Spring 2021 Class Catalog

SPRING 2021 YOUTH, TEEN + ADULT CLASSES ONLINE + ONSITE OPTIONS

Member Registration Begins: november 23 • Public Registration begins: december 7

WHAT + WHERE Tuition Assistance.................................... 3

CONTACT US Indianapolis Art Center Marilyn K. Glick School of Art 820 East 67th Street • Indianapolis, IN 46220 317.255.2464 317.255.2464 x 0 - Guest Services Desk 317.254.0486 - Fax Info@IndplsArtCenter.org IndplsArtCenter.org

HOURS OF OPERATION Gallery & Studio Hours During Semesters 9 am-10 pm Monday-Friday 9 am-6 pm Saturday Noon-6 pm Sunday Gallery & Studio Hours During Semester Breaks May 4-31, 2020 9 am-6 pm Monday-Saturday Noon-6 pm Sunday Administration Offices 9 am-5 pm Monday–Friday

HOLIDAY HOURS

● Make It Take Its.................................... 4 ● Artist Development........................... 13 ● Clay.................................................... 14 ● Drawing............................................. 18 ● Fibers ................................................ 22 ● Glass.................................................. 25 ● Jewelry + Metals ............................... 27 ● Painting.............................................. 30 ● Photo + Digital .................................. 37 ● Print + Book Arts................................ 40 ● Sculpture........................................... 43 ● Wood................................................. 45 Youth + Teen Classes............................. 48

● Ages 2-6 w/ Adult....................... 48 ● Ages 4+Up w/ Adult.................... 49 ● Ages 6-10.................................... 50 ● Ages 6-14: Homeschool.............. 51 ● Ages 10-14.................................. 52 ● Ages 10-18.................................. 53 ● Ages 14-18.................................. 54

The Art Center will be closed on the following holidays. Online registration will still be available.

Spring Break Art Camp.......................... 51

Thanksgiving - November 26-29, 2020 Winter Holidays - December 24, 2020-January 2, 2021 Easter Holiday - April 4, 2021

ADULT CLASS LEVELS

POLICIES & PROCEDURES Go to: IndplsArtCenter.org/ArtClasses

QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT: Colton Pedro - Director of Education, Outreach + Exhibitions - CPedro@IndplsArtCenter.org Alyson Walbridge - Associate Director of Education - AWalbridge@IndplsArtCenter.org Jheny Nieto - Youth + Teen Programs Manager JNieto@IndplsArtCenter.org Nikki Sullivan - Outreach Programs Manager NSullivan@IndplsArtCenter.org Elise Howell - Drawing, Painting, Photo + Print Programs Manager - EHowell@IndplsArtCenter.org Kimberly Conrad - Jewelry, Metals + Fibers Program Manager - KConrad@IndplsArtCenter.org Mariah Niedbalski - Clay Program Manager MNiedbalski@IndplsArtCenter.org Shawn Everette - Glass, Wood + Sculpture Programs Manager - SEverette@IndplsArtCenter.org

BEGINNING - Perfect for those artists ready to begin their art journey or those who want a refresher on the basics. Students will learn key studio safety, skills and techniques and get acquainted with the tools and terms associated with the medium.

INTERMEDIATE - Great for those artists who are already familiar with the basics.

Students will learn next-level skills and techniques while building on the tools and terms learned in beginning level classes.

ADVANCED - For artists with working knowledge of a medium, with the necessary skills and techniques to generate artwork. Students will further develop more complex skills to advance and perfect their techniques.

ALL LEVELS - These classes are unique opportunities for beginning through advancedlevel students. Our faculty work with students individually to ensure the growth of each one of our students. ONLINE CLASSES ARE ALL LEVELS.

MISSION THE MISSION OF THE INDIANAPOLIS ART CENTER IS TO INSPIRE CREATIVE EXPRESSION IN ALL PEOPLE.

ACCESS ART PROGRAM TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR ALL AGES DID YOU KNOW THAT THE ART CENTER HAS SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR ADULTS, YOUTH + TEEN CLASSES, AND CAMPS? Apply for a scholarship today and discover what the creative process can do for you!

Anyone can apply!

The Indianapolis Art Center’s Access Art Program is designed to support you, and all members of our community, on your journey to discovering more about yourself through the creative process. Art making can have a profound impact on your future, and this program is here to help you begin (or continue) to have experiences through art that are valuable to your growth as an individual.

UPCOMING DEADLINES: ADULT, YOUTH + TEEN CLASSES APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 4 + FEBRUARY 22 For more information on the Access Art Program and Tuition Assistance please contact Rachel Thomas-Celmins at RCelmins@IndplsArtCenter.org, visit Guest Services or go to:

INDPLSARTCENTER.ORG/tuitionassistance REGISTER NOW! Visit

IndplsArtCenter.org or call 317.255.2464.

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MAKE IT TAKE IT

Think It, Do It, MAKE IT TAKE IT, Love It.

FRIDAY GARDEN TRELLIS Give some love to your garden this summer by welding your very own garden trellis! You will learn the basics of welding and walk away with a structure fit to support even the largest of tomatoes!

Two-hour art adventures in every medium! Leave with a finished product every time! Join the Art Center for a casual evening of guided two-hour classes taught by our talented instructors. Discover the enriching practice of creating art with a community of makers in an inspiring space, without pressure to master a medium or commit to an entire semester of classes!

CUTTING BOARD

PRINTING WITH COPPER

With just wood scraps and a few simple tools, you can build and finish your very own handmade cutting board to use daily or pass down to future generations of onion choppers in your family!

Acid and ink come together with fine lines and intricate details to create wonderful artwork.

Learn the basics behind the traditional printmaking technique of copper etching and walk away with a completed print!

1 Day • January 22 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $58

1 Day • January 22 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $42

RAKU CERAMICS Raku is a traditional Japanese firing method that uses fire and air to create dazzling effects on clay pieces. In two hours, you can experience all the stages of Raku firing, reduction, and cooling. We provide the pottery, you make it art!

1 Day • January 22 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $58

MONET’S FLOWERS Bring a little sunshine into your Winter blues with Monet and his beautiful gardens. Painting flowers with expressive brushstrokes and calming colors inspired by the Impressionist master will have you seeing the season in a new light.

1 Day • January 22 • 1:00–3:00 pm • $42

1 Day • January 22 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $53

GLASS SNOWMAN Celebrate the snowy weather and warm up in our hot shop! Create a one-of-a-kind glass snowman sculpture and add your own personal touch with colored glass.

1 Day • January 22 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $79

TIE DYED MASK Explore wonders of natural dyeing while making a fashionable face mask! You will feel great in this all natural mask to keep you feeling and looking fabulous!

1 Day • January 22 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $32

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SPARKS FLY! WELDING

1 Day • February 19 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $58

TURN YOUR PHOTO INTO A DIGITAL PAINTING DIGITAL SCRAPBOOKING Add some pizazz and tell a story with all those digital photos you have. Learn to arrange and combine photos, add text and graphics, then publish your very own digital scrapbook. We encourage students to bring their own photos on a USB Flash-drive, but it is not required.

Add some flair to your favorite digital photo!

Learn to transform this photograph to an artsy digital painting. We encourage students to bring their own photo on a USB Flash-drive, but it is not required.

1 Day • February 19 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $32

Make something memorable.

Support our mission.

MAKE IT TAKE IT

Spark up your creativity and learn the basics of welding! Explore the malleability of metal and all you can build with it by cutting and forming it into free-form ferrous works of art.

1 Day • January 29 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $32

PAINTING WITH PROCREATE

GLASS HEART

Jump into Procreate software and get a solid introduction to digital painting! You will be able to create your very own digitally painted masterpiece. You?ll leave with a digital file and, after we send the file to one of our printers, you’ll have a physical token of your digital know-how!

Express hot burnin’ love with a handmade glass heart! Learn how to shape and gather glass to make a heart-shaped sculpture.

1 Day • January 29 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $79

ENCAUSTIC PAINTING

1 Day • February 26 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $32

Set your creativity aflame! Explore color and texture while you learn the basics and paint an abstract scene colorful melted wax!

WHEEL THROWING & GLAZING

1 Day • February 26 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $58

FUSED GLASS SUNCATCHERS TWISTED WIRE BRACELET Twisting wire is a simple yet amazing process that creates countless beautiful patterns.

Learn the basics while making your own fabulous and intricate bracelet.

Use color and light as a medium to create a handsome suncatcher made of glass shards and stringers. This activity is family friendly and does not involve handling molten glass or working with the kilns.

2 Days • February 26 + March 5 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $84

1 Day • February 26 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $74

1 Day • January 29 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $53

LETTERPRESS POSTERS

GLASS SNOWMAN

Get the unique experience of setting movable type. Learn how to operate our letterpress and print your favorite quotes!

Celebrate the snowy weather and warm up in our hot shop! Create a one-of-a-kind glass snowman sculpture and add your own personal touch with colored glass.

Take yourself out for a spin with some relaxing time at the potter’s wheel. Create a vessel one week, then come back the next to explore high-fire glazing techniques to enhance your wheel-thrown pieces!

1 Day • February 26 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $42

1 Day • February 5 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $79

ACRYLIC POUR PAINTING Discover the wonders of fluid art at the Indianapolis Art Center! We’ll talk about color theory and the science behind this fun art form, then we’ll enjoy the spontaneity of pouring paint. Each student will have the opportunity to create multiple works of art in just one night! Drying time is required, work will be picked up at a later date.

1 Day • March 5 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $58

REGISTER NOW! Visit

IndplsArtCenter.org or call 317.255.2464.

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MAKE IT TAKE IT

Think It, Do It, MAKE IT TAKE IT, Love It.

SPARKS FLY! WELDING

WHEEL THROWING

Spark up your creativity and learn the basics of welding! Explore the malleability of metal and all you can build with it by cutting and forming it into free-form ferrous works of art.

Take yourself out for a spin with some relaxing time at the potter’s wheel. Try different techniques in a supportive environment and be prepared to get messy!

1 Day • March 5 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $58

1 Day • March 19 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $53

CLAY EARRINGS

BEER FLIGHT

Clay has a rich history of being used as adornments in cultures all over the world.

Now it’s your turn! Learn how to create wearable art out of clay. Leave class with basic jewelry assemblage knowledge and a deeper appreciation for wearable art.

In the amount of time it’d take to drink a couple pints, you’ll be able to create a beer flight tray for all your favorite beers to comfortably sit in! Continue the creativity after class and test your creation at Sun King Brewery with gift cards that will be provided to each student 21 and older.

1 Day • March 12 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $53

1 Day • March 26 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $58

GLASS BIRD ENAMELING

The early bird may get the worm, but this glass bird will get all the compliments! Learn how to make a feathered friend sculpture out of molten glass! This introductory glass class will teach you the basics of working creatively in the hot shop.

Learn the basics of Sgraffito enameling! Play with color and pattern as you learn how to apply layers of opaque enamel and scratch into the powdered glass to reveal eye catching graphic contrasts. NOTE: Date Night price is per person and includes snacks, a raffle, and a social hour to follow the class. Singles also welcome!

1 Day • March 26 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $79

1 Day • March 5 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $53

DIGITAL MANDALAS Find your zen and enjoy the meditative process of creating mandalas while you get comfortable painting with Adobe Photoshop.

1 Day • March 12 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $32

PRINTED COLLAGE FELTED SOAPS Admire the beauty of your handmade felted soap and wash your troubles away!

Not only will this fashionably function wool coating help your soap last longer, the gentle exfoliating can replace a washcloth or bath pouf in the shower as well.

Explore the wonders of printing with fabric, flowers, and other fun textures! Learn basic principles of printmaking and walk away with a beautiful collagraph print.

1 Day • March 19 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $42

NATURAL DYEING Learn to create colorful dyes from natural sources! Explore the properties of blooms, herbs, and veggies found in your kitchen and the Art Center’s White River Demonstration Dye Garden. Students in this class will be introduced to a rainbow of non-toxic color possibilities and leave the class with simple dyeing techniques and samples.

1 Day • March 26 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $42

1 Day • March 5 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $42

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DIGITAL WATERCOLOR FLORALS

Pastels are a fun and versatile medium for creating expressive and colorful works of art!

Try your hand at a variety of techniques as you play with the material and learn some basics.

Leave this class with an expressive pastel drawing of your very own!

Explore a garden of possibilities as you learn to create a digital watercolor inspired by spring flowers! Learn the basics for creating a digital painting in a supportive studio environment.

Digital art makes for a convenient and affordable way to share a bouquet of artsy flowers for the ones you love!

1 Day • March 26 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $42

1 Day • April 2 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $32

FELTED FLOWERS Create ornate and wearable felt flowers from colorful wool roving in just a few hours!

Watch petals, stems, and leaves magically form as you use simple wet and needle felting techniques.

1 Day • April 2 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $42

SPARKS FLY! WELDING Spark up your creativity and learn the basics of welding! Explore the malleability of metal and all you can build with it by cutting and forming it into free-form ferrous works of art.

1 Day • March 26 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $58

STRAW CASTING Want to turn liquid metal into beautiful jewelry? This class will teach you how to melt and pour metal over straw to create interesting and organic pendants. Add a black silk cord for a one-of-a-kind necklace!

GLASS EGG Celebrate Spring by making a colorful glass egg! Learn about glass gathering, color application, and basic glassblowing techniques for tough to crack, beautiful eggs.

1 Day • April 2 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $79

KITCHEN TABLE CERAMICS

Make something memorable.

Support our mission.

MAKE IT TAKE IT

PASTEL PAINTING

CUTTING BOARD Build your very own handmade cutting board!

With some wood scraps and a few simple tools, you’ll have a kitchen essential to use daily or pass down to future generations of onion choppers.

1 Day • April 9 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $58

Spice up your table with handmade ceramics!

Learn how to work with clay and walk away with trivets, napkin rings, and plates.

1 Day • April 2 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $53

1 Day • March 26 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $53

CUTTING BOARD Build your very own handmade cutting board!

With some wood scraps and a few simple tools, you’ll have a kitchen essential to use daily or pass down to future generations of onion choppers.

1 Day • April 2 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $58

FORGED RING Experience one of the world’s oldest metalsmithing techniques, forging! Use a hammer, anvil, and torch to cold forge a beautiful ring.

BASIC BRUSHSTROKES

1 Day • April 9 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $53

Interested in learning to paint, but not sure where to start? This quick class will introduce you to the variety of marks made possible with a brush. With guidance from the instructor, you will have the opportunity to play with a variety of brush types and techniques. No pressure for a masterpieceyou?ll leave this class with evidence of play!

1 Day • April 9 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $42

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STREET PHOTOGRAPHY Explore the streets with a professional photographer and learn tips and tricks to improve your photographs.

1 Day • April 9 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $32

WOVEN WALL HANGING

Think It, Do It, MAKE IT TAKE IT, Love It.

GLASS PAPERWEIGHTS Keep your papers from flying away with a beautiful color-infused, solid glass paperweight! This introductory glass class will teach you the basics of working creatively in the hot shop.

Intertwine your ideas and creativity by discovering the ancient art of weaving! In this class you will learn the basics and explore different techniques to create your own wall hanging piece.

1 Day • April 9 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $32

JACKSON POLLOCK Jackson Pollock’s iconic drip paintings rank as some of the most influential work in modern art. Learn all about his process and technique to make your own painting! Prepare to get messy!

1 Day • April 16 • 4:00–6:00 pm • $42

1 Day • April 9 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $79

WOOD BURNING Harness the power of nature and learn to draw with fire! Etch your design using heat and metal, and watch the wood burn away to reveal your art.

1 Day • April 16 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $58

FUSED GLASS SUSHI PLATES Walk away with a serving platter perfect for your favorite sushi rolls! In this introductory glass fusing course, you’ll learn how to create patterns and shape glass using a kiln. This activity is family friendly and does not involve handling molten glass or working with the kilns.

1 Day • April 23 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $74

MOLD MAKING This class offers the opportunity to create and cast your own one-part mold. On the first night, you will learn the process of making a plaster mold. The next class will have us using slip to cast an item from your creation!

2 Days • April 9 + 16 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $84

SCREEN PRINTED DISH TOWELS Spice up your kitchen with one-of-a-kind, original dish towels! In this art adventure, we’ll learn the basic techniques of screen printing!

1 Day • April 9 • 7:00–9:00 pm $42

GLASS PAPERWEIGHTS Keep your papers from flying away with a beautiful-color infused, solid glass paperweight! This introductory glass class will teach you the basics of working creatively in the hot shop.

1 Day • April 16 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $79

PHOTOGRAPH YOUR ART Learn how to use our lighting equipment, stage your own artwork, and photograph it using a professional grade camera in this photography class. Perfect for your Instagram or Etsy shop! Students will walk away with digital files of up to 5 pieces of their artwork.

3D artwork is preferred.

1 Day • April 16 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $32

SPARKS FLY! WELDING SPARKS FLY! WELDING Spark up your creativity and learn the basics of welding! Explore the malleability of metal and all you can build with it by cutting and forming it into free-form ferrous works of art.

MILK CARTON PRINTING Learn to make a printing plate from an old milk carton! After inscribing your drawing into the waxy surface of the carton, you will ink and print your design.

Rooted in the traditional needlepoint printmaking technique, this process will have you transforming your recyclables into masterpieces!

1 Day • April 23 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $42

Spark up your creativity and learn the basics of welding! Explore the malleability of metal and all you can build with it by cutting and forming it into free-form ferrous works of art.

1 Day • April 16 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $58

1 Day • April 9 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $58 8

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FRIDAY + SATURDAY

Try your hand at woodworking and welding in this fun, two-day Make It Take It! First, explore the woodshop and create a beautiful table top. Come back the next day to create the legs and support in our sculpture studio.

2 Day • March 12 • 7:00–9:00 pm + March 13 • 1:00-3:00 pm • $120

The possibilities are endless when you can think like a resourceful artist. Come and discover all the things you can paint with!

From natural objects like sticks and pebbles, to interesting found materials you never imagined could be used as painting tools!

1 Day • January 30 • 3:00–4:00 pm • $26

DIGITAL MANDALAS - AGES 6-10 Interested in using an iPad and learning about digital art? This fun, hands-on class will show you all you need to know to create an original digital mandala!

1 Day • February 20 • 2:00–3:30 pm • $26

FAMILY MAKE IT TAKE IT: FUN WITH CLAY! Join us for an exciting adventure in our clay studio! In this family-focused class, we’ll explore handbuilding techniques to create an original 3-D projects straight from your imagination!You must register all members of your group-up to 4 individuals per group, each group must include one adult. Group price reflected at checkout. One collaborative art project per group. All materials are provided.

Make something memorable.

Support our mission.

MAKE IT TAKE IT

WOOD & WELD SIDE TABLE

PAINT WITH ANYTHING! - AGES 4-6

WELDED FIREPIT Learn how to bend, cut, shape, and weld metal into a portable firepit. Perfect to enjoy on those Indiana nights!

1 Day • March 20 • 1:00–3:00 pm • $63

1 Day • February 27 • 11 am–1:00 pm • $53

SATURDAY SPARKS FLY! WELDING Spark up your creativity and learn the basics of welding! Explore the malleability of metal and all you can build with it by cutting and forming it into free-form ferrous works of art.

MACRAME WALL HANGING AGES 14-18 Open up a fun new world of fiber arts as you experience the art of knotting. You will learn all the basics and create a beautiful wall hanging to take home!

1 Day • January 23 • 1:00–3:00 pm • $58

FAMILY MAKE IT TAKE IT: FUN WITH CLAY! Join us for an exciting adventure in our clay studio! In this family-focused class, we’ll explore handbuilding techniques to create an original 3-D projects straight from your imagination! You must register all members of your group-up to 4 individuals per group, each group must include one adult. Group price reflected at checkout.

One collaborative art project per group. All materials are provided.

CROCHET BEANIE HATS Crochet your own beanie to wear this fall!

Learn the basics of working with yarn, and walk away with hat to keep your head cozy for years to come.

1 Day • February 27 • 1:00–3:00 pm • $32

1 Day • March 20 • 3:00–5:00 pm • $32

ARCHITECTURE PHOTOGRAPHY Learn to take dazzling images of buildings and architecture in this fun class! Create dramatic effects in your architecture photography by examining light and exploring different perspectives. Cameras are provided!

1 Day • March 27 • 4:00–6:00 pm • $32

1 Day • January 30 • 11 am–1:00 pm • $53

REGISTER NOW! Visit

IndplsArtCenter.org or call 317.255.2464.

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GARDEN TRELLIS

FUSED GLASS SUSHI PLATES

Give some love to your garden this season by welding your very own garden trellis!

Learn the basics of welding and walk away with a structure fit to support even the largest of tomatoes!

Walk away with a serving platter perfect for your favorite sushi rolls! In this introductory glass fusing course, you’ll learn how to create patterns and shape glass using a kiln.

This activity is family friendly and does not involve handling molten glass or working with the kilns.

1 Day • April 3 • 1:00–3:00 pm • $58

Think It, Do It, MAKE IT TAKE IT, Love It.

BLACKSMITH FLOWER

1 Day • January 24 • 1:00–3:00 pm • $74

Transform a hard piece of steel into a delicate flower in this two hour blacksmithing class!

We’ll get comfortable in the sculpture studio and learn the basics of blacksmithing.

MANGA PORTRAIT: ONLINE - AGES 6-10

1 Day • April 10 • 1:00–3:00 pm • $58

Come discover the common characteristics and storytelling techniques that define Manga, the popular Japanese drawing technique.

Students will also create their own portraitmanga portraits!

1 Day • January 24 • 2:00–3:30 pm • $26

FAMILY MAKE IT TAKE IT: GARDEN CLAY HOUSES Join us for an engaging spring-themed class in the clay studio! In this family-focused art adventure, we’ll make clay garden houses that will go perfectly in your outdoor space. You must register all members of your group-up to 4 individuals per group, each group must include one adult. Group price reflected at checkout. One collaborative art project per group. All materials are provided.

SUNDAY

1 Day • April 3 • 11 am–1:00 pm • $53

GLASS ORNAMENTS

GLASS PAPERWEIGHTS

CLAY CREATURES! - AGES 6-10

Take a break from the hustle and bustle and spend an afternoon gathering glass in the furnace and adding color to create a colorful blown glass ornament. No experience necessary!

Keep your papers from flying away with a beautiful color-infused, solid glass paperweight! This introductory glass class will teach you the basics of working creatively in the hot shop.

1 Day • January 24 • 1:00–3:00 pm • $79

1 Day • January 31 • 1:00–3:00 pm • $79

Looking for a fun, hands-on activity?

Something fun and exciting? Join us in our clay studio and create an original clay creature.

Bring your character ideas and we will show you how to turn it into a 3-D piece!

1 Day • April 3 • 3:00–4:30 pm • $32

SLIME TIME! - AGES 6-10 Ready to make your own slime? Join us on this fun experimental class where you’ll find everything you need to make your own slimy, slippery, gooey formulas!

1 Day • January 24 • 1:00–2:30 pm • $32

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FAMILY MAKE IT TAKE IT: PAINTING WITH WATERCOLORS

1 Day • January 31 • 2:00–4:00 pm • $47

GLASS FLOWER Make a color infused, solid glass flower. This class can be a single stem introduction to working with glass, or bloom into a bouquet of projects!

1 Day • February 14 • 1:00–3:00 pm • $79

GLASS FLOWER Make a color infused, solid glass flower. This class can be a single stem introduction to working with glass, or bloom into a bouquet of projects!

1 Day • February 28 • 1:00–3:00 pm • $79

HAND PAINTED SILK SCARF Luxurious silk and luscious color, what could be a more appealing combination? This class introduces you to the beauty of painted dyeing techniques.

1 Day • March 28 • 1:00–4:00 pm • $42

Make something memorable.

Support our mission.

MAKE IT TAKE IT

Bring the family along and create an original work of abstract art! Families will learn and practice various fun techniques used by watercolor artists and bring it all together to compose one original painting to take home.

You must register all members of your groupup to 4 individuals per group, each group must include one adult. Group price reflected at checkout. One collaborative art project per group. All materials are provided.

GLASS FLOWER Make a color infused, solid glass flower. This class can be a single stem introduction to working with glass, or bloom into a bouquet of projects!

1 Day • April 11 • 1:00–3:00 pm • $79

GLASS BIRD The early bird may get the worm, but this glass bird will get all the compliments! Learn how to make a feathered friend sculpture out of molten glass! This introductory glass class will teach you the basics of working creatively in the hot shop.

1 Day • April 18 • 1:00–3:00 pm • $79

FUSED GLASS SUSHI PLATES

GLASS EGG Celebrate Spring by making a colorful glass egg! Learn about glass gathering, color application, and basic glassblowing techniques for tough to crack, beautiful eggs.

In this introduction to glass fusing, learn how to create patterns and how glass is shaped in the kiln. Walk away with a serving platter perfect for your favorite sushi rolls!

This activity is family friendly and does not involve handling molten glass or working with the kilns.

1 Day • April 25 • 1:00–3:00 pm • $74

1 Day • March 28 • 1:00–3:00 pm • $79

REGISTER NOW! Visit

IndplsArtCenter.org or call 317.255.2464.

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Date night February 12 • 7-9 pm • ALL levels Think It, Do It, MAKE IT TAKE IT, Love It.

Bring your love, best friend, partner, relative or whomever you’d like to this exciting night of making art! Join us for the opening of our latest exhibition, enjoy a beverage before class, and make something memorable. Date Night cost is per person.

CUTTING BOARD

GELLI PRINTING

SPARKS FLY!

Build your very own handmade cutting board!

With some wood scraps and a few simple tools, you’ll have a kitchen essential to use daily or pass down to future generations of onion choppers.

Learn how to create one-of-a-kind prints using gel plates, and explore the tools and techniques used when making mixed media prints! Prepare to get messy!

Ignite that spark with your special someone in our sculpture studio for Date Night! Explore the malleability of metal and all you can build with it by cutting and forming it into free-form ferrous works of art.

1 Day • February 12 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $58

1 Day • February 12 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $42

1 Day • February 12 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $58

FELTED HEARTS

WATERCOLOR PAINTING

As Helen Keller said, “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart” In this class you will see, touch, and felt your own hearts to keep or give to a loved one

Get inspired and paint an abstract work of art by pouring, spacing, and playing with watercolors!

1 Day • February 12 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $42

1 Day • February 12 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $42

GLASS HEART Express burnin’ love this Valentine’s Day with a handmade glass heart! Learn to shape and gather glass to make a heart-shaped sculpture.

NOTE: Date Night price is per person and includes snacks, a raffle, and a social hour to follow the class. Singles also welcome!

FORGED EARRINGS WITH PEARLS Treat yourself or your honey to handmade silver and pearl earrings this Valentine’s Day. Who could ask for a sweeter treat?

1 Day • February 12 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $53

1 Day • February 12 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $79

WHEEL THROWING - SESSION 1

PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

Live your own romantic wheel-throwing scene, with a special someone?or with yourself! Prepare to get messy!

Get comfortable in our photography studio as you learn how to create the perfect set up for portraiture photography. Walk away from class with a beautiful photo of you or a loved one!

(Both individuals must enroll in the class) 1 Day • February 12 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $32

1 Day • February 12 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $53

WHEEL THROWING - SESSION 2 Live your own romantic wheel-throwing scene, with a special someone?or with yourself! Prepare to get messy!

1 Day • February 12 • 7:00–9:00 pm • $53

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ARTIST DEVELOPMENT

ARTIST DEVELOPMENT CLASS LEVELS BY COLOR: BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED ALL LEVELS

IN-STUDIO CLASS

THURSDAY EXPLORING ART HISTORY Have you wondered how war influences art? Or maybe how ukiyo-e print is made? Or what, exactly, is performance art? Exploring Art History will answer those questions of why, when, and how art is made and more with a series of themed lectures, discussions, and interactive projects.

7 Weeks • March 18-April 29 6:30-8:30 pm • $309.00 • All Levels Taylor Zartman

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Complete with a new array of fun and functional furniture, uplifting natural light, ample parking, and free WiFi, The Library Coffee Bar is Broad Ripple's brand new casual workspace.

The Indianapolis Art Center and BRICS are combining their cultural and culinary efforts to provide you with a unique place for productivity and creativity.

820 E 67th Street, Indianapolis, IN317.255.2464.

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CLAY

CLAY CLASS LEVELS BY COLOR: BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED ALL LEVELS

ONLINE CLASSES TUESDAY HAND BUILDING AT HOME - ONLINE Use the oldest tools known to humans - your hands - to create vessels, art objects and sculptures! Get handy with the timeless techniques - pinching, coiling and slab building - and enjoy time creating with clay!The Indianapolis Art Center is excited to coordinate with you the firing and glazing of your work! Your instructor will work with you to coordinate firing your work, all of which will be done with limited person-to-person contact. You will receive an email one week prior to the start of your class with Zoom details and a guide to support your virtual learning experience.

4 Weeks • January 19–February 9 10 am–Noon • $234 • Online Deborah Beam

IN-STUDIO CLASSES MONDAY BASIC WHEEL THROWING AND MORE

WHEEL THROWING 2 You know what they say, practice makes perfect! By trying new techniques in decorating and glazing while still leaving ample time to improve your cylinders, bowls, and mugs, this class is the perfect place to build upon the basics of wheel throwing.

Looking to get comfortable behind a potter’s wheel or continue to build your wheel throwing skills? This class will show you the ropes! Learn the basics behind this classic pottery technique while designing and decorating your very own bowls, mugs, and vases.

7 Weeks • March 15–April 26 9:30 am–11:30 am • $366 • Intermediate Judy DeGan

15 Weeks • January 18–April 26 9 am–Noon • $598 • Beginning-Intermediate Kylee Williams

Get your hands dirty on the potter’s wheel and have fun learning at your own pace! In this class, you’ll get to develop your own style while crafting bowls, mugs, and vases. Already have some wheel-throwing experience?

Try your hand at more complex pieces like teapots, pitchers, or even plates!

WHEEL THROWING 1 Learn the basics of wheel throwing in a warm and welcoming classroom environment!

While this class is geared toward those with little or no prior experience, all skill levels are welcome to explore the fundamentals with us. From creating bowls and mugs to decorating and glazing, this class is everything you need to get started on your wheel throwing journey!

WHEEL THROWING & CERAMIC TECHNIQUES

15 Weeks • January 18–April 26 6:30–9:30 pm • $598 • Beginning-Intermediate Derryl Craddock

7 Weeks • January 18–March 1 9:30 am–11:30 am • $366 • Beginning Teaching Artist TBD

OR 4 Weeks • February 23–March 16 10 am–Noon • $234 • Online Deborah Beam Visit individual class registration pages to view the class previews and supply lists!

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INDEPENDENT STUDY: CERAMICS

CLAY

Design your own class! Whether you’re interested in the functional, sculptural, figurative, or abstract -- we’ll provide the expertise to make your inspirations become aspirations. Perfect for the self-motivated, you’ll be able to walk away from this class with enhanced skills better grasp of your creative goals.

15 Weeks • January 18–April 26 6:30–9:30 pm • $598 • Advanced Mariah Niedbalski

TUESDAY WHEEL THROWING 3 Have you mastered the fundamentals of wheel throwing, but don’t know where to go next? This class will show you how to push the envelope and take those basic skills for a spin.

With some advanced techniques and some creative exploration, you’ll walk away with some fantastic pieces to furnish your kitchen cabinets with.

15 Weeks • January 19–April 27 12:30–3:30 pm • $598 • Advanced Soyong Kang-Partington

RAKU & BACK TO YOU Be a part of an exciting and expressive way of firing! Despite its history originating as far back as the 16th century, Raku is one of the newest ways of finishing ceramic work.

Creating beautiful and surprising finishes that are never the same twice, pieces fired by Raku methods are glazed and finished in the same day!

15 Weeks • January 19–April 27 6:30–9:30 pm • $598 • Intermediate-Advanced Soyong Kang-Partington

INDEPENDENT STUDY: CERAMICS Design your own class! Whether you’re interested in the functional, sculptural, figurative, or abstract -- we’ll provide the expertise to make your inspirations become aspirations. Perfect for the self-motivated, you’ll be walk away from this class with enhanced skills and a better grasp of your creative goals.

15 Weeks • January 19–April 27 6:30–9:30 pm • $598 • Advanced Debbie Kirby

WHEEL THROWING 1 Learn the basics of wheel throwing in a warm and welcoming classroom environment!

While this class is geared toward those with little or no prior experience, all skill levels are welcome to explore the fundamentals with us. From creating bowls and mugs to decorating and glazing, this class is everything you need to get started on your wheel throwing journey!

7 Weeks • January 19–March 2 9 am–11 am • $366 • Beginning Sarah Anderson

WHEEL THROWING 2 You know what they say, practice makes perfect! By trying new techniques in decorating and glazing while still leaving ample time to improve your cylinders, bowls, and mugs, this class is the perfect place to build upon the basics of wheel throwing.

7 Weeks • March 16–April 27 9 am–11 am • $366 • Intermediate Sarah Anderson

CLAY TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAY FUNCTIONAL POTS What better way to redecorate the dinner table than with your own two hands! In this class, you’ll get to try your hand at creating lids, spouts, handles, teapots, and trivets while honing your stoneware skills.

15 Weeks • January 20–April 218 12:30–3:30 pm • $598 • Beginning-Intermediate Sarah Anderson

FINDING YOUR WAY WITH CLAY Unplug from the wheel and grab a handful!

As the perfect course for those wanting to creatively explore the humble beginnings of clay, students will create their own vessels, art objects, and sculptures . In addition to typical glazes and firings, you will learn about primitive finishes like burnishing and terra sigillata, and alternative firing techniques like pit, naked raku, and obvara.

15 Weeks • January 20–April 28 6:30–9:30 pm • $598 • All Levels Peggy Breidenbach

Take your wheel throwing and handbuilding skills to the next level! Students will build upon the basics while exploring and experimenting with a wide variety of glazing methods and finishing techniques.

15 Weeks • January 19–April 27 9:30 am–12:30 pm • $598 • Intermediate-Advanced Debbie Kirby

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SGRAFFITO: COLOR + SURFACE DESIGN

CLAY

Turn that grey ball of clay into a blank canvas for all sorts of colors and designs! In this class, you’ll learn all the tips and tricks behind glazing and color ceramics. This is a great opportunity to take those painting and printmaking skills and add a little pizzazz to your pottery!

4 Weeks • April 1-22 4–6 pm • $293 • All Levels Sarah Anderson

WHEEL THROWING & CERAMIC TECHNIQUES

POTTERY ON THE WHEEL & GLAZING TECHNIQUES Sharpen your skills behind the wheel and expand your ceramic repertoire! While primarily based on wheel-thrown, high-fire functional work, students have the opportunity to create purely decorative raku, hand-built, and slab work along the way.

15 Weeks • January 20–April 28 9:30 am–12:30 pm • $598 • Advanced Robert Reiberg OR 15 Weeks • January 20–April 28 6:30–9:30 pm • $598 • Advanced Robert Reiberg

THURSDAY INTRO TO CLAY Step into the world of clay the right way!

With the help of our teaching artists and a relaxed classroom environment, we’ll help you tap into your creativity and learn the fundamentals of coiling, throwing, and glazing.

This class is the perfect opportunity to not only brush up on the basics but develop your creative voice as well!

7 Weeks • January 21–March 4 10 am–Noon • $366 • Beginning Teaching Artist TBD

SODA FIRING While there may not be any bubbly beverages in this class, you’ll be able to experience the ceramic finishing process in a brand new way.

After making your creations, you’ll get to load and fire the soda kiln and see the amazing effects this unique process has on the surface of your piece. Sign up and join in on this hands-on experience that will change the way you look at clay!

15 Weeks • January 21–April 29 10 am–1 pm • $598 • All Levels Sarah Anderson

CLAY SCULPTURE Get handy while creating vessels, art objects, and sculptures! While using the oldest tools known to humans, your hands, you’ll be able to learn the timeless techniques of pinching, coiling, and slab building.

Get your hands dirty on the potter’s wheel and have fun learning at your own pace! In this class, you’ll get to develop your own style while crafting bowls, mugs, and vases. Already have some wheel-throwing experience?

Try your hand at more complex pieces like teapots, pitchers, or even plates!

15 Weeks • January 21–April 29 6:30–9:30 pm • $598 • Beginning-Intermediate Derryl Craddock

ALTERNATIVE FIRING TECHNIQUES Explore the different types of firing techniques the Indianapolis Art Center has to offer! From Wood, Pit, Raku, Soda, and more, you’ll be able to use your class time to create ceramic work while also diving into the details of each firing process.

15 Weeks • January 21–April 29 6:30–9:30 pm • $598 • All Levels Kylee Williams

7 Weeks • March 18–April 29 10 am–Noon • $366 • All Levels Teaching Artist TBD

FINDING YOUR WAY WITH CLAY Unplug from the wheel and grab a handful!

As the perfect course for those wanting to creatively explore the humbleBeginnings of clay, students will create their own vessels, art objects, and sculptures . In addition to typical glazes and firings, you will learn about primitive finishes like burnishing and terra sigillata, and alternative firing techniques like pit, naked raku, and obvara.

15 Weeks • January 21–April 29 12:30–3:30 pm • $598 • All Levels Peggy Breidenbach

Visit individual class registration pages to view the class previews and supply lists!

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FRIDAY CLAY BODIES + MORE

CLAY

Come discover new clay bodies in various earth tones! Try out a rusty red, dark black, buttery white, chocolate brown, and more.

This class will be tailored to each student, and will give you the freedom to play with your clay by testing out your new clay bodies with different firing temperatures. Learn more about the firing processes, and why your clay body can’t go in just any kiln.

7 Weeks • January 22–March 5 Noon–2 pm • $366 • All Levels Sarah Anderson

CLAY BODIES + MORE Come discover new clay bodies in various earth tones! Try out a rusty red, dark black, buttery white, chocolate brown, and more.

This class will be tailored to each student, and will give you the freedom to play with your clay by testing out your new clay bodies with different firing temperatures. Learn more about the firing processes, and why your clay body can’t go in just any kiln.

7 Weeks • March 19–April 30 Noon–2 pm • $366 • All Levels Sarah Anderson

TROMPE L’OEIL CERAMICS Many contemporary ceramic artists attempt to “fool the eye” by creating objects that are so believable is hard to tell they are made with clay. In this 4-week class you will use your hand-building skills to make work that is trompe l’oeil. You will learn to focus on the detail of form and surface to make your piece as true to life as possible.

PRECIOUS PRESS MOLDS Have you been trying to replicate a perfect set of your ceramic work but cannot get it just right? In this 4-week class, you will learn to make one, two, and three-part molds to perfectly duplicate whatever object you desire.

4 Weeks • January 22–February 12 4–6 pm • $293 • All Levels Kylee Williams

GLAZE MIXING Explore the magic of glaze chemistry! In this class, you will get to know the ins and out on how glazes at the Indianapolis Art Center are made, and even create your very own unique glaze.

7 Weeks • March 19–April 30 4–6 pm • $293 • All Levels Mariah Niedbalski

4 Weeks • February 26–March 19 4–6 pm • $293 • Intermediate Kylee Williams

SUNDAY INTRO TO HANDBUILDING Explore the basics of handbuilding with clay!

Exploring the fundamentals in a fun and supportive community, students learn the ins and outs of sculptural and functional pottery through coil building, slab construction, and other combination techniques.

7 Weeks • January 24–March 7 3–5 pm • $366 • Beginning Kylee Williams

INTRO TO WHEEL THROWING Get comfortable working on a potter’s wheel and learn all the basics to create bowls, mugs and cylinders. Then, learn how to decorate, glaze and finish your pieces.

7 Weeks • March 21–May 9 3–5 pm • $366 • Beginning Kylee Williams No class April 4

Visit individual class registration pages to view the class previews and supply lists!

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DRAWING

DRAWING CLASS LEVELS BY COLOR: BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED ALL LEVELS

ONLINE CLASSES TUESDAY DRAWING WITH COLOR - ONLINE Open yourself to a world of color as you incorporate this exciting element in your drawings! Learn about color choices, color mixing, and colorful drawing mediums as you express yourself in a rainbow of possibilities with supportive instruction.You will receive an email one week prior to the start of your class with Zoom details and a guide to support your virtual learning experience.

7 Weeks • March 9–April 20 6:30–8:30 pm • $261 • Online Nicole Alderson

WEDNESDAY

IN-STUDIO CLASSES

DRAWING WITH CHARCOAL - ONLINE

MONDAY

Why limit yourself with the fine lines of a pencil when you can get loose instead? Enjoy letting go as you investigate the expressive possibilities that charcoal offers as a drawing medium. From rich values to soft blending, there’s no excuse not to get messy with us in this fun drawing class!You will receive an email one week prior to the start of your class with Zoom details and a guide to support your virtual learning experience.

7 Weeks • January 13–February 24 4–6 pm • $261 • Online Teaching Artist TBD

COLORED PENCIL CREATIONS Step beyond black and white and learn to create vibrantly colored pencil drawings!

Explore value, color combinations, layering, expression, and mood. Class projects and individualized instruction will focus on basic colored pencil drawing techniques, rendering, creating surface texture, and more.

7 Weeks • January 18–March 1 10 am–Noon • $327 • All Levels Vandra Pentecost

SKETCHBOOK PLAY Learn about the practice of keeping a sketchbook! You will explore various art mediums while recording daily experiences and everyday surroundings. Fill your sketchbook with ideas and inspirations for future artworks while making a masterpiece in itself!

7 Weeks • March 15–April 26 10 am–Noon • $327 • All Levels Vandra Pentecost

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DRAWING 1

DRAWING

Anyone can draw! Develop fundamental drawing skills and techniques to advance your artistic journey. Experiment with a variety of drawing mediums through step-by-step weekly exercises.

7 Weeks • January 18–March 1 1–3 pm • $327 • Beginning Vandra Pentecost

PERSPECTIVE BASICS Want to learn how to draw shapes in a threedimensional space? This class will provide you with the basic skills to give your drawing a realistic depth of feild. Gain perspective and the confidence to draw geometric forms in a supportive environment!

4 Weeks • January 18–February 8 1–3 pm • $215 • Beginning Daniel Cooper

PERSPECTIVE + ARCHITECTURE Apply the rules of perspective to your interest in architecture! In this class, you’ll learn how to draw buildings in space. Gain confidence in drawing realistic depictions of architectural forms in a fun studio environment!

4 Weeks • February 22–March 22 1–3 pm • $215 • Beginning Daniel Cooper No class March 8

DRAWING 2 As a continuation of Drawing 1, this class will take your skills to the next level through an exploration of value studies, still lifes, and a wide range of mediums. To supplement the technical learning, students will begin to look into the history of drawing as an art form.

7 Weeks • March 15–April 26 1–3 pm • $327 • Intermediate Vandra Pentecost

PERSPECTIVE + STILL LIFE Learn the rules of perspective as you practice drawing from a classic still life! In this relaxing studio environment, you will learn to strengthen your artistic eye and improve your drawing skills while learning to represent rectangular and cylindrical objects in space.

4 Weeks • March 29–April 19 1–3 pm • $215 • Beginning Daniel Cooper

INTRO TO DRAWING

DRAWING 2

Explore the basics of drawing in this quick 4-week session! Students will be introduced to pencil techniques and the fundamentals of line, form, and composition necessary to bring your wildest ideas to life. This is a great class for any beginner looking to start their artistic journey through drawing.

As a continuation of Drawing 1, this class will take your skills to the next level through an exploration of value studies, still lifes, and a wide range of mediums. To supplement the technical learning, students will begin to look into the history of drawing as an art form.

4 Weeks • January 18–February 8 4–6 pm • $215 • Beginning Vandra Pentecost

CHARCOAL DRAWING Why limit yourself with the fine lines of a pencil when you can get loose instead? Enjoy letting go as you investigate the expressive possibilities charcoal offers as a drawing medium. From rich values to soft blending, there’s no excuse not to get messy with us in this fun drawing class!

4 Weeks • February 22–March 15 4–6 pm • $215 • Beginning Vandra Pentecost

7 Weeks • January 18–March 1 6:30–8:30 pm • $327 • Intermediate Vandra Pentecost

DRAWING FOR PAINTERS Learn the basic drawing techniques you need to create a painting! Thanks to our teaching artists and a relaxed classroom environment, we will help you focus on the fundamentals of perspective, proportion, form, and composition.

7 Weeks • January 18–March 1 6:30–8:30 pm • $327 • Beginning Amy Applegate

DRAWING WITH COLOR Open yourself to a world of color as you incorporate this exciting element in your drawings! Learn about color choices, color mixing, and colorful drawing mediums as you express yourself in a rainbow of possibilities with supportive instruction.

4 Weeks • March 29–April 19 4–6 pm • $215 • Beginning Vandra Pentecost

Visit individual class registration pages to view the class previews and supply lists!

REGISTER NOW! Visit

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DRAWING PORTRAITS FROM PHOTOS

DRAWING

Drawing portraits from photographs is a great way to practice the human form without a professional model. By working from photos, you’ll learn how to accurately portray your subjects while overcoming the inherent challenges that come from working with photos.

7 Weeks • January 19–March 2 6:30–8:30 pm • $327 • Beginning Vandra Pentecost

FIGURE DRAWING Work from professional models in a supportive group setting! Proportions, gesture, and rendering will be discussed as it relates to figure drawing.

TUESDAY FIGURE DRAWING Work from professional models in a supportive group setting! Proportions, gesture, and rendering will be discussed as it relates to figure drawing.

4 Weeks • February 23–March 16 10 am–Noon • $236 • All Levels Vandra Pentecost

ANATOMY DRAWING Learn how to draw the human body from the inside out! This anatomy class will immerse you in structure and composition with helpful drawing techniques that will enhance your figurative artwork. By studying instructional skeletons and working with professional models, students will gain an understanding of anatomy and learn the keys to figure drawing success.

4 Weeks • January 19–February 9 10 am–Noon • $236 • All Levels Vandra Pentecost

EXPRESSIVE FIGURE DRAWING

FIGURE DRAWING FOR PAINTERS Interested in working from a professional model? Learn the basics of drawing the human form in a supportive environment!

This figure drawing class will focus on the fundamentals of gesture, form, and value so that your creative journey is off to a great start. This the perfect opportunity for beginners or those who any have prior drawing or painting experience.

4 Weeks • January 19–February 9 4–6 pm • $236 • Beginning Vandra Pentecost

STILL LIFE DRAWING Learn to draw from observation as you study the classic forms of everyday life! Whether it be vases of flowers or baskets of fruit, students of this class will learn to bring to these objects to life through the drawing process.

7 Weeks • March 16–April 27 4–6 pm • $327 • All Levels Ethan Culleton

7 Weeks • January 19–March 2 6:30–8:30 pm • $329 • All Levels Ethan Culleton

DRAWING PORTRAITS FROM PHOTOS Drawing portraits from photographs is a great way to practice the human form without a professional model. By working from photos, you’ll learn how to accurately portray your subjects while overcoming the inherent challenges that come from working with photos.

7 Weeks • March 16–April 27 6:30–8:30 pm • $327 • Intermediate Vandra Pentecost

DRAWING 1 Anyone can draw! Develop fundamental drawing skills and techniques to advance your artistic journey. Experiment with a variety of drawing mediums through step-by-step weekly exercises.

7 Weeks • March 16–April 27 6:30–8:30 pm • $327 • Beginning Ethan Culleton

Explore a variety of drawing materials as you work from a professional model! This class will allow you to practice capturing gesture, proportion, and the human form in a loose style with lots of expression.

4 Weeks • March 30–April 20 10 am–Noon • $236 • Advanced Vandra Pentecost

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WEDNESDAY MEDITATIVE DRAWING

DRAWING

Lose yourself in the process as you explore the meeting of pen-to-paper! In this class, you will learn how to not only use drawing to create beautiful patterns but as a tool for meditation and relaxation as well.

4 Weeks • February 24–March 17 10 am–Noon • $215 • All Levels Bekah Pollard

PASTEL LANDSCAPES Pastels are a forgiving and relaxing medium to explore the genre of landscape painting! This class is the perfect opportunity to loosen your creative style with soft pastel colors as you learn how to capture luscious atmospheres and movement.

7 Weeks • March 17–April 28 4–6 pm • $327 • All Levels Daniel Cooper

DRAWING 1 Anyone can draw! Develop fundamental drawing skills and techniques to advance your artistic journey. Experiment with a variety of drawing mediums through step-by-step weekly exercises.

7 Weeks • January 20–March 3 6:30–8:30 pm • $327 • Beginning Ethan Culleton

DRAWING 2 As a continuation of Drawing 1, this class will take your skills to the next level through an exploration of value studies, still lifes, and a wide range of mediums. To supplement the technical learning, students will begin to look into the history of drawing as an art form.

7 Weeks • March 17–April 28 6:30–8:30 pm • $327 • Intermediate Ethan Culleton

THURSDAY DRAWING FOR EMBROIDERY Looking to develop a stitch fix? This drawing class will guide you through the process of creating your own embroidery patterns! Showing you the ropes of planning composition, stitch lengths, colors, and movement ? this class is perfect for those starting out or just wanting to brush up on the basics.

4 Weeks • January 21–March 4 1–3 pm • $215 • All Levels Leah Hunter

FIGURE WITHOUT DRAWING Interested in using the human form in your works of art? No drawing skill necessary!

Learn to create collaged images full of possibility! In this class you will discover the expressive potential of the human form as you develop exciting compositions by cutting and pasting found images or photographs you bring to the studio.

FIGURE DRAWING Work from professional models in a supportive group setting! Proportions, gesture, and rendering will be discussed as it relates to figure drawing.

7 Weeks • March 18–April 29 1–3 pm • $329 • All Levels Daniel Cooper

ADULT + CHILD MEDITATIVE DRAWING Explore drawing as a tool for meditation and relaxation alongside the little artist in your life!

No matter the skill level, this class will let you enjoy some quality one-on-one time as you both discover how lines can come together and create beautiful patterns.

4 Weeks • February 25–March 25 4–6 pm • $215 • All Levels Daniel Cooper No class March 4

7 Weeks • January 21–March 11 1–3 pm • $329 • All Levels Daniel Cooper No class March 4

Visit individual class registration pages to view the class previews and supply lists!

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FIBERS

FIBERS CLASS LEVELS BY COLOR: BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED ALL LEVELS

IN-STUDIO CLASSES MONDAY FLOOR LOOM WEAVING 1 Start your weaving journey off right! In addition to exploring the basics of fabric structures, fiber characteristics, weaving patterns, and the workings of a loom, we will review various weaving patterns developed throughout history and how weaving fits into different cultures around the world.

7 Weeks • January 18–March 1 12:30–3:30 pm • $312 • Beginning Mindy McCain

FLOOR LOOM WEAVING 2 Build upon the skills learned in Weaving 1 and expand your knowledge of pattern and color!

Join us as you settle into a rhythm at the loom and we weave with a supportive community of textile artists.

7 Weeks • March 15–April 26 12:30–3:30 pm • $312 • Intermediate Mindy McCain

CROCHET CREATIONS

WOVEN PAINTINGS

Join our creative fiber community and learn to crochet! As a class for beginners or those with limited crochet experience, students will learn to the basics of interlocking strands of color as well as how to craft simple patterns and design.

Channel you inner Monet as you create a gorgeous impressionistic woven painting in fiber. You will begin by selecting a favorite painting then use that as inspiration for your own woven tapestry painting.

7 Weeks • January 18–March 1 4–6 pm • $279 • Beginning Leah Hunter

MACRAME Open up a whole new world of fiber arts as you experience the art of knotting! As you learn the basics, you’ll be able to choose your own art adventure with projects like wall hanging, table runner, and who knows what else!

7 Weeks • March 15–April 26 4–6 pm • $379 • Beginning Leah Hunter

7 Weeks • January 18–March 1 6:30–8:30 pm • $279 • All Levels Leah Hunter

EMBROIDERY EXPLORATIONS Everyone knows a stitch in time saves nine, but where’s the fun? As a perfect class for beginners or those wanting to sharpen their skills, students will learn how threads of color can create beautiful designs full of movement and expression.

7 Weeks • March 15–April 26 6:30–8:30 pm • $279 • All Levels Leah Hunter

SHEEP TO SHAWL Tell your friends you made it from scratch!

Learn to transform sheep fleece into a beautiful fiber you will spin into yarn. Further transform your yarn with colorful dyeing techniques and then create your own fabric with the joyful yarn you made! Join us for this exciting textiles process start to finish!

15 Weeks • January 18–April 26 6:30–9:30 pm • $439 • Beginning Marcia Stone

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TUESDAY PAINTING WITH WOOL

FIBERS

Explore the magic of water and wool as you learn the felting process! Blend fibers to create gradients of colors, intuitive shapes, images and more as you layer beautifully felted works of art in this fresh studio environment.

7 Weeks • January 19–March 2 4–6 pm • $327 • All Levels Heather Whitesides

SEWING 1 It’s time to put needle and thread to fabric!

Learn to use a sewing machine and how to troubleshoot common sewing problems.

Explore the basics of going from a sewing pattern and fabric to an actual finished creation in this supportive textiles community!

7 Weeks • January 19–March 2 4–6 pm • $279 • Beginning Leah Hunter

SEWING 2 Do you love beautiful fabrics and want to advance your knowledge in pattern design, stitches and sewing techniques? This class builds on what you learned in Sewing 1, offering more fun class projects and individualized instruction.

7 Weeks • March 16–April 27 4–6 pm • $279 • Intermediate Leah Hunter

FLOOR LOOM WEAVING 1 Start your weaving journey off right! In addition to exploring the basics of fabric structures, fiber characteristics, weaving patterns, and the workings of a loom, we will review various weaving patterns developed throughout history and how weaving fits into different cultures around the world.

7 Weeks • January 19–March 2 6:30–9:30 pm • $312 • Beginning Mindy McCain

FLOOR LOOM WEAVING 2 Build upon the skills learned in Weaving 1 and expand your knowledge of pattern and color!

Join us as you settle into a rhythm at the loom and we weave with a supportive community of textile artists.

WEDNESDAY DYEING TO SEW Combine dyeing and sewing to create a one -of-a-kind garment of your own! As you learn how to use natural dyes and experiment with Shibori dyeing patterns, students will design and make a simple Kimono Style jacket.

15 Weeks • January 20–April 28 12:30–3:30 pm • $439 • Beginning Hailee McElroy-Herin

MIXED MEDIA FELTED HEARTS As Helen Keller said, “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart”. In this class, you will see, touch, and felt your own hearts to keep or give to a loved one.

4 Weeks • February 24–March 17 4:00–6:00 pm • $189 • Beginning Heather Whitesides

FELTED CACTUS COLLECTION Can’t keep a plant alive? Don’t worry! By the end of this class, students not only learn how to needle felt but will have a windowsill full of beautifully blooming cacti.

4 Weeks • March 31–April 21 4–6 pm • $189 • Beginning Heather Whitesides

FELTING 1 Ever been curious about the wooly world of felting? Together we’ll explore the endless possibilities of wet and needle felting while learning to create beautifully felted works of art out of colorful fibers.

7 Weeks • January 20–March 3 6:30–8:30 pm • $279 • Beginning Heather Whitesides

KNITTING 1 Have you ever wanted to knit your own cozy sweater or scarf? This is your chance! You will start with all the basics, how to pick out the right pattern, yarn, needles and notions. Next your instructor will guide you step-by-step through each stage of knitting and finishing.

The best part: you’ll walk away with your own hand-knitted pieces to wear and show off!

7 Weeks • March 17–April 28 6:30–8:30 pm • $279 • Beginning Marcia Stone

FELTED WEARABLES Learn the art of wet felting and step out in style with your own unique felted jewelry, purse or tote bag, artistic scarf, and a journal cover. This colorful class will leave you wanting more!

7 Weeks • March 17–April 28 6:30–8:30 pm • $279 • All Levels Heather Whitesides

7 Weeks • March 16–April 27 6:30–9:30 pm • $312 • Intermediate Mindy McCain Visit individual class registration pages to view the class previews and supply lists!

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FLOOR LOOM WEAVING 3 Join a dedicated group of weavers in this Advanced class! Expand upon your knowledge of loom weaving as you explore new patterns and create fabrics of your dreams.

FIBERS

15 Weeks • January 21–April 29 6:30–9:30 pm • $439 • Advanced Mindy McCain

THURSDAY DRAWING FOR EMBROIDERY Looking to develop a stitch fix? This drawing class will guide you through the process of creating your own embroidery patterns! Showing you the ropes of planning composition, stitch lengths, colors, and movement ? this class is perfect for those starting out or just wanting to brush up on the basics.

4 Weeks • January 21–March 4 1–3 pm • $215 • All Levels Leah Hunter

FLOOR LOOM WEAVING 2 Build upon the skills learned in Weaving 1 and expand your knowledge of pattern and color!

Join us as you settle into a rhythm at the loom and we weave with a supportive community of textile artists.

7 Weeks • January 21–March 4 3–6 pm • $312 • Intermediate Leah Hunter

SEWING 2 Do you love beautiful fabrics and want to advance your knowledge in pattern design, stitches and sewing techniques? This class builds on what you learned in Sewing 1, offering more fun class projects and individualized instruction.

WOVEN PAINTINGS Channel you inner Monet as you create a gorgeous impressionistic woven painting in fiber. You will begin by selecting a favorite painting then use that as inspiration for your own woven tapestry painting.

7 Weeks • March 18–April 29 4–6 pm • $279 • All Levels Leah Hunter

SEWING 1 It’s time to put needle and thread to fabric!

Learn to use a sewing machine and how to troubleshoot common sewing problems.

Explore the basics of going from a sewing pattern and fabric to an actual finished creation in this supportive textiles community!

7 Weeks • January 21–March 4 6:30–8:30 pm • $279 • Beginning Leah Hunter

7 Weeks • March 18–April 29 6:30–8:30 pm • $279 • Intermediate Leah Hunter

FRIDAY FELTING 1 Ever been curious about the wooly world of felting? Together we’ll explore the endless possibilities of wet and needle felting while learning to create beautifully felted works of art out of colorful fibers.

7 Weeks • January 22–March 5 12:30–2:30 pm • $279 • Beginning Marcia Stone

SUNDAY BAND WEAVING THREE WAYS Macrame, card-weaving, and flat loom? Talk about a triple threat! This spectacular class introduces you to 3 styles of strap weaving.

Your finished products- 3 belts that will surely be worn for more than holding up your pants!

7 Weeks • January 23–March 6 1–3 pm • $279 • All Levels Mindy McCain

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GLASS

GLASS CLASS LEVELS BY COLOR: BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED ALL LEVELS

IN-STUDIO CLASSES MONDAY

SCULPTURAL STAINED GLASS Take the beauty of stained glass into the third dimension! In this class, students will learn how to create inventive works of art that experiment with traditional shapes, textures, patterns, and colors as they explore new and inventive territories in stained glass.

7 Weeks • March 15–April 26 12:30–3:30 pm • $373 • All Levels Heather Whitesides

WORKING WITH SHEET GLASS

FLAMEWORKING: BEADS

Progress your skills in glass fusing!

Demonstrations will showcase traditional and modern techniques as well as those requested by the class. Personal projects will be mostly self-directed, so previous enrollment inBeginning sheet glass is highly suggested.

Learn to wield a torch as you melt glass on metal rods to craft your own beads! Start with the basics, students will be able to explore more complex shapes and decorative techniques in this introductory 7-week class.

15 Weeks • January 18–April 26 12:30–3:30 pm • $592 • Intermediate-Advanced Shawn Everette

STAINED GLASS: OUTSIDE THE FRAME Free your stained glass from the frame as you embrace forms in a multitude of shapes! In this class, students will learn to incorporate negative spaces, allowing for a beautiful airiness, and explore the layering of glass pieces to experiment with dimension and depth of colors.

7 Weeks • January 18–March 1 12:30–3:30 pm • $373 • All Levels Heather Whitesides

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7 Weeks • January 18–March 1 4:00–6:00 pm • $656 • Beginning Drew Mason OR 7 Weeks • March 15–April 26 4–6 pm • $656 • Beginning Drew Mason

HOT GLASS 1 Focusing on developing the technical skills required to correctly manipulate glass through off-hand blowing, Hot Glass 1 is a perfect introduction of hollow work and sculpting.

After learning the keys to a strong foundation, students will better understand the medium and its possibilities in art-making.

15 Weeks • January 18–April 26 6:30–9:30 pm • $1013 • Beginning Drew Mason

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TUESDAY HOT GLASS 2 Hot Glass 2 is designed to build upon your skills in working with glass as a craft and artistic material. As you are already familiar with the basics, we will begin to work with larger amounts of glass and more Advanced forms while emphasizing the use of teamwork to achieve our goals. We will also review basic color application once we have a good grasp on forming basic shapes. This class may be taken multiple times and previous enrollment in Hot Glass 1 is highly suggested.

15 Weeks • January 19–April 27 6:30–9:30 pm • $1013 • Intermediate Kenton Pratt

TRADITIONAL STAINED GLASS In this introductory class, students will be able to learn the esteemed copper foil method of stained glass developed by Tiffany.

Covering all the basics, you will be able to cut, shape, and fit glass, as well as foil and solder the glass together.

15 Weeks • January 19–April 27 6:30–9:30 pm • $592 • All Levels Nancy Peterson

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FLAMEWORKING MARBLES

GLASS

Learn about the art of lampworked marbles as you get lost in their mesmerizing self-contained galaxies! We will cover everything from the basics of working with torch glass to making the hypnotizing spheres of color themselves.

15 Weeks • January 21–April 29 6:30–9:30 pm • $1013 • All Levels Justis Gipson

FRIDAY INDEPENDENT STUDY: GLASS

WEDNESDAY INTRO TO SHEET GLASS Discover the foundational practices and processes of fusing glass! Learn to cut and assemble glass plates, frits, noodles, and stringers to make a variety of plate and jewelry projects. As the class goes on, we will discuss how glass reacts to different kiln temperatures as well as how to prepare molds for slumping.

7 Weeks • January 20–March 3 12:30–2:30 pm • $373 • Beginning Kenton Pratt

INTRO TO SHEET GLASS Discover the foundational practices and processes of fusing glass! Learn to cut and assemble glass plates, frits, noodles, and stringers to make a variety of plate and jewelry projects. As the class goes on, we will discuss how glass reacts to different kiln temperatures as well as how to prepare molds for slumping.

7 Weeks • March 17–April 28 12:30–2:30 pm • $373 • Beginning Kenton Pratt

SURVEY OF GLASS Experiment with several types of glass working while exploring a mixture of hot sculpting, fusing, and flameworking. Showcasing the creative malleability of glass, this is a great way to test the waters before jumping into a full semester glass class!

7 Weeks • March 17–April 28 3–6 pm • $656 • Beginning Kenton Pratt

HOT GLASS 3 Hot Glass 3 will focus on developingAdvanced skills in glass manipulation. Demonstrations will be based on techniques requested by the class and personal projects should be mostly self-directed. This course may be repeated multiple times and previous enrollment in Hot Glass 2 is highly suggested.

15 Weeks • January 20–April 28 6:30–9:30 pm • $1013 • Advanced Kenton Pratt

THURSDAY

SURVEY OF GLASS

FLAMEWORKING: SCULPTURE

Experiment with several types of glass working while exploring a mixture of hot sculpting, fusing, and flameworking. Showcasing the creative malleability of glass, this is a great way to test the waters before jumping into a full semester glass class!

Come play with fire in this 15-week introductory flameworking class! As a great class for beginners, students will learn the basics of manipulating borosilicate glass as well as the fundamentals of traditional and free form sculpture techniques.

7 Weeks • January 20–March 3 3–6 pm • $656 • Beginning Kenton Pratt

15 Weeks • January 21–April 29 12:30–3:30 pm • $1013 • Beginning-Intermediate Shawn Everette

Express your hottest artistic ideas while you continue to learn the basics of molten glass forming. Explore composition, melting, working with extreme temperatures, and the medium’s sculptural capabilities as you get comfortable in the glass studio. Class time is divided between basic use of glassblowing equipment, demonstrations of techniques, and hands-on learning. Previous enrollment in Hot Glass 1 highly suggested.

15 Weeks • January 22–April 30 12:30–3:30 pm • $1013 • Intermediate-Advanced Kenton Pratt

TRADITIONAL STAINED GLASS In this introductory class, students will be able to learn the esteemed copper foil method of stained glass developed by Tiffany.

Covering all the basics, you will be able to cut, shape, and fit glass, as well as foil and solder the glass together.

15 Weeks • January 22–April 30 12:30–3:30 pm • $592 • All Levels Nancy Peterson

SUNDAY HOT GLASS 1 Focusing on developing the technical skills required to correctly manipulate glass through off-hand blowing, Hot Glass 1 is a perfect introduction of hollow work and sculpting.

After learning the keys to a strong foundation, students will better understand the medium and its possibilities in art-making.

15 Weeks • January 24–May 9 3–6 pm • $1013 • Beginning Kenton Pratt No class April 4

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JEWELRY + METALS

JEWELRY + METALS CLASS LEVELS BY COLOR: BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED ALL LEVELS

IN-STUDIO CLASSES MONDAY

FINE METAL CASTING 1 Carve wax to create your very own rings, pendants, and earrings! In this class, students will learn the basics of wax carving for lost-wax vacuum casting. After casting in sterling silver, you’ll be able to take home your fashionably fine metal creations!

4 Weeks • January 18–February 8 9:30 am–Noon • $259 • Beginning Grace Marshall

FINE METAL CASTING 2

LAPIDARY 1 This class will introduce you to the unique properties of various stones and how to analyze a slab for cutting. Once your stones are selected you will grind, shape, and polish your stone into beautiful cabochons.

Proper use of equipment and experience in cutting soft and hard stones will add to your lapidary art skills.

7 Weeks • January 18–March 1 6:30–9 pm • $363 • Beginning Stacey Cassell

Embark on your next casting adventure and learn how to make silicone molds to create multiples of cast jewelry pieces! Instruction begins with creating a mold from a cast piece then planning and cutting your rubber mold to release the original. You will then inject wax into the mold and cast multiples. A unique, reproducible jewelry collection awaits!

4 Weeks • February 22–March 15 9:30 am–Noon • $259 • Intermediate Grace Marshall

LAPIDARY 2 Stones, minerals, and gemstones, oh my!

Combining stone cutting and metalsmithing, students will learn stone cutting, how to form a bezel, and how to set a stone while creating a one-of-a-kind pendant.

7 Weeks • March 15–April 26 6:30–9 pm • $363 • Intermediate Stacey Cassell

TUESDAY ENAMELING 1 Add luminous color to your metalwork!

Enameling is one of the oldest forms of decoration, standing the test of time as a simple way to add a splash of color without having to rely on those expensive gemstones.

As you learn the basics, students will be able to work on projects like sample tiles, pendants, a pair of earrings.

7 Weeks • January 19–March 2 9:30 am–Noon • $363 • Beginning Susan Downs

ENAMELING 2 Take your enamel skills to the next level!

Focusing on the ancient art of Cloisonné, students will use strips of metal wire and powdered glass to bring their designs to life in a new and technicolored way.

7 Weeks • March 16–April 27 9:30 am–Noon • $363 • Intermediate Susan Downs

INTRO TO JEWELRY + METALSMITHING Learn to design and construct your own jewelry! In this class, you’ll be introduced to a range of metalsmithing basics as you create a ring, pendant, and non-soldered chain.

This is a great way to get a taste of jewelry and metalsmithing before jumping into a full semester class.

7 Weeks • January 19–March 2 12:30–3 pm • $363 • Beginning Teaching Artist TBD

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JEWELRY + METALS HANDMADE CHAIN WITH BEZEL SET STONE Learn the basics of jewelry making! In this class, students will learn how to saw, solder, and how to set a stone while creating a handmade chain complete with a cabochon stone.

7 Weeks • March 16–April 27 12:30–3 pm • $363 • All Levels Teaching Artist TBD

INTRO TO JEWELRY + METALSMITHING Learn to design and construct your own jewelry! With this class, you’ll be introduced to a range of metalsmithing basics as you create a ring, pendant, and non-soldered chain. This is a great way to get a taste of jewelry and metalsmithing before jumping into a full semester class.

7 Weeks • January 19–March 2 6:30–9 pm • $363 • Beginning Teaching Artist TBD

HANDMADE CHAIN WITH BEZEL SET STONE Learn the basics of jewelry making! In this class, students will learn how to saw, solder, and how to set a stone while creating a handmade chain complete with a cabochon stone.

7 Weeks • March 16–April 27 6:30–9 pm • $363 • All Levels Teaching Artist TBD

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

JEWELRY 2

FORGED JEWELRY

Build on techniques taught in Jewelry 1 as you advance your sawing and soldering skills. Learn new methods of forming and texturing metal, how to make a soldered chain, and set a cabochon stone. Your creative results: pierced pattern earrings, a hollow construction ring or pendant, and a linked chain with bezel-set stone.

Experience the magic of using a hammer to transform simple metal wires to create a new sensuous and stylish form. Beautiful rings, earrings, and bracelets await!

15 Weeks • January 20–April 28 12:30–3:30 pm • $561 • Intermediate Heidi Mandich

MARRIAGE OF METAL

JEWELRY 1 Discover your inner jeweler as you explore the art of jewelry and metalsmithing. You will learn the basics of metal fabrication to create rings, a forged bracelet, a pierced and riveted pendant, and so much more.

15 Weeks • January 20–April 28 6:30–9:30 pm • $561 • Beginning Heidi Mandich

TEXTILE TECHNIQUES IN METAL: LOOM KNITTED BRACELET Knitting with wire? Yes! In this class you will combine wire and all kind of beads to create one-of-a-kind bracelets you never knew were possible!

4 Weeks • February 24–March 17 4–6 pm • $207 • Advanced Kimberly Conrad

Inlay is a fabulous way to add decorative patterns to your jewelry design. This class will focus on three methods: puzzle, lamination, and even how to fill recessed areas with solder for dramatic effects.

7 Weeks • March 18–April 29 12:30–3 pm • $363 • All Levels Susan Downs

FUSED GLASS JEWELRY Experience the fun of creating unique and colorful jewelry with fusible glass! Combining colors to create beautiful layered glass designs and pot melt patterns, students will learn how to drill, grind, and even saw glass.

4 Weeks • January 21–February 11 6:30–8:30 pm • $207 • All Levels Kelly Jenkins OR 4 Weeks • February 25–March 18 6:30–8:30 pm • $207 • All Levels Kelly Jenkins

TEXTILE TECHNIQUES IN METAL: COILED BANGLE

OR

Coiling is one of the basic techniques used in basketry but did you know you can easily coil metal wire to create striking jewelry? In this short session class you will learn several coiling patterns, how to solder metal wire, and complete a coiled bangle that will be the envy of all who admire.

JEWELRY 1

4 Weeks • January 20–February 10 4–6 pm • $207 • Advanced Kimberly Conrad

TEXTILE TECHNIQUES IN METAL: WOVEN EARRINGS

4 Weeks • April 1-22 6:30–8:30 pm • $207 • All Levels Kelly Jenkins

Discover your inner jeweler as you explore the art of jewelry and metalsmithing! Create rings, a forged bracelet, a pierced and riveted pendant, and so much more as you learn the ins and outs of metal fabrication.

15 Weeks • January 21–April 29 9:30 am–12:30 pm • $561 • Beginning Susan Downs

Learn to weave strips of metal to form striking earrings in copper and silver. You will experiment with a variety of flat woven patterns before choosing the perfect design for your unique earrings.

4 Weeks • March 31–April 21 4–6 pm • $207 • Advanced Kimberly Conrad

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7 Weeks • January 21–March 4 12:30–3 pm • $363 • All Levels Susan Downs

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SPRING 2021

youth, teen + adult Students + campers submit your artwork! show on display: AGES 2+ up December 18, 2020-February 2, 2021 applications due: December 3 What a great way to showcase artwork created in camps and classes! Indianapolis Art Center students ages 2+UP are eligible for the Art Center’s annual Student Show. All eligible youth work is accepted and all participating youth will be awarded a Certificate of Participation at the exhibition opening reception. All youth and adult work will be juried to determine prizes and awards.

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PAINTING

PAINTING CLASS LEVELS BY COLOR: BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED ALL LEVELS

ONLINE CLASSES MONDAY ACRYLIC PAINTING 1 - ONLINE Bring your inspiration and eye for beauty as you discover the unique properties of acrylic paint! Learn the fundamentals behind color mixing, brushwork, application, and composition as you put your brush to canvas and watch as your imagination comes to life.

7 Weeks • January 18–March 1 6:30–8:30 pm • $261 • Online Elise Howell

EXPRESSIVE PAINTING - ONLINE Work from the heart and let your inner self shine through! Learn all about acrylic paints, color mixing, and brushwork while exploring how to translate your emotions onto the canvas.

7 Weeks • March 15–April 26 6:30–8:30 pm • $261 • Online Elise Howell

TUESDAY

THURSDAY

BRUSHSTROKES - ONLINE

WATERCOLOR 1 - ONLINE

Start your painting adventure with gaining confidence with a brush! Explore the many different brush types, marks, and effects with acrylic paint. This class is a great introduction to painting- a short and sweet start to your future in the studio!

Develop basic watercolor painting skills in a relaxed studio environment! Study composition, color mixing, and color relationships with helpful demonstrations and feedback designed to help you develop your artistic style.You will receive an email one week prior to the start of your class with Zoom details and a guide to support your virtual learning experience.

7 Weeks • January 19–March 2 6:30–8:30 pm • $261 • Online Teaching Artist TBD

WEDNESDAY

7 Weeks • January 21–March 4 6:30–8:30 pm • $261 • Online Bekah Pollard

GOUACHE 1 - ONLINE

WATERCOLOR 2 - ONLINE

Learn to paint with gouache! This waterbased paint is opaque, intense in color, and dries with a flat finish. Join this exciting class to learn a new medium or begin your painting adventure!

Complete a watercolor painting from start to finish! Continue developing your watercolor skills with individual guidance as well as helpful technique demonstrations.

7 Weeks • March 17–April 28 1–3 pm • $261 • Online Amy Applegate

7 Weeks • March 18–April 29 6:30–8:30 pm • $261 • Online Teaching Artist TBD

YOGA & ART - ONLINE Awaken your inner artist and connect with the flow of creation! Ease into the first portion of class by exploring the basics of yoga.

Once you are relaxed and centered, dive into self-expression through a variety of 2D media including paints, pastels, and more. No previous experience with yoga necessary.

7 Weeks • March 18–April 29 6:30–8:30 pm • $261 • Online Bekah Pollard

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SATURDAY YOGA & ART - ONLINE

PAINTING

Awaken your inner artist and connect with the flow of creation! Ease into the first portion of class by exploring the basics of yoga.

Once you are relaxed and centered, dive into self-expression through a variety of 2D media including paints, pastels, and more. No previous experience with yoga necessary.

7 Weeks • January 23–March 6 10 am–Noon • $261 • Online Ellery Diaz

IN-STUDIO CLASSES MONDAY WATERCOLOR 1 Develop basic watercolor painting skills in a relaxed studio environment! Study composition, color mixing, and color relationships with helpful demonstrations and feedback designed to help you develop your artistic style.

7 Weeks • January 18–March 1 10 am–Noon • $327 • Beginning Bekah Pollard

WATERCOLOR 2 Complete a watercolor painting from start to finish! Continue developing your watercolor skills with individual guidance as well as helpful technique demonstrations.

7 Weeks • March 15–April 26 10 am–Noon • $327 • Intermediate Bekah Pollard

BRUSHSTROKES Start your painting adventure off right by wielding a brush with confidence! As a short and sweet introduction that’ll get you ready for your future in the studio, students will get to explore the many different brush types, marks, and effects with acrylic paint.

4 Weeks • February 22–March 15 4–6 pm • $215 • Beginning Madysen Koontz

COLOR MIXING

OIL PAINTING 2

Learn the power of pigments! As a great class for beginners and painters who have found color mixing frustrating, you’ll learn the ins and outs of crafting colors and walk away with a hand painted color wheel to proudly display in your own home studio.

Brush up on your oil painting skills! While building upon the basics, students will explore new and challenging techniques for painting, color, and composition.

4 Weeks • January 18–February 8 4–6 pm • $215 • Beginning Madysen Koontz

GARDEN GREETING CARDS Treat yourself to a few weeks making garden greeting cards in a fun and inspiring environment! Fun for all skill levels, students will get to investigate color and brush strokes and create small works of art for any and all occasions.

4 Weeks • March 29–April 19 4–6 pm • $215 • Beginning Madysen Koontz

OIL PAINTING 1 Learn to create an oil painting from start to finish with a focus on technique, color mixing, composition, and more! Our resident teaching artists will provide guidance and individualized feedback along the way.

7 Weeks • January 18–March 1 6:30–8:30 pm • $327 • Beginning R Carol Skinner

7 Weeks • March 15–April 26 6:30–8:30 pm • $327 • Intermediate R Carol Skinner

EMULATING THE MASTERS Recreate famous works of the Dutch Masters, Impressionists, and Harlem Renaissance while enhancing your brushwork and color theory know-how! By emulating their styles and techniques, students will develop a new skillset to use in personal painting projects as well as gain a greater insight into art history.

7 Weeks • March 15–April 26 6:30–8:30 pm • $327 • Beginning-Intermediate Vandra Pentecost

GOUACHE 1 Learn to paint with gouache! This waterbased paint is opaque, intense in color, and dries with a flat finish. Join this exciting class to learn a new medium or begin your painting adventure!

7 Weeks • March 15–April 26 6:30–8:30 pm • $327 • Beginning Amy Applegate

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EXPRESSIVE COLOR MIXING

PAINTING

Discover the expressive possibilities of color!

With this class, you’ll be able to explore the many ways in which color combinations work to set a mood, suggest an emotion, or celebrate a sensation. Working with acrylic or oil paint, students can combine colors with inventive brushstrokes to better search out creative opportunities!

7 Weeks • January 19–March 2 1–3 pm • $327 • All Levels Lorie Lee Andrews

INTUITIVE PAINTING

TUESDAY

ACRYLIC PAINTING 2

Bring your inspiration and eye for beauty as you discover the unique properties of acrylic paint! Learn the fundamentals behind color mixing, brushwork, application, and composition as you put your brush to canvas and watch as your imagination comes to life.

Expand your acrylic painting skills! Create vibrant and expressive paintings as you learn to mix unique colors, create confident brushstrokes, and further developing your personal artistic style. This class is perfect for those who want to continue to build upon the foundational skills learned in Acrylic Painting 1 and broaden their acrylics know-how.

7 Weeks • January 19–March 2 10 am–Noon • $327 • Beginning Bekah Pollard

7 Weeks • March 916–April 27 10 am–Noon • $327 • Intermediate Bekah Pollard

FREEING YOUR CREATIVE SPIRIT

OIL PAINTING 3

Join teaching artists Jen Broemel (textile) and Peggy Breidenbach (ceramic) as they pull assignments from Corita Kent’s seminal book, Learning By Heart, to help kick-start your own creativity and encourage you to look at the world in new ways. The class will use simple tools (paper, magazines, paint, thread, clay) to create both individual and group projects.

Also incorporated will be improvisational techniques used by these artists in their own work as well as other approaches from invited guest artists.

Take your oil painting skills to the next level in this supportive community! Designed for oil painters with some previous experience, a majority of the studio time will be spent on your own unique projects and paintings with time for individual and group critiques along the way.

ACRYLIC PAINTING 1

7 Weeks • January 19–March 2 10 am–Noon • $327 • All Levels Peggy Breidenbach + Jen Broemel

15 Weeks • January 19–April 27 12:30–3:30 pm • $483 • Intermediate-Advanced R Carol Skinner

EMULATING THE MASTERS Recreate famous works of the Dutch Masters, Impressionists, and Harlem Renaissance while enhancing your brushwork and color theory know-how! By emulating their styles and techniques, students will develop a new skillset to use in personal painting projects as well as gain a greater insight into art history.

Explore your artistic intuition while working with acrylic paint! Let your mood guide the colors as you experiment in a dynamic studio environment. Experiment with new brushstrokes, layering techniques, and creating textures to make unique paintings that flow from your spirit!

7 Weeks • March 16–April 27 1–3 pm • $327 • All Levels Lorie Lee Andrews

PAINT LIKE THE IMPRESSIONISTS Explore the painting style of the Impressionists! Focusing on creating landscapes, cityscapes, and interiors, students will be able to work in oil or acrylic as they capture the atmospheric feel of Impressionism.

7 Weeks • March 16–April 27 1–3 pm • $327 • All Levels Vandra Pentecost

MIXING FLESH TONES Painting the figure requires lots of practice and know-how. This class will give you the opportunity to focus on a fundamental component of mixing skin tones. In a supportive studio environment you’ll be able to create color palettes and get a solid foundation to your next figure painting adventure!

4 Weeks • February 23–March 16 4–6 pm • $215 • Beginning Vandra Pentecost

7 Weeks • January 19–March 2 1–3 pm • $327 • Beginning-Intermediate Vandra Pentecost

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PAINTING WITH WOOL

PAINTING

Explore the magic of water and wool as you learn the felting process! Blend fibers to create gradients of colors, intuitive shapes, images and more as you layer beautifully felted works of art in this fresh studio environment.

7 Weeks • January 19–March 2 4–6 pm • $327 • All Levels Heather Whitesides

FIGURE PAINTING Paint the human form in a supportive environment! Working from a professional model, students will use paints to strengthen their knowledge of gesture, proportion, and form. Explore color and brushstrokes as you bring the human figure to life with paint!

4 Weeks • March 30–April 20 4–6 pm • $236 • Intermediate-Advanced Vandra Pentecost

PAINT LIKE THE IMPRESSIONISTS Explore the painting style of the Impressionists! Focusing on creating landscapes, cityscapes, and interiors, students will be able to work in oil or acrylic as they capture the atmospheric feel of Impressionism.

7 Weeks • January 19–March 2 6:30–8:30 pm • $327 • All Levels Madysen Koontz

LANDSCAPE PAINTING Explore the foundations for creating successful landscape paintings in oil or acrylic!All Levels welcome as you learn the importance of shape, space, and composition while delving into light, color, and color harmonies.

7 Weeks • March 16–April 27 6:30–8:30 pm • $327 • All Levels Madysen Koontz

WEDNESDAY

COLLAGE CREATIONS

Learn to paint with gouache! This waterbased paint is opaque, intense in color, and dries with a flat finish. Join this exciting class to learn a new medium or begin your painting adventure!

Cut and combine images to create a new picture of your own! In this class, students will explore collage as a means of selfexpression while learning about composition and design. Join in and discover the many different ways in which pictures can be developed with scissors and glue!

7 Weeks • January 20–March 3 10 am–Noon • $327 • Beginning Amy Applegate

4 Weeks • March 31–April 21 10 am–Noon • $215 • All Levels Bekah Pollard

MORNING MEDITATION + CREATIVE RESPONSE

TEXTURES + PATTERNS IN PAINT

GOUACHE 1

Treat yourself by exploring your breath as a tool to ease stress and find focus. In this class, students will focus on guided breathing exercises to connect themselves with their internal breath of creation. As you become relaxed and centered, dive into self-expression through a variety of 2D media including paints, pastels and more!

4 Weeks • January 20–February 10 10 am–Noon • $215 • All Levels Bekah Pollard

GOUACHE 2 Expand upon your knowledge of painting with gouache! Strengthen your skills in developing strong compositions and expressing your creative ideas. This class is perfect for those with some gouache experience- or those with some water-based painting experience and the inspiration to try something new!

Embrace your love of texture! Join this relaxing class as you explore the textures and patterns possible with acrylic paint. Using tools such as palette knives and paint additives, students will discover new and inventive ways to embellish a painting’s surface.

4 Weeks • February 24–March 17 1–3 pm • $215 • All Levels Bekah Pollard

OIL PAINTING 1 Learn to create an oil painting from start to finish with a focus on technique, color mixing, composition, and more! Our resident teaching artists will provide guidance and individualized feedback along the way.

7 Weeks • January 20–March 3 1–3 pm • $327 • Beginning R Carol Skinner

7 Weeks • March 17–April 28 10 am–Noon • $327 • Beginning Amy Applegate

Visit individual class registration pages to view the class previews and supply lists!

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ACRYLIC PAINTING 1

PAINTING

Bring your inspiration and eye for beauty as you discover the unique properties of acrylic paint! Learn the fundamentals behind color mixing, brushwork, application, and composition as you put your brush to canvas and watch as your imagination comes to life.

7 Weeks • January 20–March 3 6:30–8:30 pm • $327 • Beginning Bekah Pollard

WATERCOLOR 1 Develop basic watercolor painting skills in a relaxed studio environment! Study composition, color mixing, and color relationships with helpful demonstrations and feedback designed to help you develop your artistic style.

ORNAMENTATION + DECORATION

ABSTRACT PAINTING

Try your hand at painting intricate patterns and designs! While learning how ornamentation has been used throughout art history, this class will let you explore a wide range of designs inspired by textiles, wallpaper, pottery, nature, and so much more.

Discover the endlessly expressive possibilities of abstract painting! With your choice of oil or acrylic, students will be able to explore elements of design and a range of color palettes as they create interesting compositions.

4 Weeks • January 20–February 10 1–3 pm • $215 • All Levels Bekah Pollard

7 Weeks • January 20–March 3 4–6 pm • $327 • All Levels R Carol Skinner

OIL PAINTING 2

PASTEL PAINTING

Brush up on your oil painting skills! While building upon the basics, students will explore new and challenging techniques for painting, color, and composition.

Pastels are a fun and versatile medium for creating expressive and vibrant works of art. Try your hand at a variety of techniques including layering, controlling edges, and adding texture and depth. Working with pastels can serve as a gateway to painting and also strengthen your drawing skills!

7 Weeks • March 17–April 28 1–3 pm • $327 • Intermediate R Carol Skinner

KITCHEN PAINTINGS Make artwork good enough to eat! By taking inspiration from foods, drinks, and a variety of kitchen activities, students will test their hand at crafting creatively culinary works.

If you have a barren nook in your kitchen in need of a splash of color, take this class and get cooking!

4 Weeks • March 31–April 21 1–3 pm • $215 • All Levels Bekah Pollard

7 Weeks • January 20–March 3 4–6 pm • $327 • All Levels Daniel Cooper

GARDEN PAINTING Let your creativity bloom as you find inspiration in Indy’s Original ARTSPARK! Students will have the opportunity to encapsulate the natural beauty surrounding the Art Center while learning techniques to create stunning flora and fauna paintings.

7 Weeks • January 20–March 3 6:30–8:30 pm • $327 • Beginning Nicole Alderson

ACRYLIC PAINTING 2 Expand your acrylic painting skills! Create vibrant and expressive paintings as you learn to mix unique colors, create confident brushstrokes, and further developing your personal artistic style. This class is perfect for those who want to continue to build upon the foundational skills learned in Acrylic Painting 1 and broaden their acrylics know-how.

7 Weeks • March 17–April 28 6:30–8:30 pm • $327 • Intermediate Bekah Pollard

RELEASE YOUR CREATIVE SIDE Work from the heart and let your creative self shine through! Learn about acrylic paints, color mixing, and brushwork while exploring how to translate emotion onto your canvas. Abstract and figure painters are welcome. In this class, anyone can release their inner artist!

7 Weeks • March 17–April 28 6:30–8:30 pm • $327 • All Levels Nicole Alderson

7 Weeks • March 17–April 28 4–6 pm • $327 • All Levels R Carol Skinner

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ENCAUSTIC PAINTING

PAINTING

Discover the unique art of encaustic painting!

Also known as hot wax painting, encaustic painting involves using heated beeswax colored with a wide variety of pigments. Learn the basics of this waxy and wild artform as you experiment with collage, three-dimensional paint layering, and drawing. No prior experience necessary!

7 Weeks • January 20–March 3 9 am–Noon • $358 • All Levels Hailee McElroy-Herin

ENCAUSTIC PAINTING + COLLAGE Discover the unique art of encaustic painting and collage! Also known as hot wax painting, encaustic painting involves using heated beeswax colored with a wide variety of pigments. Learn the basics of this waxy and wild process as you experiment with collage and layering. No prior experience necessary!

7 Weeks • March 17–April 28 9 am–Noon • $358 • All Levels Hailee McElroy-Herin

THURSDAY ACRYLIC PAINTING 3 Take your acrylic painting skills to the next level! By working on larger surfaces and experimenting with acrylic additives, students in this class will create even work with even more depth and beauty. Come put your skills to the test in this dynamic studio environment!

7 Weeks • January 21–March 4 10 am–Noon • $327 • Intermediate-Advanced Bekah Pollard

POUR PAINTING & PALETTE KNIFE Explore the magic and beauty of pour painting! Learn techniques for painting without a brush, create exciting and descriptive textures with a palette knife, and discover the wonders of fluid art. Whether a beginner or seasoned painter, this class offers the opportunity to enjoy this malleable medium in new ways!

7 Weeks • January 21–march 4 10 am–Noon • $327 • All Levels Kylee Williams

ALTERNATIVE APPLICATIONS Join us to explore different painting processes!

Students will learn to make painting marks with everyday items such as yarn, squeeze bottles, and spatulas. If you enjoy the magic of pour painting, you’ll love the experimental nature of this class!

7 Weeks • March 18–April 29 10 am–Noon • $327 • All Levels Kylee Williams

MIXED MEDIA FIBER + PAINT Join us on an adventure in texture and color! Stitch, interlace, and paint your way to new artistic heights in this creative mixed media class.

7 Weeks • March 18–April 29 10 am–Noon • $327 • All Levels Bekah Pollard

PAINTING Join an established community of artists and master your painting skills in this Advancedlevel class! Push the creative envelope as you paint from your sketchbook, still life, photographs, or your imagination in your medium of choice. Class time will include painting, group critiques, demonstrations, and lectures.

15 Weeks • January 21–April 29 12:30–3:30 pm • $483 • Advanced R Carol Skinner

ADULT + CHILD VISION BOARD COLLAGE Enjoy some quality time as you learn collage techniques and make vision boards! This parent-child class is a perfect way to explore visual communication, share your hopes and dreams, or simple enjoy a relaxing studio environment together.

4 Weeks • January 21–February 11 4–6 pm • $215 • All Levels Daniel Cooper

ADULT + CHILD INTUITIVE PAINTING Enjoy some time together with a little artist in your life! Let your mood guide the colors as you experiment with acrylic paint in a dynamic studio environment. Explore new brushstrokes, layering techniques, and creating textures to make unique paintings that flow from your spirit!

4 Weeks • April 1–22 4–6 pm • $215 • All Levels Daniel Cooper

PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING Do you like working with thick textures and even thicker paint? Join this fun class to learn how to paint without a brush! You will explore the many marks possible using a variety of palette knives while creating abstract or representational paintings with an exciting surface.

4 Weeks • February 25–March 18 6:30–8:30 pm • $215 • All Levels Madysen Koontz

Visit individual class registration pages to view the class previews and supply lists!

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FRIDAY INDEPENDENT STUDY: PAINTING

PAINTING

Choose your own creative adventure!

As you paint from your sketchbook, still life, photographs, or your imagination in your desired medium, class time will be dedicated to painting, group critiques, and demonstrations.

15 Weeks • January 22–April 30 10 am–1 pm • $483 • Advanced Elise Howell

LANDSCAPE PAINTING

COLLAGE CREATIONS

WATERCOLOR 1

Cut and combine images to create a new picture of your own! In this class, students will explore collage as a means of self-expression while learning about composition and design.

Join in and discover the many different ways in which pictures can be developed with scissors and glue!

Develop basic watercolor painting skills in a relaxed studio environment! Study composition, color mixing, and color relationships with helpful demonstrations and feedback designed to help you develop your artistic style.

7 Weeks • January 21–March 4 6:30–8:30 pm • $327 • All Levels Amy Applegate

ENCAUSTIC PAINTING Discover the unique art of encaustic painting!

Also known as hot wax painting, encaustic painting involves using heated beeswax colored with a wide variety of pigments. Learn the basics of this waxy and wild artform as you experiment with collage, three-dimensional paint layering, and drawing. No prior experience necessary!

7 Weeks • January 21–March 4 6:30–9:30 pm • $358 • All Levels Hailee McElroy-Herin

POUR PAINTING Explore the magic and beauty of pour painting! Learn techniques for painting without a brush, and discover the wonders of fluid art. Whether a beginner or seasoned painter, this class offers the opportunity to enjoy this malleable medium in new ways!

4 Weeks • January 21–February 11 6:30–8:30 pm • $215 • All Levels Madysen Koontz

7 Weeks • March 18–April 29 6:30–8:30 pm • $327 • Beginning Amy Applegate

ENCAUSTIC PAINTING + COLLAGE Discover the unique art of encaustic painting and collage! Also known as hot wax painting, encaustic painting involves using heated beeswax colored with a wide variety of pigments. Learn the basics of this waxy and wild process as you experiment with collage and layering. No prior experience necessary!

7 Weeks • March 18–April 29 6:30–9:30 pm • $358 • All Levels Hailee McElroy-Herin

INTUITIVE PAINTING Explore your artistic intuition while working with acrylic paint! Let your mood guide the colors as you experiment in a dynamic studio environment. Experiment with new brushstrokes, layering techniques, and creating textures to make unique paintings that flow from your spirit!

4 Weeks • April 1–22 6:30–8:30 pm • $215 • All Levels Madysen Koontz

Explore the foundations for creating successful landscape paintings in oil or acrylic!All Levels welcome as you learn the importance of shape, space, and composition while delving into light, color, and color harmonies.

7 Weeks • January 22–March 5 1–3 pm • $327 • All Levels Madysen Koontz

STILL LIFE PAINTING Spend a few weeks focusing on the genre of still life painting. Learn to paint from observation as you study the classic forms of everyday life. Vases of flowers, baskets of fruit, and tablecloths are just a few examples of the objects you will learn to bring to life through the painting process!

7 Weeks • March 19–April 30 1–3 pm • $327 • All Levels Madysen Koontz

YOGA & ART Awaken your inner artist and connect with the flow of creation! Ease into the first portion of class by exploring the basics of yoga.

Once you are relaxed and centered, dive into self-expression through a variety of 2D media including paints, pastels, and more. No previous experience with yoga necessary.

7 Weeks • January 22–March 5 4–6 pm • $327 • All Levels Bekah Pollard OR 7 Weeks • March 19–April 30 4–6 pm • $327 • All Levels Bekah Pollard

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PHOTO + DIGITAL

PHOTO + DIGITAL CLASS LEVELS BY COLOR: BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED ALL LEVELS

MOVIE MAKING

LIGHTING FUNDAMENTALS

Explore the work that goes into creating movie magic, from writing and acting to directing and editing! Learn the Tinseltown lingo and try your hand at realizing your own cinematic vision.

Create stunning still-lifes and portraits by learning to control light. Learn to use strobes, light-kits, and light modifiers to take your photographing skills to the next level.

IN-STUDIO CLASSES

7 Weeks • March 15–April 26 4–6 pm • $329 • All Levels Daniel Cooper

MONDAY

PHOTOSHOP MADE EASY

SMART PHONE VIDEOS Capture beautiful videos wherever you are with the camera you already have! Learn about all of your smartphone camera’s capabilities, explore elements of composition, and improve your photo-taking skills in this comprehensive course.

7 Weeks • January 18–March 1 4–6 pm • $329 • All Levels Daniel Cooper

The Adobe Creative Cloud can be pretty challenging at first, but with a little practice and know-how this suite of apps can be fun and visually exciting! Students will learn the difference between the various programs and how they work together to create beautiful works of art.

4 Weeks • February 22–March 15 6:30–8:30 pm • $229 • Beginning Aren Straiger

INTRO TO DIGITAL ART Explore different software and find processes that work best for you! Learn about pixels, vectors, and different digital color spaces while practicing techniques to make stunning digital art.

7 Weeks • January 18–March 1 6:30–8:30 pm • $329 • All Levels Jedediah Johnson

LIGHTING FUNDAMENTALS Create stunning still-lifes and portraits by learning to control light. Learn to use strobes, light-kits, and light modifiers to take your photographing skills to the next level.

7 Weeks • March 15–April 26 6:30–8:30 pm • $329 • All Levels Jedediah Johnson

INTRO TO PROCREATE Want to make art on the go? This is the class for you! Explore the app used by professional artists while creating digital art of your own!

4 Weeks • March 29–April 19 6:30–8:30 pm • $229 • Beginning Aren Straiger

4 Weeks • January 18–February 8 6:30–8:30 pm • $229 • Beginning Aren Straiger

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PHOTO + DIGITAL

Want to make art on the go? This is the class for you! Explore the app used by professional artists while creating digital art of your own!

TUESDAY BLACK + WHITE FILM PHOTOGRAPHY 1 Discover the beauty of capturing the world through film photography! Learn traditional techniques for shooting and developing black and white film. Join us in for a complete darkroom experience as you learn to create brilliant photographic prints!

7 Weeks • January 19–March 2 6:30–9:30 pm • $361 • Beginning Jedediah Johnson

SMART PHONE VIDEOS Capture beautiful videos wherever you are with the camera you already have! Learn about all of your smartphone camera’s capabilities, explore elements of composition, and improve your photo-taking skills in this comprehensive course.

7 Weeks • January 19–March 2 6:30–8:30 pm • $329 • All Levels Daniel Cooper

BLACK + WHITE FILM PHOTOGRAPHY 2 Fine-tune your black and white photography skills as you strengthen your compositions, content, and technical skills in this dynamic darkroom experience! Our supportive photo community will keep you motivated and challenged.

7 Weeks • March 16–April 27 6:30–9:30 pm • $361 • Intermediate Jedediah Johnson

4 Weeks • March 31–April 21 10 am–Noon • $229 • Beginning Aren Straiger

PHOTOGRAPHY OF INTERIOR SPACES Take your camera on an adventure! With support from fellow students and a talented instructor, you will visit a variety of Indianapolis locations to take pictures and express your creativity. This class provides individualized attention to each photographer’s level of experience and personal goals.

MOVIE MAKING Explore the work that goes into creating movie magic, from writing and acting to directing and editing! Learn the Tinseltown lingo and try your hand at realizing your own cinematic vision.

7 Weeks • January 20–March 3 6:30–8:30 pm • $329 • All Levels Daniel Cooper

PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS

7 Weeks • March 16–April 27 6:30–8:30 pm • $329 • All Levels Daniel Cooper

Grab your camera and get outside! Learn the basic principles of exposure, composition, and lighting. Great for anyone wanting to get more practice with their camera.

WEDNESDAY

7 Weeks • March 17–April 28 6:30–8:30 pm • $329 • All Levels Daniel Cooper

PHOTOSHOP MADE EASY The Adobe Creative Cloud can be pretty challenging at first, but with a little practice and know-how this suite of apps can be fun and visually exciting! Students will learn the difference between the various programs and how they work together to create beautiful works of art.

4 Weeks • February 24–March 17 10 am–Noon • $229 • Beginning Aren Straiger

INTRO TO DIGITAL ART Explore different software and find processes that work best for you! Learn about pixels, vectors, and different digital color spaces while practicing techniques to make stunning digital art.

4 Weeks • January 20–February 10 10 am–Noon • $229 • Beginning Aren Straiger

THURSDAY DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 1 Gain confidence with the digital camera and learn a variety of editing techniques! Join this supportive photo studio as you improve your shot and explore camera features. This class will also explore the digital studio as you learn to edit and enhance your images for the perfect photo!

4 Weeks • February 25–March 18 4–6 pm • $229 • Beginning Jedediah Johnson

LEARN YOUR CAMERA Learn about your digital camera in a language you can understand. We’ll translate photographic concepts into plain language for easy application with your camera. No prior experience is necessary and all cameras are welcome!

4 Weeks • January 21–February 11 4–6 pm • $229 • Beginning Jedediah Johnson

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EDITING IN LIGHTROOM

PHOTO + DIGITAL

Learn how to use Adobe Lightroom to import, organize, and quickly edit images in your photo library. This class serves as a quick introduction to editing your photos for a more artful and expressive appearance! Take your digital photography to the next level in this supportive studio environment.

4 Weeks • April 1-22 4–6 pm • $229 • Beginning Jedediah Johnson

INDEPENDENT STUDY: PHOTOGRAPHY Continue developing your skills in a supportive environment with other passionate photographers! In this Independent Study, you will have access to the Art Center’s photo lighting equipment, computers, cameras, and darkroom.All Levels are welcome, but knowledge of D/SLR style camera and/or darkroom procedures is required.

15 Weeks • January 21–April 29 6:30–9:30 pm • $489 • Intermediate-Advanced Jedediah Johnson

GRAPHIC DESIGN Join one of the Art Center’s very own professional designers and start seeing the world through the perspective of graphic design! This survey course will look to masters in the field and techniques used by design professionals today to help you explore the various Adobe Creative Suite programs and learn about logos, posters, and typography.

7 Weeks • January 21–March 4 6:30–8:30 pm • $329 • All Levels Jim Clinger

INTRO TO ANIMATION Ready, set, animate! Begin your animating adventure and learn the basics of creating digital animations from the web to the big screen while using professional Adobe software.

7 Weeks • March 18–April 29 6:30–8:30 pm • $329 • Beginning Jim Clinger

FRIDAY DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 1 Gain confidence with the digital camera and learn a variety of editing techniques! Join this supportive photo studio as you improve your shot and explore camera features. This class will also explore the digital studio as you learn to edit and enhance your images for the perfect photo!

7 Weeks • January 22–March 5 1–3 pm • $329 • Beginning Jedediah Johnson

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 2 Expand upon your use of the digital camera as you strengthen your composition, content, and skills. Learn ways to make your shot unique and expressive. Guidance from the instructor and inspiration from your peers will have you on your way to shooting and editing the photos of your dreams!

7 Weeks • March 19–April 30 1–3 pm • $329 • Intermediate Jedediah Johnson

BLACK + WHITE FILM PHOTOGRAPHY 1 Discover the beauty of capturing the world through film photography! Learn traditional techniques for shooting and developing black and white film. Join us in for a complete darkroom experience as you learn to create brilliant photographic prints!

7 Weeks • January 22–March 5 4–7 pm • $361 • Beginning Jedediah Johnson

BLACK + WHITE FILM PHOTOGRAPHY 2 Fine-tune your black and white photography skills as you strengthen your compositions, content, and technical skills in this dynamic darkroom experience! Our supportive photo community will keep you motivated and challenged.

7 Weeks • March 19–April 30 4–7 pm • $361 • Intermediate Jedediah Johnson

SATURDAY ARCHITECTURE + DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Gain confidence while shooting with a digital camera! As you venture around Indianapolis and capture famous architecture, students will learn to use a variety of camera features to improve shot composition and explore the digital studio to edit and enhance their photos.

4 Weeks • January 23–February 13 1–3 pm • $229 • All Levels Jedediah Johnson

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 1 Gain confidence with the digital camera and learn a variety of editing techniques! Join this supportive photo studio as you improve your shot and explore camera features. This class will also explore the digital studio as you learn to edit and enhance your images for the perfect photo!

7 Weeks • March 20–May 1 1–3 pm • $329 • Beginning Jedediah Johnson Visit individual class registration pages to view the class previews and supply lists!

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PRINT + BOOK ARTS

PRINT + BOOK ARTS CLASS LEVELS BY COLOR: BEGINNING INTErMEDIATE ADVANCED ALL LEVELS

ONLINE CLASSES WEDNESDAY INTRO TO BOOKBINDING ONLINE Book making isn’t as hard as it looks! Learn simple bookbinding methods that are easy and require no heavy equipment, which means you can get started right away. You will receive an email one week prior to the start of your class with Zoom details and a guide to support your virtual learning experience.

7 Weeks • March 17–April 28 6:30–8:30 pm • $247 • Online Teaching Artist TBD

THURSDAY INTRO TO BLOCK PRINTING ONLINE

IN-STUDIO CLASSES MONDAY

Take a trip back in time and learn the oldest printmaking technique in the book! This class will not only teach you the basics of relief printing, but also give you the chance to create an edition of your very own handmade prints. You will receive an email one week prior to the start of your class with Zoom details and a guide to support your virtual learning experience.

PRINTMAKING 1

7 Weeks • March 18–April 29 1–3 pm • $247 • Online Aren Straiger

7 Weeks • January 18–March 1 10 am–Noon • $309 • Beginning Aren Straiger

Explore traditional printmaking processes like silkscreen, relief printing, and etching with the guidance of the Art Center’s very own masters. While learning how to create beautiful and interesting works, this class is a great way to discover which printmaking technique is right for you.

PRINTMAKING 2 Take your prints further with multi-colored prints and creative inking techniques! While working in a variety or print forms, student will practice mark making, explore new way to apply ink, and learn to register multipleblock prints.

7 Weeks • March 15–April 26 10 am–Noon • $309 • Beginning Aren Straiger

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PRINT + BOOK ARTS

TUESDAY SCREEN PRINTING 1 While screen printing may look intimidating at first, it’s way easier than it looks! In this class, we will teach you the step-by-step basics of creating beautifully bold and colorfully crisp prints of your very own.

7 Weeks • January 19–March 2 10 am–Noon • $309 • Beginning Aren Straiger

SCREEN PRINTING 2 Looking for a print class that will keep motivated and challenged? As you hone your skills and build upon basic screen printing techniques, our instructors will push students further to develop a set of crisp and colorful prints.

7 Weeks • March 16–April 27 10 am–Noon • $309 • Intermediate Aren Straiger

WEDNESDAY LINES, LAYERS, COLORS Explore the basics of printmaking in a fun and creative new way! By combining printing techniques with other media like painting and collage, you’ll be able to explore realms of unthinkable possibilities and walk away with a beautifully layered work of art.

7 Weeks • January 20–March 3 10 am–Noon • $309 • All Levels Teaching Artist TBD

LITHOGRAPHY 1 Learn all about the subtle beauty and expressive potential of lithography! This old printmaking technique originally created prints from stone- our studio offers this and the more contemporary plate version. Walk step-by-step through this printmaking process -illustration, grinding, and printing - to create a beautiful edition of prints that can be shared.

BLOCK PRINTING 1 Take a trip back in time and learn the oldest printmaking technique in the book! This class will not only teach you the basics of relief printing, but also give you the chance to create an edition of your very own handmade prints.

7 Weeks • January 20–March 3 1–3 pm • $309 • Beginning Aren Straiger

BLOCK PRINTING 2 Expand upon your block printing skills!

Continue to learn in our supportive print studio as you experiment with color, carving, and use of the press. Your finished edition of colorful prints will show off your strengthening skills and creative ideas!

7 Weeks • March 17–April 28 1–3 pm • $309 • Intermediate Aren Straiger

DESIGN + PRINT: SCREEN PRINTING Get comfortable with Adobe Photoshop while learning traditional printmaking techniques! Students will use professional software to create digital designs, then bring those designs to the physical world through silkscreen printing.

7 Weeks • January 120–March 3 6:30–8:30 pm • $309 • All Levels Aren Straiger

PRINTMAKING 1 Explore traditional printmaking processes like silkscreen, relief printing, and etching with the guidance of the Art Center’s very own masters. While learning how to create beautiful and interesting works, this class is a great way to discover which printmaking technique is right for you.

7 Weeks • March 17–April 28 6:30–8:30 pm • $309 • Beginning Aren Straiger

7 Weeks • March 17–April 28 10 am–Noon • $309 • Beginning Teaching Artist TBD

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LITHOGRAPHY

THURSDAY COPPER ETCHING 1 Create beautiful drawings etched in copper!

Known for its level of fine lines and beautiful tones, students will learn the art of etching copper plates and create their very own edition of handmade prints.

7 Weeks • January 21–March 4 10 am–Noon • $309 • Beginning Aren Straiger

Learn all about the subtle beauty and expressive potential of lithography! This old printmaking technique originally created prints from stone- our studio offers this and the more contemporary plate version.

Walk step-by-step through this printmaking process -illustration, grinding, and printing - to create a beautiful edition of prints that can be shared. This class is suitable for the beginner or those interested in furthering their lithography experience.

7 Weeks • January 21–March 4 6:30–8:30 pm • $309 • All Levels Kalleen Chilcote OR

BOOKMAKING Book making isn’t as hard as it looks! Learn simple bookbinding methods that are easy and require no heavy equipment, which means you can get started right away.

4 Weeks • February 25–March 18 4–6 pm • $219 • All Levels Aren Straiger

HAND LETTERING

Take your prints to the next level in this supportive community! As you explore composition, content, and advancing skills, students will test their improved lines and tones with an edition of handmade prints.

Breakaway from the long list of computer fonts and create beautiful, hand-drawn letters of your own! Perfect for those who love to journal, have a creative writing project in mind, or hope to embellish their written correspondence, this relaxing class will help you expressive the words and phrases that mean the most to you.

7 Weeks • March 18–April 29 10 am–Noon • $309 • Beginning Aren Straiger

4 Weeks • January 21–February 11 4–6 pm • $219 • All Levels Aren Straiger

SOLARPLATE PRINTS

BLOCK PRINTS

Join this fun class for a safe and easy alternative to the printing process! Learn to make exciting prints with a light-sensitive solarplate. You will learn two different processes for preparing, exposing, developing, and printing. Join this new class for a printing adventure!

Take a trip back in time and learn the oldest printmaking technique in the book! This class will not only teach you the basics of relief printing, but also give you the chance to create an edition of your very own handmade prints.

COPPER ETCHING 2

7 Weeks • January 21–March 4 1–3 pm • $309 • All Levels Aren Straiger

4 Weeks • April 1-22 4–6 pm • $219 • All Levels Aren Straiger

7 Weeks • March 18–April 29 6:30–8:30 pm • $309 • All Levels Kalleen Chilcote

FRIDAY INDEPENDENT STUDY: PRINT Choose your own printmaking adventure! As a chance to pursue an independent printmaking project with an instructor your side, students will be able to choose from a variety of techniques like relief, intaglio, and monoprint to explore.

15 Weeks • January 22–April 30 10 am–1 pm • $469 • Advanced Aren Straiger

SUNDAY INTRO TO PRINTMAKING Get a taste of what it’s like to be a printmaker!

While creating your very own limited run of prints, students will get to explore various techniques and learn what the wide world of printmaking can offer.

7 Weeks • January 24–March 7 1–3 pm • $309 • Beginning Kalleen Chilcote

LINES, LAYERS, COLORS Explore the basics of printmaking in a fun and creative new way! By combining printing techniques with other media like painting and collage, you’ll be able to explore realms of unthinkable possibilities and walk away with a beautifully layered work of art.

7 Weeks • March 21–May 9 1–3 pm • $309 • All Levels Kalleen Chilcote No class April 4

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SCULPTURE

SCULPTURE CLASS LEVELS BY COLOR: BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED ALL LEVELS

IN-STUDIO CLASSES MONDAY BRONZE CASTING AND LOST WAX Learn to cast bronze sculptures! By using various mold techniques, you will create a mold dependent on a unique project of your very own. The class will finish the semester with a group casting!

15 Weeks • January 18–April 26 12:30–3:30 pm • $592 • All Levels Glenn Evans

INTRO TO CASTING Turn liquid metal into something lovely with metal casting! While having fun with the basics and experimenting with mold-making and lost wax techniques, students will learn about the world of hot metal arts, artists, and practices in a supportive environment.

7 Weeks • January 18–March 1 6:30–9:30 pm • $373 • Beginning Glenn Evans

BRONZE BIRD BATH

TUESDAY TORCH WORK Experience the Swiss army knife of the sculpture studio: The Oxy/Acetylene Torch! From welding and heat forming to soldering and brazing, students will learn the ins and outs of metal fabrication’s most versatile instrument.

7 Weeks • January 19–March 2 12:30–3:30 pm • $373 • All Levels Julie Ball

Give the neighborhood birds something to chirp about with a custom birdbath! As the perfect addition to your garden, students will learn the basics of casting in metal and walk away with a beautiful piece of functional art.

OR

7 Weeks • March 15–April 26 6:30–9:30 pm • $373 • Beginning Glenn Evans

WELDING

7 Weeks • March 16–April 27 12:30–3:30 pm • $373 • All Levels Julie Ball

Ignite your creativity and learn the basics of welding! Explore theory, techniques, and equipment safety while you develop the skills necessary to turn your artistic vision into a complete work of art.

15 Weeks • January 19–April 27 6:30–9:30 pm • $592 • All Levels Teaching Artist TBD

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FRIDAY WELDING

SCULPTURE

Ignite your creativity and learn the basics of welding! Explore theory, techniques, and equipment safety while you develop the skills necessary to turn your artistic vision into a complete work of art.

15 Weeks • January 22–April 30 12:30–3:30 pm • $592 • All Levels Julie Ball

SATURDAY SCULPTING WITH NEW MATERIALS

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

BUILD A FORGE

INDEPENDENT STUDY: SCULPTURE

Make a forge from scratch! With something as simple as a 20 pound propane tank, students will learn how to turn it into a Blacksmith’s best friend.

7 Weeks • March 17–April 28 3–6 pm • $373 • All Levels Jeremy Pugh

BLACKSMITHING Forge your artistic destiny with blacksmithing! With small weekly projects introducing the basics of the art form, students will learn a variety of tips and techniques that will be put to the test when completing personalized projects.

7 Weeks • January 20–March 3 6:30–9:30 pm • $373 • Beginning Eric Shotwell

ORNAMENTAL BLACKSMITHING

Take the art adventure into your own hands!

Explore your creative process while learning about the conceptualization of contemporary sculptures in the round. While students will receive guidance along the way, this class is intended for theAdvanced artists.

Wood, metal, and stone, oh my! We will focus on using a variety of different materials to create fantastic works of art. Cutting, bending and connecting different kinds of materials will allow you to create the sculpture of your dreams!

15 Weeks • January 23–May 1 9 am–Noon • $592 • Intermediate-Advanced Teaching Artist TBD

15 Weeks • January 21–April 29 12:30–3:30 pm • $592 • Advanced Julie Ball

BLACKSMITH BLADE MAKING Cut, chop, and slice in style with your very own knife! Explore traditional blacksmithing techniques as you learn how to heat, form, and shape metal into a one-of-a-kind blade.

15 Weeks • January 21–April 29 6:30–9:30 pm • $592 • All Levels Jeremy Pugh

Heat, beat, and repeat! Learn how to forge simple leaves, make hooks and hangers, or create decorations for your house and garden!Beginning blacksmiths will learn to heat and beat metal into simple shapes.

Intermediate blacksmiths will focus on design and developing their artistic style.

7 Weeks • March 17–April 28 6:30–9:30 pm • $373 • Intermediate Eric Shotwell

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WOOD CLASS LEVELS BY COLOR: BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED ALL LEVELS

ONLINE CLASSES TUESDAY WOOD CARVING - ONLINE Shape wood into one-of-a-kind spoons and spatulas right from your home! Material kits will be available to purchase from the instructor. You will receive an email one week prior to the start of your class with Zoom details and a guide to support your virtual learning experience.

4 Weeks • February 23–March 16 4:00–6:00 pm • $207 • Online Kimberly McNeelan

IN-STUDIO CLASSES MONDAY DESIGN & BUILD SIMPLE FURNITURE Find inspiration in the clean simplicity of Shaker and Arts & Craft designs! As you expand your wood skills, students will be able to create a bookcase, trestle table, standing cabinet, or other projects fine-tuned to their needs and abilities. Outside of projects, students will learn machine and hand-skill techniques to produce sturdy mortise, tenon, and other joinery. RequiresBeginning class or prior experience.

15 Weeks • January 18–April 26 9:30 am–12:30 pm • $560 • Intermediate Steve Wolf

WOODWORKING 1 Get familiarized with all the basics to get you comfortable in a wood shop! With a focus on tool safety and proper equipment operation, you’ll have all the necessary skills to advance to a higher level woodworking class!

4 Weeks • February 22–March 15 4:00–6:00 pm • $259 • Beginning Teaching Artist TBD

WOODWORKING 2 Have you completed aBeginning woodworking course or have prior wood shop experience? If you’re comfortable working with hand and power tools, this class will improve your design skills and woodworking techniques with plenty of demonstrations and individual guidance.

4 Weeks • March 29–April 19 4:00–6:00 pm • $259 • Intermediate Teaching Artist TBD

WOOD TURNING Take your creativity out for a spin, and learn how to turn wood on the lathe! With a focus on tool and wood selection, chucking options, as well as sanding and finishing, students will be able to make spindles for handles, furniture legs, or even simple bowls.

7 Weeks • January 18–March 1 6:30–9:30 pm • $363 • All Levels Steve Wolf

WOOD CARVING Cut, carve, and sandwich designs to create your very own image in relief! Learn tools like the router, and gouges while creating a masterpiece of your very own.

7 Weeks • March 15–April 26 6:30–9:30 pm • $363 • All Levels Steve Wolf

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INTRO TO HAND TOOLS

WOOD

Learn how to use and maintain essential tools any Beginning woodworker should have! As an introductory class on hand tools, we will cover a broad range of topics including marking, sharpening, saws, chisels, and hand planes as well what tools should you acquire and how to buy them.

7 Weeks • January 20–March 3 9 am–Noon • $363 • Beginning Ralph Peck

WESTERN HAND PLANES

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

JOINERY

WOODWORKING FOR PAINTERS

Develop and refine your joinery skills in a supportive environment! We will practice layout, sawing, filing, tool sharpening and chisel work.

Stretchers, frames, and crates, oh my! Become a self-sufficient painter by learning to make and stretch your own canvases as well as framing your own work. Then, build your own crates for safe transport of your work.

15 Weeks • January 19–April 27 12:30–3:30 pm • $560 • All Levels Kimberly McNeelan

7 Weeks • March 17–April 28 3–6 pm • $363 • All Levels Teaching Artist TBD

INDEPENDENT STUDY: WOODWORKING

WOODWORKING 1

Master hand and power tools to elevate your woodworking skills! In thisAdvanced class, you will get a review of tools and their proper use as well as individualized guidance and demonstrations onAdvanced design.

Get familiarized with all the basics to get you comfortable in a wood shop! With a focus on tool safety and proper equipment operation, you’ll have all the necessary skills to advance to a higher level woodworking class!

15 Weeks • January 19–April 27 6–9 pm • $560 • Advanced Kimberly McNeelan

15 Weeks • January 20–April 28 6:30–9:30 pm • $560 • Beginning Steve Wolf

Exploring different types of planes, how to sharpen plane blades, as well as basic leveling and joinery techniques - this class is anything but plain! Complete with demonstrations and individualized guidance, students will be introduced to Western metal hand planes such as the scrub, joiner, jack, smoothing or plow.

7 Weeks • March 17–April 28 9 am–Noon • $363 • Beginning Ralph Peck

THURSDAY WOODWORKING 1 Get familiarized with all the basics to get you comfortable in a wood shop! With a focus on tool safety and proper equipment operation, you’ll have all the necessary skills to advance to a higher level woodworking class!

7 Weeks • January 21–March 4 9 am–Noon • $363 • Beginning Andrew Schnell OR 7 Weeks • March 18–April 29 9 am–Noon • $363 • Beginning Teaching Artist TBD

WOODWORKING 1 Get familiarized with all the basics to get you comfortable in a wood shop! With a focus on tool safety and proper equipment operation, you’ll have all the necessary skills to advance to a higher level woodworking class!

7 Weeks • January 19–March 2 9 am–Noon • $363 • Beginning Andrew Schnell OR 7 Weeks • March 16–April 27 9 am–Noon • $363 • Beginning Steve Wolf

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WOODWORKING 2

WOOD

Have you completed a Beginning woodworking course or have prior wood shop experience? If you’re comfortable working with hand and power tools, this class will improve your design skills and woodworking techniques with plenty of demonstrations and individual guidance.

7 Weeks • January 21–March 14 1–4 pm • $363 • Intermediate Kimberly McNeelan OR 7 Weeks • March 18–April 29 1–4 pm • $363 • Intermediate Kimberly McNeelan

BOX MAKING Enjoy the art of woodworking without getting bogged down with a huge project! As you explore the world of box making, students will be able to learn the ins and outs of traditional woodworking and simple decorative techniques.

7 Weeks • January 21–March 4 6:30–9:30 pm • $363 • Intermediate Craig Mann OR 7 Weeks • March 18–April 29 6:30–9:30 pm • $363 • Intermediate Craig Mann

FRIDAY WOODWORKING 2 Have you completed a Beginning woodworking course or have prior wood shop experience? If you’re comfortable working with hand and power tools, this class will improve your design skills and woodworking techniques with plenty of demonstrations and individual guidance.

7 Weeks • January 22–March 5 9 am–Noon • $363 • Intermediate Craig Mann OR 7 Weeks • March 19–April 30 9 am–Noon • $363 • Intermediate Craig Mann

SATURDAY KITCHEN TOOLS Are you in need of some pizzaz in the kitchen?

With this class, you’ll be able to utilize the adaptability of wood to create your very own spatula, spoon, or rolling pin!

4 Weeks • January 23–February 13 Noon–2 pm • $259 • All Levels Teaching Artist TBD OR

WOODWORKING 2 Have you completed a Beginning woodworking course or have prior wood shop experience? If you’re comfortable working with hand and power tools, this class will improve your design skills and woodworking techniques with plenty of demonstrations and individual guidance.

4 Weeks • April 3-24 3–5 pm • $259 • Intermediate Teaching Artist TBD

4 Weeks • February 27–March 20 Noon–2 pm • $259 • All Levels Teaching Artist TBD

SUNDAY

OR

Get familiarized with all the basics to get you comfortable in a wood shop! With a focus on tool safety and proper equipment operation, you’ll have all the necessary skills to advance to a higher level woodworking class!

4 Weeks • April 3-24 Noon–2 pm • $259 • All Levels Teaching Artist TBD

WOODWORKING 1 Get familiarized with all the basics to get you comfortable in a wood shop! With a focus on tool safety and proper equipment operation, you’ll have all the necessary skills to advance to a higher level woodworking class!

4 Weeks • February 27–March 20 3–5 pm • $259 • Beginning Teaching Artist TBD

WOODWORKING 1

7 Weeks • January 24–March 7 3–6 pm • $363 • Beginning Steve Wolf OR 7 Weeks • March 21–May 9 3–6 pm • $363 • Beginning Steve Wolf No class April 4

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w/ ADULT

AGES 2-6

LITTLE BIG ART - AGES 2-6 w/ADULT SATURDAY LITTLE BIG ART: CLAY EXPLORATION Share in your toddler’s creative growth as you create and play with clay! This class is the perfect introduction to ceramics for little potters who love exploring. You and your little artist will learn the basics of handbuilding and create unique pieces.

6 Weeks • January 23–February 27 9:30 am–10:30 am • $104 Teaching Artist TBD

LITTLE BIG ART: MESSY ART Throw out those brushes and discover some new ways to paint! Inspired by artists who don’t mind getting dirty, campers will learn through play and creative experimentation.

A perfect camp for messy little artists!

6 Weeks • March 13–April 17 11:30 am–12:30 pm • $81 Bekah Pollard

Please Note: A parent or caregiver must accompany each child to each class meeting.

Registration is not required for the parent, only the child, but the parent must attend class with the child.

All materials are provided for youth & teen classes.

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AGES 4+UP w/ ADULT

FAMILY ART - AGES 4 & UP w/ADULT FRIDAY

SATURDAY

FAMILY CLAY!

FAMILY ART IN SPANISH

Join us for a shared art experience in the clay studio! This family-focused class will foster exploration and skill-building through thoughtful discussions, technique demonstrations, and hands-on clay projects.

Join us for a shared art experience in the art studio and learn some new words in Spanish! This family-focused class will foster exploration, skill-building and, most importantly the development of life-long learning skills through gallery explorations, reflective discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on art projects. Class will be led by a bilingual instructor, students will listen and speak new Spanish words at each class.

6 Weeks • January 22–February 26 11:30 am–1:30 pm • $190 Jodi Krumel

FAMILY CLAY! Join us for a shared art experience in the clay studio! This family-focused class will foster exploration and skill-building through thoughtful discussions, technique demonstrations, and hands-on clay projects.

6 Weeks • March 13–April 17 1–3 pm • $190 Katie Hartford

6 Weeks • January 23–February 27 1–3 pm • $180 Jheny Nieto OR 6 Weeks • March 13–April 17 2–4 pm • $180 Jheny Nieto

Please Note: You must register all members of your family, up to 4 individuals per unit, and each unit must include one adult. Unit price reflected at checkout. One collaborative art project per family.

All materials are provided for youth & teen classes.

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AGES 6-10

AGES 6-10 TUESDAY

SATURDAY

STOP MOTION FUN!

DRAWING CHARACTERS

Learn how to make drawings and characters come to life while experimenting with traditional and digital methods of animation! Students will work with a wide variety of materials as they piece together their unique stories!

Look to your favorite comics and cartoons as we learn the tips and tricks professional artists use in their drawings! By exploring drawing and storytelling techniques, students will be able to improve their ability to create worlds and characters all their own.

6 Weeks • March 16–April 20 4:30–6 pm • $129 Daniel Cooper

6 Weeks • January 23–February 27 11 am–12:30 pm • $129 Hailee McElroy-Herin

WEDNESDAY

DRAW & PAINT

CUPS & BOWLS - ONLINE Create beautifully balanced clay pieces to use at home or give as gifts. Practice traditional handbuilding methods like slab, coil, and pinch construction. This class is perfect for all skill levels and returning students.

6 Weeks • January 20–March 3 4:30–6 pm • $156 Deborah Beam No class February 10

Awaken your inner artist through a series of hands-on projects! Built to improve your skills in drawing and painting, students will explore both personal creativity and individuality in a supportive environment.

CUPS & BOWLS Create beautifully balanced clay pieces to use at home or give as gifts. Practice traditional handbuilding methods like slab, coil, and pinch construction. This class is perfect for all skill levels and returning students.

6 Weeks • March 13–April 17 3–4:30 pm • $156 Kylee Williams

INTRO TO WOOD Ready to work in 3D? Young woodworkers will learn all the basics, like joining, gluing and painting wood to make naturally original works of art.

6 Weeks • March 13–April 17 9:30 am–11 am • $156 Teaching Artist TBD

6 Weeks • January 23–February 27 1:30–3 pm • $129 Madeline Hutchins OR 6 Weeks • March 13–April 17 9:30 am–11 am • $129 Bekah Pollard OR 6 Weeks • March 13–April 17 4–5:30 pm • $129 Teaching Artist TBD

All materials are provided for youth & teen classes.

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AGES 6-14

Our Homeschool Art Program is built to provide highquality and flexible visual art education that encourages students to lead in their art education and art making.

Following the Teaching for Artistic Behaviors model, or TAB, this program ensures a student centered environment perfect for your child. Students will become familiar with fundamentals all while developing problem solving and creative skills they can apply anywhere!

The Indianapolis Art Center provides all the materials and supplies for our students, making this a stress free commitment for families. All skill levels are welcome.

AGES 6-14: HOMESCHOOL ART MONDAY

THURSDAY

HOMESCHOOL ART: CLAY

HOMESCHOOL ART

The Indianapolis Art Center’s Home School Art Program is designed to provide high-quality, flexible, and student-led visual art education and art making. This program ensures a student centered environment and engaging hands-on projects. Students will become familiar with the fundamentals of working with clay and develop creative problem solving skills they can apply anywhere.

The Indianapolis Art Center’s Home School Art Program is designed to provide high-quality, flexible, and student-led visual art education and art making. This program ensures a student centered environment and engaging hands-on projects. Students will become familiar with the fundamentals of art and develop creative problem solving skills they can apply anywhere.

6 Weeks • January 18–February 22 • 12:30–2:30 pm • $194 • Jodi Krumel

6 Weeks • January 21–February 25 • 10:30 am–12:30 pm • $159 • Daniel Cooper

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OR

6 Weeks • March 8–April 12 • 12:30–2:30 pm • $194 • Jodi Krumel

6 Weeks • March 11–April 15 • 10:30 am–12:30 pm • $159 • Daniel Cooper All materials are provided for youth & teen classes.

Our Spring Break Art Camps are modeled after our acclaimed Summer Art Camps and led by a professional teaching artist.

Each day, campers will participate in a variety of art activities including painting, drawing and sculpting. The week will conclude with a student-led art show for friends and family. All materials are provided. Creative aftercare available!

March 22-26 or March 29-April 2 Full Day • 8:30 am-4:30 pm • $398.00 Morning • 8:30 am-12:30 pm • $209.00 Afternoon • 12:30-4:30 pm • $209.00

AGES 6-14

FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS GET 10% OFF CAMPS YEAR-ROUND! REGISTER NOW! Visit

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AGES 10-14

AGES 10-14 WEDNESDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

DRAW & PAINT

INTRO TO GLASS

DRAW & PAINT - ONLINE

Awaken your inner artist through a series of hands-on projects! Built to improve your skills in drawing and painting, students will explore both personal creativity and individuality in a supportive environment.

Find your way around the hot shop! As a great introductory course, students will receive lessons on proper tool use, navigation of the glass studio, and basic glassblowing techniques. Students must have a minimum height of 56 inches to be able to look into the furnace, full vision capability, gripping strength with both hands, and adequate hand-eye coordination. No sandals, shorts, or synthetics.

Awaken your inner artist through a series of hands-on projects! Built to improve your skills in drawing and painting, students will explore both personal creativity and individuality in a supportive environment.

6 Weeks • January 22–February 26 4:30–6:30 pm • $377 Drew Mason

CHARACTER DESIGN

6 Weeks • January 20–February 24 4:30–6 pm • $129 Bekah Pollard

THURSDAY

6 Weeks • March 6–April 10 11 am–12:30 pm • $129 Hailee McElroy-Herin

Get comfortable in the wood shop! Learn cutting, joining and finishing wood in a fun and creative environment. You will gain knowledge of proper tool use and shop safety while completing a woodworking project.

Learn how to create your very own characters by studying your favorite comics, cartoons, and manga! By exploring different styles of character design, students will gain an understanding of how to incorporate things like expression, poses, and costumes into their drawings.

6 Weeks • January 21–February 25 5–6:30 pm • $156 Teaching Artist TBD

6 Weeks • March 13–April 17 2:30–4 pm • $129 Teaching Artist TBD

INTRO TO WOOD

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SUNDAY

SEWING Show off your style by sewing your very own original pieces! In this hands-on class, you will learn all you need to know to get started with a sewing machine. Join us in the Fibers Studio and bring your designs to life!

6 Weeks • January 23–February 27 4–6 pm • $208 Teaching Artist TBD

DRAW & PAINT Awaken your inner artist through a series of hands-on projects! Built to improve your skills in drawing and painting, students will explore both personal creativity and individuality in a supportive environment.

6 Weeks • March 13–April 17 4–5:30 pm • $129 Daniel Cooper

CUPS & BOWLS Create beautifully balanced clay pieces to use at home or give as gifts! Perfect for all skill levels, students will get to practice traditional handbuilding methods like slab, coil, and pinch construction.

6 Weeks • January 24–February 28 Noon–1:30 pm • $156 Kylee Williams

MANGA ILLUSTRATION - ONLINE The Japanese style of graphic storytelling known as Manga, has a distinctive style that has become immensely popular around the world. Learn to create your own characters in manga style and discover the characteristics that define it.

6 Weeks • January 24–February 28 Noon–1:30 pm • $129 Kylee Williams

MANGA ILLUSTRATION The Japanese style of graphic storytelling known as Manga, has a distinctive style that has become immensely popular around the world. Learn to create your own characters in manga style and discover the characteristics that define it.

6 Weeks • March 14–April 25 1–2:30 pm • $129 Jacob Butts

CUPS & BOWLS Create beautifully balanced clay pieces to use at home or give as gifts! Perfect for all skill levels, students will get to practice traditional handbuilding methods like slab, coil, and pinch construction.

6 Weeks • March 14–April 25 1–2:30 pm • $156 Kylee Williams

DIGITAL ART Ditch the pen and paper and learn to create using the Adobe Creative Cloud and Wacom graphic tablets! Perfect for all skill levels, students will create digital works of art while learning the basics of software and technology used by professional designers.

6 Weeks • March 14–April 25 2–3:30 pm • $129 Teaching Artist TBD

MOVIE MAKING Bring your fantastic stories to life one frame at a time! With a digital camera and computer software, you can turn any idea into an artistic moving creation. Join us as we learn both digital and traditional animation methods.

6 Weeks • March 14–April 25 2–3:30 pm • $129 Teaching Artist TBD

All materials are provided for youth & teen classes.

AGES 10-18 SATURDAY PHOTOGRAPHY

6 Weeks • January 23–February 27 4–6 pm • $171 Daniel Cooper

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AGES 10-18

Want to learn more about photography? Join us and practice the most essential camera functions. Students will complete various photo challenges and discuss their work with peers.

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AGES 14-18

AGES 14-18 FRIDAY

SUNDAY

GLASSBLOWING AND MORE

WOODWORKING

Play with fire and make some art! With lessons including proper tool use, navigation of the glass studio, and plenty of guidance with traditional glassblowing techniques, students will walk away with one-of-a-kind glass pieces and hands-on experience in a professional hot shop. Students must have a minimum height of 56 inches to be able to look into the furnace, full vision capability, gripping strength with both hands, and adequate hand-eye coordination. No sandals, shorts, or synthetics.

Get comfortable in the wood shop! Learn cutting, joining, and finishing wood in a fun and creative environment. You will gain knowledge of proper tool use and shop safety while completing a woodworking project.

6 Weeks • March 12–April 16 4:30–6:30 pm • $377 Drew Mason

SATURDAY

6 Weeks • January 24–February 28 12:30–2:30 pm • $208 Teaching Artist TBD

ADVANCED DRAWING - ONLINE Dive into the world of drawing in a supportive yet challenging environment! Students will get hands-on practice using pencils, charcoal, pastels, and ink to complete original works.

6 Weeks • March 14–April 25 2–4 pm • $171 Teaching Artist TBD

STEEL SCULPTURE Watch sparks fly as you learn to weld, cut, and shape metal into art! If you already like working with metal or just want to take your creativity into the third dimension, this is the class for you.

6 Weeks • March 14–April 25 2:30–4:30 pm • $208 Teaching Artist TBD

WHEEL THROWING Expand your skills in handbuilding and wheel throwing and pursue projects based on your interests! This class is perfect for all skill levels and ideal for returning students.

6 Weeks • March 14–April 25 4–6 pm • $208 Katie Hartford

DIGITAL ART Create digital works of art using the Adobe Creative Cloud and Wacom graphic tablets just like a professional designer! This class is perfect for new or returning students.

6 Weeks • January 23–February 27 Noon–2 pm • $171 Teaching Artist TBD

All materials are provided for youth & teen classes.

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