May 15 - June 19: 6-8 pm
Learn to Paint Blossoming Trees
Discover the beauty of nature through art in this 6-week course focused on painting blossoming trees. Under the expert guidance of instructor Arnold Lopes, you’ll create three original paintings while learning techniques in composition, color blending, and brushwork.
All supplies are included, and the course is open to all skill levels.
Cost: $120 for the full course
Class Size: Limited to 8 students for personalized instruction
Reserve your spot today and let your creativity bloom!
May 15 - June 19 1-3 pm
Awakening the Artist: Beginning Drawing Techniques
Explore the fundamentals of drawing in this introductory course taught by experienced instructor Arnold Lopes. You'll learn how to use a variety of drawing pencils while developing essential skills in contour line, shading techniques, and depth perspective, as well as expression.
All supplies are included, and the course is open to all skill levels.
Cost: $120 for the full course
Class Size: Limited to 10 students for personalized instruction
Face It: Portrait Drawing in Charcoal
Beginning May 12 - June 16
Cost $120 for the course
Unlock the art of portrait drawing in this dynamic charcoal class led by Arnold Lopes. Face It is designed for all skill levels, using simplified methods to help everyone achieve success.
Learn to capture facial features and expressions with confidence as you explore a variety of charcoal techniques tailored specifically for portraiture.
Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this class will guide you step-by-step in creating expressive and realistic charcoal portraits.
All supplies included.
COST-$20 PER 2 HR SESSION for pre-registered- additional $5 for walk-ins
INSTRUCTOR: DALE BARNETT
JUNE 18 COPY THAT- Printing with found objects
3RD-5TH 10 TO 12
6TH-9TH 1 TO 3
JUNE 19 GO WITH THE FLOW- Painting with water color
3RD-5TH 10 TO 12
6TH-9TH 1 TO 3
JUNE 24 IT DOESN’T ITCH BUT YOU CAN SCRATCH! SCRATCH ART PRINTING
3RD-5TH 10 TO 12
6TH-9TH 1 TO 3
JUNE 25 LOOK MA, NO BRUSHES -NO BRUSH PAINTING
3RD-5TH 10 TO 12
6TH-9TH 1 TO 3
JULY 2 THIS AND THAT-MIXED MEDIA PRINTING
3RD-5TH 10 TO 12
6TH-9TH 1 TO 3
JULY 3 WHAT’S UP? TEMPERA PAINTING
3RD-5TH 10 TO 12
6TH-9TH 1 TO 3
JULY 8 OH YES, YOU CAN! PASTA MACHINE PRINTING CHINE COLLE PRINTING
3RD-5TH 10 TO 12
6TH-9TH 1 TO 3
JULY 9 PAINT LIKE ANDY WARHOL-POP ART PAINTING
3RD-5TH 10 TO 12
6TH-9TH 1 TO 3
A NEW OPEN SEW GROUP 5:30pm-8 pm
$10
JUNE 27 AT 5:30PM
JOIN HEATHER SANCHEZ FROM MARIPOSA HOLLOW FOR THE DEBUT OF CLAYDEI'S NIGHT
PLAY WITH POLYMER CLAY AND CREATE YOUR OWN JEWELRY
$50
JUNE 18 FROM 6-8PM
*this workshop is free for members!
MAKE YOUR OWN PASTEPAPER BOOK COVERS AND ENDSHEETS
AND MORE
with DALE BARNETT
$20 with pre-registration
additional $5 for walk-ins
JUNE 25 FROM 6-8PM
*BASIC NO SEW BOOKBINDING TECHNIQUE
*TECHNIQUES AND THE FUNDAMENTALS
OF BOOK STRUCTURES
with DALE BARNETT
$20 with pre-registration
additional $5 for walk-ins
JULY 2 FROM 6-8PM
PROJECTS WILL INCLUDE:
$20 with pre-registration
additional $5 for walk-ins
JULY 9 FROM 6-8PM
CREATING ACTION POP-UPS FOR BOOKS
AND JOURNALS
$20 with pre-registration
additional $5 for walk-ins
JULY 16 FROM 6-8PM
CREATING TUNNEL BOOKS
$20 with pre-registration
additional $5 for walk-ins
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