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.

For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $114  Paper Fee: $5

Find a new dimension in your artwork by using temperature and value to create MOOD. 

Discover how different color schemes help your paintings and drawings make an emotional connection with your viewer. This is also a great way to increase your understanding of the critical element of VALUE in a successful composition.

All skill levels; any color media.

Canvas or paper provided via a $5 supply fee; students bring all other supplies appropriate for their chosen medium.

(If you are unsure what supplies you will need, contact the instructor for advice.)

Ages 15+

Sunday, August 24th 1-5pm

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $76 Paper Fee: $5

Join artist Michele Frantz for a 5 lesson session in acrylic painting!  Versatile and forgiving, acrylic paints may be manipulated with a wide array of techniques, applied to many different surfaces, and modified with various additives.

Students new to acrylics will learn introductory basics; experienced students will improve their skills and explore new directions. Class is offered throughout the year with a different approach presented in each session. Click here for a list of supplies. Canvases and boards will be provided by the instructor.

For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $190 Canvas Fee: $5

Whether you are a beginning artist or just want to improve your skills, these classes will explore the basis of all art ... drawing!

This series is designed to identify fundamental drawing skills that the participants can take and develop further on their own. Participants can take one or several sessions; each session will introduce a different aspect of drawing, such as gesture, line, shading, proportions, etc.

Colored Pencil Techniques 

Take your drawings to a new level by adding color! We'll explore a variety of techniques; all materials provided. All materials provided, with a $5 supply fee.

Thursdays Sept 11-Oct 2

Tuition: $190 Supply fee $5

Join artist Michele Frantz for an evening class in acrylic painting.  Quick drying, vibrant, and versatile, acrylics may be applied to a wide variety of surfaces and altered with different additives.  Students new to acrylics will learn introductory basics; experienced students will improve their skills and explore new directions. Supplies are provided via $20 supply fee.  

For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $114 Supply Fee: $20   

Join artist Michele Frantz for a 5 lesson session in acrylic painting!  Versatile and forgiving, acrylic paints may be manipulated with a wide array of techniques, applied to many different surfaces, and modified with various additives.

Students new to acrylics will learn introductory basics; experienced students will improve their skills and explore new directions. Class is offered throughout the year with a different approach presented in each session. Click here for a list of supplies. Canvases and boards will be provided by the instructor.

For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $152 Canvas Fee: $5

Join local artist Michele Frantz for Cards and Cocoa, Holiday card edition!

Michele will walk the group through a magical holiday scene using multimedia on card paper. Ditch the shopping trip and leave with a set of handmade cards with envelopes to give out this holiday season.

Get festive with some hot cocoa and participate in an optional cookie exchange by bringing in 12 cookies to share. 

All supplies are included in the registration fee.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Sunday, November 9 from 12-3pm

Tuition: $60

Join artist Michele Frantz for a short, 2 lesson session on making your own holiday ornaments with acrylic paint! Reference images will be provided, or bring your own. All skill levels welcome.

Bring your regular acrylics supplies (click here for a list of supplies); miniature canvases and other materials will be provided by the instructor.

For ages 15 & up.

Instructor: Michele Frantz

Tuition: $76  Supply Fee: $5