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Take your acrylic painting to the next level! Move into increasingly experimental stages, learning to expand your creativity and express yourself in a more intuitive style. Free your artistic self. Focus will be on the elements of design and color, line, and shape with demonstrations, tips and activities. Designed to meet the needs of those who already possess some acrylic experience, but all levels are welcome. 

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Discover the art of beautiful writing in this relaxing, hands-on introduction to calligraphy class. Learn the basics of letter forms, stroke techniques, and how to use a parallel pen and dip pen with confidence. You'll also explore how to lay out envelopes, place cards, and other creative projects.

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Explore the art of hand-building with clay! Learn foundational techniques such as pinch, coil, and slab construction to create both functional and decorative ceramic pieces. Perfect for beginners or anyone who loves working creatively with their hands.

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If you feel intimidated by traditional watercolor methods or just want to try something new, this watercolor pencil class is just for you!  Over the course of 8 weeks, you will learn how to use watercolor pencils on various subjects and master the techniques that make these tools so fun and accessible to even the most novice watercolor painter.

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Do you have a new or older camera you really don't understand? This hands-on class helps you take more compelling images by learning when, why, and how to use different camera settings, compose great shots, and think creatively behind the lens. Through in-class exercises, photo walkabouts, weekly assignments, and projected critiques, you'll gain confidence and new skills in a fun, supportive environment,

Explore and work on your own projects, brush up on watercolor basics, and/or learn some new and interesting techniques to add to your painting repertoire. Bring your favorite supplies. For those wanting to join in the projects on the syllabus, please consult the supply list.

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Have you ever wanted to dive deeper into art history and actually use that knowledge to expand your own artistic expression? In this part history, part studio class, students will learn about specific eras of art history, including notable artists, artistic techniques, and the connection the art had on society while applying that information to create several original works of art. The chosen medium (drawing, watercolor, acrylic, etc.) will be up to each students' preference.

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Explore Japanese language and culture in this beginner class. Taught by a native speaker.

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Explore the geology, plants, fish and wildlife and human history of a world-class active volcano here in our backyard. This course is led by a Geologist who has studied and visited our volcano many times.

Be the pianist you always wanted to be! This class is expertly tailored for beginners who want immediate results. Shatter the myth that only a select few people are musical. Get solid skills with chords, intervals, solfege, and music notation. We will improvise, play ensemble pieces, and explore everything from Beethoven to Broadway, Ragtime to Rock. 

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Anything you see, you can draw! This course is designed to be an introduction to the basic materials and technical properties of drawing with a focus on the formal qualities of drawing and its concepts. Projects include drawing from still life and natural forms. Develop observational skills, perceptual awareness, and expressive capabilities through the exploration of proportional relationships, linear perspective, and composition techniques.

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Do you want to rekindle your fascination with the starry night sky? Learn how to navigate the night sky – a cosmic parade of seasonal constellations/stars, planets, Moon, comets, and meteor showers with star-charts, binoculars, and telescopes. Understand how and why the stars and planets move the way they do.

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Cemeteries are outdoor history books. In this three-week class, students explore why cemeteries matter to historians and genealogists while learning about burial practices, gravestones, and cemetery research methods. Through guided discussion and exploration, participants become familiar with historic cemeteries in Clark County and gain insight into cemetery administration, districts, and community oversight.

Continue exploring the delicate art of botanical watercolor painting, building on techniques introduced in the beginner class to capture the details and vibrant colors of flowers, leaves, and plants. This hands-on class focuses on refining color blending, layering, and brushwork while creating beautiful nature-inspired artwork.

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Explore the hidden side of World War II, where underground networks, coded messages, and covert missions shaped the war from the shadows. Discover how ordinary people became spies, saboteurs, and resistance fighters, risking everything to fight back from within occupied Europe.