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Adult Classes & Workshops

Senior Studio

Senior Studio

December 5, 2018    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Senior Studio classes are tailored to suit the needs of seniors, and accommodate participants with low-vision and physical disabilities. Senior Studio offers an opportunity for [...]
"Let it Flow" Intuitive Painting

"Let it Flow" Intuitive Painting

March 18, 2023 - April 8, 2023    
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Saturdays, 2 - 4:30 p.m. Instructor: Cherrelle Smith Tap into and explore your “laisse couler” energy – a French creole phrase for ‘let it flow’– with local artist Cherrelle Smith. With acrylic paint, we will explore techniques, textures, and tones as we enjoy creating art from within.
Senior Studio

Senior Studio

October 17, 2018    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Senior Studio classes are tailored to suit the needs of seniors, and accommodate participants with low-vision and physical disabilities. Senior Studio offers an opportunity for [...]
Painting with Soynika

Painting with Soynika

April 4, 2023 - April 25, 2023    
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Instructor: Soynika Edwards-Bush This 4-week workshop is focused on an hour of experimenting with paint and portraiture in a judge free environment. Former ACAC Artist-in-Residence Soynika Edwards-Bush will take students through the creative process from concept to finished piece.
Graffiti Summer Camp (AGES: 9-12)

Graffiti Summer Camp (AGES: 9-12)

June 11, 2018 - June 15, 2018    
8:30 am - 11:30 am
What is the difference between graffiti and street art? Why is public art important? How do artists get permission to create such colorful and lively scenes on public buildings and walls? Campers will discuss these questions and more before creating their own works inspired by street artists from Havana, Cuba...
Kids Studio at West Regional Library

Kids Studio at West Regional Library

September 6, 2018    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Kids Studio at West Regional Library! Children, ages 3-10 are invited to explore contemporary art, music, and literature through hands-on and minds-on activities that stimulate [...]
Senior Studio

Senior Studio

November 7, 2018    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Senior Studio classes are tailored to suit the needs of seniors, and accommodate participants with low-vision and physical disabilities. Senior Studio offers an opportunity for [...]
Date Night on the Pottery Wheel

Date Night on the Pottery Wheel

January 10, 2024 - January 24, 2024    
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Select evenings, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Instructor: Jenny Williams This one-time experience allows you to spend some quality time with your bestie or significant other while learning and playing creatively in an intimate setting. Instructor Jenny Williams will guide partners in making small wheel pieces while learning introductory skills in wheel throwing.
Artist Statement & Bio Workshop

Artist Statement & Bio Workshop

March 23, 2024    
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Instructor: Pame Cevallos We will cover the essentials of statement writing and demystify the process while discussing the wants and needs of organizations, exhibitors, curators, and the general public.
How to Paint

How to Paint

April 25, 2024 - May 16, 2024    
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Instructor: Colleen Comer In this 4-week workshop, artist Colleen Terrell Comer introduces participants the building blocks of visual art: mark making, composition and color. This course is structured to provide students with the skills and techniques necessary to create their own paintings and help develop their personal painting style.
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