Teaching Artist – Sarah Jamison

09/20/2023 – 10/25/2023

Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm

Tuition – $250.00

Students will learn drawing techniques emphasizing the joy of creation. Everyone will create a piece (or pieces) of artwork based around Sarah’s specific artist practice and area of expertise – drawing from a collaged photo reference. All materials are provided.

Teaching Artist – Ellen Cornett

10/26/2023 – 12/07/2023

Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm

Tuition – $250.00

Each class will include a nude model who will pose for warm ups, short exercises and one or more longer drawing session for a variety of practice. Students will need an 18×24 newsprint drawing pad, an 18×24 Strathmore 300 or 400 series drawing pad, a kneaded eraser and soft vine charcoal. CHAW can supply the easel and storage if needed. *No class on 11/23.

Teaching Artist – Valentina Ferrada Aguilar

11/13/2023 – 12/04/2023

Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm

Tuition – $180.00

In this class we will create fun ceramic Christmas trees and ornaments of different sizes and shapes with the handbuilding technique. At the end of the session you will have one or more ceramic trees to decorate as well as unique ornaments to decorate your real Christmas tree! No prior experience required. All materials are included.

Teaching Artist – Selina Tran

11/14/2023 – 12/05/2023

Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm

Tuition – $280.00

Students will learn different finishing techniques using slip, underglaze, glaze, oxides, wax resist, tape, brushes, sponges, and how to use tools laying around the studio to take your clay piece to the next level. Some techniques we will learn include: slip trailing, sgraffito, Mishima, and bubble glazing. Students will also learn how to use different materials such as wax resist and tape to put designs on your pieces. This workshop is designed for potters who already have greenware and bisquware to work on.

Teaching Artist – Sarah Winston

11/08/2023 – 12/06/2023

Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm

Tuition – $180.00

This four-week holiday session is open to all levels. We will work towards making bowls, mugs, plates, and other vessels to gift yourself or a loved one this holiday season.  All materials are included. *No class November 22

Teaching Artist – Xibei Song

11/09/2023 – 12/14/2023

Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm

Tuition – $220.00

Demonstrations and class time will focus on students developing their wheel throwing techniques. Class will also focus on some advanced glazing techniques. Prior ceramics experience recommended, but glazing experience not required. All materials included. *No class November 23

Teaching Artist – Carol Antezana

10/07/2023 – 10/07/2023

Saturday, 9:00-2:00pm

Tuition – $135.00

The seminar is designed for folks who shoot film but have no prior darkroom experience. In the seminar, you will learn the basics of film development and print making. At the end of the seminar you will have one roll of developed film, one contact sheet, and one print. Please bring one full (undeveloped) roll of 35mm or 120mm black and white film to the seminar. If you need help unloading the film from your camera, Carol can help you.

NOTE: For anyone 18 yrs+. Contact photography@chaw.org if you have any specific questions regarding the seminar.

Teaching Artist – Carol Antezana

011/04/2023 – 11/04/2023

Saturday, 9:00-2:00pm

Tuition – $135.00

The seminar is designed for folks who shoot film but have no prior darkroom experience. In the seminar, you will learn the basics of film development and print making. At the end of the seminar you will have one roll of developed film, one contact sheet, and one print. Please bring one full (undeveloped) roll of 35mm or 120mm black and white film to the seminar. If you need help unloading the film from your camera, Carol can help you.

NOTE: For anyone 18 yrs+. Contact photography@chaw.org if you have any specific questions regarding the seminar.

Teaching Artist – Heather Whyte

11/06/2023 – 12/11/2023

Mondays, 6:00-6:55pm

Tuition – $120.00

Learn to shuffle, flap, and all the basics to get you moving. Students should have tap shoes and wear comfortable clothes. No prior dance experience required. Returning students will build on prior knowledge.

Teaching Artist – Heather Whyte

11/06/2023 – 12/11/2023

Mondays, 7:00-7:55pm

Tuition – $120.00

Come stretch, move, and dance! This Luigi inspired jazz class will include floor exercises based on centering, isolation, strength building, and balance. A new combination of steps will be introduced each class to work on coordination. No formal training or experience is needed. Please come to class in ballet shoes or bare feet.

Teaching Artist – Heather Whyte

11/06/2023 – 12/11/2023

Mondays, 8:00-8:55pm

Tuition – $120.00

This class emphasizes the fundamentals of ballet and encourages ballet as a means of improved body awareness, poise, grace, musicality, flexibility, and self-expression. Classes are structured to include warm-up exercises, barre technique and center floor work. Ballet shoes and comfortable clothes are recommended. No prior dance experience required. Returning students will build on prior knowledge. 

Teaching Artist – Rachael Coad

11/07/2023 – 12/12/2023

Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00pm

Tuition – $120.00

A contemporary modern dance movement practice for adults with poetry inspiration. This class is suitable all levels, no prior dance experience required.