Here's a chance to work on some basics of color and paint mixing, observing still life, photographs, self-portraits, and one or two model sessions. We will do color exercises with a limited palette, simplify shapes and explore materials; brushes, palette knife, white & tinted grounds, and flat or canvas surfaces. A list of acrylic supplies is available when you register.

Block printing is a simple and direct art, with simple materials and stunning results. We will try several different materials for blocks, including linoleum blocks, soft-cut blocks, and simple styrofoam blocks. We will discuss design considerations, carving tools and techniques, safety, inking, printing, and paper. There will be plenty of class time to work on completing and printing a block. Most learning will happen by doing! A list of student-grade printing blocks is available when you register.

Learn how to bring those abandoned caned chairs back into good use! Lessons will cover woven cane and fiber rush caning. Bring your needy chair to the first class. Materials will cost approx. $25-$40 per chair and can be purchased through the instructor. A list of home tools will be supplied upon registration, or borrow/buy caning tools from the instructor.

A chair that qualifies as worthy to recane.

Designed for those who wish to acquire or improve their basic skills in watercolor painting. You’ll be introduced to new skills and approaches each week, with plenty of class time to work on a painting and get instructor feedback. A list of student-grade watercolor paints, brushes, paper and sundries is available when you register.