Academy Classes

The Artist's Studio: Mixed Media! Ages 5-8 September 20, 27, October 11, 18, 25, November 1 (6 Tuesdays) | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. $90 Members | $105 Non-Members Jessica Nunno REGISTER FOR CLASS Now in its 27th year, the art program introduces different media and techniques (clay, graphite, colored pencil, marker, and pastel) - into the [...]

The Artist's Studio: Mixed Media! Ages 9-13 September 20, 27, October 11, 18, 25, November 1 (6 Tuesdays) | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. $90 Members | $105 Non-Members Anna Sue Courtney REGISTER FOR CLASS Now in its 27th year, the art program introduces different media and techniques (clay, graphite, colored pencil, marker, and pastel) - into [...]

Art ABC's! Ages 4-5 September 20, 27, October 11, 18, 25, November 1 (6 Tuesdays) | 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Members: $75 | Non-Members: $90 Instructor: Education Staff REGISTER FOR CLASS Enhance your child’s innate creativity! Young artists learn to think creatively and shape ideas into art they can see, touch, and know. Explore art processes [...]

Easel Painting: Ages 9+ September 20, 27, October 11, 18, 25, November 1 (6 Tuesdays) | 3:45 – 5:15 pm $90 Members | $105 Non-members Jessica Nunno REGISTER FOR CLASS Learn about color mixing, paint application, composition, and proportion. Subject matter will include animals, still life, landscape and more! Media include acrylic, tempera and watercolor.

Ceramics September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1 (7 Tuesdays) | 6 – 8 pm $225 Members | $240 Non-Members Skill Level: All David Edwards REGISTER FOR CLASS Explore basic handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques. You will also gain experience with various decorating and glazing techniques. If you have always wanted to [...]

Fabulous Fall Foliage in Acrylic or Oil September 21, 28, October 12, 19, 26, November 2 (6 Wednesdays) | 10 a.m. – 12 pm $145 Members | $160 Non-Members Skill Level: All Gayle Power REGISTER FOR CLASS Experience techniques for both oil and acrylic paints such as direct painting and layering – basics of composition [...]

Elements of Art! Ages 14-18 September 21, 28, October 12, 19, 26, November 2 (6 Wednesdays) | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. $135 Members | $150 Non-Members Jessica Nunno REGISTER FOR CLASS Now in its 5th year, the art program introduces different media and techniques (clay, graphite, colored pencil, marker and pastel) - into the [...]

Cartooning: Ages 9+ September 21, 28, October 12, 19, 26, November 2 (6 Wednesdays) | 3:45 – 5:15 pm $90 Members | $105 Non-members Jessica Nunno REGISTER FOR CLASS Explore ways to bring characters and their stories to life on paper. Let this class captivate your imagination and inspire your creativity. Focus on drawing techniques using pen, [...]

Mixed Media: Ages 5-8 September 21, 28, October 12, 19, 26, November 2 (6 Wednesdays) | 3:45 – 5:15 pm $90 Members | $105 Non-members Elizabeth Seifried REGISTER FOR CLASS Can’t just pick one art medium?  Create various artworks using clay, paint, collage, printmaking and other art media. Explore the Stender Family Interactive Education Galleries – ART [...]

The Artist's Studio: Mixed Media! Ages 5-8 September 22, 29, October 13, 20, 27, November 3 (6 Thursdays) | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. $90 Members | $105 Non-Members Anna Sue Courtney REGISTER FOR CLASS Now in its 27th year, the art program introduces different media and techniques (clay, graphite, colored pencil, marker, and pastel) - into […]

ARTrageous FUN! Ages 5-8 September 22, 29, October 13, 20, 27, November 3 (6 Thursdays) | 4 – 5:30 pm $90 Members | $105 Non-members Shanna Graves REGISTER FOR CLASS Draw from observation and paint from imagination using pastels, watercolors, and collage techniques. Other media includes clay and other materials for embellishment.

Ceramics: Handbuilding & Wheel Throwing Techniques, Ages 9+ September 22, 29, October 13, 20, 27, November 3 (6 Thursdays) | 4 – 5:30 pm $90 Members | $105 Non-members Liza Harrison REGISTER FOR CLASS Explore pinch, coil, slab construction and basic glazing methods. Wheel throwing techniques will be introduced. Space is limited to 8 students.

Landscape Oil Painting Techniques September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10 (8 Thursdays) | 6 – 8:30 pm $175 Members | $190 Non-Members Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Robert Bean REGISTER FOR CLASS Learn the fundamentals of landscape painting in oils, including a focus of skyscape and clouds.  Explore the concepts […]

Ceramics: Handbuilding & Wheel Throwing September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10 (8 Thursdays) | 6 – 8:30 pm $230 Members | $245 Non-Members Skill Level: All Greg Datcher REGISTER FOR CLASS Explore the use of glazes, slips and sculpting techniques to create expressive and individual works, such as mugs and […]

Landscape Oil Painting Techniques September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10 (8 Thursdays) | 6 – 8:30 pm $175 Members | $190 Non-Members Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Robert Bean REGISTER FOR CLASS Learn the fundamentals of landscape painting in oils, including a focus of skyscape and clouds.  Explore the concepts […]

Ceramics: Handbuilding & Wheel Throwing September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10 (8 Thursdays) | 6 – 8:30 pm $230 Members | $245 Non-Members Skill Level: All Greg Datcher REGISTER FOR CLASS Explore the use of glazes, slips and sculpting techniques to create expressive and individual works, such as mugs and […]

Brush Calligraphy November 12 (Saturday) | 10 a.m. – 4 pm $85 Members | $100 Non-Members Skill Level: All Jessica Nunno REGISTER FOR CLASS Discover the art of brush calligraphy. Gain knowledge and become more comfortable with brush lettering following a series of practice sheets and handouts using Tombow brush pens. Students will leave with […]

Stained Glass Expressions November 12 (Saturday) | 10 a.m. – 4 pm $100 Members | $115 Non-Members Skill Level: All Melinda Ortner REGISTER FOR CLASS Learn about glass-cutting, pattern-making, copper-foiling, soldering, and construction. Create a three-dimensional stained glass butterfly lady work of art. Materials included. Space is limited to 6 students.

Acrylics: Still Life Painting December 2 & 3 (Friday & Saturday) | 10 a.m. – 4 pm $155 Members | $170 Non-Members Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Lucy Thomas REGISTER FOR CLASS Learn various techniques of acrylic painting, including negative shape painting, to create floral and still life as a foundation for your personal style […]

Acrylics: Still Life Painting December 2 & 3 (Friday & Saturday) | 10 a.m. – 4 pm $155 Members | $170 Non-Members Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Lucy Thomas REGISTER FOR CLASS Learn various techniques of acrylic painting, including negative shape painting, to create floral and still life as a foundation for your personal style […]