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Private Lessons

Private Lessons

Private Lessons

Sep 8
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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

Sep 10
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Dec 10
WED
Wednesday
06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
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DrawingAdultEmre Karaoglu

Intro to Drawing For All Levels I - Emre Karaoglu

Intro to Drawing For All Levels I - Emre Karaoglu

Sep 11
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Oct 16
THU
Thursday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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Figure StudyAdultJonathan Hodge

Open Studio Figure Study on Friday: Long Pose - Jonathan Hodge

Open Studio Figure Study on Friday: Long Pose - Jonathan Hodge

Sep 12
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Dec 12
FRI
Friday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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PaintingAdult

Open Studio Water Media

Open Studio Water Media

Sep 12
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Nov 21
FRI
Friday
09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
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PrintmakingAdultJono Goodman

Open Studio: Printmaking - Jono Goodman

Open Studio: Printmaking - Jono Goodman

Sep 13
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Dec 13
SAT
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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SculptureAdultHeidi Mortensen

Sculpting the Figure from Life - Heidi Mortensen

Sculpting the Figure from Life - Heidi Mortensen

Sep 17
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Dec 10
WED
Wednesday
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Ceramics: Independent Study I - Reid Nicholls

Ceramics: Independent Study I - Reid Nicholls

Sep 18
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Oct 2
THU
Thursday
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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PaintingAdultRebecca Madura

Garden Abstractions - Rebecca Madura

Garden Abstractions - Rebecca Madura

Sep 18
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Oct 30
THU
Thursday
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Mixed MediaAdultGus Hoffman

Painting Through the Act of Collage - Gus Hoffman

Painting Through the Act of Collage - Gus Hoffman

Sep 18
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Oct 30
THU
Thursday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

The Handbuilt Vessel I - Reid Nicholls

The Handbuilt Vessel I - Reid Nicholls

Sep 18
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Oct 16
THU
Thursday
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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SculptureAdultHeidi Mortensen

Abstracting the Figure - Heidi Mortensen

Abstracting the Figure - Heidi Mortensen

Sep 19
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Dec 12
FRI
Friday
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Friday Night Wheel I - Reid Nicholls

Friday Night Wheel I - Reid Nicholls

Sep 19
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Oct 17
FRI
Friday
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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PaintingErin Orlowski

Skies and Scenes in Soft Pastel I - Erin Orlowski

Skies and Scenes in Soft Pastel I - Erin Orlowski

Sep 20
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Oct 4
SAT
Saturday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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SculptureAdultHeidi Mortensen

Exploring Ceramic Sculpture - Heidi Mortensen

Exploring Ceramic Sculpture - Heidi Mortensen

Sep 22
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Dec 8
MON
Monday
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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SculptureAdultHeidi Mortensen

Portrait Sculpture - Heidi Mortensen

Portrait Sculpture - Heidi Mortensen

Sep 22
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Dec 8
MON
Monday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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WorkshopsAdult

Plein Air Neighborhood Scene Demonstration - Phil Sandusky

Plein Air Neighborhood Scene Demonstration - Phil Sandusky

Sep 24
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Sep 24
WED
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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WorkshopsAdultBabette Beaullieu

Personal Prayer Flag - Babette Beaullieu

Personal Prayer Flag - Babette Beaullieu

Sep 25
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Sep 25
THU
Thursday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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SculptureAdultHeidi Mortensen

Sculpting a Face from Photographs - Heidi Mortensen

Sculpting a Face from Photographs - Heidi Mortensen

Sep 26
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Dec 12
FRI
Friday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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PaintingAdultBen Hamburger

Color & Perception - Ben Hamburger

Color & Perception - Ben Hamburger

Sep 30
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Dec 9
TUE
Tuesday
09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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PhotographyAdultHelen Reed

Digital Photography 101 - Helen Reed

Digital Photography 101 - Helen Reed

Oct 2
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Oct 30
THU
Thursday
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PhotographyAdultRichard Vallon

Beginning Photography Part 2 - Richard Vallon

Beginning Photography Part 2 - Richard Vallon

Oct 9
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Oct 23
THU
Thursday
10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Ceramics: Independent Study II - Reid Nicholls

Ceramics: Independent Study II - Reid Nicholls

Oct 9
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Oct 30
THU
Thursday
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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SculptureAdultBrooke Howell

Figure Sculpture - Brooke Howell

Figure Sculpture - Brooke Howell

Oct 14
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Dec 2
TUE
Tuesday
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PaintingAdultTeresa Villarrubia

Beginner/Intermediate Oil Painting/Still Life - Teresa Villarubia

Beginner/Intermediate Oil Painting/Still Life - Teresa Villarubia

Oct 18
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Dec 13
SAT
Saturday
09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Mixed MediaAdultPatti Adams

Color & Design II: Advanced Color Theory and Design - Patti Adams

Color & Design II: Advanced Color Theory and Design - Patti Adams

Oct 20
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Dec 8
MON
Monday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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DrawingAdultEmre Karaoglu

Form, Color, & Emotion II - Emre Karaoglu

Form, Color, & Emotion II - Emre Karaoglu

Oct 21
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Dec 2
TUE
Tuesday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Wheel Throwing: All Levels II - Reid Nicholls

Wheel Throwing: All Levels II - Reid Nicholls

Oct 21
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Dec 2
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Tuesday
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Workshops

Mosaics: Mapping Personal Narratives - Kenn Kotara

Mosaics: Mapping Personal Narratives - Kenn Kotara

Oct 22
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Oct 24
WED
Wednesday
THU
Thursday
FRI
Friday
10:00AM - 3:00PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Beginning Ceramics II - Reid Nicholls

Beginning Ceramics II - Reid Nicholls

Oct 23
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Dec 4
THU
Thursday
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

The Handbuilt Vessel II - Reid Nicholls

The Handbuilt Vessel II - Reid Nicholls

Oct 23
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Dec 4
THU
Thursday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Friday Night Wheel II - Reid Nichols

Friday Night Wheel II - Reid Nichols

Oct 24
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Dec 5
FRI
Friday
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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PaintingAdultErin Orlowski

Skies and Scenes in Soft Pastel II - Erin Orlowski

Skies and Scenes in Soft Pastel II - Erin Orlowski

Oct 25
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Nov 8
SAT
Saturday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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SculptureAdultReid Nicholls

Beginning Abstract Sculpture II - Reid Nicholls

Beginning Abstract Sculpture II - Reid Nicholls

Oct 28
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Dec 9
TUE
Tuesday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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DrawingAdultDave Hotstream

Urban Sketching - Dave Hotstream

Urban Sketching - Dave Hotstream

Oct 30
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Dec 11
THU
Thursday
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Ceramics: Independent Study III - Reid Nicholls

Ceramics: Independent Study III - Reid Nicholls

Nov 6
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Dec 4
THU
Thursday
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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Mixed MediaAdultPatti Adams

Copperplate Calligraphy: Addressing Envelopes Workshop - Patti Adams

Copperplate Calligraphy: Addressing Envelopes Workshop - Patti Adams

Nov 7
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Nov 9
FRI
Friday
SAT
Saturday
SUN
Sunday
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
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PrintmakingAdultJono Goodman

Intro to Screen Printing: Greeting Cards Workshop - Jono Goodman

Intro to Screen Printing: Greeting Cards Workshop - Jono Goodman

Nov 13
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Nov 15
THU
Thursday
FRI
Friday
SAT
Saturday
09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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PaintingAdultZona Wainwright

Intermediate Abstract: Monday Afternoon - Zona Wainwright

Intermediate Abstract: Monday Afternoon - Zona Wainwright

Sep 8
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Dec 8
MON
Monday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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PaintingAdultJonathan Hodge

Advanced Still Life Oil Painting - Jonathan Hodge

Advanced Still Life Oil Painting - Jonathan Hodge

Sep 8
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Dec 8
MON
Monday
10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
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Figure StudyAdultCarol Peebles

All Levels Life Drawing in Charcoal and Pastel - Carol Peebles

All Levels Life Drawing in Charcoal and Pastel - Carol Peebles

Sep 8
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Dec 8
MON
Monday
09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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PaintingAdultZona Wainwright

Beginning Abstract - Zona Wainwright

Beginning Abstract - Zona Wainwright

Sep 8
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Dec 1
MON
Monday
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthDave Hotstream

Dynamic Drawing: Figure Studies for Comics, Animation, & Games (12-17 yrs) - Dave Hotstream

Dynamic Drawing: Figure Studies for Comics, Animation, & Games (12-17 yrs) - Dave Hotstream

Sep 8
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Oct 13
MON
Monday
05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
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PaintingAdultSean Friloux

Exploration in Watercolor - Sean Friloux

Exploration in Watercolor - Sean Friloux

Sep 8
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Dec 8
MON
Monday
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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PaintingAdultRebecca Madura

Exploring Oil Painting (Beg/Int) - Rebecca Madura

Exploring Oil Painting (Beg/Int) - Rebecca Madura

Sep 8
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Dec 8
MON
Monday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthPhoebe Grace

Graphic Novel (10-14 yrs) - Phoebe Grace

Graphic Novel (10-14 yrs) - Phoebe Grace

Sep 8
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Dec 8
MON
Monday
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
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Mixed MediaAdultPatti Adams

Introduction to Color & Design - Patti Adams

Introduction to Color & Design - Patti Adams

Sep 8
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Oct 13
MON
Monday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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PaintingAdultSean Friloux

Plein Air Watercolor Under the Oaks - Sean Friloux

Plein Air Watercolor Under the Oaks - Sean Friloux

Sep 8
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Dec 8
MON
Monday
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Studio Space

Porch Premium Studio Space

Porch Premium Studio Space

Sep 8
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Dec 13
MON
Monday
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WED
Wednesday
THU
Thursday
FRI
Friday
09:00 AM - 09:00 PM
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PaintingAdultPatti Adams

The Creative Watercolor Sketchbook - Patti Adams

The Creative Watercolor Sketchbook - Patti Adams

Sep 8
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Dec 8
MON
Monday
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Beginning Ceramics I - Reid Nicholls

Beginning Ceramics I - Reid Nicholls

Sep 9
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Oct 14
TUE
Tuesday
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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DrawingAdultKaori Maeyama

Beginning Drawing in the Afternoon- Kaori Maeyama

Beginning Drawing in the Afternoon- Kaori Maeyama

Sep 9
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Oct 28
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Tuesday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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DrawingAdultKaori Maeyama

Beginning Drawing in the Evening - Kaori Maeyama

Beginning Drawing in the Evening - Kaori Maeyama

Sep 9
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Oct 28
TUE
Tuesday
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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PaintingAdultAndrew Rodgers

Exploring Painting at Night - Andrew Rodgers

Exploring Painting at Night - Andrew Rodgers

Sep 9
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Dec 9
TUE
Tuesday
07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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DrawingAdultEmre Karaoglu

Form, Color, & Emotion I - Emre Karaoglu

Form, Color, & Emotion I - Emre Karaoglu

Sep 9
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Oct 14
TUE
Tuesday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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PaintingAdultZona Wainwright

Intermediate Abstract: Tuesday Afternoon - Zona Wainwright

Intermediate Abstract: Tuesday Afternoon - Zona Wainwright

Sep 9
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Dec 2
TUE
Tuesday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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PaintingAdultZona Wainwright

Intermediate Abstract: Tuesday Morning - Zona Wainwright

Intermediate Abstract: Tuesday Morning - Zona Wainwright

Sep 9
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Dec 2
TUE
Tuesday
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Mixed MediaAdult

Michelangelo and the Renaissance - Cybèle von Redern

Michelangelo and the Renaissance - Cybèle von Redern

Sep 9
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Dec 9
TUE
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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PaintingAdultAndrew Rodgers

Oil Painting Exploration: Beginning & Intermediate - Andrew Rodgers

Oil Painting Exploration: Beginning & Intermediate - Andrew Rodgers

Sep 9
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Dec 9
TUE
Tuesday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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PaintingAdultAndrew Rodgers

Abstract Realism - Andrew Rodgers

Abstract Realism - Andrew Rodgers

Sep 10
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Dec 10
WED
Wednesday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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PaintingAdultGarth Swanson

Advanced Still Life Oil Painting - Garth Swanson

Advanced Still Life Oil Painting - Garth Swanson

Sep 10
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Dec 10
WED
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
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PaintingAdultRebecca Madura

Alla Prima Floral Painting - Rebecca Madura

Alla Prima Floral Painting - Rebecca Madura

Sep 10
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Oct 15
WED
Wednesday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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DrawingAdultKaori Maeyama

Charcoal Drawing - Kaori Maeyama

Charcoal Drawing - Kaori Maeyama

Sep 10
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Oct 29
WED
Wednesday
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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PaintingAdultBen Hamburger

Introduction to Oil Painting - Ben Hamburger

Introduction to Oil Painting - Ben Hamburger

Sep 10
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Dec 10
WED
Wednesday
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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PrintmakingAdultJono Goodman

Introduction to Silkscreen/Independent Study - Jono Goodman

Introduction to Silkscreen/Independent Study - Jono Goodman

Sep 10
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Oct 22
WED
Wednesday
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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PaintingAdultNicole Charbonnet

Painting (Art + Identity) - Nicole Charbonnet

Painting (Art + Identity) - Nicole Charbonnet

Sep 10
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Dec 10
WED
Wednesday
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Creative WritingAdultLyle Colombo

The Artist's Way - Lyle Colombo

The Artist's Way - Lyle Colombo

Sep 10
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Dec 10
WED
Wednesday
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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DrawingAdultJonathan Hodge

Beginning Drawing - Jonathan Hodge

Beginning Drawing - Jonathan Hodge

Sep 11
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Dec 11
THU
Thursday
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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PhotographyAdultRichard Vallon

Beginning Photography Part 1 - Richard Vallon

Beginning Photography Part 1 - Richard Vallon

Sep 11
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Sep 25
THU
Thursday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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DrawingAdultJonathan Hodge

Intro To Classical Figure Drawing - Jonathan Hodge

Intro To Classical Figure Drawing - Jonathan Hodge

Sep 11
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Dec 11
THU
Thursday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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PaintingAdultEmre Karaoglu

Intro to Portrait Painting With Oil I - Emre Karaoglu

Intro to Portrait Painting With Oil I - Emre Karaoglu

Sep 11
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Oct 16
THU
Thursday
09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Creative WritingAdultLyle Colombo

Novel Writing Intensive - Lyle Colombo

Novel Writing Intensive - Lyle Colombo

Sep 11
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Dec 11
THU
Thursday
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthAsh Gaude

Acrylic Painting (10-14 yrs) - Ash Gaude

Acrylic Painting (10-14 yrs) - Ash Gaude

Sep 13
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Dec 6
SAT
Saturday
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthPhoebe Grace

Art Around the World (7-10yrs) - Phoebe Grace

Art Around the World (7-10yrs) - Phoebe Grace

Sep 13
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Dec 13
SAT
Saturday
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthAsh Gaude

Color Exploration (4-7 yrs) - Ash Gaude

Color Exploration (4-7 yrs) - Ash Gaude

Sep 13
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Dec 6
SAT
Saturday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthArturo Perez

Drawing from Observation (7-11 yrs) - Arturo Perez

Drawing from Observation (7-11 yrs) - Arturo Perez

Sep 13
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Dec 13
SAT
Saturday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthRen Watson

Handbuilding and Ceramic Sculpture PM (12-14 yrs) - Ren Watson

Handbuilding and Ceramic Sculpture PM (12-14 yrs) - Ren Watson

Sep 13
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Dec 13
SAT
Saturday
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthDave Hotstream

Portfolio Development (12-17 yrs) - Dave Hotstream

Portfolio Development (12-17 yrs) - Dave Hotstream

Sep 13
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Dec 6
SAT
Saturday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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PaintingAdultNell Tilton

Advanced Abstract AM - Nell Tilton

Advanced Abstract AM - Nell Tilton

Sep 18
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Nov 13
THU
Thursday
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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PaintingAdultNell Tilton

Advanced Abstract PM - Nell Tilton

Advanced Abstract PM - Nell Tilton

Sep 18
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Nov 13
THU
Thursday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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PaintingAdultRebecca Madura

Large Scale Floral - Rebecca Madura

Large Scale Floral - Rebecca Madura

Oct 22
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Dec 3
WED
Wednesday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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DrawingAdultEmre Karaoglu

Intro to Drawing For All Levels II - Emre Karaoglu

Intro to Drawing For All Levels II - Emre Karaoglu

Oct 23
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Dec 4
THU
Thursday
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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PaintingAdultEmre Karaoglu

Intro to Portrait Painting With Oil II - Emre Karaoglu

Intro to Portrait Painting With Oil II - Emre Karaoglu

Oct 23
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Dec 4
THU
Thursday
09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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