Learn Watercolor Illustration with Larry Charles

July 17th, 2025|Categories: Creative Arts, Featured|Tags: art, artist, brain based health, Larry Charles, Lifelong Learning, painting, watercolor|

In four (4) Tuesday morning classes, Larry Charles -- a nationally-recognized, exhibiting artist and expert instructor -- will help you learn the secrets of doing quick, lifelike watercolor illustrations of the world around you. Topics include color mixing, shading, realism techniques, and tonal values. Ideal for both beginners and watercolor artists who want a higher level of image impact.

Acrylic and Oil Painting with Larry Charles

January 9th, 2025|Categories: Creative Arts|Tags: acrylic painting, art, brain based health, creative arts, drawing, Larry Charles, Lifelong Learning, oil painting|

Learn to paint more realistically in acrylic & oil from professional artist Larry Charles. He will begin the 4-week series with a demonstration, followed by step-by-step mentoring. Topics include color mixing, composition, tonal values, and shading. SERIES DATES: March 4, 11, 18, and 25 FORMAT: In-person classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Hands-on AGES: Adults 18+ EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate WHAT TO BRING: All materials supplied by instructor. FEE AMOUNT: $250 - includes all 4 classes and supplies. [...]

Drawing For Everyone – Afternoon Session

December 26th, 2024|Categories: Creative Arts|Tags: art, drawing, Larry Charles, Lifelong Learning|

Learn how to draw better in just four sessions! Instructor Larry Charles will introduce you to new techniques to capture what you see more accurately from landscapes, to still life, to people. Each class begins with a demonstration by Charles, followed by step-by-step advice as you draw. Topics include composition, proportion & scale, shading, and tricks to get more realistic skin tones, eyes, and fabric. Expect to complete at least [...]

Create a Glass Cheese Plate

December 14th, 2024|Categories: Creative Arts|Tags: art, creative arts, fused glass, Kathy Nelson, Lifelong Learning|

Create a unique piece of functional art to use for serving your favorite cheeses. Instructor will demonstrate the unique properties of glass and heat, and provides helpful coaching and encouragement. You'll have plenty of colorful glass squares of different thickness to choose from. Cheese plate measures approximately 9” x 9”. FORMAT: In-person classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Hands-on AGES: Adults 18+ EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Novice, Intermediate PREREQUISITES: None WHAT TO BRING: Please wear close-toed shoes. All materials provided by [...]