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This fashion club is designed for students interested in learning about all aspects of fashion through discussions and weekly assignments.  We will also discuss latest trends, celebrity style watch, and learn about top designers.  Students will be encouraged to engage in conversations and discussions with fellow club members.  Students will also learn to develop their own personal style, fashion sketching, creation inspiration/mood boards, and portfolio development.  Students should bring a black spiral-bound sketchbook at least 8x10 and a variety of Hb, B, H pencils, and favorite fashion magazines to share during the first meeting.  Students will be responsible for bringing $5 per meeting for dues and materials.

Build a diverse portfolio, draw from direct observation a variety of subject matter.  Using charcoal, pencil, pastel and ink, the class will explore several drawing techniques.  A materials list is available in the office.

This class is open to returning students and beginners alike.  Students will explore the possibilities of creating art through mixed media.  Upon completion of the course each student will have at least three mixed media paintings on canvas.  Techniques include drawing and painting in a fiqurative manner and incorporating abstract qualities. collage, and found objects into your painting.  Materials will be discussed at the first class. 

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Spontaneous, exhilarating, frustrating.  These words are often used to describe watercolor by those who have worked with them.  Through demonstrations and step-by-step exercises, we'll attempt to tame this wild medium.  Teens Welcome!  Bring sketchbook and #2 pencil to first class.  Additional materials will be discussed during class.

Make a necklace, bracelets and earrings using a wide range of material including fabric, wire, beads, paper and clay.  Students will learn different techniques and make pieces of art which they can wear.  A materials fee is payable to the instructor during the first class.

The Landscape painters that we admire most today, from Romantics like Turner to Post-Impressionists Cezanne and Van Gogh emerged from an industrial age to rediscover the beauty of nature. Walk in their footsteps as you paint outdoors "en plein air" and experiment with Monet's actual palettes and color theories. Develop your own individual style while you work with a supportive professional group.

Open to serious beginners, those preparing a college portfolio, and advanced art school graduates grooming for galleries. Choose any color painting medium: oils, acrylics, pastels or watercolors. Teens welcome.

This course is open to all levels.  Beginners learn about clay, from handbuilding to the potter's wheel.  Experienced students further their skills through practice, experimentation and instruction.  Teens 16+ welcome.  $30 materials fee is payable to the instructor during the first class.  Firing fee is included in the tuition. 

This is a creative and flexible course open to all levels. Beginners learn the qualities and properties of clay, from handbuilding to the potter's wheel. Experienced students further their skills through practice, experimentation and instruction. Individual ideas and skill levels are accommodated in a patient, casual environment.  Teens 16+ are welcome.  $30 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.  Firing fee is included in the tuition.

Learn wire designing, simple stone setting, sawing, tooling, forging, simple soldering and polishing. More advanced students will learn techniques such as filigree wire design, simple stone cabochon setting, advanced soldering and ring design. This class is designed for everyone. Teens Welcome!  A $35 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

This pottery course is open to beginners as well as advanced students. The instructor will work with students individually to equip them with basic knowledge of pinch, coil, and slab as well as cultivate ideas of the advanced students. A $40 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.