Personal Enrichment – Arts & Crafts

Acrylic Painting

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This class is perfect for beginners and advanced students alike; assignments are designed for all skill levels. Enhance your creativity and push your boundaries while creating sophisticated acrylic masterpieces. Join now and take your acrylic painting to the next level!

Color Mixing

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This class is Students will learn advanced skills and insights into color and develop those skills with practical activities and color charts. Enhance your artistic palette with our Color Mixing Class! This personal enrichment class is designed for all students at any skill level wanting to develop their color mixing skills and learn the fundamentals and advanced techniques of color mixing. Learn how to create a wide range of hues, shades, and tones by blending primary colors and experimenting with different combinations. All mediums apply!

Drawing: Beginning/Intermediate

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Unlock your artistic potential with our Beginning Drawing Class! This personal enrichment course is designed for beginners eager to learn the fundamentals of drawing; learn the basic techniques of drawing and gain the skills and confidence to create your own works of art. More experienced artists will gain a greater confidence in their abilities and deepen their artistic perception.

Handbound Books

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Learn the timeless art of binding your own books in this hands-on course designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike. This course will explore various book binding techniques, from saddle stitch to traditional Japanese binding. Students will learn various skills to customize and create unique books through multiple hands-on book projects.

Plein Air Painting

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Immerse yourself in nature with our Plein-Air Painting Class! This personal enrichment class is designed for artists who want to experience the joy of painting outdoors; students will take easels and paints outdoors where they will be guided to capture the beauty of landscapes, cityscapes, and natural light in real-time.

Mixed Media Art

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Explore endless creative possibilities with our Mixed Media Art Class! This personal enrichment class is perfect for artists of all levels who are eager to experiment with various materials and techniques. Each class offers a unique project, covering topics such as collage, printmaking, assemblage, hand stitching, and combining different mediums like acrylics, watercolors, and found objects.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through innovative methods to blend textures, colors, and forms, helping you create dynamic and expressive artworks. You’ll learn to combine techniques and work towards a final project. This class is ideal for artists of all levels looking to push their creative boundaries and discover new artistic approaches. Register today and start your mixed media art journey!

Paste Paper Workshop

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Unleash your creativity in this hands-on Paste Paper Workshop, where traditional book art meets playful surface design. Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike, this class will teach you how to create vibrant, textured papers using colored paste and simple tools. You’ll experiment with combs, brushes, and everyday objects to produce one-of-a-kind patterns that are perfect for bookbinding, collage, scrapbooking, or cardmaking.

Portrait Drawing

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Capture the essence of your subjects with our Portrait Drawing Class! This personal enrichment class is designed for artists who want to master the art of drawing lifelike portraits. The key to creating beautiful and accurate portraits is understanding the underlying construction and planes of the head. You will gain a greater understanding of facial features and their placement, helping achieve a better likeness.

Oil Painting

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Discover the timeless art of oil painting with our Oil Painting Class! This personal enrichment course is perfect for artists of all levels looking to explore the rich textures and vibrant colors of oil paints while they explore this exciting medium and study the styles of the master oil painters.

Quilting

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Have you always wanted to make a quilt but weren’t sure where to start? In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of quilting while making the “Layer Cake Shuffle Quilt”, a fun and versatile pattern that’s perfect for beginners! We’ll cover essential skills such as: understanding quilting materials and tools, reading a quilt pattern, cutting and piecing fabric accurately, pressing and trimming, creating a quilt sandwich with different basting methods, straight-line quilting with a walking foot, and binding your quilt for a polished finish.

Tabletop Game Minatare Painting

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Unlock your creative potential with Tabletop Game Miniature Painting! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced painter, this hands-on workshop will guide you through the techniques and tools needed to bring your tabletop games miniatures to life. This hands-on class provides a welcoming, judgment-free space for painters to develop their skills, share ideas, and collaborate with peers. We will discuss techniques, challenges, and successes, learn how to paint stunning details, apply weathering effects, and create professional-quality finishes for your figures.

Van Gogh Painting

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Discover the art of Vincent van Gogh with local artist Craig Richards. Through slide presentations, live demonstrations, and individualized support, you’ll learn the expressive techniques that define Post-Impressionism and create artwork inspired by Van Gogh’s unique style.

Card Making Workshop

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Join us for this one-day workshop and learn to create beautiful, custom holiday greeting cards using rubber stamps, ink pads, embossing folders, metal dies, and more! Perfect for beginners, this workshop will guide you through essential techniques like stamping, dry and heat embossing, and die-cutting. You’ll walk away with 3 stunning handmade cards and the skills to keep creating at home.

Kinusaiga Art

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Learn the Japanese art form kinusaiga. Using fabric scraps to create a uniquely dimensional piece, you will learn about composition, color and value as you create your artwork. The fabric is adhered to foam insulation board with a strong adhesive and then tucked into pre-cut channels making a textured picture. This technique was initially developed by artist Maeno Takashi to use scraps from kimonos and other precious silks, but can also be done with quilting cotton or other natural substrates. Taught by local artist Lee Chappell Monroe, students will create a beautiful, one of a kind piece of art to cherish for many years to come. Sign up today!