Take a Class at Sertoma Arts Center

Check out some of the upcoming classes at Sertoma Arts Center and use the links below to register online! For a full list of classes available, visit RecLink.

Preschool

Mini Monets

Instructor: Michelle Davis Petelinz
Ages: 18 months-2 years old
Fee: $65 resident/ $85 non-resident
Date & Time: Fridays, Sep. 9 - Oct. 14, 9:30a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Register for Mini Monets

This toddler-centric class introduces little ones to a variety of art material through hands-on learning. Discovery and creative play encourage the development of motor skills and group social skills. A parent or caregiver attends with child; only child should be registered for class. Supplies included. 6 sessions.

Youth

Artrageous Artist!

Instructor: Michelle Davis Petelinz
Ages: 7-11 years old
Fee: $100 resident/ $115 non-resident
Date & Time: Thursday, Sep. 15 - Oct. 20, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Register for Artrageous Artists!

We'll paint like Picasso, find out why the Blue Dog is blue, paint landscapes with odd palettes, create Pop Art, become abstract expressionists, and more! After exploring the work of well-known artists, we'll create our own masterpieces. No two sessions are alike! Supplies included.

Fibers

Beginning Sewing: Piped Pillows

Instructor: Joy Kelley
Ages: 18+ years old
Fee: $120 resident/ $135 non-resident
Date & Time: Tuesdays, Aug. 30 - Sep. 27, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Register for Piped Pillows

Piping is a great way to add some color contrast and 'pop' to a decorative pillow. Once you learn how to make and attach piping, you can use this skill to add piping to many other kinds of projects. In this class, you will learn how to construct a pillow, create your own piping, and trim your pillow with it. You will learn the basics of operating a sewing machine and develop fundamental sewing skills necessary for progressing to more advanced projects. No prior sewing experience is necessary. We will be using Sertoma's sewing machines. Supply list available on Sertoma's webpage and on receipt. $18 supply fee to be paid to the instructor at first class for cording fiberfill and interfacing.

Jewelry

Beginning Enamels

Instructor: Sarah West
Ages: 16+ years old
Fee: $180 resident/ $195 non-resident
Date & Time: Saturdays, Sep. 3 - Oct. 8, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Register for Beginning Enamels

This class is designed for the aspiring enamellist. Starting with the absolute basics, we will explore color on metal with transparent and opaque enamels. The sky's the limit! There will be tons of room for experimentation! Students will come away with the basic knowledge and confidence to enamel and oodles of samples to make into finished jewelry. Enamels will be provided during class. Students will need to bring 20 gauge copper sheets or they can purchase it from Sertoma. After class, students will be able to stay from 3:30-5 p.m. each week to work on class projects. If using Sertoma's enamels outside of class, there is a $5 fee. 6 Sessions.

Intermediate Fabrication

Instructor: Lauren Markley
Ages: 16+ years old
Fee: $135 resident/ $150 non-resident
Date & Time: Tuesdays, Sep. 6 - Oct. 11, 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Register for Intermediate Fabrication

We will cover fabrication techniques such as scoring and folding, cage construction, slotted construction, and other forms of complex fabrication. We will explore creative mechanisms for brooches and other jewelry formats. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with more sculptural forms and to hone their soldering and order-of-operation skills. $30 kit will be available for purchase at the first class. Prerequisite: Beginning Metals at Sertoma or Pullen Arts Centers. 6 sessions.

Painting

Beginning Watercolor

Instructor: Ryan Fox
Ages: 15+ years old
Fee: $105 resident/ $120 non-resident
Date & Time: Mondays, Sep. 12 - Oct. 24, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Register for Beginning Watercolors

Learn the basic techniques of transparent watercolor. Find out about the best paper, paint, and brushes to use. Students will create multiple paintings after learning how to do wet-on-wet washes, wet-on-dry washes, and building layers of colors. Students can copy the instructor's paintings or work on their own subjects. Supply list available on Sertoma's webpage. 5 sessions.

Photography

Cyanotype: Printing on Your Own Basics

Instructor: Sarah Ann Austin
Ages: 13+ years old
Fee: $50 resident/ $65 non-resident
Date & Time: Saturdays, Sep. 3 and Sep. 10, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Register for Cyanotype: Printing on Your Own Basics

Discover the Art of the original forms of Photography, Cyanotype. Anna Atkins created the first photographic book made entirely of botanical Cyanotypes. Learn how to coat your own paper and make one-of-a-kind prints with objects or plant life from around the Arts Center. Supplies included. 1 session.

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