Come and play with the clay! No matter how experienced you are, this class will be extremely valuable. Learn the basics or expand your techniques in this evening workshop where the instructor, who has over twenty years of experience, will work with you on throwing and/or hand-building projects.

NOTE: Clay, glazes, and firings included in class fee.

You will be amazed by how well you are drawing! You'll work on a variety of drawing skills to strengthen your ability to draw anything. Start with basic shapes and add on to them to make more complex forms. Phil Howe has been illustrating internationally for over 30 years with hundreds of book and magazine covers to his credit. All levels.

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Anyone can have fun learning to paint with oils! In eight weeks you will learn how to apply paint, blend, and draw with oils, as well as use glazes and drybrush technique, and learn to use canvas and gessoed panels. You will start with simple shapes and work up to more realistic rendering. Three simple tones is all it takes to build your fundamental image. Sketches and final polished painting. All levels. $3 supply fee included.

Instructor is an award winning illustrator who has worked for international clients for over 30 years.

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Celebrate birds through photography. An in depth look at bird behavior and capturing the best photograph. Are you surrounded by beautiful amazing birds, and would like to learn how to get great photos of them? We'll cover exposure and panning techniques and how to craft a pleasing photograph that effectively highlights the bird. Also, in-the-field ethics, how to “find” the shot, and great birding locations, as well as information on birding festivals to attend throughout the year. In-classroom and hands-on learning. Come prepared to have fun! All levels.

FINALLY! Discover how to get out of your DSLR camera's AUTO mode and into using your camera to its fullest potential. You will learn how to use the manual controls on your digital camera to take phenomenal photos.

NOTE: Bring your digital camera.