Learn the art of "Beautiful Writing" with renowned artist Michele Frantz.

Students will be introduced to the versatile "Bookhand" alphabet, suitable for both elegant documents and everyday writing. After this four week course you will have all the fundamentals you need to start creating unique, homemade messaging for all the important moments in your life.

 All supplies will be provided via the supplies fee.

Thursdays 6-7:30 pm

April 16 - May 7

Class Fee: $114                             Supply Fee: $8

Do you have a little that loves to live large? Come out to our brand new theatre class for kids ages 3-5!

Students will bring beloved storybooks to life through imagination and acting exploration under the fun and expert guidance of EJ Fultz. This is an introductory class, with a new story each week, so every class is guaranteed to be a fun time. Students will grow in their excitement for theatre and reading!

Parents are encouraged to attend the class with their young ones.

Ages 3-5

Saturdays 9-10 am

April 18 - May 16

Class Fee: $95      Supplies Fee: $5

If glass art has always seemed like an intimidating venture, then this is the workshop for you! Join us for a fun class where you will create your own special glass keepsake.

In the workshop, students learn about the basics of kiln-formed, fused glass, and they will use what they learn to create their own 3” x 3” glass Whimsy. With Easter and Mother's Day on the horizon, designs will be centered around spring imagery, and will make the perfect gift for someone special!

Completed works will be photographed and logged by Maureen, and your Whimsy will then be tack-fused in Maureen’s home studio kiln. Once your piece is ready you can come back to the ARTfactory to pick it up.

ALL SUPPLIES PROVIDED VIA THE SUPPLY FEE!

Ages 15+

Saturday, April 25th

1-3 pm

Registration Fee: $38         Supply Fee: $30

Turn your doodles into dynamic heroes and villains!

This intensive, one-off workshop is designed for young artists who want to level up their drawing skills and learn the secrets behind professional character design.

In this session, we’ll dive into the core mechanics of cartooning used by animators and comic book artists. Students will move beyond "flat" drawings by learning how to use 3D construction shapes, exaggerated expressions, and action lines.

Whether you love the style of Manga, Marvel, or Disney, you’ll learn the universal techniques needed to bring your unique ideas to life on the canvas.

Ages 8-14

Saturday, April 25th

3-5 pm

Registration Fee: $38     Supply Fee: $5

This four-session intensive focuses on the core foundations of drawing while exploring a variety of mediums!

Students will move beyond the basics, learning how to "see" like artists and translate the 3D world onto paper. Through guided experiments in line work and value, students will see tangible improvement in their technical ability and creative confidence.

Ages 8-14

Mondays 6-8 pm

May 4-25

Class Fee: $152    Supply Fee: $6

This class will focus on the fundamental skillset of drawing letters and characters.

Looking at the work of graffiti artists from around the globe, we’ll analyze the different styles and methods used by the masters of this artform.

As opposed to sketch books, graffiti artists draw in ‘blackbooks’ which will be the sole focus of this course.

All supplies provided via the supply fee!

Ages 16+

Tuesdays 6-8 pm

May 5-26

Registration Fee: $152    Supply Fee: $30

Interested in Watercolors, but afraid to take a class for fear of being out of your depth? Local artist Mike Flynn has designed a course perfect for the absolute beginner in watercolors!

Over the course of four classes you will be introduced to the tools of the trade. Mike will demonstrate basic techniques, and show you how to design with values, shapes and details.

Students may use their own photos to create a landscape painting , with help from Mike, or a reference can be provided.

Please note that supplies (aside from paper) will not be included in this class. The list of supplies to be purchased can be found here.

Ages 16+

Wednesdays 10:30 am - 1 pm

May 6-27

Registration Fee: $190     Paper Fee: $5

This class is designed for younger students ages 5-8 to begin to learn the fundamentals of acting such as storytelling, creative movement, vocalization, and confidence in front of a group.

The goal of this class is for students to learn these skills in a way that is fun and enjoyable, while also creating a safe environment for students to feel like they can explore. In order to accomplish this, the class is designed with emphasis on different activities and games as opposed to a singular performance.

We will utilize familiar and classic children’s stories, such as Peter Rabbit, The Rainbow Fish, The Three Little Pigs, etc. to build on these skills. Using known stories allows the children to learn how to be creative while still offering a framework for them to follow. For example, if the story we were looking at that day was The Three Little Pigs, we might explore how to act as a pig vs wolf by changing how we move and use our voices, talk about breath support by “blowing down the houses”, and of course act out the story using all of those elements.

In addition to stories we will also play games that encourage creativity and teamwork.  These help students grow an awareness of different ways they can move their bodies, as well as strengthens their listening skills. By the end of the class your youngster is guaranteed to have a new appreciation for theatre, and will be ready for more!

Wednesdays 4:30-5:30

May 6-27

Class Fee: $76