Art Explorers: 2-D and 3-D Studio Adventures!

Dive into the colorful world of creativity with our Art Explorers 6-week classes designed just for middle school artists! Whether you're passionate about drawing, painting, printmaking, or fiber arts, this is your chance to unleash your imagination and discover new artistic talents.

In 2-D Studio Adventures, you'll experiment with a variety of mediums and techniques to bring your ideas to life on paper and canvas. Sketch, paint, and print your way through fun projects that challenge your skills and spark your creativity. From vibrant watercolor landscapes to intricate printmaking patterns, every class is a new opportunity to explore and express yourself!

In 3-D Studio Adventures, get ready to turn your artistic visions into tangible masterpieces. Sculpt, mold, and craft using exciting materials like clay, wire, and fabric. Learn the magic of creating 3-dimensional art, from textured clay sculptures to imaginative fiber art pieces. Your hands-on projects will not only develop your artistic abilities but also your problem-solving skills as you bring your 3-D ideas to life.

Join us for an artistic journey filled with inspiration, laughter, and the joy of creation. Perfect for beginners and seasoned young artists alike, our classes are designed to boost your confidence, expand your skills, and, most importantly, have a blast making art!

Get ready to explore, create, and shine—your adventure in art starts here!

All supplies included.  Students may bring their own sketch book if they wish.

Think, draw, and paint expressively in this four-session course. 

Do you want to loosen up, and paint more expressively, intuitively, and abstractly with confidence?

This four-week course led by Artist and local Art Educator, Lacy Foy will introduce you to the beauty of freeform/abstract/expressive mark acrylic painting and help you to create several finished compositions.

A focus on simple art concepts such as color, expressive mark making, physical movement, and other Elements and Principles of Composition, while tapping into your subconscious, intuitive brain ensures that you can confidently learn and practice basic expressive abstract acrylic techniques.

No previous art experience is required. for adults 18+

*If a repeat session is offered, it could be ongoing for students to continue their projects and refine skills.

During the course, you’ll be encouraged to try new things as a way to experience artistic breakthroughs! 

Please Purchase the following art supplies before your first class:

• One 11" x 14" or larger Mixed Media Paper Pad 
• Set of student grade acrylic paint (minimum of red, blue, yellow, black, and white)
• 75 mL or Larger Brush set (multiple sizes for painting).
• One roll painter's tape.

Optional supplies: Your instructor, Lacy Foy will discuss these in person at first session.

• Paint Markers (Posca Preferred)
• Fluorescent Paint Set
• Metallic Paint Set or Paint Markers,
• Washi Tape,
• Collaging Items 
• old rags and towels for cleaning the paint brushes
• alternative tools to paint with
• sharpie markers for collage items,
• a journal for documenting helpful "in progress" critique discussions, a pencil and other items you may want to incorporate into your work.

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Immortalize your beloved furry friend and create your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece!

Join us for a delightful pet portrait art class designed exclusively for adults ages 16 and up.

In this fun and imaginative workshop, you'll embark on a journey of artistic expression as you capture the unique personality and charm of your pet. Guided by experienced instructor, Kelley Cappell, you'll learn essential techniques in portrait drawing and painting, tailored specifically for capturing the essence of your companion.

No prior art experience is necessary – just bring your love for your pet and an open mind! Throughout the workshop, you'll enjoy a relaxed and supportive atmosphere, perfect for unleashing your inner artist and exploring different mediums and styles.

Best yet, you will leave the class with a heartfelt keepsake to cherish for years to come!

*Materials are included, please bring a large 8.5 x 11 photo of your pet, preferrably a head shot. (The bigger the photo the better.) 

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Unlock your artistic potential with our transformative course, Intuitive Art: Bleeding Paper & Acrylics. Designed for adults, this 5-week journey will elevate your creative confidence and empower you to embrace risk and intuition in your artwork.

Say goodbye to self-doubt and perfectionism as you learn to view mistakes as opportunities for growth. You'll master innovative techniques like bleeding paper and negative space formation, all while creating fluid, flexible compositions that reflect your unique vision. 

Key Takeaways:

• Boosted creative confidence
• Embracing risk and intuitive processes
• Working with perceived mistakes
• Techniques: Bleeding paper, negative space formation
• Creating fluid and flexible compositions

Please bring the followin materials on first day of class:

• Set of student grade acrylic paint (minimum of titanium white, black, red, blue, and yellow)
• One 16 x 20 stretched canvas
• Empty spray bottle for water (Instructor's recommendation Zep 32oz Plastic Professional Sprayer Bottle Spray Trigger Only in Spray Bottles department at Lowes.com)

Join us and discover how to paint with freedom and confidence, unleashing your full creative potential!

Calling all bird lovers! Enjoy the arrival of our feathered friends this Fall. Join this fun introduction level two week watercolor pencil and drawing class.  

Each week students will identify, journal, sketch, and add color to new works of art. Learn bird anatomy, feather patterns, traits and habitats while enjoying a fun adventure to Birdland!

Learn the step by step basics of drawing stunning, realistic birds who live in our area. Each student will learn to draw birds using watercolor pencil and watercolor paint. 

*Students will also learn traits, habits and migration in this wonderful world of birds class.

 Supplies needed for first week of class:

• Small Sketchbook
• 2 HB pencils
• Watercolor paper or pad
• Small water container
• All reference bird guide helpful

For Ages 19+ interested in bird study.

All bird lover's welcome! 

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Discover fascinating secrets of Rembrandt, Michaelangelo & DaVinci. 

This is the first of the Masters one day, 3 part series featuring artists beginning from the Renaissance through the Romantic art movement.

During this 2 hours experience, we will glimpse into their world. After discussion, students have an opportunity to choose a piece to replicate and enjoy sketching, painting and creating in this well loved style guided by a instructor.

Enjoy a friendly atmosphere while creating you own masterpiece.

Invite friends and family... all ages and skill level welcome.  Students under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

All materials supplied by WSS. 

This FUN one day workshop led by artist Kelley Cappell will introduce you to the beautiful art of acrylic 'pour' painting and help you to create finished compositions!

Acrylic pour painting is a technique used to create paintings with flowing abstract patterns. The effect is created by combining acrylic paint with a liquid medium. This mixture is then “poured” onto a surface and spread around by means of tilting the surface or manually manipulating the paint.

The results are FUN and abstract! You will complete 4 paintings!

No previous art experience is required. (for 16+)

Included in class registration:

• Four 11" x 14" primed(painted white) canvases. 
• WSS will provide instruction and other art materials in registration.

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Discover the secrets of the Impressionist: Monet, Degas, Renoir Impressionist rebelled against the classical subject matter. In this 2 hr, one day class, learn their secrets and about their lives in this art period. After discussion, students have an opportunity to choose a piece to replicate and enjoy sketching, painting and creating in this well loved style guided by a instructor.

Enjoy a friendly atmosphere while creating you own masterpiece.

Invite friends and family... all ages and skill level welcome.  Students under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

No prerequisites necessary.

All materials supplied by WSS.