Personal Enrichment – Arts & Crafts

Beginners Watercolor Painting

Unlock your creativity with our Beginner Watercolor Painting Class! This personal enrichment class is designed for those new to watercolor painting, introducing students to the fundamentals of watercolor and offering step-by-step guidance to help you master basic techniques and explore your artistic potential.

Advance Watercolor Painting

This community based class is designed for experienced artists and returning students who have experience using watercolors and are looking to further their understanding. Through one-on-one instruction and open painting time, students will work on creating a series of paintings with a connecting theme and learn different techniques to enhance their paintings. Dive deep into advanced color theory, intricate brushwork, and sophisticated composition strategies.

Color Mixing

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

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

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.

Introduction to Embroidery

Discover the art of embroidery with our Introduction to Embroidery Class! This personal enrichment class is perfect for beginners eager to learn the basics of embroidery; students will be introduced to the fundamentals of embroidery, learn the essential stitches of embroidery, create a stitch sampler, and learn how to create their own designs. Our expert instructor will guide you through essential techniques, including selecting the right materials, mastering basic stitches, and creating beautiful patterns.

Introduction to Plein Air

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

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

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

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.

Quilting For Beginners

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

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.

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!

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.