Learn to shoot high quality portraits using your iPhone. With the fast-growing quality of cell phone cameras, photography has become a much more accessible form of art. This class will go over the fundamentals of portraiture, lighting and an editing workflow specific to the iPhone software, as well as printing 1-2 4×6 images directly from your phone. Although this class is based around the iPhone software other smartphones are welcomed as the fundamentals of photography will still apply.

Monday, January 8
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Julie Tracy
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Collaging is the art of sticking various different materials such as photographs, pieces of paper or fabric on to a backing. In this class, students will learn about the aesthetics of collage, melding the ideas of reality and fiction as the instructor guides them through the process of creating their own piece using everyday materials. 

Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring any materials you’d like to incorporate into your collage piece.

Saturday, February 24
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Sogand Tabatabaei
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

Collaging is the art of sticking various different materials such as photographs, pieces of paper or fabric on to a backing. In this class, students will learn about the aesthetics of collage, melding the ideas of reality and fiction as the instructor guides them through the process of creating their own piece using everyday materials. 

Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring any materials you’d like to incorporate into your collage piece.

Saturday, January 27
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Sogand Tabatabaei
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

This course is an introductory exploration of screen printing using paper stencils. Screen printing is a fast and easy way to create everything from fields of color to detailed and intricate designs – the possibilities are endless. In this course, students will learn about screen maintenance, printing process and how to care for printing tools and supplies. Participants will walk away from the course with an edition of their own multi-layered screen prints with one-of-a-kind designs. 

Saturday, February 17
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Kolin Perry
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

This course is an introductory exploration of screen printing using paper stencils. Screen printing is a fast and easy way to create everything from fields of color to detailed and intricate designs – the possibilities are endless. In this course, students will learn about screen maintenance, printing process and how to care for printing tools and supplies. Participants will walk away from the course with an edition of their own multi-layered screen prints with one-of-a-kind designs. 

Saturday, January 20
10 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Kolin Perry
Ages: Adult (15+) | All Levels

In this introductory intensive workshop, students will learn to master the basics of sewing. If you’re a beginner or someone who needs a refresher, this class is for you!  Students will learn basic sewing machine mechanics and accessories, sewing machine control and coordination (sewing in lines, curves and corners), basic hand sewing and stitches, fabric and notion selection, proper cutting techniques, and how to start designing and executing  your own sewing projects. 

Note: The Museum School has Singer Brilliance 6180 brand sewing machines, tools and fabric for students to use but please feel free to bring your own machine and supplies if you’d like. 

Saturday, February 3
10 am – 3 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (15+) | Beginner to Intermediate

Do you have a piece of clothing that you’ve always wanted to fix or alter? This is the class for you! This class will focus on the heming or repairing of dress shirts or blouses. Students will work under the guidence of the instructor and learn introductory techniques for heming and repairing your clothing. Students will focus on learning to take measurements and then alter or repair the shirts. Some experience is helpful but not necessary.

Note*: The museum has sewing tools and machines for students to use but please feel free to bring in your machine or any other tools you may have that you are comfortable with using. 

Tuesday, January 16
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Selah Pena
Adult: (15+) | All levels

In this 4 week course students will learn to master the basics of sewing and complete your very own pillow cover from a design and fabric of your choosing. If you’re a beginner or someone who needs a refresher, this class is for you!  Students will learn basic sewing machine mechanics and accessories, sewing machine control and coordination (sewing in lines, curves and corners), basic hand sewing and stitches, fabric and notion selection, proper cutting techniques, and how to start designing and executing  your own sewing projects. 

Note: The Museum School has Singer Brilliance 6180 brand sewing machines, tools and fabric for students to use but please feel free to bring your own machine and supplies if you’d like. 

Wednesdays, January 3 – 24
5:30 – 8:30 pm

Instructor: Selah Peña
Age: Adult (15+) | Beginner to Intermediate

Parent and child will enjoy exploring a variety of styles and techniques in this fun introductory art workshop. This one-hour workshop encourages creative development and artistic play for our youngest artists in a fun and casual environment. Dress for a mess!

Sunday, February 25
10:30  – 11:30 am

Instructor: Monica Pang
Ages: 3 – 6 years

Parent and child will enjoy exploring a variety of styles and techniques in this fun introductory art workshop. This one-hour workshop encourages creative development and artistic play for our youngest artists in a fun and casual environment. Dress for a mess!

Sunday, January 28
10:30  – 11:30 am

Instructor: Monica Pang
Ages: 3 – 6 years