Visual Art Classes

Get inspired by an everyday object in your home (vegetables!) and re-create the object your own way through drawing. Inspired by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.

We will draw a hand using optical illusions inspired by artists Bridget Riley and Victor Vasarely.

Draw your own snail using watercolor and pencil. Inspired by artist Georgia O'Keeffe and her work in New Mexico about nature.

Learn how line and color impact drawing. This class is inspired by AfriCOBRA, an artist group from the 1970's composed of African American artists making work about justice.

This class explores themes of Surrealism, dreams, and landscapes. We will learn about the history of Surrealism. Starting with a sketch of a dream will prepare us for creating a finished acrylic painting on canvas.

Come eat with your eyes! In this class we will create multiple still lifes, all while training ourselves in observational techniques. We’ll also learn about light, contrast, and shadow, as well as, classic and pop art style still lifes in the process. Let’s get drawing!

In this class we will create art from objects we find in our home and on a nature walk. Learn skills focused on the art process, let ideas flow, and construct/de-construct temporary creations. This class is taught in both English and Spanish and can be taken by English or Spanish speakers. It is an excellent class for art beginners.

Join this exploration of the revolutionary 20th century art movement: Cubism. Using multiple perspectives and geometric shapes, we’ll create three works with a variety of materials. Along the way we’ll learn about the history of Cubism and the synthetic and analytic styles. This class gives you a framework to create works from your imagination and unique perspective.

This class is part 1 of a 4-class series, Intro to Abstract Art. In the first class of this 4-part series on abstract art, we will be introduced to contemporary artists working in abstraction while learning basic concepts of point, line, and shape. Utilizing these concepts, Chase will lead us in expressive drawing exercises. This is a great class for beginners as an introduction to abstract art.

This class is part 2 of a 4-class series, Intro to Abstract Art. In the second class of this 4-part series on abstract art, we will explore the role of color in abstract art through an introduction to color theory. We will learn about abstract artists' use of color theory and be led through exercising in color and form. This is a great class for beginners as an introduction to abstract art.

This class is part 3 of a 4-class series, Intro to Abstract Art. In the third class of this 4-part series on abstract art, we will be introduced to the notebook as a site of experimentation and exploration of art and life. Reviewing the concepts we learned in part 1 and 2, Chase will lead us in creative exercises in our notebooks while sharing ways artists historically have used notebooks in their practice. This is a great class for beginners as an introduction to abstract art.

This class is part 4 of a 4-class series, Intro to Abstract Art. In the final class of this 4-part series on abstract art, we will tie together the concepts we have learned exploring the relationship between abstract visual art and the written word. Chase will further expand on artists' use of notebooks in their practice and finally, lead us on a journey of starting our own artist notebook. This is a great class for beginners as an introduction to abstract art.

Design and build your own theatrical mask with a variety of materials around the home. We will explore the meanings and associations we have with masks and flex our creativity in the process. Come play!

Join a special crafting journey with Adriana! Through learning new collage skills we will create a gratitude box that inspires us and then write a series of letters and gratitude statements. Let’s work together to make space for gratitude in our lives.

In this audio class, we will let go of judgment and draw with the intention of experimenting and accepting what we create.