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Wixarika: Mexican Yarn Painting (Adults)

$390

with Michael Symber

Calendar Aug 17, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

This class is specifically designed for adult artists. 

The Waxarika people of the Sierra Madre mountains in Mexico, create astounding, colorful paintings made of yarn. Images are drawn on a wooden board, and then the surface is covered with sticky beeswax. This holds the entire painting together!

Please join us and experience the mindfulness of this beautiful art making process.

All Supplies Included.

This 6 session class runs Mondays 10:00 am-12:00pm; 8/17/26, 8/24/26, 8/31/26, (Skip Labor Day 9/7/26), 9/14/26, 9/21/26 & 9/28/26.

Payment plan available: $100 deposit plus 2 payments of $96.66, paid every four weeks. Final payment of $96.68.

Portrait Drawing & Painting for 6th grade -12th grade

$390

with Michael Symber

Calendar Aug 20, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 6 weeks

This class is specifically designed for artists in 6th through 12th grade.

In our studio, still-life and landscape painting, offer students a set of skills to navigate each challenges. Paramount is drawing, meaning the ability to create composition, form, light, and shadow. This Portrait Painting class will be taught in a classical manner. Students will create studies in charcoal, pencil, and acrylic paint.  This challenges each artist to use realistic drawing, anatomy, and harmonious colors to give their portrait, likeness and emotional depth.

This class runs for 6 sessions on Thursdays; 4-5:30pm, 8/20/26, 8/27/26, 9/3/26, 9/10/26, 9/17/26, and 9/24/26. 

Payment plan available: $100 deposit plus 2 payments of $96.66, paid every four weeks. Final payment of $96.68.

Abstract Painting & Drawing "Series #3" (Adult class)

$650

with Michael Symber

Calendar Sep 3, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 10 weeks

This class is specifically designed for the adult artist. Students do not have to take the Series #1 or #2 before hand

This class is the third in a series of Modern Art workshops. New students as well as those who took Abstract Drawing and Painting are welcome! These are a NEW set of artists and concepts. Get ready for Deborah Butterfield!

Abstract art invites artists to move beyond traditional imagery and transform thoughts, ideas, and emotions into visual form. In this class, students explore the origins and concepts of abstraction while learning a variety of art-making processes designed to spark creativity and experimentation.

Each class begins with a brief lesson and demonstration, followed by guided studio time where artists are encouraged to take their work in a personal direction. This course is perfect for adult artists looking to break creative habits, expand their thinking, and explore abstraction in a supportive, relaxed studio environment. No prior abstract experience required—just an open mind and a willingness to explore. 

All Supplies Included.

This class runs for 10 sessions, on Thursday mornings 10:00am- 12:00pm; 9/3/26, 9/10/26, 9/17/26, 9/24/26, 10/1/26, 10/8/26, 10/15/26, 10/22/26, & 10/29/26.

Payment plan available: $100 deposit plus 6 payments of $78.57, paid every two weeks. Final payment of $78.58.

Inspired by Nature- Georgia O'Keefe: Watercolor, Gouache & Oils (Adult Class)

$390

with Michael Symber

Calendar Sep 4, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

This class is specfically designed for adult artists.

Georgia O’Keefe became a painter well-known for her exploration of nature through her Art. Focusing on the center of a flower or a very small detail, she created large scale, abstract images. In photographic terms she “zoomed in” or used macro points of view to draw from. Not only will students learn to create these compositions, they will learn how to vary colors in their paintings from light to dark enhancing the vibrancy of these artworks. Students will sketch in watercolor and gouache and final paintings in acrylic. (We use a non-toxic method of oil painting.)

All supplies included.

This 6 session class runs on Friday mornings; 10:00am -12:00pm; 9/4/26, 9/11/26, 9/18/26, 9/25/26, 10/2/26, & 10/9/26.

Payment plan available: $100 deposit plus 2 payments of $96.66, paid every four weeks. Final payment of $96.68.

Abstract Painting & Drawing "Series #3" (Adult class)

$650

with Michael Symber

Calendar Sep 8, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 10 weeks

This class is specifically designed for the adult artist. Students do not have to take the Series #1 or #2 before hand

This class is the third in a series of Modern Art workshops. New students as well as those who took Abstract Drawing and Painting are welcome! These are a NEW set of artists and concepts. Get ready for Deborah Butterfield!

Abstract art invites artists to move beyond traditional imagery and transform thoughts, ideas, and emotions into visual form. In this class, students explore the origins and concepts of abstraction while learning a variety of art-making processes designed to spark creativity and experimentation.

Each class begins with a brief lesson and demonstration, followed by guided studio time where artists are encouraged to take their work in a personal direction. This course is perfect for adult artists looking to break creative habits, expand their thinking, and explore abstraction in a supportive, relaxed studio environment. No prior abstract experience required—just an open mind and a willingness to explore. 

All Supplies Included.

This class runs for 10 sessions, on Tuesday evenings 6:00-8:00pm; 9/8/26, 9/15/26, 9/22/26, 9/29/26, 10/6/26, 10/13/26 10/20/26, 10/27/26, & 11/3/26.

Payment plan available: $100 deposit plus 6 payments of $78.57, paid every two weeks. Final payment of $78.58.

Will run

Portrait Drawing & Painting for Adults

$390

with Michael Symber

Calendar Oct 5, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

This class is specifically designed for the adult artist.

In our studio, still-life and landscape painting, offer students a set of skills to navigate each challenges. Paramount is drawing, meaning the ability to create composition, form, light, and shadow. This Portrait Painting class will be taught in a classical manner. Students will create studies in charcoal, pencil, and acrylic paint.  This challenges each artist to use realistic drawing, anatomy, and harmonious colors to give their portrait, likeness and emotional depth.

This class runs for 6 sessions on Monday;10:00 am-12:00 pm; 10/5/26, 10/19/26, 10/26/26, 11/2/26, 11/9/26 & 11/16/26.

Payment plan available: $100 deposit plus 4 payments of $72.50, paid every four weeks.

Abstract Painting & Drawing "Series #3" (Adult class)

$520

with Michael Symber

Calendar Oct 16, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 8 weeks

This class is specifically designed for the adult artist. Students do not have to take the Series #1 or #2 before hand

This class is the third in a series of Modern Art workshops. New students as well as those who took Abstract Drawing and Painting are welcome! These are a NEW set of artists and concepts. Get ready for Deborah Butterfield!

Abstract art invites artists to move beyond traditional imagery and transform thoughts, ideas, and emotions into visual form. In this class, students explore the origins and concepts of abstraction while learning a variety of art-making processes designed to spark creativity and experimentation.

Each class begins with a brief lesson and demonstration, followed by guided studio time where artists are encouraged to take their work in a personal direction. This course is perfect for adult artists looking to break creative habits, expand their thinking, and explore abstraction in a supportive, relaxed studio environment. No prior abstract experience required—just an open mind and a willingness to explore. 

All Supplies Included.

This class runs for 8 sessions, on Friday Mornings 10:00am -12:00pm; 10/16/26, 10/23/26, 10/30/26, 11/13/26, 11/20/26, 12/04/26, 12/11/26 & 12/18/26.

Payment plan available: $100 deposit plus 5 payments of $84.00, paid every four weeks.

Inspired by Nature- Georgia O'Keefe: Watercolor, Gouache & Oils (Adult Class)

$390

with Michael Symber

Calendar Nov 5, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

This class is specfically designed for adult artists.

Georgia O’Keefe became a painter well-known for her exploration of nature through her Art. Focusing on the center of a flower or a very small detail, she created large scale, abstract images. In photographic terms she “zoomed in” or used macro points of view to draw from. Not only will students learn to create these compositions, they will learn how to vary colors in their paintings from light to dark enhancing the vibrancy of these artworks. Students will sketch in watercolor and gouache and final paintings in acrylic. (We use a non-toxic method of oil painting.)

All supplies included.

This 6 session class runs on Thursday morning, 10:00am -12:00pm; 11/5/26, 11/12/26, 11/19/26, 12/3/26, 12/10/26 and 12/17/26.

Payment plan available: $100 deposit plus 5 payments of $58.00, paid every four weeks.




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