Adult Classes at Studio Arts are perfect for beginning students and for the more experienced artist who desires lots of individual guidance and relaxing studio time. Call it inspiration, if you prefer. Our instructors are working artists who understand that considerate, supportive instruction will help your creative spirit expand so you can rapidly gain new skills. No “killer crits” here. Just check out our studio. It is alive with the glowing energy of the children who have just left. Their work is available for viewing to inspire your grown-up soul.

Please visit this gallery to view past projects.

College Portfolio Preparation

This is the long requested, perfect class for college bound students who desire guidance and dedicated studio time. Create portfolios worthy of college/grad school entrance with expert critique and guidance from Jim Hastings, Kansas City Grad with MA in Art Ed from UNT. Bring your list of specific projects or we can guide you towards making art that integrates your style with beautiful, solid work. Some supplies included and all model fees. (about $30 per class)

Monday Evenings, 7:00-9:30
Ages 16 to Adult

This class follows our regular semester class schedule

Fall 2008 September 2 - December 20, $450
(Winter Break November 25-29)

Spring 2009 January 5 - May 23, $570
(Spring Break March 15 - 22)

Oil Painting

Working from still life and your own projects, this class will focus on learning the use of oil paint through technical issues of color theory, color mixing, value and composition. A perfect introduction for the new student to oils: learn about under painting, glazing, chemistry, and great techniques and tips. Nice studio support for the more experienced artist as well. With Chris Middlebrooks Wyatt.

Monday evenings, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
September 15 - March 2
January 12 - March 2
March 23 - May 11

8 Weeks
$195 - supply list provided first night of class

Photography

Are you afraid to take your camera out of the automatic mode? Do you want to learn more about f stops and shutter speeds? This class is designed to eliminate intimidation and provide a basic understanding of how to use your camera. Then we’ll put it to practice through a variety of assignments in a mix of locations each week, concentrating on creativity, composition and how to best capture what you see. The focus will be on digital, but film shooters will benefit as well. SLR’s are preferred, but not mandatory. We will also address use of photoshop. For ages 17 and up.

Saturdays, 10 AM - Noon
September 20 - November 8
January 17 - March 7
March 28 - May 16
8 weeks, $295

Mudworks

Get your hands dirty! Learn a variety of ceramic techniques (coil, slab, extruding, wheel, pinch) to create beautiful and useful objects. A great class for beginners, but whatever your level of experience, you will find expert instruction, great project ideas and lots of clay to work (terra cotta, white modeling, and high-fire stoneware) and gorgeous glazes to explore. Supplies include two 25 lb bags of clay, firing, and most glazes. With Lynn Armstrong.

Friday mornings, 9:30 - 12:00 pm
September 19 - November 7
January 16 - March 6
March 27 - May 15

Wednesday evenings, 7:30 – 10:00 pm
September 17 - March 6
January 14 - March 4
March 25 - May 13

8 weeks, $175

Creating With Heart I, The Artist's Way

Some of us are blocked creatives dreaming of a day when expressive freedom flows from the center of our beings. Balance, connectedness, and self-honoring are our deepest longings. This 13-week class provides the tools you need to discover your blocks and clear them. Our circle will provide support as this awesome power transforms your walk in the world of the imagination. Joanna Jacobus, Psychotherapist, and Barley Vogel, Studio Arts Director, facilitate this spirit-centered class with art play and process work. Join other artists, musicians, dancers, writers, poets, and serious dreamers who wish to work The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. Purchase the book for the first class. You will receive a special notebook and homework pages and art supplies for projects. $50 supply fee due upon registration.

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Tuesday nights, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
September 2 - December 2
13 weeks , $370 + $50 supply fee = $420

Drawing and Painting

Learn to see as the artist sees! Experience drawing and painting through visual exercises designed to delight and inspire. Work with pencil, charcoal, watercolor, acrylic and oil while learning proportion, perspective, composition and expressive mark making. Work from life and photos to complete beautiful finished works of art. With Chris Middlebrooks Wyatt.

Thursday evenings, 7:00 – 9:30 pm
With Jim Hastings
September 18 - November 6
January 15 - March 5
March 26 - May 14
8 Weeks, $195 + $35 supply fee = $230

Tuesday Mornings, 10:30-1:00
With Chris Middlebrooks Wyatt
September 16 - November 4
January 13 - March 3
March 24 - May 12
8 Weeks, $195 + $35 supply fee = $230