Scroll below the calendar for class descriptions and registration links.
Monday, July 8 - Illustrative Drawing: Tree Study - 10am $25 Register
Learn different illustrative watercolor styles while drawing trees in this relaxing, informative and fun adult class. All supplies are included but students are welcome to bring their own. Teens are always welcome as long as they can handle themselves as adults.
Tuesday, July 9 - Brews & Brushstokes: Watercolor Calligraphy "The Grandest Haven" - 6pm - $40 Register
Join artist and guest instructor, Sara Koert as she walks you through creating 'the Grandest Haven' watercolor calligraphy with simple brushstrokes. You will leave with a beautiful and meaningful piece that you created! All supplies included. Plus enjoy a complimentary beverage from Aldea Coffee or Grand Armory Brewing.
Wednesday, July 10 - Explore the Pour - 6pm $40 Register
Monday, July 22 - Explore the Pour - 6pm $40 Register
Explore the process of acrylic pouring. Using additives and a few tools we will play and create. You will receive (4) 8x10 canvases and all supplies. This is a very messy class! Aprons will be furnished, but you will also want to wear old clothing. Don't let that scare you. Acrylic pouring is super fun and very popular. Class size is limited and usually sell out. Items will not be dry the night of class. They can be picked up a day or 2 after class.
Thursday, July 11 - Gelli Art Monoprinting - 6pm - $40 Register
Tuesday, July 23 - Gelli Art Monoprinting - 6pm - $40 Register
Create intriguing layers of rich color and pattern using stencils and a variety of mark making tools. You'll also have a chance to create your own stencils and stamps. You will create many prints which allows for the opportunity to explore how Gelli printing works. Adhere your favorite print to a 5x7 frame board to display or print directly to it. If you have an art journal or favorite sketchbook, bring it along. This class is informal and relaxing. Class size is limited and we expect it to be very popular so register now!
Monday, July 15 - Art Journal Afternoon Group - 1:30pm - $20 Register
Why art journal? Art Journaling is creative fun, can be insightful and therapeutic as well. We'll begin meeting one afternoon a month and more often if that's what we decide we want to do. We'll begin each session with a word, a concept, a new technique, or a new art medium. We'll share and explore together. Relax and enjoy a hot or cold beverage from Aldea as you create in your journal and share special time with the others at the table. This type of art activity is for people of all abilities, so don't think you can't do this because you're not an artist. We're all exploring and on a journey of some sort. This will be a safe, non-judgemental space.All you need to do is bring your own art journal. Any sketchbook or journal will work, but heavier paper is best. Mixed media paper is great. Old books work as well. The Armory Art Center has all the supplies we need, but group members may wish to bring in their own favorites. Ideas for pages will be ready, but please feel free to add your own project ideas as the group moves forward.
We can't wait to see you at the table - which by the way, is limited to 10 people, so don't hesitate to sign up.
Tuesday, July 16 - Brews & Brushstrokes: Stranger Things - 6pm $40 Register
Calling all Stranger Things fans! Let's paint the right side up and the upside down. You will receive a 16 x 20 canvas, supplies, instruction, and your choice of beverage from Aldea Coffee or Grand Armory Brewing. Bonus -- Bring your old vinyl records because Tuesday nights are vinyl nights!
Wednesday, July 17 - Explore the Pour BYOT (bring your own thing to pour on) - 7pm $20 Register
Pour a Box, a Name or Special Word, a Wall Piece, you name it - using the acrylic pour painting method. Participants will receive the supplies needed to pour the item that YOU bring. Wood and cardboard type items work best. Items that are mostly flat work best. A small pouring fee will apply per item and will depend on the size. Your additional payment can be made the night of class in cash, check, or card. This project is great for a kid's name for their bedroom or a special project one-of-a-kind project. Limit 6 people. This is a very messy class! Aprons will be furnished, but you will also want to wear old clothing. Don't let that scare you. Acrylic pouring is super fun. Items will not be dry the night of class. They can be picked up a day or 2 after class.
Thursday, July 18 - Explore the Pour More, Acrylic Pouring Level II - 6pm $40 Register
We will explore the process of acrylic pouring beyond what is covered in the the level 1 class. Using additives and a few tools we will play and create. Participants will receive (4) 8x10 canvases and all supplies. Limit 8 people. This is a very messy class! Aprons will be furnished, but you will also want to wear old clothing. Don't let that scare you. Acrylic pouring is super fun. $40 Please be aware that paintings will not be dry to take home and will need to be picked up a few days after class.
Wednesday, July 24 - Brews & Brushstrokes w/Barbara Carlson: Doodle Painting: Flowers - 6pm $40 Register
Part painting, part doodle, ALL fun! This isn't your typical social painting experience. Includes: a beverage of choice from Grand Armory Brewing or Aldea Coffee, watercolor paper, instruction, and all painting supplies.You will leave with a unique painting on watercolor paper ready to be framed.
Thursday, July 25 - Ugly Brush Painting with Paulette Carr - 1pm Register
Come out and learn a new brush technique, painting with The Ugly brush. You will learn to paint an impressionistic style painting using a unique brush. All supplies are provided. Preregistration is required.
Thursday, July 25 - Art Journal Evening Group - 7pm - $20 Register
Why art journal? Art Journaling is creative fun, can be insightful and therapeutic as well. We'll begin meeting one evening a month and more often if that's what we decide we want to do. We'll begin each session with a word, a concept, a new technique, or a new art medium. We'll share and explore together. Relax and enjoy a cold beverage from Grand Armory Brewing as you create in your journal and share special time with the others at the table. This type of art activity is for people of all abilities, so don't think you can't do this because you're not an artist. We're all exploring and on a journey of some sort. This will be a safe, non-judgemental space.
All you need to do is bring your own art journal. Any sketchbook or journal will work, but heavier paper is best. Mixed media paper is great. Old books work as well. The Armory Art Center has all the supplies we need, but group members may wish to bring in their own favorites. Ideas for pages will be ready, but please feel free to add your own project ideas as the group moves forward.
We can't wait to see you at the table - which by the way, is limited to 10 people, so don't hesitate to sign up.
Learn different illustrative watercolor styles while drawing trees in this relaxing, informative and fun adult class. All supplies are included but students are welcome to bring their own. Teens are always welcome as long as they can handle themselves as adults.
Tuesday, July 9 - Brews & Brushstokes: Watercolor Calligraphy "The Grandest Haven" - 6pm - $40 Register
Join artist and guest instructor, Sara Koert as she walks you through creating 'the Grandest Haven' watercolor calligraphy with simple brushstrokes. You will leave with a beautiful and meaningful piece that you created! All supplies included. Plus enjoy a complimentary beverage from Aldea Coffee or Grand Armory Brewing.
Wednesday, July 10 - Explore the Pour - 6pm $40 Register
Monday, July 22 - Explore the Pour - 6pm $40 Register
Explore the process of acrylic pouring. Using additives and a few tools we will play and create. You will receive (4) 8x10 canvases and all supplies. This is a very messy class! Aprons will be furnished, but you will also want to wear old clothing. Don't let that scare you. Acrylic pouring is super fun and very popular. Class size is limited and usually sell out. Items will not be dry the night of class. They can be picked up a day or 2 after class.
Thursday, July 11 - Gelli Art Monoprinting - 6pm - $40 Register
Tuesday, July 23 - Gelli Art Monoprinting - 6pm - $40 Register
Create intriguing layers of rich color and pattern using stencils and a variety of mark making tools. You'll also have a chance to create your own stencils and stamps. You will create many prints which allows for the opportunity to explore how Gelli printing works. Adhere your favorite print to a 5x7 frame board to display or print directly to it. If you have an art journal or favorite sketchbook, bring it along. This class is informal and relaxing. Class size is limited and we expect it to be very popular so register now!
Monday, July 15 - Art Journal Afternoon Group - 1:30pm - $20 Register
Why art journal? Art Journaling is creative fun, can be insightful and therapeutic as well. We'll begin meeting one afternoon a month and more often if that's what we decide we want to do. We'll begin each session with a word, a concept, a new technique, or a new art medium. We'll share and explore together. Relax and enjoy a hot or cold beverage from Aldea as you create in your journal and share special time with the others at the table. This type of art activity is for people of all abilities, so don't think you can't do this because you're not an artist. We're all exploring and on a journey of some sort. This will be a safe, non-judgemental space.All you need to do is bring your own art journal. Any sketchbook or journal will work, but heavier paper is best. Mixed media paper is great. Old books work as well. The Armory Art Center has all the supplies we need, but group members may wish to bring in their own favorites. Ideas for pages will be ready, but please feel free to add your own project ideas as the group moves forward.
We can't wait to see you at the table - which by the way, is limited to 10 people, so don't hesitate to sign up.
Tuesday, July 16 - Brews & Brushstrokes: Stranger Things - 6pm $40 Register
Calling all Stranger Things fans! Let's paint the right side up and the upside down. You will receive a 16 x 20 canvas, supplies, instruction, and your choice of beverage from Aldea Coffee or Grand Armory Brewing. Bonus -- Bring your old vinyl records because Tuesday nights are vinyl nights!
Wednesday, July 17 - Explore the Pour BYOT (bring your own thing to pour on) - 7pm $20 Register
Pour a Box, a Name or Special Word, a Wall Piece, you name it - using the acrylic pour painting method. Participants will receive the supplies needed to pour the item that YOU bring. Wood and cardboard type items work best. Items that are mostly flat work best. A small pouring fee will apply per item and will depend on the size. Your additional payment can be made the night of class in cash, check, or card. This project is great for a kid's name for their bedroom or a special project one-of-a-kind project. Limit 6 people. This is a very messy class! Aprons will be furnished, but you will also want to wear old clothing. Don't let that scare you. Acrylic pouring is super fun. Items will not be dry the night of class. They can be picked up a day or 2 after class.
Thursday, July 18 - Explore the Pour More, Acrylic Pouring Level II - 6pm $40 Register
We will explore the process of acrylic pouring beyond what is covered in the the level 1 class. Using additives and a few tools we will play and create. Participants will receive (4) 8x10 canvases and all supplies. Limit 8 people. This is a very messy class! Aprons will be furnished, but you will also want to wear old clothing. Don't let that scare you. Acrylic pouring is super fun. $40 Please be aware that paintings will not be dry to take home and will need to be picked up a few days after class.
Wednesday, July 24 - Brews & Brushstrokes w/Barbara Carlson: Doodle Painting: Flowers - 6pm $40 Register
Part painting, part doodle, ALL fun! This isn't your typical social painting experience. Includes: a beverage of choice from Grand Armory Brewing or Aldea Coffee, watercolor paper, instruction, and all painting supplies.You will leave with a unique painting on watercolor paper ready to be framed.
Thursday, July 25 - Ugly Brush Painting with Paulette Carr - 1pm Register
Come out and learn a new brush technique, painting with The Ugly brush. You will learn to paint an impressionistic style painting using a unique brush. All supplies are provided. Preregistration is required.
Thursday, July 25 - Art Journal Evening Group - 7pm - $20 Register
Why art journal? Art Journaling is creative fun, can be insightful and therapeutic as well. We'll begin meeting one evening a month and more often if that's what we decide we want to do. We'll begin each session with a word, a concept, a new technique, or a new art medium. We'll share and explore together. Relax and enjoy a cold beverage from Grand Armory Brewing as you create in your journal and share special time with the others at the table. This type of art activity is for people of all abilities, so don't think you can't do this because you're not an artist. We're all exploring and on a journey of some sort. This will be a safe, non-judgemental space.
All you need to do is bring your own art journal. Any sketchbook or journal will work, but heavier paper is best. Mixed media paper is great. Old books work as well. The Armory Art Center has all the supplies we need, but group members may wish to bring in their own favorites. Ideas for pages will be ready, but please feel free to add your own project ideas as the group moves forward.
We can't wait to see you at the table - which by the way, is limited to 10 people, so don't hesitate to sign up.
