Winter 2026 Classes: Ages 2.5 to Adults
Something for Everyone!
Classes Run Jan13 - Feb18
Drop-in, pro-rated, and scholarship options available
Art Lab: Ages 6-9 (Cloverdale)
Monday, Jan 12 - Feb 16
In Art Lab, students explore materials both traditional and unique as they mix it up with charcoal, markers, paints, wood, wire, mosaics, clay, collage and found objects. Each class will offer a variety of hands-on projects through several "Creation Stations" as we explore both 2-D and 3-D media. Students will also gain experience drawing and painting directly from nature. They will also learn techniques and genres by contemporary or modern masters.
Mixed Media Magic: Ages 6-9
Tuesday, Jan 13 - Feb 17
Students explore a wide variety of materials and techniques as they mix it up with charcoal, markers, found objects, paints, wood, wire, clay, cardboard, etc to form both 2-D and 3-D artworks. This class offers an open choice or choice-based approach to art where students have input on their artistic creation, from the project’s concept to the materials used. This approach empowers students to make their own creative decisions, fostering intrinsic motivation, ownership, and skill development. They build confidence as they acquire new skills and hone existing ones while learning alternative ways to problem solve and create.
After-School Ceramics: Ages 8-15
Wednesdays, Jan 14 - Feb 18, 3:30 - 5:00
This course is a continuation of our fall Ceramics Series and welcomes students of all experience levels. As a medium, clay offers endless opportunities for exploring creativity. Continuing students will hone existing skills and learn new ones. Beginning students will learn basics: how to throw pottery on the wheel to creating functional pieces such as cups, bowls, vases, and plates. We’ll also explore hand-building techniques—pinch, coil, and slab—to shape embossed tiles, plaques, pinch and coil pots, figurines, boxes and pots.
Ceramics: Adults and Teens Ages 16 +
Wednesdays, Jan 14 - Feb 18, 5:30 - 7:00
This course is a continuation of our fall Ceramics Series and welcomes students of all experience levels. As a medium, clay offers endless opportunities for exploring creativity. Continuing students will hone existing skills and learn new ones. Beginning students will learn basics: how to throw pottery on the wheel to creating functional pieces such as cups, bowls, vases, and plates. We’ll also explore hand-building techniques—pinch, coil, and slab—to shape embossed tiles, plaques, pinch and coil pots, figurines, boxes and pots.
Studio Art, Drawing & Beyond: Ages 10-15 (Cloverdale)
Thursdays: Jan 15- Feb 19, 3:30 - 5:00
In these ongoing after-school sessions, students will practice drawing from observation using various professional materials: charcoal, graphite, pastels, colored pencils, ink, markers, and conte crayon using a variety of quality paper supports. They will learn basic and more advanced techniques used in the studio such as line, form, shading, blending, perspective and building texture. In addition, students will explore mixed media such as ink drawing illustrations with watercolor or printmaking ideas. Experimentation is encouraged!
All levels are welcome. Differentiated instruction is provided to meet each student’s interests, needs, and strengths.
