This class is dedicated to helping you understand smartphone photography by teaching you how to take and create great images on your phone, what editing apps to use, and how to share and print your images. Join Steve as we go over how to use essential controls on your phone along with the best free and low-cost tools for editing and image management. *This is an advanced class.

Continue your watercolor journey with a soft, confidence-building approach that expands on foundational skills. This Level 2 class invites you to loosen control and explore expressive techniques like intentional blooms, layered washes, and intuitive composition. Through guided exercises and small projects, you’ll refine your brushwork, deepen your understanding of color, and begin creating more dynamic, cohesive paintings. Ideal for those who have completed a beginner course and are ready to grow with watercolor. $20 materials fee; all supplies provided.

Create a full-color drawing in this workshop! Learn about color theory, value, and how to use the magic layering capabilities of colored pencils to produce a vibrant and realistic drawing, ready to frame. We will follow a simple, step-by-step process designed just for beginners, so absolutely no drawing experience is necessary!

Words have power … the power to hurt, help or heal, depending on how we use them. What are some words that have power for you? In this 3-hour workshop, we will explore the process of creating a word collage using paper and glue of your power-word to create a unique piece of word art that will AMAZE you! It can be framed, made into cards, sewn as a patch on clothing, etc. What you need to bring: A word that has meaning for you. No prior experience is necessary. Tea and Snacks provided. *A materials fee of $20 covers the paper, glue, fabric and all other supplies and tools. 1 night class.

Explore the beauty of traditional and modern Chinese art through this 3-week hands-on series. Each week focuses on a different artistic form—Chinese calligraphy, ink painting, and watercolor—allowing participants to experience the aesthetics, philosophy, and techniques behind each style. This course encourages creativity while introducing cultural values such as balance, harmony, and expression. All materials included. *A $20 materials fee is due to the instructor on the first day of class.

Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to brush up on previous skills, this is the drawing class for you. Working in a variety of media, we will cover all of the basics: line, shape, value, proportion, composition, perspective and markmaking. Particular focus is placed on observational skills, learning how to translate the 3-dimensional world onto a 2-dimensional surface. A materials list will be provided after registration. *This session is 6 weeks. **No Class: 11/26.

Are you ready to take your pet portrait skills to the next level? This class begins with a pre-sketched pencil drawing, which you will then enhance with appropriate shading techniques. Next, you will create your own custom color palette to ensure a precise match for your pet's unique characteristics. Throughout the class we will focus on capturing the subtleties of real fur texture and expressive eyes, with the goal of producing a remarkably detailed and realistic portrait of your pet. Five clear photos of your pet must be emailed in before class to Shirl.art5050@gmail.com. Canvas and paints are supplied.

Are you comfortable with your clay abilities and just looking for a place to work and improve your skills? Join us in the Morse High School Ceramics Studio and start making all those things you have been dreaming up! This is not an instructor lead class, but the instructor will be on site working in case you need something. $75 for materials and studio fee, payable to instructor, must be paid on the first night of class. *Purchasing additional clay: The fee is an additional $75 to cover the firing, glazes and other consumables used during class. Please note: If you miss a class, you cannot make-up the class at another time. The ceramics schedule is very tight and these classes are usually full. Thank you for your understanding! *There will be class on 10/12 & 1/18. **No Class: 11/23.