Adult Art
New for 2023- Fine Arts programming; Ceramics, Drawing, Watercolor and Acrylic Painting monthly schedules are posted for the whole year so you can plan ahead!*. Specific dates and registration for these classes will follow the schedule for all JCPRD programs. *Some programs may change dates due to instructor availability.
Mini Ceramic Ornaments (Ages 16+)
Make a series of mini ceramics ornaments for the holidays while exploring different ceramics tools and techniques. Ornaments will be fired in the kiln and available around two weeks after the class date.
NEW! Art & Identity Art History Lecture Series (Ages 16+)
A special lecture series at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center presented by Emily Alley, Assistant Professor of Strategic Communication at Avila University. This lecture series explores identity in media, ranging from paleolithic cave art to video games. Each lecture is premised in the philosophy of Structuralism, the idea of culture as modern mythology, which we both influence and adopt. Attend one lecture or all four; the lectures all relate to the overall theme of Art & Identity and can be registered for individually.
Art & Identity lectures are FREE to attend but registration is required to reserve a spot.
- Identity Activism: This lecture explores the Stonewall Riots and rainbow pride flag as a case study in strategic communication.
Tuesday, November 29, 6PM-8PM- REGISTER HERE
NEW! Macramé Wall Hanging (Ages 16+)
Make your own custom macramé wall hanging! Students will learn a variety of braiding and knotting techniques during this miniseries. Our teaching artist will be there to guide you through the process, so no experience needed.
Ceramics 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.
Friday January 20, 6PM-8:30PM REGISTER HERE
Friday February 3, 6PM-8:30PM REGISTER HERE
Friday February 17, 6PM-8:30PM REGISTER HERE
Friday March 3, 6PM-8:30PM REGISTER HERE
Friday April 7, 6PM-8:30PM REGISTER HERE
Friday April 21, 6PM-8:30PM REGISTER HERE
Ceramics (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.
Wednesday January 11 - March 1, 6PM-8:30PM REGISTER HERE
Monday January 23 - February 27, 6PM-8:30PM REGISTER HERE
Monday March 6 - April 10, 6PM-8:30PM REGISTER HERE
Wednesday March 8 - April 26, 6PM-8:30PM REGISTER HERE
Monday April 17 - May 22, 6PM-8:30PM REGISTER HERE
Watercolor 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.
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 10 - 24, 6PM-8:30PM- REGISTER HERE
Cross-stitch and Embroidery Basics (Ages 16+)
Get an introduction to the world of cross-stitch and embroidery during this three part class. We’ll show you basic stitches, tips and tricks. No experience needed.
Get an introduction to the world of cross-stitch and embroidery during this three part class. We’ll show you basic stitches, tips and tricks. No experience needed.
Beginning 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.
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.
Tuesdays February 14 - 28, 6PM - 8:30PM- REGISTER HERE
Acrylic 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 during this series. No experience needed, all supplies included.
Tuesdays March 7 - April 11, 6PM-8:30PM- REGISTER HERE
Ceramic Fairy House (Ages 16+)
Make your own ceramics house for a fairy garden. You will learn hand-built ceramics and glazing techniques during this class.
Make your own ceramics house for a fairy garden. You will learn hand-built ceramics and glazing techniques during this class.
Bookbinding (Ages 16+)
Have you ever wanted to make your own books? Learn how to make a variety of different artistic and unique books in this class. You’ll stitch together books like look like creative versions of what you’re familiar with but also learn to make new types of books you may have never seen before for creative journaling, sketching or gifting.
Have you ever wanted to make your own books? Learn how to make a variety of different artistic and unique books in this class. You’ll stitch together books like look like creative versions of what you’re familiar with but also learn to make new types of books you may have never seen before for creative journaling, sketching or gifting.