Community Art   

Come gain inspiration and skills as we create among the autumn beauty of Hudson Gardens where we will begin this two-part creative workshop. We will learn techniques for creative thinking and expression as they apply to individual interest and style.

On the second day we will meet at ACC’s Art and Design Building to apply our new skills to our projects that are sure to amaze. We’ll practice transferring images from our photos and/or sketches for use in painting and other art forms and learn basic drawing tips, how to create depth and incorporate color theory!

Learn to draw anything you see! Discover how artists “record” images onto paper. Great observational drawing class for beginners. Utilize proven methods behind portraits, still life and landscape drawing. Explore line, texture and tone as you learn shading techniques. Advanced subjects reviewed for the experienced artist as well. A more detailed supply list will be outlined at first class. 

This adult class offers an introduction to the basic practice of wheel thrown pottery.  Skills that will be covered will include: wedging, centering, pulling, trimming and finishing ceramic forms with glaze.  Each class will start with a specific skill-focused demonstration, and students can expect supportive guidance from our instructor.

Learn to draw anything you see! Discover how artists “record” images onto paper. Great observational drawing class for beginners. Utilize proven methods behind portraits, still life and landscape drawing. Explore line, texture and tone as you learn shading techniques. Advanced subjects reviewed for the experienced artist as well. A more detailed supply list will be outlined at first class. 

Calligraphy, from the Greek "Calli and Graphic" literally means "beautiful writing". Chancery Hand is the first recognized calligraphic style of writing. You will learn everything from how to hold the pen in order to achieve the unique look of the Chancery Hand letters, to how to care for the pen so that it will serve you well for as long as you pursue the art of Calligraphy! 

Print remains one of the best ways to preserve photos and memories! Give yours a share-able home! Come learn a simplified way of "scrapbooking" digitally and preserve one year's worth of photos and memories in one heirloom-quality book in just two weeks. Students will have some basic instruction at the beginning and middle of each class, spending the remainder of the time creating pages in a digital book, with instructor help available throughout. At the end of the last class, students will be ready to submit their books for professional publishing. A variety of sizes and styles are available. Please note that the cost of the book itself and shipping are not included in the cost of the class. 
NOTE: Students will need to bring photos from one year of their choosing (2015, 2019, etc.) to the first class. This may be on a thumb drive or a personal laptop. Students may use their own laptops in class if desired or use the computers in the classroom at ACC. If the first week's assignments are not completed during class, students can easily finish up at home before the second class. 

Knit hats, scarves, totes, blankets and so much more. Whether you’re new to knitting, it’s been a while or you want to learn new techniques, Knitting for Everyone is a knitting class for all skill levels. From casting on to weaving in ends, you’ll learn how to make several beautiful projects.

The instructor has dozens of projects for you to choose from that will help you learn how to knit or go beyond the basics. This is a fun class where you set your own pace. Patterns, step-by-step instructions, and videos are available to support you in your quest to master this skill, even when you’re not in class.

Give yourself the gift of knitting, a hobby for all ages. Sign up with a friend, a family member or a neighbor and you’ll have the beginnings of a knitting club.

A supply kit ($60) is available for purchase from the instructor on the first day of class. This supply kit is for students that haven’t taken a class with Sonia’s Knits before and includes one set of needles, some tools and 4 balls of yarn to complete the first 4 projects for beginners.

Copperplate Calligraphy is a script 'font' that is achieved by writing with a flexible pen nib. By changing the pressure on the nib while writing, the writer can replicate the style of writing of famous documents such as the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. 

This adult class offers an introduction to the basic practice of wheel thrown pottery.  Skills that will be covered will include: wedging, centering, pulling, trimming and finishing ceramic forms with glaze.  Each class will start with a specific skill-focused demonstration, and students can expect supportive guidance from our instructor.