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 Feb 18

Embrace the serene beauty of winter through watercolor. In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn to paint snowy woods, frosted trees, quiet lakes, and glowing twilight skies—capturing the calm and subtle color shifts that make this season so magical. Step by step, we’ll explore essential watercolor techniques including washes, layering, texture effects, and brush control, while focusing on the unique light and atmosphere of winter scenes. Each week builds confidence through guided projects and demonstrations, with plenty of room for personal expression. You’ll discover how to paint snow that sparkles, shadows that feel crisp, and skies that seem to glow from within. By the end of the session, you’ll have a small portfolio of winter landscapes—and the confidence to keep painting long after the snow melts.

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

Ready to dip your brush into something new? This laid-back acrylic painting class is perfect for adults who want to unwind, get creative, and explore the basics of painting in a friendly, supportive setting. Each week we’ll focus on simple techniques—like color mixing, layering, and brushwork—while completing fun, approachable projects. You’ll build confidence, discover your unique painting style, and enjoy the creative process without pressure. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity (and maybe a friend)! Each session includes plenty of time for relaxed painting, conversation, and creativity.

There will be no class on Jan 10th and Feb 20th

Supplies List:

Paints You don’t need every color—just start with a few basics!
Essential colors: • Titanium White • Mars Black • Cadmium Red (or Primary Red) • Cadmium Yellow (or Primary Yellow) • Ultramarine Blue (or Primary Blue) • White Gesso

Looking for a class that sparks curiosity and freedom? This mixed media class invites you to experiment with paint, paper, textures, and more. Each session introduces new tools and techniques to inspire your creativity, with plenty of room to explore your own style. After experimenting with a variety of art tools, you’ll learn how to combine materials such as acrylics, ink, collage, and found objects to create dynamic, layered artwork. No rules, no pressure—just art-making as play and self-expression. *Includes workbook and shadowbox frame for final project. *Dress for a Mess.

There will be no class on Jan 30th and Feb 20th

Supplies List: Mixed Media Paper Pad (9x12 or larger) -

8x10 Canvas Panel Optional fun items for experimenting:

- Collage papers (magazines, scrapbook paper, old book pages, tissue paper, wrapping paper, etc)

-Found objects (string, fabric scraps, leaves, lace, etc)

-Thin cardboard (like empty cereal boxes)

If you’ve always wanted to learn to draw, but aren’t sure where to start, this class is for you! We’ll cover basic perspective, value (shading), people and animals, and how to get your eyes and hands working together. Supplies included.

There will be no class on Jan 19th and Feb 16th

This six week hand building class is a great way to start your week off! Students will create a creative coil bowl centerpiece, a mug combining painting and dipping glaze, and a beautiful platter perfect to use at your next gathering or hang on the wall as a work of art. 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). Join us as we enjoy creating art with clay and come join the clay community at the Kish Center!

There will be no class Jan 19th and Feb 16th

This intermediate drawing class is for artists who have some experience, but want to keep developing their skills in form, value, and composition. (If you’ve taken Drawing Basics, this is the next class.) We’ll mainly work in graphite and charcoal, so bring a sketchbook and your favorite supplies to class.

There will be no Class on Jan 19th or Feb 16th