Kerry Didday
Thursday 10:00-4:00

Based on Steven Aimone’s book, Expressive Drawing, this workshop will guide students through a freeform and abstract approach to their work. This style emphasizes line and mark, rather than rendering a specific  object, which for many people can create barriers to self-expression. Exercises start off simple and quick, encouraging students to work on instinct and feeling, while later ones focus on detail and refinement. The instructor will cover the elements basic to all drawing: line, mark, shape, texture and tone, then lead you through play and build exercises that allow you to explore these elements first-hand and produce richly satisfying pieces.

Each student will work on their own four separate 36″ x 36″ gessoed canvas with a variety of monochromatic media. Instructor will provide materials. $50 supply fee.

S1: Mar 30

ACM Members $100
Future Members $150

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Come with a friend, go home with a piece you’ve created!

Includes all supplies, complimentary beer or wine and snacks.
Ages 21+, Check our website for last-minute additions!

S15: 4/7/23 Kris Peterson-Watercolor Water Lily, 6-9 $55
Just in time for spring we’ll be painting a beautiful pink water lily. You will learn how to create variegated washes for the petals and how to paint realistic looking water drops on the lily pads. We will also be making graphite paper for use in tracing your designs.

S1: 4/21/23 Elise Manieri Over the Edge Mini Collages Scratchboard-Lion, 7-9, $50
Be prepared to unleash your creativity and go “Over the Edge.” We will create small collages with papers, acrylics and found materials. No experience needed, just your imagination!

S2: 5/5/23 Sheryl Unwin Scratchboard-Lion, 7-9, $50
Sheryl will teach you about the various tools and techniques needed to create a masterpiece! $50

S5: 5/19/23 Donna Carrion Flirty Earrings with Donna Carrion, 6-9, $90
Join Donna in this fun jewelry class. She will teach you all the basics to complete these cute flirty earrings. No Experience needed. Please wear closed toed shoes. 

Elise Manieri I
Wednesdays 1:00-3:30

If you want to explore or improve your abstract art paintings, this is the class for you! Learn and practice art principles, fundamentals and critiquing skills to create your best abstract works using multiple media (primarily acrylic paints). Outside of class research for all as well as assigned projects for students who have taken this class previously.

S4: Mar 15, 22, 29, Apr 5, 12

$124 ACM Members
$149 Future Members

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Elise Manieri I-A
Wednesdays 1:00-3:30

Take your abstract paintings to a new level! We will learn how to paint looser and more spontaneously, allowing brush marks and texture to show through your work.

S1: May 3, 10, 17

$76 ACM Members
$101 Future Members

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