Classes & Workshops

Instructor: Diane Harper  1 Sessions: April 16  Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (with a one-hour lunch break)  $65 | $52 members  Location: In Person: Art Outfitters Parking Lot; 917 W 7th Street, LR 72201  All skill levels welcome  With her enthusiastic style, Diane will take participants through a layered collage process from the beginning to a finished piece of art. Layers are explained through the use of paper, paint, and expressive mark-making. Students can explore personal history, an idea or a theme, an abstraction, or something whimsical and fun through the magic of collage. Click here to see the supply list (PDF).  Instructor Bio:  Diane Harper is…

Instructor: Jann Greenland 1 Session: April 17 Saturday, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Free  Location: Online For Beginners Explore the steps to fabricating a simple silver ring, one of the projects from our beginning metalwork class. Observe sawing, filing, soldering, and hammer texturing as the project comes to life. Instructor Bio: Jann Greenland is easily distracted by shiny objects, which explains her preoccupation with bits of metal, pretty rocks, and colored glass. She coaxes these objects into works of personal and environmental ornament. A metalsmith and warm glass artist, she is also likely to include recycled, upcycled, and cross-purposed elements in her work, as well as the occasional found…

Instructor: Robert Bean  1 Session: April 17  Saturday, 1 – 2 p.m.  Free  Location: Online  For Beginners  Have you ever watched an artist draw before? Have you walked the galleries of a museum or stepped inside a commercial gallery and marveled at the drawings on the walls? Did you come away from these experiences thinking “I wish I knew how to do that!” but thinking there’s no way you could learn how to do it? Join Robert as he demonstrates some really simple concepts in drawing and shows you that it’s easier than you might think, and that it’s a skill that can be learned by…

Instructor: Robert Bean  1 Session: April 24  Saturday, 1 – 3 p.m.  $15 | $12 members  Location: Online  All skill levels welcome  Portfolios have evolved from slide sheets and photo books to kilobytes and pixels. Many venues accept digital portfolios only, so how do you, as the artist, create a dynamic and vibrant digital portfolio to share? In this class learn the basics of putting a digital portfolio together, from how to create digital files to how to present the portfolio, and what online resources are valuable to the artist in this process. Click here to see the supply list (PDF).  Instructor Bio:  Robert Bean grew up on…

Instructors: India Childress & Dustin Beam 4 Sessions: May 8 – 29 Saturdays: 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. $50 | $40 members  Location: Online  All skill levels welcome Discover the depths of your imagination and explore emotional expression in this fun-filled sampler course. Each week, students experience a live, interactive art and drama adventure in acrylic painting, wearable art, singing, and acting. Youth delve into the world of art and drama while growing cognitive and fine motor skills. All required supplies provided.  Instructor bios: India Childress holds a B.A. in Studio Art and M.Ed. in Special Education. Childress has been teaching art to youth since 2004 and loves all…

Instructors: India Childress & Dustin Beam 4 Sessions: May 8 – 29  Saturdays: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $50 | $40 members  Location: Online  All skill levels welcome Grow in personal expression, self–awareness, and critical thinking in this four-week introductory class exploring the visual and dramatic arts. Dive into new and engaging experiences each week in acrylic painting, wearable art, and devising and performing the shortest musical ever. Discover exciting art techniques and develop drama skills in this fun and dynamic class! All required supplies provided.  Instructor bios: India Childress holds a B.A. in Studio Art and M.Ed. in Special Education. Childress has been teaching art to youth…

Instructors: India Childress & Dustin Beam 4 Sessions: May 8 – 29 Saturdays: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. $50 | $40 members  Location: Online All skill levels welcome Meet new people, innovate through exploration, and cultivate personal expression in this new class engaging the visual and performing arts. Each week will be a fun introductory class in acrylic painting, wearable art, and devising and performing the shortest musical ever. This Studio Sampler gives you a taste of what the Windgate Art School has to offer. All required supplies provided.  Instructor bios: India Childress holds a B.A. in Studio Art and M.Ed. in Special Education. Childress has been teaching art…

Instructor: Leslie Cossor 4 Sessions: May 8 – 29 Saturday, 2:30 – 4:00 pm $50 | $40 members Location: Online All skill levels welcome What would happen if Thor and the African god of thunder, Shango, met? What if Chinese goddess, Chang’e, and Diana both lived on the moon? Or the Incan god, Viracocha, and Egyptian god, Atum, worked together to create the world? In this mashup of myths, explore and create new myths using elements from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. Meet peers who are passionate about theatre and enjoy creating together while honing skills in critical thinking, communication, expression, and teamwork. Instructor Bio: Leslie Cossor…

Instructor: Kelly Edwards 8 sessions: May 9 – 31 Sundays and Mondays, 6:30 – 8 p.m. $50 | $40 members Location: Online All skill levels welcome Longtime clay instructor Kelly Edwards teaches from her home studio, where she shares demos, and innovative techniques for making pots and more! Edwards is continually exploring new ideas and pushing the boundaries of clay and is a very accomplished instructor. Instructor Bio: Kelly Edwards has been teaching ceramics at the AMFA since 1999. She attended the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Tennessee and is currently working on her B.A. in Fine Arts at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.…

Instructor: Joel Boyd 8 Sessions: May 10 – June 2 Mondays & Wednesdays, 9 – 10:30 a.m. $50 | $40 members Location: Online All skill levels welcome Bring the colors of the sky to life in bold and dramatic watercolor paintings. Contrast of light and shadow will create dynamic and eye catching scenes sure to delight! Click here to see the supply list (PDF). Instructor Bio:  Joel Boyd has been working as a fine art painter for more than ten years. Boyd received his B.F.A. in painting from Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Savannah, Georgia. After living and working in Chicago for a couple of…