POTTERY OPEN STUDIO with Alan Jones

If you want to work on current projects yet expand your ceramic abilities, this is the class for you.  Alan Jones is a Phoenix icon.  He has been a professional ceramic artist for decades, generously sharing his knowledge and skill through his teaching.
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Open to all levels

Mondays | 6:00-9:00 pm | October 28 - December 16, 2019 (no class 11/25) | 7 sessions  | $245, plus Materials Fee: $15 studio fee (required) and $15 for clay (optional)

PRINTMAKING: SILKSCREEN & INTAGLIO PRINTING with Larry Nisula

In this class, students will learn the basics of silkscreen printing. The traditional methods of using photo emulsion and cut stencils to create unique and exciting prints will be explored.

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Skill Level: Beginner and Intermediate

Wednesdays | 1:00 - 4:00 pm |  October 30 - December 18, 2019  |  8 sessions  |  $280, plus $35 materials fee

DRAWING OPEN STUDIO with Elliott Everson

Join Elliott Everson in an open studio setting.  New and returning students continue learning and refining drawing techniques, try new subjects and learn to use new textures or surfaces.

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Fridays  |  9:30 am-12:30 pm  |  November 1 - December 20, 2019 (no class 11/29)  |  7 Sessions  |  $245

CERAMICS: EXPLORING COLOR & GLAZE with Danielle Wood

In this course students will explore color and glaze in ceramics. Students will work with their forms and explore texture to accent their glaze choices. There will be an opportunity to learn the foundations of handbuilding, including: pinch pots, coil building, slab work, slump/ drape molds, and pillow forms.
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Skill Level: Open to all levels

Fridays  |  9:30 am - 12:30 pm  |   November 1 - December 20, 2019 (no class 11/29) |  7 sessions  |  Class fee: $245  |  Materials fee:  $15 studio fee (required) and $15 for clay (optional)

WATERCOLOR UNLEASHED: FALL COLORS TO WINTER WHITES with Julie Gilbert Pollard

Just like the seasons, transition from painting colorful fall foliage to the subtle nuanced colors of winter. We will explore watercolor techniques suited to placing trees with character and personality into our landscapes and even some “holiday” snow!
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Tuesdays | 1:00 - 4:00 pm | November 12 - December 17, 2019 | 6 sessions  | $210

CARVED & EMBOSSED ILLUMINATED CERAMICS with Danielle Wood

In this class, students will learn how to use carving and sgraffito to accent their ceramic work. There will be demos offered in the process of using layered slips in adding to the adornment of their work. The slips will be used for texture and the sgraffito process.

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Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced 

Clay Request: *If clay is not requested it will be assumed that no clay is needed.

Wednesdays  |  6:00 - 9:00 pm  |  November 20 - December 18, 2019 (no class 11/27) |  4 sessions  |  Class fee: $140  |  Materials fee:  $15 studio fee and $35 for white porcelain clay

BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE POTTERY with Alan Jones

If you have ever wanted to learn how to work with clay, this is the class for you.  Alan Jones is a Phoenix icon.  He has been a professional ceramic artist for decades, generously sharing his knowledge and skill through his teaching.
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Open to all levels

Mondays | 1:00-4:00 pm | January 6 - February 17, 2020  | 7 sessions  | $245, plus Materials Fee: $15 studio fee (required), $15 for clay (optional)

INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED POTTERY with Alan Jones

Intermediate Students:

Students will take their pottery-making ability to the next level. They will perfect the skills that they learned as a beginner, and adapt them to evolve their own unique pottery style. Progress will be made by working on different projects each session. Working with clay becomes more relaxing and fun as basic skills are mastered!

Advanced Students:
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A $30 fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class will cover materials including clay and glazes.

Focused on furthering your skill level

Mondays | 9:30-12:30 pm | January 6 - February 17, 2020 | 7 sessions  | $245, plus Materials fee: $15 studio fee (required) and $15 clay (optional)

POTTERY OPEN STUDIO with Alan Jones

This is a class for students that would like to work on their own projects at their own pace. The freedom of the studio environment will allow students to work with intense focus, or with expansive contemplation. The instructor will be available to offer guidance on an individual basis.
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Open to all levels

Mondays | 6:00-9:00 pm | January 6 - February 17, 2020 | 7 sessions  | $245, plus Materials Fee: $15 studio fee (required) and $15 for clay (optional)

WATERCOLOR UNLEASHED: WATERCOLOR BASICS - REVIEW FOR ADVANCED AND BEGINNING STUDIES with Julie Gilbert Pollard

Watercolor is considered to be the most challenging medium. This class will focus on what Julie considers to be the “basics” of watercolor, which she finds necessary to review on a regular basis.
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Tuesdays | 1:00 - 4:00 pm | January 7 - 28, 2020 | 4 sessions  | $140

MIXED MEDIA AND COLLAGE with Sue Hunter

The arts of mixed media and collage offer an endless array of creative techniques. This class is perfect for students who would like to add new dimensions to their creative process or beginners who want the freedom to experiment. Create either traditional or abstract designs using acrylic paints and mark making tools for texture.

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Open to all levels.

Tuesdays  |  9:30 am - 12:30 pm  |  January 7 - February 18, 2020  |  7 Sessions  |  $245

WATERCOLOR BASICS with John Erwin

Watercolor can be elusive and challenging.  John Erwin instructs in a way that creates successful paintings.
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For beginning watercolor students

Tuesdays, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm  |  January 7 - February 18, 2020  |  7 sessions  |  $245

WATERCOLOR TECHNIQUES with John Erwin

Watercolor can be elusive and challenging, even to those that have worked in the medium before.  John Erwin instructs in a way that helps experienced watercolor students create more successful paintings than ever before.
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For intermediate/advanced watercolor students

Tuesdays  1:00 pm - 4:00 p.m.  |  January 7 - February 18, 2020  |  7 sessions  |  $245

PAINTING OPEN STUDIO with Sue Hunter

Learn to develop and clarify your painting style while expanding your technical skills in this studio class.
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Prerequisite: Previous painting experience. Bring a blank canvas or a work in progress, images, reference materials, or a sample of finished work, and painting supplies you currently use to the first class; suggestions for additional materials will be discussed at that time.  All media welcome.

Wednesdays  |  9:30 am-12:30 pm  |  January 8 - February 19  |  7 Sessions  |  $245

DRAWING PET PORTRAITS with Ludmila Demich

PRINTMAKING: SILKSCREEN & INTAGLIO PRINTING with Larry Nisula

In this class, students will learn the basics of silkscreen printing. The traditional methods of using photo emulsion and cut stencils to create unique and exciting prints will be explored.

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Skill Level: Beginner and Intermediate

Wednesdays | 1:00 - 4:00 pm |  January 8 - February 19, 2020  |  7 sessions  |  $245, plus $35 materials fee

OIL/ACRYLIC OPEN STUDIO with Sue Hunter

In this class students will be working in oil or acrylic paint. They will learn to develop and clarify their painting style while expanding their technical skills in this studio class.
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Prerequisite: Previous painting experience. Bring a blank canvas or a work in progress, images, reference materials, or a sample of finished work, and painting supplies you currently use to the first class; suggestions for additional materials will be discussed at that time.

Thursdays  |  9:30 am-12:30 pm  |  January 9 - February 20, 2020  |  7 Sessions  |  $245

PASTELS: VIBRANCY AND LUMINOSITY with Ludmila Demich

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Thursdays  |  9:30 - 12:30 pm  |  January 9 - February 20, 2020  |  7 Sessions  |  $245

DRAWING REALISTIC PORTRAITS with Ludmila Demich

Thursdays  |  1:00 - 4:00 pm  |  January 9 - February 20, 2020  |  7 Sessions  |  $245

CERAMIC FIGURE SCULPTURE with Jane Kelsey-Mapel

This class will be an exciting exploration of the human and/or animal form in clay. Jane will discuss basic anatomy and structure and will demonstrate both hand building and traditional modeling techniques to create studies of heads, hands and torsos. Surface finishes will include the use of underglazes, stains and glazes. The ultimate goal of this class is for students to have fun while learning about clay, the figure and developing their own personal style. Note: live models will not be used, students may work from photographs and/or their imagination.

Jane Kelsey-Mapel is an Arizona artist known for her narrative ceramic figure sculptures. She holds a bachelor's degree in Art from Arizona State University and a master's degree in Ceramics from the University of North Texas. Her work is held in numerous public and private collections and has been featured in U.S. and international publications.

All Levels

Thursdays | 1:00 - 4:00 pm | January 9 - February 20, 2020 | 7 sessions  | $245, plus Materials fee: $15 studio fee (required) and $15 clay (optional)

ARTISAN PRINTMAKING with John Erwin

Learn the hands-on art of printmaking and create hand-pulled prints.  Join John on this adventure as you explore traditional and experimental forms of printmaking.  The centuries-old process is easy and fun under the direction of this gifted artist and instructor.  Printmaking opens you to a new form of expression and helps you to reevaluate your approach to art making.

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All Levels
Thursdays  |  9:30- 12:30 p.m.  |  January 9 - February 20, 2020 (no class 1/23)  |  6 sessions  |  $210

OIL AND COLD WAX MEDIUM: An Introduction and Way Beyond with Barbara Bagan

This class is for beginners as well as those who have some experience with oil and cold wax.

Participants will explore a variety of substrates/surfaces including oil paper, Mutilmedia Art Board, and cradled boards. Essential tools and various techniques for “mark-making” and scraping will be demonstrated. Students will learn how to add collage, stencils, and other materials to the oil and cold wax piece. In addition, we will discuss steps to finishing the final piece—to mat and frame or mount, to wax or varnish, to paint, varnish, or wax the sides of the board.

In this class we will play, experiment, and create endless opportunities for “happy accidents” which occur almost effortlessly when oil and cold wax are combined.

Fridays | January 10 - 31, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 pm | 4 sessions | $140

EXPRESSIVE ACRYLIC BASICS with Agustin Vargas

This workshop is for students who seek to be paint with more freedom, expression, and spontaneity in acrylics! Students will learn to loosen up and tap into their own creative flow. Inhibitions will be lost as they learn to trust the process and let the journey of painting guide them.
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Fridays  |  1:00 - 4:00 pm  |  January 10 - February 20, 2020  |  7 Sessions  |  $245

TRAVEL PHOTO SKETCHING  with John Erwin

In this class, students will learn how to use their photos as sketch material to create a personal sketchbook. This class will cover perspective, sketching, and design.
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All Levels

Friday  |  9:30 am-12:30 pm  |  January 10 - February 14, 2020  |  6 sessions  |  $210

DRAWING BASICS with Elliott Everson

Everyone can learn to draw and this class will get you started.

Drawing requires learning how to observe correctly and record what you see.

Students will learn the essentials of proportion, line, shading, perspective and composition, and use basic drawing techniques to create realistic pencil drawings of still life, landscapes and more, with natural and man made textures and subjects.

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All Levels

Tuesdays  |  9:30am - 12:30 pm  |  January 21 - February 18, 2020   |  5  Sessions   |   $175

COLORED PENCIL TECHNIQUES  with Elliott Everson

Join us in learning about basic techniques of colored pencil drawing.

Instruction will include different pencil strokes, blending, layering colors, and burnishing, as well as the use of other tools and materials.

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All Levels

Tuesdays  |  1:00 - 4:00 pm  |  January 21 - February 18, 2020  |  5 Sessions  |  $175

ADVANCED COLORED PENCIL TECHNIQUES with Elliott Everson

Join us to further your learning about the variety of uses and techniques of colored pencil drawing including different pencil strokes, blending, layering colors, burnishing, as well as other tools and materials.

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Wednesdays  |  9:30am - 12:30 pm  |  January 22 - February 19, 2020  |  5 Sessions  |  $175

COLORED PENCIL ON WOOD with Elliott Everson

In this class students will utilize a wood panel as a unique surface for creating Colored Pencil art. Each panel of wood possesses its own personality that offers interesting patterns in the grain that will stimulate creativity. Plants and flowers, trees, autumn leaves, seed pods or interesting designs can be blended into the surface patterns.

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All levels encouraged

Thursdays  |  1:00 - 4:00 pm  |  January 23 - February 20, 2020  |  5 Sessions  |  $175

DRAWING OPEN STUDIO with Elliott Everson

Join Elliott Everson in an open studio setting.  New and returning students continue learning and refining drawing techniques, try new subjects and learn to use new textures or surfaces.

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Fridays  |  9:30 am-12:30 pm  |  January 24 - February 21, 2020  |  5 Sessions  |  $175

WATERCOLOR UNLEASHED: PAINTING FROM PHOTOS with Julie Gilbert Pollard

The focus of this class will be to combine the "reality" of the landscape, as seen by the camera, with the passion a student can bring to their work by using their imagination and memory.
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Tuesdays | 1:00 - 4:00 pm | March 17 - April 21, 2020 | 6 sessions  | $210