Adult Art

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Adult Art


Be sure to check out our Maker programming in our brand new Makerspace HERE
3D Printing, Laser Cutting and more!


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 FULL, WAITLIST SPOTS OPEN
 
Friday November 3, 6PM-8:30PM FULL, WAITLIST SPOTS OPEN
Friday January 19, 6PM-8:30PM REGISTER HERE
Friday February 2, 6PM-8:30PM REGISTER HERE
Friday February 16, 6PM-8:30PM REGISTER HERE
Friday March 1, 6PM-8:30PM REGISTER HERE
Friday March 15, 6PM-8:30PM REGISTER HERE
Friday April 5, 6PM-8:30PM REGISTER HERE
Friday April 19, 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 October 9 - November 13 , 1PM-3:30PM- FULL, WAITLIST SPOTS OPEN
Mondays February 5 - 26 , 1PM-3:30PM- REGISTER HERE
Mondays March 18 - April 22, 1PM-3:30PM- REGISTER HERE

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

   Wednesdays January 10 - February 29 , 6PM-8:30PM- REGISTER HERE
Blank White Rectangular Box Mondays January 22 - February 26 , 6PM-8:30PM- REGISTER HERE
Mondays March 4 - April 8 , 6PM-8:30PM- REGISTER HERE 
Wednesdays March 6 - April 24 , 6PM-8:30PM- REGISTER HERE
Mondays April 15 - May 20 , 6PM-8:30PM- REGISTER HERE

3D PRINTED STAMP3d Printed Stamps (Ages 16 and Older)

New! Make a stamp of your signature, initials or logo that you can stamp into your clay creations. 
Learn about 3D printing including printer anatomy, function, and 3D design while making your stamp. 
Students can take the skills they learn in this class and make more designs for 3D printing at area makerspaces. 
Students will need to bring their own laptop computer to this class, contact [email protected] with questions.


Saturday January 20, 1pm-2pm- REGISTER HERE
Tuesday Mar 12, 6pm-7pm- REGISTER HERE

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.

Tuesdays January 9 - 30, 6PM-8:30PM- REGISTER HERE

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
Tuesdays April 16 - May 7, 6PM-8:30PM- REGISTER HERE



PAINTING ADULTAcrylic Painting (Ages 16+)


Beginning Acrylic: 

Learn tips and techniques to paint with acrylic paints. Students will explore acrylic painting with 
mini technical studies and one larger painting in this class. No experience needed.

Tuesdays October 3 - November 14, 6PM-8:30PM- FULL, WAITLIST SPOTS OPEN
Tuesdays February 6 - March 12, 6PM-8:30PM- REGISTER HERE

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

Tuesdays May 14 - June 18, 6PM-8:30PM- REGISTER HERE

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 March 26 - April 9, 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

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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

FABRIC COLLAGEFabric Collage (Ages 16+)


New! Discover ways to put those fabric scraps you keep in a box (because you just can’t throw them away) 
to use by making a hand-stitched fabric collage. All supplies included. No experience needed.

Tuesdays February 6 - 20 - 6PM-8:30PM- REGISTER HERE

PATCHESVisible Mending (Ages 16+)


New! Patch and repair fabric with decorative stitching to breathe new life and a new pop of fun to an old item of clothing. Learn techniques for using an ornamental approach for mending garments during this two-part series. No experience needed.  All mending supplies included, participants will need to bring one or two clothing items to repair.

Tuesdays March 19 - 26 - 6PM-8:30PM- REGISTER HERE

HAND WEAVINGHand Weaving (Ages 16+)


New! Get a start on weaving by learning the ways of weaving with this hand weaving series. 
You learn weaving terminology and the basics while making a beautiful piece of fiber art. No experience necessary. 

Tuesdays April 2 - 23 - 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.