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2025 Education Session
Oil Painting: Still Life
with Emily Thomson
Learn to paint various still life set ups using the fundamentals of oil painting. We will start with basic shape still lifes and learn value by using just black and white paint. Then we will paint more complex subjects and learn how to work in color.
Students will learn how to mix colors, how to paint using oils, and various techniques to build layers of value and color. Supplies are provided.
Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm
January 7th - February 4th
Tuition: $190 Supply Fee: $20
Will run
Painting Acrylics with Jortt
with John Hartt
John will present a two hour class where he leads students in painting an original piece of art based on his signature strange and wonderful style using acrylic paints. Students will paint along and be encouraged to create their own original work.
He will address the following :
- Composition
- Finding shapes
- Lines of action
- Color theory
- Working with a color palette
- Stop thinking and start creating
Thursday, January 18th 1-3 pm
Class Fee: $38 Canvas Fee: $5
Watercolor Basics and Beyond
with Michele Frantz
Explore the beautiful fluidity and transparency of watercolor. Beginners will learn basic tools and techniques. Experienced students will explore new methods, materials, and styles. This class is offered throughout the year with a different approach presented in each session. A list of supplies can be found on the Classes and Camps page, or by clicking here. Watercolor paper will be provided by the instructor.
Fridays 10:30-12:30
January 9th - February 6th
For ages 15 & up.
Tuition: $190 Supply Fee: $5
Will run
Acting Through Movement (8-12)
with EJ Fultz
Ages: 8 - 12
Being a young actor is about more than just the lines - it's about embodying the character through movement!
This course will dive deep into character exploration, acting technique development, and storytelling through movement. Each week, students will grow their individual acting skills, as well as their capacity to work as an ensemble.
We will learn physical acting through games, activities, and workshops, analyzing characters from fiction and real life!
Ages 8-12
Fridays 4:30-5:30 pm
January 9th - January 30th
Class Fee: $76
Will run
Face It! Kids Portraiture
with Lydia Bratton
Ages: 8 - 14
Who’s ready to draw some awesome faces?
In this class, you will become a portrait artist! You will start with the basics, like learning how to draw eyes, noses, and mouths, and then you will put them all together to create incredible portraits of yourself, your friends, and even your favorite characters.
You will get to experiment with a variety of art supplies, such as pencils, paint, papers and pastels, to create a gallery of amazing faces. Come join us and learn how to capture a person’s unique look and personality in your very own artwork!
Saturdays 10 am - 12 pm
January 10th - January 31st
Class Fee: $152
Will run
Mindful Landscapes: Watercolor Basics
with Mike Flynn
2026 is the year to focus on yourself and your wellness. In our first ARTful Wellnes class of the year, join artist and teacher Mike Flynn as he guides you through simple steps to creating watercolor landscapes.
In this workshop you will use simple design and composition to execute beautiufl landscapes in four or five steps. Start your year at the ARTfactory crafting a beautiful vision for the year to come!
All supplies will be provided.
Class Fee: Free!
Sunday Sculpting
with Lydia Bratton
Sculpture requires patience, perseverance, and sometimes a mindset shift to achieve desired results, but artist Lydia Bratton will guide you through it!
Lydia will stress the importance of trusting the process, making sculptors of all levels feel capable and confident in creating a piece they can be proud of. Students will plan and complete sculptures they can take home and enjoy.
Sculptures will be left to dry for a week, and students will return to paint their finished, dried product before taking their masterpiece home.
Ages 18+
Sundays 10 am - 12 pm
January 11th - February 2nd
Tuition: $152 Supply Fee: $15
Bodies of Watercolor: Oceans, Lakes, and Creeks
with Mike Flynn
Ever wanted to capture the beauty and vibrancy of running water on the page? Watercolors are your answer!
In this class, you will learn to blend washes and brushwork to create atmospheric skies and both moving and still water seascapes. Instructor Mike Flynn will teach you the techniques you need to bring bodies of water to life.
Click here for the Supply List - watercolor paper will be provided.
Tuesdays 10:30 am - 1 pm
January 13th - February 2nd
Class Fee: $190