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Mixed MediaAdultZona Wainwright

Collage in the Morning - Zona Wainwright

Collage in the Morning - Zona Wainwright

Collage in the Morning - Zona Wainwright
May 26
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Jun 23
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Tuesday
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Mixed MediaAdultZona Wainwright

Collage in the Afternoon - Zona Wainwright

Collage in the Afternoon - Zona Wainwright

Collage in the Afternoon - Zona Wainwright
May 26
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Jun 23
TUE
Tuesday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Exploring Pottery on the Wheel - Reid Nicholls

Exploring Pottery on the Wheel - Reid Nicholls

Exploring Pottery on the Wheel - Reid Nicholls
Jun 1
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Jun 17
MON
Monday
WED
Wednesday
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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Studio Space

Porch Premium Studio Space

Porch Premium Studio Space

Porch Premium Studio Space
Jun 1
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Aug 1
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Wednesday
THU
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FRI
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09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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Private Lessons

Private Lessons

Private Lessons

Private Lessons
Jun 1
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Aug 1
MON
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Wednesday
THU
Thursday
FRI
Friday
09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
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PaintingAdultSean Friloux

Plein Air Watercolor Under the Oaks - Sean Friloux

Plein Air Watercolor Under the Oaks - Sean Friloux

Plein Air Watercolor Under the Oaks - Sean Friloux
Jun 1
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Jul 27
MON
Monday
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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PaintingAdultArturo Perez

Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting - Arturo Perez

Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting - Arturo Perez

Beginning Oil/Acrylic Painting - Arturo Perez
Jun 1
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Jul 27
MON
Monday
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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Mixed MediaAdultPatti Adams

Intro to Color & Design - Patti Adams

Intro to Color & Design - Patti Adams

Intro to Color & Design - Patti Adams
Jun 1
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Jul 27
MON
Monday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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PaintingAdultPatti Adams

The Creative Watercolor Sketchbook - Patti Adams

The Creative Watercolor Sketchbook - Patti Adams

The Creative Watercolor Sketchbook - Patti Adams
Jun 1
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Jul 27
MON
Monday
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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PaintingAdultAndrew Rodgers

Oil Painting Exploration: Beginning & Intermediate - Andrew Rodgers

Oil Painting Exploration: Beginning & Intermediate - Andrew Rodgers

Oil Painting Exploration: Beginning & Intermediate - Andrew Rodgers
Jun 2
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Jul 28
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Tuesday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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PaintingAdultJonathan Hodge

Still Life Independent Study (Drapery) - Jonathan Hodge

Still Life Independent Study (Drapery) - Jonathan Hodge

Still Life Independent Study (Drapery) - Jonathan Hodge
Jun 2
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Jul 28
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Tuesday
10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
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PaintingAdultAndrew Rodgers

Exploring Painting at Night - Andrew Rodgers

Exploring Painting at Night - Andrew Rodgers

Exploring Painting at Night - Andrew Rodgers
Jun 2
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Jul 28
TUE
Tuesday
07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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PaintingAdultArturo Perez

Beginning/Intermediate Painting (Figurative, Abstract, Surreal) - Arturo Perez

Beginning/Intermediate Painting (Figurative, Abstract, Surreal) - Arturo Perez

Beginning/Intermediate Painting (Figurative, Abstract, Surreal) - Arturo Perez
Jun 2
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Jul 28
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Tuesday
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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PaintingAdultRebecca Madura

Exploring Painting with Oils - Rebecca Madura

Exploring Painting with Oils - Rebecca Madura

Exploring Painting with Oils - Rebecca Madura
Jun 2
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Jun 23
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Tuesday
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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PaintingAdultSean Friloux

Watercolor Painting: Still Life - Sean Friloux

Watercolor Painting: Still Life - Sean Friloux

Watercolor Painting: Still Life - Sean Friloux
Jun 2
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Jul 28
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Tuesday
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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PhotographyAdultRichard Vallon

Light Painting Photography Workshop - Richard Vallon

Light Painting Photography Workshop - Richard Vallon

Light Painting Photography Workshop - Richard Vallon
Jun 2
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Jun 16
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Tuesday
07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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PhotographyAdultHelen Reed

Digital Phtography for Beginners - Helen Reed

Digital Phtography for Beginners - Helen Reed

Digital Phtography for Beginners - Helen Reed
Jun 2
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Jun 23
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Tuesday
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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SculptureAdultH. Grace Boyle

Intro to Stone Carving: Prehistoric Venus Figures - H. Grace Boyle

Intro to Stone Carving: Prehistoric Venus Figures - H. Grace Boyle

Intro to Stone Carving: Prehistoric Venus Figures - H. Grace Boyle
Jun 2
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Jul 28
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Tuesday
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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PaintingAdultRebecca Madura

Exploring Alla Prima Oil Painting - Rebecca Madura

Exploring Alla Prima Oil Painting - Rebecca Madura

Exploring Alla Prima Oil Painting - Rebecca Madura
Jun 3
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Jun 24
WED
Wednesday
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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PaintingAdultAndrew Rodgers

Abstract Realism - Andrew Rodgers

Abstract Realism - Andrew Rodgers

Abstract Realism - Andrew Rodgers
Jun 3
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Jul 29
WED
Wednesday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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DrawingAdultRebecca Madura

Expressive Drawing - Rebecca Madura

Expressive Drawing - Rebecca Madura

Expressive Drawing - Rebecca Madura
Jun 3
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Jun 24
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Wednesday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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WorkshopsAdultMolly Mcnamara

Spoon Jewelry Workshop - Molly McNamara

Spoon Jewelry Workshop - Molly McNamara

Spoon Jewelry Workshop - Molly McNamara
Jun 3
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Jun 3
WED
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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DrawingAdultJonathan Hodge

Beginning Drawing - Jonathan Hodge

Beginning Drawing - Jonathan Hodge

Beginning Drawing - Jonathan Hodge
Jun 4
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Jul 30
THU
Thursday
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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Independent StudyAdult

Open Studio: Water Media

Open Studio: Water Media

Open Studio: Water Media
Jun 4
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Jul 30
THU
Thursday
09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
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PhotographyAdultRichard Vallon

Beginning Photography: Part 1 - Richard Vallon

Beginning Photography: Part 1 - Richard Vallon

Beginning Photography: Part 1 - Richard Vallon
Jun 4
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Jun 18
THU
Thursday
10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
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PhotographyAdultHelen Reed

Photoshop & Lightroom for Beginners - Helen Reed

Photoshop & Lightroom for Beginners - Helen Reed

Photoshop & Lightroom for Beginners - Helen Reed
Jun 4
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Jun 25
THU
Thursday
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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SculptureAdultH. Grace Boyle

Intro to Stone Carving: Direct Carving Biomorphic Forms - H. Grace Boyle

Intro to Stone Carving: Direct Carving Biomorphic Forms - H. Grace Boyle

Intro to Stone Carving: Direct Carving Biomorphic Forms - H. Grace Boyle
Jun 4
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Jul 30
THU
Thursday
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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Mixed MediaAdultMolly Mcnamara

Introduction to Jewelry Making

Introduction to Jewelry Making

Introduction to Jewelry Making
Jun 5
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Jun 26
FRI
Friday
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Figure StudyAdultJonathan Hodge

Open Studio Figure Study: Long Pose - Jonathan Hodge

Open Studio Figure Study: Long Pose - Jonathan Hodge

Open Studio Figure Study: Long Pose - Jonathan Hodge
Jun 5
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Jul 31
FRI
Friday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultH. Grace Boyle

Intro to Modeling the Figure in Clay - H. Grace Boyle

Intro to Modeling the Figure in Clay - H. Grace Boyle

Intro to Modeling the Figure in Clay - H. Grace Boyle
Jun 5
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Jul 31
FRI
Friday
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthPhoebe Grace

Art Around the World (8-11 yrs) - Phoebe Grace

Art Around the World (8-11 yrs) - Phoebe Grace

Art Around the World (8-11 yrs) - Phoebe Grace
Jun 6
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Aug 1
SAT
Saturday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Mixed MediaYouthPhoebe Grace

Mixed Media Sculpture (7-10 yrs) - Phoebe Grace

Mixed Media Sculpture (7-10 yrs) - Phoebe Grace

Mixed Media Sculpture (7-10 yrs) - Phoebe Grace
Jun 6
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Aug 1
SAT
Saturday
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
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PaintingAdultErin Orlowski

Experience with Soft Pastels - Erin Orlowski

Experience with Soft Pastels - Erin Orlowski

Experience with Soft Pastels - Erin Orlowski
Jun 6
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Jun 20
SAT
Saturday
10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
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PrintmakingAdultJono Goodman

Open Studio: Printmaking (Saturday Afternoons) - Jono Goodman

Open Studio: Printmaking (Saturday Afternoons) - Jono Goodman

Open Studio: Printmaking (Saturday Afternoons) - Jono Goodman
Jun 6
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Aug 1
SAT
Saturday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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PaintingAdultErin Orlowski

Skies and Scenes in Soft Pastels - Erin Orlowski

Skies and Scenes in Soft Pastels - Erin Orlowski

Skies and Scenes in Soft Pastels - Erin Orlowski
Jun 8
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Jun 22
MON
Monday
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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PaintingAdultEmre Karaoglu

Form, Color & Emotion: Figure Drawing (June) - Emre Karaoglu

Form, Color & Emotion: Figure Drawing (June) - Emre Karaoglu

Form, Color & Emotion: Figure Drawing (June) - Emre Karaoglu
Jun 9
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Jun 23
TUE
Tuesday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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PaintingAdultEmre Karaoglu

Intro to Portrait Painting for All Levels (June) - Emre Karaoglu

Intro to Portrait Painting for All Levels (June) - Emre Karaoglu

Intro to Portrait Painting for All Levels (June) - Emre Karaoglu
Jun 9
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Jun 23
TUE
Tuesday
09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Figure StudyAdultEmre Karaoglu

Open Studio Figure Study on Wednesday: Short Pose - Emre Karaoglu

Open Studio Figure Study on Wednesday: Short Pose - Emre Karaoglu

Open Studio Figure Study on Wednesday: Short Pose - Emre Karaoglu
Jun 10
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Jul 22
WED
Wednesday
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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DrawingAdultPiki Mendizabal

Beginning Drawing - Piki Mendizabal

Beginning Drawing - Piki Mendizabal

Beginning Drawing - Piki Mendizabal
Jun 10
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Jul 22
WED
Wednesday
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PaintingAdultPiki Mendizabal

Beginning Oil Painting - Piki Mendizabal

Beginning Oil Painting - Piki Mendizabal

Beginning Oil Painting - Piki Mendizabal
Jun 10
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Jul 22
WED
Wednesday
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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PrintmakingAdultJono Goodman

Open Studio: Printmaking (Wednesday Evenings) - Jono Goodman

Open Studio: Printmaking (Wednesday Evenings) - Jono Goodman

Open Studio: Printmaking (Wednesday Evenings) - Jono Goodman
Jun 10
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Jul 29
WED
Wednesday
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PaintingAdultPiki Mendizabal

Magic Realism - Piki Mendizabal

Magic Realism - Piki Mendizabal

Magic Realism - Piki Mendizabal
Jun 11
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Jul 23
THU
Thursday
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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DrawingAdultEmre Karaoglu

Intro to Drawing for All Levels (June) - Emre Karaoglu

Intro to Drawing for All Levels (June) - Emre Karaoglu

Intro to Drawing for All Levels (June) - Emre Karaoglu
Jun 11
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Jun 25
THU
Thursday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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DrawingAdultPiki Mendizabal

Creative Drawing: Observation to Imagination - Piki Mendizabal

Creative Drawing: Observation to Imagination - Piki Mendizabal

Creative Drawing: Observation to Imagination - Piki Mendizabal
Jun 12
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Jul 24
FRI
Friday
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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PaintingAdultPiki Mendizabal

Creative Oil Painting: Transforming Reality into Personal Expression - Piki Mendizabal

Creative Oil Painting: Transforming Reality into Personal Expression - Piki Mendizabal

Creative Oil Painting: Transforming Reality into Personal Expression - Piki Mendizabal
Jun 12
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Jul 24
FRI
Friday
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PaintingAdultTeresa Villarrubia

Beginner/Intermediate Oil Painting Still Life - Teresa Villarrubia

Beginner/Intermediate Oil Painting Still Life - Teresa Villarrubia

Beginner/Intermediate Oil Painting Still Life - Teresa Villarrubia
Jun 13
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Aug 1
SAT
Saturday
09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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WorkshopsAdultFrances Swigart

Reverse Painting: Monoprinting with the Press - Frances Swigart

Reverse Painting: Monoprinting with the Press - Frances Swigart

Reverse Painting: Monoprinting with the Press - Frances Swigart
Jun 19
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Jun 20
FRI
Friday
SAT
Saturday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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PhotographyAdultRichard Vallon

Beginning Photography: Part 2 - Richard Vallon

Beginning Photography: Part 2 - Richard Vallon

Beginning Photography: Part 2 - Richard Vallon
Jun 25
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Jul 16
THU
Thursday
10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
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PaintingAdultBelinda Flores-Shinshillas

Creating the Conceptual Portrait - Belinda Flores-Shinshillas

Creating the Conceptual Portrait - Belinda Flores-Shinshillas

Creating the Conceptual Portrait - Belinda Flores-Shinshillas
Jun 29
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Jul 31
MON
Monday
FRI
Friday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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PaintingAdultEmre Karaoglu

Intro to Portrait Painting for All Levels (July) - Emre Karaoglu

Intro to Portrait Painting for All Levels (July) - Emre Karaoglu

Intro to Portrait Painting for All Levels (July) - Emre Karaoglu
Jul 7
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Jul 21
TUE
Tuesday
09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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PaintingAdultEmre Karaoglu

Form, Color & Emotion: Figure Drawing (July) - Emre Karaoglu

Form, Color & Emotion: Figure Drawing (July) - Emre Karaoglu

Form, Color & Emotion: Figure Drawing (July) - Emre Karaoglu
Jul 7
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Jul 21
TUE
Tuesday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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DrawingAdultEmre Karaoglu

Intro to Drawing for All Levels (July) - Emre Karaoglu

Intro to Drawing for All Levels (July) - Emre Karaoglu

Intro to Drawing for All Levels (July) - Emre Karaoglu
Jul 9
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Jul 23
THU
Thursday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Beginning Ceramics - Reid Nicholls

Beginning Ceramics - Reid Nicholls

Beginning Ceramics - Reid Nicholls
Jul 13
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Jul 29
MON
Monday
WED
Wednesday
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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WorkshopsAdultPatti Adams

The Joys of Transparent Watercolor - Patti Adams

The Joys of Transparent Watercolor - Patti Adams

The Joys of Transparent Watercolor - Patti Adams
Jul 17
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Jul 19
FRI
Friday
SAT
Saturday
SUN
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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