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!
Spring 2022 session

​Classes begin the week of February 7, 2022.
In-person classes are limited to 10 students.​ 
Participants need to bring their own apron.
Saturday, 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Februrary 19, 2022

Printmaking, adults
Instructor: Christopher Thompson
  • Focus: This workshop introduces students to the art of Drypoint Printmaking.  Students will learn the basics of plate preparation, etching the plate, inking and wiping the plate, paper preparation, and printing.  Expect to make a small edition of single-color prints based on your own drawing or photograph, or one provided if you prefer.  Finished prints will be 5x7” on 8x10” paper.  Through demonstration and guided practice, you can learn to make drypoint prints without any special equipment.​Cost: Includes all materials
    • Non Members: $75
    • Members: $50
Saturday, 9:00 - 1:00
March 26, 2022

Printmaking, adults
Instructor: Christopher Thompson
  • Focus: This workshop introduces students to the art of Drypoint Printmaking.  Students will learn the basics of plate preparation, etching the plate, inking and wiping the plate, paper preparation, and printing.  Expect to make a small edition of single-color prints based on your own drawing or photograph, or one provided if you prefer.  Finished prints will be 5x7” on 8x10” paper.  Through demonstration and guided practice, you can learn to make drypoint prints without any special equipment.​Cost: Includes all materials
  • Non Members: $75
  • Members: $50
Saturday, 9:00 - 1:00 pm​  
April 2, 2022

Abstract Drawing, adults
Instructor: Kari Bretigam
  • Focus: Loosen up and create perfectly imperfect floral drawings with an emphasis on materials and mark-making. In this workshop, students will experiment with a variety of drawing materials, including charcoal and pastel, to develop a vocabulary of expressive marks.  Participants will complete several drawing activities that build upon one another as we investigate line, color, and texture as they relate to floral drawing.  This workshop is open to all skill levels. ​Cost: Includes all materials​
    • Non Members: $75
    • Members: $50
Saturday, 9:00 - 1:00 PM
May 21, 2022

Graphic Design, adults
​Instructor: Fisayo Delano
  • Focus: Dive into the world of Graphic Design without exclusively using a computer!  This one-day workshop will provide students with the fundamentals of design concepts by introducing the Golden Ratio, and how to use it to improve your designs without the need for Adobe programs.  Students will learn how to apply design to structure a visual hierarchy and create something wonderful by hand using traditional pen and paper.  You will learn skills that can easily be transferred into many different disciplines such as web and print design, marketing, or app development.​:​
    • Non Members: $75
    • Members: $50
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.

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