Art   

Cultivate creativity through playful activity. You don't have to be an artist to rediscover the joy of sketching and doodling with abandon while improving focus and cognition. Create a new piece each session, or build upon a few, it's up to you! Have fun and support fine motor skills through collage and mixed media, explore color theory and find your Zen Palette. No art experience required. Bring your existing water-based media. A supply list will be provided prior to the start of class.
Material Expenses: $50 approx.

This is a foundation course, touching on such primary matters as perspective, drawing aids, composition, and value. A supply list will be provided prior to the start of class. Material Expenses: $50 approx.

This class is designed for the novice as well as the practiced. Delve into the fundamentals of drawing portraits! Learn how to achieve likeness, and experience self-expression through the art of portraiture. Study the structure of the human head, practice measuring facial proportions and model form using light and shadow. A supply list will be provided prior to the start of class.

Work with acrylic paints using many different techniques. Acrylics can be used as solid colors, or just add water for many different effects, landscapes, still life scenes, people, anything you want to paint can be done with acrylics! A suppply list will be provided prior to the start of class. Material Expenses: $50 approx.

Don't be afraid of your sewing machine! In this class, you will learn how to thread the machine, wind a bobbin, sew simple stitches, and do basic machine maintenance. We will discuss different fabrics, their uses, how they are sold and how and where to buy them. Learn how to layout, and adjust patterns. We will sew on test fabric, which will be provided By the last two sessions, we will complete an apron and a reusable shopping bag. Please bring your own sewing machine to class.
Familiarize yourself with the basic operations of your sewing machine, and read the manual before registering for this class.
A supply list will be provided prior to the start of class. Material Expenses: $15 approx. payable that day of class.

If you have mastered the use of the sewing machine and are ready to learn new skills, this class is for you. We'll learn how to install a zipper, make button holes and apply elastic. In this six-week long class we'll make 2 different types of zippered bags and a pair of lounge/pajama pants. 
Please bring your own sewing machine to class. Familiarize yourself with the basic operations of your sewing machine and read the manual before registering for this class.
Materials needed: 1/4 yard each of two matching woven (non-stretch) and a 9" zipper in coordinating color (fat quarters are ok for this project).

In this class you will see demonstrated all the 'shop tricks' in watercolor painting. Students will learn to avoid common pitfalls and advance their abilities. Includes demonstration of color and design, wet on wet, and dry-brush techniques.
Each week three photos will be emailed to students who will be asked to choose their favorite and send in their vote. After all the votes come in, the week's project will be announced. Students are encouraged to send their photos for possible class projects. A supply list will be provided prior to the start of class.
Material Expenses: $50 approx.

Students will learn to use varius types of watercolor, watercolor techniques, and brushes. We will be using wet on wet techniques, wet on dry, learn to layer colors, and how to get solid colors with your paint. Supply list be given by instructor on 1st night of class. Material Expenses: $50 approx.

Cultivate creativity through playful activity. You don't have to be an artist to rediscover the joy of sketching and doodling with abandon while improving focus and cognition. Create a new piece each session, or build upon a few, it's up to you! Have fun and support fine motor skills through collage and mixed media, explore color theory and find your Zen Palette. No art experience required. Bring your existing water-based media. A supply list will be provided prior to the start of class.
Material Expenses: $50 approx.