Kathy Bestwick: Gingerbread Houses Family Fun

Sunday, 1-3 PM, December 15. Cost $15 (no material fee)

We will use milk cartons, graham crackers, royal icing and lots and lots of candy decorations to construct our edible houses. Wear your favorite Christmas shirt or hat, let’s get Festive!! All ages welcome, a family activity – parents can make houses too!! Please register by December 8th for preparation but walk-ins are permitted. (All ages)

Marcus Colasurdo: Rhythms of the Heart

Saturday, December 14, 1-5:00PM

Member Cost: $20

Nonmember Cost: $30

Poetry class and workshop — the class will examine poems ranging from the “classic” works to contemporary writing from poets worldwide. Class members are encouraged to bring their own poetry to share with fellow members (not mandatory). Adults 18+

Jennifer Barnasevitch: Smith Floral Holiday Arrangements

Wednesday, 6-8PM, September 25, November 20, December 11 (One-Day Workshop)

Member Cost: $55 (Includes $15 material fee)

Nonmember Cost: $65 (Includes $15 material fee)

Make a wonderful floral arrangement for the season in this fun workshop. You will create a centerpiece that will grace your home for the holiday. Adults and teens 15+

Sign up for all three for $10 off!

Alana Gadola: Still Life Painting

Wednesdays, 6-7 PM, November 27- December 18 (Four Weeks)

Member Cost $110 (includes $10 material fee)

Nonmember Cost $135 (includes $10 material fee)

Discover useful techniques for this classic genre of art. You will learn about shapes, shading, and creating depth in ways that will evoque artistic feelings from everyday objects. (Adults and Teens 15+)

Nathan Hassler: Introduction to Oil Painting

Mondays, 6-8 PM. November 18 - December 9 (4 One-Day Workshops)

Member Cost: $60/workshop (includes $10 material fee)

Non-Member Cost: $70/workshop (includes $10 material fee)

Book all four weeks and get 10% off!

Week 1: Fundamentals of Oil Painting

In this class we’ll introduce you to the fundamentals of oil paints and general rules. Learn the rules like a master so you can break them like an artist. After a review of materials, you’ll complete a quick oil sketch to familiarize yourself with the medium. Lecture: Understanding oil paints Review of materials Practice oil sketch Homework: Select your image either still life or landscape

Week 2: Canvas Preparation and Image Transfer

You’ll begin preparing your canvas while learning the importance of preparing your painting surface. After applying a thin oil paint wash to your prepared canvas you’ll either sketch or transfer your image onto the canvas using pencil finishing with a clear coat to seal image.

Week 3: Color mixing and Blocking Out

Proceeding a brief lecture and discussion on color theory you’ll begin preparing your pallet to block out the large shapes and values of your image. Starting with darkest colors you will begin the blocking stage.

Week 4: Wet-on-Wet Technique

After a brief lecture and discussion on painting mediums and painting wet on wet. You’ll begin to lay on the second layer developing your colors and tones. Many of these will be the final brushstrokes to your painting. Highlights and details can be added with wet paint on top of wet paint.

Adults 18+

Karla Consuegra: Visual Storytelling for Teens

5:30-8 pm Tuesdays, November 5 - December 17 (Six Weeks, No class November 26)

Member price $200 

Nonmembers $225

Digital Art class in which you learn how to use framing, composition, sharpen your figure drawings, and learn the basics of backgrounds and perspective and how to use your these skills to tell your stories. From Manga, to Comics and Animatics, we'll study sequential art and how to make it. (Teens 12-18)

Students must provide their own sketchbook and digital drawing pad.

Alana Gadola: Still Life Drawing

Wednesdays, 6-7 PM, October 23-November 13 (Four Weeks)

Member Cost $110 (includes $10 material fee)

Non-Member Cost $135 (includes $10 material fee)

Discover useful techniques for this classic genre of art. You will learn about shapes, shading, and creating depth in ways that will evoque artistic feelings from everyday objects. (Adults and Teens 15+)

Jamie Chicalese: Vision Board for the Goal-Getter!

Tuesday 6-7:30PM, October 22-November 26 (Six Weeks)

Member Cost $75 (includes $25 material fee)

Non-Member Cost $100 (includes $25 material fee)

Students will create a personal vision board (cork board) to act as a compass to keep them moving in the direction of their dreams. (All ages)

Alexa Figas: Introduction to the Arts (For Teens)

Wednesday, 6-8 PM, October 2-November 6 (Six Weeks).

Member Cost $200 (includes $25 material fee)

Non-Member Cost $225 (includes $25 material fee)

Teens will be taught techniques of creating figures and faces, various objects, landscapes, still life, etc. with an introduction to basic drawing and painting skills. They will discover how to use multiple media — such as acrylics, watercolors, graphite, charcoal, pastels, and more! (Teens 12-18)

Joelys Mota: Master Art for Beginners

Sunday, 1-3 PM, September 29-November 10 (Six weeks)

Member Cost: $100 (Includes $25 material fee)

Nonmember Cost: $125 (Includes $25 material fee)

A beginner course in drawing that will go over light values, shadows, depth, form (edges), proportional drawing (perception), and simplifying color throughout six weeks.

For ages 10-14

Teaching Artist: Roberta Kishbaugh

Friday, 10-11:30AM, September 27 - October 18 (Four weeks)

Member cost: $165 (Includes $15 material fee)

Non-member cost: $190 (Includes $15 material fee)

Enjoy a morning learning basic knitting skills with an accomplished instructor. Various stitches and patterns will be taught in a relaxed environment. Adults and teens 15+

Michael Delmonico: Photography

Wednesday 5-8:00PM, September 25-October 23 (Five Weeks)

Non-member Cost $125 (No material fee)

Member Cost $100 (No material fee)

The Class will go over landscapes but focus on portrait photography. You can expect to learn what goes into making images including composition, perspective, and lighting. You will also learn about different gear and equipment used both in studio and on location. We will be photographing both landscapes and portraits in studio and on location so a camera is recommended! (Adults and teens 15+)

Alexa Figas: Introduction to the Arts (for Kids)

Thursday, 6-8 PM, September 19-October 24 (Six Weeks).

Member Cost $190 (includes $25 material fee)

Non-Member Cost $215 (includes $25 material fee)

Children will be taught techniques of creating figures and faces, various objects, landscapes, still life, etc. with an introduction to basic drawing and painting skills. They will discover how to use multiple media — such as acrylics, watercolors, graphite, charcoal, pastels, and more! (Children 6-13)

Joni Mazzie: Throw Down w/ Joni Mazzie

Wednesdays, 12:30-3 PM, September 18-November 20 (Ten Weeks)

Member Cost $290 (includes $40 material fee)

Non-Member Cost $315 (includes $40 material fee)

Is learning pottery on your bucket list? Joni will teach you the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel. You will create, trim, and glaze some keepsake ceramics. Be prepared to get messy and have fun. Clay the day away! (Adults 18+)

Nathan Hassler: Introduction to Portraiture in Oils

Tuesday, 6-8:30PM, September 17 (One-Day workshop)

Member Cost $65 (includes $25 material fee)

Non-Member Cost $75 (includes $25 material fee)

An introductory class on portraiture painting designed for artists who are new to portrait painting but have some familiarity with oil painting. The course covers selecting a reference, creating an underpainting, mixing skin tones, and painting an impressionistic loose portrait. Course includes paint, palette, medium, brushes, canvas, and easels. Attendees may bring their own preferred supplies. (Adults 18+)

Joni Mazzie: Throw Down w/ Joni Mazzie

Tuesdays, 6-8:30 PM, September 17-November 19 (Ten Weeks)

Member Cost $290 (includes $40 material fee)

Non-Member Cost $315 (includes $40 material fee)

Is learning pottery on your bucket list? Joni will teach you the fundamentals of throwing on the potter’s wheel. You will create, trim, and glaze some keepsake ceramics. Be prepared to get messy and have fun. Clay the day away! (Adults 18+)

Jane Butkovsky: Drawing and Painting

Thursday, 6:30-9 PM, September 12-November 7 (Off Halloween) (8 weeks).

Member Cost: $150

Nonmember Cost: $175

Students are encouraged to choose a subject that inspires them, and can work in watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, or drawing media. The class focuses on a “learn as you go” approach with development from one piece to the next. All levels welcome.

Adults and teens 15+

Lisa Marie Ferry: Sound & Crystal Healing Every Second Tuesday of the Month

Tuesday 6-7PM, September 10

Member Cost $10 per session

Non-Member Cost $15 per session

Sound Therapy uses sound, music, and specialized instruments that are played in therapeutic ways. These sounds combined with crystal energy help with self-reflection and relaxation techniques to improve health and wellbeing. Starting with breathing techniques, crystals will be placed around the room and the instructor will play the instruments. Just listen to the prompts and enjoy the sounds. This class is a great way to relax, reduce anxiety, and reflect. Must be able to be quiet and be still, sit on a chair or lay down on a yoga mat, or sit on a pillow or a bolster (participants supply). Please pre-register online or by calling the Art League. (Adults and teens 15+)