Ceramic Hand-building

Score, slip and press! Those ar the first steps to working with clay. Participants will learn how to make slip properly. Hand-building techniques such as making coils are the foundation of making clay pots. Be inspired to create the most unique ceramic pot that is possible!

Meet our Instructors

The ArtsConnect Teaching Staff is made up of highly credentialed and talented teaching artists and arts educators. Read through their individual biographies and click the links to see what classes each teaches. We hope that you will join us for a class with one of our talented instructors!

Creative Radio & Broadcast Workshop

Participants will learn how to create, produce, and deliver their own radio show through this three day workshop. Skills leanred will be interview skills and air board operation. The final day of the workshop is a chance to broadcast your own show on WAIF, 88.3.

Private Piano Lessons

Each lesson is tailored to fit your ability level and musical goals. There is no “one size fits all.” All ability levels and ages are welcome, from beginner to pro. Many adult students are “come-back” players. Classical, jazz, swing, rock, pop, gospel styles are taught.

Watercolors

Interested in watercolor painting? You can explore the soft flow of watercolor. In each class, a new painting and watercolor technique will be taught. ArtsConnect instructor Roger Ross will hold a demonstration in class,then follow with guidance when you to work independently on your painting. Classes will be held once a week, for a six week session. This program is ideal for intermediate students. Some drawing abilities are helpful. Class members are asked to bring their own paint supplies.

Drawing

Woodshop Classes

The ArtsConnect woodshop class is a semi-traditional shop class where each session will explore the creation of different pieces of furniture or woodworking projects. Master craftsman and artist, Patrick Walker, will guide participants through the steps of building a piece from reclaimed or new materials. Each session will allow participants to hone their craftsmanship and to explore their creativity. Participants are asked to bring their own work gloves, safety glasses, and/or a specific piece or materials to repurpose.

Painting

Have you wanted to learn how to paint? This class is for you with its introduction to color theory, paint mixing and painting techniques. Participants are encouraged to bring either watercolor or acrylic paints. Exercises and handouts will help to teach participants how to compose a painting, emphasize a focal point and create a mood. Fellow participants will support each other in the process of learning how to paint what is observed.

Workshops

ArtsConnect has designed workshops for participants to sample different arts media with recognized instructors. Our offerings range from stained glass, sculpture, journal/creative writing, theater improvisation, teen and adult acting classes, art history lectures, printmaking, painting parties and more. Some workshops repeat and some are offered one time so pay attention to our schedule. We encourage everyone to try a sample workshop and bring a friend with you. You may even want to come back for more!!

Stained Glass Workshops

Learn the Tiffany copper foil technique of stained glass with step-by-step instruction and all the tools you need! You will have a variety of glasses to choose from for specific class projects.

Art and Relaxation Workshops

Learn creative, fun, and clinically-proven ways to relieve stress and boost wellness through these art workshops. Participants will learn how to practice mindfulness, experience relaxation, and connect with themselves and others.

Woodshop Workshops

Do you need a gift idea that you create? Do you want to build objects using a step-by-step method? Then our Woodshop workshops on Wednesday evenings will be for you. Make a step stool, birdhouse, rocking horse, tool box, or try some wood burning.

Ceramic Workshop

This workshop will be about surface decoration on pottery that has been casted from slip. Participants will learn different techniques of surface decoration on pottery. Participants will also learn how to incorporate other materials, such as lids, to make a different kind of functional object.