ages 15 – Adult.

Welcome back to in-person classes. Please click here to review our COVID-19 update prior to attending class.
Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $112  Supply Fee: $20

Do you love to draw and want to explore line, shape, texture and value in a manner that conveys drama and mystique? Try the visually powerful medium of charcoal. We will experiment with additive and subtractive applications using charcoal pencils and sticks and learn blending tools and techniques to manipulate the medium for a wide variety of effects. For ages 13 to Adult.

**Welcome back to in-person classes. Please click here to review our COVID-19 update prior to attending class.

Students are responsible for obtaining their own art supplies and visual reference materials for this program. Please find details HERE.  The list contains links that are examples to help you identify supplies.  You may decide to purchase new supplies, or you are welcome to use your equivalent materials from home.

Instructor: Emily Thomson

Tuition: $84     Register by  November 2 for 10% tuition discount for non-members, 25% discount for members.