Art for Children & Teens
Art for Children (Ages 6-8)
Classes will meet at the Academy of the Arts. Students will learn about famous artists and their methods of creating art. We will work with paint, graphite, clay, paper and printmaking to create works of art.
Cost: $285 (includes supplies)
*Limited to 10 students
Instructor: Kim Gerlach
Fall B 2024: Monday, October 21-December 9, 3:45-5:15 PM *no class November 25
Art for Home Schoolers (Ages 6-12)
Guided by our state's educational standards, students will gain appreciation for art history and create expressive work rooted in historical movements. Students will paint, draw, and build 3D objects in this unique class. Tuition includes supplies.
Cost: $255 (includes supplies)
*Limited to 10 students
Instructor: Amy Anderson
Fall B 2024: Wednesdays, October 30-December 11, 12:30-2:00 PM *no class November 27
Art for Children (Ages 9-11)
Students will learn about famous artists and their methods of creating art. We will work with paint, graphite, clay, paper, and printmaking to create works of art. Students will be encouraged to develop their own styles, and to experiment with different methods to hone their art skills.
Cost: $285 (includes supplies)
*Limited to 10 students
Instructor: Kim Gerlach
Fall B 2024: Thursday, October 17-December 5, 3:45 – 5:15 PM *no class November 28
Art for Teens (Ages 12-14)
Students will learn about famous artists and their methods of creating art. We will work with paint, graphite, clay, paper, and printmaking to create works of art. Students will be encouraged to develop their own styles, and to experiment with different methods to hone their art skills.
Cost: $285 (includes supplies)
*Limited to 10 students
Instructor: Kim Gerlach
Fall B 2024: Tuesday, October 22-December 10, 4:00-5:30 PM*no class November 26
Art for High School (Grades 9-12)
Students will focus on building their art portfolio. Students will hone their technical skills in drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture and printmaking.
Cost: $295 (includes supplies)
*Limited to 10 students
Instructor: Kim Gerlach
Fall B 2024: Wednesdays, October 16-December 4, 4:30-6:00 PM *no class November 27
Art for Adults
Adult Art Class
Do you want to start creating art? Are you unsure about what you would like to focus on? This is the class for you! The adult class will allow you to experience painting, drawing, clay, and printmaking. You will be hands on with different art mediums and let your creativity flow. Tuition includes supplies fee.
Cost: $285 (includes supplies)
Ages 18+
*Limited to 10 students
Instructor: Kim Gerlach
Adult Art: Sketching. Acrylic & Watercolor Painting (Ages 18+)
Participants will create sunsets, landscapes, Autumn leaves, and florals while exploring both watercolor and acrylic paint. The foundation of sketching techniques will be covered, which will improve your art making at any level!
Cost: $295 (includes supplies)
Ages 18+
*Limited to 10 students
Instructor: Amy Anderson
Fall B 2024: Thursdays, October 31-December 12, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM*no class November 28
Painting
Painting for Adults: Beginning Watercolors & Gouache
This class will introduce you to the world of watercolor and gouache paints. This class is perfect for beginners looking to learn the basics of the medium in order to begin a painting practice. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the know-how to pick up a brush and start experimenting with watercolors and gouache!
In this class you will learn:
- All about the different types of watercolor and gouache paints available on the market and how they work
- Which brushes and papers to use with those paints
- How to begin making simple marks and shapes to familiarize yourself with the medium
Cost: $295 (includes supplies)
*Limited to 10 students - Ages 18+
Instructor: Kim Gerlach
Fall B 2024: Mondays, October 21-December 9, 5:30-7:30 PM*no class November 25
Painting for Adults: Acrylics
In this class, students will paint with acrylics. They will learn about color theory, color mixing, creating compositions, and painting techniques. Students will create multiple paintings.
Cost: $295 (includes supplies)
*Limited to 10 students - Ages 18+
Instructor: Kim Gerlach
Fall B 2024: Thursdays, October 17-December 5, 5:30-7:30 PM*no class November 28
Pottery
Pottery: Hand-Building & Wheel-Throwing
Students will explore methods of hand-building, wheel-throwing, glazing and decorating pottery. This is a beginner class, but more experienced students may take the class. Students will purchase their own clay and basic tools but should wait to purchase clay until after the first class.
Cost: $285
*Limited to 6 students
Choose from four options for Fall B
Fall B 2024: Monday, October 21-December 9, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM *no class November 25
Instructor: Larry Gibson
Fall B 2024: Monday, October 28-December 9, 6:00-8:00 PM
Instructor: Canne Holladay
Fall B 2024: Tuesday, October 22-December 10, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM *no class November 26
Instructor: Larry Gibson
Fall B 2024: Tuesday, October 22-December 10, 6:00-8:00 PM *no class November 26
Instructor: Canne Holladay
Stained Glass
Stained Glass: Copper Foil (Beginners)
Students will learn the basics of cutting and refining glass pieces to create a beautiful stained glass window. This is a class for beginners, but more experienced students who need a refresher course may take this class.
Cost: $325 (includes supplies)
*Limited to 6 students, 18+
Instructor: Mandy Haddin
Choose from two options for Fall B
Fall B 2024: Tuesdays, October 15-December 3, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. *No class on November 26
Fall B 2024: Tuesdays, October 15-December 3, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. *No class on November 26
Stained Glass: Copper Foil (Intermediate)
Fall A course will instruct students in advanced copper-foil techniques, including pattern use and color choices, to create more complex pieces as suncatchers, small panels, and ornaments.
Students must have previous stained glass experience. Supplies included.
Cost: $325 (includes supplies)
*Limited to 6 students, 18+
Instructor: Mandy Haddin
