The Art Academy at the Figge is designed for students to enhance their artistic skills through various teaching techniques Beréskin (aka “Mrs. B”) has perfected over the years. Students bring their most current artwork and interview with Bereskin for the ongoing academy classes that meet weekly during the school year (August-May). This allows the student to see if it is a good fit for them and Bereskin to evaluate what level is best suited for the student.

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Learn figure drawing by practicing your skills and adapting to change in these facilitated classes (not instructed). Bring your own supplies; all non-toxic and non-photographic media are welcome. Registration required

Painting Drawing Other Adult Beyond Beginner Intermediate Advanced

 

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As students move beyond the beginning principles of oil painting, they will learn the value of composition and how light effects color while applying it to still-life, landscape, and portraits. Each class will build upon the last, moving students forward in the art of oil.

Painting Adult Beyond Beginner Intermediate Advanced

 

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Join us at the Figge for yoga asana. Bring your own mat for this movement-based class led by instructors from Tapas Yoga Shala. The class will take place surrounded by art in the Quad City Bank and Trust Grand Lobby at the Figge, where participants will face the windows overlooking the beautiful Mississippi River.

Wellness Adult Beginner

 

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Immerse in harmonious art and sound at the Figge. Late entry allows for serene solitude as Becky Nakashima Brooke uses crystal bowls, chimes, and singing bowls to create a restorative experience.

Wellness Adult Beginner

 

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Registering for this course allows you access to your clay, our space and equipment, and shelf space for work-in-progress during the open studio hours on Thursdays in May from 1:00-7:00 p.m. Open studio is designed to allow students to work independently on their projects in our studio during the scheduled hours.

Clay Adult Beyond Beginner

 

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Whether you create your own manga, are an anime fan, or simply like the art style, this class is designed for those who are interested in the art forms originating from Japan. In this course we will learn about manga and anime as well as learn many useful drawing approaches so students can create their own unique characters.

Drawing Ages 9-12 Beyond Beginner Intermediate Advanced

 

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Whether you're a newbie to wheel throwing or simply need a refresher course, this is the course for you.

Clay Adult Beginner Advanced

 

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Discover tapestry weaving in this class. Learn basics like stripes and blocks on a frame loom, experimenting with colors and textures. Advanced students delve into design and technique.

Fiber Adult Beginner Beyond Beginner Intermediate Advanced

 

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This Acrylic class explores all aspects of painting in a relaxed environment. Suitable for absolute beginners and advanced students, embracing a carefree approach to the painting process.

Painting Adult Beginner Beyond Beginner Intermediate Advanced

 

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Craft a painting with a background, gelli plate printed vase, and watercolor flowers for a stunning still life. Collage the elements to compose a beautiful bouquet.

Painting Adult Beginner

 

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Experience the thrilling and unpredictable Raku process in a 3-day workshop. Create glaze and fire your unique piece at the Figge on days 1 and 2, then off-site on day 3.

If you have trouble registering for classes online, please contact our Studio School Coordinator, Kili Alexander via phone call at 563-345-6654, or email at kalexander@figgeartmuseum.org.

Clay Adult Beginner

 

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Explore chalk pastels in this class, learning techniques for drawing various subjects with a focus on life drawing. From initial sketches to color selection, blending, and texture creation.

Painting Adult Beginner

 

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Students will explore fantasy and whimsical themes to create mini gardens, magical door mugs, huts, drawings, paintings, and more.

Clay Painting Drawing Sculpture Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner

 

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Inspired by the Figge's artworks featuring cats and other animals, students will create personal narratives about animals through creative writing and illustration.

Camps Drawing Ages 5-9 Beginner

 

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Explore various techniques in this freeform independent class, with assistance from our instructor, Pat Bereskin. Choose your preferred medium(s) and let your creativity free!

Camps Painting Drawing Ages 13-18 Adult Beyond Beginner Intermediate Advanced

 

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Have you always wanted to delve further into the world of ceramics? In this class, you can explore different approaches to working with clay with help from our instructor, Laura Warner.

Camps Clay Ages 9-12 Ages 13-18 Beyond Beginner Intermediate Advanced

 

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Want to make a piece of art with an approachable medium? Try out painting with pastels, a different way to create something beautiful.

Camps Painting Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner

 

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Whether you want to be like Albert Bierstadt or Bob Ross, this introductory painting class can help you move towards your artistic goals!

Camps Painting Ages 13-18 Adult Beyond Beginner

 

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If you are a K-12 teacher, join us in this free event hosted by University of Iowa art professor, Anita Jung, to learn more about natural dye methods.

Fiber Other Adult Beginner

 

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A throwback to crafting at home, come and learn how to reverse tie dye denim!

Camps Fiber Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner

 

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If you are a K-12 teacher, join us in this free event hosted by University of Iowa art professor, Anita Jung to learn more about natural dye methods.

Fiber Other Adult Beginner

 

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Learn how to draw your favorite forest animals using watercolor pencil techniques.

Camps Drawing Ages 5-9 Beginner

 

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Students will create pendants and beads to design and make their own necklaces, bracelets, keychains, hanging charms, and more.

Camps Clay Ages 5-9 Beginner

 

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Study an assortment of items through direct observation and learn how to replicate what you see by using charcoal pencils.

Camps Drawing Ages 13-18 Beyond Beginner

 

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Students will create pendants and beads to design and make their own necklaces, bracelets, keychains, hanging charms, and more.

Camps Clay Ages 9-12 Beginner

 

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Have you always wanted to learn about oil painting? Try out this summer course to learn essential techniques and materials, as well as how to care for these items.

Camps Painting Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner

 

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Students will study the abstract reflections and movements of water with acrylic painting techniques.

Camps Painting Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner

 

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Combine your art and design skills in this fibers course to learn about felting techniques.

Camps Fiber Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner

 

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With beginner techniques, you can learn to create your own unique jewelry in this course.

Camps Fiber Other Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner

 

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Utilize the fun of mixed media and create a personal artwork using printmaking, painting, and collage techniques!

Wine & Art Adult Beginner

 

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Take a leap and learn beginner clay techniques to create three personalized candle holders.

Camps Clay Ages 9-12 Beginner

 

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Students will explore various cultures through upcycling materials and creating 3-D functional art, paintings, and metal works.

Camps Sculpture Ages 9-12 Beginner

 

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Calling upon the children's book series, "I Spy", this class combines drawing and writing skills to create one detail-oriented masterpiece!

Camps Drawing Ages 9-12 Beyond Beginner

 

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Take a leap and learn beginner clay techniques to create three personalized candle holders.

Camps Clay Ages 13-18 Beginner

 

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Students will explore various cultures through upcycling materials and creating 3-D functional art, paintings, and metal works.

Camps Sculpture Ages 9-12 Beginner

 

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Have you always wanted to learn about oil painting? Try out this summer course to learn essential techniques and materials, as well as how to care for these items.

Camps Painting Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner

 

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Are you ready to take the next steps with your pottery skills? Join this class and you can make your own ceramic cookware!

Camps Clay Ages 13-18 Beyond Beginner Intermediate Advanced

 

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Are you ready to take the next steps with your pottery skills? Join this class and you can make your own ceramic cookware!

Camps Clay Adult Beyond Beginner Intermediate Advanced

 

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If you are looking to gain more insight on your watercolor skills, while also working on new paintings, then this class is for you!

Camps Painting Ages 13-18 Adult Beyond Beginner Intermediate Advanced

 

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Enjoy the summer weather by painting local Davenport scenery en plein air, an important technique for any aspiring artist.

Camps Painting Ages 9-12 Ages 13-18 Beginner

 

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Think outside of the box and have fun to create your own unique monster!

Camps Painting Drawing Sculpture Ages 5-9 Beginner

 

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Students will learn the art of fused glass to make various pieces of jewelry and accessories. Examples include pins, bracelets, and earrings.

Camps Sculpture Ages 9-12 Ages 13-18 Beginner

 

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Think outside of the box and have fun to create your own unique monster!

Camps Sculpture Ages 9-12 Ages 13-18 Beginner

 

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Students will build foundational drawing skills and practice these techniques through various projects and exercises.

Camps Drawing Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner

 

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Students will learn beginner watercolor techniques to create vibrant paintings inspired by delicious, summer fruits.

Camps Painting Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner

 

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A paint palette and water cup are essential tools when painting your next masterpiece; why not also learn how to sculpt your own?

Camps Clay Ages 9-12 Beginner

 

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A paint palette and water cup are essential tools when painting your next masterpiece; why not also learn how to sculpt your own?

Camps Clay Ages 13-18 Beginner

 

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Unleash your inner poet and learn how to write about your furry, feline friends!

Camps Drawing Ages 9-12 Beyond Beginner

 

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In this course, you can create a personalized set of gardening tools while also expanding your pottery skills.

Camps Clay Ages 9-12 Beyond Beginner

 

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This drawing class will be a breath of fresh air...literally! Come with us as we sketch what we see from the great outdoors.

Camps Drawing Sculpture Ages 9-12 Beginner

 

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If you love cartoons and want to learn how to draw your characters in different poses, then this class is for you!

Camps Drawing Ages 5-9 Beginner

 

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Explore the curious world of circuses and learn to sculpt unique structures and characters.

Camps Clay Drawing Sculpture Ages 9-12 Beginner

 

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Turn your 2D drawing into an active illustration by learning how to use perspective and point of view effectively.

Camps Drawing Ages 13-18 Beyond Beginner Intermediate Advanced

 

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A dog can be your best friend, as well as your artistic muse! Be inspired by your canine companion to create art in this fun summer camp.

Camps Drawing Ages 5-9 Beginner

 

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In this course, you can create a personalized set of gardening tools while also expanding your pottery skills.

Camps Clay Ages 13-18 Beyond Beginner

 

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Students will learn how to create acrylic landscape paintings using techniques to more easily observe shapes, values, and colors.

Camps Painting Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner

 

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Create your own customized cards for any occasion, using collage techniques and inspiration from trees in your designs.

Wine & Art Adult Beginner

 

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If you're looking to learn how to draw the human body, then join us for this drawing class and directly observe a live model.

Camps Drawing Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner

 

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Create your own book adorned with collage, while you also learn the different facets of storytelling.

Camps Drawing Other Ages 5-9 Beginner

 

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Students will build their drawing skills by using techniques pioneered by Charles Bargue, references of Greek & Roman figure sculptures, and a live clothed model.

Camps Drawing Ages 13-18 Beyond Beginner

 

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Explore your creative side as we learn to create art that would live in the whimsical world of a fantasy novel.

Camps Painting Drawing Sculpture Ages 5-9 Beginner

 

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Create your own book adorned with collage, while you also learn the different facets of storytelling.

Camps Drawing Other Ages 9-12 Beyond Beginner

 

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Take a closer look and learn how to draw different types of human characteristics in this class.

Camps Drawing Ages 9-12 Ages 13-18 Beyond Beginner

 

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Explore your creative side as we learn to create art that would live in the whimsical world of a fantasy novel.

Camps Painting Drawing Sculpture Ages 9-12 Beginner

 

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You can look, but don't eat! Study food-themed still life displays, while learning new drawing techniques and mediums.

Camps Painting Drawing Ages 13-18 Beginner

 

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We all have a random assortment of trinkets...why not make your own dish or box so they finally have their own spot in your house?

Camps Clay Ages 9-12 Beginner

 

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Students will use clay hand-building techniques to create a trinket dish, jar, or box for storing miscellaneous items.

Camps Clay Ages 13-18 Beginner

 

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Find your favorite animal at the Niabi Zoo to create both 2D and 3D masterpieces!

Camps Drawing Sculpture Ages 5-9 Beginner

 

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Take inspiration from your feline friends and the Figge's own cat artwork collection to create 2D and 3D pieces.

Camps Painting Drawing Sculpture Ages 9-12 Beginner

 

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Students will explore fashion design by creating wool-felted flowers accessories and zentangle shoes. Students must provide two t-shirts of any color, two pairs of jeans, a denim jacket or shirt, and white, flat canvas shoes. Upcycling or shopping for second-hand materials is encouraged.

Camps Ages 9-12 Beginner

 

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Find inspiration for your drawings and illustrations by observing the landscape and structures of the Quad Cities

Camps Drawing Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner

 

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Calligraphy can be just as unique as a fingerprint. Come join us to find and develop your style in the visual art of writing.

Camps Drawing Ages 9-12 Ages 13-18 Beginner

 

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Inspired by the Year of the Dragon, students will explore dragons and other mythological creatures from various cultures and will use 2D and 3D techniques to create their own creatures.

Camps Painting Drawing Sculpture Ages 5-9 Beginner

 

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Inspired by the Year of the Dragon, students will explore dragons and other mythological creatures from various cultures and will use 2D and 3D techniques to create their own creatures.

Camps Painting Drawing Sculpture Ages 9-12 Ages 13-18 Beginner

 

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Are you a high school student interested in pursuing the arts in college? In this class, you can learn how to make your body of work stronger, as well as learn valuable art techniques.

Camps Painting Drawing Other Ages 13-18 Beyond Beginner Intermediate Advanced

 

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Students will create vibrant acrylic paintings inspired by delicious, sweet summer fruits like oranges, watermelons, strawberries, and more.

Painting Wine & Art Adult Beginner

 

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Registering for this course allows you access to your clay, our space and equipment, and shelf space for work-in-progress during the open studio hours on Thursdays in August from 1:00-7:00 p.m. Open studio is designed to allow students to work independently on their projects in our studio during the scheduled hours.

Clay Adult Beyond Beginner

 

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Come learn the art of painting portraiture in this 3 day class with renowned artist Tina Garrett

Painting Other Adult Beyond Beginner Intermediate Advanced

 

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Join us to make a one of a kind piece that will showcase any kind of special moment.

Clay Adult Beginner

 

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Create your own pinch pots, inspired by your favorite summer fruits!

Camps Clay Ages 5-9 Beginner

 

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Create your own pinch pots, inspired by your favorite summer fruits!

Camps Clay Ages 9-12 Beginner

 

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Are you a high school student interested in pursuing the arts in college? In this class, you can learn how to make your body of work stronger, as well as learn valuable art techniques.

Painting Drawing Photography Sculpture Other Ages 13-18 Beyond Beginner Intermediate Advanced

 

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Whether you're a newbie to wheel throwing or simply need a refresher course, this is the course for you!

Clay Adult Beginner Beyond Beginner

 

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Join us in this class to take step outside of the studio and connect with nature to inspire your future watercolor creations.

Painting Ages 13-18 Adult Beyond Beginner

 

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Students will learn the Italian glazing technique known as Majolica. Learned firsthand in Italy, the instructor will share techniques that they learned while guiding students to glaze their own bisqueware plate.

Clay Ages 13-18 Adult Beyond Beginner

 

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Students will design and create their own miniature house, which will hold a small candle and incense cone.

Camps Clay Ages 5-9 Beginner

 

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Students will design and create their own miniature house, which will hold a small candle and incense cone.

Camps Clay Ages 9-12 Beginner

 

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The Art Academy at the Figge is designed for students to enhance their artistic skills through various teaching techniques Beréskin (aka “Mrs. B”) has perfected over the years. Students bring their most current artwork and interview with Bereskin for the ongoing academy classes that meet weekly during the school year (August-May). This allows the student to see if it is a good fit for them and Bereskin to evaluate what level is best suited for the student.

Clay Painting Drawing Fiber Photography Sculpture Other Art Academy

 

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If you are looking to gain more insight on your painting skills, while also working on new pieces, then this class is for you!

Painting Ages 13-18 Adult Beyond Beginner

 

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Whether you're a newbie to wheel throwing or simply need a refresher course, this is the course for you!

Clay Adult Beginner Beyond Beginner

 

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Clay Open Studio allows you access to your clay, our space and equipment, and shelf space for work-in-progress. Open studio is designed to allow students to work independently on their projects in our studio during the scheduled Open Studio hours.

Clay Ages 13-18 Adult Beyond Beginner Intermediate Advanced

 

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Explore resist techniques on paper with watercolors. We’ll investigate wax and other resists to invent freshly original works on paper.

Wine & Art Adult Beginner

 

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Welcome to Friday Friends, an ongoing art class focusing on drawing and painting for young adult artists with special needs. Materials are included for projects but please bring a sketchbook with you to class (preferably 8x10” or 9x12” size range).

Other Artists with Special Needs

 

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Students will explore the creative adventure of composing, developing, and completing an acrylic landscape painting.

Painting Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner

 

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Find your muse from a feathered friend and join us to learn various watercolor painting techniques.

Painting Ages 13-18 Adult Beyond Beginner

 

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Sugar...spice...and everything is nice about this ceramics class!

Clay Ages 5-9 Ages 9-12 Beginner

 

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Sugar...spice...and everything is nice about this ceramics class!

Clay Adult Beginner

 

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Join us to create your own unique ceramic pumpkin while also learning beginning clay techniques.

Clay Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner Beyond Beginner Intermediate

 

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Things may get a little "dicey" if you're up to join this pottery class!

Clay Ages 5-9 Ages 9-12 Beginner

 

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Things may get a little "dicey" if you're up to join this pottery class!

Clay Adult Beginner

 

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Join us to create your own unique ceramic pumpkin while also learning beginning clay techniques.

Clay Ages 13-18 Adult Beginner Beyond Beginner Intermediate

 

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Join us in this unique class that combines painting and fibers to create your next masterpiece!

Painting Fiber Other Adult Beginner

 

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Welcome to Friday Friends, an ongoing art class focusing on drawing and painting for young adult artists with special needs. Materials are included for projects but please bring a sketchbook with you to class (preferably 8x10” or 9x12” size range).

Other Artists with Special Needs

 

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