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Extreme Functional Pottery – Lawson (LAW111323-1)
Nov 13, 2023 9:00AM—Dec 18, 2023 12:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterLevel: All $85 clay/glaze/firing fee Supply List Hand builders and wheel throwers unite to design and create fun inventive table wear. Serving dishes, berry bowls, chip n dips, pitchers and flower vases. Combine hand built and wheel thrown pieces, cut pots apart and reassemble, add funky feet, handles, lugs and lids. 5 Mondays, 11/13/23 –…
View MoreBeadweaving – Ellis (ELL111323)
Nov 13, 2023 1:00PM—Dec 18, 2023 4:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterLevel: All Supply List This five week session is for beginners as well as those with bead weaving experience. Learn the foundational bead weaving stitches necessary for developing beaded jewelry pieces and more. Instr. supply fee as needed. 5 Mondays, 11/13/23 – 12/18/23, 1-4pm (No class 11/20/23)
View More(SOLD OUT) Beginning Landscapes: Acrylic & Oil – Wilson (WIL111323)
Nov 13, 2023 9:00AM—Dec 18, 2023 12:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterNote: This event is sold out. Supply List Learn the basics of acrylics & oils and techniques of the brushes and tools you will use. Build your skills and confidence in color mixing, blending and shading. You will also learn the elements of composition to help you create successful landscapes. 5 Mondays, 11/13/23 – 12/18/23,…
View MoreIndependent Study Fused Glass – Pre-req – Rouleau (ROU111323)
Nov 13, 2023 1:00PM—Dec 18, 2023 4:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterPre-Requisite: Intro to Glass Fusing Glass and Firing Fees extra Supply List This glass fusing class is for all levels. The instructor will work individually with students on projects appropriate for their skills. Beginners must take Intro to Glass Fusing Pre-requisite. 5 Mondays, 11/13/23 – 12/18/23, 1-4pm
View MoreFigure Study – Monitor (FIG111323)
Nov 13, 2023 1:00PM—Dec 18, 2023 4:00PM
LOCATION CHANGE: Visual Arts Center - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterNo instructor/monitor only – Work from life in this figure study class with the medium of your choice. Models are clothed or nude, weekly alternating short & long pose. Drop-ins welcome. Drop in $39 member / $43 non-member 5 Mondays, 11/13/23 – 12/18/23, 1-4pm (No class 11/20/23)
View MorePersonal Pathways – Lawson (LAW111323-2)
Nov 13, 2023 1:00PM—Dec 18, 2023 4:00PM
Visual Arts Center - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterSupply List Level: All with experience – not for beginning wheel throwers. $85 clay / glaze / firing fee Pursue and explore your own ideas with instructional guidance to achieve your individual goals in wheel throwing or hand building; alter or combine different techniques to create something that is uniquely you. 5 Mondays, 11/13/23 –…
View MoreStone Carving: Romancing the Stone – Corsini, Mertens (COR111423)
Nov 14, 2023 9:00AM—Dec 19, 2023 12:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterLevel: Pre-requisite Intro to Stone Stone fee separate Supply List Explore your creative side by carving a variety of natural stones. Discover unique colors, textures and properties of a variety of stones. Use hand or power tools to carve and create your finished stone masterpiece. Size and complexity of design may require multiple sessions. You…
View MoreStone Carving: Romancing the Stone – Mertens (MER111423)
Nov 14, 2023 12:30PM—Dec 19, 2023 3:30PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterLevel: Pre-requisite Intro to Stone Stone fee separate Supply List NO CLASS 11/21 Explore your creative side by carving a variety of natural stones. Discover unique colors, textures and properties of a variety of stones. Use hand or power tools to carve and create your finished stone masterpiece. Size and complexity of design may require…
View MoreIntermediate 1 Watercolor – Bachofner (BAC111423-1)
Nov 14, 2023 9:00AM—Dec 19, 2023 12:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterLevel: Intermediate Supply List For students moving to the intermediate level, expand the techniques of watercolor and continue to explore color mixing and application. Demos will enable you to understand how to build the painting and assistance will be available throughout the class time. Enjoy the thrill of watercolor! 5 Tuesdays, 11/14/23 – 12/19/23, 9am-12pm…
View MoreIntermediate 2 Watercolor – Bachofner (BAC111423-2)
Nov 14, 2023 1:00PM—Dec 19, 2023 4:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterLevel: Intermediate Supply List Expand your watercolor skills and knowledge as we develop a painting. Demos will be given throughout the process, then step by step build our paintings. Material research of the “Tried and True” will be discussed. Assistance available throughout the class time. 5 Tuesdays, 11/14/23 – 12/19/23, 1-4pm (No class 11/21/23)
View MoreSlab to FAB – Lawson (LAW111423-1)
Nov 14, 2023 9:00AM—Dec 19, 2023 12:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterLevel: All $85 clay/glaze/firing fee Supply List Learn how to create wonderful functional and non-functional clay work using the slab roller and hand-building. The possibilities are endless, this is a fun class for beginners but anyone is welcome! 5 Tuesdays, 11/14/23 – 12/19/23, 9am-12pm (No class 11/22/23)
View MoreSlab to FAB – Lawson (LAW111423-2)
Nov 14, 2023 1:00PM—Dec 19, 2023 4:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterLevel: All $85 clay/glaze/firing fee Supply List Learn how to create wonderful functional and non-functional clay work using the slab roller and hand-building. The possibilities are endless, this is a fun class for beginners but anyone is welcome! 5 Tuesdays, 11/14/23 – 12/19/23, 1-4pm (No class 11/22/23)
View MoreMastering the Wheel – Kravec (KRA111423)
Nov 14, 2023 6:00PM—Dec 19, 2023 9:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterSupply List $85 clay/glaze/firing fee You’ll get hooked! As a unique fluid rotating tool, the potter’s wheel fascinates its user. Learn basic wheel throwing techniques for making a variety of clay vessels. 5 Tuesdays, 11/14/23 – 12/19/23, 6-9pm (No Class 11/21/23)
View MoreBeginning Watercolor – Krchmar (KRC111423)
Nov 14, 2023 9:00AM—Dec 19, 2023 12:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterSupply List This beginning watercolor class is both an introduction to watercolor techniques and an opportunity to delve into processes which will help you explore and develop your own creativity. Choosing subject material, painting styles, sketching, journaling, tools, techniques, lighting and capturing movement are some of the topics addressed in this exploratory introduction to watercolor.…
View MoreAdult Ballet – Engle (ENG111423) 5 WEEK SESSION
Nov 14, 2023 9:00AM—Dec 19, 2023 10:00AM
Center for Performing Arts, Moe Auditorium & Film Center Dance Studio - 10150 Bonita Beach Road
RegisterThis is a 5-week session as opposed to 6. Whether you are a rank beginner or a little rusty since your last class, this is for you! Key elements of classical ballet will encompass balance, grace and musicality skills while building strength, coordination and endurance. Additional levels may be added as enrollment permits. What to…
View MoreStone Carving: Romancing the Stone – Corsini, Mertens (COR111523)
Nov 15, 2023 9:00AM—Dec 20, 2023 12:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterLevel: Pre-requisite Intro to Stone Stone fee separate Supply List Explore your creative side by carving a variety of natural stones. Discover unique colors, textures and properties of a variety of stones. Use hand or power tools to carve and create your finished stone masterpiece. Size and complexity of design may require multiple sessions. You…
View MoreHandbuilding – Ryan (RYA111523-1)
Nov 15, 2023 9:00AM—Dec 20, 2023 12:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterLevel: Intermediate/Advanced $85 clay/glaze/firing fee Supply List For intermediate and advanced handbuilders ready to explore, this class will give you the techniques that will make your pottery excel! 5 Wednesdays, 11/15/23 – 12/20/23, 9am-12pm
View MoreThrowing – Ryan (RYA111523-2)
Nov 15, 2023 1:00PM—Dec 20, 2023 4:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterLevel: Intermediate/Advanced $85 clay/glaze/firing fee Supply List For intermediate and advanced potters, this class will help you take your throwing to the next level. 5 Wednesdays, 11/15/23 – 12/20/23, 1-4pm
View MoreAtelier Core Program: Cast Drawing & Master Copying – Broman (BRO111523-1)
Nov 15, 2023 9:00AM—Dec 20, 2023 12:00PM
LOCATION CHANGE: Visual Arts Center - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterSupply List This class introduces the student to the visual language of art making to develop an efficient, analytical process for interpreting form. New students will copy high resolution plates from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course and more established students/repeat students will copy plaster reproductions of classical figurative sculpture using two and three dimensional drawing…
View MoreAtelier Core Program: Mass Drawing – Broman (BRO111523-2)
Nov 15, 2023 1:00PM—Dec 20, 2023 4:00PM
LOCATION CHANGE: Visual Arts Center - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterSupply List Traditional approach to understanding form that starts with a simplified value structure that elaborates and clarifies the block-in. Concepts covered include notan drawing, optical and conceptual value assessment, the compression of value and how to create even tones in pencil or charcoal. Short (20-60 minutes) to long poses (1 pose per class) with…
View MoreIndependent Study: Fused Glass – Weinert (WEI111523)
Nov 15, 2023 1:00PM—Dec 20, 2023 4:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterSupply List Pre-requisite: Intro to Glass Fusing Glass & Firing Fee not included This glass fusing class is for all levels – beginners through advanced. The instructor will mentor students at their level with individual projects chosen by the student or suggested by the instructor. 5 Wednesdays, 11/15/23 – 12/20/23, 1=4pm (No class 11/22/23)
View MoreStone Carving: Romancing the Stone – Mertens (MER111623)
Nov 16, 2023 12:30PM—Dec 21, 2023 3:30PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterLevel: Pre-requisite Intro to Stone Stone fee separate Supply List Explore your creative side by carving a variety of natural stones. Discover unique colors, textures and properties of a variety of stones. Use hand or power tools to carve and create your finished stone masterpiece. Size and complexity of design may require multiple sessions. You…
View MoreClay Sculpture: Open Work – Corsini (COR111623)
Nov 16, 2023 1:00PM—Dec 21, 2023 4:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterLevel: All $85 clay/glaze/firing fee Supply List All clay modeling in 3D is learning the use of tools and techniques in water-based clay. This is a study of a creative style in figures, portrait heads, and a variety of subjects. Free expression will make this an exciting journey. 5 Thursdays, 11/16/23 – 12/21/23, 1-4pm (No…
View MoreBeginning Painting Oil/Acrylic Fundamentals – Kirk (KIR111623-1)
Nov 16, 2023 9:00AM—Dec 21, 2023 12:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterSupply List: Oil Supply List: Acrylic This class provides students with basic information about drawing, painting materials, painting techniques and product safety. Richard’s class follows his book, “Painting Fundamentals”, which is a step-by-step guide, designed to help you build confidence through study and practice. Richard’s book available for purchase at the first class. Students may…
View MoreAdvanced Painting & Portraits from Photos – Kirk (KIR111623-2)
Nov 16, 2023 1:00PM—Dec 21, 2023 4:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterLevel: Advanced Supply List Each class begins with a brief review of a specific topic (color, value, composition, materials, etc.); from there, students work in class independently, and instruction varies with each student. Students must have a background in painting. If you seek to improve your skills, experiment with new techniques or build a cohesive…
View MoreArtist’s Choice: Oil, Acrylic, Pastel, Watercolor – Kreutz (KRE111623)
Nov 16, 2023 1:00PM—Dec 21, 2023 4:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterLevel: All with experience Supply List You pick the subject and the medium – oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor – and work from your personal references to explore composition, color, perspective, lighting, brush strokes and more. Artist’s Choice with Master Artist Bill Kreutz is a social, lighthearted class involving mentoring to bring out the best of…
View MoreIntro to Stained Glass – Mahoney (MAH111623)
Nov 16, 2023 9:00AM—Dec 21, 2023 12:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterLevel: Beginner Supply List Patrick Mahoney will teach the fundamentals of stained glass construction. Including: project layout, glass cutting and grinding, copper foiling, soldering, framing, cleaning, and waxing. Due to the limited hours we have to learn and construct your piece, he would like to limit the amount of pieces of glass in your pattern…
View MoreAdult Ballet – Engle (ENG111623) 5 WEEK SESSION
Nov 16, 2023—Dec 21, 2023
Center for Performing Arts, Moe Auditorium & Film Center Dance Studio - 10150 Bonita Beach Road
RegisterNote: Class time is 5:45-6:45pm This class is a 5-week session as opposed to 6. Whether you are a rank beginner or a little rusty since your last class, this is for you! Key elements of classical ballet will encompass balance, grace and musicality skills while building strength, coordination and endurance. Additional levels may be…
View MoreSurface Design in Clay – Campbell (CAM111623)
Nov 16, 2023 6:00PM—Dec 21, 2023 9:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterSupply List Level: All $85 Clay / Glaze / Firing fee per 25lb of clay Whether you prefer hand building or throwing on the wheel this class will take your work to the next level. In this five week session you will explore a multitude of ways to adorn your ceramic creations. You will learn…
View MoreFigure Study – Monitor (FIG111623)
Nov 16, 2023 10:00AM—Dec 21, 2023 1:00PM
LOCATION CHANGE: Visual Arts Center - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterNo Instructor/Monitor only Work from life in this figure study class with the medium of your choice. Models are clothed or nude, long pose. Drop-ins welcome. Drop-in: $39 member / $43 non-member 5 Thursdays, 11/16/23 – 12/21/23, 10am-1pm (No class 11/23/23)
View MoreBeginning Wheel – Lawson (LAW111723-1)
Nov 17, 2023 9:00AM—Dec 22, 2023 12:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterSupply List This class will open you up to the wonders of the potter’s wheel. The basics of wedging, centering, throwing and glazing will be taught. Repeated demos and individual attention. $85 clay/glaze/firing fee 5 Fridays, 11/17/23 – 12/22/23, 9am-12pm (No class 11/24/23)
View MoreMastering Monet – Kirk (KIR111723)
Nov 17, 2023 1:00PM—Dec 22, 2023 4:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterSupply List Claude Monet developed a style of painting in the 1890s that was extremely popular. This class will analyze the method of paint application that Monet utilized through this period and create several paintings using his working method. 5 Fridays, 11/17/23 – 12/22/23, 1-4pm (No class 11/24/24)
View MoreFigure Study Feature Focus: Torso & Back – Broman (BRO111723)
Nov 17, 2023 10:00AM—Dec 22, 2023 1:00PM
LOCATION CHANGE: Visual Arts Center - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterSupply List No class 11/24 This is a supplementary course to Figure Study Core Program on Wednesday that covers individual anatomical features of the model, offering both an optical and structural approach to understanding anatomy. This 5-week course will cover methods for simplifying and abstracting the male and female torso working from a live…
View MoreBeginning Drawing – Wilson (WIL111723)
Nov 17, 2023 9:00AM—Dec 22, 2023 12:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterSupply List You can learn to draw and you don’t have to be super talented. You will be able to see as an artist sees by learning the 5 perceptual skills of drawing. Some of the techniques used are based on Master Teacher Betty Edwards’ book Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. Whether you…
View MorePersonal Pathways – Lawson (LAW111723-2)
Nov 17, 2023 1:00PM—Dec 22, 2023 4:00PM
Visual Arts Center - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterSupply List Level: All with experience – not for beginning wheel throwers. $85 clay / glaze / firing fee Pursue and explore your own ideas with instructional guidance to achieve your individual goals in wheel throwing or hand building; alter or combine different techniques to create something that is uniquely you. 5 Fridays, 11/17/23 –…
View MoreIndependent Study Fused Glass – Pre-req – Rouleau (ROU111823)
Nov 18, 2023 9:00AM—Dec 23, 2023 12:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterPre-Requisite: Intro to Glass Fusing Glass and Firing Fees extra Supply List This glass fusing class is for all levels. The instructor will work individually with students on projects appropriate for their skills. Beginners must take Intro to Glass Fusing Pre-requisite. 5 Mondays,11/18/23 – 12/23/23, 9am-12pm
View MoreIt’s Abstract with Jennifer Unwin
Dec 05, 2023 5:30PM—8:30PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterJoin us for a whole new experience! Explore the joy of your creativity. YOUR DESIGN, YOUR COLORS! This experience IS all about YOU! Sharing fun techniques and helpful hints, instructor Jennifer Unwin will show you how to create your vision on the canvas. At the end of the night you will leave with a completely…
View MoreBold Beautiful Flowers
Dec 07, 2023 5:30PM—8:30PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterJoin Leigh Greco painting glorious flowers on a 18×24 canvas. Enjoy this free, loose way of painting expressionistic flowers! No experience needed, jump in and enjoy! We provide the paint, brushes, canvas, aprons, wine, a delicious meal and artistic guidance. The evening begins at 5:30pm and ends at 8:30pm.
View MoreBlown Glass—Ornaments
Dec 08, 2023 6:00PM—8:00PM
Art Glass by Mathews - 5309 Shirley Street #7, Naples, FL 34109
RegisterPlease Note: This event is held off campus at Art Glass by Mathews – 5309 Shirley Street #7, Naples, FL 34109 Each student will work side by side from start to finish, with Ray Mathews creating their own blown glass ornament working with traditional glass blowers tools. Students will choose their own colors. The only…
View MoreBlown Glass—Ornaments
Dec 09, 2023 10:00AM—12:00PM
Art Glass by Mathews - 5309 Shirley Street #7, Naples, FL 34109
RegisterPlease Note: This event is held off campus at Art Glass by Mathews – 5309 Shirley Street #7, Naples, FL 34109 Each student will work side by side from start to finish, with Ray Mathews creating their own blown glass ornament working with traditional glass blowers tools. Students will choose their own colors. The only…
View MoreGlazing—Great Bowls of Fire
Dec 11, 2023 5:30PM—8:30PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterUse brilliantly colored glazes, stamp or slip trail designs on a beautiful hand thrown ceramic bowl of your choosing. Techniques will be explained and demonstrated while you enjoy some food and drink and then off you go! Let your creativity flow and create a unique, functionable bowl. Fired bowls can be picked up the following…
View MoreFused Glass—Square Mosaic Plate
Dec 12, 2023 5:30PM—8:30PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterSip a glass of your favorite beverage, mingle with other adventurous people and spend an evening creating a work of art! Bring a group of friends for an evening out or come alone and meet creative folks while you make your own square mosaic plate during one of our new fused glass art experiences! Let…
View MoreOver the Rainbow: A Celebration of the Life of Judy Garland
Dec 13, 2023 12:00PM—1:30PM
Center for Performing Arts, Moe Auditorium & Film Center - 10150 Bonita Beach Road
RegisterReserve at least 48 hours before event. Actress and singer Judy Garland was revered in her lifetime for her many artistic talents and for the joy her performances brought to audiences throughout the world. Remembering her iconic image as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, few were aware of the inner turmoil she suffered throughout…
View MoreMosaics Tonight
Dec 14, 2023 5:30PM—8:30PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterHere’s your chance to create a beautiful mosaic artwork in one night! After enjoying a light dinner and wine, choose from beautiful images provided or create your own. The fun begins as you select gorgeous glass pieces and learn the ancient mosaic technique that will bring your image to life! We provide the glass, materials,…
View MorePottery—A Night on the Wheel
Dec 15, 2023 5:30PM—8:30PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterLooking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Here it is! First enjoy some food and beverages while watching our experienced instructor demonstrate the basic techniques of throwing on the wheel. Next follow the steps for making your own piece. At the end of the night choose the color of glaze for you…
View MoreGlazing—Raku & You
Dec 18, 2023 5:30PM—8:30PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterRaku is a centuries old pottery glazing and firing process. The technique produces a lustrous, often metallic finish. Raku & You is an evening devoted to this ancient process. Attendees choose from a number of bisque fired pots and are introduced to the history of Raku while applying glaze to their pot in their own…
View MoreCreative Collage
Dec 19, 2023 5:30PM—8:30PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterLet your imagination take off with this incredibly fun project! Build a collage using images we provide to spur your creative juices or come with your own ideas. We’ll have all the items needed to help you make a totally unique artwork. A large variety of papers, strings, dots, stencils, tissue, a canvas, paint, brushes,…
View MoreFluid Art Series: Flip Cup & Dip Pour
Dec 19, 2023 5:30PM—8:30PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterDid you know that there are dozens of fluid art techniques? Join us for a fun and fluid night of painting with mixed media artist Tammy DeCaro. All supplies are provided just bring a box to take home two finished canvas pieces. Each month, you will learn a new fluid art technique. This class is…
View More(SOLD OUT) Artist’s Choice: Oil, Acrylic, Pastel, Watercolor – Kreutz (KRE010424)
Jan 04, 2024 1:00PM—Feb 01, 2024 4:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterNote: This event is sold out. Level: All with experience Supply List Level All w/ Exp. You pick the subject and the medium – oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor – and work from your personal references to explore composition, color, perspective, lighting, brush strokes and more. Artist’s Choice with Master Artist Bill Kreutz is a social,…
View MorePortrait Sketch in Three Colors -Broman (BRO010524)
Jan 05, 2024 9:30AM—3:30PM
LOCATION CHANGE: Visual Arts Center - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterThis is a one-day intensive focused on the classical method of using three tones: red, black and white to create the illusion of form and atmosphere through tone. A favored method of Renaissance and Venetian artists, this approach to drawing using three colors (“trios-couleurs”) is an important historical aspect of 19th century and modern atelier…
View MoreIntro to Glass Fusing Pre-requisite – Rouleau (ROU010524)
Jan 05, 2024 9:00AM—12:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterSupply List This pre-requisite session will give you elementary knowledge of kiln formed glass while creating your own exciting fused and slumped glass pieces. Fundamental fusing terminology, technology and principles will be covered, along with a studio tour to familiarize you with all the equipment and materials available to you.
View MoreIntro to Stone Carving – Mertens (MER010524)
Jan 05, 2024 9:00AM—12:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterLevel: All This pre-requisite session will give you all the information needed to enter the exciting world of stone carving. Learn about the tools you will need, types of stones, how to design your stone, important safety issues, and what it will take to complete your project.
View More(SOLD OUT) Extreme Functional Pottery – Lawson (LAW010824-1)
Jan 08, 2024 9:00AM—Feb 05, 2024 12:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterNote: This event is sold out. Level: All $85 clay/glaze/firing fee Supply List Hand builders and wheel throwers unite to design and create fun inventive table wear. Serving dishes, berry bowls, chip n dips, pitchers and flower vases. Combine hand built and wheel thrown pieces, cut pots apart and reassemble, add funky feet, handles, lugs…
View MoreBeadweaving – Ellis (ELL010824)
Jan 08, 2024 1:00PM—Feb 05, 2024 4:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterLevel: All Supply List This five week session is for beginners as well as those with bead weaving experience. Learn the foundational bead weaving stitches necessary for developing beaded jewelry pieces and more. Instr. supply fee as needed. 5 Mondays, 01/08/24 – 02/05/24, 1-4pm
View More(SOLD OUT) Watercolor 201 – Domina (DOM010824)
Jan 08, 2024 9:00AM—Feb 05, 2024 12:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterNote: This event is sold out. Level: Intermediate / Advanced Supply List Learn to capture impressionistic subjects using the elements of design. Develop your own designs using drawings, photos or imagination. Learn to create an expressive painting by making choices about what to exaggerate, what to eliminate and what to change. Group and individual instruction.…
View MoreCalligraphy – Beaver (JBE010824)
Jan 08, 2024 9:00AM—Feb 05, 2024 11:00AM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterLevel: All $30 fee to instructor Supply List Calligraphy is a learned art form. Anyone can learn with instruction and practice. Students will become familiar with use of a broad-edged pen nib and will learn two beautiful alphabets, Roman and Bookhand. Instructor will show examples of calligraphy usage. 5 Mondays, 01/08/24 – 02/05/24, 9-11am
View MoreIntro to Metal – Kravec (KRA010824)
Jan 08, 2024 9:00AM—Feb 05, 2024 12:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterSupply List This course is a combination of lectures, demonstrations and hands-on experience. Students are introduced to the basic use of tools and techniques for fabrication of metals. The basic techniques of cutting, forming, joining and finishing metal are covered. All students create physical samples demonstrating various techniques. 5 Mondays, 01/08/24 – 02/05/24, 9am-12pm
View MoreExplorations into Mixed Media Painting & Collage – Henry (HEN010824)
Jan 08, 2024 1:00PM—Feb 05, 2024 4:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterLevel: All Supply List Join Maggie and explore the many facets of mixed media painting & collage work. Mixed media collage art is created by using different materials including cloth, paper, wood and found objects. You will learn the fundamentals of mixed media collage techniques and leave the class with completed pieces of art. You’ll…
View MoreBeginning Landscapes: Acrylic & Oil – Wilson (WIL010824)
Jan 08, 2024 9:00AM—Feb 05, 2024 12:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterSupply List Learn the basics of acrylics & oils and techniques of the brushes and tools you will use. Build your skills and confidence in color mixing, blending and shading. You will also learn the elements of composition to help you create successful landscapes. 5 Mondays, 01/08/24 – 02/05/24, 9am-12pm
View More(SOLD OUT) Independent Study Fused Glass – Pre-req – Rouleau (ROU010824)
Jan 08, 2024 1:00PM—Feb 05, 2024 4:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterNote: This event is sold out. Pre-Requisite: Intro to Glass Fusing Glass and Firing Fees extra Supply List This glass fusing class is for all levels. The instructor will work individually with students on projects appropriate for their skills. Beginners must take Intro to Glass Fusing Pre-requisite. 5 Mondays, 01/08/24 – 02/05/24, 1-4pm
View MoreFigure Study – Monitor (FIG010824)
Jan 08, 2024 1:00PM—Feb 05, 2024 4:00PM
LOCATION CHANGE: Visual Arts Center - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterNo instructor/monitor only – Work from life in this figure study class with the medium of your choice. Models are clothed or nude, weekly alternating short & long pose. Drop-ins welcome. Drop in $39 member / $43 non-member 5 Mondays, 01/08/24 – 02/05/23, 1-4pm
View MorePersonal Pathways – Lawson (LAW010824-2)
Jan 08, 2024 1:00PM—Feb 05, 2024 4:00PM
Visual Arts Center - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterSupply List Level: All with experience – not for beginning wheel throwers. $85 clay / glaze / firing fee Level All w/experience – not for beginning wheel throwers. Pursue and explore your own ideas with instructional guidance to achieve your individual goals in wheel throwing or hand building; alter or combine different techniques to create…
View MorePersonal Pathways – Lawson (LAW010824-2)
Jan 08, 2024 1:00PM—Feb 05, 2024 4:00PM
Visual Arts Center - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterSupply List Level: All with experience – not for beginning wheel throwers. $85 clay / glaze / firing fee Pursue and explore your own ideas with instructional guidance to achieve your individual goals in wheel throwing or hand building; alter or combine different techniques to create something that is uniquely you. 5 Mondays, 01/08/24 –…
View MoreIt’s Abstract with Laura Caliguiri
Jan 09, 2024 5:30PM—8:30PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterJoin us for a whole new experience! Explore the joy of your creativity. YOUR DESIGN, YOUR COLORS! This experience IS all about YOU! Sharing fun techniques and helpful hints, instructor Laura Caliguiri will show you how to create your vision on the canvas. At the end of the night you will leave with a completely…
View More(SOLD OUT) Stone Carving: Romancing the Stone – Corsini, Mertens (COR010924)
Jan 09, 2024 9:00AM—Feb 13, 2024 12:00PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterNote: This event is sold out. Level: Pre-requisite Intro to Stone Stone fee separate Supply List Explore your creative side by carving a variety of natural stones. Discover unique colors, textures and properties of a variety of stones. Use hand or power tools to carve and create your finished stone masterpiece. Size and complexity of…
View MoreStone Carving: Romancing the Stone – Mertens (MER010924)
Jan 09, 2024 12:30PM—Feb 13, 2024 3:30PM
Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road
RegisterLevel: Pre-requisite Intro to Stone Stone fee separate Supply List Explore your creative side by carving a variety of natural stones. Discover unique colors, textures and properties of a variety of stones. Use hand or power tools to carve and create your finished stone masterpiece. Size and complexity of design may require multiple sessions. You…
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