Preschool

Mini Monet

Instructor: Michelle Davis Petelinz

Ages: 1.5-2.5 years
Fee: $66 Resident / $81 Non-resident
Date & Time: Tuesdays, January 6 – February 10, 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Register for Winter and Spring classes on December 2nd! 

This class introduces little ones to a variety of art materials through hands-on learning. Discovery and creative play encourage the development of motor skills and group social skills. A parent or caregiver attends with child; only child should be registered for class. Supplies included. 6 sessions.

Youth

Imagination Station

Instructor: Sarah Clover

Ages: 5-12 years
Fee: $101 Resident / $116 Non-resident
Date & Time: Tuesdays, January 6 – February 10, 4:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.

Register for Winter and Spring classes on December 2nd! 

Let your imagination soar! This class will focus on fundamentals of art by exploring a variety of materials, techniques. Creating unique art with drawing, painting, collage, paper craft and sculpture. Supplies included. 6 sessions.

Teen

Draw Your Own Anime Character

Instructor: Arielle Marcum

Ages: 13-17 years
Fee: $101 Resident / $116 Non-resident
Date & Time: Mondays, January 5 – February 9, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Register for Winter and Spring classes on December 2nd! 

Do you have an anime character you want to try drawing? Have a character in your head but can't seem to get in on paper? In this class, I’ll teach you the foundations of drawing in the anime style so you can watch your character come to life! Supplies provided. 5 Sessions. No Class: January 19.

Winter Gifts 

Instructor: Patty Merrell

Ages: 12-16 years
Fee: $46 Resident / $61 Non-resident
Date & Time: Tuesdays, November 18 – November 25, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Register for Winter Gifts

Create decorative and functional ceramic gifts using different techniques such as slab, coil, and pinch techniques. Students will make gifts for friends and family the first day and then decorate them with vibrant glazes the second day. This class is a great way for middle and high schoolers to explore art! Projects will be ready for pickup 2 weeks after the last class. Supplies included. 2 sessions.

Fibers

Continuing Garment Sewing: Supportive Bralette and Underwear

Instructor: Katie Maxey

Ages: 18+ years
Fee: $145 Resident / $160 Non-resident
Date & Time: Tuesdays, November 11 – November 25, 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Register for Continuing Garment Sewing: Supportive Bralette and Underwear

For intermediate sewists who are interested in starting out with making their own underwear. We will be making a supportive bralette without underwires that can be made with or without lace detailing. Techniques used in this class can be applied to making more complex bras in the future. 3 Sessions. 

Mixed Media

Art Journal Explorations

Instructor: Ashley Bonner
Ages: 13+ years
Fee: $100 Resident / $115 Non-resident
Date & Time: Fridays, January 2 – January 30, 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.

Register for Winter and Spring classes on December 2nd! 

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.

Painting

Let’s Play with Oil and Cold Wax

Instructor: Janie Johnson
Ages: 16+ years
Fee: $61 Resident / $76 Non-resident
Date & Time: Saturday, December 6, 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Register for Let's Play with Oil and Cold Wax

Have fun experimenting with oil and cold wax. Relax and have no expectations while creating with this fun medium. "It's like painting with butter." Janie will take you through the steps and various layers using oil cold wax. We will use stencils, brayers, bowl scrapers, palette knives, and various texture tools to create interesting abstract paintings. A supply fee of $30 will be paid to the instructor at the beginning of class for supplies. 1 Session.

Watercolor Weekend 

Instructor: Janie Johnson

Ages: 16+ years
Fee: $121 Resident/ $136 Non-resident
Date & Time:  Saturday and Sunday, December 20 – December 21, 9:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Register for Watercolor Weekend

Take the fear out of watercolor! Each monthly class will be different subject matter. The length of the class will give students the opportunity to explore the different techniques in watercolor. We will explore landscapes, florals, abstracts, and many more! Some watercolor experience is necessary. 2 sessions. 

Pottery & Ceramics

Handbuilding: Cut It Out

Instructor: Heather McLleland 

Ages: 16+ years
Fee: $81 Resident/ $96 Non-resident
Date & Time: Wednesdays, January 7 – January 28, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Register for Winter and Spring classes on December 2nd! 

In this class we will be working with slabs. We will look at everyday food and drinking vessels and learn how to create paper patterns. From these patterns we will apply them to the slabs to create repetitive hand built table wares. Prerequisite: Beginning or Continuing Handbuilding at Sertoma or Pullen Arts Centers. This class does not qualify students for a membership. 4 Sessions.

Jewelry & Metals

Concentrate on Earrings

Instructor: Amy Veatch

Ages: 16+ years
Fee: $146 Resident/ $161 Non-resident
Date & Time: Thursdays, January 8 – February 1, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Register for Winter and Spring classes on December 2nd! 

Earrings are one of the oldest forms of jewelry. Otzi the Iceman's body was found in the Alps in 1991. His 5,000 year old naturally mummified body had pierced ears. Sailors wore earrings to commemorate journeys across the equator, to ward off misfortune, and to pay for their funeral in case their body washed ashore. What do earrings mean to you? Design and make three different pairs of earrings with your unique ideas inspired by ones that came before! Students may bring their own supplies, or buy a $25 jewelry kit. There will be some extra supplies offered for a small fee payable to the instructor. 6 sessions

Specialized Recreation

Sensory Friendly Creative Saturdays

Instructor: Max Pulley and Sertoma Arts Center Staff
Ages: All ages          
Fee: Free
Date & Time: Monthly on the Second Saturdays, Saturday, January 10 – April 11, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Register for Sensory Friendly Creative Saturdays

Sensory Creative Saturdays are every second Saturday of each month. This free drop-in format series allows attendees to create a masterpiece in the setting of their choosing with the help of Max Pulley and Sertoma Arts Center staff. Sensory Friendly Saturdays will offer accessible accommodations for individuals with Sensory Processing Disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The Arts Center will provide an accepting and inclusive environment, modifications to sound and lighting, noise-canceling headsets, and a quiet room.