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Sumi-e, also called Suibokuga, is the art of ink wash-painting. Characteristically, it is an East Asian art, and has been practiced there for well over a thousand years. Sumi-e depicts the spirit or essence of an object or scene rather than its outward appearance — and does so in the fewest possible strokes. Because of this simplicity, the painter’s...

For total beginners -- if you've been wanting to learn to sew or you haven't touched a machine in years, this is the class for you! In just one evening we'll walk you through the basics; you'll leave class with a finished, lined tote bag. Here’s what we’ll cover: Basic intro to a sewing machine, including how to sew a straight seam How to...

Discover the creative potential of printmaking, starting with Monotypes and Drypoint and moving to more complicated techniques of Color Viscosity inking techniques.  You’ll learn to combine technical skill and expression into works of art.  This workshop is ideal whether you’re a beginner who wants to understand the process...

A method of creating beautiful designs on glass by using images cut from books, magazines greeting cards etc.....to make wonderful gifts and keepsakes on various glass objects such as vases, plates, jars, boxes , trays etc.... Working on the reverse side of the glass we cut and glue copies of images by using special glue, metallic paints, paper, metal...

Start here! Sample the best of the Art Center’s beginner classes in these compact courses aimed at showing you the basics of four foundational mediums: drawing, pastel, watercolor, and oil painting. All supplies are provided in these mini classes at no extra cost! Choose one medium or bundle any three together to save even more!

Join us for semi private wheel throwing serious fun! With a maximum of 10 participants, this 15 hours program is the perfect class for beginners and intermediate level students who would like to learn or perfect their skills on the potter’s wheel, in a short time period.Evening classes will meet twice a week for 2 weeks, while Daytime classes will...

Are you looking to put your creativity in to action? Then this jewelry class is definitely for you. Either if you are looking to make professional jewelry or just for a hobby then you have find the right jewelry class. Come and enjoy this 90-minute fabulous, in-depth jewelry making class where you will learn how to make unique and gorgeous jewelry...

Learn the age old technique of lost wax carving – a fascinating way of making silver and gold jewelry by carving jewelry out of wax, then creating a mold of the wax, melting the wax and pouring molten silver or gold in to make a solid silver version of your wax mold. A great class for anyone interested in making jewelry or small sculpture. In the...

Soldering (Silver or Gold soldering) is a very important technique in jewelry making. Not to be confused with soft or lead soldering.  Soldering is used to fabricate pieces (and fabrication simply means creating jewelry from metal using wire, sheet or other elements), putting on jump rings (which is a good way to attach into a chain), attaching...

Explore the rich variety of figure painting methods by looking at the underlying structure of the human form and means of achieving a vivid, varied surface that truly brings the form to life. Explore a rich variety of methods, including brushwork, knife techniques, glazing, and anatomy. Develop a critical eye by de-emphasizing distracting details...

This 2 hour class will review the basics of manual mode as well as practice how to capture NYC at night. Please have basic knowledge of manual mode settings. No tripods and no flash allowed. Exact location and other information about the class will be emailed to the enrolled students 1 to 2 days before class.

Learn at your own pace the fundamentals of silversmithing through a ring project. We will cover techniques such as sawing, soldering, annealing, hammering, filing, texturing, and finishing. Tools Sterling silver and general tools provided Details Specific project in mind? Please email us a sketch or inspiration photographs...

Working from the live model, students will learn to work in a direct alla-prima approach where they will aim for good draftsmanship, values and color. This is a fundamental skill in painting, and learning to mix colors in the right value and placing them correctly in the composition takes much practice.  There will be constant demonstrations...

In this class, we will develop rendering skills to depict the human head and figure, caricature and expression, and the ability to elaborate, expand, and fictionalize sitters. The course will introduce practical information about the fundamentals of painting: shape, tone, edge, composition, color, line perspective, and substance. Through slide presentations,...

Learn the basics of rendering a Botanical subject in pencil. Working with a plant, flower or vegetable for a subject, we will go from beginning sketch to finished drawing.  Note: Please read our Safety Guidelines before visiting our building.