Visual Arts

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   

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

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

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