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The Academy offers an engaging and diverse curriculum that explores the foundations of the fine arts as well as new and innovative explorations in the visual arts. Our faculty are masters in their craft and through lecture, studio study, and artistic creation our students engage in essential explorations that are both rigorous and relaxing.

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DrawingAdultJonathan Hodge

Beginning Drawing

Beginning Drawing

Sep 9
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Dec 9
MON
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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DrawingAdultCarol Peebles

All Levels Life Drawing in Charcoal, Pastel or Graphite

All Levels Life Drawing in Charcoal, Pastel or Graphite

Sep 9
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Dec 9
MON
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Mixed MediaAdultPatti Adams

Exploring Calligraphy: The Art of Making Beautiful Letterforms

Exploring Calligraphy: The Art of Making Beautiful Letterforms

Sep 9
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Dec 9
MON
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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PaintingAdultZona Wainwright

Beginning Abstract

Beginning Abstract

Sep 9
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Dec 2
MON
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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PaintingAdultZona Wainwright

Intermediate Abstract

Intermediate Abstract

Sep 9
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Dec 2
MON
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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SculptureAdultBrooke Howell

Introduction to Figure Sculpture

Introduction to Figure Sculpture

Sep 9
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Nov 18
MON
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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SculptureAdultBrooke Howell

Figure Sculpture with Detail Studies

Figure Sculpture with Detail Studies

Sep 9
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Dec 9
MON
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Studio SpaceAdult

Porch Premium Studio Space

Porch Premium Studio Space

Sep 9
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Dec 14
MON
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FRI
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Exploring Pottery on the Wheel - All Levels

Exploring Pottery on the Wheel - All Levels

Sep 10
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Oct 15
TUE
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Creative WritingAdultLyle Colombo

Creative Writing & Drawing: The Self in Word and Image

Creative Writing & Drawing: The Self in Word and Image

Sep 10
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Oct 15
TUE
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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PaintingAdultAndrew Rodgers

Oil Painting Exploration: Beginning & Intermediate

Oil Painting Exploration: Beginning & Intermediate

Sep 10
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Dec 10
TUE
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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PaintingAdultJonathan Hodge

Advanced Still Life Oil Painting with Jonathan

Advanced Still Life Oil Painting with Jonathan

Sep 10
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Dec 10
TUE
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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PaintingAdultNurhan Gokturk

Introduction to Watercolor

Introduction to Watercolor

Sep 10
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Oct 15
TUE
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PaintingAdultZona Wainwright

Intermediate Abstract

Intermediate Abstract

Sep 10
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Dec 3
TUE
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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PaintingAdultBen Hamburger

En Plein Air/Landscape Painting

En Plein Air/Landscape Painting

Sep 10
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Dec 10
TUE
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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PaintingAdultAndrew Rodgers

Exploring Painting at Night

Exploring Painting at Night

Sep 10
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Dec 10
TUE
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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DrawingAdultKaori Maeyama

Beginning Drawing

Beginning Drawing

Sep 10
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Nov 12
TUE
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Mixed MediaAdultJohn Stephens

Introduction to Art Appreciation

Introduction to Art Appreciation

Sep 10
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Oct 15
TUE
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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DrawingAdultLyle Colombo

Beginning Drawing: Drawing on Right Side of Brain

Beginning Drawing: Drawing on Right Side of Brain

Sep 11
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Dec 11
WED
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Figure StudyAdultPeter Frauenfelder

Open Studio Figure Study - Short Pose

Open Studio Figure Study - Short Pose

Sep 11
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Dec 11
WED
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PaintingAdultNicole Charbonnet

Painting ( Art + Identity )

Painting ( Art + Identity )

Sep 11
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Dec 11
WED
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PaintingAdultGarth Swanson

Advanced Still Life Oil Painting with Garth

Advanced Still Life Oil Painting with Garth

Sep 11
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Dec 11
WED
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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PaintingAdultAndrew Rodgers

Abstract Nature: Class and Exhibition Experience

Abstract Nature: Class and Exhibition Experience

Sep 11
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Dec 11
WED
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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PrintmakingAdultJono Goodman

Exploring Silkscreen

Exploring Silkscreen

Sep 11
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Oct 16
WED
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

The Handbuilt Vessel 1

The Handbuilt Vessel 1

Sep 12
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Oct 17
THU
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Open Studio - Ceramics & Sculpture

Open Studio - Ceramics & Sculpture

Sep 12
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Dec 5
THU
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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DrawingAdultDave Hotstream

Exploring Pen & Ink

Exploring Pen & Ink

Sep 12
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Oct 17
THU
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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SculptureAdultReid Nicholls

Beginning Abstract Sculpture

Beginning Abstract Sculpture

Sep 12
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Oct 17
THU
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Independent Study - Ceramics

Independent Study - Ceramics

Sep 12
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Oct 17
THU
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthPhoebe Grace

Artists of the Past, Present & Future (7-11 yrs)

Artists of the Past, Present & Future (7-11 yrs)

Sep 12
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Dec 12
THU
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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PaintingAdultAlex Beard

Abstract Naturalism

Abstract Naturalism

Sep 12
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Dec 12
THU
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Exploring Pottery on the Wheel at Night

Exploring Pottery on the Wheel at Night

Sep 13
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Oct 18
FRI
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PaintingAdult

Open Studio Water Media

Open Studio Water Media

Sep 13
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Nov 22
FRI
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Figure StudyAdultJonathan Hodge

Open Studio Figure Study - Long Pose

Open Studio Figure Study - Long Pose

Sep 14
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Dec 14
SAT
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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PrintmakingAdultJono Goodman

Open Studio - Printmaking

Open Studio - Printmaking

Sep 14
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Dec 14
SAT
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthJennifer Lindsley

Art Exploration for the Young Artist (7-9 yrs)

Art Exploration for the Young Artist (7-9 yrs)

Sep 14
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Dec 7
SAT
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthJennifer Lindsley

Art Exploration for the Tween Artist (10-14 yrs)

Art Exploration for the Tween Artist (10-14 yrs)

Sep 14
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Dec 7
SAT
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthGrace Eskin

Young Ceramicists (7-11 yrs)

Young Ceramicists (7-11 yrs)

Sep 14
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Oct 26
SAT
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthGrace Eskin

Ceramics for Littles (4-6 yrs)

Ceramics for Littles (4-6 yrs)

Sep 14
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Oct 19
SAT
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthDave Hotstream

Portfolio Development (12-17 yrs)

Portfolio Development (12-17 yrs)

Sep 14
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Dec 7
SAT
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthLyle Colombo

Light Into Form: Drawing with Light (14-17 yrs)

Light Into Form: Drawing with Light (14-17 yrs)

Sep 14
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Oct 19
SAT
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthSara Nyquist

3D Workshop: Life Size Character Creation (7-10 yrs)

3D Workshop: Life Size Character Creation (7-10 yrs)

Sep 15
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Oct 20
SUN
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthSara Nyquist

Observational Drawing (11-14 yrs)

Observational Drawing (11-14 yrs)

Sep 15
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Oct 20
SUN
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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PaintingAdultRebecca Madura

Abstracting the Garden

Abstracting the Garden

Sep 17
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Oct 22
TUE
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PaintingAdultRebecca Madura

Beginning Oil Painting

Beginning Oil Painting

Sep 18
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Dec 11
WED
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PaintingAdultRebecca Madura

Beyond Observational Painting

Beyond Observational Painting

Sep 18
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Oct 23
WED
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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PaintingAdultNell Tilton

Advanced Abstract PM

Advanced Abstract PM

Sep 19
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Nov 14
THU
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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PaintingAdultNell Tilton

Advanced Abstract AM

Advanced Abstract AM

Sep 19
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Nov 14
THU
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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PhotographyAdultRichard Vallon

Beginning Photography SLR & Mirrorless Cameras Part 1

Beginning Photography SLR & Mirrorless Cameras Part 1

Sep 19
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Oct 3
THU
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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PaintingAdultRebecca Madura

Large Floral Still-Life Painting

Large Floral Still-Life Painting

Sep 19
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Oct 24
THU
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthPhoebe Grace

Mixed Media Sculpture (6-9 yrs)

Mixed Media Sculpture (6-9 yrs)

Sep 22
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Oct 27
SUN
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthPhoebe Grace

Space Academy (7-11 yrs)

Space Academy (7-11 yrs)

Sep 22
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Oct 27
SUN
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthPhoebe Grace

Beginner Painting (5-7 yrs)

Beginner Painting (5-7 yrs)

Sep 24
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Oct 29
TUE
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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DrawingAdultSara Madandar

Intro to Drawing

Intro to Drawing

Sep 25
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Nov 13
WED
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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DrawingAdultPhoebe Grace

Beginning Drawing

Beginning Drawing

Sep 26
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Dec 5
THU
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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DrawingAdultSara Madandar

Introduction to Figure Drawing

Introduction to Figure Drawing

Sep 27
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Nov 15
FRI
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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SculptureAdultBrooke Howell

Exploring Sculpture at Night

Exploring Sculpture at Night

Oct 9
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Nov 20
WED
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PhotographyAdultRichard Vallon

Beginning Photography SLR & Mirrorless Cameras Part 2

Beginning Photography SLR & Mirrorless Cameras Part 2

Oct 10
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Oct 24
THU
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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DrawingAdultSara Madandar

Abstraction in Figure Drawing

Abstraction in Figure Drawing

Oct 15
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Nov 19
TUE
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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PhotographyAdultHelen Reed

Photoshop & Lightroom Basics

Photoshop & Lightroom Basics

Oct 16
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Oct 30
WED
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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WorkshopsAdultHelen Reed

Cyanotype Workshop

Cyanotype Workshop

Oct 19
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Oct 19
SAT
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Exploring Pottery on the Wheel - All Levels

Exploring Pottery on the Wheel - All Levels

Oct 22
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Dec 3
TUE
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Creative WritingAdultLyle Colombo

Creative Writing & Drawing: Object Stories

Creative Writing & Drawing: Object Stories

Oct 22
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Dec 5
TUE
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

The Handbuilt Vessel 2

The Handbuilt Vessel 2

Oct 22
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Dec 3
TUE
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Beginning Ceramics

Beginning Ceramics

Oct 24
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Dec 5
THU
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Independent Study - Ceramics

Independent Study - Ceramics

Oct 24
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Dec 5
THU
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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SculptureAdultReid Nicholls

Beginning Abstract Sculpture

Beginning Abstract Sculpture

Oct 24
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Dec 5
THU
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Exploring Pottery on the Wheel at Night

Exploring Pottery on the Wheel at Night

Oct 25
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Dec 6
FRI
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Independent Study - Ceramics

Independent Study - Ceramics

Oct 25
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Dec 6
FRI
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthLyle Colombo

Fundamentals of Art & Creative Writing (7-9 yrs)

Fundamentals of Art & Creative Writing (7-9 yrs)

Oct 26
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Dec 7
SAT
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthGrace Eskin

Young Ceramicists (7-11 yrs)

Young Ceramicists (7-11 yrs)

Oct 26
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Dec 7
SAT
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthGrace Eskin

Ceramics for Littles (4-6 yrs)

Ceramics for Littles (4-6 yrs)

Oct 26
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Dec 7
SAT
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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PaintingAdultRebecca Madura

Large Floral Still-Life Painting

Large Floral Still-Life Painting

Oct 29
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Dec 10
TUE
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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DrawingAdultDave Hotstream

Urban Sketching

Urban Sketching

Oct 31
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Dec 12
THU
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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PaintingAdultRebecca Madura

Abstracting the Garden

Abstracting the Garden

Oct 31
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Dec 12
THU
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Exploring Slip and Sgraffito

Exploring Slip and Sgraffito

Nov 5
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Dec 3
TUE
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PhotographyAdultHelen Reed

Intermediate Photography

Intermediate Photography

Nov 5
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Dec 10
TUE
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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WorkshopsAdultHelen Reed

Lumen Print Workshop

Lumen Print Workshop

Nov 16
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Nov 16
SAT
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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WorkshopsAdultJono Goodman

Kitchen Printmaking Workshop

Kitchen Printmaking Workshop

Nov 21
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Nov 23
THU
FRI
SAT
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CampsYouthPeter Frauenfelder

November Fine Arts Kids Camp

November Fine Arts Kids Camp

Nov 25
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Nov 27
MON
TUE
WED
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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WorkshopsAdultJono Goodman

Holiday Cards Silkscreen Workshop

Holiday Cards Silkscreen Workshop

Dec 5
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Dec 7
THU
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