Wheel-y fun is a 8 week class that will teach you the basics of pottery including centering the clay, opening, pulling up walls, trimming, firing, and glazing.

There will be no Class on Nov 26

Celebrate the season’s passage in watercolor, moving from the vibrant colors of October to the serene stillness of December. Together we’ll paint landscapes rich with autumn foliage, frost-tipped fields, and snowy woods, learning techniques that capture mood and atmosphere along the way. As the holidays draw near, we’ll add a festive touch—glowing winter nights, pine trees in snow, or cozy village scenes—that can be framed, gifted, or shared as cards.

This course blends skill-building with the spirit of the season, leaving you with a collection of landscapes that reflect both nature’s beauty and the warmth of the holidays.

Supplies and good vibes provided.

In this supportive drawing class, you'll learn to sketch what you see and what you imagine. We'll explore the basics of line, shading, and form using pencil and charcoal—and you'll even learn the grid method to create drawings that look incredibly real (no tracing needed!). This is a class for people who think they can't draw. You'll leave feeling like an artist. If you are more experienced, we will challenge and encourage you to explore new horizons in technique and approach. This course gently guides students from sketchbook anxiety to artistic self-assurance. Through life drawing, figurative illustration, imaginative exploration, and structured photo reference work, students will learn to draw with joy, accuracy, and style. The grid method offers a framework for realism, while creative prompts invite personal expression. Bring Your Own Supplies | Encouragement Supplied in Abundance

• Sketchpad – 9x12" or larger
• Pencils – HB, 2B, 4B, 6B (mechanical pencils welcome!)
•  Vine charcoal sticks
•  Kneaded eraser
•  Blending tools – tortillons, stumps, or paper towels/Q-tips
•  Pencil sharpener
•  Ruler (for gridding photos and sketchpads)
•  A printed photo reference (Instructor will provide samples, but students may bring their own)
•  Optional: Fixative spray

Calling all creative souls that are looking for a more open ended class! Now 2 hours! This class will teach the basics of hand building while leaving projects intentionally open for your creativity to shine. If you are prone to staying up late thinking on your projects or enjoy the pull of going in your own direction, this class is the one for you!

There will be no class November 26th

In this class, we will take and in-depth look at the font Copperplate, which was popular in the early 1900’s. This classic form of lettering brings an unlimited amount of possibility and beauty to writing. We will use both pencil and pointed pen with dip ink. Students will practice the classic letter forms and learn basics of pointed pen. The book, Copperplate Calligraphy Practice Book, by Christen Allocco Turney, is the textbook for this class and is a requirement. We will be using this book in each class (see supply list in class resourses .) You'll be able to take your "scribe skills" and apply them to cards, envelopes, gift tags, letter writing, and so much more! Six, 90-minute sessions will be included in this introductory course.

Supplies to Order:

(johnnealbooks.com) *Copperplate Calligraphy Practice Book $16.95*Moon Palace Sumi Ink, 2 oz. SKU #170-2oz $6.15 *Manuscript Wooden Holder SKU #H112 $2.70 *Zebra G Nib SKU #N118 $1.95 (each) *Silicone Dinky Dip SKU #S1064 $2.00

Other Supplies:

ruler, water dish, paperclips, paper towels, mechanical pencil & eraser, 32 lb. paper or higher

Learn to paint landscapes in watercolor! We’ll discuss different techniques and approaches for natural features – like foliage, water, rocks, and distance -- plus basic perspective for including buildings in your work. For most projects we’ll work from reference photos, and on days with good weather we might paint outdoors. Students are encouraged to keep their supply kit lightweight and fast to set up. Zero experience, some experience, and intermediate experience levels are all welcome!

Recommended Art Supplies:

a small block of watercolor paper

- cold-press paper is a good choice if you want to focus on painting

- hot-press paper is a good choice if you want to draw with ink and then paint

- smaller sizes like 5”x7”or 8”x10” are best for painting fast

a pigment ink pen

- single-width 0.5 (or larger) - Sakura Pigma Micron or Faber-Castell Pitt Pens are good choices

a small watercolor set 

- pans are easier to transport, but tubs offer more options

Watercolor Brushes

- a reservoir brush with water in the handle is really convenient - but regular short-handle watercolor brushes are also great!

a mechanical pencil

a paper towel (or an old washcloth)

Optional Art Supplies:

artist or painters’ tape

a binder clip (or bulldog clip)

a compact travel easel (if you like to work upright)

Do you want to get into art, but aren’t sure where to start? Don’t really want to get supplies without knowing if you’ll like a new medium? This is your chance to try before you buy! Each week we’ll make a project using different materials and different techniques, so that you can get a feel for what you enjoy most. Options include acrylics, abstract pouring, watercolors, dry pastels, polymer clay, resin casting, and block printing. (Class interest will determine the specific mediums and projects that we do.) All supplies are included!

This eight week hand building class is a great way to spend your Friday mornings! Students will explore open ended projects that focus on artistic techniques. We will combine under glaze and glaze for creative layered effects, use wax resist artistically, and create a functional piece such as a lamp or cake plate. Of course, if your creativity is taking your projects in another direction, create what your heart desires. With your class registration, you have access to the studio an additional two hours per week during Open Studio so the fun can continue (or so you can make up a missed class). Enjoy your Friday mornings doing something you love-come join the clay community at the Kish Center!