Adult Art

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Adult Art


Be sure to check out our Maker programming in our brand new Makerspace HERE


Looking to plan ahead? See our 2024 calendar to the right -->
Ceramics, Watercolor & Acrylic series tentative start dates are posted for the whole year so you can plan ahead! Final dates & registration will follow the schedule for all JCPRD programs & be released 3x a year. 


Looking for daytime programs geared towards ages 50 & older? Check HERE

2024 Adult Class Calendar (1)

Programs

CERAMICS ADULTCeramics Date Night! (Ages 16+)

Enjoy a special evening with your special someone as you do a one-time workshop exploring clay together. All couples welcome. Cost is per couple. Only one person of the couple need to register. No experience needed.

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Friday October 6, 6PM-8:30PM FULL, WAITLIST SPOTS OPEN
Friday October 20, 6PM-8:30PM REGISTER HERE- ONE SPOT LEFT! 

Friday November 3, 6PM-8:30PM REGISTER HERE

CERAMCIS ADULTCeramics (Ages 16+)


Clay provides an opportunity for problem-solving and creative thinking while making art. Teaching 

artists will design the class based on your interests and needs including hand building and thrown 

ceramics. Ceramicists of all skill levels, beginner and up welcome. No experience necessary. 

DAYTIME:
Mondays September 11 - October 2 , 1PM-3:30PM- REGISTER HERE
Mondays October 9 - November 13 , 1PM-3:30PM- FULL, WAITLIST SPOTS OPEN

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Wednesdays October 18 - December 13 , 6PM-8:30PM-FULL, WAITLIST SPOTS OPEN

                                                                                          2024 DATES COMING SOON!

WATERCOLOR 1Watercolor Painting (Ages 16+)


Beginning Watercolor: 
Learn tips and techniques to paint with watercolor paints. Students will explore watercolor painting with mini technical studies and one larger painting during this series. No experience needed, all supplies included.

Next session: Jan 2024

Intermediate Watercolor:  
Learn nuances and more advanced techniques in this intermediate watercolor painting class. This class is intended for those who have taken basic watercolor class or have prior experience in watercolor and are looking to learn a bit more. All supplies included.

Tuesdays November 21 - December 12, 6PM-8:30PM- FULL, WAITLIST SPOTS OPEN



PAINTING ADULTAcrylic Painting (Ages 16+)


Beginning Acrylic: 
Learn nuances and more advanced techniques in this intermediate acrylic painting class. This class is intended for those who have taken basic acrylic class or have prior experience in acrylic and are looking to learn a bit more. No experience needed. All supplies included.


Tuesdays October 3 - November 14, 6PM-8:30PM- FULL, WAITLIST SPOTS OPEN

Intermediate Watercolor:  
Learn nuances and more advanced techniques in this intermediate watercolor painting class. This class is intended for those who have taken basic watercolor class or have prior experience in watercolor and are looking to learn a bit more. All supplies included.

Next session: April 2024

DRAWING ADULTBeginning Drawing (Ages 16+)


Want to learn the basics of drawing or just work on sharpening your current skills? Whether you want to upgrade your journaling, improve the foundational drawings for your paintings or just sketch for fun; this class will walk you through the basic aspects of drawing. No experience needed. All supplies included.

Tuesdays September 12 - 26, 6PM - 8:30PM- REGISTER HERE



PASTELPastel Painting (Ages 16+)


New! Beginning artists will learn tips and techniques to work with pastels during this series. Students will explore pastel painting with technical studies throughout the class. No experience needed. All supplies included.

Tuesdays September 12 - 26, 6PM - 8:30PM- REGISTER HERE

  2024 DATES COMING SOON!



MACHINE SEWING 2Machine Sewing (Ages 16+)


New! Learn how to sew, using one of our sewing machines during this series of classes! Sew small projects as you learn how to thread the machine, change your bobbin and more as you get to know how a sewing machine works and sewing terminology. No experience needed.

Mondays October 2 - 23, 6PM - 8:30PM- REGISTER HERE


SEWN CIRCUITSewn Circuits (Ages 16 and Older)

Learn about electronics while making a piece of glowing, wearable art. Students will sew wearable electronic components onto fabric to make glowing DIY patches that can be worn on any fabric item. Prior hand sewing experience is recommended.  

Mondays November 6 - 20, 6pm - 8:30pm- REGISTER HERE

GINGERBREAD HOUSE ADULTCeramic Gingerbread House (Ages 16+)


Have you ever wished your gingerbread house would last forever? Get creative and learn about clay while 
making your own ceramic Gingerbread during this two-part class. Participants will learn hand-built ceramics 
and glazing techniques during this class. Our teaching artist will be there to guide you through the process, 
so no experience needed. All supplies are included. 

Mondays November 13 & 20, 6PM - 8:30PM- REGISTER HERE


MACRAMEMacramé Sampler (Ages 16+)


New! Try out a few different macramé projects during this four-week series where you'll learn a variety of macramé knots. Projects include a market bag/pouch, a small wall hanging, coasters and more. No experience needed. All supplies included.

Tuesdays November 21 - December 12, 6PM - 8:30PM- REGISTER HERE

CROSS STITCHCross Stitch Phrase (Ages 16+)


Make your own unique handmade framed cross stitch saying for you home, office or to give to a friend! 
We'll walk you through the design and stitching process, no experience needed.

Mondays December 4-18, 6PM - 8:30PM- REGISTER HERE


Looking for our weekday Fine Arts Classes for Ages 50 & Older?
- Find more info HERE!

To inquire about Fine Arts & Makerspace programming, please email Fine Arts Coordinator, Ryan Bell.

All Fine Arts programs follow the Fine & Performing Arts Refund policy found HERE

Fine Arts program Inclement Weather policy can be found HERE

Did you know that JCPRD provides scholarships for programs? Find more info & apply HERE.