October 10 - November 14, 2024

Thursdays. 6 wks, 10 am - 12 pm

Instructor Carla Sanchez

http://carlasanchezart.com

Drawing on the right side of the brain or tapping into the innate part of your brain that can draw is taught. Instructor uses exercises to help the artist change from analytical thinking to artful thinking this tapping into one's natural ability using contour drawing.

Materials:

Large (18x24) sketch pad Two #2 pencils

White eraser or kneading eraser

Drawing II: set of pencils 8H, 6H, 4H, 2H, HB, 2B 4B, 6B, 8B

October 10 - November 14, 2024
Thursdays. 6 wks, 1 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor Carla Sanchez

http://carlasanchezart.com

I teach still life from my own references - this way, I am sure of the skills that each student acquires. I use still life for all. I teach textures (like glass, metal, cloth, etc.), brush strokes, color theory and color mixing, concept, composition and artistic theory. 

October 31 - December 12 , 2024

Thursdays, 6 wks, 1 pm - 4 pm 

Instructor Connie Pico

Acrylic Paint is a modern water based medium adopted by many artists in all painting genres. It is fast drying, permanent, very forgiving, and extremely versatile. Acrylic Painting Studio is designed to meet each student's skill level from beginner to experienced artists wanting to add to their knowledge of painting. Examples of acrylic techniques taught are dry brush, layering, glazing, highlight, shadow, blending, and textures. Additional techniques will be added on an ongoing basic.

October 16 & 17, 1 pm - 4 pm

Instructor Connie Pico

Learn six basic watercolor techniques to get you started on your watercolor adventure. You will be familiarized with the fundamentals and building blocks of watercolor in this fast paced 2 day workshop.

October 30 - December 11 , 2024

Wednesdays. 6 wks, 1 pm - 3:30 pm

Instructor Connie Lynn Pico

After a brief review of the necessary supplies and preparations,

Connie will work with you on creating more realistic paintings, by teaching advanced watercolor fundamentals for the subject you have chosen .

(If you are new to the watercolor medium see watercolor workshop.)

Class: Beginning Hand-Building Pottery 

November 12 - December 17, 2024

Tuesdays, 6 wks, Noon - 3 pm

Instructor Deb Cikovic

Unleash your creativity and explore the ancient art of pottery in our Beginning Hand-Building Pottery Class. Perfect for absolute beginners, this hands-on class introduces the fundamental techniques of shaping clay using only your hands and basic tools. You'll learn to create beautiful, functional, or decorative ceramic pieces from scratch, guided by an experienced instructor who will take you through each step with care and patience.

During this workshop, you’ll explore essential hand-building methods such as pinching, coiling, and slab construction. These techniques are the foundation of hand-crafted pottery, enabling you to form anything from simple bowls and mugs to more intricate sculptural designs. We will also cover surface decoration, texturing, and glazing, allowing you to add your own artistic flair to your creations. All materials provided.