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- Art Journaling – In-Person
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This course is full. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button. Please note: You must be signed in and be a current member (or have a membership in your cart) to access the "Add to Waitlist" button. Art journaling involves creating art in a blank journal, but it can be so much more. It is an exploration and reflection of our outer world and the impact it has on our inner world. Both Leonardo da Vinci and Vincent van Gogh kept art journals. In this course, students will learn what tools to use, what prompts and themes can be inspirations and what techniques are useful for covering a page. We will use a number of mediums and techniques: stencil, collage embossment, stamps, pastels, watercolor, acrylics, pencils, pens and markers. The journals students create may be the start of their creative journey or a continuation of it. The instructor will provide many art supplies or you may bring your own. This course is suitable for all levels of experience.
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- Art Journaling – In-Person
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This course is full. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button. Please note: You must be signed in and be a current member (or have a membership in your cart) to access the "Add to Waitlist" button. Art journaling involves creating art in a blank journal, but it can be so much more. It is an exploration and reflection of our outer world and the impact it has on our inner world. Both Leonardo da Vinci and Vincent van Gogh kept art journals. In this course, students will learn what tools to use, what prompts and themes can be inspirations and what techniques are useful for covering a page. We will use a number of mediums and techniques: stencil, collage embossment, stamps, pastels, watercolor, acrylics, pencils, pens and markers. The journals students create may be the start of their creative journey or a continuation of it. The instructor will provide many art supplies or you may bring your own. This course is suitable for all levels of experience.
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- Better Photos Through Post-Processing – In-Person
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Registration for this course is closed. Learn how to bring out the best in your photos using the tools and principles of digital photo processing. This beginner-friendly course introduces participants to the core concepts of editing: exposure, contrast, color, cropping and other techniques through instructor demonstrations using Adobe Lightroom Classic. While Lightroom will be the software used, many of the editing techniques and workflow covered will be applicable to other photo editing software. By the end, participants will understand how photos can be enhanced and refined, and how to export images with clarity and confidence. No editing experience is required.
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- Dyeing to Sew – In-Person
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Registration for this course is closed. Ready to plant a seed for natural dyeing and sewing? Join us as we plant our community dye garden, fix living color from indigo and dyestuff into natural fibers and sew it all up into something wonderful! During this eight-week course, you’ll learn about different fibers, how to scour fiber for dyeing and dye fibers using indigo and dye pots. Once you’ve successfully dyed your fibers, you’ll use those fabrics to sew napkins, drawstring pouches and silk eye masks.
NOTE: Total cost to participate is $200 ($25 per session). Liability waiver required to participate.
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- Introduction to Ceramics: Handbuilding – In-Person
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Registration for this course is closed. Discover the art of creating with clay in this hands-on, beginner-friendly ceramics course. Over eight weeks, students will explore the fundamentals of handbuilding techniques, including pinch, coil and slab construction, while learning how to shape, texture and join clay. The course will also cover surface decoration methods, glazing and an introduction to the firing process. Each week builds on core skills, guiding students from simple functional forms to more creative, sculptural projects. By the end of the course, participants will have completed a collection of unique ceramic pieces and gained a strong foundation in working with clay. No prior experience is needed, just a willingness to get a little messy and experiment!
NOTE: Total cost to participate is $200 ($25 per session). Liability waiver required to participate.
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- Introduction to Stained Glass – In-Person
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Registration for this course is closed. Explore the timeless art of stained glass in this beginner-friendly, hands-on class. Over four weeks, you’ll learn the essentials of the copper foil method, from choosing patterns and cutting glass to foiling, soldering and finishing your piece. Guided step by step, you’ll create your own stained-glass artwork to take home while gaining confidence with the tools, materials and techniques of the craft. No prior experience is necessary.
NOTE: Total cost to participate is $120 ($30 per session). Liability waiver required to participate.
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- Making Metal Clay Jewelry – In-Person
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Registration for this course is closed. Transform nature into sparkling silver! Discover the magic of turning leaves, flowers and found treasures into stunning fine silver jewelry. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to capture botanical textures and natural forms using art clay silver — a versatile fine silver clay. Create a one-of-a-kind pendant inspired by the beauty of the world around you. No prior experience is needed — just your curiosity and a love of nature. Let your creativity take root and blossom into timeless silver pieces you’ll be proud to wear or give as a gift.
NOTE: The total cost to participate is $120 ($30 per session).
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- Passion for Printing – In-Person
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Registration for this course is closed. Develop a passion for printing in this hands-on class that includes art, design and printmaking. We will focus on a variety of media, including cyanotype, jelly prints and screen printing. Each week, students will learn different aspects of what makes a good design based on composition principles such as the golden ratio, the rule of thirds and the use of positive and negative shapes. Students will learn how to digitize and edit designs for screen printing using an iPad (provided on site by Talent Maker City). Additional printing methods will be introduced.
NOTE: Total cost to participate is $200 ($25 per session). Liability waiver required to participate.
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- Variations on a Theme: Drawing, Painting and Collage – In-Person
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Registration for this course is closed. The arts have always been integral to human cultural development. They are also integral to individual physical, cognitive and emotional development — an alternative language when words fail us. However, if we insist on thinking that art is only for a gifted few, we miss out. This class is designed to rediscover gifts that satisfy the urge to communicate visually. Each student will identify a meaningful theme that will provide focus and inspiration for four activities: a drawing, a painting, a collage and a mixed-media artwork. Eventually, students will make a handmade scrapbook to house their artworks. The instructor will be a guide-on-the-side, demonstrating techniques, making suggestions, answering questions and fostering a supportive environment.
NOTE: All are welcome; no prerequisite art experience is necessary. This course will build week by week. For optimal satisfaction, weekly attendance (especially Week 1) is recommended. There will be a $10 materials fee.
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