Academy Classes

The Artist’s Studio! Mixed Media – Ages 5-8 September 19, 26, October 10, 17, 24, 31 (6 Tuesdays) | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. $95 Members | $135 Non-Members Anna Sue Courtney Register here! Now in its 28th year, the art program introduces different media and techniques (clay, graphite, colored pencil, marker, and pastel) - into the [...]

Fall into Art! Ages 4-5 September 19, 26, October 10, 24, November 7, 14 (6 Tuesdays) | 3:45-4:45 p.m. Members: $80 | Non-Members: $120 Instructor: Ashton Huffstetler REGISTER FOR CLASS Explore an adventure in colors, shapes, and materials. Media include clay, paint, art tissue, and more.

Fabulous Fall Foliage in Oil or Acrylic September 20, 27, October 11, 18, 25, November 1 (6 Wednesdays) | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Members: $160 | Non-Members: $215 Skill Level: All Gayle Power REGISTER FOR CLASS Learn about techniques for both oil and acrylic paints such as direct painting, layering and composition, and color. Subject matter [...]

Elements of Art! Ages 14-18 September 20, 27, October 11, 18, 25, November 1 (6 Wednesdays) | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. $140 Members | $180 Non-Members Jessica Nunno Register here! The art program introduces different painting and drawing media and techniques (water media, graphite, colored pencil, marker, and pastel) - into the homeschool curriculum. Curriculum [...]

Exploring Flora: Drawing & Painting! Ages 5-8 September 20, 27, October 11, 18, 25, November 1 (6 Wednesdays) | 3:45 - 5:15 p.m. $95 Members | $135 Non-members S. Renee Prasil Register Here! Inspired by the Ginny Ruffner: Reforestation of the Imagination exhibition, students will explore and create artworks of still life and landscape. Discover the world [...]

Easel Painting, Ages 8+ September 20, 27, October 11, 25, November 1, 8 (6 Wednesdays) | 3:45 - 5:15 p.m. $95 Members | $135 Non-members Ashton Huffstetler Register Here! Learn about color mixing, paint application, composition, and proportion. Subject matter will include animals, still life, landscapes and more! Media include acrylic, tempera, and watercolor.

Painting Pals Ages 4 - 5 September 21, 28, October 12, 19, 26, November 2 (6 Thursdays) | 10-11 a.m. Members: $80 | Non-Members: $120 Instructor: Anna Sue Courtney REGISTER FOR CLASS Explore different colors, shapes, and textures as seen in nature. Media include paint, printmaking, and chalk pastel. Lots of FUN!

Drawing in Pencil & Charcoal September 21, 28, October 12, 19, 26, November 2 (6 Thursdays) | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Members: $150 | Non-Members: $205 Skill Level: All Yuri Ozaki REGISTER FOR CLASS Focus on the fundamentals of drawing: line, composition, proportion, perspective, light, and shadow. Enhance observational sensibilities as you learn how to record what you [...]

Mixed Media, Ages 5-8 September 21, 28, October 12, 19, 26, November 2 (6 Thursdays) | 4 – 5:30 p.m. $95 Members | $135 Non-members Elizabeth Seifried Register Here! Combine skills in ceramics, drawing and painting with new discoveries in a variety of arts media and processes. Media include clay, watercolor, acrylic, marker and more.

Ceramics: Handbuilding & Wheel Throwing Techniques, Ages 9+ September 21, 28, October 12, 19, 26, November 2 (6 Thursdays) | 4 – 5:30 p.m. $95 Members | $135 Non-members Sara Bowen Register Here! Explore pinch, coil, slab construction and basic glazing methods. Wheel throwing techniques will be introduced.

Oil Painting Techniques: Art of the Horse September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9 (8 Thursdays) | 6-8 p.m. Members: $200 | Non-Members: $255 Skill Level: All Jennifer Redstreake REGISTER FOR CLASS Explore and celebrate the art of painting our majestic horses through gesture and proportions in oils by working from [...]

Brush Calligraphy November 4 (Saturday) | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (one-hour lunch break) Members: $90 | Non-Members: $145 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 [...]

Stained Glass Ornaments November 4 (Saturday) | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (one-hour lunch break) Members: $95 | Non-Members: $150 Skill Level: All Melinda Ortner REGISTER FOR CLASS Create holiday stained glass ornaments such as an angel, candy cane, poinsettia and wreath by learning glass-cutting, copper-foiling, soldering, and construction. Each student will create three ornaments. Materials included. [...]

Fall into Art! Ages 4-5 September 19, 26, October 10, 24, November 7, 14 (6 Tuesdays) | 3:45-4:45 p.m. Members: $80 | Non-Members: $120 Instructor: Ashton Huffstetler REGISTER FOR CLASS Explore an adventure in colors, shapes, and materials. Media include clay, paint, art tissue, and more.

Ceramics: Ages 5-8 September 19, 26, October 10, 17, 24, November 7 (6 Tuesdays) | 3:45 - 5:15 p.m. $95 Members | $135 Non-members Sara Bowen Register Here! Express yourself with clay by creating a variety of vessels and sculptures. Learn pinch, coil, slab construction and glazing techniques.

Expressive Portrait Drawing in Charcoal & Conté October 17, 24, November 7, 14 (4 Tuesdays) | 6-8 p.m. Members: $100 | Non-Members: $155 Skill Level: All Sara Beth Fair REGISTER FOR CLASS Expand your skills and learn to draw the portrait! Charcoal and conté are fast, expressive and forgiving media, perfect for exploring and learning [...]

Watercolor Sketching: Landscapes September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, November 7 (7 Tuesdays) | 6-8 p.m. Members: $175 | Non-Members: $230 | Materials fee: $35 Skill Level: All Jennifer Redstreake REGISTER FOR CLASS Watercolor sketching refers to any watercolor work that's completed quickly, with a loose, informal style. It's often used as a "warm [...]

Ceramics September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, November 7 (7 Tuesdays) | 6-8 p.m. Members: $270 | Non-Members: $325 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 try clay [...]

Easel Painting, Ages 8+ September 20, 27, October 11, 25, November 1, 8 (6 Wednesdays) | 3:45 - 5:15 p.m. $95 Members | $135 Non-members Ashton Huffstetler Register Here! Learn about color mixing, paint application, composition, and proportion. Subject matter will include animals, still life, landscapes and more! Media include acrylic, tempera, and watercolor.

Oil Painting Techniques: Art of the Horse September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9 (8 Thursdays) | 6-8 p.m. Members: $200 | Non-Members: $255 Skill Level: All Jennifer Redstreake REGISTER FOR CLASS Explore and celebrate the art of painting our majestic horses through gesture and proportions in oils by working from [...]

Ceramics: Handbuilding & Wheel Throwing September 21, 28, October 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16 (8 Thursdays) | 6-8:30 p.m. Members: $250 | Non-Members: $305 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 vessel forms. [...]

Fall into Art! Ages 4-5 September 19, 26, October 10, 24, November 7, 14 (6 Tuesdays) | 3:45-4:45 p.m. Members: $80 | Non-Members: $120 Instructor: Ashton Huffstetler REGISTER FOR CLASS Explore an adventure in colors, shapes, and materials. Media include clay, paint, art tissue, and more.

Expressive Portrait Drawing in Charcoal & Conté October 17, 24, November 7, 14 (4 Tuesdays) | 6-8 p.m. Members: $100 | Non-Members: $155 Skill Level: All Sara Beth Fair REGISTER FOR CLASS Expand your skills and learn to draw the portrait! Charcoal and conté are fast, expressive and forgiving media, perfect for exploring and learning [...]

Ceramics: Handbuilding & Wheel Throwing September 21, 28, October 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16 (8 Thursdays) | 6-8:30 p.m. Members: $250 | Non-Members: $305 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 vessel forms. [...]

Still Life Oil Painting November 17 & 18 (Friday & Saturday) | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (one-hour lunch break) Members: $145 | Non-Members: $200 Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Sara Beth Fair REGISTER FOR CLASS Learn classical, academic methods of oil painting. You will learn about materials, techniques, gray scales, color theory and color mixing, composition, [...]

Still Life Oil Painting November 17 & 18 (Friday & Saturday) | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (one-hour lunch break) Members: $145 | Non-Members: $200 Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Sara Beth Fair REGISTER FOR CLASS Learn classical, academic methods of oil painting. You will learn about materials, techniques, gray scales, color theory and color mixing, composition, [...]

Stained Glass Clockworks November 18 (Saturday) | 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (one-hour lunch break) Members: $110 | Non-Members: $165 Skill Level: All Melinda Ortner REGISTER FOR CLASS Learn about glass-cutting, pattern-making, copper-foiling, soldering, and construction. Create a functional clock piece using a technique of varied shapes of glass. Materials included. Space is limited to 6 students.

Medieval Metalworks! Ages 5+ Saturday, December 2| 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Adult & Child: Members: $35 | Non-Members: $45 Student Only: Members: $30 | Non-Members: $40 S. Renee Prasil Register here! Be inspired by The Age of Armor: Treasures from the Higgins Armory Collection at the Worcester Art Museum exhibition. Create your own medieval shield with mythical [...]