CREATE Arts Center

Discover the joy and creative possibilities of watercolor! Watercolor is a fun and low pressure medium that is perfect for anyone curious about the world of paint. Join artist Tara Holl in reviewing watercolor basics as well as exploring intermediate level techniques such as value, brushstrokes, color relationships, texture, transparency and opacity. Prior knowledge of ... Read More

Embark on an exciting hands-on journey through the world of art! Each week, our talented teaching artist Kelsey Joyce will take you on a virtual exploration of a new artist, and will teach you how to create your own artwork inspired by their creations. This 8-week course, designed for beginner through intermediate-level artists, will help ... Read More

Do you love to create characters and worlds? Would you like to bring them to life? Through techniques used in comics and cartooning, learn how to use your ideas to build your story even further. Guided by comics artist Shelby Kelley, learn how to form your characters and fully develop them using elements of design. ... Read More

Pick up a pencil and learn to draw in this 8-week class designed to teach the fundamentals of drawing. Whether it's your first time drawing or you want to learn some techniques to upgrade your artistic style, this class will teach you the basics needed to create works of art in pencil and ink. Class ... Read More

Join artist Danielle Gantt to learn the basics of painting or advance your technique to the next level, in this class designed for beginner to intermediate level artists. Explore the foundations of art techniques: use of color, lines, value, and shapes to create both realistic and imaginative compositions in paint! Individualized instruction will be targeted ... Read More

Join professional teaching artist Danielle Gantt for 8 weeks of fun! Whether you’re looking to review the basics or learn some new techniques to upgrade your artistic style, this class will teach you the basics needed to create works of art in different wet and dry mediums. Class meets for 8 sessions. Must take Drawing ... Read More

Discover the joy of turning your 2-D inspirations into 3-D reality! Join professional teaching artist Kelsey Joyce for a new online class that is all about exploring how to handbuild with conventional and unconventional materials. Materials: Pencil Pencil Sharpener Eraser Washable Liquid Glue Glue Stick Masking Tape Scissors Foil Color Pencil Pack Water Soluble Marker ... Read More

Join artist Jose Piedra to learn the basics of painting or advance your technique to the next level, in this class designed for beginner artists. Explore the foundations of art techniques: use of color, lines, value, and shapes to create both realistic and imaginative compositions in paint! Individualized instruction will be targeted towards each student’s ... Read More

Immerse yourself in the world of color with master painter Jose Piedra by learning the basics of painting with acrylics! Acrylics are a versatile and exciting medium for painters of all experience levels. In this 8-week course, learn how to creatively express your vision, and explore the fundamentals of art such as color theory, perspective, ... Read More

Develop advanced techniques and begin to build your portfolio in this class designed for older students who want to move beyond the basics and take their art to the next level. Explore the fundamentals of two-dimensional and three-dimensional art and learn new techniques to incorporate into your work. Explore a variety of personal projects under ... Read More

Do you love to create characters and worlds? Would you like to bring them to life? Through techniques used in comics and cartooning, learn how to use your ideas to build your story even further. Guided by comics artist Shelby Kelley, learn how to form your characters and fully develop them using elements of design. ... Read More

Portraiture is where it’s at in this class for beginner to intermediate level artists. Working with teaching artist Jose Piedra, learn about proper proportions, value, textures and more! Whether you’re a first time artist or you just want a refresher this class will teach you the basics needed to create a portrait. Materials: Pencil Pencil ... Read More

Join interdisciplinary artist Ann Deutermann for a 4 part workshop, where we will create a mixed media painting using a variety of materials and techniques. Acrylic paint and it’s mediums will be explored along with combining dry mediums such as pencil and pastel. Learn how to incorporate materials such as paper, fabric, beading, and found ... Read More

Pick up a pencil with our talented teaching artist Carla Byrd and learn to draw in this 8-week class designed to teach the fundamentals of drawing. Whether it's your first time drawing or you want to learn some techniques to upgrade your artistic style, this class will teach you the basics needed to create works ... Read More

Pick up a pencil with talented teaching artist Carla Byrd and build on your drawing skills in this 8-week class designed to teach the fundamentals of drawing. Whether you're an experienced artist or you want to learn some new techniques to upgrade your artistic style, this class will teach you the basics needed to create ... Read More

Our Art Immersion series takes you on a deep dive into the world of art. This fall it’s all about mixed media! Taught by expert teaching artist Ann Deutermann, students will work with combinations of materials and techniques – paper mache, paint, paper, cardboard, pencils, and more – to CREATE a variety of 2D and ... Read More

Spend some quality time as a family exploring the world of clay! Whether your clay creations are purely decorative or practical pieces, you'll treasure the time you spend working both independently and as a family. Explore clay construction (pinch, coil, and slab -- all hand building; no wheel), and various glaze finishes. Projects are fired ... Read More

Spend some quality time as a family by taking your pottery skills to the next level with more advanced pinch pot, slab and coil projects using new hand-building techniques. Adult participation and previous experience in Family Pottery with CREATE are required. Fee includes participation for 1 child and 1 adult. Class meets for 5 sessions. ... Read More

Spend some quality time as a family exploring the world of clay! Whether your clay creations are purely decorative or practical pieces, you'll treasure the time you spend working both independently and as a family. Explore clay construction (pinch, coil, and slab -- all hand building; no wheel), and various glaze finishes. Projects are fired ... Read More

Spend some quality time as a family by taking your pottery skills to the next level with more advanced pinch pot, slab and coil projects using new hand-building techniques. Adult participation and previous experience in Family Pottery with CREATE are required. Fee includes participation for 1 child and 1 adult. Class meets for 5 sessions. ... Read More

When school is out for the summer, art is in --and ONLINE!-- at CREATE! Each week of summer camp will bring new online art adventures. Our experienced teaching artists inspire creativity by teaching a variety of art-making techniques, and by exploring the styles of artists to help our campers draw inspiration for their own artwork. ... Read More