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Figure StudyAdultPeter Frauenfelder

Open Studio Figure Study - Short Pose

Open Studio Figure Study - Short Pose

Sep 11
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Dec 11
WED
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Figure StudyAdultJonathan Hodge

Open Studio Figure Study - Long Pose

Open Studio Figure Study - Long Pose

Sep 14
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Dec 14
SAT
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthHazel Tebbe-Crump

Ceramics for Littles (4-6 yrs)

Ceramics for Littles (4-6 yrs)

Oct 26
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Dec 7
SAT
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthLyle Colombo

Drawing with the Masters - All Levels (14-17 yrs)

Drawing with the Masters - All Levels (14-17 yrs)

Oct 26
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Dec 14
SAT
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthHazel Tebbe-Crump

Young Ceramicists (7-11 yrs)

Young Ceramicists (7-11 yrs)

Oct 26
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Dec 7
SAT
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Creative WritingAdultLyle Colombo

Creative Writing & Drawing: Object Stories

Creative Writing & Drawing: Object Stories

Oct 29
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Dec 10
TUE
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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PaintingAdultRebecca Madura

Large Floral Still-Life Painting

Large Floral Still-Life Painting

Oct 29
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Dec 10
TUE
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

The Handbuilt Vessel 2

The Handbuilt Vessel 2

Oct 29
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Dec 10
TUE
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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PaintingAdultRebecca Madura

Abstracting the Garden

Abstracting the Garden

Oct 31
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Dec 12
THU
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Beginning Ceramics

Beginning Ceramics

Oct 31
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Dec 12
THU
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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DrawingAdultDave Hotstream

Urban Sketching

Urban Sketching

Oct 31
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Dec 12
THU
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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PaintingAdultRebecca Madura

NEW Large Floral Still-Life Painting

NEW Large Floral Still-Life Painting

Nov 5
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Dec 17
TUE
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Exploring Slip and Sgraffito

Exploring Slip and Sgraffito

Nov 12
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Dec 10
TUE
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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CampsYouthPeter Frauenfelder

November Holiday Youth Camp

November Holiday Youth Camp

Nov 25
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Nov 27
MON
TUE
WED
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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WorkshopsAdultJono Goodman

Holiday Cards Silkscreen Workshop

Holiday Cards Silkscreen Workshop

Dec 5
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Dec 7
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CampsYouthPeter Frauenfelder

December Holiday Youth Camp

December Holiday Youth Camp

Dec 30
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Jan 3
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THU
FRI
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Exploring Pottery on the Wheel at Night

Exploring Pottery on the Wheel at Night

Oct 25
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Dec 6
FRI
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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DrawingAdultCarol Peebles

All Levels Life Drawing in Charcoal, Pastel or Graphite

All Levels Life Drawing in Charcoal, Pastel or Graphite

Sep 9
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Dec 9
MON
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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PaintingAdultZona Wainwright

Beginning Abstract

Beginning Abstract

Sep 9
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Dec 2
MON
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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DrawingAdultJonathan Hodge

Beginning Drawing

Beginning Drawing

Sep 9
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Dec 9
MON
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Mixed MediaAdultPatti Adams

Exploring Calligraphy: The Art of Making Beautiful Letterforms

Exploring Calligraphy: The Art of Making Beautiful Letterforms

Sep 9
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Dec 9
MON
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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SculptureAdultBrooke Howell

Figure Sculpture with Detail Studies

Figure Sculpture with Detail Studies

Sep 9
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Dec 9
MON
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PaintingAdultZona Wainwright

Intermediate Abstract

Intermediate Abstract

Sep 9
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Dec 2
MON
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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SculptureAdultBrooke Howell

Introduction to Figure Sculpture

Introduction to Figure Sculpture

Sep 9
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Nov 18
MON
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Studio SpaceAdult

Porch Premium Studio Space

Porch Premium Studio Space

Sep 9
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Dec 14
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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PaintingAdultJonathan Hodge

Advanced Still Life Oil Painting with Jonathan

Advanced Still Life Oil Painting with Jonathan

Sep 10
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Dec 10
TUE
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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DrawingAdultKaori Maeyama

Beginning Drawing

Beginning Drawing

Sep 10
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Nov 12
TUE
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PaintingAdultBen Hamburger

En Plein Air/Landscape Painting

En Plein Air/Landscape Painting

Sep 10
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Dec 10
TUE
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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PaintingAdultAndrew Rodgers

Exploring Painting at Night

Exploring Painting at Night

Sep 10
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Dec 10
TUE
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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PaintingAdultZona Wainwright

Intermediate Abstract

Intermediate Abstract

Sep 10
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Dec 3
TUE
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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PaintingAdultAndrew Rodgers

Oil Painting Exploration: Beginning & Intermediate

Oil Painting Exploration: Beginning & Intermediate

Sep 10
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Dec 10
TUE
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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PaintingAdultAndrew Rodgers

Abstract Nature: Class and Exhibition Experience

Abstract Nature: Class and Exhibition Experience

Sep 11
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Dec 11
WED
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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PaintingAdultGarth Swanson

Advanced Still Life Oil Painting with Garth

Advanced Still Life Oil Painting with Garth

Sep 11
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Dec 11
WED
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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PaintingAdultNicole Charbonnet

Painting ( Art + Identity )

Painting ( Art + Identity )

Sep 11
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Dec 11
WED
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PaintingAdultAlex Beard

Abstract Naturalism with Alex Beard

Abstract Naturalism with Alex Beard

Sep 12
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Dec 12
THU
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthPhoebe Grace

Artists of the Past, Present & Future (7-11 yrs)

Artists of the Past, Present & Future (7-11 yrs)

Sep 12
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Dec 12
THU
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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PaintingAdult

Open Studio Water Media

Open Studio Water Media

Sep 13
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Nov 22
FRI
WED
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthPhoebe Grace

Art Exploration for the Tween Artist (10-14 yrs)

Art Exploration for the Tween Artist (10-14 yrs)

Sep 14
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Dec 7
SAT
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthPhoebe Grace

Art Exploration for the Young Artist (7-9 yrs)

Art Exploration for the Young Artist (7-9 yrs)

Sep 14
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Dec 7
SAT
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Youth ClassesYouthDave Hotstream

Portfolio Development (12-17 yrs)

Portfolio Development (12-17 yrs)

Sep 14
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Dec 7
SAT
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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DrawingAdultSara Madandar

Introduction to Figure Drawing

Introduction to Figure Drawing

Oct 4
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Nov 22
FRI
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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SculptureAdultBrooke Howell

Exploring Sculpture at Night

Exploring Sculpture at Night

Oct 9
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Nov 20
WED
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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CeramicsAdultReid Nicholls

Exploring Pottery on the Wheel - All Levels

Exploring Pottery on the Wheel - All Levels

Oct 29
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Dec 10
TUE
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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DrawingAdultLyle Colombo

Beginning Drawing: Drawing on Right Side of Brain

Beginning Drawing: Drawing on Right Side of Brain

Sep 18
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Dec 18
WED
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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PaintingAdultRebecca Madura

Beginning Oil Painting

Beginning Oil Painting

Sep 18
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Dec 11
WED
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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