ADULT SPRING COURSES

APRIL - MAY

All skill levels are welcome. Studio 3. Adults + Grades 10-12.

8-week classes are back! In this invigorating course, beginner students learn basic wheel-throwing and hand-building ceramic techniques used to create basic pottery forms such as mugs, bowls, and dishes. Experienced students can deepen their pottery knowledge and evolve their skills through various surface designs, forms, and glazing combinations using our new glazes. No class on Friday, April 18 or Monday, May 26.

Resident: $330/Nonresident: $340

*Wednesday + Thursday Evening Only - Resident:$235/Nonresident: $245

25SOAC100 April 7 - June 2 Monday 6 - 9 pm Instructor: Andrea Serafino

25SOAC101 April 8 - May 27 Tuesday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Instructor: Ami Kamerer

25SOAC102 April 9 - May 28 Wednesday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Instructor: Ami Kamerer

25SOAC103 April 9 - May 28 Wednesday 6:30 - 8:30 pm Instructor: Andrea Serafino

25SOAC104 April 10 - May 29 Thursday 6:30 - 8:30 pm Instructor: Andrea Serafino

25SOAC105 April 11 - June 6    Friday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Instructor: Ami Kamerer

All skill levels are welcome. Studio 1. Adults 18+

Learn to draw from scratch, or delve deeper into your skills in this fun course! Learn about various drawing tools and techniques such as shading, perspective, and portraiture while gaining (or further developing) skills and confidence. Drawing is a key foundation skill that will carry throughout your artist journey! Already taken this class? Enroll in additional sessions to further develop your skills. A supply list is provided at the time of registration.

Resident: $250/Nonresident: $260

All skill levels are welcome. Studios 1. Adults 18+

Grow your drawing skills to create more in-depth drawings in this course! Using the drawing skills procured in Drawing 101, you will embark on an exciting journey of drawing techniques using various drawing media such as pencil, pen, and ink! Work your way through new and exciting projects different from drawing 101! Already taken this class? Enroll in additional sessions to further develop your skills. A supply list is provided at the time of registration.

Resident: $250/Nonresident: $260

All skill levels are welcome. Studios 1. Adults + Teens 16+

This class will introduce digital illustration fundamentals, covering tricks, tips, and techniques! Experiment with creative self-expression and visual storytelling; numerous digital illustration categories will be explored such as picture books, editorials, portraiture, character design, and more! Student must bring their own iPad with an Apple Pencil and Procreate app installed (one-time fee of $13) to participate. All skill levels are welcome; beginners are encouraged!

Resident: $135/Nonresident: $145

25SOAC115 April 10 - May 15 Thursday 6 - 7:30 pm Instructor: Audrey Spuzzillo

All skill levels are welcome. Studios 2.  Adults 18+

Learning to draw begins with learning to see the world as an artist. In this introductory drawing class, foundational lessons in contour drawing, positive/negative space, texture, perspective, shading, and more are delivered in a supportive, anxiety-free environment. Instructor and artist Annie Peters uses her lifetime of acquired skills as both fine artist and teacher to create a nurturing classroom environment designed to help you connect with and foster your inner artist in order to overcome the fear of the blank page. Enroll in additional sessions to further improve your skills. A supply list is provided at the time of registration.

Resident: $250/Nonresident: $260

All skill levels are welcome. Studios 2.  Adults 18+

Make your mark with bold and fun portraits through markers! New to markers? No worries! In this course, students will explore the basics of using alcohol-based markers through portraits. Students will explore a variety of techniques and learn how different papers can help students achieve the effect they want. Along with portrait drawing basics, students will explore adding their own artistic flair to their portraits through color. A supply list is provided at the time of registration.

Resident: $170/Nonresident: $180

25SOAC116 April 8 - May 13 Tuesday 6 - 8 pm Instructor: Celeste Stauber

All skill levels are welcome! Studio 2. Adults 18+.

Experience the thrill of painting with versatile, acrylics. This class is perfect for all skill levels, covering essential techniques, materials, color mixing, and composition. Enjoy hands-on demonstrations, visual examples, and individualized guidance to enhance your skills. Whether you're new to painting or want to deepen your practice, this course offers something for everyone. A supply list is provided at the time of registration.

Resident: $250/Nonresident: $260

25SOAC118 April 7 - May 12 Monday 1 - 4 pm Instructor: Marlene Weinstein

Experienced painters encouraged. Beginner students welcomed. Studio 2. Adults 18+

Are you looking for an artist community of painters? Look no more! This painter-designed studio setting will inspire you as you explore the world of painting with oils. As drawing skills are needed, OAC offers a variety of drawing classes to choose from. All painters are welcome in this open studio environment. Enroll in additional sessions to further develop your skills. A supply list is provided at the time of registration.

Resident: $250/Nonresident: $260

All skill levels are welcome! Studio 2. Adults 18+.

If watercolor seems challenging...be afraid no more! This class will inspire and instruct! You will learn color theory and various techniques from which to build a working foundation of watercolor as well as do some fun, experimental activities. A brief lecture about a watercolor artist will expand your knowledge of art history each session. Make watercolor Wednesday the best part of your week! A supply list is provided at the time of registration.

Resident: $250/Nonresident: $260

25SOAC121 April 9 - May 14 Wednesday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Instructor: Annie Peters

All skill levels welcome. Studio 2. Adults 18+.

Beautiful paintings come from observing the world around us. In this exciting course, students will learn to navigate the challenges of painting directly from life, capturing what they see with acrylic or oil paints. Students can choose to work on short-run projects or develop a series of painting studies. The course covers color theory, shape, shading, and line to help build strong foundational skills. Already taken this class? Enroll in additional sessions to further develop your skills. A supply list is provided at registration. No class April 18.

Resident: $250/Nonresident: $260

25SOAC122 April 11 - June 6 Friday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Instructor: Lorri Ott

All skill levels welcome. Studio 2. Adults 18+.

This workshop will focus on floral imagery and how to recreate the blending and value that you see in a flower. The class will provide participants with the creation of their own beautifully composed painting. The class will focus on color understanding, brushwork, acrylic blending techniques, and value building. No class April 18.

Resident: $130/Nonresident: $140

25SOAC123 April 11 - May 23 Friday 4 - 7 pm Instructor Jaclyn Rigo

All skill levels are welcome. Studio 4. Supplies included. Adults + Grades 10-12.

Explore the fascinating world of silver metal clay in this interesting, all-levels class! This revolutionary product allows you to design using a moldable material made of microscopic particles of fine silver and an organic binder to form a moldable jewelry medium. Once your creation is dried, it is fired in a jewelry kiln; the organic binder burns off, and the silver particles sinter, leaving you with a solid metal piece! All skill levels are welcome. Adult evening courses are open to grades 10-12. Silver materials paid directly to the instructor are estimated at $65. No class April 23.

Resident: $250/Nonresident: $260

All skill levels are welcome. Studio 2. Adults + Grades 10-12.

In this 6-week course, students will learn the basics of relief printmaking with linocut (linoleum block carving) and explore a few of the many possibilities that can be achieved with this unique but accessible form of printmaking. Learn how to design your own stamps, handmade cards, patterns and fine art! Linocut is a printmaking technique in which a design is cut or carved into the linoleum surface. Ink is then applied to the surface area that is left uncarved creating a stamp that can be printed onto paper, fabric, and a variety of other materials. Some supplies provided; an additional supply list will be provided at registration

Resident: $250/Nonresident: $260

25SOAC134 April 9 - May 14 Wednesday 6 - 9 pm Instructor: Meryl Engler

25SOAC135 April 10 - May 15 Thursday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Instructor: Meryl Engler