Visual Arts

Join artist Michele Frantz for a 3 week mini-session in acrylic painting!  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:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $84  Canvas Fee: $8    Register by Nov. 21 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

Join artist Michele Frantz for three lessons in vibrant soft pastels with a winter season palette and subject matter.  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 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:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $84  Paper Fee: $8    Register by Nov. 28 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

Join artist Michele Frantz for a three week mini-session in this year-round series!  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:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $84  Supply Fee: $8  Register by November 28 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.

Using image manipulation software & a mouse or tablet, students can digitize their personal drawings, landscapes, or abstract artwork in the Wind River Chimes Creative Computer Lab at ARTfactory.  Multiple software platforms are provided via supply fee, including industry standard Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator and Photoshop) as well as widely available freeware.  Bring a flash drive to take your work home.  All art experience levels will find this instruction & practice to be beneficial.  Class may be taken multiple times, new techniques and tools introduced each lesson.  Ages 11-adult.

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Tuition: $84  Supply Fee: $20  Register by Nov. 28 for 10% tuition discount.  (Members receive a 25% early registration member discount.)

This winter break make like an elf and create tiny fun morsels of art!  Desk pets, keychains, backpack charms, frig magnets, ornaments and jewelry – you have all those design options and more!  Artist Sophia Tamilio will teach you the tricks to create amazing special effects.  Don’t miss this unique creative experience!  Supplies provided.  For ages 13 – 18

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Instructor: Sophia Tamilio

Tuition: $224  Supply Fee: $20   Register by December 12 for 10% tuition discount for non-members and a 25% tuition 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 camp.  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:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Instructor: Heather Rankin

Tuition: $224  Supply Fee: $20. Register by December 12 for 10% tuition discount for non members and 25% discount for members.

Join our art camp and improve your character illustration skills and personal style in creating cartoons and comics. We will look at eastern and western classics, and then use hand drawing techniques to illustrate a page.  Class will take place in our state of the art Computer Lab, so digital cartooning software is an option, too!  Supplies provided.  For ages 11-14.

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $224  Supply Fee: $20   Register by December 12 for 10% tuition discount for non-members and a 25% tuition discount for members.

Explore the powers of the third dimension in this fun approach to modeling and sculpture. You will have creative freedom regarding the source of your inspiration. We will work with polymer clay, and other cool materials.  Build anything from whimsical creatures to your favorite character!  Ages 7 – 12

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Instructor: Lydia Bratton

Tuition: $224  Supply Fee: $20  Register by December 19 for 10% tuition discount for non members and 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 four lesson art and writing workshop.  Materials will be provided via supply fee. For ages 13 – 18.

Note:  Following the current CDC recommendation, students and instructors should wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk.  Class size will be limited for social distancing.  We continue to show vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing our facilities.

Instructor: Ryan Arias

Tuition: $224 Supply Fee: $15   Register by Dec. 19 for 10% tuition discount for non members and a 25% discount for members.