Create a Fused-Glass Valentine Wall Hanging

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

Create a meaningful and memorable piece of art for yourself or a loved one using fusible glass, frit (ground glass), stringers or noodles (thin strips of glass), hearts, and other glass-building materials. 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 instructor. FEE: $80. Please purchase tickets below. INSTRUCTOR NAME: Kathy Nelson Kathy Nelson was first inspired by glass art [...]

Watercolor Realism with Larry Charles – Afternoon Class

December 3rd, 2024|Categories: Creative Arts|Tags: art, artist, brain based health, Larry Charles, Lifelong Learning, watercolor|

In four Tuesday afternoon workshops, instructor Larry Charles will guide you through the techniques for creating more realistic watercolor paintings. Each class begins with a step-by-step instructor demonstration. Then you will create the same painting, as Charles provides individual mentoring. Topics include how to mix colors; proportions and composition; correcting mistakes; and getting more realistic landscapes, still life, and people. Expect to complete one quick sketch and one finished art [...]

Drawing For Everyone – Morning Session

November 19th, 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 [...]

Watercolor Realism with Larry Charles – Morning Class

November 12th, 2024|Categories: Creative Arts, Featured|Tags: art, artist, brain based health, Larry Charles, Lifelong Learning, watercolor|

In four Tuesday morning workshops, instructor Larry Charles will guide you through the techniques for creating more realistic watercolor paintings. Each class begins with a step-by-step instructor demonstration. Then you will create the same painting, as Charles provides individual mentoring. Topics include how to mix colors; proportions and composition; correcting mistakes; and getting more realistic landscapes, still life, and people. Expect to complete one quick sketch and one finished art [...]