Explore traditional and contemporary painting techniques as well as color theory and composition. We will work on developing conceptual skills from observation to imagination. Improve your technical skills by analyzing historical and contemporary works, and collaborate through group critiques and discussions. This class is open to all skill levels.

Explore the power of color, shape, and texture to create striking abstract art. Experiment with brush techniques, layered textures, and unexpected color combinations to express ideas, emotions, and personal style without relying on realism. Push your creativity, refine your artistic voice, and develop original pieces that reflect your vision.

Color outside the lines as you turn bold shapes, vibrant colors, and playful patterns into expressive works of art. Experiment with brush techniques, textured layers, and unexpected color combinations while discovering how abstract art can communicate feelings and ideas without relying on realistic details. Use your imagination to develop a unique style and create one-of-a-kind pieces of art.

Develop your observational, descriptive, and perceptual drawing skills and expand your visual vocabulary. We will explore academic drawing from life and observation as well as experimental drawing that is less conventional, using a variety of drawing techniques and materials. Subjects may include still lifes, the figure, and landscapes.

Discover your creative voice through hands-on exploration of a wide range of art materials. Experiment with texture, line, color, and shape as you bring 2D and 3D projects to life. Using paints, pencils, and found objects, you’ll create paintings, prints, collages, and more.

Junk journaling is the art of creating a one-of-a-kind, handmade book using recycled and found materials. The term “junk” refers to everyday items—like postcards, old newspapers, fabric scraps, and stamps—that would normally be thrown away. You will craft collage-style journal entries inspired by a new prompt each session, using a mix of provided materials and any “junk” you bring from home. Capture your memories, ideas, and moments while creating a unique, meaningful, and sustainable keepsake.

Get ready to explore the playful possibilities of printmaking. You’ll create awesome, one-of-a-kind works of art using all sorts of cool printmaking techniques. Stamp with potatoes, make prints with leaves, and even use squishy stuffed animals (don’t worry—the instructor will provide the plushies). You’ll also create multicolored, layered images with styrofoam and design your own mandala prints using foam and cardboard.

Enjoy learning the fundamentals of playing and painting with watercolors, including proper brush selection and application techniques. We’ll learn about cool and warm tones, how to add dimension with hues and texture, and so much more. We will also experiment with surfaces, resists, stencils, and styles to immerse ourselves in the wonders of watercolor.

Discover your creative voice through hands-on exploration of a wide range of art materials. Experiment with texture, line, color, and shape while bringing both 2D and 3D projects to life. Using paints, pencils and found objects, we will create paintings, prints, collages, and more.

Enjoy learning the fundamentals of playing and painting with watercolors, including proper brush selection and application techniques. We’ll learn about cool and warm tones, how to add dimension with hues and texture, and so much more. We will also experiment with surfaces, resists, stencils and styles to immerse ourselves in the wonders of watercolor.