Advanced Painting Studio

Eleanor Miller    $380/senior $360 

This studio course is for advanced students committed to developing a consistent body of work who will produce work independently. This workshop is for intermediate to advanced students who are seeking ways to improve their skills while creating well-realized paintings that continue to evolve. The instructor will provide one-on-one critiques on a regular basis.  Students are encouraged to experiment with a wide variety of media and applications.  The goal of this studio course is to help the artist to discover and clearly define the possibilities present in their paintings.  A materials list will be sent upon registration. 

Registration for this class begins Thur. November 19 at 10am.

M33 12 sessions  starting Mon. Jan. 11         6:30pm-9:30pm 

Ceramics Studio: Handbuilding & Wheel Throwing (all levels)
Wendy Morris          $530 /senior $510 (plus $50 clay/firing fee per brick)

THIS CLASS IS FULL! No new registrations will be accepted at this time.

This course will cover basic handbuilding and wheel throwing skills.  Let’s discover what method is most suited to create the work that best pleases your aesthetic sensibility.  Both wheel throwing and handbuilding demonstrations will be given. There will be one-on-one attention for those of you pursuing a more advanced agenda.  This will be an engaging experience for beginning and beyond artists looking to work in ceramics.   

F50     12  sessions  starting Mon. Sep. 14                 9:30am – 12:30pm

Pathways Into Abstraction

John Rosis    $190/seniors $180

This class incorporates drawing, painting, gel plate printmaking and collage to engage participants of all levels in a practical and hands-on approach to abstraction. Sessions include demonstrations of techniques, basic theories of abstraction, group discussions, examples of artists’ work and individual instruction. Participants can work on paper, canvas, wood panels and other surfaces. This class is best suited to using water-based paints, such as acrylic paint and drawing media such as markers and oil and wax crayons. The materials list will be sent upon registration and reviewed in the first class for those needing guidance.

You can see examples of John’s artwork on his website at http://www.johnrosis-studio.com

Registration for this class begins Thur. November 19 at 10:00am.

M05 6 sessions starting TBA 7:00-9:30pm

Cartooning  (ages 6-9)

Kanitra Perrault         $185

Make your cartoons come to life!  Create exciting super heroes, action figures and story ideas for your own comic strip.  All materials are included.

Registration for this class begins Thur. November 19 at 10:00am.

M255 8 sessions starting Thu. Jan. 14     4:30-5:30pm

Lampworked Glass Bead Workshop

Registration for this workshop begins Thursday, November 19 at 10am.

Learn the Venetian art of glass bead making. Make unique beads by melting glass rods with an oxygen/propane torch. Learn to shape the glass and decorate it to customize your beads. It's addictive!

M38 1 session TBA 10:00am – 5:00pm (with one hour break for lunch)

THIS CLASS IS FULL! No new registrations will be accepted at this time.

Stephanie Maddalena $120 (plus $25 materials fee)

Learn the Venetian art of glass bead making.  Make unique beads by melting glass rods with an oxygen/propane torch.  Learn to shape the glass and decorate it to customize your beads. It’s addictive!

F38 1 sessions   Sun. Nov. 8  10:00am–5:00pm (with one hour break for lunch)

Advanced Claywork

Registration for this class begins Tues. November 10 at 10:00am in person or by phone only. Priority will be given to in-person registration. RoCA will begin taking number for in-person registration at 9:00am with phone registration beginning at 10:00am.

Wendy Morris         $530/ senior $510 (plus $50 clay/firing fee (per brick))

For serious wheel throwing and handbuilding students who wish to continue to improve their skills in a structured and supportive atmosphere.  Both group and individual instruction are emphasized. Please bring a notebook to the first class.

M07     12 sessions starting Tues. Jan. 12           9:30am-12:30pm