This class will explore the process of abstracting a live subject in a variety of media and approaches. We will also learn the historical context and how the idea of abstraction took hold of the art world during the 20th century. Students will need a sketch book, pen and cell phone or camera for this class.

An introduction to watercolor covering use of watercolor materials, tools and techniques. Materials will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own.

Please note: A computer is necessary for this class - iPads or phones will not suffice. This program will provide you instructions to access records that will put you onto a road of discovery as to who you really are. This class will help you to organize family records and pictures. Discover and document your family history and leave a record for your children. Recording can also be done by hand rather than computer.

this is our Summer Quarter Fiber Reactive Dyeing class. We will be dyeing fabric using the ice dyeing method and various resist methods. The dyed fabrics will then be used to create fiber “paintings.”

This is a one-on-one session for advanced students.

Benson participants will learn the basic notes on the keyboard as well as learn to play easy songs. Note: Thursday, April 25th Class will be held in the Multipurpose Dining Hall.

Plein Air Offsite. Painting from Life: This class is for those familiar with the basics of painting in oils who wish to learn traditional and contemporary approaches to painting from a live subject. The class will often meet off site to paint both the landscape as well as live models. Please consider your ability to walk over uneven surfaces as well as transporting equipment to the site you are painting at before registering for this class. There is a $25.00 model fee.

Plein Air Offsite. Painting from Life: This class is for those familiar with the basics of painting in oils who wish to learn traditional and contemporary approaches to painting from a live subject. The class will often meet off site to paint both the landscape as well as live models. Please consider your ability to walk over uneven surfaces as well as transporting equipment to the site you are painting at before registering for this class. There is a $25.00 model fee.

Learn techniques to create your own unique greeting cards using rubber stamps, stencils. Supply list will be provided during the fist week of class.

Participants in this class will review the Spanish alphabet and practice pronunciation of words. Participants will also learn key words and common Spanish phrases as well as numbers, colors, the days of the week, months of and seasons. Temperature, climate terms, and names and titles of family members will also be taught. In addition you will learn direction, location and some geography.