Introduction to Drawing
Whether you are new to artmaking or want to build skills that will help in other disciplines, this course will help you gain confidence and have fun! Learn principles of ...
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Whether you are new to artmaking or want to build skills that will help in other disciplines, this course will help you gain confidence and have fun! Learn principles of ...
Spend an afternoon creating the ultimate cozy accessory! Create a classic patchwork mini quilt using the strip piecing technique, which allows for faster sewing, then turn the mini quilt into ...
Discover the magic of throwing clay on the pottery wheel and learn as you are guided through the fundamentals of wheel throwing in this one-afternoon workshop. Whether you are a ...
Experience the joy of creating art without brushes or paint. In this relaxing, hands-on workshop, “paint” with soft, colorful wool fibers, layering and blending them to form a stunning, textured ...
Learn to build texture in expressive watercolors using multiple glaze techniques and a unique lifting technique with stencils in this one-afternoon workshop. Tuition includes all supplies.
Comfortable sewing on a machine and ready to take on your first garment project? This one-day workshop is for you! Create your own elastic waist PJ pants using a sewing ...
Experience the joy of creating art without brushes or paint. In this relaxing, hands-on workshop, “paint” with soft, colorful wool fibers, layering and blending them to form a stunning, textured ...
After a quick discussion in the classroom on camera controls and creativity, bundle up and head outside to photograph the wide diversity of ice sculptures throughout downtown and other subjects ...
Cast off your preconceived ideas about abstract painting in acrylics to improve your design, expand your artistic knowledge, and enhance your painting skills! Develop your own style and approach to ...
Create your own set of nesting bowls as you explore soft slab handbuilding techniques in this three-week workshop. Roll and cut out the base and walls, join them together, and ...
Explore the wonders of printmaking on a smaller scale while working with small linocut blocks and mini eraser prints. Create relief printing blocks to be printed during the Saturday workshop ...
Using a palette of only four colors (based on the Anders Zorn palette), explore the range of tone and hue that mixing will allow. A limited palette creates color harmony ...
Discover the magic of throwing clay on the pottery wheel and learn as you are guided through the fundamentals of wheel throwing in this one-afternoon workshop. Whether you are a ...
Discover a variety of watercolor material applications to develop various outcomes to be used in personal work. In this weekend workshop, collage and image transfer techniques will also be shared ...
Explore a variety of experimental approaches to observational and inventive drawing in this Saturday workshop open to all skill levels. A wide variety of contour drawing techniques, layering processes, and ...
Explore taking a simple still life photograph and transform it into an abstract or impressionist image through the use of long exposure and camera movement in this afternoon workshop. All ...
Learn how to paint portraits in watercolor with emotion and depth. This one-afternoon workshop will guide you through watercolor’s mysterious beauty through a focus on techniques, color exploration, capturing emotions, ...
Strip away the color and show the true essence of your subjects: portraits, landscapes, architecture, street photography, and more in this one-evening virtual workshop. Learn all about creating powerful black ...