ADULT CLASSES

​Until further notice, all participants are required to wear a mask while in the building.
All classes are limited in size and offered in a socially distanced setting.
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You're busy with work and life demands, so fitting in an art class might be challenging. But, nurturing your creative side is essential to your well-being - not to mention lots of fun! 

Artistic and creative expression offers many benefits. Here are our top five:
  1. Relieve stress.
  2. Rekindle your passion. 
  3. Look at the world in new ways.
  4. Get unstuck and challenge yourself.
  5. Meet new people. 
​So, what are you waiting for? Treat yourself to a gift of art!
Registration for the FALL 2021 session is open!

​Classes begin the week of September 27, 2021 and meet once weekly for 8 weeks.
​Links to register are below the cost for each course.​
In-person classes are limited to 10 students.​ 
Participants need to bring their own apron.
Tuesdays, 2:00-4:00pm​  
Sept. 28 – Nov. 16, 2021

PRINTMAKING, adults
Instructor: Kay Munger
  • Focus: This course encompasses a great variety of methods to translate artwork into a new graphic language and to create multiples. This class is a great introduction for beginners, and an expansive refresher for those with printmaking experience. ​Students will learn how to design and print patterned fabric and print on paper using the block printing method. Students from any background and all levels of experience are welcome! 
  • Cost: Includes all materials
Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm​  
Sept. 28 – Nov. 16, 2021

OIL PAINTING, adults
Instructor: Susan Sheets
  • Focus: This course is an introduction to oil painting in a representational or realistic approach to the subject matter. It will encourage the development of your personal style and will give you confidence to learn brushwork and application of paint. There will be discussion of elements of color mixing, composition, perspective, and creating atmosphere in your painting. The instructor will be demonstrating every step of the process and will provide individual help and encouragement as you paint.  We will be working from photographs which will be provided.
     
    Materials, supplies and brushes will be provided with discussions on handling, care and cleaning. This course is appropriate for both beginners and intermediate painters. Intermediate students will find this course challenging and helpful for improving already developed skills and advancing techniques. Beginners will do well with some knowledge of basic art principles, and this is an excellent introduction to oil painting.
  • Cost: Includes all materials
Wednesdays, 2:00-4:00pm​  
Sept. 29 – Nov. 17, 2021

WATER-BASED MIXED MEDIA, adults
Instructor: Arthur Deatly
  • Focus: Explore a variety of mediums with instructor Arthur Deatly in this survey course. Students will begin with drawing warm ups and learning compositional principles, then experiment with media including ink and acrylic paint.​
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm​  
Sept. 29 – Nov. 17, 2021

WATER-BASED MIXED MEDIA, adults
Instructor: Arthur Deatly
  • Focus: Explore a variety of mediums with instructor Arthur Deatly in this survey course. Students will begin with drawing warm ups and learning compositional principles, then experiment with media including ink and acrylic paint.
  • Cost: Includes all materials​
Class sizes are limited to a maximum of 10 students. If not enough students enroll, the museum reserves the right to consolidate or cancel classes.

​Read about the Instructors.  

​By registering, you agree to the Registration Guidelines and our Safety Protocol.