Classes/Workshops

First time in 2010 - Old Window Glass on Glass Mosaic Glass Class!

Imagine the beauty of a stained glass window without all the fuss! Join Marsha Reeves as she leads another small group through the process of making an extraordinary art glass window using recyled wood windows and (largely) found glass and objects. Class series begins with a Monday evening planning session, and continues the next three Saturday mornings (see dates below). 

The Monday evening planning session is where students will:

• select the wood-framed window they will use for their project (bring your own for Marsha to evaluate or purchase one from Marsha for $10-$15, depending on size);
• select the image they will re-create in their project (bring your own ideas or select from dozens of images Marsha will have available); and
• plan out the colored glass they will need to purchase to complete the project.

Constuction classes will be held the following three Saturday mornings (3/6, 3/13, 3/20), 10:00AM - 12:30PM.

Click here to view samples of work completed in previous classes.

Special Opportunity ... 2-Day Watercolor Workshop

Wild Bird Brush Painting

 "Painting with Duckie"

Join renowned artist Cherie McBride as she teaches you to create contemporary images of wild birds using a combination of ancient Chinese brush strokes along with Western techniques in watercolor.

Learn to bring life to the birds and the ecology in which they live, all in a fun and stress-free small class atmosphere.

Monday, March 1 and Tuesday, March 2

9:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. both days

Class size is limited, so please register early to ensure your spot!

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Do you have a youngster who has an interest in, or shown aptitude for, drawing? Our series of drawing classes specifically geared for the younger artist might be the perfect after-school art enrichment program. Each month instructor Emily Fossum will lead a small group of youth (ages 12+*) through the essentials of drawing in a fun, engaging class. Every class will build skills in line, value, shading, and perspective, but each week will focus on a different subject matter: 

• March 1 - Drawing Animals 
• March 8 - Drawing Still Life

SKIP 3/15 FOR SPRING BREAK 

• March 22 - Drawing People
• March 29 - Drawing Landscapes

All supplies are included in tuition. *Younger ages may join the Monday afternoon class if the Thursday afternoon class is not good in their schedule.

Register and pay by February 22.

This weekly after-school art program is specially structured for elementary age children, with fun and educational activities that will develop skills, interest in and awareness of a wide range of art. The March series, led by Cindy K. Thomas, will be held the following four Tuesday afternoons:

• March 2 - Wassily Kandinsky
• March 9 -  John Constable

 SKIP A WEEK - SPRING BREAK

• March 23 - Thomas Gainsborough
• March 30 - Scrapbook of March projects

Led by Emily Fossum, this drawing class is structured for the advanced beginner to intermediate student who wants to learn (or improve) their ability to draw the human hands and feet. By the end of the March classes students will have completed drawing a primary subject, plus will have done many pratice sketches and gesture drawings.

Do you have a youngster who has an interest in, or shown aptitude for, drawing? This series of drawing classes specifically geared for the younger artist might be the perfect after-school art enrichment program. Each month instructor Emily Fossum will lead a small group of youth (ages 8 - 11*) through the essentials of drawing in a fun, engaging class. Every class will build skills in line, value, shading, and perspective, but each week will focus on a different subject matters.

• March 4 - Drawing Animals
• March 11 - Drawing Still Life

SKIP WEEK - Spring Break

• March 25 - Drawing People
• April 1 (no joke!) - Drawing Landscape

In this beginner class in traditional oils, instructor Kay Miller will lead a small group of beginning oil students as they learn and build the basic skills and techniques of painting with oils. Ideal for persons with no prior experience with oils and for those who wish to refresh their skills and return to this classic art form. Basic drawing skills helpful but not required.

A $5 material fee is payable in cash to the instructor at the beginning of the class.

Registration and paid tuition due by March 2.

Join us as we walk you through the steps of a terrific dinner meal centered around a "Mock-Stuffed" Tilapia entree, an asparagus side dish, fruit salad, bread and dessert.

This demo-style class will be held "in-kitchen" at The Forum, so come dressed comfortably ... and in layers so you can easily adjust as kitchen temperature changes.

As always, you are welcome to bring your favorite beverage ... and remember your "to-go" containers!

This class was rescheduled from the original date of March 5.
Join noted Graham artist Kaye Franklin for her monthly instructional class for intermediate to advanced level oil and/or pastel art students. The class will begin with a two-hour instruction intensive demonstration of the selected work for the class. Class will break for lunch (on your own) then return for an afternoon of student painting under Kaye's guidance.

March's selected work will be a stilll life.

Register and pay tuition by March 10.

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Enjoy learning basic bead embroidery jewelry making by creating your own one-of-a-kind lapel pin or wrist cuff for yourself ... or to give as a gift this coming Mother's Day. Using beautiful seed beads and mixed media adornments, instructor Vanessa Decker will fly through the steps of designing and creating your own beautiful piece of wearable art. Bring your imagination and your lunch ... and don't forget your glasses and/or magnifier!

Materials fee of $20 will be payable in cash to the instructor at the start of the class; students will have a choice of kits for their in-class project. Extra kits will be available for purchase.

Paid registration due by Thursday, March 11, 2010.

Click here to learn more about instructor Vanessa Decker.

Have a creative day of fun as you learn the essential techniques of glass fusing from Debbie Malone. Explore glass cutting, compatibility of glass, and tack and full fusing using high tech Dichroic glass developed by NASA. As a bonus Debbie will teach decorative wire wrapping techniques as a finishing touch for your jewelry pieces. Take home 7+ finished projects, perfect for yourself or for gift giving (think Mother's Day and upcoming graduations!)

Class is suitable for adults (age 16+) or for youth age 9-15 if accompanied by an adult. All ability levels welcome, with class being specially structured for those with no prior experience working with glass. Tuition includes all tools and equipment needed during class. A separate materials fee of $20 is payable in cash to the instructor on the day of the class.

Registration and tuition due by March 12, 2010.

Join Sally Bernhardt at this Saturday in-kitchen "demo-style" class as she shows you her version of an all-time favorite ... Chicken Cordon Bleu. Complete class menu includes Bulgar & Orange salad, New Potatoes, Spring Vegetables, bread and dessert.

Bring your favorite Saturday brunch-time beverage and a to-go container or two.

You've thought about taking our "Stained Glass for Beginners" class, but can't quite commit to two Saturdays? This is the class for you!  This single session Saturday class led by veteran glass artist Debbie Malone will teach you to design and construct a small stained glass sun catcher using copper foil and simple soldering. As this introductory class uses all pre-cut glass and prisms, it is also the perfect for persons who may not have the hand or wrist strength needed for glass cutting. Students will leave the class with a completed ready-to-hang sun catcher approx. 7" x 7".

Class is suitable for persons age 15  or older. All ability levels are welcome, but class is structured specially for persons with no prior experience in stained glass. Tuition includes all tools needed to complete your project. A separate materials fee of $15 is payable in cash to the instructor at the start of the class.

Registration and tuition due by March 19, 2010.

Learn to make lovely stained glass! This two-Saturday class will teach you the Tiffany copper foil method of leaded glass design to create a stained glass panel. Veteran glass artist Debbie Malone will guide you through the art of glass cutting, glass grinding, copper foiling and basic soldering. You will have several patterns from which to choose, each measuring approximately 12"x14", and you will personalize your project by designing your own border.

Class is suitable for adults (age 16+). All ability levels welcome, with class being specially structured for those with no prior experience in stained glass. Tuition includes all tools and equipment necessary to complete your piece. A separate materials fee of $35 is payable in cash to the instructor at the start of the first day.

Day 2 of this class is on Saturday, January 30. Students will need to attend both days to complete their project.

Paid registration due by April 2, 2010.

Can't make the February class? This class will be offered again this fall, so check back this summer for fall class dates.

We've had a number of people express interest in learning the basics of drawing "city-scapes," so veteran instructor Ronda Ivy has planned a fun and instructional 3-session Saturday series which will cover all the essentials you need to add this form of architectural drawing to your "can-do" list. The series will start with a classroom based session on April 10; the final two class dates (April 17th and April 24th) will move students to pre-determined sites downtown, weather permitting.

Paid registration due by April 1, 2010.

$5 supply fee payable in cash to instructor at first class session.

This Tuesday evening in-kitchen "demo-style" cooking class, led by Sally Bernhardt, will walk you thorugh the steps to making a delicious Fruit & Nut Stuffed Chicken entree. Complete dinner menu will includes baby peas with bacon and almonds, glazed carrots, garden pasta salad, bread and dessert.

Bring your favorite beverage and a to-go container or two.

Paid registraion requested by April 7.

Spring is always a busy time for photo-taking, memory-making events (think prom, bridal showers,  graduation) so it is also a great time to learn fun and creative ways to organize your photos ... and the memories that go with them! From simple and straightforward to systems that offer more detail and precision, Mary Cluley has tons of ideas and suggestions that will help you preserve important moments in your life. Fast, fun, and inexpensive, Mary's class will provide you the inspiration and direction you need to get going!

Participants are asked to bring copies of 4-6 photos from a single event (or around a single theme).

Join Pat Wearth as she shows you how fun ... and easy ... drawing with PrismaColor pencils can be as you create the whimsical "Froggy" shown at left.

Paid registration due by April 19.

All materials will be provided. A $15 supply fee will be payable directly to instructor at class.

Just in time for Mother's Day, a chance for the man in the house to learn how to put together a scrumptious dinner fit for a queen! Let Sally Bernhardt show you how to prepare a delicious spring dinner featuring an entree of Chicken Bundles with Ham.  Complete dinner menu for this in-kitchen "demo-style" class will include creamy parmesean spinach, baby peas with cheese, salad, bisquits and dessert. You'll leave this class with the recipes and the know-how for a terrific dinner for up to six people.

Paid registration requested by April 29.

As summer approaches let Sally Bernhardt show you how to add some zip to your dinner table with Sausage Stuffed Chicken entree. This in-kitchen "demo-style" class will include a full menu of risotto primavera, Waldorf salad, bread and dessert.

Feel free to bring your favorite beverage, and remember a "to-go" container or two!

Paid registrations requested by May 20.

Mornings - Monday through Friday - June 7 - 11 - Visual Art - Music - Drama

Full Description Pending

Mornings - Monday through Friday - June 14 - 18 - Visual Art - Music - Drama

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Mornings - Monday through Thursday - June 21 - 24 - Age 9+

Full Description Pending.

Sally Bernhardt concludes her series of stuffed entree meals with a splendid Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Pork Roast in this in-kitchen "demo-style" class that will also include instruction on mashed potatoes with bacon and cheese, broccoli and carrot salad, homemade mushroom soup, bread and dessert.

Feel free to bring your favorite summer beverage ... and remember your to-go containers!

Paid registration requested by June 20.

Mornings - Monday through Thursday - July 26 - 29 - Age 9+

Full Description Pending.