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Whether you are a complete beginner or a potter who wishes to advance your techniques, this class will assist students of all levels to expand their knowledge and creativity using the Potter's Wheel and the basics of ceramic pinch, coil & slab. *Included in the price of your class is a 25lb bag of clay as well as 2.5 hours of open studio time per week, to be used immediately prior to your class time. Students may purchase 1 additional bag of clay from The Art Center over the course of the session. For a total of 50 lbs maximum per session. Tool kits must be purchased by students and are available at most Dick Blick and Michaels stores. *Upcharge for porcelain clay: 1st bag $20, 2nd bag $50. Porcelain clay can purchased online at check out (look for Add On option below the Booking Form) or through our online shop.

Improv (short for improvisation) is a popular form of theatre in which the players spontaneously create stories, characters, and scenes. Through fun games and exercises, students will learn the essential improv skills of listening, reacting, collaborating with others, and trusting oneself. Over the course of seven weeks, students will learn how to release their natural creativity and create spontaneous stories both verbally and physically. This class will culminate in an entertaining demonstration for family and friends.

If you are new to this medium, or are an experienced painter, you will love all the information this course provides. Always taking composition and design into consideration you will be able to hone your skills while exploring new techniques, tools and materials. Experienced and returning students will work on advanced techniques, composition and background. Watercolor Supply List (suggested, not mandatory) 1 Watercolor set Kuretake gansai tambi watercolor (available at Michaels- see image below) 1 Canson 140 lb Coldpress paper pad any size 1 Watercolor Brush Round /size 4 1 Watercolor Brush Round/size 8 1 Watercolor Brush Round size 10 1 Watercolor Brush ¾ inch Wide Flat

This ALL LEVEL sculpting class will focus on shapes, textures, and colors that make up the world around us and how to interpret them through clay. We will use the basics of handbuilding (coil, pinch, and slab techniques) to explore and expand your observational creativity. Strategies and techniques for completion, enhancing your creations through carving, surface treatments and techniques will be presented. This class is not project based. Students are encouraged to choose the type of sculpture or functional work would like to create. *Included in the price of your class is a 25lb bag of clay. Open studio hours will begin at 4pm on the day of your class. Students may purchase 1 additional bag of clay from The Art Center over the course of the session. For a total of 50lbs maximum per session. Tool kits must be purchased by students and are available at most Dick Blick and Michaels stores. *Upcharge for porcelain clay: 1st bag $20, 2nd bag $50. Porcelain clay can purchased online at check out (look for Add On option below the Booking Form) or through our online shop.

Are you wanting to work on drawing skills in graphite or colored pencil? Or would you rather work in scratchboard, pastel or watercolor? Learn something new or brush up on your skills. Portrait, still life or nature whatever interests you. This class is for all levels of experience where you work on a project at your own speed and have fun! A project can be given to you or choose your own to work on in the medium you prefer. Reference material will be supplied if you don’t have your own. This class will meet for 6 weeks and is priced accordingly.

First person storytelling shows are all the rage on stages and podcasts across the country.  In this class, you will learn how to take true events from your own life and weave them into engaging performances. We will work on public speaking skills, presentation, story structure, different narrative approaches, and creating your own unique style.  Each week, students will be given a new assignment for how to structure a story.  Students choose their own subject matter for their personal stories.  This class culminates in a graduation performance, where each student will share a 3-7 minute personal story. Class occupancy: Min 4 / Max 8

Time to get runway-ready with this camp all about fashion! Campers will draw a fashion line, learn some basic hand sewing skills, and make fashionable accessories to create their own look! Registration closes Friday, July 10th at noon (12PM).

This course will have guided step-by-step demonstrations each week consisting of paint techniques with acrylics and acrylic mediums on canvas. We will learn texturing, sponging, stippling, glazing, dry-brush, palette knife, dripping, blending & other techniques. We will learn how to prepare surfaces & build up the paint surface with layers. We will learn how to select, blend & mix colors to create pure abstracts, imaginary scenes, and natural forms. You will learn how to add depth with layers with texture and color & create a balanced abstract composition. SUPPLY LIST: The instructor will bring examples of all materials the first day of class. You can want to wait to see the supplies before purchasing them. If you already purchased acrylic paints, bring what you have & a couple of stretched canvases or canvas boards. -Brushes: An assortment of soft sythetic brushes from flats, rounds, and filberts in a range of sizes from small to large, one 2”soft, flat “gesso” brush. -Primed & stretched canvases or canvas boards. Suggested: 11x14, 12x16, 16x20. (Advanced painters can bring larger canvases). -Palette: disposable palettes such as foam plates or paper palettes -Palette knife: at least one flexible pointed chisel-shaped metal knife -1 lg carry-all for wet paintings and a tool box for your supplies -1 sm jar of Light Modeling Paste (see example in class) -1 sm jar of Gloss Gel Medium (see example in class) -1 sm bottle of Acrylic Matte Medium (see example in class) - I container for water (such as a larger yogurt container) -1 roll of paper towels - disposable gloves (optional) Paint: names of paints are all different; here is a recommended list with comparative names for acrylic paints. When in doubt get a set of primary colors, plus black & white and you can add to that as you need. Purchase 2 or 4 oz. tubes of paint, not liquid or jars. Cadmium Red Medium or Red Medium Cadmium Red Light or Vermilion Alizarin Crimson or Magenta Lemon Yellow or Yellow Light Cadmium Yellow Medium and Deep Yellow Ultramarine Blue or Cobalt Blue Phthalo Blue or Prussian Blue Phthalo Green or Viridian Dioxazine Purple or any dark Violet color Titanium White is the preferred brightest white Any Black color is fine. Additional Earth Colors are optional: Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber, Burnt Umber

Join our 8-week All-Level Wheel Class, meeting every Wednesday night from 6-8:30 PM! Perfect for beginners and experienced potters. From centering clay to creating elaborate thrown forms. Enhance your skills and enjoy a relaxing and rewarding experience. *Included in the price of your class is a 25lb bag of clay as well as 2 hours of open studio time per week, to be used immediately prior to your class time. Students may purchase 1 additional bag of clay from The Art Center over the course of the session. For a total of 50lbs maximum per session. Tool kits must be purchased by students and are available at most Dick Blick and Michaels stores. *Upcharge for porcelain clay: 1st bag $20, 2nd bag $50. Porcelain clay can purchased online at check out (look for Add On option below the Booking Form) or through our online shop.

Are you curious about oil painting and unsure of where to begin? Discover the magic of this classic artist medium without the extensive time and materials commitment. Check out this 4 week intro to oil painting course. Working with a guided, step by step approach, we will create two painting studies, touching on the basics of oil painting and the required materials, color mixing, handling the brush, and more. This class is an excellent stepping stone to an 8 week class. $10 supply fee paid to directly to instructor during first class. Art bites intro classes can be taken in either order (1 first or 2 first or vice versa). Each intro class has the same level of painting, just different projects. Intro to oil painting 2 should only be taken once as projects do not change. Meets Tuesdays 12p-1:30p this September.

Whether you are a complete beginner or a potter who wishes to advance your techniques, this class will assist students of all levels to expand their knowledge and creativity using the Potter's Wheel. *Included in the price of your class is a 25lb bag of clay as well as 2.5 hours of open studio time per week, to be used immediately prior to your class time. Students may purchase 1 additional bag of clay from The Art Center over the course of the session. For a total of 50lbs maximum per session. Tool kits must be purchased by students and are available at most Dick Blick and Michaels stores. *Upcharge for porcelain clay: 1st bag $20, 2nd bag $50. Porcelain clay can purchased online at check out (look for Add On option below the Booking Form) or through our online shop.

Colored Pencil Society artist Susan Calderon will walk you through the stages of a colored pencil drawing. Learn techniques for creating rich and layered pieces in this versatile medium from this sought after instructor. Supply List Set of 24 Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils (Be careful not to buy Prismacolor Scholar or Prismacolor Watercolor Pencils Pencil Sharpener White vinyl eraser HB graphite pencil 1 sheet of steel gray Canson Mi-Tientes paper (we will cut this to size)