Classes & Workshops

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

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  January 18 for 10% tuition discount for non-members, 25% discount for members.

Explore the malleability of air dry clay in two Saturday lessons.  Students will use a variety of clay tools and techniques to model and carve original characters, beloved favorites, miniature objects, or abstract designs.  We will finish sculptures with acrylic paint and water-based glazes and sealants.   Improve your ability to “see” the three-dimensional art in the making!

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: $84  Supply Fee: $12   Register by January 11 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.  Join artist Michele Frantz for two lessons in acrylic landscape painting with a winter season palette and subject matter. 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: $84  Supply Fee: $8   Register by January 11 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.  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: $60   

Do you provide mom and dad with lots of entertainment at home?  Then bring your imagination and explore your talents in this five day magical adventure into acting.  Theatre games and improvisation provide a wealth of new acting skills and self-confidence to budding actors! For ages 7-11.

 Everyone must wear masks when inside our building. Please click here to review our COVID-19 update prior to attending class.

Instructor: Kimberly Geipel

Tuition: $70   Register by January 18th for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

Got the acting bug? While perhaps not as easy as accomplished actors make it seem, acting builds on techniques that you can learn and practice. In this class, you will learn many Techniques so important to auditioning and developing not only your actin abilities, but your self confidence. This is your chance to explore audition basics, warm-up routines, script work, improvisation, scene study and character study. Action! For ages 12-18.

 Everyone must wear masks when inside our building. Please click here to review our COVID-19 update prior to attending class.

Instructor: Kimberly Geipel

Tuition: $105   Register by January 18th for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

Find joy and surprising creativity using oil paints applied directly to canvas with a palette knife.  Explore the interplay of texture and color exemplified by masters of the Impressionist painting movement.  Russ Petcoff will show the way step by step in high definition video feed on Zoom.  Paint along with Russ, ask questions, and share your work from the comfort of your home.  Supply list provided upon registration. For ages 15-adult.

Students provide their own art supplies.  Click here for recommended materials.

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: Russ Petcoff

Tuition: $48

Theatre hits the stage in this premiere program at the Kellar Family Theater.  Students will work on an entertaining new dramatic production while developing their characters and honing their acting skills. Participating young actors will showcase their talents with a final performance which will be recorded for families and friends to view online due to audience restrictions during the health crisis.  Join your theatre friends now and bring on the show! 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: Vince Worthington

Tuition: $280 Register by January 25th 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.  Join up today and enjoy working with your fellow actors to bring this production to life! . 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: Kimberly Geipel

Tuition: $210    Register by January 25th 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 online drawing class featuring live models on Zoom.  We will focus on facial proportions and symmetry and learn the subtle techniques of drawing the details of eyes, nose, and mouth as we follow Emily’s demonstration step by step. This portraiture class is suitable for both beginners and experienced drawing students. Please assemble your artist sketching pencils and charcoals, and an 18″ x 24″ drawing pad.  For ages 13-18.

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: Emily Thomson

Tuition: $48

Come out in February for the love of movement and music!  Join Cookie Bell for line dancing in our spacious art gallery.  Cookie will lead a class designed to get reconnected in a safe and joyful environment.  We will make all accommodations to keep our dancers spaced out, learning and enjoying the community happiness that defines us.  Pre-registration is required, enrollment limited to ten students – don’t miss out!

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

Tuition: $42

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.  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: $60