Preschool
What Can You See Under the Sea?
Instructor: Michelle Davis Petelinz
Ages: 3-5 years
Fee: $76 Resident / $91 Non-resident
Date & Time: Thursdays, May 8 – June 12, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Register for Summer Classes on March 18th!
Each week we'll explore books about the wonders of the undersea world and create sea-themed art. Projects include salt paintings, and painting, watercolors, and torn paper seascapes. Supplies included. 6 Sessions.
Youth
Youth and Teen Bead Club
Instructor: Anne Terry
Ages: 10-16 years
Fee: $15 Resident/ Non-resident
Date & Time: Saturday, May 3, 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Register for Summer Classes on March 18th!
This new club will focus on making beaded jewelry, bead stitches, and anything related to beads of all sizes! It is open to all levels of experience. All supplies are included. There will be one session.
Art Journal Explorations
Instructor: Ashley Bonner
Ages: 12+ years
Fee: $126 Resident / $141 Non-resident
Date & Time: Fridays, May 2 – May 30, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Register for Summer Classes on March 18th!
Start a new creative practice in this guided art journal creation class. Each week we will have new creative challenges to explore. Starting with a simple, empty notebook, we will explore ways to fill your book with fun techniques and creations. We will examine many different ways to prep the pages of your book for fun experiments and detailed drawings. This class is a great way to go further into your journaling or art sketchbook practice, or to start a new artistic medium! Class time will include options for structured and independent work in your new journals. $10 supply fee due to instructor at start of class for materials. 5 Sessions
Jewelry
Bracelets! Bracelets! Bracelets!
Instructor: Amy Veatch
Ages: 16+ years
Fee: $146 Resident / $161 Non-resident
Date & Time: Thursday, May 8 – June 12, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Register for Summer Classes on March 18th!
Make cuff and link bracelets using rolling mill, hammering, sawing, and hydraulic press techniques! Students will form sheet metal into one-of-a-kind bracelets. Materials not included; some metals are available for purchase at Sertoma. Experience sawing and soldering would be good for this class. 6 Sessions.
Painting
Workshop: Watercolor Weekend
Instructor: Janie Johnson
Ages: 16+ years
Fee: $121 Resident / $136 Non-resident
Date & Time: Saturday and Sunday, April 26 – April 27, 9:45 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.
Register for Watercolor Weekend!
Take the fear out of watercolor! Each monthly class will cover a different subject. The length of the class will give students the opportunity to explore the different techniques in watercolor. We will explore landscapes, florals, abstracts, and more! Some watercolor experience is necessary. Two sessions.
Abstraction
Instructor: Peter Marin
Ages: 16+ years
Fee: $145 Resident / $160 Non-resident
Date & Time: Thursday, May 1- June 5, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Register for Summer Classes on March 18th!
This course offers a process to working abstractly by identifying common themes. By revising these themes, students are able to identify their preferences and make abstract work that is representative of its author. Any wet media welcome. Student supplies their own materials - bring at least one support/substrate to class along with all your preferred materials. 6 sessions.
Pottery & Ceramics
Pottery For the Garden
Instructor: Jeannette Stevenson
Ages: 16+ years
Fee: $73 Resident / $88 Non-resident
Date & Time: Mondays, March 24 – April 14, 4:00 p.m.– 6:15 p.m.
Register for Pottery For the Garden
Planters, lanterns, and bee baths oh my! Create artwork for the garden using the wheel. We’ll explore options for planters, birdhouses, lanterns, bird & bee baths, toad houses, etc. You must be able to make a cylinder or bowl from 3 lbs of clay. You’ll need the basic pottery tool kit plus a fettling knife, and hole making tools. This class does not qualify for a studio card. 4 Sessions.
Fibers
Beginner Weaving: Make Your Own Mini Loom
Instructor: Samantha Pell
Ages: 16+ years
Fee: $121 resident / $136 non-resident
Date & Time: Sundays, March 23 – April 13, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Register for Beginner Weaving: Make Your Own Mini Loom
Learn various ways to turn just about anything into a mini loom! In this class, we will experiment with weaving on different objects, small frame looms, and even journals. Students will practice and learn simple weaving techniques and focus on pattern, color, texture, and material! 4 Sessions.
Mending and Beautifying Gently Used Garments
Instructor: Patrizia Ferreira
Ages: 16+ years
Fee: $46 resident / $61 non-resident
Date & Time: Tuesdays, April 15-May 6, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Register for Mending and Beautifying Gently Used Garments
Embracing the art of slow making and borrowing from ancestral stitching techniques such as Japanese boro, sashiko, and Indian kantha we will work with our hands to lovingly patch and beautify our gently worn garments. Bring one or two items to beautify to class or simply scraps of fabric to create beautiful patches to apply later. 4 Sessions.
Crochet Patterns
Instructor: Samantha Pell
Ages: 15+ years
Fee: $73 resident / $88 non-resident
Date & Time: Tuesdays, April 15 – April 29, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Register for Crochet Patterns
For those who have a good grasp of the four basic stitches: single, double, half-double and treble. Learn how these stitches work together in create patterns. Students will learn how to read pattern diagrams to complete various style samples. 3 Sessions.
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SRIS Clay Exploration
Instructor: Sertoma Arts Center Staff
Ages: 16+
Fee: $25 resident / $40 non-resident
Date & Time: Friday, March 7 – March 21, 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Register for SRIS Clay Exploration
Unleash your creativity in Clay Exploration, a welcoming and supportive beginner pottery program designed specifically for individuals with disabilities. Whether you’re new to clay or looking to explore a fun, tactile art form, this program offers an inclusive space for self-expression and artistic growth.
Experienced instructors provide step-by-step guidance in hand-building, wheel-throwing, and glazing techniques while allowing participants the creative freedom to explore different texture, shapes, and styles at their own pace. Projects include mirror frames, pinch pots, flower bouquets, and coil pots.
Please note SRIS Clay Exploration does not qualify participants for studio membership.
