Learning how to draw just became easier with step-by-step instruction from our talented drawing instructor! Classes will focus on building basic drawing techniques with practice. Students will deepen their understanding of form through perspective, color, and rapid visualization drawings. Critiques develop students’ abilities to think critically about their own work and maintaining their art journal will allow students to record thoughts, experiment with ideas, media, and practice ideas.

This class is offered for young children, ages 5-6, whose fingers are not quite ready for the piano keyboard. Using the Orff Schulwerk approach, participants will learn to play pitches and rhythms by using other instruments. The knowledge they gain through movement, song, and improvisation will translate to the piano keyboard when their fingers are ready.

The Teen Drawing Class is designed to teach and enrich a teen's drawing skills. Participants will learn and enhance contours, proportions, values, and perspective while practicing basic design skills. Various dry and wet drawing media will be used and basic painting mediums and techniques will also be introduced. Anyone wishing to enhance his or her art portfolio will want to take this class with teaching artist, Charlie Berger.

ou can explore the soft flow of watercolor painting. In each class, a new painting and watercolor technique will be taught. Roger will hold a demonstration - then set you free to try the new subject matter. Classes will be held once a week, for a six week session. This program is ideal for intermediate, as well as advanced students. Some drawing abilities are helpful. Class members are asked to bring their own paint supplies.

ArtsConnect offers private instrument lessons for those who play band instruments. These lessons are perfect for refining skills while playing in a school band. Opportunities to play with a band or ensemble are also available. Instruments taught: Flute, Trumpet, Clarinet, French Horn, Alto Saxophone, Trombone, and Snare Drum. Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced lessons are offered for French Horn!

The ArtsConnect Kids' Mixed Media classes for children, ages 7 - 13, present the opportunity for participants to explore the visual arts in surprising, fun, and creative ways. The curriculum combines relevant topics integrated with skill development in various mediums.

This class is offered for young children, ages 5-6, whose fingers are not quite ready for the piano keyboard. Using the Orff Schulwerk approach, participants will learn to play pitches and rhythms by using other instruments. The knowledge they gain through movement, song, and improvisation will translate to the piano keyboard when their fingers are ready.

The Teen Drawing Class is designed to teach and enrich a teen's drawing skills. Participants will learn and enhance contours, proportions, values, and perspective while practicing basic design skills. Various dry and wet drawing media will be used and basic painting mediums and techniques will also be introduced. Anyone wishing to enhance his or her art portfolio will want to take this class with teaching artist, Charlie Berger.

ou can explore the soft flow of watercolor painting. In each class, a new painting and watercolor technique will be taught. Roger will hold a demonstration - then set you free to try the new subject matter. Classes will be held once a week, for a six week session. This program is ideal for intermediate, as well as advanced students. Some drawing abilities are helpful. Class members are asked to bring their own paint supplies.

ArtsConnect offers private instrument lessons for those who play band instruments. These lessons are perfect for refining skills while playing in a school band. Opportunities to play with a band or ensemble are also available. Instruments taught: Flute, Trumpet, Clarinet, French Horn, Alto Saxophone, Trombone, and Snare Drum. Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced lessons are offered for French Horn!

Master craftsman and artist, Patrick Walker, will be available for participants on an as needed basis during the open woodshop time. *A "certified" participant has been certified by Patrick on all of the equipment in the woodshop. Most participants can be certified in 2-3 woodshop class sessions. Patrick requests that all woodshop participants bring their own "cool looking" goggles for protective eye wear, even during the Open Woodshop times.