From classes in ceramics, acrylics, painting, stained glass, calligraphy, creative writing and new classes added each semester, the Academy of the Arts offers our patrons the opportunity to explore new interests and learn from a wide variety of artists in our community. We also have art for children ages 6-11. Classes run every fall and spring.
If you do not see a class that you were expecting to be available check back soon as classes are added as they become available, or reach out to us by email.
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Art for Children (Ages 6-8)
Session A: Mondays, 3:30-5 p.m., August 23-October 11 *No class September 6
Classes will meet at the Academy of the Arts.
Cost: $250 (includes supplies)
Students will learn about famous artists and their methods of creating art. We will work with paint, graphite, clay, glass, and paper to make works of art. Students will be encouraged to develop their own styles, and to experiment with different methods to hone their art skills.
*Limited to 10 students
Instructor: Margaret Winchester
Art for Children (Ages 6-8)
Session B: Mondays, 3:30-5 p.m., October 18-December 6 *No class November 22
Classes will meet at the Academy of the Arts.
Cost: $250 (includes supplies)
Students will learn about famous artists and their methods of creating art. We will work with paint, graphite, clay, glass, and paper to make works of art. Students will be encouraged to develop their own styles, and to experiment with different methods to hone their art skills.
*Limited to 10 students
Instructor: Margaret Winchester
Art for Children (Ages 9-11)
Session A: Wednesdays, August 25-October 6, 3:30-5:00 PM
Classes will meet at the Academy of the Arts.
Cost: $250 (includes supplies)
Students will learn about famous artists and their methods of creating art. We will work with paint, graphite, clay, glass, and paper to make works of art. Students will be encouraged to develop their own styles, and to experiment with different methods to hone their art skills. *Limited to 10 students
Instructor: Nicki Masterson
Art for Children (Ages 9-11)
Session A: Wednesdays, August 25-October 6, 5:30-7 PM
Classes will meet at the Academy of the Arts.
Cost: $250 (includes supplies)
Students will learn about famous artists and their methods of creating art. We will work with paint, graphite, clay, glass, and paper to make works of art. Students will be encouraged to develop their own styles, and to experiment with different methods to hone their art skills. *Limited to 10 students
Instructor: Nicki Masterson
Art for Children (Ages 9-11)
Session B: Wednesdays, October 20-December 8, 3:30-5:00 PM
Classes will meet at the Academy of the Arts.
Cost: $250 (includes supplies)
Students will learn about famous artists and their methods of creating art. We will work with paint, graphite, clay, glass, and paper to make works of art. Students will be encouraged to develop their own styles, and to experiment with different methods to hone their art skills. *Limited to 10 students
Instructor: Nicki Masterson
Art for Children (Ages 9-11)
Session B: Wednesdays, October 20-December 8, 5:30-7:00 PM
Classes will meet at the Academy of the Arts.
Cost: $250 (includes supplies)
Students will learn about famous artists and their methods of creating art. We will work with paint, graphite, clay, glass, and paper to make works of art. Students will be encouraged to develop their own styles, and to experiment with different methods to hone their art skills. *Limited to 10 students
Instructor: Nicki Masterson
Art for High School Students
Session A: Thursdays, 4-6 PM, August 26-October 7
Classes will meet at the Academy of the Arts.
Cost: $275 (Includes supplies)
Students will focus on building their art portfolio. Students will hone their technical skills in drawing, painting, mixed media, and sculpture.
*Limited to 10 students
Instructor: Margaret Winchester
Art for High School Students
Session B: Thursdays, 4-6 PM, October 21-December 9 *No class November 25
Classes will meet at the Academy of the Arts.
Cost: $275 (Includes supplies)
Students will focus on building their art portfolio. Students will hone their technical skills in drawing, painting, mixed media, and sculpture.
*Limited to 10 students
Instructor: Margaret Winchester
Art for Home Schoolers
Session A: Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m., August 27-October 8
Classes will meet at the Academy of the Arts.
Cost: $250 (Includes supplies)
Students will learn about famous artists and their methods of creating art. We will work with paint, graphite, clay, glass, and paper to make works of art. Students will be encouraged to develop their own styles, and to experiment with different methods to hone their art skills.
*Limited to 10 students
Instructor: Margaret Winchester
Art for Home Schoolers
Session B: Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m., October 18-December 6 *No class November 26
Classes will meet at the Academy of the Arts.
Cost: $250 (Includes supplies)
Students will learn about famous artists and their methods of creating art. We will work with paint, graphite, clay, glass, and paper to make works of art. Students will be encouraged to develop their own styles, and to experiment with different methods to hone their art skills.
*Limited to 10 students
Instructor: Margaret Winchester
Art for Teens (Ages 12-14)
Session A: Tuesdays, 4-5:30 PM, August 24-October 5
Classes will meet at the Academy of the Arts.
Cost: $250 (Includes supplies)
Students will build on their art skills with projects in ceramics, glass, painting, and drawing.
*Limited to 10 students
Instructor: Margaret Winchester
Art for Teens (Ages 12-14)
Session B: Tuesdays, 4-5:30 PM, October 19-December 7
Classes will meet at the Academy of the Arts.
Cost: $250 (Includes supplies)
Students will build on their art skills with projects in ceramics, glass, painting, and drawing.
*Limited to 10 students
Instructor: Margaret Winchester
Calligraphy
Session B: Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m. October 25-December 13 *no class November 22
Cost: $215
This is an introductory course that features basic instruction and concentrated practice in both broad pen and pointed pen lettering. Students will learn skills for mastering two of the most popular lettering styles-Italic and decorative script lettering. Ages 18+
Instructor: Steve Logan
Requirements: Supply list will be provided if the class meets 4 student minimum.
Calligraphy
Session A: Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m. September 8-October 20
Cost: $215
This is an introductory course that features basic instruction and concentrated practice in both broad pen and pointed pen lettering. Students will learn skills for mastering two of the most popular lettering styles-Italic and decorative script lettering. Ages 18+
Instructor: Steve Logan
Requirements: Supply list will be provided if the class meets 4 student minimum.
Drawing: Beginner/Intermediate
Session A: Mondays, 6-8 p.m., August 23-October 4
Classes will meet at the Academy of the Arts.
Cost: $250 (Includes supplies)
Students will explore drawing with different mediums such as graphite, charcoal, and ink. Students will explore different methods and purposes for drawing. Ages 18+
*Limited to 8 students
Instructor: Margaret Winchester
Drawing: Beginner/Intermediate
Session B: Mondays, 6-8 p.m., October 18-December 6 *No class on November 22
Classes will meet at the Academy of the Arts.
Cost: $250 (Includes supplies)
Students will explore drawing with different mediums such as graphite, charcoal, and ink. Students will explore different methods and purposes for drawing. Ages 18+
*Limited to 8 students
Instructor: Margaret Winchester
Fused Glass Jewelry
Thursdays, 6-8 PM, August 26-October 7
Cost: $305 (includes supplies)
Students will learn 3 methods for making fused glass jewelry pieces. Each student will make several pieces.
*Limited to 6 Students | Ages 18+
Instructor: Nicki Masterson
Painting: Beginner/Intermediate
Session A: Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m., August 24-October 5
Classes will meet at the Academy of the Arts.
Cost: $250 (Includes supplies)
Students will explore painting with different mediums such as acrylic, oil, and watercolor. Students will explore different methods and purposes for painting.
*Limited to 8 students
Instructor: Margaret Winchester
Painting: Beginner/Intermediate
Session B: Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m., October 19-December 7 *No class on November 23
Classes will meet at the Academy of the Arts.
Cost: $250 (Includes supplies)
Students will explore painting with different mediums such as acrylic, oil, and watercolor. Students will explore different methods and purposes for painting.
*Limited to 8 students
Instructor: Margaret Winchester
Pottery: Hand-Building and Wheel-Throwing
Session A Afternoon: Mondays, August 23-October 11, 12:15-2:15 PM * no class September 6
Classes will meet at the Academy of the Arts.
Cost: $275 (includes supplies)
Students will explore methods of hand-building, wheel-throwing, glazing and decorating pottery.
*Limited to 6 students
Instructor: Nicki Masterson
Pottery: Hand-Building and Wheel-Throwing
Session A Evening: Mondays, August 23-October 11, 6-8 PM * no class September 6
Classes will meet at the Academy of the Arts.
Cost: $275 (includes supplies)
Students will explore methods of hand-building, wheel-throwing, glazing and decorating pottery.
*Limited to 6 students
Instructor: Nicki Masterson
Pottery: Hand-Building and Wheel-Throwing
Session B Afternoon: Monday, October 18-December 6, 12:15-2:15 PM *no class November 22
Classes will meet at the Academy of the Arts.
Cost: $275 (includes supplies)
Students will explore methods of hand-building, wheel-throwing, glazing and decorating pottery.
*Limited to 6 students
Instructor: Nicki Masterson
Pottery: Hand-Building and Wheel-Throwing
Session B Evening: Monday, October 18-December 6, 6-8 PM *no class November 22
Classes will meet at the Academy of the Arts.
Cost: $275 (includes supplies)
Students will explore methods of hand-building, wheel-throwing, glazing and decorating pottery.
*Limited to 6 students
Instructor: Nicki Masterson
Stained Glass
Session A - Afternoon: Tuesdays, August 24-October 5, 12-2 PM
Cost: $305 (includes supplies)
Students will learn to cut and shape glass, apply copper foil and solder to finish a beautiful stained glass window. This is a beginner class, but experienced students are welcome. Ages 18+
*Limited to 6 Students
Instructor: Nicki Masterson
Stained Glass
Session A - Evening: Tuesdays, August 24-October 5, 6-8 PM
Cost: $305 (includes supplies)
Students will learn to cut and shape glass, apply copper foil and solder to finish a beautiful stained glass window. This is a beginner class, but experienced students are welcome. Ages 18+
*Limited to 6 Students
Instructor: Nicki Masterson
Stained Glass
Session B - Afternoon: Tuesdays, October 19-December 7, 12-2 PM *no class November 23
Cost: $305 (includes supplies)
Students will learn to cut and shape glass, apply copper foil and solder to finish a beautiful stained glass window. This is a beginner class, but experienced students are welcome. Ages 18+
*Limited to 6 Students
Instructor: Nicki Masterson
Stained Glass
Session B - Evening: Tuesdays, October 19-December 7, 6-8 PM *no class November 23
Cost: $305 (includes supplies)
Students will learn to cut and shape glass, apply copper foil and solder to finish a beautiful stained glass window. This is a beginner class, but experienced students are welcome. Ages 18+
*Limited to 6 Students
Instructor: Nicki Masterson
