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A Metals Sampler: Jewelry & Metalsmithing

Ages 12+, Adults Welcome

This class will explore the different types of metals used in Metalsmithing. Techniques include shaping, polishing, soldering, piercing, etching and embellishing in copper and brass. Silver available for a small additional fee. Students will be encouraged to create their own unique designs for a special occasion or gift. Limited to 6.

Instructor: Leslie Shershow

Mondays, 3:30 - 5:30pm


FALL Sept 13 - Nov 15 (off Oct 11)


WINTER Jan 10 - Mar 21 (off Jan 17, Feb 21)

Instructor:Leslie Shershow

Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30pm


FALL: Sept 14 - Nov 9

WINTER: Jan 11 - Mar 15 (off Feb 22)

Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:30 pm

Instructor:Heather Wang

FALL Sept 16 - Nov 18 (off Nov 11)

WINTER Jan 13 - Mar 17 (off Feb 17)

9 sessions M: $181 NM: $201 Materials: $40

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Enameling

Ages 14+, Adults Welcome

Enameling is the process of fusing glass onto metal. Enamels are available in a rainbow of colors, as well as small glass "flower" chips and decal sheets. Suitable for beginners to advanced students. In this class, students learn the principles of metal preparation, enamel application and finishing processes. Returning students can explore new techniques, or continue working on projects of their own design. Limited to 6.

Instructor: Heather Wang

Fridays 3:00-6:00 pm
FALL Sept 24- Nov 19

WINTER Jan 14 - March 25 (off Feb 25)

Instructor: Heather Wang

Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm
FALL Sept 18 - Nov 13

WINTER Feb 15 - Mar 26

Saturdays, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
FALL Sept 18 - Nov 13

WINTER Feb 15 - Mar 26

9 sessions M: $267 NM: $297 Materials: $50

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Parent and Child Art Stations

Ages 2-3

Enhance your toddler's creativity and make new friends along the way. Explore painting, textured collage, colorful clay, and much more. Parent and child will work together creating projects in a relaxed atmosphere. Snacks are provided, or bring your own. Limited to 8 pairs.

Instructor: Peg Kane

Fridays, 10:00am - 11:30am

FALL Sept 24 - Nov 19

WINTER Jan 14 - Mar 18 (off Feb 25)

9 sessions M: $223 NM: $248 Materials: $30

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Watercolor & Drawing

Beginner/Intermediate

Ages 9 - 13

Instructor: Elizabetha Rocha

This is a basic class in which students learn to see as artists do. Students will be introduced to different mediums including pencil, pastel, charcoal, ink and watercolor. Working from nature and still life, students will gain awareness of line and nuance, while developing technical and observational skills. The skills learned will be the basis for a lifetime of art education. Limited to 8.

Saturdays, 10:00am - 12:00pm

FALL FALL: Sept 11 - Nov 13 (off Sept 18)

WINTER: Jan 15 - Mar 12

9 sessions M: $181 NM: $201 Materials: $30

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Learn to Draw like a Pro!

Instructor: Elizabeth Rocha

This fun, yet intensive, course will cover basic drawing with a focus on the character. Assignments will build upon each other beginning with drawing shapes, use of light and shadow, perspective and composition. We will then draw the figure: basic anatomy, construction of the body, poses and gesture drawing. Drawing supplies and materials will be provided. Limited to 10.

Ages 8 - 13

Mondays, 4:00- 6:00 pm
FALL: Sept 13 - Nov 15 (off Oct 11)


WINTER: Jan 10- Mar 21 (off Jan 17, Feb 21)


Ages 10+

Tuesdays, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
FALL: Sept 14 - Nov 9


WINTER: Jan 11 - Mar 15 (off Feb 22)

9 sessions M: $181 NM: $201 Materials: $30

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Comics

Ages 8+

Instructor: Joe Carrigg

Master the steps needed to make your own comic book. Learn character design, plotting and perspective. You will master all the tricks to creating a dynamic page turner. All you need is paper, pencils and a vivid imagination! Beginner and advanced students are welcome. Limited to 10.

Thursdays, 4:00 - 6:00pm

FALL Sept 16 - Nov 18 (off Nov 11)

WINTER Jan 13 - Mar 17 (off Feb 24)

9 sessions M: $181 NM: $201 Materials: $30

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Mega Sculpture

Ages 6-8

Instructor: Elizabeth Rocha

During this class students will learn to build tremendous sculptures of robots, giants, monsters, buildings or anything they can imagine. Working with different everyday materials including clay, cardboard boxes, and wire, students will create structures that will test their problem-solving skills and delight their creative side! Limited to 8.

Fridays, 3:30 - 5:30pm

FALL Sept 24 - Nov 19

WINTER Jan 14 - Mar 18 (off Feb 25)

9 sessions M: $219 NM: $243 Materials: $40

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Fantasy & Folk: Drawing & Painting

Ages 7-10

Instructor: Vanessa Irzyk

Bring the worlds in your head to life. Beginning with an exploration of how light and color create atmosphere, we will experiment with basic painting techniques while creating fantasy landscapes. Students will refine skills in drawing and painting while finding ways to populate their worlds with fantastic characters. We will pay special attention to the problems presented by things like monsters, incredible creatures and bizarre costumes.

Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00pm

FALL: Sept 15 - Nov 17 (off Nov 11)

WINTER: Jan 12 - Mar 16 (off Feb 23)

9 sessions M: $181 NM: $201 Materials: $25

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Art and Artists

Ages 7-9

Instructor: Marc Mancuso

Each week students will look at a new artist or a distant culture, then create their own inspired artworks. This is an excellent introductory class that will excite imaginations and allow students to survey perspective drawing, landscape painting, 3-D collage, pastels and much more! Students will be encouraged to express their thoughts about various works of art as well as develop their own skills and unique style. Limited to 10.

Mondays, 4:00-6:00pm
FALL Sept 13 - Nov 15 (off Oct 11)


WINTER Jan 10 - Mar 21 (off Jan 17, Feb 21)

9 sessions M: $219 NM: $243 Materials: $30

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Pottery & Wheelthrowing

Learn about the creative possibilities of clay. These classes will introduce students to hand-building techniques and the basics of wheelthrowing. Students will develop sensory skills, an understanding of balance and concepts of textures. Both individual and group instruction will be available. All projects will be kiln fired. Limited to 8.

NEW SECTION! EVENING CLASS FOR TEENS: Ages 13 and up
Instructor: Amber Gadde
Mondays, 6:30 - 8:30pm
FALL FALL Sept 13 - Nov 15 (off Oct 11)


Jan 10 - Mar 21 (off Jan 17, Feb 21)

Ages 8 - 12
Instructor: Ann Fitzgerald
Mondays, 3:30 - 5:30pm
FALL Sept 13 - Nov 15 (off Oct 11)


Jan 10 - Mar 21 (off Jan 17, Feb 21)

Ages 5-7
Instructor: Vanessa Irzyk
Tuesdays, 3:30 - 5:30pm
FALL: Sept 14 - Nov 9


WINTER: Jan 11 - Mar 15 (off Feb 22)

Ages 7 - 9
Instructor: Marc Mancuso
FALL Sept 17 - Nov 12
WINTER Jan 14 - Mar 18 (off Feb 25)

Ages 10+
Instructor:Vanessa Irzyk
Saturdays, 10:00am-12:00pm
Sept 11 - Nov 20 (off Sept 18)

WINTER Jan 15 - Mar 12

9 sessions M: $219 NM: $243 Materials: $40

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Parent & Child Pottery

Instructor: Ann Fitzgerald

Spend time with your child sculpting clay. Make a zoo, create your own set of fun dinnerware, or use your imagination to invent fantastic clay sculptures! Limited to 4 pairs.

Ages 4-5
Mondays, 1:15 - 3:15pm

Sept 13 - Nov 15 (off Oct 11)

Jan 10 - Mar 21 (off Jan 17, Feb 21)

Ages 5-7

Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

FALL Sept 15 - Nov 10

Ages 5-7

NEW SECTION! Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

FALL Sept 16 - Nov 18 (off Nov 11)

WINTER Jan 13 - Mar 17 (off Feb 24)

9 sessions M: $269 NM: $299 Materials: $30

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Drawing & Painting

Have fun learning the basics of drawing and painting. In these classes, students will focus on drawing and painting skills, as well as trying their hand at collage and 3-D work. Students will use many different media: pencil, tempera, pastel and more. Age-appropriate projects will include self portraits, 3-D construction and animal prints. Limited to 8.

Ages 4-6

Instructor: Vanessa Irzyk
Mondays, 3:30 - 5:30pm

FALL Sept 13 - Nov 15 (off Oct 11)

WINTER Jan 10-Mar 21 (off Jan 17, Feb 21)

9 sessions M: $219 NM: $243 Materials: $30

Instructor: Peg Kane
Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5:30pm
FALL: Sept 15 - Nov 17

WINTER: Jan 12 - Mar 16 (off Feb 23)

9 sessions M: $219 NM: $243 Materials: $30

Ages 5-7

Instructor: Vanessa Irzyk
Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:30pm

FALL Sept 16 - Nov 18 (off Nov 11)

WINTER Jan 13 - Mar 17 (off Feb 24)

9 sessions M: $219 NM: $243 Materials: $30

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Moms, Dads & Tots

Work creatively one-on-one with your child. We will use a variety of traditional art and household materials and will explore these in an open, expressive environment. There will be lively music, singing and creative movement. Limited to 12 pairs. Note to parents: Child must be 2-years-old by first class. Siblings under 7 months are welcome. Each tot must be accompanied by an adult.

Tuesday afternoons are for 3-5 year olds.

Thursday afternoons are for 2-5 year olds.

Monday 9:30 - 11:30am
Instructors: Merrill Smith & Janet Ashton


FALL Sept 13 - Nov 15 (off Oct 11)

8 sessions M: $265 NM: $294 Materials: $30

WINTER Jan 10 -Mar 21 (off Jan 17, Feb 21)

Tuesday 9:30 - 11:30am & 12:30 - 2:30pm* *afternoon for ages 3-5
Instructors: Merrill Smith & Janet Ashton


Sept 14 - Nov 9

WINTER: Jan 11 - Mar 15 (off Feb 22)

Wednesday 9:30 - 11:30am
Instructors: Merrill Smith & Tom Pendergast
FALL: Sept 15 - Nov 10

WINTER: Jan 12 - Mar 16 (off Feb 23)

Thursday 9:30-11:30am & 12:30-2:30pm* *afternoon for ages 2-5
Instructors: Merrill Smith & Janet Ashton
FALL: Sept 16 - Nov 18 (off Nov 11)

WINTER WINTER: Jan 13 - Mar 17 (off Feb 24)

9 sessions M: $298 NM: $331 Materials: $35

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