Classes | Summer Camps | Lifelong Learning Institute
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There will be no Adult classes in June and July due to summer camps! If you are interested in summer camps or teen intensives click here!
Spring Term (8 Weeks)
March 19, 2024 – May 11, 2024
On Sale: Thursday January 25th, 2024 at 10:00am
Summer Adult Term (5 Weeks)
July 30, 2024 – August 30, 2024
On Sale: Thursday May 30th, 2024 at 10:00am
Adults must bring all supplies for visual arts classes and workshops. Supply Lists can be found under each class description or on the link above.
Supplies are provided by the MAC for youth and teen class offerings.
Adult Painting & Drawing Classes
Abstract Painting (8 sessions)
Adult | Intermediate – Advanced
Instructor: Michelle Boerio
Wednesdays, March 20 – May 8
10:00am – 1:00pm
Curious about abstract art? In this class, we’ll explore the world of abstract painting–art that doesn’t look like real life. Students will create abstract art inspired by natural objects, test out textures and experiment with mixing materials, along with other projects. Students can use either acrylic or oil paints for class.
FEE: $245
Painting/Drawing Studio, 2nd Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $60-$80
Image Credit: Michelle Boerio
Basics of Drawing (8 sessions)
High School – Adult |All Skill Levels
Instructor: Antonio Gonzalez-Garcia
Thursdays, March 21 – May 9
6:00pm – 9:00pm
In this class, we are going to learn how to create drawings with graphite. You will learn how to create a still life drawing and learn the basics of understanding values, light, and shadow. This class will also utilize studio space and time to bring art projects from home, to further complete them in the class.
This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to Education Coordinator Andrea De La Rosa (adelarosa@mcconnellarts.org) to be added to the waitlist.
FEE: $210
Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $100-$150
Image Credit: Antonio Gonzalez-Garcia
Basics of Watercolor (8 sessions)
High School – Adult |All Skill Levels
Instructor: Antonio Gonzalez-Garcia
Wednesdays, March 20 – May 8
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Are you ready for the traditional way of watercolor? We are going to learn, improve, and understand the ratios of pigment/water, the use of layering of different hues, and how they mix and complement each other. During the weeks of this term we are going to study still life, human figure, and the landscape from direct observation. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of wet on dry, wet on wet techniques. Beginners welcomed.
FEE: $210
This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to Education Coordinator Andrea De La Rosa (adelarosa@mcconnellarts.org) to be added to the waitlist.
Master Classroom, Main Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $100-$150
Image Credit: Antonio Gonzalez-Garcia
Beginning Acrylic Painting (8 sessions)
Adult | Beginner – Intermediate
Instructor: Michelle Boerio
Tuesdays, March 19 – May 7
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Have fun painting with acrylics, whether you’ve taken a painting class before or have never held a brush. In this class, you will learn how to use acrylic paints, mix colors accurately, and try multiple methods to create beautiful paintings. Students will learn painting techniques to begin finding their own artistic style.
FEE: $245
This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to Education Coordinator Andrea De La Rosa (adelarosa@mcconnellarts.org) to be added to the waitlist.
Enrile Classroom, Lower Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $50-$70
Image Credit: Michelle Boerio
Beginning Oil Painting (Wednesday Afternoon) (8 sessions)
High School – Adult | Beginner
Instructor: Anne Vega
Wednesdays, March 20 – May 8
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Learn to create vibrant, colorful paintings with the exploration of oil paints in a positive and fun environment. In-class exercises are designed to expand knowledge of color theory, drawing, composition, and other formal elements while painting still-lifes, landscapes and portraits.
FEE: $210
Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $130
Image Credit: Anne Vega
Beginning Oil Painting (Wednesday Evening) (8 sessions)
High School – Adult | Beginner
Instructor: Anne Vega
Wednesdays, March 20 – May 8
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Learn to create vibrant, colorful paintings with the exploration of oil paints in a positive and fun environment. In-class exercises are designed to expand knowledge of color theory, drawing, composition and other formal elements while painting still-lifes, landscapes and portraits.
FEE: $210
Enrile Classroom, Lower Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $130
Image Credit: Anne Vega
Block Carving Class: From Block to Prints (8 sessions)
Adult |Beginner – Intermediate
Instructor: Yani Sheng
Fridays, March 22 – May 10
4:00pm – 6:00pm
This fun and creative course will offer students an introductory experience to the world of printmaking. This versatile art form allows you the ability to make multiple copies of variations of an image, using many different styles and mediums. Students will have the opportunity to create their own images and make various prints and cards using different block printing techniques.
FEE: $180
Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $65
Image Credit: Yani Sheng
CANCELLED LOW ENROLLMENT: Nude Figure Drawing (4 sessions)
Adult | All Skill Levels
Instructor: Angela Gage
Tuesdays, March 19 – April 9
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Practice drawing the human form while working with models. Discuss proportions of the figure and face as well as techniques and basics of drawing. Gain confidence while working with charcoal and/or pencils. Price includes model fees; a figure model will be present at every class session.
FEE: $200
Painting/Drawing Studio, 2nd Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $50
Foundations of Drawing (4 sessions)
Adult | Beginner to Intermediate
Instructor: Angela Gage
Wednesdays, March 20 – April 10
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Work from still life set-ups and photographs. Focus on the basics, build skills, and learn how to see as an artist, while working from your own photos, a personal still life, and more. Gain confidence while experimenting with pencils, charcoal, and pen and ink. This class is geared toward students learning about drawing materials and the basics of drawing.
FEE: $140
Master Classroom, Main Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $50
Guide to Landscape Painting
(7 sessions)
Adult | All Skill Levels
Instructor: Joe Lombardo
Tuesdays, March 19 – May 7 (no class 4/2)
10:00am – 1:00pm
Learn the essential strategies of landscape painting. Each week addresses a new landscape challenge and the techniques to excel. Investigate trees, terrain, atmosphere, depth, water, sky, nocturnes, and figure in the landscape. We will use the direct painting approach and make a painting a day. This class is a good warm-up for the plein air painting season. It offers a chance to study the fundamentals of landscape painting in studio. Students paint from photographs. This course is a fresh look at landscape and will challenge painters of all levels. Only a positive attitude is required.
FEE: $280
This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to Education Coordinator Andrea De La Rosa (adelarosa@mcconnellarts.org) to be added to the waitlist.
Painting/Drawing Studio, 2nd Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $100
Image Credit: Joseph Lombardo, ‘Lindey’s,‘ 11×14″ oil
Oil Painting (4 sessions)
Adult | All Skill Levels
Instructor: Angela Gage
Wednesdays, March 20 – April 10
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Learn how to paint using oils. Start painting, mix colors, apply the paint and learn about glazing and palette knife work. This is a studio class and geared toward new students and continuing oil painting students. New students are shown materials and how to begin an oil painting. Each week we continue to learn about glazing, palette knife work etc. Returning students work on their individual paintings with instructor’s help if needed.
FEE: $140
Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $50-$75
Painting/Drawing Open Studio
(Friday AM) (8 sessions)
Adults | Any Skill Level
No Instructor
Fridays, March 22 – May 10
10:00am – 1:00pm
Enhance your creative experience at the MAC and work independently on projects during open studio sessions. Open to all current and former MAC painting and drawing students; or by request with experience. Students provide their own canvas and painting supplies. No instruction will be given during open studio time.
FEE: $80
Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level
Painting/Drawing Open Studio (Thursday AM) (8 sessions)
Adults | Any Skill Level
No Instructor
Thursdays, March 21 – May 9
10:00am – 1:00pm
Enhance your creative experience at the MAC and work independently on projects during open studio sessions. Open to all current and former MAC painting and drawing students; or by request with experience. Students provide their own canvas and painting supplies. No instruction will be given during open studio time.
FEE: $80
Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level
Painting/Drawing Open Studio
(Thursday PM) (8 sessions)
Adults | Any Skill Level
No Instructor
Thursdays, March 21 – May 9
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Enhance your creative experience at the MAC and work independently on projects during open studio sessions. Open to all current and former MAC painting and drawing students; or by request with experience. Students provide their own canvas and painting supplies. No instruction will be given during open studio time.
FEE: $80
Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level
Painting/Drawing Open Studio (Tuesday PM) (7 sessions)
Adults | Any Skill Level
No Instructor
Tuesdays, March 19 – May 7 (no meeting 4/2)
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Enhance your creative experience at the MAC and work independently on projects during open studio sessions. Open to all current and former MAC painting and drawing students; or by request with experience. Students provide their own canvas and painting supplies. No instruction will be given during open studio time.
FEE: $70
Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level
Adult Workshops
Spring Designs Zentangle Workshop (1 session)
Adults | All Skill Levels
Instructor: Lee Ann Lander
Saturday, April 13th
10:00am – 12:00pm
Learn to make abstract backgrounds using high flow fluid acrylics and watercolors. Then, you will learn some quick fine line techniques to create flow and depth to create eye catching floral, coral reef or abstract designs. Relaxing and therapeutic. Students will make 1-2 7″x10” projects depending on how detailed they decide to get. The finished product could be used as a card or could be framed. Students can take projects home the same day.
FEE: $40
Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level
All Materials Provided by Instructor
Image Credit: Lee Ann Lander
Alternative Photography- Cyanotype Printing (March Workshop) (1 session)
Adults or Parent with Child Ages 10 & Up
| All Skill Levels
Instructor: Leslie Norman
Saturday, March 9th
11:00am – 2:00pm
Cyanotype is a form of ‘camera-less’ photography first discovered around 1840. Students will learn some background history and chemistry and how to prepare and apply emulsion to different surfaces. We will be printing inside with a UV light box and also outside (weather permitting). We will cover a variety of topics such as photograms, printing with negatives, utilizing unconventional materials like fabric/rocks/tea bags/etc., and discuss print toning. Cyanotype is a wonderfully versatile photographic process that is easy to learn and is a great introduction to traditional photography.
FEE: $40/adult; $40/Parent & Child
Enrile Classroom, Lower Level
Some materials provided by instructor, some materials need to be purchased by student or parent/ child pair
Image Credit: Leslie Norman
Alternative Photography- Cyanotype Printing (April Workshop) (1 session)
Adults or Parent with Child Ages 10 & Up
| All Skill Levels
Instructor: Leslie Norman
Saturday, April 6th
11:00am – 2:00pm
Cyanotype is a form of ‘camera-less’ photography first discovered around 1840. Students will learn some background history and chemistry and how to prepare and apply emulsion to different surfaces. We will be printing inside with a UV light box and also outside (weather permitting). We will cover a variety of topics such as photograms, printing with negatives, utilizing unconventional materials like fabric/rocks/tea bags/etc., and discuss print toning. Cyanotype is a wonderfully versatile photographic process that is easy to learn and is a great introduction to traditional photography.
FEE: $40/adult; $40/Parent & Child
Enrile Classroom, Lower Level
Some materials provided by instructor, some materials need to be purchased by student or parent/ child pair
Image Credit: Leslie Norman
Alternative Photography- Cyanotype Printing (May Workshop) (1 session)
Adults or Parent with Child Ages 10 & Up
| All Skill Levels
Instructor: Leslie Norman
Saturday, May 4th
11:00am – 2:00pm
Cyanotype is a form of ‘camera-less’ photography first discovered around 1840. Students will learn some background history and chemistry and how to prepare and apply emulsion to different surfaces. We will be printing inside with a UV light box and also outside (weather permitting). We will cover a variety of topics such as photograms, printing with negatives, utilizing unconventional materials like fabric/rocks/tea bags/etc., and discuss print toning. Cyanotype is a wonderfully versatile photographic process that is easy to learn and is a great introduction to traditional photography.
FEE: $40/adult; $40/Parent & Child
Enrile Classroom, Lower Level
Some materials provided by instructor, some materials need to be purchased by student or parent/ child pair
Image Credit: Leslie Norman
Building Confidence Through Style Workshop (2 sessions)
Adult | Beginner
Instructor: Courtney Stone Smith
Thursday, April 18 & Friday, April 19
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Author and Certified Personal Stylist, Courtney Smith will be teaching you how to find your confidence through style by introducing you to her surreal style methods. This includes topics such as the impact of textures and color when creating outfits along with style tips that will enhance the features you wish to flaunt and mask the ones you wish to keep to yourself. She’ll also be providing mental tools that will help you work on your inner confidence while figuring out your style blocks. Once you learn to overcome those blocks you’ll start unlocking a higher level of confidence through your own eyes as well as through your outfits.
FEE: $40
Savage Classroom, Lower Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $25
Image Credit: Erin Burke of Sugar Plum Creative
Encaustic Workshop (1 session)
High School – Adults | Beginners
Instructor: Juliette Montague
Saturday, April 20th
10:00am – 5:00pm
Learn basic encaustic collage, assemblage, and image making techniques to expand your mixed media art making! Supplies are provided by the instructor; you are welcome to bring any collage materials or embeds you would like to use in your creations. Please bring 1-2 wooden surfaces to work on.
FEE: $105
This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to Education Coordinator Andrea De La Rosa (adelarosa@mcconnellarts.org) to be added to the waitlist.
Painting/Drawing Studio, 2nd Level
Materials Provided by Instructor Apart from Wooden Surface to Work on
Indian Folk Art – Madhubani Workshop (1 session)
Grades 6 to Adults | Intermediate
Instructor: Chayanica Choudhury
Thursday, May 2
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Discover the 2,500 year-old traditional Indian Folk Art – Madhubani (Mithila Art). Join instructor Chayanica Choudhury for an enriching session painting this traditional art which originated on the borders of India & Nepal. In this one session, you will explore & learn about using extremely thin brushes & pen to make intricate designs.
FEE: $40
Enrile Classroom, Lower Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $50
Image Credit: Chayanica Choudhury
Paint Your Pet Workshop (1 session)
Parent & Child Workshop
Grades 1 and Up | All Skill Levels
Instructor: Yani Sheng
Friday, April 12th
7:00pm – 9:00pm
In this workshop, families or kids get to enjoy the freedom of painting from a sketch of your loving pet, whether dog, cat, fish or bird! Each student will receive a image on canvas (pre-sketched by the teacher). You will learn how to mix your acrylic colors and have a great time painting your family pet!
FEE: $40
Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level
This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to Education Coordinator Andrea De La Rosa (adelarosa@mcconnellarts.org) to be added to the waitlist.
Materials Provided by Instructor/ Image of pet must be submitted to instructor before the workshop Deadline: March 29th
Image Credit: Yani Sheng
Shibori Dye Workshop
(2 sessions)
High School – Adult |
Beginner- Intermediate
Instructor: Juliette Montague
Saturdays, March 16th & March 23rd
10:00am – 2:00pm
Learn the fascinating art of shibori dyeing! In this workshop, explore shibori from many angles; you’ll learn several different shibori techniques and dye a few things from napkins and tea towels to aprons and t-shirts. What is shibori? It’s a Japanese dyeing technique that typically involves folding, twisting or bunching cloth and binding it, then dyeing it in indigo. Whatever is used to bind the fabric will resist the dye, resulting in areas of the cloth that take the distinctive blue dye in patterns created by the resistance, and other areas of the cloth that remain white. Shibori is a very vast technique and there are tons of ways to do it (and a truly infinite number of patterns you can create), and in this class you’ll get an in-depth look at several of them. The workshop will begin with a demonstration of basic shibori and an overview of some of the patterns you can create. Then, you’ll dye a dinner napkin to try your hand and get a feel for the technique. Once you start to get the hang of things, you’ll put your knowledge to work as you dye 2-3 of your own items. Items to dye must be 100% cotton, silk, or other natural fiber, white, and should be small- or medium-sized items. Ideal items include t-shirts, silk scarves, tanks, leggings, napkins, canvas tote bags, dish towels, pillow cases, etc. Please do not bring large items like curtains or bed sheets, as there will not be enough space to accommodate large pieces. Old items with stains are ideal, as the stains can be covered with dye! Shibori dyeing is truly an amazing craft, as every piece you dye is a little bit of a mystery. You will love the process of folding fabric, dyeing it, then unfolding it to reveal the organic results. Join up for an amazing afternoon of shibori magic!
FEE: $115
Painting/Drawing Studio, 2nd Level// Outdoors at the MAC
Approx. Cost of Materials: $30
Image Credit: Juliette Montague
Creative Writing/Creative Thinking Classes
CANCELLED LOW ENROLLMENT: Let’s Write!: Adult Creative Writing (8 sessions)
Adult | All Skill Level
Instructor: Kristin Kummer
Tuesdays, March 19 – May 7
6:00pm-8:00pm
Jumpstart your creativity! This class is perfect for anyone who writes, wants to write, or has thought about writing and is looking to think outside of the box or to generate more ideas for their writing. We will engage in writing prompts, games, group storytelling, individual writing, and sharing our ideas and writing. This is not so much a writing workshop as an idea-generator and a space to try new things. Unleash your creative self and have fun!
FEE: $175
Master Classroom, Lower Level
Materials Needed: A journal and writing instrument
Adult Dance Classes
Contemporary Dance for Seniors (8 sessions)
Adults | Beginner – Advanced
Instructor: Laura Patterson, on behalf of Perennial Movement Group
Thursdays, March 21 – May 9
10:30am – 11:30am
Movement classes are specifically designed for adults over 50 and taught by instructor Laura Patterson. Using principles from ballet, contemporary, and improvisational dance, class exercises cultivate strength, coordination, range of motion, flexibility, and creative skills. These dance activities also challenge the brain by connecting thinking and moving, helping to maintain or enhance cognitive functions such as memory. Participants of all physical abilities, whether completely new to dance or returning after many years, experience the physical and cognitive benefits of dance alongside other older adults in a supportive community. Seated and standing movement are both welcome.
FEE: $90
Dance Studio, Lower Level
Flamenco Classes on Tuesday Evenings at the MAC
Please visit the U Will Dance Studio website for more information and steps on how to enroll!
Youth Classes
Alternative Photography- Cyanotype Printing (April Workshop) (1 session)
Adults or Parent with Child Ages 10 & Up
| All Skill Levels
Instructor: Leslie Norman
Saturday, April 6th
11:00am – 2:00pm
Cyanotype is a form of ‘camera-less’ photography first discovered around 1840. Students will learn some background history and chemistry and how to prepare and apply emulsion to different surfaces. We will be printing inside with a UV light box and also outside (weather permitting). We will cover a variety of topics such as photograms, printing with negatives, utilizing unconventional materials like fabric/rocks/tea bags/etc., and discuss print toning. Cyanotype is a wonderfully versatile photographic process that is easy to learn and is a great introduction to traditional photography.
FEE: $40/adult; $40/Parent & Child
Enrile Classroom, Lower Level
Some materials provided by instructor, some materials need to be purchased by student or parent/ child pair
Image Credit: Leslie Norman
Alternative Photography- Cyanotype Printing (March Workshop) (1 session)
Adults or Parent with Child Ages 10 & Up
| All Skill Levels
Instructor: Leslie Norman
Saturday, March 9th
11:00am – 2:00pm
Cyanotype is a form of ‘camera-less’ photography first discovered around 1840. Students will learn some background history and chemistry and how to prepare and apply emulsion to different surfaces. We will be printing inside with a UV light box and also outside (weather permitting). We will cover a variety of topics such as photograms, printing with negatives, utilizing unconventional materials like fabric/rocks/tea bags/etc., and discuss print toning. Cyanotype is a wonderfully versatile photographic process that is easy to learn and is a great introduction to traditional photography.
FEE: $40/adult; $40/Parent & Child
Enrile Classroom, Lower Level
Some materials provided by instructor, some materials need to be purchased by student or parent/ child pair
Image Credit: Leslie Norman
Alternative Photography- Cyanotype Printing (May Workshop) (1 session)
Adults or Parent with Child Ages 10 & Up
| All Skill Levels
Instructor: Leslie Norman
Saturday, May 4th
11:00am – 2:00pm
Cyanotype is a form of ‘camera-less’ photography first discovered around 1840. Students will learn some background history and chemistry and how to prepare and apply emulsion to different surfaces. We will be printing inside with a UV light box and also outside (weather permitting). We will cover a variety of topics such as photograms, printing with negatives, utilizing unconventional materials like fabric/rocks/tea bags/etc., and discuss print toning. Cyanotype is a wonderfully versatile photographic process that is easy to learn and is a great introduction to traditional photography.
FEE: $40/adult; $40/Parent & Child
Enrile Classroom, Lower Level
Some materials provided by instructor, some materials need to be purchased by student or parent/ child pair
Image Credit: Leslie Norman
Indian Folk Art – Madhubani Workshop (1 session)
Grades 6 to Adults | Intermediate
Instructor: Chayanica Choudhury
Thursday, May 2
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Discover the 2,500 year-old traditional Indian Folk Art – Madhubani (Mithila Art). Join instructor Chayanica Choudhury for an enriching session painting this traditional art which originated on the borders of India & Nepal. In this one session, you will explore & learn about using extremely thin brushes & pen to make intricate designs.
FEE: $40
Enrile Classroom, Lower Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $50
Image Credit: Chayanica Choudhury
CANCELLED LOW ENROLLMENT *MEETING ON THURSDAYS* Writing, Storytelling, and More: Creative Writing for Kids (8 sessions)
Grades 3 – 5 | Beginner
Instructor: Kristin Kummer
Thursdays, March 21 – May 9
4:30pm – 5:45pm
Each week, we will explore a different theme: mixed-up fairy tales, writing for pets, world-building, scary stories, cryptids, dialogues with historical figures, and more. Students will participate in games, tell stories together, and write their own stories. They will hone their creative thinking abilities and leave with exciting new ideas.
FEE: $130
Master Classroom, Main Level
Materials Included in Class Fee
Writing, Storytelling, and More: Creative Writing for Middle Schoolers (8 sessions)
Grades 6 – 8 | Beginner
Instructor: Kristin Kummer
Thursdays, March 21 – May 9
4:30pm – 5:45pm
Each week, we will explore a different theme: mixed-up fairy tales, writing for pets, world-building, scary stories, cryptids, dialogues with historical figures, and more. Students will participate in games, tell stories together, and write their own stories. They will hone their creative thinking abilities and leave with exciting new ideas.
FEE: $130
Master Classroom, Main Level
Materials Included in Class Fee
Basics of Watercolor (8 sessions)
Grades 3-5 | All Skill Levels
Instructor: Antonio Gonzalez Garcia
Wednesdays, March 20 – May 8
3:30pm – 5:00pm
In the Basics of Watercolor class, we are going to enjoy the use of the watercolor by creating paintings of objects (you will be welcome to bring your own toys, etc.), science-fiction characters from cartoons or movies, and landscapes of our favorite series. In this class everyone will have their own rhythm of learning and experimenting, being flexible and at the same time acquiring a base of knowledge that will allow the student to enjoy the process of creating from a fun and personal approach.
FEE: $140
Enrile Classroom, Lower Level
Materials Included in Class Fee
Choose Your Own Adventure Art Club (7 sessions)
Grades 6 – 8 | All Skill Levels
Instructor: Leigh Foust
Fridays, March 22 – May 10 (no class 3/29)
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Calling all middle school creatives! Join Art Club, a creative space for students interested in art regardless of skill level. Each week will feature a different artistic lesson or technique cultivated from the specific interests of the class as well as basic principles of design.
FEE: $125
Enrile Classroom, Lower Level
Materials Included in Class Fee
Clay with Kids (and their adults): Fantasy (8 sessions)
Grades 4 and Up | Beginner
Instructor: Grace Bohlen
Saturdays, March 23 – May 11
10:00am – 11:30am
Learn the magic of clay together in this class meant for families! Every week we’ll have a new fantasy-inspired project we create, such as spell jars, frogs wearing hats, and footed goblets. We will also play around with some fun painting techniques as we make our pieces to bring them to life. By the end of the class, you’ll have an array of enchanting items that would make any wizard proud.
FEE: $180
This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to Education Coordinator Andrea De La Rosa (adelarosa@mcconnellarts.org) to be added to the waitlist.
Ceramics Studio, Lower Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $0; Included in Class Fee
Floral Art with Oil Pastels (4 sessions)
Grades 1- 5 | Beginner
Instructor: Chayanica Choudhury
Thursdays, April 11 – May 9 (No class 5/2)
5:00pm-6:00pm
Elevate your oil pastel skills! This beginners level class for young kids, led by instructor Chayanica Choudhury is the perfect way for elementary school students to create floral art in an easy way. Blend bold and bright oil pastels to create depth & shading. Oil pastels are bold & bright.
FEE: $70
Enrile Classroom, Lower Level
Paint Your Pet Workshop (1 session)
Parent & Child Workshop
Grades 1 and Up | All Skill Levels
Instructor: Yani Sheng
Friday, April 12th
7:00pm – 9:00pm
In this workshop, families or kids get to enjoy the freedom of painting from a sketch of your loving pet, whether dog, cat, fish or bird! Each student will receive a image on canvas (pre-sketched by the teacher). You will learn how to mix your acrylic colors and have a great time painting your family pet!
FEE: $40
Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level
This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to Education Coordinator Andrea De La Rosa (adelarosa@mcconnellarts.org) to be added to the waitlist.
Materials Provided by Instructor/ Image of pet must be submitted to instructor before the workshop Deadline: March 29th
Image Credit: Yani Sheng
The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio: Saturday Morning Musicals at the MAC
Participants will spend 15 Saturday mornings developing life-long skills through theatre: creative collaboration, teamwork, speaking to audiences, critical thinking and more! As a theatre team, they will adapt or write their own script, experience what it is like to audition for roles, understand aspects of costume and set design, all culminating to a final performance on the last day!
Performance Date: May 11, 2024 at 12pm
Dates: Jan 20 – May 11, 2024
Times: Saturdays from 9 am – 12 pm
Ages: 8-14
Tuition Price: $525
Youth Oil Painting (8 sessions)
Grades 1 – 5 | Beginner – Intermediate
Instructor: Yani Sheng
Tuesdays, March 19 – May 7
4:30pm-6:00pm
A beginner to intermediate class for youth who would like to learn the basics of oil painting. Students will learn various brush techniques, color mixing, and blending. This class is a great way for youth to develop an understanding of this classic medium, where they are free to paint whatever inspires them while collaborating and socializing with their classmates! (Please note a service dog will be attending all sessions.)
FEE: $165
Enrile Classroom, Lower Level
Materials Included in Class Fee
Ceramics Classes
CANCELLED LOW ENROLLMENT: Raku Workshop (3 sessions)
Adult | Intermediate – Advanced
Instructor: Beth Dekker
Saturdays, April 13 & 20 from 12:00pm – 3:00pm (At the MAC)
Saturday, April 27 from 9:00am-3:00pm (at the Kiln Room)
Try your hand at Raku Firing! We’ll learn about the four main types of raku and learn to create forms that highlight
the raku glazes and process. Students may throw or build up to 3 pieces to be fired at the end of the workshop. We’ll meet in the M
AC ceramics studio for the first two sessions, April 13 and 20, to create our pieces. The third session will take place at the Kiln Room in downtown Columbus, on April 27 from 9AM to until firings are complete (likely 3PM).
FEE: $200
Ceramics Studio, Lower Level
*Class fee included price of firing 3 pieces*
Approx. Cost of Materials: $0; Included in Class Fee
Ceramics: Garden Art and Planters: Large and Small
(8 sessions)
Ages 15 – Adult | All Skill Levels
Instructor: Marty Shuter
Thursdays, March 21 – May 9
6:00pm – 9:00pm
We will make a variety of planters and pieces for the garden, focusing on form, function, and lots of decoration. No experience necessary. Your first bag of clay, studio glazes, tools, and 20 hours of studio time outside of class are included in class fee.
FEE: $280
Ceramics Studio, Lower Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $0; Included in Class Fee
Image Credit: Beeware Vase, Marty Shuter
Clay with Kids (and their adults): Fantasy (8 sessions)
Grades 4 and Up | Beginner
Instructor: Grace Bohlen
Saturdays, March 23 – May 11
10:00am – 11:30am
Learn the magic of clay together in this class meant for families! Every week we’ll have a new fantasy-inspired project we create, such as spell jars, frogs wearing hats, and footed goblets. We will also play around with some fun painting techniques as we make our pieces to bring them to life. By the end of the class, you’ll have an array of enchanting items that would make any wizard proud.
FEE: $180
This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to Education Coordinator Andrea De La Rosa (adelarosa@mcconnellarts.org) to be added to the waitlist.
Ceramics Studio, Lower Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $0; Included in Class Fee
Wheel Thrown Ceramics (7 sessions) (Tuesday PM)
High School – Adult | Beginner-Intermediate
Instructor: Stacey Besst
Tuesdays, March 19 – May 7 (no class 4/9)
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Students will learn to develop skills and techniques in ceramics utilizing the pottery wheel. Students will focus on creating functional form including but not limited to: cylinders, bowls, plates, cups, vases, teapots, etc. Students will also learn ceramic decorating techniques such as carving, slip design, staining, underglaze and glazing. Your first bag of clay, studio glazes, tools, and 20 hours of studio time outside of class are included in class fee.
FEE: $245
This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to Education Coordinator Andrea De La Rosa (adelarosa@mcconnellarts.org) to be added to the waitlist.
Ceramics Studio, Lower Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $0; Included in Class Fee
Wheel Thrown Ceramics (7 sessions) (Wednesday AM)
Adult | All Skill Levels
Instructor: Beth Dekker
Wednesdays, March 20 – May 8 (no class 3/27)
10:00am – 1:00pm
Students will learn to develop skills and techniques in ceramics utilizing the pottery wheel. Students will focus on creating functional form including but not limited to: cylinders, bowls, plates, cups, vases, etc. Students will also learn ceramic decorating techniques such as carving, slip design, staining, underglaze and glazing. Your first bag of clay, studio glazes, and 20 hours of studio time outside of class are included in class fee.
FEE: $245
This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to Education Coordinator Andrea De La Rosa (adelarosa@mcconnellarts.org) to be added to the waitlist.
Ceramics Studio, Lower Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $0; Included in Class Fee
Wheel Thrown Ceramics (8 sessions) (Wednesday PM)
Adult | All Skill Levels
Instructor: Anne Vasser
Wednesdays, March 20 – May 8
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Come and join the fun while exploring the basics of wheel thrown pottery and how it is made. Wheel-thrown forms will be discussed, analyzed, demonstrated, and produced. New students will acquire a basic understanding of the potter’s wheel and how to use it safely. Continuing students will refine their wheel throwing techniques and explore surface decorations. Your first bag of clay, studio glazes, tools, and 20 hours of studio time outside of class are included in class fee.
FEE: $280
This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to Education Coordinator Andrea De La Rosa (adelarosa@mcconnellarts.org) to be added to the waitlist.
Ceramics Studio, Lower Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $0; Included in Class Fee
BalletMet Classes
BalletMet Academy classes at the MAC will start Tuesday, September 5.
Enhance your child’s concentration, coordination and creativity with BalletMet. Their children’s classes are specially designed for young dancers ages 3 to 7 who are eager to learn in a fun and nurturing environment.
Most classes run from September to May, but new students are always welcome to join at any time. The schedule for Children’s Division classes at the MAC is as follows:
Mini Movers
Develops creativity and coordination with a focus on rhythm, movement, music, imagination and fun.
Wednesdays, 4:30 – 5:00 pm
Saturdays, 10:00 – 10:30 am
Must be 3 by 9/30/23
Creative Movement
Creates a stimulating environment through dance and movement while focusing on creativity and the joy of self-expression.
Tuesdays, 4:00-4:45 pm
Must be 4 by 9/30/23
Pre-Ballet 5
Encourages imagination, self- expression and group interaction while introducing basic dance and music concepts.
Tuesdays, 4:45 – 5:30 pm
Must be 5 by 9/30/23
Pre-Ballet 6
Through group dances and solos, students develop their knowledge of dance steps with rhythm and musicality while preparing their body with conditioning and stretching exercises as they transition to ballet.
Thursdays, 6:45-7:30 pm
Must be 6 by 9/30/23
Pre-Ballet 7
Students are introduced to basic ballet steps, terminology and the relationship dance has with music.
Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00 pm
Must be 7 by 9/30/23
The schedule for BalletMet’s Student Division classes at the MAC is as follows:
Ballet 1
Students are introduced to ballet technique through a comprehensive curriculum.
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:15 PM
Saturdays, 10:30-11:45 AM
Tap 1
Students develop rhythm, sound, movement and expression.
Saturdays, 11:45-12:45 PM
Ballet 2
Tuesdays, 5:30-6:45 PM
Thursdays, 4:30-5:45 PM
Tap 2
Thursdays, 5:45-6:45 PM
Winter Term 2024
Air Dry Clay: Fruits & Animals- Youth Sculpture (7 sessions)
Grades K – 5 | Beginner
Instructor: Weiting Wei
Fridays, January 19 – March 1
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Through the weekly sculpting activities, students will cultivate and enhance their hands-on sculpting ability. This class will transform your students’ learning methods, stimulate your students’ participation, and encourage students to explore their artistic side. Your student will be encouraged to use their imagination, develop their sense of play, and learn tips on the basics of sculpting both 2D and 3D clay projects. The super light air-dry clay, also known as paper clay, is mainly kneaded, and after it dries, students can have their own unique works to take home each week.
FEE: $200
Master Classroom, Main Level
Materials Included in Class Fee
Image Credit: Weiting Wei
Alcohol Ink: Ripples and Petals (7 sessions)
Adults | Beginner – Advanced
Instructor: Lee Ann Lander
Thursdays, January 18 – February 29
6:00pm-8:00pm
Learn about alcohol inks and how to create ripples and loose petal shapes. For beginners or continuing alcohol ink learners.
FEE: $150
Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $90
Image Credit: Lee Ann Lander
Artist Books and Book Arts (3 sessions)
High School – Adult | Beginner
Instructor: Juliette Montague
Saturdays, January 27, February 3, & 10
10:00am – 2:00pm
Explore a variety of bookmaking techniques from more traditional methods to more experimental artist books. Learn how to make each part of a book from signatures to covers. Learn secret Belgian binding, accordion books, how to make a book from an old book- the ideas for artists books are endless!
FEE: $145
This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to Education Coordinator Andrea De La Rosa (adelarosa@mcconnellarts.org) to be added to the waitlist.
Painting/Drawing Studio, 2nd Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: Approx. $40-$100
Image Credit: Juliette Montague
Basics of Drawing (7 sessions)
Adults | Beginner – Advanced
Instructor: Antonio Gonzalez-Garcia
Tuesdays, January 16 – February 27
6:00pm – 9:00pm
In this class we are going to learn how to create drawings with graphite. You will learn how to create a still life drawing, tackle portraits from a figure model, and learn the basics of understanding values, light, and shadow. This class will also utilize studio space and time to bring art projects from home, to further complete them in the class.
FEE: $245
Painting/Drawing Studio, 2nd Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $50
*Fee includes cost of 4 figure models*
Image Credit: Antonio Gonzalez-Garcia
Basics of Drawing (7 sessions)
Grades 9 – 12 | Beginner- Advanced
Instructor: Antonio Gonzalez-Garcia
Tuesdays, January 16 – February 27
3:30pm – 5:30pm
In this class we are going to learn how to create drawings with graphite. You will learn how to create a still life drawing, tackle portraits from a figure model, and learn the basics of understanding values, light, and shadow. This class will also utilize studio space and time to bring art projects from home, and further complete them in the class.
FEE: $185
Painting/Drawing Studio, 2nd Level
Materials Included in Class Fee
Class fee included the cost of two figure models
Basics of Watercolor (7 sessions)
Adults | Beginner- Advanced
Instructor: Antonio Gonzalez-Garcia
Wednesdays, January 17 – February 28
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Are you ready for the traditional way of watercolor? We are going to learn, improve, and understand the ratios of pigment/water, the use layering of different hues, and how they mix and complement each other. During the weeks of this term we are going to study still life, human figure, and the landscape from direct observation. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of wet on dry, wet on wet, and techniques. Beginners welcomed.
FEE: $220
Master Classroom, Main Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $100-$150
*Fee includes cost of 2 figure models*
Image Credit: Antonio Gonzalez-Garcia
*Tabletop easels available for student use*
Basics of Watercolor (7 sessions)
Grades 3 -5 | Beginner- Advanced
Instructor: Antonio Gonzalez Garcia
Wednesdays, January 17 – February 28
3:30pm – 5:00pm
In the Basics of Watercolor class, we are going to enjoy the use of the watercolor by creating paintings of objects (you will be welcome to bring your own toys, etc.), science-fiction characters from cartoons or movies, and landscapes of our favorite series. In this class everyone will have their own rhythm of learning and experimenting, being flexible and at the same time acquiring a base of knowledge that will allow the student to enjoy the process of creating from a fun and personal approach.
FEE: $135
This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to Education Coordinator Andrea De La Rosa (adelarosa@mcconnellarts.org) to be added to the waitlist.
Master Classroom, Main Level
Materials Included in Class Fee
Learning to Draw Portraits (7 sessions) (Friday)
High School – Adults | Intermediate
Instructor: Anne Vega
Fridays, January 19 – March 1
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Whether you’re a budding artist or looking to elevate your portrait skills, this intermediate level class is your gateway to creating captivating, lifelike portraits. This class will guide you through a journey of creativity, allowing you to bring your subjects to life with confidence and precision as you delve deeper into the world of portraiture to refine your skills and capture the essence of your subjects. This hands-on course empowers you to master advanced techniques in shading, expression, and composition.
FEE: $220
Enrile Classroom, Lower Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $45-$50
*Fee includes cost of 2 figure models*
Let’s Write! Creative Writing for Middle Schoolers (7 sessions)
Grades 6 – 8 | Beginner
Instructor: Kristin Kummer
Tuesdays, January 16 – February 27
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Your creativity is limitless! Each week, students will concoct stories and play games that will spark the imagination. From writing for pets to saving our friends from giant bugs with only a spoon, students will have a chance to tell their own individual stories and also work collaboratively to make the most of their ideas. By the end of the term, students will be ready to continue exploring and expanding their creativity.
FEE: $95
Master Classroom, Main Level
Materials Included in Class Fee
Modeling Paste Techniques (7 sessions)
Adults | Beginner – Advanced
Instructor: Lee Ann Lander
Saturdays, January 20 – March 2
2:30pm – 4:00pm
In this class you will learn several techniques on how to use modeling paste to create texture but the main focus will be on creating trees and flowers that have depth and texture. Students will end up with several finished projects ranging in size and composition, as you work up to the final project on a vintage window.
FEE: $170
Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $65
Class fee includes the cost of a vintage window provided by instructor
Image Credit: Lee Ann Lander
The Unexpected Love Story: A Workshop (6 sessions)
Adult | Beginner – Intermediate
Instructor: Thao Thai
Thursdays, January 18 – February 29 (no class 2/15)
7:00pm-8:00pm
What makes for a memorable love story? Is it the characters? The narrative voice? The dialogue? We’re all familiar with the love stories that fit inside a tidy formula, but what about the more difficult ones about love lost, love unrequited, or simply, love that exists on the periphery of common depictions? There is a place—and a need—for stories that reexamine our very definition of love and the way it’s explored in the written word. In this writing workshop, we’ll dive into the nuance of short-form writing by workshopping our stories and examining the craft choices behind each. We’ll read examples of published fictional and nonfiction love stories that challenge us to think more deeply about the tenderness and violence within relationships. In the end, writers will walk away with either a creative nonfiction essay or a short piece of fiction that presents their version of an unexpected love story.
FEE: $115
Master Classroom, Lower Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: Approx. $5
Building Confidence Through Style Workshop (2 sessions)
Adult | Beginner
Instructor: Courtney Stone Smith
Thursday, January 25 & Friday, January 26
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Author and Certified Personal Stylist, Courtney Smith will be teaching you how to find your confidence through style by introducing you to her surreal style methods. This includes topics such as the impact of textures and color when creating outfits along with style tips that will enhance the features you wish to flaunt and mask the ones you wish to keep to yourself. She’ll also be providing mental tools that will help you work on your inner confidence while figuring out your style blocks. Once you learn to overcome those blocks you’ll start unlocking a higher level of confidence through your own eyes as well as through your outfits.
FEE: $40
Savage Classroom, Lower Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $25
Image Credit: Erin Burke of Sugar Plum Creative
Ceramics: Surface Design and You (4 sessions)
High School – Adult | Intermediate
Instructor: Grace Bohlen
Saturdays, January 27, February 10 & 17, March 2
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Be both a potter and a painter! A well-placed design can make your clay work shine. Every week, we will explore a different technique for image and mark-making on clay, including sgraffito, tape resist, and underglaze transfers. Experience in making your own vessels through is helpful but not necessary. Equally helpful is experience with 2D art of any kind! Your first bag of clay, studio glazes, tools, and 20 hours of studio time outside of class are included in class fee.
FEE: $190
Ceramics Studio, Lower Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $0; Included in Class Fee
Image Credit: Grace Bohlen
Kids Greeting Card Printmaking Workshop (1 session)
Grade 3 – Grade 5 | Beginner – Intermediate
Instructor: Michelle Boerio
Saturday, February 3
11:00am – 1:00pm
Send your loved ones something wonderful! In this one-time workshop students will use printmaking techniques, drawing, and stamping to help students create unique greeting cards. Each participant will take home their own set of hand-made cards with no prior art experience needed.
FEE: $45
Enrile Classroom, Lower Level
Materials Included in Class Fee
Pilgrim at Tinker Creek: A Mixed Media Exploration Creating Collagraphs and Monoprints
(5 sessions)
Adult | Beginner
Instructor: Cody F Miller
Fridays, February 2 – March 1
2:00 pm – 5:00pm
Explore mixed media through the printing techniques of collagraphy and monoprints. The images/prints stand on their own yet also yield the possibility for further exploration with various mediums. Open studio time will be used to develop a basic understanding of monoprints and collagraphs. The last two weeks will focus on a book cover assignment in response to various quotes from Pilgrim At Tinker Creek.
FEE: $135
Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $135
Image Credit: Julie Miller
Ceramics: Plates, Trays, & Bowls (7 sessions)
Ages 15- Adult | All Skill Levels
Instructor: Marty Shuter
Thursdays, January 18 – February 29
6:00pm – 9:00pm
In this 7-week class, we will make plates, trays, and bowls. We will use slump and hump molds, and other methods of hand-building. We will explore decorative techniques, with an emphasis on sgraffito. Come with your own ideas or work on class projects. No experience necessary. Your first bag of clay, studio glazes, tools, and 20 hours of studio time outside of class are included in class fee.
FEE: $250
This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to Education Coordinator Andrea De La Rosa (adelarosa@mcconnellarts.org) to be added to the waitlist.
Ceramics Studio, Lower Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $0; Included in Class Fee
Image Credit: Marty Shuter
Clay with Kids (and their adults): Animal Sculpting (7 sessions)
Grades 4 and Up | Beginner
Instructor: Grace Bohlen
Saturdays, January 20 – March 2
10:00am – 11:30am
Get wild with clay and come make some critters! This class is designed to be enjoyed by kids and adults together. Every week, we’ll be focusing on a different animal to sculpt, from fish to cats to dragons. Along with free-standing figurines, projects also include beads, wall hangings, and bowls with feet. By the end of the class, you’ll have a whole menagerie to take home! Your first bag of clay, studio glazes, tools, and 20 hours of studio time outside of class are included in class fee.
FEE: $165
This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to Education Coordinator Andrea De La Rosa (adelarosa@mcconnellarts.org) to be added to the waitlist.
Ceramics Studio, Lower Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $0; Included in Class Fee
Image Credit: Grace Bohlen
Contemporary Dance for Seniors (7 sessions)
Adults | Beginner – Advanced
Instructor: Laura Patterson, on behalf of Perennial Movement Group
Thursdays, January 18 – February 29
10:30am – 11:30am
Movement classes are specifically designed for adults over 50 and taught by instructor Laura Patterson. Using principles from ballet, contemporary, and improvisational dance, class exercises cultivate strength, coordination, range of motion, flexibility, and creative skills. These dance activities also challenge the brain by connecting thinking and moving, helping to maintain or enhance cognitive functions such as memory. Participants of all physical abilities, whether completely new to dance or returning after many years, experience the physical and cognitive benefits of dance alongside other older adults in a supportive community. Seated and standing movement are both welcome.
FEE: $80
Dance Studio, Lower Level
Creative Hand Sewing (5 sessions)
Grade 3 – Grade 8 | Beginner
Instructor: Yani Sheng
Wednesdays, January 31 – February 28
4:30pm-5:30pm
Let’s learn sewing! In this class, you will learn how to make cute pieces like animal plushies, wallets, purses, and pillows. This is a perfect beginner class for kids! (Please note a service dog will be attending some sessions)
FEE: $90
This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to Education Coordinator Andrea De La Rosa (adelarosa@mcconnellarts.org) to be added to the waitlist.
Enrile Classroom, Lower Level
Materials Included in Class Fee
Dry Flowers and Paper-Making Workshop (2 sessions)
Adults | Beginner- Intermediate
Instructor: Yani Sheng
Friday, February 2 & 9
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Roll up your sleeves and join Yani’s fun papermaking workshop. You will learn the basics of papermaking skills by using recycled materials and colored papers. You can make multiple textures of paper, watermarking papers, or try pulp painting. Please dress for mess in this workshop, and bring an old towel for any water spills!
FEE: $60
This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to Education Coordinator Andrea De La Rosa (adelarosa@mcconnellarts.org) to be added to the waitlist.
Savage Classroom, Lower Level
Materials Provided by Instructor
Image Credit: Yani Sheng
Finding Beauty Where You Are (7 sessions)
Adults | Beginner – Advanced
Instructor: Lee Ann Lander
Saturdays, January 20 – March 2
10:00am – 12:00pm
Learn to beat the winter blahs. In this class we will be hunting for beauty in unsuspected places right under our noses. We will spend a portion of some classes outdoors so dress accordingly. Using a phone camera, we will be taking photos during our time outside and then we will come back in and share and discuss what we found. We will talk about how certain images parallel life lessons and poetry. Time will also be given to do some creative writing so bring a journal or notebook. The main takeaway from this class will be a new or renewed outlook and appreciation for winter and nature. You will also have some beautiful photos that you can either share through social media or print and add to your journals kept during class.
FEE: $135
Master Classroom, Main Level
Image Credit: Lee Ann Lander
Approx. Cost of Materials: Approx. $5
Materials Needed: A journal and writing instrument
Fun Japanese Book Binding (7 sessions)
Adults | Beginner
Instructor: Yani Sheng
Tuesdays, January 16 – February 27
2:00pm – 4:00pm
This is a fun and relaxing class! You will learn how to build books using Japanese stitched binding techniques. Each week you will learn a new style of book making and at the end of each class you will have several unique pieces to take home. This class will have a relaxed mindset with the objective to try something new!
FEE: $200
Enrile Classroom, Lower Level
$45 Material Fee per student (included in class fee); All Materials Provided by Instructor
Image Credit: Yani Sheng
Intro to Fashion: Walk the Runway (7 sessions)
Grades 3 -5 | Beginners
Instructor: Leigh Foust
Fridays, January 19 – March 1
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Students will explore the world of fashion design from creating mood boards, learning fashion illustration, deconstructing existing garments, redesigning, and finally modeling them in an incredible runway show located on our fabulous MAC stage!
FEE: $145
Enrile Classroom, Lower Level
Materials Included in Class Fee
Large Scale Painting (7 sessions)
Adult | All Skill Levels
Instructor: Joe Lombardo
Wednesdays, January 17 – February 28
10:00am – 1:00pm
This 7-week studio class will cover painting in large scale from start to finish. We will complete one (or two!) large paintings over the seven-week period. Each class begins with a painting demonstration advancing the painting into the next step. After demonstration students continue to work on their own large-scale painting with individual instruction. Students will develop control and build confidence in working large. Large scale is defined by the size of your vehicle and your ambition. 30”x40” is recommended but any size will work. Students will paint from their own photographs. Oil or acrylic painters are welcome all instructor demonstrations will be done in oil.
FEE: $280
This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to Education Coordinator Andrea De La Rosa (adelarosa@mcconnellarts.org) to be added to the waitlist.
Painting/Drawing Studio, 2nd Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $100
Image Credit: Joe Lombardo, Ohio, 48”x72”
Learning to Draw Portraits (7 sessions) (Wednesday)
High School – Adults | Intermediate
Instructor: Anne Vega
Wednesdays, January 17 – February 28
6:00pm – 8:30pm
Whether you’re a budding artist or looking to elevate your portrait skills, this intermediate level class is your gateway to creating captivating, lifelike portraits. This class will guide you through a journey of creativity, allowing you to bring your subjects to life with confidence and precision as you delve deeper into the world of portraiture to refine your skills and capture the essence of your subjects. This hands-on course empowers you to master advanced techniques in shading, expression, and composition.
FEE: $180
Enrile Classroom, Lower Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $45-$50
*Fee includes cost of 2 figure models*
Let’s Write! Creative Writing for Kids (7 sessions)
Grades 3 – 5 | Beginner
Instructor: Kristin Kummer
Thursdays, January 18 – February 29
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Your creativity is limitless! Each week, students will concoct stories and play games that will spark the imagination. From writing for pets to saving our friends from giant bugs with only a spoon, students will have a chance to tell their own individual stories and also work collaboratively to make the most of their ideas. By the end of the term, students will be ready to continue exploring and expanding their creativity.
FEE: $95
Master Classroom, Main Level
Materials Included in Class Fee
Minicomic Challenge (7 sessions)
Grades 3 – 5 | Beginner
Instructor: Jerzy Drozd
Wednesdays, January 17 – February 28
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Send your original character on their epic journey in a minicomic! Cartoonist Jerzy Drozd (Science Comics: Rockets) will share the secrets of finding your original characters’ voices, expressing the drama between them, and creating a believable world. Learn how professional cartoonists sort through creative chaos and finish their stories. In the end, you’ll have your first chapter of that graphic novel series you’ve been waiting to make.
FEE: $115
Savage Classroom, Lower Level
Materials Included in Class Fee
Image Credit: Jerzy Drozd
Mixed Media Collage and the Art of Story (7 sessions)
Adult | Beginner
Instructor: Cody F Miller
Fridays, January 19 – March 1
10:00am – 1:00pm
This course explores mixed-media collage as an art form. The activity of creating collage includes appropriation, assemblage, drawing, painting, and craftsmanship. Students will develop an artistic vision in assembling collages. In producing collage, the artist must include/exclude, balance/imbalance, configure/reconfigure, and imaginatively enhance the various visual components of the work. Drawing and painting are equally important parts of this process. Students will collect in their Field Journal a myriad of visual data including sketches, photos, patterns, etc. These fragments of visual information will be crafted together with drawing and painting to produce collages descriptive of the artists own life through a two-week project titled the “You Album”.
FEE: $185
This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to Education Coordinator Andrea De La Rosa (adelarosa@mcconnellarts.org) to be added to the waitlist.
Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $85-$100
Image Credit: Julie Miller
Adult | Beginner-Intermediate
Instructor: Angela Gage
Wednesdays, February 7 – February 28
6:00 pm – 9:00pm
Learn how to paint using oils. Start painting, mix colors, apply the paint and learn about glazing and palette knife work. This is a studio class and geared toward new students and continuing oil painting students. New students are shown materials and how to begin an oil painting. Each week we continue to learn about glazing, palette knife work etc. Returning students work on their individual paintings with instructors help if needed.
FEE: $140
Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $50-$75
Image Credit: Angela Gage
Painting Processes: Direct, Indirect, & Between (7 sessions)
Adult | All Skill Levels
Instructor: Joe Lombardo
Tuesdays, January 16 – February 27
10:00am – 1:00pm
In this class we will study the spectrum of painting processes. We will cover indirect painting, learning how to make an underpainting and apply glazes like the old masters, building a painting in many layers. We will also learn direct painting, with bold color and mark-making, like the impressionists. And to conclude the class we will learn how to combine these processes and apply glazes to a direct painting.
FEE: $280
This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to Education Coordinator Andrea De La Rosa (adelarosa@mcconnellarts.org) to be added to the waitlist.
Painting/Drawing Studio, 2nd Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $100
Image Credit: Joe Lombardo, Cbus, 24”x36”
(7 sessions)
Adults | Any Skill Level
No Instructor
Thursdays, January 18 – February 29
10:00am – 1:00pm
Enhance your creative experience at the MAC and work independently on projects during open studio sessions. Open to all current and former MAC painting and drawing students; or by request with experience. Students provide their own canvas and painting supplies. No instruction will be given during open studio time.
FEE: $70
Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level
(7 sessions)
Adults | Any Skill Level
No Instructor
Thursdays, January 18 – February 29
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Enhance your creative experience at the MAC and work independently on projects during open studio sessions. Open to all current and former MAC painting and drawing students; or by request with experience. Students provide their own canvas and painting supplies. No instruction will be given during open studio time.
FEE: $70
Painting/Drawing Classroom, 2nd Level
Simplified Forms (Gouache, Pastel, Watercolor, Oil) (7 sessions)
Adult | All Skill Levels
Instructor: Emily Rose Hirtle
Fridays, January 19 – March 1
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Translate your ideas to your chosen medium and work from life or photo references. I will offer pre-recorded demos (which you can keep) on how to use watercolor, gouache, soft pastel, and oil painting in a direct method. We’ll have group critiques, as well as individual critiques for those who wish to participate. I’ll have weekly PowerPoint presentations on contemporary and historical artists who approached simplification in their work.
FEE: $190
Master Classroom, Main Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: Approx. $40-$100
Image Credit: Emily Rose Hirtle, In the Distance
Unleash Your Creativity: Adult Creative Writing (7 sessions)
Adult | All Skill Level
Instructor: Kristin Kummer
Tuesdays, January 16 – February 27
6:00pm-8:00pm
Unleash your creativity and explore the limitless potential of your imagination! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced writer, you’ll learn new techniques to generate ideas, develop characters, and craft compelling narratives. Our supportive and collaborative environment will encourage you to take risks and explore new genres and styles through a series of writing prompts, games, group storytelling, individual writing, and sharing our ideas and writing. By the end of the class, you’ll leave with a newfound sense of confidence and excitement about your writing, ready to continue exploring and expanding your creativity. Join us and tap into your creativity in ways you never thought possible!
FEE: $155
Master Classroom, Lower Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: Approx. $5
Materials Needed: A journal and writing instrument
Wheel Thrown Ceramics (7 sessions) (Tuesday PM)
High School – Adult | Beginner-Intermediate
Instructor: Stacey Besst
Tuesdays, January 16 – February 27
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Students will learn to develop skills and techniques in ceramics utilizing the pottery wheel. Students will focus on creating functional form including but not limited to: cylinders, bowls, plates, cups, vases, teapots, etc. Students will also learn ceramic decorating techniques such as carving, slip design, staining, underglaze and glazing. Your first bag of clay, studio glazes, tools, and 20 hours of studio time outside of class are included in class fee.
FEE: $250
This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to Education Coordinator Andrea De La Rosa (adelarosa@mcconnellarts.org) to be added to the waitlist.
Ceramics Studio, Lower Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $0; Included in Class Fee
Wheel Thrown Ceramics (7 sessions) (Wednesday AM)
Adult | All Skill Levels
Instructor: Beth Dekker
Wednesdays, January 17 – February 28
10:00am – 1:00pm
Students will learn to develop skills and techniques in ceramics utilizing the pottery wheel. Students will focus on creating functional form including but not limited to: cylinders, bowls, plates, cups, vases, etc. Students will also learn ceramic decorating techniques such as carving, slip design, staining, underglaze and glazing. Your first bag of clay, studio glazes, and 20 hours of studio time outside of class are included in class fee.
FEE: $250
This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to Education Coordinator Andrea De La Rosa (adelarosa@mcconnellarts.org) to be added to the waitlist.
Ceramics Studio, Lower Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $0; Included in Class Fee
Wheel Thrown Ceramics (7 sessions) (Wednesday PM)
Adult | All Skill Levels
Instructor: Anne Vasser
Wednesdays, January 17 – February 28
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Come and join the fun while exploring the basics of wheel thrown pottery and how it is made. Wheel-thrown forms will be discussed, analyzed, demonstrated, and produced. New students will acquire a basic understanding of the potter’s wheel and how to use it safely. Continuing students will refine their wheel throwing techniques and explore surface decorations. Your first bag of clay, studio glazes, tools, and 20 hours of studio time outside of class are included in class fee.
FEE: $250
This class is currently full. Please email your name and a contact phone number to Education Coordinator Andrea De La Rosa (adelarosa@mcconnellarts.org) to be added to the waitlist.
Ceramics Studio, Lower Level
Approx. Cost of Materials: $0; Included in Class Fee
Image Credit: Anne Vasser
Young Artist Series: Art History’s Heroes (7 sessions)
Grades 3 – 5 | Beginners
Instructor: Leigh Foust
Thursdays, January 18 – February 29
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Young Artists will discover a new famous artist/ art movement in history each week. They will explore multimedia techniques including drawing, painting, print making, collage, sculpture and more!
FEE: $145
Enrile Classroom, Lower Level
Materials Included in Class Fee
Youth Oil Painting (5 sessions)
Grade 1 – Grade 5 | Beginner – Intermediate
Instructor: Yani Sheng
Tuesdays, January 30 – February 27
4:30pm-6:00pm
A beginner to intermediate class for youth who would like to learn the basics of oil painting. Students will learn various brush techniques, color mixing, and blending. This class is a great way for youth to develop an understanding of this classic medium, where they are free to paint whatever inspires them while collaborating and socializing with their classmates! (Please note a service dog will be attending all sessions)
FEE: $110
Enrile Classroom, Lower Level
Materials Included in Class Fee