Creative Arts   

Learn to crochet from the first stitch, learn new stitches, or experienced crocheters can receive help with a project. A pattern for a multi-sized bag will be provided for beginners, and after completing the bag students will bring in their own patterns.

Experienced or lapsed knitters are welcome, as well as those who have completed a beginner class. Bring a project you'd like to start or one that's been sitting in the closet for years, as well as pesky problems and... let's knit! No group projects, no plan, just enjoy the simple act of knitting.

Beginners, experienced or lapsed knitters are welcome.  Learn to knit from the first stitch, master new stitches like lace and cables, or receive help with a project. Beginner patterns will be available, such as fingerless gloves, cowls and a toy stuffed rabbit.  If you are beyond beginner, please bring your supplies and a pattern on which you will work and receive help in class.

This course provides beginners with a comprehensive start to the world of digital photography through classroom lectures, demonstrations, and instructor-led photo shoots. See what your camera is capable of! Topics include camera operation, exposure controls, shutter, aperture, ISO, white balance, depth of field, composition, portraiture and landscape photography.

Improve your photography skills and take better photos by knowing the basics - lenses, shooting modes, features, and settings - plus hidden camera options available on your iPhone. Learn how to use and control your iPhone camera so you can take amazing photos every time. For all skill levels. More suitable for iPhone models X (10) and later.

Please be sure to register by the day before the class at the latest. You will receive an invitation email with a link to join the Zoom meeting. Click here for a tutorial on how to join a Zoom meeting.

Learn how to edit and enhance your photos with confidence using the Photos app on your iPhone.  The built-in editing and enhancement tools are amazing and you can easily fine-tune your photos in just a few minutes. Extra features as well as photo storage and organization tips will be discussed along with third-party photo editing apps to take your photos to the next level.  For all skill levels. More suitable for iPhone models X (10) and later, using iOS software version 16 and later.

Please be sure to register by the day before the class at the latest. You will receive an invitation email with a link to join the Zoom meeting. Click here for a tutorial on how to join a Zoom meeting.

This versatile series will incorporate the two mediums of watercolor and acrylic painting. Ron Ramsey has developed unique techniques for both mediums that will allow you to create a complete landscape or still life painting in each class session. You will learn the differences and relative advantages between watercolor and acrylics.

No need to buy and bring your own supplies. Just show up and be ready to paint with light jazz music in the background. This course is appropriate for both beginners and experienced painters. This semester will feature all new paintings, and will not repeat paintings from previous semesters.

This versatile series will incorporate the two mediums of watercolor and acrylic painting. Ron Ramsey has developed unique techniques for both mediums that will allow you to create a complete landscape or still life painting in each class session. You will learn the differences and relative advantages between watercolor and acrylics.

No need to buy and bring your own supplies. Just show up and be ready to paint with light jazz music in the background. This course is appropriate for both beginners and experienced painters. This semester will feature all new paintings, and will not repeat paintings from previous semesters.

Like to draw? Dream of taking your sketching to the next level? Beginner and experienced students alike will get individualized instruction to bring out their inner artist and develop their unique style. We'll cover valuable drawing skills, such as shading, contour design and composition. Bring your desire to advance your art and expect fun and camaraderie as you learn. This class is appropriate for both beginner and repeat students.  Repeat students have the option of working on a project of their choice.

This drawing course covers all the fundamentals of learning to draw what you see. In six sessions, we will complete a series of drawings based on observation. You will learn to judge proportion and perspective as we draw a variety of subjects, including nature, still life, figure and architecture. This is a great course for beginners with no previous experience. For students with experience, tiered projects will offer more challenging projects.

Please be sure to register by the day before the class at the latest. You will receive an invitation email with a link to join the Zoom meeting. Click here for a tutorial on how to join a Zoom meeting.

Calligraphy can be a meditation as well as an art form if you slow down and enjoy the beautiful process stroke by stroke. Students will learn the fundamentals of calligraphy by working with three different calligraphy tools. First we'll use a pointed pen and learn a copperplate alphabet, a beautiful, elegant 18th century script style. Then, we will switch to a broad edge marker and learn an Italic alphabet, a versatile 15th century calligraphy style. Finally, we will learn modern calligraphy techniques using a brush pen. Beginner students will progress from learning the basic letter forms to writing sentences. This class is for both absolute beginners and more experienced students who would like to fine tune their skills.