ADULT CLASSES

Wearing a mask in the museum is optional.
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!
Fall 2022



Participants please bring your own apron.

Adult Watercolors

Thursdays, 3:00pm - 5:00 PM
Three Week Session Starting 9/15/22-9/29/22
Ages 16+, all experience levels welcome
Instructor: Karen Strole
Join us in this themed 3-week session where themes will change each month. The scope and sequence will be: 
* 1st class - Introduction, technique demonstration, practice and preparation of a design
* 2nd class-  Painting process development, individual instruction, and working at home is allowed and encouraged with take-home materials. My goal is to inspire a painting hobby for personal pleasure and enrichment. Sketchbook assignments will be suggested as "practice"
* 3rd class - Individual instruction, problem-solving, sharing experiences and social opportunities, display finished paintings.

September - Leaves and Lichens - negative painting, pigmented paints, drawing (or tracing) and composition 
October - Seed Pods and Berries - value and volume, highlights and shadows, Gouache paints
November - Doors and Entryways - dry brush, stone and wood textures, perspective
December - Cathedral Windows - stained glass, pouring technique, masking fluid

  • Cost: Includes essential class materials, a personal supply list will be provided but is optional.
  • Non Members $210
  • Members $180

Adult Watercolors

Thursdays, 5:30pm - 7:30 PM
Three Week Session Starting 9/15/22-9/29/22
Ages 16+, all experience levels welcome
Instructor: Karen Strole
Join us in this themed 3-week session where themes will change each month. The scope and sequence will be: 
* 1st class - Introduction, technique demonstration, practice and preparation of a design
* 2nd class-  Painting process development, individual instruction, and working at home is allowed and encouraged with take-home materials. My goal is to inspire a painting hobby for personal pleasure and enrichment. Sketchbook assignments will be suggested as "practice"
* 3rd class - Individual instruction, problem-solving, sharing experiences and social opportunities, display finished paintings.

September - Leaves and Lichens - negative painting, pigmented paints, drawing (or tracing) and composition 
October - Seed Pods and Berries - value and volume, highlights and shadows, Gouache paints
November - Doors and Entryways - dry brush, stone and wood textures, perspective
December - Cathedral Windows - stained glass, pouring technique, masking fluid

  • Cost: Includes essential class materials, a personal supply list will be provided but is optional.
  • Non Members $210
  • Members $180

Sculpture and Multi-Media Class

Wednesdays, 1:00pm - 3:00 PM
Four Week Session Starting 9/14/22-10/5/22
Ages 16+, all experience levels welcome
Instructor: Elizabeth Sapre

An introduction to basic techniques in sculpture, 3D design and multi-media art making. You will be using different materials but focusing on learning how to work with clay, plaster and clay tools. 

  • Cost: Includes all class materials
  • Non Members $210
  • Members $180
Class sizes are limited to a maximum of 12 students. If not enough students enroll, the museum reserves the right to consolidate or cancel classes.

​Read about the Instructors.  

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