Students will enjoy this introductory level course designed to teach basic drawing techniques including line, form, shading, and composition. This class is designed to provide a foundation for drawing. 

Instructor: CJ Norris
Ages: Adult (15+) / Beginner

Sundays, December 8 and 15
10:00 am – 2 pm

Supply List:

Required Supplies: 
Paper: Newsprint or Sketchbook 18×24

Drawing Utensil: Pen, Graphite Pencils, Black Colored Pencil or Charcoal Pencil. (You are free to bring any drawing tool you feel comfortable with make sure to have an art pencil though the normal #2 just can’t get the job done.)

Pencil Sharpener (If using something such as pens or mechanical pencils please bring extras or refills)

Eraser: Pink Pearl, Gummy or white preferred

Optional: Ruler, Compass

Learn how to make all of the elements needed to create your own teapot! We will be throwing on a pottery wheel and hand building to make a functional teapot. Spout, handle and lid construction will be covered. All pieces will be fired and ready to be picked up two weeks after class.

Instructor: Amy Lawrence
Ages: Adult (15+) / Intermediate (wheel throwing experience necessary) 

Sunday, December 15
9:00 am – noon

Supply List:
All supplies will be provided but feel free to bring any of your own tools that you would like to use.

Learn how to marble different kinds of clay together to create fun effects with different colors and clay bodies. We will be throwing on a pottery wheel and hand building making mostly functional pottery. Bring in your fun ideas, we can make anything! All pieces will be fired and given a clear coat of glaze ready to be picked up two weeks after class.

Instructor: Amy Lawrence
Ages: Adult (15+) / Intermediate 

Saturday, November 30
9:00 am – noon

Supply List:

All supplies will be provided but feel free to bring any of your own tools that you would like to use.

Learn to create beautiful one of a kind monotype landscape prints.  You’ll learn all about the tools, techniques and resources you need to create monotypes. The class will include a walk through the museum to look for inspiration, sketch and see what is hanging in the galleries. Students will have plenty of time to print and learn a variety of monotype techniques.

Sunday, November 10
10 am – 4 pm

Instructor: Rachel Kaiser
Ages: Adults (15+) / All Levels

Supply List:

All materials will be supplied but bringing images of landscapes you may want to use will be extremely helpful.

Learn to carve simple, beautiful stylized animal images in linoleum and how to print them.  You’ll learn all about the tools, techniques and resources you need to be begin linoleum carving and printing at home. The class will include a walk through the museum to look for inspiration and see what is hanging in the galleries.

Sunday, October 27
10 am – 4 pm

Instructor: Rachel Kaiser
Ages: Adults (15+) / All Levels

Supply List:

All materials will be supplied but bringing images of animals you may want to carve will be extremely helpful.

Learn the basics of the Procreate app while using an iPad Pro. The class will be focused on what each tool does and how to utilize them to create finished digital illustrations, typography and short form animations.

Saturday, October 26
9 am – noon

Instructor: Joe Morales
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Supplies: An iPad Pro and Procreate software is will be provided for students to use during class time.

Create five or more beads in this three hour intensive introductory glass blowing course taught by Mantra Glass Art. You will explore the beautiful world of boroscillicate glass utilizing clear, colored rod and color changing rods. Learn more about the process of melting glass and annealing your finished pieces in our kilns! All clear glass and color glass is provided with the cost of the class.

Students will focus on:

1. Turning their torches on and operating neutral, oxidized and reduced flame techniques. Safety and material practices are covered.

2. Learn how to wrap mandrils with glass to create beautiful bead forms while exploring dot, raked patterns and more!

3. Students will have open studio time for two hours to create their own work after learning the basics.

Instructor: Jessica Schimpf
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Sunday, November 17
9 am – noon

Supply List:

All materials provided please wear close toed shoes.

Create five or more beads in this three hour intensive introductory glass blowing course taught by Mantra Glass Art. You will explore the beautiful world of boroscillicate glass utilizing clear, colored rod and color changing rods. Learn more about the process of melting glass and annealing your finished pieces in our kilns! All clear glass and color glass is provided with the cost of the class.

Students will focus on:

1. Turning their torches on and operating neutral, oxidized and reduced flame techniques. Safety and material practices are covered.

2. Learn how to wrap mandrils with glass to create beautiful bead forms while exploring dot, raked patterns and more!

3. Students will have open studio time for two hours to create their own work after learning the basics.

Instructor: Jessica Schimpf
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Saturday, November 16
9 am – noon

Supply List:

All materials provided please wear close toed shoes.

Create beautiful one of a kind ceramic pumpkins! Each student will receive a variety of closed forms or, if they are more advanced, can throw their own closed form with a little instruction. We will then carve them into pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. Pumpkins can be glazed in a variety of colors and will be ready to be picked up by the following Sunday!

Instructor: Amy Lawrence
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Sunday, October 20
5 – 8 pm

Supply List:

All supplies will be provided but feel free to bring any of your own tools that you would like to use.

Come join us at the E.L. Cord Museum School for a night of fright and fun! This October we are screening the cult classic: Night of the Living Dead. Participants will screen-print movie posters, take home a custom Zine with fun movie facts and engage in lively discussions with local cinephiles!

Friday, October 25
6 – 9 pm

Hosted by the E.L. Cord Museum School
Ages: 15 and Up