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.

Want to write a book? Want to get it published? You can do it, but do it right. This session will help you put your thoughts on paper, and what to do with them from there. Gregory Petersen, author of "Open Mike," will discuss the art and business of novel. Participants will begin with an idea, form multiple drafts and edit drafts throughout the session.

From a Chemex, to French press, to the standard drip machine - Our brewing expert will teach you the six elements in brewing the most perfect cup of coffee. It's truly an art! Prepare to taste the difference!

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.

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.

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.

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. Most supplies are provided. Participants may want to purchase their own supplies as they progress with their skills and techniques.

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.

Many beautiful paintings from the Middle Ages were done in egg tempera. It is a brilliant, semi-translucent paint that dries almost instantly. Learn how the best make and manipulate this unique medium on watercolor paper.

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.

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.

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.

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. Most supplies are provided. Participants may want to purchase their own supplies as they progress with their skills and techniques.

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.