Learn to use your digital camera with a combined approach to manipulating the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Once you master the camera for the best exposure, try artistically enhancing the image using the Adobe Lightroom software. Each class will consist of reviewing 10 of your best pictures from the prior class meeting, taking new pictures, and enhancing pictures using a laptop. Participants are asked to bring their own digital camera and five printed images of recent photos. Participants are welcome to bring their own laptop loaded with Adobe Lightroom software, if they wish.

Score, slip, and press! Those are the first steps to working in clay. Participants will learn how to make slip properly and to use hand-building techniques such as making coils and slabs. These techniques are the foundation to making clay pots. Be inspired to create the most unique pot that is possible! Clay and glaze will be supplied.

All kids can learn how to sew by creating fun pillows, capes, stuffed animals, bags, pins, and many more creative projects. Kids Sewing classes are taught in room B of the Community Art Center on Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. A $5 supply fee has been added as supplies are provided.

The Advanced Picture Framing class is for the participant who is ready to cut mats, glass, and picture frame moulding. The Introduction to Picture Framing is a prerequisite to the Advanced Picture Framing Class. Participants must know how to arrive at an overall size for the mats, glass, and frame moulding before taking this class. An understanding of mat design is necessary. In the class, participants will cut the matboard, glass, and the moulding. They will mount the artwork and miter the corners of the frame.

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 oil 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.

Children, ages 4-6, will learn rhythms, patterns, and pitch through movement, song, and playing small instruments. Using the Orff Schulwerk technique, Miss Suzanne will lead this music class with fun and kinesthetic ways to prepare young minds and hands for the piano or other instruments when they reach age 7.

The ArtsConnect woodshop class is semi-traditional. Participants will learn how to both design and build different woodworking projects. Our instructor will guide participants through the steps of building a piece from either reclaimed or new materials. Each session is designed for participants to hone their craftsmanship, learn new skills and equipment, and explore the reaches of their creativity. **PLEASE NOTE** Our woodshop classes are on hold right now so that we can move it to a new space! Wait for our announcement of our grand reopening after our Center's renovation. We will keep you posted on future woodshop classes.

ArtsConnect brings the community together with a two-day celebration of the arts. The Centennial Barn, located at 110 Compton Road, will hold a gallery of artwork from residents of the community and surrounding neighborhoods. Artwork from long-time Springfield Township resident, nationally known artist, Charley Harper will also be on display - making this event even more unique and exciting. Artists scholarships for the entry fee is available upon request with demonstrated need.

Learn to use your digital camera with a combined approach to manipulating the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Once you master the camera for the best exposure, try artistically enhancing the image using the Adobe Lightroom software. Each class will consist of reviewing 10 of your best pictures from the prior class meeting, taking new pictures, and enhancing pictures using a laptop. Participants are asked to bring their own digital camera and five printed images of recent photos. Participants are welcome to bring their own laptop loaded with Adobe Lightroom software, if they wish.

Score, slip, and press! Those are the first steps to working in clay. Participants will learn how to make slip properly and to use hand-building techniques such as making coils and slabs. These techniques are the foundation to making clay pots. Be inspired to create the most unique pot that is possible! Clay and glaze will be supplied.

All kids can learn how to sew by creating fun pillows, capes, stuffed animals, bags, pins, and many more creative projects. Kids Sewing classes are taught in room B of the Community Art Center on Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. A $5 supply fee has been added as supplies are provided.

Whether you are curious about watercolor painting or whether you would like to hone the skills that you already have, you can explore the soft flow of watercolor, learn color theory, and learn application techniques in the Watercolor Painting Classes at ArtsConnect. In each class, a new painting and watercolor technique will be taught.

The Advanced Picture Framing class is for the participant who is ready to cut mats, glass, and picture frame moulding. The Introduction to Picture Framing is a prerequisite to the Advanced Picture Framing Class. Participants must know how to arrive at an overall size for the mats, glass, and frame moulding before taking this class. An understanding of mat design is necessary. In the class, participants will cut the matboard, glass, and the moulding. They will mount the artwork and miter the corners of the frame.

Children, ages 4-6, will learn rhythms, patterns, and pitch through movement, song, and playing small instruments. Using the Orff Schulwerk technique, Miss Suzanne will lead this music class with fun and kinesthetic ways to prepare young minds and hands for the piano or other instruments when they reach age 7.

The ArtsConnect woodshop class is semi-traditional. Participants will learn how to both design and build different woodworking projects. Our instructor will guide participants through the steps of building a piece from either reclaimed or new materials. Each session is designed for participants to hone their craftsmanship, learn new skills and equipment, and explore the reaches of their creativity. **PLEASE NOTE** Our woodshop classes are on hold right now so that we can move it to a new space! Wait for our announcement of our grand reopening after our Center's renovation. We will keep you posted on future woodshop classes.