Summer 2020 Classes
Fall registration is now open! See below for the full listing of classes, and click the name of the class to register.
Whether you're just starting out or have been practicing for years, Art School at A&H is the perfect place to take classes. From painting to jewelry-making, we are excited to offer you a vast array of learning opportunities to begin a new journey or enhance your craft. The choice is yours. Select your preferred courses from the listings below to get started.
About Materials Fees and Supplies
Each course has either a supply list or a materials fee associated with it. View the supply lists for all classes here. Materials fees must be paid in cash directly to the instructor, and are due on the first day of classes. No additional materials are required for classes that have a materials fee unless otherwise noted.
Intermediate Drawing
Mondays 6pm-8:30pm
September 14 - November 9
Instructor: Calixto O'Neill
Location: The Studios at Lake Lily
Cost: $200 plus supplies (see supply list)
Continue to develop drawing skills through intensive value studies and more, and create realistic renderings of people, animals and objects. Beginning Drawing is a prerequisite.
Jewelry Fabrication
Classes begin the week of September 14 and run for 9 weeks - see full schedule below
Instructors: Marion Fague-Bass, Jim Hosner, Candace Stern
Location: Studio 5 at the Maitland Art Center
Cost: $185 + materials fee (new students $25 for first two projects plus $25 shop fee; returning students pay $25 shop fee and bring all materials)
Join this popular program to learn the three stages of fabrication – cutting, welding, polishing – while completing original projects. Students also learn stone-setting and safety techniques.
Choose one class time from the list:
Wednesdays, 10am-1pm (Jim Hosner)
Wednesdays, 2pm-5pm (Marion Fague-Bass)
Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm (Jim Hosner)
Thursdays, 6pm-9pm (Candace Stern)
Saturdays, 10am-1pm (Jim Hosner)
Jewelry: Metal Clay Beginners
Tuesdays 5:30pm-8:30pm
September 15 - November 10
Instructor: Marion Fague-Bass
Location: Studio 10 at the Maitland Art Center
Cost: $185 + $25 shop fee, and $25 materials fee to cover first project only. Expect to pay $75-100 on metal clay for remaining projects.
Discover the wonderful world of precious metal clay. Students will get extensive hands-on experience in the basics of metal clay and will be guided step-by-step through the process to design and create several unique pieces. Best practices will be taught for working with metal clay including rolling, texturing, cutting, shaping, refining, firing, finishing, etc.
Jewelry: Continuing Metal Clay
Tuesdays 1pm-4pm
September 15 - November 10
Instructor: Marion Fague-Bass
Location: Studio 10 at the Maitland Art Center
Cost: $185 + materials and $15 shop/studio fee, $5 per firing.
Expand your experience with precious metal clay! Students will continue the hands-on art of precious metal clay, design and create several unique pieces while learning best practices for working with metal clay including rolling, texturing, cutting, shaping, refining, firing, finishing, etc.
Beginning Watercolors
Thursdays 1pm-5pm
September 17 - October 2
Instructor: Glen Ward
Location: The Studios at Lake Lily
Cost: $185 plus supplies (see supply list)
Start at the very beginning to acquire fundamental watercolor skills and explore techniques unique to this medium. A step-by-step approach ensures success for all students, regardless of experience.
Intro to Acrylic Painting
Wednesdays 10am-12pm
September 16 - October 21
Instructor: Calixto O'Neill
Location: The Studios at Lake Lily
Cost: $185 plus supplies (see supply list)
Students will learn how to paint still life, landscapes, people, pets with special attention to color, form, texture, value and brush technique.
Applying Color Theory
Wednesdays 5:30pm-6:45pm
September 16 - November 11
Instructor: PJ Svejda
Location: Studio 10 at the Maitland Art Center
Cost: $150 plus supplies (see supply list)
A series of small painting studies focusing on foundational rules of color theory. Learn the basics of color mixing for any painting. Everything from basic color mixing, temperature (which colors are warm or cool), highlights, shadows, reflective colors, value, whew! Whether you are a novice or a professional this class is packed with tips and tricks that are sure to change the way you look at color forever. Each class will cover a new skill with small practice exercises.
Painting: Acrylics
Wednesdays 7pm-9pm
September 16 - November 11
Instructor: PJ Svejda
Location: Studio 10 at the Maitland Art Center
Cost: $200 plus supplies (see supply list)
This multi-level class gives you the opportunity to explore acrylic paint to create three guided paintings, each completely different in subject and style. Your fourth painting is done independently with your choice of subject. Whether you have basic skills, are already a painter, or want a refresher, this is a fun class to learn skills, technique and color theory!
Intermediate Oil Painting
Wednesdays 6pm-8:30pm
September 16 - October 21
Instructor: Calixto O'Neill
Location: The Studios at Lake Lily
Cost: $200 plus supplies (see supply list)
This course will allow students to continue to develop their oil painting technique as the classical painters have. Prerequisite: Beginning Oil Painting
Advanced Painting
Sundays 1pm-5pm
September 20 - October 25
Instructor: Glen Ward
Location: The Studios at Lake Lily
Cost: $185 plus supplies (see supply list)
This class is designed for students who are familiar with painting basics, and are looking to explore new and different techniques, including incorporating mixed media, increasing their skills, and more. Beginning watercolors, or similar, is a recommended prerequisite.
Beginning Pottery
Thursdays 6pm-9pm
September 17 - November 12
Instructor: Cindy McDowell
Location: Studio 4 at the Maitland Art Center
Cost: $245 + $40 materials fee
Students will be taught the basics of working with clay techniques in hand building, wheel throwing, altering shapes, decorating, glazing and firing. Students select the projects made, or select to follow a scheduled project for the lesson. Personal and group instruction are provided.
Ceramics Open Studio
Thursdays 6pm-9pm
Begins September 17 (choose 6 or 9 weeks)
Instructor: Cindy McDowell
Location: Studio 4 at the Maitland Art Center
Cost: 4 weeks: $124, 9 weeks: $245; materials fee $40
Looking to pursue a path in ceramics? Need only an occasional helpful hint? Ceramics Open Studio is available! Students provide own materials and supplies to create artwork. Staff are happy to answer occasional questions, but this is for self-directed, experienced artists. Please note: clay body & supplies guidelines available upon request.
Pottery: Alternative Firings
Tuesdays 6pm-9pm
September 15 - November 10
Instructor: Cindy McDowell
Location: Studio 4 at the Maitland Art Center
Cost: $245 + $40 materials fee
Work with alternative firing techniques such as saggars, horse hair, raku and pit firing. Other techniques include airbrushing stoneware glazes, trailing glaze and slip, colored clay, colored slip, and other decorative techniques. Beginning pottery, or extensive experience with clay, is recommended before taking this class.
Intermediate & Advanced Ceramics
Wednesdays 6pm – 9pm
September 16-November 11
Instructor: Richard Munster
Location: Maitland Art Center Studio 4
Cost: $245 + supplies, list received at first class
For intermediate or advanced students to build upon their body of work or who want to expand their technical or creative facility with clay and the ceramics process. Students will be encouraged to engage in material research through experimentation, work and play. Richard will guide, challenge, encourage and assist students in expanding their base of knowledge and skills or provide feedback on giving definition & clarity to their current creative endeavors.
Sculpting 1: Sculpting & Casting
Saturdays 10am-1pm
September 19 - November 14
Instructor: Kent Arblaster
Location: Studio 6 at the Maitland Art Center
Cost: $185 + materials fee (depending on project)
Beginning through advanced students will learn the lost wax method of casting, starting with techniques for sculpting in clay or wax. Then the process moves to construction of polyurethane or silicone molds. Final art pieces are cast in a myriad of materials, including acrylic & urethane plastics, foam rubber, plaster & cement products, plus metals and cold-cast metals. This is the perfect class for creating miniatures or cast jewelry. Participants must be over 18 years old. Class size is limited!
Teen Sculpting Class
Saturdays 1pm-4pm
September 19 - November 14
Instructor: Kent Arblaster
Location: Studio 6 at the Maitland Art Center
Cost: $185 + materials fee (depending on project)
For teens 15 years and older. Students will learn the lost wax method of casting miniatures, starting with techniques for sculpting in clay or wax. Then the process moves to construction of polyurethane or silicone molds. Final art pieces are cast in a myriad of materials, including acrylic & urethane plastics, foam rubber, plaster & cement products, plus metals and cold-cast metals. This is the perfect class for creating miniatures or cast jewelry. Students and parents must attend a walkthrough before registration - please call 407-801-3205 or email education@artandhistory.org for more information.