Visual Arts

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. 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: $70   

This in-person art class 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.  Class may be taken multiple times through the year; lessons and subject matter will vary each session.  Media could include pencils, charcoal, colored pencils, pens, markers and pastels.  Supplies provided via supply fee. For ages 11-14

Note:  Face coverings are required inside our building, regardless of vaccination status, in accordance with CDC recommendations.  We are monitoring COVID-19 safety requirements and best practices as public health guidelines change.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning, sanitizing and ventilating our facilities. Thank you for your cooperation as we strive to provide the safest environment possible for all participants.

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $105  Supply Fee: $20   Register by January 3 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% 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:  Face coverings are required inside our building in accordance with CDC recommendations.  We are monitoring COVID-19 safety requirements and best practices as public health guidelines change.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning, sanitizing and ventilating our facilities. Thank you for your cooperation as we strive to provide the safest environment possible for all participants.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $140  Canvas Fee: $10    Register by January 3 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. 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.

Note:  Face coverings are required inside our building in accordance with CDC recommendations.  We are monitoring COVID-19 safety requirements and best practices as public health guidelines change.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning, sanitizing and ventilating our facilities. Thank you for your cooperation as we strive to provide the safest environment possible for all participants.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $105  Paper Fee: $10    Register by January 3 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members,

Explore the beautiful fluidity and transparency of watercolor. Beginners will learn basic tools and techniques. Experienced students will explore new methods, materials, and styles. This 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.

Note:  Face coverings are required inside our building in accordance with CDC recommendations.  We are monitoring COVID-19 safety requirements and best practices as public health guidelines change.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning, sanitizing and ventilating our facilities. Thank you for your cooperation as we strive to provide the safest environment possible for all participants.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $140  Supply Fee: $12  Register by January 3  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 7-11.

Note:  Face coverings are required inside our building in accordance with CDC recommendations.  We are monitoring COVID-19 safety requirements and best practices as public health guidelines change.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning, sanitizing and ventilating our facilities. Thank you for your cooperation as we strive to provide the safest environment possible for all participants.

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $84  Supply Fee: $15     Register by  January 10 for 10% tuition discount for non-members, 25% discount for members.

Improve your skills in creating original Anime characters with fully developed traits, motivations & potential story arcs. We will go over different drawing techniques to help build your character’s look & context, and finish with designing dynamic page layout compositions to showcase your scene. Traditional hand-drawing & inking methods will be featured in this workshop. For ages 11-18.

Note:  We are monitoring COVID-19 safety requirements and best practices as public health guidelines change.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning, sanitizing and ventilating our facilities.  Face coverings are currently required to enter our building.  Thank you for your cooperation as we strive to provide the safest environment possible for all participants.

Supplies will be provided by ARTfactory.

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $84  Supply Fee: $10  Register by January 10 for 10% tuition discount for non-members and 25% discount for members.

What better way to explore beautiful use of color and design than to look to several “stars” of the art world? We will weave some fun art history into this multi-media art class.  Students will be inspired to find their own unique voice and self-expression through painting, drawing, collage, sculpture and more. For ages 7-12.

Note:  Face coverings are required inside our building in accordance with CDC recommendations.  We are monitoring COVID-19 safety requirements and best practices as public health guidelines change.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning, sanitizing and ventilating our facilities. Thank you for your cooperation as we strive to provide the safest environment possible for all participants.

Instructor: Heather Rankin

Tuition: $84  Supply Fee: $15  Register by January 10 for 10% tuition discount for non members and 25% discount for members.

This class will explore the fundamental techniques of oil painting.  We will begin by looking at real flowers.  With the instructor’s guidance, students will photograph the flowers in the art studio, and learn to crop the image to capture an interesting composition.  We will print the final reference photo for students.  The fluid shapes and colors found in the flower of their choice will form the basis of a beautiful oil painting.  Oil paints and canvases will be provided via supply fee.  For ages 15 – Adult.

Note:  We are monitoring COVID-19 safety requirements and best practices as public health guidelines change.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning, sanitizing and ventilating our facilities.  Face coverings are currently required to enter our building.  Thank you for your cooperation as we strive to provide the safest environment possible for all participants.

Instructor: Emily Thomson

Tuition: $140 Supply Fee: $20  Register by January 10 for 10% tuition discount for non-members and 25% 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.

Note:  Face coverings are required inside our building in accordance with CDC recommendations.  We are monitoring COVID-19 safety requirements and best practices as public health guidelines change.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning, sanitizing and ventilating our facilities. Thank you for your cooperation as we strive to provide the safest environment possible for all participants.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $56  Supply Fee: $5  Register by January 17 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% 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.

Note:  Face coverings are required inside our building in accordance with CDC recommendations.  We are monitoring COVID-19 safety requirements and best practices as public health guidelines change.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning, sanitizing and ventilating our facilities. Thank you for your cooperation as we strive to provide the safest environment possible for all participants.

Instructor: Mike Flynn

Tuition: $105  Paper Fee: $10  Register by January 24 for 10% tuition discount for non-members and a 25% tuition 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 11-14.

Note:  Face coverings are required inside our building in accordance with CDC recommendations.  We are monitoring COVID-19 safety requirements and best practices as public health guidelines change.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning, sanitizing and ventilating our facilities. Thank you for your cooperation as we strive to provide the safest environment possible for all participants.

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $112  Supply Fee: $20     Register by January 31 for 10% tuition discount for non-members, 25% discount for members.

Writers, artists and gamers – Join instructor Ryan Arias for an engaging and interactive exploration of character design.  Topics will include the development  of an inner life, visual distinction, expressive visualization, identification of strengths, skills, and weaknesses.  The course compliments Worldbuilding, but also stands alone as a three lesson art and writing workshop.  Materials will be provided via supply fee. For ages 11 & up.

Note:  Face coverings are required inside our building in accordance with CDC recommendations.  We are monitoring COVID-19 safety requirements and best practices as public health guidelines change.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning, sanitizing and ventilating our facilities. Thank you for your cooperation as we strive to provide the safest environment possible for all participants.

Instructor: Ryan Arias

Tuition: $105 Supply Fee: $10   Register by January 31 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.