Art Center Classes

The Currier Museum Art Center provides a wide range of educational opportunities in the visual arts for children, teens and adults. With the collections of the Currier Museum as our inspiration, students are encouraged to cultivate their artistic skills and broaden their imaginations within the setting of intimate and supportive learning situations. Our goal is to instill a lifelong appreciation of the visual arts through a hands-on approach to creating fine art and crafted objects.

Special Note:

When registering for a semester long program, please click on the first day the class is offered to register for the entire semester.

Currier Members receive 10% off the cost of the class.


The Summer term begins July 5th and ends August 13th


The Fall term begins September 27th and ends December 11th


If you are having any difficulty registering for a class, please call the Art Center Office for assistance. If you connect with our voicemail, please be sure to leave a message. All calls are returned in the order which they are received.


Fall: Art Foundations for Children
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Fall: ABC's of Art

10 weeks

ABC’s of Art
Instructor: Amy Croteau
Ages: 4 - 6 years
$165, Maximum 10 students
Tues. 4:00-5:00 pm or Sat. 9:15-10:15 am
ABC’s of Art is a multimedia class designed to inspire a young student’s imagination and interest in art. Lessons include drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, clay, and sculpture. The approach of this art course is foundational with the intent of fostering a level of confidence and a sense of independence in your child, while all along increasing their skill level in accordance with their age and developmental stage. (Materials provided.)
Prices range from $148.50 to $165.00

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Fall: Drawing for Kids

10 weeks

Drawing for Kids
Instructor: Beth Brisson
Ages: 7-10 years
$175, Maximum 12 students
Wed. 3:45-5:00 pm
Students will learn the elements of tone, texture, and line, while using a variety of dry and wet media including graphite, charcoal, pastel, watercolor and ink. This course is perfect for those young students who want to gain experience in the art of drawing, while working at a beginner’s level on projects suitable for young students.
Prices range from $157.50 to $175.00

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Fall: New Masters!

10 weeks

New Masters!
Instructor: Corie Lyford
Ages: 3 & 4 years (accompanied by parent)
$150, Maximum 8 children/parent(s)
Mon. or Wed. 9:30-10:15am
Is your child prepared for a formalized art room experience? Surely at three years of age children are ready and eager to get messy with the stuff of art. With the guidance of our instructor, parents and their children will together explore the imaginative regions of drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpting. Parents and children will playfully explore color, shape, form and texture, as well as share a wonderful appreciation of art.
Prices range from $135.00 to $150.00

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Fall: Lives of Great Artists

10 weeks

Lives of Great Artists
Instructor: Patti Benson
Ages: 5-7 years
$165, Maximum 10 students
Wed. 4:00-5:00 pm
Discover the exciting lives of artists! While making art, learn the stories of our most important painters, sculptors, and ceramic artists. The Currier Museum Collections provide the backdrop for much of the material of this course, wherein students will be introduced to artists such as Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, Matisse, Kahlo, Dove, O’Keeffe, Ed and Mary Scheier, and many others. (Materials provided.)
Prices range from $148.50 to $165.00

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Fall: Fun Fibers for Kids

10 weeks

Fun Fibers for Kids
Instructor: Cheryl Holbert
Ages: 7-10 years
$190, Maximum 8 students
Tues. 3:45-5:15 pm
Spin it, dye it, and weave it! This class will introduce students to the amazing process of transforming raw sheep's fleece into a colorful, mini-rug or blanket to take home. First, we'll take a look at our raw material - clean wool, right off the sheep - and how to prepare and spin it into strong yarn, using a drop spindle. Then, we'll try our hand at dyeing a variety of skeins using -- Koolaid! Finally, we'll work on lap-sized frame looms to weave one-of-a-kind projects that are sure to find a special place at home. No fiber arts experience needed.
Prices range from $171.00 to $190.00

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Fall: Creative Fluff! Fibers for Children

10 weeks

Creative Fluff! Fibers for Children
Instructor: Cheryl Holbert
Ages: 4-6 years
$165, Maximum 8 students
Wed. 4:00-5:00 pm
Children will discover the secret of turning the most basic, natural elements - plant and animal fibers - into delightful works of art! As we "play with fluff", students will learn how wool and other fibers can be "magically" transformed, through felting and weaving, into usable, beautiful, and "playable" objects as fluffy and familiar as well as a beloved stuffed toy or pet! (Materials provided.)
Prices range from $148.50 to $165.00

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Fall: Clay Critters

8 weeks

Clay Critters
Instructor: Kristi Nyhan
Ages: 4 - 6 years
$140, Maximum 10 students
Tues. 2:30-3:30 pm (8 sessions: 9/28-11/23)
A clay class for little ones! Learn to roll, pinch, pull and mold clay to create fun animal sculptures. Turn coils of clay into mighty mice, chirping birds, or colorful fish! This is a fun and approachable class for children who are finding clay for the first time. (Materials provided.)
Prices range from $126.00 to $140.00

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Fall: Sea Magic!

10 weeks

Sea Magic!
Instructor: Nancy Craig
Ages: 4-6 years
$165, Maximum 10 students
Sat. 10:45-11:45 am
Explore the colorful and magical world that exists above and under the seas. From flying fish to octopi, the habitat and life of the oceans will inspire us to create lively images using materials such as paper, paint, clay and colored tissue. (Materials provided.)
Prices range from $148.50 to $165.00

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Fall: Gardens, Flowers and Fruit

10 weeks

Gardens, Flowers and Fruit
Instructor: Monique Staples
Ages: 5-7 years
$165, Maximum 10 students
Thurs. 4:00-5:00 pm
Paint and sculpt your favorite gardens, flowers and fruit using tempera, watercolor, wire, paper mache and other media. Our young artists will be inspired by the great art related to the still life and gardens while they explore paint and sculpture in this lively course for young artists. (Materials provided.)
Prices range from $148.50 to $165.00

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Fall: Exploring Art around the World

10 weeks

Exploring Art around the World
Instructor: Nancy Craig
Ages: 5-7 years
$165, Maximum 10 students
Sat. 9:15-10:15 am
In this multimedia course, students will be introduced to stories and images that are the fabric of world culture. Learn to not only make art, but appreciate it on many different levels! Each week, students will be introduced to a new culture to discover and explore through creativity. Join us for a continuous and exciting journey to new worlds. (Materials provided.)
Prices range from $148.50 to $165.00

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Fall: Home-school: Fundamentals of Art

10 weeks

Home-school: Fundamentals of Art
Instructors: Patti Benson & Kristi Nyhan
Ages 6-12 years
$190, Maximum 10 students
Tues. 10:45 am - 12:15 pm, or Thurs. 2:00-3:30 pm
Home-schooled will learn the fundamental principles of art in this fun class! Drawing, painting, printmaking, and 3-dimensional work will encourage kids to get messy while also learning about great works of art, and the lives of artists. Learn the joys of art-making as well as art appreciation! (Materials provided.)
Prices range from $171.00 to $190.00

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Fall: Clay for Kids

10 weeks

Clay for Kids
Instructor: Rachel Montroy
Ages: 6-8 years
$190, Maximum 8 students
Mon. 3:45-5:15 pm
In this introductory class, students will learn a variety of hand-building techniques, such as pinch, coil, and slab construction. Projects will consist of sculptures, tiles, coil pots, and slab vessels. Let your imagination be your guide as you experiment with surface treatments, texture, and a variety of glazing applications including working with wax resist. (Materials provided.)
Prices range from $171.00 to $190.00

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Fall: Mosaics for Kids

10 weeks

Mosaics for Kids
Instructor: Patti Benson
Ages: 9–12 years
$190, Maximum 10 students
Mon. 3:45-5:00 pm
Beginners will explore color and design in this fun and creative mosaic class! Kids will apply their own dynamic ideas to the art of mosaics while incorporating traditional glass pieces and handmade clay elements into a mosaic panel. Be inspired by a visit to the Currier Museum's interior mosaic courtyard and indoor winter garden.
Prices range from $171.00 to $190.00

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Fall: Paint, Stamp and Print for Kids

10 weeks

Paint, Stamp and Print for Kids
Instructor:Kristi Nyhan
Ages: 7–10 years
$175, Maximum 10 students
Tues. 3:45-5:00 pm
Students will use the masterworks in the Currier's collection as inspiration for their own large-scale projects! Discover the principles of drawing, learning about painting and color, and experiment with printmaking using black, white, and colored inks.
Prices range from $157.50 to $175.00

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Fall: Creative Clay Sculpture

10 weeks

Creative Clay Sculpture
Instructor: Pam Difloures
Ages: 9-12 years
$190, Maximum 8 students
Tues. 3:45-5:15pm
Combine slab, coil building, and press molding techniques to create a variety of ambitious clay sculptures, ranging from the figurative to the abstract. Design a mosaic tile mural, carve gargoyles from blocks of clay, and build sculptural slab vessels! Learn about different glazing techniques and surface treatments.
Prices range from $171.00 to $190.00

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Fall: Painting Animals!

10 weeks

Painting Animals
Instructor: June Latti
Ages: 7-10 years
$175, Maximum 12 students
Wed. 3:45-5:00 pm
"Lions, Tigers and Bears! Oh my!" Be inspired by the animal world and the works of great artists who have found inspiration in the animal kingdom, including the cave painter of Lascaux, Henri Rousseau's jungle imagery, and Edward Hick's folksy animal paradise. If you love animals, this is the class for you!
Prices range from $157.50 to $175.00

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Fall: Creative Bookmaking for Kids

10 weeks

Creative Bookmaking for Kids
Instructor: Kristi Nyhan
Ages: 9-12 years
$175, Maximum 10 students
Thurs. 4:00-5:30 pm
Books are dwelling places for thoughts, creativity, and inspiration. Books take you on journeys brimming with endless possibilities. Most of all, books can be amazing works of art. Learn how to create a variety of handmade books as well as explore the art of illustration through various styles and mediums.
Prices range from $157.50 to $175.00

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Fall: Painting Big! for Kids

10 weeks

Painting Big! for Kids
Instructor: Patti Benson
Ages: 9-12 years
$190, Maximum 12 students
Thurs. 3:45-5:15 pm
For those young artists who are inspired to paint big, this is the perfect class for you! Our young artists will be painting on large sheets of primed canvas, tacked to the wall, producing a variety of big paintings in tempera and acrylic inspired by abstract and representational paintings from the Currier's collection.
Prices range from $171.00 to $190.00

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Fall: Drawing for Kids II

10 weeks

Drawing for Kids II
Instructor: June Latti
Ages: 9-12 years
$175, Maximum 12 students
Sat. 10:45 am-noon
Our young artists will be challenged to draw bigger and more inventively in this course for students who are more advanced in their drawing abilities. Working primarily from observation, in a variety of media including graphite, colored pencil, oil pastel, ink and watercolor, these students will be challenged to make original works of art!
Prices range from $157.50 to $175.00

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Fall: Creative Studio for Families!

5 weeks

Creative Studio for Families!
Instructors: Amy Croteau, Nancy Craig, Patti Benson, Pam Difloures, Rachel Montroy
Sat., 2:00-3:30 pm (5 sessions: 10/2-10/30)
$90 for 1 parent/child, $30 for each additional student, Maximum 8 families
Children (ages 4 - 10) & Parents
Location: Art Center
Join the 'All-Star Team' at the Art Center! This family centered course introduces our young artists and their parents to five of our beloved teachers and five of their favorite projects. Discover the very best of what we teach in our Art Foundations for Children programs.
Prices range from $30.00 to $90.00

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Fall: Discover Collage

10 weeks

Discover Collage
Instructor: June Latti
Ages: 7–10 years
$175, Maximum 10 students
Mon. 3:45-5:00 pm
This course introduces collage techniques to our aspiring young artists. Discover the many applications of this method, from cut and torn paper, to photomontage applications, while working from the example of artists who make it the most inventive art form of today!
Prices range from $157.50 to $175.00

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Fall: Sculpture for Kids

10 weeks

Sculpture for Kids
Instructor: Pam Difloures
Ages: 7–10 years
$175, Maximum 10 students
Sat. 9:15-10:30 am
Students in this course will be challenged to make bigger and more inventive sculptures using a variety of media, including clay, paper mache, wood, wire, and recycled materials. Figurative sculpture will be studied so that students acquire an appreciation of observed form in the round. Abstract notions of sculpture will be introduced so that students can exercise their imaginations.
Prices range from $157.50 to $175.00

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Fall: Going Green with Art

10 weeks

Going Green with Art
Instructor: Corie Lyford
Ages: 4-6 years
$165, Maximum 10 students
Wed. 10:45-11:45 am
This multimedia class will introduce your child to the world of 'going green' through creative and fun art projects. We will learn about color, form, and texture using a variety of materials. From sculpture to painting to collage, each lesson will feature at least one recycled element. (Materials provided.)
Prices range from $148.50 to $165.00

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Fall: Art and Poetry for Children

10 weeks

Art and Poetry for Children
Instructor: Corie Lyford
Ages: 4-6 years
$165, Maximum 10 students
Mon. 10:45-11:45 am
In this exciting class, we will explore the world of children’s poetry, reading works by authors such as Shel Silverstein, Robert Frost, and Mother Goose, among many others. We will create a variety of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and prints based on these fun poems. This class will not only introduce your children to a new world of poetry; it will also give them fresh inspiration for their artwork.
Prices range from $148.50 to $165.00

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Fall: ArtVentures for Preteens!
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Fall: Sculptural Explorations!

10 weeks

Sculptural Explorations!
Instructor: Joe Montroy
$220, Maximum 10 students
Mon. 4:00-6:00 pm
Ages 11-15
In this exciting new class, students will dive into the world of sculpture with hands-on projects that build skills and creativity in 3-dimensions. Students will use both traditional and some not so traditional materials to create original works of art.
Prices range from $198.00 to $220.00

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Fall: Manga Comics Power!

5 weeks

Manga Comics Power!
Instructor: Marek Bennett
$150 Maximum 10 students
Mon. 6:00-8:00pm (5 sessions: 9/27-11/1)
Ages 11-18
Japanese manga comics have taken the western world by storm, with their beautiful artwork, fast-paced storylines, and exciting character dynamics. Learn how manga differs from American and European comics, and how to apply Japanese principles of storytelling in your own comics. Maybe you've never read manga before, or maybe you're a seasoned Mangaka (or Otaku); this class will expand your artistic horizons and supercharge the next issue of your own original manga series!
Prices range from $135.00 to $150.00

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Fall: Cut Paper Animation for Preteens

10 weeks

Cut Paper Animation for Preteens
Instructor: Daniele Caradonna
$220, Maximum 6 students
Tues. 3:45-5:45pm
Ages 11-15
Cut paper animation is an exciting form of cartooning which incorporates drawing, collage, and three dimensional elements into one form. Students will develop a storyboard, create their own characters, and make a collage environment for the ultimate production of a short digital-animated film using the Art Center’s Digital Animation Lab! To see past student films, go to YouTube and link with "Dandimation".
Prices range from $198.00 to $220.00

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Fall: Drawing Fundamentals for Preteens

10 weeks

Drawing Fundamentals for Preteens
Instructor: Ellie Clough
$200, Maximum 10 students
Tues. 4:00-5:30 pm
Ages 11-15
Do you want to learn the art of drawing like an old master? Learn the basic lessons of drawing from Ellie Clough as she guides you through the fundamental rules of drawing, including the principles of line, value, form, and composition while working from still life, imaginary, and landscape imagery. Additionally, the principles of perspective will be explored. Drawing media includes graphite, conte crayon, and charcoal.
Prices range from $180.00 to $200.00

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Fall: Pottery for Preteens

10 weeks

Pottery for Preteens!
Instructor: Rachel Montroy
$240, Maximum 8 students
Wed. 3:45-5:45 pm
Ages 11-15
With the purpose of creating traditional functional objects, explore the many uses of the potter’s wheel in conjunction with hand-building techniques. From plates, saucers and cups, to bowls and vessels, you will find that each form demands a sensitive hand and eye. Explore the rich world of functional ceramics in this introductory class.
Prices range from $216.00 to $240.00

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Fall: Acrylic Painting for Preteens

10 weeks

Acrylic Painting for Preteens
Instructor: Monique Staples
$220, Maximum 10 students
Sat. 10:45am-12:45pm
Ages 11-15
Students will explore still life and photograph-based imagery using the versatile medium of acrylic paint. This water-based and quick drying medium is perfect for young students who are seeking greater skill in their ability to paint. Students will be encouraged to paint larger imagery on canvas surfaces, and will be exposed to many fine paintings from the Currier Collection. (Paints, brushes, and canvas not provided. A supply list is available. A painting kit for this class is available for purchase in the Currier Museum Shop at a 20% student discount.)
Prices range from $198.00 to $220.00

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Fall: Art School for Teens and Adults
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Fall: Botanical Illustration: NH in the Fall

8 weeks

Botanical Illustration: New Hampshire in the Fall
Instructor: Neva Cole
$200, Maximum 10 students
Wed. 6:00-8:00 pm (8 sessions: 9/29-11/17)
Teens & Adults
Summer is gone, but New Hampshire in the Fall offers a unique bounty of plants and vegetation that are perfect subjects for botanical illustration! In this laid-back class, students will be able to focus on a few different plants, and illustrate them in a variety of of media including pencil, watercolor, pen and ink, and pastel. Take the time to add scientific detail, or create loose impressions. It's up to you! (Materials not provided. A supply list is available. Art supplies are available in the Currier Museum Shop at a 20% student discount.)
Prices range from $180.00 to $200.00

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Fall: Sketchbook Galore

8 weeks

Sketchbook Galore
Instructor: Neva Cole
$200, Maximum 10 students
Mon. 6:00-8:00 pm (8 sessions: 9/27-11/22)
Teens & Adults
In this class, students will spend alternating weeks first constructing unique sketchbook journals, and then sketching in those journals using still life, other artists' work, and thier imagination as inspiration! Using a theme of their choice, student's drawings will be loosely tied together, and may even form a narrative! This class is great for artists looking for fresh inspiration or in need of a break from their chosen medium. (Materials not provided. A supply list is available. Art supplies are available in the Currier Museum Shop at a 20% student discount.)
Prices range from $180.00 to $200.00

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Fall: Tapestry Studio

10 weeks

Tapestry Studio
Instructor: Cheryl Holbert
$270, Maximum 8 students
Wed. 6:30-9:00 pm
Teens & Adults
Students will see an original tapestry from beginning through completion in this studio structured class. Essential elements of: subject choice, cartoon design, loom preparation, color and yarn choice, and finished hand woven tapestry will be covered. The class will also include discussions of great European tapestries and outstanding works by noted contemporary tapestry artists. Some weaving experience is helpful, but not required
Prices range from $243.00 to $270.00

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Fall: Adult Clay Studio

10 weeks

Adult Clay Studio
Instructor: Rachel Montroy
$270, Maximum 7 students
Wed. 6:30-9:00 pm
Adult
Join this group of creative independent ceramic artists who are seeking personalized attention on independently directed projects in the pottery studio. Our instructor will guide you in realizing your ideas on and off the potter’s wheel in this course for students who wish to work small and large in traditional and non-traditional ways.
Prices range from $243.00 to $270.00

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Fall: Wheel Throwing

10 weeks

Wheel Throwing
Instructor: Rachel Montroy
$270, Maximum 7 students
Tues. or Sat. 9:30-noon
Teen & Adult
Whether you’re an absolute beginner or want to build on your skills at the potter’s wheel: this class is for the student who is interested in learning and exploring basic skills on the potter’s wheel to create functional forms such as mugs, bowls, plates and vases. Techniques from wedging, centering, trimming, glazing and surface design will be introduced and demonstrated.
Prices range from $243.00 to $270.00

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Fall: Teen Clay Studio

10 weeks

Teen Clay Studio
Instructor: Rachel Montroy
$250, Maximum 7 students
Mon. 6:00-8:00 pm
Teen
This is a great intermediate class for teens that already have experience working on the pottery wheel. Students will practice and develop their skills while working independently in a supportive environment under the guidance of an experienced potter. Prerequisite: Wheel Throwing or equivalent.

Prices range from $225.00 to $250.00

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Fall: Fused Glass Studio

10 weeks

Fused Glass Studio
Instructor: Verne Orlosk
$290, Maximum 8 students
Wed. 6:30-8:30 pm
Teen & Adult
Join glass artist Verne Orlosk in this studio course for all levels of students seeking independently directed experiences in fused glass. Activities will include regular demonstrations and independent critiques. Some project ideas and supplies will be available.
Prices range from $261.00 to $290.00

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Fall: Fused Glass Innovations

10 weeks

Fused Glass Innovations
Instructor: Verne Orlosk
$290, Maximum 8 students
Tues. 9:30-11:30 am
Adult
Starting with the basics of fused glass, each project will be based on a specific process, but will be open to student experience and creativity. Learn the many forms that glass can take by quickly progressing into multiple layers of design. Stringers, frit, glass powders, etching, inclusions and special dichroic glass are some of the elements that will turn your ideas into art glass and unique jewelry.
Prices range from $261.00 to $290.00

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Fall: Making Wire Jewelry

6 weeks

Making Wire Jewelry
Instructor: Joy Raskin
$190, Maximum 8 students
Mon. 6:30-8:30 pm
6 sessions: 9/27-11/15 (no classes: 10/11 & 10/25)
Adult
Explore the wonderful world of wire jewelry! Students will coil, wrap, weave, twine, braid, crotchet, knit, twist and much more to make all kinds of fabulous jewelry and accessories. Wire is not just confined to jewelry, but can be used to make vessels, baskets, lampshades and other wonderful home accessories. Best of all, it's low-tech and does not require a lot of fancy tools.
Prices range from $171.00 to $190.00

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Fall: Drawing from the Masters

5 weeks

Drawing from the Masters
Instructor: John O’Shaughnessy
$180, Maximum 10 students
Sat. 1:00-3:30 pm (5 sessions: 11/6-12/11)
Teen & Adult
Location: Currier Museum of Art
Working within the traditional academic mode of learning how to draw by copying from Masterworks, our students will draw within the setting of the Currier Museum of Art working directly from the paintings in the permanent collection. While discovering methods used to create classical style and personal expression, our students will “see” their favorite paintings in a new light.
Prices range from $162.00 to $180.00

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Fall: Drawing Fundamentals

10 weeks

Drawing Fundamentals
Instructor: John O’Shaughnessy
$220, Maximum 10 students
Sat. 9:30-11:30 am
Teen & Adult
So you want to learn to draw? Join John O'Shaughnessy as he guides you through the fundamental rules of drawing. Students will explore the principles of line, value, form, and composition while working from still life, imaginary, and landscape imagery. Drawing media includes graphite, conte, and charcoal.
Prices range from $198.00 to $220.00

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Fall: Drawing the Figure

6 weeks

Drawing the Figure
Instructor: TBA
$220 (includes model fee), Maximum 10 students
Mon. 6:30-8:30pm (6 sessions: 9/27-11/8)
Teen & Adult
Artists have been inspired to work from the figure for centuries. Discover the challenges that have lured so many artists into the life drawing studio and kept them there. Learn the basic principles of line, shape, form, and proportion while using a variety of media including graphite, charcoal, conte crayon, pastel and more.
Prices range from $198.00 to $220.00

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Fall: Portfolio Development

10 weeks

Portfolio Development
Instructor: Vern Orlosk
$265, Maximum 10 students
Mon. 3:45-5:45 pm
Teen
Are you serious about your art? Are you preparing to apply to a college that has a strong visual art curriculum? Join Verne Orlosk as she assists you in building a stronger portfolio for your college admissions application. The course will culminate in the digital documentation of each student's portfolio.
Prices range from $238.50 to $265.00

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Fall: Acrylic Painting for the Beginner

10 weeks

Acrylic Painting for the Beginner
Instructor: Linn Krikorian
$220, Maximum 12 students
Wed. 6:30-8:30 pm
Teen & Adult
Discover the ease and versatility of this painting medium. Join Linn Krikorian as she guides you into the many approaches of acrylic painting, from wet into wet applications to dry painting techniques; thinned with water, or straight out of the tube; with a brush or palette knife. You will learn that acrylic painting is fun and inspiring. While working from the observation, discover the artist within! (Paints, brushes, and canvas not provided. A supply list is available. A painting kit for this class is available for puchase in the Currier Museum Shop at a 20% student discount.)
Prices range from $198.00 to $220.00

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Fall: Beyond the Basics: Acrylics for the More A

10 weeks

Beyond the Basics: Acrylics for the More Adventurous
Instructor: Linn Kirkorian
$240, Maximum 12 students
Wed. 9:30 am-noon
Adult
If you've mastered the basics of acrylics and want to try to stretch your artistic abilities, this is the class for you! Students may choose their own focus, or work from a challenging still life set-up. Move beyond your standard application of paint to picture plane by exploring various gels, mediums, and painting effects. (Paints, brushes, and canvas not provided. A supply list is available. A painting kit for this class is available for purchase in the Currier Museum Shop at a 20% student discount. )
Prices range from $216.00 to $240.00

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Fall: Still Life Painting in Oil

10 weeks

Still Life Painting in Oil
Instructor: June Latti
$240, Maximum 8 students
Wed. 6:30-9:00 pm
Teen & Adult
For more advanced students, explore the rich traditions of still life painting in our intimate oil studio under the direction of inspiring teacher and painter, June Latti. Ms. Latti will share her wealth of knowledge about the craft of painting, while she pushes her students to new heights in their own practice as painters. (Materials not provided. A supply list is available. A painting kit for this class is available for purchase in the Currier Museum Shop at a 20% student discount.)
Prices range from $216.00 to $240.00

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Fall: Oil Painting: The Basics

10 weeks

Oil Painting: The Basics
Instructor: June Latti
$240, Maximum 8 students
Sat. 1:00-3:30 pm
Teen & Adult
Join the oil painting studio no matter your level of experience and discover the sight and feel of this fabulous medium. As you work from the still life, reproductions of master paintings, or photographs, you will gain the skills you need to be a more assured painter in oil. Learn why oil painting is loved by so many in this exciting introductory course. (Materials not provided. A supply list is available. A painting kit for this class is available for purchase in the Currier Museum Shop at a 20% student discount.)
Prices range from $216.00 to $240.00

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Fall: Mixed Media Painting

8 weeks

Mixed Media Painting
Instructor: John O’Shaughnessy
$200, Maximum 8 students
Mon. 6:30-8:30pm (8 sessions: 9/27-11/22)
Teen & Adult
With an emphasis on process students will explore mixed media in a range of projects and techniques. Students will be encouraged to embrace new ideas and explore possibilities. Acrylics, watercolor, pastel and various techniques such as collage and image transfer will be presented. The goal is to merge image and medium to create a personal statement. (Paints, brushes, and canvas not provided. A supply list is available. Art supplies are available in the Currier Museum Shop at a 20% student discount.)
Prices range from $180.00 to $200.00

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Fall: Expressive Painting

10 weeks

Expressive Painting
Instructor: June Latti
$220, Maximum 8 students
Mon. 6:30-8:30 pm
Adult
The power of painting lies in the creative process itself. Arouse your curiosity and your desire to create, and experience how readily available your creativity is. This class is designed to challenge and overcome students' self-imposed barriers to creativity. Find your unique painter's voice liberated from the paralyzing myths of talent, success or failure. Paint with passion! (Materials not provided. A supply list is available. A painting kit for this class is available for purchase in the Currier Museum Shop at a 20% student discount.)
Prices range from $198.00 to $220.00

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Fall: Black and White Photography

10 weeks

Black and White Photography
Instructor: Pam Difloures
$260, Maximum 7 students
Sat. 10:45 am-12:45 pm
Teen & Adult
Learn how to take better photographs by practicing like a pro. Experience developing your own film, make contact sheets, and print your own photos. Bring your 35 mm camera, or reserve one from the Art Center. (Materials provided. Rental cameras are available upon request for an additional $15.)
Prices range from $234.00 to $260.00

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Fall: Creative Black and White Photography

10 weeks

Creative Black and White Photography
Instructor: Rocco Caradonna
$260, Maximum 7 students
Wed. 3:45-5:45 pm
Teen & Adult
Delve more deeply into the sophisticated and fun uses of darkroom techniques that will enable you to make spectacular black and white photographs. Among the lessons you will learn are the uses of multiple exposures, the creation of original compositions, techinques in toning, adding color with specialized pencils, and alternative process photograms. Widen your understanding of photography. Be creative! Prerequisite: Photography I or equivalent. (Materials provided. Rental cameras are available upon request for an additional $15.)
Prices range from $234.00 to $260.00

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Fall: Yoga at the Art Center!

10 weeks

Yoga at the Art Center!
Instructor: Julianna Nagy
$100, Maximum 15 students
Mon. 12:00-1:00 pm (10 sessions)
Adult
Is yoga practice a hobby, a good workout, a refuge, or a path to liberation? It is all and none of these in the same breath. Pure potential and amazing possibilities open up to us, each time we get on a mat. Join Juliana Nagy as she finds the right yoga for every student in the class. Yoga practice is a balance between effort and ease that feels challenging and delicious at the same time. Bring your mat and wear comfy clothes. Let's have some fun!
Prices range from $90.00 to $100.00

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