The Visual Arts Department encourages creative stimulation and thought while providing an opportunity to experience the joy and satisfaction of creating works of art. A wide variety of visual arts classes and workshops are offered for students of all ages, including pottery, painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, knitting, and more. Individual instruction is available and outreach programming can also be arranged.
There will be an extra $5 fee for visual arts class/workshop registrations made within 24 hrs of the class beginning. Please register as early as possible so instructors can make sure they have enough materials purchased and prepared. Last-minute registration can result in a shortage of materials for students.
Tuesday Pottery
for teens/adults
with Melanie Blake
6 weeks beginning Jun 10
5-7 p.m.
$122 class fee,
$25 materials fee
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This class will cover sculpture, handbuilding, and wheel throwing. Demonstration and support will be given for each desired technique. Please come with a project in mind or a willingness to create.
Metals II: Soldering
for teens/adults who have taken Metalsmithing with Kacie Keefe, or who have experience working with metal.
6 weeks beginning Jun 10
5-7 p.m.
class fee $202
materials fee $50
tool kit deposit $50 cash only
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Your tool kit deposit will be refunded to you when you return your kit with all pieces accounted for.
This class will cover Soldering, a technique used to join two pieces of
metal together using a torch and a metal alloy. We’ll use a butane torch
and a mini Oxy-Acetylene torch will be used. ALL STUDENTS MUST
BE ABLE TO ADHERE TO WORKSHOP SAFETY RULES. Only students who have taken Into to Jewelry and Metalsmithing or have
experience working with metal should register for this class. Students
will create a small object or piece of jewelry of their choosing.
Found Object Jewelry
for teens/adults who have taken Intro to Metalsmithing or have experience working with metal
with Kacie Keefe
6 weeks beginning Jul 29
5-7 p.m.
limit of 6 students
class fee $102,
materials fee $50
tool kit deposit $50 cash only
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Your tool kit deposit will be refunded to you when you return your kit with all pieces accounted for.
Please bring small objects you have found or collected to work into a piece of jewelry. This could include small toys, existing vintage/broken jewelry, beach glass, feathers, etc.
Needle Felted Highland Cow (2D) – Intermediate Level
for teens/adults
with Nancy Nelson-Brotz
4 weeks beginning Aug 5
7-9 p.m.
$66 class fee, $50 materials fee
Limit of 6 students
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Crochet 1
for teens/adults
with Pam Amy
6 weeks beginning Jun 11
5-6 p.m.
$50 class fee, $8 materials fee
limit of 10 students
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Suitable for beginners, or for those who want to refresh their crochet skills.
Intro to Jewelry & Metalsmithing
for teens/adults
with Kacie Keefe
session 1: 6 weeks beginning Jun 11
session 2: 6 weeks beginning Jul 30
5-7 p.m.
class fee $127,
materials fee $50
tool kit deposit $50 cash only
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Your tool kit deposit will be refunded to you when you return your kit with all pieces accounted for.
limit of 10 students per session
Work with copper to learn sawing, piercing, polishing, etching, jump ring- and chain-making, and cold connections like rivets and prong settings.
Crochet 2
for teens/adults
with Pam Amy
6 weeks beginning Jun 11
6-7 p.m.
class fee $50, materials fee $8
limit of 10 students
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For students ready to start a full-scale project. We’ll add circle magic technique and new stitches.
Brazillian Embroidery
for teens & adults
with Pam Amy
6 weeks beginning Jun 11
7-9 p.m.
class fee $50, materials fee $8
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3-dimensional florals stitched with shiny rayon threads, and learning the bullion knot. For beginning and experienced embroiders alike.
Intro to Hand Sewing for Kids
for grades 1 & up
with Rachel Drees
6 weeks beginning Jul 30
3:30-4:15 p.m.
$50 class fee, $8 materials fee
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An introduction to sewing for kids where they will learn to properly hold a needle and create a blanket and running stitch using felt and yarn.
Mixed Media Fashion Design
for teens/adults
with Rachel Drees
6 weeks beginning Jul 30
4:30-6 p.m.
$50 class fee,
$12 materials fee
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Please bring 1-2 garments to upcycle/transform
An experimental design course combining unconventional materials with textiles. We’ll be upcycling a garment of your choice to create wearable art.
Wire Wrapping and Beading
for teens/adults
with Kacie Keefe
4 weeks beginning Aug 13
1-3 p.m.
class fee, $102, materials fee $25
tool kit deposit $50 cash only
PURCHASE TICKETS
Your tool kit deposit will be refunded to you when you return your kit with all pieces accounted for.
Fine Art Jewelry (level 3)
for teens/adults who have taken Intro to Metalsmithing and Soldering, or who have experience soldering with an oxy-acetelyne torch
with Kacie Keefe
6 weeks beginning Jun 12
5-7 p.m.
$202 class fee, $50 materials fee
tool kit deposit $50 cash only
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Your tool kit deposit will be refunded to you when you return your kit with all pieces accounted for.
Create a piece of jewelry inspired by a memory. Does summer haze fill you with nostalgia? Think about the story you want to tell, and consider what connections create a memory: sights, sounds, smells, and textures can all trigger them.
Metal Clay
for teens/adults
with Kacie Keefe
6 weeks beginning Jul 31
$202 class fee, $50 materials fee
tool kit deposit $50 cash only
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Your tool kit deposit will be refunded to you when you return your kit with all pieces accounted for.
limit of 10 students
Raku
for teens/adults
with Becca Stowell
4 weeks beginning Aug 28; no class on Sept 11
5-7 p.m.
$52 class fee, $20 materials fee
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No teen/adult classes in visual arts are currently scheduled on Fridays. Check the schedule for Friday workshops.
Payment
Payment is expected at the time of registration unless otherwise noted, and can be made by cash, check, or credit card. Platform fees will apply to all transactions. Members receive a discounted rate. Materials fees, model fees, and some other fees are excluded from this discount.
Registration
Registration is required. A minimum number of students is needed to hold a class. When necessary, a class start date may be postponed a week or a class may be cancelled 24 hours prior to the starting time. Classes and lessons are open to all, regardless of race, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin. There will be an extra $5 fee for visual arts class/workshop registrations made within 24 hrs of the class beginning. Please register as early as possible so instructors can make sure they have enough materials purchased and prepared. Last-minute registration can result in a shortage of materials for students.
Refund Policy
If a class is cancelled, appropriate refunds will be given. Persons desiring to withdraw from a class, who do so at least 24 hours before the start time of the class, will receive a full refund. If you drop a class after this deadline, but before the second meeting of the class, you will receive a refund for 75% of your tuition. There will be no refunds after the second class meeting
Financial aid is available for eligible students. FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION Rev. 1115 may be downloaded or obtained at the front desk and must be filled out and returned no later than one week prior to the start date of the class.
By registering yourself or your child for a class/workshop/music lesson/or other activity at the arts center, you hereby waive and release all rights and claims for damages you or your child may have against the arts center and its employees. The arts center will not be responsible for injuries suffered by you or your child during classes, workshops, or activities sponsored by the arts center. In addition, you also give the arts center and its employees the right to use your or your child’s image with or without you or your child’s name, for purposes such as advertising, publicity, and public presentations.
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