Come play in the mud and learn about how to build things out of clay. Learn the methods of shaping, glazing and firing. Exploration and imagination strongly encouraged. All clay, glaze, firing and tools provided. All levels welcome. Come play in the mud!

Develop advanced painting and perceptual skills while exploring and expanding personal content, materials, and technical approaches. Learn how to generate a statement about your work through personal objectives and peer critique. Expand your oil and acrylic skills with the opportunity to apply skills and concepts of painting to other media.

This open studio course is for experienced jewelers with advanced skills. This is not an instruction course and students who do not have the necessary skill level will be asked to transfer to the introductory course being offered later in the semester. Students are responsible for providing all components and consumables for their projects. A safety review and test must be passed before students will be cleared for the use of the equipment.

Learn three different disciplines of lace making: Crocheting, Tatting and Knot Lace. Each is a decidedly different style to creating lace for clothing, doilies, shawls, table cloths, etc. During this 15 week class, students will master the techniques to accomplish the goal of three doilies - 1 for each discipline described. Supplies needed for class: Silver Metal Crochet Hooks #3, 8, & 10, One ball of #10 thread (white), One set of basic tatting needles size #3, 5 & 8, and one set of large eyed sharp tipped sewing needles.

Learn the basics of crocheting: identifying crochet language, learn to read a pattern and complete an easy crochet project (granny square blanket, basic hat, or scarf). Come away with a sense of accomplishment and a basic project of your own. MATERIALS NEEDED: 1 - H (5.00 mm) hook. Practice yarn and an instruction manual will be provided. Pattern selection and yarn for in-class project will be discussed at the first class.

This is a fun class for those who always wanted to learn to draw! Students will learn basics in shape, form, light, placement, shading and terminology to create the illusion of 3-dimensional space on a 1-dimensional canvas. By the end of the course, students will have completed one composition showcasing the skills learned. A supply list will be provided at the time of registration.

Ready to take your paintings to the next level? Dig deeper into content and practice, combining personal experience and creative thought into authentic subject matter. Students will be pushed to explore themes and deeper meaning, all while refining their foundational skills. Oil and acrylic mediums welcome.

Pull out your paints and get started on a journey of artistic expression. Topics will include the use of color, composition and balance to create informed pieces of art. Instruction will include hands-on demonstrations, guided observation, class discussion and critique. Acrylic paints are recommended for beginners; Oil paints permitted. A supply list will be provided at time of registration.