Please choose from the categories below for a detailed list of class dates and times available. All classes are offered in two sessions.

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CERAMICS

MUGS, JUGS, AND THROWING LARGE
Instructor: Earline Green
This class focuses on beginning and advanced throwing techniques, but handbuilders are also welcome. Students learn at their own pace to throw from the hump, safely increase their centering mass, and create altered wheel thrown forms. We will use stoneware clay, food safe cone 6 oxidation glazes and various alternative firing processes such as raku. Maximum 8 students. The fee includes 25 pounds of clay.

Date & Time	June 27 - Aug 15 (6 weeks, no class July 4) SATURDAYS (All Levels), 9:30am - 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $35 Kiln & Clay Fee Register Online

TRADITIONAL COIL POTTERY
Instructor: Earline Green
Inspired by North American indigenous pottery, students will learn to build forms using basic coiling technique. Surface treatments will vary from the black on black technique of Maria Martinez to stamp impressions and the colored slip techniques of Lucy Lewis and the Caddo Indians. The fee includes 25 pounds of clay.

Date & Time	June 27 - Aug 8 (6 weeks, no class July 4) SATURDAYS, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $35 Kiln & Clay Fee Register Online

MUGS, JUGS, AND THROWING LARGE
Instructor: Earline Green
This class focuses on beginning and advanced throwing techniques, but experienced handbuilders are also welcome. Students learn at their own pace to throw from the hump, safely increase their centering mass, and create altered wheel-thrown forms. We will use stoneware clay, food safe cone 6 oxidation glazes and various alternative firing processes such as raku. Maximum 8 students. The fee includes 25 pounds of clay.

Date & Time	June 30 - Aug 4 (6 weeks, no class June 30) TUESDAYS (Beginning students), 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $35 Kiln & Clay Fee Register Online

Date & Time	July 9 - Aug 13 (6 weeks) THURSDAYS (Advanced students), 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $35 Kiln & Clay Fee Register Online

MADE BY HAND
Instructor: Kathy Loucas
You will explore various ceramic handbuilding techniques including pinch, flattened coil, slab and bas relief tiles. Past projects have included vessels, shrines, boxes, tiles and just plain "objects d'art". Tiles would be suitable for counter tops, walls, table insets, fireplaces, backsplashes, etc. No design, drawing or ceramic experience needed. The fee includes 25 pounds of clay.

Date & Time	July 1 - Aug 12 (7 weeks) WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $35 Kiln & Clay Fee Register Online

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CLAY SCULPTURE

FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE
Instructor: Art Wells
This class is for beginners and experienced students interested in the human form as a basis for artistic expression. Working from live models, students will develop their ability to see the complexity of the human form and will discover ways to translate their observations into a sculpture. Students will focus on fundamental ideas of sculpture such as form, volume, gesture, balance, weight, surface, geometry and structure. Students will learn basic properties and possibilities of working with clay and will gain an understanding of constructing armatures and firing finished works.

Date & Time	June 30 - Aug 11 (7 weeks) TUESDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $50 Kiln & Model Fee Register Online

FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE
Instructor: Tomas Bustos
This class is for beginners and experienced students interested in the human form as a basis for artistic expression. Working from live models, students will develop their ability to see the complexity of the human form and will discover ways to translate their observations into a sculpture. Students will focus on fundamental ideas of sculpture such as form, volume, gesture, balance, weight, surface, geometry and structure. Students will learn basic properties and possibilities of working with clay and will gain an understanding of constructing armatures and firing finished works.

Date & Time	July 2 - Aug 13 (7 weeks) THURSDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $50 Kiln & Model Fee Register Online

FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE
Instructor: Keith Livingston
This class is for beginners and experienced students interested in the human form as a basis for artistic expression. Working from live models, students will develop their ability to see the complexity of the human form and will discover ways to translate their observations into a sculpture. Students will focus on fundamental ideas of sculpture such as form, volume, gesture, balance, weight, surface, geometry and structure. Students will learn basic properties and possibilities of working with clay and will gain an understanding of constructing armatures and firing finished works.

Date & Time	July 18 - August 15 (5 weeks) SATURDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$145 Members ($165 Non-Members) $35 Kiln & Model Fee Register Online

FINE ART DOLL SCULPTING
Instructor: Lindy Brown
Bring your sculptures to life with the realistic flesh tones of the exciting medium polymer clay! Students will learn how to sculpt one-of-a-kind fantasy feminine figures using polymer clay and natural fibers. Focusing on realism and proportion, this fun clss will cover everything from armatures, sculpting to scale, painting, clothing and wigging. Along the way students will be shown tips and tricks to making their dolls, fairies or mermaids the best that they can be. Everything to make your doll is provided in the materials fee but please bring a good pair of reading glasses for magnification as this class is detail, detail, detail! Enrollment limited to 8 students.

Date & Time	June 29 - Aug 10 (7 weeks) MONDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $50 Materials Fee Register Online

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DRAWING

QUICKDRAW
Instructor: Susan Giller
Welcome to the special world of pictorial shorthand. Sketching is a fine art. Improve your power to “speak” clearly and quickly with a pencil and have a ball doing it. We treat sketching as the pathway to learning to draw. Quick drawing is personal, it embraces all styles, from realism to symbolism, caricature to cartooning.

Date & Time	July 2 - Aug 13 (7 weeks) THURSDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

FIGURE DRAWING A – Z
Instructor: Susan Giller
“If you can draw the figure, you can draw anything”. This course is a complete overview of the principles of figure drawing from the bottom through the top with live models. Beginner or professional, there will be plenty for you here. Just bring your pad, pencils and an open mind.

Date & Time	June 29 - Aug 10 (7 weeks) MONDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $50 Materials & Model Fee Register Online

FIGURE DRAWING A – Z
Instructor: Tomas Bustos
“If you can draw the figure, you can draw anything”. This course is a complete overview of the principles of figure drawing from the bottom through the top with live models. Beginner or professional, there will be plenty for you here. Just bring your pad, pencils and an open mind.

Date & Time	July 1 - Aug 12 (7 weeks) WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $50 Materials & Model Fee Register Online

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FIBER ARTS

FABRIC DESIGN
Instructor: Valery Guignon
New at the Creative Arts Center is Fabric Design. You will learn a wealth of information about fabric from weave structures to fiber qualities to textures. Explore different dyeing techniques, including direct application, tie-dye, resist, immersion dye, shibouri, scorching, transfer dye and salt effects. You will also learn to properly wash and set colors, how to paint on fabrics and special manipulating techniques, including applique, hand weaving, gluing, etc.

Date & Time	July 1 - Aug 12 (7 weeks) WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

BATIKS AND OTHER RESIST APPLICATIONS
Instructor: Vet
Learn the hot and cold of resist application. After applying thick and thin line resists lines, learn to create the exquisite effect of batik dyeing and wax patterning. Students will become acquainted with the use of color and design to create the unique patterns of batik developed in the Indonesian, Javanese and African tradition. Using resistance dyeing and a few practice sessions, learn to apply wax using the tjanting tool and brush to achieve batik textures. Vet will also reveal the technique of mud-cloth dyeing introduced by the Senufo artisans, as well as, modern water-based resist methods and fixatives.

Date & Time	June 29 - Aug 10 (7 weeks) MONDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

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GLASS

FUSED GLASS
Instructor: Rebecca Romanek Johnson
This is a complete fusing class with an emphasis on technical and artistic possibilities of glass. We start with a review of basic fusing information, firing schedules and glass cutting techniques and then quickly move to individual projects. Students need to bring a glass cutter, goggles, a notebook and creativity. Enrollment is limited to 8 students per class.

Date & Time	July 9 - July 30 (4 weeks) THURSDAYS , 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$125 Members ($155 Non-Members) $85 Materials Fee Register Online

FUSED GLASS
Instructor: Rosanne Taylor
This is a complete fusing class with an emphasis on technical and artistic possibilities of glass. We start with a review of basic fusing information, firing schedules and glass cutting techniques and then quickly move to individual projects. Students need to bring a glass cutter, goggles, a notebook and creativity. Enrollment is limited to 8 students per class.

Date & Time	July 9 - July 30 (4 weeks) THURSDAYS , 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$125 Members ($155 Non-Members) $85 Materials Fee Register Online

FUSED GLASS
Instructor: Rebecca Romanek Johnson
This is a complete fusing class with an emphasis on technical and artistic possibilities of glass. We start with a review of basic fusing information, firing schedules and glass cutting techniques. We then quickly move into individual projects. Students need to bring a glass cutter, goggles, a notebook and creativity. Enrollment is limited to 8 students per class.

Date & Time	July 11 - Aug 1 (4 weeks) SATURDAYS, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$125 Members ($155 Non-Members) $85 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	July 7 - July 28 (4 weeks) TUESDAYS , 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$125 Members ($155 Non-Members) $85 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	July 8 - July 29 (4 weeks) WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$125 Members ($155 Non-Members) $85 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	July 9 - July 30 (4 weeks) THURSDAYS , 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$125 Members ($155 Non-Members) $85 Materials Fee Register Online

GLASS BEADMAKING
Instructor: Jane Haspel
In this beginning beadmaking class, you will gain the skills to make a variety of well-shaped beads - round, donut, tube, barrel and bicone. You will learn how to control heat and work with gravity to shape and decorate your beards. You will embellish your beads with frit for an organic look, and with stringer and twisties that you make yourself. You will also learn safety, the different kinds of torches, and the importance of annealing your glass. Enrollment limited to 6 students.

Date & Time	June 27 - Aug 8 (6weeks, no class July 4) SATURDAYS, 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $65 Materials Fee Register Online

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JEWELRY

ADVANCED JEWELRY
Instructor: Rebecca Swann
This class is for students who have completed beginning and intermediate jewelry and are ready to push their design skills to a new level. Continuing jewelry students will learn advanced fabrication techniques such as forging and smithing, reticulation, marriage of metals and enameling.

Date & Time	June 30 - Aug 11 (7 weeks) TUESDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

LOST WAX CASTING
Instructor: Rebecca Swann
Through the process of casting, students will be able to produce one-of-a kind jewelry pieces and small sculptures. Once a model is sculpted in wax, it is then put into a metal flask and a fine plaster (investment) is poured around it. After drying, the flask is put into a kiln and the wax is burned out leaving a hollow form in the investment. Silver or bronze is then melted and poured into the form reproducing the original wax in metal.

Date & Time	July 2 - Aug 13 (7 weeks) THURSDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

JEWELRY BASICS
Instructor: Rebecca Swann
Students will learn basic techniques for creating jewelry including wire working, sawing and piercing sheet metals, soldering, bezel setting and riveting. Students with jewelry experience will be able to work on more elaborate designs and learn a few new techniques. Die forming, hinge construction and prong settings for faceted stones will be offered for the intermediate students. Supplies and tools needed will be discussed on the first day of class.

Date & Time	June 30 - Aug 11 (7 weeks) TUESDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

JEWELRY BASICS
Instructor: Susan Tinker O'Neil
Students will learn basic techniques for creating jewelry including wire working, sawing and piercing sheet metals, soldering, bezel setting and riveting. Students with jewelry experience will be able to work on more elaborate designs and learn a few new techniques. Die forming, hinge construction and prong settings for faceted stones will be offered for the intermediate students. Supplies and tools needed will be discussed on the first day of class.

Date & Time	July 1 - Aug 12 (7 weeks) WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

JEWELRY BASICS
Instructor: Rebecca Swann
Students will learn basic techniques for creating jewelry including wire working, sawing and piercing sheet metals, soldering, bezel setting and riveting. Students with jewelry experience will be able to work on more elaborate designs and learn a few new techniques. Die forming, hinge construction and prong settings for faceted stones will be offered for the intermediate students. Supplies and tools needed will be discussed on the first day of class.

Date & Time	July 2 - Aug 13 (7 weeks) THURSDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

JEWELRY BASICS
Instructor: Susan Tinker O'Neil
Students will learn basic techniques for creating jewelry including wire working, sawing and piercing sheet metals, soldering, bezel setting and riveting. Students with jewelry experience will be able to work on more elaborate designs and learn a few new techniques. Die forming, hinge construction and prong settings for faceted stones will be offered for the intermediate students. Supplies and tools needed will be discussed on the first day of class.

Date & Time	July 11 - Aug 15 (6 weeks) SATURDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

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METAL ARTS

METAL SCULPTURE
Instructor: Rene Lowery
Open to beginning, intermediate and advanced metal sculptors, this class begins basic welding techniques using an oxy-acetylene torch and arc welder. Once students master these skills they can go on to create one-of-a-kind metal sculpture of any size or form. Emphasis is on dimension, perspective and composition. Learn to build a sculpture that will stand the test of time and the elements.

Date & Time	June 29 - Aug 10 (7 weeks) MONDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $35 Gas Fee Register Online

WELDED STEEL AND FOUND OBJECT FURNITURE
Instructor: Dan Sellers
In this advanced class you will learn to build your own furniture using welded steel and found objects, including one-of-a-kind lamps, candle holders, wall hangings and furniture for your home and outdoors. In addition to arc welding, you will have the opportunity to learn to use a plasma torch and mig welder. Never miss a holiday or birthday gift - create them yourself! Class will include a trip to the junk yard to search for materials for your creations. A basic knowledge of welding is required for this class, as well as all welding safety equipment.

Date & Time	June 30 - Aug 11 (7 weeks) TUESDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $40 Gas Fee Register Online

METAL SCULPTURE
Instructor: Dan Sellers
Open to beginning, intermediate and advanced metal sculptors, this class begins basic welding techniques using an oxy-acetylene torch and arc welder. Once students master these skills they can go on to create one-of-a-kind metal sculpture of any size or form. Emphasis is on dimension, perspective and composition. Learn to build a sculpture that will stand the test of time and the elements.

Date & Time	July 1 - Aug 12 (7 weeks) WEDNESDAY , 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $35 Gas Fee Register Online

Date & Time	July 2 - Aug 13 (7 weeks) THURSDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $35 Gas Fee Register Online

Date & Time	June 27 - Aug 15 (7 weeks, no class July 4) SATURDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $35 Gas Fee Register Online

METAL SCULPTURE
Instructor: Rene Lowery
Open to beginning, intermediate and advanced metal sculptors, this class begins basic welding techniques using an oxy-acetylene torch and arc welder. Once students master these skills they can go on to create one-of-a-kind metal sculpture of any size or form. Emphasis is on dimension, perspective and composition. Learn to build a sculpture that will stand the test of time and the elements.

Date & Time	June 28 - Aug 16 (7 weeks, no class July 5) SUNDAYS, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $35 Gas Fee Register Online

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MOSAICS

THE ART OF MOSAIC
Instructor: Katrina Doran
Various mosaic techniques are taught utilizing a wide range of materials, grouts, and adhesives. Students work projects of their choice. This class is suitable for beginners and more advanced students. Class fee includes use of nippers, grout, glue, and some tile.

Date & Time	June 30 - Aug 11 (7 weeks) TUESDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

THE ART OF MOSAIC
Instructor: Drew Perez-Tubens
Various mosaic techniques are taught utilizing a wide range of materials, grouts, and adhesives. Students work projects of their choice. This class is suitable for beginners and more advanced students. Class fee includes use of nippers, grout, glue, and some tile.

Date & Time	June 26 - Aug 11 (7 weeks, no class July 3) FRIDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

THE ART OF MOSAIC
Instructor: Katrina Doran
Various mosaic techniques are taught utilizing a wide range of materials, grouts, and adhesives. Students work projects of their choice. This class is suitable for beginners and more advanced students. Class fee includes use of nippers, grout, glue, and some tile.

Date & Time	July 11 - August 15 (5 weeks, no class August 8) SATURDAYS , 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$145 Members ($175 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

ART OF MOSAIC USING STAINED GLASS
Instructor: Drew Perez-Tubens
Come experience the beauty and fun of stained glass mosaics. In this class students will make mosaic panels with stained glass as the primary mosaic material. Instruction will focus on composition, glass cutting & breaking techniques. Students will explore depth and shading techniques for glass so that a painting-like effect can be achieved. Students may use their own design or one of the furnished patterns. The panels and some stained glass are furnished. Please bring safety glasses and glass cutters. Additional materials will be discussed at the first class. No previous mosaic experience is required. Minimum registration is 5 students.

Date & Time	July 1 - Aug 12 (7 weeks) WEDNESDAYS, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

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PAINTING

BEGINNING PAINTING
Instructor: Cassandra Emswiler
Learn to paint what you see as we move through the basics of good composition, including line, form, value, color and texture. Using your choice of acrylics or oils, you can learn the tools of painting with confidence to create the first painting of many. We will work from still life and photographs of your choice. No models.

Date & Time	July 2 - Aug 13 (7 weeks) THURSDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	July 2 - Aug 13 (7 weeks) THURSDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

OIL PAINTING FROM PHOTOGRAPHS FOR BEGINNERS
Instructor: Dave Kramer
Using oil paint, traditional techniques are taught. Students will use photographs as inspiration. This class is offered to those with no painting skill and is designed to clarify painting style and expand technical skills.

Date & Time	June 27 - Aug 15 (7 weeks, no class July 4) SATURDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

OIL PAINTING FROM PHOTOGRAPHS INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED
Instructor: Dave Kramer
Using oil, this class teaches traditional and advanced painting techniques. Students will use photographs of their own choosing as inspiration. This class is offered to those with intermediate and advanced painting skills and is designed to clarify painting style and expand technical skills.

Date & Time	June 30 - Aug 11 (7 weeks) TUESDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	June 27 - Aug 15 (7 weeks, no class on July 4) SATURDAYS, 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

OIL PAINTING FROM LIFE
Instructor: Dave Kramer
Traditional oil techniques are taught with the focus on learning to paint nude and costumed models by exploring the human form and fabric. This class is offered for those with no painting experience to advanced painters and is designed to clarify painting style and expand technical skills. Must be 18 years or older.

Date & Time	June 30 - Aug 11 (7 weeks) TUESDAYS, 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $50 Materials & Model Fee Register Online

ABSTRACT PAINTING
Instructor: Robert Moore
Work through a variety of highly effective exercises and activities that spur the imagination and capture new ideas as you paint from your dreams and imagination. The canvas is your stage and your sanctuary. In this class, we will explore contemporary painting methods such as abstract, field of color, cubism, expressionism and conceptual art. Using oil or acrylic, novice and pro may discover the power of gesture, color, chance and your creative attitude. Make music and poetry with paint.

Date & Time	June 30 - Aug 11 (7 weeks) TUESDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

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PHOTOGRAPHY

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – LEVEL I
Instructor: Michael Blackwell
In this 8-week class you will learn to use your digital camera. We'll begin with the basics then advance to using the various functions of your equipment. The class will cover camera operations, terms and terminology of photography, composition, flash photography and introduce you to Adobe Photoshop. We'll learn about printing digital images and how to matt/mount and frame in a hands-on exercise. Weekly assignments will challenge our new skills. Limit 12 students. Must be 18 years or older.

Date & Time	June 29 - Aug 16 (8 weeks) MONDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$350 Members ($380 Non-Members) $45 Materials Fee Register Online

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – LEVEL II
Instructor: Michael Blackwell
Advanced digital photography for those familiar with the operations of their camera. This session will deal with artistic expression using your camera. We’ll cover studio lighting with models, advanced Photoshop and advanced digital printing. The class project is to produce a coffee table book and print the book with on-demand publishing. Students must be 18 or older. Limit 12 students.

Date & Time	October 21 - December 16 (8 weeks) WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$375 Members ($405 Non-Members) $45 Materials Fee Register Online

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PRINT MAKING

EXPLORING THE RELIEF PRINT
Instructor: Terri Thoman
This easy to carve material allows the exploration of the relief print. We will start with a one color simple block while learning to transfer the design, carve, register and print the image. Then moving into multiple color images and creating an edition of your work. Beginning and intermediate printers. All participants will take part in a print exchange. It's fun and inspiring. All tools and most materials will be provided, additional supplies available from the instructor.

Date & Time	June 29 - Aug 10 (7 weeks) MONDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($225 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	June 29 - Aug 10 (7 weeks) MONDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($225 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

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STONE

STONE SCULPTING
Instructor: Art Wells
All techniques of stone carving and sculpting will be covered in this course. Class covers the proper use of hand tools, diamond grinders, and pneumatic tools. Finishing and polishing techniques will also be discussed. Beginning and experienced artists interested in figurative as well as abstract forms learn to translate their ideas into stone. Students learn to move from the technical, thinking aspect of being a stone carver, to the non-thinking, creative aspect of becoming a sculptor.

Date & Time	June 27 - Aug 15 (7 weeks, no class July 4) SATURDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($255 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

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WOOD

INTRO TO WOODCARVING
Instructor: Tomas Bustos
This course will cover the use of basic carving tools, techniques and properties of various types of wood. Students will be allowed to design and develop their own projects under expert supervision.

Date & Time	July 2 - Aug 13 (7 weeks) THURSDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $25 Materials Fee Register Online

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CERAMICS

MUGS, JUGS, AND THROWING LARGE (All Levels)
Instructor: Earline Green
This class focuses on beginning and advanced throwing techniques, but experienced handbuilders are also welcome. Students learn at their own pace to throw from the hump, safely increase their centering mass, and create altered wheel thrown forms. We will use stoneware clay, food safe cone 6 oxidation glazes and various alternative firing processes such as raku. Maximum 8 students. The fee includes 25 pounds of clay.

Date & Time	Aug 22 - Sep 26 (6 weeks) SATURDAYS , 9:30am - 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $35 Kiln & Clay Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 24 - Dec 5 (6 weeks) SATURDAYS , 9:30am - 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $35 Kiln & Clay Fee Register Online

TRADITIONAL COIL POTTERY
Instructor: Earline Green
Inspired by North American indigenous pottery, students will learn to build forms using basic coiling technique. Surface treatments will vary from the black on black technique of Maria Martinez to stamp impressions and the colored slip techniques of Lucy Lewis and the Caddo Indians. The fee includes 25 pounds of clay.

Date & Time	Aug 22 - Sep 26 (6 weeks) SATURDAYS, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $35 Kiln & Clay Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 24 - Dec 5 (6 weeks) SATURDAYS, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $35 Kiln & Clay Fee Register Online

MUGS, JUGS, AND THROWING LARGE (Beginning)
Instructor: Earline Green
This class focuses on beginning and advanced throwing techniques, but experienced handbuilders are also welcome. We will use stoneware clay, food safe cone 6 oxidation glazes and various alternative firing processes such as raku. Maximum 8 students. The fee includes 25 pounds of clay.

Date & Time	Aug 18 - Oct 6 (8 weeks) TUESDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $35 Kiln & Clay Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 20 - Dec 8 (7 weeks) TUESDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $35 Kiln & Clay Fee Register Online

MUGS, JUGS, AND THROWING LARGE (Advanced)
Instructor: Earline Green
This class focuses on beginning and advanced throwing techniques, but experienced handbuilders are also welcome. We will use stoneware clay, food safe cone 6 oxidation glazes and various alternative firing processes such as raku. Maximum 8 students. The fee includes 25 pounds of clay.

Date & Time	Aug 20 - Oct 8 (8 weeks) THURSDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $35 Kiln & Clay Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 22 - Dec 10 (7 weeks) THURSDAYS , 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $35 Kiln & Clay Fee Register Online

THE ART OF CERAMICS
Instructor: Lynn Wilkes Armstrong
Students will investigate new ways of creating sculptural or functional ceramic forms. Basic as well as advanced techniques for hand-building and wheel throwing will be covered. The emphasis is on textural surface techniques with underglaze decoration and high fire oxidation glazing for thrown forms. The fee includes 25 pounds of clay.

Date & Time	Aug 18 - Oct 6 (8 weeks) TUESDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $35 Kiln & Clay Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 20 - Dec 8 (7 weeks) TUESDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $35 Kiln & Clay Fee Register Online

MADE BY HAND
Instructor: Kathy Loucas
Students will explore various ceramic hand-building techniques including pinch, flattened coil, slab and bas relief tiles. Past projects have included vessels, shrines, boxes, tiles and just plain "objects d'art". Tiles would be suitable for counter tops, walls, table insets, fireplaces, backsplashes, etc. The fee includes 25 pounds of clay.

Date & Time	Aug 19 - Oct 7 (8 weeks) WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $35 Kiln & Clay Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 21 - Dec 9 (7 weeks) WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $35 Kiln & Clay Fee Register Online

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CLAY SCULPTURE

CREATIVE CLAY SCULPTING
Instructor: Glo Coalson
Students will learn the materials and techniques to sculpt any 3-dimensional figure they can imagine or see. Subjects can include animals, photographs, sketched ideas, or wherever your inspiration takes you. Water-based and oil-based clays will be introduced and instruction will include armatures and 3-dimensional design. The class is designed for all skill levels and each student will receive individualized instruction specific to their project.

Date & Time	Aug 18 - Oct 6 (8 weeks) TUESDAYS, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $15 Kiln Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 20 - Dec 8 (7 weeks) TUESDAYS, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $15 Kiln Fee Register Online

FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE
Instructor: Glo Coalson
Working from live models, students will develop their ability to see the complexity of the human form and will discover ways to translate their observations into a sculpture. Students will focus on fundamental ideas of sculpture such as form, volume, gesture, balance, weight, surface, geometry and structure. Students will learn basic properties and possibilities of working with clay and will gain an understanding of constructing armatures and firing finished works.

Date & Time	Aug 18 - Oct 6 (8 weeks) TUESDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $50 Kiln & Model Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 20 - Dec 8 (7 weeks) TUESDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $50 Kiln & Model Fee Register Online

FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE
Instructor: Art Wells
Working from live models, students will develop their ability to see the complexity of the human form and will discover ways to translate their observations into a sculpture. Students will focus on fundamental ideas of sculpture such as form, volume, gesture, balance, weight, surface, geometry and structure. Students will learn basic properties and possibilities of working with clay and will gain an understanding of constructing armatures and firing finished works.

Date & Time	Aug 18 - Oct 6 (8 weeks) TUESDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $50 Kiln & Model Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 20 - Dec 8 (7 weeks) TUESDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $50 Kiln & Model Fee Register Online

FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE
Instructor: Tomas Bustos
Working from live models, students will develop their ability to see the complexity of the human form and will discover ways to translate their observations into a sculpture. Students will focus on fundamental ideas of sculpture such as form, volume, gesture, balance, weight, surface, geometry and structure. Students will learn basic properties and possibilities of working with clay and will gain an understanding of constructing armatures and firing finished works.

Date & Time	Aug 20 - Oct 8 (8 weeks) THURSDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $50 Kiln & Model Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 22 - Dec 10 (7 weeks) THURSDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $50 Kiln & Model Fee Register Online

FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE
Instructor: Keith Livingston
Working from live models, students will develop their ability to see the complexity of the human form and will discover ways to translate their observations into a sculpture. Students will focus on fundamental ideas of sculpture such as form, volume, gesture, balance, weight, surface, geometry and structure. Students will learn basic properties and possibilities of working with clay and will gain an understanding of constructing armatures and firing finished works.

Date & Time	Aug 22 - Oct 10 (8 weeks) SATURDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $50 Kiln & Model Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 24 - Dec 12 (7 weeks) SATURDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $50 Kiln & Model Fee Register Online

FINE ART DOLL SCULPTING
Instructor: Lindy Brown
Students will learn how to sculpt one-of-a-kind fantasy feminine figures using polymer clay and natural fibers. Focusing on realism and proportion, this fun clss will cover everything from armatures, sculpting to scale, painting, clothing and wigging. Along the way students will be shown tips and tricks to making their dolls, fairies or mermaids the best that they can be. Enrollment limited to 8 students.

Date & Time	Aug 22 - Oct 10 (8 weeks) SATURDAYS, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $50 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 24 - Dec 12 (7 weeks) SATURDAYS, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $50 Materials Fee Register Online

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DRAWING

FIGURE DRAWING A – Z
Instructor: Susan Giller
“If you can draw the figure, you can draw anything”. This course is a complete overview of the principles of figure drawing from the bottom through the top with live models. Beginner or professional, there will be plenty for you here. Just bring your pad, pencils and an open mind.

Date & Time	Aug 17 - Oct 5 (8 weeks) MONDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $50 Materials & Model Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 19 - Dec 7 (7 weeks) MONDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $50 Materials & Model Fee Register Online

DRAWING FROM THE MASTERS
Instructor: Cynthia Padilla
An investigation of drawing mediums and techniques inspired by the Great Masters of landscape, seascape, abstract, floral, interior, portraiture and still life painting. Produce a body of work in the mediums of your choice: graphite pencil, clay based pencil, wax based colored pencil, conte, pastel or pastel pencil. In the time-honored method of the Masters, you begin via a simple gridded sketch. Even those who think they can't draw will emerge with frameable works! Consider signing up for the companion "Painting From the Masters" immediately preceding.

Date & Time	Nov 2 - Dec 7 (6 weeks) MONDAYS, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

QUICKDRAW
Instructor: Susan Giller
In Quick Draw we actually slow down and learn to make the shift in our brains to see more accurately, which is a direct window to greater creativity and artistic confidence. See clearly and transfer those images to paper. Along with quick sketching and gesture, students will be taken through creative exercises to realize the meditation of direct observation. An introduction to different media as well as an exploration of other artists' work will inspire students to create individual compositions and find their unique style. This class, along with improving students' awareness of line and form, will build confidence to expreience other art forms.

Date & Time	Aug 20 - Oct 8 (8 weeks) THURSDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 22 - Dec10 (7 weeks) THURSDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

THE HUMAN FORM
Instructor: Caroline Ometz
The human body is so intricate and fascinating that it can be studied for a life time. This is an ongoing class that will explore the different aspects of the human form. You may study the hands, the face or maybe just a shoulder. Come and have fun capturing the body in gesture and learn to see the planes of the body. The human form is the most interesting still life and landscape there is because it is always changing, always different. Some drawing experience necessary.

Date & Time	Sep 8 - Oct 14 (6 weeks) WEDNESDAYS, 10:30am – 1:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $50 Materials & Model Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 21 - Dec 9 (7 weeks) WEDNESDAYS, 10:30am – 1:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $50 Materials & Model Fee Register Online

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FIBER ARTS

BATIKS AND OTHER RESIST APPLICATIONS
Instructor: Vet
Learn the hot and cold of resist application. After applying thick and thin line resists lines, learn to create the exquisite effect of batik dyeing and wax patterning. Students will become acquainted with the use of color and design to create the unique patterns of batik developed in the Indonesian, Javanese and African tradition.

Date & Time	Oct 19 - Dec 7 (7 weeks) MONDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

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GLASS

FUSED GLASS
Instructor: Rebecca Romanek Johnson
This is a complete fusing class with an emphasis on technical and artistic possibilities of glass. We start with a review of basic fusing information, firing schedules and glass cutting techniques and then quickly move to individual projects. Students need to bring a glass cutter, goggles, a notebook and creativity. Enrollment is limited to 8 students per class.

Date & Time	Aug 20 - Sep 24 (6 weeks) THURSDAYS , 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $85 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 22 - Dec 3 (6 weeks) THURSDAYS , 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $85 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Aug 20 - Sep 24 (6 weeks) THURSDAYS , 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $85 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 22 - Dec 3 (6 weeks) THURSDAYS , 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $85 Materials Fee Register Online

FUSED GLASS
Instructor: Rosanne Taylor
This is a complete fusing class with an emphasis on technical and artistic possibilities of glass. We start with a review of basic fusing information, firing schedules and glass cutting techniques and then quickly move to individual projects. Students need to bring a glass cutter, goggles, a notebook and creativity. Enrollment is limited to 8 students per class.

Date & Time	Aug 20 - Sep 24 (6 weeks) THURSDAYS , 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $85 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 22 - Dec 3 (6 weeks) THURSDAYS , 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $85 Materials Fee Register Online

FUSED GLASS
Instructor: Rebecca Romanek Johnson
This is a complete fusing class with an emphasis on technical and artistic possibilities of glass. We start with a review of basic fusing information, firing schedules and glass cutting techniques. We then quickly move into individual projects. Students need to bring a glass cutter, goggles, a notebook and creativity. Enrollment is limited to 8 students per class.

Date & Time	Aug 22 - Sep 26 (6 weeks) SATURDAYS, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $85 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 24 - Dec 5 (6 weeks) SATURDAYS, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $85 Materials Fee Register Online

FUSED GLASS
Instructor: Rosanne Taylor
This is a complete fusing class with an emphasis on technical and artistic possibilities of glass. We start with a review of basic fusing information, firing schedules and glass cutting techniques and then quickly move to individual projects. Students need to bring a glass cutter, goggles, a notebook and creativity. Enrollment is limited to 8 students per class.

Date & Time	Aug 18 - Sep 22 (6 weeks) TUESDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $85 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 20 - Dec 1 (6 weeks) TUESDAYS , 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $85 Materials Fee Register Online

FUSED GLASS
Instructor: Rebecca Romanek Johnson
This is a complete fusing class with an emphasis on technical and artistic possibilities of glass. We start with a review of basic fusing information, firing schedules and glass cutting techniques and then quickly move to individual projects. Students need to bring a glass cutter, goggles, a notebook and creativity. Enrollment is limited to 8 students per class.

Date & Time	Aug 19 - Sep 23 (6 weeks) WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $85 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 21 - Dec 2 (6 weeks) WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $85 Materials Fee Register Online

GLASS BEADMAKING
Instructor: Jane Haspel
In this beginning beadmaking class, you will gain the skills to make a variety of well-shaped beads - round, donut, tube, barrel and bicone. You will learn how to control heat and work with gravity to shape and decorate your beards. You will embellish your beads with frit for an organic look, and with stringer and twisties that you make yourself. You will also learn safety, the different kinds of torches, and the importance of annealing your glass. Enrollment limited to 6 students.

Date & Time	Aug 22 - Sep 26 (6 weeks) SATURDAYS, 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $85 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 24 - Dec 5 (6 weeks) SATURDAYS, 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $85 Materials Fee Register Online

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JEWELRY

ADVANCED JEWELRY
Instructor: Rebecca Swann
This class is for students who have completed beginning and intermediate jewelry and are ready to push their design skills to a new level. Continuing jewelry students will learn advanced fabrication techniques such as forging and smithing, reticulation, marriage of metals and enameling.

Date & Time	Aug 18 - Oct 6 (8 weeks) TUESDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 20 - Dec 8 (7 weeks) TUESDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

LOST WAX CASTING
Instructor: Rebecca Swann
Through the process of casting, students will be able to produce one-of-a kind jewelry pieces and small sculptures. Once a model is sculpted in wax, it is then put into a metal flask and a fine plaster (investment) is poured around it. After drying, the flask is put into a kiln and the wax is burned out leaving a hollow form in the investment. Silver or bronze is then melted and poured into the form reproducing the original wax in metal.

Date & Time	Aug 20 - Oct 8 (8 weeks) THURSDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 22 - Dec 10 (7 weeks) THURSDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

JEWELRY BASICS
Instructor: Rebecca Swann
Students new to jewelry will learn basic techniques including wire working, sawing and piercing sheet metals, soldering, bezel setting and riveting. Students with jewelry experience will be able to work on more elaborate designs and learn a few new techniques. Die forming, hinge construction and prong settings for faceted stones will be offered for the intermediate students. Supplies and tools needed will be discussed on the first day of class.

Date & Time	Aug 18 - Oct 6 (8 weeks) TUESDAYS, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 20 - Dec 8 (7 weeks) TUESDAYS, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Aug 18 - Oct 6 (8 weeks) TUESDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 20 - Dec 8 (7 weeks) TUESDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

JEWELRY BASICS
Instructor: Susan Tinker O'Neal
Students new to jewelry will learn basic techniques including wire working, sawing and piercing sheet metals, soldering, bezel setting and riveting. Students with jewelry experience will be able to work on more elaborate designs and learn a few new techniques. Die forming, hinge construction and prong settings for faceted stones will be offered for the intermediate students. Supplies and tools needed will be discussed on the first day of class.

Date & Time	Aug 19 - Oct 7 (8 weeks) WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 21 - Dec 9 (7 weeks) WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

JEWELRY BASICS
Instructor: Rebecca Swann
Students new to jewelry will learn basic techniques including wire working, sawing and piercing sheet metals, soldering, bezel setting and riveting. Students with jewelry experience will be able to work on more elaborate designs and learn a few new techniques. Die forming, hinge construction and prong settings for faceted stones will be offered for the intermediate students. Supplies and tools needed will be discussed on the first day of class.

Date & Time	Aug 20 - Oct 8 (8 weeks) THURSDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 22 - Dec 10 (7 weeks) THURSDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

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METAL ARTS

METAL SCULPTURE
Instructor: Rene Lowery
Open to beginning, intermediate and advanced metal sculptors, this class begins basic welding techniques using an oxy-acetylene torch and arc welder. Once students master these skills they can go on to create one-of-a-kind metal sculpture of any size or form. Emphasis is on dimension, perspective and composition. Learn to build a sculpture that will stand the test of time and the elements.

Date & Time	Aug 17 - Oct 5 (8 weeks) MONDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $35 Gas Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 19 - Dec 7 (7 weeks) MONDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $35 Gas Fee Register Online

METAL SCULPTURE
Instructor: Valery Guignon
Open to beginning, intermediate and advanced metal sculptors, this class begins basic welding techniques using an oxy-acetylene torch and arc welder. Once students master these skills they can go on to create one-of-a-kind metal sculpture of any size or form. Emphasis is on dimension, perspective and composition. Learn to build a sculpture that will stand the test of time and the elements.

Date & Time	Aug 17 - Oct 5 (8 weeks) MONDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $35 Gas Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 19 - Dec 7 (7 weeks) MONDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $35 Gas Fee Register Online

WELDED STEEL AND FOUND OBJECT FURNITURE
Instructor: Dan Sellers
In this advanced class you will learn to build your own furniture using welded steel and found objects, including one-of-a-kind lamps, candle holders, wall hangings and furniture for your home and outdoors. In addition to arc welding, you will have the opportunity to learn to use a plasma torch and mig welder. Never miss a holiday or birthday gift - create them yourself! Class will include a trip to the junk yard to search for materials for your creations. A basic knowledge of welding is required for this class, as well as all welding safety equipment.

Date & Time	Aug 18 - Oct 6 (8 weeks) TUESDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $35 Gas Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 20 - Dec 8 (7 weeks) TUESDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $40 Gas Fee Register Online

METAL SCULPTURE
Instructor: Dan Sellers
Open to beginning, intermediate and advanced metal sculptors, this class begins basic welding techniques using an oxy-acetylene torch and arc welder. Once students master these skills they can go on to create one-of-a-kind metal sculpture of any size or form. Emphasis is on dimension, perspective and composition. Learn to build a sculpture that will stand the test of time and the elements.

Date & Time	Aug 19 - Oct 7 (8 weeks) WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $35 Gas Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 21 - Dec 9 (7 weeks) WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $35 Gas Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Aug 20 - Oct 8 (8 weeks) WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $35 Gas Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 22 - Dec 10 (7 weeks) THURSDAYS, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $35 Gas Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Aug 22 - Oct 10 (8 weeks) SATURDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $35 Gas Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 24 - Dec 12 (7 weeks) SATURDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $35 Gas Fee Register Online

METAL SCULPTURE
Instructor: Rene Lowery
Open to beginning, intermediate and advanced metal sculptors, this class begins basic welding techniques using an oxy-acetylene torch and arc welder. Once students master these skills they can go on to create one-of-a-kind metal sculpture of any size or form. Emphasis is on dimension, perspective and composition. Learn to build a sculpture that will stand the test of time and the elements.

Date & Time	Aug 23 - Oct 11 (8 weeks) SUNDAYS, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $35 Gas Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 25 - Dec 13 (7 weeks) SUNDAYS, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $35 Gas Fee Register Online

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MIXED MEDIA

CAC CREATIVITY SAMPLER
Instructor: Susan Giller
Confused aobut what media is right for you? By enrolling for this introduction, you will have the chance to explore the offerings at CAC. This course will expose you to drawing, working with clay, playing with mosaic tile and making prints and collage. Exposure to new techniques will help steer you on a journey of self-discovery in art. Two class periods will be spent on each medium. Projects will combine various media to study design, color and composition.

Date & Time	Aug 20 - Oct 8 (8 weeks) THURSDAYS, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $40 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 22 - Dec 7 (7 weeks) THURSDAYS, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $40 Materials Fee Register Online

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MOSAICS

THE ART OF MOSAIC
Instructor: Katrina Doran
Various mosaic techniques are taught utilizing a wide range of materials, grouts, and adhesives. Students work projects of their choice. This class is suitable for beginners and more advanced students. Class fee includes use of nippers, grout, glue, and some tile.

Date & Time	Aug 18 - Oct 6 (8 weeks) TUESDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 20 - Dec 8 (7 weeks) TUESDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

THE ART OF MOSAIC
Instructor: Sonia King
Various mosaic techniques are taught utilizing a wide range of materials, grouts, and adhesives. Students work projects of their choice. This class is suitable for beginners and more advanced students. Class fee includes use of nippers, grout, glue, and some tile.

Date & Time	Oct 23 - Dec 4 (5 wks, no class Nov 6 & 27) FRIDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$145 Members ($175 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 24 - Dec 5 (5 wks, no class Nov 7 & 28) SATURDAYS , 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$145 Members ($175 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

ART OF MOSAIC USING STAINED GLASS
Instructor: Drew Perez-Tubens
In this class students will make mosaic panels with stained glass as the primary mosaic material. Instruction will focus on composition, glass cutting & breaking techniques. Students will explore depth and shading techniques for glass so that a painting-like effect can be achieved. Students may use their own.

Date & Time	Aug 19 - Oct 7 (8 weeks) WEDNESDAYS, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 21 - Dec 9 (7 weeks) WEDNESDAYS, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

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PAINTING

ENCAUSTIC PAINTING
Instructor: Vet
Enter the world of waxed-based painting - Encaustic. We will explore the historical and the contemporary applications of wax on a variety of prepared surfaces to create texture, preservation and vibrant color imagery. Students will discover the versatility of wax melting, gouging, scraping and fusing. The instructor will guide students in step-by-step techniques that combine encaustic with oil paint, pastels and other mixed media.

Date & Time	Aug 17 - Oct 5 (8 weeks) MONDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

PAINTING FROM THE MASTERS
Instructor: Cynthia Padilla
An investigation of painting mediums and techniques inspired by the Great Masters of landscape, seascape, abstract, floral, interior, portraiture and still life painting. Produce a body of work in the mediums of your choice: watercolor, acrylic, gouache, ink and mixed media combinations. In the time-honored method of the Masters, work begins via a simple gridded sketch... so even those who can't draw can quickly begin the business of learning how to paint! Consider signing up for "Drawing From the Masters" immediately following.

Date & Time	Nov 2 - Dec 7 (6 weeks) MONDAYS, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

BEGINNING PAINTING
Instructor: Cassandra Emswiler
Learn to paint what you see as we move through the basics of good composition, including line, form, value, color and texture. Using your choice of acrylics or oils, you can learn the tools of painting with confidence to create the first painting of many. We will work from still life and photographs of your choice. No models.

Date & Time	Aug 18 - Oct 6 (8 weeks) TUESDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 20 - Dec 8 (7 weeks) TUESDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

OIL OR ACRYLIC AND MORE PAINTING CLASS
Instructor: Marianne Gargour
In this class you will explore and learn to use a variety of artistic mediums with an emphasis on acrylic or oil painting. From pencil drawing, pastels, pen and ink, watercolors and colored pencils to collage, you will learn to feel confident using any medium to create final pieces of art and to personally express yourself while describing what you see or feel. Learn to document your life with great freedom. We will work from still life and photographs while we study master works of art. This will be great fun with great music playing while we learn. All levels welcome.

Date & Time	Aug 26 - Oct 7 (7 weeks) WEDNESDAYS, 9:00am - 12:00n
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 21 - Dec 2 (6 weeks, no class Nov 25) WEDNESDAYS, 9:00am - 12:00noon
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Aug 26 - Oct 7 (7 weeks) WEDNESDAYS, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 21 - Dec 2 (6 weeks, no class Nov 25) WEDNESDAYS, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$165 Members ($195 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

BEGINNING PAINTING
Instructor: Cassandra Emswiler
Learn to paint what you see as we move through the basics of good composition, including line, form, value, color and texture. Using your choice of acrylics or oils, you can learn the tools of painting with confidence to create the first painting of many. We will work from still life and photographs of your choice. No models.

Date & Time	Aug 20 - Oct 8 (8 weeks) THURSDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 22 - Dec 10 (7 weeks) THURSDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

CREATING & DESIGNING IN COLOR
Instructor: Caroline Shaw Ometz
Discover the inner and outer magic of color through the mediums of pastels, acrylics or water-soluble oils. The student will experience how color ‘plays’ with our eyes, mind and emotions. This will be accomplished by exploring techniques of broken color and blended color. Int this class we will also study design and composition. Intro to Color Workshop is required. If you have experience working with color, instructor must approve. Classes will be held at artist's studio.

Date & Time	Oct 21 - Dec 9 (7 weeks) WEDNESDAYS, 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$175 Members ($205 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

OIL PAINTING FROM PHOTOGRAPHS FOR BEGINNERS
Instructor: Dave Kramer
Using oil paint, traditional techniques are taught. Students will use photographs as inspiration. This class is offered to those with no painting skill and is designed to clarify painting style and expand technical skills.

Date & Time	Aug 22 - Oct 10 (8 weeks) SATURDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 24 - Dec 12 (7 weeks) SATURDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

OIL PAINTING FROM PHOTOGRAPHS INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED
Instructor: Dave Kramer
Using oil, this class teaches traditional and advanced painting techniques. Students will use photographs of their own choosing as inspiration. This class is offered to those with intermediate and advanced painting skills and is designed to clarify painting style and expand technical skills.

Date & Time	Aug 18 - Oct 6 (8 weeks) TUESDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 20 - Dec 8 (7 weeks) TUESDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Aug 22 - Oct 10 (8 weeks) SATURDAYS, 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 24 - Dec 12 (7 weeks) SATURDAYS, 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

OIL PAINTING FROM LIFE
Instructor: Dave Kramer
Traditional oil techniques are taught with the focus on learning to paint nude and costumed models by exploring the human form and fabric. This class is offered for those with no painting experience to advanced painters and is designed to clarify painting style and expand technical skills.

Date & Time	Aug 18 - Oct 6 (8 weeks) TUESDAYS, 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $50 Materials & Model Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 20 - Dec 8 (7 weeks) TUESDAYS, 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $50 Materials & Model Fee Register Online

ABSTRACT PAINTING
Instructor: Robert Moore
Work through a variety of highly effective exercises and activities that spur the imagination and capture new ideas as you paint from your dreams and imagination. The canvas is your stage and your sanctuary. In this class, we will explore contemporary painting methods such as abstract, field of color, cubism, expressionism and conceptual art. Using oil or acrylic, novice and pro may discover the power of gesture, color, chance and your creative attitude. Make music and poetry with paint.

Date & Time	Aug 18 - Oct 6 (8 weeks) TUESDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 20 - Dec 8 (7 weeks) TUESDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Aug 19 - Oct 7 (8 weeks) WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 21 - Dec 9 (7 weeks) WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $10 Materials Fee Register Online

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PHOTOGRAPHY

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – LEVEL I
Instructor: Michael Blackwell
In this 8-week class you will learn to use your digital camera. We'll begin with the basics then advance to using the various functions of your equipment. The class will cover camera operations, terms and terminology of photography, composition, flash photography and introduce you to Adobe Photoshop. We'll learn about printing digital images and how to matt/mount and frame in a hands-on exercise. Weekly assignments will challenge our new skills. Limit 12 students.

Date & Time	Aug 17 - Oct 5 (8 weeks) MONDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$350 Members ($380 Non-Members) $45 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 19 - Dec 14 (8 weeks) MONDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$350 Members ($380 Non-Members) $45 Materials Fee Register Online

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – LEVEL II
Instructor: Michael Blackwell
Advanced digital photography for those familiar with the operations of their camera. This session will deal with artistic expression using your camera. We'll cover studio lighting with models, advanced Photoshop and advanced digital printing. The class project is to produce a coffee table book and print the book with on-demand publishing. Limit 12 students.

Date & Time	Oct 21 - Dec 16 (8 weeks) WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$375 Members ($405 Non-Members) $45 Materials Fee Register Online

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PRINT MAKING

The 3-D PRINT
Instructor: Terri Thoman
Blind embossing and collagraph printing will be covered in this class. Create printing surfaces with found objects and textured materials, to be inked and printed and/or embossed into white paper creating a unique 3-D image. This class is open to beginning and intermediate printmakers.

Date & Time	August 17 - Oct 5 (8 weeks) MONDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $25 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	August 17 - Oct 5 (8 weeks) MONDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $25 Materials Fee Register Online

INTAGLIO PRINTING
Instructor: Terri Thoman
If you love to draw, you will enjoy this class. Dry point engraving and solar plate etching will be covered in this class. Explore these traditional printing techniques and create limited editions of your drawings.

Date & Time	Oct 19 - Dec 7 (7 weeks) MONDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($225 Non-Members) $25 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 19 - Dec 7 (7 weeks) MONDAYS, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($225 Non-Members) $25 Materials Fee Register Online

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STONE

STONE SCULPTING
Instructor: Art Wells
All techniques of stone carving and sculpting will be covered in this course. Students will be instructed on proper use of hand tools, diamond grinders and pneumatic tools. Finishing and polishing techniques will also be discussed. Beginning and experienced artists interested in figurative as well as abstract forms will learn how to translate their ideas into stone.

Date & Time	Aug 22 - Oct 10 (8 weeks) SATURDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$205 Members ($235 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online

Date & Time	Oct 24 - Dec 12 (7 weeks) SATURDAYS, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location	Creative Arts Center
Cost	$185 Members ($215 Non-Members) $15 Materials Fee Register Online