Winter Adult Classes

Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials, a charcuterie board, and refreshments are included, no skills are required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening.

In this session, learn how to throw a pot on the wheel. Your creations will be glaze fired and ready for pick up three weeks after the class.

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing that is washable.

Price: $150 ($120 for Members)
Location: Ceramics Studio (L47)

Friday, January 24, 2025, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Kelly Edwards
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Fridas, February 21, 2025, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Ryan Sniegocki
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Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials, a charcuterie board, and refreshments are included, no skills are required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening.

In this session, create a mug while learning clay hand-building techniques and other sculpting skills. Have fun adding your own style and personality through sculpting a face onto your mug. Your creations will be glaze fired with a watertight finish and ready for pickup three weeks after the class.

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing that is washable.

Price: $150 ($120 for Members)
Location: Ceramics Studio (L40)
Instructor: Jenn Perren
Date: Friday, February 14, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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Use your hands to construct a clay vessel and learn basic ceramic handbuilding methods. View work in AMFA's Studio Time + Studio Practice exhibition and discover how materials are transformed through making art.

Create your clay vessel on the first day, then learn how to colorfully decorate it the following week.

Price: $120 ($96 for Members)
Location: Ceramics Studio (L40)
Instructor: Carl Napolitano
Length: Two Days
Dates: Mondays, January 27 & February 3, 2025
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

All supplies included.

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Create and design a customized wooden tool to use for forming and shaping your clay artwork. Use basic woodworking techniques to carve, cut, and sand a hard wood into a personalized, long-lasting tool for your studio.

Price: $75 ($60 for Members)
Location: Wood Shop (L37)
Instructor: Kim Arcega
Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

All supplies included.

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View work in AMFA's Studio Time + Studio Practice exhibition and discover how raw materials are transformed through making your own art. Learn how to shape a cup and/or bowl on the pottery wheel and glaze your ceramic pieces.

Price: $120 ($96 for Members)
Location: Ceramics Studio (L47)
Instructor: Danielle James
Length: Two Days
Dates: Wednesdays, February 5 & 12, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

All supplies included.

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Create a cylindrical vase inspired by AMFA's exhibition Rivera's Paris. Students will visit the AMFA galleries to view select artworks and collect ideas of how to design their vase with color and shapes.

Learn how to use underglaze and carving tools to create designs on your vase. A clear glaze will be applied by staff to brighten colors.

Price: $75 ($60 for Members)
Location: Ceramics Studio (L40)
Instructor: India Childress
Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

All supplies included.

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Decorate pottery with colorful glaze and a simple sharpie pen! Learn all about the basics of Raku firing.

Two pieces of pottery will be provided for students to decorate, glaze, and fire. Experienced students can bring two hand-sized wheel thrown or handbuilt bisqueware to glaze and fire.

The instructor will demonstrate proper safety, glazing techniques, and preparing materials.

Price: $75 ($60 for Members)
Location: Ceramics Studio (L47)
Instructor: Kelly Edwards
Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

All supplies included.

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Learn the fundamental techniques of hand building: pinch, coil, and slab. Explore how to combine these techniques to make functional and sculptural ceramics. Instruction will also cover the basics of glazing.

One bag of clay will be provided. See supply list for additional required materials.

FOUR WEEKS

Price: $210 ($171 for Members) $193 ($157 for Members)
Location: Ceramics Studio (L40)

Tuesdays, January 14 - February 4, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Lily Warren
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Mondays, February 10 - March 10, 2025, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Carl Napolitano
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EIGHT WEEKS

Price: $390 ($315 for Members) $330 ($267 for Members)
Location: Ceramics Studio (L40)

Mondays, January 13 - March 10, 2025, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Jean Mross
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Wednesdays, January 15 - March 5, 2025, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Jenn Perren
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Learn the fundamental techniques of making work on the pottery wheel: wedging, opening, centering, and pulling. This class focuses on the processes of wheel throwing to encourage skill building and exploration of making pottery on the wheel.

One bag of clay will be provided. See supply list for additional required materials.

FOUR WEEKS

Price: $210 ($171 for Members) $193 ($157 for Members)
Location: Ceramics Studio (L47)

Tuesdays, February 18 - March 11, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Lily Warren
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EIGHT WEEKS

Price: $390 ($315 for Members) $330 ($267 for Members)
Location: Ceramics Studio (L47)

Mondays, January 13 - March 10, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Jean Mross
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Mondays, January 13 - March 10, 2025, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Vijay Gondhalekar
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Tuesdays, January 14 - March 4, 2025, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Danielle James
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Explore and learn the process of portrait sculpting from acclaimed Arkansas artist, Michael Warrick. Work in front of a live model and use red clay to create a sculpture. With your hands and available tools, form the cranium and model facial features to capture a life-like resemblance.

Price: $255 ($207 for Members) $218 ($177 for Members)
Location: Ceramics Studio (L40)
Instructor: Michael Warrick
Length: Five Weeks
Dates: Thursdays, February 6 - March 6, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

One bag of clay will be provided. See supply list for additional required materials.

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Learn about and practice the technical skills required to make a ceramic teapot.

The first day will be spent working with wet clay to make the teapot body, lid, and spout. These parts will be assembled on the second day to create your teapot.

Students will need to bring at least 10 pounds of clay for this workshop.

Price: $120 ($96 for Members)
Location: Ceramics Studio (L47)
Instructor: Tony Bockhold
Prerequisite: 8-Week Beginner Ceramics
Length: Two Days
Dates: Saturday, January 25 – Sunday, January 26, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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Continue to build upon your handbuilding skills, with instruction covering how to use drape molds and other available tools and equipment to create free-formed ceramic work. Intermediate lessons of coiling, pinching, slabs, and glazing are covered.

One bag of clay will be provided. See supply list for additional required materials.

Price: $390 ($315 for Members) $330 ($267 for Members)
Location: Ceramics Studio (L40)
Length: Eight Weeks
Prerequisite: Beginner Handbuilding

Tuesdays, January 14 - March 4, 2025, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: India Childress
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Wednesdays, January 15 - March 5, 2025, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Beth Lambert
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Thursdays, January 16 - March 6, 2025, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Kelly Edwards
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Expand upon learned techniques from Beginner Wheel Throwing. Some handbuilding techniques may also be taught during this class. Projects may include altered pots, lidded pottery, throwing sets, with learning to use underglazes and glazes.

One bag of clay will be provided. See supply list for additional required materials.

Price: $390 ($315 for Members) $330 ($267 for Members)
Location: Ceramics Studio (L47)
Length: Eight Weeks
Prerequisite: Beginner Wheel Throwing

Thursdays, January 16 - March 6, 2025, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Tony Bockhold
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Fridays, January 17 - March 7, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Kelly Edwards
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Independent Study is for the experienced ceramics student to focus on self-directed hand-built projects. The instructor will be available during class time to advise and assist students with their projects. No formal instruction is provided.

Price: $390 ($315 for Members) $330 ($267 for Members)
Location: Ceramics Studio (L40)
Length: Eight Weeks
Prerequisite: Intermediate Handbuilding
Instructor: Kelly Edwards
Dates: Thursdays, January 16 - March 6, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials, a charcuterie board, and refreshments are included, no skills are required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening.

In this session, explore the artwork on view in AMFA's exhibition Rivera's Paris and create a drawn portrait inspired by what you see. After a visit to the Galleries, the instructor will show you the step-by-step process of drawing a portrait using proportion, line, and value to create the basic shapes and artistic rules needed to complete your work.

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing that is washable.

Price: $150 ($120 for Members)
Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
Instructor: Sarah Lassiter
Date: Friday, February 21, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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Drop in any of these drawing sessions to work in an untutored setting from the draped or undraped model. Each three-hour session will feature a variety of timed poses, providing a dynamic experience for both students and artists.

Must be 18+ to attend, as the sessions may use the undraped model. Instructor moderates the session and is available for critique and questions upon request.

Price Per Session: $25 ($20 for Members)
Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
Instructor: Michael Lierly
Dates: January 22, February 5 & 19, March 5
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased from Guest Services before each session.

Students are encouraged to bring their own materials or purchase materials from the AMFA Museum Store. See supply list for recommended materials. Basic drawing materials will also be available.

Immerse yourself in art during this hands-on drawing workshop designed to explore artistic techniques and styles! The instructor will guide you through the principles of creating artwork using inspiration from works on view from AMFA’s permanent collection.

Participants will learn how to use multiple perspectives to compose a drawing and simplify 3D shapes. This immersive workshop offers a unique opportunity to develop drawing skills while deepening your understanding of creating line, shape, texture, and space.

Price: $75 ($60 for Members)
Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
Instructor: Rachel Cobler
Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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Learn to draw portraits with traditional techniques using pencils and charcoal. Explore the areas of facial anatomy, model positioning, lighting, and expression.

Price: $180 ($144 for Members) $163 ($130 for Members)
Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
Instructor: Dominique Simmons
Length: Four Weeks
Dates: Wednesdays, January 15 - February 5, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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Learn to draw portraits with traditional techniques using colorful pastel and conte crayon. Explore the areas of facial anatomy, model positioning, lighting, and expression.

Price: $180 ($144 for Members) $163 ($130 for Members)
Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
Instructor: Dominique Simmons
Length: Four Weeks
Dates: Wednesdays, February 19 - March 12, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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Working with a model, learn gestural drawing to capture a model's pose, structural drawing to create correct proportions, and value to build contrast between light and shadow.

This class is perfect for beginners and intermediate students to hone their drawing skills. Students must be 18+ to attend, as the class may use an undraped model.

Price: $180 ($144 for Members) $163 ($130 for Members)
Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
Instructor: Michael Lierly
Length: Four Weeks
Dates: Mondays, February 3 - 24, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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Learn how to visualize shapes and forms like an artist. Enjoy an overview of drawing basics and gain a better understanding of composition, perspective, light, and shadow.

This class is perfect for beginners and intermediate students to hone their drawing skills.

Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
Instructor: Elly Bates
Length: Eight Weeks
Dates: Tuesdays, January 14 - March 4, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials, a charcuterie board, and refreshments are included, no skills are required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening.

In this session, create decorative and useable glass swizzle sticks to stir your favorite beverages. Experience the thrill of glass torchworking by melting, fusing, shaping, and layering glass rods together.

Return the next week to pick up your swizzle sticks and learn to mix a signature cocktail or mocktail with instruction guided by a Park Grill bartender.

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing that is washable.

Price: $175 ($140 for Members)
Location: Glass Studio (L38)
Instructor: Donnell Williams
Date: Fridays, February 7 & 14, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials, a charcuterie board, and refreshments are included, no skills are required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening.

In this session, create a vibrant suncatcher perfect for adorning your wall or window! Learn the step-by-step process of stained glass while diving into the fundamentals as you craft this beautiful piece.

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing that is washable.

Price: $150 ($120 for Members)
Location: Glass Studio (L38)
Instructor: Jennie Cooper
Date: Friday, March 7, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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Create a unique sculpture by sculpting a solid clay shape to be transformed into beautiful glass. Learn the basic skills of making an open plaster mold to cast solid glass sculpture in an electric kiln.

Your glass sculpture will catch the light in ways that will brighten up any room. All skill levels welcome!

Price: $230 ($194 for Members) $213 ($180 for Members)
Location: Glass Studio (L38)
Instructor: Lola Warren
Length: Four Weeks
Dates: Saturdays, February 22 - March 15, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

All supplies included.

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Learn the basic techniques of glass fusing. Cut shapes from glass sheets and prepare colorful mosaic-like designs to fuse and melt in a kiln.

Learn how to use molds to slump and shape glass into dishes, bowls, and other artistic shapes. Explore the use of Bullseye sheet glass, frit, rods, stringers and powders.

Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

FOUR WEEKS

Price: $180 ($144 for Members) $163 ($130 for Members)
Location: Glass Studio (L38)

Tuesdays, February 11 - March 4, 2025, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Lola Warren
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EIGHT WEEKS

Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
Location: Glass Studio (L38)

Wednesdays, January 15 - March 5, 2025, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Sandra Graham
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Wednesdays, January 15 - March 5, 2025, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Donnell Williams
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Thursdays, January 16 - March 6, 2025, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Donnell Williams
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Make colorful stained glass designs that will brighten up any room!

An experienced glass instructor will demonstrate how to create a design, cut glass, and solder. An overview of techniques, tools, and materials of the art of stained glass will be taught.

Price: $195 ($158 for Members) $177 ($144 for Members)
Location: Glass Studio (L38)
Instructor: Jennie Cooper
Length: Four Weeks
Dates: Thursdays, January 16 - February 6, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

All supplies included.

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Learn to create colorful glass beads by melting and shaping glass together over a hot torch flame.

Thin and thick glass rods will be used to decorate beads by making dots, lines, and various shapes.

Price: $210 ($171 for Members) $193 ($157 for Members)
Location: Glass Studio (L38)
Instructor: Laurie Ament
Length: Four Weeks
Dates: Saturdays, January 18 - February 8, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

All supplies included. Additional glass rods can be purchased as needed during class from the AMFA Museum Store.

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Build on learned skills from Beginner Fused Glass and create unique glass objects.

Intermediate Fused Glass students work with Bullseye sheet glass, frit, rods, stringers, and powders to explore the artistic process of glass making. Learn advanced methods for kiln fusing glass by layering, shaping, and carving.

Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
Location: Glass Studio (L38)
Instructor: Carolyn Garner
Length: Eight Weeks
Prerequisite: Beginner Fused Glass
Dates: Mondays, January 13 - March 10, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials, a charcuterie board, and refreshments are included, no skills are required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening.

In this session, create a hammered copper bracelet with a personalized message or design. Learn how to hammer, bend, and stamp designs onto a piece of heavy copper wire.

Price: $150 ($120 for Members)
Location: Metals Studio (L39)
Instructor: Myriam Saavedra
Date: Friday, February 7, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials, a charcuterie board, and refreshments are included, no skills are required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening.

In this session, learn how to shape metal as you make a custom-sized ring from a vintage silver coin.

Price: $150 ($120 for Members)
Location: Metals Studio (L39)
Instructor: Sigrun Simons-Rank
Date: Friday, March 7, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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Make a Cubist-inspired pendant and earrings with polymer clay. Learn how to create designs and patterns inspired by the cubist artworks in AMFA’s exhibition Rivera’s Paris.

This workshop includes an hour lunch break while the work is fired. All materials are provided and all skill levels are welcome.

Price: $95 ($78 for Members)
Location: Metals Studio (L39)
Instructor: Danya Golden
Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Create a colorful metal pendant inspired by AMFA’s exhibition Minimalism: Color, Line, Form. Learn to apply and fuse colorful powdered glass to metal using a kiln.

All materials are provided and all skill levels are welcome.

Price: $75 ($60 for Members)
Location: Metals Studio (L39)
Instructor: Myriam Saavedra
Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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Learn silversmithing skills from a professional metalsmith. The instructor will teach you how to safely operate common tools used in a metals studio, like hand saws and hammers.

Instruction will cover using a torch to solder metal, creating a textured surface on metal, and making a bezel setting for a cabochon stone.

Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
Location: Metals Studio (L39)
Length: Eight Weeks

Wednesdays, January 15 - March 5, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Erin House
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Thursdays, January 16 - March 6, 2025, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Chelsea Nanfelt Rowe
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Learn how to prepare, form, and decorate silver metal clay to make pendants and earrings. The instructor will show you how interesting and exciting it is to work with metal clay.

Metal clay is a soft, workable material that fires to solid metal in a kiln, and your work will be fired between classes.

All materials are provided and all skill levels are welcome.

Price: $280 ($234 for Members) $263 ($220 for Members)
Location: Metals Studio (L39)
Instructor: Sharon Landon
Length: Four Weeks
Dates: Thursdays, January 16 - February 6, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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Use fire, water, earth, and air to create exciting free-formed metal casts. Learn how to safely melt silver and pour the red hot liquid metal over water, salt, broom straw, sand, and cuttlefish bone to produce jewelry.

All materials are provided and all skill levels are welcome.

Price: $280 ($234 for Members) $263 ($220 for Members)
Location: Metals Studio (L39)
Instructors: Sigrun Simons-Rank & Erin House
Length: Four Weeks
Dates: Tuesdays, February 11 - March 4, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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View work in AMFA's exhibition Studio Time + Studio Practice and discover how materials are transformed through making your own art.

Create four pieces of jewelry in four weeks in this fun exploration of the Metals Studio. Learn metalsmithing techniques of sawing, filing, fusing, and soldering. Wet your appetite to learn more about silversmithing.

All materials are provided and all skill levels are welcome.

Price: $219 ($179 for Members) $202 ($165 for Members)
Location: Metals Studio (L39)
Instructor: Myriam Saavedra
Length: Four Weeks
Dates: Wednesdays, February 12 - March 5, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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Learn from a professional metalsmith and work alongside talented students in Intermediate Metals.

This class is for students experienced in basic silversmithing and torch soldering who are looking to learn more in-depth metals techniques. The instructor will advise students on projects and demonstrate exciting processes. Students will have access to new processes and techniques to pursue their own self-directed work.

Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
Location: Metals Studio (L39)
Instructor: Sigrun Simons-Rank
Length: Eight Weeks
Dates: Mondays, January 13 - March 10, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Prerequisite: Beginner Silversmithing

All supplies included.

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Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials, a charcuterie board, and refreshments are included, no skills are required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening.

In this session, learn how to paint flowers with watercolors in simple instructed steps. The instructor will walk you through the painting process and make watercolors easier to use.

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing that is washable.

Price: $100 ($80 for Members)
Location: Flex Studio I & II (L49)
Instructor: Sarah Lassiter
Date: Friday, January 24, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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Explore artwork on view in the AMFA Galleries and learn how to create an expressive watercolor painting. Students will work with watercolor on paper to create artwork inspired by works featured in one of AMFA's exhibitions.

Price: $75 ($60 for Members)
Location: Flex Studio I & II (L49)
Instructor: Sarah Lassiter
Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

All supplies included.

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This workshop provides an opportunity for participants to create expressive paintings influenced by live music.

Local artist Hamid Ebrahimifar will provide handmade brushes for participants and demonstrate the improvisational painting process.

Price: $90 ($72 for Members)
Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
Instructor: Hamid Ebrahimifar
Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

All supplies included.

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Explore artwork featured in AMFA's exhibition Rivera's Paris and learn how to create a Cubist painting. Students will work with acrylic paint on canvas and construct a composition with line, shape, and color.

Price: $75 ($60 for Members)
Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
Instructor: Nancy Wilson
Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

All supplies included.

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Learn how to use and apply color as an artist. Use the color wheel to learn how colors relate to one another.

Gain an understanding of how to mix colors to achieve a desired result, including the technique of optical blending. Explore how to lighten and darken color intensity, harmonize colors, and create strong color relationships.

Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
Location: Flex Studio I & II (L49)
Instructor: Joel Boyd
Length: Eight Weeks
Dates: Mondays, January 13 - March 10, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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Create a painting that uses expressive lines, shapes, colors, forms, and gestural marks to represent a subject. Learn how to mix colors, what types of brushes to use, and ways to approach making a painting with acrylics.

This class focuses on abstraction and the technical aspects of this versatile painting medium.

Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
Instructor: Elly Bates
Length: Eight Weeks
Dates: Thursdays, January 16 - March 6, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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Use watercolors to create botanical studies and expressive works based on botanical forms. Learn how to mix and build the right colors to match the subject and how to go from a technical representation to something more expressive.

Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
Location: Flex Studio I & II (L49)
Instructor: Emily Wood
Length: Eight Weeks
Dates: Fridays, January 17 - March 7, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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Learn the painting techniques of watercolor, including how to layer watercolors and use washes, along with alternative methods like dry brushing to create a desired image.

This class is perfect for beginners and open to those with experience who want to continue building their skills in the medium.

Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
Location: Flex Studio I & II (L49)
Instructor: Sarah Lasister
Length: Eight Weeks
Dates: Tuesdays, January 14 - March 4, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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Learn various mixing techniques, brush selection, and explore different surfaces for oil painting. Explore this luminous medium while also creating works of personal investigation and expression.

This class is perfect for beginners and open to those with experience who want to continue building their skills in the medium.

Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
Location: Drawing Studio (L48)
Instructor: Sarah Lassiter
Length: Eight Weeks
Dates: Thursdays, January 16 - March 6, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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Drop in during any of these printmaking sessions to work in an independent setting. The instructor will be available to moderate the session and answer questions upon request.

Price: $25 ($20 for Members)
Location: Flex Studio I & II (L49)
Instructor: Kristin Karr
Dates: January 15, 22, & 29; February 5, 12, 19, & 26; March 5
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased from Guest Services before the session.

Students are encouraged to bring their own materials or purchase materials from the AMFA Museum Store. See supply list for recommended materials. Basic printmaking materials will also be available.

Learn how to create printed compositions on paper with rubber block stamping. This workshop will provide instruction on how to carve, ink, and print using water soluble inks.

Participants will leave this workshop with a colorful completed print and several carved block stamps.

Price: $75 ($60 for Members)
Location: Flex Studio I & II (L49)
Instructor: Kristin Karr
Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

All supplies included.

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Create artwork through the art of printmaking. Learn about and practice the techniques of relief, drypoint, and monoprints.

Designed for the beginner and experienced student, this printmaking class provides a great opportunity for beginners to learn how to carve, ink, and print using a press. Advanced printmakers are able to use color relief and etching techniques.

Price: $180 ($144 for Members) $163 ($130 for Members)
Location: Flex Studio I & II (L49)
Instructor: David Warren
Length: Four Weeks
Dates: Wednesdays, January 15 - February 5, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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Learn about linoleum block printing techniques from printmaking artist Perrion Hurd. Perrion’s distinctive carving style provides inspiration to create unique linocut prints that demonstrate a dynamic use of line, shape, texture, and pattern.

Participants will leave this class with multiple completed prints and carved linoleum blocks.

Price: $180 ($144 for Members) $163 ($130 for Members)
Location: Flex Studio I & II (L49)
Instructor: Perrion Hurd
Length: Four Weeks
Dates: Wednesdays, February 19 - March 12, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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Create artwork with local artist Sandra Sell! Visit the AMFA galleries and learn about Sandra's work and artistic ideas. Learn the basics of designing and carving a dimensional image on a wooden wall placard.

Students will implement the process of reductive wood carving to realize their design. Surface treatments will include a choice in acrylic paint, colored pencil, and texture.

Price: $120 ($96 for Members)
Location: Wood Shop (L37)
Instructor: Sandra Sell
Length: Two Weeks
Dates: Thursdays, January 16 & 23, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

All supplies included.

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Learn the fundamental techniques of woodturning with an emphasis on proper tool usage, methods of work holding, cutting versus scraping, and safety. Sessions include spindle turning and faceplate or bowl turning.

All materials provided.

Price: $180 ($144 for Members) $163 ($130 for Members)
Location: Wood Shop (L37)
Instructor: Kim Fifer
Length: Two Weeks, Four Days

January 17 - 25, 2025
Fridays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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February 28 - March 8, 2025
Fridays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Make a cutting board for kitchen use. Learn how to use the jointer, planer, table saw, bandsaw, and router in this great foundational workshop. Sand the cutting board and apply a food-safe finish.

Choose from domestic hardwoods on hand: maple, walnut, and cherry. Mix and match for a unique design.

Price: $150 ($122 for Members) $135 ($110 for Members)
Location: Wood Shop (L37)
Instructor: Reed James
Length: Three Weeks
Dates: Mondays, January 27 - February 10, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

All supplies included.

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Learn basic techniques and how to use the typical equipment for woodworking. Safely transform wood from rough lumber into a cutting board and a small box.

All materials included.

Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
Location: Wood Shop (L37)
Length: Eight Weeks
Instructor: Chad Loucks
Date: Tuesdays, January 14 - March 4, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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Design and construct a four-legged wood end table. Learn how to make your table components from rough lumber. Create mortise-and-tenon joinery and taper legs with a tapering jig.

Students will also learn how to select and purchase lumber with instructor guidance.

Price: $360 ($288 for Members) $300 ($240 for Members)
Location: Wood Shop (L37)
Instructor: Andrew Myers
Length: Eight Weeks
Dates: Wednesdays, January 15 - March 5, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Supplies not included. See supply list for required materials.

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Design individual projects with instructor guidance. The scale of your projects is limited to small furniture or sculpture. Best practices for machine use will be reviewed. Demonstrations depend on student interest.

Students are responsible for providing their own materials.

Price: $480 ($384 for Members) $380 ($320 for Members)
Location: Wood Shop (L37)
Shop Monitor: Chad Loucks
Length: Eight Weeks
Dates: Tuesdays, January 14 - March 4, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Prerequisite: Instructor Approval

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