Youth
Fantastic Beasts and How to Make Them
Instructor: Michele Davis Petelinz
Ages: 7-11 years
Fee: $116 Resident / $131 Non-resident
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 5 – April 16, 4:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m.
Register for Fantastic Beasts and How to Make Them
We'll create fantastic creatures, letting our imaginations run wild! We'll build them out of recycled materials, polymer clay, paper, paint, oil pastel, fabric, yarn and more. What will you make? A dinobird with scales? A striped catdragon with webbed feet? A blue box turtle with spiky hair? Come create with us! Supplies included. 6 Sessions.
Teen
Drawing Fundamentals for Teens
Instructor: Anne Terry
Ages: 13-16 years
Fee: $91 Residents / $106 Non-residents
Date & Time: Monday, March 17 – April 28, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Register for Drawing Fundamentals for Teens
This class will explore drawing fundamentals such as contour drawing, gesture drawing, value and shading, composition and perspective. We will draw figures, landscapes in realistic and abstract experiments using a variety of drawing materials: pencil, pen, charcoal, colored pencils, pastels and markers. Supplies included. 6 sessions. No Class: March 31. Supplies included.
Beginning Beading
Instructor: Anne Terry
Ages: 13+ years
Fee: $46 Resident / $61 Non-resident
Date & Time: Sunday, February 16- February 23, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Register for Beginning Beading
Learn to make earrings, necklaces, and bracelets with beads! Beads, tools, and findings will be provided. Repairing jewelry will also be discussed. 2 sessions.
Bookmaking
Art Journal Workshop
Instructor: Ashley Bonner
Ages: 12+ years
Fee: $109 Residents / $124 Non-residents
Date & Time: Saturday and Sunday, March 1-2, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Register for Art Journal Workshop
Enjoy a relaxing weekend filling your notebook with art, poetry, or even your grocery list! We will be going through different fun and relaxing ways to prime and prep the pages in your notebook. There will be opportunities for guided creation as well as independent creation throughout class time. We will talk through different ways you can enjoy using your new art journal during class, and create a list of ideas for use after class ends. $10 supply fee due to instructor at beginning of class for materials. 2 Sessions.
Jewelry
Enameling Workshop
Instructor: Lauren Markley
Ages: 16+ years
Fee: $121 Resident / $136 Non-resident
Date & Time: Saturday and Sunday, March 8 – March 9, 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Register for Enameling Workshop
In this weekend workshop, students will learn the basics of enameling, a process by which colorful ground glass is fused to metal. We will learn a variety of techniques including layering, stencils, lusters, and decals while making components that could become pendants or earrings. Proper safety protocols will be discussed and observed. A $25 kit containing copper and two decals will be available for purchase. Enamels will be provided. This class does not qualify students for a membership. 2 Sessions.
Painting
Intermediate Painting with Peter Marin
Instructor: Peter Marin
Ages: 16+ years
Fee: $117 Resident / $132 Non-resident
Date & Time: Friday, March 7 – April 11, 9:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.
Register for Intermediate Painting with Peter Marin
Course takes a deep dive onto the techniques of painting. A must have course for the artist who is beginning their painting practice and want to expand and learn more about the use of materials and major techniques. 6 sessions.
Pottery
Pottery For the Garden
Instructor: Jeannette Stevenson
Ages: 16+ years
Fee: $73 Resident / $88 Non-resident
Date & Time: Monday, 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.
Exercise
Sertoma Kripalu Yoga Beginning
Instructor: Susan Kilmon
Ages: 16+ years
Fee: $53 resident / $68 non-resident
Date & Time: Mondays, March 3 – April 7, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Register for Sertoma Kripalu Yoga Beginning
The ancient art of yoga combines postures for the body, breathing for relaxation and meditation for the mind. Kripalu is a gentle yoga that encourages students to discover their own degree of flexibility rather than push past their limits. Before undertaking any exercise program, one should consult a physician. Bring a large towel or blanket and wear comfortable clothing. 6 sessions.
Fibers
Embroidered Portraits
Instructor: Patrizia Ferreira
Ages: 16+ years
Fee: $91 resident / $106 non-resident
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 18 – March 18, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Register for Embroidered Portraits
Learn to paint portraits entirely out of thread. Students will learn basic embroidery and stitching techniques, learn to transfer images from photo or sketch to fabric and learn to transfer colors with stitches versus brush strokes. This is an artistic embroidery class, where students are encouraged to explore and experiment. 5 Sessions.
Development
Creative REBOOT for Women- Harnessing the Power of Your Enneagram Type
Instructor: Marlene Pelligrino
Ages: 22+ years
Fee: $181 resident / $196 non-resident
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 5 – April 2, 1:00 pm– 3:30 pm
Register for Creative REBOOT for Women - Harnessing the Power of Your Enneagram Type
Most creatives have run into blocks at some point. The Enneagram can open a new way of seeing and creating that will help fulfill your desire, longing, and need to create beauty in the world.
The Enneagram is a powerful tool for understanding yourself and others. You will explore who you are, and how it impacts your creative expression. Understanding what drives you, helps free you to unleash your creative passion. Each Enneagram type provides a map for your creative growth and expression.
Through self-discovery, journaling, creative exercises and group sharing, you will learn how to leverage your unique strengths to overcome creative blocks. The class is fun and class members enjoy connecting with one another.
You don’t need to be a working artist to participate in this class. (This is not an art class.) Everyone is artistic! This class to open to all people that identify as female. 5 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 textures, 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.
