November 11 | 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Instructor: Jess Ochoa

Ages: Middle School-High School

$30

Make art and make friends with Miss Jess. Jess brings so much teaching experience to these classes. Learn foundational art concepts and explore your personal creativity. Bring a simple lunch or snack if you might get hungry!

(SAVE THE DATES: Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14)

Nov 11 | 10am-Noon

Instructor: Jess Ochoa

Ages: Grades 3(ish)-middle school

$30

Make art and make friends with Miss Jess. Jess brings so much teaching experience to these classes. Learn foundational art concepts and explore your personal creativity.

SAVE THE DATES: Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14

November 10, 17, 24, 
December 1, 8, 15

5:30-8pm

Instructor:Lyric Morris-Latchaw
Ages: 14+
Level: All Levels

$190 (Instruction and Materials)

Lyric Morris-Latchaw will teach a comprehensive overview of the skills needed to design and paint an interior mural. Students will put these skills to work by collaboratively painting a permanent mural in the interior stairwell of Bluff Strokes Art Center! All skill levels and artistic styles are welcome. 

Learn design, material and equipment use, and design translation for painting an interior mural.

Students will be working in a stairwell.  This will require good balance.  Painting wall murals also requires the ability to work for extended periods standing with your arms raised. Please let the Art Center know if you are not able to work on a step stool or ladder. Students should bring a paint shirt and closed toed shoes.

November 10, 17, 24
1-3PM

$90 (Instruction only)

Instructor: Sara Hilby
Ages: Middle School +
Level: Having a drawing class in your past will be helpful.

Build confidence and develop foundational skills as you learn about drawing with color. Sara Hilby will introduce color theory, drawing techniques, and color applications. Students will learn layering color, color relationships and characteristics, mood, and how to develop form using colored pencils. If you’re new to color, this may be the class for you.

November 9. 16, 23, 30
December 7, 14
10am-12:15pm

$180 (Instruction)

Instructor: Jessie Rebik
Ages: 14+
Level: Previous drawing instruction required

Jessie Rebik will teach how to draw the likeness of human subjects, focusing on the head and face. Become more confident about structure, anatomy, value patterns, and surface details.  Some experience with drawing will be helpful.  

Required Materials 

1. Compressed charcoal (soft or extra soft),
2. Vine charcoal (soft or extra soft)
3. Charcoal pencils
4. Kneaded eraser
5. Eraser Pencil
6. Blending sticks
7. Paper towels or rags
8. Graphite drawing pencils
9. Tracing paper (9x12 inch)-
10. Sketchbook (9x12 inch)- Drawing or Mixed Media paper

Saturday, November 7, 1-4PM

Instructor: Heather Noethe
Ages: 14+
Level: Beginner

$35

Learn to take SLR camera-level pictures with your phone. Elevate your smartphone photography beyond basic snapshots, and harness the hidden power of your mobile device. Noethe will teach professional techniques for composition, lighting, and editing. Whether you are capturing everyday moments, documenting your artwork, or building a digital portfolio, you will learn how to achieve professional-quality results using the camera you already carry in your pocket.

Bring your phone ready and charged!

$15/session

Experienced figure models, a great space, and a wonderful community. Join us for open figure drawing sessions. Nude models. Must be 18+. No instruction is provided. Please register in advance. We will hold the sessions if we have at least 4 registrations.

Nov 5, 12, 19

Dec 3, 10, 17

1-3:30pm

$180 (Instruction)

Instructor: Jessie Rebik

Ages: 14+

Level: Beginning oil painters. Drawing experience is helpful.

This course will introduce painting processes and techniques through the medium of oil paint. Students will learn how to use the materials, determine a composition, mix color, and develop a finished painting.

November 2, 9, 16, 23
6-8:15pm

Instructor: Troy Aiken
Ages: 14+
Level: Beginner

$120 Instruction and required materials

Transform everyday cardboard into meaningful sculptural objects that tell a personal story. In this hands-on class, participants will use simple fabrication techniques with cardboard and hot glue to create three-dimensional sculptures inspired by memories, cherished possessions, places, or experiences. Through sketching, construction, and creative experimentation, students will explore how ordinary materials can express nostalgia, identity, and personal meaning. No previous sculpture experience is required.

Materials
Please bring:
- hot glue gun and glue sticks
- 2 Sheets of drawing paper or a sketch book

Adults bring up to 3 kiddos with you and take on a creative, collaborative challenge. 

Using the materials we supply that day, allow the children to lead the creative process.

At least one adult must supervise and make art with the youth.  We will supply all materials and prompts for making if your group needs a hand. 

Participation is free, registration is required.

Look for our other dates: November 15, December 6

Decorate cookies with guidance by Connie! All supplies are provided.

Instructor: Connie Moyer
Ages: 6+ (Ages 6-8 must be accompanied by an adult. The adult can register to make their own cookies or just help their young maker.)

Free will offering (suggested donation $10 per maker)

Share a fun Halloween activity with friends or family! 6 cookies will be provided for each participant along with icing and a guided tutorial on how to decorate the cookies.

Cookies come from source where tree and ground nuts are also used.

Art critiques allow artists to receive feedback on their artwork, as well as gain perspective on how others view and interpret the work. This two-hour critique will be led by Jessie Rebik and will include a structured and guided discussion among a small group of artists. Each participant will bring a finished (or near finished) work of art on which to receive feedback from the group. All feedback will be supportive and constructive with the purpose of helping the artists progress toward their goals in artmaking.

Materials:

1. One finished or near finished artwork that you would like feedback on.

2. Notebook, or something to take notes in

3. Pen, or something to take notes with.

There is no fee for this critique, however, registration is required.

October 17, 12PM-3PM

Instructor: Jess Ochoa
Ages: 14+
Level: Must have basic hand-sewing skills and know how to thread a needle

$65 (Instruction and materials)

Discover the art of bead embroidery in this beginner-friendly workshop! Students will learn the foundational techniques of bead embroidery while creating a beautiful pair of handmade earrings. You'll learn how to stitch beads onto a backing, finish the edges with a clean beaded border, and assemble your earrings into a wearable piece of art.

Students must have basic hand-sewing skills, including knowing how to thread a needle and sew simple stitches. Because seed beads are very small, please bring reading glasses if you need assistance with close-up work. No previous bead embroidery experience is necessary.

Oct 17 | 10am-noon

Instructor: Jess Ochoa

$30 (Instruction and Materials)

Jess Ochoa offers thoughtful art instruction grounded in foundational art principles. Students take that learning and turn it into personalized art. Each Saturday workshop restults in a unique project.

Register for Nov 14, too!

October 14, 21, 28 (DATE CHANGE FROM EARLIER POSTINGS)
6-8:20pm

$95 (Instruction and most materials and equipment)

Instructor:Zoë Couvillion
Ages: 14+ 
Registration implies guardian permission to use sharp tools.
Level: Some printmaking experience helpful.
This workshop introduces the layered relief print process: pressing and stamping a carved image onto paper or fabric in a buildable sequence to produce a unique dual-colored image-- and developing an understanding of  an art-form that dates back to 500 BC!

PLEASE BRING:

Pad/Booklet OR 1 or two sheets of paper for taking notes.
1 Micro Fine-Point SHARPIE-brand marker (black).
1 Regular-Size SHARPIE-brand marker (black).
Ideas/sketches for a 5"x5" two/three-color print. (If you're unsure/worried about a sketch, just bring your ideas!)

$15/session

Experienced figure models, a great space, and a wonderful community. Join us for open figure drawing sessions. Clothed model. Must be 18+. No instruction is provided. Please register in advance. We will hold the sessions if we have at least 4 registrations by noon the day prior to the event.

Starting in June, we will offer figure drawing twice monthly on Tuesdays from 1pm-3pm.

Oct 14 | 11:30am - 1:30pm

Insructor: Jess Ochoa

Ages: Middle School - High School

$30

Make art and make friends with Miss Jess. Jess brings so much teaching experience to these classes. Learn foundational art concepts and explore your personal creativity. Bring a simple lunch or snack if you might get hungry!

Register for Nov 11, too.

(SAVE THE DATES: Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14)

Oct 14 | 9am-11am

Insructor: Jess Ochoa

Ages: Grades 3(ish)-middle school

$30

Make art and make friends with Miss Jess. Jess brings so much teaching experience to these classes. Learn foundational art concepts and explore your personal creativity.

Register for Nov 11, too!

(SAVE THE DATES: Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14)

October 11
1-4pm

$35
Instructor: Candace Eudaley-Loebach
Ages: 14+

Do you love the look of visible mending but don't know where to start? Make stained shirt you love FUN. Replace or repair a button in bespoke way. Learn the art of visible mending with a little extra creativity as a bonus! Eudaley-Loebach will focus on patching and stitching in a sashiko-like style, how to cover a stain or other blemish on a garment with a fun embellishment, and how to turn any button into a showstopper. 

Knowledge of a running stitch and confidence with a needle and thread are required for this class.  

Materials
Garment for mending
Patch material you need to complete project (Fabric for mending should be of a similar weight stretch as the fabric you are repairing)
If you are working with a heavy duty fabric, please bring a thimble. 

Embroidery hoops, needles, threaders, floss, and fabric stabliizer will be provided. Feel free to bring your own if you have these supplies.

Oct 10 | 1-3PM

Instructor: Brie Nadermann

Ages: Grades 3-5

$30

Miss Brie brings many years of teaching experience to the Art Center. Come ready to learn new skills and make new friends.

Register for Nov 14, too.

(SAVE THE DATES: Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 13, Apr 10)

First Friday, October 2

Noon-1PM

Talk by Tom Riley, PhD

Influential nineteenth century philosopher Friederich Nietzsche believes that in an age of declining faith in life's "meaning," it may be that art alone can humanize us. On Friday we will outline and discuss Nietzsche's views on art's tremendous potential.

Talking About Art explores themes in philosophy of art, art history, and more. Bring your lunch. We’ll provide cookies and coffee.

Free will donation. No registration necessary.

$15/session

Experienced figure models, a great space, and a wonderful community. Join us for open figure drawing sessions. Clothed model. Must be 18+. No instruction is provided. Please register in advance. We will hold the sessions if we have at least 4 registrations by noon the day prior to the event.

Starting in June, we will offer figure drawing twice monthly on Tuesdays from 1pm-3pm.

September 19

9AM-4PM

Instructor:Don Yang

Ages: 14+

Level: All Levels

$150

This workshop focuses on the essential fundamentals of urban sketching. The emphasis is on developing strong foundational skills and practical sketching techniques that can be applied to sketching any subject matter. Participants will explore different tool choices, compositional options, and step-by-step approaches to starting and finishing a compelling urban sketch.

Participants may use any medium and substrate of their choice such as, but not limited to; graphite pencil, ball point pen, fountain pen, colored pencil, chalk (Conté pencil or stick), watercolor/acrylic/gouache/oil paint. They should be prepared with enough quantity of substrate to make at least 4 to 6 sketches depending on individual participant’s competency and style.

Art critiques allow artists to receive feedback on their artwork, as well as gain perspective on how others view and interpret the work. This two-hour critique will be led by Jessie Rebik and will include a structured and guided discussion among a small group of artists. Each participant will bring a finished (or near finished) work of art on which to receive feedback from the group. All feedback will be supportive and constructive with the purpose of helping the artists progress toward their goals in artmaking.

Materials:

1. One finished or near finished artwork that you would like feedback on.

2. Notebook, or something to take notes in

3. Pen, or something to take notes with.

There is no fee for this critique, however, registration is required.

$15/session

Experienced figure models, a great space, and a wonderful community. Join us for open figure drawing sessions. Nude models. Must be 18+. No instruction is provided. Please register in advance. We will hold the sessions if we have at least 4 registrations by noon the day prior to the event.

Starting in June, we will offer figure drawing twice monthly on Tuesdays from 1pm-3pm.

September 13
1-4PM

$35 (instruction and materials)

Ages: 14+

Instructor: Candace Eudaley-Loebach

Learn basic stitches including running stitch, whipped running stitch, chain stitch, backstitch, french knot and basic couching stitch. We'll spend the first hour completing a small sampler of these new stitches. The next two hours will be spent using these stitches on a pattern of your choosing! Bring your own simple pattern or choose from a variety of instructor-provided options. This is a great opportunity to add new stitches to your toolbox!

Sept 12 | 1-3PM

Instructor: Brie Nadermann

Ages: Grades 3-5

$30

Miss Brie brings many years of teaching experience to the Art Center. Come ready to learn new skills and make new friends.

Register for Oct 10, Nov 14, too.

(SAVE THE DATES: Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 13, Apr 10)

September 10, 17, 
October 1, 8, 15, 22
12:30-2:45pm

Instructor: Jessie Rebik
Ages: 14+
Level: Beginners and those wanting to dip back into art

$180 (Instruction)

Drawing is as much about seeing as it is about creating an image.  This course will strengthen students’ seeing skills, which will in turn, unlock the skills needed to make more accurate drawings.  Through observation of still life objects, students will learn to utilize negative space, sight measuring, gesture, and line to translate what they see onto paper. These building blocks of drawing apply to any subject, style, and technique, and are the foundation to any two-dimensional art making.

Required Materials

1. Sketchbook (about 9x12 inches)
2. Viewfinder (store bought or handmade)
3. Graphite Drawing Pencils: at least one hard and one soft. Hard graphite pencil have a number and an H, like 4H.  Soft pencils use a B, like 6B. 
4. Kneaded Eraser
5. T-square or ruler
6. Vine charcoal (preferably soft or extra soft)
7. Compressed charcoal (Preferably soft or extra soft)
8. Charcoal Pencils
9. Blending sticks
10. Apron or overshirt

Sept. 9, 16, 30
6-8:20pm

$95 (Instruction and most materials and equipment)

Instructor: Zoë Couvillion
Ages: 14+
Registration implies guardian permission to use sharp tools.
Level: Beginners and those wanting to explore new one-layer printmaking skills

This workshop introduces the relief print process: pressing and stamping a carved image onto paper or fabric to produce a unique (but repeatable) image-- and using an art-form that dates back to 500 BC!

PLEASE BRING:
Notebook OR 1 or 2 sheets of paper for taking notes.
1 Micro Fine-Point SHARPIE-brand marker (black).
1 Regular-Size SHARPIE-brand marker (black).
Ideas/sketches for a 5"x5" print. (If you're unsure/worried about a sketch, just bring your ideas!)

Sept 9 | 11:30am - 1:30pm

Instructor: Jess Ochoa

Ages: Middle School - High School

$30

Make art and make friends with Miss Jess. Jess brings so much teaching experience to these classes. Learn foundational art concepts and explore your personal creativity. Bring a simple lunch or snack if you might get hungry!

Register for Oct 14 & Nov 11, too.

(SAVE THE DATES: Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14)