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.

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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

Fantastic Beasts and How to Make Them

Instructor: Michelle Davis Petelinz

Ages: 7-11 years
Fee: $121 Resident / $136 Non-resident
Date & Time: Wednesdays, January 7 – February 11, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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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

Sketchbook Drawing for Teens

Instructor: Sarah Clover

Ages: 12-16 years
Fee: $106 Resident / $121 Non-resident
Date & Time: Tuesdays, January 6 – February 10, 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

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This class will explore all types of drawing techniques. Experimenting with contour drawing, gesture drawing, value and shading, composition and perspective; We will emphasis your personal style development. All supplies are included. 6 Sessions.

Fibers

Embroidered Portraits

Instructor: Patrizia Ferreria

Ages: 16+ years
Fee: $97 Resident / $112 Non-resident
Date & Time: Tuesdays, January 20 – February 10, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

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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. 4 Sessions 

Creative Development

The Artist’s Way for Women Part I 

Instructor: Marlene Pelligrino
Ages: 22+ years
Fee: $86 Resident / $101 Non-resident
Date & Time: Wednesdays, January 14 – February 11, 1:15 p.m.- 3:15 p.m.

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If you’d like to tap into your creative, intuitive side and explore what’s next for you, The Artist’s Way can show you a new way of thinking that can open up exciting new paths. Whether you are an aspiring or working artist, have a specific goal in mind, or would like to discover what’s possible for you at this time in your life, you’ll find this group of like-minded women to be supportive and the class transformational!

The process is designed to expand your creative and personal interests, increase your confidence, overcome your blocks and transform your relationship with your inner critic — and it’s fun! Class members also enjoy connecting and making new friends.

Visit: The Artist’s Way Raleigh, on Facebook. Class supply fee of $10 made payable to the instructor at first class. Bring your copy of The Artist’s Way book and a journal for daily entries.

Painting

Exploring Color Theory in Landscape Painting

Instructor: Amanda Wilson 

Ages: 16+ years
Fee: $145 Resident/ $160 Non-resident
Date & Time: Wednesdays, January 7 – February 11, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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This one is all about color and will include an introduction into color theory for students to explore while using it in their paintings in class. Not like your traditional color theory class, this one will be taught more "learn as you go" and students will be taught while they create a landscape painting of their own vs. the traditional methods of creating charts and smaller exercises in color theory classes. We will be exploring color layering and the use of vivid saturated tones that will liven up your work! Amanda will lead you through 1 painting in this class that involves smaller side demonstrations on paper. You will learn from her methods and apply them to your own work in class or at home. We will cover the use of color, perspective, light, value, how to create your own compositions and more. You will start with a loose sketch and move along with layers during the length of the course. There will be plenty of one-on-one assistance from the instructor as well as class demonstrations to help you along the way. This course is great for any skill level, whether you have been painting for years or have never touched a brush before. Students are welcome to follow along with the instructor's demonstrations in more of a step by step manner, or bring in a reference photograph and work more independently with the instructor's guidance on the subject. We will be painting the first day of class, please bring in a 16"x20" or similar size canvas, some mixed media paper or thicker paper to practice on and basic painting supplies to class. We will run through the supply list the first day as well. Full Supply lists are available on Sertoma's web page and through Amanda"s Amazon wish list. 6 Sessions. 

Pottery & Ceramics

Exploring Narrative Through the Figure 

Instructor: Sina Bennett 

Ages: 16+ years
Fee: $101 Resident/ $116 Non-resident
Date & Time: Thursdays, January 8 – February 12, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Students will use the human figure as a starting point for personal narrative. We will explore how posture, gesture, and surface can communicate meaning and mood. Rather than focusing on realism or full-body anatomy, this class invites students to create emotionally resonant forms: a hand, a torso, a bust to carry its own story. Weekly demos and prompts will guide students through the technical and conceptual aspects of building and finishing their work. Prerequisite: Beginning or Continuing Handbuilding at Sertoma or Pullen Arts Centers. This class does not qualify students for a membership. 6 sessions. 

Jewelry & Metals

Finding Bits and Bobs

Instructor: Sarah West 

Ages: 16+ years
Fee: $146 Resident/ $161 Non-resident
Date & Time: Saturdays, January 24 – February 21, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Take your creations to a new level by focusing on the small components that can make or break a design. This class will cover a variety of bails, pin backs, clasps, and earring hooks. A kit will be available for purchase or students can bring their own materials. Prerequisite: Beginning and Continuing Metals. 5 sessions. Glassmaking

Intro to Fused Mosaics

Instructor: Danielle Cozart

Ages: 16+ years
Fee: $101 Resident/ $116 Non-resident
Date & Time: Wednesdays, February 4 – March 4, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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In this beginner-friendly class, we'll learn the basics of creating mosaics. We'll use a combination of purchased and recycled materials to design and create our projects. Some examples of projects you can make include coasters, vases, trivets, and wall decor. You will leave the class with several pieces of functional artwork to add a bit of whimsy to your home! $20 supply fee covers all tools and materials needed for class. 5 sessions.

Specialized Recreation

Sensory Friendly Creative Saturdays

Instructor: Max Pulley and Sertoma Arts Center Staff
Ages: All Ages and Abilities          
Fee: FREE
Date & Time: Saturday, January 10 – April 11, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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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.

All ages and abilities welcome.