Academy Classes

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. [...]

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]