Do you like the idea of being able to work on whatever painting or drawing you like but want a professional artist on hand to answer any questions that come up while you're working?

Then this is the class you want! 

Join artists of all levels for an evening of self-paced creating. You bring your project and our instructor will guide you with techniques, skills & tips catered to what you're working on.

Your subject matter, your pace, no stress, just fun! 

Come improve your art skills with us at the McLean Co. Arts Center.

*All materials are provided: paints, brushes, painting surfaces, palettes, palette knives, etc. Feel free to bring your own materials if you prefer options other that what we offer.

P-15 Wednesday Evening Painting/Open Studio 

with Amy Yeager

   Wednesdays, 6 sessions

 Nov. 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 10, 17;

6:30-9pm

Fee:$150

Do you like the idea of being able to work on whatever painting or drawing you like but want a professional artist on hand to answer any questions that come up while you're working?

Then this is the class you want! 

Join artists of all levels for an evening of self-paced creating. You bring your project and our instructor will guide you with techniques, skills & tips catered to what you're working on.

Your subject matter, your pace, no stress, just fun! Come improve your art skills with us at the McLean Co. Arts Center.

*All materials are provided: paints, brushes, painting surfaces, palettes, palette knives, etc. Feel free to bring your own materials if you prefer options other that what we offer.

C-25 Intro to Throwing-B

Claire Hedden

   Mondays, 4 sessions

   Nov. 17, Dec. 1, 8, 15 (skips 11/24);

1-3:30pm

Fee: $130 for non members

 

If you can center the clay on the wheel and pull up the sides, but need more beginner level instruction, this class is for you. Learn to throw various shapes and play with assorted surface techniques as you improve your throwing skills. At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to take the procedural test where you can go on to any of our advanced classes.

The fee includes access to firing, glazes, & 10 lbs of clay, Includes a shelf at the MCAC.

Does not include access to open studio hours.

Guest registration allowed for this option.

This is for advanced ceramic students only.  

 This time will be proctored by Alanna This is not an instructed time but gives you access to supplies, resources, and the wonderful, advanced community of ceramicists at the MCAC. 

Enrollment in this class provides access to MCAC's kilns and our full range of ceramic glazes, plus tools and 10lbs of clay, a shelf, and access to open studio hours.

No guest registration allowed for this option.

C-28 Intro to Hand-building

with Sarah Hurley

   Sundays, 4 sessions

   Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14;

12:30-3 pm

Fee: $130 for non members

 

Are you curious about clay? Are you looking for a creative outlet? Come and explore the world of clay. This 4-session class will introduce you to the MCAC ceramic studio and the basics of hand building. You will explore the world of pinch pots, coil construction and the intricacies of slab building. You will be supplied with all the materials needed to complete your projects. Learn basic techniques that will unleash your creative potential. See what the world of pottery is all about. 

Class size is limited to seven to allow for individual instruction time. Student work is fired on-site. by our ceramic studio assistant, allowing everyone to take home finished pieces. 

Included in the fee: A shelf, kiln firing, 10 lbs. of clay, tools, and glazes. 

Prerequisite: No experience necessary

Does not include access to open studio hours.

Guest registration allowed for this option.

The MCAC will have an open studio option for Advanced Ceramic MEMBERS with at least a year of classes at the McLean Co. Arts Center and at least one advanced class with one of our instructors. This is not an instructed time but you will have access to supplies and resources at the MCAC.

P-19 Paint like Dali: Basics of Surrealism with Meghan Moore

  Sunday, 1 session

Dec. 14;

12:30-3:30pm

Fee: $25 per person for non members 

Salvador Dali is best known for his amazing dream-like imagery that fills you with questions and leaves you in awe! In this class, we will touch up on the basics of Surrealism, the art style that Dali is known for, and you will leave with your very own Dali-esque painting in acrylics!

This workshop is for beginners and intermediate students, teen through adult.

Supplies provided but you are welcome to bring your own supplies if you prefer options other than what we offer.