Bring your favorite materials to paint or draw from a live model with one long pose.  Adults and teens of all skill levels are welcome to participate.  This is a time honored way to find your unique style.  No instruction is provided, however our moderator will be able to guide you if you get stuck. 

Step into the world of enchanting melodies and harmonious chimes in this three-week desk bell course. Designed for beginners and music enthusiasts alike, this course explores the beauty of musical expression through the simplicity of desk bells. With their bright, resonant tones, desk bells offer a playful yet deeply artistic way to engage with rhythm, melody, and ensemble performance.

The price is per session, and there are three sessions.  By the end of this course, your child will have the technical skills to play desk bells, but also the creative confidence to bring music to life with each simmering chime.  

Course Outline:

Week 1: The Art of Sound & Color - Introduction to the desk bells as a unique instrument.Exploring tone, resonance, and the expressive potential of each note.Playing simple, color-coded melodies with fluid motion and precision.

Week 2: Harmonies & Rhythmic Flow - Delving into rhythmic patterns and the heartbeat of music. Layering melodies to create harmonic depth. Playing in unison and as part of a multi-part ensemble.

Week 3: Musical Storytelling & Performance - Expressing emotion through dynamics and phrasing.Creating a cohesive performance with musical interpretation. A final group piece that blends melody, harmony, and personal artistic expression.

Join us every Tuesday for Make and Take Tuesday—a fun and creative art session where kids can explore their imagination and bring home a unique craft each week! Guided by our talented art teachers, your child will have the opportunity to create a special project while also enjoying open-ended process art at our interactive art stations. Whether following a guided activity or experimenting with their own ideas, kids will have a blast making art in a supportive and inspiring space!

Hone your figurative drawing skills with several poses by a professional figurative model. We will begin with shorter gestural poses and increase the duration, finishing with one longer pose. Bring your favorite materials to quickly draw or paint a variety of poses. Adults of all skill levels are welcome.

Embrace the vibrant colors and delicate beauty of spring with this beginner-friendly watercolor course! Over three engaging sessions, you’ll learn essential watercolor techniques while painting nature-inspired scenes, from blooming flowers to serene landscapes. Whether you're new to watercolor or looking to refine your skills, this course will help you build confidence and creativity in a relaxed and supportive setting.

The course is a separate registration for each of the 3 sessions.  By the end of the course, you'll have a collection of beautiful spring-themed watercolor paintings and the confidence to continue exploring this expressive medium.

Session Breakdown:

Session 1: Foundations of Watercolor & Spring Florals - Introduction to watercolor tools and techniques (wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, color mixing).Practice painting simple spring flowers like tulips, daffodils, and cherry blossoms.

Session 2: Soft Landscapes & Flowing Water - Learn how to create depth and atmosphere with washes and layering.

Session 3: Bringing It All Together: A Springtime Scene - Combine floral and landscape elements into a final composition.Experiment with details, textures, and personal artistic expression.

CARNTOONING 101

Unleash your creativity and bring your stories to life in this 6-week comic book creation class! Each student will receive a blank bound comic book, a pencil, and a pen to develop their own original comic.

Throughout the course, we’ll explore the fundamentals of storytelling, including plot structure, character development, and crafting engaging narratives. At the same time, we’ll dive into the art of cartooning, focusing on expressive facial features and dynamic character design.

Students will learn how to combine words and visuals to tell compelling stories while developing their own unique artistic style. By the end of the class, each participant will have a completed short comic to share. Whether you’re a beginner or an aspiring artist, this class will give you the tools and confidence to create your own comics!

Explore Drawing: Techniques & Creativity

Unlock your creativity in this engaging drawing class! Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, you'll explore fundamental techniques such as shading, perspective, and composition. Using a variety of materials, you'll develop confidence in your artistic expression while working on guided exercises and personal projects. Join us for a fun and relaxed environment where you can learn, experiment, and bring your ideas to life!  This session is for teens and adults of all skill levels.

Learn techniques and various approaches to create colorful images in transparent watercolor. Bring what you work with to the first class.  Linda will reach out to you before the session with a supply list.

Teens and adults of all skill levels, from beginners to intermediate and beyond, are welcome to enjoy this class. Instructor, Linda Vorderer, MAT, is a certified art teacher for ages K-12 to adult.