Listen to your creative calling and realize that art is a form of self-care. Taking an art class can improve your life in many ways – sign up today and take advantage of just a few of the benefits of art:
- Encourages creative thinking
- Boosts self-esteem and provides a sense of accomplishment
- Reduces stress - helps you feel calm and happy
- Improves personal wellness by increasing positive emotions
- Creates opportunities for spontaneity and joy
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Class Offerings
Please register at least one week in advance, to allow time to purchase class supplies (if needed). See registration receipt for supply list, if applicable.
Drawing
Drawing - Beginners
Learn basic drawing skills to gain understanding of form and shape. Practice lines/drawing values to form an object and then apply the skills to create a drawing. This is a great class for beginning artists and doers who want to try something new. Class is limited to those with no, or very limited, drawing experience. Instructor: Dana Schoeneshoefer
Drawing – All Levels
Explore drawing skills and start to understand forms, using lights and darks to shape the subject. Practice line/drawing values, edges and planes in learning about design and perspective. Apply these skills to create a drawing. Great for beginner and intermediate artists who want to continue learning about drawing. Instructor: Dana Schoeneshoefer
Testimonial from a past participant: "Class has brought me so much joy and I have learned how to express myself through art."
Painting
Oil Painting Beginners
Give painting a try! Learn the basics of composition, oil painting materials and their use, then progress to colors and color mixing, values and composition. Start with a landscape, then proceed to your choice of subject. Each class includes a demonstration taught by a patient instructor who knows how to make class fun! Instructor: Marva Moir
Testimonial from past participant: "This was my first art class and I was absolutely blown away by my teacher!"
Oil Painting Intermediate
Join this class of serious artists to paint, discuss techniques and share your passion for art. Color and value are emphasized. Tips and techniques are presented to help artists grow their work in an encouraging, informal setting. Instructor: Marva Moir 
Watercolor
Beginners
Learn about surfaces, mixing and controlling paint, various types of watercolor paint, brushes and other materials. Complete a small painting to frame at home. $10 supply fee due at first class. Half-hour lunch break. Instructor: Dana Schoenshoefer
Intermediate
If you want to further your skills, this is the class for you. Demonstrations are followed by guided independent work on your project. $10 supply fee. Half-hour lunch break. Instructor: Dana Schoeneshoefer
Testimonial from past participant: "My stress level is through the roof but this outlet has been a true gift. The community I find myself a part of now is unbelievable."
Acrylic Painting
- Transformational Art – This mixed media piece is a personal art journal entry that takes you on a transformational journey. Please bring your favorite poem, phrase, and some words/letter to use.
- Poppy Flowers – Create a beautiful poppy flower science using acrylics on canvas.
- Magic Flowers Swipe – Create a floral art piece using the acrylic swipe technique.
- Kaleidoscope Trees – Create a colorful abstract landscape art piece using a palette knife.
- Lavender Flowers – Create a beautiful background with textured flowers using the palette knife technique
- Blurred Landscape – Learn how to blend backgrounds using a variety of tools to achieve a beautiful, misty art piece.
- Mandala 1 Landscape: This piece is a spiritual journey that grounds and centers you through art. Using a variety of tools, we will create a Mandala Landscape on canvas. This is a 2-part class. Part 1 is required for sign up for part 2. All supplies will be provided in the first class.
- Mandala 2 Landscape – This is session 2 of the Mandala Landscape
- All classes instructed by Chromatix