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We invite you to explore the classes offered in the Spring 2025 Semester, but registration for those courses will not open until December 10th.

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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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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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CampsYouthPeter Frauenfelder

December Holiday Youth Camp

December Holiday Youth Camp

Dec 30
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Jan 3
MON
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THU
FRI
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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PaintingAdultJonathan Hodge

Advanced Still Life Oil Painting with Jonathan

Advanced Still Life Oil Painting with Jonathan

Jan 13
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Apr 28
MON
1:00 PM - 4:00 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

Jan 13
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Apr 28
MON
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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PaintingAdultZona Wainwright

Beginning Abstract

Beginning Abstract

Jan 13
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Apr 14
MON
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Mixed MediaAdultPatti Adams

Color & Design I: Introduction to Color Theory

Color & Design I: Introduction to Color Theory

Jan 13
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Feb 17
MON
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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PrintmakingAdultJono Goodman

Independent Study: Printmaking

Independent Study: Printmaking

Jan 13
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Apr 14
MON
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PaintingAdultZona Wainwright

Intermediate Abstract

Intermediate Abstract

Jan 13
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Apr 14
MON
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Studio SpaceAdult

Porch Premium Studio Space

Porch Premium Studio Space

Jan 13
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May 3
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Private Lessons

Private Lessons

Jan 13
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May 3
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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PaintingAdultPatti Adams

Watercolor Sketchbook

Watercolor Sketchbook

Jan 13
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Feb 17
MON
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Beginning Ceramics

Beginning Ceramics

Jan 14
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Feb 18
TUE
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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DrawingAdultLyle Colombo

Beginning Drawing: Drawing on Right Side of Brain

Beginning Drawing: Drawing on Right Side of Brain

Jan 14
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Apr 15
TUE
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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PaintingAdultRebecca Madura

Beyond Observational Painting

Beyond Observational Painting

Jan 14
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Feb 18
TUE
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Exploring Glaze

Exploring Glaze

Jan 14
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Mar 18
TUE
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PaintingAdultAndrew Rodgers

Exploring Painting at Night

Exploring Painting at Night

Jan 14
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Apr 29
TUE
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Exploring Pottery on the Wheel: All Levels

Exploring Pottery on the Wheel: All Levels

Jan 14
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Feb 18
TUE
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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PaintingAdultZona Wainwright

Intermediate Abstract

Intermediate Abstract

Jan 14
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Apr 15
TUE
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Mixed MediaAdultJohn Stephens

Intro to Art Appreciation: 12 week course

Intro to Art Appreciation: 12 week course

Jan 14
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Apr 15
TUE
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Mixed MediaAdultJohn Stephens

Intro to Art Appreciation: 6 week course

Intro to Art Appreciation: 6 week course

Jan 14
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Feb 18
TUE
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PaintingAdultNurhan Gokturk

Introduction to Watercolor

Introduction to Watercolor

Jan 14
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Mar 11
TUE
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PaintingAdultAndrew Rodgers

Oil Painting Exploration: Beginning & Intermediate

Oil Painting Exploration: Beginning & Intermediate

Jan 14
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Apr 29
TUE
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Creative WritingAdultLyle Colombo

The Artist's Way: Cultivating Your Creative Practice in Writing and/or Drawing

The Artist's Way: Cultivating Your Creative Practice in Writing and/or Drawing

Jan 14
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Apr 15
TUE
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PaintingAdultGus Hoffman

The Spirit of Alla Prima

The Spirit of Alla Prima

Jan 14
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Feb 18
TUE
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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PaintingAdultAndrew Rodgers

Abstract Realism

Abstract Realism

Jan 15
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Apr 30
WED
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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PaintingAdultGarth Swanson

Advanced Still Life Oil Painting with Garth

Advanced Still Life Oil Painting with Garth

Jan 15
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Apr 30
WED
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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PaintingAdultRebecca Madura

Beginning/Intermediate Oil Painting

Beginning/Intermediate Oil Painting

Jan 15
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Apr 30
WED
6:00 PM - 9:00 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

Jan 15
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Feb 19
WED
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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PaintingAdultPhoebe Grace

Expanding Painting

Expanding Painting

Jan 15
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Apr 30
WED
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PrintmakingAdultJono Goodman

Exploring Silkscreen

Exploring Silkscreen

Jan 15
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Apr 16
WED
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PaintingAdultJonathan Hodge

Intro to Classical Figure Painting with Jonathan

Intro to Classical Figure Painting with Jonathan

Jan 15
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Apr 30
WED
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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DrawingAdultSara Madandar

Intro to Drawing

Intro to Drawing

Jan 15
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Apr 2
WED
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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PaintingAdultNicole Charbonnet

Painting ( Art + Identity )

Painting ( Art + Identity )

Jan 15
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Apr 30
WED
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PhotographyAdultHelen Reed

Photo 101

Photo 101

Jan 15
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Feb 12
WED
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Figure StudyAdultPeter Frauenfelder

Wednesday Open Studio Figure Study: Short Pose

Wednesday Open Studio Figure Study: Short Pose

Jan 15
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Apr 30
WED
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PaintingAdultAlex Beard

Abstract Naturalism

Abstract Naturalism

Jan 16
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May 1
THU
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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SculptureAdultReid Nicholls

Beginning Abstract Sculpture

Beginning Abstract Sculpture

Jan 16
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Feb 20
THU
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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DrawingAdultJonathan Hodge

Beginning Drawing with Jonathan

Beginning Drawing with Jonathan

Jan 16
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May 1
THU
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Independent Study: Ceramics on Thursday

Independent Study: Ceramics on Thursday

Jan 16
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Apr 17
THU
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PaintingAdultRebecca Madura

Large Floral Still-Life Painting

Large Floral Still-Life Painting

Jan 16
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Feb 20
THU
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthPhoebe Grace

Mixed Media Sculpture (7-11 yrs)

Mixed Media Sculpture (7-11 yrs)

Jan 16
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Apr 17
THU
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Open Studio: Ceramics & Sculpture

Open Studio: Ceramics & Sculpture

Jan 16
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Apr 17
THU
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

The Handbuilt Vessel 1

The Handbuilt Vessel 1

Jan 16
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Feb 20
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

Jan 17
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Apr 18
FRI
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Independent Study: Ceramics on Friday

Independent Study: Ceramics on Friday

Jan 17
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Apr 18
FRI
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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DrawingAdultSara Madandar

Introduction to Figure Drawing

Introduction to Figure Drawing

Jan 17
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Mar 21
FRI
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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PaintingAdult

Open Studio Water Media

Open Studio Water Media

Jan 17
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Apr 4
FRI
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthPhoebe Grace

Beginner Painting (6-8 yrs)

Beginner Painting (6-8 yrs)

Jan 18
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Apr 26
SAT
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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PaintingAdultKathleen Matthews

Beginning & Intermediate Oil Painting

Beginning & Intermediate Oil Painting

Jan 18
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May 3
SAT
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Morning
Youth ClassesYouthHazel Tebbe-Crump

Ceramics for Littles (4-6 yrs)

Ceramics for Littles (4-6 yrs)

Jan 18
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Apr 26
SAT
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthSara Madandar

Clothed Figure Drawing for Teens (13-17 yrs)

Clothed Figure Drawing for Teens (13-17 yrs)

Jan 18
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Mar 22
SAT
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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WorkshopsAdultChad Serhal

Collage Workshop

Collage Workshop

Jan 18
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Jan 18
SAT
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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PrintmakingAdultJono Goodman

Open Studio: Printmaking

Open Studio: Printmaking

Jan 18
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May 3
SAT
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthDave Hotstream

Portfolio Development (12-17 yrs)

Portfolio Development (12-17 yrs)

Jan 18
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Apr 26
SAT
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Figure StudyAdultJonathan Hodge

Saturday Open Studio Figure Study: Long Pose

Saturday Open Studio Figure Study: Long Pose

Jan 18
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May 3
SAT
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthPhoebe Grace

Social Sculpture (10-14 yrs)

Social Sculpture (10-14 yrs)

Jan 18
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Apr 26
SAT
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthHazel Tebbe-Crump

Young Ceramicists (7-11 yrs)

Young Ceramicists (7-11 yrs)

Jan 18
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Apr 26
SAT
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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PaintingAdultNell Tilton

Advanced Abstract AM

Advanced Abstract AM

Jan 23
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Mar 27
THU
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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PaintingAdultNell Tilton

Advanced Abstract PM

Advanced Abstract PM

Jan 23
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Mar 27
THU
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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SculptureAdultBrooke Howell

Figure Sculpture

Figure Sculpture

Feb 3
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Apr 7
MON
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PaintingAdultBen Hamburger

Painting Workout: Skill-Building Exercises for Intermediate Painters

Painting Workout: Skill-Building Exercises for Intermediate Painters

Feb 4
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Mar 25
TUE
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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SculptureAdultBrooke Howell

Portrait Sculpture

Portrait Sculpture

Feb 5
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Apr 9
WED
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PhotographyAdultHelen Reed

Intermediate Photography

Intermediate Photography

Feb 19
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Apr 9
WED
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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CampsYouthPeter Frauenfelder

Mardi Gras Fine Arts Youth Camp

Mardi Gras Fine Arts Youth Camp

Mar 5
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Mar 7
WED
THU
FRI
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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DrawingAdultDave Hotstream

Exploring Pen & Ink

Exploring Pen & Ink

Mar 8
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Apr 12
SAT
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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DrawingAdultDave Hotstream

Urban Sketching

Urban Sketching

Mar 9
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Apr 13
SUN
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Afternoon
Mixed MediaAdultPatti Adams

Color & Design II: Advanced Color Theory and Design

Color & Design II: Advanced Color Theory and Design

Mar 10
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Apr 14
MON
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Mixed MediaAdultPatti Adams

Gilding with Calligraphy

Gilding with Calligraphy

Mar 10
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Apr 14
MON
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Exploring Pottery on the Wheel: All Levels

Exploring Pottery on the Wheel: All Levels

Mar 11
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Apr 15
TUE
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Morning
PaintingAdultRebecca Madura

Large Floral Still Life Painting

Large Floral Still Life Painting

Mar 11
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Apr 15
TUE
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Afternoon
CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

The Handbuilt Vessel 2

The Handbuilt Vessel 2

Mar 11
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Apr 15
TUE
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthDave Hotstream

Character Design (12-16 yrs)

Character Design (12-16 yrs)

Mar 12
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Apr 16
WED
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Morning
Creative WritingAdultLyle Colombo

Creative Writing & Drawing: Object Stories

Creative Writing & Drawing: Object Stories

Mar 12
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Apr 16
WED
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Morning
SculptureAdultReid Nicholls

Beginning Abstract Sculpture

Beginning Abstract Sculpture

Mar 13
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Apr 17
THU
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Afternoon
CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Beginning Ceramics

Beginning Ceramics

Mar 13
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Apr 17
THU
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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PhotographyAdultRichard Vallon

Beginning Photography: SLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Beginning Photography: SLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Mar 13
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Mar 27
THU
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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PaintingAdultRebecca Madura

Beyond Observational Painting

Beyond Observational Painting

Mar 13
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Apr 17
THU
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PrintmakingAdultJono Goodman

DIY Printmaking

DIY Printmaking

Mar 14
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Apr 18
FRI
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Exploring Slip and Sgraffito

Exploring Slip and Sgraffito

Mar 25
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Apr 15
TUE
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PaintingAdultBen Hamburger

Plein Air Painting: Distilling the Landscape

Plein Air Painting: Distilling the Landscape

Mar 27
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May 1
THU
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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PhotographyAdultHelen Reed

Photo 101 (Saturday class)

Photo 101 (Saturday class)

Mar 29
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Apr 12
SAT
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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PhotographyAdultRichard Vallon

Intermediate Photography

Intermediate Photography

Apr 3
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Apr 17
THU
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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CampsYouthPeter Frauenfelder

Spring Break Fine Arts Kids Camp

Spring Break Fine Arts Kids Camp

Apr 21
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Apr 25
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
9:00 AM - 3:30 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Afternoon
PaintingAdultAlex Beard

Abstract Naturalism with Alex Beard

Abstract Naturalism with Alex Beard

Sep 12
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Dec 12
THU
1:00 PM - 4:00 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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Afternoon
Youth ClassesYouthPhoebe Grace

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 ClassesYouthPhoebe Grace

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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Morning
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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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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