***This class will start on 3/27/25***

Learn what inspired master artists in many cultures, then express yourself as you create from what inspires you! Investigate art with joyful play!

***This class will start on 3/26/25***

Come play in the mud! Experience the satisfaction of using your hands to squish, pinch, pat and roll clay into a personal creation. We will experiment with sculptural and functional clay forms, fired and glazed for permanence.

***This class will start on 3/26/25***

Learn techniques for sculpting using an armature and sculpting tools to create figures real or imagined. Students choose what they want to sculpt from human heads, animals, cartoon figures or original imaginative creations. The sculptures will be 3 dimensional demonstrating animation, texture and movement. Tools and material included.

***This class will start on 3/29/25***

This drawing intensive will challenge students in surprising ways, as they explore a variety of drawing techniques using charcoal and soft pastels. Emphasis will be placed on improving technique, speed, composition, and understanding of anatomy. Each class will present a fresh, challenging still life that may include a model. Repeated sessions are encouraged to expand skills and build a portfolio.

***This class will start on 3/27/25***

Use action pose figures and comic book references to create your own dynamic comic book art. Experiment with light and shadow, facial expressions and movement. Complete your own full page comic book art piece!

***This class will start on 3/26/25***

Expand your skills on the potters' wheel as you stretch and manipulate the clay to alter forms and create lids, spouts, and more. Create your own pottery collection to give and to treasure. Prerequisite YAP208 or similar wheel experience.

***This class will start on 3/26/25***

Learn the basics of digital photography- composition, lighting, exposure and more using our DSLR cameras to take artistic photographs. Then dive into Adobe Photoshop and explore the editing possibilities – image manipulation, tablet drawing and digital painting.

***This class will start on 3/26/25***

Draw, paint, and assemble while you exercise your creative muscle using experimental techniques. Go beyond the basics as we delve into acrylics, pastels, and more. Explore the unique characteristics of each modality and bring ideas to life as we create one-of-a-kind masterpieces.

***This class will start on 3/25/25***

**Class meets at Jesse Brock Community Center**

Celebrate the wonders of the seasons! Use hand building techniques to create nature inspired pottery and whimsical art. Embellish with glaze and fire for charming, treasured keepsakes. Note: Wheel throwing will not be included in this class.