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Calling all aspiring painters!
Our Beginning to Acrylic Painting class with Mark Crow is the perfect opportunity for you. This session will guide you step by step through painting a vibrant arrangement of tulips in a rustic setting, focusing on techniques that balance a relaxed approach with semi-realistic details. Join us for an inspiring session where you can experiment, learn, and create in a supportive, fun environment.

In this beginner-friendly class, Mark Crow will guide you through creating a peaceful forest stream scene, blending earthy tones and cool hues to capture the serenity of nature. You’ll learn how to use loose painting techniques to achieve a semi-realistic effect while enhancing your skills in color variation, texture, and composition. By the end of the session, you’ll have a beautiful nature-inspired piece to proudly display or gift. Join us for a creative journey into the heart of the forest!

Discover the art of hand building in this beginner-friendly class, perfect for those who want to explore the tactile and creative possibilities of working with clay—no wheel required! Under the guidance of a professional ceramic artist, you’ll learn the foundational techniques of pinching, coiling, and slab construction. Throughout the course, you’ll work on instructor-designed projects that highlight each of these techniques and help you develop and refine your skills step by step. All students will work on the same projects at the same pace, ensuring a cohesive learning experience and plenty of opportunities to ask questions and receive personalized feedback.

 

In this beginner metalsmith class, students will complete a beautiful sterling silver and stone pendant featuring an overlay design. Overlay adds dimensionality, interest, and contrast to your work, and involves a technique called sweat soldering. You will also learn tips and tricks for sawing, drilling, making a bezel, stone setting and more. No prior experience is required. 

Take your pottery skills to the next level with Wheel Throwing II! This class is designed for those who have completed our Beginning Wheel Throwing class or have basic experience on the pottery wheel. Under the guidance of a professional ceramic artist, you’ll deepen your understanding of the techniques learned in Wheel One, with a focus on refining your forms and exploring more complex shapes.