ADULT CLASSES

​Until further notice, participants will be required to wear a mask the entire time they are 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's our top five:
  1. Relieves stress.
  2. Rekindle your passion. 
  3. You'll 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 2021 summer classes will be 
​finalized soon!
School of Art summer student classes will be offered to students 13 years of age through adults.
​The 1st Summer Session will start the week of June 7, 2021 and extend through the week of June 28, 2021.
The 2nd Summer Session will start the week of July 12 and extend through ​the week of August 2, 2021.
​Links to register are below the Course Description.
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In-person Instruction for Adult Classes
In-person classes are limited to 6 - 10 students.​
  • Mondays 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM​   June 7, 14, 21 and 28
    • Focus: Mixed Media - experiment with a variety of mediums including but not limited to acrylic paint, watercolor, drawing materials, and incorporating 3-D elements.
      • ​For ages 13 and up through adults
      • Instructor: Debbie Welch
    • Cost: Includes all material
      • Members $200
      • Non Members $225
      • REGISTER HERE​
      • Participants need to bring their own apron!
  • Mondays 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM   June 7, 14, 21 and 28
    • Focus: Acrylic Painting - techniques and methods. Several painting still be completed throughout the session.
      • For ages 13 and up through adults
      • Instructor: John Roberts
    • Cost: Does not include materials
      • Members $200
      • Non Members $225
      • REGISTER HERE​
    • ​Supply Kit Cost: $25
      • ​PAY FOR KIT HERE
      • The purpose of the kit is so that participants may be able to use supplies in future classes without having to pay for the same materials over and over again.
    • ​Purchase your own Supplies. Click to view list. 
    • Participants need to bring their own apron!
  • Tuesday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM​​    June 8, 15, 22 and 29
    • Focus: Prismacolor Colored Pencils
      • For ages 13 and up through adults
      • Instructor: Cat Loehr
    • Cost: Includes all materials
      • Members $200
      • Non Members $225
      • REGISTER HERE​
  • Tuesday  2:00 PM - 5:00 PM   ​June 8, 15, 22 and 29​
    • Focus: Mixed Media - Experiment with a variety of media to create both 2-D and 3-D works of art.
      • For ages 13 and up through adults
      • Instructor: Mel Basham
    • Cost: Includes all materials 
      • Members $200
      • Non Members $225
      • REGISTER HERE​
      • Participants need to bring their own apron!​
  • Thursdays  10:00 AM - 1:00 PM  June 10, 17, 24, and July 1
    • Focus: Printmaking - on fabric, paper, etc.
      • For ages 13 and up through adults
      • Instructor: Kay Munger
    • Cost: Includes all materials.
      • Members $200
      • Non Members $225
      • REGISTER HERE
    • Participants need to bring their own apron!
  • Thursdays  2:00 PM - 5:00 PM   June 10, 17, 24, and July 1
    • Focus: Watercolor for Beginners
      • For ages 13 and up through adults
      • Instructor: Kay Munger
    • Cost: Does not include materials
      • Members $200
      • Non Members $225
      • REGISTER HERE​
    • ​​​​​Supply Kit Cost: $30
      • ​PAY FOR KIT HERE
      • The purpose of the kit is so that participants may be able to use supplies in future classes without having to pay for the same materials over and over again.
    • Purchase your own Supplies. Click to view list.
    • Returning students should bring their supplies and replace anything they are low on. Check supply list above. 
    • Participants need to bring their own apron!
Class sizes are limited to a minimum of 6 and maximum of 10 students. Some classes may be consolidated or cancelled if less than 6 students register. 

Cost (Registration includes four 3-hour classes and guided instruction):
  •  Materials are not included for every class. See kits under class description, if applicable.

​Read about the Instructors.  

​By registering, you agree to the Registration Guidelines and our Safety Protocol.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Pearl School of Art Adult Classes will focus on creativity and technique. Participants will work with and create projects experimenting with different mediums including printmaking, mixed media, ceramics, acrylic paint, and watercolors. Participants will learn fundamental techniques such as shading, proportion, texture and value.
 
In this class, there will be a good balance of drawing from imagination and drawing from observation. Drawing from imagination is very important at this age and teaching them a few art concepts that can be applied to their drawings will open their creativity and imagination. We teach drawing from observation and help students to “see” and notice details that will help them to translate it to paper. This class builds confidence and individual creativity in a guided but fun artistic environment.
 
Even though teachers are providing instruction for similar concepts, the projects taught will vary. Some classes will offer specialized concepts and media. 

Registration is completed on a first come, first serve basis. In order to maintain the flow and size of each class, students will attend the same day each week for an entire session.

Cell Phone Policy:
Participants are expected to keep cell phones on silent and out of the work space.