Learning to create and appreciate visual aesthetics may be more important than ever to the development of children as they grow up. When kids are encouraged to express themselves and take risks in creating art, they develop a sense of innovation that will be important in their adult lives. And for adults, the visual arts offer a great way to access your creativity and express yourself in important, life-enriching ways!
The visual arts are uniquely suited to impart a level of sensitivity–to others, to yourself, to the world around you–that you simply can’t access through other means. Creating visual art puts artists, both young and old, into a relationship with the subject that creates connections that apply to every other area of life. As you learn new techniques, hone your skills, and explore new ways of approaching these connections, you are, at the same time, moving closer to reaching your full potential–not just as an artist, but also as a human being.
Does your child resemble a mini-Monet? Or maybe you are just interested in learning something new. No matter what your skill level, our programming will help you discover your inner artist!
Our qualified and passionate instructors are ready to help students engage the visual arts in new and exciting ways! Explore our classes below.
With instructor Autumn Cadle, students will learn the 7 elements of art: color, form, line, shape, space, texture, and value. Each class will focus on two of the elements and combine them into creating a piece of art. Students will use paint, crayons, colored pencils, markers, and paper collage.
AGES 4+
With instructor Autumn Cadle, students will learn the basics of how to make a slip knot and hold their crochet hook. They will then learn to crochet a chain, a slip stitch, a single crochet, and weave in the ends. Students will practice their stitch technique by creating practice swatches. No class November 20.
AGES 10 +
With instructor Autumn Cadle, students will learn how to use ceramic tools and techniques to create a pinch pot that they will design into an animal such as a frog, turtle, hedgehog, etc. They will learn how to wedge, score and slip, and carve their animal friends.
AGES 5-11
With instructor Autumn Cadle, students in 4th grade+: Learn how to safely use beginner tools and methods Students will learn how to safely and properly use basic tools including: wood glue and clamps, nails and a hammer, and screws and a drill. The learned techniques and tools will be used to create a free standing wooden sculpture.
AGES 8-18
With instructor Autumn Cadle, students will use leaves that will be provided or they collect to create a one of a kind print. Students will use water soluble ink to cover their leaves and use as a stamp to create unique fall themed compositions.
AGES 18+
With instructor Autumn Cadle, students will learn how to draw their own hand at various angles using graphite pencils. They will practice how to draw from life, be able to identify an angle of lighting and shadow and implement shading techniques to create the form of the hand.
AGES 8-18
With instructor Barbie Waters. This class is designed for beginner artists who have an interest in drawing or sketching and want to improve their skills. It covers the tools you’ll need to draw and provides plenty of exercises and assignments for drawing by observation while also developing the eye for details. No Class Sept. 20.
Ages 12+
Exploring and discovering the principles that guide the relationship between colors and the impact of certain color combinations. This fundamental area of painting helps the student know how to mix colors together and their relationship with other colors. Using acrylics is the easiest way to learn to paint, it is forgiving for beginners, water-soluble yet water-resistant when dry. This class is great for aspiring young artist to adults.
Ages 12+
With instructor Autumn Cadle, students will learn about the concepts of symmetry and positive and negative space. They will use construction paper to cut out shapes that will then be collaged to create a colorful grid of positive and negative shapes.
AGES 5+
With instructor Autumn Cadle, students will design monsters using basic shapes that show big emotions! They will learn to convey emotion through drawing of the monster’s face and body language. They will finish their monster by blending and layering colors of crayons and colored pencils.
AGES 4+
With instructor, Autumn Cadle Students will use leaves that will be provided or they collect to create a one of a kind print. Students will use water soluble ink to cover their leaves and use as a stamp to create unique fall themed compositions. No class Nov. 23
AGES 5 +
With instructor Autumn Cadle, students will learn how to wedge clay, evenly roll out the clay, and learn from experimentation how to cut and carve the clay. They will then take leaves of their choosing to use as a stamp to mimic the texture of the leaf. They will then cut out their leaf shape and then mold their leaf shape into a “bowl” form. The final class will consist of painting their finished leaf bowl.
AGES 5-11
With instructor Autumn Cadle, Students will learn about pop art by learning about the works created by Jasper Johns, Red Grooms, and Claes Oldenburg. Each student will design, sketch, and sculpt a realistic representation of a common food item. Paying special attention to color and detail to create a realistic sculpture that looks good enough to eat! No class November 20.
AGES 8 +
With instructor Autumn Cadle, students age 18+ will learn how to wedge clay, evenly roll out the clay, and learn from experimentation how to cut and carve the clay. They will then take leaves of their choosing to use as a stamp to replicate the leaf texture. They will then cut out their leaf shape and then mold their leaf shape into a “bowl” form. The final class will consist of painting their finished leaf bowl.
AGES 18+
With instructor Autumn Cadle, Students in 4th grade+: Learn how to safely use beginner tools and methods Students will learn how to safely and properly use basic tools including: wood glue and clamps, nails and a hammer, and screws and a drill. The learned techniques and tools will be used to create a free-standing wooden sculpture.
AGES 9-18
With instructor Barbie Waters. Have fun and enjoy experimenting while you are learning the fundamentals of watercolor. Introducing color theory, (exploring cool and warm color palettes and how to use them). We will begin with watercolor basics then explore how to merge drawings with watercolor as well as creating texture with watercolor. Come dressed for the mess!
AGES 8-12
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Our visual art instructors bring a passion for the arts and years of professional artistic experience to every classroom experience. Our friendly, caring, and dedicated faculty are committed to bringing out the best in each student and guiding them toward reaching their full potential.
The art class has been a very enjoyable learning experience with a lot of encouragement, new lessons with very compatible people and an excellent instructor!
Kathy Adams Student