Art Camp for Grown-Ups!
Thursday Evenings, 6:30-8:30pm
Because why should the kids have all the fun?
These stand-alone studio art classes are a fun, welcoming, low-pressure way to try different art techniques and projects, while meeting other creative community members. Bring a friend or come alone, or heck, make it a date night! Beginners and seasoned artists alike will feel welcome and engaged in each of these sessions. All materials are provided for each session. These popular sessions fill quickly, so sign up early! $18 per session.
*pre-registration is required.
Children's Studio Art Classes
Friday Mornings, 9:30-11:30am
Suggested Age Range: 7-12
These weekly classes offer a deeper dive into the creative process in our studio. Summer Fridays in the studio are filled with creativity and fun by our younger artists. Each session is a stand-alone art class led by one of our talented art teachers. Artist grade materials, great instruction, community of other young artists, and lots of fun are enjoyed in each session. Students gain new creative skills to use at home, and leave class with gorgeous, finished projects, as well as understanding of the cultural and/or art history connections to the class’s topic. All materials are provided. Students are dropped off and picked up at the studio for this children’s class. Register early, as these sessions fill quickly! $15 per session. *pre-registration is required.
NEW! Beginner and Continuing Watercolor Painting Class for Adults
with instructor Sophia Starr Eastley
Tuesdays, 10am-12:30pm
Session I: May 12, 19, 26, June 9, 16 (five weeks)
Session II: July 7, 14, 21, 28 (four weeks)
Learn, or reacquaint yourself with, watercolor painting in this welcoming and engaging class. Come join us to play with colors, experiment with washes, blending colors, reserving white on paper, and learning how to capture your interpretation of subjects. Over the multi-week series, explore painting still life, florals, landscapes, water and much more.
Music with Friends
for infants, toddlers & preschoolers
Wednesday Mornings, 9:30am
Resuming Wed. May 20th!
Library Arts Center Gallery
with instructor Julie Love | $12 per family, per week (or special early-bird rate of $8 when you register in advance!)
Experience making music together in this class designed for babies through five year-olds and their caregivers. Music will come to life as everyone sings, dances, drums and claps, experimenting with voices, instruments and movement. *Pre–registration is required. Sign up online for specific weeks, or the whole series.
Creative Wellness: Sound Bath Series
guided by practitioner Beth Pollari
First Thursday of the Month | 6:00pm
Library Arts Center Gallery
Immerse yourself in a transformative one-hour Sound Bath, designed to guide you on a journey of deep relaxation and inner peace in the gallery. The soothing melodies of the crystal harp, crystal singing bowls, and singing triangles will wash over you, allowing the tension and stress to melt away from your body and mind. The gentle vibrations will lull you into a state of profound relaxation, where you can let go of the day’s worries and embrace a sense of tranquility. *pre-registration is required. Please note: Some select sessions will take place in the Richards Free Library Ballroom.
Open Studio Art Group
Wednesday mornings,
9:30am-12:30pm
$8 for LAC members/$12 non-members.
Bring your own art supplies and paint alongside a delightful and supportive group of artists. Facilitator Heidi Lorenz will paint alongside all, but is available for light guidance and instruction if desired. This welcoming and friendly drop-in style group is available to artists of all styles and abilities!
Drop in–No pre-registration necessary.
Basket-Making Workshops with Ray Lagasse
The Library Arts Center is proud to offer these exceptional artisan basket-making workshops with artisan Ray Lagasse. Students will spend a day in the studio learning this traditional craft and will leave with a fabulous heirloom-quality basket to keep or give as a phenomenal gift. Workshops are typically offered monthly in the Arts Center studio.
Yoga Classes with Brianna
Friday Mornings| 8:30am All-Levels + Chair yoga 10:00am
Library Arts Center Gallery
Classes are designed for any student looking to practice yoga. Movement will be linked with breath (as offered by the Hatha and Kripalu traditions of yoga), as well as focus on alignment, and attention paid to honoring your own organic movement. Students can expect to practice both seated and standing poses as well as focus on balance and breath. Please bring your own mat and any props you would like.
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