It doesn't matter your level of experience, we promise if you come to art class here you will have a fun time!
We offer many different adult technique classes like oil painting, drawing, and pottery in a warm and welcoming environment.
Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Your space will not be confirmed until both your registration and payment have been received!
Something unexpected come up? Bummer!
If you need to cancel your registration, let us know at least 48 hours before the actual class dayte and you'll be refunded the full amount. Class fees are non-refundable for cancellations less than 48 hours before the class date. Thank you for understanding.
Space is limited and often times we have a waiting list. Please let us know as early as possible if you’re not able to make it, there might be someone else who can!
Watch a demo from our instructor, then try your own hand at throwing 2-4 pieces. If you choose not to keep your pieces, we will recycle the clay. If you choose to keep the pieces, pay $10 at the end of the first class to come back for the glaze session the following week!
$30 per person for throwing + $10 extra for glazing and firing (optional)
Limited to 6 students. Younger than 18 must enroll with an adult
Friday Dates 6-8:30pm (Throw on first date, glaze on second date):
Sunday Dates 2-4:30pm (Throw on first date, glaze on second date):
Jeri Sparks will be working with students to master the techniques of acrylic painting. Learn various brush techniques, color mixing, and composition in this monthly class. For beginners and those that are looking to become more advanced using this versatile medium.
$35 per class for Art Center Members or $45 for Non-Members
Younger than 18 must enroll with an adult
Jeri Sparks will be working with students to master the techniques of watercolor. Learn various brush techniques, color mixing, and composition in this monthly class. For beginners and those that are looking to become more advanced using this versatile medium.
$35 per class for Art Center Members or $45 for Non-Members
Younger than 18 must enroll with an adult
$65 Art Center Member or $75 Non-Member for all 3 classes
Come learn how to create complex forms, decorating techniques and spend time on your own projects. A basic skill of how to throw bowls and cylinders is required to sign up for this class.
$65 Art Center Member or $75 Non-Member for all 3 classes
*teen friendly
Create a stylized ceramic clock to hang in your home or gift.
$80 Art Center Member or $90 Non-Member for all 4 classes
Use two different fabric dyeing techniques in this 4 part class. Create multiple pieces of fabric of the same color with different saturation levels to understand how the dye bath works. Using the fabrics from the gradient, learn resist techniques such as folding, binding, pole and rope wrapping to create unique designs on your fabric.
$35 Art Center Member or $45 Non-Member for both classes
Learn the techniques and knots used to make an owl hanging.
Learn copper foil methods of constructing glass panels from provided patterns. Beginners will focus on a beginners project, advanced students can work on a lampshade project. Students will need to spend some time outside of class to work on their project.
$80 Art Center Members or $90 Non-Members
+ $100 supply fee to be paid to the instructor at 1st class (cash or check only)
This class will be held at Pat Latty’s studio. The address is 16758 Irish Ridge Road, Burlington.
$90 Art Center Member or $100 Non-Member for all 6 classes (includes clay, firings, & glaze)
Great class for both beginners and intermediates. Work on both handbuilding and wheel techniques. Students will make individual pieces of their choice such as planters, vases, mugs, etc.
$25 ACB Member or $35 Non-Member
Beginning paper making using paper from the recycling bin and various plant fibers to create individual unique 8x10 sheets of paper for a variety of uses. Also will do some fun "embossing". techniques.
$25 per person
Make a flower pot for mom or bring her along and make one for you too! We will use a mold for the lower portion and coils on the top. Add your own decorations.
Limited to 10 students, sign up early!
$35 per person
$65 Art Center Member or $75 Non-Member for all 3 classes
(Teen Friendly)
Come spend 3 days creating your own wand! This is an outdoor class where we will use carving tools and wood burners to detail our own wands. Wood stains and sealers will be used to finish.
$25 Art Center Member or $35 Non-Member
Learn the technique of Saori Weaving, a free form hand weaving where imperfection is accepted. The process is fun and the results are unique, whimsical, colorful, and textured.
(Teen Friendly)
The Dabblers try out various mediums and projects in both the arts and crafts. These two hour sessions are led by group members who have some expertise or experience to share. The goal is not to always finish a specific project but to get exposure to something new and to be with others in art and creativity. This group meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 7-9PM and there is a $5 fee for supplies.
Please call 319.754.8069 by the Saturday before to reserve a space.
April 11
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Neurographic drawing
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Geri Lloyd
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May 9
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Kumihimo braiding
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Christine
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Jun 13
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Sand painting
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Diane
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July 11
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Toilet paper and napkin folding
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Janna Carter
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Aug 8
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Negative painting watercolor
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Karla
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Sept 12
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Paste paper
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Geri Lloyd
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Oct 10
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Rock weaving
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Diane
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Nov 14
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Lanterns
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Karla
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Dec 12
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3D paper stars
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Christine
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