Learn traditional stained glass techniques from start to finish.Choose from an assortment of glass colors, textures and transparencies to completely customize it into a one of a kind piece. You'll learn how to cut glass, grid it to fit a pattern, apply copper foil and finally solder it all together. This is a beginners class, […]

Come learn the basics of copyrights, patents, and trademarks!A 45-minute survey course (including a Q&A session), which covers what copyrights, patents, and trademarks are; how to obtain them; and what they can mean for your portfolio.Attendance is Free and Open to the Public, No Reservation is Needed.Dr. Jarrett Wyatt, a patent attorney and Registered Pharmacist, […]

Learn different shading techniques and apply them to facial features and a still life!Join instructor Juanita Mitchell in this 3-session class at Borden Park! Students in grades 5-8 will grow their confidence in a variety of shading techniques and learn how to apply it in drawings. Students will also learn how to draw features including […]

Come learn the basics of copyrights, patents, and trademarks!A 45-minute survey course (including a Q&A session), which covers what copyrights, patents, and trademarks are; how to obtain them; and what they can mean for your portfolio.Attendance is Free and Open to the Public, No Reservation is Needed.Dr. Jarrett Wyatt, a patent attorney and Registered Pharmacist, […]

Forge your own small knife and learn about blacksmithing along the way!This is a required pre-req for advanced classes to come!In this class we will cover forging out a small, simple, all-steel knife along with some blacksmithing history, tooling information, and other basic concepts. Once the forging is complete, we will heat treat the knives […]

Forge your own hair stick and learn about blacksmithing along the way!In this class we will cover forging out steel hooks along with some blacksmithing history, tooling information, and other basic concepts. Once the forging is complete, we will heat treat the hooks and then polish on the grinder. Students will then be able to […]

Learn how to Paint from Life! Use acrylic paints to create an artwork that reflects the world around you.Join instructor Renee Pitts in this 3-session class at Borden Park! Students in grades 9-12 will learn and grow their confidence in painting from life. Students will practice simple gesture drawing and painting to lay out their […]

Learn about the color wheel, drawing animals, and different movements in the history of art!Join instructor Donna Bird in this 3-session class at Borden Park! Students in grades 1-4 will grow their confidence in identifying and mixing colors, drawing simple animals, and a bit of art history as we explore various styles and movements.Lesson 1: […]

Come learn to use Blender's open source 3-D modeling program!This is a 2 Part Class on Friday February 20th 7-9:30PM and Saturday February 21st 9AM-5PMThis class is designed for those interested in learning to use the program Blender with no prior knowledge required. The class will start on February 20th Friday evening 7-9:30PM and continue […]

Come learn how to forge a Calla lily!!Prerequisite: beginner blacksmithing/bladesmithing workshop OR prior blacksmithing experience.Take the next step in your Blacksmithing journey in this Intermediate Forged Calla Lilies Class. Students will learn how to forge a Calla lily from bar stock. This class will cover heat management, using the peen faces of hammers to stretch […]

Practice all the basics of hammer control in this fun leaf-forging workshop!Students will learn some of the fundamentals of blacksmithing: drawing and spreading material, twisting, isolation, and other basics. We will talk about hammer control, basic tooling, items needed to set up a beginner shop, and other concepts useful to the new Smith. This is […]

Learn how to Paint from Life! Use acrylic paints to create an artwork that reflects the world around you.Join instructor Renee Pitts in this 3-session class at the Renaissance Arts Center! Students in grades 9-12 will learn and grow their confidence in painting from life. Students will practice simple gesture drawing and painting to lay […]